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Practice Session Scheduled for Thursday, April 25

4/25/2024 - (From Knoxville Raceway) As some of you know we have added over two hundred loads of dirt to the track this year. The track crew would like another open track session this week to get a little more information on how it is reacting to laps on it.. The track will open at 3:00 pm next Thursday April 25th , practice will start at 7:00 and close at 9:00. This track practice is open to all 410 and 360 teams. There is no guaranteed number of laps per session or in total. We will have fire and rescue on hand along with push trucks.

Knoxville Practice Night Sees 53 Cars!

4/19/2024 - Practice Night Sees 53 Cars! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 15, 2023) – Fifty-three cars participated in Friday’s practice at the Knoxville Raceway. The quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Kelby Watt at 14.986 seconds on the half-mile in the 410’s. Jamie Ball unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 15.780 seconds. The Pro Sprints were led unofficially by Chase Young with lap of 17.358 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (27) – 20, AJ Moeller, Rockwell City, IA; 22, Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA; 44, Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA; 87, Aaron Reutzel, Clute, TX; 10, Scott Bogucki, McLaren Vale, SA, Aust.; 09, Matt Juhl, Tea, SD; 1, Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA; 55, Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust.; G5, ...

Season Opener Cancelled, Friday Practice On

4/19/2024 - Knoxville Raceway Season Opener Canceled; Friday Practice On by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 19, 2024 – Due to cold temperatures, the Pella Motors / Kraig Ford Season Opener scheduled for Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 20 has been canceled. Scheduled practice for Friday, April 19 will commence, with the pit gate opening at 3 p.m. and practice scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Join us next weekend for the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws sprint cars April 26 and 27. On Friday, April 26, the Pro Sprints will also be competing, and Saturday, April 27 the 360 sprint class will be on the card.

4/1/2024 - (From Racing Promotion Monthly) Knoxville, Iowa's John McCoy, who promotes the legendary Knoxville Speedway was named the 48th Annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year (ARPY) at the 51st Annual RPM@Daytona Workshops at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida on February 13, 2024. McCoy represents Region Five (Midwest / Great Plains Region as part of the RPM balloting). McCoy, who has been a regional winner in the past, follows in the footsteps of Ralph Capitani, who was named the 26th Annual ARPY in 2001 after guiding Knoxville through 34 seasons. McCoy served in roles under Capitani learning the trade of one of the most recognized short tracks in the world. When McCoy was announced as the winner of the ...

Hall of Fame Nominations Open!

1/27/2024 - Nominations are now open for the 2024 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. Please send them to Track Historian, Eric Arnold via email at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com now thru May 1. *This is the Knoxville weekly racing Hall of Fame, NOT the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. It is the intent of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Committee to elect six inductees each year to celebrate those who have contributed to the betterment of Knoxville Raceway. Guidelines for Eligibility: Drivers retired for 1 full calendar year. Active drivers must be 50 years of age and a track champion. Car Owner/Mechanic: Minimum of 20 years within the sport of sprint car racing, primarily at Knoxville Raceway. Track Official, Employee, Fair Board Member, Sponsor, or ...

2024 360 Purse Increases!

1/25/2024 - The 2024 Knoxville Championship Series 360 purse will payout $2,000 to win, $650 for tenth and $350 to start. This is an increase of $1,775 per night! 2024 Purse: 1. $2,000 2. $1,600 3. $1,400 4. $1,200 5. $1,000 6. $900 7. $800 8. $700 9. $675 10. $650 11. $625 12. $600 13. $575 14. $550 15. $525 16. $500 17. $475 18. $450 19. $425 20. $400 21. $350 22. $350 23. $350 24. $350 2023 Purse: 1, $2,000 2. $1,600 3. $1,200 4. $1,100 5. $1,000 6. $900 7. $800 8. $700 9. $600 10. $550 11. $525 12. $500 13. $475 14. $400 15. $375 16. $350 17. $325 18. $325 19. $325 20. $325 21. $325 22. $325 ...

2024 410 Purse Increases!

1/19/2024 - The 2024 Knoxville Championship Series 410 purse will payout $6,000 to win, $1200 for tenth and $700 to start. This is an increase of nearly $4,675 per night! 2024 Purse: 1. $6,000 2. $4,000 3. $3,000 4. $2,750 5. $2,250 6. $1,750 7. $1,500 8. $1,400 9. $1,300 10. $1,200 11. $1,100 12. $1,000 13. $975 14. $950 15. $925 16. $900 17. $875 18. $850 19. $825 20. $800 21. $775 22. $750 23. $725 24. $700 2023 Purse: 1, $5,000 2. $3,000 3. $2,750 4. $2,500 5. $1,750 6. $1,500 7. $1,400 8. $1,200 9. $1,000 10. $1,000 11. $975 12. $950 13. $925 14. $900 15. $875 16. $850 17. $825 18. $800 19. $750 20. $725 21. $700 22. ...

12/3/2023 - Knoxville, IA - Construction has begun on two new elevators and new restrooms at the top of the grandstands! The new elevators will be 30-40 feet west of the current elevator.

11/18/2023 - Over $300,000 in Cash and Contingencies Given Out at 2023 Knoxville Raceway Banquet Presented by Your Life Iowa! By Bill Wright November 18, 2023 (Altoona, IA) -- Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Guests witnessed over $300,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in the Knoxville Raceway Banquet presented by Your Life Iowa emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of six chassis. Owners present in all three sprint car classes were awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2023 Knoxville point eligible drivers. After dinner, Race Director ...

9/16/2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Makes it a Clean Sweep with $50,000 Late Model Nationals Crown! Justin Zeitner Wins $4,000 Bob Maschmann Memorial with SLMR by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2023) – Ricky Thornton Jr. completed a dream weekend at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night by completing a clean sweep of the three-night Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa. Ricky’s win was worth $50,000 and brought his weekend total to $64,000. It was the second time a driver has swept the three nights of the Late Model Nationals. Native Iowan Billy Moyer accomplished the feat back in 2010. Justin Zeitner won the companion Bob Maschmann Memorial. His win was worth $4,000 with the Malvern ...

Tentative Saturday Lineups for 19th Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa

9/15/2023 - 19th Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa Finale Lineups A main 1. 20RT Ricky Thornton Jr. 494 2. 25 Chad Simpson 489 3. 22F Christopher Ferguson 488 4. 99 Devin Moran 487 5. 157 Mike Marlar 483 6. 4 Brandon Overton 482 7. 40B Kyle Bronson 481 8. 18D Daulton Wilson 480 9. 11 Spencer Hughes 478 10. 1H Hudson O’Neal 470 11. B5 Brandon Sheppard 469 12. 19R Ryan Gustin 469 13. 8s Brian Shirley 465 14. 46 Earl Pearson Jr. 465 15. 16 Tyler Bruening 457 16. 1T Tyler Erb 456 17. 111B Max Blair 454 18. 49 Jonathan Davenport 452 19. 32 Chris Simpson 449 20. 58 Garrett Alberson 449 21. 18 Chase Junghans 448 22. 30 Tood Cooney 438 23. 22 Daniel Hilsabeck 434 24. 98 Corey Hedgecock 433 B main 1. 21 Billy Moyer 428 2. 62 Justin Zeitner ...

9/15/2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Goes Wire to Wire to Win Two in a Row at Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2023) – Ricky Thornton Jr. left no doubt that he’s the man to beat by winning for the second night in a row at the 19th Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa at the Knoxville Raceway in Friday’s second night of action. The Chandler, Arizona driver has put himself on the pole for Saturday night’s $50,000 to win 75-lap finale. The win was Thornton’s second career win in a late model at Knoxville, and he already holds a series record for the Lucas Oil Late Models with nineteen wins on the year. ...

9/14/2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Caps Incredible Night #1 of Racing at Late Model Nationals with Last Lap Pass Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2023) – Ricky Thornton Jr. emerged victorious with a last lap slide job, edging Brandon Overton on Night #1 of the 19th Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by Your Life Iowa. The whole night saw exciting racing from beginning to end. The Chandler, Arizona driver nailed down the $7,000 prize, and emerged as the high point driver for the night (Point totals below). It was Thornton’s first late model victory here, but he did win the prestigious Modified Harris Clash here in 2018. Daulton Wilson led the 25-lap main event early, with Earl Pearson ...

9/12/2023 - Lucas Oil Late Models Series PR - The 19th running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals is set for this Thursday thru Saturday, September 14-16 at the famed Knoxville Raceway. It is the only annual late model event at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” bringing the nation’s elite dirt late model teams together on one of motorsports’ biggest stages. Over $290,000 in purse money will be paid out during three nights of racing on the historic black-dirt, half-mile oval at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The festivities on Thursday and Friday, September 14-15 will feature a complete program of: Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 25-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points ...

9/10/2023 - From KNIA - 40 flat track motorcycles competed Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in the Flat Track Motorcycle Nationals. Framer Singles Heat 1: Jimmie O’Dell Heat 2: Greg Donley A Feature: 1. Jimmie O’Dell, 2. Greg Donley, 3. Kenten Longcor Modern Open Heat 1: Connor Strand Heat 2: Dahnee Barbee A Feature: 1. Connor Strand, 2. Justis Lund, 3. Tommy Colson Big Twins Heat 1: Aaron Lindfors Heat 2: Jordan Baber Heat 3: Dahnee Barbee Big Twin Dash: Jordan Baber A Feature: 1. Aaron Lindfors, 2. Reece Pottorf, 3. Dahnee Barbee

8/26/2023 - Aaron Reutzel Dominates for $6,000 at Knoxville; Austin McCarl is the Champ! Chase Randall, Kade Higday Win Feature and Titles in 360’s and Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2023) – On McKay Insurance Season Championship Night at Knoxville Raceway, three champions were crowned. Aaron Reutzel was dominant in his win in the 410 class netting $5,000 and a $1,000 bonus for his win. Austin McCarl finished third but clinched his second season title in the 410 class at Knoxville. Chase Randall (fourth career 360 win) and Kade Higday (eighth career win) won their respective features in the 360 and Pro Sprints classes, cementing their first track championships in their respective divisions. Randall's win was worth $5,750 thanks ...

8/13/2023 - (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 12, 2023 – Anthony Macri of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania iss the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car.” Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. Chase Randall, Austin McCarl, Zeb Wise and Parker Price-Miller round out the top five. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees Macri awarded $6,500, second place Chase Randall $2,500 and third place Brian Brown $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their fifth year as title sponsor of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award. The Vielhauer family, well-known in the sprint car racing community are owners of Beaver ...

8/12/2023 - Kyle Larson On Top of Sprint Car World with Second Knoxville Nationals Title! Larson Second to Lead All 50 Laps by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2023) – Kyle Larson reigned supreme on Saturday night as he captured his second NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s in three years. The Elk Grove, California native joined Donny Schatz (2015) as the only two drivers to lead wire to wire since the “Granddaddy of Them All” went to 50 laps in distance. Larson earned $185,000 for his win aboard the Paul Silva #57. It was his tenth career win at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Larson, who earned the pole on his Thursday qualifying night, shot out to a ...

8/11/2023 - Aaron Reutzel Cruises to “Hard Knox Night” Win to Earn Berth in Saturday’s Championship! David Gravel, Scott Bogucki and Davey Heskin Also Punch Their Tickets to the Big Dance by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2023) – Four drivers locked themselves into Saturday night’s 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s finale by topping a 78-car field on “Hard Knox Night” at the Knoxville Raceway. Aaron Reutzel led flag to flag to earn his eighth career 410 feature. Reutzel, second place David Gravel, third place Scott Bogucki and fourth place Davey Heskin all earned $4,000, but will also see a minimum of $15,000 for starting Saturday’s finale in the 21st through 24th spots. Parker Price-Miller was fifth and ...

8/11/2023 - (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 11, 2023 – Anthony Macri of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania leads the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings heading into the finale of the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s Saturday night. Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. Chase Randall, Austin McCarl, Zeb Wise and Parker Price-Miller round out the top five. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their fifth year as title sponsor of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award. ...

8/10/2023 - Carson Macedo Triumphs in Return on Night #2 of Knoxville Nationals! Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu Are High Point Drivers and Will Start on Row One Saturday by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2023) – Carson Macedo left the Knoxville Raceway in June with burns in an ambulance. He returned Thursday night and won on Iowa Lottery Qualifying Night at the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. The Lemoore, California native earned $12,000 for his win aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Macedo earned himself a spot inside row three for Saturday night’s main event. Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu emerged as high point drivers for the week, and it will be an all-California front row ...

8/10/2023 - (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 10, 2023 – Chase Randall of Waco, Texas heads the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings after a second place effort behind Donny Schatz in Wednesday’s opener to the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. Zeb Wise, Parker Price-Miller, Kerry Madsen and Tasker Phillips complete the top five. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their fifth year as title sponsor of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett ...

8/9/2023 - by Joanne Cram 1C Brenham Crouch from Lubbock, Texas is the current IRA 410 points leader. He has had success in the POWRi series as well and was the 2022 National Midget Champion for Keith Kunz. Goals for the Nationals are to be competitive and learn as much as he can. Getting a top ten finish in the A Main and earning Rookie of the Year honors would also be high on his list of goals. 1K Kelby Watt from Adel, Iowa is a Knoxville Raceway 360 weekly series competitor making his first 410 Nationals appearance. He set the 2022 360 Nationals Quick Time, is a two time 360 Nationals A Main starter, and a four-time 305 winner at ...

8/9/2023 - Donny Schatz Begins Knoxville Nationals Defense with Victory on Night #1! Schatz is Also the Point Leader for Wednesday by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 9, 2023) – Donny Schatz charged from the fourth row to earn victory on BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night #1 of the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s Wednesday night. The Fargo, North Dakota driver is an eleven-time winner of the Knoxville Nationals, but those victories were never preceded by a preliminary win. He’s hoping to change that on Saturday. His win Wednesday was worth $12,000 aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #15. Schatz also was the high point driver on a night that saw many of the fastest cars in qualifying fail ...

8/8/2023 - By Joanne Cram This year’s 62nd NOS Energy Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s are shaping up to be one of the best yet. With so many activities to keep the busiest race fan entertained, here are some of the highlight’s fans can look forward to this year! Tuesday, August 8th is the official kick-off of Nationals week, and the crowning of this year’s Nationals Queen will be held at 6:00pm at Dyer Hudson Hall. With fifteen young ladies competing from six different states, it should be a fun night to see who our court will be! The Kick-Off Party is also being held downtown Knoxville on our town’s historic square. There will be a free concert by Steel Panther ...

8/8/2023 - Zeb Wise Atop Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings Heading Into the Nationals! (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 8, 2023 – Zeb Wise of Angola, Indiana heads the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings heading into this week’s 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. Parker Price-Miller, Anthony Macri, Austin McCarl and Justin Sanders complete the top five. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their fifth year as title sponsor of ...

8/6/2023 - 12th Annual Capitani Classic Claimed by Mother Nature! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2023) – Persistent rains following the first heat race ceased the running of the 12th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank. The event will not be made up. Rains throughout the day kept track workers busy on Sunday, and their efforts made possible the events that did run. Join us Wednesday, August 9 through Saturday, August 12 for the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s! For more information on the Knoxville Raceway, visit us online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com! 12th Annual Avanti Windows and Doors Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank Time Trial Group 1 (Qualifying Order), 2 laps: 1. ...

8/5/2023 - Brian Brown Shocks the House with .02 Second Win over Aaron Reutzel at 360 Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2023) – Brian Brown executed a pass coming for the checkers Saturday at the 33rd Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank and won by two-hundredths of a second over Aaron Reutzel, who had led the first 30 laps. Brown earned $20,000 plus $500 for leading the last lap. Ironically, Reutzel pocketed $25,000 for leading the first 30 laps and finishing second. The win earned Brown the big trophy as 360 Nationals champion for the second time as he also won this event in 2014. It was his 19th 360 win ...

8/5/2023 - Aaron Reutzel/Parker Price-Miller Share Lead in Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings Before 360 Nationals Finale! (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 5, 2023 – After winning their respective openers in the 33rd Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank, Aaron Reutzel and Parker Price-Miller have the early lead in the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings heading into tonight’s 360 Nationals finale. Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in ...

Saturday 360 Nationals Lineups

8/4/2023 - 33rd Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank A Main 1 8 Aaron Reutzel 486 2 21 Brian Brown 481 3 9P Parker Price-Miller 476 4 24W Garet Williamson 476 5 1K Kelby Watt 474 6 5T Ryan Timms 472 7 22K Kaleb Johnson 472 8 26 Zeb Wise 470 9 24 Terry McCarl 469 10 18T Tanner Holmes 469 11 36 Jason Martin 466 12 55 Kerry Madsen 465 13 4W Jamie Ball 463 14 2C Wayne Johnson 462 15 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. 460 16 16A Colby Copeland 459 17 9 Chase Randall 451 18 2M Davey Heskin 450 19 5 Daryn Pittman 450 20 9G Ryan Giles 449 B Main 21 39M Justin Sanders 446 22 7BC Anthony Macri 443 23 21H Brady Bacon 443 24 88 Austin McCarl 442 25 22 Ryan Leavitt 442 26 3P Sawyer Phillips 439 27 ...

8/4/2023 - Parker Price-Miller Holds Them All Off to Win Night #2 at the 360 Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2023) – Kokomo, Indiana’s Parker Price-Miller held off Brian Brown to conquer Night #2 of the 33rd Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank. It was Parker’s first 360 win at Knoxville, and came aboard the family #9P. Brown ended up as the high point getter, and will start outside pole-sitter Aaron Reutzel for Saturday night’s 25-lap finale. Price-Miller, Garet Williamson, Zeb Wise and Terry McCarl completed the top five in Friday points (Saturday Lineups are below). Price-Miller started outside row one in the 20-lap main event beside pole-sitter Wise. McCarl and Brown ...

8/4/2023 - (Updated August 4, 2023) 33rd Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank Night #1 Points 1. Aaron Reutzel 486 2. Kelby Watt 474 3. Ryan Timms 472 4. Kaleb Johnson 472 5. Tanner Holmes 469 6. Jason Martin 466 7. Jamie Ball 463 8. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 460 9. Colby Copeland 459 10. Chase Randall 451 11. Austin McCarl 442 12. Ryan Leavitt 442 13. Rico Abreu 438 14. Kade Higday 434 15. Justin Peck 433 16. Brenham Crouch 432 17. Kade Morton 425 18. Tasker Phillips 424 19. Justin Henderson 419 20. Chris Martin 417 21. Tanner Carrick 411 22. Tyler Groenendyk 410 23. Tony Rost 403 24. JJ Hickle 402 25. Timothy Smith 401 26. Colton Hardy 401 27. Blake Hahn 365 28. Jack Anderson 362 29. Dustin Selvage 360 30. Calvin Landis 359 31. Jacob Hughes 359 32. Chance Morton 358 33. JT Imperial 347 34. Ryan Roberts 339 35. Sammy Swindell 332 36. Ayrton Gennetten 331 37. Kelly Miller 327 38. Cody Ledger 326 39. Liam Martin 320 40. Brandon Anderson ...

8/3/2023 - Aaron Reutzel Starts 360 Nationals Defense with Thursday Prelim Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2023) (Revised, August 4) – Aaron Reutzel began where he ended last year’s event Thursday on Night #1 of the Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank. The Clute, Texas driver wrestled the lead away with five to go and went on to win his ninth career 360 feature here. The defending champion also topped the point standings after night one, followed by Kelby Watt, Ryan Timms, Kaleb Johnson and Tanner Holmes (full point results under results). Colby Copeland led arly over Reutzel, Jamie Ball, Jason Martin and Watt. Sam Hafertepe Jr. entered the top five by lap four, ...

8/3/2023 - By Joanne Cram This year’s Jetco 360 Knoxville Nationals Rookie of of the Year award list of entrants is an extensive one, changing right up until day one of the event. With twenty-five 360 sprint car rookies, this is a packed field of talent that will make the 2023 event one to watch. 1 Brenham Crouch from Lubbock, Texas is the current IRA 410 points leader. He has had success in the POWRi series as well, and was the 2022 National Midget Champion for Keith Kunz. Goals for the 360 Nationals are to be competitive and learn as much as he can. Getting a top ten finish in the A Main and to earn Rookie of the Year honors would ...

8/2/2023 - Knoxville, Iowa (August 2, 2023) – The reputation of the Knoxville Raceway Fire & Safety Crew has been noted as the best in all of sprint car racing and dirt tracks around the world. In recognition of their work during the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville presented by Casey’s, the crew will be receiving additional thanks and support from Your Life Iowa. The support consists of being the title sponsor for the four days as the “Your Life Iowa Knoxville Raceway Safety Crew” as well as pre-race meals being provided to the crew all four days. In addition, Your Life Iowa will be sponsoring heat races number two through five during the Knoxville Nationals BRANDT Wednesday and Iowa ...

7/29/2023 - Rico Abreu Sails to $8,000 All Stars Score at Knoxville! Garet Williamson Goes Flag to Flag to Win Last 360 Tune-up Before Nationals by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2023) – Rico Abreu drove to an impressive win Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway on Weiler Night featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions. The St. Helena, California native earned $8,000 for his sixth career win at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Garet Williamson bested a 52-car 360 field in the last event before the Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank commences August 3-5. The Columbia, Missouri driver pocketed $2,000 for his victory. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid led from the pole early in the 25-lap ...

7/22/2023 - Brian Brown Wires the Field at Knoxville for Win #65! Aaron Reutzel Scores 360 Win; Kade Higday Tops Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2023) – Brian Brown emerged victorious on 3M Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver’s win was his fifth of the year at Knoxville, as his momentum is carrying towards some important August events at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” The win was the 65th in his career at Knoxville (second all-time) and was worth $5,000. Aaron Reutzel was equally as impressive in the 360 feature, winning his fourth of the season here in that class and for the eighth time in his career. Kade Higday picked up ...

7/15/2023 - Austin McCarl Nabs $5,000 in Late Race Pass on Exciting Night at Knoxville! Chase Randall Takes $5,000 360 Shootout On Last Lap by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2023) – Austin McCarl was patient in taking a late race lead to win the $5,000 and a half beef Van Wall Night feature during the Marion County Fair Saturday at Knoxville. The Altoona, Iowa native’s win was his seventh 410 victory here, and his first of the year aboard the Offil family Country Builders Construction #88. Chase Randall threw a slider at Garet Williamson on the last lap to take the 360 Shootout worth $5,000 and a half hog. The Waco, Texas driver’s win was his third in a row here, ...

7/9/2023 - A special event for our 360 Sprint Car Class has been organized with the help of some local businesses, fans and rain out carry over money donated from our 360 Booster Club. Saturday is the VanWall Equipment / Marion County Fair 360 Shootout presented by Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Cars, JETCO, Blondie Motorsports, Searsboro Telephone Company, Zomer Trucking and our 360 Booster Club! The 360 A Main will pay $5,000 to win and $1,000 to start and there are a handful of other special contingencies available. KnoxVegas Quick Time Award paying $2,000 or if split field qualifying is needed due to car count it will pay $1,000 to the quick timer of each group. Husker Hard Charger Award presented by Alan & Vicki ...

7/8/2023 - Brian Brown Takes $6,000 with Knoxville Mid-Season Championship! Chase Randall Takes Second 360 Win in a Row for $3,750; Mike Mayberry Claims $1200 with Pro Sprints Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2023) – Brian Brown roared from his starting spot in row four to win his 64th career feature Saturday night on Farm Bureau Financial Services Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver hauled home $6,000 which included a $1,000 bonus as the highest finishing driver qualifying for the points race at Knoxville. Waco, Texas’s Chase Randall earned $3,000 plus a $750 bonus for his second consecutive win in the 360 class. Mike Mayberry took home a total of $1200 for his win in the ...

6/17/2023 - Davey Heskin Tops Exciting $10,000 Border Battle! Chase Randall and AJ Johnson Win Their First Knoxville Main Events in 360’s, Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2023) – Davey Heskin won his first feature event at Knoxville Raceway in ten years. The St. Michael, Minnesota driver made his victory count, as he was awarded the $10,000 first prize on Slideways Border Battle Night at Knoxville. Heskin’s last win here came in May of 2013. Chase Randall won a hair-raising 360 main event. It was the Waco, Texas driver’s first at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” and was worth $2,000. AJ Johnson also won his first career feature. The Oskaloosa, Iowa pilot was victorious in ...

6/10/2023 - David Gravel Tops World of Outlaws Finale at Knoxville! Garet Williamson Adds His First 360 Win to WoO Podium Finish by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2023) – David Gravel capped off the Premier Chevy Dealers NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws weekend with his eleventh career Knoxville feature win Saturday at Knoxville. The Watertown, Connecticut native earned $10,000 for his victory. Knoxville regular Garet Williamson had a great night as well, earning a podium finish with the World of Outlaws and winning his first career main event at Knoxville in the 360 class. Gravel led from the start in the 25-lap WoO feature ahead of Friday night winner, Brian Brown, Williamson, Carson Macedo and Spencer Bayston. Macedo had the low ...

6/9/2023 - Brian Brown Thumps World of Outlaws at Knoxville! Chase Young Wins Pro Sprints Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 9, 2023) – Brian Brown won one for the Knoxville regulars Friday night on Premier Chevy Dealers Night featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The win was Brown’s 63rd career victory at Knoxville, was worth $10,000 and came aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21. Chase Young won his second career feature here in the Pro Sprints Class. Austin McCarl earned the pole and led the 25-lap WoO main event early ahead of Brown, James McFadden, Rico Abreu and Brad Sweet. While McCarl found the low groove to his liking, Brown hit the high side and rocketed into the lead on ...

6/8/2023 - The Hanover, PA duo won a combined three races at Knoxville last August KNOXVILLE, IA (June 8, 2023) - Knoxville Raceway is a confounding puzzle of unique pieces: Black Zook clay, sweeping corners and an unwavering demand for technical driving. Together, they make for one of the most challenging tracks to master on the World of Outlws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour. But it’s a puzzle that Shark Racing solved last August. First, Logan Schuchart topped both the Capitani Classic and his prelim night at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. Then, Jacob Allen backed up Schuchart’s win with his own prelim triumph. And finally, the duo advanced a combined 20 spots in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” to bring both of ...

6/7/2023 - The 2023 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame inductees have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee. Six individuals will be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments to Knoxville Raceway. Those being inducted in this years class will be Travis Cram, Glenn Freeland, Don Long, Bronson Maeschen, Randy Rowley, and Chris Walraven. This year marks the 45th class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 223 inductees. The annual induction banquet will be held on Saturday, July 1 at Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall. This event is open to the public and tickets are $10 per person. To reserves seating please call the ticket office at 641-842-5431. Travis Cram (Driver) Knoxville, IA / ...

6/6/2023 - The Sprint Car Capital of the World set for two nights of World of Outlaws action KNOXVILLE, IA (June 6, 2023) - Knoxville Raceway has hosted the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars at least one night every June over the past 19 years – a tradition that continues this weekend (June 9-10). The two-night trip to The Sprint Car Capital of the World in Iowa will bring the nation’s top Sprint Car drivers to Knoxville for the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash. The weekend will also serve as the final official opportunity for the full-time World of Outlaws teams to tune up for August’s $185,000-to-win NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. It’s time to get those notebooks filled. Let’s look at some of the ...

6/6/2023 - By Joanne Cram and Joss Groenendkyk Thanks to Dirt Empire Magazine Dennis Gainey is no stranger to dirt track racing, but his role as team owner is fairly new. Along with aspiring Knoxville High School student writer, Joss Groenendyk, I caught up with Dennis to pick his brain about his new crazy racing adventure, Team DGRD. Joanne: How did you get into sprint car racing? Dennis: I was born into it, my father was into racing because of his father, Big Geno Gainey. Big Geno raced stock cars at East Moline, he was a figure 8 champion. Naturally my father grew up a car nut and always worked on street cars. In addition to working on street cars, my ...

6/3/2023 - Jake Swanson Makes a Last Corner Pass to Harvest $12,000 Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash! Brian Brown Wins #62 in 410’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2023) – Brady Bacon had his third USAC Corn Belt Clash victory in his sights, but it was Jake Swanson who stole the show Saturday night at the Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and USAC Midwest Wingless Racing Series. The win was worth $12,000 aboard the Team AZ #21AZ for the Anaheim, California driver. Brian Brown took the Knoxville Championship 410 main event and the $5,000 that came with it. It was his 62nd win at Knoxville. CJ Leary led early in the ...

5/31/2023 - By: Richie Murray – USAC Media Knoxville, Iowa (May 31, 2023)………The Sprint Car Capital of the World. Those seven words are more than apt to describe the enormity of what competing at Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway means. And that’s just the opportunity that this weekend’s crop of USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship talent will face across two full programs on Friday-Saturday, June 2-3, during the Avanti Windows & Doors Corn Belt Clash. The grandiose half-mile dirt oval is home to hall of fame performances and the actual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame itself, located just beyond the turn two fence. In fact, the list of USAC National Sprint Car winners at Knoxville is a who’s who in the sport, many of which have already found ...

5/27/2023 - Kerry Madsen Breaks Tie with Skip Jackson to Become Winningest Aussie at Knoxville! Aaron Reutzel Caps $9,000 360 Weekend; Mike Mayberry Executes Last Lap Pass to Win Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 27, 2023) – Kerry Madsen made a veteran move to capture his 26th career feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Vermeer Night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales native became the winningest Aussie at Knoxville, passing two-time track champion Skip Jackson for that honor. The win was worth $5,000 and came aboard the Guy Forbrook #5. Aaron Reutzel followed up his 360 win at Jackson Motorplex on Friday night to capture the $3,000 bonus by winning Saturday’s main event at Knoxville. The win paid him ...

5/20/2023 - Brian Brown Passes Wolfgang on All-time Knoxville Win List! Aaron Reutzel Repeats with 360s; Kade Higday Dominates Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 20, 2023) – Brian Brown notched another achievement Saturday on Jersey Freeze/Dennison Racing Tees Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver drove to his 61st career win passing Doug Wolfgang on the all-time win list at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” The driver of the Brian Brown Racing #21 was paid $5,000 for his efforts. Aaron Reutzel repeated his 360 win here of two weeks ago, and Kade Higday dominated the Pro Sprints feature in a pair of non-stop events. Kerry Madsen shot out to an early lead in the 20-lap 410 ...

5/11/2023 - All of us at Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Association are happy to celebrate the life of our former office manager, Arleta Voyce. We express our condolences to her family, especially her daughters, Elaine, Teresa, Brenda and Vickie. Arleta lived in Knoxville almost her entire life. She started working at Knoxville Raceway in the concession stands in 1966. In 1976 Arleta was hired as our office manager to do bookkeeping, handling of tickets and scoring on race nights. She essentially ran the racetrack operations behind the scenes (Cappy would agree) and served here for a total of 45 years. If you called the office, stopped in the office, or received your Knoxville Nationals tickets in the mail, ...

5/10/2023 - Driver Benefits at Knoxville Raceway Go Beyond the Track! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA – Drivers at the Knoxville Raceway benefit from a nice purse, the best one-day purse this side of the World of Outlaws every Saturday night. The point fund at the end of the year is also second to none as far as weekly racing goes as well. But the benefits go beyond the purse for weekly competitors at Knoxville Raceway. Whether it is a company helping out, race fans like you, or Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fairboard chipping in, there is much the average fan may not know, and ways they can help their favorite drivers. The Knoxville Charitable Racing Organization (KRCO) provides much to the registered ...

5/6/2023 - Aaron Reutzel Fifth Driver to Sweep 410’s and 360’s at Knoxville! Matthew Stelzer Back Atop Pro Sprints Career Win List by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 6, 2023) – Aaron Reutzel became the fifth different driver in Knoxville Raceway history to sweep both a 410 and 360 feature event in one evening, joining Terry McCarl (4 times), Brian Brown (3), Justin Henderson (3) and Dennis Moore Jr. in the feat. The Clute, Texas native now living in Knoxville dominated the night’s action on both ends, earning $5,000 for his 410 victory and $2,000 for his 360 win aboard the Ridge & Sons Racing #8 in the Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Season Opener. Matthew Stelzer moved atop the all-time win list in the Pro ...

5/1/2023 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – Fans of Knoxville Raceway hit the jackpot when officials from the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” announced that Iowa Lottery has been named an Official Partner of the legendary half-mile dirt oval located on the Marion County Fairgrounds. Iowa Lottery will activate its partnership with Knoxville Raceway by rewarding VIP lottery players with one-of-a-kind, at-track experiences throughout the 2023 season. Meanwhile the lottery will partner with track as the presenting sponsor of the July 14 Sara Evans and Walker Montgomery concert. Finally, the partnership will reach a fever pitch August 10 with Iowa Lottery Qualifying Night for the 62nd running of the NOS Energy Knoxville Nationals. Since the lottery's start in 1985, Iowa Lottery ...

4/24/2023 - "The Granddaddy of ‘Em All" ranked third on the Ten Best Reader’s Choice list for Best Motorsports Race, beating out NASCAR, INDYCAR and Sports Car events by Nick Graziano The mecca. A crown jewel. “Our” Super Bowl. The greatest week of the year. Talk to any Sprint Car driver or fan and you’ll hear one, if not all, of those sentences to describe the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. For more than 60 years, the Knoxville Nationals has been turning Sprint Car drivers into motorsport legends and providing fans with one of the most unique event experiences. And because of that, fans voted the Knoxville Nationals to third on USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice list for Best Motorsports Race – ...

4/24/2023 - "The Granddaddy of ‘Em All" ranked third on the 10Best Reader’s Choice list for Best Motorsports Race, beating out NASCAR, INDYCAR and Sports Car events The mecca. A crown jewel. “Our” Super Bowl. The greatest week of the year. Talk to any Sprint Car driver or fan and you’ll hear one, if not all, of those sentences to describe the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. For more than 60 years, the Knoxville Nationals has been turning Sprint Car drivers into motorsport legends and providing fans with one of the most unique event experiences. And because of that, fans voted the Knoxville Nationals to third on USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice list for Best Motorsports Race – behind only the ...

58 Drivers Attend Practice Night at Knoxville!

4/14/2023 - 58 Drivers Attend Practice Night at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 14, 2023) – Fifty-eight drivers participated in Friday’s practice at the Knoxville Raceway. The quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Scott Bogucki at 15.236 seconds on the half-mile. Aaron Reutzel unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 15.935 seconds. The Pro Sprints were led unofficially by Chase Young with lap of 17.356 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (20) – 20, AJ Moeller, Rockwell City, IA; 2, Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City, IA; 6, Carson McCarl, Altoona, IA; 11m, Brendon Mullen, Grand Forks, ND; 88, Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA; 22, Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA; 44, Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA; 2m, Davey Heskin, St. Michael, MN; 8, Aaron Reutzel, Clute, ...

3/20/2023 - By Joanne Cram While his title of General Manager is new, Jason Reed is anything but new to Knoxville Raceway. With a long history and relationship with Marion County, the Melcher native is ready to hit the ground running at Knoxville Raceway with his newly acquired title! Joanne: Please introduce yourself and explain what your involvement has been with Knoxville Raceway? Jason: I was born and raised in Melcher, Iowa, where my family and I still live and are active in the community there. (Melcher is a small town about 15 minutes south of Knoxville.) My wife is Jaime, and we have three daughters: Kynser 20, Kasyn 17, and Kesley 14. Growing up in rural Iowa, I was always involved in 4-H, ...

3/18/2023 - NEWS: MORE ELEVATORS AND RESTROOMS! The Marion County Fair Association has voted to install two new elevators and a restroom at the top of the front stretch grandstands. This is a $2 million investment into the facility. Construction will begin this fall and be completed for the 2024 season. The new elevators will be built on the west side of the current elevator. “We’ve been talking about it for a couple of years," said General Manager, Jason Reed. "The need is clear with the crowd we have, especially during the Nationals. We have fans that need assistance, and we want them to have the best fan experience possible. We’ll be adding two new elevators and a restroom that is ...

3/9/2023 - Newcomers to Knoxville Include Rookies and Veterans by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA – As sprint car drivers continue to make their racing plans for 2023 known, it’s evident that the Knoxville Raceway will again see an influx of newcomers to its weekly cast. In the 410 class, the rookies include Kade Higday, Lachlan McHugh, Gage Pulkrabek and Christopher Thram. Higday is no stranger to Knoxville, having grown up there following his father and Knoxville track champion, Josh. Kade has five 305/Pro Sprint feature wins to his credit at Knoxville. Lachlan McHugh is the new driver of Brandon Ikenberry’s Deuce5 Motorsports team. A native of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, “Lockie” was the 2022 Grand Annual Classic winner at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, has several ...

2/13/2023 - Today, Knoxville Raceway Race Director, John McCoy, was named Region 5 Promoter of the Year at the 49th Annual RPM@Daytona Workshops at the Daytona Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach, Florida. Congratulations John!

2/10/2023 - by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA - Gravois Mills, Missouri driver Ayrton Gennetten has been turning heads for a few years now in a sprint car. The third generation driver has some wins under his belt and this year, will run for a 410 championship at the Knoxville Raceway. Ayrton's late grandfather, Gene Gennetten, was just inducted into the National Midget Racing Hall of Fame. Gene also registered two top ten finishes at the Knoxville Nationals in his career, topping with a fifth place run in 1968. Father Steve is also a former Knoxville regular and owns a feature win of his own there. Ayrton joined his father as a visitor to Victory Lane in last August's Season Championship Night. In addition to ...

2/10/2023 - Jason Reed, Knoxville Raceway General Manager, announced the 2023 Knoxville Nationals will now pay $185,000 to win up from $175,000 a year ago. Reed said the decision was made official at the Monday, Feb. 6, Marion County Fair Association Meeting. Another increase is that the board will now pay $15,000 to start the 410 A-Feature, up from $10,000. Money was also added for pay throughout the field as $150,000 was added to the 410 Knoxville Nationals A-Main purse. There is also an increase in the pay for the 360 Knoxville Nationals. Reed says, “We also added some money all through the features on Saturday night. So basically Saturday night we added approximately $150,000 to the purse on the 410 Nationals. Also on the 360 ...

Over $300,000 in Cash and Contingencies Given Out at Knoxville Raceway Banquet!

11/26/2022 - Over $300,000 in Cash and Contingencies Given Out at Knoxville Raceway Banquet! By Bill Wright November 26, 2021 (Altoona, IA) -- Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Guests witnessed over $300,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in an event emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of eight chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2022 Knoxville point eligible drivers. Drivers who intend on competing in weekly racing at Knoxville ...

10/3/2022 - Eric Arnold (Knoxville, Iowa) - Officials from Knoxville Raceway announced today former Marion County Fair Board President Jason Reed has been named general manager of the famed half-mile oval, affectionately known as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Reed, a lifelong Marion County resident, comes to Knoxville Raceway following an 18-year stint with 3M Corporation and has served in multiple capacities on both the Marion County Fair Board and the board’s executive committee, begins his new role effective immediately. He follows in the footsteps of renowned Knoxville Raceway promoters Marion Robinson, P. Ray Grimes and Ralph Capitani. “After the Marion Country Fair Board elected to hire a full-time general manager for Knoxville Raceway, we quickly narrowed our search and ...

9/18/2022 - Jonathan Davenport Wins a Thriller at Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals! Jesse Sobbing Wins with Malvern Bank Super Late Models by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 18, 2022) – Blairsville, Georgia’s Jonathan Davenport was faithful to the high side and it paid off as he made a late race pass to cash in the $50,000 to win 18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Sunday. It was his fourth career win here, and his first Late Model Nationals victory. Jesse Sobbing won the Bob Maschman Memorial for the Malvern Bank Super Late Models in companion action. It was a bit of a wait for fans in Knoxville, who saw a rain out on Saturday night. After lengthy track ...

18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Championship Postponed to Sunday.

9/17/2022 - Bill Wright (Knoxville, IA) - Championship night of the 18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals has been postponed to Sunday, September 18 due to wet grounds and promise of more. The pit gate will open at 1:00 p.m., with hot laps at 3:00 p.m., and Racing at 4:00.

18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Saturday Lineups (Subject to Change)

9/16/2022 - 18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Saturday Lineups (Subject to Change) Hot Laps at 5:45pm CT A Main 1. 32, Bobby Pierce, 498 2. 49, Jonathan Davenport, 489 3. 16, Tyler Bruening, 489 4. 20RT, Ricky Thornton Jr., 488 5. 46, Earl Pearson Jr., 486 6. 32s, Chris Simpson, 482 7. 25c, Shane Clanton, 482 8. 76, Brandon Overton, 481 9. 39, Tim McCreadie, 480 10. 20, Jimmy Owens, 480 11. 1, Brandon Sheppard, 478 12. 8, Kyle Strickler, 477 13. 71, Hudson O’Neal, 476 14. 7w, Ricky Weiss, 461 15. 11, Spencer Hughes, 460 16. 19R, Ryan Gustin, 458 17. 04, Tad Pospisil, 456 18. 1x, Aaron Marrant, 454 19. 18J, Chase Junghans, 452 20. 3s, Brian Shirley, 451 21. 58, Garrett Alberson, 450 22. 157, Mike Marlar, 449 23. 62, Justin Zeitner, 448 24. 29D, Spencer Diercks, 445 Drivers Eligible for B main(s) 25. 7, Ross ...

9/16/2022 - Bobby Pierce Holds Them Off On Night #2 of the Late Model Knoxville Nationals; Earns the Pole for Saturday Night! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2022) – Bobby Pierce claimed his first ever win at the Knoxville Raceway Friday on Night #2 of the 18th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The Oakwood, Illinois native had to persevere and hold off Ricky Thornton Jr. for his well-deserved win. Pierce had a near perfect night, earning 498 points. His only slip was registering the second quick time in his group. His heat and feature win were enough to land him on the pole of Saturday night’s $50,000 to win main event. Brandon Overton edged Chris Simpson to lead ...

9/15/2022 - Shane Clanton Tops Night #1 of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals! Jonathan Davenport is High Point Man by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2022) – Shane Clanton went wire to wire to win on night #1 of the 18th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. It was the Zebulon, Georgia native’s second career win at the famous half-mile, as he pocketed $7,000. Jonathan Davenport emerged as the high point getter on the night (full points below). Drivers will take the best of their two point totals on Thursday and Friday qualifying nights. Clanton led from his pole position from the outset of the 25-lap main event ahead of Hudson O’Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Tad ...

8/27/2022 - Brian Brown Wins Feature, Fifth Championship; Ayrton Gennetten Wins His First! Terry McCarl Wins First Career 360 Title and Main Event; Eric Bridger Wins Pro Sprints A Main; Mike Mayberry is Champ by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 27, 2022) – A large crowd witnessed a historic night Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway on Knoxville Hospital and Clinics. Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown came into Saturday trailing Aaron Reutzel by 85 points in his quest for a fifth Knoxville Raceway 410 track championship. When the clay settled, he not only won the championship, but earned his 60th career win at Knoxville in a make-up feature, tying him for second on the all-time win list with Doug Wolfgang at the famed half-mile. ...

8/14/2022 - Aaron Reutzel Is Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car!” (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 12, 2022 – Thanks to a strong fortnight, Aaron Reutzel took home the 2022 Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” championship standings and the $6,500 prize that goes with it. Giovanni Scelzi finished second and will receive $2,500, and Brian Brown will take home $1,000 for third place. Parker Price-Miller, Kyle Larson, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Tasker Phillips, Daryn Pittman and Carson Macedo rounded out the top ten. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their ...

8/13/2022 - Donny Schatz Wins Emotional Eleventh Knoxville Nationals Crown! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2022) – Donny Schatz made a late charge to record his eleventh NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey's championship Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Fargo, North Dakota native recently lost his father Danny, so the $175,000 triumph was an emotional one to say the least. The winning ride came aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #15. It marks the twelfth owner championship for Stewart, who is second on the all-time list behind Karl Kinser’s 14 triumphs. Donny’s eleventh title also ranks second, just behind Steve Kinser’s twelve. The 50-lap championship event got off to a rocky start. JJ Hickle flipped wildly ...

8/13/2022 - A MAIN - 50 LAPS 1. 88 Austin McCarl (477) 7BC Tyler Courtney (473) 2. 15 Donny Schatz (469) 2 David Gravel (469) 3. 41 Carson Macedo (467) 57 Kyle Larson (462) 4. 19 Brent Marks (462) 27H Daryn Pittman (459) 5. 49 Brad Sweet (458) 25 JJ Hickle (458) 6. 1A Jacob Allen (457) 11M Parker Price-Miller (457) 7. 39 Justin Sanders (456) 11X Buddy Kofoid (453) 8. 7TAZ Tasker Phillips (451) 8 Aaron Reutzel (447) 9. B Transfer #1 B Transfer #2 10. B Transfer #3 B Transfer #4 11. 24R Rico Abreu (St. Helena, CA) 83JR Kerry Madsen (St. Marys, NSW, Aust) 12. 17 Sheldon Haudenschild (Wooster, OH) 21 Brian Brown (Grain Valley, MO) B MAIN - 22 LAPS 1. 18 Gio Scelzi (445) 1S Logan Schuchart (444) 2. 2K Lynton Jeffrey (443) ...

8/12/2022 - Rico Abreu Dominates FVP “Hard Knox” Night for the Third Time! Kerry Madsen, Sheldon Haudenschild and Brian Brown Also Transfer to Saturday’s Finale by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2022) – Rico Abreu won on FVP “Hard Knox” Night for the third time in his career Friday at the Knoxville Raceway. The event locked Abreu, second place Kerry Madsen, Sheldon Haudenschild and Brian Brown into Saturday night’s $175,000 to win finale at the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. All drivers earned $4,000 and their starting spot in tomorrow’s championship. Abreu’s fifth career win here came aboard the Rico Abreu Racing #24R. Abreu took off immediately from his outside row one starting spot in the 25-lap main event. ...

8/11/2022 - Jacob Allen Wins First Ever at Knoxville on Night #2 of the Nationals! Austin McCarl Earns the Pole for Saturday Night by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2022) – Jacob Allen realized a dream by adding his name to the winner’s list at Knoxville Raceway Thursday on Night #2 of the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. The win was worth $12,000 to the Hanover, Pennsylvania resident and came aboard the Shark Racing #1a. Jacob joined his teammate Logan Schuchart, who won Wednesday, and his father Bobby as a Knoxville winner. Austin McCarl emerged as the high point man, and earned $2,000 from SprintCarUnlimited.com as the pole-sitter for Saturday’s $175,000 to win finale. Allen shot by pole-sitter Zeb ...

8/10/2022 - Logan Schuchart Jets to Victory on Night #1 of Knoxville Nationals! Donny Schatz and David Gravel Share Highest Point Totals by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2022) – In almost a replay of Sunday’s Capitani Classic at the Knoxville Raceway, Logan Schuchart outlasted Donny Schatz to win Night #1 of the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s on BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night. The win was worth $12,000 to the Hanover, Pennsylvania, and came aboard the Shark Racing #1s. Before a lap could be completed, Brandon Wimmer came to a stop and retired. Schuchart led at the outset of the 25-lap main event from the pole position, ahead of Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Cole Macedo and Justin Peck. ...

8/7/2022 - Logan Schuchart Survives a Thriller to Win Capitani Classic! Scotty Johnson Wins Fifth of the Season in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2022) – Logan Schuchart won a late duel with Donny Schatz and escaped disaster with a well-timed caution to conquer the 11th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom Capitani Classic Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was worth $9,000 for the driver of the Shark Racing #1s. Scotty Johnson made a mid-race pass to claim his fifth victory of the season in the Pro Sprints class. Schuchart started outside row one for the 25-lap main event and led early over pole-sitter Sye Lynch, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney and Gio Scelzi. Courtney was an early mover, taking ...

8/7/2022 - Sam Hafertepe Jr. Leads Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings Before Tonight’s “Cappy!” (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2022 – A strong 360 Nationals has propelled Sunnyvale, Texas’s Sam Hafertepe Jr. to the fore in the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” standings heading into tonight’s Xtream Powered by Mediacom Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank at the Knoxville Raceway. Points are accrued at racing action at both Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway. The purse for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool sees the winner awarded $6,000, second place $2,500 and third $1,000. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their fourth year as title sponsor of ...

8/6/2022 - Aaron Reutzel Leads Texas Two-Step for $30,000 as 360 Knoxville Nationals Champion! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2022) – Aaron Reutzel wired the field top capture the 32nd Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank Saturday night at Knoxville. With a $15,000 prize, and an equal amount of lap money, the Clute, Texas native now living in Knoxville took home $30,000 for his drive aboard the Ridge & Sons Racing #8. Reutzel bested fellow Texas native, Sam Hafertepe Jr., who closed late. Reutzel started outside row one and stormed away early to lead Lynton Jeffrey, Clint Garner, Brian Brown and Terry McCarl in the 30-lapper. Hafertepe had moved from his seventh starting spot into the top five by ...

8/5/2022 - Brian Brown Rides to Victory on Night #2 of 360 Knoxville Nationals Friday! Lynton Jeffrey Nails Down the Pole for Saturday’s Championship by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2022) – Brian Brown led wire to wire to victory on Mid-Am Building Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank Night #2 at the Knoxville Raceway Friday. Brown's win was worth $3,000 and was his 18th in the 360 class here, tying him for fifth all-time with Dean Chadd and Josh Higday. Lynton Jeffrey emerged as the high point man for both qualifying nights and will sit on the pole for Saturday’s championship $15,000 to win event. Jeffrey was using a borrowed motor. Brown started third and quickly shot ...

8/5/2022 - KNOXVILLE, IA: Sprint Car drivers across the country need to be fast every time they touch the track during the four-day NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. The goal during a qualifying night is to get the most points possible through time trials, heat races, and a preliminary main event. The driver who accumulates the most points earns the pole for Saturday’s A-Main, which pays a hefty $175,000 to the winner. But securing the pole for the finale isn’t the only reward. For the fifth straight year, SprintCarUnlimited.com will hand out a $2,000 check to the driver who accumulates the most points throughout preliminary action and earns the No. 1 spot on the starting grid for the 61st edition of the ...

8/4/2022 - Sam Hafertepe Jr. Kicks off 360 Knoxville Nationals Winning for Second Year in a Row! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2022) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. roared to victory for the second year in a row on Night #1 of the 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! The Sunnyvale, Texas native earned $3,000 for his drive aboard the Hills Racing #15H. Another Texas native, Aaron Reutzel secured the highest point total of the night, heading towards Saturday’s finale. Thomas Kennedy shot out to an early lead from the pole position in the 20-lap main event, ahead of Garet Williamson, Hafertepe, defending 360 Knoxville Nationals champion, Gio Scelzi, and Ayrton Gennetten. By lap five, Hafertepe was cooking on the ...

7/30/2022 - Rico Abreu Wins All Star Thriller with Late Race Pass at Knoxville! Clint Garner Tunes Up for 360 Nationals with Victory by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 30, 2022) – With 55 cars in the pit area on Weiler Night featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions, one knew someone would have to earn the win Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. Rico Abreu did just that with a late race pass to put his #24 in Victory Lane and collect $8,000. Clint Garner topped the 42-car 360 field assembled for his 47th career victory here. It was the last tune-up before the 32nd Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals commences this Thursday, August 4. Kerry Madsen jumped out from his pole position starting spot ...

7/25/2022 - by Joanne Cram Eighteen-year-old recent Melcher-Dallas High School graduate, Scotty Johnson is turning quite a few heads this season in the Pro Sprints class. His consistency each week has been helping Johnson climb the points standings to sit in a top three position as of now. Scotty’s family wasn’t originally a sprint car family. When he was three years old, his dad took him to English Creek Speedway, just up the road from where the family lives. He knew at the ripe old age of three that he would be a sprint car driver one day, so he informed his dad that he wanted to race go karts. The next thing Scotty knew, a winged outlaw dirt kart showed up at ...

7/23/2022 - Mother Nature, Aaron Reutzel, Eric Bridger Big Winners at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 23, 2022) – Saturday night’s 410 feature was a wash on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of action. Aaron Reutzel drove to his third 360 win of the season here, and Eric Bridger picked up career win number 13 in the Pro Sprints class. An hour rain delay earlier in the night slowed things, and then when it came back with the 410 feature staged, it brought everything to a halt. The 410 feature will be tentatively made up on Season Championship Night, Saturday, August 27. Terry McCarl shot through the front row of Ryan Leavitt and ...

7/16/2022 - Aaron Reutzel Takes Off Late to Win the Beef at Knoxville! Ian Madsen Impressive in 360 Victory; Tyler Groenendyk Soars to Win with Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 16, 2022) – Aaron Reutzel and the Ridge and Sons Racing #8 team made good on their decision to return to Knoxville Raceway from Eldora, winning the 410 feature on Van Wall Equipment/Marion County Fair Night Saturday. The win was not only worth $5,500, thanks to a $500 bonus from Pennsylvania’s Mike and Penny Cleck, who contributed to each class tonight, but also included a half a beef courtesy of the Marion County Fairboard. Ian Madsen took home $3,500 and a half a hog for his Midwest Power Series 360 feature ...

7/9/2022 - Giovanni Scelzi Tops Wild Night at Knoxville! Terry McCarl Wins Again in 360’s; Mike Mayberry Wins Three-Way Battle in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2022) – Gio Scelzi stood atop the podium on a night that saw hard luck, hard crashes and plenty of action Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Fresno, California driver earned $5,000 for his 410 win on Farm Bureau Financial Night aboard the KCP Racing #18. Terry McCarl held off Aaron Reutzel to win the 360 main event for the second consecutive week, and Mike Mayberry topped a thriller in the Pro Sprints. Scelzi shot out from his starting spot outside row one to lead early in the 20-lap 410 feature over Ian Madsen, ...

7/2/2022 - Aaron Reutzel Dominates at Knoxville to the Tune of $6,000! Terry McCarl Roars to 360 Win; Tyler Groenendyk Scores in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2, 2022) – Racers and fans alike were eager to get back to racing Saturday at Knoxville Raceway for Mid-Season Championship Night and the Nolan Wren Memorial presented by Higher View Enterprises, Inc. With bonus laps and money on the line, the action matched the fireworks after the feature event! Aaron Reutzel cruised to a solid win in the 410 class. Terry McCarl held off Reutzel to win in the 360’s, and Tyler Groenendyk went wire to wire with the Pro Sprints. Reutzel shot out from his pole position in the non-stop 25-lap 410 ...

6/27/2022 - The 2022 Knoxville Raceway will enshrine four new inductees into the track Hall of Fame this Saturday! Four individuals will be recognized for the contributions and accomplishments to Knoxville Raceway. Those being inducted this year will be Craig Dollansky, Butch Maxwell, Al Parker and Bob Vielhauer (posthumously). This year marks the 44th class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 216 inductees. The annual induction banquet will be held on Saturday, July 2 in Dyer-Hudson Hall. The banquet is open to the public with a meal served at noon with induction ceremonies to follow shortly after. Craig Dollansky (Driver) Elk River, MN: Growing up watching his father Bill race, Craig had ...

6/25/2022 - by Joanne Cram 21-year-old third generation driver, Brady Forbrook has made an impressive mark in his debut in the 360 class at Knoxville Raceway. Missing from action from the past couple races however, the team is hoping to regroup after a horrific crash while racing at Jackson Motorplex the end of May. Brady and his family reside in Morgan, Minnesota, where all three generations have lived and built their lives around motorsports; whether it be sprint cars, go karts, 4 wheelers, or snowmobiles. This family’s passion for speed has been well engrained. Along with his dad, Guy, Brady’s grandpa Dick was a racer as well. Brady was raised with his sister, Madyson in a close-knit family by his dad and grandparents, ...

6/18/2022 - The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returned to the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday Night for the Clean Harbors 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers. Known as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” the half-mile Iowa dirt track hosted the trucks for the second consecutive year. Moonlighting in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Todd Gilliland took control of Saturday night‘s Clean Harbors 150 after the sun set on Knoxville Raceway. Gilliland grabbed the lead from John Hunter Nemechek for the final time on Lap 140 of 150 and pulled away after a restart on Lap 147 to beat Nemechek to the finish line by .945 seconds and win in his first start of the season and for the third time ...

6/18/2022 - The NASCAR Camping World Trucks held two practice sessions on Friday evening at Knoxville Raceway. Ben Rhodes laid down the fastest lap overall. Saturday at 6pm CT the 38 entries will be split into four qualifying heats. 36 trucks will qualify for the 150 lap main event. Trucks will earn 10 points for first place, 9 points for second place, 8 points for third place, and so on. They will also earn 1 bonus point for each truck they pass on the track. The point totals will determine the starting lineup for the Clean Harbors 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers. Green Flag is at 8:15pm CT. Qualifying Heat Race Lineups (15 laps each) Heat #1 1. 39, Zane Smith 2. 4, ...

6/11/2022 - Brian Brown Beats the Outlaws, Gains 59th Career Win at Knoxville! Clint Garner Bests 360 Field for 46th Career Knoxville Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 11, 2022) – Brian Brown Scored one for the Knoxville Raceway regulars with a win over the World of Outlaws at Saturday’s Brownells Big Guns Bash. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver tied Terry McCarl’s win total of 59 for third all-time at the famed “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” He earned $10,000 for his win. Clint Garner won for the third time this season, and the 46th time in his career at Knoxville in the 360 class. Brad Sweet jumped out from his pole position in the 25-lap main event, followed by Brock Zearfoss, ...

6/10/2022 - Brent Marks Represents the PA Posse With World of Outlaws Win at Knoxville! Scotty Johnson Jets to Fourth Pro Sprints Win of the Season by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Brent Marks chalked up his first ever win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during the Brownells Big Guns Bash featuring the World of Outlaws. The “Myerstown Missile” had to hold off the challenges of first Knoxville regular Brian Brown, and then WoO regular Logan Schuchart to score his $10,000 victory aboard his own #19, and complete a clean sweep of the night. Scotty Johnson led every lap of the Pace Performance Pro Sprints feature to gain his fourth win of the season. Marks shot out early from his starting ...

6/4/2022 - Lynton Jeffrey Scores Emotional Win; Aaron Reutzel Wins Dogfight with Brian Brown! Terry McCarl Bests Clint Garner in 360’s; Scotty Johnson Takes Pro Sprints in Record Time by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 4, 2022) – Lynton Jeffrey took an emotional victory Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on McKay Group/Nationwide Insurance Night. Jeffrey’s win came in record time aboard the JW Motorsports #2 and was worth $5,000. In a 410 make-up feature from April 23, Aaron Reutzel outdueled Brian Brown to the checkers for his second win of the year in the Ridge and Sons Racing #8. The Terry McCarl/Clint Garner duel recorded another chapter in the 360 series, with McCarl emerging victorious, and Scotty Johnson blistered the Pro Sprints ...

5/28/2022 - Austin McCarl Masters Traffic to Win Thriller at Knoxville! Aaron Reutzel Holds Them Off in 360’s; Mike Mayberry Takes Pro Sprints Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 28, 2022) – Austin McCarl made a number of thrilling moves in traffic to take a heartstopper Saturday on Vermeer Night at Knoxville Raceway! The win was worth $5,000 for the driver from Altoona, Iowa aboard the Country Builders Construction #88. Aaron Reutzel, who was one of the players in the 410 feature, won his second career 360 feature, and Mike Mayberry won for the second time this year and the fourth time in his career in the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. Kerry Madsen shot out to the early lead in the 20-lap ...

5/27/2022 - By Joanne Cram 31-year-old Quilcene, Washington’s JJ Hickle is making Knoxville Raceway his home for the 2022 season. He has swapped zip codes several times to chase his dreams of being a full-time sprint car driver. For 2022 he has partnered with Brandon Ikenberry and is currently residing in Des Moines to complete a forty to fifty race season. He will also fill his openings in his schedule with other races as they pop up. The always witty and hilarious Hickle has quickly made a name for himself by turning a lot of heads the last two seasons thanks to successful campaigns with the National ASCS tour. Landing a full-time-ride at the famed half-mile oval of Knoxville Raceway will be a change in ...

5/21/2022 - Aaron Reutzel Races to Victory at Knoxville! Sam Hafertepe Jr. Strikes in 360’s; Eric Bridger Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 21, 2022) – Aaron Reutzel followed up 360 wins at Knoxville (a week ago) and Jackson, Minnesota (Friday night) with his third career 410 feature win at Knoxville Raceway on Jersey Freeze/Dennison Racing Tees Night Saturday. The $5,000 prize was a nice consolation for the Clute, Texas driver who would have reaped a $3,000 bonus in Midwest Power Series 360 action had he won that feature aboard the Ridge and Sons Racing #8. Sam Hafertepe Jr. won for the second time in his career in the 360 class, giving Texas another victor. In the Pro Sprints ...

5/19/2022 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 19, 2022) – Officials from Knoxville Raceway and Premier Chevy Dealers announced today Premier Chevy Dealers will return as the presenting sponsor of the June 18 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) tilt at the famed Iowa half-mile dirt oval. The Clean Harbors 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers will mark the second consecutive year the NCWTS has unloaded at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” and just the 11th time in series’ 27-year history to see its teams mix it up on a dirt surface. “The Premier Chevy Dealers are thrilled to continue our partnership with Knoxville Raceway and see another spectacular NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Sprint Car Capital of the World,” ...

5/14/2022 - Brian Brown Wins Slugfest with Aaron Reutzel at Knoxville! Clint Garner Wins Another Thriller in 360’s, Reutzel Dominates Make-up Feature; Scotty Johnson Wins His Second in a Row in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 14, 2022) – It was an electric evening on Hy-Vee Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday! Brian Brown and Aaron Reutzel went toe to toe in the 410 feature, with Lynton Jeffrey also in contention. Brown won his 58th career feature here in the end, earning $5,000 aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21. Clint Garner, Terry McCarl and Aaron Reutzel duked it out in the 360 feature, with Garner taking a win for the second week in a row. Reutzel rode roughshod over the ...

5/7/2022 - Carson Macedo Bests 43-Car Knoxville Field! Clint Garner Wins Thriller in 360’s; Mike Mayberry/Scotty Johnson Conquer Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 7, 2022) – A beautiful night at Knoxville Raceway saw a great crowd and great racing. Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo emerged victorious amongst a stout field of 43 410 sprint cars. The win was Macedo’s third, was worth $5,000 and came aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Clint Garner passed Terry McCarl late in traffic to take his 44th career 360 win. Mike Mayberry claimed his third career Pace Performance Pro Sprints win, while Scotty Johnson claimed his first ever win at Knoxville in the Pros make-up feature (from April 23). Sam Hafertepe ...

4/30/2022 - Brian Brown Ties Steve Kinser On All-Time Feature Win List at Knoxville! Terry McCarl Debuts in 360’s with Win; Defending Champ Tyler Groenendyk Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 30, 2022) – Brian Brown won for the 57th time in 410 action at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night matching Steve Kinser’s illustrious win total at the famed half-mile. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver pocketed $5,000 for his win aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21. Terry McCarl, who will run in the 360 class this season, started off things in spectacular fashion with victory, and Tyler Groenendyk picked up his fifth career win with the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance on a cold, windy night at the “Sprint Car ...

4/29/2022 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 29, 2022) – The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be back in Knoxville, Iowa, for the second straight season but the famed half-mile dirt track will seem much cleaner this year with Clean Harbors as the race sponsor. The Clean Harbors 150 will be run on June 18 as NASCAR and Knoxville Raceway continue to showcase the legendary history of dirt racing across America. Delivering a broad range of recycling services, hazardous waste management, emergency spill response and industrial cleaning, Clean Harbors boasts one of the 20 largest private motor carrier fleets in North America. “Given this legendary dirt track, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting truck races on the schedule,” said ...

4/28/2022 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 28, 2022) -- Howard Law and Casey’s are proud to announce their fifth anniversary of partnering with Knoxville Raceway to support the Howard Law Fuel Up Program powered by Casey’s for the 2022 racing season. “We greatly appreciate the continued support of Howard Law and Casey’s,” said John McCoy, Race Director of Knoxville Raceway. “The Fuel Up Program has been a big hit over the last five seasons, with the car owners and drivers being very grateful for the help in offsetting the cost of getting to and from the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Especially given the spiraling cost of tow fuel, tires and other race car components, we think the Fuel Up Program will be ...

4/23/2022 - Rain Halts Knoxville After Heats; Features to Be Made Up at a Later Date by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 23, 2022) – The Knoxville Raceway did what it could to thwart Mother Nature’s Spring Iowa onslaught, but the rains arrived after the heat races on Saturday night. The features for the 410, 360 and Pace Performance Pro Sprints will all be made up at a later date. Before the rains, Justin Henderson set the standard in time trials with the 410’s at 14.887 seconds. Heats were won by defending track champion Davey Heskin, Sawyer Phillips and Austin McCarl. McCarl and AJ Moeller will pace the make-up feature. In the 360 class, Calvin Landis locked in quick time at 16.020. Clint ...

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY INCREASES PURSE FOR 2022 KNOXVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

1/14/2022 - As the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” prepares for its 69th season of racing, Knoxville Raceway officials and the Marion County Fair Association have announced an increased purse structure for all Knoxville Championship Series events. The highest-paying, weekly track championship series will increase its purse by more than $100,000 in 2022. Additionally, Weiler Night with the FloRacing All-Star Circuit of Champions on Saturday, July 30, will now pay $8,000 to the winner, an increase of $1,000 over the 2021 event. The August 7th Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank will also increase from $8,000-to-win to a $9,000 payout in 2022. “We’re aware of the rising costs for our weekly racers at Knoxville, mostly from factors that are beyond anyone’s ...

Champions and Drivers Celebrated at Knoxville Raceway Banquet

11/20/2021 - Champions and Drivers Celebrated at Knoxville Raceway Banquet By Bill Wright November 20, 2021 (Altoona, IA) -- Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Over 600 guests witnessed over $250,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in an event emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package as headlined by a giveaway of ten chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2019 Knoxville point eligible drivers. Drivers also received a $1,500 gift certificate from KRCO for safety equipment purchased at Jocko’s Race Parts. After ...

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RETURNS TO KNOXVILLE RACEWAY IN 2022

9/29/2021 - The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) will return to the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” June 18, 2022 for the Corn Belt Weekend at Knoxville Raceway. For the second consecutive year, the famed rural Iowa half-mile will host a NASCAR national series, as the American motorsports icon harkens back to its formidable years of racing on dirt ovals across America. “The inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville put on the remarkable show we were expecting when we added the storied dirt track to the schedule,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president of strategy and innovation. “In addition to the racing, the passionate fans in Iowa were incredibly supportive of this event in 2021. We ...

Knoxville Raceway Will Maintain Current Rules Regarding 360 Engine Blocks Through 2022 Season

9/21/2021 - Knoxville Raceway will not make changes to its engine block rules in the 360 class for the 2022 race season, including the 2022 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. While the ASCS Series has announced that it will allow aluminum blocks starting in 2022, aluminum blocks will not be permitted in competition at Knoxville Raceway. “The availability of engine parts is not very conducive for rule changes of this magnitude right now,” said John McCoy, Race Director at Knoxville Raceway. “We had an unscientific vote during the 2021 360 Knoxville Nationals regarding the proposed change to aluminum blocks. Nearly half of the competitors voted with a result of 3-to-1 voting against the change. The sentiment was evident in talking ...

9/18/2021 - Mike Marlar Cashes in $50,000 As First Three-Time Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winner! Tad Pospisil wins SLMR Series Bob Marschmann Memorial by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 18, 2021) – Mike Marlar earned his third career Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals crown at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Winfield, Tennessee driver has won the last three Nationals he has entered at Knoxville. This one was worth $50,000. In support action, Tad Pospisil won the SLMR Series Bob Marschmann Memorial. Tim McCreadie led early in the 100-lapper over Thursday and Friday prelims winner Tyler Erb, Marlar, Kyle Strickler and Brandon Sheppard. By lap six, Sheppard and Earl Pearson Jr. had gotten by Strickler into fourth and fifth. ...

9/17/2021 - A MAIN 1. Tim McCreadie, 490 2. Tyler Erb, 488 3. Mike Marlar, 487 4. Kyle Strickler, 486 5. Brandon Sheppard, 484 6. Ricky Weiss, 484 7. Earl Pearson Jr., 483 8. Jonathan Davenport, 482 9. Ricky Thornton Jr., 481 10. Tyler Bruening, 480 11. Hudson O’Neal, 473 12. Jimmy Owens, 472 13. Chase Junghans, 465 14. Chad Simpson, 465 15. Frank Heckenast Jr., 461 16. Spencer Hughes, 450 17. Kyle Bronson, 449 18. Josh Richards, 448 19. Chris Simpson, 448 20. Shannon Babb, 446 21. Shane Clanton, 444 22. Tad Pospisil, 443 23. Jeremiah Hurst, 441 24. Logan Martin, 440 B Main #1 (Top 3 to A) 1. Tony Jackson Jr., 436 2. Jason Feger, 431 3. Kyle Hammer, 426 4. Nick Marolf, 405 5. Todd Cooney, 402 6. Matt Furman, 402 7. Spencer Diercks, 398 8. Mason Oberkramer, 395 9. Shawn Kirwin, 385 10. Reid Millard, 375 11. Al Humphrey, 368 12. Andrew Kosiski, 355 B ...

9/17/2021 - Terbo Charged! Tyler Erb Wins for Second Night in a Row at Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Tim McCreadie on the Pole for Saturday’s Championship by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 17, 2021) – Tyler Erb topped the podium for the second night in a row at the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Presented by BRANDT Professional Agriculture. The New Waverly, Texas driver took the lead early for the second night in a row and was never seriously challenged. His win was worth $7,000, and was his third at the famous Knoxville Raceway. Tim McCreadie emerged as the top point man, and will start on the pole of Saturday’s 100-lap $50,000 to win championship event. The top 24 ...

9/16/2021 - Tyler Erb Jets to Second Career Win at Knoxville on Night #1 of Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2021) – Tyler Erb took the lead early and drove to his second career win at the Knoxville Raceway in Thursday’s night #1 of the 17th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by BRANDT Professional Agriculture. The New Waverly, Texas driver was paid $7,000 for his win. Ricky Weiss, who became the first Canadian late model winner at Knoxville two years ago, led lap one of the 25-lap main event ahead of Erb, Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Bruening and Tim McCreadie. Erb shot to the point on lap two and rode the low side of the ...

Knoxville Raceway Bolsters Late Model Knoxville Nationals Purse to Pay $50,000-to-Win

9/2/2021 - Knoxville Raceway has increased the purse for the 17th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by BRANDT Professional Agriculture to more than $287,000. For the first time, the winner of the 100-lap finale on Saturday, September 18th will earn $50,000, while the runner-up will take home $25,000. “We may be the Sprint Car Capital of the World, but our Late Model Nationals has grown into a premier event at Knoxville Raceway and deserves a bigger purse,” said John McCoy, Race Director at Knoxville Raceway. “The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series puts on a great show here year-after-year. We enjoy working with the Lucas Oil team to put on a great show and appreciate how well they work with other ...

8/28/2021 - Brian Brown Wins Title, Davey Heskin Wins War in Crazy Night at Knoxville! Scott Bogucki Wins 360 Feature/Clint Garner Pulls Off Ninth Title; Tyler Groenendyk Wins Feature and Championship in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 28, 2021) – In a wild, crazy night at Knoxville Raceway, two championships came down to the last lap in a night full of drama and excitement on Iowa Corn Growers District 5 & 9 Season Championship Night. Brian Brown did what he had to do in winning the 410 feature, but in the end, he fell just 15 points short of a championship, as all eyes were on Minnesota’s Davey Heskin, who ended up having to climb from row seven to finish in the ...

8/24/2021 - 410 and 360 Track Titles on the Line This Saturday Night! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 24, 2021) – The 2021 Knoxville Raceway sprint car season comes down to this Saturday night, August 28, with the Iowa Corn Growers Association Districts 5 and 9 Season Championship Night! Two classes are going down to the wire, with three drivers in each in contention for a championship. St. Michael, Minnesota’s Davey Heskin is looking for his first title, and has a 78 point lead on South Dakota’s Justin Henderson. Four-time champion, Brian Brown, from Grain Valley, Missouri, also has his hat in the ring, just 86 points back of the leader. Ryan Giles of Grimes, Iowa hopes to get a ...

8/14/2021 - by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 14, 2021) – Kyle Larson has dreamed of a Knoxville Nationals title his whole life, and that dream was realized in the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s championship Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Including lap money, the Elk Grove, California native earned $176,000 for his ride aboard the Paul Silva #57. The 50-lap finale saw pole-sitter, Gio Scelzi, lead early over Donny Schatz, Larson, David Gravel and Brad Sweet. The recently reworked track was very good in the bottom groove, and Scelzi shot into lapped traffic on the seventh circuit. Larson rode low to pass Schatz for second on the same lap, and Sweet moved by Gravel for fourth ...

8/14/2021 - 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey's Saturday Championship Lineups A MAIN 1. 18 Gio Scelzi (487) 49 Brad Sweet (481) 2. 57 Kyle Larson (480) 19 Brent Marks (479) 3. 15 Donny Schatz (477) 2 David Gravel (475) 4. 83 Kasey Kahne (475) 1S Logan Schuchart (472) 5. 21 Brian Brown (471) 49X Ian Madsen (463) 6. 0 Brooke Tatnell (460) 7BC Tyler Courtney (460) 7. 9 James McFadden (459) 7 Justin Henderson (458) 8. 73 Justin Peck (458) 48 Danny Dietrich (449) 9. B TRANSER 1 B TRANSFER 2 10. B TRANSFER 3 B TRANSFER 4 11. 24R Rico Abreu (St. Helena, CA) 39M Anthony Macri (Dillsburg, PA) 12. 71 Shane Stewart (Bixby, OK) 3Z Brock Zearfoss (Jonestown, PA) B MAIN 1. 17X Josh Baughman (447) 41 Carson Macedo (441) 2. 42 Sye ...

8/13/2021 - Rico Abreu Wins; Anthony Macri, Shane Stewart and Brock Zearfoss Also Qualify for Knoxville Nationals Finale! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2021) – Rico Abreu was the class of the field on FVP “Hard Knox” Night Friday at the 60th NOS Energy Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s. Rico’s third career win at Knoxville Raceway was his second on Friday night of the Nationals. The win gave the St. Helena, California native a starting spot in Saturday night’s championship event. He will be joined by top four finishers Anthony Macri, Shane Stewart (his 20th straight final) and Brock Zearfoss. The top four all also earned $4,000 for their finishes. Clint Garner’s feature came to a halt before it began ...

8/12/2021 - Brian Brown On Top On Night Two of the Knoxville Nationals! Gio Scelzi and Brad Sweet on Row One Saturday by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2021) – Brian Brown survived 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s Wolfe Eye Clinic Qualifying Night, garnering his 55th career win at the Knoxville Raceway. The win aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21 paid the Grain Valley, Missouri driver $12,000. The main event saw a number of cars eliminated early, but Brown persevered for his third career preliminary night win at the Nationals. Before a lap could be completed, two cars were eliminated. First, Shane Stewart exited with mechanical problems, and on the second try, Parker Price-Miller jumped the right rear tire ...

8/11/2021 - David Gravel Continues Knoxville Roll in Nationals Opener! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2021) – David Gravel continued his momentum as he won the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday. The Watertown, Connecticut driver made it two in a row at Knoxville after winning Sunday’s Fatheadz Eyewear Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank. The driver of the Big Game Motorsports #2 earned $12,000 for his tenth career win here. Gio Scelzi emerged as the high point driver on the night (complete points below). Zeb Wise had the lead on lap one, but by only .008 of a second over Justin Henderson. Henderson moved into the lead on lap ...

8/10/2021 - (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 10, 2021 – Fremont, Califonia’s Shane Golobic finds himself atop the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Standings headed into this week’s 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s at the Knoxville Raceway. Golobic leads by a single point over California’s Gio Scelzi. ’s lead is just one point over California’s Shane Golobic. Missouri’s Brian Brown is third, followed by Oklahoma’s Daryn Pittman and South Dakota’s Justin Henderson. Australia’s Scott Bogucki, California’s Cory Eliason, Iowa’s Austin McCarl, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney and Tennesee’s Sammy Swindell round out the top ten. The purse has been upped for this year’s award, thanks to Beaver Drill & Tool. The ...

8/8/2021 - David Gravel Emerges Victorious For Second Career Capitani Classic Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8, 2021) – For the second time in his career, David Gravel topped the Fatheadz Eyewear Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank. The Watertown, Connecticut native earned $8,000 aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 in the last test before next week’s Knoxville Nationals. Gravel last won the Capitani Classic in 2019 and followed that up with a win at the “Granddaddy of them all” the following week. Before a lap could be completed in the 25-lap main event, Hunter Schuerenberg slowed with ignition issues. Once green, Cory Eliason led the field ahead of Donny Schatz, Gravel, Justin Henderson and Sheldon Haudenschild. Schatz reeled in the ...

8/7/2021 - Gio Scelzi Wins Electrifying My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2021) – Gio Scelzi put himself on top of the 360 sprint car world Saturday night by winning the 31st Annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank. The Fresno, California native’s win came aboard the KCP Racing #18 and was put $15,000 in his coffers. Daryn Pittman found the low groove to his liking, as he led the 25-lap main event early over Shane Golobic, Scelzi, Clint Garner and Sam Hafertepe Jr. Scelzi worked by Golobic for the runner-up spot on lap two, and Justin Henderson entered the top five. Henderson continued his climb, passing Garner for fourth on ...

8/7/2021 - 31st Annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank Tentative Saturday Championship Lineups A Main (25 laps) 1 17W Shane Golobic 489 2 39 Daryn Pittman 483 3 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. 480 4 18 Gio Scelzi 480 5 24 Terry McCarl 477 6 40 Clint Garner 475 7 27 Carson McCarl 470 8 83H Justin Henderson 470 9 83 Lynton Jeffrey 469 10 35P Skylar Prochaska 469 11 28 Scott Bogucki 469 12 14 Brooke Tatnell 465 13 09 Matt Juhl 463 14 52 Blake Hahn 462 15 3P Sawyer Phillips 461 16 24W Garet Williamson 460 17 4W Jamie Ball 459 18 64 Ian Madsen 455 19 7BC Tyler Courtney 454 20 69 Brady Bacon 453 B Main (15 laps) 21 26 Cory Eliason 448 22 01 Sammy Swindell 448 23 17A Austin McCarl 446 24 22MM Kaleb Johnson 446 25 9 ...

8/6/2021 - Late Pass Nets Win for Gio Scelzi on Night #2 of My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank! Daryn Pittman is Friday’s High Point Getter, and Earns Front Row Starting Spot Beside Shane Golobic by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2021) – Gio Scelzi emerged victorious on Night #2 of the 31st Annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank. The Fresno, California native netted $3,000 aboard the KCP Racing #18 sprinter. Oklahoma’s Daryn Pittman was the high point getter in Friday’s action and will start beside California’s Shane Golobic in Saturday’s championship event. Carson McCarl led early in the 20-lap feature event, ahead of Scott Bogucki, Skylar Prochaska, Scelzi and Terry McCarl. ...

8/5/2021 - Sam Hafertepe Jr. Cruises to First Knoxville Win on Night #1 of My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank! Shane Golobic is High Point Getter by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2021) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. couldn’t have chosen his first career win at the Knoxville Raceway any better. The Sunnyvale, Texas native won the 20-lap main event on Night #1 of the 31st Annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank in track record time, earning $3,000 for he and his Hill’s Racing #15 team. Fremont, California’s Shane Golobic was the night’s top point earner heading into Saturday’s championship finale. Garet Williamson led the feature early on, ahead of Matt Juhl, Hafertepe, Lynton ...

7/31/2021 - Kerry Madsen Wins All Star Thriller at Knoxville! Gio Scelzi is Dominant with 360 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 31, 2021) – Kerry Madsen is hot at the right time. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native tied fellow countryman Skip Jackson on the all-time win list at Knoxville Raceway with his 25th victory Saturday on Weiler Night. The win came in a thrilling All Star Circuit of Champions event amongst a 46-car field, and paid the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing #14 $7,000. Gio Scelzi had a rocket in the 40-car 360 field and topped the main event for his first win here in that class. Spencer Bayston shot out from the pole to lead Madsen and ...

7/24/2021 - Brian Brown Earns $5,000 With Return to Victory Lane at Knoxville! Clint Garner Paces 360 Field; Joe Beaver Grabs His First in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 24, 2021) – Brian Brown returned to Knoxville Raceway and led every lap to take home his 54th career win on 3M Race Night Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri native earned $5,000 for his victory aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21. Clint Garner held off a stout 31-car 360 field for his 43rd win here. Joe Beaver won his first ever Pace Performance Pro Sprints feature with a late race pass. The 25-lap 410 feature saw Brown shoot out from his pole position starting spot ahead of Lynton Jeffrey, Tasker Phillips, Justin ...

7/17/2021 - Justin Henderson Brings Home the Beef, the Pork and $7,000 at Knoxville! Tyler Groenendyk Wins in Pro Sprints from the Tail; Todd Cooney Sweeps DTRA Trucks by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 17, 2021) – For the third time in his career at Knoxville Raceway, Justin Henderson swept both the 410 and 360 features in a single night. The stakes were high Saturday on Van Wall Equipment/Marion County Fair Night as the Tea, South Dakota native not only took home a total of $7,000 for his feat, but also claimed a half beef for winning the 410 feature, and a half a hog for winning the 360 main event. Tyler Groenendyk stormed from the back of the Pace Performance Pro Sprints field ...

CORN BELT CLASH TICKET AND PIT PASS REFUNDS

7/12/2021 - All tickets purchased with a credit card will be refunded back to the credit cards. If your card has expired or no longer valid, credit will be applied to your account. Tickets purchased with cash will be refunded by mailing or dropping your tickets off at the ticket office with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Refund checks will be mailed out. Pit Passes can be refunded by mailing or dropping your armbands off at the ticket office with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Refund checks will be mailed out. Mail tickets and armbands to: Knoxville Raceway PO Box 347 Knoxville, IA 50138

Rain Claims Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville Raceway Saturday!

7/10/2021 - Rain Claims Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville Raceway Saturday! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 10, 2021) – Consistent rain canceled Saturday night’s BRANDT Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series. The event will not be made up. Join us next Saturday, July 17 for Van Wall Equipment Night during the Marion County Fair. All three sprint classes will be in action. Lonestar and Craig Morgan will also be in concert, Friday July 16. For more information, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or check Knoxville Raceway’s Facebook and Twitter.

7/9/2021 - ByNASCAR Wire Service NASCAR.com July 10, 2021 at 12:15 AM At the end of a remarkable race on an equally remarkable race track, Austin Hill took home the trophy in Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers at Knoxville Raceway. After a fourth attempt at overtime in the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series event at the iconic .5-mile dirt track, Hill scored his first victory of the season in a race that featured 14 cautions and a 17-car pileup in Turn 1 that could rival even the biggest “Big One” at Talladega. Moments after Hill took the checkered flag to end the fourth overtime, fireworks exploded in Turn 3, but they bore pale comparison with the pyrotechnics that punctuated a race ...

