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Best Bets: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Cowtown Classic Pre-Event Odds Analysis

Sprint car racing stays in the south as the best dirt car racers line up at Kennedale Speedway Park for the Cowtown Classic. World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Cowtown Classic pre-event odds heavily favor David Gravel to continue his sensational form, while Carson Macedo starts as the second favorite.


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Schedule and How to Watch WoO Cowtown Classic

A double header awaits sprint car fans as the World of Outlaws roster lines up for action on Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th. The green flag falls on the hot laps at 6:30 PM Central on both days and DIRTVision is ready to stream every drift, acceleration, and overtake on display from the Kennedale Speedway Park in Texas.

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Best Bets and Picks for WoO Cowtown Classic

Top Picks

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

David Gravel

+261

$72.20

Carson Macedo

+356

$91.20

Michael Kofoid

+496

$119.20

David Gravel (+261)

Championship leader David Gravel rolls into Texas in unstoppable form with seven podiums under the hood in 2025, including three trips inside victory lane. The reigning series champion holds a 56-point lead in the series over Carson Macedo, and is yet to finish outside the top four.

 

Carson Macedo (+356).

Second ranked sprint car driver Carson Macedo collected his second podium of the season last weekend at Magnolia. The Californian won the season opening race at Volusia Speedway Park and has only finished outside the top five in 3 races.

 

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid (+496)

After a rocky start to 2025 that included three consecutive returns outside the top 10, ”Buddy” Kofoid has stabilized his sprint car in the last five races. The sophomore has strung together five straight top 10s, including a fourth at Magnolia Motor Speedway, his best performance of the year.

 

Outsider Picks

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Donny Schatz 

+1255

$271.00

Sheldon Haudenschild

+1472

$314.40

Logan Schuchart

+1482

$316.40


Donny Schatz (+1255)

The veteran, Donny Schatz, continues to rank among the 10 best drivers in WoO sprint cars. The North Dakotan has finished inside the top 10 six times in 2025, posting his best return at the Talladega Short Track last weekend. Schatz finished sixth in Talladega behind Bill Balog, before finishing tenth the following day behind series leader David Gravel. 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild (+1472)

Sheldon Haudenschild has struggled to get his season on track, finishing outside the top 10 in over 50% of his races. He redeemed himself in the first race at the Bike Week Jamboree, finishing fourth and drove his best race of the year at Magnolia to earn his first podium in 2025. Haudenschild now finds himself seventh in the series, just behind Bill Balog.

 

Logan Schuchart (+1482)

Pennsylvanian native, Logan Schuchart continues to fly under the radar of punters despite a consistent season so far. Schuchart has stood on the podium four times and has only placed outside the top five in two races.

Expert Pick

David Gravel makes our expert pick easy this week as he is in command of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars series. His worst result this year is a fourth in race two at DIRTcar Nationals and he’s won three out of the last four WoO races. Gravel is priced at +261 in the pre-event odds, paying $72.20 on a $20 wager.

Head-to-Head Odds For WoO Kennedale Tip Off 

H2H 1

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Logan Schuchart

-114

$37.54

Sheldon Haudenschild

-116

$37.24

 

Sheldon Haudenschild leads the betting in our first head-to-head of the Cowtown Classic. However, Logan Schuchart has four podiums to his name this season, over Haudenschild’s one.

H2H 2

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Carson Macedo

+125

$45.00

David Gravel

-167

$31.98

 

The two best drivers in WoO sprint cars battle it out in the second matchup, but David Gravel has the edge. He’s unstoppable this season with seven podiums under the hood.

 

H2H 3

Driver

Event Winner

Payout per $20

Donny Schatz

+127

$45.40

Michael Kofoid

-170

$31.76

 

The veteran, Donny Schatz, tackles the sophomore Michael Kofoid in the second matchup. Kofoid has a torrid start to the season but has changed his fortune with five straight top 10s.

Where to Bet on WoO Cowtown Classic Tip Off

Armed with these insights, prepare to place your bets on the World of Outlaws Cowtown Classic races. Secure the latest futures odds and special promotions at our affiliate sportsbooks to place your bets. Dive into our exclusive World of Outlaws betting guides for comprehensive analyses and betting tactics. Whether you’re backing the seasoned champions or rooting for the rookies, each ride promises a pulse-pounding experience. 

World of Outlaws continues its rendezvous down south as racers pull into Kennedale, Texas for the Cowtown Classic.  Will David Gravel continue his winning ways and extend his series lead, or is Carson Macedo about to shrink the gap at the top? Watch out for Logan Schuchart who continues to impress with consistent top five returns, and remains a long shot with bookies.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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