Jac Haudenschild

Jac Haudenschild competed in the May World of Outlaw races in central Pennsylvania. Haudenschild owns over 50 World of Outlaw wins and plenty of big race scores on his resume. (Jeremy Elliott | jelliott@pennlive.com)

Jac Haudenschild

Accomplishments: If you are going to be a master at a particular track, there is no place better than Eldora Speedway. Haudenschild has captured three Kings Royal titles and has a Historical Big One to his credit. But Haudenschild isn't just a one-track phenom, as he has 56 career World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series wins and 28 tallies with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Haudenschild also owns three Gold Cup championships and has been on the podium twice at the Knoxville Nationals, finishing third in 1982 and second in 1998.

Did you know: It's hard to believe that Haudenschild, who also won the prestigious Mopar Million wingless race at Eldora,has been involved in racing 40 years. In that time span, he has driven for some of the most famous owners in Sprint Car history. His first big break came in the Bob Hampshire No. 63 in 1981, and one year later won over 30 features in Australia and the United States running with the All Stars and USAC. He also drove the Gambler House car sponsored by Kenny Rogers during the 1982 season. Haudenschild has driven for Bob Weikert, Jack Elden — he ran the Elden machine eight years — Les Kepler, Doug Howell, Guy Forbrook, Daryl Saucier and Dennis Roth. There are more, but too many to mention.

Why here: We took some heat over the Danny Lasoski selection at No. 9 because of his current resume, and I guess this selection might have the same outcome. But Haudenschild isn't just an old-timer that has won races across the country in a different era. Haudenschild can still contend, something he did earlier this year at Lincoln Speedway when he ran third against the World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania regulars. Actually, Haudenschild has four top 10s against the traveling band to go along with an Ohio Speed Week win. Driving for Destiny Motorsports, Haudenschild was also a serious contender to win the Knight before the Kings Royal before an untimely caution ruined his charge to the front. Haudenschild brings excitement, a deep resume and the ability to still win, making him a top 10 selection.