7/6/2021 - Wolfe Eye Clinic has partnered with Knoxville Raceway to sponsor the qualifying night of the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. The 102 year-old Iowa-born medical and surgical eye care entity will also sponsor the Wolfe Eye Clinic Start Line throughout the season. As part of Wolfe Eye Clinic’s presence at Knoxville Raceway, they will be offering a chance for race fans to win free LASIK laser eye surgery by entering to win at their sponsorship booth in the fan zone throughout the Knoxville Nationals. ”We are looking forward to spending time this summer with our patients and staff at one of Iowa’s most iconic venues. This sponsorship has been in the making for ...

7/3/2021 - Justin Henderson Provides the Fireworks for $5,000 at Knoxville! Cory Eliason Makes Late Pass for Second Career 360 Win; Eric Bridger Wins Second in a Row in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 3, 2021) – Justin Henderson led wire to wire to claim the $5,000 410 main event at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Budweiser Salutes America Night. His win was the first of the season for he and the Sandvig Motorsports #7 team, and the twelfth of his career here. Cory Eliason passed Ryan Giles late in the 360 feature to win his second career win here, and Eric Bridger led the duration of the Pace Performance Pro Sprints for his second victory in a row, and eleventh ...

Premier Chevy Dealers Partners With Knoxville Raceway to Present Inaugural NASCAR Event

6/21/2021 - Knoxville Raceway announced today that Premier Chevy Dealers will be the Presenting Sponsor of the of the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers. For the first time in its prestigious history, Knoxville Raceway will host a NASCAR National Touring Series event when the NCWTS races at the famed half-mile dirt oval on Friday night, July 9. The event will take place on the eve of the BRANDT Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Clash, formerly the Corn Belt Nationals, non-winged sprint car race which shifts to Saturday, July 10. “The Premier Chevy dealers are excited about this great NASCAR event at Knoxville Raceway!” Said Carl Moyer, Premier Chevrolet group President. “We have ...

6/19/2021 - Kerry Madsen Joins Boss in Roaring to Knoxville Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 19, 2021) – Kerry Madsen followed his car owner, Tony Stewart, as a winner Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Stewart had won the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom main event earlier in the night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native’s win aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #14 was worth $4,000. Brian Brown shot out to the lead on lap one of the 20-lap main event, but Madsen was hot on his heels, sliding in front to lead lap two. Don Droud Jr. was third, ahead of Lynton Jeffrey and Ayrton Gennetten. By lap five, Madsen was in ...

6/19/2021 - Tony Stewart Wins First Feature Ever by Topping Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Feature! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 19, 2021) – Tony Stewart has spent more time than most car owners in Victory Lane at Knoxville Raceway, but Saturday night it was his turn to visit as a driver. The Columbus, Indiana native won against a star-studded Camping World Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) field. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Guy Forbrook, was Tony’s crew chief tonight. He added a win to his 89 career sprint car tallies with his wrench at the famed half-mile. Stewart led the 50-lap feature to green early over Ernie Francis Jr. and former Knoxville Late Model Nationals winner Scott Bloomquist. Bloomquist ...

Jamie Ball and Carson McCarl Win 360 Barnburners at Knoxville!

6/18/2021 - Jamie Ball and Carson McCarl Win 360 Barnburners at Knoxville! Devin Kline and Eric Bridger Add to Their Win Totals in the Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 18, 2021) – A thrilling quartet of races greeted Knoxville Raceway fans Friday night as four different drivers celebrated victory! Jamie Ball won is ninth career feature in the 360 class after starting tenth, and executing a late race pass. In a make-up feature from May 15, Carson McCarl made an electrifying last lap pass to gain his fifth career win. In the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance class, Devin Kline notched career win number 15, while Eric Bridger won his tenth career main event in the make-up feature. Pole-sitter Calvin ...

Potential $200,000-to-Win Payday in 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's

6/14/2021 - The highest paying purse in sprint car racing is $50,000 higher in 2021. With the addition of 50 lap sponsors, the winner of the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s could take home a potential $200,000 of a total, record-setting $1,066,055 total purse. A $1,000 bonus will be paid to drivers per lap led in the 50-lap finale on Saturday, August 14. If the winning driver leads all 50 laps, he or she will take home a record-setting $200,000. If the second-place finisher leads all but the final lap, he or she will earn $124,000. “We are so grateful to every lap sponsor who partnered with us to make this happen,” said Kendra Jacobs, Marketing Director at Knoxville ...

6/12/2021 - Carson Macedo Sweeps Brownell’s Big Guns Bash with Last Lap Theatrics at Knoxville! Dylan Westbrook Wins Last Lap Thriller in the 360 Class As Well by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 12, 2021) – Carson Macedo pulled off a sweep of the Brownell’s Big Guns Bash weekend featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway. Saturday night, the Lemoore, California native used a last lap pass of Kerry Madsen to claim the win worth $10,000 aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Dylan Westbrook won the 360 main event in similar fashion, a last lap pass. His win came aboard the Hill’s Racing #47x. Macedo took off from his pole starting spot ahead of Madsen, Gio Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel and ...

6/11/2021 - Carson Macedo Fires First Shot in Knoxville’s Brownell’s Big Guns Bash! Devin Kline Leads Wire to Wire in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 12, 2021) – Carson Macedo’s first 410 win at the Knoxville Raceway was a big one as he took the $10,000 win on the first night of the Brownell’s Big Guns Bash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Friday night. The Lemoore, Calfornia native’s win came aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Devin Kline scored his fourteenth career win by leading flag to flag in the main event for the Pace Performance Pro Sprints. Kerry Madsen, who had won his heat and the Dash, was looking good early in the 25-lap WoO feature. Macedo ...

6/5/2021 - Gio Scelzi Scintillating at Knoxville! Clint Garner Makes Hodnett/Swindell Tribute Pay Off in 360’s; Matthew Stelzer Scores Again in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 5, 2021) – Gio Scelzi led wire to wire to garner his third career win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Fresno, California native earned $5,000 for his win aboard the KCP Racing #18. Clint Garner whose car fashioned a tribute to 1990’s Two Winners teammates Jeff Swindell and Greg Hodnett (who were both inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Saturday), won for the 42nd time in the 360 class. Matthew Stelzer scored his third win of the season in the Pace Performance Pro Sprints feature. Scelzi and Anthony Macri battled ...

Veterans of Foreign Wars to Sponsor Winged Nation on Location at 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s

6/3/2021 - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will, for the first time, have a presence at sprint car racing’s grandest event, the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. The VFW will be title sponsor of sprint car racing’s most watched and listened to media broadcast, Motor Racing Network’s Winged Nation. “The VFW is honored to team up with Motor Racing Network’s Winged Nation for the historic 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s,” said Rick Butler, director of Membership at the VFW. “Sprint car racing fans are well-known for their patriotism and generosity, and we’re excited for the opportunity to connect with them through our support of the Winged Nation radio show.” Motor Racing Network’s Winged Nation first started its ...

5/29/2021 - Brad Sweet Invades Knoxville for $5,000 Payday! Jamie Ball Roars to Another 360 Win; Devin Wignall Leads Wire to Wire in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 29, 2021) – A night off from the World of Outlaws paid off for Grass Valley California’s Brad Sweet, as he garnered his seventh career feature win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Knoxville Hospital & Clinics/Slideways Night. The win, aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49s was worth $5,000. Jamie Ball made a mid-race pass of last week’s feature winner, Ryan Giles, to claim his eighth career win here in the 360 class. Devin Wignall led all 15 laps to take the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance feature. Gio Scelzi was a ...

5/26/2021 - The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2021 have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee. Those being inducted this year will be Billy Alley, Stewart Alley, Johnny Herrera, Mike and Barb O’Brien and Jerry Richert Jr. This year marks the 43rd class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 212 inductees. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for Noon, Saturday July 3 in Dyer-Hudson Hall. Billy Alley (Driver) Lincoln, Nebraska: In his first full season competing at Knoxville in 2003 in the 360 class, Alley would win five features, including a sweep of twin features night, on his way to the Track Championship. He would drive his family owned #22 to ...

5/22/2021 - Brian Brown Sweeps Dual Features, Sets New One-Lap Record at Knoxville! Ryan Giles Wins 360 Thriller; Tyler Groenendyk Tops Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 22, 2021) – Vermeer Night at Knoxville Raceway belonged to Brian Brown Saturday night! The Grain Valley, Missouri native started the evening by besting a fifteen-year-old one-lap track record, and ended it winning not only the scheduled main event, but also the make-up feature from a week ago. Ryan Giles made a late restart pass to claim his tenth career main event win in the 360 class, while Tyler Groenendyk won his second Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance feature of the year. Week and day long showers did not deter the track crew or fans ...

Races Rained Out After Preliminary Action is Complete!

5/15/2021 - Races Rained Out After Preliminary Action is Complete! 410 Feature to be Made Up on May 22 by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 1, 2021) – The races at the Knoxville Raceway were washed out as the feature for the Pace Performance Pro Sprints pushed out on the famous half-mile. With preliminary action complete, feature events for all three classes will be made up at a later date, starting with the 410 feature next Saturday, May 22. Parker Price-Miller is scheduled to start on the pole alongside Ayrton Gennetten. AJ Moeller set quick time in the 410 class, while Lynton Jeffrey and Justin Henderson won heat races. Ryan Giles set the standard in time trials in the 360 class, while Calvin Landis, ...

May 8 Events at Knoxville Raceway Claimed by Inclement Weather

5/8/2021 - May 8 Events at Knoxville Raceway Claimed by Inclement Weather by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 8, 2021) – Promises of rain and nasty weather conditions have claimed the May 9 Busch Light and First Responders Night at the Knoxville Raceway. Join us on Saturday, May 15 for Hy-Vee Night plus “Future Stars” Night featuring all three sprint car classes.

5/1/2021 - Lynton Jeffrey Tops Them All at Knoxville! Clint Garner Grabs Career Win #41 in 360’s; Matthew Stelzer Wins Again in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 1, 2021) – Lynton Jeffrey scored a popular win on Jersey Freeze/Dennison Racing Tees Night Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway. The Australian now making his home in Prairie City, Iowa took home $4,000 for his win aboard the Ridge and Sons Racing #83. Clint Garner led wire to wire to record career 360 win #41, and Matthew Stelzer won for the second week in a row in the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. He now sits atop the all-time win list in that class with fourteen. Sawyer Phillips led the 20-lap 410 feature ...

4/24/2021 - Austin McCarl Tops Knoxville with Emotional Win! Josh Higday Wins for First Time Since 2010 in 360’s; Matthew Stelzer Back Atop All-Time Win List in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 24, 2021) – Austin McCarl registered his fifth career 410 win at Knoxville Saturday night, but it was his first as a car owner. That made it emotional for the Altoona driver, who cashed in $4,000 aboard his #17A. Des Moines, Iowa’s Josh Higday was no less excited, as he registered his first win since May 15, 2010 in the 360 class. It was the 18th of his career, tying him with Dean Chadd for fifth on the all-time win list. Matthew Stelzer won in the Pace ...

4/17/2021 - Sheldon Haudenschild Steals One on Last Lap From Scelzi for $5,000 at Knoxville! Jamie Ball Cruises to 360 Win; Tyler Groenendyk Chalks Up First Ever Win in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 17, 2021) – A large crowd saw Sheldon Haudenschild join his father Jac as a Knoxville Raceway winner by taking the Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Sheldon’s 410 win aboard the Stenhouse/Marshall Racing #17 came with a last lap pass after starting fourteenth, and was worth $5,000 to the Wooster, Ohio native. Jamie Ball led wire to wire to record his seventh career 360 feature win at Knoxville, while Tyler Groenendyk capped a two-year absence from Knoxville Raceway by recording his ...

4/16/2021 - Sixty Drivers Attend First Night of Practice at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 16, 2021) – Sixty drivers participated in Friday’s first night of practice at the Knoxville Raceway. The quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Austin McCarl at 14.958 seconds on the half-mile. Jamie Ball unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 16.289 seconds. The Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance were led unofficially by Devin Wignall with lap of 17.259 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (23) – 21, Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO; 2KS, Matt Juhl, Tea, SD; 20, AJ Moeller, Rockwell City, IA; 83, Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City, IA; 23, Presley Truedson, Kennedy, MN; 83A, Austin Miller, Lacona, IA; 7B, Ben Brown, Marshall, MO; 27, ...

4/7/2021 - Matt Juhl and TKS Motorsports are Ready for the 2021 Season! by Heath Jacobson We have all heard the expression a thousand times or more....racing is a lifestyle. Yet the countless throngs of sprint car racing enthusiasts understand that their personal passion and dedication to the sport runs so much deeper than a mere lifestyle. The mud slinging frenetic machines which captured their attention at first glance now permeate the very souls of the sprint car faithful. Their collective infatuation with every aspect of sprint car culture has created lifelong devotees who have kept the races stacked with cars and spectators alike decade after decade. For Troy and Tammy Renfro, they have built an admirable life and established a ...

3/24/2021 - Knoxville Raceway has unveiled its record-setting 410 Knoxville Championship Series purse for the 2021 season. More than $605,000 will be awarded throughout 18 events in the 2021 season. The 410 Knoxville Championship Series point fund will pay more than $114,000 to drivers and teams, with the champion owner and driver to each receive $10,000. “The 2021 season continues to be shaping up to be our biggest year ever, and the increased purses and total payout for our 410 class shows that,” said John McCoy, Knoxville Raceway Race Director “Thank you to the Marion County Fair Board for pushing this increase forward and making it possible after a difficult 2020 race season. We’re looking forward to the season ahead and welcoming all of ...

3/16/2021 - Knoxville Raceway and the 360 Booster Club have added more than $30,000 to the total purse for the 360 sprints class this season. Additionally, the July 17 Van Wall Equipment Race Night will pay $3,000 to win, courtesy of Greg Parent and the Midwest Power Series. “Once again, the Knoxville 360 Booster Club has really stepped up to sponsor our Saturday night 360 purse every week,” said Knoxville Raceway promoter John McCoy. “Thanks to Alan Dehaai for organizing the club and especially to all of the 360 Booster Club members for showing their support to our 360 class. They’re doing amazing things for this group of drivers and teams.” Knoxville Raceway will host 15 360 winged sprint events in 2021. ...

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY WELCOMES FATHEADZ EYEWEAR AS TITLE SPONSOR OF CAPITANI CLASSIC

2/24/2021 - Fatheadz Eyewear, the leader in oversized eyewear, will be the title sponsor of the 2021 Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank . The 10th running of the Fatheadz Eyewear Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank will be held on Sunday, August 8 at Knoxville Raceway. “Everyone knows Knoxville is the place to be in early August, said Rico Elmore, Founder and CEO of Fatheadz Eyewear. “It’s deeply rooted in tradition, and some of the greatest dirt racers have battled on that track. We are really looking forward to sponsoring the Capitani Classic, bringing Fatheadz to the Knoxville Nationals and seeing some great racing this year.” The Fatheadz Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank was created in 2011 to honor ...

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY TO HOST SUPERSTAR RACING EXPERIENCE IN 2021

1/4/2021 - Knoxville Raceway announced today that Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) will compete at the iconic half-mile dirt oval Saturday night, June 19, 2021. The announcement will be another first for the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” after adding the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to its schedule for the first time in 2021, as well. SRX will showcase some of the most talented and well-accomplished race drivers from a litany of both American and international backgrounds in equally prepared machines at six of the most challenging venues in the country. In addition to three-time NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series champion and SRX co-founder Tony Stewart, SRX has confirmed: • Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves • NASCAR Cup Series Champion Bill ...

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY TO HOST NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES IN 2021

11/19/2020 - In the late 1800s, just 45 miles southeast of the state capitol in Des Moines, a small farming community in the unassuming town of Knoxville carved out a half-mile oval at the Marion County Fairgrounds for what was originally intended to be a horse racing facility. In 1901, the facility staged what’s touted as the first automobile race at an Iowa fairground, and perhaps the country, featuring a pair of vehicles that were on display at the fair. While the account of the day told a tale of a race that was “nothing remarkable,” the first chapter in the storied history of Knoxville Raceway was written. Since then, Knoxville Raceway has become synonymous with sprint cars, an abundance of chapters have ...

BROWNELLS RETURNS AS SPONSOR OF THE BROWNELLS BIG GUNS BASH IN 2021

10/23/2020 - Brownells will return as the title sponsor of the Brownells Big Guns Bash with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The two-day event scheduled for June 11 and 12, 2021 at Knoxville Raceway, will feature the world’s greatest 410 sprint car drivers, along with Pace Pro Sprints on June 11 and 360 winged sprints on June 12. “We’re thrilled to be back aboard for the Brownells Big Guns Bash in 2021 at Knoxville Raceway,” said Ryan Repp, Brownells’ VP of Marketing. “The partnership with Knoxville Raceway has been fantastic. It has provided our organization with a lot of exposure to race fans, and our employees enjoy the events as well.” Brownells, located in Grinnell, Iowa, has been ...

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY ANNOUNCES 2021 SEASON SCHEDULE

10/14/2020 - Knoxville Raceway has unveiled its tentative 2021 season schedule, headlined by the 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on August 11-14. The long-awaited four-day event will feature the greatest sprint car drivers in the world vying for a potential $200,000 winner’s purse due to lap leader bonuses. Off-track events including concerts, autograph sessions, pre-race shows and Great Southern Bank Kid Zone also will return in 2021. The week will honor the history of the event while celebrating the future. Four-day ticket packages for the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s will go on sale to the public on Monday, December 7. Other major events in 2021 include the Lucas Oil Late Model ...

Refund Period Ends on Monday, September 21

9/17/2020 - The refund period for 2020 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's tickets will end at 5pm, CT on Monday, September 21. Any tickets that are not refunded will be automatically rolled over to the 2021 event and will hold the same seats. Refunded tickets will not keep the same seats for future events. If you'd like to refund your tickets or have questions about refunds or roll overs, please call the ticket office at 641-842-5431. If you do not want a refund, you don't need to call. Your tickets will be automatically rolled over. Four-day ticket packages for the 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's will go on sale Monday, December 7.

Rico Abreu Donates Value of ½ Beef Won on Van Wall Marion County Fair Race Night to 4-H Foundation

9/4/2020 - Knoxville, Iowa (September 3, 2020-) – When Rico Abreu made a thrilling last-lap move from third to first on Knoxville Raceway’s Van Wall Marion County Fair race night, he not only pocketed the $4,000 winner’s prize, but also a ½ beef donated by the Marion County Fair Association. Abreu quickly decided to donate the value of the beef to a worthy non-profit group in Marion County rather than receiving the beef itself. He chose to donate the $1,000 value to the Marion County 4-H Foundation. “I’m thankful for the 4-H foundation. I’ve been a 4-H member myself for many years and participated in livestock showing,” Abreu said. “I couldn’t think of a better group to give back to.” ...

Knoxville Raceway Cancels Remainder of 2020 Racing Season

8/24/2020 - The Marion County Fair Association, in cooperation with Knoxville Raceway, has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2020 racing season. “The health and safety of our fans, competitors and employees is our top priority,” said Brian Bailey, Marion County Fair Association President. “Several individuals tested positive for COVID-19 following our most recent race. In light of that information, we feel that returning to racing this weekend would be premature. Additionally, a large-scale event like the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals won’t be in the best interests of the track or the community at this time. “None of us like to see the race season end this way, but we’re confident this is the right decision for all parties.” The ...

COVID-19 Update

8/20/2020 - Following last weekend’s “One and Only” race weekend, a member of the Knoxville Raceway staff tested positive for COVID-19. Upon notification and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the individual isolated themself away from Knoxville Raceway and will remain quarantined as directed by medical professionals. Knoxville Raceway has been made aware of several positive COVID-19 results this week within the Sprint Car racing community. Knoxville Raceway continues to work closely with the Marion County Public Health Department and Marion County Emergency Management while those agencies monitor the situation.

8/15/2020 - Kyle Larson Throttles Them All for $50,000 Capitani Classic Triumph! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2020) – Kyle Larson dominated the best in the business Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway, taking home the Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. The Elk Grove, California native netted $50,000 for his win aboard the Paul Silva wrenched #57. Larson earned the pole position for the 30-lap feature event by winning the Dash. He shot out to the lead immediately, ahead of Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, David Gravel and Carson Macedo. Schuchart passed Reutzel for the second spot, just as the Texan slowed with gear issues. He was done for the event. Larson shot back out to the ...

8/14/2020 - David Gravel Streaks to Victory on Night #2 of Knoxville’s “One and Only!” by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 14, 2020) – David Gravel held off Kyle Larson in another classic feature Friday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Gravel’s win came on Night #2 of the “One and Only” featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The Watertown, Connecticut driver bagged $10,000 for his eighth career win at Knoxville aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Gravel and Larson, who won on Night #1 are joined by Aaron Reutzel and Logan Schuchart in locking themselves into the Dash for Saturday night’s $50,000 to win Brownell’s Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. David Gravel shot out early from his starting spot ...

8/13/2020 - Kyle Larson Wins His Fourth in a Row on Night #1 of the “One and Only!” by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2020) – Kyle Larson’s magical season continued Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The Elk Grove, California driver bagged another $10,000 by winning Night #1 of the “One and Only” featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The win culminated a wild night of racing that saw drivers giving all they had to garner points towards Saturday night’s $50,000 to win Brownell’s Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. It was Kyle's fourth straight win this year at Knoxville. Logan Schuchart led from his pole position early on ahead of Aaron Reutzel and Cory Eliason. David Gravel ...

8/11/2020 - By World of Outlaws “The ONE and Only” with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Raceway Aug. 13-15 will be a one of kind historic event with a unique format and more than $400,000 in prize winnings on the line. The format places importance on Thursday’s and Friday’s $10,000-to-win events with points accumulated from results throughout the two nights determining drivers’ starting positions for Saturday’s $50,000-to-win Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. FORMAT HIGHLIGHTS: Thursday/Friday: Points earned for Qualifying, Heats, D-Main, C-Main, Last Chance Showdown and 25-lap Feature. Drivers seeded based on Hot Laps times to determine Qualifying order for their group – three cars qualify at a time. Top 48 in Qualifying inverted into 6 Heat Races (8 ...

8/8/2020 - Kerry Madsen Reigns as 360 Knoxville Nationals Champion! Devin Wignall Wins First Ever Pro Sprints Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8, 2020) – Kerry Madsen became the second straight resident of Australia to claim a My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank championship. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales native led all 25 laps to claim the $15,000 prize aboard Tod Quiring’s #2. The 30th annual running of the event saw 96 competitors representing 23 states and two countries. Devin Wignall won his first ever feature at Knoxville, capturing the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance tilt. Things got off to a rough start in the 25-lap main event for Matt Juhl, who flipped violently after ...

8/8/2020 - Main Event Lineups for the 30th Annual My Place Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! A Main 1 2 Kerry Madsen 492 2 12N Joey Saldana 489 3 17WX Shane Golobic 486 4 14 Tim Shaffer 486 5 27 Carson McCarl 477 6 17A Austin McCarl 475 7 21 Brian Brown 474 8 83J Lynton Jeffrey 473 9 3Z Brock Zearfoss 473 10 28 Scott Bogucki 472 11 3P Sawyer Phillips 470 12 41S Dominic Scelzi 467 13 14T Brooke Tatnell 467 14 70 Calvin Landis 460 15 26 Cory Eliason 458 16 47X Dylan Westbrook 457 17 83M Justin Henderson 456 18 3 Ayrton Gennetten 453 19 35M Tim Kaeding 450 20 87 Aaron Reutzel 449 B main 21 09 Matt Juhl 448 22 4 Terry McCarl 448 23 11 Roger Crockett 445 24 40 Clint Garner 445 25 63 JJ Hickle 443 26 77X ...

8/7/2020 - Lynton Jeffrey Wires Field on Night #2 of the Knoxville 360 Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2020) – Lynton Jeffrey led from start to finish to claim Night #2 of the 30th Annual MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was worth $3,000 to the Sydney, New South Wales, Australia native now living in Prairie City, Iowa. As far as the lineups for Saturday night’s championship? They’re set. Kerry Madsen and Joey Saldana will take their place in the front row (see the unofficial lineups below). Jeffrey started from the pole of the 20-lap main event. Scott Bogucki trailed in second, followed by Sawyer Phillips, Carson ...

8/6/2020 - Austin McCarl Masters Night #1 of the Knoxville 360 Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2020) – Austin McCarl is two for two in 360 features at Knoxville Raceway this season. Thursday’s win was definitely his biggest, as it came on Night #1 of the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Kerry Madsen emerged as the high point driver, followed by Shane Golobic, Tim Shaffer and McCarl (full points at the bottom). Calvin Landis led early from his pole position in the 20-lap main event, ahead of Dominic Scelzi, Austin McCarl, Tim Shaffer and Aaron Reutzel. McCarl found his way by Scelzi for second, and Reutzel cruised into fourth on lap five. McCarl shot ...

8/1/2020 - Kyle Larson Makes All Star History at Knoxville! Lynton Jeffrey Preps for 360 Nationals with Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 1, 2020) – Kyle Larson won his seventh straight All Star Circuit of Champions feature, setting a record with the series. Saturday’s victory came at the Knoxville Raceway, where the Elk Grove, California native swept the World of Outlaws weekend last June. Larson earned $5,000 for the win aboard the Paul Silva wrenched #57, and even lost a contact lens along the way. Lynton Jeffrey led wire to wire over a stout 47-car 360 field in preparations for the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank this Thursday through Saturday. The 25-lap feature was slow to get ...

7/31/2020 - by Heath Jacobson - Countdown to the 30th annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! Projecting the Starting Lineup! Check Back Daily for updates to this story! Heath's Starting Grid Prediction: 1. Austin McCarl 2. Justin Henderson 3. Aaron Reutzel 4. Brian Brown 5. James McFadden 6. Joey Saldana 7. Tim Shaffer 8. Kerry Madsen 9. Brooke Tatnell 10. Anthony Macri 11. Terry McCarl 12. Clint Garner 13. Scott Bogucki 14. Cory Eliason 15. Lynton Jeffrey 16. Jamie Ball 17. Tim Kaeding: There are more questions than assertions that can be made about a Harold Main-owned car which we have never seen turn laps at Knoxville Raceway prior to the entry of his 35M in the 30th annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. However, one thought that ...

7/25/2020 - Aaron Reutzel Dominates at Knoxville! Carson McCarl Wins Eventful 360 Feature; Chris Walraven On Top in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 25, 2020) – Aaron Reutzel claimed his second feature of the year at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Jersey Freeze/Dennison Racing Tees Christmas in July Night. The Clute, Texas native dominated most of the way in the feature, nabbing the $4,000 paycheck aboard the Baughman/Reutzel Motorsports #87. Carson McCarl claimed his fourth career 360 feature, and also took the point lead in that class. Chris Walraven’s win with the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance was also the fourth in his career in that class. Ian Madsen took Guy Forbrook’s #5 into the early lead in the 20-lap ...

7/18/2020 - Rico Abreu Electrifies Knoxville Crowd and Takes the Beef with Last Lap Heroics! Justin Henderson Cashes in $9,000 Weekend with 360 Win; Devin Kline Regains All-time Leading Win Mark with Pro Sprints Victory by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18, 2020) – Rico Abreu thrilled the Knoxville Raceway crowd with a move from third to first on the final lap to grab the $4,000 win in the 410 class Saturday night. The win aboard the Rico Abreu Racing on Marion County Fair/Van Wall Equipment Night also earned the St. Helena, California native a half a beef. Justin Henderson, who won at Jackson Motorplex in Minnesota on Friday night, earned $3,000 for his win in the 360 class, plus a $3,000 bonus for ...

Knoxville Raceway To Hold “Christmas in July” Race Night on July 25

7/14/2020 - Knoxville Raceway is preparing to host the merriest night of racing all season! Thanks to partners Jersey Freeze from Monroe and Dennison Racing Tee’s, the 1/2-mile dirt track will treat fans of all ages to a “Christmas in July” celebration. “We’re really excited to add a little joy and festiveness to everyone’s race weekend,” said Kendra Jacobs, Director of Marketing at Knoxville Raceway. “This year has been rough for a lot of different reasons, but adding a little holiday celebration, Christmas lights and Santa Claus on “Christmas in July” night will hopefully be something different and fun that the fans and community enjoy.” The first-ever “Christmas in July” celebration will have Santa Claus passing out gifts to the first 200 children, ...

HOWARD LAW AND CASEY’S TEAM UP TO SPONSOR FUEL UP PROGRAM AT KNOXVILLE RACEWAY

7/13/2020 - Howard Law and Casey’s have again partnered with Knoxville Raceway to support the Howard Law Fuel Up Program powered by Casey’s for the 2020 racing season. During each regular season event, drivers in the 410 Knoxville Championship Series will receive one or more Casey’s gift cards, redeemable at any Casey’s location for fuel and other items sold by the convenience store chain. “We greatly appreciate the continued support of Casey’s and Howard Law,” said John McCoy, Race Director of Knoxville Raceway. “The Fuel Up Program has been a big hit over the last two seasons. The car owners and drivers are grateful for the help in offsetting the cost of getting to and from the track. Given the current challenges facing ...

7/11/2020 - Brady Bacon Harvests His Second Corn Belt Nationals Championship at Knoxville! Brian Brown Holds Off Kerry Madsen for Another Win in the 410 Class by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 11, 2020) – Knoxville Raceway fans rode out a lengthy rain delay and though the feature ended after 3 a.m., they were treated to another great night of racing. Brady Bacon took home $20,000 in his second consecutive Corn Belt Nationals championship aboard the Hoffman Racing #69. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native led wire to wire. Bacon’s road to victory began from the pole. He bested fellow front row starter Justin Grant on lap one. By the second circuit, Chris Windom trailed the pair in third. While Bacon took off ...

7/10/2020 - Tyler Courtney Victorious on Night #1 of the Corn Belt Nationals! Austin McCarl Wins His First Ever 360 Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 10, 2020) – “Sunshine” Tyler Courtney grabbed an early lead and went on to win his second career feature at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday night’s Brandt Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Nationals opener. The Indianapolis native nabbed $5,000 for his victory aboard the Clauson-Marshall-Newman #7BC. He also emerged as the top point getter (points below) heading into Saturday’s finale, that will include another full program. Austin McCarl was dominant in winning his first ever 360 feature in support action. POWRi/WAR regulars Wyatt Burks and Riley Kreisel started on the front row of the 25-lap main event. ...

7/4/2020 - Fireworks Finale Goes to Justin Henderson at Knoxville Saturday! Scott Bogucki Nabs First Career 360 Win with Last Lap Pass; Russ Hall Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 4, 2020) – It was the Fourth of July and Town Crier Night at Knoxville Raceway, and the racing definitely brought the fireworks here Saturday night! Justin Henderson held off Brian Brown at the line to win his eleventh career 410 feature here, and first since Season Championship Night in 2015 aboard the Sandvig Motorsports #7. Aussie Scott Bogucki lost a lead late in the 360 main event, but made a last lap pass to reclaim it. Russ Hall won for the second time this year, and for the ...

7/3/2020 - Brian Brown Sweeps Both 410 and 360 Classes at Knoxville! Chase Young is Victorious for First Time in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 3, 2020) – For the third time in his career, Brian Brown swept both the 360 and 410 classes at Knoxville Raceway Friday on Vermeer/“Salute the Troops” Night. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver earned $4,000 for his 410 win, and $2,000 for his 360 triumph. Another 360 win Saturday night would give Brown a $2,000 bonus. It was the 51st 410 win in his career here, and the 17th in a 360. Chase Young won his first career feature at the famous half-mile in the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. An invert of “zero” ...

A Letter to Our Racing Family

6/30/2020 - To our racing family – We, like all of you, are devastated that the 2020 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s will not happen this year. The Knoxville Nationals ARE Knoxville Raceway. This is the event that we plan for, anticipate and look forward to all year long. Not having the event, quite frankly, seems surreal. From the onset of the COVID pandemic, we thought “if ANY race happens this year, surely it will be the Nationals.” Quickly, reality hit us and we knew we were in for an uphill battle. Plan B turned into Plan C and somehow got to Plan M (we lost count at some point). We’ve worked hard to keep this event alive – not ...

60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's Postponed Until August 2021

6/30/2020 - KNOXVILLE, IA (June 30, 2020) -- The Marion County Fair Board and Knoxville Raceway have postponed the 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s until August 11-14, 2021. In lieu of the Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville Raceway will partner with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for three nights of racing, August 13-15, culminating with the Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank, previously scheduled on Sunday, August 9. The 2020 Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank will pay $50,000 to win and $3,000 to start. Due to COVID restrictions, only 7,000 spectators will be permitted to attend each night. Further information for this race will be announced at a ...

UPDATED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

6/22/2020 - July 3&4 Race Weekend 1. Are tickets available to purchase in advance for weekly shows? A. No. Tickets will be sold at the ticket office on the day of the race. Only tickets for THAT NIGHT’S RACE will be available to purchase. 2. What time does the ticket office open on race day? A. 8:30 am 3. Will reserved seating be available? A. No. Only general admission tickets are available. 4. How much are tickets? A. Adults are $15. Teens are $10. Children 12 and under are free. 5. What time do gates open? A. Gates will open for fans who are immunocompromised and/or are age 65 and over at 4:30pm. Gate will open for all fans at 5:30pm. The elevator will ...

6/20/2020 - Aaron Reutzel is a First-time Winner at Knoxville Raceway! Jamie Ball Wins His Sixth in the 360 Class; Two Years Off No Problem for Devin Kline in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 20, 2020) – Two-time and defending All Star Circuit of Champions titlist Aaron Reutzel picked up his first career win on Hy-Vee Night at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday in dominating fashion. The native of Texas who now calls Knoxville his home, used a week off from the All Star schedule to hone his skills on the famous half-mile and it paid off to the tune of $4,000 aboard the Baughman/Reutzel Motorsports #87. Jamie Ball sealed his sixth career win in the 360 class, while Devin Kline returned ...

6/13/2020 - Kyle Larson Gets Out the Broom and Sweeps the WoO at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 13, 2020) – Kyle Larson is hard to beat right now. The Elk Grove, California native notched his fifth consecutive sprint car victory and his second straight with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws in sweeping the Brownells Big Guns Bash weekend at Knoxville Raceway. Larson earned $10,000 for his fifth career Knoxville win aboard the Kyle Larson Racing #57 wrenched by Paul Silva on Saturday night. Dash winner Daryn Pittman looked strong out front early in the 30-lap feature ahead of Brad Sweet and Parker Price-Miller. Larson shot from fifth to third on lap two. Brian Brown passed Price-Miller for ...

6/12/2020 - Kyle Larson Scores Fourth in a Row with World of Outlaws Win at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 12, 2020) – Kyle Larson is on a roll and the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws were his latest victim Friday night at the Brownells Big Guns Bash at the Knoxville Raceway. Larson, from Elk Grove, California, won three events in a row with the All Star Circuit of Champions in the last week, and added another here in Knoxville Friday. The win aboard the Kyle Larson Racing #57 was also the fourth in his career at the famous half-mile oval. David Gravel led Donny Schatz by a narrow margin early in the 25-lap feature event. Larson settled into third, ...

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Knoxville Raceway doubleheader full of exciting storylines

6/8/2020 - WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Knoxville Raceway doubleheader full of exciting storylines Sweet on a roll, while other drivers seek redemption and Gibson hits a big milestone KNOXVILLE, IA – June 8, 2020 – Knoxville Raceway will host the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for another historic doubleheader weekend June 12-13. When the Series returned to racing at the iconic half-mile track in May with no fans, it was quiet and surreal. This weekend, fans will return to the grandstands in limited capacity to see “The Greatest Show on Dirt” at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.” David Gravel backed up his 2019 Knoxville Nationals win by winning at the raceway in May, but with drivers getting a string of six ...

6/6/2020 - Brian Brown Ties Sammy Swindell with 50th Career Win at Knoxville! Carson McCarl Wins in the 360 Class; Russ Hall Takes Pro Sprints Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 6, 2020) – Brian Brown tied Sammy Swindell on the all-time Knoxville Raceway win list Saturday with his 50th career win here, tying him for fifth all-time. The Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener saw a welcome return to racing for Knoxville Raceway fans and competitors alike. Brown, who won the 2019 410 track title at Knoxville, earned $4,000 for his win aboard the Brian Brown Racing #21. Carson McCarl also started his title defense with his third career win in the 360 class, while Russ Hall claimed his third career win ...

6/5/2020 - Thirty-six Drivers in the House for Night Two of Practice at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 5, 2020) – Thirty-six drivers participated in Friday’s second night of practice at the Knoxville Raceway. Quickest lap of the night unofficially went to 410 class driver Brian Brown at 15.738 seconds on the half-mile. Carson McCarl unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 16.633 seconds. The Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance were led unofficially by Russ Hall with lap of 18.252 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (16) – 39M Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA; 21, Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO; 24 Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA; 27 Tucker Klaasmeyer, Paola, KS; 55 Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, MO; 09 Matt Juhl, Tea, SD; 7BC Tyler ...

6/4/2020 - Thirty-nine Drivers Attend First Night of Practice at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 4, 2020) – Thirty-eight drivers participated in Thursday’s first night of practice at the Knoxville Raceway. Quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Rico Abreu at 15.732 seconds on the half-mile. Rob Kubli unofficially led the 360’s with a lap of 16.727 seconds. The Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance were led unofficially by Matthew Johnson with lap of 18.035 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (16) – 2KS Chad Boespflug, Hanford, CA; 50 Mike Ayers, Waukee, IA; 33M Mason Daniel, Springville, CA; 39M Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA; 2c Wayne Johnson, Tuttle, OK; 24 Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA; 3 Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, OH; 55 Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, ...

5/30/2020 - To help keep lines to a minimum and to maintain social distancing on raceday, we will begin selling tickets for the June 6 Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener beginning at 12:00am CT Monday (midnight). Tickets are non-refundable, but can be used as a rain check if needed. Go to www.knoxvilleraceway.com and click on the "Buy Tickets" link to order your tickets starting Monday. There will be service fees with buying online. You may still buy tickets at the ticket office if you want to avoid paying the service fees. The ticket windows will be open on Saturday beginning at 8:30am. We plan to use the front stretch only for seating unless we get to 3,250 tickets sold. At that ...

Health and Safety Protocols for Knoxville Raceway Opening Night

5/29/2020 - The below information applies to 2020 championship series events at Knoxville Raceway that have been permitted to allow a limited number of spectators. These restrictions and protocols will be in place until further notice. Information for Participants: • If a driver or any team member has symptoms of Covid-19, has been exposed to Covid-19, or is awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, he or she is asked not to attend the event. Symptoms include Fever, Muscle Pain, Cough, Headache, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Sore Throat, Loss of Taste or Smell, Chills or Repeated Shaking with Chills. • All drivers, team members and anyone entering the infield area will be required to participate in a temperature test before entering the infield. These ...

Driver Registration Information for June 6 Season Opener

5/27/2020 - We are planning on having our season opener June 6th. Due to the parking restrictions we may have to limit entries. 2019 teams that finished in the points are eligible (driver and or owner points). Entry deadline for Knoxville Raceway teams is June 1st, after that entries will be taken in the order they came in with that deadline being June 4th, or until the maximum number of teams is reached for the infield. The pre-entry registration form can be found under "Driver Info" then "Entry Forms" on the website. You need to sign up and pay for your pit passes through that link. It is the same link that the 410 teams used for the May 8th World of Outlaws ...

5/16/2020 - The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee! Those being inducted this year will be Ruth Graves, David Hill, Kris Krohn and Randy Martin. This year marks the 42nd class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 203 inductees. The annual induction banquet is tentatively scheduled for Noon, Saturday July 4 in Dyer-Hudson Hall. We will confirm the date of the induction banquet at a later time. Ruth Graves (Safety Crew) Knoxville, Iowa: Born in Chicago, Ruth moved to Des Moines where she graduated from East High School and then the Methodist School of Nursing. She moved to Knoxville to work at ...

5/8/2020 - David Gravel Wins in Thrilling Fashion in World of Outlaws Return to Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 8, 2020) – In one of the most unique nights in sprint car racing history, David Gravel outlasted Ian Madsen in a 30-lap slugfest at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday night. With no fans admitted due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the McKay Group with Nationwide Insurance presented the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series for a Pay Per View only event. The surreal evening saw social distancing, the field limited to an invitation of 48 and current health guidelines enforced, but the action on the track was as thrilling as ever. Daryn Pittman led the 30-lap main event early, ahead of ...

Knoxville Raceway Season to Begin When Fans are Permitted to Attend

5/6/2020 - Knoxville Raceway continues to monitor the spread of Coronavirus and the re-opening plan in Iowa. Knoxville officials continue to work with state and local governments on guidelines and required social distancing restrictions for when our gates officially open for the 2020 race season. The health of our fans, employees, partners, drivers, teams and community members continues to be our main priority. At this time, the state of Iowa has allowed motorsports events to occur without spectators. However, after great deliberation and discussion, Knoxville Raceway does not plan to host any of its weekly championship series events without fans. Our fans are an integral part of everything we do and racing without fans is not what made Knoxville Raceway what it is ...

McKay Group to be Presenting Sponsor of World of Outlaws Invitational

5/4/2020 - McKay Group, a longtime supporter of Knoxville Raceway, along with Nationwide Insurance, will be the presenting sponsor of the May 8 World of Outlaws Invitational at Knoxville Raceway. With offices just one mile from the Sprint Car Capital of the World, McKay Group offers insurance products and policies to individuals and businesses in Knoxville and across the country. “We’ve been longtime sponsors of Knoxville Raceway and we’re proud to be a partner of this unique event,” said Todd Chambers, President of McKay Group. “We’re race fans at heart and in these unprecedented times we want to show that we still stand behind dirt track racing and specifically racing at Knoxville. We’re just like all of the fans out there. We wish ...

WORLD OF OUTLAWS RETURN TO RACING BEGINS AT KNOXVILLE

4/29/2020 - The World of Outlaws, widely known as “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” announced plans today for its official “Return to Racing” with a pair of “Behind Closed Doors” events, the first being a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race on Friday, May 8 at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA. The very next weekend, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series will make its return Friday, May 15 at “Iowa’s Action Track” Boone Speedway in Boone, IA. Both events will feature Hot Laps at 6:30pm CT (7:30pm ET), followed by qualifying and racing at 7:30pm CT (8:30pm ET) and include Saturday rain dates. The events will be by invitation-only and ...

Update on 2020 Season Opener

4/21/2020 - Knoxville Raceway continues to take the threat of Coronavirus and its spread throughout the country, the state of Iowa and our Knoxville community seriously. We are in constant conversations with the state health department and the governor’s staff regarding the virus and the outlook for a rolling re-opening of the state. The health of our fans, employees, partners, drivers, teams and community members will continue to be of utmost importance to us. We understand, that while a plan for reopening the country and our state is getting closer to fruition, the plan will not act as a “light switch” that will allow our race track to immediately open. Knoxville Raceway has submitted a plan to the state government that outlines strict health ...

4/16/2020 - Knoxville, Iowa – Chad Morgan, crew chief for Brian Brown Racing during the regular season, took the round two victory and $350 in prizes in the Knoxville Regulars Virtual Spring League on Thursday, April 16. Forty-one teams entered the event that was hosted by United Dirt Sims Series and Pushin’ the Cushion Productions. More than $1,500 in cash and prizes were awarded. Morgan showed his skills early by setting quick time with a lap 15.010. Jamie Ball, Carson McCarl, Justyn Cox and Johnny Anderson claimed heat race wins. Morgan’s real-life driver, Brian Brown, won the B-Main to transfer into the 40-lap A-Main. Morgan dominated the feature event, taking the lead early and pulling out to a straightaway lead at one point. A couple of ...

4/8/2020 - Knoxville, IA - Although the 2020 racing season has been delayed, the racing community was treated to a virtual race night at Knoxville Raceway thanks to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and iRacing. The virtual race night was aired live across the country on FOX Sports 1 with hosts Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Adam Alexander and Johnny Gibson providing the commentary. . Kevin Swindell picked up the win and the $1,000 prize in the NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race. Twenty other drivers from sprint car racing, drag racing, NASCAR and F1, competed in the 35-lap virtual event. Brian Brown, the current Knoxville Raceway track champion started on the pole, but Pennsylvania's Robbie Kendall ...

2020 Season Opener Postponed Until May 2

3/29/2020 - All of us at Knoxville Raceway are eager to get the 2020 racing season started, and we know so many of you are as well. In accordance with the federal government’s extension of the country’s social distancing guidelines through April 30, the season opener will be postponed until Saturday, May 2. The April 18 and April 25 race dates have been rescheduled for Friday, May 29 and Friday, July 3, respectively. Knoxville Raceway will continue to follow the restrictions and monitor any developments throughout the month of April. If further changes to the schedule are required, updates will be posted at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. When the engines fire for our first race this season, it will be a ...

Knoxville Raceway Update Regarding Coronavirus

3/13/2020 - At Knoxville Raceway, we greatly value our fans, competitors and partners. We understand there are questions concerning the 2020 racing season and the status of our season opener on April 18. We are staying up to date with all direction from local, state and federal agencies regarding the threat of the virus and any restrictions on public gatherings. At this time, we are fully planning to start the season as scheduled. We are prepared to alter our plan of action if needed at any time. Please continue to check out website or social media accounts for further updates if changes occur.

Horsepower Inc. to Award Special “Throwback Paint Scheme” Honors at 60th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s

2/24/2020 - In honor of sixty years of the Knoxville Nationals, Horsepower Inc., a leader in the manufacturing and design of high performance v-twin fuel injection, will debut the Horsepower Inc. Throwback Award and $2,500 in prize money. The Horsepower Inc. Throwback Award will pay $1,600 to a team competing in the 2020 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s that has the best throwback paint scheme as voted on by sprint car racing industry members and fans. The second and third best throwback paint schemes will earn $600 and $300, respectively. “It’s my pleasure to join Horsepower Inc, to sponsor the Horsepower Inc Throwback Award in celebration of the 60th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s,” said Dennis ...

Josh Hegwood to Sponsor 2020 Jr. Fan Club

2/5/2020 - The 2020 Knoxville Raceway Jr. Fan Club will be back and better than ever with a new sponsorship from Josh Hegwood. Josh is one of the biggest and most supportive racing fans in the area and arguably the country. Josh began attending races at the age of five and has been working on race cars as a mechanic for the past nine years. Founder of Chick Magnet Motorsports, Josh can regularly be seen in the infield of Knoxville Raceway supporting his favorite drivers Jamie Ball, Wayne Johnson, Chris Martin, Harli White and others. “The fans are what keep me going,” Josh said. “The fans and the drivers that have become my friends. I wouldn’t be here without them. I love my ...

2/1/2020 - Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Nominations Open for 2020. Nominations are now open for the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame class of 2020. The nomination deadline is April 25th, 2020. To submit nominations for someone you feel should be considered for enshrinement to our Hall of Fame please email nominations to Track Historian, Eric Arnold at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com or you can drop off nominations at the ticket office. The Hall of Fame Class will be announced in early May and the Induction ceremonies will be held on June 20 in Dyer Hudson Hall at noon. Guidelines for eligibility: Driver Category: (Retired): Retired for 1 full calendar year with a minimum of 3 feature wins and/or 20 years of regular competition at Knoxville Raceway. (Active): 50 years ...

K1 Race Gear Becomes Official Safety Apparel of Knoxville Raceway

1/24/2020 - K1 Race Gear has been named the Official Safety Apparel of Knoxville Raceway. As the official safety apparel supplier, K1 will supply firesuits, fire resistant Nomex undergarments and gloves for Knoxville Raceway’s safety crew. “K1 Race Gear is proud to be the Official Safety Apparel of Knoxville Raceway,” said JR Twedt, K1 Race Gear General Manager. “Knoxville Raceway is the nation's premier sprint car facility, and we are excited to be a part of their focus on the safety of their staff, the drivers and their fans.” As the official safety apparel supplier, K1 Race Gear will be represented on site at Knoxville Raceway during the 2020 Knoxville Nationals, providing sales and customer service support to competitors and fans. "Safety is our main priority ...

TEXT SERVICE UPDATES

1/16/2020 - RAINEDOUT.COM TEXT SERVICE UPDATE January 16th, 2020 Beginning January 2020, the RainedOut.com website and APP will no longer be a FREE service, unless you select to be notified by email which is FREE. It is important to know that RainedOut.com is in no way associated with Knoxville Raceway. It is simply an APP that allows us, as well as many other tracks, to alert the fans as to postponements and cancellations. Beginning January 2020, RainedOut.com will begin charging $7.30 per user for an annual subscription if you choose to keep receiving text alerts. By paying the $7.30 for the year, you are registering your cell phone number for the year and you will continue to receive RainedOut.com text alerts from Knoxville Raceway. ...

Inductees Announced as “Class of 2020” for NSCHoF!

1/15/2020 - Knoxville, IA, January 14, 2020 – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its eight inductees for 2020. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 30, during the 31st annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are: Drivers Greg Hodnett – A native of Memphis who would eventually be a card holding member of the Pennsylvania Posse, Greg racked up 286 wins in his sprint car career. He won twenty World of Outlaws and 22 All Star events in his career. The 2009 Williams Grove National Open winner was the 1993 WoO Rookie of the Year, a five time Williams Grove Speedway champion, a two-time Selinsgrove Speedway and ...

Updated Contingencies List for 2019...

11/18/2019 - The following is an updated contingencies list for 2019 point eligible drivers at Knoxville Raceway! Pro Series Class: J&J Chassis: Mike Johnston #14J Vortex Wings: Mike Ayers #50, Tyler Barrick #11, Ernest Epperson #21, Wilke Brothers #41, Stelzer Racing #99, Mayberry Motorsports #0 HRP Wings: Chase and Brittany Young #26, Matthew Johnson Racing #2, JF2/Muddylush Racing #56, Doug Worthington #71, Devin Wignall #21x Schoenfeld Headers/FSR Radiator: Russ Hall #29 360 Class: EMi Chassis: D&D Motorsports #76 J&J Chassis: Dwight Bridger #81E Vortex Wings: Hetrick Motorsports #35, Ryan Giles Enterprises #9, Hughes Enterprises #67, Beaver Motorsports #53, Team Haase Racing #55, Rob Weuve #19, Lenz Racing #8L, Jenkins Motorsports #33J, Ben Woods #11B Winters Rear-end: Calvin Landis Motorsports #70, White Lightning Motorsports #5J, Mills Racing #24N Winters Front-end ...

11/16/2019 - Cash, Contingencies and Awards Handed Out at 2019 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! by Bill Wright November 16, 2019 (Altoona, IA)– Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Over 650 guests witnessed over $250,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in an event emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of seven chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2019 Knoxville point eligible drivers. Drivers also received a $1,000 gift certificate from KRCO for ...

9/16/2019 - by Track Historian Eric Arnold Notable records and achievements at the conclusion of the 16th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals (LMKN). *Winner Jimmy Owens set the following records: -Second driver to win LMKN back to back years. -Fourth driver to win LMKN twice. Others are Bloomquist, Birkhofer and Marlar. -Sixth top five finish, tying the record with Bloomquist, Moyer and Richards. -Ninth top ten finish, ties for second all time with Birkhofer, Moyer, and Franics. Bloomquist has the most at ten. -Extends his records of laps led to 189 total, and he has led the A Main seven different years. -Becomes the second oldest winner at 47 years, 7 months, 11 days. The oldest winner is Billy Moyer who was age 52 when he won in 2010. ***Other ...

9/14/2019 - Jimmy Owens Wins Thriller to Repeat as Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Champion! Jason Rauen Wins with Malvern Bank Late Model Series by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2019) – Jimmy Owens came from the 18th starting position to win an electrifying edition of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win was the Newport, Tennesee driver’s second in a row, and earned him $40,000. The Malvern Bank Late Model Series supported the event and saw Farley Iowa’s Jason Rauen emerge victorious. Georgia’s Shane Clanton, who won Thursday’s opener, led early in the 100-lap main event, followed by Darrell Lanigan and Friday winner Ricky Weiss. Chad Simpson brought the first of nine caution ...

9/13/2019 - Ricky Weiss First Canadian to Win in a Late Model at Knoxville Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 13, 2019) – Ricky Weiss of Headingley, Manitoba became the first ever late model winner at the Knoxville Raceway on night #2 of the 16th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Weiss’s win gave him $7,000 and 472 points, placing him in row two of Saturday night’s $40,000 to win finale. Friday’s winner, Shane Clanton will start on the pole, alongside Kentucky’s Darrell Lanigan. Chris Madden led from outside of row one early in the 25-lap main event. Weiss, Tyler Bruening, Dennis Erb Jr. and Tyler Erb rounded out the top five. Don O’Neal passed Erb for fifth ...

9/12/2019 - Shane Clanton Wins His First Career Feature at Knoxville in Night #1 of Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 12, 2019) – Zebulon, Georgia’s Shane Clanton won his first career main event at the Knoxville Raceway Thursday night to open the 16th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Clanton won a battle that saw four different leaders, and emerged with a point total of 494, tops on the night. Ricky Thornton Jr. led lap one of the 25-lap main event, ahead of Devin Moran and Tyler Erb. Moran charged on the high side to take the point on lap two. Four laps in, last weekend’s World 100 winner, Jonathan Davenport stopped in turn two ...

9/9/2019 - Shirley’s Spin and Win Provides Knoxville Upset! by Lee Ackerman If you are old enough you remember the 1985 Indianapolis 500 where Danny Sullivan spun, kept it going and won the biggest race on the planet. Well at the Third Annual Knoxville Late Models in 2006, Chatham, Illinois’ Brian Shirley did one better. Just two laps into the $35,000 to win feature on Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway, Shirley spun out in turn two and was sent to the back of the 31-car field. From that point on Shirley had his work cut out, but he was up to the task. But there was another story going on as well and that was the early race domination by pole-sitter Darren Miller of Chadwick, Illinois. ...

8/24/2019 - Gio Scelzi Wins $5,000 at Knoxville; Brian Brown Takes Championship! Carson McCarl Takes 360 Feature and Championship; Jamie Ball Wins 360 Make-up Russ Hall Wins in Pro Sprints; Matthew Stelzer Claims Title by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 24, 2019) – Gio Scelzi impressed by winning his second feature of the year at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Xtream Powered by Mediacom Season Championship saw four different winners. Scelzi’s win in the 410 feature was worth $5,000 aboard the Indy Race Parts #71. Brian Brown, who garnered five season wins won his third 410 season title here (he also won in 2007 and 2010). Carson McCarl finished the season strong, winning the regularly scheduled 360 main event, finishing third in the June ...

8/16/2019 - Remembering Kenny Gritz by Eric Arnold On August 16, 1969 twenty-five year old driver Kenny Gritz of Lincoln, Nebraska won the Knoxville Nationals. Sixteen days later on September 1, Gritz would lose his life in an accident in a race at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. It’s a tragic tale of a man who worked hard, and racing was the hobby he and his family were involved with. Although Gritz had a somewhat successful 1969 season leading up to the Knoxville Nationals, in no way was he considered a favorite to win the event. Gritz won the biggest super modified race in the world paying $3,000 for the win, in what some people think as the biggest upset in the ...

8/10/2019 - David Gravel On Top of Sprint Car World with Triumph at 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s General Stores! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2019) – In 2017, Connecticut’s David Gravel scored a perfect 500 score at the Knoxville Nationals and was the odds-on favorite heading into Saturday. That race ended for him with mechanical woes. Two years later, the Watertown, Connecticut, driver is the 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores champion! In 2016, Jason Johnson scored a remarkable victory in the same race, and Saturday night, the Jason Johnson Racing #41 team celebrated their second such win in a classic case of a team coming together at ...

8/10/2019 - Saturday’s Lineups (Subject to Change) A MAIN (50 Laps) 1. 87 Aaron Reutzel (Clute, TX) 41 David Gravel (Watertown, CT) 2. 12N Joey Saldana (Brownsburg, IN) 49X Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA) 3. 71P Parker Price-Miller (Kokomo, IN) 49 Brad Sweet (Grass Valley, CA) 4. 7S Tim Kaeding (San Jose, CA) 13X Paul McMahan (Nashville, TN) 5. 19 Brent Marks (Myerstown, PA) 83 Daryn Pittman (Owasso, OK) 6. 44S Trey Starks (Puyallup, WA) 09 Matt Juhl (Tea, SD) 7. 26 Cory Eliason (Visalia, CA) 18 Ian Madsen (St. Marys, NSW, AU) 8. 17 Sheldon Haudenschild (Wooster, OH) 69K Lance Dewease (Fayetteville, PA) 9. B Main Transfer 1 B Main Transfer 2 10. B Main Transfer 3 B Main Transfer 4 11. 2M Kerry Madsen (St. Marys, NSW, AU) 1S Logan Schuchart (Hanover, PA) 12. 5 ...

8/9/2019 - Kerry Madsen Wins, Logan Schuchart, Shane Stewart and Dominic Scelzi Transfer to Saturday’s NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores Finale! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 9, 2019) – FVP “Hard Knox” Night lived up to its name Friday at Knoxville Raceway! Kerry Madsen prevailed in the event that saw the top four drivers lock themselves into Saturday night’s 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores $150,000 to win finale. Logan Schuchart, Shane Stewart and Dominic Scelzi joined Madsen, and will start in spots 21-24 in Saturday’s main event. The 25-lap feature got off to a rocky start when Brian Brown suffered driveline issues and slowed on the backstretch. Several cars stacked ...

8/8/2019 - David Gravel Prevails on Night #2 of NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8, 2019) – Another great night of racing ended at the Knoxville Raceway with Connecticut’s David Gravel in Victory Lane. The driver of the Jason Johnson Racing #41 will start next to Wednesday high-point driver Aaron Reutzel in Saturday’s $150,000 finale of the 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Thursday’s Fraternal Order of Eagles Night #2 saw a lot of twists and turns! Quick qualifier Shane Stewart endured a scary crash in turn three of his heat race, but walked away. Unfortunately, he was done and will compete in Friday’s FVP “Hard ...

8/7/2019 - Trey Starks Wins His First at Knoxville on Night #1 of NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2019) – Trey Starks picked a great time to win his first ever main event at the Knoxville Raceway! The Puyallup, Washington native held off a strong field at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday to take home the $12,000 Brandt Professional Agriculture Night #1 of the 59th Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Aaron Reutzel found himself on top of the point standings, topping the 53-car field with 487 points, ahead of Tim Kaeding (466) and Paul McMahan (465). Mark Dobmeier shot out from the pole to lead early in the ...

8/5/2019 - (Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 5, 2019 – Three second place finishes in a row have Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown atop the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Point Standings. Tonight, the action shifts to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and the $20,000 to win Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company. Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is in their second year as title sponsor of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award. The Vielhauer family, well-known in the sprint car racing community are owners of Beaver Drill & Tool Co. Knoxville Raceway is adding prizes to the Beaver Drill and Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car ...

8/4/2019 - David Gravel Earns Capitani Classic After Epic Battle with Brian Brown! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2019) – Connecticut’s David Gravel claimed the $7,500 8th Annual Bell Helmets Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway, overcoming half a dozen lead changes in the 25-lap event. His exciting win came aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41, and was the fourth in his career at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” There were seventy-seven cars signed in. Brian Brown earned the pole position by winning the $2,500 Ultimate Speedway Nationals at Valvoline Raceway in Parramatta, New South Wales, Pole Shuffle. Brown took the early lead in the main event, followed by Gravel and Brock ...

8/3/2019 - James McFadden Wins Tug-of-War with Brian Brown to Win the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! Evan Epperson Wins Pro Sprints Go by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2019) – The 29th Annual MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank will go down in history as one to remember! Australia’s James McFadden won a battle with Brian Brown that saw five lead changes to cash in on the $15,000 top prize. His win also earned him Rookie of the Year honors and a bonus $500 from sponsors Jetco and Pace Performance. In support action, Evan Epperson won his second career feature with the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. The 25-lap main event saw ...

8/3/2019 - Point Totals and Saturday's Championship Lineups! A MAIN - 25 Laps 1 9M James McFadden 495 2 12N Joey Saldana 493 3 21 Brian Brown 487 4 14 Paul McMahan 481 5 5 Dusty Zomer 479 6 87 Aaron Reutzel 477 7 2C Wayne Johnson 475 8 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. 473 9 21K Thomas Kennedy 470 10 9 Ryan Giles 468 11 56N Davey Heskin 467 12 5H Colby Copeland 465 13 26 Cory Eliason 461 14 71P Parker Price-Miller 456 15 17W Harli White 456 16 83H Justin Henderson 452 17 4X Terry McCarl 452 18 27 Carson McCarl 451 19 09 Matt Juhl 449 20 4J Lee Grosz 449 B MAIN - 15 Laps 1 17A Austin McCarl 447 2 70 Calvin Landis 444 3 28 Scott Bogucki 444 4 44S Trey Starks 441 5 71 Gio Scelzi 435 6 40 Clint Garner 434 7 4 Jon Agan 433 8 33M Mason Daniel 432 9 52 Blake Hahn 432 10 44 Chris Martin 429 11 3 Ayrton Gennetten 429 12 17 Josh Baughman 426 13 2KS Jason Solwold 426 14 23D Devon Dobie 424 15 83 Rob Kubli 424 16 94 Jeff Swindell 422 17 99 Brady Bacon 421 18 1 Travis Rilat 419 19 15 Christian Bowman 419 20 75AU Kyle Bellm 414 C MAIN - 12 Laps 1 53D Jack Dover 414 2 3P Sawyer Phillips 414 3 11 Roger Crockett 410 4 17WX Shane Golobic 410 5 20 AJ Moeller 406 6 22K Kaleb Johnson 402 7 J2 John Carney II 402 8 41S Dominic Scelzi 400 9 47X Dylan Westbrook 399 10 76 Brad Comegys 398 11 55 McKenna Haase 398 12 18 Ryan Roberts 395 13 11X Sammy Swindell 395 14 1K Kelby Watt 389 15 88 Scottie McDonald 385 16 2M Matt Moro 384 17 5J Jamie Ball 384 18 5G Curt Michael 380 19 35L Cody Ledger 376 20 77X Alex Hill 366 D MAIN - 10 Laps 1 3B Spencer Bayston 356 2 66 Ricky Montgomery 355 3 45 Rusty Hickman 352 4 29 Willie Croft 349 5 18R Lance Moss 349 6 13V Seth Brahmer 348 7 7TAZ Tasker Phillips 341 8 81E Eric Bridger 341 9 23H Randy Hannagan 334 10 95 Matt Covington 332 11 33 Alan Zoutte 330 12 2D Dusty Ballenger 327 13 53 Joe Beaver 325 14 64C Casey Greubel 322 15 1CB Chelsea Blevins 321 16 37H Nicholas Howard 319 17 14M Jordon Mallett 319 18 22M Shawn Murray 315 19 W20 Greg Wilson 314 20 22 Ryan Leavitt 314 E MAIN - 8 Laps 1 2K Kevin Ingle 312 2 74 Brodie Tulloch 310 3 21P Robbie Price 309 4 85 Dustin Daggett 308 5 19 Rob Weuve 307 6 87H Matthew Howard 298 7 1A John Anderson 287 8 22G Bryan Grimes 276 9 41D Dan Henning 275 10 2X Tucker Doughty 269 11 24N Nathan Mills 266 12 07 Michael Bookout 249 13 51A Elliot ...

8/2/2019 - James McFadden Wins Thriller on Night #2 of the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2, 2019) – Four-time Australian World Series Sprintcars titlist James McFadden won a barnburner on Iowa Corn Districts 5 and 9 Night #2 of the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank on Saturday night. McFadden, now residing in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, took home $3,000 for his first career win at Knoxville, as well as with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #9M. He also locked himself into Saturday night’s main event pole position alongside Joey Saldana (complete lineups below). Blake Hahn brushed the turn one wall after ...

8/1/2019 - Ryan Giles Wins One for the Home Team on Night #1 of the MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 1, 2019) – Knoxville regular Ryan Giles led wire to wire on Dingus Lounge Qualifying Night #1 of the 29th Annual MyPlace Hotels Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. The Grimes, Iowa native’s ninth career win at Knoxville and first with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV earned him $3,000. Dusty Zomer was the high point earner for the night heading into Saturday’s finale, followed by Aaron Reutzel and Wayne Johnson (points below results). Giles early lead in the 20-lapper came ahead of Thomas Kennedy, Rob Kubli, ...

7/27/2019 - Gio Scelzi is Youngest 410 Knoxville Winner with All Star Drubbing! Cory Eliason Captures His First Knoxville 360 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 27, 2019) – Gio Scelzi, who was already the youngest ever winner with the World of Outlaws and at Williams Grove Speedway, added the Knoxville Raceway to his list on Saturday. At 17 years and eight months, he became the track’s youngest 410 sprint car winner with a $5,000 triumph with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions on Weiler Night. The win came aboard Bernie Stuebgen’s Indy Race Parts #71, and came six days earlier than the late Danny Young’s previous record victory in 1988. Cory Eliason topped a non-stop 360 feature ...

Fraternal Order of Eagles Enters Dirt Track Racing with Sponsorship of Knoxville Nationals Thursday Qualifying Night

7/25/2019 - The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E), an international non-profit organization, will be the sponsor of Thursday, August 8, qualifying night of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. This will mark the first time F.O.E has promoted itself via grassroots, dirt track racing. The F.O.E is dedicated to raising money for charities across the country through social events like the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. One hundred percent of the $10 million raised annually by Eagles goes directly to individuals and communities who are in need. “Iowa and racing are two things at the heart of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and its members, so we're tremendously excited to be a part ...

Bell Helmets Expands Partnership with Knoxville Raceway to Include the Bell Helmets Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank

7/16/2019 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 16, 2019) -- Bell Helmets, the world's leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art head protection for both professional and amateur motorsports drivers, will be the title sponsor of the 2019 Bell Helmets Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank at Knoxville Raceway. Bell Helmets became the "Official Helmet of Knoxville Raceway" in 2018, protecting the Sprint Car Capital of the World's flagmen, safety crew and four-wheeler drivers. The Bell Helmets Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank was created in 2011 to honor Knoxville Raceway's legendary track promoter Ralph Capitani. "Bell Helmets is proud to sponsor an event honoring the legendary Ralph Capitani", said Bell Racing USA President Kyle Kietzmann. "Ralph's leadership and vision helped transform Knoxville Raceway into the nation's ...

7/14/2019 - Tony Shilling Wins 31st Running of Knoxville Enduro! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 14, 2019 – Tony Shilling of Knoxville took the 31st annual Marion County Fair Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. In a race that went the full 200 laps, the win paid him $1,000 for his efforts. Two-time Enduro winner, Tyler Sutter, seemed to have the car to beat, but suffered myriad of issues that needed three pit stops. He would eventually retire a handful of laps form the end. Each time, Sutter had issues, Shilling would retake the lead in a classic battle of “the tortoise and the hare.” Shilling’s final pass for the lead came with 8:49 left in the event. ...

7/13/2019 - Kerry Madsen Wins the Beef; Brian Brown Cashes in $5,000 at Knoxville! Clint Garner Wins #40 in #40; Matthew Stelzer Becomes All-time Winner in Pro Sprints Myles Michehl Sweeps Dirt Trucks by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 13, 2019) – Van Wall Equipment Marion County Fair Night was jam packed full of great racing Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway! Kerry Madsen won half a beef and $4,000 on the way to his 22nd career 410 sprint car feature win here. Brian Brown cashed in $5,000 for his 49th career win in the make-up 410 feature from June 22. Clint Garner won his 40th career main event in the 360 class, while Matthew Stelzer became the all-time leading feature winner in the ...

7/6/2019 - Brady Bacon Combines Competition at $20,000 Corn Belt Nationals in Knoxville! Parker Price-Miller Storms to First 410 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 6, 2019) – Brady Bacon dominated the Brandt Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Nationals Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native led all 30 laps to take home the top prize of $20,000 aboard the Hoffman Racing #69. Parker Price-Miller led wire to wire in a competitive main event in the winged 410 class, taking his first career win here. It was worth $4,000 aboard the Indy Race Parts #71P. Bacon, who won the preliminary event here Friday night, led the 24-car USAC National Sprint Car/POWRi WAR field from the outset ahead of CJ ...

7/5/2019 - Brady Bacon Conquers Corn Belt Nationals Opener After Six Lead Changes! Wayne Johnson Wins 360 Thriller with Last Lap Pass by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 5, 2019) – An outstanding night of racing greeted a great crowd at Knoxville Raceway in Friday’s Brandt Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Nationals opener. Brady Bacon notched his second career win here after six lead changes in the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car/POWRi War feature. He earned $5,000 aboard the Hoffman Racing #69 entry, and became the first repeat victor with USAC in their eleven trips here. Wayne Johnson passed Terry McCarl on the final lap to win a thrilling 360 main event as well. In the non-stop 25-lap Corn Belt Nationals feature, Kevin Thomas Jr. ...

7/2/2019 - By: Richie Murray – USAC Media The BRANDT Professional Agriculture “Corn Belt Nationals” is one event drivers and teams of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship have had circled on the calendar since the day it was announced a year ago. Now, that time has arrived. There’s a myriad of reasons for the excitement surrounding the event, namely the $20,000 going to the final night A-Main winner of the two-night show on Friday-Saturday, July 5-6. And one other, thing, it’s at the famed Knoxville Raceway, which is prime territory for an event of this stature and buzz. Oh, lest we forget, there is the prestige of becoming the first “Corn Belt Nationals” winner which weighs on the minds of the nearly ...

6/24/2019 - The 360 & 410 A Mains from June 22nd Farm Bureau Night will be made up in the upcoming weeks! The 25-lap 410 A Main paying $5,000 to win will be held on Saturday July 13, VanWall Equipment and Marion County Fair Night! The 20-lap 360 A Main will be held on Saturday July 20, 3M and Casey's Candy Dash Night! Lineups will be the same as what they were scheduled for this past Saturday.

6/22/2019 - Russ Hall Victorious with Pace Pro Sprints at Knoxville! 410 and 360 Features Postponed Due to Rain by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 22, 2019) – Russ Hall picked up his first ever Pro Sprint Series presented by Pace Performance win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The native of Pleasant Hill, Iowa held off the charge of veteran Chris Walraven to take the win aboard the Skillz Motorsports #29. The Knoxville Raceway could not hold off the charge of Mother Nature, however. Despite hard work all day by track crews and a quick program underway, persistent rains fell just after 8:30 p.m. bringing a halt to the action as the 360 sprint feature was ready to take the green. ...

6/18/2019 - News from the 360 Booster Club: Due to several rain outs this year, the Knoxville 360 Booster Club will allocate a portion of the unused funds into the July 20th, 3M Night 360 purse. The Midwest Power Series (Greg Parent and Randy Grages) will again team up with Jackson Motorplex and Knoxville Raceway that weekend, paying $3,000 to win at each track with a $3,000 bonus if a driver wins both nights. Dennison Racing Tee's LLC and Jersey Freeze Ice Cream have also put their sponsorship money toward the 3M Night purse to raise the 360 A Main starting pay to $400. Remaining Knoxville 360 Booster funds from this season's rain outs will go toward the August 24th Xtream powered by ...

6/15/2019 - Brad Sweet Wins Outlaw Showdown at Knoxville! Clint Garner Wins His First Feature of 2019 in 360 Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 15, 2019) – Brad Sweet won the Brownells Big Gun Bash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grass Valley, California won a shootout that saw three lead changes. The win, aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 was worth $10,000. Clint Garner earned his first feature win of the year in the 360 class. It was the 39th of his career here. A two hour rain delay slowed the proceedings, but ultimately, the event overcame Mother Nature and the sizable crowd was rewarded with some great racing. ...

6/14/2019 - Mike Mayberry Wins with the Pro Sprints Presented by Pace Performance by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 14, 2019) – Brian Brown has dominated things at Knoxville Raceway this season, winning all three times he has competed heading into Friday night’s opener at the Brownell’s Big Guns Bash featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver made it “four for four” in dominating fashion, leading every step of the way in the 25-lap feature event. The win was worth $10,000 for the pilot of the Casey’s General Stores/FVP Brian Brown Racing #21. Brown became the fifteenth different winner of the season for the World of Outlaws. Brown came from his starting spot inside ...

6/8/2019 - Brian Brown Preps for the Outlaws With Another Knoxville Win! Carson McCarl Holds Off Clint Garner for his First 360 Feature, Matthew Stelzer Makes it Four in a Row with Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 8, 2019) – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 8, 2019) – Brian Brown notched his 47th career win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Hy-Vee Night. It was good timing, considering the World of Outlaws will be in town next weekend. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver bested Matt Juhl early in the non-stop event, and pulled away to the $4,000 win in the Brian Brown Racing #21. Carson McCarl held off Clint Garner in a late restart to record his first ever 360 win, and ...

6/3/2019 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2019) – NOS® Energy Drink will be the new title sponsor of sprint car racing’s most prestigious event. The NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store will be held at Knoxville Raceway August 7-10, 2019. The annual four-day #NOSvilleNationals stages the ultimate test between the world’s greatest sprint car drivers at the legendary race track on Marion County Fairgrounds for a nearly $1 million purse. Every August, nearly 25,000 race fans congregate in the small, farming-centric Iowa town for a week of racing and fan-focused events including concerts, parties and celebrity appearances. “NOS Energy continues to recognize that dirt track racing is a dynamic marketing platform and its fans are key consumers who ...

6/1/2019 - Terry McCarl One Win Short of Wolfgang at Knoxville with Saturday Night Win! Ryan Giles Notches $3,000 360 Score, Matthew Stelzer Dominates Pro Sprints Again by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 1, 2019) – Terry McCarl won his 59th career main event in the 410 class at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. It was worth $4,000 to the Altoona, Iowa driver aboard the Destiny Motorsports #4 machine. It puts the veteran who is in third place on the all-time wins list here just one victory behind the 60 that Doug Wolfgang notched. Ryan Giles topped a 48-car 360 sprint car field to earn $3,000. Matthew Stelzer made it three for three in wins this season with the Pro Sprint ...

5/20/2019 - BRANDT, a leading agriculture retailer and manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, is expanding its support of Knoxville Raceway. The title partner of BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night of the Knoxville Nationals, BRANDT will now also be the title partner of the inaugural BRANDT Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Nationals on July 5-6, 2019 at Knoxville Raceway. “The Corn Belt Nationals is a big event that everyone in the non-wing sprint car racing community is looking forward to,” said John McCoy, Promoter and Race Director at Knoxville Raceway. “Having a national company like BRANDT, which all of us in an Ag community know, support this event shows the reach and growth of dirt track racing.” The BRANDT Professional Agriculture Corn Belt Nationals will ...

5/19/2019 - Since Mother Nature hasn't been a race fan four of the past six weekends, Knoxville Raceway officials have decided to try to steal a night of racing back and has scheduled a new race for THIS FRIDAY, May 24th! This event will feature our weekly classes of 410, 360 and Pro Sprint Cars. It will pay the standard weekly purse for all classes, but it will not be a race for season points. We have received nearly all positive feedback from our race teams that they are willing to be here for Friday night, along with our staff of employees. So let's try to race two nights this weekend!

5/17/2019 - The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee! Those being inducted at our ceremonies to be held on June 22 will be Perry Bell, Doug Brown, Jake Peters and Gary “Wally” Price. This year marks the 41st class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 199 inductees. The annual induction banquet will be held at Noon, Saturday June 22nd, in Dyer-Hudson Hall for all current Hall of Fame members and guests with a picnic style lunch served at a cost of $5 per person. Call the ticket office to order tickets at 641-842-5431! Perry Bell (Media) Knoxville, Iowa: Bell is a ...

HOWARD LAW AND CASEY’S GENERAL STORE TEAM UP AGAIN TO SPONSOR “FUEL-UP PROGRAM” AT KNOXVILLE RACEWAY

5/6/2019 - Howard Law and Casey’s General Store have again partnered with Knoxville Raceway to support the Howard Law Fuel-Up Program powered by Casey’s General Store for the 2019 racing season. During each regular season event, drivers in the 410 Knoxville Championship Cup Series will receive one or more Casey’s General Store gift cards, based on mileage, redeemable at any Casey’s General Store location for fuel and other items sold by the convenience store chain. “We greatly appreciate the continued support of Casey’s General Store and Howard Law,” said John McCoy, Race Director of Knoxville Raceway. “The Fuel-Up Program was a huge hit last year, with the car owners and drivers have been grateful for the help in offsetting the cost of getting to ...

5/4/2019 - Brian Brown Wins Again in Great Racing at Knoxville! Joe Beaver Wins 360 Slugfest, Matthew Stelzer Repeats in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 4, 2019) – Brian Brown is two for two this year at Knoxville Raceway. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver passed Josh Schneiderman just past the halfway point, and held on for his 46th career win here. It was worth $4,000 aboard the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 on Budweiser Night. Joe Beaver duked it out with fellow Knoxville native Jon Agan to win a 360 feature that saw five lead changes to win his first main event here since 2016. Matthew Stelzer was dominant, leading wire to wire in the Pro Sprints presented by Pace ...

4/20/2019 - Brian Brown Captures Emotional Win in Knoxville Opener! Ryan Giles Tops 360’s, Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 20, 2019) – An emotional couple of weeks for Brian Brown culminated in his 45th career win at the Knoxville Raceway, and his third triumph in a Season Opener here on Kraig Ford/PellaMotors.com/Town Crier Night. It was worth $4,000. The Grain Valley, Missouri native lost his grandmother recently, and dedicated the win to her. Ryan Giles led wire to wire to grab the 360 feature, and Matthew Stelzer won in the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. Justin Henderson looked strong early in the 20-lap 410 feature ahead of defending track champ, Austin McCarl, Brown, Kerry Madsen and ...

4/19/2019 - Fifty-Nine Cars Participate in Friday’s Practice at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 19, 2019 – Fifty-nine cars participated in Friday's practice night at Knoxville. Quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Kerry Madsen at 14.917 seconds. Calvin Landis unofficially led the led the 360's with a lap of 15.979 seconds. The Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance were led unofficially by rookie Mike Johnston’s 17.480 seconds. Friday’s participants... 410 (27) – 20 AJ Moeller, 33M Mason Daniel, 21 Brian Brown, 11 Dale Blaney, 85 Chase Wanner, 4 Terry McCarl, 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr., 87 Aaron Reutzel, 2KS Austin McCarl, 18 Ian Madsen, 2M Kerry Madsen, 56N Davey Heskin, 55 Brooke Tatnell, 09 Matt Juhl, 7s Skylar Hunter, 44 Trey Starks, ...

Knoxville Season Opener Postponed to April 19 and 20

4/11/2019 - Like the song goes, you need to know when to fold them, Knoxville Officials have made the decision to reschedule the opening weekend at the Knoxville Raceway. Practice night scheduled for April 12 and Opening Night scheduled for April 13 have been postponed to April 19 and 20, respectively. Track Officials feel the weather for our teams and fans from the Minneapolis /Sioux Falls area along with the cold temps forecast for Saturday in Knoxville necessitates postponing.

MY PLACE HOTELS NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF 360 KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

4/9/2019 - My Place Hotels has partnered with Knoxville Raceway to be the title sponsor of the 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. The partnership makes My Place Hotels the Official Hotel Partner of the 360 Knoxville Nationals and the nearby locations in Altoona and Ankeny will offer discounted rates to race fans during the event week. The multi-year partnership will include the 30th Annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank in 2020. “The My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank officially kicks off the greatest 10 days of racing in America,” said Kendra Jacobs, Director of Marketing for Knoxville Raceway. “Fans from around the world travel to Iowa, which means that ...

3/7/2019 - The sprint car division formerly known as the “305” class at Knoxville Raceway, will now be referred to as the Pro Sprints presented by Pace Performance. The class will require the CT525 Chevrolet Performance engine package to be utilized by all competitors. Pace Performance, which produces the CT525 Chevrolet Performance engine package, will also be the presenting sponsor of the Pro Sprints class. “It’s been an exciting journey the past three seasons working with the Knoxville Raceway officials to develop the Knoxville CT525 spec engine package,” said Don Blackshear, Director of Circle Track Engine Development for Pace Performance. “The vision of the Marion County Fair Board and Knoxville Raceway officials to offer a controlled, cost-competitive engine package for their entry level division, ...

2/26/2019 - There will be a new pizza offered at Knoxville Raceway for the 2019 season. Finish Line Pizza will be the newest concession option from our partners Nick and Kirsti Peterson with Checkered Flag Concessions. The Finish Line Pizza stand will be located in the same location as previous pizza stands. “We want to thank our long-time partners at Pizza Hut in Knoxville for their service at Knoxville Raceway,” said Nick. “They leave big shoes to fill, but we are up for the challenge and feel that we can provide another great quality food option for race fans.” The Peterson’s will operate Checkered Flag Concessions for a third year at Knoxville Raceway in 2019. Their menu has grown each year to help complement ...

1/2/2019 - Nominations are now open for the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame class of 2019. The nomination deadline is April 20th, 2019. To submit nominations for someone you feel should be considered for enshrinement to our Hall of Fame please email your nomination to Track Historian, Eric Arnold at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com or you can drop off nominations at the ticket office. Brief bio information is appreciated. The Hall of Fame Class will be announced in early May and the Induction ceremonies will be held on June 22 in Dyer Hudson Hall at noon. Guidelines for eligibility: Driver Category: Retired for 1 full calendar year with a minimum of 3 feature wins and/or 20 years of regular competition at Knoxville Raceway. *Active Drivers must be 50 years of ...

11/17/2018 - Champions and Family Celebrated at 2018 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! (Bill W) November 17, 2018 – In racing, family is what ties it together. At Saturday night’s Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet, the racing family was celebrated as over $250,000 in cash and contingencies were handed out. The event again played host to over 500 guests at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa, and was emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of seven chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all ...

Knoxville Raceway Partners with DIRTVision for PPV Starting in 2019

11/7/2018 - Knoxville Raceway and DIRTVision announced today a broadcast partnership establishing DIRTVision as the exclusive broadcast platform for the Knoxville Nationals, the Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank, the 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, the inaugural Corn Belt Nationals and the full regular-season schedule of events that comprises the Knoxville Championship Cup Series. "This season, we set out to offer every World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series race live," said Brian Dunlap, Director of Broadcast for DIRTVision. "Adding the Knoxville Nationals to our lineup for 2019 closes that loop and we're excited to be covering all of the action from the Sprint Car Capital of the World." After a rigorous selection process to determine a ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces Changes to Knoxville Nationals Format

9/27/2018 - Following a sold-out crowd on Saturday of the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, Knoxville Raceway officials immediately began discussions on changes to the event for 2019 and beyond. After consulting fans, drivers and partners, two changes will be made to the Friday format of the 410 Knoxville Nationals. After 25 years of international competition, the SPEED SPORT Challenge will no longer be held at Knoxville Raceway. The exhibition race featured international drivers competing in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store against American drivers who competed in the Grand Annual Classic at the Sungold Stadium Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia and was held annually on Friday night of the 410 Knoxville ...

