Last year, I think we did get caught up in the points battle a little bit just because it was the first one. 49 for Kasey Kahne Racing, where he has earned the nickname 'The Big Cat'. Brad's sister Katelyn is married to NASCAR driver Kyle Larson. He would also become the second driver to deny Schatz a championship for two years in a row. Try to perform and I think I’m a little more focused on winning races. Last year, Sweet entered the final three races with a 32-point lead over 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz. Sweet Wins at Calistoga CALISTOGA, CA - September 15, 2017 - California native Brad Sweet swept the program on Night 1 of the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown at Calistoga Speedway. He picked up three more wins shortly after, but then went on a rare streak of three DNFs in a row. “I feel more relaxed this year I think,” said Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA.

A few races later, he took it back before losing it again to Schuchart during their return to Knoxville. * – Most laps led. His last win came almost two months ago at I-80 Speedway. 49 Kasey Kahne Racing NAPA AUTO PARTS/Ollie's Bargain Outlet World of Outlaws sprint car But it says a lot about our race team that we’ve been able to overcome a ton of adversity this year. Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing -82 He’s again atop the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series points standings with three races remaining. It’s just one of those things if we can win it. The points are super important; super hard to win every year. It’s just one of those things if we can win it. The last time that happened to him was in 2013 before his rookie season. I know that we’re going to need to be stronger next year and we need to finish this year as strong as possible to accomplish that.”. Brad Sweet "WoO Championship" FlexFit Hat $ 24.95. Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing -150, REMAINING RACES That resulted in him losing the points lead to Schatz at Lernerville Speedway. “For us, we’ve had kind of a weird year. He would also become the second driver to deny Schatz a championship for two years in a row. Six races and three wins later, he reclaimed it. 4. The biggest difference this year is Sweet has two championship battles to worry about – the driver championship and the team championship for his Kasey Kahne Racing team. 1. He is famous for being a Race Car Driver. 1. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and racing went on a two-month hiatus. I feel good. By Nick Graziano Since then, he’s collected 10 top-fives in his last 15 starts; four of them being runner-up finishes.

4. Although, even with the extra work, Sweet isn’t letting the pressure get to him. Jason Johnson Racing -34 25 talking about this. Since then, he’s collected 10 top-fives in his last 15 starts; four of them being runner-up finishes. You really want to accomplish that. 3. It brings a lot of money to the team. [8] As of September 28, 2019, Sweet has 51 career A-main wins placing him in the prestigious Top 25 all-time wins list. [9] In 2013, he won the King's Royal at Eldora Speedway, one of the biggest races of the year for his only win that season. Shark Racing -62 Sweet and KKR, led by Crew Chief Eric Prutzman, have collected eight wins, so far, this season, but Sweet is hungry for more. When racing resumed, Sweet lost the points lead to Schuchart during the first race back at Knoxville. 4. Jason Johnson Racing -34 KOKOMO, IN — Oct. 22, 2020 — Brad Sweet is in the same situation he put himself in last year. Sheldon Haudenschild -150

Oct. 24 – Kokomo Speedway – Tickets “I feel more relaxed this year I think,” said Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA. [5] Sweet competed for the Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year award. In 2012, he shared the #38 Nationwide Series car with Kasey Kahne. While Sweet sits atop the points with a healthy lead, his season hasn’t gone as perfect as he’d like.

[2][3] In 2010 and 2011 he drove partial seasons in the Camping World Truck Series for Stringer Motorsports and Turner Motorsports, finishing 28th in points in 2011. Six races and three wins later, he reclaimed it. Kasey Kahne Racing – Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. “It’s been an up and down year, kind of for everybody,” Sweet said. [1] Sweet also began driving stock cars, making starts in the ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starting in 2009. Sweet began his top-level racing career in 2008, driving for Kasey Kahne Racing in midget cars and sprint cars in the USAC National Midget Series and World of Outlaws series. Sweet and KKR, led by Crew Chief Eric Prutzman, have collected eight wins, so far, this season, but Sweet is hungry for more. That extra gap and knowing how to hold it has Sweet breathing a little easier as he nears the Nov. 6-7 season ending World of Outlaws Last Call at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. He was dominant all week and also brought home Kasey Kahne Racing its first Knoxville Nationals trophy. This year, the defending champion enters the final three events – starting this Saturday at Kokomo Speedway – with a 62-point lead over Logan Schuchart after back to back second-place finishes. Always just try to stay positive and try to get the best finish we can each night.”. All rights reserved. 2. “At the end of the day all you can do is go out there and try your best. Driver of the No.

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5 Chevrolet Camaro part-time in 2013.[7]. 5. 2. I know that we’re going to need to be stronger next year and we need to finish this year as strong as possible to accomplish that.”. Meyers was the first in 2010-2011.

A second title for Sweet would put him in a rare and elite category. Currently, only five drivers have ever won multiple World of Outlaws Sprint Car championships – Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Mark Kinser, Donny Schatz and Jason Meyers. Last year, Sweet entered the final three races with a 32-point lead over 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz. He collected his first World of Outlaws win in 2012 at the Clay County Speedway. Previous Racing History: Brad Sweet began racing at the age of 8 on the west coast behind the wheel of outlaw karts… Sweet’s sprint car racing career when he was 17 behind the wheel of a 360 sprint car at Northern California bull-rings… For three seasons, Sweet competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. DRIVER POINTS “This year, I haven’t let myself get too bothered by it,” Sweet said about the points battles. It’ll be awesome to go back to back. That was enough to hold off Schatz by four points and claim his first championship – the closest championship battle in Series history. Copyright © World Racing Group 2020. Meyers was the first in 2010-2011. Sweet was formerly a JR Motorsports development driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. 1. To still be going for the point championship and be leading with [three] to go is kind of crazy to me. Brad Sweet / Trent Gower photo. Brad Sweet "Champion" Decal $ 5.95. It brings a lot of exposure to the sponsors and everything like that. “At the end of the day all you can do is go out there and try your best. Sold Out. Since the team’s inception, KKR has amassed over 190 wins, including two prestigious King’s Royal victories (2013 & 2018 with driver Brad Sweet) a Knoxville Nationals win (2018 with driver Brad Sweet) and two World of Outlaws championships (2013 & 2019 with Daryn Pittman and Brad Sweet … [10] He ended 2013 ranked 18th in points. Brad Sweet is in the same situation he put himself in last year.