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THE TORCH BEARER OF THE HAUD LINE
By Ashley Zimmerman
WHILE BRANDISHING the last name Haudenschild could lead to a predicted assumption on performance, Sheldon Haudenschild far exceeds what could have ever been indicated to come from such lineage. Haudenschild’s finesse of the high side of any racetrack has rightfully entitled the young driver to ownership of the Haud line, initially made famous by his rim-riding father Jac. The confidence and skill demonstrated lap after lap makes Haudenschild a fan favorite from seasoned veterans to the newbie puppy racer. This often “on the edge of out of control” driving style has catapulted Haudenschild to just within reach of a coveted World of Outlaws series points championship and is now a must watch driver throughout the season with victories meant only for the record books. He’s at his best at the rim of a short track like Lawrenceburg, Atomic, or Beaver Dam, where he has won WoO races this season or Huset’s Speedway, where he scored $100,000 at the Highbanks Nationals in June.
While Sheldon Haudenschild comes from generations of legends who’ve competed on dirt, it goes without saying that as the youngest competing generation of Haudenschild, Sheldon has more than written his own chapter, perhaps even started a whole new book when it comes to the remarkable maneuvers on dirt that fans have laid witness to while holding tightly to the edge of their seats.
After another strong season that finds him solidly in contention for his first title in mid-summer, Dirt Empire felt it was more than our responsibility