9/22/2018 - Darin Van Dee Wins 30th Running of Knoxville Fall Enduro! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 22, 2018 – Darin Van Dee of Deep River, Iowa took the 30th annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In a race that went the full 200 laps, the win paid him $1,000 for his efforts. Van Dee inherited the lead when Blake Miller of Des Moines, spun into the infield, striking the fence, and then made a quick stop in the pits around lap 160. It was Van Dee’s fourth Knoxville Enduro win Miller recovered to finish second and earn $700. Last year’s winner, Ryan Humphrey, of Rose Hill finished third, earning $500. Fifteen red flag periods were encountered along ...

9/20/2018 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 20, 2018) – The Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway, has released its schedule for the 2019 racing season. The schedule, as always, is highlighted by the 59th running of the Knoxville Nationals, to be held Wednesday, August 7 through Saturday, August 10. The event was sold out in 2018. A new “nationals” event, the Corn Belt Nationals, has been added to the schedule on Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6. The event will feature the world’s greatest non-wing sprint car drivers from the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series and POWRi Lucas Oil Sprint Series battling for the $20,000 to win top prize. The 360 winged class also will race on Friday while the ...

9/15/2018 - Jimmy Owens Breaks Through With His First Knoxville Late Model Nationals Win! Tad Pospisil Wins Bang Bang Finish with Malvern Bank SLMR Series by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2018) – Over the years, Newport, Tennesee’s Jimmy Owens has had his share of bad luck at the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores, but Saturday night his perseverance paid off to the tune of $40,000! Gaining the lead before the halfway point, he built big leads and fended off all challenges in winning his first ever Knoxville Late Model Nationals. The Malvern Bank SLMR Series provided excitement of their own. In a fender-clashing finish, Tad Pospisil won the series inaugural race at Knoxville over Kyle ...

Late Model Knoxville Nationals Saturday Night Lineups

9/15/2018 - 15th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores Starting Lineups (Subject to Change) A MAIN 1. 1S Brandon Sheppard (489) 1 Earl Pearson Jr. (488) 2. 0 Scott Bloomquist (487) 5 Don O'Neal (486) 3. 91 Tyler Erb (482) 25S Chad Simpson (480) 4. 20 Jimmy Owens (479) 99JR Frank Heckenast Jr. (473) 5. 49 Jonathan Davenport (471) 32S Chris Simpson (467) 6. 40B Kyle Bronson (464) 76 Brandon Overton (463) 7. 39 Tim McCreadie (462) 16T Tyler Bruening (461) 8. 25C Shane Clanton (459) 28M Jimmy Mars (455) 9. 18 Shannon Babb (454) 25Z Mason Zeigler (452) 10. 30 Brian Birkhofer (448) 18J Chase Junghans (448) 11. 1R Josh Richards (447) 32 Bobby Pierce (442) 12. 00S Jesse Stovall (440) 21 Billy Moyer (438) B MAIN 1. 58H Jeremiah Hurst ...

9/14/2018 - Brandon Sheppard Charges from 19th to Win on Night #2 of Knoxville Late Model Nationals! Sheppard Also Earns $2,000 Hoker Trucking, LLC Pole for Saturday’s Finale by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2018) – Brandon Sheppard drove an incredible race to claim his first ever feature victory at the Knoxville Raceway on Iowa Lions Club Night #2 of the 15th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The New Berlin, Illinois driver started 19th after winning the B main, and took home $7,000 for his win. His point total earned him the $2,000 Hoker Trucking, LLC pole position for Saturday night’s $40,000 to win finale. Before a lap could be completed in the 25-lap main event, Austin Rettig ...

9/13/2018 - Tyler Erb Notches First Ever Lucas Oil Win on Late Model Nationals Night One! Earl Pearson Jr. and Scott Bloomquist Notch Most Points by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 13, 2018) – New Waverly, Texas driver Tyler Erb notched his biggest win to date, as he notched his first career win at both the historic Knoxville Raceway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series on Thursday’s Ideal Ready Mix Night #1 of the 15th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The 21-year-old driver earned $7,000 for his victory. The top five in points after Thursday’s event were Earl Pearson Jr. (488), Scott Bloomquist (487), Erb (482), Chad Simpson (480) and Brandon Sheppard (476). The best of ...

9/11/2018 - by Lee Ackerman Given the cold temperatures of the First Annual Knoxville Late Model Nationals in 2005, the Late Model Nationals were moved up with a starting date in late September. The event drew 96 late models to the famed ½ mile at the Marion County Fairgrounds. On Thursday, September 29, with half the field qualifying, twelve drivers smashed the track record set the year before by Earl Pearson, Jr. with Justin Fegers of Mound, Minnesota blistering the track with a lap at 17.673 seconds. Heat races went to Steve Francis of Ashland, Kentucky, Richard Foster of Holt Summit, Missouri and Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida. Brian Harris of Davenport, Iowa took the consolation event. When the green dropped to start the ...

Flat Track Motorcycle Results From Saturday, September 8

9/8/2018 - Flat Track Motorcycle Results From Saturday, September 8 Modern Open Amateur A main: 1. 22, Blake Claeys 2. 67, Rick Kent 3. 18, Corbin Erickson 4. 64, Lance Kent 5. 35, Trent McVey 6. 61, Michael Grieff 7. 23, Zach Jorgensen 8. 82, Tommy Colson 9. 28, Brad Glasnovich 10. 50, Dan Little 11. 58, Bill Burger 12. 93, Mike Smith 13. 75, Scott Ellis 14. 03, Fred Farmer 15. 55, Steven Seeley 16. 06, Reece Pottorf Modern Open Pro A main: 1. 43, Blake Barrett 2. 28, Steven Sandoval 3. 102, Hunter Even 4. 81, Dahan Barbee 5. 98, Jordan Muir 6. 22, Blake Claeys 7. 119, Erich Voitel 8. 9, Steven Seeley 9. 167, Brian Lehfeldt Vintage Singles A main: 1. 71, ...

9/8/2018 - by Lee Ackerman The United Midwest Promoters (UMP) Summer Nationals or Hell Tour as it is commonly referred to made two stops at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. The first was in 1999 and the second one, in the following year, 2000. On July 13, 1999, the Hell Tour invaded the legendary half mile and after the checkers waved in the 50 lap feature it was Fargo, North Dakota’s Rick Aukland taking home over $10,000 in prize money and contingencies. Batesville, Arkansas’ Billy Moyer set fast time for the evening. Heat races went to Bill Frye of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee and Steve Francis of Ashland, Kentucky. St. John’s Michigan’s Kris Patterson took the B feature while Aukland won the dash. At the ...

9/4/2018 - Knoxville, Iowa -- The Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey's General Store is one of Knoxville Raceway's and late model racing's biggest events. Hoker Trucking is adding to the already more than $295,000 purse. The Hoker Trucking Pole Award will give $2,000 to the pole sitter of the Saturday, September 15th Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey's General Store A-Main. The pole award will go to whichever driver earns the most amount of points during the two qualifying nights. Last year's pole winner was Mike Marlar, who also went on to win the event. The Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey's General Store kick off on Thursday, September 13 and culminate with the finale on ...

8/25/2018 - Kerry Madsen Wins $5,000 Season Championship Night! Jon Agan Takes 360’s, Ryan Leavitt Tops 305’s Austin McCarl, Clint Garner and Eric Bridger are KCCS Season Champions by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 25, 2018) – After a lengthy delay due to a power outage, the Knoxville Raceway faithful were treated to three exciting features on Mediacom Season Championship Night Saturday. Kerry Madsen nabbed the $5,000 410 sprint car feature after inheriting the lead late from Brian Brown. Jon Agan won a duel with McKenna Haase to claim the 360 main event, and Ryan Leavitt led from start to finish to capture the 305 feature. Austin McCarl (410), Clint Garner (360) and Eric Bridger (305) were crowned Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series ...

8/11/2018 - Brad Sweet is Knoxville Nationals Champion! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2018) – Brad Sweet completed a sweep of three events in seven days at the Knoxville Raceway, with his popular victory in front of a sellout crowd in the finale of the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The win was worth $150,000 for the Grass Valley, California native and came aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 team. The biggest win in sprint car racing was preceded by wins for Sweet in Thursday’s qualifying night, and Sunday’s Capitani Classic. The parade lap for the finale was paced by the Jason Johnson Racing #41. When the green flew, Sweet took off from the pole ...

8/10/2018 - Redemption for Logan Schuchart on Hard Knox Night at Knoxville! Dominic Scelzi Cashes in “Golden Ticket” with World Challenge Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2018) – Logan Schuchart took a big step towards redeeming himself with his first career win at the Knoxville Raceway in Friday’s FVP “Hard Knox” Night at the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals. After being disqualified Wednesday for not visiting the scales in a transfer spot, the Hanover, Pennsylvania native won a spirited duel with Brian Brown to claim the win and a guaranteed spot in Saturday night’s $150,000 to win championship event. Brown will join him in the “Big Dance” along with Paul McMahan and Matt Juhl as the top four finishers (full ...

8/9/2018 - Brad Sweet Dominates on Night #2 of the Knoxville Nationals! Brad Sweet and Chad Kemenah Will Start on Row One Saturday Night by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 9, 2018) – Brad Sweet picked up where he left off in Sunday’s Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank, by dominating the Thursday Toyota Night qualifier for the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The Grass Valley, California native took home $12,000 for his win in the Kasey Kahne Racing #49. Sweet also secured himself the pole position for Saturday night’s $150,000 championship event. He will be flanked by Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, while the second row will be comprised of Wednesday high point drivers Kyle ...

8/9/2018 - by Joanne Cram Former Knoxville Raceway regular, Scott Bogucki, changed up his schedule for 2018, to compete full time with the National ASCS Tour for the 2018 season, in addition to much of the Knoxville Raceway weekly racing action. This marks Scott’s 3rd season of full time racing in the states. “It’s always been a dream of mine to go full time racing on the road and it’s finally happened this year.” From McLaren Vale, South Australia, Scott returned to the states this past February to prepare the Ostrich powered J&J for the coming season. In addition to running the full ASCS tour, Scott has raced as much 410 action as the ASCS schedule will allow, with plans to hit ...

8/9/2018 - by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2018) – Greg Hodnett won his first 410 feature at the Knoxville Raceway since 1994, on Brandt Professional Agriculture Night ...

8/8/2018 - by Joanne Cram 2018 is a big year at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum. Not only is the Salute to Champion Bryan Clauson exhibit on display, but the Bryan Clauson Suite Towers are open and ready for tours. Along with revamped displays, new features throughout the museum, and fun new merchandise, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is ready to welcome Knoxville Nationals Fans through its doors. The Salute to Champion Bryan Clauson exhibit will showcase some of Bryan’s family’s personal collection of memorabilia, including trophies and personal possessions. The display will also feature three unique videos on Bryan Clauson’s career, eight of Bryan’s driver suits and helmets, and five of the ...

8/7/2018 - by Joanne Cram Anyone who has been to the Knoxville Nationals has encountered the chicken feed that is hosted outside the pit entrance every Thursday night of the Knoxville Nationals. This event is celebrating its fiftieth year in 2018, that is a lot of chicken! The current chicken-meister is Ron Bougher of Des Moines, formerly of central Florida. Ron has a long history in the racing industry, from racing IMCA stock cars since 2012, to working on the 4 wheeler crew at Knoxville Raceway since 2004. Ron took over the chicken feed in 2012, when his uncle Dave Cornwell passed away. Dave was the second chicken-meister after the original chicken cooker, Harold Rube Cornwell passed away in 2009. ...

8/5/2018 - Greg Hodnett Wins One for the PA Posse on Night #1 of the Knoxville Nationals! Kyle Larson and Donny Schatz First and Second in Points by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2018) – Greg Hodnett won his first 410 feature at the Knoxville Raceway since 1994, on Brandt Professional Agriculture Night #1 of the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The Spring Grove, Pennsylvania native led all 25 laps of the main event, holding off Tim Shaffer at the line, and garnering $12,000. Kyle Larson, who finished third, was high point driver of the night, followed by Donny Schatz, who drove from 21st to fifth, and had to make his way to the main event through ...

8/5/2018 - Knoxville Raceway’s Capitani Classic is All Brad Sweet! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2018) – Brad Sweet was simply dominant in winning the 7th Annual Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Grass Valley, California native went through an amazing gauntlet of seven match races to earn the pole of the main event and proceeded to lead all 25 laps aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49s, earning $5,000. Sweet’s amazing run through the series of two-lap Pole Shootout match races came over Greg Hodnett, Shane Stewart, Terry McCarl, Brian Brown, Paul McMahan, Carson Macedo and finally, Josh Baughman. That earned him the pole position for the feature, and he ...

8/4/2018 - Terry McCarl Wins His Fifth 360 Knoxville Nationals! Kelby Watt Wins Battle That Sees Eight Lead Changes in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2018) – Terry McCarl re-passed Carson Macedo with two to go to win his fifth career Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was worth $15,000 to the Altoona, Iowa native aboard the TMAC Motorsports #24 “Franken-A.R.T.” a combination of two 2013 A.R.T. chassis. Joey Saldana took off from the pole to lead early over McCarl, Brian Brown, Greg Hodnett and Gio Scelzi. Carson Macedo, who got a bit of a slow start, entered the top five when he passed Scelzi on lap four. McCarl reeled ...

8/3/2018 - Emotional Win Goes to Carson Macedo in Jason Johnson Racing #41 at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2018) – Carson Macedo will always remember his first win at Knoxville Raceway! Saturday night, aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41, the Lemoore, California native brought home an emotional victory that had the crowd on its feet on Night #2 of the 28th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Joey Saldana earned the pole as high-point man for the weekend, while Gio Scelzi will start outside row one of Saturday night’s 360 Nationals finale. Rows two and three will be comprised of Terry McCarl, Brian Brown, Greg Hodnett and Tim Kaeding. Cole Duncan led the field after the ...

8/2/2018 - It’s “O Canada” as Thomas Kennedy Wins Night #1 at the 360 Knoxville Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2, 2018) – Thomas Kennedy held off a late and furious charge from veteran Sammy Swindell to become the first Canadian 360 feature winner at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night! The win came in Night #1 of the 28th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Thursday’s top five point getters for Saturday’s finale include Brian Brown (484), Greg Hodnett (482), Kennedy (473), Jamie Ball (467) and Mason Daniel (464). Kennedy shot out from his starting spot outside row one to lead early in the 20-lap main event. Daniel settled into second, ahead of Ball, Scott Bogucki and Joe Beaver. ...

Join us for KRCO Racing Trivia and Bottomless Bud Lights!

7/30/2018 - When: Sunday, August 5th from 5-6pm (bottomless beer from 5-7pm) Where: Under the tent west of the Knoxville Ticket Office Why: The money raised during this event will go to the Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization (KRCO) Cost: $30 if you play all three rounds. ($10/round) $10 for a bottomless 12 ouce cup of Bud Light. Knoxville Raceway and Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization are sponsoring the first-ever trivia event on Sunday, August 5th, before the Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. The event will be held under the tent west of the Knoxville ticket office. Registration will begin at 4:30pm. The festivities kick off just before 5pm with music and a $10 bottomless 12 ounce cup of beer. The trivia event will consist ...

7/28/2018 - Kerry Madsen Prevails in All Stars Return to Knoxville! Clint Garner Tunes Up For 360 Nationals with Another Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28, 2018) – Kerry Madsen took home $5,000 for his charge from the seventh row to victory Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway with the All Star Circuit of Champions on Weiler Night. It was the series first appearance at Knoxville since 2011. With 56 cars in the field, the St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native earned his twentieth career win at the famous half-mile oval aboard the Tod Quiring #2m. Clint Garner topped a 44-car field in the 360 class. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota driver will try to defend his 2017 Knoxville ...

7/21/2018 - Brian Brown Wins a Wild One at Knoxville! Joey Saldana Strong in 360’s; Kelby Watt Picks Up His Second 305 Feature of Year by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 21, 2018) – Five lead changes highlighted a wild 410 feature at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday’s 3M Night. After dueling with Austin McCarl, Brian Brown visited Victory Lane for the seventh time this season, and the 44th time in his career, eclipsing the great Earl Wagner for sixth on the all-time list. The win was worth $4,000 for the Grain Valley, Missouri pilot, and came aboard his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Joey Saldana drove the Rudeen Racing #26 to his first career 360 win here, and seventeen-year-old Kelby Watt won for ...

7/19/2018 - By Eric Arnold On a very hot day at the Knoxville Raceway the IMCA Modifieds pounded the historic dirt oval in the third running of the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel featuring the IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour! 49 IMCA Modifieds and 33 SportMods entered on this night which closes out the week of the Marion County Fair. In the IMCA Modified class Ricky Thornton Jr. originally of Arizona who now calls Iowa home led all 25 laps taking the $2,000 winner’s prize! Thornton would beat pole sitter Jacob Murray into turn one on the start and drive out to a 3.5 second lead early. Oskaloosa’s Cayden Carter started sixth and worked his way to second on lap five and began to chase down Thornton. ...

7/18/2018 - The Steve King Foundation Cornhole Tournament returns to the Knoxville Nationals with all proceeds going to Bobbi and Jaxx Johnson. This is the 3rd Annual Steve King Foundation event to be held at the Knoxville Nationals, and the second year of the event being a cornhole tournament. The SKF Cornhole Tournament will take place on Friday, August 10th, at Noon under the FVP tent. Team registrations are now open! To register a team of two for $50, go to Eventbrite.com and type in “Steve King Foundation Cornhole Tournament.” You can also find the link on @SKFKnoxville twitter bio. After having 60 teams play last year, we will be capping the teams at 64 this year. Do not wait around, sign up early! ...

7/15/2018 - July 15, 2018 by Eric Arnold The fourth running of the Marion County Fair Outlaw Dirt Karts presented by Iowa State Savings Bank was held on Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway in conjunction with the English Creek Speedway. A different track was constructed this year in the infield as compared to previous years at this historic facility. The Knoxville Raceway Track Prep crew constructed a special 1/10 mile oval in what is known as the “work area” for sprint car events. There were 62 entrants here to race, some coming as far away as Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas. Five classes competed for a chance to put their names in the Knoxville Raceway record books. Most of the race teams in ...

7/14/2018 - Austin McCarl Brings Home the Beef at Knoxville! Ryan Giles Makes Bacon in 360’s; Another Win for Eric Bridger in 305’s; Pat Graham Takes Dirt Truck Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 14, 2018) – Austin McCarl came from the fourth row to claim his fourth win of the year at Knoxville Raceway on South Central Coop Night at the Marion County Fair Saturday. The win was worth $4,000, and in addition to the prize money, the TKS Motorsports #2KS team won a half beef. Ryan Giles won half a hog for his third 360 win of the year, and Eric Bridger claimed his seventh feature of the season in the 305 class. The Dirt Trucks made their annual ...

Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award

7/12/2018 - Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City is the new title sponsor of the Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award for 2018. The Vielhauer family, well-known in the sprint car racing community and owners of Beaver Drill & Tool Co., have increased the prize money to $2,000 for first, $1,250 for second and $750 for third. “We are proud to be the sponsor of an award that represents hard work, determination and consistency,” said Billy Vielhauer. “These are the same qualities we all were fortunate enough to see in a young Jesse Hockett. Jesse showed us all of that and then some. To race every lap like it could be your last.” The ...

7/10/2018 - Matt Juhl #09 410 Sprint Car Driver by Joanne Cram Tea, South Dakota’s Matt Juhl entered 2018 with decent momentum off of his 2017 season, where he raced full time at Knoxville Raceway. The 28 year old has high hopes of bettering his successes behind the wheel of his Rider-powered Maxim for this coming season. With a July 7 410 win, his season goals are falling into place. Juhl grew up in a race family, his father helped on Gary Struby’s sprint cars for as long as Matt can recall. He and his childhood buddy, Nathan Spoo, dove into kart racing as soon as their dads could get them going. At age nine, both boys started racing competitively ...

Knoxville Raceway/ASCS Postpone 2018 Sanctioned Event

7/9/2018 - Knoxville Raceway and American Sprint Car Series Putting Race Date On Hold TULSA, Okla. (July 9, 2018) After several conversations between Knoxville Raceway and the ownership of the American Sprint Car Series, all parties have agreed to postpone events slated for Saturday, July 14, 2018. The South Central Co-Op Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series event this Saturday, July 14, at Knoxville Raceway, will go on as scheduled. Multiple factors were discussed while making this decision, including the tight 360 division points battle at Knoxville Raceway and the re-scheduled ASCS event in Aberdeen, S.D., on Monday, July 16. Both John McCoy, race promoter at Knoxville and Emmett Hahn with the American Sprint Car Series, agreed that the postponement of the event would be the ...

7/7/2018 - by Eric Arnold KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 7, 2018) – Matt Juhl grabbed a hard fought win on Dennison Racing Tee’s and Jersey Freeze Night at Knoxville Raceway! The second win of his career at Knoxville, the South Dakota driver started on the pole and was able to hold off challenges from Terry McCarl and Davey Heskin in the closing laps. At the halfway point Juhl had a two second lead wiped away when the caution came out for a slowing Carson McCarl. On the restart T-Mac was not able to get to Juhl and he once again was pulling away. On lap 15 the caution flew once again for Lynton Jeffrey who spun down the front stretch after contact with Tasker ...

SprintCarUnlimited.com Ups the Ante for a Perfect Night

7/6/2018 - David Gravel did the nearly impossible in the 2017 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. The Connecticut-native earned a perfect score – 500 points – during his Nationals qualifying night, by setting fast time, winning his heat race and winning the feature event. The feat had not been accomplished in 25 years. At that time, Gravel was just two months old. The “perfect night” impressed the fans and Jeremy Elliott, owner and operator of SprintCarUnlimited.com, an online, in-depth sprint car racing news site. SprintCarUnlimited.com already sponsors the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store pole award, giving $2,000 to the highest scorer across both qualifying nights. In 2018, however, Elliott is raising the stakes. "After watching ...

6/30/2018 - David Gravel Fires Winning Shot in Brownells Big Guns Bash at Knoxville! Ryan Giles Wins Weather-Shortened 360 Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 30, 2018) – David Gravel won a thriller Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway in the finale of the weekend’s Brownells Big Guns Bash! The Watertown, Connecticut driver’s win was his third career at Knoxville, and was worth $10,000 aboard the CJB Motorsports #5. The 360 main event was shortened to 11 laps due to inclement weather in the area. Ryan Giles picked up his second win of the season and the fifth in his career here. Donny Schatz led the 25-lap World of Outlaws main event early on ahead of a battle for second between Brad Sweet and ...

6/29/2018 - Donny Schatz Dominates Brownells Big Guns Bash Night One at Knoxville! No One Can Turn Down Kelby Watt in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 29, 2018) – Donny Schatz kicked off the Brownells Big Guns Bash weekend with a dominating win Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. Though there was little doubt up front, fantastic racing behind the leader kept the large crowd gathered on their feet. The win, aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #15, was worth $10,000 to the Fargo, North Dakota driver. Seventeen-year-old Kelby Watt drove a great race late in the going to claim his second career feature win in the 305 class. Schatz earned the pole with a win in the Dash and led the 25-lap feature ...

6/27/2018 - Runners of all ages are welcome to run in the Inaugural Knoxville 4.10 Dash during the Knoxville Nationals on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 9am. Early Registration Deadline is Friday, July 27, 2018 for only $25 per person. Registration Fee after July 27th is $40. Awards given for Overall Male & Female and in various age divisions. Online Registration Here: https://www.runreg.com/knoxville-410-dash You can also download the entry form here: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Pages/Entry-Forms The entry form has additional information about the route and awards. The race will start and finish at Knoxville Raceway. Check In is Thursday, August 9th from 4-6 p.m. at Dyer-Hudson Hall In the event of heavy rain or lightning, the race will be cancelled. Race officials will delay the start of the event ...

6/24/2018 - Brian Brown Ties Earl Wagner With 43 Knoxville Wins! Clint Garner Back on Top in 360’s; Eric Bridger Keeps Cruising in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 23, 2018) – Brian Brown notched a historic win in Saturday’s Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship Night when he tied legend and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Earl Wagner, with 43 career wins in Knoxville Raceway’s premier class. The win was the sixth of the season for Brown here, and paid him $5,000. Clint Garner took the lead on a restart from sprint car rookie Mason Daniel and held on for his 37th career win here, while Eric Bridger won again, claiming his sixth feature of the year in the 305 class. The 25-lap ...

6/18/2018 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee! Those being inducted at our ceremonies to be held on June 23 will be Roger Arndt, Bob Brooks, Larry Cahill, the Chadd family consisting of Noel, Dean and Mike Chadd, Mike Fisher and Terry McCarl. This year marks the 40th class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and there are currently 192 inductees. The annual induction banquet will be held at Noon, Saturday June 23rd, in Dyer-Hudson for all current Hall of Fame members and guests with a picnic style lunch served at a cost of $5 per person. Call the ticket ...

6/16/2018 - Brian Brown Earns Fifth Win of Season at Knoxville! Mason Daniel Pulls Off Shocker in 360’s; Eric Bridger Dominates 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 16, 2018) – Brian Brown raced past Lynton Jeffrey to win his fifth feature of the season at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver picked up $4,000 for his 42nd career victory at Knoxville aboard his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Sprint car rookie Mason Daniel drove his way through traffic to a win in the 360 class. The Californian picked up $1,500 for his win. Eric Bridger dominated again in the 305 class, leading wire to wire, and matching Brown by winning for the fifth time in 2018. Lynton Jeffrey led from ...

6/15/2018 - Joanne Cram discussed fatherhood with three different drivers recently, as we recognize Father's Day Weekend at Knoxville Raceway! Justin Henderson Q: How has being a father changed you as a racer? A: For the past two years with Maximus coming to the races, it really hasn’t changed me much as a race car driver. But it has changed my plans of where to race so Maximus and Jessica can get to as many races as possible and be with me. I don’t want to be out on the road racing without them, so I try to work my schedule to allow me to race as close to where they can come to be with me. Q: How do you see your kids ...

6/9/2018 - “Sunshine” at Knoxville as Tyler Courtney Takes USAC Cash! Jon Agan Wins First in Three Years with 360’s; Eric Bridger Wins Again in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 9, 2018) – Tyler “Sunshine” Courtney swept the night as the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series invaded the Knoxville Raceway here Saturday on Hy-Vee Night! The Indianapolis, Indiana native took home $5,000 for his win aboard the Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC. It was also announced during the day that the Corn Belt Nationals will take place July 5 and 6, 2019, and pay $20,000 to the USAC winner, and $1,000 to start! Jon Agan overcame some tough luck, taking his eleventh career win at Knoxville in the 360 class, but his first since ...

Knoxville Raceway to host Two-Day Non-Wing “Corn Belt Nationals” in 2019

6/9/2018 - The Sprint Car Capital of the World is adding another crown jewel event to its already action-packed season schedule. Starting in 2019, Knoxville Raceway will host a two-day non-wing sprint car race – The Corn Belt Nationals – on Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6, 2019. “Knoxville is proud to host another Nationals event, especially one that brings us back to our roots of non-wing racing,” said John McCoy, Knoxville Raceway promoter. “Non-wing racing opens up our facility to a new group of fans and many existing followers of the traditional sprint cars back to the Midwest. USAC and WAR have both been a great help in getting this event put together and planned and we appreciate the ongoing support ...

6/8/2018 - By Joanne Cram What were your first impressions of Knoxville the first time you raced here? “The first time I raced at Knoxville was 2010, I remember thinking how big the track was and how cool it was to be racing there.” How did it feel to win at Knoxville? “Winning at Knoxville was amazing! Knoxville was always such an epic place growing up, to not only get to race there but to win there was really special. It’s something I won’t forget.” What are your overall racing career goals? “I started out racing wanting to make it to NASCAR or Indy Car, so that goal is always present. But, I love what I’m doing right now. My goal is to ...

6/2/2018 - Brian Brown Wins Fourth of Year at Knoxville! Clint Garner Dominates in 360 Feature Win; Eric Bridger Wire to Wire in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 2, 2018) – Brian Brown survived lapped traffic and several cautions to win another thriller at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on McKay Insurance Agency/Nationwide Night. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver earned $4,000 for his win aboard the FVP/Casey’s General Stores #21. Daytime activities also saw the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction activities. Clint Garner earned his 36th career win and $2,000 in the 360 class, and Eric Bridger led wire to wire for his third 305 main event win of the season, and fifth in his career. Before a lap could be completed ...

5/30/2018 - by Joanne Cram Dedication to sprint car racing is what our sport needs to survive and thrive. The sport needs the younger generation taking on the challenge of learning what it takes to be a crew member for a team, then graduating to a crew chief, and even possibly then becoming a team owner. Troy and Tammy Renfro have achieved the owner status, after a career dedicated to the sport of sprint car racing. Their Knoxville Raceway weekly number 2KS 410, piloted by Austin McCarl, is truly a family owned, operated, and supported car. Troy and Tammy have had close to a quarter century supporting the sport of sprint car racing together, but both have separate stories that brought them ...

5/26/2018 - Austin McCarl Breaks Brian Brown’s Streak at Knoxville! Brown Charges to 360 Feature Win; Ryan Leavitt Wins in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 26, 2018) – Austin McCarl won for the third time this season Saturday on Slideways Karting Center Night, and broke Brian Brown’s bid for four consecutive victories here at the Knoxville Raceway. Brown made a late charge, but McCarl maneuvered through traffic to win $4,000 for the TKS Motorsports #2KS team. Brown recovered from a rough start to win an exciting 360 feature from his eighth starting spot. Ryan Leavitt used a good start to win his second career 305 main event. Davey Heskin won the early battle with McCarl to take the early lead in the ...

5/19/2018 - Brian Brown Three-Peats at Knoxville Raceway! Clint Garner Wins Another 360 Feature; Matthew Stelzer Dominates in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 19, 2018) – Brian Brown won his third straight 410 feature Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Brian was the last driver to claim three straight features at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” (2014) and will attempt to become the first driver to win four straight since 1996 (Danny Lasoski) next weekend. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver earned $4,000 for his 40th win at Knoxville aboard his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Clint Garner gained his 35th win in the 360 class, while Matthew Stelzer earned his seventh career victory in the 305 class. Before a lap ...

5/12/2018 - Brian Brown Goes Back to Back for $4,000 at Knoxville! McKenna Haase First Female to Win 360 Feature; Eric Bridger Goes Back to Back in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 12, 2018) – Brian Brown led from start to finish to claim his 39th career feature and second in a row here at the Knoxville Raceway on Vermeer Night Saturday. The win was worth $4,000 to the Grain Valley, Missouri driver. McKenna Haase shattered the 18-lap record in the 360 feature and became the first female to win a 360 sprint car feature at Knoxville. Eric Bridger used lapped traffic to take a late lead and win his second 305 main event in a row. The 20-lap feature got ...

5/11/2018 - by Joanne Cram We all know that Mom is the glue that holds any family together. But what about a race mom? What kind of glue does it take to keep a race family going strong and sticking together? I interviewed a race mom from each sprint car class at Knoxville Raceway. Read on to learn how they do the mom thing and balance their lives with racing! Deb Bridger: Mom of Eric Bridger Who are you as a mom? What does a day in the life of Deb look like? Now that the kids are older, things are a lot different. When they were little, I would get them up for school, drive them to school at times, work, ...

5/5/2018 - Brian Brown is Back on Top at Knoxville! Ryan Roberts Passes Late for Win in 360’s, Eric Bridger Graduates, Then Wins with 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 5, 2018) – Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown made the most of his first appearance of the 2018 season Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway by claiming the $4,000 20-lap 410 sprint car feature event. The entertaining headliner was Brown’s 38th career win here on Budweiser “National Beverage Day”. It was preceded by an exciting win for Nebraskan Ryan Roberts in the 360 class. Defending 305 track champion, Eric Bridger, had an exciting day. First, he graduated from Upper Iowa University, and then he led start to finish in the 15-lap ...

SprintCarUnlimited.com Pole Award Continues for 2018 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores

5/2/2018 - Knoxville, IA (May 2, 2018) – Well-respected racing reporter Jeremy Elliott and his SprintCarUnlimited.com website will continue to reward the pole winner of the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store in 2018. The award debuted in 2017 and will, once again, reward the pole sitter with a $2,000 prize. "It's an honor to, once again, be able to sponsor the Pole Award and be associated with this great event and historic Knoxville Raceway," said Jeremy Elliott, editor and owner of SprintCarUnlimited.com. “SprintCarUnlimited.com is going strong in its second year, and this is a good way to promote the site, work with the great staff at Knoxville, and give back to the sport." SprintCarUnlimited.com’s pole award was the first in ...

4/28/2018 - Austin McCarl Strikes Again for $4,000 at Knoxville! Ryan Giles Wins Thriller in 360’s, Matthew Stelzer On Top with 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 28, 2018) – The 410 sprint car feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night took a similar refrain to the Season Opener the week prior. Austin McCarl shot out to an immediate lead, and led the distance to take home $4,000 here on Town Crier Night. A pair of driver misfortunes and an unbelievable finish in the 360 class saw Ryan Giles take his fourth career win, and Matthew Stelzer visited Victory Lane for the sixth time in the 305 class. McCarl shot from his starting spot in row two to take command early in the 20-lap feature. ...

4/21/2018 - Austin McCarl Dominates for First Knoxville Triumph in Season Opener! Clint Garner Grabs Win #34 in 360’s, Devin Kline Tops 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 21, 2018) – Austin McCarl drove the TKS Motorsports #2KS to a dominating win in the PellaMotors.com/Kraig Ford Season Opener at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night! After several years of trying, it was the Altoona, Iowa native’s first career win at the famous half-mile, and he left no doubt as he collected $4,000 for his win. McCarl shot out in convincing fashion to start the 20-lap 410 feature event to lead Brooke Tatnell, Jamie Ball, Justin Henderson and RJ Johnson in the early going. McCarl entered lapped traffic on the fifth lap, and had opened up ...

4/20/2018 - Over 45 Cars Participate in Friday’s Practice at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 20, 2018 – Over 45 cars participated in Friday's practice night at Knoxville. Quickest lap of the night unofficially went to Davey Heskin at 14.779 seconds. Calvin Landis led the led the 360's with a lap of 15.734 seconds. The 305’s were led unofficially by Kade Higday’s 16.511 seconds. The night was not without incident, Chase Wanner rolled over in turn one towards the end of the practice session. Some of the participants... 410 (17) – 20 AJ Moeller, 09 Matt Juhl, 24 Terry McCarl, 85 Chase Wanner, 71A RJ Johnson, 55 Brooke Tatnell, 2KS Austin McCarl, 7w Tasker Phillips, 4 Dakota Hendrickson, 56N Davey Heskin, 7 Dustin ...

Jr. Fan Club Gets a New Look for 2018

4/17/2018 - Knoxville, Iowa -- The Knoxville Raceway Jr. Fan Club has been revamped for the 2018 season. The Jr. Fan Club, for fans ages 5-12, will now offer four exclusive parties throughout the year - all for Jr. Fan Club members only. Knoxville Raceway will host four exclusive Jr. Fan Club parties in 2018, featuring driver appearances, autograph sessions, giveaways, food, drinks and more. The 2018 parties will be held on: Saturday, May 12 Friday, June 29 Saturday, July 28 Saturday, August 25 Registration for the 2018 Jr. Fan Club will be available each race night at the KRCO window immediately to the right when entering the main grandstands. Registration will also be available at the Season Kick-Off party on Friday, April 20 at the main show ...

Weekend Events Canceled at Knoxville Raceway!

4/12/2018 - This Friday night's (April 13) scheduled practice and Saturday's Season Opener (April 14) at the Knoxville Raceway have been canceled due to a forecast of inclement weather and cold conditions. Practice Night will now be held Friday, April 20, with the Season Opener following on Saturday, April 21. See you there!

Howard Law Fuel Up Program powered by Casey's General Store to Roll Out for Points-Eligible 410 Teams in 2018

4/4/2018 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 4, 2018) -- Howard Law and Casey’s General Store have partnered with Knoxville Raceway to support the Howard Law Fuel Up Program powered by Casey’s General Store for the 2018 racing season. During each regular season event, drivers in the 410 Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series will receive one or more Casey’s gift cards, redeemable at any Casey’s location for fuel and other items sold by the convenience store chain. “We appreciate the ongoing support of Casey’s General Store, Marty Howard and Howard Law,” said John McCoy, Race Director of Knoxville Raceway. “We know that the car owners and drivers appreciate any extra help in fueling their racing passion and we appreciate them racing at the Sprint ...

1/7/2018 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa — The 25th annual SPEED SPORT Challenge will be run Aug. 10 at Knoxville Raceway during the 58th running of the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. The race pits the best sprint car drivers from around the world in a 20-lap battle at the historic half-mile dirt track for a $10,000 winner’s check and the possibility of earning the 25th starting spot in Knoxville Nationals A-main. American drivers will only have one chance to qualify for the SPEED SPORT Challenge this year, with that opportunity coming at Australia’s biggest sprint car race. The 46th annual South West Conveyancing Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic will be run Jan. 19-21 at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Australia. U.S.-based sprint car racers must ...

11/18/2017 - Over $250,000 in Cash and Contingencies Handed Out at 2017 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! (Bill W) November 18, 2017 – Over $250,000 in cash and contingencies were handed out Saturday night, November 18 at the 2017 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! The event, held at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa played host to over 600 attendees. Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug presided as Masters of Ceremonies. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of seven chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2017 Knoxville point eligible drivers next season for wherever they ...

10/28/2017 - (Bill W) Relive the 2017 season at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World" right now in the track history section! Complete results, stories, points, features won, laps led and much more are now in one document! Review the 2017 season, as well as past seasons going back to the 1970's right here at KnoxvilleRaceway.com! To access past season results, go to "Track History" and then visit the "Historic Results, Stories and Points" section!

9/23/2017 - by Eric Arnold Knoxville, IA – September 23, 2017 – Ryan Humphrey of Rose Hill took the win at the 29th running of the Knoxville Extreme Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Humphrey completed 200 laps in just under two hours, and was paid $1,000 for his efforts. Brothers Tyler and Jacob Sutter would swap the lead early before Humphrey took the lead just past the halfway point. Humphrey is now a three-time champion of this event, winning previously in 2008 and 2012. Tyler Sutter, the two-time defending champion would finish as the runner up while Stacy Krohnberg finished third after leading the early laps of the event. 37 cars made the start on this night and about a dozen were able to ...

9/16/2017 - Mike Marlar Repeats as Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Champion! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2017) – Mike Marlar took a late lead from Josh Richards and captured the $40,000 14th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Winfield, Tennessee driver becomes the first in the event’s history to repeat as champion. His win came aboard Ronnie Delk #157. It was Jonathan Davenport who took the early advantage in the 100-lap event. Josh Richards quickly moved into second. The track was lightning fast early as a two and a half hour rain delay followed a B main won by Jesse Stovall. The first of a number of cautions came out ...

9/16/2017 - 14th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals A Main Lineup! 1 157 Mike Marlar 500 2 49 Jonathan Davenport 496 3 1R Josh Richards 494 4 1S Brandon Sheppard 484 5 5 Don O'Neal 484 6 39 Tim McCreadie 483 7 1777 Jared Landers 482 8 32S Chris Simpson 481 9 14 Darrell Lanigan 474 10 28M Jimmy Mars 471 11 20 Jimmy Owens 463 12 0 Scott Bloomquist 463 13 25 Chad Simpson 462 14 22 Greg Satterlee 462 15 3S Brian Shirley 462 16 17M Dale McDowell 460 17 18B Shannon Babb 460 18 18 Chase Junghans 458 19 32 Bobby Pierce 455 20 20S Rodney Sanders 455 21 1 Earl Pearson Jr. 448 22 71 Hudson O'Neal 447 23 C8 Timothy Culp 447 24 7R Kent Robinson 441 Remaining Drivers and Point Totals that will make up the B Main. 25 00 ...

9/15/2017 - Mike Marlar is Perfect on Night #2 of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2017) – Winfield, Tennessee’s Mike Marlar became the second driver in as many years to attain a perfect “500” score Friday night on Night #2 of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Marlar set quick time in his group, won his heat and took a late lead to win the feature after starting in row four. His sweep means that he will start on the pole for Saturday night’s $40,000 to win 100-lap championship event. Thursday’s winner, Josh Richards, also claimed a perfect 500 score in 2016. Before a lap could be completed ...

9/14/2017 - “Rocket Man” Josh Richards Blasts to Win on Night #1 of Knoxville Late Model Nationals! Jonathan Davenport is High Point Man by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2017) – Shinnston, West Virginia native Josh Richards benefited from the misfortune of Jimmy Owens and stormed to his fifth career win at the Knoxville Raceway on Night #1 of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Josh pocketed $7,000 aboard the Best Performance Motorsports #1R. Jonathan Davenport was the high point man on the night after setting quick time in his group, winning his heat and running third in the feature. Kyle Bronson led lap one in the 25-lap feature, but Jared Landers quickly took control, ahead of Bronson ...

9/11/2017 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian Past Winners: 2004 Brian Birkhofer 2005 Scott Bloomquist 2006 Brian Shirley 2007 Brady Smith 2008 Tim McCreadie 2009 Scott Bloomquist 2010 Billy Moyer 2011 Don ONeal 2012 Steve Francis 2013 Darrell Lanigan 2014 Brian Birkhofer 2015 Jared Landers 2016 Mike Marlar Most Top 5 Finishes 6 Billy Moyer 5 Steve Francis 5 Brian Birkhofer 5 Josh Richards 5 Scott Bloomquist 4 Darrell Lanigan 3 Rick Eckert 3 Brady Smith 3 Tim McCreadie 3 Jimmy Owens 3 Mike Marlar 2 Darren Miller 2 Jimmy Mars 2 Don O'Neal Most Top 10 Finishes 9 Billy Moyer 9 Brian Birkhofer 8 Scott Bloomquist 8 Steve Francis 7 Brady Smith 6 Jimmy Owens 5 Josh Richards 5 Darrell Lanigan 5 Tim McCreadie 5 Jimmy Mars 5 5 Shannon Babb 5 Chad Simpson 4 Mike Marlar Championship A Main Laps Led 153 Scott Bloomquist 125 Darren Miller 115 Billy Moyer 113 ...

9/8/2017 - by Lee Ackerman What dirt late model fans had been dreaming and hoping for finally became a reality when 98 cars from 22 states and a Canadian province checked in at the Knoxville Raceway on October 14, 2004 for the first night of the Stacker2 Xtreme Dirt Car Nationals. When qualifying had ended, fourteen cars had broken the existing one-lap track record with newly crowned series champion Earl Pearson, Jr. setting fast time at 18.401 seconds. Five heat races were ran with Michigan’s Jeep Van Wormer claiming heat one, Iowa’s Brian Harris heat two, Iowa’s Denny Eckrich heat three, Missouri’s Dustin Mooneyham heat four and Ohio’s Matt Miller heat five. Illinois’ Darren “the Thriller” Miller won the Dash over Iowa’s Brian Birkhofer , ...

9/1/2017 - by Lee Ackerman 26,000 Apple Trees couldn’t keep Bill Martin from Knoxville’s Victory Lane in 1974! It’s not a race that many people remember and it didn’t pay enough to be listed as one of the major Dirt Late Model races at the Knoxville Raceway, but back on Sunday, April 21, 1974 (it was actually scheduled for Saturday, April 20 but was rained out), they held a race at Knoxville called the Corn Belt Special and when the dirt had settled, the Council Bluffs Apple Farmer Bill Martin emerged victorious and took home the $600 first prize. Martin had raced very little in 1973, something to do with taking care of those 26,000 Apple trees at the Martin Family Orchard just outside Council Bluffs. ...

8/26/2017 - Ian Madsen Caps 410 Championship with Win at Knoxville! Sawyer Phillips Wins 360 Feature, Matt Moro Wins Title Mike Mayberry Wins First 305 Main, Eric Bridger is Rookie Champ by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 26, 2017) – Ian Madsen nailed down his second career Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series 410 sprint car title on Town Crier Season Championship Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native not only won the championship, but nailed down the 25-lap, $5,000 to win finale. Sawyer Phillips cruised to his third 360 win of the year, as Matt Moro claimed his second title in that class. Mike Mayberry became the first Knoxville winner from Fremont, Iowa since Dick Santee in ...

8/12/2017 - Donny Schatz Makes It An Even Ten Knoxville Nationals Victories! by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2017) – Donny Schatz continues to add to his legendary resume at the Knoxville Raceway, as he took his tenth career championship in the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. It was the tenth win in twelve years for the Fargo, North Dakota driver, and his eighth aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #15. The win was worth $150,000 and added to the stuff of legends for Donny at Knoxville. David Gravel, who entered on the pole in the 50-lapper with his perfect score from Thursday night, led early over Schatz and ...

8/11/2017 - Jason Johnson Wins Feature and World Challenge Friday on FVP Night at the 57th Annual Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s General Stores. Schuchart, Reutzel, Eliason Also Lock Themselves into Finale! by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2017) – Like an Iowa cyclone, Jason Johnson ambushed the competition Friday at Knoxville Raceway on FVP Night at the 57th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Not only did the Eunice, Louisiana native claim the feature event over 72 cars to lock himself into Saturday night’s $150,000 finale, but he also claimed the Speed Sport World Challenge worth $10,000. The top four finishers claimed spots 17-20 in Saturday’s championship event. Joining Johnson were Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel and ...

8/10/2017 - David Gravel is Perfect on Toyota Night #2 at the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores! by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2017) – David Gravel swept Toyota Night #2 at the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway. After setting quick time, the Watertown, Connecticut native won his heat and the feature after starting eighth in both events aboard the CJB Motorsports #5. It was the first time for a perfect 500-point score since Steve Kinser did it in 1992. The win was Gravel’s second in his career at Knoxville, paid him $12,000 and set him up on the pole of ...

8/9/2017 - Kyle Larson Races to Brandt Professional Agriculture Night #1 of the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores! Donny Schatz and Brad Sweet Lead in Points by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 9, 2017) – Kyle Larson led wire to wire on Brandt Professional Agriculture Night #1 of the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores at the Knoxville Raceway Saaturday. The Elk Grove, California native guided Paul Silva’s #57 flawlessly through traffic to claim his third career feature win and $12,000 at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Donny Schatz emerged atop the all-important point standings earning 492. He was followed by Brad Sweet (489), Kerry Madsen (487), ...

8/6/2017 - Brian Brown Battles to Win 6th Annual Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank! by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2017) – Brian Brown passed Keystone State pilot Greg Hodnett on lap eleven, and held on to win the 6th Annual Weld Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver earned $5,000 for his first Capitani Classic win, and his 37th 410 win overall here. Hodnett led from the outside of row one in the 25-lap feature, besting Greenland Homes Pole Shuffle $5,000 winner, Kerry Madsen. Madsen has won all three Pole Shuffles contested in the Capitani Classic. Madsen dropped into second, ahead of Brad Sweet, ...

8/5/2017 - Clint Garner Finally on Top at 360 Knoxville Nationals! Eric Bridger Victorious in 305’s by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2017) – One of the greatest 360 sprint pilots ever at the Knoxville Raceway, and indeed, one of the best sprint car drivers at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”, finally broke through and won the 27th ...

Great Southern Bank Kid Zone Schedule Announced

8/5/2017 - For the second straight year, kids will have a place that's just for them at the 57th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores! The Great Southern Bank Kid Zone officially opens at 3pm on Wednesday, August 9th and is located at the west end of the fronstretch grandstands. This year's Great Southern Bank Kid Zone will feature a sprint car simulator, lifesize Jenga, lifesize Connect 4, bags boards and basketball. Drivers will also be making appearances and one special event is scheduled for every day of the week! Wednesday: 3:30pm - Jason Johnson 4pm - Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. ...

Tentative Lineups for the 27th Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank!

8/4/2017 - Tentative Lineups for the 27th Knoxville 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank: A Main 1. 40, Clint Garner, 485 2. 2C, Wayne Johnson, 478 3. 3, Nate Van Haaften, 474 4. 5J, Jamie Ball, 473 5. 87, Aaron Reutzel, 471 6. 49X, Tim Shaffer, 470 7. 27, Greg Hodnett, 469 8. 17B, Josh Baughman, 467 9. 1, Thomas Kennedy, 467 10. 23, Seth Bergman, 467 11. 14B, Christopher Bell, 466 12. 21, Brian Brown, 465 13. 4, Jon Agan, 465 14. 94, Jeff Swindell, 462 15. 15H, Sam Hafertepe Jr., 460 16. 55S, Trey Starks, 453 17. 13V, Seth Brahmer, 451 18. 18M, Ian Madsen, 451 19. 1M, Danny Lasoski, 450 20. 70, Calvin Landis, 448 B Main (4 transfer) 1. 2M, Matt Moro, 447 2. 82, Dusty Zomer, 446 3. 6, Carson McCarl, 442 4. 22, Rager Phillips, 442 5. 24, Terry McCarl, 441 6. 28, Jonathan ...

8/4/2017 - Greg Hodnett Dominates Night #2 of the 27th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! Clint Garner and Wayne Johnson on Front Row for Saturday’s Finale by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2017) – Greg Hodnett won a three-way battle for the lead and cruised to his first career 360 win at the Knoxville Raceway on night #2 of the 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. The win, aboard the Heffner Racing #27, was worth $3,000 for the Thomasville, Pennsylvania native. Clint Garner and Wayne Johnson emerged as the two high-point drivers heading into Saturday night’s $15,000 to win finale. They’ll sit on the front row, with Nate Van Haaften and Jamie Ball ...

8/3/2017 - Tim Shaffer Tops Night #1 of the 27th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank! Jamie Ball Leading the Points by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2017) – Tim Shaffer led wire to wire to capture night #1 of the 27th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway. The Aliquippa, Pennsylvania driver was paid $3,000 for his win aboard the Demyan/Rudzik Racing #49x. Jamie Ball emerged with the most points at 473, followed by Aaron Reutzel (471), Shaffer (470), Josh Baughman (467), Thomas Kennedy (467) and Seth Bergman (467). A surreal and ferocious accident started the 20-lap feature event. Jon Agan was tagged from behind, setting off a chain ...

Schedule of Events Unveiled for 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores

8/2/2017 - Wednesday - Saturday: 8am – Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office Opens 8am - National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Opens with special fan forums each day. 9am – 15th Annual Mini Nationals at Slideways Karting Center 10am – Trade Show in Grand Show Barn at Knoxville Raceway Opens 10am – Driver Apparel + Merchandise Village Opens 2pm – Pit Gates Open 5:30pm – Grandstand Gates Open Monday: 7pm – Outlaw Dirt Kart Nationals at English Creek Speedway Tuesday: 7pm – Knoxville Nationals Queen’s Contest in Dyer Hudson Hall 7pm – Outlaw Dirt Kart Nationals at English Creek Speedway Wednesday, BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night: 1pm – Weld Racing Go-Kart Spectacular at Slideways featuring Tony Stewart, Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 3pm – Great Southern Bank ...

7/31/2017 - by Joanne Cram Gearing up for the 2017 “Salute to Champion Sammy Swindell” exhibit, The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is expecting its doors and floors to be teeming with sprint car and open wheel fans alike during the 2017 Knoxville Nationals. This year’s display promises to be one of the biggest salutes the museum has put together in recent years. Sammy Swindell’s lengthy career in motorsports is on display through October 1st, 2017. This one of a kind, unique, and never before brought together all in once place collection is a show stopper. Eight of Sammy’s sprint cars will be on display, along with three large screen tv’s with repeating loops of interviews, highlights, and other ...

7/29/2017 - Terry McCarl Doubles His Fun at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 29, 2017) – Terry McCarl swept the night in both the 410 sprint car class and with the Lucas Oil ASCS 360 Series Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway on Weiler Night. It was the fourth time that the National Sprint Car Hall of Famer from Altoona, Iowa has pulled off that feat at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. Both features paid $4,000 to McCarl, as he claimed his 58th in the 410 class, and his seventh in the 360 division. A three-wide battle for the lead on the first lap of the 410 feature was won early by Jamie Veal. Terry McCarl, Dustin Selvage, Matt Juhl ...

7/28/2017 - Tony Stewart Foundation Challenges Knoxville Nationals Fans with WELD Go-Kart Spectacular and ‘Flip It For Good’ Events To Promote Cancer Awareness! INDIANAPOLIS (July 28, 2017) – Whether as a car owner, driver or philanthropist, Tony Stewart always expects to finish ahead of the field, and those expectations won’t change on Aug. 9 when the Tony Stewart Foundation presents the fifth annual WELD Racing Go-Kart Spectacular at Slideways Karting Center in Knoxville, Iowa. Fans attending the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store at Knoxville Raceway can race head-to-head with Stewart, but also recent Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series winners Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who followed Stewart’s path from the dirt tracks to NASCAR. The Tony Stewart Foundation benefits chronically ...

7/26/2017 - The new Knoxville Raceway mobile app update is now available for download on both iPhone and Android phones. The update comes just two weeks before the start of the 2017 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores, and will be the exclusive location for live “points as they run” updates throughout each night of the event. The app has not only been redesigned for a better user experience, but the technology behind the app has also been upgraded. Version 3.0 has new and exciting features to enhance the race fan experience and improve the way the track communicates with its fans. For the first time, the Knoxville Raceway app will include push notifications. These alerts will be sent directly ...

7/22/2017 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville Raceway, KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22) – Brian Brown returned to Knoxville after a two-week absence and came away the 410 victor at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Sawyer Phillips took the 360 feature and Matthew Stelzer was the victor in the 305 division with 3M as the title sponsor for the night. With the week’s weather as hot as this grizzled scribe has ever seen, the track was in excellent shape for the final event of the evening as the two Madsen brothers sat on the pole of the 20-lap A Feature for 410s. Ian out-dragged Kerry to the first turn at the drop of the green with Brian Brown in tow heading down the back chute. ...

7/20/2017 - KNOXVLLE, Iowa (July 20, 2017) - On a very hot and humid night at the Knoxville Raceway the IMCA Modifieds pounded the historic black zook clay oval in the second running of the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel! 37 Modifieds and 36 SportMods entered on this night where temperatures reached 100 degrees forcing race officials to push the start time back an hour. In the IMCA Modified class Chris Abelson of Sioux City, Iowa led all 25 laps taking the $1,000 winner’s prize! Abelson pulled away to a big lead but a couple of late cautions bunched up the field. The last five laps saw Todd Shute and Richie Gustin challenge for the lead late but Abelson was able to hold on to ...

7/19/2017 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart is issuing a challenge to fans attending the 57th Annual 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store at Knoxville Raceway (Iowa). Last July, Stewart and 561 fans attending the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway set a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest game of heads or tails”. The competition was a fundraiser for Stewart’s named foundation that provides grants benefitting children, animals and drivers. “Our Flip It For Good competition is for anyone to play,” Stewart stated when asked what qualifications are needed to participate. “Players choose their side, I flip the coin, someone spots me and we start eliminating players until there’s only one standing. ...

7/18/2017 - by Joanne Cram Current 305 points’ leader and Rookie of the Year contender, Eric Bridger, is enjoying his freshman season at Knoxville coming off his first career feature win just a few weeks ago. The 21 year old Winterset native has his goals set on a future in sprint car racing. Eric started racing at the age of 10, competing on the asphalt go-kart track at Jamaica, Iowa. He raced there for three seasons, before adding dirt track racing to his resume. Following 2008, Eric began strictly racing dirt tracks, moving up from go karts, eventually to mini sprints. “Dirt track racing has a lot more racing and better competition”, Bridger stated. “You can really improve your driving skills (racing ...

7/17/2017 - by Eric Arnold The third running of the Marion County Auto Body Outlaw Dirt Karts at the Knoxville Raceway was held on Sunday night in conjunction with the Marion County Fair. A special 1/10 mile oval track was constructed on the west end of the front stretch for the 68 entrants to race on, some coming as far away as Minnesota, South Dakota and Texas. Seven classes competed for a chance to put their names in the Knoxville Raceway record books. The races were organized in conjunction with the English Creek Speedway located approximately 10 miles south of Knoxville which races every Friday night and will host the 12th Annual Outlaw DIRT KART Nationals on Monday and Tuesday August 7-8. Race ...

7/15/2017 - Mark Dobmeier Beefs Up at Knoxville Raceway! Clint Garner Wins 360 Thriller, Rookie Kelby Watt Wins in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2017) – Mark Dobmeier will be taking the beef back to Grand Forks, North Dakota after conquering South Central Co-op Night at Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Saturday. In addition to the $4,000 winner’s share, the driver of the Jimco Racing/Polaris #13 took home a half a beef as well for his 14th career victory here. Clint Garner won an exciting 360 feature that saw four lead changes, while sixteen-year-old Kelby Watt led the distance to score his first career win with the 305 class. Brad Moyer won a special DTRA Dirt Truck main ...

7/14/2017 - Kansas City, MO (July 6, 2017) – WELD Racing is proud to announce it will once again be the presenting sponsor of the Fifth Annual Go-Kart Spectacular taking place during the 57th Annual 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores in Knoxville, Iowa. The WELD Racing Go-Kart Spectacular is a unique race that gives lucky fans the opportunity to race alongside some of their favorite racecar drivers with the proceeds supporting the Tony Stewart Foundation and its primary initiative, Team One Cure. This will be the fifth year WELD Racing has stepped up to sponsor this popular charity event. "WELD Racing is a longtime supporter of sprint car racing and it is our pleasure to join forces this year with the ...

7/11/2017 - by Joanne Cram New for the 2017 race season has been a new concessions partnership bringing some fun changes to the Knoxville Raceway food line up! Nick and Kirsti Peterson, of Rosemount, Minnesota, are no strangers to the Sprint Car Capital of the World; they now just make it part of their career as well as their hobby. The husband and wife team have spent nearly every weekend of the past decade at Knoxville Raceway, supporting and watching Nick’s cousin, Clint Garner race every weekend. Clint and Nick grew up in a tight knit family, so racing is in their blood. Nick has always been drawn to the food industry, and took his passion for food to the track ...

7/8/2017 - Ian Madsen Scores Fourth of Season at Knoxville! Jamie Ball Wins Race of Attrition in 360’s, Evan Epperson Wins First of Career in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8, 2017) – Ian Madsen increased his lead in the 410 point standings at Knoxville Raceway on Dennison Racing Tees/Jersey Freeze Night Saturday with his fourth win of the season and 11th in his career here. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia driver earned $4,000 for his victory aboard the KCP Racing #18. The biggest crowd of the season was in attendance on a beautiful night in Knoxville that saw a visit from Tony Stewart in the 410 class. The 360 feature saw a number of incidents, and in the ...

7/1/2017 - Ian Madsen Holds Off Brother Kerry to Win $4,000 at Knoxville! Calvin Landis Tops 40-car Field in 360’s, Eric Bridger Scores First Win in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 1, 2017) – On Pizza Hut/Knoxville Hospitals and Clinics Night, Ian Madsen put on a clinic of his own, leading all 20 laps to record his tenth career feature win at the Knoxville Raceway in the 410 class Saturday. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native earned $4,000 and kept his position on top of a competitive point race. Calvin Landis stormed to his third career 360 win, over a 40-car field that included representatives of the Nebraska 360 Sprint Series and the Upper Midwest Sprint Series (UMSS). Rookie ...

6/30/2017 - This Saturday July 1 we will welcome the Nebraska 360 Series and the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series (UMSS) to join our weekly Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup 360 series here on Pizza Hut and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Night! We expect an additional 10-16 more 360 cars in the pit area to compete with us! The 360 class will run a 20 lap feature and for an increased purse throughout the entire field! Payouts will increase from $1,250 to $1,300 to win! Through the field each position will see a little extra money as well. 20th will pay $350 and teams will receive a minimum of $250 to start! So far the Nebraska and UMSS series drivers we ...

6/24/2017 - Hall of Fame Night Has Danny Lasoski Pocketing $5,000 at Knoxville! Clint Garner Scores 31st Win in 360’s, Kade Higday Takes Third of Season in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 24, 2017) – It was a great day to be Danny Lasoski at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. In the afternoon, he was inducted with three others into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. At night, he led from green to checker to earn $5,000 and his 112th victory on Marion County Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship Night! Those joining Lasoski in the 2017 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame class included official Craig Johnson, official Jim Roush (accepted by son Bob) and owner/mechanic, Jeff Woodruff. Clint Garner won his third ...

6/21/2017 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian Four Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday June 24 at 12:00pm Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall and introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is a reunion for all Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame members and their families. Tickets are free for Hall of Fame members and available to the public for a cost of $5. Ticket must be purchased by Friday June 23rd at the ticket office, call 641-842-5431. The inductions will mark the 39th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. The inductions will be a part of this weekend’s festivities ...

6/20/2017 - Point Standings Heat Up as Mid-Season Championships Loom Saturday! (Bill W) June 20, 2017 – This Saturday night, June 24, the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series will be back in action for Marion County Farm Bureau Night Mid-Season Championship Night! There is still plenty to decide in all three sprint car classes at Knoxville Raceway, and the action so far this season has been unprecedented! In the 410 class, Ian Madsen, of St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Austrlia holds a slim 36-point lead over Grain Valley, Missouri’s Brian Brown. Both drivers have notched two wins and four podium finishes already. Brown had the lead in the standings heading into last Saturday night before a mechanical issue sent him flipping ...

6/19/2017 - Steve King Foundation Cornhole Tournament When: Thursday, August 10th, 1:00 PM Where: On the Martion County Fairgrounds, In front of the MRN stage, next to the beer bus by Dyer-Hudson Hall Get the chance to be teammates, playing cornhole with your favorite big name, dirt track stars, such as Shane Stewart, David Gravel, Austin McCarl and more! Drivers will auctioned off, benefiting the Steve King Foundation. Auctioning on drivers will begin Sunday, August 6th, on the Steve King Foundation Facebook page! A driver will be posted with a starting amount for their auction. Drivers will remain posted for a 12-hour period in which bids can be posted in the "Comment" section. You can also enter the tournament in either singles or with a ...

6/17/2017 - Matt Juhl Headlines Night of Three First-Time Winners at Knoxville! Sawyer Phillips Wins in 360’s, Brad Comegys Takes 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 17, 2017) – It was fitting on the first Van Wall Equipment Night and a night Knoxville Raceway hosted its “Future Stars”, three first-time winners graced Victory Lane at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” Saturday. Matt Juhl, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota persevered in traffic to claim his first ever win here in the 410 sprint car class. Sawyer Phillips held off veteran Clint Garner to finish atop the 360 class, and Brad Comegys led from green to checker in the 305 class. Before a lap could be completed in the 20-lap 410 feature, Rager Phillips ...

6/16/2017 - by Joanne Cram There is no shortage of father-son race combinations at Knoxville Raceway, both past and present. The newest generation of drivers with kids is coming up quickly! Matthew Stelzer, Ryan Giles, and Davey Heskin all three balance their lives of being dad, racer, and career guys by reflecting on a few things for Father’s Day. 305 driver, Matthew Stelzer thinks back about how his dad influenced him on and off the track with some fun memories and reflections. He remembers that his dad used racing as a reward growing up. As long as he earned good grades in school and stayed out of trouble, he was able to race. Matthew’s parents pushed him to get an education and ...

6/14/2017 - On Saturday, June 17, the future stars of Knoxville Raceway will be showcased! Current outlaw kart racers - competing at English Creek Speedway and/or with the Hoosier Adrenaline Series - will be on hand with their karts to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. These young racers invest a lot of time into their sport and could one day be standing in victory lane at Knoxville Raceway! McKenna Haase, Christian Bowman, Jamie Ball, Dakota Hendrickson, and Ryan Leavitt, are just some of the drivers currently competing at Knoxville Raceway who began their careers in outlaw kart racing. Karts will be on display under the grandstand starting at 5pm, Saturday. Autographs begin at 5:30pm.

6/12/2017 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductees have been announced by our Hall of Fame Committee! Those being inducted at our ceremonies to be held on June 24th will be Danny Lasoski (Driver), Jeff Woodruff (Crew Chief & Owner), Craig Johnson (Track Official), and posthumously Jim Roush (Official and Fair Board Member). Danny Lasoski has 111 career feature wins at Knoxville, four Knoxville Nationals wins, and eleven track championships! The most decorated driver in Knoxville Raceway history will become the first active driver to be honored. Jeff Woodruff has been a long-time crew chief and car owner at times. He has won 50 features at Knoxville with notable drivers Mike Chadd, Randy Smith, Skip ...

6/10/2017 - Donny Schatz Brings the Big Guns to Knoxville Saturday! Nate Van Haaften Triumphant in 360 Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2017) – Donny Schatz led flag to flag to claim the 25-lap World of Outlaws feature to claim the finale of the Brownells Big Guns Bash at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Fargo, North Dakota driver earned $10,000 for his 25th win at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World”. The victory tied him for tenth on the all-time list at Knoxville with two-time track champion, Skip Jackson. Nate Van Haaften avoided disaster and used a restart to make his winning pass in 360 sprint action. Schatz would claim the early lead in the World of Outlaws main event ...

6/9/2017 - Brad Sweet in Cruise Control with World of Outlaws Friday at Knoxville! Kade Higday Grabs His Second 305 Feature of 2017 by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 9, 2017) – Grass Valley, California’s Brad Sweet kept his Kasey Kahne Racing #49 up front all night long in the first night of the Brownells Big Guns Bash Friday with the World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway. Brad led all 25 laps to capture his second career feature win here, as well as the $10,000 top prize. Kade Higday scored his second win of the season in the 305 sprint car class. It was his fourth career victory here. Sweet put himself in position to win by claiming both his heat race and the ...

6/3/2017 - Justin Grant Cashes $5,000 in USAC’s Return to Knoxville! Wayne Johnson Cruises to 12th Win in 360’s, Kevin Hetrick Wins 3rd of Season With 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2017) – Justin Grant led from start to finish to score his first ever triumph at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” in the crazy 30-lap AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series feature Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Ione, California native was the class of the field despite several caution periods throughout the event. The win came aboard the Sam McGhee Motorsports #11 and was worth $5,000. Wayne Johnson was also a wire-to-wire winner in the 360 sprint car class. In the 305 class, Kevin ...

USAC RACES TO THE SPRINT CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 3

5/31/2017 - On Saturday night, June 3rd, the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship visits one of the select few venues on racing’s Mount Rushmore: Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway. Of course, the half-mile at the Marion County Fairgrounds is synonymous with the legendary Knoxville Nationals and wing sprint car racing, but this Saturday night, the wings have been grounded as USAC races into town for the ninth time ever, and for the first time since 2011. Knoxville held its first USAC Sprint race back in 1968 when eventual two-time series champ Gary Bettenhausen took top honors while drivers Dick Tobias (1971), Sam Sessions (1972), Tom Bigelow (1973), Sheldon Kinser (1982), Sammy Swindell (1988) and Bud Kaeding (2010) followed up with victories of their own. Brady Bacon, the ...

5/27/2017 - Ian Madsen Cruises to Second Knoxville Win of Season! Clint Garner Scores 30th Win in 360’s, Kade Higday Sweeps 305 Class by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 27, 2017) – Ian Madsen drove the KCP Racing #18 to his second win of the season at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Slideways Karting Center/Salute the Troops Night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia driver held off fellow countryman, Brooke Tatnell, to claim $4,000 for his ninth career victory here. Clint Garner took the lead on lap seven of the 360 feature to win for the 30th time here, while Kade Higday swept time trials, his heat and the feature, driving from eighth to claim the 305 main event. A crazy night ...

5/25/2017 - Who will prevail in the Brownells Big Guns Bash? When it comes to providing a fan friendly atmosphere, no track does it better than Knoxville Raceway. Knoxville is one track that every Sprint Car racing fan wants to visit; not just because of the storied track history or the action around the track grounds but for the activities that the track offers. When the “Big Guns” from the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series rolls into Knoxville, IA on June 9 and 10 for the Brownells Big Guns Bash, fans will either be cheering for Team World of Outlaws or Team Knoxville as both group of drivers will be looking to stake their claim as the best Sprint Car drivers around. Last ...

5/17/2017 - Brownells, the world’s largest supplier of firearm accessories and gun parts, has partnered with Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway as the title sponsor of the two-day World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series event on June 9 and 10. The Brownells Big Guns Bash pits the country-wide traveling World of Outlaws drivers, including nine-time Knoxville Nationals winner Donny Schatz, against the Knoxville Raceway drivers who compete at the track nearly every weekend from April through August. “Dirt track racing is in Iowa’s blood,” said Ryan Repp, Director of Content and Communications at Brownells. “The atmosphere and tradition at Knoxville Raceway are special and unique to Iowa. As an Iowa-grown company that supports the special and unique tradition of American firearms ownership, we’re very ...

5/14/2017 - By Joanne Cram Mother’s Day is one of those days that should be all about mom… but we all know that’s never the case. Moms don’t ever stop “momming” their kids, and that includes those kids that race. After chatting it up with 305 drivers Kevin Hetrick, and Ryan Leavitt; 360 driver, Sawyer Phillips; and 410 driver, Austin McCarl, it’s pretty clear that their moms are all unique and a huge part of their racing successes. 19 year old 305 rookie, Ryan Leavitt, is no stranger to the race track. Jumping into a sprint car from a mini sprint is a big deal, but one that he claims his mom, Amy, knew would happen eventually. “She didn’t have much ...

5/13/2017 - Brian Brown is a “Rim Rider” with Win #35 at Knoxville! Ryan Giles and Kevin Hetrick Win Their Third Features in the 360’s and 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 13, 2017) – Brian Brown tied the “Rim Rider” Randy Smith for seventh on the all-time win list at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night by notching his 35th in the 410 class. Smith dominated much of the 1980’s at Knoxville, winning six track championships between 1979 and 1991. Brown emulated Smith in riding the cushion after an exciting pass of Ian Madsen to take victory in his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Ryan Giles passed Calvin Landis with two laps to go to claim his third 360 win here, while Kevin Hetrick ...

Knoxville Raceway to host inaugural “Iowa vs. Iowa State” Competition on HyVee Night

5/10/2017 - Iowa's biggest rivalry is about to come to a head at Knoxville Raceway. Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones. Which school should we cheer for? We’re letting the fans decide. On HyVee Night, Saturday, May 13, Knoxville Raceway is encouraging fans in attendance to wear the apparel of their favorite school and to make their vote count. Clearly labeled buckets for each school will be placed at the front gates of the track and also carried through the grandstands. To vote for a school, simply make a donation – of ANY amount – in your school’s bucket. At the end of the night, the school with the most donations is declared the winner and that school’s flag will fly under the American flag ...

5/8/2017 - By Joanne Cram Marion County’s Troy Hugen isn’t a new face around Knoxville Raceway, but he does have a new title. He was selected as Knoxville Raceway’s official track photographer over the winter. Troy is a plant manager for Helena Industries by day, and hobby photographer by evening and weekend; as well as a busy husband to Brenda, and dad of Trey, Taryn, Ty, and Teah. Between work and the kids’ crazy schedules, Troy has a lot of subjects to choose from for his photography passion. Adding to that passion is his love of sprint car racing at Knoxville Raceway. Troy dabbled in photography when in high school, drawn to the creative outlet and ability to capture life’s moments. He began his photography career ...

5/6/2017 - Ian Madsen Holds Them Off in Classic Knoxville Showdown! Clint Garner Pounces in Traffic in 360’s, Ryan Leavitt Scores Emotional 305 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 6, 2017) – Few tracks put on the thrilling action that the Knoxville Raceway produces week in and week out, but Saturday’s 410 sprint feature on Budweiser Night was one to remember! St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native Ian Madsen held off Brian Brown at the line to record his eighth career win here. The 360 main event was no less dramatic. Clint Garner shot by Ryan Roberts in heavy lapped traffic to record his 29th career win here. And last, but not least, rookie and third generation driver, Ryan Leavitt ...

5/3/2017 - Public nominations for the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame are now being accepted at the ticket office. Nominations may also be submitted by e-mail to Track Historian, Eric Arnold at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com. Nominations will close Saturday, May 27. Brief biographical information is appreciated, but not required. Eligibility rules are drivers that have been retired for at least one year and all those worthy of being honored for their lifetime contributions to the betterment of Knoxville Raceway. It is the intent of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Committee to elect four or five inductees each year, that being contributors such as drivers, car owners, mechanics, sponsors, track officials, media members, etc. The Class of 2017 will be announced in mid-June and the inductees will be ...

4/29/2017 - April 29 is a Wash at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 29, 2017) – Town Crier Night at Knoxville, April 29, has been rained out. Miserable conditions have forced the hand of Knoxville Raceway officials to cancel for the second time in three weeks. Hopefully, April showers bring May races! Join us next Saturday night, May 6 for Budweiser “National Beverage Day”! Busch Light Beer will be just $1. For more information, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

New SprintCarUnlimited.com Pole Award Announced for 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores

4/25/2017 - Starting on the pole of the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores is an accomplishment for any winged sprint car driver. The chances of winning the $150,000 prize have increased, and now, before the green flag waves, the pole sitter will earn a $2,000 prize thanks to Jeremy Elliott’s SprintCarUnlimited.com. “I’m excited to be able to sponsor the SprintCarUnlimited.com Pole Award for this year’s Knoxville Nationals,” SprintCarUnlimited.com’s Jeremy Elliott said. “The Nationals is the most prestigious sprint car race in the world, and it’s an honor to be partnered with Knoxville Raceway in this new venture. The website has come a long way in a short time, and this is a good way to give back to the ...

4/22/2017 - Brian Brown, From the Hospital to Victory Lane at Knoxville! Ian Madsen Strikes in 360’s, Hetrick Returns to Take Win in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 22, 2017) – Brian Brown didn’t feel well when he climbed out of his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, but when his feet hit the ground, they were in Victory Lane! The Grain Valley, Missouri driver had digestive issues which hospitalized him most of the week, but he was ready when it counted, leading all 20 laps to take the $4,000 410 feature here on Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Opening Night at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. Brown led early in the main event, ahead of Kerry Madsen and Aaron Reutzel. ...

4/21/2017 - Bedford, Mass. - iRacing.com announced today that it plans to add Knoxville Raceway to its catalogue of precisely-modeled race tracks. Known as the "Sprint Car Capital of the World," the 1/2 mile dirt track hosts the famed Knoxville Nationals as well as weekly races throughout the racing season. Widely considered the premier sprint car event of the year, the four-day Knoxville Nationals features a million dollar purse and attracts nearly 100 of the world's top sprint car competitors and more than 21,000 fans to Iowa every August. "The fact that Knoxville Raceway is coming to iRacing is great news; great for iRacing, great for Knoxville and, most of all, great for iRacers around the world," says Steve Myers, ...

4/17/2017 - By popular demand, practice night has been rescheduled for this Friday night April 21st from 7:00-9:30pm! FREE entrance into grandstands. $10 for entry into the pits. Please enter by backstretch and park outside turns three and four. While you're at the track, stop by the Seeds of Hope benefit supporting our dear friend and track supporter Chasen Stevenson who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The Live auction begins at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:30 in Dyer Hudson Hall behind the front stretch grandstands.

4/15/2017 - by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 15, 2017) – Late afternoon thundershowers were too much for those assembled for Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Opening Night at the Knoxville Raceway. Join us next Saturday night, April 22 as we try to get Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Opening Night in again! For more information, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

4/14/2017 - Knoxville Practice Night Canceled! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 14, 2017 – Persistent late afternoon rains have forced the cancelation of Friday night’s Practice session at Knoxville. The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series PellaMotors.com/Kraig Ford 64th Annual Season Opener is still on for tomorrow night, April 15! Hot laps are scheduled for 6:15! The 410, 360 and 305 sprint car classes will be featured! For more information on the Knoxville Raceway, visit us online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

Knoxville Raceway "National Sprint Car Day" Sweepstakes Rules

4/10/2017 - Knoxville Raceway “National Sprint Car Day” Social Media Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. ALL UNITED STATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS APPLY. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. 1. General Description: a. The Knoxville Raceway “National Sprint Car Day Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by Knoxville Raceway. b. Entry and registration in Sweepstakes must be completed via the Knoxville Raceway Twitter Account: @knoxvilleraces. Upon registration, all participants unconditionally agree to, and accept, these Official Rules. Registration will begin on Monday, April 10, 2017 at noon CST and must be completed by Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11:59 pm CDT (the “Registration Deadline”). 2. Eligibility: a. The Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents, age eighteen (18) and over except where prohibited or ...

WELD Racing to be Title Sponsor of 2017 Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank

4/5/2017 - WELD Racing, one of the most respected brands in all of auto racing, has partnered with Knoxville Raceway as the title sponsor of the 2017 WELD Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. The race honors the late Knoxville Raceway track promoter Ralph Capitani, who passed away in February. “We are extremely excited to be the title sponsor of this awesome event for racers and fans that showcases our products in action,” said Norm Young, President and CEO of WELD Racing. “The 2017 WELD Racing Capitani Classic will be one of the biggest Sprint Car events of the year and is the perfect way to honor the hard work and dedication of the late Ralph Capitani whose tireless efforts made ...

SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY AND PRACTICE SET FOR APRIL 14!

3/24/2017 - Knoxville Raceway will once again host a FREE season kick-off party at the track on Friday, April 14, the night before the first race of the 2017 season. This year, the season kick-off party coincides with the track's open practice session for drivers. The party begins at 5pm behind the main grandstands, with on-track practice starting at 7pm. The party will feature complimentary Casey's General Stores pizza, Pepsi products and Budweiser beer, thanks to our great partners. We'll also have games and driver appearances. Come join your friends and fellow race fans to get the season started right! In the case of inclement weather, the party will be moved into Dyer-Hudson Hall.

3/8/2017 - Knoxville Raceway Officials have released the 2017 rule changes for all three sprint car divisions. Major changes involve wheel cover fasteners, mandatory head and neck restraints, 360 top wing wicker bill changes, and updated carbon fiber parts. Major changes and or additions to the rules are as follows: 7.11-WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS: Maximum right rear width is 18 inches and maximum left rear width is 15 inches. Must be steel or aluminum only. Wheel covers: it is highly recommended that wheel covers have a minimum of 5 mounting points. However, both 5 and 3 mounting point wheel covers will be allowed for competition under the following conditions: Beginning with the 2017 racing season wheel covers having a minimum of 5 attachment points ...

3/1/2017 - Ralph Arthur “Cappy” Capitani, age 84, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville. Visitation for Ralph will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Ralph’s family will be greeting friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday evening. Ralph’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Pastor Joel Picard will be officiating. Ralph was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 15, 1932 the son of Joe and Cecilia Capitani. Ralph’s parents died when ...

2/28/2017 - by Track Historian Eric Arnold All of us at Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Board are deeply saddened to pass along the news of Ralph Capitani passing. “Cappy” was one of the most influential people in the history of the Knoxville Raceway as the Race Director and Promoter for 34 seasons from 1978-2011. He was 84 years old. Cappy was born March 15, 1932 in Des Moines and attended high school at Dowling Catholic. He then went to the University of Northern Iowa (known then as Iowa Teachers College) where he was a standout fullback on the football team and named NAIA First Team All American in 1954, the first student athlete named All American for the school. Cappy had offers ...

2/27/2017 - “This is a sad day for Knoxville, Iowa, Knoxville Raceway and all of sprint car racing as we’ve lost Ralph Capitani. A visionary in the sport, Cappy aimed to make sprint car racing at Knoxville Raceway grander, the purses bigger and the grandstands fuller. He achieved them all with a smile on his face and a hearty handshake for every team owner, driver, crew member and fan that ever crossed his path. Cappy was a great mentor to everyone who had the privilege of working with him-whether here at the track or at Knoxville High School where he taught and coached. It may be a cliché, but in this case saying Cappy made Knoxville Raceway a better place could not be ...

2/21/2017 - by Bob Wilson & Eric Arnold - Track Historians All of us at Knoxville Raceway are saddened to learn of the passing of Naomi Grimes. Naomi along with her husband Ray Grimes, promoted Knoxville Raceway from 1974-1979. Together they rescued Knoxville Raceway from its financial problems and kept racing alive at the Marion County Fairgrounds. They decided to expand the Knoxville Nationals to a four-day event and invented the Nationals scoring system. Naomi, and their daughters Linda and Teri sat down at the kitchen table and used prior year’s Nationals results to form different scenarios before coming up with the Nationals scoring and point system that is still used today. Her basic schedule on Saturday nights was to work at the pit shack ...

2/15/2017 - PellaMotors.com of Pella, Iowa and Kraig Ford in Oskaloosa, Iowa will be the “Official Vehicle Providers of Knoxville Raceway”. The partnership commences with PellaMotors.com/Kraig Ford Opening Night at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 16. Both owned by long-time Knoxville Raceway supporter Craig Ford, PellaMotors.com and Kraig Ford will supply a new pace truck for the track in 2017 to be unveiled soon. The dealerships also provide the crowd-pleasing t-shirt gun and shooting truck, a hospitality vehicle, marketing vehicle and touring truck for the track’s traveling sprint car simulator. “Race fans have proven that they’re the most loyal of any professional sports and we’ve seen that over the years from the fans at Knoxville Raceway,” said Craig Ford, owner of PellaMotors.com ...

2/12/2017 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian All of us at Knoxville Raceway are saddened to learn of the passing of Gil Sonner today. Gil was born on October 17, 1934 in Des Moines to parents Josephene and Donald Sonner. “Gilly” as he is known, has been the car owner of the #47 sprint car since he began racing in the late 1940’s and 1950’s in the Des Moines area. He first appeared at Knoxville Raceway in 1955 with driver Lee Pinckney. Sonner is primarily known for his run of success at Knoxville Raceway, but he has also won sprint car features in 18 different states with 15 different drivers and was at the first World of Outlaws event at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in ...

12/21/2016 - SPEED SPORT CHALLENGE EXPANDS TO INCLUDE MORE TRACKS AND QUALIFYING EVENTS IN 2017 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 19, 2016) – The SPEED SPORT Challenge has been a long-standing tradition at the annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, uniting the world’s greatest sprint car drivers during the sport’s biggest week of the year. The annual event, held every Friday of the annual Knoxville Nationals, began in 1997 and is an invitation-only event. To qualify, an American driver must compete at a participating international race track and event. Any international driver competing in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores is also eligible. The winner of the SPEED SPORT Challenge earns the 25th starting position in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville ...

