FADING IN CANADA: CARSON WAS ON THE GAS IN ONTARIO AT OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY LEADING THE FIRST HALF OF THE RACE BEFORE DROPPING BACK TO AN 11TH PLACE FINISH IN THE FEDERATED AUTO PARTS SIX NATIONS SHOWDOWN

OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO, CANADA (July 22, 2026) – With the Kings Royal in the rearview mirror, the regularly scheduled programming for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitors was scheduled to resume on Tuesday night at Oshweken Speedway located north of the border in Ontario, Canada. Directionally, Ohsweken Speedway is located between the American cities of Detroit, Michigan and Buffalo, New York on the northern side of Lake Erie and just off the western banks of Lake Ontario. This 3/8-mile oval opened back in 1996 and welcomed the World of Outlaws (WoO) for the first time in 2007. The racing venue is owned and promoted by Glenn Styres. He is a professional racer himself and built this track on 80 acres of family owned land that is situated on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve. This 3/8-mile oval produces good racing. The traveling stars were ready to throw some smoke their way during the two-day Federated Auto Parts Six Nations Showdown before rain washed out the opening night of action on Tuesday. There were 41 teams back and ready to race on Wednesday night, including former and current NASCAR stars Ryan Newman and Christopher Bell, as the crew members rolled out their speed chariots from the back of the haulers. It was finally time to compete in Canada – World of Outlaws style – at Ohsweken Speedway!

The drivers first look at the track was during Race//Ready Hot Laps where they ripped around this place a few times to test their setup and to get a feel for the track. They used the quick intel they gathered to report back to their crew just in case any setup adjustments were necessary to make more speed. There would be two Qualifying Flights for time trials. Matt Farnham #7NY was the first driver to take his laps in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying setting the early mark at 13.139 seconds in Flight A. The fastest 410 sprint car lap at the track was established back on July 30, 2010, by Kraig Kinser at 12.047 seconds, which equates to an average speed of 112.061 mph. Carson would be the fourth driver out on the track in the Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT)/Boltz Family/FK Rod Ends #41 Maxim in Flight B after pulling the ‘230’ pill at the Eloy Gutierrez Pill Draw. The California speedster strapped into his high speed office and rolled into the staging area. With a soft tap on his rear nerf bar the push truck assisted him getting his Kistler Engines power to wake up. It grumbled a bit, which is normal but was ready to roar as Carson raced under the waving green flag to start his speed session. The track was evolving, and he worked around the track the first time recorded a lap in 13.556 seconds. Carson kept his foot planted in the accelerator the next time around bringing the forty-one across the finish line in 13.120 seconds on lap two. When time trials concluded, the quicker of Macedo’s two laps was quick time in Flight B. Topping the speed charts overall was David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports #2 who hustled around Ohsweken in 13.018 seconds to earn the Simpson Quick Time Award in Flight A.

The best times for each driver in qualifying were then used to assign each of them into one of the eight lap Heat races where the top five finishers secure their spot in the purse paying feature at the end of the evening. Based on that criterion, Carson would get the Border International/BMRS/Schoenfeld Headers #41 rolling from front row on the pole position in WIX Filters Heat Race #3 alongside Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing #1s. Buddy Kofoid #83 and Jonathan Preston #22 paced from row two with Darren Dryden #12DD and Spencer Bayston #17 slowly rolling in row three. Row four found Garet Williamson #23 and Tyeller Powless #77T beside each other with Jordan Poirer #28 and Todd Hoddick in row five.

The field was neatly aligned side-by-side as they approached turn four. When the front row starters arrived at the temporary chalk stripe it was “go time.” The Hoosier Racing Tires made every attempt to grip the surface as these 900 hp machines sent them the signal to get to work. The engines powered up with Carson taking the early lead before the caution flag flew when Powless and Hoddick, who tangled exiting turn two.

It would be a complete restart. The driver of the Albaugh – Your Alternative #41 activated the throttle again and led Logan Schuchart and Spencer Bayston at the end of the first lap. Carson had his elbows up as his right foot danced on the power pedal. He stayed focused on making speed. No time for phone calls or to listen to the radio, he was hard at work.

Carson kept the forty-one out front from the drop of the green to the waving of the black and white checked cloth. He was followed across the finish line by Logan Schuchart who was 1.142 seconds behind. Buddy Kofoid reclaimed the third spot passing Spencer Bayston with two laps to go. Finishing in the fifth and final transfer position was Garet Williamson.

The drivers headed to the front straightaway to draw for their starting positions in the Toyota Dash. Quick timer and the winner of the first qualifying race, David Gravel #2, pulled the one to earn the pole position. He would be joined on the front row by Skylar Gee #16c with Carson Macedo drawing the ball with the three printed on it and would start third. Bill Balog #17B would join him in row two with D.J. Christie #5 and Donny Schatz #15 in row three. Together in the fourth row were Sheldon Haudenschild #18 and Logan Schuchart #1s.

