VADO, N.M. — Less than a month ago the 2022 edition of the Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts drew to a close at FK Rod Ends Vado Speedway Park. 

The mega miniseries was once again a great success, including some of the following statistics: 

- 250k+ in total purse money paid out 

- 172 drivers entered at least one event 

- 65 Modified drivers entered at least one event 

- 66 X-Mod drivers entered at least one event 

- 41 Super Late Model drivers entered at least one event 

- 24 different states were represented by the driver roster 

- 10 different drivers visited Victory Lane over the course of the miniseries 

- 2 countries represented by the driver roster 

- 2 Canadian provinces represented by the driver roster 

Now, attention has turned to the 17th annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, which is set for January 7-15, 2023 at FK Rod Ends Vado Speedway Park. 

The 17th running of the mega miniseries will see over $70,000 added to the week’s Super Late Model purses. The six-race swing will now see five $10,000-to-win features in addition to the $25,000-to-win Rio Grande Waste Services 50 presented by Shaw Trucking. 

Over $320,000 in total prize money will be on the line during the 17th Annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at FK Rod Ends Vado Speedway Park. The event includes six complete programs for Super Late Models, Modifieds, and X-Mods. 

Additionally, all three divisions will compete for miniseries point’s funds. 

Full event details will be announced in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned to www.WildWestShootout.net for the latest news. 

January 7, 8, 11, 13 and 14, 2023 Super Late Model Purse

1)$10,000 2)$5,000 3)$2,500 4)$1,750 5)$1,500 6)$1,250 7)$1,000 8)$900 9)$850 10)$800 11)$750 12)$725 13)$675 14)$650 15)$625 16-24)$600 

TOTAL - $34,375 

January 15, 2023: Rio Grande Waste Services 50 presented by Shaw Trucking Super Late Model Purse 

1)$25,000 2)$10,000 3)$5,000 4)$3,000 5)$2,500 6)$2,000 7)$1,750 8)$1,600 9)$1,500 10)$1,400 11)$1,300 12)$1,200 13)$1,100 14)$1,050 15-24)$1,000 

TOTAL - $68,400