2017 Season Passes, 4-day Nationals and NEW Pit Pass Punch Cards Available TODAY!

12/1/2016 - KNOXVILLE, IA (Dec. 1, 2016) – Four-day ticket packages to the 57th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 1. Along with Nationals tickets, season passes for Knoxville Raceway’s Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series races also go on sale. The 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores will be held August 9 – 12, 2017. The four-day event hosts more than 100 of the sport’s greatest drivers and more than 23,000 fans from around the world. The most prestigious event in sprint car racing also hosts entertainment throughout the week with live music, a dedicated Kid Zone, charity events with NASCAR drivers, autograph sessions and ...

11/19/2016 - Over $250,000 in Cash and Contingencies Handed Out at Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! (Bill W) November 19, 2016 – Over $250,000 in cash and contingencies were handed out Saturday night, November 19 at the 2016 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! The event, held at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa again played host to over 500 attendees. Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug presided as Masters of Ceremonies. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of eight chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2016 Knoxville point eligible drivers next season for wherever they ...

11/19/2016 - Following a successful 2016 entry into grassroots racing, 5-hour ENERGY® has announced they will return to sprint car racing’s most prestigious race as the title sponsor of the 2017 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. The 57th running of the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores will be held August 9-12, 2017. The four-day event hosts more than 100 of sprint car racing’s greatest drivers from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. More than 20,000 fans converge upon the small town of Knoxville, Iowa, just 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines, for the annual event. 5-hour ENERGY®, distributed by Michigan-based Living Essentials, LLC, has been a mainstay in NASCAR for the past several years as a ...

11/3/2016 - by Track Historians Eric Arnold and Bob Wilson All of us at Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Association are deeply saddened by the passing of former race promoter Ray Grimes. Grimes’ influence and place in history and development of Knoxville Raceway and the Knoxville Nationals are still felt today. Ray had a passion for racing at an early age and sold racing newspapers as a teenager at local race tracks. An early stint of racing himself did not pan out due to a lack of funds. He entered the Navy and became a pilot, which would lead him into a successful career as a corporate pilot for various companies around Iowa. After returning home from the Navy the passion for ...

10/12/2016 - by Eric Arnold Social Media Manager and Track Historian As one of Knoxville Raceway’s Track Historians and keeper of records, one of the most important statistics we keep track of is the clock on race nights. Time management has been something Knoxville Raceway has strived to improve, so that events are completed at a decent time. Race Director, John McCoy, continuously reviews the track’s performance and how we can ensure that fans of all ages have an enjoyable experience at Knoxville. In 2015 our average time of the final checkered flag for weekly events was 11:07 p.m. Our goal in 2016 was to improve that number to 10:30 p.m. We made a huge stride in 2016 with the average finish of our ...

Knoxville Raceway, Badlands Motor Speedway and Jackson Motorplex Working Together in 2017

10/10/2016 - October 10, 2016 (KNOXVILLE, IOWA) - Knoxville Raceway, Badlands Motor Speedway, and Jackson Motorplex are working together in regards to scheduling for the 2017 sprint car racing season. In an effort to enhance and continue building sprint car racing in the region, the three tracks have agreed to not compete against each other during high profile racing events in 2017. These events include the 57th Annual Knoxville Nationals on August 9-12, the 27th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals on August 3-5, the 39th Annual Jackson Nationals on June 1-3, and the second Annual Badlands Motor Speedway Rock N Roll Gold Cup on July 28-29, MAJOR MULTIPLE-DAY SPRINT CAR EVENTS AFFECTED IN 2017: •June 1-3 - 39th Annual Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex ...

9/18/2016 - by Eric Arnold KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 17, 2016) – It has been the year of the upset winners at Knoxville Raceway and Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tennessee surprised everyone by leading the final 61 laps on his way to a win $40,000 at the 13th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store! Front row starters Jimmy Owens and Josh Richards were the early front runners of the 100 lap event, Owens led the opening ten laps until Richards used lapped traffic to get by Owens and pull away. It appeared that Richards, the four-time runner-up at Knoxville would go on to finally win the Knoxville Nationals. Marlar started in row two and fell to fifth early ...

9/17/2016 - Saturday Lineups for the 13th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store "A" MAIN LINE UP DRIVER INSIDE OUTSIDE DRIVER Josh Richards 1R 20 Jimmy Owens Dale McDowell 17m 157 Mike Marlar Chris Simpson 32 18b Shannon Babb Billy Moyer 21 0 Scott Bloomquist Shane Clanton 25c 32P Bobby Pierce Don O'Neal 5 20x Rodney Sanders Brandon Sheppard B5 39m Tim McCreadie Jimmy Mars 28m 28E Dennis Erb, Jr. Earl Pearson, Jr. 1 91 Tyler Erb Jonathan Davenport 6 15F Steve Francis Darrell Lanigan 15 40B Kyle Bronson Chase Junghans 18 51M Joey Moriarty B-Main 1st Place 25th 26th B-Main 2nd Place B-Main 3rd Place 27th 28th B-Main 4th Place B-Main 5th Place 29th 30th B-Main 6th Place LOLMDS Provisional 1 31st 32nd LOLMDS Provisional 2 "B" MAIN LINE UP DRIVER INSIDE OUTSIDE DRIVER Gregg Satterlee 22 33c Chad Mahder Tim Lance 48L 98 Jason Rauen Spencer Diercks 29d 25 Chad Simpson Kent Robinson 7R B1 Brent Larson Jason Feger 25F 99JR Frank Heckenast, Jr. Billy Moyer, Jr. 21JR 7 Ricky Weiss RC Whitwell 96T J0 Jake O'Neil Nick Hoffman 2h 33X Ricky Thornton Jr. Ryan Unzicker 24 31 Jason Utter 20 Laps - Top 6 to A-Main "C" MAIN LINE UP DRIVER INSIDE OUTSIDE DRIVER Morgan Bagley 14m 40 Joel Callahan Rob Toland 39 12 Ray Guss, Jr. Matt Furman 51 21B Rich Bell Nick Marolf 33 1V Vic Hill Dave Eckrich 58 32c Chad Holladay Justin Duty 15x 54 Mike Fryer Rob Moss 1M 75 Colton Flinner Jay Johnson 93 0KB Kerry King, Sr. Mason Zeigler 25Z 42 Doug Sanders 15 Laps - Top 4 to B-Main "D" MAIN ...

9/16/2016 - Josh Richards Scores Perfect Night at Knoxville Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 16, 2016) – The “Rocket Man” Josh Richards lived up to his name Friday night at the 13th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Models Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The Shinnston, West Virginia native not only scored his fourth feature win of his career here, but also set quick time, and won his heat to score a perfect 500 points. That will put him on the pole for Saturday night’s $40,000 to win 100-lap championship event! Jimmy Owens jumped from his third starting position to lead lap one, but pole-sitter, Shannon Babb grabbed the point on the second circuit. With three laps in the ...

9/15/2016 - Billy Moyer Wires Field on Night #1 of the Knoxville Late Model Nationals!! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2016) – Billy Moyer scored his 815th career late model victory Thursday night to open the 13th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores at the Knoxville Raceway. The Des Moines, Iowa native now living in Batesville, Arkansas cashed in $7,000 for his ninth career win at this historic oval. He led all 25 laps in the non-stop event, setting a late model record for time at 8:19.6. Moyer led Brandon Sheppard, Shane Clanton, Josh Richards and Jimmy Mars early in the 25-lap feature event. The leaders approached lapped traffic at the halfway point on the fast ...

9/15/2016 - WAYCROSS, GA (September 12, 2016) - The nation’s top dirt late model drivers are en route to Knoxville, IA to tackle one of the most highly anticipated events of the season. The 13th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - Presented by Casey’s General Store will take place at Knoxville Raceway Thursday-Saturday, September 15th-17th. The activities on Thursday and Friday, September 15th-16th will feature a complete program of: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, D, C, B-Mains, and a 25-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points in each of the two preliminary nights that will determine the line-ups for Saturday night’s finale. Saturday night’s program will include: Hot Laps, D-Main, C-Main, B-Main, and the 100-lap, $40,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals ...

9/11/2016 - by Mike Ernst In four of the last five Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals that he has competed in, Josh Richards has finished as runner-up. After each race the Shinnston, West Virginia native has had to crawl out of his Rocket Chassis #1 machine and watch the victory lane celebration from afar before joining the winner for the pictures and post-race press conference featuring the top three finishers. Richards finished runner-up to Tim McCreadie in 2008, ran fifth in 2009 and has finished runner-up to Billy Moyer (2010), Darrell Lanigan (2013) and again last year to Jared Landers. Richards returns to the Marion County Fairgrounds and Knoxville Raceway this weekend hoping to become the center of attention in the ...

9/9/2016 - by Lee Ackerman The NASCAR Busch All Star Tour was created in 1985 to provide great Dirt Late Model racing throughout the Midwest and for 17 years the series did just that. Jim Wilson served as a Regional director for the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series for 20 years and also founded the organization’s only dirt track touring series, the Busch All Star Tour (later called the O’Reilly All Star Tour) in 1985. This series was one of the premier Late Model dirt touring series in the United States for nearly two decades. Series Director Jim Wilson assembled an outstanding staff and that staff along with a great list of drivers provided Midwest dirt late model fans outstanding racing. “I think we had ...

9/6/2016 - by Lee Ackerman If anybody has done it all in Dirt Late Model racing, it’s Mr. Smooth, Billy Moyer. A native of Des Moines, Iowa now living in Batesville, Arkansas, Moyer actually started his racing career in motocross winning 160 races and three Iowa State Championships. In 1977, he switched to cars and won 20 features in Street Stocks. Then he switched to Dirt Late Models and as they say the rest is history. When some people had written him off as over the hill by the end of 2008, he came back in 2009 posting over 20 feature wins and then in 2010 he had an unbelievable year with 24 feature wins including the $100,000 to win Dream, his sixth World 100, ...

9/3/2016 - Tyler Sutter Repeats in 31st Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA – September 3, 2016 – Tyler Sutter of Pleasantville took the 31st annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Sutter completed 201 laps in just under two hours, and was paid $1,000 for his efforts. Tyler’s brother, Jacob Sutter took the early lead on lap two, but was passed by Tyler on lap 98 for good. Blake Miller of Des Moines finished second to earn $700. Ryan Lundy of Knoxville finished in third place and was paid $500. Eight red flag periods were encountered along the way for various reasons such as debris on the track, adding moisture, as well as removal of stalled cars which ...

"SMOOTH OPERATOR," "TALL COOL ONE," BUSCH ALL STAR TOUR, MUSEUMS-BENEFIT AUCTION AND 3 IOWA LEGENDS HIGHLIGHT KNOXVILLE L.M. NATIONALS AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM

9/1/2016 - "SMOOTH OPERATOR," "TALL COOL ONE," BUSCH ALL STAR TOUR, MUSEUMS-BENEFIT AUCTION AND 3 IOWA LEGENDS HIGHLIGHT KNOXVILLE L.M. NATIONALS AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 31, 2016) - Fans touring the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum during this year's Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, September 15-17, are in for a treat. Highlighting this year's programs are a Friday VIP reception featuring recent North-South 100 winner Bobby Pierce, also known as "Smooth Operator," and his veteran father, the "Tall Cool One," Bob Pierce. In addition, Friday will also feature a Late Model 101 forum entitled "Busch All Star Tour" with several series officials and drivers. Saturday's focus will start with the annual auction to ...

8/27/2016 - Three Champions, Three Winners at Knoxville Raceway! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 27, 2016) – Three 2016 Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series champions proved why they are on top of the heap, making history Saturday at Pizza Hut Season Championship Night at the Knoxville Raceway! 410 champion, Danny Lasoski, 360 champ, Clint Garner, and 305 titlist Christian Bowman emerged victorious not only in the season point standings, but on the racetrack. It was the first time that season champions had swept the feature events on the final night of the season. In the 410 class, the National Sprint League 25-lap event saw Tasker Phillips flip violently in turn one before a lap could be completed. Fortunately, he was uninjured. ...

KRCO Partners with MSEF to Provide Advanced Safety Technology to Drivers and Officials

8/25/2016 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA -- The Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization (KRCO) has partnered with Motorsports Safety Education Foundation (MSEF), to provide Lifesquare, an advanced technological safety application, for all Knoxville Raceway weekly drivers and those who participated in the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank and in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. KRCO has covered the cost of the application for all drivers, as well as all Knoxville Raceway officials. Knoxville Raceway, through KRCO, is the first track in all of motorsports to provide the cutting-edge safety technology for its drivers. “KRCO is excited about this opportunity to work with the Motorsports Safety Education Foundation to be the first in the racing community to ...

8/13/2016 - Jason Johnson Brings Knoxville to Its Feet with Nationals Win! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2016) – In a race that will go down as one of the best ever run at the Knoxville Raceway, the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores found a new champion as “The Ragin’ Cajun” Jason Johnson brought a near capacity crowd to their feet with a hair raising battle with Donny Schatz to claim Sprint Car racing’s biggest prize. “Parked it. B.C.!” screamed the Louisiana native as he immediately dedicated his win to Bryan Clauson. Asked about his nearly race long battle with the nine-time Knoxville Nationals Champion; Johnson stated, “I wasn’t giving up. I mean, ...

8/12/2016 - Rico Abreu Parks it for B.C. on Friday Night at Knoxville! Kraig Kinser Earns Saturday A main Starting Spot with World Challenge Win by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2016) – Make it 196 different winners at the Knoxville Raceway as California’s Rico Abreu parked the Abreu Vineyards No. 24 in Victory Lane for the first time on FVP/Speed Sport Qualifying Night at the famed half-mile to earn the 17th starting spot in Saturday’s 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. “We just parked it for B.C.!” screamed Rico across the Public Addresses System to the thunderous approval of a nearly packed front stretch grandstand. “I was trying to pick and choose,” commented Rico ...

8/12/2016 - Qualifying Point Totals from Wednesday and Thursday (Top 16 locked into Saturday’s A; Next 10 locked into Saturday’s B) Drivers Locked into Saturday’s A main 1 9 Daryn Pittman 485 2 41 Jason Johnson 481 3 1AUS Kerry Madsen 479 4 71 Jamie Veal 477 5 15 Donny Schatz 476 6 10H Chad Kemenah 476 7 49 Brad Sweet 474 8 2S Shane Stewart 472 9 3K Tim Kaeding 470 10 7X Terry McCarl 467 11 5 David Gravel 464 12 1 Sammy Swindell 459 13 3H James McFadden 457 14 82 Dusty Zomer 456 15 2KS Craig Dollansky 454 16 47 Jeff Swindell 452 Drivers Locked into the first five rows of Saturday’s B main 17 18 Ian Madsen 449 18 1H Dale ...

8/12/2016 - Lineup for the 20 Lap SPEED SPORT World Challenge! 1. 11K Kraig Kinser USA 369 points 2. 84 Scott Bogucki AUS 376 points 3. 7 Paul McMahan USA 390 points 4. 7S Jason Sides USA 390 points 5. 12H Daniel Harding AUS 393 points 6. 29 Danny Dietrich USA 427 points 7. 12 Lynton Jeffrey AUS 429 points 8. 55 Brooke Tatnell AUS 442 points 9. 18 Ian Madsen AUS 449 points 10. 3H James McFadden AUS 457 points 11. 7X Terry McCarl USA 467 points 12. 49 Brad Sweet USA 474 points 13. 71 Jamie Veal AUS 477 points 14. 1AUS Kerry Madsen AUS 479 points 15. 75 Glen Saville AUS 307 points 16. 11N Randy Hannagan USA 302 points 17. 4S Danny Smith USA 291 points

8/11/2016 - Tim Kaeding Storms to Victory Lane on Night #2 of the Knoxville Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2016) –Cutting some mean doughnuts in celebration, Tim Kaeding reported to Victory Lane for the third time in preliminary night competition at the Knoxville Raceway, as the Lunstra Motorsports No. 3k rocketed to victory on Toyota Qualifying Night in the 56th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The San Jose, California driver earned $12,000 for his win and just beat a severe storm that hit the Knoxville area. Kaeding’s fifth career triumph at the Knoxville Raceway in 410cid competition, Tim dedicated his win to Bryan Clauson, saying, “I’ve got to give this one to B.C. ...

8/10/2016 - Shane Stewart Holds Off Schatz on Night #1 of the 56th Annual Knoxville Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2016) – For the third year in a row, and fifth time overall in Knoxville Nationals preliminary competition, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart parked the Jeff Gordon Foundation No. 2s in Victory Lane; winning Wednesday’s Brandt Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night to open up the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. It was Stewart’s second consecutive year topping the Capitani Classic and his Knoxville Nationals prelim night. The $12,000 score is Shane’s tenth overall win at the Knoxville Raceway and win No. 6 on the season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. ...

8/10/2016 - For the most up to date entry list of the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store click on the link below to our Knoxville Nationals section. http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Event/Knoxville-Nationals

8/9/2016 - KNOXVILLE RACEWAY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH MOTORSPORTS SAFETY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVERS, OFFICIALS WHAT: The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) has partnered with Motorsports Safety Education Foundation (MSEF), to provide - free of charge - Lifesquare, an advanced technological safety application for all drivers who participated in the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank and drivers competing in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. Knoxville Raceway, through KRCO, is the first track in all of motorsports to provide the cutting-edge safety technology for its drivers. Lifesquare revolutionizes emergency care in motorsports with a personalized QR code located on each driver's helmet. Knoxville Raceway's safety crew has the ability to ...

8/7/2016 - Shane Stewart Doubles Up in 5th Annual KCP Capitani Classic! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7, 2016) – For the second year in a row, Shane Stewart was the man to beat at the Knoxville Raceway as the driver of the Larson-Marks No. 2 became the first driver to double up in the Capitani Classic, winning the fifth instalment of the Sunday spectacular presented by Kustom Concrete Pumping. This was Shane’s ninth career 410cid score at the Knoxville Raceway. The victory was quite the way to kick off the team’s week in Iowa as Shane’s last performance at the Marion County half-mile with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series ended with parts flying. “I tried ...

8/6/2016 - Sammy Swindell Wins the 26th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2016) - For the second time in Knoxville Raceway history, a driver has added the 360cid and 410cid Nationals Championship to their Trophy Case as Sammy Swindell parked the A.G. Rains / Acme Graphix No. 3s in Victory Lane to claim the $15,000 top prize in the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Joining Danny Lasoski as the only other driver to win both crown jewel events at the Marion County oval, Swindell is the fourteenth different winner of the 360 Nationals since 1991. The win is also the first as a car owner for ...

8/6/2016 - by Joanne Cram On the pole tonight for the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank is Clint Garner! With 26 Knoxville Raceway career wins to date in a 360, Clint Garner is closing the gap on current all time 360 feature wins holder, David Hesmer. Heading into this year’s Nationals, Clint hopes he can put his Midwest Excavating #40 to a podium finish on Saturday night. Clint started his racing career at the age of 14, as an 8th grader in Junior High. Growing up in a rougher part of Sioux Falls, he was surrounded by peers that consistently made bad choices and were easily swayed into going down the wrong path. Taking Clint under ...

8/6/2016 - Pace Performance Parts has added bonuses to the 305 purse for Saturday August 6! The 305 feature winner will receive a $200 bonus from Pace regardless if the winner is using a 305 engine or the Pace Evolution CT525 crate engine. Pace will also offer a $200 bonus to the highest finishing Evolution CT525 team! "That will give the guys that support our program the opportunity to win a extra $400 this weekend," said Don Blackshear, Director of Circle Track Engine Development for Pace. "I know we will have four cars competing with the CT525 on Saturday." The CT525 engine is catching on this season, most notably with the 56W of Chris Walraven with three feature wins and Ricky Logan who won ...

8/5/2016 - Jamie Veal Breaks Through on Night Two of the 360 Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2016) He may have lead start to finish, but it was a thriller of an A-Feature at the Knoxville Raceway as Australia’s Jamie Veal found Victory Lane for the first time in his career at the famed half-mile; winning night two of the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Veal’s first Knoxville Raceway victory also goes down as his first with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, making Jamie the 135th overall winner in Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour competition, and 13th on the season. “All those starts ...

Knoxville Nationals KID ZONE Opens Wednesday!

8/5/2016 - The first-ever Knoxville Nationals KID ZONE officially opens on Wednesday, August 10 at 1pm and will be open every day during the 56th running of the most famous sprint car race in the world. The KID ZONE offers every day activities and fun for KIDS ONLY (ages 12 and under) including a sprint car simulator, basketball, bags boards and jenga. Each day, special events will be offered for children only to have some fun that's JUST FOR THEM! A full schedule of events, including celebrity NASCAR driver appearances and more is listed below. 2016 Knoxville Nationals KID ZONE Events: Wednesday: Open 3pm-6pm 4pm – Hoop Shoot Contest with Dale Blaney 5pm – Casey’s Pizza Party with Brian Brown Thursday: Open 3pm-6pm 4pm – ...

8/4/2016 - Jamie Ball Leads It All to Win Night One of the 360 Knoxville Nationals by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4, 2016) For the third time in his career at the Knoxville Raceway, Jamie Ball wheeled his J.J. Kane Auctioneers No. 5J around the Marion County half-mile perfectly for 20 laps for victory on night one of the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Timing in 13th, Ball was able to run to the final transfer in the third Heat Race, setting Jamie on the pole of Thursday’s preliminary A-Feature. “I’d rather be lucky that good any day,” chuckled Jamie when asked about his night and the way everything shook out. “Our ...

BRANDT® JOINS ROSTER OF PREMIER BRANDS AT KNOXVILLE NATIONALS AS SPONSOR OF QUALIFYING NIGHT

8/3/2016 - Dirt track racing’s biggest event of the year, the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores, will officially kick off Wednesday, August 10 with BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night. BRANDT, a new partner to Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway and dirt racing, is a leading agricultural company, BRANDT serves growers around the globe with trusted advice and innovative products. Headquartered in Springfield, Ill., BRANDT has been a long-time supporter of motorsports, but this partnership marks their first with the prestigious Knoxville Nationals. “It's exciting to host the opening night of racing at the Knoxville Nationals," said Rick Brandt, President and CEO of BRANDT. "Our roots are in the dirt, just like the long racing history at Knoxville. We look forward ...

8/1/2016 - Jetmore, KS – The Steve King Foundation is celebrating the memory of its namesake and 10 years of doing exactly what their slogan says, Helping Racing Families Heal, by announcing donate 88, a special fundraising campaign. “The foundation was established for the purpose of helping the dirt track racing community and we are proud that we have been able to carry out that purpose while honoring Steve’s memory,” said Naomi King, Steve’s mother. “By being a conduit for the racing community to help their own when there is a need, we have been able to provide over $300,000 for more than 150 individuals and families across 26 states, Australia and Canada.” To commemorate 10 years, the foundation is launching a ...

An in-depth look at the 2016 Rookie of the Nationals Class by Guest Writer Anthony Corini

7/31/2016 - The Knoxville Nationals are the undisputed highest spectacle of sprint car racing and on the second week in August all eyes turn to the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. As a sprint car driver, it means a lot just to compete in “The Nationals” and while the $150,000 grand prize is the ultimate goal, there are plenty of “races within the race”. The one that always stands out to me is the Rookie of the Nationals. There is no race track like Knoxville Raceway, nor is their an event as strenuous and challenging as the Knoxville Nationals, but each year a group of drivers make their way to Marion County in August to compete with savvy veterans for the first ...

Ian Madsen Gets Redemption at Knoxville with $5,000 NSL Victory!

7/30/2016 - Ian Madsen Gets Redemption at Knoxville with $5,000 NSL Victory! Clint Garner Takes an Emotional 360 Feature Win by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 30, 2016 – Ian Madsen drove to his second win of the season and the seventh of his career at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Weiler Manufacturing Night. The win with the National Sprint League came in the KCP Racing #18 sprinter and paid the St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia driver $5,000. It was a bit of redemption for Ian, who retired with motor issues on the first lap a week ago here. Clint Garner, who lost his brother-in-law, Kevin Fluth, this week drove to an emotional wire to wire win in the 360 class, besting ...

7/27/2016 - 5-HOUR ENERGY®, HSCOTT MOTORSPORTS TO FEATURE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS ON POCONO NASCAR ENTRY Clint Bowyer to pilot the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store Chevrolet KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 27, 2016) -- The 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores will be well represented when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series takes the green at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., this Sunday. Clint Bowyer's traditional No. 15 5-hour ENERGY® Chevrolet will have a new look, showcasing sprint car racing's most prestigious event. "We support racing in general because of the incredible fan loyalty," said Rise' Meguiar, Executive Vice President of Sales for Living Essentials, the distributor of 5-hour ENERGY® shots. "Fans of dirt track and ...

7/25/2016 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 25, 2016) – Sprint car racing's grandest event is just 15 days away and teams are gearing up for the $150,000 prize. The event has received 99 official entries - the most ever at this point in the season. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Rico Abreu has officially entered the four-day race, driving the No. 24 sprint car for car owner Paul Silva. Abreu qualified for the Knoxville Nationals finale for the first time in 2015. Prior NASCAR commitments, however, kept him from competing in the event and left him with a 25th- place finish. This year, the Camping World Truck Series has an "off weekend" allowing Abreu to stay for the entire sprint car event and ...

7/24/2016 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 20, 2016) – The drivers who strap in the 410 ci winged sprint cars know how important their qualifying night of the Knoxville Nationals is to reaching Victory Lane on Saturday and so does Toyota. The world’s top automaker will sponsor the Thursday night program, officially Toyota Qualifying Night, of the 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores on August 11. The partnership is Toyota’s first venture into winged sprint car racing and the prestigious Knoxville Nationals. “Toyota’s support of the Knoxville Nationals comes from our belief in the young talent found across many forms of motorsports and the importance of driver development,” said Keith Dahl, General Manager, Motorsports and Marketing Management for Toyota Motor Sales, ...

7/23/2016 - Brian Brown Brings the Heat at Knoxville! Ryan Giles Takes 360 Feature, Chris Walraven Wins #3 with 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 23, 2016 – On a hot night, Brian Brown was even hotter! The Grain Valley, Missouri driver wired the field to win the non-stop 25-lap National Sprint League feature Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway on 3M Night. The win was the veteran’s 33rd at the famous half-mile and was worth $5,000. In the 360 class, a move in lapped traffic gave Ryan Giles his second win here in as many years, and Chris Walraven picked up his third win this season in the 305 class. Events were moved back thirty minutes for the heat, and a large crowd ...

7/21/2016 - by Eric Arnold On a very hot and humid night at the Knoxville Raceway the IMCA Modifieds pounded the historic black zook clay in the inaugural running of the Hawkeye Dirt Tour, Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel! 44 Modifieds and 51 SportMods entered on this night. In the IMCA Modified class it was Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa taking the $1,500 winner’s prize after a late race duel with Chris Abelson. Kay was out to a three second lead at one point but Abelson was able to catch Kay just before a late race caution. Abelson took the lead on lap 21 briefly but Kay was able to drive back around on the next lap and then pull away to win the ...

1997 CHAMPION, DAVE BLANEY, RETURNS TO THE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

7/21/2016 - Knoxville, Iowa (July 21, 2016)- Dave Blaney, former Knoxville Nationals champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee will make his return to Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway for the 56th running of the 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. This Knoxville Nationals will be only the second for “The Buckeye Bullet” since 1997, when he earned the victory over Greg Hodnett and Danny Lasoski crowning him the Knoxville Nationals Champion. He returned for the 50th anniversary in 2010 where he finished 20th in the B-Main. “It will be exciting to get back to Knoxville (Raceway),” Blaney said. “There’s a lot of prestige to this race and really this entire week. Every driver wants to be the one crowned as ...

FVP RETURNS TO KNOXVILLE NATIONALS AS MULTI-PLATFORM PARTNER

7/20/2016 - FVP, a premier auto parts brand in North America and internationally, is super charging sprint car racing's biggest event as a major partner of the 2016 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. FVP has expanded its partnership beyond the traditional race night to include naming rights of several assets at Knoxville Raceway. Friday night, August 12, of the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores, will now be FVP Preliminary Night. The brand, based in Eagan, Minn., will also be the title sponsor of the FVP Flag Stand featuring National Sprint Car Hall of Fame flagman, Doug Clark, the FVP caution periods throughout the Knoxville Nationals and the FVP Checkered Flag that will be ...

Knoxville Raceway Partners with Iowa Speedway to Host Iowa Speedweeks 2016

7/19/2016 - Following in the tradition of other iconic centers of racing, Knoxville Raceway and Iowa Speedway are proud to claim Thursday, July 28, with the kick-off of NASCAR’s U.S. Cellular 250 race weekend at Iowa Speedway through the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores on Saturday, August 13, as Iowa Speedweeks! Separated by just 30 miles, Knoxville Raceway and Iowa Speedway share many of the same characteristics that make central Iowa home to some of the best racing in the world. It is often said that Iowa is home to more race tracks per capita than any other state, which fans here proudly wear as a badge of honor. Connecting to a tradition that dates back to the ...

7/18/2016 - The BUS RIDE IS BACK!!! Let's help raise money for the KRCO (Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization)! For a cost of only $40 you will receive a T-Shirt, a seat on the Bus to four different Knoxville drinking establishments, and the first domestic beer is FREE at each location! That's FOUR FREE BEERS! The Bus ride will be held Wednesday August 10th at 11:00am. The Bus will depart from Knoxville Raceway and visit Slideways Karting Center new bar, the reopened Wacko's Bar & Grill, Dut's American Legion, and end at Dingus at approximately 3:45pm! There will be a poker run and 50/50 drawing as well. Riders must pre-register by July 30. Seats are limited so sign up today here: https://krcobusride2016.itemorder.com/sale You can also register ...

Marion County Fair Blue Ribbon Knoxville winners Dollansky, Beaver & Logan

7/16/2016 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IOWA, July 16, 2016 – Craig Dollansky led the 20-lap distance in sweeping the feature event during the annual Marion County Fair at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Joe Beaver found his way to victory lane in the 360 division and Ricky Logan took the 305 feature during HyVee Night at this central Iowa racing facility. A red flag flew immediately at the beginning of the 410 feature. Dakota Hendrickson became crossed up in turn one forcing Scott Bogucki to strike the turn one fence and end up upside down. Hendrickson and Bogucki were unable to restart. When the race resumed with a complete restart, Dollansky took charge with Brooke Tatnell in tow. They ran like that ...

7/15/2016 - 5-HOUR ENERGY® KNOXVILLE NATIONALS PRESENTED BY CASEY’S GENERAL STORES ENTRY UPDATE KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2016) Seven-time Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway track champion, Terry McCarl, has exchanged his usual No. 24 sprint car for a throwback No. 7x for the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The No. 7x was driven by his father, Lenard McCarl, who passed away in the spring. “Most people remember my father in a black and gold #7x,” McCarl said. “Some of my best memories are of the blue and white car that he had in the mid-1970s. Our car will not only be patterned after that, but we will also have the original car from 1975 in our pit.” Lenard, a chassis builder and ...

7/13/2016 - 5-HOUR ENERGY® KNOXVILLE NATIONALS PRESENTED BY CASEY’S GENERAL STORES ENTRY UPDATE: NASCAR STAR KYLE LARSON OFFICIALLY ENTERS KNOXVILLE NATIONALS KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 12, 2016) – Kyle Larson, the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Rookie of the Year, who won his qualifying night race in his very first Knoxville Nationals start in 2012, has officially entered the 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Larson, 23, will compete in sprint car racing’s greatest race for the third time in his career. When the racing phenom won his qualifying night in his rookie year he left the sprint car world in awe. He went on to finish 16th in Saturday’s finale and earned the event’s Rookie of the ...

7/9/2016 - Danny Lasoski Wins Electrifying Non-stop Feature at Knoxville! Matt Moro Wins 360 Thriller, Devin Kline Becomes All-time 305 Feature Leader by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 9, 2016 – Another large throng of Knoxville Raceway fans went away excited here on Titan Machinery Night! Danny Lasoski won a non-stop 20-lap feature that included tight side-by-side racing throughout the field. The win was the Dover, Missouri driver’s 110th at Knoxville, and was worth $4,000. The 360 feature was no less entertaining, and featured five lead changes. Former track champ, Matt Moro won his ninth career feature and his first since 2014. Devin Kline’s ninth career 305 win puts him atop the all-time list at the historic half-mile. In the main event, ...

7/8/2016 - The Steve King Foundation is bringing an inaugural event to this year’s 56th Annual 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store. This event will include a luncheon from 11am-1pm on Thursday, August 11, with several raffle baskets for bid. The luncheon will be under the FVP tent in the Ideal Ready Mix parking lot located at 622 N Lincoln St. in Knoxville. The menu consists of: Bourbon Glazed Iowa Chop, Smoked Beef Brisket, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans Almandine, Mixed Greens, Rolls with butter, Chef’s choice of Dessert The raffle tickets will be $1 each or seven for $5. Thank you to Studio 92 Photography for a Brian Brown collage and a Knoxville Raceway picture, Coffee Connection ...

7/7/2016 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July X, 2016) -- Nashville country music recording artist, Pat Cooper, will perform a live pre-race concert at the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores on Saturday, August 13. The pre-race concert kicks off the biggest night in sprint car racing and will be held at the Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway Fan Zone stage behind the fronstretch grandstands. Cooper will hit the stage at 3:30 p.m., local time immediately following the driver’s meeting, which is open to the public for the first time. “I have always been a big fan of racing, whether it’s dirt racing or NASCAR, so this is more than just another show to me,” said Cooper. “The opportunity to experience the ...

7/6/2016 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 6, 2016) -- The nine-time Knoxville Nationals champion, Donny Schatz, has officially entered the 56th Annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. Schatz, driver of the No. 15 Bad Boy Buggies Tony Stewart Racing machine, has proven himself as the driver to beat going into the prestigious event year after year with nine wins in the past 10 races - and the 10th being a runner-up finish. "This place has been very, very good to me," Schatz said following his Xtream Shootout powered by Mediacom World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win at Knoxville Raceway in June. That is an understatement. Schatz, a former weekly competitor at Knoxville Raceway during his teenage years, studied ...

7/1/2016 - Sammy Swindell Wins #50 at 60 in Knoxville! Christian Bowman Makes Late Race Pass for 305 Win by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 1, 2016 – Sammy Swindell added six days to his own record as the oldest 410 feature winner Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. Sammy is 60 years, 8 months and nine days old, and the Germantown, Tennessee driver won his second straight National Sprint League main event in a row at Knoxville aboard the Big Game Motorsports #1. Christian Bowman won a non-stop main event in the 305 class, by making a late race pass of Chris Walraven. Swindell would start on the pole of the scheduled 20-lap feature and grab the early lead ahead of Dusty Zomer and Rico ...

6/28/2016 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 28, 2016) -- NASCAR's greatest drivers -- who all have ties to the sprint car community -- are returning to Knoxville for the 56th running of the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. The four drivers - Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson -- will all be putting the hammer down to raise money for children's cancer research. The fourth-annual Weld Racing Go-Kart Spectacular will take place on Thursday (rather than the usual Wednesday date), August 11 at 1pm at Slideways Karting Center just one mile north of Knoxville Raceway. Fans are invited to race go-karts against the stars all to raise money for Kick-It, a partner of Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation ...

6/27/2016 - 5-HOUR ENERGY KNOXVILLE NATIONALS PRESENTED BY CASEY’S GENERAL STORES ENTRY UPDATE BRIAN BROWN READY TO TURN “RUNNER-UP” INTO “CHAMPION” KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 27, 2016) – Sprint car rcing’s grandest event is just 41 days away and teams from around the world are gearing up for the $150,000 prize. Official entry forms are arriving at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway every day, confirming another great lineup for the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. One of the first entries received was that of fan-favorite Brian Brown, driver of the Casey’s General Store/FVP No. 21. Brown, of Higginsville, Mo., won the hearts of Knoxville Nationals fans when he finished second in the event for three consecutive years (2012-2014), all ...

6/25/2016 - Sammy Swindell Makes Last Lap Pass in Race of the Season at Knoxville! Jamie Ball Conquers 360’s, Kade Higday on Top in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 25, 2016 – Sammy Swindell capped off an electrifying National Sprint League feature at Knoxville Raceway with a last lap pass of Davey Heskin to record his 49th career feature win at Knoxville. The win aboard the CJB/Big Game Motorsports #1 was worth $5,000 to the Germantown, Tennessee native. Jamie Ball grabbed his first 360 win of the year and the second in his career in the 360 class, and Kade Higday won his second career feature in the 305 class. Heskin led the 25-lap main event early over Josh Schneiderman and Danny Lasoski. ...

6/20/2016 - by Track Historian Eric Arnold Four Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday June 25 at 12:00pm Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall and introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is a reunion for all Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame members and their families. Tickets are free for Hall of Fame members and available to the public for a cost of $5. Ttickets must be purchased by Friday June 24th at the ticket office, call 641-842-5431. The inductions will mark the 38th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. The inductions will be a part of this weekend’s festivities ...

6/18/2016 - Kerry Madsen Sweeps on the Night the Lights Went Out in Knoxville! Garner Repeats in 360’s, Haase Wins in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 18, 2016 – A twenty-minute delay after a power surge couldn’t stop Kerry Madsen from sweeping the evening’s festivities, including the non-stop 20-lap National Sprint League feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native took the lead at about the halfway point from his brother Ian, and took home the $5,000 prize aboard the Keneric Racing #29 for his 19th career main event win here. A half a lap after the green flag fell in the 20-lap NSL main event, a power surge temporarily knocked out a number of lights around the ...

6/13/2016 - By Eric Arnold, Track Historian Four Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday June 25 at 12:00pm Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall and introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame will welcome Track Officials Dave Beede and Doug Clark, driver Larry Pinegar II, and driver/owner/mechanic Adrian Zoutte. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is a reunion for all Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame members and their families. Tickets are available for a cost of $5 and must be purchased by Friday June 24th at the ticket office, call 641-842-5431. The inductions will mark the 38th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a ...

6/12/2016 - Donny Schatz Notches a Wild Win in Knoxville! Clint Garner Wins 25th in 360’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 11, 2016 – Donny Schatz put the Tony Stewart Racing #15 in Victory Lane for the 24th time Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway with the World of Outlaws in the Xtream Shootout powered by Mediacom. It was a wild feature event with several drivers eliminated on a lap five restart. The Fargo, North Dakota driver took the lead from Jamie Veal on the 22nd of 25 laps, and earned $10,000 for his win. Meanwhile, Clint Garner took a late lead as well in the 360 main event and motored to his fourth win of the year here. His 25th ...

6/10/2016 - Terry McCarl Tames Outlaws at Knoxville! Nate Van Haaften Uses Last Lap Pass to Win 360’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 10, 2016 – After qualifying, Terry McCarl had his work cut out for him. The Altoona, Iowa veteran did what he had to do, and stood atop the World of Outlaws podium Friday on Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws. The win aboard the TMAC Motorsports #24 was worth $10,000. In 360 action, Nate Van Haaften picked up his first feature win of the year by surging by race-long leader Calvin Landis on the final circuit. McCarl timed in 12th quick, but quickly surged from outside row three to finish second in his heat. That gave him a ...

6/6/2016 - Knoxville Regulars vs. World of Outlaws Weekend Upon Us! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 3, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will invade Knoxville Raceway for two big nights, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Friday will be Budweiser Night, while Saturday’s finale with be the Xtream Shootout powered by Mediacom. The 360 sprints will be in competition both nights as well! In addition to the great racing, featuring our Knoxville regulars against the World of Outlaws, many activities for all ages are planned for the weekend! For the Adults on Friday: Lifesize Beer Pong at Dingus Dingus Lounge and Knoxville Raceway are hosting a Lifesize beer pong tournament presented by Budweiser after ...

Brian Brown Slices and Dices for $5,000 NSL Win at Knoxville!

6/4/2016 - Brian Brown Slices and Dices for $5,000 Win at Knoxville! Ian Madsen Wins First Career 360 Feature, Devin Kline Ties All-Time Mark with 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 4, 2016 – Brian Brown won a shootout with Bronson Maeschen to take home a National Sprint League feature worth $5,000 on Logan Contractors Night at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The win aboard the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 was the Grain Valley, Missouri driver’s 32nd at this famous oval. Outstanding racing on a great track throughout the night thrilled another big crowd at Knoxville. Ian Madsen won his first ever 360 feature at Knoxville in the Logan Contractors/Aspen Aire #18, while Devin Kline won for the eighth time in the 305 ...

6/3/2016 - by Joanne Cram Entering his eighth year with the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, Bob Baker has seen plenty of progress in and around the museum, but admits there is still a lot more work to be accomplished. For many years around Knoxville Raceway, Bob and his brother Jerry were known as the youngsters/teenagers from Kansas City who drove up to Knoxville for the weekly races. Then in later years Bob was known as the Weld Racing Wheels guy from Missouri, where he was their Motorsports Director. When Weld Wheels began to undergo restructuring, Bob found himself in search of a new career adventure. While at the Chili Bowl back in 2008, Bob had been in casual ...

5/31/2016 - Attention race teams! Entry forms are now available for our sprint car Nationals events in the ENTRY FORMS section of our website. http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Pages/Entry-Forms The 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores will be held August 10-13. The 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank will be held August 4-6. The early entry deadline is July 15th to save money on entry fees and pit passes for both Nationals events.. Also available are entries for the 5-hour ENERGY Queen Contest in the Visitor Services section. The entry deadline is July 1. http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Pages/Visitor-Services

5/28/2016 - Kerry Madsen Rolls NSL Field for Win #18 at Knoxville! Garner Wins Again in 360's, Bowman Awarded 305 Feature by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 28, 2016 – Kerry Madsen was the class of the field at Saturday’s Brownell’s Salute to the Troops Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native earned $5,000 for his National Sprint League win. The 2005 track champ notched win #18 aboard the Keneric Racing #29. Clint Garner kept his momentum going in the 360 class, grabbing his third feature win of the season, and the 24th in his career, second all-time with the 360’s at this historic oval. Chase Wanner led every lap of the 305 feature, but ...

5/21/2016 - Lasoski Wins Battle with Brown for NSL Win at Knoxville! Garner Wins Again in 360’s, Walraven Wins Second of Year in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 21, 2016 – Danny Lasoski wrestled a late race lead from Brooke Tatnell, and held off his nephew Brian Brown to claim a $5,000 National Sprint League win Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The win was the Dover, Missouri pilot’s 109th at the famous half-mile in front of a large crowd on Town Crier Night. Clint Garner won the 23rd 360 feature of his career at Knoxville, tying him for second with John Kearney on the all-time winner’s list. Chris Walraven claimed his second 305 feature win of the season. Craig Dollansky, fresh ...

5/21/2016 - Davey Heskin & Josh Schneiderman Headline Saturday Afternoon's "Sprint Car 101" at the National Sprint Car Museum! KNOXVILLE, IOWA - Davey Heskin of St. Michael, Minnesota, and Josh Schneiderman of West Burlington, Iowa, will headline this Saturday afternoon's "Sprint Car 101" at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. The program will be held on the second floor of the museum from 2 until 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 21. That night will be the National Sprint League's first visit to the 'Sprint Car Capital of the World' this season. Veteran journalist Bill Wright will spend the hour interviewing both Knoxville Raceway regulars. Museum curator Tom Schmeh said today, "In May, June and July, we will ...

5/19/2016 - by Joanne Cram After an outstanding rookie season in 2015, Christian Bowman has hit the track running. He went out on his second night of the 2016 season and parked his 305 in victory lane, achieving one of several goals he has for this season at Knoxville Raceway. The 20 year old out of Altoona, Iowa, has a history in racing that started in his childhood. He began his career as a nine year old at English Creek Speedway, racing winged outlaw dirt karts to start, then onto the Box Stock class. Christian then moved into a 125 cc for 2 seasons where he won Rookie of the Year honors in his first season, and won the track championship his second season out. ...

5/14/2016 - Late Pass Gives Brian Brown Win #31 at Knoxville! Henderson wins 360 Thriller, Kautz Wins First in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 14, 2016 – Brian Brown heated things up on a cool night with a late pass to net his 31st career 410 feature win on McKay Insurance/Nationwide Night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver snagged $3,000 for his win in the Brian Brown Racing Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Justin Henderson grabbed his seventh career win in the 360 class, climbing from a starting spot in row five in the BDS Motorsports #1. Corey Kautz executed a pass in lap traffic to grab his first win in the 15-lap 305 feature in record time. Brooke ...

5/10/2016 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 10, 2016) – The world’s most prestigious sprint car event and the famed Knoxville Raceway just got a shot of energy for its 2016 running of the Knoxville Nationals. The famed dirt track, located just minutes from Des Moines, Iowa on the Marion County Fairgrounds, is proud to announce the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® as the title sponsor of the 56th running of the Knoxville Nationals, a four-day sprint car championship to be held August 10-13. 5-hour ENERGY®, distributed by Michigan-based Living Essentials, LLC, has been a mainstay in NASCAR for the past several years as a sponsor of teams, drivers, and tracks, supporting the various programs through national advertising and retail campaigns. This is the company’s ...

5/7/2016 - Danny Lasoski Holds Them Off for 108th Win at Knoxville! Clint Garner Wire to Wire in 360’s, Tyler Glass Survives in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 7, 2016 – Danny Lasoski had plenty of company up front, but in the end, he reigned victorious for the 108th time Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Dover, Missouri driver claimed $3,000 for his win aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 machine. Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Clint Garner won his 22nd career main event in the 360 class, while rookie Tyler Glass persevered to claim a crazy 305 main event that saw six cars finish, and the apparent winner disqualified. Lasoski took off from his pole position in the 20-lap 410 feature ahead ...

4/29/2016 - By Joanne Cram After nearly a decade in a 305 sprint car, Gladstone, Illinois’s Kevin Hetrick decided that 2016 was the year to upsize his sprint car to a 410. Having grown up at the racetrack watching his father, Jim, race southeastern Iowa and at Knoxville Raceway, Kevin is living out his life-long dream of racing at the famed half mile. Kevin’s earliest memories are of being at the racetrack sitting in the stands while his dad raced, when at the age of five, Kevin’s dad joined him as a spectator. The family continued to enjoy spending as much time together going to the races, especially Knoxville Raceway. Since racing is addicting and tends to be in your ...

4/27/2016 - By Track Historians Bob Wilson and Eric Arnold We are all deeply saddened to pass on the news that long-time announcer Tim Trier has lost his battle with cancer. Tim was a beloved announcer at Knoxville Raceway from 1979-1992, and again during the 1999 season. Tim grew up in the 1960’s watching his Uncle Johnny Babb race and caught the racing fever at a young age. As an announcer Tim started out calling high school sporting events and in the mid 1970’s he was announcing drag racing at Eddyville and Cedar Falls. Tim was first hired at Knoxville to do pit reporting during the 1979 Knoxville Nationals and his booming voice and talent was quickly recognized by promoter Ralph Capitani, which ...

4/23/2016 - Ian Madsen Wins Knoxville Tilt! Dusty Zomer Wins in 360’s and Christian Bowman Wins First in 305’s by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 23, 2016 – Ian Madsen scored his sixth career win at the Knoxville Raceway in front of another big crowd on Earth Day Night Saturday. The first 300 fans in attendance received a tree from the Arbor Day Foundation. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales driver hopes using a restart to shoot by Tim Kaeding for the $3,000 score in the KCP Racing #18 plants his own seeds towards a championship. Dusty Zomer led wire to wire to record his sixth career win in the 360 class, while Christian Bowman was a first-time winner at Knoxville in the ...

4/20/2016 - Public nominations for the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame are now being accepted at the ticket office. Nominations may also be submitted by e-mail to Track Historian, Eric Arnold at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com. Nominations will close Saturday, May 28. Brief biographical information is appreciated, but not required. Eligibility rules are drivers that have been retired for at least one year and all those worthy of being honored for their lifetime contributions to the betterment of Knoxville Raceway. It is the intent of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Committee to elect four or five inductees each year, that being contributors such as drivers, car owners, mechanics, sponsors, track officials, media members, etc. The Class of 2016 will be announced in mid June and the inductees will ...

4/16/2016 - Danny Lasoski Notches #107 in Thrilling Knoxville Opener! Clauson wins First in 360s, Walraven Becomes Fifth Driver to Win in All Three Classes by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 16, 2016 – A beautiful spring Iowa evening welcomed the 2016 sprint car season at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday! Pella Motors Night saw action from beginning to end. At the conclusion of the night, Dover, Missouri’s Danny Lasoski was atop the podium in the 410 class. It was the “Dude’s” 107th career feature win at Knoxville aboard the Muddy.com #2, and the seventh time he has graced Victory Lane on opening night at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. Bryan Clauson registered his first career 360 sprint feature at Knoxville ...

4/14/2016 - By Joanne Cram With 2016’s season fast approaching, Danny Lasoski has one thing on his mind: winning the 2016 Nationals. That being said, a repeat track championship is close behind in his mind. In their inaugural season as a newly formed team, the Big Game Motorsports-backed duo of Guy Forbrook and Danny Lasoski dominated Knoxville’s half-mile track every Saturday night. The Muddy #2 racked up five feature wins, three quick times, and thirteen top five finishes; and led 65 laps around Knoxville Raceway. The team is looking to grow their success now that their first season is under their belt. Lasoski says that being one year older as a team can only help improve their performance ...

4/9/2016 - Knoxville Practice Night Sees 27 Sprinters by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 9, 2016 – Twenty-seven cars representing all three sprint car classes practiced Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Chilly temps and a stiff wind didn’t slow down the contingent of drivers. Five 410’s, eight 360’s and fourteen 305’s were on hand. A mix of rookies and veterans took their laps on the famous half-mile in anticipation of the season opener next Saturday, April 16. Newcomers included Jake Bubak in the 410 class. The son of former World of Outlaws regular, Rich Bubak intends on looked smooth in his first 410 outing on the speedway in the Bolz #1B. Jake was joined in 410 practice by Craig Dollansky, ...

SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY AND TOWN HALL MEETING

4/5/2016 - Join the Knoxville Raceway staff and your fellow friends and race fans for a season kick-off party and town hall meeting on Friday, April 15 at 7pm, local time. The event will begin with a town hall-style meeting at Dyer-Hudson Hall where fans can openly ask questions and give feedback about the upcoming Knoxville Raceway season. Following the meeting, Casey's General Stores will be offering free pizza, accompanied by complimentary beverages from our friends at Doll Distributing and Mahaska Bottling. Dingus Lounge will also be on hand with music and games! Start the season off right by having a fun time with your friends and racing family!

3/31/2016 - by Track Historians Bob Wilson and Eric Arnold We are saddened to learn of the passing of Knoxville Raceway Hall of Famer Lenard McCarl. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Judy, sons Terry, Kenny, daughter Cindy, and their entire family. Lenard was a driver, owner, builder and mechanic. He first came to Knoxville during the 1968 Nationals. He was an 11-time participant as a driver and a 4-time owner entrant in that event. His Nationals record also shows him to be a 3-time A-Main qualifier with a best finish of 12th in 1975. As a driver he has two career feature wins and as an owner he has 11. His personal best in the season point standings was second (1975) but ...

EARLIER START TIMES IN APRIL

3/30/2016 - Race promoter John McCoy announced this week that all April events at Knoxville Raceway will begin at 6:15 p.m., local time rather than the 6:45 p.m. regular time. Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. for April events with the drivers meeting beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m. Main grandstands will open at 5:30 p.m., as well. For the most up-to-date Knoxville Raceway information, like "Knoxville Raceway" on Facebook, follow @KnoxvilleRaces on Twitter and @KnoxvilleRaceway on Instagram.

3/17/2016 - It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we announce T2 Digital Inc has signed a three-year contract with Knoxville Raceway to continue as the track's Official Internet Broadcast Partner. T2 Digital Inc operating its web property, thecushion.com, will be the home for live PPV video broadcasts of the Knoxville Raceway season. The Cushion will provide live weekly coverage from the Sprint Car Capital of the World, including the 56th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. "We are so proud to be associated with such a great facility and have the ability to give race fans around the world the opportunity for a glimpse into why Knoxville is so special", said Ian J Marvuglio (@Ian_Joesph), CEO & Co-Founder of T2 ...

2/4/2016 - Tickets for the Craftsman World of Outlaws events on June 10 and 11 are now on sale! For the first time since 2010 the Outlaws are coming to Knoxville Raceway for a two-day event! The Outlaws bring seven-time series champion Donny Schatz, former champion Daryn Pittman, Shane Stewart, Joey Saldana, Brad Sweet, Paul McMahan, and more to compete against the best drivers in the Midwest at the famed half-mile oval. Bring your camper for this two day show and get geared up for this one chance to see the World of Outlaws before the 56th Annual Knoxville Nationals in August. Order tickets on our website or call the ticket office at 641-842-5431.

Town Hall Meeting Tuesday

2/4/2016 - A 'Town Hall' style meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday night February 9 at 7:00pm in Dyer-Hudson Hall. The meeting is open to the public and will be hosted by Marketing Director Kendra Jacobs, Promoter John McCoy, and Business Manager Gary Schumacher. After the successful turnout of the January meeting we are excited to have another one. The interaction with fans, drivers, business partners, and the support of the local community was outstanding and productive. The management team is excited to greet everyone again to answer questions, listen to ideas, and discuss how we continue to make Knoxville Raceway the best dirt track in the world!

1/24/2016 - Premier Speedway - Warrnambool, Australia 44th annual Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic From Junior Sedans, to Formula 500’s, to Sprintcars, to Classic Champion! That was the case tonight for local resident Jamie Veal as he claimed the 2016 Lucas Oils Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at the Sungold Stadium. After starting from the front row Veal defeated one of the toughest fields in Australian Sprintcar history as he finished in front of Kerry Madsen in a dramatic two lap sprint to the end. “I can’t believe it. The guys gave me a great car and I was able to hang on. I looked up at the big screen and I saw the 29 coming so I knew he was there. I couldn’t believe the ...

1/21/2016 - Knoxville Raceway will be present this weekend Friday-Sunday January 22-24 at the Iowa Events Center in Downtown Des Moines! Come see sprint cars on display, pick up a pocket schedule, and the first woman to win a sprint car feature at Knoxville, McKenna Haase will be in our booth signing autographs each day from Noon-4:00pm!

1/20/2016 - The 2016 Marion County Fair will begin Friday July 15th at 7:00pm with a concert from legendary country and southern rock music act, The Charlie Daniels Band! You know the songs, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Long Haired Country Boy, Simple Man, and The South's Gonna Do It Again! Don't miss this event as we kick off the Fair with one of America's greatest music acts! Tickets will be available at KnoxvilleRaceway.com starting February 1 for $25 each!

360 Nationals on CBS Sports Network Sunday!

12/30/2015 - Tune in and set your DVR's for the airing of the 25th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals for Sunday January 3 at 7pm CST (8pm EST) on CBS Sports Network. The broadcast is presented by Lucas Oil. Event preview video is here: https://youtu.be/npt_CRZn0VI

12/27/2015 - by Track Historian Eric Arnold It has been a rough off season with long time friends of the Knoxville Raceway passing. Danny Mason, who was a push truck driver for 39 years passed away in September. Later we lost Roy Robbins and Bob Trostle, and now Dave Beede who was much more than a track official to all of us at Knoxville Raceway for 41 years. We are all deeply saddened for Dave's family and extend our sincerest condolences. I interviewed Dave in 2010 and below you will find a heart warming story. Dave Beede may not be a well known man, but he is one of the unsung heroes that has helped make Knoxville Raceway so great. You may have seen ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces 2016 Rule Changes

12/21/2015 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA -- Knoxville raceway officials have released rule changes for all three sprint car divisions for the 2016 season. The majority of rule changes are safety related to protect both the competitors and the fans. In 2016, kingpin tethers will be required in all classes, as well as steel fasteners on mud covers, and no slip tubing anywhere in the chassis for all cars competing at Knoxville Raceway. For the World of Outlaws two-day event in June and the Knoxville Nationals in August, the 2 ½” x .083 axle will not be allowed. This axle will not be allowed in any events in 2017. *FRONT AXLES Magnetic steel only. 410: Starting in 2017 the minimum front axle size ...

12/3/2015 - (Palmerston North, New Zealand) Robertson Holden International Speedway PR SPEED SPORT KNOXVILLE WORLD CHALLENGE QUALIFIER Jonathan Allard blitzed a classy Sprintcar field last night at the Robertson Holden International Speedway, breaking the all-time lap record in the process. ‘The King’ Steve Kinser was upstaged, but still impressive on his farewell tour down under. The opening heat had a star-studded field, featuring three former New Zealand champions, and a 20-time World of Outlaws winner. Jonathan Allard made an early statement of intent, taking an outside line around Daniel Eggleton and blazing off into the distance, breaking the lap record with a blistering 12.8697 second lap. The second heat was mostly follow the leader, with Dean Brindle beating Stephen Taylor off the line and to the ...

11/30/2015 - Robertson Holden International Speedway PR The first qualifying event for the 23rd annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge takes place Wednesday night at the Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series at Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Competing on this night will the greatest Sprintcar driver in the world, Steve Kinser, one of the real drawcards. He will be joined on track by fellow American's Brad Loyet, Jonathan Allard and Ricky Logan, along with New Zealand's best Sprintcar drivers. Steve Kinser is a 20-time World of Outlaws series champion and has won 577 A-Mains, but he didn't have the best luck on Sunday night during the opening round at Western Springs and will be keen to make amends. Brad Loyet had ...

11/21/2015 - Champions Crowned at 2015 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! (Bill W) November 21, 2015 – Nearly $300,000 in cash and contingencies were handed out Saturday night, November 21 at the 2015 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series Banquet! The event, held at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa played host to 700 attendees. Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug presided as Masters of Ceremonies. The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of eight chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2015 Knoxville point eligible drivers next season for wherever they may race. ...

11/21/2015 - by Track Historians Eric Arnold and Bob Wilson All of us at Knoxville Raceway and the members of the Marion County Fair Board are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Trostle. Trostle was a larger than life figure around these grounds and arguably the greatest ambassador of our track and the sport of sprint car racing. Bob was born March 20, 1933 and lived in Des Moines his entire life. In 1960 Bob turned from dragsters to super modifieds and built his first car for the 1962 Knoxville season. By the mid-60s he had become successful at the Marion County Fair Grounds and into the ‘70s he was known throughout the country as an owner and builder of sprint cars with many ...

11/13/2015 - Knoxville, Iowa - The Marion County Fair Association has finalized the management staff of Knoxville Raceway for the 2016 racing season. Spire Sports + Entertainment, a leading athlete management and consulting company in the motorsports industry, has joined Race Director John McCoy and Business Manager Gary Schumacher to manage revenue, sales, marketing and public relations for the 1/2-mile central Iowa track. “Effective immediately Kendra Jacobs, of Spire Sports + Entertainment, will fill the role as Marketing Manager for the speedway,” said Dennis Hasselhuhn, Marion County Fairboard President. “Kendra has extensive experience in motorsports public relations, management and promotions in the sport and a long history in sprint car racing. We’re looking forward to having her, along with her passion and commitment ...

10/21/2015 - John McCoy, race director at the Knoxville Raceway, is pleased to announce the dates and venues for the SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge qualifiers for 2016. This trio of events will be the only races at which American sprint car drivers can qualify for the 23rd annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge to be held on Friday, August 12, 2016, during the 56th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - International Sprintcar Series, Robertson Holden International Speedway, Palmerston North, New Zealand Saturday, January 9, 2016 - Rolling Thunder, WXC Western Springs Speedway, Auckland, New Zealand Friday-Saturday-Sunday, January 22-23-24, 2016 - Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, Premier Speedway, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Said Knoxville Raceway race director John McCoy this week, “We are very pleased ...

10/20/2015 - (Bill W) Check out the 2015 Season in Review! All the stories, results, Victory Lane photos and more from 2015 can be found in our "Track History" section! Who won the most features, led the most laps and much more can be found in our 2015 Results, Stories and Points document! Check out 2015 and decades of historical results today in our "Track History" section...

10/17/2015 - by Track Historians Eric Arnold and Bob Wilson All of us at Knoxville Raceway and with the Marion County Fair Board are deeply saddened by the passing of Roy Robbins. Robbins was an instrumental figure to the success of the Knoxville Raceway and the Knoxville Nationals. He was the winner of the inaugural Nationals in 1961, known as the Super Modified National Championship at the time. Robbins and car owner O.J. Huffman were one of two cars to race with an ‘air-scoop’ in the 1961 Nationals as they raced to the $1,000 to win prize. The ‘air-scoop’,or wings as we now call them, were banned after the 1961 season until the 1970’s. Robbins was quoted about the event in an interview by ...

10/12/2015 - Knoxville Raceway Hosts Eleven FVP National Sprint League Shows in 2016! Knoxville, IA (October 13, 2015) – The FVP National Sprint League will continue its strong alliance with the Knoxville Raceway in 2016. “The Sprint Car Capital of the World”, Knoxville Raceway, in Knoxville, Iowa will host eleven NSL events in 2016. That will include a large two-day event July 1 and 2. Knoxville Raceway will continue to offer their hefty $100,000+ 410 Knoxville Championship Cup Series point fund plus contingencies. The shows will occur in conjunction with the Jackson Speedway, who will host the NSL on Friday nights. The NSL enjoyed a successful inaugural season in 2015, and shared one thing with Knoxville Raceway…its champion. Danny Lasoski ...

Knoxville Raceway Awards Banquet and Dinner Tickets On Sale Now

9/29/2015 - Owners, drivers, crew, sponsors, fans, and staff come together at the end of each season to celebrate at the annual Knoxville Raceway Awards Banquet and Dinner. This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, November 21st, will be held at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Banquet tickets are on sale now, and are available for $45 per person. The event includes a reception at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, and the awards program at 7:30pm. There are three meal options for dinner, including beef tenderloin, sautéed chicken breast, and roasted vegetable lasagna. Tickets for the Awards Banquet may be ordered in person at the Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office, by phone at 641-842-5431, or by mail. Mailed order forms must be submitted by November 10, ...

9/26/2015 - Jared Landers Thrills in First Knoxville Late Model Nationals Win! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, September 26, 2015 – Persistence paid off for Batesville, Arkansas’s Jared Landers Saturday night at the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Landers drove a steady race, snatched the lead with eight circuits to go and captured one of the crown jewels in late model racing. He was paid $40,000 for a win that was his first ever at the Knoxville Raceway. Friday prelim winner, Chad Simpson, shot out from the pole to lead early over Jimmy Owens and Scott Bloomquist in the 100-lapper. By lap three, Thursday’s winner, Jonathan Davenport was into the top three, and “Superman” took the ...

9/25/2015 - Chad Simpson Brings Knoxville to its Feet Friday at Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, September 25, 2015 – Chad Simpson scored one for the “Hawkeye State” Friday night on Night #2 of the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The Mount Vernon, Iowa native passed race-long leader, Mike Marlar with two laps to go to score a huge win and put himself on the pole for Saturday night’s $40,000 to win 100-lap finale at Knoxville Raceway! Marlar shot out to the early lead in the 25-lap feature, ahead of Scott Bloomquist and Tim McCreadie. Kent Robinson moved into the top three by the third circuit, when Earl Pearson Jr. came to a stop ...

9/24/2015 - Jonathan Davenport Wins a Wild One to Open Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, September 24, 2015 – 2015 has been a dream season for “Superman” Jonathan Davenport. On night one of the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores his dream was almost ruined by the “Newport Nightmare” Jimmy Owens! In the end, it was Davenport in victory lane for the 20th time this season. It was worth $7,000 and was his second at the historic Knoxville Raceway. Davenport shot out to the early lead in the 25-lapper from his starting spot outside row one with Chris Brown and Ricky Weiss in tow. Owens shot from his sixth starting spot to claim ...

9/24/2015 - Tonight is night one of the 12th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store! The best late model drivers in the world will be here for three nights! All teams will compete during the Thursday and Friday preliminary events with time trials, inverted heat races and features! It's one of the toughest formats in racing and every position matters each time the drivers are on the track. Teams must earn points in the preliminary events to capture a starting position in the $40,000 to win 100 lap championship feature on Saturday night! Tickets are available here at KnoxvilleRaceway.com and another large car count is expected! Don't miss the action and be here to witness the one ...

9/22/2015 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian Late Model racing starting officially here at Knoxville Raceway in 1954 with Don Rosenburger winning the first event on August 22 that year. Weekly sprint car racing also began in 1954 so the Late Models have been around this track since the beginning of regular competitive racing. Don White, Butch Hartman, Ramo Stott, Steve Kosiski, were all winners here in the beginning. But oh how the times have evolved here for Late Models. One of the things I love about the Late Model Knoxville Nationals is how appreciative everyone is that they have the opportunity to race here at Knoxville. They only have one chance per year so that is one reason. The dirt track community is much ...

9/15/2015 - By Eric Arnold Leading up to the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 24-26, there is one driver that has dominated the national late model scene in 2015. It’s not a familiar name such as Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, or Jimmy Owens. His name is “Superman” Jonathan Davenport from Georgia. Davenport won the Thursday night preliminary last year at Knoxville in only his second entry here, and finished 18th on Saturday night while finishing tenth in the 2012 finale. But 2015 has been the year for JD. He has won most of the “crown jewel” events on the Late Model circuit. Here is a list of Davenport’s biggest paying wins so far in 2015. USA Nationals at New ...

8/31/2015 - The early entry fee deadline for the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Models presented by Casey's General Store is Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. $100 entry fee entitles four from each crew to enter pits every night for $30 each night. Without entry fee, cost will be $40 per crew member each night. After September 1, 2015, entry fee will be $150. Entry fee will be refunded for withdrawing, if notified before September 24, 2015.

8/31/2015 - Tyler Sutter Claims 30th Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville! by Bob Wilson Tyler Sutter of Pleasantville took the 30th annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. Sutter completed 200 laps in 1hour and 54 minutes and was paid $1,000 for his efforts. He inherited the lead when race-long leader Ryan Humphrey stalled on the track during a red flag period just prior to the 150 lap mark. Darin Van Dee of Deep River finished second to earn $700. Troy DeJong of Bussey duplicated his third place finish of one year ago and was paid $500. Perhaps an event record of 15 red flag periods were encountered along the way for various reasons such as debris on the track as well for removal ...

8/29/2015 - Justin Henderson Doubles Up as Champions are Crowned at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 30, 2015 – Justin Henderson put on the show Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on Wal-Mart Season Championship Night, but there were plenty of drivers celebrating at night’s end. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota driver swept both the FVP National Sprint League 410 feature and the 360 main event in impressive fashion. Devin Kline won the 305 feature. Danny Lasoski (410), Clint Garner (360), Stacey Alexander (305) and BDS Motorsports (360 owner) were the big winners, taking home Knoxville Championship Cup Series titles for 2015! Henderson shot out from the pole in the 25-lap NSL main event ahead of Mark Dobmeier and Brian Brown. ...

8/26/2015 - Many people have heard the name Aaron Reutzel this season while perusing the latest sprint car results, unsure of where this guy on fire came from! The 25 year old, Clute, Texan, is actually no stranger to the sport, but has taken the national scene by storm this season. Aaron grew up in the racing world, spending his childhood at races with his dad, Kenny, who raced micro sprints. Aaron loved going to the races, any kind of races. One night when his dad was racing, the track owner brought out go-karts that looked like little sprint cars. Aaron got to drive one, and it was all down hill from there. Two years later, he ...

8/15/2015 - Donny Schatz Roars to His Ninth FVP Knoxville Nationals Championship! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 15, 2015 – If anyone had any doubts as to whether or not Donny Schatz was going to earn his ninth Knoxville Nationals title, the North Dakota native made a statement by leading 50 laps flag-to-flag to win the 55th running of the FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. Making wholesale moves through traffic in the closing laps, Donny was asked about the very close passes, “It’s not the traffic that was bothering me. It was the restarts. It’s my job to get through traffic. If I can’t then I’m probably going to lose my job. The past couple weeks, ...

8/14/2015 - World Challenge Win Gives Lynton Jeffrey Final Ticket to Nationals Championship! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 14, 2015 – Lynton Jeffrey claimed the Speed Sport World Challenge Friday night, and in turn gained the 25th starting spot for Saturday’s 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores! The Sydney, New South Wales, Australia native now residing in Prairie City, Iowa assumed the lead from James McFadden, who saw his power plant go up in smoke with two laps to go. Randy Hannagan jumped out to the early lead in the 20-lap event over Jeffrey and Kraig Kinser. Jeffrey used a slide job to gain the point from Hannagan on lap two, and took off from the field on the ...

8/14/2015 - Bryan Clauson Breaks Through for First Win at Knoxville, Trip to Saturday’s A! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 14, 2015 – For the second year in a row, Indiana’s Bryan Clauson will take the green in the FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store on Saturday night, but this time it comes with a $4,000 check and his first career victory at the Knoxville Raceway in Friday’s National Speed Sport News Qualifying Night. Danny Dietrich, Brent Marks and Billy Alley also punched their tickets into Saturday night’s championship event by finishing second through fourth! “I told these guys after Wednesday night, I think we had the car to get it done and we honestly felt like ...

8/14/2015 - Here's the lineup for Friday night's Speed Sport World Challenge... 1. 11N, Randy Hannagan, Pittsboro, IN 2. 12, Lynton Jeffrey, Sydney, NSW, Aust. 3. 11K, Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, IN 4. 7s, Jason Sides, Bartlett, TN 5. 35AU, Jamie Veal, Warrnambool, VIC, Aust. 6. 55, Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci, NSW, Aust. 7. 18, Ian Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW, Aust. 8. 3G, James McFadden, Brisbane, QLD, Aust. 9. 9, Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK 10. 1z, Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA 11. 93H, Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster, OH 12. 24, Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA 13. 49, Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA 14. 29, Kerry Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW, Aust. 15. 84, Scott Bogucki, McLaren Vale, SA, Aust. 16. 21AU, Jordyn Brazier, Sydney, NSW, Aust. 17. 3, Tim Kaeding, San Jose, CA 18. 01, Christopher Bell, Norman, OK 19. 13x, Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, OH 20. 75, Glen ...

8/13/2015 - Terry McCarl Storms from Ninth to Win Thursday Night at the Knoxville Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 13, 2015 – For the 56th time in the history of the Knoxville Raceway, Iowa’s Terry McCarl parked the SnowPlow.com No. 24 in Victory Lane, topping the podium in Thursday’s Lucas Oil Qualifying Night in the 55th running of the FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. “Man, I’ve got to thank Doug (Rankin) and Austin (McCarl), and everyone on my crew. We were horrible in the Heat and lucky to finish where we did and we just made wholesale changes on the car and wow!” said a nearly breathless Terry McCarl. “What a racecar. This A.R.T. was rolling ...

8/12/2015 - by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA – When Shane Stewart rolled into Knoxville on Sunday for the Capitani Classic, he walked away with a $5,000 payday and the goal of beating Donny Schatz. Fast Forward to Wednesday’s RacingJunk.com Qualifying Night, and the Bixby, Okla. shoe put his Jeff Gordon throwback / Kick-It No. 16 in Victory Lane just ahead of Donny; collecting a cool $12,000 payday in his 14th career Knoxville Raceway victory. “You don’t every let your guard down with him [Schatz]. I’ve been beat a lot this year by him and we’re going to have to be a little better to beat him on Saturday,” said Shane in Victory Lane. “Honestly, I told the guys when we ...

21 DRIVERS QUALIFY FOR INTERNATIONAL RACE

8/12/2015 - Twenty-one select drivers are eligible to compete in the 19th Annual SPEED SPORT World Challenge, scheduled for Friday, August 14th. The race, part of the 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, carries strict qualification requirements. In order to qualify, drivers must compete in at least one of three international races throughout the year. Daryn Pittman, 2014 SPEED SPORT World Challenge champion, will be competing again this year for the title. The winner of this year’s event will receive $10,000. Qualifying races for the 2015 SPEED SPORT World Challenge were: 1.) Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series – Dec 6, 2014 race (Western Springs Speedway | Auckland, New Zealand) 2. ) Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series – Dec 8, 2014 ...

8/11/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Legendary car owner and mechanic Gil Sonner of Des Moines was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame this year, and will make his record 50th entry in the 2015 FVP Knoxville Nationals. “Gilly” as he is known, has been the car owner of the #47 sprint car since he began racing in the late 40’s and early 50’s in the Des Moines area, and first appeared at Knoxville Raceway in 1955 with driver Lee Pinckney. Sonner is primarily known for his run of success at his home track of Knoxville Raceway, but he has also won sprint car features in 18 different states with 15 different drivers. In addition, he was at the first World of ...

8/9/2015 - Shane Stewart Slides to Victory in the 4th Annual Capitani Classic! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 9, 2015 – If the Slide Job was an Olympic sport, Shane Stewart would have collected the gold medal on Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway; pulling off a deep Slide Job on Danny Lasoski though turns three and four on Lap 20 to become the fourth winner in as many years in the fourth annual Kustom Concrete Pumping Capitani Classic. “I knew he was coming so I actually hesitated a little bit there with the two guys in front of me. I wasn’t sure where to go and I know he’s been exceptionally good here on the bottom,” explained Stewart when ...

8/8/2015 - Terry McCarl Goes Flag-to-Flag for his Fourth 360 Nationals Victory! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 8, 2015 – If a face would appear next to the definition of the domination in the Dictionary, it just might be that of Terry McCarl, as the Altoona, Iowa native added a fourth championship trophy to his shelf in the 25th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Jumping to the lead twice as the caution for Justin Henderson and Ryan Roberts brought back the original start back, McCarl’s SnowPlow.com No. 24 buzzed the cushion with ease to lead the full 25 laps for the night’s $10,000 payday. “Man, I’m use to going left after the ...

8/7/2015 - Dusty Zomer Zooms to Victory Lane on Night #2 of the Knoxville 360 Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2015 – A stacked field of drivers made the call for night-two of the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank with Dusty Zomer capturing his fifth career victory in 360cid competition at the famed half-mile. The second time Zomer has stood atop the podium on a 360 Nationals preliminary night, the non-stop, 20 lap A-Feature allowed the Buffalo Wild Wings No. 82 to race to a 5.462 second advantage at the checkered flag. “My Crew Chief gave me a great car tonight. I just has to be patient. I knew Brown was ...

8/6/2015 - Danny Lasoski Dominates 360 Nationals Opener! by Bryan Hulbert and Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 6, 2015 – The 25th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank opened with Missouri’s Danny Lasoski leading flag-to-flag in Thursday’s preliminary A-Feature aboard the Parker/Mark Burch Motorsports No. 1m. Lasoski’s third career preliminary A-Feature win in the 360 Nationals since 2012, the “Dude from Dover” was never challenged en-route to victory. “This just goes to show you hard March Burch Works. He’s a one-man-band at home. He builds his own engines, does everything, and I just couldn’t be more proud of him,” said Lasoski when asked about his performance. “We came here just to see if we could measure ...

Knoxville Raceway Management Changes

8/6/2015 - (Dennis Haselhuhn – President, Marion County Fair Board) On Tuesday, Brian Stickel announced his resignation as General Manager of Knoxville Raceway. Stickel will remain in his position through the end of August, continuing his work as General Manager and Promoter during the 25th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, the 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals, and the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Finals. Although Knoxville Raceway is undergoing management changes, fans can be assured that races will run as planned at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. A top priority is maintaining the legacy of the great sport of sprint car racing, and ultimately ensuring a premier fan experience. Knoxville Raceway will work hard to ensure all operations remain smooth ...

15 Enter 2015 FVP Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest

8/3/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Knoxville, Iowa - The FVP Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest will be held on Tuesday night August 11 at 7:30pm in the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds. Masters of Ceremoies of this year’s contest is 1996 Knoxville Nationals Queen, Kendra Jacobs. This year marks the 41st year that a Knoxville Nationals Queen will be crowned. 15 contestants will vie for the crown. This year’s Queen Candidates are; Leah Blaney (Hartfod, OH), Shannon Edd (Standford, CA), Brandi George (Venice, FL), Sadie Mae Jones (Crescent, IA) Lindsey Kekich (West Middlessex, PA), Lacie Lambert (Knoxville, IA), Michaela La Spina (Rancho Cordova, CA), Blaney Markman (Jackson, MN), Brooke Martens (Wentworth, SD), Ally McClure (Bloomfield, IA), Beth Meyer (Sheboygan Falls, WI), Brooke ...

8/1/2015 - Henderson Wins Third of Season, Landis Wins 360 Thriller at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 1, 2015 – Justin Henderson struck for his third win of the season and ninth of his career Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota driver’s win came aboard the BDS Motorsports #1. The 360 main event was a tune-up for next week’s 25th Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. The feature saw five lead changes, and Calvin Landis picked up his first career 360 win, and his first at Knoxville since winning in the 410 class in 2007. Before a lap could be completed in the 20-lap main event, Logan Forler did a series of ...

360 Nationals Rules and Pit Procedures

8/1/2015 - 25th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals Pit Gate opens at 3:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday for 360 Nationals, Trailers stay in the pits, Hot laps are at 6:45 Please bring all trailers thru the North entrance onto the grounds and around turns 3 & 4 to the front pit gate. If you need to come thru the North pit gate for height reasons please wait for escort. Pit Gate opens at 2:00 p.m. Saturday of the 360 Nationals, Trailers unload…All trailers need to be in pit area by 5:00 p.m. Hot laps are at 7:15, 305’s will run and unload also. Tech area opens at 3:30 on Thursday and Friday: Cars not having an approved ...

305 Sprint Car Class Reminders

7/27/2015 - This is a reminder that the 305 sprint car class will be competing on Saturday night, August 8 during the 25th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. As another reminder, drivers are NOT permitted to compete in both the 360 and 305 classes that evening.

7/25/2015 - Danny Lasoski Tops Wild Night at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 25, 2015 – Danny Lasoski scored his fifth win and the 106th in his career at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night, in an evening that saw everything from some strange accidents to a power outage. In the 360 class, Dusty Zomer backed up his 410 win a week ago here, with his fourth career victory in that class. Devin Kline dominated the competition in the 305 class to pick up career win number six. Before a lap could be completed in the 410 feature, Davey Heskin spun, and so did Logan Forler, who was trying to avoid contact. On the restart, something seemed to break in Dakota Hendrickson’s ...

7/22/2015 - By Joanne Cram In his thirteen years of living in the states, Lynton Jeffrey has come a long way, and had many successes. He was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, where he grew up immersed in racing. When Lynton was growing up, late models were the select racing class, and sprint cars were the support class; just building momentum as a popular form of racing. Lynton’s father was a successful late model driver, builder, and manufacturer of the chassis. Spending most race nights at Sydney Speedway, formerly Parramatta City Raceway and Grandville Speedway, Lynton looked up to Aussie drivers such as Steve Brazier and Max Dumesney, as well as American drivers that would come across the ...

Brown and Zomer Take Twin Feature Thrillers at Knoxville!

7/18/2015 - Brown and Zomer Take Twin Feature Thrillers at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 18, 2015 – There was plenty to talk about after a pair of thrilling feature finishes Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway! It was Twin Features Night for the 410 sprint cars, and the action kept coming! In the first non-stop 20-lap feature, California’s Tim Kaeding made a last lap pass to win. Unfortunately, a failed postrace technical inspection handed the win to Brian Brown. In the second, Dusty Zomer claimed his tenth career feature win at Knoxville with a late pass of his own! Billy Alley made it two for two, winning in his second appearance this year at Knoxville in the ...

7/16/2015 - Due to all the rain, Mother Nature has won again. The Harris Clash has been cancelled.

7/14/2015 - This Saturday, competition heats up in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series, with the Town Crier 410 Twin Features Night. The evening has enormous potential for drivers, with the opportunity to earn points in two events in one night. Overall in the series, Danny Lasoski has a solid lead with 2,744 points, followed by Justin Henderson in 2nd with 2,495. The next two driver rankings are just 6 points apart! Terry McCarl is in 3rd with 2,265, and Ian Madsen is in 4th with 2,259. Brian Brown rounds out the top five drivers with 1,985 points. There is intense competition at the track going into the Twin Features event, with pressure to get solid results in the double feature. Dig ...

7/12/2015 - KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA July 12, 2015 - The second annual Outlaw Dirt Kart event was held Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway in conjunction with the Marion County Fair. A special 1/8 mile oval track was constructed on the west end of the front stretch for the 60 entrants to race on. Six classes competed for a chance to put their names in the Knoxville Raceway record books. The races were organized in conjunction with the English Creek Speedway located approximately 10 miles south of Knoxville which races every Friday night and will host the 10th Annual Outlaw DIRT KART Nationals on Monday and Tuesday August 10-11. Stein Seeds - Marion County Auto Body Dirt Kart Races, Presented by the ...

Races Canceled at Knoxville Raceway July 11!

7/11/2015 - Races Canceled at Knoxville Raceway July 11! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, July 11, 2015 – One and a half inches of rain have forced the cancelation of events at the Knoxville Raceway for Saturday night, July 11. Events at the Marion County Fair this week include Marion County Auto Body and Stine Seed Outlaw Cage Karts on Sunday night, July 12, the Full Blown Rodeo on Tuesday night, July 14 and the Harris Clash for the Modifieds and Sport Mods on Thursday, July 16. Next Saturday night, July 18, sprint car racing returns as Town Crier Night will have Twin Features for the 410’s! The 360 sprint car class will also be in action! For more information on Knoxville ...

7/4/2015 - by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, – Terry McCarl and Danny Lasoski have dueled at Knoxville Raceway for four different decades. The rivalry came to life again Saturday night on Aspen Aire Night featuring the FVP National Sprint League. This time, it was McCarl who came out on top on “Heroes Night” on the Fourth of July. The Altoona, Iowa native won his 55th career feature at Knoxville, which is fourth all-time in the track’s storied history. It was also Twin Features Night for the 360 class at Knoxville, and Jon Agan and Justin Henderson picked up wins in that class. Austin McCarl and Danny Lasoski started in row one of the 25-lap NSL feature event, but it was Terry ...

6/29/2015 - Knoxville, IA - Knoxville Raceway recognizes the sacrifices of local heroes, and wants to give back to the service men and women who do so much for the community. Heroes Night, scheduled for July 4th, is a chance to honor active and retired military, EMS, firefighters, police officers, and sheriffs with discounted tickets. These service members can purchase half priced tickets at the Box Office with an ID badge. The July 4th race is the 12th in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series, and is also 360 Twin Feature Night. In addition, the race is part of the National Sprint League series. Ryan Bunton, a 410 competitor driving #7R this season, honors heroes in his own way. Bunton’s sprint car ...

6/27/2015 - Danny Lasoski on Top Again in $5,000 Mid-Season Championship at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 27, 2015 – Danny Lasoski registered win number three of the season at the Knoxville Raceway and #105 in his career on Saturday night. The victory was also his third FVP National Sprint League win of 2015. The victory allowed him to stay on top of the point standings at both Knoxville and with the NSL, and it was worth $5,000 aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2. Justin Henderson was dominant in 360 action, registering his second win of the year in that class. Devin Kline topped the 305 class for the third time this season, and sixth time in his career. Henderson ...