The drivers had six laps to race for their staring positions in the A-Main feature. Where they finished the Dash is where they would start later. The eight drivers earned their way into this race and were hammer down out of turn four with the flagman showing them the green flag. David Gravel moved out front as Carson ducked under Skylar Gee to take over the runner-up position exiting turn two. Gravel led the first lap with Macedo, Schatz, and Gee following as Haudenschild circled around the top side in the fifth position. The wheelman of the NOS Energy Drink #18 continued his forward progress moving by Gee the next time around. Still out front, Gravel showed the way as Carson began closing in on him. They entered turn three on lap five and Carson looked underneath the Big Game Motorsports #2 for the lead. Gravel shut the door and raced under the white flag. The leader moved to the bottom to close off the lane, but Carson ripped the Albaugh – Your Alternative #41 around the top and once again closed in on the race leader down the back straightaway. Gravel protected the bottom with Macedo sailing around the top. Off turn four, Gravel exited low and drifted up into the racing lane as Carson turned underneath him in a race to the finish line. David Gravel took the win by a mere 0.102 seconds over Carson Macedo with Sheldon Haudenschild coming home third. Donny Schatz finished fourth followed by D.J. Christie, Logan Schuchart, Skylar Gee, and Bill Balog.

The 27 car field of competitors, with three drivers electing to use provisional starting spots, was now locked and loaded for Wednesday night’s 35-lap Federated Auto Parts Six Nations Showdown feature event at Ohsweken Speedway with $20,000 on the line for the winner. After crossing the finish line first in the Toyota Dash, David Gravel #2 earned the pole position with Carson Macedo #41 set up to his outside on the front row. Starting behind in row two were Sheldon Haudenschild #18 and Donny Schatz #15 with the talented duo of D.J. Christie and Logan Schuchart together in row three. On the inside of row four was Skylar Gee #16c pulling up beside Bill Balog #17B.

Things were about to get exciting as the drivers realigned in the tradition two-by-two starting formation after going four-wide international style for these great fans in Canada. The surroundings were calm as the engines rumble quietly. These high speed monsters appeared to be sitting still as the yellow lights dimmed around the track.

That all changed when the front row reached turn four. The party was now started with the engines creating noise as Carson seized the top spot early behind the wheel of the Albaugh – Your Alternative/Smiley’s Racing Products/AutoMeter #41 Maxim ahead of Gravel, Schatz, and Schuchart.

Carson had a fast racecar and was taking advantage of the grip left in the track as he extended his lead over Gravel to one second with five laps in the books. Logan Schuchart worked his way by Schatz and now ran in the show position with Schatz and Haudenschild rounding out the top five with 30 laps to go.

On lap 8, the first caution of the night came out for Skylar Gee who slowed to a stop in turn four. Carson chose the inside for the restart with the Big Game Motorsports #2 moving to the outside lane on the front row. The green flag came back out and Carson went back to work, but the yellow flag was back out this time for Conner Morrell who spun and experienced front end damage.

It would be a single file restart this time, and Carson lowered his right foot to speed up the action again. David Gravel and Logan Schuchart stayed right behind him within striking distance. Lap after lap the driver of the forty-one put some more distance between himself and all the chasers. The track began to slick off with the lights reflecting off the surface like it was glass. Gravel was closing in.

On lap 18, the two-time and defending World of Outlaws champion snuck by Carson entering turn one to take the lead. The patchy grip began to erode. Carson was in trouble. Logan Schuchart passed him for third and over the remaining 17 laps of the race he would surrender multiple positions. Haudenschild drove by, then D.J. Christie followed by Schatz. Carson was doing everything in his power to fend the train of cars behind him off. Balog was next with Buddy Kofoid, Nick Sheridan, Cole Macedo, and Dylan Westbrook taking advantage of their opportunities in successive laps.

David Gravel outpaced the field to collect the win in Canada over Logan Schuchart and Sheldon Haudenschild with D.J. Christie and Donny Schatz rounding out the top five. Bill Balog raced home sixth with Buddy Kofoid and Nick Sheridan right behind him. Cole Macedo finished ninth with Dylan Westbrook completing the top ten. Carson held on for an 11 place finish at Oshweken Speedway after leading the first half of the race. Carson recorded the fastest lap of the race at 14.480 seconds to earn the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap honors.

After spending some time meeting the fans and signing autographs, Carson helped Philip Dietz, Robby McQuinn, and Adam Zimmerman push the forty-one back in the box. The team would truck Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) style back into the United States as they headed to central New York for the two-day Empire State Challenges at Weedsport Speedway. If you are close to the area, make plans to visit this beautiful racing facility. But if that is not in the cards, be sure to tune into DIRTVision to see all the action lap after lap. #EmpireStateChallenge

Trying to Find Grip Late North of the Border at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada! Photo Credit: Tyler Carr

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