History, Racing, and Fun in Store This Weekend at Knoxville!
Monday, May 26, 2008
History, Racing, and Fun in Store This Weekend at Knoxville!
(Bill W) A huge weekend of racing, as well as a look at the past is in store this weekend at Knoxville. It all starts Thursday night with practice for Friday night’s Masters Classic. At least thirty drivers are signed in already for the race for drivers age 50 and over. The Masters will again pay $3,000 to the winner. The exciting 305 sprints will race in support of the Masters on Friday, and Saturday the Knoxville Championship Cup Series will be at it again on CARQUEST Night! Throw in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum’s 19th Annual Induction Banquet Saturday afternoon, and its going to be a full weekend, indeed!
Among those entered in the Masters Classic are defending champion AJ Weaver, who put a bit of a damper on Kenny Jacobs’ induction weekend a year ago, when he passed the Ohio native late in the race. Both are returning this year. Joining Weaver and the “Mouse”, are 2008 Hall of Fame inductee Kramer Williamson of Pennsylvania and 2007 inductee Shane Carson. Central Pennsylvania 410 regular Judi Bates enters as the first female participant in the event, while Mike Peters, Carl “Midge” Miller, Rick Weld, Greg Rilat, Lonnie Jensen, Mike Houseman, Tony Moro and more will add to the quality field.
Justin Henderson solidified his place atop the Knoxville Championship Cup chase with another wire to wire victory last week with the 410s. In some of the best racing action of the year seen anywhere, he held off a persistent Mark Dobmeier at the checkers. Those expected to challenge the two Dakota drivers on Saturday night include “The Dude” Danny Lasoski, Skip “Action” Jackson, “Tornado” Billy Alley, Jake “The Snake” Peters, Calvin Landis, Brooke Tatnell, Ryan Anderson, “Blackjack” Brian Brown, Dusty “Zoom Zoom” Zomer, and the usual solid cast of drivers.
After winning the first two 360 features of the year, Gregg Bakker found himself on the outside looking in on the main event last Saturday night. That underlines the competitiveness of the field assembled every week at Knoxville. Ryan Roberts, in his second full year of racing at Knoxville, took advantage of Bakker’s misfortune and has a small points’ lead on the South Dakota driver going into Saturday. John Kearney smoked the field last week on a fast track to take feature honors. Joe Beaver, Brett Mather, Russ Hall, Dustin Selvage, Jon Agan, Dave Hall, Josh Higday and Matt Moro are all expected to have a say in things when the night is through!
For more information on the upcoming weekend visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!
Weekend Overview
Thursday, May 29
Practice night, 7-9:30 p.m.
Admission: free
Friday, May 30
Event: Knoxville Masters Classic and 305 Shootout
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Admission: $12 adults, $3 children
Saturday, May 31
Event: CARQUEST Auto Parts Night – Knoxville Championship Cup Series racing
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Admission: $12 adults, $3 children
Other Things You Should Know:
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Induction Weekend
The 19th Annual NSCHoF induction weekend is highlighted by Saturday’s induction banquet at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds. Tickets are still available to the general public for $20 by calling the NSCHoF at 1-800-874-4488. Inductees this year include Louis ‘Rusty’ Espinoza, Glenn Fitzcharles, Bob Hampshire, Doug Howells, Dick Jordan, Brent Kaeding, John Padjen, Earl Wagner and Kramer Williamson.
Knoxville Family Pack
Families are encouraged to take advantage of Knoxville’s “Family Pack”. The pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $44! Additional family members can be included for $6 each! Our non-alcohol and non-tobacco family sections are sections I and J.
Gas Money Giveaway
Every race night, two lucky fans will receive $25 to go towards their gas! Both general admission and reserved ticket holders will be included in the random draw.
This Week’s Autographs
Driver’s will be signing autographs every Saturday between 5 and 5:55 p.m. right behind the grandstands. Mark Dobmeier, Tony Shilling, Jeff Mitrisin and Alan Zoutte are all scheduled to appear!
In addition, drivers will be crossing the track during intermission between the heats and features to sign on Saturday night as well. You’ll never know who will be coming over, so be ready!
NOS Discount
Any fan bringing an empty NOS Energy Drink container will receive $2 off their Adult general admission ticket!
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Have your birthday or anniversary announced over the P.A. at Knoxville by e-mailing your information to bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com. Please get your request to us by Thursday!
More Information
For more information on the weekend’s activities, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call 641 842-5431!
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