Nostalgia Night at Knoxville Rained Out!

6/26/2015 - Nostalgia Night at Knoxville Rained Out! (Bill W) June 26, 2015 - Unfortunately, Friday's Nostalgia Night at the Knoxville Raceway has been rained out. Join us tomorrow night for Farm Bureau Night featuring the FVP National Sprint League! All three divisions of Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series will be in action! Hot laps are scheduled for 6:45 p.m., with qualifying and racing to follow!

6/23/2015 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian Four Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday June 27 at 12:00pm Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall and introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is a reunion for all Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame members and their families. Tickets are free for Hall of Fame members and available to the public for a cost of $15. The meal will be pork loin or chicken parmesan, potatoes, salad, rolls, tea/lemondae/water, ticket must be purchased by Friday June 26th at the ticket office, call 641-842-5431. The inductions will mark the 37th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" ...

Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Mid-Season Championships

6/23/2015 - Knoxville, IA – The mid-season championships for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series are scheduled for June 27, and the battle is heating up as drivers fight for the #1 spot. Going into the mid-season race, Danny Lasoski leads the 410 driver points with 2,062 points, followed by Justin Henderson with 1,858, and Ian Madsen with 1,761 points. The mid-season race will be the 11th in the KCCS series, and will also feature 305s. In addition, the race is part of the National Sprint League series, and is Farm Bureau Night. Beyond the race, Knoxville Raceway is hosting two other events during the mid-season championships weekend: Nostalgia at Knoxville the evening of June 26, and the Knoxville Raceway Hall of ...

6/22/2015 - FVP National Sprint League Races for $5,000 Saturday at Knoxville! Windom, MN (June 22, 2015) – After almost a month off, the FVP National Sprint League roars back into action this Saturday night, June 27 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa! The race will be the track’s Mid-Season Championship, and the 25-lap feature will pay $5,000 to win! The race also serves as a qualifying event for the DeBerg Concrete $25,000 Triple Crown Challenge. The event precedes a busy month of July that will see the series competing in ten events that include NSL Fair Speedweek and the $10,000 to win finale in “The Road to Knoxville” at I-80 Speedway in Nebraska. Danny Lasoski has been on a roll lately, winning for ...

6/20/2015 - Danny Lasoski Capitalizes on Henderson’s Misfortune at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 20, 2015 – Danny Lasoski chalked up with #104 in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. Justin Henderson was leading late when a nose piece from his car came up and blocked his vision, causing him to stop. Lasoski assumed the lead and roared to victory in the 410 class. Clint Garner registered his 21st career win in the 360 class, and Devin Kline won his fifth career feature in the 305 class. Heavy rainfall at 5:30 p.m. caused events to be delayed until hot laps at 9 p.m. Ian Madsen shot out from the pole to lead early in the 20-lap 410 ...

Class of 2015 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Inductees announced

6/19/2015 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian Four dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday, June 27 at 12:00pm Noon in Dyer-Hudson Hall. The inductees will also be introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is a reunion for all Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame members and their families. Tickets are available for a cost of $15. The meal will be pork loin or chicken parmesan, potatoes, salad, rolls, plus tea, lemonade or water. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 26, and are available at the Ticket Office, or by calling 641-842-5431. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame will welcome former drivers Brent Antill and Dennis Moore Jr., ...

6/13/2015 - Fog and Rain Can’t Stop Donny Schatz at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 13, 2015 – It was an odd night at the Mediacom Shootout featuring the World of Outlaws Saturday night/Sunday morning at the Knoxville Raceway! A three and a half hour rain delay sent events into Sunday morning, and the feature was fogged out after fifteen laps. Despite all that, Donny Schatz emerged victorious and took home the $10,000 first place money. It was the Fargo, North Dakota driver’s twelfth WoO win of the year, and his 22nd career win at Knoxville. His win came aboard the Tony Stewart Racing #15. In the 360 class, sprint car rookie Ryan Giles took his first career ...

6/12/2015 - Saturday June 20th, Knoxville Raceway joins forces with Iowa Speedway to bring you a full day of open-wheel, sprint-style racing. Buy your ticket to the Newton event and get into the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series race that night FREE! Saturday morning, the USAC Silver Crown Series rolls into Newton’s Iowa Speedway. Formerly known as the National Dirt Car Championship, the Silver Crown Series is part of USAC's open-wheel sanctioned events including the National Sprint Car Series, and the National Midget Series. These wingless, open-wheel beauties will fly around Newton's 7/8-mile asphalt-paved race track at nearly 180 mph. Parking is available starting at 9:00am and gates open at 9:30 for practice laps and qualifying. The 100 lap race ...

6/9/2015 - The World of Outlaws sprint car tour visits Knoxville Raceway on June 13th for the Mediacom Shootout, and the drivers who compete at the track weekly in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series are ready to take down the competition. 2014 Knoxville Nationals winner Donny Schatz is ruling the World of Outlaws tour this season, racking up 11 wins and leading the driver points standings by over 100 points. In World of Outlaws points currently, Schatz has 4385 points, followed by Shane Stewart in second place with 4240 points. Kerry Madsen rounds out the top three with 4160 points. Knoxville Raceway has many drivers who can give Schatz and his World of Outlaws comrades a run for their money ...

6/6/2015 - Lasoski Wins on Epic Night of Racing at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, June 6, 2015 – Danny Lasoski led every lap to claim his 103rd career 410 feature victory at Knoxville Raceway on Slideways Karting Center Night. He pocketed $3,000 for his win aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 machine. That was far from the whole story, however, as wild battles ensued behind him in the non-stop 20-lap main event. In the 360 class, Billy Alley passed Justin Henderson with two laps to go, to claim his twelfth career victory in that class. McKenna Haase, who made history earlier this season as the first female sprint car feature winner at Knoxville, repeated that feat in the 305 ...

6/3/2015 - by Joanne Cram Omaha’s 30 year old Matthew Stelzer has been making the trip to race his 305 at Knoxville since 2007, when Knoxville started racing a limited 305 class schedule. He’s had eight years to figure the half mile out, and has had some great successes at the famed track. Matthew is a fourth generation driver; his great grandfather began the racing tradition driving a modified midget (now commonly known as mini-sprints) back in 1957. Matthew’s grandfather, Richard, also drove modified midgets; and owned a modified driven by Stan Haack that raced all over Nebraska. Richard is credited with building Kam Raceway in Hastings, Nebraska back in 1979, which is still in operation today. Matthew’s dad ...

5/31/2015 - by Track Historian, Eric Arnold Although the racing was rained out this week we were still able to witness history at the famed Knoxville Raceway in time trials. The one-lap track record of 14.407 by Brooke Tatnell has stood for nine years. That’s right, NINE YEARS. It was set on May 6, 2006, which was an unbelievable night in history with 26 cars breaking the track record. On that night the weather conditions were perfect. A cool 61 degrees, humidity 39%, dew point of 36 degrees, and almost no wind. This past Saturday the low lap times were somewhat surprising considering the humidity was so high at 88% and the dew point at a muggy 57 degrees, but the overcast sky and ...

Knoxville Raceway Rained Out May 30!

5/30/2015 - Knoxville Raceway Rained Out May 30! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 30, 2015 – The events at Knoxville Raceway were rained out after the second 360 heat Saturday night, May 30. A constant mist caused a delay of thirty minutes, and then it returned, saturating the grounds. Shane Stewart set quick time in the 410 class (14.560), Justin Henderson did the same in the 360 class (15.563), and Trevor Smith did the same in the 305 class (16.894) on a very fast track. Mitchell Alexander, Kevin Hetrick and Tanner Edwards won the 305 heats contested. Matt Moro and Keoni Texeira won the two 360 heats that were run. Join us next Saturday night, June 6, for Slideway Karting Center Night! ...

5/28/2015 - Public nominations for the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame are now being accepted at the ticket office. Nominations may also be submitted by e-mail to Track Historian, Eric Arnold at arniebhg@yahoo.com. Nominations will close Saturday, May 30. Brief biographical information is appreciated, but not required. Eligibility rules are drivers that have been retired for at least one year and all those worthy of being honored for their lifetime contributions to the betterment of Knoxville Raceway. It is the intent of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Committee to elect four or five inductees each year, that being contributors such as drivers, car owners, mechanics, sponsors, track officials, media members, etc. The Class of 2015 will be announced in mid June and the inductees will ...

JDRF Fundraiser Scheduled for May 30

5/28/2015 - This weekend’s Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series #7 race is the annual Pella Corp and JDRF Are Racing to a Cure For Diabetes Night. As part of the fundraiser, a special coupon is available. For every $15 adult ticket purchased with the coupon for Saturday’s race, $5 will be donated to JDRF. “It is so important for us to give back to great organizations like JDRF,” said Knoxville Raceway Promoter Brian Stickel. “We have been working with JDRF for years, and are happy to collaborate once again for this special fundraiser.” In addition to the proceeds donated from ticket sales, fans are invited to a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, May 30th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at Dyer Hudson Hall. The cost ...

5/27/2015 - by Joanne Cram After a lack-luster and hugely disappointing debut at Knoxville Raceway’s weekly sprint car season, twenty year old Andee Beierle of Bismarck, North Dakota, was looking forward to her 2015 season behind the wheel of a 410. She began her season chasing away rain and freshman year finals at the University of Alabama, only to blow up the team’s only motor on the second night out at Knoxville Raceway’s May 9th National Sprint League event. Andee’s drive and determination will likely find her behind the wheel again, however the timing is up in the air while the team sorts out funding options for a replacement motor. Andee grew up in Fort Myers, Florida, where the racing circuit is huge. ...

5/23/2015 - Henderson Doubles Up at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 23, 2015 – Justin Henderson put his name into the record books, becoming the first driver since Brian Brown a year ago to win both the 360 and 410 features in one night at the Knoxville Raceway. The 410 win on Saturday night was worth $3,000 and was also the Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s driver’s second in that class in as many weeks. Devin Kline completed the night’s winners’ list with a 305 victory. Brian Brown, who started fourth in the 410 feature, shot to the early lead in the 20-lapper. Henderson settled into second, with Danny Lasoski grabbing third from Bill Balog on lap two. Brown separated himself ...

5/20/2015 - Knoxville, IA - Monster Jam® comes to Knoxville Raceway this fall for two shows in September. The world’s premier monster truck racing series, Monster Jam® features legendary World Champions like Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, El Toro Loco, and Mohawk Warrior. The truck and driver lineup for Knoxville Raceway is not yet announced. Shows are scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, September 20th at 2:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets start at $20 for adults, with $10 kid’s tickets available. Tickets are available through the Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office, online at knoxvilleraceway.com, or by phone at 641-842-5431. Prices increase on the day of the show, so fans are encouraged to buy early and save! Fans may also purchase ...

5/19/2015 - By Track Historian Eric Arnold 18 year-old McKenna Haase made history at Knoxville Raceway this past Saturday, winning a feature in the 305 sprint car class! She is the first woman to win a sprint car race at the historic half-mile oval in its 62 year history of hosting weekly sprint car races. We are all proud of McKenna and her #55m team for this historic and memorable accomplishment. Last year when Haase made her first appearance at Knoxville Raceway, race fans were impressed with her on and off the track. She is talented behind the wheel, has been gracious with fans, and serves as a great ambassador for sprint car racing and Knoxville Raceway. Her popularity has been undeniable. Now ...

5/18/2015 - Saturday night was one for the record books at Knoxville Raceway, with McKenna Haase claiming the first female feature win in a sprint car at the track. Haase, who races in the 305 class, is in her second year of competing at Knoxville Raceway. To add to the excitement, 18-year-old Haase graduated from Carlisle High School on Sunday, where she delivered the commencement speech as her class valedictorian. Haase was ecstatic about the win. “This was the night I told everyone I wanted to win, because I wanted to be on a podium two days in a row,” she said. “This is a dream come true!” Future plans for the young racer include attending Drake to study finance in the fall, and the hope ...

5/16/2015 - Henderson Cruises, Haase Makes History at Knoxville! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 16, 2015 – Justin Henderson had no peer in driving the BDS Motorsports #1 to victory in 410 action at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. His seventh career win was worth $3,000. McKenna Haase made history in the 305 class as she became the first female feature winner in a sprint car at the historic Knoxville Raceway. Wayne Johnson scored his 11th career win in the 360 class. Before a lap could be completed, RJ Johnson got upside down for the second week in a row after contact with another car to start the 20-lap 410 feature. Tasker Phillips was also caught up in the accident with ...

5/9/2015 - Lasoski Prevails in Inaugural FVP National Sprint League Knoxville Event! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, May 9, 2015 – Danny Lasoski scored victory #102 at the Knoxville Raceway, but it still was a historic first. Saturday’s event marked the first ever visit for the FVP National Sprint League at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”, Knoxville Raceway. Ninety-eight sprint cars were in attendance for what served as a season opener at the Knoxville Raceway after three straight weeks of rainouts. Russ Hall took a popular win in the 360 class, and Devin Kline took the opener with the 305 class in a feature that honored the late Brian Hetrick. In addition, Matt Moro captured the 12-lap Mark Fee ...

5/5/2015 - Knoxville Raceway Hosts FVP National Sprint League in Opener Saturday! Windom, MN (May 5, 2015) – So far, Mother Nature has been cruel to the Knoxville Raceway. For the first time in the track’s history, the first three nights of racing have been washed out at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. This Saturday night, they will give it another try in a big way! It will be the first of four visits for the FVP National Sprint League in 2015. Saturday will also serve as night #2 for the Durst Motorplex $20,000 bonus going to any driver who can sweep weekend FVP National Sprint League events at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska on Friday, May 8, and ...

May 2 Racing Cancelled Due to Heavy Rains!

5/2/2015 - (Bill W) April 25, 2015 - Heavy rains have forced the cancellation of the racing on Saturday night, May 2 at the Knoxville Raceway. Join us next week, Saturday, May 9 for Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series action featuring the 410, 360 and 305 sprint car classes! The 410 FVP National Sprint League will be competing with the 410's!

5/1/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Davey Heskin is one of the brightest young drivers in the Midwest. The 26 year old from St. Michael, Minnesota makes the five-hour trip to Knoxville Raceway to compete weekly. He has four Knoxville 410 feature wins to his credit and one win with the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) series. Heskin is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. At home, the family business is airplanes, specifically airplane propellers. In addition to racing sprint cars, Heskin is also a pilot and flies planes himself, and of course as a Minnesota native, he played hockey through high school. Starting his racing career in go-karts at age eight, Heskin moved up to sprint cars when ...

Knoxville Raceway Ramps Up For 2015 Season

4/30/2015 - Knoxville, IA – With two rained out races this season, anticipation is mounting for a summer full of dirt track racing action at Knoxville Raceway. The 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals are a keystone of the Knoxville Raceway season, and are scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th through Saturday, August 15th, 2015. Nearly 100,000 fans descend on Knoxville, Iowa for Knoxville Nationals. Billed as “the Granddaddy of them all,” Knoxville Nationals is an internationally recognized four-day cultural festival of food, music, and racing. Parades, fan expositions, vendors and live music are scheduled during the day, while evenings are packed with sprint car racing on the legendary dirt track. This prestigious event and purse of nearly $1,000,000 attracts drivers from across the country, ...

4/23/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Justin Henderson has been one of the most successful drivers at Knoxville Raceway in recent years. Henderson finished third in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series 410 class in 2014, and he drove to the 360 car owner’s championship with BDS Motorsports #1 for car owner Bryan Sundby. In 2013, Henderson finished third at the Knoxville Nationals, and took fifth place in 2014. Although those are admirable career highlights for the 35-year-old Sioux Falls native, Henderson and the Bryan Sundby team are looking to move up the order on the podium in 2015. They will once again compete in the 360 and 410 classes at Knoxville Raceway. With more laps on the track than anyone else, the team ...

Great Southern Bank Partners with Knoxville Raceway for the 360 Knoxville Nationals

4/20/2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager & Promoter 641-842-5431 Knoxville, IA – This week, Knoxville Raceway announced Great Southern Bank is the presenting partner of the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals. The 25th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals Presented by Great Southern Bank is scheduled for August 6th - 8th, 2015 at Knoxville Raceway. “Knoxville Raceway is excited about the partnership with Great Southern Bank,” said Knoxville Raceway Promoter Brian Stickel. “They are a company with a rich history that has great potential to serve many of our fans.” Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Great Southern Bank operates 113 offices in eight states, including retail banking centers, commercial loan offices, and one home loan office. Great Southern ...

4/11/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Knoxville practice night was successful for 43 cars on Saturday night. Drivers Justin Henderson, Jon Agan, and Joe Beaver brought two cars to try out on the mild April evening with temperatures at 65 degrees at 7:00pm. There were nine 410’s, 13 360’s, and 22 305’s in the pit area. Top lap times on the night were Devin Kline with a 17.083 in the 305 class while Nate Van Haaften was best in the 360 class with a lap of 16.769. In the 410 class Bronson Maeschen paced the field with a lap of 15.206. Only one car had an incident on this night as Matt Moro lost a wheel and tipped over on the front stretch. He walked ...

4/8/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Since the mid 1990’s, Don Droud Jr. has been a regular competitor at the Knoxville Raceway. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, Droud has 12 Knoxville Raceway feature wins and has been the runner-up four times in the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series standings. After driving for legendary car owner Gil Sonner the past seven seasons, Droud will race the Troy Renfro-owned TKS Motorsports #2KS sprint car in 2015 as they try to compete for their first championship. “We are excited for this season,” said Droud. “Our focus will be on Knoxville weekly and with a new team, our expectations are realistic. We don’t know how we will stack up with the tough competition we have, but hopefully we are ...

4/6/2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager & Promoter 641-842-5431 Knoxville, Iowa – Pella Motors and Knoxville Raceway have teamed up once again to support area schools with a special fundraising night at the track. As part of this commitment to education, a portion of proceeds from the Pella Motors Race For Your School Night, scheduled for the season opener on Saturday, April 18th, will be donated to participating community schools. Participating schools will receive Pella Motors Race For Your School coupons. Every time a fan purchases a ticket with the special coupon, $5 of the ticket price will be donated to that school. Adult tickets are $15 each, while kids and teens 19 and under can attend the season ...

3/25/2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager & Promoter 641-842-5431 Knoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Raceway has announced the debut of its fantasy racing series, which will run in tandem with the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series. The fantasy series will encompass all 18 races in the Championship Cup series, and includes the 410, 360, and 305 classes. Each week, fantasy racing participants will build a racing dream team by selecting drivers that are likely to earn the most points that weekend. Points are awarded to owners, and to drivers for the top five qualifiers, lap leaders, finish position. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, over 41 million people in the United States and Canada played fantasy sports ...

3/23/2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager & Promoter 641-842-5431 Knoxville, Iowa - Free Kids’ Nights are set at Knoxville Raceway for the 2015 season, including four races plus one special exhibition event. Many families plan their race attendance around Kids’ Nights, when teens and kids 19 and under receive free admission to the track. With free admission for kids and teens, a family of four can enjoy a night at Knoxville Raceway for as little as $30. April 18th is the first Kids’ Night, and features the Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup #1 Series Opener. Kids’ Night is also scheduled for races on May 2, May 30, and July 11. A bonus Kids’ Night will be held on June 26th for ...

3/10/2015 - (Eric Arnold) Seven-time Knoxville Championship Cup Series winner Terry McCarl is one of the most successful drivers of the historic half-mile. His 54 career wins at Knoxville Raceway rank fourth on the all-time wins list. After 30 years in sprint car racing, Terry is still on top of his game, and he showed that last week in Las Vegas by winning his eleventh career World of Outlaws feature. Terry is one of the favorites to compete for the 2015 Knoxville Championship Cup Series and for the new National Sprint League title. Terry is extremely passionate about sprint car racing, and racing is a huge part of his family. His father Lenard is a Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame inductee and has won ...

3/8/2015 - (Bill W) Knoxville Raceway fire and safety crews spent Saturday and Sunday training on their driver extradition techniques. (Keoni Texeira was the guinea pig!)

3/6/2015 - PETERSEN MEDIA- Tim Kaeding and Dave Lunstra are shaking things up in 2015. Both parties are excited to announce that they will be teaming up to go after three championships in 2015 as TK and the Lunstra Motorsports team will go after the new National Sprint League Title, as well as both the Knoxville Raceway and Huset’s Speedway Championships. “This is a great opportunity, and I am very much looking forward to teaming up with Dave Lunstra and his Lunstra Motorsports team in 2015,” Kaeding said. “Being from California and growing up on short tracks, I am looking forward to getting a lot of track time on tracks like Knoxville every week, and really getting prepared for the Nationals. Dave has had ...

3/3/2015 - (Eric Arnold) - Veteran driver Chris Walraven of Knoxville and his new car owner and long-time crew chief Brent Geetings will be competing weekly at Knoxville Raceway this season for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series 305 title. These two men have raced together for several years and are bringing back their familiar and flashy #56 sprint car in 2015. This season’s goal is larger than winning races and a championship: the men also hope to raise awareness for Down syndrome and GiGi’s Playhouse to the more than 100,000 fans that watch the weekly races in person or on MAVTV. GiGi’s Playhouse is all about achievement, belief and confidence. Serving children and adults of all ages, Playhouses across the ...

2/3/2015 - (Bill Wright) – The Elk Grove Ford Motorsports/Cole Wood Racing #17w team welcomes Bryan Clauson on board for the 2015 season. The partnership will include running the National Sprint League and Knoxville Raceway, as well as regional events with the World of Outlaws. Bryan, a native of Noblesville, Indiana, will also be running the Indianapolis 500 for Jonathan Byrd’s Racing. Bryan has accumulated over 140 wins in his career in sprint car, midget and Silver Crown action. The two-time USAC National Sprint Car and Midget champion is looking forward to his opportunity with Wood Racing. “This is really a perfect fit, at least on my end,” he says. “They have really good equipment, and they have a ...

1/25/2015 - Premier Speedway Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia (Eric Arnold) California-native Kyle Hirst won the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic on Sunday night at Premier Speedway! Hirst led all 40 laps of the much-delayed event – rain showers pushed the green flag of the A-Main to nearly 2:00am local time Monday morning in Warrnambool. The most significant rainfall came halfway through the first B-Main, delaying the event and making for a fast, narrow track by the end of the night. 2014 Knoxville Champion Ian Madsen challenged Hirst for the lead briefly, but made contact with the fence and fell to fourth at the checkered flag. Pole sitter David Murcott pulled into the infield with mechanical problems late in the race. Rounding out the top ...

1/24/2015 - Premier Speedway Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia (Eric Arnold) - David Murcott, the reigning Australian National Champion, was victorious on night two of the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway. Murcott led all 30 laps of the Oval Express Australian American Challenge feature event, and won with a narrow margin of 0.468 seconds over runner-up Kerry Madsen. The A-Main was filled with action. Steven Lines transferred from the B-Main and was working his way through the field. On lap two, his right rear tire went down after making contact with Tim Hutchins, ending their race. On lap 21, Luke Dillon was challenging Murcott for the lead when Ryan Jones crashed in turn four directly in front of the leaders. Murcott was ...

1/23/2015 - Premier Speedway Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia (Eric Arnold) - Brooke Tatnell, the 2006 and 2013 Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge winner, captured the win on night one of the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway. Ian Madsen, the 2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Series champion, finished second. Madsen started on the pole and held the lead through lap nine until Tatnell slid by to win by a three second margin. Halfway through the race, there was a heated battle for the third position between Robbie Farr and Darren Mollenoyux. Late in the race, 2012 Classic winner Ian Loudon daringly passed both of them, grabbing the last podium position. With Loudon in third place, the top three drivers were all Australian ...

1/18/2015 - “Tribute to Trostle” and Open Wheel Swap Meet Set for January 31! (Bill W) January 18, 2015 – Saturday, January 31 will see two big events on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. The annual Open Wheel Swap Meet will take place at the Dyer-Hudson Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That evening, will be a “Tribute to Trostle”, a benefit to celebrate the racing career of National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame car owner, Bob Trostle. Racing roundtable discussions will highlight that evening’s “Tribute to Trostle”, also being held at the Dyer-Hudson Hall. Guests will feature many of Bob’s drivers including special guests and fellow Hall of Famers, Doug Wolfgang and ...

1/15/2015 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Knoxville, Iowa (January 15, 2015) The North American 410 Sprint Car Poll has named Knoxville Raceway’s Brian Stickel 2014 Promoter of the Year for the second consecutive year. The poll, part of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual awards, is compiled of votes from media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. “This award is for the entire Knoxville Raceway staff,” said Stickel. “I am grateful to be part of such a hard-working and dedicated team.” Stickel commented on the award from Australia, where he is attending the Lucas Oil 43rd Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in Warrnambool, Victoria. The event is the final qualifying race for the 2015 Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge. The award announcement was made ...

12/31/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brian Stickel, 641-842-5431 Psycho Billy Cadillac Fans Tour released the “Best of 2014” Late Model award winners. Ten categories were recognized, including “Best Race”, “Best Concessions”, and “Best Facility”. Knoxville Raceway was recognized in two categories: “2014 Best Multi-Day Event”, for the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals; and “2014 Most Dramatic Finish”, for Brian Birkhofer’s charge on turn 4 of lap 100 during the Late Model Nationals to overtake Scott Bloomquist and win the race. A resource for fans, race tracks, and promoters, Psycho Billy Cadillac Fans Tour covers late model racing at dirt tracks across the Midwest. The organization also produces Late Model Mania, a racing publication available at select racing events. For more information on Psycho Billy Cadillac ...

12/20/2014 - Press Release: Knoxville Raceway John McCoy, Race Director At a meeting Thursday December 18th, the Knoxville Raceway Race Committee made some changes to the rules package concerning ASCS heads in the 360 class. The changes are being made to follow the changes passed down from the ASCS Series Directors at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis. It was the feeling of the Committee that it would only add to further issues down the road for the 360 class if engine changes became different from one group to another. The changes will be posted in the 2015 rules. The committee did not adopt the 360 aluminum block change at this meeting. It was decided to hold off on that ...

12/16/2014 - (Eric Arnold) The Knoxville Nationals seems to have a story every year of an underdog team that makes the A-Main that no one expected and this year was no different. Knoxville Championship Cup driver Ryan Bunton of Morton, IL had never made it to the Nationals B-Main before, but the weekend racer and owner of the family body shop during the week locked his car in the Saturday A-Main in 2014. Bunton’s story is similar to other low budget teams, one car, one engine, and all of their eggs in one basket you could say. The odds were against them in the weeks leading up to the Nationals. A week before the Nationals they didn’t think they would be there. Bunton ...

12/11/2014 - Knoxville Raceway and Iowa Speedway have teamed up to give fans twice the racing action: a June 20th combo ticket is now available, allowing fans to attend that day’s Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series race at Knoxville Raceway, and the USAC Silver Crown™ Series at Iowa Speedway for one low price. “Knoxville Raceway is excited to partner with our friends at the Iowa Speedway to bring this special deal to racing fans,” said Knoxville Raceway General Manager Brian Stickel. “Iowa has a vibrant racing community, and we love to collaborate with other venues when we can.” The combo ticket package is the first offered between the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” and “The Fastest Short Track on the Planet”. Packages start ...

12/8/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431 Robertson Holden International Speedway, Palmerston North, NZ, December 8, 2014 A great crowd filed in to the Robertson Holden International Speedway on Monday night to witness plenty of wheel-to-wheel action for Round 2 of the Porter Hire International Sprint Car Series. American Jonathan Allard nearly used up his machine to finish second to Aussie Robbie Farr, with New Zealand’s Daniel Eggleton in third place. Kraig Kinser finished third in his heat race but mechanical problems sidelined his team and they were unable to start the feature. Two-time Australian National Champion James McFadden, who finished second on Saturday at Auckland, was unable to start the feature after a crash in his heat race. The ...

12/6/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431 Western Springs Speedway, Auckland, NZ, December 6, 2014 Kraig Kinser and Jonathan Allard raced in New Zealand on Saturday in the first event of the Porter Hire International Sprint Car Series at the Western Springs Speedway. Kinser, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion, started ninth in the feature and clawed his way to a fourth place finish on the small and narrow track. California-native Allard started the feature seventh, but mechanical problems forced the 3-time King of the West series champion to pull off the fifth circuit. Both American drivers are now eligible to enter the 19th Annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge on Friday, August 14, 2015 during the 55th FVP Knoxville Nationals. Australia’s Robbie ...

12/4/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431 KNOXVILLE, Iowa (December 4, 2014) - There are three opportunities for drivers to qualify for the 19th Annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge, two of which happen in the next week. These qualifiers, scheduled for Saturday, December 6 and Monday, December 8, are the first two races in the Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series in Auckland and Palmerston North, New Zealand. Expected to compete as American ambassadors at both events are 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion Kraig Kinser and 3-time King of the West Series Champion Jonathan Allard from California. The first of the three World Challenge qualifying races is being held at Western Springs Speedway in Auckland on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm local ...

12/3/2014 - (Eric Arnold) The word “passion” is used a lot in dirt track racing. This past year at the 54th FVP Knoxville Nationals a young man from Placerville, California loaded up his team to come to Knoxville Raceway for the first time, EVER. His PASSION was to get here to Knoxville and race, but he didn’t expect to win the 2014 Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year title. His story is one of those cool back stories of the Nationals that you don’t always get to hear about. Sure we all know Donny Schatz won and Brian Brown finished second, but what about those other stories like Ryan Bunton making the Nationals A-Main for the first time, or ...

Rules Update

11/20/2014 - Rules Update: Knoxville Raceway Race Director John McCoy is recommending to the Knoxville Raceway Race Committee to change the minimum age limit from 15 to 16 in the 305 class of sprint cars at Knoxville Raceway for the 2015 season. “Changing coverage by the insurance industry for the half mile tracks necessitates the need to go back to the 16 year old age requirement” said McCoy. Drivers must be 16 to run the 360 or 410 classes at Knoxville. The Knoxville Race committee will decide on this matter at their December meeting.

2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet Crowns Champions!

11/15/2014 - 2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet Crowns Champions! (Bill W) November 15, 2014 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 15 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Assorted cash and contingencies totaling over $250,000 for owners and drivers capped off an entertaining evening. A total of eight chassis giveaways highlighted a contingency package which every driver in the points benefited (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again provided insurance covering all Knoxville drivers for 2014 anywhere they may race. In addition, the Race Director, John McCoy announced the KRCO will provide driveline restraints for all drivers for 2015. After dinner, General Manager/Promoter, Brian Stickel, opened the Awards ...

2015 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge Qualifiers Announced

11/4/2014 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA–Brian Stickel, general manager and promoter at the Knoxville Raceway, is pleased to announce the dates and venues for the SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge qualifiers for 2015. This trio of events will be the only races at which American sprint car drivers can qualify for the 19th Annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge to be held on Friday, August 14, 2015, during the 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals: Saturday, December 6, 2014 – Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series Round 1; WxC Speedway; Western Springs (Auckland), New Zealand Monday, December 8, 2014 – Porter Hire International Sprintcar Series Round 2; Robertson Holden International Speedway; Palmerston North, New Zealand Friday-Sunday, January 23-25, 2015 – Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic; ...

11/3/2014 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian The career feature wins list in the Track History section has been updated with 5 USAC sanctioned sprint car events and 1 World Challenge. These events are now counted as official feature wins in our records. USAC events: 9/6/1968 Gary Bettenhausen, 6/5/1971 Dick Tobias, 6/3/1972 Sam Sessions, 6/3/1973 Tom Bigelow, and 6/5/1982 Sheldon Kinser. Tom Bigelow now has 3 career wins at Knoxville while Bettenhausen, Tobias, Sessions, and Sheldon Kinser have 1 win each. 2004 World Challenge winner Daryn Pittman is now credited with his 3rd career Knoxville feature win as the race meets our minimum criteria for a win, that being 15 cars and 15 laps. The race was originally recorded as a 12 ...

10/14/2014 - Sprint Car 101 Forums set for Knoxville in Oct. and Algona in Nov. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is pleased to announce its line-up of free and open-to-the-public Sprint Car 101 educational programs for the remainder of the year, which includes a bonus program in Algona, Iowa. The regularly-scheduled program will take place on Thursday, October 16 at 7pm, in Knoxville with an evening featuring “Knoxville Nationals: The First Fifty Years” book authors (and Knoxville Raceway Track Historians) Eric Arnold & Bob Wilson. The Sprint Car 101 ‘On the Road’ program will take place on Sunday, November 23, with an afternoon spotlighting North Central Iowa racing veteran and 2013 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame inductee Norm ...

10/10/2014 - Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner Reservation Deadline Approaching! The 2014 Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner will be held at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The reservation deadline of Wednesday, October 15 is quickly approaching. Join us for Awards, Food, Fun and Entertainment! The registration form is located under the "Entry Forms" section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com. The "Entry Forms" section can be found under "Driver Info" on the homepage. Payment information is included on the form. You can also use this direct link: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/helper_pages/FileGet.aspx?id=321 You may also order tickets by calling 641 842-5431. Entrees this year include a choice of Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Marsala and Pork Loin. In addition, there ...

10/9/2014 - (Bill W) Historical statistics for the Late Model Nationals have been updated! Just visit the "Track History" section of the website and utilize the pull-down menu!

10/8/2014 - Inside Line Promotions – WINDOM, Minn. (Oct. 8, 2014) – The new 410ci sprint series established by Tod Quiring of Big Game Treestands is pleased to announce the support of Knoxville Raceway for the 2015 season. The famed half-mile oval in Knoxville, Iowa, has selected four dates with the newly formed series, which was created to strengthen 410 sprint car racing in the Midwest. The four events at Knoxville Raceway will be part of the Knoxville Championship Cup Series. “Our region is extremely fortunate to have a class facility like Knoxville Raceway and the talented drivers who compete there weekly,” Quiring said. “I’ve had a vision for this series for several years. With the point fund of Knoxville Raceway and our ...

10/1/2014 - by Eric Arnold, Track Historian There are many things that make Knoxville Raceway great. One of the grandest of traditions is the singing of the National Anthem by hometown girl Katie Davis. Katie caught the ear of race director Ralph Capitani after singing at Knoxville high school basketball games in the winter, when she was in high school. Cappy invited Katie to sing at the races the next summer and to also make a recording on tape that the track could use. That tape recording of Katie was used too many nights to count in the 80’s and early 90’s. For the past 30 years we have heard that beautiful voice sing to begin several race nights ...

9/27/2014 - Birkhofer Takes Knoxville Late Model Nationals on Final Turn and Takes Final Bow! by Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 27, 2014 – The Iowa boy, Brian Birkhofer, made a final lap pass of leader Scott Bloomquist to capture the 11th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The winning pass came as those two front runners roared out of turn four heading toward the checkered flags. Birkhofer who had won the very first event in 2004 flew out of the turn passing Bloomquist and heading under the flag stand to win the $40,000 event. Bloomquist, who had led from lap 62 finished second and slowed his machine to a stop in turn two. At the victory stand ceremonies he ...

9/26/2014 - Brian Birkhofer Puts Himself on the Pole With Late Model Nationals Prelim Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 26, 2014 – Brian Birkhofer put himself on the pole for Saturday night’s championship at the 11th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The Muscatine, Iowa native won his sixth career feature at the famous half-mile and accumulated 489 points, putting him up front for the $40,000 to win event. Rodney Sanders led Shannon Babb and Birkhofer on the first circuit of the 25-lap feature. Birkhofer quickly moved into second as the leaders settled in. Steve Francis used the low side to dive under Babb for third on lap six. At the ten lap mark, Sanders ...

9/25/2014 - “Superman” Jonathan Davenport Claims First Career Win at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 25, 2014 – “Superman” Jonathan Davenport of Mount Airy, North Carolina picked up his first career feature at the famed Knoxville Raceway on Thursday night on night one of the 11th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Davenport led the entire 25-lap distance, and pocketed $7,000 for his victory. Davenport led at the outset with Brian Birkhofer and Kent Robinson in tow. By lap six, defending Late Model Nationals champion, Darrell Lanigan was in third. The only slowdown of the event came with eight laps complete when debris on the track brought a caution. Davenport led Birkhofer, Lanigan, Robinson and ...

9/24/2014 - By Eric Arnold - Track Historian You know the drill when it comes to the weekly Knoxville Championship Cup Series, with numerous races throughout the season, but perhaps you’re a bit rusty on the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals, which take place just once a year in Knoxville? Here’s a quick guide to the points, scoring, and format that make the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals so distinctive. The Thursday and Friday night qualifying races of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals are unique due to a higher car count than a typical race. Additionally, each team is able to compete both nights and use the highest point total of their two nights as their official score. To begin, the ...

9/23/2014 - By Eric Arnold, Track Historian The 11th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals begin this Thursday, September 25th, and competition will be scorching among the Lucas Oil Late Model drivers. Get to know Scott Bloomquist, Donny Schatz, Don O’Neal and Jimmy Owens, four hot drivers featured in this weekend’s event. Scott Bloomquist Only one driver has made it to the top of the podium twice in the ten-year history of Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at Knoxville: Scott Bloomquist. “Bloomer” is a Late Model legend and has had an impressive 2014 season to date, giving him momentum going in to the weekend: he claimed $30,000 with an I-80 Speedway Silver Dollar Nationals win in Greenwood, NE in July; he took home ...

9/17/2014 - Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, and Darrell Lanigan are on the short list to take the Knoxville Nationals title but with 100 laps any of the other top Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leaders to race on the famed dirt track including Brian Birkhofer, Earl Pearson, Jr., Eddie Carrier, Jr., Jason Hughes, Billy Moyer, Dennis Erb, Jr. and John Blankenship all have a chance. Says Knoxville Raceway General Manager, Brian Stickel, "We look forward to the end of September and having the premier Late Model Series, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series return to the Knoxville Raceway. This event is always one of the highlights of the season and what a spectacular way to end ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces Tentative Schedule for 2015 Season

9/8/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com Knoxville, IA– Knoxville Raceway announces its tentative 2015 racing schedule this week. The schedule includes 19 Knoxville Championship Cup Series races, as well as annual one-day events such as Full Blown Rodeo, Harris Clash, Enduro, and Nostalgia at Knoxville. In keeping with tradition, three separate multi-day Nationals events are scheduled, including the 25th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, the 55th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, and the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. To see the full schedule, visit the News/Media page of the website, or click the link below. http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/helper_pages/FileGet.aspx?id=323. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Remaining events in the 2014 Knoxville Raceway ...

9/4/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 4, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 or Kenna Conway Feld Motorsports (612) 825-1696 kconway@feldinc.com Monster Jam®, the world's premier monster truck racing series, will roar into the Knoxville Raceway for Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20 with two performances at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Fans favorite Monster Jam® Superstars return to the track; featuring World Champions Grave Digger and Monster Mutt; first time appearances by El Toro Loco and Northern Nightmare plus Xtermigator and Ice Cream Man. Tickets start at $15 for adults and just $10 for children age 12 and under. Tickets are available at the Knoxville Raceway box office, online at www.knoxvilleraceway.ticketforce.com or Charge by Phone at 641-842-5431 or 641-842-3220. ...

8/25/2014 - From Inside Line Promotions Germantown, TN — (August 25, 2014) – Sammy Swindell has decided to retire from professional racing effective immediately. Swindell, who has driven for Big Game Motorsports the past four years of his 40-plus year career, isn’t planning to race again outside of the Chili Bowl Nationals. Here are his words to the fans: “After the last two weeks of our break from racing I have decided to retire from racing. I would like to still drive my midget at the Chili Bowl. I have been thinking a lot about this for the last three months. It has been a hard decision to make. I always knew when the time came to retire it would be clear. I’ve had a long and ...

8/24/2014 - Darin Van Dee Claims 29th Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 24, 2014 – Darin Van Dee of Deep River took the 29th annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. In a race that went the full 200 laps, the win paid him $1,000 for his efforts. Van Dee inherited the lead when defending champion, Mike Goff, made a stop in the pits to change a right rear tire at about the 170 lap mark. Goff returned to finish second on the lead lap and earn $700. Troy DeJong of Bussey finished third worth $500. Seven red flag periods were encountered along the way for various reasons such as debris on the ...

8/24/2014 - 2014 410 Owner Standings (Final) * - Perfect Attendance 1. *Nehring #18 – 3541 2. *TMAC Motorsports #24 – 3470 3. *BDS Motorsports #1 – 3456 4. Brian Brown Racing #21 – 3385 5. *Maxwell #56 – 3263 6. *Big Game Treestands #7 – 3259 7. *Ingalls #91 – 3211 8. *Vortex Racing #12 – 3063 9. *Maeschen Racing #96 – 2859 10. *Vermeer #55 – 2626 11. Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 2553 12. *Fluth #40 – 2544 13. *Williams #7K – 2382 14. *Sonner #47 – 2339 15. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 2170 16. *RMJ Motorsports #71A – 2075 17. *Competition Technologies #4 – 1936 18. *K&SP Farms #7TAZ – 1932 19. Cole Wood Racing #17w – 1924 20. *VanderEcken #10 – 1897 21. *Moore #69 – 1833 22. L&J Enterprise #5J – 1742 23. Chris Martin Racing #44 – 1706 24. Saville #75 – 1474 25. ...

8/23/2014 - Three Winners, Three Champions at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 23, 2014 – In the end, the point leaders in each division held off the rest of the field, but it wasn’t easy. Ian Madsen drove to a strong fourth place finish in the 410 A main won by Mark Dobmeier to take that championship. Joe Beaver won the 360 driver title with a sixth place finish in a race won by Matt Moro. The BDS Motorsports #1 team claimed the 360 owner’s title. J Kinder needed a motor borrowed from the L&J Automotive #5J team to charge from 19th to fifth to claim the 305 championship. Dustin Clark won that feature. In the 410 ...

8/21/2014 - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will host its monthly Sprint Car 101: Third Thursday Series program on Thursday, August 21, at 7 p.m. with “An Evening with Jon Agan.” The program is free and open to the public, and it will take place on the second floor of the non-profit museum. It will also be streamed live at www.ustream.tv/channel/sprintcarhof. According to museum curator Tom Schmeh today, “Because of the season that Jon Agan is having this year, we’ve wanted him to be our special guest for a while now. But, his schedule with the Sprint Invaders Association has precluded it from happening until this coming Thursday night. The former regular with the All Star ...

8/20/2014 - Keoni Texeira #50 305 Sprint Car by Joanne Cram If anyone gets the long haul award for weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway, Keoni Texeira takes the cake with a 4,000 mile spread between home and Iowa. He is now living in southern Iowa so he can be close enough for weekly racing at Knoxville and other 305 tracks, but remains a Hawaii native. A sprint car racer from Hawaii? How does this happen? Most people don’t know that up until 2005, the island of Oahu had its own dirt track that raced open wheel karts, dirt track midgets, and sprints, so a Hawaiian sprint car racer isn’t all that unheard of. Keoni grew up on the island with ...

8/19/2014 - (Eric Arnold) The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Finals is this Saturday night and it is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in history with multiple drivers in each class still having a chance to win the Cup! The 410 class is led by Australian Ian Madsen who is looking for his first championship. Ian would join his brother Kerry, the 2005 champion, as the first duo of brothers to win the championship. Madsen has won three features this year, including the last two KCCS events capped with the prestigious $5,000 to win Capitani Classic on August 3. On Madsen’s heals is South Dakota’s Justin Henderson who is also looking to win his first KCCS championship. Henderson ...

8/12/2014 - by Eric Arnold – Track Historian The 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store is over. Every year adds another chapter into the history of sprint car racing. We saw everything from a driver winning his eighth Nationals, some of the usual suspects finishing in the top ten, to Cinderella stories of drivers making the Championship A-Main that we didn’t expect. 105 cars entered this year, up 3 cars from a year ago and the most since 107 cars in 2009. Breakdown by state is 15 from Iowa, 13 Pennsylvania, 11 Ohio, 10 California, 8 Indiana, 6 Australia, 6 Oklahoma, 5 Minnesota, 4 from Missouri, South Dakota, and Tennessee, 3 from Illinois, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Washington, 2 ...

8/9/2014 - Donny Schatz Nearly Perfect in Eighth Knoxville Nationals Title! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 9, 2014 – For the eighth time, Donny Schatz leaves the Knoxville Raceway with the title of "Champion", taking the $150,000 win in the 54th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. Taking off from the pole, Schatz led Shane Stewart into the first turns. Slowing on Lap 3, Brian Brown took advantage of the restart to begin his chase for second. Searching the racing surface, Brown took the runner-up spot on Lap 12. Leading by 2.874 seconds at the Lap 25 break for fuel, the restart saw Schatz stalked by Brown as the green flew. Working the cushion, Brown kept pace, finally ...

8/9/2014 - Daryn Pittman Pockets $10,000 in Speed Sport World Challenge! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 9, 2014 – For the third time, Daryn Pittman found Victory Lane in the Speed Sport World Challenge with a late race pass on Tim Kaeding. Coming from sixth, Pittman wasted little time getting to the runner-up spot. Chasing Tim Kaeding into traffic, Pittman closed the gap but would nearly see his afternoon end on Lap 7 with a slip exiting Turn 2 that nearly sent the Great Clips No. 9 into the wall. A quick recovery and Pittman was back in the mix as rubber came into play on the Knoxville surface. "I'm just glad I didn't stuff it into the back ...

8/9/2014 - Engine Woes Can’t Stop Danny Lasoski at Knoxville! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 9, 2014 – The Friday Non-Qualifier program finally found its way to the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday afternoon with 48 drivers checking in and Danny Lasoski earning his 101st victory at the famed half-mile. Suffering engine problems after taking the checkered flag in his Heat Race, the crew for the No. 33 was able to complete repairs to get Lasoski out for the A-Feature, where "The Dude" gridded the field seventh. "It's a credit to my whole team. Mark Burch leads my team with Cody and Asa and I'm thankful for Paul Kistler for coming over and getting that thing fixed up. That just ...

8/8/2014 - Shane Stewart Edges Kraig Kinser for Knoxville Prelim Victory! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 8, 2014 – The long wait by fans for the races originally scheduled for Wednesday night was well worth it as Shane Stewart worked past Kraig Kinser on the final lap to claim the Racingjunk.com Qualifying Night victory on Friday night of the 54th running of the FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. "Man, my car was just so good from the get-go," said Stewart of his Larson/Marks No. 2. "These races are pretty short, so you can't really bide your time like you do on Saturday; especially with Dollansky, and of course the No. 15. Everyone knows how darn good he is ...

8/7/2014 - Brown Continues Sprintweek Dominance on Night one of Knoxville Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2014 – After rains washed out Wednesday night at the Knoxville Raceway, the skies finally gave a sigh of relief as Thursday's Lucas Oil Qualifying Night opened up the 54th running of the FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store with Brian Brown scoring his third victory of the week during Southern Iowa Sprintweek. In Victory Lane, Brown explained that he was running out of tear-offs and was signaling to his crew on a Lap 19 red, "Their answer was let's just get the lead, and not worry about the tear-offs." Going after Sam Hafertepe, Jr. for the lead on the restart, ...

8/7/2014 - Thursday night we will run the Thursday night show as originally scheduled at 7:15pm. The Wednesday show will be run on Friday night at 7:15pm. The Friday show will be run on Saturday afternoon, start time to be determined. All times, formats, and schedules are subject to change. The format will change to the top 50 in overall points being locked into the Saturday A, B, C-Main's while 51st in points and below will compete on Saturday afternoon.

Rain Claims FVP Knoxville Nationals Opener

8/6/2014 - Rain Claims FVP Knoxville Nationals Opener KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 6, 2014) - Due to unrelenting rainfall at the Knoxville Raceway, the opening of the 54th FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store on Wednesday, August 6 has been postponed. Thursday, August 7 will feature a double-header with the Wednesday night portion getting underway at 7:15 P.M. (CT) and the Thursday program to follow. Pits open for unloading and draw begins at 2 p.m. for all drivers.

Kick-It Charity Back in Knoxville, Raising Money for Kids!

8/5/2014 - Kick-It Charity Back in Knoxville, Raising Money for Kids! by Joanne Cram The third annual Tony Stewart Kick-It Cup and second annual Weld Racing Go Kart Spectacular are just around the corner! These events continue to grow in popularity as a Knoxville Nationals “must do’s”. This year’s events will be held on Wednesday, August 6th, and Friday, August 8th. The history of these events is short, but have taken off in success at a rapid rate. The charity, Kick-It For Children’s Cancer, is a program of the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. Kick-It allows an avenue for a friendly, yet fiercely competitive kick ball game to take place, and raise money for children’s cancer research. ...

8/4/2014 - Winged Outlaw Dirt Karts- The Road to Knoxville by Joanne Cram With over thirteen current Knoxville sprint car drivers to date climbing the ranks from English Creek Speedway to Knoxville Raceway, the Winged Outlaw Dirt Kart may be the place to start if your dreams include racing the Sprint Car Capitol of the World. The great thing about Winged Outlaw Dirt Karts, is that you can start working towards your dreams at almost any age! A Winged Outlaw Dirt Kart is different than a standard “flat style” go kart. The differences between the two are pretty dynamic; the Winged Outlaw Dirt Kart has a sprint car-style cage, making it look like a winged sprint car. Traditional go karts ...

Ian Madsen Victorious in 3rd Annual Capitani Classic at Knoxville!

8/3/2014 - Ian Madsen Victorious in 3rd Annual Capitani Classic at Knoxville! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 3, 2014 – The third annual Capitani Classic found its third winner, and first from Australia as Ian Madsen led start-to-finish for his sixth win of the season, and fifth overall at the Knoxville Raceway. Rolling from the pole, Madsen had to reclaim an early Justin Henderson lead and outrun his brother, Kerry Madsen. Asked about starting on the pole, Madsen replied, "I never imagined it in this world. I was so angry after qualifying; I thought we had messed up a good chance at having a really good night. I couldn't believe it when I found out I was on the front row." Henderson ...

8/2/2014 - Finally! Brian Brown wins the Arnold Motor Supply Knoxville 360 Nationals! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 2, 2014 – A loud scream of satisfaction echoed across the grounds of the Knoxville Raceway as Brian Brown finally marked the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals off his bucket list in his fifteenth attempt at the $10,000 to win event. Brown's fifteenth 360cid Sprint Car victory at the Knoxville Raceway, the FVP No. 21 led start-to-finish in the 25 lap championship event. "Man this feels good. I'm just thankful for everybody on this team," said Brown. "I'm almost out of breath, but this one's pretty cool." Asked about having to change his line through traffic, Brown replied, "The car felt good up ...

8/1/2014 - Sammy Swindell Swings Into Knoxville Victory Lane! by Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 1, 2014 – For the fourth time in his career, Sammy Swindell visited Victory Lane in 360cid competition at the Knoxville Raceway; winning night two of the 24th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals with a borrowed Al Parker Racing Engine under the hood. Challenged in the closing laps by the Sioux Falls Ford No. 13, Mark Dobmeier ran the cushion to pull even with Swindell. "When you're out front, you don't really know," said Swindell of the race for the lead. "They said Brown was running the bottom pretty good and I made some good runs there but I was just kind of conserving my ...

7/31/2014 - Heskin Holds on for 360 Nationals Prelim Victory! by Brian Hulbert/Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 31, 2014 – After several small rain delays, the 24th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals kicked off Thursday night with Davey Heskin taking his first 360cid Sprint Car victory at the Knoxville Raceway over the hard charging Jason Johnson. "It was a fast track tonight, we were just balls to the wall out there," said a nearly breathless Davey Heskin in Victory Lane. "We've had a mediocre season so far. I feel like so to park it here…even on a prelim night…it's really special." Jumping to the lead on the start, Heskin found the tail of the field on Lap 8. Moving to second ...

7/31/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 KNOXVILLE, Iowa - NASCAR stars, small town fun and the best racing anywhere in the world starts today. The 10-day Sprint Car race fans dream is here. The 54th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store will run August 6th through August 9th. Kicking off the events is the 360 Arnold Motor Supply Nationals. The 360's get underway tonight and will run through Saturday evening. Sunday night the 410's will take to the track for the 3rd annual Capitani Classic. The best drivers are expected to turn out for the final tune up preparing for the Nationals later next week. Before the 54th edition of the Nationals can ...

7/30/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 KNOXVILLE, Iowa - July 30, 2014 Starting tomorrow, fans will see the best 360 sprint car drivers from all over the world converge on the historic Marion County Fairgrounds and the Knoxville Raceway. The Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals will be held this Thursday, July 31st through Saturday, August 2nd. The field of 102 cars will be split into two qualifying nights earning points every time they hit the track. The top points drivers from the qualifying nights will fill out the field. Points acquired from the qualifying night events will determine how the lineups are set for the 24th annual 360 Nationals. The field is very deep this ...

7/26/2014 - Ian Madsen Holds Off Field in Marathon at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 26, 2014 – Ian Madsen was victorious for the second time this season and the fourth time in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night in the 410 feature. A roller coaster A main saw just fifteen competitors cross the checkers at the finish. In the 360 class, Justin Henderson won for the second time this season, padding the BDS Motorsports #1 owner’s point lead in that class. Before a lap could be completed in the 410 A main, Austen Wheatley flipped after contact from another car. Danny Lasoski spun to avoid the incident. Wheatley was o.k., and Lasoski restarted at ...

7/25/2014 - For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM/Promoter Cell: 641-891-9933, Office: 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com Impact Signs Installs New Video Board! Knoxville, Iowa – There will be a new addition ready for the Knoxville Nationals this year that race fans have been wanting for a long time - a bigger and better video screen! Thanks to a new major marketing partnership between Knoxville Raceway and Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps, a new screen is being put into place in time for next week’s Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals. “We are excited for this new partnership with Impact,” said Brian Stickel. “Impact has given us great products in the past and we look forward to this partnership in the future. This new screen is a significant ...

7/23/2014 - WEDNESDAY 8/6/2014 0 Bud Kaeding - Campbell, CA 1 Sammy Swindell - Bartlett, TN 1a Jacob Allen - Brownsburg, IN 1D Justin Henderson - Sioux Falls, SD 2 Shane Stewart - Avon, IN 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND (Rookie) 4s Danny Smith - Chillicothe, OH 4x Dakota Hendrickson - Omaha, NE (Rookie) 05 Brad Loyet - Oakville, MO 5J Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA (Rookie) 5v Colby Copeland - Roseville, CA (Rookie) 7 Craig Dollansky - Windom, MN 7s Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN 7TAZ Tasker Phillips - Knoxville, IA 7x Critter Malone - Pittsboro, IN 9 Daryn Pittman - Owasso, OK 9W Jac Haudenschild - Wooster, OH 11N Randy Hannagan - Pittsboro, IN 12 Lynton Jeffrey - Prairie City, IA 12P TJ Peterson - Des Moines, IA 13 Mark Dobmeier - Grand Forks, ND 15 ...

7/23/2014 - 360 THURSDAY 1 Justin Henderson - Tea, SD 1J Danny Jennings - Norman, OK 1M Danny Lasoski - Higginsville, MO 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 2M Matt Moro - Polk City, IA 3 Nate Van Haaften - Otley, IA 3H Brandon Hanks - Burlison, TN 3P Sawyer Phillips - Knoxville, IA 4 Jon Agan - Knoxville, IA 4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND 05 Brad Loyet - Oakville, MO 5J Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA 7k Dustin Selvage - Indianola, IA 09 Matt Juhl - Sioux Falls, SD 9JR Derek Hagar - Marion, AR 10H Danny Holtgraver - Pittsburgh, PA 10v Calvin Landis - Knoxville, IA 14R Andy Gregg - Placerville, CA (Rookie) 17w Cole Wood - Auburn, CA 18 Tony Bruce, Jr. - Owasso, OK 20 Casey Friedrichsen - Arthur, IA 20K Thomas Kennedy - Winnipeg, MB, CAN 21x Ryan Kitchen - ...

7/23/2014 - Eric Arnold) Knoxville, Iowa - The 54th FVP Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest will be held on Tuesday night August 5 at 7:00pm in the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds. This year’s Contest will be co-hosted by 1996 Knoxville Nationals Queen, Kendra Jacobs and announcer Kyle Luetters. This year marks the 40th year that a Knoxville Nationals Queen will be crowned. 13 contestants will vie for the crown. This year’s Queen Candidates are; Mallory Adams (Des Moines), Cheyenne Boyd (Knoxville), Alexandra Buzzo (Morgantown, WV), Jordyn Combs (Tipton, MO), Tabitha Fisher (Colfax), Morgan Kemenah (Burgoon, OH), Ally McClure (Bloomfield), Kirstie Priester (Rimersburg, PA), Mackenzie Roney (Herculameum, MO), Kayla Timm (Roseland, NE), Kila Timm (Roseland, NE), Delaney Woodruff (Knoxville), ...

7/22/2014 - For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM/Promoter Cell: 641-891-9933, Office: 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization to Raffle a Steve Kinser Bad Boy Buggie Knoxville, IA - The Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization in cooperation with the Knoxville Raceway will raffle off a Steve Kinser Bad Boy Buggy at the 54th FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. The customized Sport Series vehicle features Bad Boy Buggies electric drivetrain with the power to handle any terrain. Nearly 100,000 people attend the Knoxville Nationals, but just 10,000 tickets will be sold increasing the odds for winning. Funds raised will support the efforts of the KRCO and their mission of providing safety equipment, insurance and support for the many drivers who race at Knoxville Raceway. Tickets ...

7/19/2014 - Henderson Wins Thriller at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 19, 2014 – Justin Henderson shot by Ian Madsen coming for the white flag to grab the $3,000 win in the 410 sprint car feature on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. The win was Henderson’s sixth in his career at the famous half-mile. Dusty Zomer picked up a convincing win in the 360 main event, and rookie Devin Kline picked up his first career win in the 305 feature. Wayne Johnson shot out from his starting spot on the pole to lead the first two laps of the 410 main event, ahead of Madsen and Henderson. Madsen took the point on the third go-around, while ...

7/18/2014 - Knoxville, Iowa – Last year Knoxville Raceway Track Historian’s Bob Wilson and Eric Arnold wrote the book Knoxville Nationals: The First 50 Years. The sales and response was tremendous, and so much that a second printing of the book has been ordered! This was the must have souvenir at last year’s Nationals and it will be available again this year with a replenished inventory. The hard bound book will be available for sale under the grandstands direct from the authors during the 54th FVP Knoxville Nationals August 6-9. This book is a great gift for sprint car fans who want to relive the Nationals and learn about the history of this great event. With only 600 copies left in ...

7/17/2014 - by Eric Arnold KNOXVILLE RACEWAY – Knoxville, IA – Chris Abelson won the 23rd Annual Harris Clash for Modifieds on Thursday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Abelson, from Sioux City, Iowa started 17th on the grid after winning the first of four B-Main’s and then worked his way through the field to claim the $2,000 winner’s prize. Abelson had climbed into the top five by lap ten and used a restart on lap 16 to work by the leaders of Aaron Turnbull, Mike VanGenderen, and Kurt Kile before grabbing the lead on lap 19 of the 25 lap race. The race was slowed by five caution’s, most notable was a crash on lap four that involved several contenders; Colt Mather, ...

7/16/2014 - The Marion County Fair closes out on Thursday with the IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour Harris Clash! This is the one chance all year that Dirt Modified drivers have to race at the famed Knoxville Raceway half-mile. North Carolina driver Kyle Strickler has won the past two Harris Clash events and is returning for an attempt to win a record third title! Two-time Harris Clash champion Kelly Shryock is also entered. The IMCA Modified event will pay a whopping $2,000 to the winner and the Sport Mod class will be competing for a $1,000 winners check. Over 60 Modifieds and 40 Sport Mods are expected to be in the pit area for this major event for Modified racing.

7/15/2014 - Marion County Auto Body, Marion County Fair, First Annual Outlaw Dirt Kart Races, Presented by Stein Seeds. (Eric Arnold) The first appearance of Karts since 1992 at the Knoxville Raceway was held on Monday night in conjunction with the Marion County Fair. A special 1/8 mile oval track was constructed on the west end of the front stretch for the 70 entrants to race on, some coming as far away as Texas. Seven classes competed for a chance to put their names in the Knoxville Raceway record books. The races were organized in conjunction with the English Creek Raceway located approximately 10 miles south of Knoxville which races every Friday night and will host the 9th Annual Outlaw DIRT KART ...

7/14/2014 - Tonight at the Knoxville Raceway will be the First Annual Marion County Fair Outlaw Dirt Kart races! This is a special event for the Karts that normally race on Friday nights at the English Creek Raceway located 10 miles south of Knoxville. The Karts will be racing on a special track built on the west side of the front stretch and where the work area normally is. All 7 of their classes will compete. Hot Laps are at 6:30pm. Tickets are only $5 for adults and kids 19 & under are free. This is the first time “karts” have raced at Knoxville Raceway since they raced on the half mile in 1990, 91, and 92. Looking back at some ...

7/12/2014 - Tonight's Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series races have been cancelled due to heavy rains at 5:10pm. See you Monday night for the first annual Outlaw Dirt Kart races, and Thursday night for the Harris Clash! Come visit the Marion County Fair this week!

7/10/2014 - Early Entry Deadline for 410 and 360 Nationals This Saturday! (Bill W) The early entry deadline for the 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores and the 24th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals are this Saturday, July 12. Drivers are urged to postmark or submit their entries by that date to take advantage of early entry. For the 410 Nationals, early entry allows for six crew members to receive pit passes at $30. Normal pit passes will be $50. Early entry for the 360 Nationals entitles teams to four pit passes for $25 instead of the normal $30. Entry forms can be found at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com under Driver Info: Entry Forms. The 24th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals ...

Dirt Karts Prepare Young Drivers for Sprint Car Racing Careers

7/8/2014 - Just as Knoxville Raceway serves as a firm foundation for the careers of countless sprint car drivers, the English Creek Speedway has launched many young drivers into a career of racing at Knoxville Raceway. Jamie Ball, Devin Kline, and Tony Shilling are all examples of successful drivers who began racing dirt karts at English Creek. In a nod to this legacy, Marion County Auto Body presents the First Annual Marion County Fair Dirt Kart Races on July 14th at the Knoxville Raceway. Another fan favorite who began her career in dirt kart racing is McKenna Haase. Haase, a 305 driver from Des Moines, is an avid proponent of the sport. “Kart racing is one of America’s hidden gems where the talent ...

7/7/2014 - Knoxville Nationals Entry Deadline This Saturday! The 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store is quickly approaching and the July 12 entry deadline is this Saturday. Teams that enter on time by July 12 are entitled to 6 pit crew members entering at the cost of $30 per pit pass each night. Entries received after the deadline will not be eligible for this discount and will be charged $50 per pit pass each night. That is a savings of $120 each night and possibly $480 total for 4 nights of racing. All teams are encouraged to enter by July 12. The SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge still has several drivers eligible who have yet to enter ...

7/7/2014 - Dylan Peterson, #25 360 Sprint Car by Joanne Cram Dylan Peterson comes from a long line of race family members and extended family members, so it’s no wonder that he’s behind the wheel of his family’s #25. The 23 year old from Hartford, South Dakota, has decided to run for Rookie of the Year at Knoxville Raceway this season, making the 4 1/2 hour drive each week. Dylan’s dad, Vance, began racing in the Midwest during the early 80’s at Huset’s, Knoxville, and other area tracks. After nearly two decades of racing, Vance decided it was time to give the kids a chance at the racing addiction. He sold the sprint car and came home with three karts for ...

7/5/2014 - Due to heavy rains this morning and anticipated continuing wet conditions early this evening Knoxville Raceway Officials have cancelled the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cups Series 410 Twin Features Night. Join us next week for the Marion County Fair and free kids night on July 12th.

Reminder of 360 Tire Rule Changes

7/1/2014 - Reminder: 360 Left Rear Tires must be H12 or harder from July 5 until the end of the Year. H Series tires only, this includes the 360 Nationals.

6/28/2014 - Rain Forces Cancellation of Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series 360 Twin Features Night At 6:03 PM today a strong thunderstorm hit the Knoxville Raceway forcing the cancellation of tonight’s races. Join us next week, July 5th for 410 twin feature night.

Dollansky Conquers Knoxville Mid-Season Field!

6/21/2014 - Dollansky Conquers Knoxville Mid-Season Field! By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 21) – Craig Dollansky captured the 61st annual mid-season championship at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night while Jamie Ball was victorious in the 360 division and J Kinder took the laurels for the 305s during Farm Bureau/Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Night. After a red flag on the opening lap of the 410 feature for a single car wreck, pole sitter Craig Dollansky grabbed the initial lead of the 25-lap event. Just one lap later he lost that spot to fellow row one starter Lynton Jeffrey. Jeffrey held that spot until the finish of the seventh go around when Dollansky recaptured the top spot at the flag stand. ...

6/20/2014 - Five Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday June 21 at 3:00pm in the Show Pavilion, and introduced to the public trackside during the night’s event. The afternoon banquet and luncheon is free for Hall of Fame members and open to the public for a cost of $15. The meal will be pork loin, potatoes, beans, rolls, pop/water, ticket must be purchased by Thursday at the ticket office, call 641-842-5431. The inductions will mark the 36th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. The inductions will be a part of this weekend’s festivities including “Nostalgia at Knoxville” on Friday night, June 20, and Saturday’s ...

6/18/2014 - This Saturday night's 305 feature will be raced in honor of the late Brian Hetrick. Money is being added to the purse by the Hetrick family. From the Hetrick Family... Brian Hetrick at age 29 lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident in August of 2008 near Dallas City, Ill. He had been a native of Gladstone, Ill, but most recently resided in Stronghurst, Ill with his wife Julie. He is survived by his parents Jim and Joyce Hetrick, and brother Kevin all from Gladstone. Brian set high standards while in school and during his four years of college in both academics and sports. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was the first ...

6/15/2014 - Kenny Coolbeth, aboard his Zanotti Racing Harley-Davidson, dismantled the Grand National Championship competition on Sunday, June 15, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa and earned the 31st GNC win of his illustrious career and his second on the young 2014 AMA Pro Flat Track season. "What can I say? You give me the kind of equipment that Zanotti Racing provides me with and this is what happens," said Coolbeth. "I'm just having fun out there. That's all it takes for me to go fast, is to simply have fun. I have great people to work with and I look forward to weekends now." Coolbeth hooked up with Zanotti Racing last offseason, and together, the tandem has rocked the AMA ...

6/14/2014 - Victory is Sweet’s at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 14, 2014 – In the World of Outlaws only tune-up for August’s Knoxville Nationals, Brad Sweet drove Kasey Kahne’s #49 to victory at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. The victory was the first in 410 competition at Knoxville for Sweet, who won the 2008 Knoxville Midget Nationals. Justin Henderson earned his first feature win of the year in the 360 class. Sweet earned the pole position for the 25-lap WoO feature event by virtue of winning the Dash. He shot out to an early lead in the non-stop event over Danny Lasoski and Shane Stewart. Knoxville Raceway point leader, Terry McCarl, surged into contention, passing Stewart ...

6/10/2014 - “SALUTE TO CHAMPION STEVE KINSER” SPECIAL EXHIBITION SET TO OPEN THIS FRIDAY AT THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 10, 2014) – A seventh sprint car, the 2010 Kings Royal-winning, Tony Stewart Racing-owned winged machine that was driven by the ‘King of the Outlaws,’ was rolled into the National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville last night as final preparations for the “Salute to Champion Steve Kinser” special exhibition are being completed. The display, which will debut this Friday and consists of seven sprint cars that the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee drove, features at least one winning car from each decade of his illustrious career. The exhibition follows similar ones honoring Tony Stewart (2011), Jeff Gordon ...

6/7/2014 - Tonight's Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series event is cancelled due to rain over the past few hours and poor conditions. Join us next weekend for the AMA Vintage Motorcycles on Friday, June 13, the World of Outlaws sprint cars on Saturday, June 14, and the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals on Sunday, June 15.

6/3/2014 - 2014 410 Owner Standings (Through 5/31/14) * - Perfect Attendance 1. *TMAC Motorsports #24 – 1946 2. *Nehring #18 – 1816 3. *Maxwell #56 – 1783 4. *BDS Motorsports #1 – 1773 5. *Big Game Treestands #7 – 1757 6. *Vortex Racing #12 – 1733 7. Brian Brown Racing #21 – 1700 8. *Ingalls #91 – 1675 9. *Maeschen Racing #96 – 1556 10. *Vermeer #55 – 1479 11. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 1410 12. *Fluth #40 – 1386 13. *Williams #7K – 1348 14. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 1227 15. *Sonner #47 – 1183 16. *RMJ Motorsports #71A – 1108 17. *Bunton #6R – 1065 18. *L&J Enterprise #5J – 1053 19. Cole Wood Racing #17w – 1035 20. Buffalo Wild Wings #82 – 989 21. *VanderEcken #10 – 986 22. *Chris Martin Racing #44 – 971 23. *Competition Technologies #4 – 968 24. *Moore #69 ...

6/3/2014 - Knoxville Raceway Rules Changes: Front wings will be reset to 20” from leading edge of front axle. (beginning June 7th, 2014 All Classes) Front Bumpers will be limited to 8” in length measured from torsion tubes or mounting points. The measurement from the center of the front axle to the front of bumper must not exceed 23 ½ inches. (beginning June 7th, 2014 All Classes) Beginning June 21st, 2014 the 410 class Right Rear Tire Rule will go back to: Same (One) Right Rear Tire All Night (see 2014 rules for details) Front Axle King Pin Tethers Approved: C & R Racing Sprint Car Front Axle Tether System King Pin Tethers CRA – 103 – 53 – A CRA – 103 – 54 – A CRA – 103 – 55 ...

6/1/2014 - BLANEY, DAVIS (JR.), KINSER, MERRILL, ARGABRIGHT & McDONALD TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 25th NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 31, 2014) - Champion drivers Dave Blaney of Ohio, Bobby Davis, Jr., of Tennessee, and Mark Kinser of Indiana, builder Chuck Merrill of Illinois, and media members Dave Argabright of Indiana and William “Windy” McDonald of Arizona took center stage Saturday afternoon, May 31, as they were officially inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) in Knoxville. Emcee Dr. Pat Sullivan, and a crowd of 260 guests, enjoyed the three-hour ceremony, which honored the exceptional careers of eight inductees. The families of deceased inductees Larry Beckett (grandson Larry Beckett III and ...

5/31/2014 - (Bill W) Tonight's event at the Knoxville Raceway was rained out after the first 305 heat race. Tickets purchased will be good for the June 7 event. Next week will also feature FREE entry for Kids 19 and under.

5/30/2014 - Get to Know the Announcers by Eric Arnold We have new voices calling the racing action this season at the Knoxville Raceway and introductions are in order! Their names are Kyle Luetters, Kris Krug, and Scott Watson. These gentlemen have big shoes to fill as former announcers Tony Bokhoven, Blake Anderson, and Dave Reiff have all used the Knoxville Raceway to propel them to bigger things in the racing media. Kyle Luetters is 25 years-old, his hometown is Garden City, Kansas and he now resides in St. Louis, Missouri. He has a B.A. in Communications from Cameron University. You may recognize Kyle from his work with the World of Outlaws in recent years. Kyle broke into racing when he produced a documentary ...

18 Current National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductees to Welcome Eight New Members of the "Class of 2014"

5/27/2014 - By Bob Baker KNOXVILLE, IOWA - Eighteen (18) current National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductees have indicated that they will be in Knoxville this weekend for the twenty-fifth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction banquet, set for Saturday afternoon, May 31, at 12 Noon. They will be here to honor this year's inductees, Dave Argabright of Indiana, Dave Blaney of North Carolina, Bobby Davis, Jr., of Tennessee, Mark Kinser of Indiana, William "Windy" McDonald of Arizona, and Chuck Merrill of Illinois, all of whom have indicated that they will be at the banquet, too. According to National Sprint Car Museum curator Tom Schmeh, "We are going to have an incredible turnout of National Sprint Car Hall of ...

Dollansky Holds Off Heskin in Exciting Finish at Knoxville!

5/24/2014 - Dollansky Holds Off Heskin in Exciting Finish at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 24, 2014 – In a race that saw four lead changes, Craig Dollansky held off Davey Heskin to claim his second feature win of the season at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. The Elk River, Minnesota was paid $3,000 for his 14th career 410 win at the half-mile. In 360 action, Jason Johnson took his fifth career feature win, while Kevin Hetrick scored for the first time in his Knoxville career in the 305 class. Heskin got the jump on Dollansky to start the 20-lap 410 main event ahead of Lynton Jeffrey. Dusty Zomer shot into the top three on lap four. ...

5/23/2014 - McKenna Haase, #55 305 Sprint Car By Joanne Cram Most high school juniors are prepping for finals and making their summer plans this time of year, but McKenna Haase is not like most 17 year olds. With big dreams of a future in open wheel racing, she is not only prepping for the finals to uphold her 4.0 grade point average, but strategizing for her future racing career. McKenna, or Sassy as she is known around the track, doesn’t have a typical story getting her to the track. Unlike most of her competitors who have grown up racing and climbing the ranks, McKenna comes from a self-described “ball sport family”. Racing is about as foreign to them as ...

5/21/2014 - Knoxville Raceway: Rules update Current Rule: * BUMPERS – All rear bumpers must be steel, minimum one inch in diameter, minimum .065 thick. The front bumper must not extend past the more than eight (8) inches from the frame and/or the measurement from the center of the front axle to the front of bumper must not exceed 23 ½ inches. Amended to Ten (10) inches and 25 ½” This rule amended through May 31st, 2014

5/20/2014 - Interview with Kade Higday by Eric Arnold Not too many 15 year old kids are lucky enough to race a sprint car, especially at the Knoxville Raceway. Kade Higday is a rookie this season in the 305 class, and a second generation driver, the son of Josh and Dawn Higday. Kade has been racing for about 10 years already and his sights have been set on racing where his father has been so successful in his own career. Josh Higday was the 360 Track Champion in 2007, won the 2002 360 Tournament of Champions, a total of 17 career 360 wins and was the 2002 Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year. His father is hoping to get his own car back on the ...

5/17/2014 - Brown on Fire with Two More Feature Wins at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 17, 2014 – No one is hotter than Brian Brown at Knoxville Raceway. Saturday night, the Grain Valley, Missouri driver not only took his third 410 feature in a row at the famous half-mile, but he also won the 360 event as well after starting in the fifth row. It was the veteran driver’s 28th 410 win and 14th 360 win at Knoxville. He also performed a double victory performance in July of 2012. Steve Breazeale recorded his second feature win of the season and the sixth in his career in the 305 class. Lynton Jeffrey led from his pole position at ...

5/15/2014 - 2014 410 Owner Standings (Through 5/10/14) * - Perfect Attendance 1. *TMAC Motorsports #24 – 1224 2. *Nehring #18 – 1199 3. *BDS Motorsports #1 – 1136 4. *Ingalls #91 – 1108 5. *Vortex Racing #12 – 1102 6. *Big Game Treestands #7 – 1082 7. *Maxwell #56 – 1067 8. *Vermeer #55 – 998 9. Brian Brown Racing #21 – 945 10. *Maeschen Racing #96 – 944 11. *Williams #7K – 850 12. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 827 13. *Fluth #40 – 808 14. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 805 15. *RMJ Motorsports #71A – 729 16. *Sonner #47 – 721 17. *Bunton #6R – 695 18. *VanderEcken #10 – 656 19. *L&J Enterprise #5J – 632 20. *Chris Martin Racing #44 – 623 21. *Moore #69 – 614 22. Cole Wood Racing #17w – 575 23. *Kubli #23K – 558 24. *Weuve #19 – 555 25. *Competition ...

5/14/2014 - Rule Change: Front Wings All Classes Page 6. Front Wings All Classes Current rule: d) Maximum distance from the Center Foil front edge to the front edge of the front axle may not exceed 20 inches. New rule: d) Maximum distance from the Center Foil front edge to the front edge of the front axle may not exceed 22 inches. This change will not take effect until May 17, 2014 and revaluated after May 31, 2014 This change may not be in effect for the June 14 World of Outlaws Show for the 410 class.

5/13/2014 - Interview with Joe Beaver by Eric Arnold Joe Beaver is off to a good start this season, winning three of the four races so far in the 360 class. Joe is a hometown hero in Knoxville, and a three time winner of the Junior Fan Club most popular driver award. He started racing as a ten year old in go-karts, but now in his 16th season in a sprint car at Knoxville Raceway, things are coming together for the Beaver Motorsports team. Beaver started the season with 3 career feature wins before this season began, so to double his career wins total within the past month, that is impressive. He finished a close second in 360 points in 2013, and was fifth in ...

5/12/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 12, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM/Promoter Cell: 641-891-9933, Office: 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com Knoxville, Iowa - May 12, 2014-Governor Terry E. Branstad announced he will sign House File 2464, the Knoxville Raceway bill, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:30a.m. at the Knoxville Raceway. The law is set to award Knoxville Raceway up to 2-million dollars over the next 10 years in tax rebates. Event- Tuesday, May 13, 2014 The following event is open to credentialed members of the media. 11:30 a.m. Gov. Branstad signs Knoxville Raceway bill, House File 2464 Knoxville Raceway - Victory Lane 1000 North Lincoln Street Knoxville, IA (Note: In the event of inclement weather, the bill signing will occur in the Bingley Building at the same address. Parking is available on the south ...

5/10/2014 - Brown Leads Three Repeat Winners at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 10, 2014 – For the second week in a row, Brian Brown emerged victorious in 410 action at the Knoxville Raceway. This time, he made his winning move by passing Ian Madsen with two laps to go to secure his 27th career victory at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. Joe Beaver won for the second time in a row and third time this season in the 360 class, and Matthew Stelzer became a two-time winner in 2014 in the 305 class. The Dirt Trucks also visited, running two features, and Kevin Sather emerged victorious in both events. Before a lap could be completed, Don ...

5/3/2014 - Brown Breaks Through at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 3, 2014 – After scoring sixteen wins in 2013, Brian Brown had a rough start this season. He finally broke through with a hard-earned victory on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was the Grain Valley, Missouri driver’s 26th in 410 competition at Knoxville placing him ninth on the all-time wins list. Knoxville’s Joe Beaver won for the second time this season in the 360 class, while Holt’s Summit, Missouri’s J Kinder won in the 305 class. Lynton Jeffrey shot out from the pole to lead early in the 20-lap 410 feature event with Brown and Justin Henderson in tow. Soon, Terry McCarl took over third ...

5/2/2014 - J. Kinder, #88 305 Sprint Car By Joanne Cram If you’ve ever attended many races south of Iowa, you are sure to recognize the familiar blue and yellow #88 sprinter of the Kinder family. J. Kinder is a third generation driver, also known as James Kinder the third. Knoxville Raceway has had the pleasure of seeing this Missouri native race weekly 305 shows for the past three seasons. The Kinders are a racing family, much like many American families are a baseball family, or a football family. Some play sports, the Kinders race. To this day, the sprint car team is a family run ordeal; with J’s wife, Tracey; dad, Jim; and mom, Mary towing the four hours ...

4/29/2014 - The Knoxville Raceway invites the public to participate in our first annual Knoxville Raceway Job Fair. The event will be held this Saturday, May 3rd from 2 to 7 PM in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager/Promoter says a significant problem for many employers today is attracting skilled labor. “Knoxville Raceway hopes to connect employers to our fan base that attends our events,” he said. “We find Knoxville Raceway fans to be dedicated, passionate and fiercely loyal in all they do, ideal characteristics in any employee.” The Knoxville Raceway Job Fair will combine a fun event with information and opportunities for employers, educators and potential employees. Schedule May 3, 2014: 2 pm – 7 ...

4/26/2014 - Dollansky Wires Field at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 26, 2014 – Craig Dollansky held off both the challenges of Terry McCarl and the rain to record his 13th career victory at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. Billy Alley won his eleventh career 360 feature, and Matthew Stelzer won for the third time in the 305 class. Starting on the pole, Dollansky led Mark Dobmeier and Bronson Maeschen early in 20-lap 410 feature. McCarl made his move into third a lap later and tried to reel in the second place car of Dobmeier. Dobmeier was eliminated with nine laps in the books, when contact with a lapped car sent him upside down in turn two. ...

4/24/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 23, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM/Promoter Cell: 641-891-9933, Office: 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com DES MOINES, Iowa - April 24, 2014 - A bill is on its way to Governor Branstad's desk to sign into law to award the Knoxville Raceway up to 2-million dollars over the next 10 years in tax rebates. Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager/Promoter says the 2-million dollar tax rebate will help jump start plans for a major improvement/expansion project at the track that has been in the preliminary planning stages."We are excited about the possibilities that this bill will help grow attendance and tourism in our great state through visitors to the Knoxville Raceway." Stickel said. "This expansion will assist in showing fans from around ...

4/19/2014 - Madsen Storms to Season Opener Win at Knoxville Raceway! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 19, 2014 – In what many feel is the most competitive weekly field Knoxville Raceway has ever assembled in the 410 class, Ian Madsen struck the first blow by winning the Season Opener at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” on Saturday night. The win was the third in the Aussie’s career at Knoxville. Joe Beaver took home the win with the 360 class, and veteran Steve Breazeale won in the 305’s. Brooke Tatnell took the lead from his pole position when the green flag dropped, but the start was called back for a Cole Wood spin. Don Droud Jr. lost an engine ...

4/15/2014 - Don’t Miss Race For Your Schools Night at Saturday’s Knoxville Raceway Season Opener! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 KNOXVILLE, Iowa — April 15, 2014 — This Saturday central Iowa schools have a competition of their own as fans head toward Knoxville Raceway for its 61st Season Opener of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Champion Cup Series. The Raceway distributed 50,000 coupons to local schools to promote Race for Your School Night. For every adult paid admission of 15-dollars, Knoxville Raceway will give back 5-dollars to his or her school. The school that raises the most money will also receive a cash prize. All kids under the age of 19 also get in free. “We are ...

4/14/2014 - Knoxville Raceway’s 2014 Bracket Challenge We are down to the championship match! These drivers have been placed into a college basketball tournament-style bracket, with the fans’ top pick laying claim to Knoxville Raceway’s Favorite Driver. Sprint Car fans, you have your chance to vote on driver-vs-driver matchups to determine who is Knoxville Raceway’s favorite driver. Is this a popularity contest? You bet! You have to vote and encourage all your friends and family to do the same. The final 2 drivers remaining are: Brooke Tatnell and Dakota Hendrickson. *Voting begins at 8:00am on Monday April 14th and ends at 8:00am on Saturday April 19th. You can vote here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/26XG5XK May the best driver win! Be there on April 19th at Knoxville Raceway’s Lucas ...

