MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The season opener presented by Hoosier at Williams Grove Speedway will now take place on March 17 when for the first time ever, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series appear at the track in March.
Never before have the outlaws stars gotten to shine at Williams Grove this early in the season, much less in the coveted opening day event. Friday night’s $10,000-to-win show will put an end to the Spring oval absence by the circuit.
Just five outlaws events have been held since the 2023 tour kicked off in Florida back in February, all having been run at Volusia Speedway Park.
Current point leader David Gravel has scored three of the five with other wins going to Carson Macedo and James McFadden.
Outlaws winners at the track last season were Lance Dewease (3), Brent Marks and Brad Sweet.
The earliest outlaws event ever run at Williams Grove Speedway occurred on May 11, 2012 when Fred Rahmer took a 25-lap main event aboard the No. 51.
Indiana’s Justin Peck scored the season opener at Williams Grove Speedway last year and has already been to victory lane in the area this season.Â
Over the years, no driver has stood in opening day victory lane at Williams Grove more than Rahmer.Â
Rahmer took his first of six lidlifter wins in 1997 with his last coming in 2013.