PEVELY, Mo. — Sheldon Haudenschild continued his successful run at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Friday night with a victory on the opening night of the Ironman 55 for the NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
After sitting in second for the opening six laps, Haudenschild pounced on Logan Schuchart to take the lead and began his march into lapped traffic.
Haudenschild defeated Sweet by 1.431 seconds and lapped up to seventh place.
With ease it seemed, the Wooster, Ohio, native trod a tricky cushion placed atop the track and planted his Hoosier Tire against the fence lap-after-lap. There were a few close calls as Sweet kept the pressure mounted, but Haudenschild was not to be denied at his best track on tour.
For Sweet, his quest for perfection was cut short by only one position. The Grass Valley, Calif., native entered the evening with a remarkable five-for-five record in the state of Missouri this year, including a sweep of I-55 in April.
Ultimately, he finished second and has 25 podium finishes this season and extended his points lead with a third consecutive World of Outlaws title sitting only 29 races away.
Closing out the top five on Friday night were David Gravel, Schuchart and Carson Macedo.
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