4/12/2014 - (Eric Arnold) Knoxville practice night was successful for 30 cars on Saturday night with no incidents. Drivers Justin Henderson and Jon Agan brought two cars to try out on the warm April evening with temperatures at 81 degrees at 7:00pm. Top lap times on the night were Chris Walraven with a 17.018 in the 305 class while Jon Agan was best in the 360 class with a lap of 16.015. In the 410 class Davey Heskin paced the field with a lap of 15.035. The remaining 410 lap times were Justin Henderson 15.150, AJ Moeller 15.535, Dusty Zomer 15.756, Garrett Dollansky 15.905, Mark Johnson 16.403, and Larry Ball Jr. 16.405. Come out next Saturday night for the Pella Motors, Race ...

4/5/2014 - 2014 360 Class Season Preview (Eric Arnold) The Knoxville Raceway 360 class will be interesting this season. Clint Garner, the winner of the past five 360 track championships has moved up to the 410 class. Justin Henderson and Ryan Bunton are 410 drivers, but plan to race in the 360 class as well all season to try to win the car owner championship. But the race for the driver’s championship will be a tough one with several strong contenders. Joe Beaver finished second in points last season and could be the driver to beat in 2014. The driver has 15 years of experience at Knoxville and three career wins. He put together 13 top ten finishes in 2013, and ...

3/26/2014 - (Bill W) The point structure will remain the same in 2014 at Knoxville Raceway in all classes, with one exception. B main transfers will not receive B main points. The first non-qualifier will receive 20, the next 18 and so on. Alternates to the A main will receive their B main points, but no A main points. The Capitani Classic will issue the World of Outlaws point system. The point system and purses are located in the "Knoxville Championship" section. 2014 Point Structure for All Classes (Weekly shows) Time Trials - Quick time 1. 140 2. 135 3. 130 4. 125 5. 120 6. 115 7. 110 8. 105 9. - 100 Heat Points - 1. 20 2. 18 3. 16 4. 14 ...

3/13/2014 - 2014 Knoxville Raceway 410 Preview (Eric Arnold) Thanks to Lucas Oil and MavTV national television, the 2014 Knoxville Championship Cup Series season will have a field of competitors that is stronger than ever. A check for $20,000 awaits the KCCS champion at the end of the season and there are 17 nights of racing to see who comes out on top. The season begins April 19 and the KCCS finals are August 23. Bronson Maeschen won the championship last year with one feature win and 10 top five finishes. The farmer from Pleasantville has the same team back in 2014 and they should be ready to contend for another championship. Ian Madsen had 11 top ten finishes last year, ...

Looking ahead to the 2014 season

3/10/2014 - Watch for new information to come soon about the 2014 season.

2/28/2014 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 27, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 KNOXVILLE, Iowa — February 28, 2014 — Fans have even more exciting racing coming to Knoxville this year. On June 13-15 the legendary track will host Vintage Flat Track Motorcycles on Friday, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Saturday and the AMA Grand National Flat Track Motorcycles on Sunday. “We are very excited about this three day event that includes both motorcycles and sprint cars,” said Knoxville Raceway Promoter Brian Stickel. “The event combines two of the most exciting forms of motorsports into a brand new weekend of excitement.” The last time the AMA Motorcycles competed in Knoxville was 2012. Every year fans have experienced some of the ...

2/27/2014 - Knoxville Raceway is accepting applications for various positions. Positions are part-time seasonal from April to October. Applications are available in person at the ticket office in Knoxville, online at http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Files/Entry-Forms or by e-mail from garys@knoxvilleraceway.com. Send completed application and cover letter by e-mail or by mail to Human Resources, Knoxville Raceway, P.O. Box 347, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.

2/18/2014 - Knoxville Raceway Expansion Project Rapidly Gaining Traction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM/Promoter Cell: 641-891-9933, Office: 641-842-5431 bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com DES MOINES, Iowa — February 18, 2014 — Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway General Manager/Promoter announced this week that a major improvement/expansion project at the track that has been in the preliminary planning stages is rapidly moving toward reality. “There are still many, many decisions facing the Fair Board as the project progresses, but a big first step, the funding plan for the project, is beginning to take shape,” Stickel said. Marion County Fair Board President Jason Reed stated, “A critical component of our project, some help in the form of funding assistance from the state, is appearing likely, thanks to ...

1/29/2014 - American Drivers Now Qualified to Race in 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge The SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge has evolved into a major event at the Knoxville Nationals with the winner now having the opportunity to earn a starting position into the Nationals championship A-Main. “Uniting Nations Through Motorsports” is our new theme for the World Challenge, and any American driver who competes in The Classic earns a spot in the World Challenge event. 21 American drivers competed in the Classic this year, and 3 drivers competed at the qualifier in New Zealand in December. The following 23 American drivers are eligible for the 2014 World Challenge: Sammy Swindell and Jonathan Allard (via New Zealand qualifier), ...

1/29/2014 - Warrnambool Classic Results January 29, 2014 - The 42nd Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in Warrnambool Australia is the country’s biggest sprint car race of the year, essentially their version of the Knoxville Nationals. A sold out record crowd turned out for the finale on Sunday night. Race promoters say the popularity of sprint car racing “Down Under” is at an all-time high, and the amount of Americans traveling to these events is increasing with a record 22 American drivers entered this year. Classic Results-- Friday night racing saw Aussie James McFadden win the Oval Express Magazine Australian vs American Challenge preliminary feature. McFadden passed Donny Schatz on lap 23 of the 30-lap race. Kerry Madsen finished third in the feature, but ...

1/24/2014 - Knoxville Raceway 2014 Rules KNOXVILLE, IOWA - Updated rules for all sprint car classes are now available on the website under the “RULES” section. This season several new rules about safety are highlighted. Thanks to the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) all of our teams who qualified for the 2013 point fund will receive a front axle tether, which is mandated for all classes in 2014. Other changes that teams should review are highlighted in the 20 page rules packet. Items to review are torsion bar stops, driveline systems, head and neck restraints, and seats. Knoxville Raceway strongly suggests full containment type seats but they are not mandatory at this time. 360 rule changes: Left ...

1/21/2014 - Knoxville Nationals Down Under Tour FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 (available beginning Wednesday, January 29) Knoxville Raceway Goes Down Under to Catch Action at Grand Annual World Classic WARRNAMBOOL, Victoria, Australia — January 22, 2014— Knoxville Raceway today is in Australia to highlight the Knoxville Nationals Down Under Tour of the 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge. More than 20 American drivers are expected to race in Australia this weekend.That will qualifythem for the World Challenge during the 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals. The World Challenge’s new format started last year.The winner of the World Challenge earns the 25thspot into the A main of the biggest race in sprint cars, the 54thAnnual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented ...

1/17/2014 - MAVTV To Air Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Weekly Show FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 17, 2014 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 Steve Grein, MAVTV Executive Producer sgrein@mavtv.com (951) 493-1195 Knoxville Raceway to be featured on Weekly National T.V. Show KNOXVILLE, Iowa — January 17, 2014 — Knoxville Raceway today is proud to announce a partnership with national television network, MAVTV, to showcase the stories and action of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series weekly races. Knoxville Raceway’s General Manager, Brian Stickel says the drama and excitement that happens each week in Knoxville will be portrayed in a way that will draw new fans to the sport of open wheel dirt track racing. “MAVTV is the perfect outlet for ...

1/8/2014 - 2014 OPEN WHEEL SWAP MEET SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2014 9 am to 2 pm Marion County Fairgrounds - Dyer Hudson Hall Set up Friday, January 24th from 3 pm to 7 pm To secure your spot, register by: January 15th Booth registrations forms available at Knoxville Raceway Complete and return checks (payable to) Mark or Barb O'Brien 1985 Hwy. 14 Knoxville, Iowa 50138 641-842-6892 or 641-891-5868

1/6/2014 - BLOG-View from the Stands by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Track Historian, Blogger, & Twitter Commentator The winter racing blues are in full swing right now that we are past the holidays and we have below zero temperatures hitting the Midwest states this week. But to get your fix you can always follow the racing “Down Under” this time of year. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

1/5/2014 - (Bill W) With ten years in the books for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals, statistics spanning the history of the event have been compiled and can be found in the pull-down menu in our "History" section. Find out who has participated the most, qualified for the most A mains, led the most laps and much more!

12/20/2013 - Are you looking for a last minute gift idea? How about Hairball Concert tickets for July 11, 2014! Adult tickets are $15 and children 6-14 are $10. Stop in the ticket office today to purchase yours!

12/13/2013 - MAVTV TO AIR KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 13, 2013 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 Steve Grein, MAVTV Executive Producer sgrein@mavtv.com (951) 493-1195 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals to be aired on MAVTV KNOXVILLE, Iowa — December 13, 2013 — Knoxville Raceway today is proud to announce the most prestigious sprint car race in the world has a new television partner, MAVTV, for the 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. Knoxville Raceway’s General Manager, Brian Stickel says the addition of MAVTV broadcasting the Nationals will allow us to capture a larger audience via their network. The Knoxville Nationals will race August 6th-9th and the race will be shown on a delay in September on MAVTV. MAVTV ...

12/12/2013 - Knoxville Nationals Teams with Casey’s FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 12, 2013 Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway GM bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com (641) 842-5431 Angela Wood, Casey’s Promotions Manager Angela.wood@caseys.com 515-965-6211 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals to be presented by Casey’s General Store. KNOXVILLE, Iowa — December 12, 2013 — Knoxville Raceway today is proud to announce the most prestigious sprint car race in the world has a new presenting sponsor for the 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals, Casey’s General Stores. Knoxville Raceway’s General Manager, Brian Stickel says the addition of Casey’s to the FVP Knoxville Nationals will take the great event and make it even better. “We couldn’t ask for two better ambassadors of sprint car racing right now than FVP and Casey’s,” Stickel said. “We feel like we ...

12/9/2013 - View from the Stands (12/09/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Track Historian, Blogger, & Twitter Commentator Like most racers, Russ Hall comes from a racing family. His grandfather was Bert Sonner, brother of Knoxville Raceway Hall of Famer Gil Sonner. Bert was killed in a racing accident at Knoxville in 1974. Russ is 33 years old, a husband, and a father of three children. He has been racing a sprint car for seven seasons now, but growing up he raced go-karts and was the kid listening in the corner while the old guys talked in the race shop. He has won two 360 features at Knoxville and has three career wins with the Sprint Invaders, and this year ...

12/6/2013 - Looking for a GREAT gift idea for your race fan? Check out the Holiday Specials for the 2014 Knoxville Raceway Season Passes! PRICE BUSTER PACKAGE – NINE $15 races of your choice excluding the Monster Jam & Concerts ADULT $89 Savings of $46 TEEN (13-19)$39 Savings of $33 CHD(6-12)$19 Savings of $17 DELUXE SPRINT FAN PACKAGE – Includes all racing events except the 410 Knoxville Nationals, Late Model Nationals, the Monster Jam, & Concerts. ADULT $279 Savings of $131 TEEN $109 Savings of $101 CHD $69 Savings of $55 The Holiday Special runs thru Tuesday, December 24. Go to the entry forms tab to download the order form or give Kim a call at the ticket office at 641-842-5431 to order yours today!

11/27/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge: Uniting Nations Through Motorsports Sammy Swindell wins qualifier at New Zealand’s WXC Speedway! KNOXVILLE, Iowa — November 26, 2013 — The first of three qualifying races for the 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge was held on Saturday (Nov. 23) at WXC Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand at the track’s World Sprintcars show. Sammy Swindell, of Tennessee, won the feature with local driver Dean Brindle taking the runner-up spot. Californian Jonathan Allard finished third despite having spun out early in the race while leading and having to restart at the tail of the field. Seven-time Knoxville Nationals winner Donny Schatz started 14th and raced his way through the field to claim ...

11/21/2013 - Do you need a gift for a friend or a loved one that may be challenging? Why not surprise them with tickets to the Knoxville Raceway? The 4 day package to the 2014 54th Annual Knoxville FVP Nationals will go on sale to the public on December 2, 2013. You can purchase your tickets online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or by calling the ticket office at 641.842.5431.

11/21/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431 Donny Schatz & Sammy Swindell to Compete in Saturday’s 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier at New Zealand’s WXC Speedway KNOXVILLE, Iowa (November 21, 2013) — Seven-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz, of North Dakota, and 1983 Knoxville Nationals champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Swindell, of Tennessee, are scheduled to compete in Saturday’s 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge qualifier at the WXC Speedway in the Western Springs district of Auckland, New Zealand. “Wow. My hat is off to Western Springs promoter Greg Mosen for landing two of the top sprint car drivers in the world for his World ...

11/18/2013 - BLOG- View from the Stands (11/18/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator On July 20th this past season Knoxville Raceway had its first driver entrant from the state of Hawaii, 30 year-old Keoni Texeira. A native of Honolulu, he ended up moving to Moulton, Iowa this past year for work but he had a dream of racing himself. Iowa is known as the “Field of Dreams” after all. A chance meeting and making contacts with the right person one night and a deal fell into place for him to race a 305 sprint car a few times this season. He raced three nights in 2013 where he qualified well each night, never worse than fourth, and ...

11/16/2013 - 2013 Celebrated at Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet! (Bill W) November 16, 2013 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 16 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Assorted cash and contingencies totaling over $250,000 for owners and drivers capped off an entertaining evening. A total of eight chassis giveaways highlighted a contingency package which every driver in the points benefited (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again provided insurance covering all Knoxville drivers for 2013 anywhere they may race plus a gift certificate from Simpson. In addition, the KRCO will provide mandated front axle tethers for drivers in 2014. After dinner, and comedian Don Reese, ...

11/15/2013 - An evening with Knoxville Track Historians, Bob Wilson & Eric Arnold, is set as the next program in the National Sprint Car Museum’s Sprint Car 101 Third Thursday Series and it will take place on Thursday night, November 21. The free and open-to-the-public presentation will take place on the second floor of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum at 7 p.m. It will feature the two authors of the new sprint car racing book, “Knoxville Nationals: The First Fifty Years.” According to museum executive director Bob Baker today, “I am looking forward to interviewing both Bob Wilson and Eric Arnold on their long-awaited book on the history of the Knoxville Super-Modified/Sprint Car National Championships, 1961-2010. It ...

11/11/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (11/11/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The World of Outlaws season has come to an end. It was good to see some of our Knoxville Regulars make the trip to Charlotte for the World Finals. Brian Brown had a good showing with a couple of top ten’s, Ian Madsen, Mark Dobmeier, Justin Henderson, and Wayne Johnson also made the trip. The World Finals has turned into a big three day event where the dirt track racing world comes together in the center of the racing business industry. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

11/1/2013 - The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series banquet is coming up on November 16th at Prairie Meadows. Social Time is 4:30, dinner at 6:00pm, entertainment at 7:00pm, followed by awards ceremonies at 8:00pm. The entertainment this year is comedian Don Reese. You can learn more about his show at www.donreese.com For banquet tickets contact the ticket office at 641-842-5431 or you can complete the online form which can be found in the entry forms section of www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Please return your completed form to us by November 6, 2013 in order to get your meal choice. Help us celebrate the in style at Prairie Meadows!

10/31/2013 - The Knoxville Police Department will begin issuing permits for off road utility vehicles to operate on City Streets on November 1. The permits cost $25 and will be good through December 31, 2014. Dirt bikes, ATVs, and dune buggies are not included in the new ordinance and will not be issued permits. Applications are available at the Police Station during normal business hours. All vehicles must have a safety flag, slow moving vehicle triangle, and insurance. The vehicle also must be inspected prior to the permit being issued. We strongly suggest that you call 641-828-0541 before bringing your vehicle to the PD to be certain someone is available to issue the permit.

10/18/2013 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 18, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway announces the official 2014 schedule featuring more than 30 races from April – September at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in Knoxville, Iowa. More than 250,000 racing fans from 47 states, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Great Britain, Sweden and Guam, amassed at Knoxville Raceway during the 2013 season to witness the most exhilarating and intense dirt track racing in the world. The top drivers in dirt track racing will compete in the 2014 season for prestigious titles throughout the season in events like the 54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals, the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series (KCCS), the 11th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store and ...

4 Day Renewals on Sale Now!

10/11/2013 - The 4 day renewals for 2014 FVP 54th Annual Knoxville Nationals are now available through November 15, 2013. If you did not receive your letter, give us a call at the office, (641)842-5431, or log into your account online to order your tickets. We look forward to seeing in 2014!

10/9/2013 - “SPRINT CAR 101: CHRIS DUNKIN & FAMILY ‘DISH THE DIRT’ ON KNOXVILLE” SET FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, AT MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 9, 2013) - “Chris Dunkin & Family ‘Dish the Dirt’ on Knoxville” is set as the next program in the National Sprint Car Museum’s Sprint Car 101 Third Thursday Series and it will take place on Thursday, October 17. The free and open-to-the-public presentation will take occur on the second floor of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum at 7 p.m. It will feature current Knoxville Raceway dirt track preparer Chris Dunkin, his family and helpers. According to museum curator Tom Schmeh today, “The Dunkin family of Knoxville have a long history of preparing ...

10/3/2013 - 2013 Season In the Books and Archived in Historical Results! (Bill W) The 2013 season is now compiled in our "Historical Results" section. See the stories, results, where they started, point totals, laps led, victory lane photos and much more! To access, go to either the "History" page or the "Results" page and click on the blue "Historical Results" link.

9/30/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (9/29/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The Late Model Knoxville Nationals (LMKN) was once again a successful event for us here at Knoxville Raceway. We celebrated our tenth anniversary of the event and it seems to grow in popularity and prestige within the Late Model community each year. To hear how grateful and honored all these teams and drives are to get the opportunity to race at Knoxville Raceway is very humbling. The Late Model crowd loves Knoxville. The format for the qualifying nights was interesting with the field being split into two groups for qualifying and heat races (Group A and Group B). 72 cars entered and the first ...

9/29/2013 - This is a friendly reminder if you have not already purchased your banquet tickets please do so by contacting our office at 641.842.5431 or completing the online form at www.knoxvilleraceway.com under entry forms. Please return the completed information to us by November 6, 2013 in order to get your meal choice. Help us celebrate the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series in style at Prairie Meadows!

9/28/2013 - Darrell Lanigan Emerges Victorious in Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 28, 2013 – Darrell Lanigan made up for some hard luck in years past to win his first Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Union, Kentucky driver pocketed $40,000 for the win. Josh Richards, who swept the first two nights of qualifying in the event, took the lead in the 100-lap event early on. Except for Dale McDowell edging ahead of him on lap seven, he held the point for the first nineteen laps. Lanigan advanced to third on lap eleven and he was second a pair of circuits later. He shot under Richards for the point on ...

9/27/2013 - 10th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Championship Lineups A main 1. 17m, Dale McDowell 491 2. 1, Josh Richards 487 3. 29x, Darrell Lanigan 485 4. 58D, AJ Diemel 485 5. 25, Jason Feger 484 6. 39, Tim McCreadie 477 7. 28M, Jimmy Mars 476 8. 44, Earl Pearson Jr. 474 9. 0, Scott Bloomquist 473 10. 19R, Ryan Gustin 472 11. 71, Don O’Neal 471 12. 23, John Blankenship 470 13. 20, Jimmy Owens 470 14. 21, Billy Moyer 466 15. 31, Jason Utter 462 16. 57J, Bub McCool 460 17. 28, Eddie Carrier Jr. 459 18. B5, Brandon Sheppard 459 19. 25x, Chad Simpson 456 20. 5, Jared Landers 455 21. 2, Brady Smith 454 22. 15, Steve Francis 452 23. 32x, Chris Simpson 450 24. 99JR, Frank Heckenast Jr. 448 B main 1. 14m, Morgan Bagley 438 2. 24, Ryan Unzicker 432 3. 56J, Tony Jackson Jr. 432 4. 18B, Shannon Babb 432 5. 20x, Rodney Sanders 432 6. 11, Austin Hubbard 428 7. 51, Matt Furman 422 8. 40, Joel Callahan 418 9. 15K, Justin Kay 412 10. 50, Denny Eckrich 411 11. 7, Ricky Weiss 409 12. 18, Chase Junghans ...

9/27/2013 - Richards Dominates Again on Night #2 of the Knoxville Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 27, 2013 – The “Rocket Man”, Josh Richards, dominated the feature event on night #2 of the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Friday night at the Knoxville Raceway. He has put himself in position for a sweep of the event, as he will start outside of row one beside Dale McDowell in Saturday night’s $40,000 to win finale. Jimmy Owens led at the outset of Friday night’s 25-lap main event. When the third place car of McDowell retired on lap four with a flat tire, Owens led Earl Pearson Jr., AJ Diemel, Richards and Darrell Lanigan. Owens had take-off problems on ...

9/26/2013 - “Rocket Man” Richards Takes Off on First Night of Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 26, 2013 – Josh Richards emerged victorious on night #1 of the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway. The Shinnston, West Virginia native earned $7,000 for his win, his second overall at the famous half-mile. It was his first appearance here in three years. Pole-sitter Brandon Sheppard led the 25-lapper in the early going. Richard moved by Jared Landers into second on lap two, and Darrell Lanigan took third on the fourth circuit. The first caution of the night came out on lap seven when Dennis Erb Jr. and Joel Callahan collided, collecting Jimmy Owens. ...

9/26/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Jill Haverkamp, on behalf of Knoxville Raceway jill@on-pitch.com 515.822.5082 10th Annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals: September 26-28 KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 26, 2013) –Knoxville Raceway is set to celebrate one decade of hosting the Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 26-28, 2013. The top Late Model Drivers in the Nation will compete for a total purse of more than a quarter million dollars with the champion taking home $40,000. Experience the best dirt slinging action and suspense at the 10th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. The weekend features a full program of racing. Thursday and Friday preliminary programs include a complete show with time trials, heats, and features. ...

9/24/2013 - The 10th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals is this week Thursday through Saturday, September 26-28. DIRTcast.com has a new interview with the defending Late Model Knoxville Nationals champion Steve Francis today! READ IT HERE. http://dirtcast.com/Ariy/sound-off-steve-francis-lucas-oil-late-models-and-knoxville-nationals-092413/ About Knoxville Raceway Since 1954, fans have flocked to Knoxville Raceway to experience the most exhilarating and intense dirt track racing in the world. Top drivers come to Knoxville, Iowa, to compete for prestigious racing titles in events like the Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville Championship Cup Series and the Late Model Knoxville Nationals. As the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway has developed into a tradition, legacy and leader in dirt track and open wheel racing. 1000 N. Lincoln, Knoxville, Iowa 50138 641.842.5431 http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com http://www.facebook.com/knoxvilleraceway http://twitter.com/knoxvilleraces

9/23/2013 - View From the Stands (9/23/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Late Model Knoxville Nationals Celebrates 10 Years When I was a kid what I knew about racing revolved around sprint cars, NASCAR, and the Indy 500. That changed in 1982 when the movie Six Pack with Kenny Rogers came out in theatres and that introduced me to dirt late models. Not only was that a good family movie that taught us right from wrong and good values (minus a few swear words and kids stripping cars for parts), it was a movie about racing, ON DIRT! In 1985 my father brought me to see my first late model race at Knoxville and Billy Moyer won. I ...

9/18/2013 - Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Comes to Knoxville Raceway! For the first time ever, Knoxville Raceway will host Monster Jam. This family-fun event has been a long sought after outing for many local families, and now it is in their back yard, and at an enticing price! Twelve-foot tall, ten-thousand pound monster trucks will rip up a custom-designed track full of obstacles here at our own Knoxville Raceway this weekend. This Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st, fans can trek to Knoxville Raceway to see their favorite trucks; Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, King Crunch and more. The venue will set up 20 cars along the front stretch and push off lane to offer fans a front row ...

9/17/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Western Springs, Palmerston North & Warrnambool Set Dates for 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge International Qualifiers KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 17, 2013) – Three international race tracks have set the dates for qualifying races for the 2014 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge. Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand and Australia’s Premier Speedway, which is located in Warrnambool, Victoria, have confirmed the dates of their qualifying events for the August 8 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge. The first international qualifier will be the World Sprintcar Classic November 23 at Western Springs Speedway. Several Americans are expected to be in the field. Robertson Holden International Speedway will host the second qualifier, ...

9/11/2013 - View from the Stands (9/11/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The 360 class always displays some good racing. Clint Garner won the championship for the fifth consecutive year. His stats are impressive with 5 wins, 4 second place finishes, 12 top five’s, 13 top ten’s (out of 14 features), 2 heat wins, and 1 quick time. Most of the season Joe Beaver and Nate Van Haaften were there challenging but the breaks didn’t go their way to overcome one of the most successful 360 drivers in Knoxville Raceway history. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

9/7/2013 - Mike Goff Claims 28th Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Ia (September 7) – Mike Goff of Lacona took the annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In a race that went the 200 laps, the win paid Goff $1,000 for his efforts. He was in the lead from the 125 lap mark. Ten red flag periods were encountered along the way for various reasons such as debris on the track as well for removal of stalled cars which were in a dangerous position. Near the 75 lap segment, a red was thrown in order to stop the race for a re-watering of the track in order to slow the cars. Finishing second was Ryan Lundy of Knoxville, who was ...

9/6/2013 - (Bill W) Statistics have been updated to include the 23rd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals. To access historical data, go to the "History" page, and use the pull down menu.

9/5/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (9/5/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator 410 Season Review & Stats The 2013 season started off with a rain out unfortunately for the fourth time in six years. Those damn April showers. May wasn’t much better with two rain outs, but we dodged the rain a few nights to get the shows in. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/28/2013 - View from the Stands (8/28/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Danny Lasoski got his 100th career win at Knoxville. Unbelievable. I was ten years old in 1984 when he won his first race in the Derry 22 car, and I think I’ve seen all but one or two of his 100 wins in person. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/25/2013 - 2013 410 Final Owner Standings * - Perfect Attendance 1. *Maeschen #96 - 4014 2. *Nehring #18 - 3927 3. *TMAC Motorsports #24 – 3882 4. *Maxwell #56 - 3689 5. *Ingalls #91 - 3616 6. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 3610 7. *Sonner #47 – 3119 8. *Vortex Racing #12 – 2983 9. *Williams #7K – 2884 10. *Deuce Motorsports #49 - 2706 11. *Lewis/Vermeer #55 – 2567 12. *Bunton #6R – 2527 13. *Phillips #7TAZ – 2480 14. *BDS Motorsports #2 – 2432 15. VanderEcken #10 - 2207 16. *Moore #69 – 2157 17. *VanderEcken #10V - 2077 18. *Moeller #20 – 2017 19. McCarl #17A - 1989 20. *Hendrickson #4 – 1740 21. Bell #71 – 1510 2013 410 Final Driver Standings 1. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville, IA, 4014 2. Ian Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 3927 3. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 3882 4. Davey Heskin, St. Michael, ...

8/24/2013 - Lasoski Wins #100/Maeschen Wins Title! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 24, 2013 – It was a historic night in more ways than one Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Season Championship night came down to three drivers duking it out for a title in the 410 class, and Bronson Maeschen came out on top. In the feature, the man who has more track titles (nine) than any driver won for the 100th time at the historic oval. In the 360 class, Clint Garner became the first driver to win five championships in a row, while Jon Agan won the main event. All-time 305 feature winner, Larry Ball Jr., won the championship in that class, while defending ...

8/22/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Jill Haverkamp, on behalf of Knoxville Raceway jill@on-pitch.com 515.822.5082 Knoxville Championship Cup Series Finals This Saturday Night KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 21, 2013) – This Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series (KCCS) season comes to a close with the finals on Saturday, August 24th. Knoxville Raceway will celebrate the end of the season and crowing of the track champions with a special infield cookout after the races featuring free food for all race attendees. 410 class: The point race in the 410 class is a good one, and it will come down to the wire in the A-Main this Saturday night. Bronson Maeschen has a 59 point lead over Ian Madsen, and 66 points over Terry McCarl. ...

8/22/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/22/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator I thought it would be appropriate to do an interview with the top two contenders leading up to the Knoxville Championship Cup Series Finals this Saturday night, Bronson Maeschen and Ian Madsen. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/22/2013 - Media Contact: Matt Gill, Feld Motor Sports ph: 312.216.6003 / mgill@feldinc.com FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!! MONSTER JAM® ROARS INTO KNOXVILLE RACEWAY SEPT. 20 & 21 KNOXVILLE (August 2013) – Monster Jam®, the world’s premier monster truck racing series, will roar into the Knoxville Raceway for the FIRST TIME EVER Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21 with two performances at 7:30 p.m. This inaugural event will feature World Champions Grave Digger® and Monster Mutt® battling competitors King Krunch, Nitro Hornet, Rollin' Thunder and Mechanical Mischief!! Tickets start at $15 for adults and just $7 for children age 12 and under. Tickets are available at the Knoxville Raceway box office, online at www.knoxvilleraceway.ticketforce.com or Charge by Phone at 641-842-5431 or 641-842-3220. ...

8/20/2013 - Rob Kubli Returns After Nasty Crash by Joanne Cram One of this year’s most spectacular crashes found Rob Kubli sitting out until he was cleared by doctors to get behind his 410 Parker Engines powered J & J again. In a race season that has brought fans fast, excellently prepared race tracks, luckily there have only been a handful of violent crashes. July 6th, Rob was rolling into turn three when the rear axle broke on the left side. He recalls backing into the fence, then proceeding to get upside down. The car started violently flipping backwards and came down hard for one last hit on the bare frame side. The jolt of the final tumble drilled Kubli ...

8/19/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/19/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator This Saturday night is the end of the season for our weekly Lucas Oil - Knoxville Championship Cup Series (KCCS) sprint cars! To celebrate the end of the season and the crowning of our track champions, Knoxville Raceway will have a cookout in the infield after the races, which means FREE food for everyone!!! So be sure to come to the pit area at the end of the night! READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/11/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/11/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Donny Schatz… wow. From fourth in the B-Main, you win that, thenstart 21st in the A-Main and are leading by lap 40. Are you kidding me? The legend of Donny Schatz just grew even more. To win seven of the last eight Knoxville Nationals is mind blowing. Just call him Donny Knoxville, Super Schatz, or Sheriff Schatz. He should have a Superman logo on the front of his uniform. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/10/2013 - Schatz is Incredible in Seventh Nationals Title in Eight Years Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 10, 2013) Cash on your birthday is always great, but even better is earning your seventh FVP Knoxville Nationals title and a $150,000 bounty as Donny Schatz raced from the twenty-first starting spot to make history as the deepest starting winner in Nationals history; a record that had stood since 1962 when Jerry Richert accomplished the feat. It was matched by Steve Kinser in 1995. Talking about his mindset prior to the night’s feature event, Schatz was questioned on whether or not he had any doubt he could win, “I didn’t call if doubt, I called it motivation. This race team is ...

8/10/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Donny Schatz is running out of ways to win the Knoxville Nationals. Saturday night Schatz made a last-lap pass to win the B main and then romped from 21st starting position to pass Brian Brown on lap 41 and win sprint-car racing’s biggest race for the seventh time in the past eight years. Victory in the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals paid Schatz and his Tony Stewart Racing team $150,000 and was his 14th World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series triumph of the season. It was also Schatz’s third victory at Knoxville’s half-mile dirt oval this season and the third time that Brown, who was runner-up to Schatz in this race last year, finished second to Schatz. “This is ...

8/10/2013 - Lineups for the 53rd Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals A main (50 Laps) 1. 71m, Joey Saldana 2. 21, Brian Brown 3. 57, Shane Stewart 4. 1D, Justin Henderson 5. 49K, Brad Sweet 6. 51, Paul McMahan 7. 6, David Gravel 8. 29, Kerry Madsen 9. 71s, Kevin Swindell 10. 4, Cody Darrah 11. 9, Daryn Pittman 12. 11, Steve Kinser 13. 33, Danny Lasoski 14. 19s, Stevie Smith 15. 11c, Roger Crockett 16. 39, Greg Hodnett 17. 1KL, Kyle Larson 18. 54, Cap Henry 19. 63, Chad Kemenah 20. 59, Jac Haudenschild 25. Brooke Tatnell B main (22 Laps) 1. 12, Lynton Jeffrey 2. 82, Scott Winters 3. 7s, Jason Sides 4. 15, Donny Schatz 5. 83JR, Tim Kaeding 6. 7, Craig Dollansky 7. 24, Terry McCarl 8. 18, Ian Madsen 9. 91, Dusty Zomer 10. 13, Mark Dobmeier 11. 9w, Brandon Wimmer 12. 41, Jason Johnson 13. 14AJ, Wayne Johnson 14. 11N, Randy Hannagan 15. 94, Jeff Swindell 16. 56, Davey Heskin 17. 47, Don Droud Jr. 18. 55xm, James McFadden 19. 96, Bronson Maeschen 20. 1s, Logan Schuchart C main (15 Laps) 1. 15H, Sam Hafertepe Jr. 2. 49, Josh Schneiderman 3. 7K, Dustin Selvage 4. 48, Danny Dietrich 5. 2L, Ed Lynch Jr. 6. 1B, Robby Wolfgang 7. 9P, Rager Phillips 8. 83, Tim Shaffer 9. 17A, Austin McCarl 10. 7TAZ, Tasker ...

8/9/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/10/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Friday “Hard Knox” show was once again a success giving teams one last chance to come to Knoxville and do that they came here hoping to do, start the Saturday A-Main. Kyle Larson took advantage by dominating the feature and giving him the 17th starting spot, close enough to get to a top five possibly. Ohio drivers took spots two, three, four. Mopar engine man, Cap Henry was lucky to even get to the Nationals with not many funds to bring his car, find an engine, and needed help to tow their hauler back west, so big reward for his team. Chad Kemenah and Jac ...

8/9/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — One night can change a lot. And it did for three drivers on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. Brooke Tatnell, Chad Kemenah and Cap Henry all earned spots in the feature lineup for tonight’s FVP Knoxville Nationals, shedding some light on what had been forgettable seasons for all three. Tatnell has trudged through what he called “the worst season of my career,” and it looked worse on Friday when he ran out of gas while in a qualified position in the feature. But he fought back and became the first driver to take advantage of a new rule that makes the winner of the SPEED SPORT World Challenge eligible for the 25th starting spot in the A main. He banked ...

8/9/2013 - Kyle Larson Hustles into Knoxville Victory Lane Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 9, 2013) Drama abounded at the Knoxville Raceway Friday night as Kyle Larson raced to victory on National Speed Sport News qualifying night aboard the Abreu Vineyards No. 1KL, earning the seventeenth starting spot in Saturday’s $150,000 to win FVP Knoxville Nationals championship feature. The 25 lap A-Feature began with a bang of sorts, as James McFadden spun across the track after tagging the back of Logan Schuchart entering turn one, collecting Austin McCarl, Robby Wolfgang, Tim Shaffer, and Rager Phillips. All drivers emerged unscathed. Crossing 5.054 seconds ahead of Cap Henry, a caution with eight laps remaining allowed Larson to build his advantage as ...

8/9/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Brooke Tatnell held off the charge from behind to win Friday night’s SPEED SPORT World Challenge sprint car race that concluded the third night of the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway. Tatnell started on the pole for the 24-lap race open to international qualifiers, but fell to second as Jason Johnson set the early pace. Tatnell ran down Johnson and drove to the front with eight laps remaining. From there he set sail while Tim Kaeding, who started sixth, and 10th-starter Daryn Pittman gave chase. Kaeding came up a car length short at the checkered flag as Tatnell took his second World Challenge victory and brightened up what had been a disappointing season. More importantly, Tatnell ...

8/9/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Tonight’s SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge will the final chance for a driver to earn a spot in tomorrow night’s 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals feature without having to run the alphabet on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. The 19th annual event that concludes the Friday night racing card during the Knoxville Nationals will not only pay the winner $10,000, but it will reward the 25th-place starting spot in Saturday night’s A main to a driver who finishes in the top three, but has not already locked himself into the $150,000-to-win finale. Twenty-five drivers will start the 24-lap race on the half-mile oval. Out of those 25 drivers, five (Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman, Kevin Swindell, David Gravel and Shane ...

8/9/2013 - View from the Stands (8/9/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Night two of the 53rd FVP Knoxville Nationals was a rollercoaster of a night for some, and a great performance from Brian Brown. Started off with the excitement of Robert Bell, new sticker tires on all four wheels, some extra cash from fans, he drew the number one pill, and he blew the engine in hot laps. I was bummed that we didn’t get to hear Robert Bell is “quick time” at the Nationals, the crowd would have went crazy! Toug break for Sheldon Haudenschild as well as he was done for the night after contact with a car during hot laps. READ MORE AT ...

8/8/2013 - Brian Brown Tops Casey’s Qualifying Night at Knoxville Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 8, 2013) It didn’t take Brian Brown long to get to the front of the field in Friday’s Casey’s General Stores qualifying night feature, as the Casey’s/FVP No. 21 shot to the point exiting low in turn two on Roger Crockett on a Lap 2 restart. “Man I’m so happy,” said an elated Brian Brown in Knoxville Victory Lane. “I was so nervous going into tonight. I didn’t want to let all those people down that thought we were supposed to be up here down.” Pulling Kerry Madsen into the runner up spot, the duo began dicing for the lead as the caution displayed ...

8/8/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Brian Brown picked up where he left off at last year’s Knoxville Nationals by winning the preliminary feature for the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. Brown, who finished second to Donny Schatz by mere feet in last year’s finale, stormed from seventh to second on the first lap and took the lead from Roger Crockett on a lap-two restart. From there, he held off Kerry Madsen on a series of restarts and sailed to what the Missouri native and two-time Knoxville Raceway track champion called “the biggest victory of my career.” It was his 24th career triumph at the half-mile oval and his first during the Knoxville Nationals. Brown also earned the second most ...

8/8/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Daryn Pittman may be leading the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series standings, but he’ll be the first to tell you that Knoxville Raceway hasn’t been his best track during his sprint car racing career. Pittman has struggled at the half-mile dirt track at the Marion County Fairgrounds, but he may have taken a huge step toward changing his luck at the track and salvaged his 2013 Knoxville Nationals in the process. Pittman was the final transfer out of the B main into Wednesday night’s feature. From there, he romped from 24th to finish fifth and end up with the sixth-best point total for the night. “I didn’t have a choice. When you start last, you can’t go ...

8/8/2013 - View from the Stands (8/8/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Night one of the 53rd FVP Knoxville Nationals was a good one. Everyone wants to see someone besides Donny Schatz win on Saturday night, and we just might get that after his performance on Wednesday night. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/7/2013 - Gravel Coasts to Victory in Knoxville Opener Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 7, 2013) The 53rd running of the FVP Knoxville Nationals kicked off with David Gravel picking up his first Knoxville Raceway triumph on Racingjunk.com qualifying night, crossing under the double checkered flags by 0.929 seconds as the fuel cell ran dry. Starting his night timing eleventh quick, the FMR Racing No.6 coasted across the line for third in Heat one with an expired engine. “I was nervous there. That was our best motor we blew up and this was our little motor,” commented Gravel. “With the track slicking off like this, you know it was just perfect. It ran awesome but with ...

8/7/2013 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Everything went David Gravel’s way on the opening night of the 53rd annual FVP Knoxville Nationals Wednesday at Knoxville Raceway. Gravel blew an engine during his heat race and ran out of gas on the final lap of the feature, but still stood in victory lane with his first win at the historic half-mile black dirt oval. Starting fourth in the 25-lap event, Gravel took the lead from Greg Hodnett on the third circuit and endured five restarts along the way, crossing the finish line on fumes and making weight at the scales despite a dry fuel tank. “It was a very stressful night,” said the Connecticut driver, who wheeled Bill Rose’s No. 6 to his second World of ...

8/7/2013 - WEDNESDAY QUALIFIERS 0 Jonathan Allard - Chico, CA 1 Sammy Swindell - Barlett, TN 1a Jacob Allen - Hanover, PA 1D Justin Henderson - Sioux Falls, SD 1KL Kyle Larson - Elk Grove, CA 2B Dale Blaney - Hartford, OH 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 2L Ed Lynch Jr. - Apollo, PA 2LX Logan Forler - Lake Havasu City, AZ 2M Matt Moro - Polk City, IA 2S Lee Sowell - Lake Cormorant, MS 4x Dakota Hendrickson - Omaha, NE 4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND 05 Bill Boles - Harris, IA 6 David Gravel- Watertown, CT 7K Dustin Selvage - Indianola, IA 7S Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN 7TAZ - Tasker Phillips - Pleasantville, IA 9 Daryn Pittman - Owasso, OK 9w Brandon Wimmer - Fairmount, IN 10V Glen Saville - Razorback, NSW, Aust. 11K Kraig Kinser - Bloomington, IN 11N Randy ...

8/7/2013 - How do you use the Knoxville Mobile App? Whether it's in the stands, pits, or around the world take a picture and show us! During the races, we will be selecting our favorites to display on the Scoreboard. We will also retweet some of our favorite photos and like them on Instagram. Simply use the hashtag: #KXVAPP The Knoxville Mobile App is available for Android, iPhone, iPad and Blackberry. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hostiowa.apps.knoxville iPhone/iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knoxville-raceway/id527052809 Blackberry: https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/110461/

8/6/2013 - Knoxville Raceway Mobile App Update by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Knoxville, Iowa (8/6/2013) – If you haven't downloaded our Mobile App yet, now is the time to do it to enhance your Nationals experience. The mobile app has news, race lineups, live results, driver profiles, and our latest feature of LIVE POINTS during the Nationals qualifying nights. If you touch the "Connect" icon you will find a link to "Click here for Nationals Points" which will show you how the points are adding up after qualifying, heat races, and the feature during the Wednesday and Thursday night qualifying programs! For those who have mastered the art of keeping score on paper in the stands, this will do ...

8/5/2013 - 2013 Knoxville Nationals Preview (8/5/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The Knoxville Nationals is one of the hardest races to win, the most prestigious, and pays the most money, $150,000 to the winner! I study a lot of stats, data, prior year finishes, and try to account how their current season is progressing to come up with my power rankings and predictions. As I look into my crystal ball, this is how I break down the field. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/4/2013 - Kevin Swindell Masters the Capitani Classic Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 4, 2013) The 2nd annual Capitani Classic was the site of Kevin Swindell’s fourth Knoxville Raceway triumph as the Germantown, Tenn. shoe dominated all 25 laps of the tribute to former Race Director of the Knoxville Raceway, Ralph Capitani. “From like the first lap, I knew it was really good. I just kept having to tell myself to breath,” commented Swindell of his dominating performance. “There was a real fine line to get off [turn] two that you had to hit, and you had to be pretty precise to get off. I just made sure I kept getting the wing back every time I slipped up because when ...

8/4/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/4/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Shane Stewart won his fifth 360 Nationals title, as expected. He and Paul Silva have the right combination for this event, and should be close next week for Knoxville Nationals. Hope they can get up front then as well. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/3/2013 - Stewart Gets One for the Thumb at Knoxville Bill Wright / Bryan Hulbert - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 3, 2013) The 23rd annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals ended much like the year before with Shane Stewart crossing under the checkered flag to earn his fourth straight victory and fifth overall Nationals win. Looking like the $10,000 check was within his grasp, the caution flew with three laps to run for the No. 21v of Justin Henderson, ending Stewart’s 3.672 second lead over Brad Sweet. On the restart, Kevin Swindell advanced to the runner up spot only to see the red flag displayed for the No. 1B of Robby Wolfgang who flipped exiting turn four. Robby escaped unscathed. To the green, ...

8/2/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (8/3/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The feature for night two of the 360 Nationals was dominated by Justin Henderson who went from his second row starting spot to the lead and drove away from the field in the non-stop 20 lapper. Henderson is no stranger to victory lane at Knoxville, winning a 410 feature earlier this season in his first night driving the Bryan Sundby #1, and winning the Friday Nationals “Hard Knox” feature a year ago in the LaHaise 82 car. It seems like no matter whose car Henderson is in, he has been fast at Knoxville over the past 12 months. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

8/2/2013 - Justin Henderson Stampedes to Knoxville Victory Bill Wright / Bryan Hulbert - KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 2, 2013) Justin Henderson has visited Knoxville victory lane five times in 410cid competition, but had not picked up a win in 360cid competition until night two of the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals when the Tea, S.D. driver led the distance in Friday’s 20 lap feature event. “We drew a bad number coming in,” laughed Henderson as he commented on how his girlfriend drew next to last for the No. 21v to qualify. “She was afraid everyone was going to hate her, and I kept telling her everything was going to be alright,” continued Henderson. “She gave me a good luck kiss there before ...

8/1/2013 - Lasoski edges out Larson at Knoxville Bill Wright / Bryan Hulbert- KNOXVILLE, Ia. (August 1, 2013) The all-time winning driver in the history of the Knoxville Raceway proved why that is in Thursday night’s Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals opener as Danny Lasoski piloted the Parker Burch No. 1m to victory. Edging out Kyle Larson by less than a half car length after trading the lead four times over the course of the final lap, Lasoski gave credit to Larson in victory lane, “There’s a reason he got the nickname “Yung Money”. The kid did a great job for not being here as much as he has to race me clean. He didn’t give an inch, I didn’t give an ...

7/31/2013 - BLOG - View from the Stands (8/2/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Night one of the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals is in the books and what a show Danny Lasoski and Kyle Larson put on for us! On the start of the feature front row starters Danny Dietrich and Larson went low racing each other to the bottom, leaving the top open and Lasoski took advantage and raced by them both and came away with the lead. Larson would catch Lasoski in traffic and attempted a last lap slider going into turn three, but the veteran Lasoski stuck his 1m on the bottom coming off of turn four to win by a car length. READ ...

7/30/2013 - View From the Stands (7/29/13) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger and Twitter Commentator The Knoxville Nationals qualifying scoring system is something I get questions about frequently. I thought it would be nice to have an explanation in the blog to reference to. The Knoxville Nationals Points System was created by... READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/30/2013 - THURSDAY QUALIFIERS 1J Danny Jennings - Norman, OK 1K Kyle Larson - Elk Grove, CA 1M Danny Lasoski - Dover, MO 2 Casey Friedrichsen - Arthur, IA 2J Zach Blurton - Great Bend, KS 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 2L Logan Forler - Lake Havasu, AZ 2m Matt Moro - Polk City, IA 2MF Brad Foster - Melbourne, VIC, Aust. 04 Chad Heimbaugh - Pleasant Hill, IA 4 Jon Agan - Knoxville, IA 4c Tim Crawley - Benton, AR 4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND 4x Shawn Petersen - Irving, TX o5 Brad Loyet - Sunset Hills, MO 5J Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA 6 Tim Shaffer - Aliquippa, PA 7 Darren Long - Elida, OH 7K Dustin Selvage - Indianola, IA 7TAZ Tasker Phillips - Pleasantville, IA 09 Matt Juhl - Estherville, IA 9M Ricky Montgomery - Lakewood, CO 10V Carson McCarl ...

7/29/2013 - View from the Stands (7/29/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator I can remember 2004 when Terry McCarl was a weekly competitor and there were a couple of nights where he just blew the field away and won features in dominating fashion. He was in a completely different gear than the rest of the field, and I just knew he was going to be up front at the Nationals that year. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/27/2013 - Brian Brown Tops Last Prep for Sprintweek! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 27, 2013 – Brian Brown emerged victorious in the 410 class Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway in the last action before Southern Iowa Sprintweek gets underway this Thursday night with the 23rd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals. Randy Martin earned his 19th career 360 win, and Travis Cram returned for the first time in two years to win the 305 feature. San Jose, California’s Tim Kaeding shot out from his pole position to lead the 20-lap 410 feature in the early stages. The event struggled to get started after Rico Abreu spun, collecting Tasker Phillips. Both drivers would retire. Kaeding led Brian Brown, Terry McCarl, ...

7/26/2013 - For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Eric Arnold, on behalf of Knoxville Raceway arniebhg@yahoo.com Knoxville Raceway welcomes Winged Nation Knoxville, Iowa (7/9/2013) – On August 7-10 during the 53rd FVP Knoxville Nationals, the Knoxville Raceway is pleased to welcome “Winged Nation” the MotorRacingNewtork.com radio program. Each night the show will broadcast live on stage with hosts Steve Post and Kendra Jacobs from 6:00pm-7:00pm central daylight time, where they will preview the racing action leading up to hot laps, and review the previous nights on track action. There will be drivers and other guests to be interviewed each night on the Winged Nation stage, along with discussion of all of the fun activities during the day off the track, such as our favorite ...

7/26/2013 - For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Arnold at knoxvillenationals50@gmail.com Knoxville, Iowa (6/19/2013) - Coming in August, a new book will be released that all sprint car fans will enjoy! Knoxville Nationals: The First 50 Years, with Eric Arnold and Bob Wilson. The Knoxville Nationals is not only one of the oldest events in sprint car racing but it has become the biggest and most prestigious. With that comes a lot of history to be captured. Knoxville Raceway historians Bob Wilson and Eric Arnold have co-authored a book to document the first fifty years of the Knoxville Nationals. The book is outlined with one chapter dedicated to each year documenting the racing action, a collection of quotes from drivers and car owners, ...

7/25/2013 - View from the Stands (7/25/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Danny Lasoski won his first race at Knoxville Raceway June 2, 1984, twenty-nine years later he gets win number 99 at the famed half-mile. Hard to believe someone is within grasp of 100 career wins here at Knoxville, but The Dude is going to pull it off at some point, another milestone in his already storied Hall of Fame career! Lasoski has struggled in 2013 to this point and if he is going to start peaking, now is the time to do it three weeks before the Nationals. READ MORE http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/20/2013 - Lasoski Hits Number 99 at Knoxville By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IOWA – July 20, 2013 – Danny Lasoski is just one marker away from reaching the century mark at Knoxville Raceway. Saturday night he captured his 99th career feature event win at this historic race track during the 3M Night of racing. His nephew Brian Brown won the feature for 360s and Larry Ball Jr. was the victor in the 305 division. The 410 feature went red right away as pole sitter Tasker Phillips went up and over the right rear tire of Brandon Wimmer at the start as the front running cars went into turn two. He was not hurt but his car rode the wrecker’s hook to the pits. On ...

7/18/2013 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 18, 2012 – Kyle Strickler was the class of the field at the 22nd Annual Harris Clash for IMCA Modifieds on Thursday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Strickler, from Mooresville, North Carolina, was able to defend his championship title of one year ago at this central Iowa racing facility. “This car was perfect”, Strickler proclaimed at the trophy stand in post-race ceremonies. And, it was too as the young driver led every lap in the 25-lap feature and prior to the only yellow of the race on lap 19 he had the field covered. From the get-go Strickler was on fire as he cruised to a full straight away lead on this big half-mile ...

7/16/2013 - View from the Stands (7/16/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Bronson Maeschen…410 point leader! Bronson has matured as a driver, a very good driver, and after six top fives, finishing second twice this season, and almost winning last week, he wins the feature this week and it works out he has a fifty point lead over Ian Madsen, and 115 point lead over third place Terry McCarl. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/13/2013 - Bronson Maeschen Rolls On Marion County Fair Night at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 13, 2013 – Bronson Maeschen recorded career win number three Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Pleasantville, Iowa driver earned $3,000 for his first win since the 2012 Capitani Classic here. Clint Garner won a thriller by passing Joe Beaver in the last corner to win the 360 feature, while Larry Ball Jr. became the all-time winningest 305 winner at Knoxville with his sixth career tally. Before a lap could be completed in the 410 main event, Jamie Veal spun across and over the turn one infield berm. On the next try, young Paul Nienhiser hit the wall in turn one and ...

7/10/2013 - The 2013 Marion County Fair: Something for Everyone! by Joanne Cram The Marion County Fair kicks off next week (July 12-18), and fair planners promise a new experience for fair-goers this year. With six different grandstand events to choose from and a great midway lineup, all ages of fair fans will find something to enjoy this year! Chairman of the Fair Committee, Dan Findley, has a new vision for the fair. Voted onto the Marion County Fair Board two years ago, Findley has made progressive changes to the fair for 2013. Dan says that he wants a fair that the WHOLE county can be proud of. He wants a fair that every county member enjoys and can spend ...

7/8/2013 - View from the Stands by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Twin features night is always pivotal for the track championship, and that was proved to be the case again this year. Ian Madsen came into the night with a 188 point lead over Bronson Maeschen and at the end of the night Madsen retained the point lead, but it is now a slim 27 points over Maeschen with Terry McCarl is lurking 47 points back. READ MORE http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/6/2013 - Justin Henderson and Mark Dobmeier Head Twin Features Night at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 6, 2013 – Three races featured three faces in Victory Lane Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on Town Crier Twin Features Night at Knoxville. Justin Henderson and Mark Dobmeier won the main events in the 410 class, while Clint Garner won for the 19th time in his career in the 360 class. Brian Brown shot out from the pole to lead the first 410 feature of the night. With a lap in the books, contact from Dobmeier sent Austin McCarl into a spin that collected Tasker Phillips. Both ended up upside down and done for the night. Rager Phillips and ...

7/2/2013 - Knoxville Raceway joins Team Alyssa Knoxville Raceway and Bronson Maeschen are just two of the supporters of an upcoming benefit for an 8-year-old Pleasantville girl who is recovering from brain tumor surgery. Alyssa Scheve found out last weekend that one of her hometown sprint car racers was racing in her honor. Bronson Maeschen has Team Alyssa decals on his wings to show his support for Alyssa during her long road to recovery. “I’ve never met the girl but I can’t imagine what her family has been through over the last month, he says. “It’s pretty cool to see the whole town come together to help this family.” Alyssa and her big brother even spotted the #96 car at the car wash after last ...

7/1/2013 - View from the Stands (7/2/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Well, Mark Dobmeier certainly has something figured out since Guy Forbrook joined their team. Congrats to the Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 team for their performance. READ MORE AT http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

7/1/2013 - 2013 410 Owner Standings (Through 6-29-13) * - Perfect Attendance 1. *Nehring #18 - 2338 2. *Maeschen #96 - 2150 3. *TMAC Motorsports #24 - 2132 4. *Ingalls #91 - 2090 5. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 2024 6. *Maxwell #56 – 1988 7. *Sonner #47 – 1699 8. *Lewis/Vermeer #55 – 1663 9. Brian Brown Racing #21 – 1655 10. *Vortex Racing #12 – 1629 11. *Williams #7K – 1627 12. *Bunton #6R – 1562 13. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 1489 14. *Phillips #7TAZ – 1483 15. *McCarl #17A – 1466 16. *Moore #69 – 1421 17. *VanderEcken #10 – 1355 18. *BDS Motorsports #2 – 1312 19. *Moeller #20 – 1126 20. *VanderEcken #10V – 1064 21. *Hendrickson #4 – 1052 22. Kubli #23K – 1023 23. Bell #71 – 870 24. Morgan/O’Donley #7m – 864 25. Clark #16 - 713 2013 360 Owner Standings (Through 6-29-13) * - ...

6/29/2013 - Dobmeier Wins at Knoxville, Van Haaften and Selvage win Twin 360 Features! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 29, 2013 – For the second week in a row, Mark Dobmeier stood atop the podium at the Knoxville Raceway after winning the 410 feature. It was the Grand Forks, North Dakota native’s 11th career win here. It was also Twin Features Night for the 360’s and Nate Van Haaften and Dustin Selvage claimed those 18-lap events. The start of the 20-lap 410 feature was chaotic. Jason Johnson spun in front of the field, and Rager Phillips and Garrett Dollansky were caught up in the fray and retired. Cole Wood and Glen Saville also headed to the work area. ...

Gaining Ground

6/26/2013 - It's been a rough start to the year, to say the least. With the new tires, we have really been struggling. This past weekend we finally think we made some headway though. We were able to keep the car straight and locked down. Even though we lost a motor in qualifying, we were still able to start tail of the B and transfer, then start tail of the A and work my way up, almost cracking into the top 10. We look forward to this weekend. Even though we will be on our backup motor, we still have high hopes.

6/25/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (6/25/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator This past Saturday night we finally had good weather and the sun was out all day long. The track was ready to go right at 6:45 and widened out quickly which made for slower time trial laps, but better heat racing. You can tell the Nationals are getting closer, as more drivers are coming to visit and get some laps around the big half-mile. READ MORE at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

6/22/2013 - Mid-season Championships at Knoxville Shows Three Winners! by Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 22, 2013 – Number ten was so sweet for Mark Dobmeier on Farm Bureau Night Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. In the 25-lap Mid-season championship, Dobmeier trailed race-long leader Danny Lasoski until lap 23 when he closed in on the “Dude” in heavy lap traffic and grabbed the top spot as they headed into turn three. Lasoski was not done by any means as he battled Dobmeier the rest of the way and came within two car lengths of winning. Dobmeier’s tenth 410 win came at the expense of Lasoski’s 99th career victory at this historic Iowa fairgrounds. Dobmeier started right beside Lasoski on the front row ...

6/19/2013 - Pella Motors Two Seater Rides: A Thrill for You and a Donation to the KRCO by Joanne Cram For those of you who are regulars at the Knoxville Raceway, you have most likely noticed the two seater sprint car that appears on the track on most nights, three times. The Pella Motors owned two seater sprint car offers rides up to three times per race night, with proceeds benefitting the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization. Craig Ford, owner of Pella Motors, is a lifelong race fan and supporter of Knoxville Raceway. His mission behind the two seater sprint car is to raise funds and awareness for the KRCO. KRCO is a non-profit organization that also sells 50/50 tickets each race ...

6/18/2013 - View from the Stands (6/18/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Well Donny Schatz did it again. He will be the man to beat at the Knoxville Nationals. I’m not sure if anyone can beat him other than “lady luck” right now. Continue Reading at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

6/17/2013 - Five Will Be Inducted Into Knoxville Hall of Fame Saturday! (Bill W) Five Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in trackside ceremonies Saturday night, June 22. The inductions will mark the 35th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. The inductions will be a part of this weekend’s festivities including “Nostalgia at Knoxville” on Friday night, June 21, and Saturday’s Mid-Season Championships presented by Farm Bureau. The Knoxville Hall of Fame will welcome driver Norm Wiemers, owner Jack Anderson, owner Stanley Shoff, promoter Ralph Capitani and owner Marlin Wineland in 2013. See the cars that made Knoxville home on Friday night at “Nostalgia at Knoxville”. Admission is just ...

6/15/2013 - Donny Schatz Does It Again at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 15, 2013 – Donny Schatz served notice that he’s still in charge at the Knoxville Raceway. The Fargo, North Dakota native secured his 17th career feature win in the World of Outlaws last appearance before August’s 53rd Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals in August. Clint Garner also scored his 17th career win in the 360 class on Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Schatz led lap one, trading the spot with Brian Brown. Brown took command on lap two ahead of Schatz and quick-timer, Bronson Maeschen. By lap nine, Brown had opened up a two second lead on the field, when Mark Dobmeier blew his right ...

6/12/2013 - View from the Stands (6/12/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The World of Outlaws series comes to Knoxville this Saturday night. This will be the last time we see the Outlaws at Knoxville until August 7-10 for the Nationals. Continue reading at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

6/10/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (6/10/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator The race for the 410 track championship at Knoxville Raceway this season has turned into the multicar race that I hoped and thought it would.... Continue Reading http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

6/10/2013 - The entry forms for the 50th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals, the 23rd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals, and the 10th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals deadline is June 15. After June 15th the entry fee will double! The entry forms can be found on the Knoxville Raceway website under entry forms or you can give Kim or Shelly a call at 641-842-5431 to enter.

6/8/2013 - Terry McCarl Wins Electrifying Feature at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 8, 2013 – Terry McCarl held off Dusty Zomer in a gripping feature event at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. It was the 54th career victory for the Altoona, Iowa driver, and came aboard the TMAC Motorsports #24 A.R.T. powered by Rider Engines. Joe Beaver won record time in the 360 class, while J Kinder won his second straight 305 start. Sam Hafertepe Jr. shot out to an early lead in the 20-lap 410 main event, trailed by McCarl and Lucas Wolfe. By lap three, Ian Madsen had moved into the third spot, when pole-sitter, Lynton Jeffrey, blew a right rear tire and came to a ...

6/1/2013 - View from the Stands (6/1/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator Dustin Selvage started racing sprint cars at Knoxville Raceway in 2005 at seventeen years of age. With no previous experience in racing, Selvage decided to enter the 360 class. Racing is in his blood with his grandparents being former Knoxville Raceway promoters Ray and Naomi Grimes. Dustin was able to run a few races in 2005 and in the 2006 season finished twenty-third in points. Continue reading http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

6/1/2013 - Brian Brown Grabs Win #22 at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 1, 2013 – Brian Brown passed two-time Knoxville Nationals champion, Eddie Leavitt, on the all-time Knoxville win list Saturday night by recording his 22nd victory in the 410 class. The win moved Brown into sole possession of tenth place on the list, and came aboard the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21. Jon Agan recorded his eighth career win in the 360 class, and Larry Ball Jr. recorded his fourth career win in the 305 class on a night with plenty of intrigue. Ian Madsen jumped to the early lead from the pole in the 20-lap 410 main event. By lap three, Brown had moved by Dustin Selvage ...

5/31/2013 - Stelzer Racing would like to welcome its newest sponsor, Right at Home. Right at Home provides trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a variety of home care services. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an aging parent who needs extra help or companionship to remain in their own home or as a respite for a husband or wife who cares for an ailing spouse, Right at Home can help with home health care needs. Right at Home has more than 300 locations that serve tens of thousands of clients across the United States. They also have operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland and China. Please visit their website at http://www.rightathome.net/ or their Facebook page. ...

5/31/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CONTACT: BOB BAKER; (641) 842-6176 DAVE ARGABRIGHT & PAT SULLIVAN BACK AS CO-EMCEES AT NEXT WEEKEND’S NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 26, 2013) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) is pleased to announce that veteran journalists Dave Argabright of Indiana and Pat Sullivan, originally of Kansas and now of Indiana, will be back to co-emcee the twenty-fourth annual NSCHoF induction banquet on Saturday afternoon, June 1, in the Dyer-Hudson Buuilding on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum executive director Bob Baker, “We are thrilled that ...

5/29/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Jill Haverkamp, on behalf of Knoxville Raceway jill@on-pitch.com 515.822.5082 Racing to a Cure for Diabetes Night set for June 1 at Knoxville Raceway KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 28, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway is proud to partner with Pella Windows and Doors for the second annual Racing to a Cure for Diabetes Night on Saturday, June 1, to help raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in its race for a cure for type 1 diabetes. For every $15 adult general admission ticket purchased that night with a Pella Corp/JDRF coupon, Knoxville Raceway will donate $5 to the Greater Iowa JDRF Chapter to help fund type 1 diabetes research. Coupons are available at http://www.greateriowa.jdrf.org/event/pella-corporation-race-night-for-jdrf/ ...

Oklahoma Relief

5/22/2013 - J Kinder and crew are doing some very important work and giving back. Kinder and crew are getting a trailer loaded with donations for the people in Oklahoma affected by the tornado. We want to help them collect donations this Saturday at the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Titan Machinery Night. There will be an area set up by the ticket entrance where you can drop your donation. Items that have been asked for are work gloves, water, gatorade, ready to eat snacks/food, canned food, toiletries of any kind, pet food, batteries, flashlights, blankets, diapers, baby food/formula, sunscreen, paper plates, plastic cups, plastic forks/spoons/knives. Cash donations will be used to buy the supplies listed, we will not be ...

5/21/2013 - View from the Stands (5/21/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator This past week at Knoxville Raceway I saw some of the best racing I’ve seen in quite a while in the 360 and 410 features. The 360 field welcomed ASCS invaders Jason Johnson, Jeff Swindell, Tony Bruce Jr., and Logan Forler, who all had an open night in their schedules. Jason Johnson and Brian Brown raced both 410 and 360 classes, so it was a stacked field and a nice 360 Nationals preview. Continue Reading... http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

5/18/2013 - Heskin Holds Off Brown in Thriller! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 18, 2013 – Davey Heskin won his fourth career feature at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night in exciting fashion, holding off Brian Brown, who had already won in the 360 class earlier in the evening. The St. Michael, Minnesota driver’s win was worth $3,000 on McKay/Allied Insurance Night. J Kinder was victorious in the 305 class. The start of the 20-lap 410 feature saw Heskin leading Terry McCarl, Dusty Zomer, Bronson Maeschen and Brooke Tatnell. With McCarl and Zomer going back and forth for second, Heskin built his lead. Things ground to a halt with six laps run when Mike Moore took a hard ride in turn one. ...

5/17/2013 - David Hesmer Makes a Return to Weekly Sprint Car Racing By Joanne Cram When David Hesmer stepped away from weekly racing to focus more on life as a father and business owner in 2005, he found that the draw to Knoxville Raceway and his family of race friends was more difficult to avoid than he had thought. After six seasons of spectating, he is making a return to weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway. For those fans who are new to Knoxville Raceway and don’t recall the name, David Hesmer and the Hesmer family name are deep rooted icons in Knoxville’s history. David began coming to the famed half mile when he was just a young boy to watch his dad’s IMCA sprint car ...

BLOG-View from the Stands

5/15/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (5/15/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator For the past decade the Mayor of Knoxville Raceway has been Donny Schatz, and he showed again this past Saturday that to win at Knoxville, you have to go through him... Read More http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

5/12/2013 - Schatz Continues Mastery of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at Knoxville Defending champion charges to third victory of 2013 by winning Mediacom Shootout KNOXVILLE, Iowa - May 11, 2013 - If it wasn't obvious before, Donny Schatz made it clear on Saturday night: The path to winning at Knoxville Raceway goes through him. Schatz charged from seventh to victory in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Mediacom Shootout at the famous half-mile, where he has won five of the past six Knoxville Nationals crowns in addition to winning six additional series races there since 2006. In a field of 51 cars, it was Brian Brown, Craig Dollansky and Tim Kaeding who tried to prevent Schatz from returning to Knoxville's victory lane, ...

5/11/2013 - Donny Schatz Strikes for Number Sixteen at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 11, 2013 – Donny Schatz remained dominant claiming victory for the fourth time in the last five spring World of Outlaws shows at Knoxville Raceway. The Fargo, North Dakota native claimed his sixteenth career feature here at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” in the Mediacom Shootout Saturday night. Craig Dollansky was second, ahead of Brian Brown. Brown shot into the lead early in a quest for a sweep after winning his heat and the Dash from the second row. Dollansky moved past Tim Kaeding into third on the third circuit and Cody Darrah followed him into the show position on lap five before ...

5/8/2013 - World of Outlaws Compete at Knoxville Raceway on May 11 KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 7, 2013) – The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, featuring the best winged sprint car drivers in the world, is coming to Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Knoxville Raceway’s weekly drivers will compete against the Outlaws to defend their home track, setting the stage for an electrifying preview of the Knoxville Nationals in August. The Mediacom Shootout World of Outlaws will feature the most competitive events so far this season, as the Knoxville drivers strive to knock off the Outlaws. While it’s rare for a Knoxville driver to be victorious at this level, racing enthusiasts believe the chances for a win this year are higher ...

5/7/2013 - Celebrations of Life; Beginnings and Ends Rob “Slim” Wilson and Swayze Mae Vernon By Joanne Cram Many people say that the race family is as close knit as any blood family. And as a race family, we celebrate joys together, grieve losses together, and come together for causes that are near to us all. In times of tragedy and celebration, this close knit group we call family helps to pull us together and offers us an umbrella of mercy and love. Being part of this race family is a comfort when we can’t seem to make sense of life’s challenges. Our race family pulls together in many ways to surround those that need to be uplifted and supported. ...

5/6/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (5/6/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Blogger & Twitter Commentator If you have the racing blues due to the bad weather like I do, at least this coming Saturday, May 11 the World of Outlaws will be at Knoxville Raceway! Read More...http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

5/2/2013 - Due to continued wet and cold conditions with no relief in sight the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series #2 Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night has been cancelled. Text Knoxville to 84483 to receive a text from Knoxville Raceway of any delays or cancellations. If you have any questions, give Kim or Shelly a call at 641-842-5431 at the ticket office. Join us on May 11th for the Mediacom Shootout World of Outlaws!

Matthew Stelzer Knoxville Raceway 305 Champion by Brandon Bingham

4/30/2013 - A look into what it takes to be a 305 champion at Knoxville Raceway. Click the link below for the video produced by Brandon Bingham: http://vimeo.com/65175015

4/30/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (4/30/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Social Media Commentator The 60th Knoxville Raceway season opener saw 33-410’s, 28-360’s, and 21-305’s for a total of 82 cars drive through the pit gate, a healthy car count to start the season... Read More at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

Seat Time!

4/29/2013 - We finally had a dry weekend. The track was in good shape. We were ready, we thought. I drew the 50 pill and went out a little late and with the combination of a couple shocks being wrong and a long off-season we qualified 23rd out of 33. Not the qualifying we're used to. Some bad luck in the heat put us in the B. 12 laps later we were in the A. After the B we noticed we had lost a lot of air in our rear tires. So we elected to put on some new rear tires and go to the rear. We started 24th and got up to 13th. Not a good first night but it could have ...

4/28/2013 - Dylan Smith Cops Modified Shootout for Second Year in a Row! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 28, 2013 – Dylan Smith of Osceola, Nebraska won the 2nd Annual Knoxville Shootout for Modifieds for the second year in a row. Other feature winners included Austin Kaplan in the Sport Mods, Lance Borgman in the Stock Cars and Mike Hughes in the Hobby Stocks. Jacob Murray paced the Modified field early in their 25-lap feature. Dylan Smith worked his way forward from outside row four and worked by Jordan Grabouski for second on lap eight. A restart on lap ten allowed him to dive under Murray for a lead he would never relinquish. “I knew I was better on the bottom,” ...

4/27/2013 - Shane Stewart Paces Knoxville Raceway Opener! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 27, 2013 – Shane Stewart scored a convincing win in the 2013 opener at Knoxville Raceway’s Pella Motors Race for Your School night Saturday. The Bixby, Oklahoma native was running the Indy Race Parts #71x for Bernie Steubgen. Clint Garner scored his 16th career win in the 360 class, while Larry Ball Jr. won the opener for the 305 class. Pole-sitter Don Droud Jr. led the first circuit in the 20-lapper, while Stewart worked his way by front row starter, Terry McCarl. He then made the move for the lead sliding in front of Droud to complete lap two. While Stewart pulled away and got into ...

4/26/2013 - (Bill W) Over 65 cars participated in Friday's practice night at Knoxville. It was an all-time record. Quickest lap of the night went to Ian Madsen at 14.808 seconds. Joe Beaver led the 360's with a lap a tick off the track record at 15.710 seconds. The night wasn't without incident. Dalton Ryder flipped Earl Tice's #29 when the left rear wheel flew off. He was uninjured. Some of the participants... 410 - 6R Ryan Bunton, 13 Mark Dobmeier, 4 Dakota Hendrickson, 7K Dustin Selvage, 47AU Trevor Reynolds, 96 Bronson Maeschen, 10V Glen Saville, 47 Don Droud Jr., 10 Rager Phillips, 55 Brooke Tatnell, 91 Dusty Zomer, 1 David Hesmer, 2 Garrett Dollansky, 71 Shane Stewart, 14P ...

4/23/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431 Matthew Mohs, Factory Motor Parts 651.405.7809 FVP announced as title sponsor of the 53rd Knoxville Nationals KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 23, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway announces that FVP, a premier auto parts consumer brand, will be the title sponsor of the 53rd Knoxville Nationals held August 7-10, 2013. Knoxville Raceway has had a long-standing relationship with Factory Motor Parts and has partnered with their other brands in the past, including Super Clean and Splash. FVP offers a full range of b high quality batteries, filters, radiators, engine oils and automotive performance chemicals. “We are extremely excited to expand our partnership with FVP and to feature them as the title sponsor of the Knoxville Nationals,” stated Brian Stickel, Knoxville ...

TGR Announces Double Duty for 2013!

4/22/2013 - I am very excited to officially announce that TGR will be doing double duty in 2013! Not only will we field our own 360 Sprint Car at Knoxville weekly, but we will also compete in the IMCA Modified division at the Southern Iowa Speedway on Wednesday nights. I am very thankful to everyone who has contributed in the off season to make this happen, we have great marketing partners, crew members, family and friends surrounding us! 2013 is looking to be very exciting and I can't wait to see everyone at the track!

4/19/2013 - Due to over 6” of rain earlier this week and continued cool temperatures, the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series event scheduled for April 20th has been postponed to April 27th. “I want to race as bad as anybody but we don’t want to make our first night of action at the Raceway a big question mark for our drivers.” Stated Knoxville Race Director John McCoy. “The 410 class will be on a new tire, we have 6 rookies, absolutely no laps on the track for anybody and a forecast high temperature of 43 for 8 PM tomorrow night. All these issues combined make opening night a large hurdle for us and all of our competitors.” The Pella Motors Race For Your ...

Shirts should be here Saturday!

4/16/2013 - 2013 shirt design- will be a graphite gray color this year. If you need special sizes (will order youth small-2x), long sleeve, hoodies, ladies fitted tees-let us know! Will have regular tee shirts for first race, special order items order will be placed April 30th. Regular t shirts $15 each, 2x and up are $20. Long sleeve $20, hoodies $30, ladies fitted $25. *** See facebook or twitter for both designs!*** Follow us on Twitter @beavermotorspor or Like us on Facebook at Beaver Motorsports

4/8/2013 - Knoxville Raceway Releases Tire Information KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Hoosier Tire has released the following information concerning the tires that will be used at Knoxville Raceway this season: Pressure Recommendations The following is the recommended minimum starting air pressures for the new sprint dirt spec tires: - Left Rear (all sizes in H12 and H15) - 6 psi - Right Rear (105/16-15 H15, H20, and Medium) - 8.5 psi Tire and Bead Lock Fitment Hoosier Racing Tire Corp is recommending teams consult with their specific wheel manufacturer to ensure that new and correct bead lock rings are being utilized with Hoosier Dirt Sprint Car Tires. Over a period of time from usage, bead lock rings can become distorted possibly resulting in a loss of air pressure in the tire. In ...

3/30/2013 - Former World of Outlaws mechanic and crew chief, Steve Fitzpatrick has formed a new race team that will field cars for Dakota Hendrickson this season. Scent elimination specialists, Dead Down Wind return as primary sponsor for the team. In addition, Legends Outlet Mall in Kansas City and the new Nebraska Crossings Outlet Mall in Gretna, NE will join web application Smarty Pig as associate sponsors. Fitzpatrick said, “We have additional sponsorship from Morris Automotive, Wreck Amended Collision Center, Manarin Investment Counsel, Downs Duplex, Cox Business, Cyclone Technologies, Vortex Racing Products, Schoenfeld, R&L, HRP, and DMI.” After several years of turning wrenches for Terry McCarl, Fitzpatrick teamed up with Hendrickson last year in the 305 Sprint Car Class. Dakota ...

Campgrounds Opening April 6

3/28/2013 - Due to the late snows and generally wet conditions the Knoxville Raceway campgrounds and the North Campgrounds will not be available for parking until Saturday, April 6th. We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to the 2013 season.

3/26/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (3/26/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Social Media Commentator Season Preview The 2013 Knoxville Championship Cup Series season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive I can remember... READ MORE at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

3/18/2013 - BLOG-View from the Stands (3/18/2013) by Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Social Media Commentator David Hesmer Returns in 2013 It has been eight years since David Hesmer last raced at Knoxville Raceway, but he is going to make a return in 2013... READ MORE at http://blog.knoxvilleraceway.com/

3/8/2013 - Knoxville Raceway Announces the 2013 Junior Fan Club and Free Kids Nights KNOXVILLE, Iowa (March 8, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway announces the 2013 Junior Fan Club, a free program providing kids ages 5-12 a free t-shirt, opportunities to win prizes and access to exclusive areas of the raceway, attend an annual pizza party, and more. Knoxville Raceway also features many races throughout the year that are free for kids and teenagers (see dates below). Knoxville Raceway is committed to providing an affordable night of entertainment and excitement for the entire family. With races nearly every weekend from April – September, fans of all ages can immerse themselves in the most exhilarating and intense dirt track in the world. Knoxville Raceway ...

2/27/2013 - The 52nd Annual Knoxville Nationals and the 23rd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals entry forms are now available online in the entry forms tab or by stopping at the ticket office.

2/21/2013 - Blog: View from the Stands By Eric Arnold, Knoxville Raceway Social Media Coordinator 2013 World of Outlaws Preview It looks like we have a good field of cars this year in the World of Outlaws with twelve full time teams traveling. I don’t see anyone competing with the clear favorite Donny Schatz, especially now that the series is back to Hoosier tires this season. The five time champion will likely make it six in 2013. But the race behind the #15 car should be an interesting one as I see no clear cut team who is above the others. With Craig Dollansky putting together a solid 2012 campaign and leading the points after 2/3 of the season before Schatz went on a run ...

2/20/2013 - 2013 Knoxville Championship Cup Series to Award Nearly $800,000 KNOXVILLE, Iowa (February 15, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway announces the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series will award nearly $800,000 in 2013, with more than $30,000 for the weekly races and over $250,000 in cash and merchandise for the points payout. The Knoxville Championship Cup Series is the premier weekly 410, 360 and 305 sprint car series. The 18 race series runs from April-August, with the season opener set for Saturday, April 20. The Knoxville Championship Cup Series leads the industry in weekly and point purse payouts, making it one of the most competitive and exciting dirt track racing series in the world. Many of the top drivers in the sport have raced in ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces 2013 Schedule

2/14/2013 - Knoxville Raceway Announces 2013 Schedule KNOXVILLE, Iowa (January 29, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway announces the official 2013 schedule featuring more than 30 races from April – September at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in Knoxville, Iowa. The top drivers in dirt track racing will compete for prestigious titles throughout the season in events like the Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville Championship Cup Series and the Late Model Knoxville Nationals. More than 200,000 open wheel and dirt track fans from across the world immerse themselves at Knoxville Raceway every year for the most exhilarating and intense dirt track racing in the world. 2013 Knoxville Raceway Schedule April - Saturday, April 13 - Practice Night - Saturday, April 20 - Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series ...

360 Injector Manifold Rule Clarification

1/24/2013 - The carbon fiber injector manifold for 360 sprint cars will be allowed for the 2013 season.

1/16/2013 - Knoxville, IA - On Monday January 7th the Knoxville Raceway Race Committee along with Race Director John McCoy met to review and approve recommended rule changes for the Knoxville Raceway 2013 season. John McCoy stated that most of the rules in all three classes would remain the same. Minor changes to the rule book regarding standards for belts and helmets and other items have being updated. Changes in the 410 class are highlighted by the move to Hoosier tires in 2013. The 16” wide tire will be used on the right rear. This tire is similar to the tire already used by the 360 and 305 sprint cars. Two new softer compounds will be introduced for use in the ...

12/31/2012 - (Eric Arnold) Social Networking is growing. You have already been able to find Knoxville Raceway on Facebook, YouTube, and two locations on Twitter at @KnoxvilleRaces and @KnoxvilleNats. Now you can follow us on Instagram and Pinterest as well at http://pinterest.com/knoxvilleraces/ in 2013! These are great tools to stay up to date with events and to interact within the racing community. Please follow us and have a safe New Year's holiday race fans!

12/20/2012 - Omaha, NE - Dakota Hendrickson was named All-District Honorable Mention in the Nebraska C1 Division at three positions; Wide Receiver, Kicker, and Punter. Hendrickson averaged over 20 yards per catch and had the longest catch in class C1 this year of 68 yards. He also had a 86 yard kick off return. The Concordia Lutheran High School Sophomore was a starter on both offense and defense for the Mustangs as he rarely left the field, assuming punt return, kick off return, and cornerback duties in addition to those in which he was named All-District Honorable Mention.

12/20/2012 - (Bill W) Today may be a good day to check out the "History" section including historical results from the last 35 years! 2012 has been added. Results include where they finished, where they started, stories, pictures, points and more!

12/19/2012 - New Zealand 2013 SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge Qualifiers Complete; Donny Schatz, Ricky Logan & Jonathan Allard All Qualified for August Classic KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 19, 2012) - Three-time and defending SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge champion Donny Schatz of North Dakota, inaugural Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” titlist Ricky Logan of Arkansas and three-time and defending King of the West Sprint Car Series champion Jonathan Allard of California are all qualified for the twentieth annual SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge event, to be held on Friday, August 9, at Knoxville Raceway, as a result of the first two international qualifiers in New Zealand. The third and ...

12/10/2012 - Hairball will be in concert at the Marion County Fair on Friday, July 12, 2013. Tickets are on sale now! Advanced Adult tickets are $15 ($20 day of show) and Advanced Child tickets (6-14) are $10 ($15 day of show). Get your tickets today by calling 641-842-5431, stopping by the ticket office, or ordering online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com

Office Hours - Ticket Office

11/27/2012 - The Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office will be closed on December 24 and 25, 2012. The office will close at noon on December 31, 2012 and will be closed January 1, 2013. Normal office hours will resume on January 2nd - 8 am to 5 pm.

11/17/2012 - Over $250,000 in Cash and Contingencies Handed Out at Knoxville Banquet! (Bill W) November 17, 2012 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 17 at the Dowtwon Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa. Assorted cash and contingencies totaling over $250,000 for owners and drivers were the highlight of the night. A total of nine chassis giveaways highlighted a contingency package which every driver in the points benefited (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again provided insurance covering all Knoxville drivers for 2013 anywhere they may race plus a driving suit from Simpson. Newly named General Manager, Brian Stickel, opened the program up with a few announcements for 2013. Youth up ...

11/14/2012 - THE 53RD KNOXVILLE NATIONALS TICKET RENEWALS ENDS NOVEMBER 15. ONLY 1 DAY LEFT! ORDER YOURS TODAY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC DECEMBER 3.

10/20/2012 - (Bill W) Ever wonder who has competed in the most 360 Nationals, who has led the most laps, and who has sat on the front row more than anyone? The statistics for the 360 Nationals have been updated on the "History" page. Use the pull-down menu to access hundreds of Knoxville Raceway statistics!

10/18/2012 - The prize list is filling out for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet to be held at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott on November 17th. A partial listing of the prizes are: Eagle Chassis Kits J & J Chassis Kits Maxim Chassis Kits Schnee Chassis Kits Butler Built Seats All Pro 410 Heads Brodix 360 Heads DMI Quick Change Rear Ends DMI Front Axle Kit Ti 64 Ti Bolt Kit BMRS Complete Carbon Line Kit Vortex Win Sets Weld Wheels The banquet is a celebration and honoring of the teams that compete in the series and at Knoxville Raceway each night. Please join us in honoring the drivers, owners and crew members on November 17th. Tickets are available by calling the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at (641)842-5431. For $40 per person your choice is ...

10/10/2012 - The 53rd Knoxville Nationals 4 day ticket renewals are on sale Octotober 1 thru November 15, 2012. Don't forget to order your tickets! If you did not receive your renewal letter in the mail, call the ticket office at 641-842-5431.

