2022 Wild West Shootout By The Numbers

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.

Feb 7, 2022

Earl Pearson Jr's Wild West Shootout Outings Bode Well For 2022

VADO, N.M. — Earl Pearson Jr. wrapped up the 16th annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts with a runner-up finish in Sunday’s $25,000-to-win finale. Finishing 2.260 seconds behind miniseries champion Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., Pearson vaulted from seventh to fourth in the final point standings.

Jan 25, 2022

Superlatives From The 2022 Wild West Shootout

VADO, N.M. — Recapping the 16th annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts with a list of superlatives from the six Super Late programs that were contested at Vado Speedway Park (complete Wild West Shootout coverage):

Jan 18, 2022

Mike Marlar Wins Wild West Shootout Finale And Title

VADO, N.M. -- Mike Marlar chased and chased the upset-minded Jake Timm around Vado Speedway Park in Sunday’s Rio Grande Waste Service 50 presented by Shaw Trucking, but he couldn’t seem to make headway on the fresh-faced driver.

Jan 17, 2022

Rusty Schlenk Brings Rayburn Tribute To Wild West Shootout

Rusty Schlenk was beginning to think he’d have to resort to his Plan B for running the Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts — driving a second machine fielded by his Domination Race Cars customer Jeff Schildmeyer of Las Vegas, Nev. — as the start of the miniseries at Vado (N.M.) Speedway Park approached and his own car still wasn’t ready for action.

Jan 14, 2022

Unique Story Leads Austin Kirkpatrick To Wild West Shootout

VADO, N.M. — How did a native of Ocala, Fla., who now lives in Concord, N.C., end up driving a New Mexico-based car in the opening weekend of the Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at Vado Speedway Park?

Jan 13, 2022

Bobby Pierce, Mike Marlar Play Blame Game After Vado Collision

Neither race-long leader Mike Marlar, nor fast-closing Bobby Pierce were willing to give an inch on the final lap of Wednesday’s 30-lap Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts main event at Vado Speedway Park.

Jan 13, 2022

Donny Schatz Flying Into Wild West Shootout & Chili Bowl

VADO, N.M. — Donny Schatz isn’t easing into his 2022 campaign. He’s flying into it.

Jan 10, 2022

Brandon Sheppard Keeps $300,000 Hopes Alive At Wild West Shootout

VADO, N.M. — In trying to avoid a slowing driver with a flat tire on the fifth lap, Brandon Sheppard nearly wrecked twice, his hopes for the Penske Racing Shocks $300,000 Paydirt Jackpot looking dim.

Jan 10, 2022

Brandon Sheppard Drives New Rocket To Wild West Shootout Win

VADO, N.M. (Jan. 8) — Was the Penske Racing Shocks $300,000 Paydirt Jackpot for a six-race sweep of the Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts on Brandon Sheppard’s mind after he captured Saturday’s 40-lap miniseries opener at Vado Speedway Park?

Jan 9, 2022

Everything You Need To Know: Wild West Shootout

DirtonDirt.com gets you ready for the 16th Annual Wild West Shootout with a look at the event schedule, purse information and more.

Jan 6, 2022

Wild West Shootout Fan And Driver's Guide

WHAT: 16th Annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto PartsWHEN: January 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 2022WHERE: FK Rod Ends Vado Speedway Park (15900 Stern Drive, Vado, N.M., 88072)

Jan 3, 2022

FloRacing Continues As Official Wild West Shootout Streaming Partner

Vado, NM — Anyone, who is unable to attend the 16th Annual Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Vado Speedway Park on January 8 – 16, 2022, will still be able to view every lap of action live throughout the miniseries.

Dec 30, 2021

How to Watch: 2022 Wild West Shootout

The Wild West Shootout is a six-race mini-series that kicks off the Super Late Model race season along with the Modifieds and X-Mods. This year's event has moved to the immaculate 3/8-mile clay oval at Vado Speedway Park located in Vado, New Mexico.

Dec 27, 2021

Wild West Shootout Purses Boosted for Mods & X-Mods

VADO, N.M. — With the 16th annual Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts just a little over two months away, more local businesses close to Vado Speedway Park have come on board with a focus on supporting the racers. This time the focus is on the Modified and X-Mod divisions.

Oct 29, 2021