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Hot laps to history, Donny Schatz recalls first race as a 15-year-old at Red River Valley Speedway

On April 30, 1993, a 15-year-old Donny Schatz made his debut behind the wheel of a sprint car at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo on a cool evening with temperatures around 50 degrees.
Schatz made his debut shortly after recovering from a car accident two weeks prior and had previously earned recognition as the top newcomer in the Wissota Sprint Car series in 1993, highlighting his rapid advancement in racing.
He claimed victory in the initial heat race, surpassing experienced competitor Mike Sitzmann, but ultimately placed sixth in the main event when the World of Outlaws competed in West Fargo that year.
Donny Schatz, widely recognized as one of sprint car racing’s all-time greats, has secured 316 wins in the World of Outlaws series, placing him third on the all-time list after Steve Kinser, who retired with 690 victories, and Sammy Swindell, who has 394.
The World of Outlaws return to Red River Valley with races scheduled for May 30 in Grand Forks and May 31 in West Fargo, continuing the region’s strong racing tradition linked to Schatz’s early career.

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Hot laps to history, Donny Schatz recalls first race as a 15-year-old at Red River Valley Speedway

Today, Schatz ranks among the greatest in the history of sprint car racing. His 316 World of Outlaws wins is third behind retired drivers Steve Kinser (690) and Sammy Swindell (394).

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