9/29/2012 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IA (September 29) – “This is probably the biggest one of my career and like I said I mean no disrespect to the World 100.” Those were the words of Steve Francis in victory lane after he took a late race lead and won the 9th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The win paid the Ashland, Kentucy driver a cool $40,000. Francis was clearly headed for this first place finish as he placed 3rd and 2nd in the Thursday and Friday qualifiers respectively. As the 33-car field pulled away after driver introductions it was apparent that Earl Pearson Jr. was unable to start. Even after he was pushed around the track he ...

9/28/2012 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IA (September 28) – Mike Marlar, Winfield, Tennessee, picked a good night to capture his first feature win at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. It was the second night of qualifications for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The win paid Marlar $7,000 for the 25-lap main event run on this historic fairgrounds oval. The start of the feature event saw Marlar race to the lead on lap one as he forged through the two cars which started ahead of him on lap one. Right away Steve Francis, who started right behind Marlar fell in behind him. It would be Francis who would chase the leader for the distance in what would be record ...

9/27/2012 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Ia (September 27) – Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas still claimed his Iowa heritage Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway. He also claimed the opening night feature as well in the 9th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. Moyer led a good portion of the 25-lap feature event to garner $7,000 in this first of two nights of qualifications leading up to the championship finale on Saturday night. Moyer and his father (Bill Moyer Sr.) have both run on and won feature events at this historical half-mile oval.) At the start of the feature event, sixteen-year-old Tyler Reddick took the point to pace the 24-car field. He quickly found Shannon Babb on his tail in ...

9/26/2012 - Beautiful Fall Weather, Big Names & Record Car Count All Forecast for this Week’s Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 25, 2012) - Beautiful fall weather, the biggest names in dirt late model stock car racing, and a record car count are all forecast for this week’s $40,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, September 27-29, at the Knoxville Raceway in south central Iowa. According to weather.com, Thursday, Friday and Saturday will all feature high temperatures in the mid-Seventies with zero percent chance of rain. Amongst the biggest names that have already pre-entered the ninth annual event are past champions Brian Birkhofer (2004), Scott Bloomquist (2005, ’09), Brian Shirley ...

Jerrod Hull Holds Off Don Droud to Repeat at Tom Knowles Memorial!

9/15/2012 - (Bill W) September 15, 2012 – Jerrod Hull won a high speed game of chicken coming for the checkered flag to edge Don Droud Jr. by four hundredths of a second to win Saturday’s 28th Annual Tom Knowles Memorial at the Spoon River Speedway near Canton, Illinois. It was the second year in a row that the defending MOWA champion and current point leader has won the event. Hull led at the outset from the pole position he earned by winning the Dash from row three. Geoff Dodge settled into second ahead of Droud. By the halfway mark, the leaders were in heavy traffic and Dodge closed on Hull. On lap 16, the lapped machine of Bret Tripplett slowed and Hull made heavy ...

9/15/2012 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Ia (September 15) – Ryan Humphrey of Rose Hill took the annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In a race that went the full two hours, he was able to rack up 184 laps on the big half-mile oval. The win paid Humphrey $1,000 for his efforts. Seven red flag periods were encountered along the way for various reasons such as debris on the track as well for removal of stalled cars which were in a dangerous positions. Near the 125 lap segment a red was thrown in order to stop the race for a re-watering of the track in order to slow the cars. Finishing second was Pleasantville resident Tyler Sutter who was just ...

9/8/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 8, 2012) - Jared Mees (Harley-Davidson/Rogers Racing) saw his huge lead in the point standings diminish on what appeared to be a malfunction on his motorcycle during the 15th lap of Saturday's AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com and Lucas Oil main event. It's been a tough season for Kenny Coolbeth Jr. ( Harley-Davidson/Screaming Eagle Harley-Davidson) as a broken leg has caused him to miss much of the 2012 season, but tonight was his night as he claimed the lead on lap five and never gave it up to get the victory. "It's been a long season," said Coolbeth. "I really haven't been racing a whole lot, but when I do, I always show up ...

9/2/2012 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Ia (September 1) – Knoxville Raceway crowned three new champions during its 59th annual Lucas Oil Cup Series Season Championships. Terry McCarl, Des Moines, IA was a narrow winner in the 410 division and wrapped up his 7th title, one less than the all-time record held by Danny Lasoski. Clint Garner, Sioux Falls, SD claimed his fourth 360 championship while Matthew Stelzer, Omaha, NE was crowned as the top dog in the 305 class. The 410 feature saw Davey Heskin win his third feature of the season in capturing the 25-lap season finale for that division. Heskin led the distance while riding the bottom of the track and gained a payday of $3,500. ...

9/1/2012 - (Bill W) 2012 410 Owner Standings (Final) * - Perfect Attendance 1. *TMAC Motorsports #24 - 1682 2. *Maxwell #56 – 1671 3. *Maeschen #96 - 1552 4. *Ingalls #91 – 1449 5. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 1447 6. *Vermeer/Lewis #55 – 1348 7. * Sonner #47 – 1226 8. *Vortex Racing #12 - 1159 9. Selvage Motorsports #7 – 1085 10. *Deuce Motorsports #49 - 1016 11. *Williams #7K - 999 12. *Bunton #6R – 951 13. Phillips #9 – 823 14. *Phillips #7TAZ - 755 15. Saville #75 – 745 16. *Deuce Motorsports #88 – 728 17. Kubli #23K – 655 18. Moeller #20 – 613 19. VanderEcken #10 – 520 20. Peterson #12P - 376 2012 410 Driver Standings 1. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 1682 2. Davey Heskin, St. Michael, MN, 1671 3. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville, IA, 1552 4. Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls, SD, 1449 5. Mark ...

John Hall Racing competes with Sprint Invaders

8/19/2012 - MARION, IOWA (August 18, 2012)—Just when John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team thought they might have ended this season of racing, things turned around and Saturday, August 18, found the team headed to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. There, they ran with the Sprint Invaders Association on the “Night of the Twins” which featured two main events. The night started with a draw that put Hall sixth on the grid to start his heat race. The car did not like the setup and bicycled, leaving Hall with a seventh-place finish. He started fifth in the B-Main and finished fifth, so it was fortunate that five cars made the transfer to the twin mains. In the first feature, ...

Kevin Swindell Scores First Lucas Oil ASCS Victory in Kansas

8/16/2012 - Bryan Hulbert - Salina, Kansas (August 16, 2012) Becoming the eighteenth different winner in 2012, Kevin Swindell was the class of the field in Kansas, taking a thrilling victory at the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV’s inaugural visit to the Salina Speedway. After a complete restart for the spun No. 2 of Dustin Morgan, the three time Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Champion would roll off sixth as the early advantage went to Seth Bergman. Taking the Superior Marine No. 23 to a six car length advantage, the early battle for second would see Don Droud Jr. taking the position away from J.D. Johnson. Holding third for the first six laps, the Alternative Pest Management No. 98 would see the ...

8/11/2012 - Donny Schatz Holds on for Sixth Nationals Championship Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright - Knoxville, Iowa (August 11, 2012) Donny Schatz served notice Friday night that he was going to be the driver to beat and for the sixth time in the past seven years, the STP No. 15 rolled into victory lane at the Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. Asked if the sixth time felt as good as the first time, Schatz exhaustingly replied, “I think it was the hardest one to win.” Pausing for a moment, the six time Nationals Champion continued, “Man I burned the tires off of it. I just couldn’t get myself feeling very good and I knew someone would be coming those last few laps. It was everything I ...

8/11/2012 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — The changing of guard may officially be complete in the sprint car racing world. On a night when Steve Kinser and Sammy Swindell failed to qualify for the A main, Donny Schatz won his sixth Knoxville Nationals title in the last seven years. Schatz dominated the 52nd annual event at the historic Knoxville Raceway to win sprint car racing’s most prestigious race and its $150,000 first prize for the second straight season. But Schatz’s victory, while not popular, filled the home track fans as two-time Knoxville track champion Brian Brown came up mere feet short in a last lap charge that brought him alongside Schatz’s Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 as the pair raced under Doug Clark’s checkered flag ...

Knoxville Live!: News & Notes from Night 4 of the Nationals

8/11/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Welcome to the final night of the 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. The weather is beautiful for the third day in a row and the track crew is working on the half-mile dirt oval. Tonight’s racing shapes up to be interesting from the E main through the 50-lap $150,000-to-win finale. Stevie Smith and Craig Dollansky will share the front row for the A main with five-time Nationals champion Donny Schatz, who won last night’s SPEED SPORT World Challenge, starting from fifth. Thursday night preliminary feature winner Jason Meyers goes off seventh and Wednesday night winner Kyle Larson goes off 12th. Four positions in the feature are available to the top four finishers in the 22-lap B main. Davey Heskin, Mark Dobmeier, ...

8/10/2012 - Drama Abounds as Henderson Triumphs at Knoxville Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright - Knoxville, Iowa (August 10, 2012) Finding himself mired deep in the B-Feature on Saturday, Justin Henderson took advantage of the new Friday night format at the Knoxville Nationals with drama filled race to the win. Donny Schatz took his third career Speed Sport World Challenge to top off an exciting night at Knoxville. “It’s been a roller coaster of a week. I’m so excited I can’t even talk right now” commented Henderson. “This new format threw us for a loop tonight. We didn’t know what to think about it. It’s not all bad I guess since we would have been starting eleventh in the B-Main under normal circumstances, so to ...

8/10/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Donny Schatz announced himself as the favorite to win Saturday night’s 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals with a dominant victory in Friday night’s SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge at Knoxville Raceway. Schatz started ninth and romped his Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 to third by lap five. He jumped to second on a lap-six restart and stormed around Sammy Swindell for the lead only one lap of the half-mile oval later. From there, he steadily pulled away to win the race which was in its 19th season, for the third time, earning $10,000 for 20 laps of work. “If we don’t win anything else this weekend, we won tonight,” said Schatz, who will start fifth on Saturday night in a quest to ...

8/10/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa —Knoxville Raceway officials instituted a new format for the Friday program at the Knoxville Nationals this year in an attempt to bring some excitement to a lackluster night of racing. It worked! Justin Henderson won the 25-lap feature in which the top four finishers earned starting positions 17-20 in Saturday night’s A Main at the historic half-mile dirt track. With 67 cars taking part in qualifying, seven heat races, three B mains and a feature, action was fast and furious and the feature was action-packed with two and three-wide racing throughout the field and positions changing constantly. Henderson started sixth and briefly took the lead from fast-qualifier and leader David Gravel on several occasions, finally moving to the point on lap 21. Gravel ...

Knoxville Live!: News & Notes from Night 3 of the Nationals

8/10/2012 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Welcome to day three of the 52nd annual Knoxville Nationals. For the second day in a row, the weather is chamber of commerce perfect and what lies ahead is a night of racing that may be as intriguing as any in recent history of the Nationals. With the new format introduced this year, 72 of the 98 cars that signed in here this weekend are scheduled to race tonight. Twenty-six drivers are locked into Saturday night’s A main with 16 set for the A and the other 10 in the first five rows of the B main. It is unlikely that all 72 cars will return tonight, but officials are planning for a field of more than 60. ...

8/10/2012 - Exciting New Attractions at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum by Joanne Cram Once again, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum has added some amazing new attractions to entice open-wheel loving race fans that pour into Knoxville each Nationals, to come in and spend some time going down memory lane, and creating new memories as well. The entire staff, volunteers, and members have worked tirelessly over this past season to pair with yet another world-class contributor to the sport of sprint car and open-wheel racing. The 'Salute to Champion Jeff Gordon' exhibit will be open and in full-swing during this year's Knoxville Nationals, and continue through December 31st. This is the second salute to Champions exhibit that ...

8/9/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa — With a new format in place for this year’s program which required everyone not in the top 26 in points after the two qualifying nights, the 52nd Knoxville Nationals Saturday night A main took shape Thursday night after points were tallied and the top 16 were locked into the main event. Point totals were low for both nights with Stevie Smith, who finished fourth on Thursday, topping the chart with 479 markers and earning the pole for Saturday night. Craig Dollansky came home third Wednesday and amassed 477 points to take the outside of the front row spot. California’s Jonathan Allard and Brian Brown were the next two in the point order. The remainder of the drivers securing spots in the ...

8/9/2012 - It's Meyers on Night Two in Knoxville Bryan Hulbert / Bill Wright - Knoxville, Iowa (August 9, 2012) Despite begin out the racing for nearly four months, defending STP World of Outlaws Champion Jason Meyers stood in victory lane on night two of the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. With the crowd screaming in approval, the driver of the Tarlton and Sons No. 21m let out his own ecstatic yell to begin his post-race interview. “Feels awesome, love it. I tell you what you know there is nothing that makes me happier than making others happy and for Tom Tarlton and Tommy Tarlton to take a chance on me, giving me this chance and everybody that’s supporting us I know that Tommy, ...

8/9/2012 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Welcome back! Two-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Jason Meyers returned to Knoxville Raceway after having stepped away from driving sprint cars earlier this season with one thing in mind — win the Knoxville Nationals. Meyers looked like he hadn’t missed a day of racing, let alone more than four months, as he guided Tom Tarlton’s No. 21m to an impressive triumph on night two of the 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Thursday at the half-mile black-dirt oval. Meyers steamed past Knoxville regular Mark Dobmeier on a lap-eight restart and held off a late charge from 2010 Nationals champion Tim Shaffer, who finished second after starting 15th. It was Meyers’ third career victory at Knoxville. “We have been off ...

8/9/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Cars are rolling to the race track for the second night of qualifying action for the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway. We welcome you to knoxvilleraceway.com and will be providing you news and notes from the week’s activities. Instant results are available in the live results section of the site. Tonight’s qualifiers include Johnny Herrera, Lance Dewease, Mark Dobmeier, Daryn Pittman, 2010 Nationals winner Tim Shaffer, Brian Brown, Kraig Kinser, Terry McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Stevie Smith, Jason Meyers, Danny Lasoski, Dale Blaney and Sammy Swindell. -Two-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Jason Meyers makes his return to the series tonight after having stepped away from the sport at the end of March. Meyers, who raced here during last week’s ...

8/9/2012 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — First-time winners in the Knoxville Nationals have been few and far between in recent years. Tim Shaffer won the 50th annual Nationals in 2010 to earn his first victory in the prestigious event, but defending race winner Donny Schatz has won five of the last six runnings of the event. Schatz was a first-time winner in 2006 and Kraig Kinser won his only Nationals in 2005. Two of the more than 90 drivers attempting to win the sport’s biggest prize for the first time, this year, will be World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series point leader Craig Dollansky and Shane Stewart, who posted his fourth Knoxville 360 Nationals victory last weekend. Dollansky was the high point earner on ...

8/8/2012 - Larson takes Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Opener Bryan Hulbert - Knoxville, Iowa (August 8, 2012) Kyle Larson has already proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is among the best drivers in the nation. Putting an exclamation point on his young career the Elk Grove, California racer grabbed the rain delayed opening night win of the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. “We were really good in clean air there. It’s such a big deal and we’ve never really been out front like that in clean air and the car was really operating once I got out front” commented Larson in victory lane. Asked about the race in general Larson replied, “Those restarts were getting me kind of nervous. I could see the ...

8/8/2012 - By Mike Kerchner KNOXVILLE, Iowa — The opening night of the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals had a little bit of everything. First there was a two-hour rain delay to start the event and then there was a lot of heartbreak followed by one incredible moment of triumph for a racer making his first Knoxville Nationals start. In the end, 20-year-old Kyle Larson added yet another jewel to his crown, taking the opening night preliminary feature in a winged sprint car at legendary Knoxville Raceway one night after banking $15,000 for winning the Ultimate Challenge non-winged sprint car race at Southern Iowa Speedway. Heavy rain that moved through the area in the late afternoon leaving the track fast and narrow, making it difficult to pass ...

8/7/2012 - 2012 Knoxville Nationals Schedule of Events at the National Sprint Car Museum August 8-11 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum “Salute to Champion Jeff Gordon” Special Exhibit First Floor, National Sprint Car Museum, 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Daily August 8-11 Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair – Moderated Forums Second Floor, National Sprint Car Museum, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Theater; 3 p.m. – Conference Center Daily August 8-11 “Sixty Minutes in the Trostle Garage with…” Autograph Sessions First Floor, National Sprint Car Museum, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m. Daily August 8-11 Sprint Car Racing Films Second Floor Theater, National Sprint Car Museum, 3-5 p.m. Daily Wed., August 8 NSCHoF “Red, Wheat & Bleu” Wine-, Beer- & Cheese- Tasting Special Reception featuring Rosey Acres Winery & Corning Winery Second Floor, National Sprint Car Museum, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 ...

8/5/2012 - Maeschen Flawless in Inaugural Capitani Classic Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright - Knoxville, Iowa (August 5, 2012) Taking off from the pole, Bronson Maeschen wired the field en-route to victory in the 1st annual Ralph Capitani Classic over the hard charging Tim Shaffer. Asked about what it meant to capture the Capitani classic, the Pleasantville, Iowa racer was elated, “This is pretty awesome. It took us years to get the first now to get a couple in the same month. We didn’t do any winning when Capi was around so I’m glad he’s back and I got to win with him up here.” Taking off to a nearly three second advantage by lap two, the caution lights would blink on around the Knoxville Raceway on lap ...

8/4/2012 - It’s all Shane Stewart in Knoxville Bryan Hulbert/Bill Wright - Knoxville, Iowa (August 4, 2012) The first four time champion has been crowned as the Kick It for Cancer/Jeff Gordon Foundation No. 57 of Shane Stewart went uncontested in Saturday night’s 25 lap Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals feature event. “That car in the A-Main was just flawless” ommented Stewart in Victory Lane. “I’m not even worried about the other nationals right now I’m just going to celebrate these nationals.” Called back on a false start, Stewart was able still able to get the jump into the top spot. Racing to a straight-a-way advantage in the three laps as Roger Crockett gave chase with Kevin Swindell and Brady Bacon moving in to battle ...

8/3/2012 - Tatnell Tops Night Two at 360 Knoxville Nationals Bryan Hulbert - Knoxville, Iowa (August 3, 2012) Brooke Tatnell is no stranger to victory lane at the famed Knoxville Raceway, but not so much in the ASCS 360 division. That all changed on Friday night as the Australian grabbed night two of the 22n annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals. Taking off from the third spot, the Pro Fab Engineering No. 14t would fall back one as Tony Bruce Jr. took off from the pole. Gaining a comfortable advantage from the word go, the Oil Medics No. 18 would soon be stalked by the No. 9p of Rager Phillips. Taking the field to lap seven, Phillips would get the run for ...

8/3/2012 - (Knoxville, IA) Knoxville Raceway is pleased to announce the launch of their Mobile Apps available on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. The apps allow mobile users to access Knoxville Raceway information on-the-go. The mobile app features Live Results, News, Driver Information, Points, Live Results, Schedule, and a social media feed to interact with others talking about #KnoxvilleRaceway. “This is a great resource for our fans to stay up-to-date on Knoxville Raceway information anywhere in the world.” said Brian Stickel, Director of Marketing. “We are excited to continue utilizing state-of-the-art technology at the Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Knoxville Raceway mobile apps were developed by HostIowa.net (http://www.hostiowa.net) and Iowa Web Development (http://www.iowawebdevelopment.com) who has provided web site development and hosting services for Knoxville Raceway ...

8/2/2012 - Danny Lasoski Edges Jonathan Cornell on Night #1 of 360 Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 2, 2012 – With 56 drivers in the house on the Thursday night opening of the 22nd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, it was a trio of “Show Me State” drivers who stole the show. Danny Lasoski registered his second career 360 win (his previous one was a 360 Nationals championship in 1996) on night #1. The win followed a racelong duel with fellow Missouri driver Jonathan Cornell. Brian Brown, from Grain Valley, Missouri charged from 19th to 2nd in a hotly contested event. Cornell, from Sedalia, led at the outset from the pole position with Lasoski in tow. The ...

8/1/2012 - $1,000-to-Win Dash Event Added to “Capitani Classic” For Winged 410 c.i. Sprint Cars on Sunday, August 5 at Knoxville KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 1, 2012) - The inaugural $5,000-to-win “Capitani Classic” for winged 410-cubic-inch sprint cars, which will take place on Sunday, August 5, at the Knoxville Raceway, just got bigger. A $1,000-to-win Dash has just been added to the Sunday night program and it will be open to the quick qualifier from each state/province represented on the evening. The dash, which pays $200 to start, will have no bearing on the ‘A’ Main starting line-up. Starting positions for the dash will be drawn by selected fans and given to the drivers, similar to a ‘revenge draw’. ...

7/28/2012 - Saturday Before Cox Metal Design Iowa Speed Week Belongs to Terry McCarl! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 28, 2012 – Terry McCarl claimed career win #53 at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night, leading all 20 laps. The Altoona, Iowa driver inched closer to point leader, Davey Heskin as Cox Metal Design and Fabrication Iowa Speed Weeks loom ahead, and just two point races remain in the Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Matt Moro won for the eighth time in his career in the 360 class. The Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals will dominate this week’s schedule. Point leader, Matthew Stelzer won his first career feature at Knoxville in the 305 class. The 410 feature was plagued by ...

7/27/2012 - ‘The Saturday Before Iowa Speed Week’ Has Knoxville Fans Asking…“Who is Going to be Here This Week?” KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 27, 2012) - It used to be ‘the Saturday before The Nationals’ that had Knoxville fans asking, “Who is going to be here this week?” Now it is ‘the Saturday before the Iowa Speed Week,’ which is this Saturday, July 28. Knoxville Raceway is hosting its regular three divisions of racing (305-, 360- and 410-cubic-inch winged sprint cars) this Saturday and many invaders are expected for their final tune-up before the Cox Design-sponsored Iowa Speed Week, August 2-11. Amongst the ‘410’ racers that have indicated that they will be in attendance this Saturday night are Stevie Smith of New Oxford, ...

7/24/2012 - Inaugural $5,000-to-Win, $500-to-Start “Capitani Classic” for Winged 410 c.i. Sprint Cars Set For Sunday, August 5 at Knoxville KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 24, 2012) - The inaugural “Capitani Classic” for winged 410-cubic-inch sprint cars, will take place on Sunday, August 5, at the Knoxville Raceway as part of the eleventh annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week. The 25-lap, 24-car ‘A’main will pay $5000 to win and $500 to start, and will be a points-paying round for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series. According to Knoxville Raceway general manager Toby Kruse, “We are very excited to be honoring Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani in this way for his decades of service to Knoxville Raceway and the Marion County Fair Association. We think this ...

7/24/2012 - 52nd Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Qualifying Night Lineups Announced! Wednesday Qualifiers 0 Jonathan Allard, Chico, CA 1K Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA 02 Mike Reinke, Howards Grove, WI 2K Kevin Ingle, Huron, SD 2L Ed Lynch Jr., Apollo, PA 2s Lee Sowell, Lake Cormorant, MS 4D Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH D4 Danny Holtgraver, Pittsburgh, PA 5w Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA 6R Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL 7 Craig Dollansky, Princeton, MN 7c Critter Malone, Speedway, IN 7s Jason Sides, Bartlett, TN 7x Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA 9 Joey Saldana, Pittsboro, IN 9P Rager Phillips, Pleasantville, IA 11 Steve Kinser, Bloomington, IN 12 Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City, IA 13v Seth Brahmer, Wisner, NE 13x Paul McMahan, Nashville, TN 15 Donny Schatz, Minot, ND 17A Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA 17M Marty Perovich, Denham Court, NSW, Aust. 18 Tony Bruce Jr., Owasso, OK 20 AJ Moeller, Rockwell City, IA 20PK Ron Krysl, ...

7/23/2012 - Thursday Qualifiers 01 Paul McMahan, Henderson, TN 1J Danny Jennings, Norman, OK 1K Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA 1M Danny Lasoski, Higginsville, MO 2K Kevin Ingle, Huron, SD 2m Matt Moro, Polk City, IA 3m Blake Feese, Charlotte, NC 4D Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH 4J Lee Grosz, Harwood, ND 5J Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Olive Branch, MS 7D Michelle Decker, Guthrie, OK 7k Robby Wolfgang, Sioux Falls, SD 7TAZ Tasker Phillips, Knoxville, IA 7x Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA 9JR Derek Hagar, Marion, AR 11w Chris Ackland, Bullsbrook, WA, Aust. 14 Randy Martin, California, MO 17H Jared Horstman, Cloverdale, OH 18R Ryan Roberts, Aurora, NE 21 Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO 21T Ray Allen Kulhanek, Conroe, TX 21w Wes Wofford, Alamogordo, NM 22H Randy Hannagan, Pittsboro, IN 22x TBA 27 Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK 28 Jonathan Cornell, Sedalia, MO 31 Mark Pace, Lincoln, NE 33 Alan Zoutte, ...

7/23/2012 - ‘Australian Invasion’ Planned for $10,000-to-win Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 20, 2012) - “The Aussies are coming! The Aussies are coming!” Those might very well be the words of a modern-day Paul Revere as eight Australians have now filed official entries for the nineteenth annual Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge, to be held on Friday, August 10, during the 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at south central Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway. The eight Aussies are Lynton Jeffrey (New South Wales), Ian Madsen (New South Wales), Kerry Madsen (New South Wales), Marty Perovich (New South Wales), Domain Ramsey (Victoria), Glen Saville (New South Wales), Jamie Veal (Victoria) and Bruce White (New South Wales). The record for ...

John Hall Racing puts the ribbons on season

7/21/2012 - MARION, IOWA (July 21, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team potentially ended this season of racing at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 21, after another night of struggles on the track. Hall started the night with a time trial lap of 17.466 around the half-mile dirt track, which was good for 25th of the 29 competitors. He started ninth and finished ninth in his heat race. Then he started fourth and finished fifth in the B-Main, making the transfer to the night's A-Main. There, he started and finished 23rd. The team will not be competing this Saturday, July 28, at Knoxville Raceway. After this week, there is only one points race left on August 25. This ...

7/21/2012 - Brian Brown Doubles Up at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 21, 2012 – Brian Brown waited until the last lap of the 410 feature, but he made it count as he pulled off a pair of wins, adding to the one earlier in the night in the 360 class in front of a crowded grandstand on 3M Night. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver posted his 21st and 11th in the two classes, respectively. The 410 win tied him with Eddie Leavitt for tenth on the all-time win record at Knoxville Raceway. J Kinder picked up his first career win at Knoxville in the 305 sprint car class. Tony Moro and Carl Moyer added wins in ...

7/19/2012 - Kyle Strickler Wins Dogfight at Harris Clash! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 19, 2012 – Kyle Strickler won a late duel with Jeremy Mills to win the 21st Annual Harris Clash for IMCA Modifieds on Thursday night at the Knoxville Raceway. It was the Mooresville, North Carolina driver’s first ever win at the historic half-mile. Roland Iowa’s Matt Lettow won his second career feature in the Harris Clash in the Sport Mod division. Strickler gained the early lead from outside row one in the 25-lapper and began to pull away. The race, which went non-stop, heated up late in the going. Mills gained on the leader and took the point by a nose on lap 23. ...

7/17/2012 - Shane Stewart Set To Kickoff Kick-It Sponsorship at Knoxville Nationals CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 17, 2012) – Last year’s Knoxville Nationals 360 winner and 410 runner-up Shane Stewart is set to Kick-It with the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation in Knoxville this summer. Kick-It will be the primary sponsor of the No. 57 Sprint car fueled by Silva Motorsports and driven by the 2011 National 360 Sprint Car Driver of the Year. Kick-It is a grassroots fundraising movement dedicated to improve and accelerate advancements in pediatric cancer research by inspiring individuals across the country to play kickball. By organizing a game, joining a team or making a donation, you are helping thousands of children fighting cancer. “I’m committed to bringing awareness to ...

John Hall Racing continues on despite struggles

7/15/2012 - MARION, IOWA (July 14, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team returned to action at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 14, and had a night of ups and downs. The night started off on a decent note when Hall turned a time-trial lap of 16.325 seconds around the half-mile dirt. That was good enough for 12th place out of the night's 27 competitors. Hall started third in his heat race and finished sixth, which was enough to make the invert for the A-Main in the 360 division. He would have started 10th in that race, however issues with the car's setup continued to plague the team and Hall elected to start at the tail of the ...

7/14/2012 - KCCS Night #14. 305's are finally back at Knoxville after their last 2 races have been rained out. In Mike's 305 time trials, he timed 8th quick with 17.939. This puts Mike on the pole of the 2nd 305 heat race. Mike gets a great start on the drop of the green flag and leads all 6 laps of his heat race and sets a new track record with a time of 1 minute 40.9 seconds. This earns Mike the front row outside of the 305 A Main. Mike, again, jumps to the lead on the start. 5 restarts and 12 laps later, Mike is still in the lead. The lap 12 restart, Mike ...

7/14/2012 - Maeschen Breaks Through for First Knoxville Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 30, 2012 – Bronson Maeschen has paid his dues in the tough 410 class for seven years at the Knoxville Raceway, and Saturday night it paid off! The Pleasantville, Iowa driver, who has wins in the 360 and 305 classes, fought back to take a lead he had early and pulled away for a popular $3,000 win. The race was held in conjunction with the Marion County Fair, and Maeschen also received a half beef. Kaley Gharst took advantage of his first 360 start of the year at Knoxville to win, and Mike Van Haaften won for the third straight outing in the 305 class. Maeschen ...

7/13/2012 - Ken Schrader Scheduled for Thursday’s Harris Clash! (July 13, 2012) – Thursday, July 19, marks the 21st Harris Clash for Modifieds and Sport Mods here at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Highlighting the Modified field will be NASCAR veteran and former open-wheeler, Ken Schrader. Schrader competed here in the Knoxville Nationals in 1978, 1981 and 1983, and has competed several times here in the Late Model Nationals. Over fifty cars are already entered in both classes for Thursday night’s event. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:45 p.m. The Modified portion pays $2,000 to the winner. For more information on the Harris Clash, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and www.HarrisClash.com! Modified Pre-Entries in alphabetical order 3 Mike Albertsen 21K Kyle Brown 21 David Brown 87 Joel Bushore 14 Tyler Cale 10 Cayden Carter 1CC Clayton Christensen 19 PJ Conger 62 Greg Cox 7 Eric Dailey 1+ Bill Davis Jr 15M Shane DeMey 18 Jake Durbin 12 Mark Elliott 12eh Riley Emmel 77J Josh Foster 83G Josh Gilman 36 Russ Gladson 30 Jordan Grabouski 1K Pat Graham 19G Richie Gustin 18H Derek Hamm 36 Joe Haresky 3Z Randy Havlik 5D Devon Havlik 37 Sean Jerovetz 18J Dustin Johnson 14 Matthew Kiner k1 Kyle Krampe 18L Micheal Long 182 Joe McBirnie 74 Mitch McGrath 10M Jeremy Mills 43X Dan Mueller 97M David Murray 48J Jacob Murray 45 Levi Nielson 8X Scott Olson 22T Tyler Prochaska 4R Micheal Reichar 96J Johnny Saathoff 9 Ken Schrader 5 Todd Shute 8 Rich Smith 69X Jon Snyder 8 Kyle Strickler 46 Toby Vandekamp 51 Tyler Vandekamp 57V Mike VanGerden 71W Jeff Waterman ZR1 Ryan Webb

7/11/2012 - Glen Saville, #75 by Joanne Cram It’s not unusual to spy a sprint car driver carrying his suit and nomex before a race, but to spot one carrying a suit, nomex, AND a palm tree by a blow up pool?! Well, then you’d be in the #75 pit stall of Glen Saville! The 26 year old native of Razorback, New South Wales, Australia, has been a fixture at Knoxville for the past four seasons crewing for Terry McCarl and Lynton Jeffrey. For his fifth season in America, Glen decided it was his turn to get behind the wheel! Glen has a long history of racing. His dad, Ian, was a midget racer in Australia for nearly three decades. When Glen ...

John Hall Racing continues to progress

7/8/2012 - MARION, IOWA (July 8, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team returned to action at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 7. Mechanical issues have continued to plague the team, but each week of racing brings new information to work with. This week, Hall started the night with a time-trial lap of 17.371. As he was stuck behind a slower car in his flight of group time trials, this was only good enough for 25th of the night's 26 competitors in the 360 division. That put him on the back of his heat race to start and he finished seventh of the nine entrants. He then started at the back of the night's A-Main and raced to ...

Henderson, Madsen and Johnson win Knoxville Raceway mains

7/7/2012 - Henderson, Madsen and Johnson win Knoxville Raceway mains By Stacy Ervin Justin Henderson of South Dakota and Ian Madsen of Australia won the feature events on 410 Twin Features Night and RJ Johnson of Florida won the companion 360 division main on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Henderson started on the pole for the first 20-lap 410 feature event and led every lap in a race that went green to checkered. That gave him his third career win at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. He came into traffic on the third lap around and that allowed some of his competitors to close a bit. Outside front-row starter Terry McCarl stayed in second for the entire race, ...

7/7/2012 - KNOXVILLE, IA – (July 7) Four new members were inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame during the evening of racing at Knoxville Raceway. The 34th annual ceremonies brings the total to 164 inductees since the first event in 1979. Dwayne Robuck – Knoxville – Dwayne has been around Knoxville Raceway since 1959 but has witnessed racing here prior to that in the ‘50s. Early on he helped Ralph Grabow with track prep as well as manning the Shell wrecker and a push truck. In the 1960s he became involved with the car of Adrian Zoutte but it was the early ‘70s that he became more involved with Mike Brooks at this track with several other men. ...

7/2/2012 - Competitors: Reminder of Muffler Rule for Nationals! (Bill W) July 2, 2012 – The Knoxville Raceway would like to remind all competitors that the only approved muffler is the Schoenfeld 14272735-78. This is the same muffler that was announced last November. There are no other approved mufflers at this time. This rule pertains to the 410 and 360 sprint car Nationals as well the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. Find more information on the mufflers in the “Rules” section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com! Questions about mufflers and other technical matters should be directed to Race Director, John McCoy at (641)842-5431 or johnm@knoxvilleraceway.com.

John Hall Racing gets back on track

6/30/2012 - MARION, IOWA (June 30, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team finally got back on track after more than a month off on Saturday, June 30, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Due to mechanical troubles with the truck that pulls the team's race car trailer and a couple of nights when rain canceled the races, Hall had not been racing since mid-May. But a trip to Knoxville for Twin Features Night in the 360 division didn't really go as well as the team hoped. Hall started the night with a lap around the hallowed half-mile race track of 17.006, which was only enough for 26th out of the 30 cars in attendance in his division. That put him ...

6/30/2012 - McCarl, Garner and Shilling Victorious at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 30, 2012 – Terry McCarl and Clint Garner are certainly no strangers to Knoxville’s Victory Lane, but Tony Shilling was making his first trip, on Pizza Hut 360 Twin Features Night at Knoxville. McCarl won for the 52nd time in the 410 class, while Garner took his 15th career win in the first 360 main event. Pole-sitter Don Droud Jr. took the lead ahead of fellow front row starter, McCarl, early in the 20-lap 410 feature. When Robby Wolfgang was clipped by Tasker Phillips on the backstretch, bringing the yellow flag out with four laps in the books. Droud led McCarl, Mark Dobmeier, Dusty Zomer and ...

6/26/2012 - Relay For Life of Marion County Recognition Night at the Races. Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 6:00 PM Gather friends, family and co-workers to celebrate, remember and fight back for those who have been impacted by cancer. Show your support for this worldwide movement by attending the races and taking a walk around the Knoxville Raceway during the Knoxville Championship Cup Series #9. To participate in the evening's festivities, the following minimum donations are suggested: $5 Walk in the Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back Lap on the track. $20 Walk and receive an exclusive Relay for Life Recognition Night at the Knoxville Raceway t-shirt $30 Walk, t-shirt, name entered into drawing for a chance to win 1 of 4 pairs of Knoxville National Tickets

6/22/2012 - Lori McCarl, Perspective of a Racing Wife and Mom by Joanne Cram Life as a racer’s wife can be crazy, but add to it, wife and mom of two racing sons, and life is just plain full throttle! When Lori met Terry, she had no idea that her life would end up enthralled in sprint car racing. She had never seen nor been to sprint car races, and had no clue what Terry and his dad were always up to out in the garage. So back in 1983, she tagged along with Terry on his first trip to Knxoville Raceway. Nearly three decades later, she’s still a fixture at Knoxville Raceway. When the two were first married in 1989, they ...

6/9/2012 - Kerry Madsen Takes Final Outlaw Prep for Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 9, 2012 – Former Knoxville Raceway track champion, Kerry Madsen, took a lap six lead from Sammy Swindell and shot to victory in the Mediacom Shootout for the World of Outlaws here on Saturday night. The St. Mary’s, New South Wales, Australia native was aboard the Keneric Racing #29 wrenched by Rob Hart. Three-time and defending track champion, Clint Garner, was victorious in the 360 main event. Madsen started on the pole of the 25-lapper by virtue of his win in the Dash, but it was Swindell who took the early advantage from outside row one, while Madsen battled Brian Brown for second. At the ...

Four Races, Four Faces at Knoxville Shootout!

6/3/2012 - Four Races, Four Faces at Knoxville Shootout! Dylan Smith headlined the 1st Annual Knoxville Shootout Snday night with a win in the Modified class. Scott Davis won in the Sport Mods, while Jeff Mueller won the Stock Car feature and Andy Boeckman paced the Hobby Stocks. Modifieds RESULTS Heat 1, No Time: 1. Mike Van Genderen, Newton IA; 2. Tyler VandeKamp, Knoxville IA; 3. Todd Shute, Des Moines IA; 4. Kyle Krampe, Baxter IA; 5. Jeff Stephens, Arion IA; 6. Kyle Brown, Kellogg IA; 7. Jeff Conner, Jefferson IA; 8. Dakota Hayden, Wilton IA; Heat 2, No Time: 1. Richie Gustin, Gilman IA; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon IA; 3. Josh Most, Red ...

6/3/2012 - Danny Lasoski Repeats at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 2, 2012 – Danny Lasoski inched closer to the magical 100 mark with his 98th career win at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Dover, Missouri driver made it two wins in a row aboard the Creason Pipeline Services #33. Point leader, Clint Garner, won the 360 feature, while Mike Van Haaften also made it two wins in a row in the 305 class. Josh Schneiderman took the early lead in the 20-lap 410 feature. A Dustin Selvage spin with two laps in the books, also claimed AJ Moeller who made contact with Don Droud Jr. Everyone restarted. Schneiderman led Mark Dobmeier, Rager Phillips, Justin Henderson ...

6/2/2012 - Night #7. For Mike's time trials, Mike times 4th quick with a 17.075. This gives Mike the 2nd row inside of the 2nd heat race. The first few laps, Mike battles for the 3rd spot with the 93A of Alan Ambers. Ambers finally gets Mike on the high side in turn 4 to take the 3rd position. Trouble for the 29 of Bart Friedrichsen who's in 2nd; he drifts up the track and gives up the 2nd spot and causes the caution comes out on the white flag lap. Mike restarts in the 3rd position, which is where he will finish his heat race. Mike will start in the 3rd row inside for his ...

6/1/2012 - Cody Ambers, #92C 305 Driver By Joanne Cram 19 year old, Knoxville native, Cody Ambers has had his share of frustration in the short amount of time that the 2012 season has offered. With a 5th place finish at Bloomfield, Cody has had less luck with finishes here at Knoxville Raceway. His debut 2012 season race ended with a spectacular crash that claimed his Eagle Chassis, and left the motor shaken with issues that have plagued him ever since. Cody and his family moved to Knoxville, Iowa from California, when Cody was just 11 years old to help his grandfather, Dan Ebright, start up English Creek Speedway south of town. Cody already had five years of karting experience under ...

5/26/2012 - KCCS Night #6. In Mike's time trials, Mike times 7th quick with 17.794. This puts him on the pole for the first 305 heat race. After a brief battle for first with the 93A of Alan Ambers, Mike takes the lead and wins his heat race. This puts Mike front row outside for the 305 A Main. Mike jumps to the lead right away on the start and dives to the bottom in turn 2. From there, Mike never looks back. After fighting through lap traffic, Mike wins his 2nd 305 Feature of his Knoxville racing career, leads from the drop of the green flag in a non-stop 15 lap race, and wins in ...

Nate Grabs Victory #3!

5/26/2012 - In Nate's 360 time trials, Nate gets 6th quick with 16.330. This puts Nate 3rd row outside of Heat #3. In lap 2, Nate gets sideways in turn 4 and the yellow flag comes out and results in Nate getting sent to the back and a single file restart. On the restart, the 10 of Tyler Groenendyk grabs the orange cone which results in another yellow flag, and Groenendyk gets sent to the back. Groenendyk passes Nate on the high side in turn 2 of the 2nd restart. Nate hangs back the rest of the race but on the white flag lap, Nate makes his way around the 51 of Dave Hall in turn 3 to ...

5/26/2012 - Danny Lasoski Scores Win #97 at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 26, 2012 – Danny Lasoski drew one win closer to 100 at this famous half-mile oval on Saturday night on Marion County Cattlemen, Corn and Soybean Growers Night. The Dover, Missouri native registered his 97th win after passing leader, Bronson Maeschen, on a lap thirteen restart. A pair of Van Haaften’s won in the 360 and 305 classes on Saturday, and both did it in record time. Nate Van Haaften registered his second career feature win in the 360 main event, as did his cousin, Matt Van Haaften in the 305 class. Maeschen shot out to a lead from his starting spot outside of row one ...

Lasoski Steals the Show at I-80 Speedway

5/24/2012 - Greenwood, Nebraska (May 24, 2012) Jumping behind the wheel of the Mark Burch owned 1m proved to be very lucrative for Danny Lasoski at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska as “The Dude” put on a show in route to the night’s $3,000 payday. With twenty five laps on the scoreboard, the field came to life with the 18r of Ryan Roberts setting the pace to the green only to see the red fly as Jack Dover flipped violently off the top of turns three and four; nearly severing the car in two. Dover emerged sore but unharmed On the restart the advantage would go to outside front row starting Don Droud Jr. but would be short lived as the MVT 41 of Jason ...

Agan Motorsports Returns to Victory Lane at Knoxville Raceway

5/23/2012 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – For the second consecutive week, Jon Agan and Agan Motorsports were the team to beat in the 360 division at Knoxville Raceway. After a part failure ended the team’s night while leading the opening 12 laps last week, Agan lead all 18 laps en route to his seventh 360 feature win at the famed Iowa dirt oval on Saturday. Agan qualified the DeeZee, Inc., DMB Hydraulics, Dickten Masch Plastics, Transportation Consultants car eighth and finished fourth in the heat race to transfer into the A-Feature event and a front row starting position. Agan jumped out to an early lead and set a blistering pace throughout the caution-free race. Multi-time National Champion Jason Johnson ...

5/22/2012 - New Pella Corp JDRF benefit revs up at Knoxville Raceway June 2 — Pella® Windows & Doors team rallies race fans to help diabetes research cause — PELLA, Iowa — May 22, 2012 — Pella Windows and Doors is teaming up with Knoxville Raceway in a new way to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). “Join us for Pella Corporation and JDRF are racing to a cure for diabetes night June 2 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, to experience fast-paced sprint car racing action and support JDRF,” said Carla Vander Molen, who chairs Pella’s Human Resources Employee Services activities team. For each $15 adult general admission purchased that night with the Pella Corp/JDRF coupon, ...

John Hall Racing experiences ups and downs

5/19/2012 - MARION, IOWA (May 19, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team had a night of ups and downs at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, May 19. With a total of 23 cars set to race in the 360 division, Hall posted a qualifying lap of 16.643 seconds around the half-mile dirt track, which stood at 20th place. He then started seventh in his heat race and finished sixth. Starting 17th in the A-Main, Hall slipped back a bit and finished up in 20th place for the night. However, the team experienced a big setback in their plans on the drive home when the truck pulling the race-car trailer lost its transmission. With the racing fund near empty, ...

5/19/2012 - Last Lap Pass Sees Brian Brown Victorious at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 19, 2012 – Using a last lap pass, Brian Brown scored his 20th career 410 feature victory at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Brown and Ian Madsen dueled to the checkers after leader Davey Heskin exited with rear-end problems with two laps to go. In the 360 feature, Jon Agan, shot away from a field that included Jason Johnson to emerge with a win of his own. After an incident retired Rager Phillips at the beginning of the 410 feature, pole-sitter, Ryan Bunton took the early lead in the 20-lapper. Lynton Jeffrey took the point on the next go-around and by the time five ...

Muffler Inspection

5/16/2012 - Knoxville Raceway pit gates will be opening at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Race teams, please come as early as possible for muffler inspections and approved changes.

5/15/2012 - SCHOENFELD HEADERS INVESTIGATES KNOXVILLE WINNER’S MUFFLERS (Van Buren, Arkansas) Doug Schoenfeld, President of Arkansas-based Schoenfeld Headers has announced the results of an extensive investigation of sprint car mufflers, part #14272735-78 confiscated after Saturday night’s races. The issue came to light when Knoxville Raceway officials confiscated mufflers from 410 race winner Davey Heskin and 360 race winner Wayne Johnson. “We have evaluated the mufflers that Knoxville officials sent to us and have determined that the problem was clearly a manufacturing oversight and not an alteration made by either of the race teams involved,” Doug Schoenfeld commented from his Arkansas headquarters. “We evaluated our assembly processes and found that the two inner core components were indexed improperly before being welded into the two outer ...

5/12/2012 - Davey Heskin Finishes First in Thrilling 410 Showdown at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 12, 2012 – Davey Heskin led every lap of the 410 main event, but the fans at Knoxville were treated to great racing Saturday night. The bad news for the St. Michael, Minnesota driver happened in post-race inspection. Officials determined that his mufflers needed further scrutiny so the winning check for $3,000 has been withheld until they can be sent to the manufacturer. The same is true for 360 feature winner, Wayne Johnson, and third place finisher, Tony Shilling. Confirmation of official finishes will be made later in the week. Heskin edged Bronson Maeschen to lead lap one of the 20-lap feature ...

5/11/2012 - Rob Kubli, #23K By Joanne Cram Starting 2012 with a hard wreck, resulting in a badly damaged car on practice night is not how Rob Kubli wanted to kick off his Rookie of the Year season. Luckily, Rob and the crew were able to thrash and pull the car back together for opening night. Rob started his race career as a spectator at the age of eight years old, attending races with his friends, Stacy and Jim Alexander. The Alexander’s lived nearby Rob’s hometown of Milo, farming as the Kubli family did, so when they offered to take the young Rob to a World of Outlaw show, he jumped at the chance. Kubli says he was hooked from then on ...

5/8/2012 - The Race and Crash: We were fast on Saturday night, timing in 5th quick out of 30 highly competitive cars, and I left some time on the track not getting a smooth exit off of 4, (we were a little tight). The heat races were locked down, no passing, so I needed to get a good start which I did not do. We started 5th and they take 6, but with my bad start I was running 7th and just couldn't get a good enough run on Bronson Maeschen to get to 6th, we got lucky when Robby Wolfgang had a driveline issue while leading putting us into 6th. Still fighting little bit of a tight car we should have left it ...

John Hall Racing stays consistent at Knoxville

5/6/2012 - MARION, IOWA (May 6, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team didn’t have their best night, but at least it was consistent at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, May 5. To start the night, Hall posted a time-trial lap of 16.639 seconds around the half-mile dirt race track, good for 19th of the 25 competitors in the 360 sprint-car division. That put him seventh to start his heat race and he finished seventh. That put him 20th to start the A-Main and he finished 20th. A missed set-up on the car kept the team from making forward progress, but in all, it was a solid night. The team plans to race again this Saturday, May 12, at ...

5/6/2012 - Due to severe weather the Modified, Sport Mod, Hobby Stock and Stock Car Shootout scheduled for today has been postponed to June 3rd. Please join us next Saturday, May 12th on Slideway's Pella Printing Night for the Pella Motors Race for Your School Night where $5 from each $15 ticket purchased with a School Coupon goes back to your favorite school and kids get in free!

5/5/2012 - Its KCCS Night #3 and we welcome our 305 driver, Mike Van Haaften, back to the track this year. In Mike's time trials, Mike times 3rd quick with a 17.385. This gives Mike the 2nd row outside of the 3rd 305 heat race. On the start of the heat race, Mike jumps to 3rd right away and in turn 2 pass the 26 of Andy Bates. Coming into turn 4 he takes the lead away from the 92c of Cody Ambers. Mike leads the rest of the race to take the win for his first heat race of the 2012 season. This earns Mike the 3rd row outside for the 305 A Main. The ...

LBJ Gets Win #1

5/5/2012 - Larry Ball Jr wins his first 305 A-Feature at Knoxville Raceway on May 5, 2012 in dominating fashion.

5/5/2012 - Wayne Johnson Continues Roll with Knoxville Raceway Feature Win! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 5, 2012 – Wayne Johnson is perfect for the season. Fifteen features and fifteen top five finishes. He added his first 410 win of the year, to the five he already holds in ASCS competition by wiring the stacked field of 30 competitors here Saturday night. Defending 360 champion, Clint Garner won the 360 feature, while Steve Breazeale pulled down his fourth career 305 triumph at Knoxville. Johnson dominated his heat, and the feature inversion put him on the pole. It would be all he would need to lead from flag to flag. He pulled away early from Dustin Selvage, Mike Reinke, ...

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2012 Season

5/3/2012 - Rager is excited to begin the 2012 season at Knoxville Raceway competing in the 410 class and driving a new car owned by his parents, Kyle and Susan Phillips. We all look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and fans in a few more weeks! Let the countdown begin! =)

John Hall Racing opens Knoxville racing season

5/1/2012 - John Hall Racing opens Knoxville racing season MARION, IOWA (April 29, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team kicked off their 25th anniversary season of racing at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with a good run. The Knoxville season opened on Saturday, April 28. With a field of 26 sprint cars ready to compete in the 360 division, Hall drew an early number for his qualifying group. And when time trials were over, he posted a lap of 16.772 seconds around the hallowed half-mile, good for 13th of the 26 cars. He started his heat race from outside the front row, but a scuffle with another driver dropped him back to a fifth-place finish. That was still good enough to make ...

4/29/2012 - Swindell Claims 48th Career at Knoxville in WoO Season Opener! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 28, 2012 – Sammy Swindell emerged victorious on a cool, but action-packed Mediacom Shootout Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway! The Bartlett, Tennessee driver shot by Brian Brown on lap 15 in the 25-lap event to claim his 48th career win at the historic oval. It was Swindell’s fifth career Knoxville season opening win, but his first since 1986. Brown led from the pole at the outset after a lap one tangle saw Rager Phillips, Don Droud Jr. and Kraig Kinser get upside down. Only Kinser would continue. On lap two, Joey Saldana cruised by Craig Dollansky to take the runner-up spot, before ...

Nate earns his 2nd 360 victory at Knoxville Raceway!

4/28/2012 - Finally a night where we could get some racing in at Knoxville Raceway! Nate ran 9th quick in time trials with 16.661. That put him in the 3rd heat race 2nd row outside. The first lap in our heat race resulted in a hard crash coming out of turn 4 between the 04 of Chad Heimbaugh and the 2m of Matt Moro bringing out the red and taking them both out of the race. Once the race was on Nate passed three cars grabbing the lead on the white flag lap and scoring the heat race win. In the A Main, Nate started 3rd row outside. A caution on the first lap for the 93A of ...

4/27/2012 - Ian Madsen Makes a Return to Knoxville Raceway Weekly By Joanne Cram After a season racing in California and with the World of Outlaws last year, Ian Madsen makes a return trip to Knoxville, piloting the 55 TK Concrete-Barry Lewis 410. The 27 year old from St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia, just returned to the states eight days ago, just in time for the season opener rain out! Ian had a chance to race back home a few times before catching the 15 hour plane ride back to the states. Ian grew up attending the races with his dad and brother. Ian’s dad raced late models while he was young, and when his brother, Kerry began racing, ...

John Hall Racing thwarted by weather again

4/24/2012 - MARION, IOWA (April 22, 2012)—John Hall and his Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team have high hopes for the 2012 racing season. However, Mother Nature seems to have other plans. The season opener at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, was washed out on Saturday, April 21, just as the first flight of cars was about to push onto the track to start the evening. That put Hall’s plans to start his 25th season of racing at the Sprint Car Capitol of the World on hold for another week. With a field of 23 sprint cars ready to compete in the 360 division, Hall drew an early number for his qualifying group. But while skies had been cloudy and conditions cool for ...

Hobby Stock, Modified, Sport Mod and Stock Car Shootout Postponed

4/22/2012 - Due to continued rain and generally wet conditions,the Hobby Stock, Modified, Sport Mod and Stock Car Shootout scheduled for today has been postponed until May 6, 2012. Join us next Saturday for the one of two previews to the Knoxville Nationals with the World of Outlaws Mediacom Shootout!

4/21/2012 - Thanks to all of the folks who bought 50/50 tickets on opening night. The 4/21/12 winning number for the Grandstands is 411538 for $204.00. You have until the May 12, 2012 show to claim your money! The winning number in the infield on 4/21/12 is 461330 for $158.00. You have until the May 12, 2012 show to claim your money from the pits!! Thanks again and hope to see you all next week with Sunshine and warm weather!

4/20/2012 - Practice night is on for tonight at 7 pm.

4/20/2012 - If you are interested in receiving a text to your mobile device when the races are cancelled for the evening, you can now text “Knoxville” to 84483. This enables you to receive an instant message once the races are cancelled.

Catch LIVE Knoxville Raceway action from Turn 2 Media this Saturday and Sunday night!

4/19/2012 - Catch LIVE Knoxville Raceway action from Turn 2 Media this Saturday and Sunday night! (Bill W) Live Video Race Event Broadcasting begins this Saturday and Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway! Turn 2 Media returns as host to weekly action from the Knoxville Raceway in 2012. The action will again be streamed LIVE on Pay-Per-View, and pricing varies based on the event. This Saturday night, April 21, the action heats up with “Race for Your School” Night in the season opener for the Knoxville Championship Cup Series, sponsored by Pella Motors and the Lions’ Club. All three sprint divisions will be vying for the honor to visit Victory Lane! Some of the best IMCA action will take front stage on Sunday, when ...

4/17/2012 - A full day of activities are set for Saturday, April 21st at the Knoxville Raceway. Beginning at noon we have the Show and Shine car show, inflatables for the kids and dj entertainment beginning later in the afternoon. Don't miss out!

John Hall Racing kicks off 25th anniversary season

4/16/2012 - MARION, IOWA (April 16, 2012)—John Hall and the Left Turn Enterprises Racing Team had a great start to a milestone season on Saturday, April 14, when the Sprint Invaders Association attempted to open its 2012 campaign at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. With a field of 29 sprint cars ready to compete in the 360 division, Hall drew a starting spot outside the second row for his heat race. He was able to maintain a second-place finish on the very fast track, despite getting up on two wheels at one point. He was catching the eventual winner at the time of the bauble, but still managed to keep the third-place finisher a straightaway behind. That finish qualified Hall for the night’s dash, ...

Knoxville Raceway New Muffler Rule In Effect Opening Night April 21st

4/16/2012 - Knoxville, Iowa – Saturday, April 21st is opening night at the Knoxville Raceway and as previously announced the only approved muffler is the Schoenfeld 14272735-78. This is the same muffler that was announced last November. There are no other approved mufflers at this time. This rule pertains to the 410 and 360 sprint car classes as well the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. Questions about mufflers and other technical matters should be directed to Race Director, John McCoy at (641)842-5431 or johnm@knoxvilleraceway.com. The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series - Pella Motors Race for Your School Night kicks off this Saturday at 6:45 pm. Over 80 cars are expected to compete for their chance to become the Knoxville Raceway Champion. For more ...

PRACTICE NIGHT IS RESCHEDULED

4/13/2012 - Practice night for Saturday, April 14, 2012, has been postponed due to current and continued wet conditions. Practice will be Friday, April 20th - same time.

4/10/2012 - The recent introduction of the Knoxville Knock Out’s has already begun to produce results for not just Knoxville Raceway but also the charities each of the Knock Out’s are involved in. Currently on Knoxville Raceway’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/knoxvilleraceway we are running a contest where you can vote for your favorite Knoxville Knock Out. On behalf of the Knoxville Knock Out with the most votes Knoxville Raceway will donate $250 to her selected charity, $150 for the 2nd place in votes and $100 for the Knock Out charity with the 3rd most votes. Knoxville Raceway will donate $50 to each of the Knock Out charities. You may vote once each day for your favorite(s). Encourage your family and friends to go on line ...

Wolfgang withstands Midwest marathon at I-80!!

4/6/2012 - Cody Morris, GREENWOOD, NEBRASKA (4-6-2012) - Closing in on an hour long main event, one driver in particular did not mind the delays. In a wild 2012 ASCS Midwest season opening event at Greenwood, Nebraska’s I-80 Speedway that featured six stoppages, including a late race fuel stop, a young star emerged with the first ASCS accolades of his young career. Bearing a last name that will forever be synonymous with sprint car success, “Little Wolf” Robbie Wolfgang took his own step in adding to the legend. The young 19 year old endured nearly an hour’s uneven pace of racing and fended off a pair of ferocious Show Me State assaults to his quest for ASCS victory lane. While pole sitter Jody Rosenbloom nabbed the lap ...

We are race ready!

4/3/2012 - The cars are finished, the semi is getting loaded, and the men are ready for the first race of the season this weekend at I-80! Make sure to check out Facebook or Twitter for updates! They will be posted throughout the race. 2012 t-shirts are available at the track or by e-mailing heskinbros@hotmail.com Color: Black or white Sizes: S-XXXL

ATTENTION SPRINT CAR DRIVERS

4/3/2012 - I need driver bios for the upcoming race programs. Please contact me asap if you have not done so already. Deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012. Otherwise, your bio will be incomplete for these programs. If you have a driver picture and any other information, email me directly at sreed@knoxvilleraceway.com. Thanks.

Season Preview and Announcement (Video)

4/2/2012 - (Bill W) Tony Bokhoven and Blake Anderson preview the coming season, and have a special announcement for the fans at Knoxville Raceway!

3/28/2012 - Knoxville Championship Cup Series Race For Your School Night On April 21st, the action heats up at Knoxville Raceway with the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series season opener sponsored by Pella Motors, and the Knoxville Lions Club. This night will also be a huge fundraiser for area schools with the Pella Motors Race For Your School Night. All school age kids get in free on Pella Motors Race For Your School Night with a paid adult admission. If that is not enough, for every $15 ticket purchased with a Race For Your School coupon $5 will be donated to the designated school! In this time of budget troubles and not enough funds for important programs, what better way to raise funds for the ...

Bates Stays Sharp Behind The Wheel

3/17/2012 - If you can close your eyes and imagine 15 5hp briggs and stratton motors running in your back yard, and then imagine those same motors with open headers, billet parts throughout, breathing methanol and strapped to a 200lb flat kart, you would be living what Andy did on March 17th in Marshalltown, Iowa. Andy had the opportunity to pilot the Jason Gingerich #4 Kart for the night and return to the same 4 wheels that he cut his teeth on as a driver. Andy took well to the small indoor dirt track, where 7 second laps are the norm. Andy posted one top 5 finish and a win in two separate classes, netting him some quick cash and confidence ...

Multi-time champions enter Midget Stampede at Cowtown Speedway

3/13/2012 - Multi-time champions Tony Rossi, Dave Darland enter Midget Stampede at Cowtown Speedway KENNEDALE, Texas (March 13, 2012)—Multi-time championship-winning drivers Tony Rossi and Dave Darland have entered the Midget Stampede at Cowtown Speedway on Friday and Saturday (March 16-17). The two-night event co-sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association has an all-star list of drivers racing on the quarter-mile track near Fort Worth for a purse in excess of $40,000. Rossi, of Brighton, Colo., has won RMMRA championships in 2011, 2008, 2006 and 2005. “I think it’s a big race from a prestige standpoint,” Rossi said. “It’s the best of the best. I’m looking forward to it.” Darland, of Lincoln, Ind., is a two-time USAC Midget National champion. ...

3/6/2012 - Race seasons getting closer and it appears there are still questions about the muffler requirements at Knoxville Raceway this year. The new Schoenfeld 14272735-78 is required at all 410 and 360 shows this year. It is very important that the stamped number have a 78 at the end. Also these mufflers have an in and an out. Some teams have asked if they can run turn downs. We do not like to have 90 degree turndowns pointing down at the track. Please try to use a more open cut on the turn down and face them out if running them. We understand that there will be a few glitches along the way,and will try to prepare for ...

Bates Motorsports is proud to announce Wackos Bar & Grill as a sponsor.

3/5/2012 - Andy Bates and Bates Motorsports are proud to announce Wackos Bar & Grill as a sponsor for the 2012 season. Wackos Bar & Grill is located in Knoxville, Iowa on old HWY 92 across from 3-M. Wackos is known for their outstanding service, food, fast delivery, sand volleyball, casual atmophere, and outdoor bar. Volleyball not for you? Maybe you are more of a bean bag or beer pong guy. Wackos holds beer pong and bean bag tourneys for prizes a few times each year. Stop in and grab some great food, drinks, and hit the sand or the pong table in a friendly environment with family and friends before the races.

2/29/2012 - We are ready to get this 2012 season underway! This year we will be racing the 410 and the 360 engines. We sold the 305 over the summer and bought a 360 in anticipation to race a little closer to home every once and a while when we aren't at Knoxville. For our first race of the season we are headed to Elko, MN on April 20th with the 360 for the Spring Dirt Nationals and we will be headed down for the Knoxville Season Opener on April 21st to race the 410. We are very excited to race as much as we can! We hope to see you all in the pits this season!

2/16/2012 - (Bill W) Purse Structures and 2012 Rules can be found in the "Rules" section. The following represent the Purse Structure for weekly Knoxville Championship Cup Series racing at Knoxville in 2012: 410 Class A main: 1. $3,000 2. $2,200 3. $2,000 4. $1,500 5. $1,000 6. $800 7. $775 8. $750 9. $725 10. $700 11. $675 12. $650 13. $625 14-20. $600 21. $500 22. $400 23. $350 24. $300 B main: 1-5. $0 6. $300 7. $200 8. $150 9- $100 360 Class A main: 1. $1,250 2. $1,000 3. $700 4. $550 5. $425 6. $350 7. $300 8. $275 9. $250 10. $225 11. $200 12. $175 13. $170 14. $170 15. $160 16. $160 17. $155 18. $155 19-24. $150 B main: 1-5. ...

2012 season

2/9/2012 - News from Codman Motorsports With the start of the 2012 season just around the corner we are looking forward to our second year in 305 sprint car racing. We are pleased to announce that NORTHLAND OIL, HARMON AUTOGLASS, REEDS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LAZER CAR WASH, MOTOR INN of KNOXVILLE and ENGLISH CREEK SPEEDWAY will be on board with us again for the 2012 season. We are truly proud to announce that we have joined forces with MIDSTATE MACHINE for our motor program. Seeing that Midstate uses Northland Oil products it was just a natural decision. With the commitment that John Davis and his people have you know you are going to get the best. The crew will stay intact from the 2011 season with ...

2012 Open Wheel Swap Meet

1/22/2012 - Come check us out at the 2012 Open Wheel Swap Meet at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. We've got tons of used and new parts: wheels, rear ends, torsion bars, pistons, and so much more. We also have an Eagle, J&J, American Challenge, and a Hauler & Trailer. Come see us on Saturday, January 28th to see everything that's for sale!

1/20/2012 - Nationals Entry Forms Online! (Bill W) Entry Forms for the 52nd Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, the 22nd Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, and the 9th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals are online now at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section! Note the early entry deadline for all three events is June 15, 2012!

ATTN: SPRINT CAR DRIVERS @ KNOXVILLE RACEWAY

1/19/2012 - Have you updated your driver profiles on the Knoxville Raceway website? This is a great way to display your driver information, pictures for your fans and advertise for your sponsors with no cost obligation to you. So, what are you waiting for? Shelly in our ticket office is here to help you get set up if you are doing it for the first time. Our office is just a phone call away 641-842-5431 or email Shelly at sreed@knoxvilleraceway.com.

1/17/2012 - Knoxville Raceway along with Star Destinations are looking to make your visit to the Knoxville Nationals a little easier this year. Star Destinations is offering an exclusive package that includes tickets, lodging and ground transportation from the hotel as well as other ammenities only available though the package. For more information follow the link www.travelknoxvillenationals.com or call Jennifer at (712)792-9793 to secure your spot today. Jennifer@stardestinations.com.

1/13/2012 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2012) - Friday Night events at the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will be much different than in years past, Knoxville Raceway officials announced today. Friday night has traditionally been for drivers who are not qualified for Saturday night's big show and for the Knoxville World Challenge. Now the four (4) drivers at the top of the A-Main Friday night will advance directly into Saturday night's A-Main in positions 17-20. "The change in the format will provide for a more exciting Friday night for the race fans," said Toby Kruse, Knoxville Raceway General Manager. "This change will allow a racer who has a bad qualifying night on Wednesday or Thursday to come back in full force on Friday ...

1/11/2012 - Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic is Final Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier?! KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 10, 2012) - Next weekend's 40th Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway's Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, is the final qualifier for Americans for this year's Knoxville World Challenge during the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. A record-high 14 Americans are expected to compete at the $40,000-to-win championship on January 21-22 in the Australian coastal resort city. Among those 'Yanks' expected to compete at Warrnambool in the Friday, January 21, preliminary night Oval Express Magazine Australia - America Challenge Cup race are World of Outlaws (WoO) champion Jason Meyers, All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) champion Tim Shaffer, former Knoxville World Challenge winners Danny Smith, Daryn ...

1/10/2012 - 12 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED AS “CLASS OF 2012” FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 10, 2012) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its twelve inductees for 2012. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 2, during the twenty-third annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are: Drivers: Johnny(Sacramento, CA)Anderson Thad Dosher, Sam Hoffman, Chuck Hulse, Colby Scroggin, Bobby Ward. Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Harry Hosterman, Henry Meyer, Ron Shaver. Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: Earl Padgett, Gary Sokola, W.H. “Bill” Vandewater. According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “We are very proud of ...

1/1/2012 - (Bill W) Entry Forms for the 1st Annual Shootout at Knoxville to be held Sunday, April 22 are now online in the "Entry Forms" section! The "Shootout at Knoxville" will feature IMCA modifieds, Sport Mods, stock cars and hobby stocks. Enter early as each division will be limited to 50 participants! Stay tuned to www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com for more information!

12/23/2011 - Schatz, Swindell, Logan, Allard Qualify for World Challenge! KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 22, 2011) - Following the completion of the twin 2012 Knoxville World Challenge qualifiers in New Zealand at the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland and the Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, the spotlight now turns to the third and final qualifier in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, as Premier Speedway's Sungold Stadium hosts the $40,000-to-win, 40th annual Lucas Oil-sponsored Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic on January 21-22, 2012. Those 'Yanks' currently qualified after the New Zealand shows for the $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge to be held on Friday, August 10, during the 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa are 4-time World of Outlaws, 4-time Knoxville Nationals, and ...

12/21/2011 - Knoxville, Iowa – The Knoxville Raceway has created an ambassador program to assist in marketing the events at the historic Knoxville Raceway. The program will consist of up to twelve girls who will interact with fans and distribute Knoxville Raceway and sponsor promotional information. “The Knoxville Knockouts promotional program will give us more tools to help promote the track and our events.” Stated Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway’s Marketing Director. “The Knoxville Knockouts will appear at every Knoxville Raceway event and at promotional stops for the Knoxville Nationals Tour and other off site displays where we promote the track.” The selection process to become a Knoxville Knockout begins today, December 21st and runs through February 18th. The final twelve will be selected on February ...

TICKET OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

12/19/2011 - The ticket office will be closed the following days in observance of the holidays: Saturday, December 24, 2011- Monday, December 26, 2011- Saturday, December 31, 2011- Monday, January 2, 2012.

12/7/2011 - Knoxville Raceway tickets and season passes make a great Christmas present or stocking stuffers for that die hard race fan. Check out the season pass deals on the entry forms tab.

12/2/2011 - Due to circumstances beyond control it is necessary to postpone Knoxville Race Director, Ralph Capitani's retirement party to later this month. Please stay tuned for more information in the near future.

11/30/2011 - Palmerston North Hosts Second 2012 Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier This Saturday KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 30, 2011) - The Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, will host the second 2012 Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier this Saturday, December 3. It is expected that Americans Sammy Swindell of Tennessee, Ricky Logan of Arkansas, and Jonathan Allard of California will all be in attendance. Last weekend, at the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, those three ‘Yanks’ plus race winner Donny Schatz all qualified for the $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge to be held on Friday, August 10, during the 52nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. In addition, Australian Peter Murphy and New Zealanders Ryan ...

Knoxville Banquet-360 Most Improved Driver

11/19/2011 - We'd like to thank everybody at the Knoxville Raceway for another outstanding year of Sprint Car racing. The entire VHR team had a great time at the banquet. We would also like to thank the raceway for the new Eagle chassis we won in this years contingency prize drawing. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the KRCO for keeping us safe with the new Simpson helmet and fire proof underwear. This years banquet continued to get better as Nate also earned the Most Improved 360 Driver of the Year award. With all the prosperity from the banquet, we were all still sadden seeing Ralph Capatani retire. We look forward to a even ...

11/19/2011 - 2011 Knoxville Raceway Banquet Doles out $250,000 in Cash and Contingencies! (Bill W) November 19, 2011 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 19 at the Grand Ballroom in the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa. Headlining the night's events were an assortment of items for the competitors in addition to their prize money. A total of six chassis, 26 wing packages, two sets of heads, two sets of quick change rear-ends, nine rear wheel sets, two fuel pumps and two Autometer Gauges were handed out to drivers (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again provided insurance covering all Knoxville drivers for 2011 anywhere they may race plus more safety gear. ...

TICKET OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

11/18/2011 - THE KNOXVILLE RACEWAY TICKET OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, FOR OUR POINTS BANQUET AND NEXT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

11/16/2011 - “FIFTY YEARS OF SPRINT CAR RACING LEGENDS AT THE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS” PAINTING NOW ON DISPLAY, WITH PRINTS FOR SALE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 15, 2011) - Lyme, Connecticut, artist Cynthia Bourbeau traveled to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville this week with just one goal in mind… to hang her latest painting entitled “Fifty Years of Sprint Car Racing Legends at the Knoxville Nationals” in the non-profit museum. That mission was accomplished yesterday with the help of her husband Paul Kathe. Three different sizes of color prints of the original artwork are also now available to order on-line at https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/ProductSearch.aspx?catid=8. Cynthia said yesterday, “This painting depicts outstanding individuals that make up fifty years of sprint car ...

TICKET RENEWAL DEADLINE

11/11/2011 - The renewal deadline is this coming Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Be sure to order your 2012 Goodyear Knoxville Nationals tickets before they go on sale to the public. If you did not receive you renewal letter, please call the ticket office immediately at 641-842-5431.

11/5/2011 - 2011 Season in Review now Online! (Bill W) The Stories, Complete Results and much more are now available online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com! Included are stories, results including where they started, Victory Lane Photos, point standings including feature winners and lap leaders and much more. To access all Knoxville Raceway results, stories and more from 1977 to present, visit the "Results" or "History" pages and click on the blue Historic Results Link at the top of the page.

2011 Season

10/16/2011 - We had a great 2011 season. There were ups and downs but Austin made remarkable progress during his 410 rookie year. We are all itching to get back out there to see what happens in 2012! In the off-season Austin will be racing karts and be spending a lot of time at the race shop getting ready for next year. The 305 was sold and there are plans to get a 360. Thank you for all of your support this year, we can't wait to see you in the pits in 2012!

10/14/2011 - Western Springs, Palmerston North & Warrnambool set Dates for Their 2012 Knoxville World Challenge International Qualifiers KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 14, 2011) - The Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, the Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, and the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, have all set the dates of their international qualifiers for the 2012 Knoxville World Challenge, to be held Friday, August 10, at the Knoxville Raceway. The first international qualifier will be held on Saturday, November 26, at the Western Springs Speedway in suburban Auckland, New Zealand. Five-time Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz has already confirmed that he will be in the field for the World Sprintcar Classic at Western Springs. The ...

10/12/2011 - Knoxville Sprint Car Fall Swap Meet Knoxville Raceway Infield Saturday November 5th Setup: 8:00am Meet: 9:00am – 3:00pm Vendor Costs: $40 per spot Attendees: Free Join us for the 1st annual Knoxville Sprint Car Fall Swap Meet Saturday November 5th: - The meet will be held in the infield of the race track. - Vendors will work out of the back of their trucks/trailers. - Come to buy and sell equipment for your 410, 360 or 305 team. - There will not be an admittance fee for meet attendees. - Limited concessions will be offered. - An updated vendor list will be released prior to the meet being held. For more information or to reserve a spot contact Jon Agan at 515-314-2445 or jonagan@hotmail.com.

52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Renewals

10/3/2011 - The 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals 4-day ticket renewals go on sale today. Renewal letters were sent out September 26th. If you have received your renewal letter, you can renew your tickets on-line or by calling the ticket office. If you haven't received your renewal letter yet you can call the ticket office at 641-842-5431 to renew your tickets.

10/1/2011 - “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal Mops Up 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, October 1, 2011 – Martinsville, Indiana’s Don O’Neal had not been to Knoxville Raceway since 2004 when he was injured here, but the wait was worth it. He captured the 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The win was worth $40,000 for O’Neal. Nineteen year old Austin Hubbard led early in the 100-lap event. By the tenth lap, Brian Birkhofer trailed, followed by Scot Bloomquist, Darrell Lanigan and O’Neal. By lap 19, O’Neal had moved by Bloomquist and Birkhofer into the second position as a three-way battle developed for the lead involving O’Neal, ...

9/30/2011 - Birkhofer Grabs Friday Prelim and Saturday’s Pole as well By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, IA (September 30) – Brian Birkhofer, the 2007 over-all winner of this event, captured the Friday night Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals feature event and in so doing accrued the top points for preliminary racing action. The win in the 25-lap event placed Birkhofer on the pole for Saturday’s 100 lap Lucas Oil $40,000-to-win finale. Young Austin Hubbard will share that front row. “I gotta work on some things but I’m glad to get the biggest paycheck of the night,” Birkhofer said in victory lane. “I love winning in my home state.” Birkhofer is from Muscatine (Iowa). Friday’s 25-lap finale saw front row starter Jason Rauen ...

9/29/2011 - “Newport Nightmare” Jimmy Owens Captures Late Model Nationals Night #1! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 29, 2011 – Jimmy Owens of Newport, Indiana snatched the win in the opening night of the 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Thursday night at the Knoxville Raceway. The win was Owens’ first at the famous half-mile oval and was worth $7,000. Darrell Lanigan led the 25-lap feature early from his starting spot outside of row one. By lap five, Owens was second, ahead of Steve Francis, Chad Simpson and Austin Hubbard. Francis’ solid run came to an end with seven laps in the books when he broke going down the front stretch in a battle with Owens for second. The restart ...

9/28/2011 - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Knoxville Raceway for the Late Model Knoxville Nationals This Weekend! WAYCROSS, GA (September 27, 2011) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Knoxville, IA for the 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores at the famed Knoxville Raceway. The three day event boasts a total purse of over $260,000 making it the largest paying dirt late model event in the country with the winner receiving $40,000. The three day event includes two 25-lap $7,000 to win feature events on Thursday and Friday as qualifier events for the 100-lap $40,000 to win feature event on Saturday. The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s ...

9/28/2011 - The Marion County Fair Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Toby Kruse has been hired as General Manager and Promoter of the Knoxville Raceway and Marion County Fair. Kruse’s selection to replace current Promoter Ralph Capitani was unanimously approved by the Marion County Fair Board. “Although it has been a very long process, we feel we have been successful in choosing the best candidate for the job,” stated Board President, Terry Harvey, “We look forward to the planning process with Mr. Kruse in the off-season so we can kick off the 2012 schedule with a bang.” Toby Kruse brings a wealth of experience to the Knoxville Raceway including directing events at Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, IMCA ...

9/23/2011 - NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM TO HOST “LATE MODEL 101” FORUM ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON OF LATE MODEL KNOXVILLE NATIONALS KNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 21, 2011) – At 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, in its second floor theater, the National Sprint Car Museum will host a 90-minute “Late Model 101” forum, featuring two related programs. The first presentation, entitled “Tracing the Evolution of the Dirt Late Model,” will be led by the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame’s Bob Markos and his son Bobby Markos, Jr. The second discussion will be moderated by Lee Ackerman of www.MidwestRacingArchives.com and it will be entitled “When was the Golden Age of Dirt Late Model Racing?” The forum is being held in conjunction with ...

9/21/2011 - Banquet Forms Online! The Knoxville Raceway Award Banquet and Dinner will be Saturday, November 19 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Registration Forms for the Banquet can be found in the "Entry Forms" section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com. You can also call 641 842-5431 to order your banquet tickets. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. will be followed by Awards at 8:00 p.m. and Entertainment afterwards.

Jackson Nationals

9/16/2011 - We are really excited to head to Jackson, MN this weekend for the Jackson Nationals. We have had a great time in past years and we're excited to compete for the weekend. Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your support!

9/16/2011 - 2011 410 Owner Standings * - Perfect Attendance 1. *Lasoski Motorsports #33 - 1605 2. *Ingalls #91 – 1394 3. Big Game Treestands #1s - 1320 4. *VerMeer Motorsports #55 – 1315 5. Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 – 1153 6. *TMAC Motorsports #17A - 1034 7. *Sonner #47 - 977 8. Maxwell #56 – 969 9. *Vortex Racing #12 - 921 10. *Selvage Motorsports #7 - 900 11. Jordan Brothers #1 - 871 12. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 842 13. *VanderEcken #10 - 772 14. *Moore Motorsports – 533 15. Williams #7K - 532 16. *Moeller Motorsports #20 – 494 17. Houseman #68 – 440 18. Fisher Racing #19 – 351 19. Bunton #6R – 336 20. Johnson #45 - 240 2011 410 Driver Standings 1. Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO, 1605 2. Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls, SD, 1394 3. Kevin Swindell, Charlotte, NC, 1320 4. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, ...

9/11/2011 - AMA Pro Knoxville Half-Mile Rocked by .0004 Win Margin! KNOXVILLE, IA (September 11, 2011) - The much-anticipated return to Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway was entirely worth the wait, resulting in an AMA Pro Racing Harley-Davidson Insurance Flat Track Championship main event that was decided by a stunning, virtually unheard-of win margin of .0004 of a second. Following a finish so close that transponders originally displayed a .000 dead heat, official timing software was required to bring up an additional decimal point. In the end, just four ten-thousandths of a second separated winner Jared Mees (Rogers Lake Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson) from Zanotti Racing’s Jake Johnson. “I saw Jake spin up off the last turn, and I just went high,” said Mees, referencing a slight bobble ...

9/8/2011 - AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Flat Track Returns to Iowa's Knoxville Raceway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DAYTONA BEACH, FL (September 7, 2011) - In a quick turnaround from Springfield, Illinois' big Labor Day weekend doubleheader, the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Flat Track Championship now heads west for Iowa's September 10 Knoxville Raceway half-mile. Knoxville's oval is sacred ground in the Sprint Car world -- the Sprint Car Hall of Fame sits outside Turn 2 -- but the venue is no stranger to national flat track racing, which has visited periodically since 1995. While last year's Knoxville event was rained out, the hiatus has only upped the excitement for the series' 2011 return, which brings with it a heated, three-rider battle for the ...

9/6/2011 - JOHN TIBBEN’S #60 FLAT-TRACK H-D MOTORCYCLE RETURNS TO MUSEUM Knoxville, Iowa (September 5, 2011) – Excitement continues to build at the National Sprint Car Museum for Friday’s Classic Flat Track National Championship (CFTNC) and Saturday’s American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship races in Knoxville, as John Tibben brought his #60 vintage flat-track motorcycle to the museum today for display all this week. John’s Harley-Davidson bike joins two Garvis Honda motorcycles already in the museum. Museum curator Tom Schmeh said today, “It’s funny, but you can already tell that excitement is beginning to build for this weekend’s CTNC/AMA shows at the legendary half-mile Knoxville Raceway dirt oval. Maybe it’s just the weather and the forecast, ...

Darin Van Dee Cops $1,000 With Enduro Win at Knoxville!

9/4/2011 - Darin Van Dee Cops $1,000 With Enduro Win at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, September 4, 2011 –The Annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway went to Darin Van Dee of Deep River on Sunday night. At the end of two hours, Van Dee had completed 199 laps around the Knoxville half-mile oval and claimed the $1,000 payday. Second went to Terry Darnell of Otley with third place falling to Mike Goff of Lacona. Ryan Humphrey of Rose Hill was fourth and Mitch Enfield of Melcher-Dallas completed the top five. Sixty-two cars were on hand. Driver Hometown Car # 1. Darin Van Dee, Deep River 11x (199 laps) 2. Terry Darnell, Otley 34D 3. Mike Goff, Lacona 5M 4. Ryan Humphrey, Rose Hill 2H 5. ...

9/3/2011 - Season Championship Rained out/Jr. Fan Club Party On! (Bill W) Season Championship night for the Knoxville Championship Cup Series has been canceled due to rains. It will not be made up. However, the Jr. Fan Club Party in the Dyer/Hudson Hall will go on as planned. The next action at the Knoxville Raceway will be the Enduro on Sunday night, September 4.

8/27/2011 - Dobmeier is ‘Dynamite’ at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 27, 2011 – Mark Dobmeier has been hot as of late, and he continued that streak Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway on McKay Insurance/Slideways Karting Center Night. The $3,000 win was Dobmeier’s second this season, and the ninth in his career at Knoxville aboard the Lunstra/Dobmeier #13. After setting a new one-lap 360 track record in qualifying, Clint Garner grabbed his fourth feature win of the year in that class. The win clinched a third track championship in a row for Garner. Mike Van Haaften was welcomed home from a tour in Afghanistan with his first career win in the 305’s. Ryan Anderson set a fast ...

8/25/2011 - NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM PARTNERS WITH GARVIS HONDA AND NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM FOR AMA KNOXVILLE NATIONALS KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 25, 2011) – As motorcycle enthusiasts gear up for the September 9-10 motorcycle racing weekend at the ‘Sprint Car Capital of the World’, visitors can get a rare and up-close look at the famed history behind American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Pro Racing. The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum will showcase four completely restored racing motorcycles, courtesy of Garvis Honda in Des Moines and the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. Already on display in the National Sprint Car Museum are two rare Honda RS 750cc motorcycles, the #16 ridden by Ronnie Jones of Oklahoma City and the #80 ...

