Sheldon Haudenschild 'proves it' in Knoxville Nationals prelim
This is the best Sheldon Haudenschild has ever looked in 410 Sprint Car racing and that was before he claimed night one of the Knoxville Nationals on Wednesday night. During his previous tenure at Stenhouse Jr – Marshall Racing, the now 32-year-old was perpetually fast but also incredibly inconsistent. It always felt like there were missing puzzle pieces and they may have come together this ...…
Sheldon Haudenschild had a remarkable debut in the Knoxville Nationals prelims, proving he's at the top of his game. The 32-year-old, son of legendary Jac Haudenschild, finished third in the World of Outlaws standings with seven victories before Wednesday's race. However, his consistency was a concern at his previous team, Stenhouse Jr – Marshall Racing.
This season, with KCP Racing, Haudenschild seems to have found his footing. Despite still working with longtime crew chief Kyle Ripper and members Adam Clark and Dauson Heitritter in the No. 18, his performance on Wednesday was a significant improvement. During the race, he executed a last-lap pass of both James McFadden and Jace Park.
Haudenschild, who earned the most points among the drivers who qualified on Wednesday, isn't aiming for the pole or the front row. He's content starting fifth or sixth. He's excited about the change in the Nationals track and is satisfied with his team's performance.
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