8/13/2011 - Donny Schatz Triumphs for Fifth Knoxville Nationals Title! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 12, 2011 – Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota grabbed his fifth Knoxville Nationals title on Saturday night. The Tony Stewart Racing #15 was flawless after starting fifteenth in the 50-lap main event. The win paid Schatz $150,000, and was his mind-numbing tenth finish of either first or second in the last twelve years at the biggest event in sprint car racing. All have come with J&J Chassis and Ron Shaver Engines. Before the field could get a lap in the books, 18 year old, Austin McCarl, hopped the turn one cushion and took a nasty ride. He was uninjured. Once the event ...

8/12/2011 - SAMMY SWINDELL EARNS JESSE HOCKETT “MR. SPRINT CAR” TITLE AND DEDICATES COX DESIGN IOWA SPEED WEEK TO THE LATE EARL GAERTE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 14, 2011) – National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee Sammy Swindell earned his second consecutive Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title Saturday night by finishing third in the 50-lap Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway. Sammy clinched the top spot in the twelve-race, ten-night Cox Design Iowa Speed Week point standings, held at the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks, by simply starting the sport’s $150,000-to-win national championship feature race, which was won for the fifth time by Donny Schatz. Sammy received the award from Cox employee A.J. “Skip” Jackson and Swindell dedicated the ...

8/12/2011 - Kevin Swindell, Tim Shaffer and Lucas Wolfe Triumphant Friday at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 12, 2011 – It was another great night of racing at the Knoxville Raceway as the Friday night of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals produced three different winners. Kevin Swindell won the Friday night A main, claiming his third victory of the year at Knoxville. Tim Shaffer topped a wild 25-lap inaugural “Race of Champions”, and Lucas Wolfe claimed the Premiere Chevy Dealers World Challenge to claim his first career Knoxville victory. However, it may have been Shane Stewart who stole the show in a pair of main events with charges from the rear. Two semi-features won by Kenny Jacobs and ...

8/11/2011 - Mark Dobmeier Claims Night #2 for the Knoxville Regulars at the Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 11, 2011 – Mark Dobmeier won a battle with Jason Meyers to take night #2 of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals on Thursday night. The Grand Forks, North Dakota driver piloted the Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 machine by Meyers on lap 14 and never looked back for his eighth career win at the famous half-mile. Misfortune hit the pole-sitter for the main event, when Wayne Johnson had something break in his front end, sending him into the turn one wall before the green could be thrown. He was uninjured, but done. Terry McCarl assumed the pole and led lap one, but Meyers ...

8/10/2011 - Sammy Swindell Wins Duel with Davey Heskin To Claim Night #1 of the Knoxville Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 10, 2011 – The “Experienced Veteran” vs. the “Young Gun” was on display on the opening night of the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals Wednesday. Sammy Swindell was running the Nationals before Davey Heskin was born, but the two put on a show that fans will remember for some time. In the end, it was Swindell in Victory Lane, grabbing win #47 at the famous half-mile. Swindell also emerged as the high-point getter with 490 points, and assured the Germantown, Tennessee driver of a starting spot close to the front for Saturday night’s championship event. Heskin, from St. ...

8/9/2011 - Schedule for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Activities This Week! “SIXTY MINUTES IN THE TROSTLE GARAGE WITH…” AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS & KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FAN FAIR FORUMS FILL UP KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 31, 2011) - This year’s Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair forums and “Sixty Minutes in the Trostle Garage with…“ autograph sessions in the National Sprint Car Museum are taking shape as the August 10-13 Goodyear Knoxville Nationals near. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Bob Trostle and American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) racer Brady Bacon are the latest two to commit to sign autographs, while Knoxville regulars Danny Lasoski, Kevin Swindell, Robby Wolfgang, Davey Heskin, Terry McCarl, Austin McCarl, Mark Dobmeier, Josh Schneiderman, and Don Droud, ...

8/9/2011 - Wednesday Qualifiers 0 Jonathan Allard - Chico, CA 02 Mike Reinke - Howards Grove, WI 1 Sammy Swindell - Germantown, TN 1J Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA 1W Chad Meyer - Harrisburg, SD 2D Bryan Dobesh - Sioux Falls, SD 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 2x Josh Higday - Des Moines, IA 4 Danny Smith - Chillicothe, OH 4x Toni Lutar - Richmond, BC, Can. 5w Lucas Wolfe - Mechanicsburg, PA 6R Bill Rose - Plainfield, IN 6RX Ryan Bunton - Morton, IL 7s Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN 7x Dustin Selvage - Indianola, IA 8M Casey Mack - East Grand Forks, MN 9 Brad Sweet - Grass Valley, CA 9N Wade Nygaard - Grands Forks, ND 10 Rager Phillips - Pleasantville, IA 11 Steve Kinser - Bloomington, IN 11c Roger Crockett - Medford, OR 12 Lynton Jeffrey - Prairie City, IA 14x ...

8/7/2011 - Brady Bacon Sweeps USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 7, 2011 – With another great crowd on hand, Brady Bacon was without peer at the third running of the USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals on Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Bacon posted quick-time, won his heat and the feature. It was the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver’s first win at a track in which he has played the bridesmaid on a few occasions. It came aboard a XXX Chassis with Wesmar power and was worth $5,000. Chad Huston was also a first-time winner, as he picked up the companion 305 sprint car main event win. Jon Stanbrough paced the field for the first lap from ...

8/6/2011 - Kevin Swindell Beats All Stars at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 6, 2011 – Kevin Swindell scored his second win of the season, and the second win of his career at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The event was sanctioned by the All Star Circuit of Champions. The Rookie of the Year candidate led every lap and his win was worth $5,000. Brian Brown, returning from a scary crash on Friday night, suffered damage after contact with Jason Johnson before a lap could be completed in the 20-lap feature. Brown retired at tha point. Swindell started in the second row, but was able to use the low groove to shoot by front row starters, Tyler Walker ...

8/6/2011 - Stewart wins 21st Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals! By Stacy Ervin Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart made it back to back wins by winning the 21stAnnual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals. The win came in the Lucas Oil ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, August 6. It was his third win in this event. In victory lane, he noted this seemed like the slowest 25-lap race he’d ever run here, as he knew his competitors were knocking on his door the whole time. As severe weather threatened in the west, when the race went green, the red flag quickly came out for Dustin Selvage, who flipped in turn one and sent his fuel tank over the fence. At the complete restart, ...

8/5/2011 - Saturday Feature Lineups: A Feature: 57 Shane Stewart – 22h Randy Hannagan 1s Sammy Swindell – 28 Jeff Swindell 22 Billy Alley – 56 Davey Heskin 94 Derek Hagar – 41 Jason Johnson 83 Tim Shaffer – 4j Lee Grosz 38 Wayne Johnson – 15h Sam Hafertepe Jr. 11x Gregg Bakker – 71r Ryan Anderson 0 Zach Chappell – 1m Chad Humston 87j Justin Carver – 71 RJ Johnson 4b Eric Baldaccini – 7x Dustin Selvage B Feature (Top 4 Advance to A Main): 55-Terry McCarl – 4bx Jordan Boston 23 Seth Bergman – 40 Clint Garner 89g David Gravel – 2 Josh Higday 88 Tim Crawley – 2mx Dustin Daggett 27 Daryn Pittman – 14T Brooke Tatnell 5j Larry Ball Jr. – 79 Calvin Landis 53d Jack Dover – 11 Roger Crockett 47T Tony Shilling – 3 Nate ...

8/5/2011 - Swindell wins second qualifying main of 21st Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals! by Stacy Ervin KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 5, 2011 – Sammy Swindell of Germantown, Tennessee, won the second qualifying main event for the 21st Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals, stealing what looked like it might be a birthday victory from Wayne Johnson. The first night of qualifying for the event was postponed by rain, so all cars entered in the Lucas Oil ASCS-sanctioned event ran on Friday, August 5, split into a “Thursday” group and a “Friday” group. Rain also threatened on Friday, but moved out of the area for the show. Johnson started on the pole and led through the first 11 laps while Swindell, who started fourth, ...

8/5/2011 - Grosz wins first qualifying main of 21st Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals! by Stacy Ervin KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, August 5, 2011 – Lee Grosz of Harwood, North Dakota, won the first qualifying main event for the 21st Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals and it was also his first career win at the Knoxville Raceway. In victory lane, he noted his goal for the weekend was just to put himself into the A-Main finale on Saturday night for the first time. The opening night was originally scheduled for Thursday, however a steady rain that evening postponed the show. That meant all the cars entered in the Lucas Oil ASCS-sanctioned event ran on Friday, August 5, split into a “Thursday” group and a ...

8/3/2011 - Thursday Qualifiers 0 Zach Chappell - Talala, OK 00 Brad Foster - Drovin West, VIC, Aust. 04 Chad Heimbaugh - Pleasant Hill, IA 1 Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA 1M Chad Humston - Aurora, NE 2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD 2L Logan Forler - Eatonville, WA 2M Matt Moro - Polk City, IA 2MX Dustin Daggett - Grand Ledge, MI 4 Jon Agan - Knoxville, IA 4B Eric Baldaccini - Keller, TX 4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND 4x Jordan Boston - Lincoln, NE 5JR Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA 5M Justyn Cox - Oak Grove, MO 7TAZ Tasker Phillips - Knoxville, IA 7x Dustin Selvage - Indianola, IA 8 Jon Carney II - El Paso, TX 9M Ricky Montgomery - Lakewood, CO 10 Tyler Groenendyk - Oskaloosa, IA 11 Roger Crockett - Medford, OR 11c Matt Covington - Glenpool, OK 11cx ...

8/2/2011 - 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals This Weekend! Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 2, 2010) – Fresh off a tour of the West Coast, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters National series returns to the Midwest in grand style with the 21st edition of the ASCS Knoxville Nationals atop the storied Marion County Fairgrounds ½-mile clay oval in Knoxville, IA, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Approximately $100,000 will be distributed over the course of the ASCS Knoxville Nationals, with Saturday night’s championship feature winner pocketing $10,000. Already in triple digits, a total of 100 entries from 25 different states as well as Australia have been submitted as of Monday afternoon. Leading the way into the 21st Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals ...

7/30/2011 - Zomer Scores Another Electrifying Win in Last Corner at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 30, 2011 – Dusty Zomer brought a packed crowd to its feet on Saturday night with a last corner pass of Tyler Walker to record his fourth win of the season, and ninth in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Candi’s Flowers Night. Defending 360 champion, Clint Garner, took his third win of the season and the tenth in his career in that division. After a spin by AJ Moeller and a run-in with the wall sidelined Austin Johnson, Zomer put Derek Ingalls’ #91 out front early from his starting spot on the pole. Another spin by Moeller with a lap in the ...

7/29/2011 - Chad Heimbaugh #04 360 Sprint Car Growing up with Mackie Heimbaugh, 1985 360 Champion, as your uncle, its easy to see why Chad Heimbaugh always dreamed of racing a sprint car. At the age of 35, with no other racing experience, Chad got his chance to make his dream come true. In 2008, during the Master’s Classic practice night, Frankie Heimbaugh, previous driver of the 04 sprint, was in a horrific crash which badly injured his back causing him to forgo the remainder of the season and inevitably ending his racing career. The opportunity presented itself for Chad to purchase the 04, and Mackie came with the deal as crew chief! This has been the highlight of Chad’s racing- he ...

7/26/2011 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 26) – Nate Beuseling of Silvis, Illinios took the IMCA Late Model portion of the Derry Brothers Harris Clash while Jesse Sobbing of Glenwood, Iowa grabbed the Sportmod Feature in this annual Knoxville Raceway event Tuesday night. The 35-lap late model affair saw Beuseling lead the entire distance in a non-stop race as he grabbed the point position at the outset from his pole position start. By lap five he had a 10 car-length lead over second place Todd Cooney. Bueseling continued to pour on the coal but Cooney never went away although he was unable to contest for the top spot. The race would soon boil down to a 2-car race with these ...

KRCO 50/50 Winners

7/23/2011 - KRCO 50/50 Ticket Winners for July 23rd are Alan Crook of Knoxville and Jim Pinkerton of Grinnell. Alan had the grandstand winning ticket #131767 and won $801. Jim had the infield winning ticket #470764 and won $303. Congratulations to both winners and thanks for your support of the KRCO.

7/23/2011 - Zomer Rolls to Third Win of Season at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 23, 2011 – Dusty Zomer raced to his third win of the season, and eighth in his career at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night in the 410 class. Russ Hall captured his second win of the season in the 360 class, while Carson McCarl picked up his third win of the season with the 305’s. Zomer jumped out to the early lead from his front row starting spot. Robby Wolfgang ran second, but was overtaken by Brian Brown on lap five. On the next go-around, Dustin Selvage and Mike Houseman Jr. tangled bringing out the caution. Zomer led Brown, Wolfgang, Ian Madsen ...

7/21/2011 - Tony Stewart Racing Launches 2011 Sign & Ride Program For 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2011) – Racing to victory at the Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals has been a highlight in the careers of World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion drivers Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz, as well as their team owner Tony Stewart. Now, that feeling of excitement may be shared by a select number of fans after this year’s Nationals. Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) announced Wednesday that cars driven by Kinser and Schatz will carry the names of hundreds of lucky fans as they chase history at the 51st annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals on Aug. 10-13. The TSR 2011 Sign & Ride program at the Knoxville ...

7/18/2011 - (Bill W) – After two weeks of being caught up in other driver's accidents, it was a clear track in front of Chad Humston and the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The Giltner, Nebraska driver led start to finish to record his first win of the year at Knoxville and the third in his career at the famous half-mile. They'll try to repeat again this Saturday at Knoxville. The team persevered in getting the #1m ready for Knoxville. The previous week, they had been caught for the second race in a row in someone else's tangle, requiring a rebuild. The yellow "Bananawagon" was back, but the qualifying effort was disappointing (11th). "That's a motor we haven't ...

7/17/2011 - 'BEST OF THE BEST' IN THE WORLD OF SPRINT CAR RACING TO CONVERGE ON KNOXVILLE RACEWAY IN AUGUST KNOXVILLE, IOWA - July 16, 2011 - Steve Kinser. Gary Wright. Jon Stanbrough. Donny Schatz. Terry McCarl. Levi Jones. Jason Meyers. Jason Johnson. Brandon "Bud" Kaeding. Sammy Swindell. Shane Stewart. Damion Gardner. Joey Saldana. Wayne Johnson. Tracy Hines. Danny Lasoski. Brian Brown. Chris Windom. Greg Hodnett. Paul McMahan. Daron Clayton. Fred Rahmer. Brooke Tatnell. These are just some of the American, Australian and Canadian sprint car drivers that have already pre-entered the ASCS Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals (August 4-6), the USAC Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals (August 7), or the WoO Goodyear Knoxville Nationals (August 10-13), at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. "Gang, if you ...

7/16/2011 - Lasoski Cops #96 and Some Meat on Hy-Vee Night! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 16, 2011 – Danny Lasoski won for the 96th time on Hy-Vee night at the Marion County Fair Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. In addition to his $3,000 winnings, he also took home a half a beef and a half a hog. Chad Humston won the same prize in grabbing his first win of the year in the 360 class and overcoming his recent bad luck, and Tasker Phillips won for the fifth time in his career in the 305 class. The 410 feature had an ugly start, as AJ Moeller got into the turn one wall and tore up his sprinter. The ...

7/15/2011 - Jim Davies, #99 360 Sprint by Joanne Cram Second generation driver, Jim Davies, of Oquawka, Illinois, is making the 2 1/2 hour trek most weekends to compete at Knoxville Raceway for the 2011 season. A veteran midget and sprint car driver, Davies is hoping to wrangle in the ropes of the famed half mile, having most of his experience at smaller tracks across the Midwest. Davies grew up at the race track. His father, also Jim, was a veteran open wheel racer, competing in Champ Cars, as well as being a USAC midget champion. Jim Davies had a career best finish of 3rd in the Indy 500 in 1955. In the early 60’s, he switched over to USAC ...

7/13/2011 - Camargo, IL (7-2-11) By Brian Liskai – Sprint Car racers who have competed under the O'Reilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions banner have done very well at the legendary Knoxville Raceway In Knoxville, Iowa over the years – including in 2010 when two-time and defending All Star champion Tim Shaffer shocked the racing world by winning the 50th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Goodyear. The talented All Star drivers will once again get to showcase their talents on the black, river-bottom clay at “The Dirt Racing Capital of the World” on Aug. 6. The $5,000 to win event will be a companion race with the Knoxville 360 Sprint Nationals. “We are excited and proud for our race teams to compete at ...

7/9/2011 - Three Winners Excite Knoxville Fans on 410 Twin Features Night! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 9, 2011 – The crowd was on the edge of their seat on Wells Fargo Twin Features Night Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway. Three features saw three exciting endings, including a family duel, a come-from-behind win, and some redemption in the 360 class. Terry McCarl wrestled the lead from his son, Austin, to take the first of two feature events in the 410 class. Kevin Swindell would lead from the pole early in the 20-lap event, but fellow front row starter, Lynton Jeffrey, dueled him to take the point on lap two. By lap five, Jeffrey led Swindell, Austin McCarl, Dusty Zomer and ...

T-Shirts for Sale

7/9/2011 - We have new t-shirts for sale starting tonight! See the design in our photos. T-shirts are $20 for adults (s - xxxl) and $15 for kids (youth med and lg) or $35 for one of each.

7/5/2011 - Eric Dailey Wins 20th Annual Harris Clash for the Modifieds! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, July 5, 2011 – Persistence paid off for Eric Dailey, as he came out on top of the 20th Annual Harris Clash for IMCA modifieds at the Knoxville Raceway Tuesday night. The Armstrong, Iowa driver was awarded the richest win ($2,000) of his career aboard his #7 when Mike Long came up light at the scales after leading the entire 30-lap event. Defending Harris Clash champion, Richie Gustin, effectively ended his repeat chances by smacking the wall before a lap could be completed. Long worked around front row starters, Ken Schrader and Randy Havlik early on to lead lap one once the green flap ...

July 2nd KRCO Winner

7/5/2011 - The winner from the July 2nd 50/50 drawing was Eric Bucklin from Newton, Iowa. Eric's winning ticket #207789 was worth $486. Congratulations Eric and thanks for supporting the KRCO and the Knoxville race drivers.

Nate's 1st Feature Win

7/2/2011 - It was 360 Twin Feature night at Knoxvlle Raceway. In Nate's 360 hot laps/time trials Nate was 7th quick with a 16.234. This gave Nate the 4th position in the 1st heat race. On the last lap, Nate and the #54 of Casey Friedrichsen battle for the fifth and final transfer spot. Coming into turn 3, Casey jukes down from the high side and takes the line away from Nate, getting the final transfer spot for the A Main. This puts Nate in the B Main running in the third spot. After falling all the way back to 7th, Nate doesn't give up and earns back a spot as the 8L of Tom Lenz bobbles ...

7/2/2011 - By Bob Wilson for Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 2) – Nate VanHaaften and Clint Garner won both ends of Twin Features for 360 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The fireworks in the 410 division found Lynton Jeffrey in the winner’s circle for the third time in his career here at this storied fairgrounds oval. The 20-lap feature event for the 410 sprinters saw pole sitter Kaley Gharst lead for the first three laps. The red was thrown for Rob Kubli who barrel-rolled down the backstretch bringing the race to a halt at that point. Kubli was taken to the Knoxville hospital after the completion of all racing events for a checkup. His car was destroyed. On the restart ...

7/1/2011 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 28, 2011) – The month of July will offer one of the most diverse schedules ever in the history of the Knoxville Raceway and it will be highlighted by sprint car Twin Features on two occasions, the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) Harris Clash for modified and dirt late model stock cars, and the Marion County Fair with its annual concert and brand-new National Tractor Pulling Association (NTPA) truck & tractor pull event. All of those special events will complement the Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series events for winged 305-, 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint cars each and every Saturday night in July at the ultra-fast half-mile dirt track. ...

6/23/2011 - Check Out the Photo Galleries! (Bill W) Along with our great fans and great drivers come great photographers! We have a number of Photo Galleries for you in the "Photos" section. Just use the pull-down menu to access a number of galleries. Find action shots, driver shots and much more from in and around the Knoxville Raceway!

Knoxville Raceway seeks General Manager/Promoter

6/22/2011 - Knoxville Raceway is seeking a General Manager/Promoter for the fairgrounds and sprint car racetrack. This position will require managing and promoting the racetrack as well as planning, managing and implementing the annual Marion County Fair. This position will also require overseeing the office personnel, department heads and working with the Race, Fair and Improvement Committees of the Marion County Fair Association for the future success of the fairgrounds and racetrack. Submit resume', references and salary requirements by mail to Race Director, PO Box 347, Knoxville, IA 50138, by e-mail to garys@knoxvilleraceway.com or by fax to 641-842-2899. Deadline for applications is July 8, 2011.

6/21/2011 - Montieth First of the Posse to Enter Nationals as Early Deadline Approaches! (Bill W) June 21, 2011 – “The Edge” Brian Montieth is the first of the Pennsylvania Posse drivers to enter the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals to be held August 10-13, 2011. This will be Montieth’s first appearance at the premiere sprint car event in the world! He is the three-time and defending Lincoln (PA) Speedway champion, and finished second in the Williams Grove Speedway standings in 2010. Already this year, he has picked up four wins at Lincoln, including the “Icebreaker 30” in early March. Some of the latest drivers to take advantage of the early entry benefits (prior to July 15), include Kasey Kahne Racing drivers, ...

6/20/2011 - (Bill W) - The Mark Burch Motorsports #1m team has spent much of their time towards the front of the pack in 2011, but victory had escaped them. That changed on Friday night at the Boone County Speedway in Albion, Nebraska. Starting in row five, driver Chad Humston prevailed at the checkers. Another solid third place finish at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday capped another good weekend for the team. The Giltner, Nebraska driver is no stranger to Victory Lane at the bullring in Albion. He would win his heat from the fifth starting spot. “It’s always fun going up there and racing with those guys on that track,” says Chad. “We had the car really nice, and we were able to get ...

Midseason Championship

6/18/2011 - It was Midseason Championship Cup Series Night at Knoxville Raceway. Our 305 was still not ready to go so we weren't able to run the 305 class. In Nates 360 hot laps/time trials Nate was 2nd quick with a 16.463; a record best time trials session for Nate (previous best was 4th quick on July 17th 2010). This put Nate in the 3rd row outside of the 2nd heat race. Unfortunatly 6th was were Nate finished and started on the pole of the B main. After battling for the first spot with the 18 of Robert Ryans, Nate ended up 2nd in the B and trasfered to the A were he started 9th row inside. On the first lap of the ...

6/18/2011 - Zomer Zooms for $3,500 at Knoxville Mid-Season Championships! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 18, 2011 – Dusty Zomer assumed the lead with four laps to go, when leader, Wayne Johnson, had an oil filter blow off, causing an oil fire. The win at the Knoxville Raceway was Zomer’s second of the season and seventh in his career. It was worth $3,500 and came at Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship night. A healthy crowd saw three sensational features, as Matt Moro picked up the win in the 360 class, and Carson McCarl picked up the win with the 305 class. Five cars were eliminated from the 410 feature before a lap could be completed. The incident sidelined third heat ...

Deer Creek Speedway

6/12/2011 - It was a beautiful night for a race at Deer Creek Speedway last night for the IRA show. We started off the night by being 6th quick, 13.556, of 29 cars. The track got slick quick and we lost it going into turn one in our the heat race. We made contact with the wall and had to come in and make major changes. With the help of Mike Reinke's team and Jody Rosenblum's team we were able to to put in a new front axle and a new jacob's ladder in just in time to make it to the B. We started on the pole and led the entire 15 laps, through many restarts, until ...

World of Outlaws Weekend

6/11/2011 - It was a World of Outlaw weekend at Knoxville Raceway. Unfortunatly mother nature did not allow to get the Friday night 305 show in. On Saturday night, Nate got 14th quick in his hot laps/time trials with 16.765. This gave Nate the front row outside of the 2nd 360 heat race. After passing the 04 of Chad Heimbaugh in turn 2 of the first lap, Nate took off and won the heat race by a straight away earning Nate the 6th row outside position of the A Main. Once the green flag flew Nate moved forward the whole race, sneaking 2 final positions on a last lap restart in turn 2 finishing 7th. for more news visit www.vanhaaftenracing.com

6/11/2011 - Sammy Swindell Gets Redemption With WoO at Knoxville! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 11, 2011 – Sammy Swindell can’t take back his misfortune in the 50th Anniversary Knoxville Nationals in 2010. He did the next best thing, however, by taking the lead from Jason Sides at the halfway point of Saturday night’s 25-lap World of Outlaws Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville Raceway and leading the rest of the way to record his 46th career feature victory here. The win came aboard the Big Game Treestands #1 Parker powered Maxim. Dennis Moore Jr. won for the first time in several seasons in the companion 360 class. The feature got off to a rough start with a pair of separate incidents. ...

6/9/2011 - Update on Skip Jackson and Saturday’s Auction! (Bill W) June 9, 2011 – Items are streaming in for the auction to benefit sprint car driver and champion, Skip Jackson. The auction will be held this Saturday, June 11, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum at Noon. When talking with Skip, he wanted to clear the air on a few issues and give an update on his health. Skip explained where he is right now. “I know that it was announced that the cancer was Stage III, but I really don’t know what stage it’s in. I will be going through surgery later this month to take the prostate and the lymph nodes around it out. ...

6/8/2011 - Knoxville local Lori Howard has donated a quilt for the Skip Jackson Benefit. Raffle tickets will be available at the KRCO booth under the grandstands at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday and Saturday. The quilt will also be on display at the booth.

6/7/2011 - Brown Set to Defend Home Dirt as Outlaws Invade Knoxville Raceway Runner-up finish last weekend sparks confidence for defending track champion CONCORD, N.C. — June 7, 2011 — The yellow flag waved over the field with nine laps to go in the Kansas City Shootout on Saturday night at Lakeside (Kan.) Speedway. Brian Brown had led from the green flag. He was seeking his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory. Now, facing a double-file restart alongside legend Steve Kinser, he had a decision to make: Do I go to the top and hope I can carry the momentum around the half-mile oval, or do I line up on the bottom and try to get out in front of Kinser? He chose ...

6/6/2011 - World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at a Glance: Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway CONCORD, N.C. — June 6, 2011 — After record-breaking events last weekend in Kansas to kick off June, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series sets its sights on legendary Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway for the Mediacom Shootout on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11. It’s the first visit of the 2011 season for The Greatest Show on Dirt to the legendary half-mile oval. For many drivers and teams, this is their only opportunity to test in preparation for the 51st Goodyear Knoxville Nationals in August. Paul McMahan continued his stranglehold of the speed charts as he earned his sixth and seventh Quick Time awards over the weekend ...

June 3rd and 4th 50/50 Winners

6/6/2011 - The 50/50 Winning ticket number for Friday, June 3rd was 263644 and the winner received $287. The 50/50 winning ticket number for Saturday, June 4th was 263737 and the winner received $581. Saturday's winner also donated $100 from her winnings to the Skip Jackson Benefit that is being held Saturday, June 11th at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum. Thanks to all who purchase 50/50 tickets from the Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization (KRCO) and for supporting racing in Knoxville. Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th there will be American & Australian Friends of Skip (AFOS) stickers available at the KRCO booth and the raffle quilt donated by Lori and Mark Howard to the Skip Jackson Benefit will be ...

Double Duty

6/4/2011 - Nate pulls double duty tonight in the 305 and 360 class. After the 305 hot laps/time trials, Nate came in with 7th quick at 17.763. This earns Nate the front row outside of the 2nd heat. Getting set for the heat race, the 305 engine starts backfire forcing Nate to pull in, not wanting to run the risk of causing any further damage. The engine problem was not able to be fixed at the track. Nate scratches from the A Main. In Nates 360 hot laps/time trials, Nate gets 17th quick with 16.866. Nate receives the pole position in the 2nd heat race. Nate pulls away from the rest of the cars on the start and finishes first in the heat. This ...

week 3

6/4/2011 - Week 3 with the 92c team at Knoxville Raceway First off the Goodno Promotion, Harmon Autoglass of Pella and Knoxville, Reeds Automotive repair, Lazer Car Wash of Knoxville, Michael Automotive Authority, Northland Oil, Motors Inn of Knoxville, QTC, DPLM and English Creek Speedway 92c Cody Ambers team would like to congratulate Jamie Ball who we competed with at English Creek Speedway for his first main event win on the famed half mile. The night started out with most of the pit crew having to work or other commitments. But thanks to Ricky Montgomery and his father and other people at the track we accomplished what needed to be done. First up was hot laps/qualifying the 92c was in the last 305 session where we ...

6/4/2011 - Terry McCarl Scores Win #50 At Knoxville With Late Surge! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 4, 2011 – Terry McCarl used a late race surge to pass Danny Lasoski and record win #50 in his career at the Knoxville Raceway. The win was even more special as Terry’s son Austin, finished in the third spot. Jon Agan scored his second win of the season, and sixth in his career at Knoxville in the 360 class, and Jamie Ball scored his first career sprint car win in the 305 class. Lasoski shot around front row starters, Austin McCarl and Bronson Maeschen to start the 20-lap main event. With four laps in the books, the only stoppage of the race ...

Master's Classic Night

6/3/2011 - It was Master's Classic plus 360's night at Knoxville Raceway. Coming in from his hot laps/time trials, Nate ends up 14th quick at 16.349. This put Nate in the 2nd heat race, 2nd row inside. After 7 laps, Nate finished 3rd, taking him to the A Main. After an 8 car invert, Nate again started 2nd row inside. With 2 laps to go the #56 of Davey Heskin and Nate fight for the same real estate coming out of turn 4. Davey gets too close and bumps into Nate, tearing the left front end out of his car causing him to spin down in towards the turn 1 infield. This took Nate out of ...

6/3/2011 - Wright Wins Masters Classic before His Enshrinement, Brown Scores in 360’s! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, June 3, 2011 – Gary Wright kicked off his special weekend with a resounding win in the 19th Annual Masters Classic at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday night. The Hooks, Texas driver will be enshrined on Saturday in the Naitonal Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Wright’s 22-lap $2,000 win was registered in a track record time of 6:50.3, shattering the old mark set by Rick Ferkel in 1995 by over sixty-four seconds. The win came aboard the BDS Motorsports #38 Maxim, usually piloted by Wayne Johnson. 1984 track champion Mackie Heimbaugh held the advantage from his starting spot outside of row ...

6/3/2011 - Higday is preparing for a jam-packed weekend full of racing at Knoxville Raceway! On Friday, June 3, he will be running in the 360 class with Randy Smith running alongside in the 360 for the Master's Classic. Saturday, June 4, Higday will have a double-duty night, racing both 360 and 410 classes. Come out and join in on an action-packed weekend of sprint car racing!

Races Cancelled

6/1/2011 - Due to heavy rain the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Seires event scheduled for tonight, June 25th has been cancelled. Join us next week for the Pizza Hut Night at the Races.

6/1/2011 - GARY WRIGHT SET TO COMPETE IN MASTERS CLASSIC ON EVE OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 1, 2011) – Four-time North American 360 Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year” Gary Wright of Hooks, Texas, is set to compete in Friday night’s nineteenth annual Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at Knoxville Raceway on the eve of his induction into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. “The Texan” will compete against nearly twenty fellow sprint car drivers that are age fifty and over, including former National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) titlist and 2002 Masters Classic winner Mike Peters, six-time Knoxville Raceway ‘410’ champion and 2008 Masters Classic winner Randy Smith, and ...

5/31/2011 - Tyler Groendyk, #10 360 Sprint by Joanne Cram 22 year old, rookie sprint car driver, Tyler Groendyk, has quite a story to share when it comes to telling the tale of how he ended up in a sprint car, racing on one of the fastest half miles in the nation and traveling around the Midwest with the Sprint Invaders. The Oskaloosa native began his career as a youngster climbing the ranks of karting and motocross, following in his father’s footsteps. With a career best finish of 2nd place at the Karting Nationals in 2006, Tyler began racing modifieds the 2008 season at his home track, The Southern Iowa Speedway, where he finished 7th on the season in overall points as a ...

5/30/2011 - “AN EVENING WITH DAVID HESMER” IS SPRINT CAR 101 - THIRD THURSDAY SERIES PROGRAM FOR JUNE AT THE SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 30, 2011) – Four-time Knoxville Raceway 360-cubic-inch sprint car champion David Hesmer of Marshalltown will take center stage on Thursday evening, June 16, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville as he is the featured guest at the next “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series program. The free and open-to-the-public forum, entitled “An Evening with David Hesmer,” will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. on the museum’s second floor and it will honor the 65-time ‘360’ feature winner at Knoxville Raceway. Veteran announcer and Speed TV reporter Tony Bokhoven of ...

5/30/2011 - Agan Motorsports and driver Jon Agan dominated the 360 division A-feature event Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway starting from the pole position and leading every lap in the Dee Zee/Military Trucks/DMB Supply Maxim. After qualifying 11th, Agan took advantage of the invert and led the field into turn one from the start and never looked back. Agan extended his lead over the first eight laps until a caution slowed the field just past the halfway point of the 15-lap race. After the restart, Agan again pulled away from the field and was never challenged for the lead. The Agan Motorsports team was competing with last year’s car after getting caught up in an accident at the start of the last race at ...

Goals Accomplished

5/28/2011 - Week 2 at Knoxville Raceway with the 92c team GOALS ACCOMPLISHED We are pleased to announce that Michael Automotive Authority has joined the Goodno Promotion, Harmon Autoglass, Reeds Automotive Repair, Lazer Car Wash of Knoxville, Northland Oil and Motors Inn of Knoxville 92c sprint car team. Well after making repairs from our first encounter with the turn 4 wall at Knoxville Raceway in our first official sprint car event. We would like to thank Bob Thomson of Jockos for his help in making all the necessary repairs. With Mother Nature doing her thing there was no racing at Knoxville last week so we had to wait until this Saturday 5/28/2011 to get back on the track. On this night ...

5/28/2011 - Lasoski Notches #95 on Pella Corporation Night! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 28, 2011 – This Memorial Day weekend has been memorable for Danny Lasoski, and he notched career win #95 at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday’s Pella Corporation night. The win paid him $3,000, which he also garnered on Friday night racing to a win in Nebraska. Jon Agan won the 360 feature, while veteran, Mitchell Alexander won for the first time ever at Knoxville in the 305 class. Lasoski started outside the front row alongside Josh Schneiderman in the 20-lap event. The dry-slick track saw a number of cautions, and a number of chargers through the field. The yellow flag periods allowed little time in ...

5/18/2011 - Eagle Motorsports Again Offers Contingency Program! KNOXVILLE, IOWA, May 17, 2011 - Today Eagle Motorsports Inc. announced it has teamed with Knoxville Raceway again for 2011, continuing the overwhelmingly successful contingency program designed to benefit teams who run Eagle Motorsports Chassis and parts, and to help boost participation in the weekly Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Eagle Motorsports will supply Knoxville Raceway with Eagle Product vouchers of varying values to be used toward any Eagle manufactured products - including frames, panels, birdcages, and torsion arms, among many others. For each Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series event run during the 2011 season, Eagle Motorsports will award a voucher to the top finishing Eagle Chassis car. The award will include all three classes being contested ...

5/16/2011 - Joey Moughan, #21x 410 Sprint Car By Joanne Cram Springfield, Illinois’ 26 year old Rookie at Knoxville, Joey Moughan, is making the 5 hour drive each Saturday to make his mark on the famed half mile. With over 60 years of racing experience, the Moughan family is no stranger to dirt track racing. In the mid 1950’s, Joey’s grandfather Jim, began racing IMCA and local Illinois races. Growing up in a racing family, his son, Jim Jr. also caught the racing fever and has been racing for the past 33 years. With all that racing blood, Joey began racing at the young age of four with his dad, John- running quarter midgets and earning two national championships. As Joey ...

5/11/2011 - Mark Dobmeier Profiled in Register! Mike Malloy did a great profile on Mark Dobmeier's 10-hour journeys to Knoxville and back home in Wednesday's Des Moines Register. Copy and paste the entire link... http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110510/SPORTS1401/110510029/Driver-s-whirlwind-weekends-include-stop-at-Knoxville-Raceway

5/10/2011 - Casie Shilling, #16c 305 Sprint Car Driver By Joanne Cram Racing has always been a family hobby for the Shillings, having Knoxville Raceway in your back yard makes attending races every weekend very easy to accomplish! Casie has been attending since she was just a baby- and has grown to look up to local racers such as her brother, Tony Shilling, Davey and Danny Heskin, Skip Jackson, and Joe Beaver. Living in Knoxville has allowed Casie to make racing a key part of her life, but also has made it possible to pursue other interests that a driver from out of town might not be able to. Casie played volleyball all through high school, and pursued her dream to become ...

Getting By With A Little Help from Friends!

5/9/2011 - (Bill W) May 9, 2011 – First lap carnage in Saturday’s 360 A main at Knoxville Raceway collected driver Chad Humston, but a lot of help from fellow racers got the Mark Burch Motorsports #1m back out on the track. The Giltner, Nebraska driver was able to restart at the tail and work his way up to an eighth place finish. The team plans a return to Knoxville this weekend. With 31 cars on the 360 side, qualifying would be important. Chad was able to wheel the Wolfweld chassis to third quick in time trials. “There were a lot of cars,” he says. “It feels good to qualify well, but at the same time, the twelve (invert) ...

5/7/2011 - Zomer Victorious in IRA Challenge by .01 of a Second As Lasoski Breaks! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, May 7, 2011 – Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Dusty Zomer recorded career 410 win #6 on Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway as he triumphed in the IRA Challenge. The win came by a mere .01 of a second as he passed a hapless Danny Lasoski who had broken a driveline coming to the finish. Lasoski had led every lap up to that point. Lasoski shot out to the early lead from his starting position outside row one on the heavy black gumbo surface. Multi-time IRA champion, Billy Balog, trailed him early, but Zomer was quick to pounce into the runner-up ...

5/6/2011 - Fourteen IRA sprinters are expected to join the always tough 410 regulars at Knoxville Saturday night! (From the IRA)- The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will make their annual tow over to the famed Knoxville Raceway this Saturday May 7th, to compete with the Knoxville 410's. This will mark the 13th consecutive year IRA has made the journey. IRA is extremely proud of the relationship it shares with Knoxville Raceway and its' staff. IRA is also extremely pleased to say that despite the current economic climate and high fuel prices, that a very respectable 14 series teams have indicated they plan on making the trip. As of this morning the cars of #02 Mike Reinke, 1M Phillip Mock, 2w Scotty ...

5/4/2011 - IRA OUTLAW SPRINT SERIES CHAMPION BILLY BALOG FROM ALASKA TO MEET MUSEUM FANS THIS SATURDAY FROM 1 UNTIL 3 P.M. KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 4, 2011) – National Sprint Car Museum visitors and Knoxville Raceway fans will get the opportunity to meet IRA Outlaw Sprint Series champion Billy Balog of North Pole, Alaska, this Saturday, May 7, from 1 until 3 p.m. in front of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville. Balog, who is the three-time and defending Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Outlaw Sprint Car Series champion (2008, ’09, ‘10), won the Greater Fairbanks Racing Association (GFRA) point championship in 2000 before moving from Alaska to Wisconsin to continue his career. Museum executive director ...

5/3/2011 - Alan Ambers, #93A 305 Sprint Car Driver by Joanne Cram Orland, California transplant, Alan Ambers, has made Knoxville, Iowa, his home town since he was thirteen. This is a wise move for a racing family, looking to build on their racing dreams of running a karting track and ultimately, pursuing a career in sprint car racing. Alan began racing Outlaw Dirt Karts at the ripe old age of six years old back in California, where he showed the circuit that he had the talent to move his racing dreams forward. In two years’ time, he had earned the same number of championships with his racing. His family raced all up and down the west coast, including Idaho- hitting as ...

5/2/2011 - Carson McCarl became the youngest driver to win a sprint car feature at Knoxville at 16 years, 1 month, and 22 days when he took the 305 feature last Saturday night. In addition, he won in his first contest here. The last to accomplish that was Kenny Adams in a 360 Nationals prelim in 2003. The win surpassed Tasker Phillips' 305 win in 2008 at the age of 16 years, 10 months. Kenny Weld won the Knoxville Nationals in 1964 at 17 years old. Carson McCarl – Making History at Knoxville! (Bill W) May 2, 2011 – A little history was made last Saturday night, when 16 year old, Carson McCarl, who celebrated his birthday on March 8, became the youngest ...

First two races of the season

5/1/2011 - Well, it's amazing we were able to run the last two weekends with the weather the way it's been! Practice night at Knoxville on April 22nd was postponed to the 29th due to rain. On Saturday the 23rd, we traveled to 34 raceway in Burlington, IA to run our first 410 race of the season. The night started and ended well but we had to fight through a few rain delays to get there. We were 19th quick out of 39 in qualifying, waited through the first rain delay and finished third in our heat race. We sat through another rain delay while the stock cars were out, and another delay right as the we were going out ...

New Trailer

4/30/2011 - If you came down to the pits you might have noticed a few changes to VHR this year. We now have a new (to us) trailer able to haul both the 360 and 305 to the track. After a complete renovation by the entire VHR Crew and VanZante Construction, 5 cabinets, a bench, and a closet were all fabricated and installed. Along with a tire rack that has a pulley system that allows us to lift the entire tire rack up and out of the way making room for both the cars and all the equipment required to sustain both cars. Without the unprecedented hospitality and expertise of Thunder Creek Equipment and LDJ Farms, we couldn't have pulled ...

4/30/2011 - Lasoski Adds Another As McCarl, Hall Notch First Wins! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IA, April 30, 2011 - On what started as a night of first-time winners, Danny Lasoski proved that experience still counts at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday’s Pella Motors/Lions Club night opener at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” The veteran from Dover, Missouri led the field wire to wire to increase his all-time record for wins at the famous half-mile to 94. The eight-time track champion started on the pole of the 20-lap 410 main event on the basis of a new draw system. The twelve top qualifiers making it through the heats now draw in front of the fans during intermission for their starting ...

Opening Night

4/30/2011 - Saturday is opening night at the Knoxville Raceway! We'll be running the 360 class this weekend, hoping for another opening night win! Come out for some great racing action!

4/29/2011 - 52 Cars at Practice Night! 52 cars were in attendance at Practice Night on Friday at Knoxville Raceway! Check out a few photos in "2011 Pit Shots". The following cars showed up... 410s (24) 1, Bronson Maeschen 1s, Kevin Swindell 2L, Logan Forler 6, Danny Heskin 6R, Ryan Bunton 7, Dustin Selvage 7K, Robby Wolfgang 12, Lynton Jeffrey 17A, Austin McCarl 19, Bob Weuve 20, AJ Moeller 21, Brian Brown 23K, Rob Kubli 38, Wayne Johnson 45, Mark Johnson 47, Don Droud Jr. 49, Josh Schneiderman 55, Terry McCarl 56, Davey Heskin 56JC, Johnn Cressman 69, Mike Moore 81, Austin Johnson 91, Dusty Zomer 98, JD Johnson 360s (17) 1m, Chad Humston 2, Josh Higday 2m, Matt Moro 04, Chad Heimbaugh 4, Jon Agan 5J, Larry Ball Jr. 5JR, Jamie Ball 10, Tyler Groenendyk 12, Rod Richards 12x, Frank Rogers 14, Randy Martin 23, Seth Bergman 47T, Tony Shilling 51, Dave Hall 53, Joe Beaver 54, Casey Friedrichsen 305s (11) 0, Mike Mayberry 2, Steve Palmer 20, Casey ...

Practice Night

4/29/2011 - It's finally racing season at Knoxville! Grandstand admission is free tonight, so come join us for practice night!

4/28/2011 - Drivers: Check In to Access Your Very Own Website! (Bill W) Drivers, it's time to launch your very own website here at KnoxvilleRaceway.com! Customize it to your liking, and add your own touch! E-mail Bill Wright at editor@knoxvilleraceway.com for a complete tutorial to get started!

4/27/2011 - KNOXVILLE FANS GET TO ‘MEET & GREET’ LOGAN FORLER THIS SATURDAY FROM 1 UNTIL 3 P.M. OUTSIDE MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 26, 2011) – Knoxville Raceway fans will get the opportunity to meet up-and-coming sprint car racer Logan Forler of Eatonville, Washington, this Saturday, April 30, from 1 until 3 p.m. in front of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, weather permitting. Forler, who is in his third year in a sprint car, is currently eleventh in points for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) National Tour, presented by K&N Filters. Veteran sprint car racing mechanic Troy Renfro from Des Moines is Logan’s crew chief on the Rush Racing winged sprint car. Said museum ...

4/22/2011 - Join us for practice this Friday night, April 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.! Admission is FREE for fans.

4/15/2011 - Season Ticket Packages Available! (Bill W) Great Season Ticket Packages are available and can be ordered by filling the form out in the "Entry Forms" section (available in Word or .pdf form) or by calling the ticket office at 641 842-5431! Opportunities include the "Price Buster Package" and the "Deluxe Sprint Fan Package"! Order now and save on your tickets for 2011! It's going to be a great year of racing at the Knoxville Raceway!

Brian Brown Bags ASCS Midwest Loot at I-80!

4/9/2011 - Lonnie Wheatley, GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 9, 2011) – Brian Brown emerged from an early duel with Don Droud, Jr., to take the $3,000 winner’s share in Saturday night’s 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest main event at I-80 Speedway. After swapping the point several times in the early going, Brown took command for keeps on the eleventh circuit aboard the FVP No. 21 Maxim and went on to a series’ best 18th career Midwest win and 24th overall ASCS triumph. While Droud gunned into the lead from the pole position for the second night in a row, fourth-starter Brown put on the pressure immediately and raced into the lead exiting turn four on the seventh circuit only to have Droud slide back in front ...

Bergman Best in Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Opener at I-80!

4/8/2011 - Lonnie Wheatley, GREENWOOD, Neb. (April 8, 2011) – Snohomish, Washington’s Seth Bergman captured his second career American Sprint Car Series Regional feature win by charging to victory lane in Friday night’s season-opening 25-lap Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region main event at I-80 Speedway. Bergman, who picked up his first win during the initial weekend of Northwest action under the ASCS banner in 2008, battled into the lead on the second round and, after some early pressure in traffic from Brian Brown, checked out in the latter stages to take the $3,000 victory with a comfortable straightaway margin. “I knew Brian would be on me on that restart, so I drove it even harder after that,” the 23-year-old Lucas Oil ASCS National title contender ...

Knoxville wins first

4/2/2011 - CODEMAN MOTORSPORTS 92c UP DATE 4/17/2011 Will Cody Amber was all nerved up and excited to finally get his first opportunity to get started in his sprint car career the weekend was filled with mixed emotions. Friday 4/29/2011 In Cody’s excitement and being anxious he tried to get out with the 360 class. Thanks to John Egan, who has been working with Cody he was able to point him off the track for his own safety. Finally the time has come to let it all out. In his first time being able to get the HARMON AUTOGLASS, REEDS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, Lazer Car Wash, QTC AND ENGLISH CREEK SPEEDWAY 92c up to speed the car looked great. Cody was able to gas it up and ...

4/1/2011 - The entry deadline for the drivers and cars that competed in the 7th Annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals is Friday, April 1, 2011. After that date, remaining entry spots will be filled "first come - first served." If you were a driver or car who competed last year and didn't receive your entry in the mail, give Kim a call at 641-842-5431.

3/12/2011 - 2011 Sprint Rules Posted!(Bill W) The sprint car rules for 2011 are posted in the "Rules" section of the website in both Word and .pdf formats.

3/3/2011 - 360/410 Nationals Entry Forms Posted!(Bill W) After great anticipation, the entry forms are now available for both the 21st Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals and the 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! The 51st Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will again make history by carrying over a $1,000,000 purse, and will be held Wednesday-Saturday, August 10-13. The 21st Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals will be held Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6.Entry forms can be found in the “Entry Forms” section, in both .pdf and Word formats. Drivers are urged to enter early!(Pictured): 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals winner Tim Shaffer

World of Wheels

3/2/2011 - Chicago, Des Moines and Omaha World of Wheels Shows will round out the car show tour for the Knoxville Nationals tour truck and trailer. With thousands of fans coming by the booth each show to pick up a schedule and register to win tickets to a Knoxville Nationals event the display has been a great hit. The Des Moines show is scheduled for March 11-13. Now in its second year after taking a seven year break the show is all new with a great line up of street rods, motorcycles, imports and much more. Knoxville Raceway will be there all three days with simulator rides and several chances for fans to win tickets to several Knoxville National events. Take some time ...

LIVE Race Video Coverage back in 2011

3/2/2011 - Knoxville Raceway and Turn 2 Media are again partnering in 2011 for complete LIVE video coverage of racing from Knoxville Raceway. Last season Turn 2 Media broadcast (25) race dates LIVE via PPV including all the Knoxville Championship Cup Series events along with other select racing events from Knoxville Raceway.In 2011, (30) race dates are currently scheduled for broadcast coverage starting with the Season Opener, April 30th. On April 30th (3) classes of Sprint Cars take to the track. Catch all the action from qualifying through the feature races for the 305, 360 and 410 sprints. For more complete information regarding the PPV broadcasts, visit http://knoxville.turn2media.com.“We are looking forward to partnering again with Knoxville Raceway for 2011. Look for some cool ...

March Infield News

3/2/2011 - Well time is sure flying. We should be getting the rules updated on the web site any day now. As I pointed out last Month there are not too many changes. Some may feel that there isn’t much information regarding the LS engine rules package. We chose not to post all of the requirements (several pages) at this time and just send you to your engine builder of choice as he will have to get the build standards anyway. We still have a few radios for sale from last year and will price used ones accordingly. We are going to try and sell new ones for the same price as last year. ($100.00) If you ...

Marion County Fair is Entertainment Central

3/2/2011 - Often when a person is close to something over a long period of time they tend to take it for granted. Such is the case with Knoxville Raceway at times. As we travel around the country promoting the Knoxville National events, we hear from people far and wide what a special place Knoxville Raceway is for them. How they attended with their Father as a child and how they have in turn traveled to the Raceway with their own children for the experience of a lifetime. These fans tell us detailed stories of the races they have attended. Who the drivers were, the autographs they got, the t-shirts they still have that must be worth a fortune by now. They tell ...

2/23/2011 - (Bill W) Entry forms for the 19th Annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be held on June 3, 2011 are now available. The forms can be found in the "Entry Forms" section at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and may be accessed in either .pdf or Word formats. Entries submitted prior to March 15 are just $10, with entries before May 15 $20, and $40 thereafter! Note the new requirements for drivers eligible...Drivers must be age 50 or older, and must NOT have competed in more than ten (10) winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car feature races since June 3, 2009.For more information on the weekend, log on to www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

2011 Knoxville Raceway Suites

2/16/2011 - Knoxville Raceway currently has a limited number of 16, 12 and 8 person suites available for the 2011 season. Interested parties should call (641)842-5431.

ATTN: SPRINT CAR DRIVERS @ KNOXVILLE RACEWAY

1/17/2011 - Have you updated your driver profiles on the Knoxville Raceway website? This is a great way to display your driver information, pictures for your fans and advertise for your sponsors with no cost obligation to you. So, what are you waiting for? Shelly in our ticket office is here to help you get set up if you are doing it for the first time. Our office is just a phone call away 641-842-5431 or email Shelly at sreed@knoxvilleraceway.com.

1/17/2011 - 51st Anniversary Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest Entry Forms Posted!(Bill W) Entry forms for the 51st Anniversary Knoxville Nationals Queen and Court on now available in either Word or .pdf formats in the "Entry Forms" section. Remember, only the first 25 entries are eligible!

1/14/2011 - Knoxville Raceway "50 Years of Fun" Facebook Photo Contest Winners Announced!Thank you to all of the Knoxville Raceway fans who shared their photos and memories on Facebook for our Knoxville Raceway “50 Years of Fun” photo contest. We had a blast to reminiscing about all of the good times shared at Knoxville Raceway over the last fifty years! We love seeing your pictures, so don’t stop sharing them with us - you can share your photos on our Facebook Wall all year long. Congratulations to our Knoxville Raceway “50 Years of Fun” top five vote-getters and finalists. Our judges have voted, and the top five prize winners are:Grand Prize (1 pair of 2011 Knoxville Raceway Season Tickets)Annie Williams - “A Racing ...

1/12/2011 - USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals Entry Forms Online!(Bill W) Entry forms for the USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals to be held on Sunday, August 9, are now available in the "Entry Forms" section in .pdf format.The USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals was one of the most anticipated events of the season in 2010, and it was Bud Kaeding reigning supreme. The best in the non-wing business are expected to be challenged by drivers used to a wing over their head again this season!For more information on the USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and go to "Events".You can find the entry form in the "Entry Forms" section!(Pictured): Bud Kaeding celebrates his Non-wing Nationals championship in 2010 (Dave Hill Photo)

1/7/2011 - Baypark Speedway hosts third 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier! KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 7, 2011) - The Baypark Speedway in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, will host the third 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier tonight and tomorrow, January 7-8. Amongst the early entrants are Americans Sammy Swindell of Tennessee, Ricky Logan of Arkansas, Jonathan Allard of California, and Tommy Tarlton of California; Australian Peter Murphy of Queensland; and past New Zealand champions Rodney Wood, Dean Brindle, Carl Wilson and Jamie McDonald. The 25-lap Ace Concrete Cutting New Zealand Sprint Car Championship will pay $3,000 to win, with all competitors qualifying for the $10,000-to-win Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge on ...

1/4/2011 - Knoxville Open Wheel Swap Meet January 29!(Bill W) Mark your calendars for the Knoxville Open Wheel Swap Meet commencing on January 29, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds.A vendor registration form is available on the "Entry Forms" page. Set-up will be Friday, January 28 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.New and used open wheel items (sprint car, micros, midgets, etc.) will be included. To register a booth, call Mike or Barb O’Brien at 641 842-6892 or 641-891-5868 by January 15, 2011. The cost is $35 per booth, and can be sent to 1985 Highway 14, Knoxville, IA 50138.

1/1/2011 - 2010 Results, Stories and Points Posted!(Bill W) Happy New Year! Complete results (including starting and qualifying positions), stories and points for the 2010 season are posted. The document also includes feature winners and feature laps led, as well as pictures from Victory Lane. Results, Stories and Points from 1977-2010 can be found in our "Historic Results" section.Either go to the "History" or "Results" pages and click the blue "Historical Results" link at the top of the page!

12/29/2010 - Tenth Annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week to Again Award the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Title KNOXVILLE, IOWA, December 29, 2010 – There are several sprint car Speed Weeks around the country today, but only one awards the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title to its top driver. And, while it’s hard to believe, the Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week will celebrate its tenth year in 2011, taking place August 4-13 at the big half-mile dirt tracks in Knoxville and Oskaloosa. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Sammy Swindell, is the defending Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” titlist. The 10th annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa Speed Week kicks off ...

12/28/2010 - Pella Motors and Knoxville Raceway Team Up Again in 2011KNOXVILLE, IOWA, December 28, 2010 – Knoxville Raceway has announced the extension of their agreement with Pella Motors to provide the Official Vehicles for the Knoxville Raceway for the next two years. The extension of this agreement marks the third year of the alliance with Pella Motors and the Chevy brand. “Our tie with Knoxville Raceway and their events is a natural for us,” Stated Craig Ford of Pella Motors. “Their commitment to customer value is identical to ours. Giving people more than what they expect at a lower price than they expect matches our philosophy to a “T” … so the partnership is a natural.” Pella Motors provides the Chevrolet 1500 ...

12/23/2010 - First 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge This Sunday at Western Springs with Four Americans, One Australian & Many New ZealandersKNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 23, 2010) - The Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, will host the first 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier this Sunday, December 26, on “Boxing Day”. Amongst the early entrants are Americans Sammy Swindell of Tennessee, Ricky Logan of Arkansas, Jonathan Allard of California, and Tommy Tarlton of California, Australian Peter Murphy of Queensland, and a whole host of talented New Zealanders. The thirty-lap feature will pay $4,000 to win, with all competitors qualifying for the $10,000-to-win Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge on Friday, August 12, ...

12/21/2010 - CHECK OUT THESE PRICE SAVING OPTIONS FOR THE 2011 SEASON PASSES AT THE KNOXVILLE RACEWAY! STOP BY THE TICKET OFFICE OR CALL 641-842-5431 TO GET YOUR SEASON PASS TODAY!PRICE BUSTER PACKAGE – NINE $15 RACES OF YOUR CHOICE (19 EVENTS)ADULT - $99 TEEN (13-19) - $49 CHILD (6-12) - $29 DELUXE SPRINT FAN PACKAGE – INCLUDES ALL EVENTS EXCEPT THE 51ST GOODYEAR KNOXVILLE NATIONALS, 8TH ANNUAL LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL NATIONALS, AND THE AMA GRAND NATIONALS.ADULT ...

12/17/2010 - For Immediate Release Contact: John McCoyDecember 16, 2010 johnm@knoxvilleraceway.comKnoxville Raceway Officials announced ...

11/23/2010 - Knoxville Championship Cup Series Point Fund Second To None!(Bill W) Drivers have been running in weekly competition for almost 60 years now, and the reason is clear. The Knoxville Championship Cup Series point fund is tops in weekly dirt track racing. Thanks to great sponsors including Lucas Oil and Goodyear, this year’s point fund for the 410 and 360 series alone totaled close to $150,000 (see point fund below).The contingencies handed out at last weekend’s banquet (including eight chassis) were just part of the equation (see winner’s list below). The point fund was the other. 2011 is stacking up to be one of the best chases for the Knoxville Championship Cup Series title in track history. ...

11/20/2010 - Drivers Reap Rewards at 2010 Knoxville Raceway Banquet!(Bill W) November 20, 2010 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 20 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Headlining the night's events were an assortment of items for the competitors in addition to their prize money. Over two million dollars in purse money was handed out already in 2010, and more was in store on Saturday night. A total of eight chassis, 22 wing packages, two sets of shocks, two sets of quick change rear-ends, two fuel pumps and a set of All Pro Heads were handed out to drivers (see prize list with winners below). In addition, the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) ...

"50 Years of Fun" photo contest launched on the Knoxville Raceway Facebook Page

11/19/2010 - The "50 Years of Fun" photo contest has launched on the Knoxville Raceway Facebook Page. Here is the link to the contest: Facebook "Contests" tab: http://www.facebook.com/knoxvilleraceway?v=app_95936962634

11/18/2010 - International Qualifiers Scheduled for New Zealand and AustraliaKNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 18, 2010) - The Knoxville Raceway is proud to announce the dates for the four international qualifiers for the 2011 Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, to be held on Friday, August 12, during the 51st Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The dates and events whereby American sprint car drivers can qualify for the $10,000-to-win invitational at Knoxville are as follows: December 26, 2010Boxing Day International Sprint & Midget Car DoubleheaderWestern Springs Speedway; Auckland, North Island, New Zealand January 3, 2011Thunder Down Under International Sprintcar SeriesRobertson Holden Int’l. Speedway; Palmerston North, North Island, New Zealand January 7-8, 2011New Zealand Sprint Car ChampionshipBaypark Speedway; Mount Maunganui, ...

11/8/2010 - If you haven't renewed your 4 Day Knoxville Nationals tickets, you have until November 15, 2010. You have 1 week left until they go on sale December 1, to the public. Call the office at 641-842-5431 to renew!

10/19/2010 - Knoxville Raceway Banquet November 20!The racing season has ended but the excitement has not at Knoxville Raceway! The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet is just around the corner on November 20th at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. The banquet will honor our champion drivers, owners and teams in a way that is fitting of their 2010 accomplishments. At this years’ banquet, the prizes that are to be given away will be drawn for right on stage between the dinner and the awards ceremony. Prizes include 8 chassis assemblies, 2 sets of heads, front and top wings, and other select items that will keep costs down in 2011. In addition, drivers will receive contingencies from the ...

10/2/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 2) Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas captured the 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Moyer, who had also won the two nights of preliminary features, took home $40,000 prize money in front of the largest crowd ever for this event.In a race which had trouble getting started because of caution flags, pole sitter Scott Bloomquist found himself in the lead after the first ten laps. Moyer, a front row starter was right behind him. When Bloomquist began experimenting with different lines, Moyer pulled even and on lap twelve slid for the lead in turn two. From that point on, only one driver took a lap ...

10/1/2010 - KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IAOctober 1, 2010Moyer is back to back in 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals10/1/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 1)Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas repeated his 25-lap feature event win of twenty-four hours earlier as he again appeared in victory lane here Friday night in the 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.The crux of the Thursday and Friday qualifying events is to accumulate as many points as possible in which to gain a top starting spot in the finale on Saturday. Therefore most drivers race Friday night hoping to better their point totals of Thursday. That is exactly what Moyer did as he moved from a sixth spot in the point totals on ...

Bloomquist tops Knoxville points to take pole for 7th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals

10/1/2010 - Bloomquist tops Knoxville points to take pole for 7th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Car # Driver Hometown QN Best Lap Points Total Points1 0 Bloomquist, Scott Mooresburg, TN T 18.006 198 94 196 4882 21 Moyer, Billy Batesville, AR F 18.471 194 94 200 4883 44 Pearson, Jr., Earl Jacksonville, FL T 18.443 194 94 194 4824 15B Birkhofer, Brian Muscatine, IA F 18.079 200 91 190 4815 39T McCreadie, Tim Avon, NY T 18.544 184 97 198 4796 15 Francis, Steve Ashland, KY F 18.210 196 94 186 4767 19 Hubbard, Austin Seaford, DE T 18.528 188 97 190 4758 29 Lanigan, Darrell Union, KY F 18.995 174 100 194 4689 7 Miller, Matt Whitehouse, OH T 18.480 192 91 180 46310 2 Smith, Brady Solon Springs, WI T 18.691 168 100 192 46011 1 Richards, Josh Shinnston, WV T 18.561 180 91 188 45912 57J McCool, Bub Vicksburg, MS T 18.536 186 100 172 45813 07 Boen, Kelly Henderson, CO F 19.103 166 91 198 45514 S9 Schlieper, Dan Oak Creek, WI F 19.011 172 91 188 45115 20 Owens, Jimmy Newport, TN F 18.558 192 85 172 44916 3S Shirley, Brian Chatham, IL T 18.655 170 94 176 44017 25 Simpson, Chad Mt. Vernon, IA T 18.777 160 97 182 43918 32D Miller, Darren Milledgeville, IL F 19.317 154 97 184 43519 83 James, Scott Lawrenceburg, IN F 19.340 152 100 180 43220 50 Eckrich, Denny Tiffin, IA T 18.630 176 88 164 42821 18 Babb, Shannon Moweaqua, IL F 18.814 178 79 170 42722 1V Vaught, Will Crane, MO F 19.182 162 97 168 42723 24 Eckert, Rick York, PA F 19.028 170 82 162 41424 31 Utter, Jason Columbus Junction, IA F 19.353 150 97 166 41325 1S Sullivan, Jack Greenbrier, AR F 18.155 198 76 136 41026 1M Moss, Rob Iowa City, IA F 18.662 186 85 138 40927 28M Mars, Jimmy Menomonie, WI F 19.520 136 97 174 40728 41 Neat, Brad Dunnville, KY T 18.961 142 94 166 40229 7B Borgtorf, Mark Quincy, IL T 19.500 110 100 170 38030 98 Rauen, Jason Farley, IA F 18.937 176 70 130 37631 32 Simpson, Chris Oxford, IA F 19.250 158 88 128 37432 56 Eckrich, Andy Oxford, IA T 18.917 148 85 140 37333 20X Meier, Jake Tipton, IA F 19.181 164 82 126 37234 33 Marlof, Nick Moscow, IA F 20.015 114 91 164 36935 56X Spieker, Chris Massena, IA F 19.938 118 94 156 36836 21B Bell, Rich Sheffield, IL F 20.106 108 97 160 36537 18M VandenBerg, John Oskaloosa, IA T 19.562 108 91 162 36138 2A Anderson, John Omaha, NE T 18.943 144 82 132 35839 23 Blankenship, John Morristown, TN F 19.435 146 88 122 35640 39 Newman, Ryan Statesville, NC T 19.704 96 91 168 35541 14 McLaughlin, Boone Mediapolis, IA T 19.087 130 79 134 34342 29H Hurst, Jeremiah Dubuque, IA F 19.405 148 85 106 33943 15R Guengerich, Jeff Washington, IA F 19.612 132 88 116 33644 00 Kirchoff, Eddie Gillette, WY F 19.547 134 85 112 33145 5 Duty, John Happy Valley, OR F 19.267 156 76 90 32246 33F Frankel, Rickey Quincy, IL T 19.340 122 82 118 32247 5M Fryer, Mike Freeport, IL T 19.363 118 79 120 31748 25H Hansen, Kerry Spencer, WI F 19.718 124 79 114 31749 55 Van ...

9/30/2010 - KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IASeptember 30, 2010Moyer wins first night of 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals9/30/2010 - by Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 30) Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas, the hottest late model driver in the nation, grabbed the first night of qualifying at the 7th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores. The win marked his 22nd of the year.Though Moyer won this 25-lap Thursday qualifier, it was front row starter Tim McCreadie who claimed the first two laps on this Thursday night. He gave way the lead to pole sitter Josh Richards on lap three and was content to follow till the first caution flag on lap eight. That slow down came about when ...

9/29/2010 - (Bill W) Check out late model pit photos from the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway!

9/28/2010 - (Bill W) Following are the latest pre-entry lists for the 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals!Late Models0 Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN1 Josh Richards - Shinnston, WV1M Rob Moss - Iowa City, IA1s Jack Sullivan - Greenbrier, AR2 Brady Smith - Solon Springs, WI2J John Anderson - Omaha, NE3c Chris Schroeder - West Des Moines, IA3s Brian Shirley - Chatham, IL5 John Duty - Happy Valley, ORE5K Eddie Kirchoff - Gillette, WY5m Mike Fryer - Freeport, IL07 Kelly Boen - Henderson, CO7 Matt Miller - Whitehouse, OH7c Chad Chenoweth - Huron, SD7D Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN8 Mike Wallace - Carter Lake, IAs9 Dan Schlieper - Oak Creek, WI9 Ken Schrader - Concord, NC10 Junior Coover - Norfolk, NE11T Tyler ...

9/21/2010 - ‘Best of the Best’ Officially Entered in Seventh Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals; Including Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman & Ken SchraderKNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 20, 2010) - The seventh annual $246,410 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, September 30-October 1-2, has seventy official entries, including the ‘best of the best’ in NASCAR stock car and dirt late model racing today. Amongst the entrants are NASCAR stars Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, and Kenny Schrader; past Late Model Knoxville Nationals winners Scott Bloomquist (2005, ’09), Brady Smith (2007), Brian Shirley (2006), and Brian Birkhofer (2004); and former Knoxville race winners Josh Richards, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Justin Fegers, Darrell Lanigan and Darren Miller. Of course, that doesn’t ...

AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Event Cancelled

9/19/2010 - AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Event CancelledDue to weather the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Event at Knoxville Raceway has been cancelled. The critical issue was the inability to dry the track enough to make it safe for the riders. The event will not be reschedule in 2010. If tickets were purchased send them to Knoxville Raceway, P.O. Box 347, Knoxville, Iowa in a self addressed stamped envelope for a refund.

AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals Postpned to Sunday

9/18/2010 - AMA Pro Flat Track Grand Nationals Postponed to SundayDue to rain today the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National event at Knoxville Raceway has been postponed to Sunday, September 19th. Spectator gates will open at 12:00 Noon. Ticket will be available at the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at 10 AM.

9/17/2010 - Arleta Voyce Retiring After 45 Years of Dedicated ServiceSeptember 17, 2010Knoxville, Iowa – After 45 years of dedicated service, Office Manager Arleta Voyce will be retiring from the Marion County Fairgrounds and the Knoxville Raceway. Since 1966 Arleta has been a fixture at Knoxville Raceway in the concession stand and then in the ticket office and scorers booth.“Arleta has helped usher in thousands of changes and improvements for the Marion County Fair and the Knoxville Raceway over the years.” Stated Board President Terry Harvey. “You can never replace anybody that has been such an important part of an organization like ours.” Said Harvey. “ You can only hope to carry on their work in a manner consistent with the dedication she ...

9/13/2010 - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 13, 2010) – The AMA Pro K&N Filters Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com heads to the historic Knoxville Raceway ½ mile dirt track in Knoxville, Iowa this Saturday, September 18th, home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. The riders and teams are coming off a race held last Saturday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN that changed the complexity of the series with a first time winner this season and a new point leader. Factory Harley-Davidson rider and 3 Time Champion Kenny Coolbeth came out swinging to take his first win of the season in front of a capacity crowd. Jake Johnson went into Canterbury Park 10 points behind former ...

9/10/2010 - 4102010 Owner Standings* - Perfect Attendance1. *Brian Brown Racing #21 - 18342. *Sonner #47 – 17313. *Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 - 15164. *J&S Auto Sports #2 – 14965. *Jordan Brothers #1 – 14846. *Vortex Racing #12 - 13777. *Vermeer Motorsports, Inc. #55 - 13608. *Deuce Motorsports #49 – 13319. *Ingalls #91 - 123810. *TMAC Motorsports #17A - 114911. *Maxwell #56 - 111812. *Moore Motorsports #69 – 89213. *Williams #7K - 79414. *VanderEcken #10 - 75215. Deavers #72 - 50016. Fisher #19 – 3502010 Driver Standings1. Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO, 18342. Don Droud Jr., Lincoln, NE, 17313. Skip Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Aust., 14964. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND, 14915. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville, IA, 14846. Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City, IA, 13777. Ian Madsen, St. ...

9/5/2010 - by Bob WilsonThe annual Fall Enduro at Knoxville Raceway went to Doug De Jong of Melcher-Dallas on Sunday night. jAt the end of two hours De Jong had made 184 laps around the Knoxville half-mile oval and claimed a $1,000 payday. Second went to Jacob Sutter of Pleasantville with third place falling to Troy De Jong of Bussey. Terry Darnell of Otley was fourth and Andy De Jong of Moravia took fifth. Fifty-two cars were on hand. Driver Hometown Car # ...

9/4/2010 - by Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 4, delayed )Three out-of-state drivers became the 2010 Knoxville Raceway track champions during the 57th annual track championships at this historic fair grounds oval. Brian Brown (Missouri) claimed his second such title in the 410 division while Clint Garner (South Dakota) defended his crown in the 360 class. Steve Breazeale (Missouri) became the first titlist in the new 305 division.Brown had his hands full in the 25-lap feature event as fellow front row starter Skip Jackson was determined to nail this final race of the season. Jackson shot to the top of the big, half-mile oval to take the lead at the outset. Behind him Brown and Bronson Maeschen settled in on ...

9/4/2010 - Brian Brown (410), Clint Garner (360), Steve Breazeale (305 driver) and Phillips Racing (305 owner) win championships.KNOXVILLE RACEWAY, Knoxville, IASeptember 4, 2010410 RESULTSTime Trial, 1 laps, 1. Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls SD, 14.787; 2. Ian Madsen, (R) St. Marys, NSW, Aust. , 14.789; 3. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville IA, 14.818; 4. Don Droud Jr., Lincoln NE, 14.881; 5. Skip Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Aust. , 15.04; 6. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO, 15.05; 7. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington IA, 15.057; 8. Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque NM, 15.085; 9. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks ND, 15.125; 10. Davey Heskin, St. Michael MN, 15.129; 11. Austin McCarl, Altoona IA, 15.136; 12. Mike Reinke, Howards Grove ...

9/2/2010 - (Bill W) The 360 Nationals statistics through 2010 have been updated in the "History" section. Just use the pull down menu to find them!

8/28/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 28)Dusty Zomer (410s) and Jon Agan (360s) managed to avoid disastrous multi-car crashes as each claimed feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.For Zomer, starting on the pole of the 20-lap feature was more than a blessing as an opening lap 7-car wreck shook the tall fences in turn one. Eliminated from the race were the cars of points leader Brian Brown, Rager Phillips, Seth Brahmer and Joey Moughan. Three cars were able to restart.Once the race resumed, Zomer took charge and pulled away from the field. Behind him, young Robby Wolfgang held down the runner-up spot with Don Droud Jr. giving way the third position to Ian Madsen. By lap ...

8/27/2010 - Eagle Motorsports Paying Off Big For Drivers!Knoxville, Iowa – In early 2010 Knoxville Raceway and Eagle Motorsports teamed up to create a contingency program that would benefit drivers and create a model for other companies to follow. The plan was to reward the drivers in the A –Main events at Knoxville Raceway throughout the season and including some of sprint car racings’ premier events.“We have the highest quality product out there and we want drivers to know we support their efforts and results.” Stated Bill Mann of Eagle Motorsports. “Programs like what we have created here at Knoxville Raceway are a great help to the drivers and teams to help reduce their costs and keep them on the track.”The Knoxville ...

8/24/2010 - Knoxville Raceway Ticket Sales to Benefit Ames and Colfax through the American Red Cross!Knoxville, Iowa – The Marion County Fair Association announced today that a portion of ticket sales from the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series event on August 28th will be donated to the American Red Cross to assist with the flooding issues in and around Ames and Colfax. “For each adult general admission ticket sold we will donate $3.” Stated Board President Terry Harvey. “We have a lot of fans from that area and we want to do everything we can to get their communities back to normal.” Amp Energy Drink will also be donating $1 for each can of Amp sold that evening through the Knoxville ...

8/20/2010 - Hundreds of PIcs In!(Bill W) Hundreds of Pics have been submitted from the Knoxville portions of Southern Iowa Sprintweek and they keep on coming on a daily basis, so check back often! Find photos from the 360 Nationals, USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals, and the 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals now in several galleries including Knoxville Raceway, 2010 Pit Photos, 2010 Dave Hill Photos, 2010 Conrad Nelson Photos, 2010 Photos from Other Contributors and Driver Photos.(Pictured): Three-car wreck on Saturday afternoon (Robert Kocak)

8/15/2010 - By Stacy ErvinTim Shaffer of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, won an epic 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, August 14. The win was worth $150,000 and was the first time a brand-new winner was crowned since 2006.This year’s championship main was historic because it was the first time in history that 50 laps were run and the race included an all-inclusive pit stop. Nationals championships in previous years had been 30 laps until 2009 when the race was 40 laps and included a stop for fuel only. This race was the longest in the history of this race track.It was likely to be remembered as one of the most dramatic races ...

8/14/2010 - By Stacy ErvinKraig Kinser won the Friday qualifying feature at the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The win came on Saturday afternoon, August 14, after rain washed out the show on Friday night. The win was worth $5,000 for the 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion from Indiana. The afternoon racing program was sponsored by Premier Chevy Dealers.Kinser started on the pole of the 20-lap main event and led the distance. The race had a little trouble getting started when there was a stack up on the start and flagman Doug Clark called it back. From there though, the race went green to checkered on a very heavy track. Jason Meyers, who took a big blow to his qualifying ...

8/14/2010 - Saturday Night Lineups (A, B and Half of C)!A main1. 21 Brian Brown 4842. 1s Sammy Swindell 4823. 22 Greg Hodnett 4774. 15 Donny Schatz 4775. 11 Steve Kinser 4746. 13x Daryn Pittman 4737. 83 Tim Shaffer 4708. 57 Shane Stewart 4709. 41 Jason Johnson 46810. 2B Dale Blaney 46811. 3 Kerry Madsen 46412. 2 Skip Jackson 46313. 12 Lynton Jeffrey 46114. 7s Jason Sides 46115. 91 Dusty Zomer 45516. 56 Davey Heskin 45217. 63 Chad Kemenah 45218. 9 Joey Saldana 44719. 98 Erin Crocker 44520. 7TW Brandon Wimmer 442B main1. 91x Paul McMahan 4412. 1z Stevie Smith 4413. 7 Craig Dollansky 4374. R19 Jac Haudenschild 4325. 49 Josh Schneiderman 4266. 55 Ian Madsen 4257. 55x Dave Blaney 4238. 17A Austin ...

8/13/2010 - By Stacy ErvinIt was 1983 when Sammy Swindell won his only Knoxville Nationals championship, but he put himself in great position to get No. 2 by winning the second qualifying night of the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The win, on Thursday, August 12, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, was worth $12,000.The 25-lap main event was filled with drama at the beginning and the end. It took three tries to get it started, as the first attempt came back when Mark Shirsheken spun in turn four. The second attempt saw a red flag as Luke Hall flipped in turn one. The third time was a charm and Swindell shot to the lead from third starting ...

8/11/2010 - By Stacy ErvinShane Stewart used track time to his advantage and won the opening night qualifying race for the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The Wednesday, August 11, race night was presented by Racingjunk.com. The win was worth $12,000.The Oklahoma driver, who won the previous weekend’s 360 Knoxville Nationals, showed he can also pilot a 410 sprint car to victory. He started sixth in the 25-lap main event and drove a steady race before making a late-race pass.When the race went green, outside front-row starter Brandon Wimmer jumped out to the lead over polesitter Chad Kemenah. But the yellow flag came out after the first lap, when David Gravel spun ...

8/10/2010 - Wednesday Qualifiers0 Jonathan Allard - Chico, CA1 Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA1M Phillip Mock - Pleasant Prairie, WI1x Randy Hannagan - Pittsboro, IN02 Mike Reinke - Howards Grove, WI2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD2L Ed Lynch Jr. - Apollo, PA2T Colin Entwisle -Baypark, NZ2W Johnny Herrera - Albuquerque, NM3 Kerry Madsen - St. Mary's, NSW, Aust.3c Cale Conley - Vienna, WV4 Trevor Green - Two Wells, SA, Aust.4Q Randi Turner - Manteca, CA5V Max Dumesny - Nelson, NSW, Aust.5W Lucas Wolfe - Mechanicsburg, PA6K Kyle Hirst - Warsaw, MO7 Craig Dollansky - Elk River, MN7S Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN7TW Brandon Wimmer - Fairmount, IN9 Joey Saldana - Brownsburg, IN9x Gary Wright - Hooks, TX11K Kraig Kinser - Bloomington, IN12 Lynton ...

8/9/2010 - Premier Chevy Dealers of Iowa To Host Test Drive with Tony Stewart RacingSchatz, Jones, Clauson, Kinser To Accompany Customer Test DrivesIn New Chevy Trucks, SUVs, Crossover Vehicles at Knoxville RacewayINDIANAPOLIS (August 4, 2010) – Premier Chevy Dealers of Iowa, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway are proud to offer race fans and customers in the Knoxville area a unique opportunity to step up their Knoxville Nationals experience with the first-ever Test Drive with TSR event on Monday, Aug. 9. Customers in the market for a new truck, SUV or crossover vehicle will have the opportunity to have one of four TSR World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series or USAC Racing Series drivers ride shotgun during their test drive experience. ...

8/8/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8) Bud Kaeding of Campbell, California nearly led the entire twenty-six lap distance as he claimed the USAC (United States Auto Club) non-wing Knoxville Sprint Nationals. “I’m so excited! Winnin’ at Knoxville….I don’t care if it’s a rental car,” Kaeding shouted to the crowd. The win paid the animated driver $5,000 for his efforts.After the first lap fell to pole sitter Scotty Weir, Brady Bacon was then in control for three laps. On that fourth lap, Kaeding pulled alongside Bacon as they roared down the backstretch and when Bacon dove to the bottom he stayed on the cushion and took the lead as they entered into and out of turn four. ...

8/7/2010 - By Stacy ErvinShane Stewart only led one lap to win on his qualifying night. But he proved he was hungry for a more dramatic victory. The Oklahoma driver won the 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Windstream. The win came in the Lucas Oil ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, August 7, and was worth $10,000.When the 25-lap race went green, polesitter Chad Humston, a Knoxville 360 division regular, took off with the lead and ran a steady line of the high groove from turn one to turn three and taking the low groove from turn three to turn one. He let others battle it out behind him. On the seventh lap, Brian Brown’s ...

8/7/2010 - By Bob WilsonHerrera warms up at Knoxville for 50th NationalsKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 7) Defending Knoxville Raceway track champion Johnny Herrera laid claim to the “Saturday Before the Nationals” feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win was Herrera’s 17th at this historic oval and paid the New Mexican driver $3,000.At the outset of the 20-lap feature event , race leader Skip Jackson yielded to Herrera on the second lap. Jackson had been up high on the cushion and Herrera chose the low route on a track which had two very good and distinct lines. By five laps Herrera had pulled out to a twenty car-length advantage as he stayed on the bottom. The gap between himself ...

8/6/2010 - Saturday's 360 Nationals Feature LineupsA main1. 1m Chad Humston2. 7s Dustin Selvage3. 57 Shane Stewart4. 1 Bronson Maeschen5. 21 Brian Brown6. 45x Johnny Herrera7. 95 Matt Covington8. 1s Sammy Swindell9. 22D Randy Hannagan10. 3G Darren Long11. 94 Danny Wood12. 18 Tony Bruce Jr.13. 41 Jason Johnson14. 1x Bud Kaeding15. 35AU Jamie Veal16. 23w Scott Winters17. 7a Johnny Anderson18. 53 Jack Dover19. 3c Cale Conley20. 99 Brady BaconB main1. 14T Brooke Tatnell2. 2m Matt Moro3. 54 Bryan Dobesh4. 83 Tim Kaeding5. 4J Lee Grosz6. 40 Clint Garner7. 4 Jon Agan8. 11x Gregg Bakker9. 18R Ryan Roberts10. 1J Danny Jennings11. 56 Davey Heskin12. 9x Gary Wright13. 50z Zach Chappell14. 4B Eric Baldaccini15. 7K Robby Wolfgang16. 57x Jake Peters17. 88 Tim Crawley18. 10V Rager ...

8/6/2010 - By Stacy ErvinOn the opening night of the 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Windstream, the winner led all but the first lap. On the second qualifying night, Shane Stewart led only one lap, but it was a dramatic one.The Oklahoma driver won in the Lucas Oil ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 6. The victory was worth $3,000.Stewart started fifth and steadily made his way to the front until he used a last-lap pass to excite the large crowd and take the win. When the race went green, fourth starter Johnny Herrera got off to a great start and ran off with the lead. Third starter Randy Hannagan settled into second with ...

8/5/2010 - Knoxville Regulars Dominate Opening Night of 20th Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by WinstreamIt was a good night for the Knoxville regulars who swept the podium on the opening night qualifying event for the 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals, presented by Windstream.Brian Brown, a former track champion in the 360 class who currently leads the Knoxville Championship Cup Series points in the 410 division, led 19 of the 20 laps in the Lucas Oil ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, August 5. Rounding out 2nd and 3rd were Knoxville Veteran’s Dustin Selvage and Chad Humston.The goal on qualifying night to gain the maximum number of points to put yourself in a good starting ...

8/5/2010 - By Stacy ErvinIt was a good night for the Knoxville regulars who swept the podium on the opening night qualifying event for the 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals, presented by Windstream. Brian Brown, a former track champion in the 360 class who currently leads the weekly points in the 410 division, led 19 of the 20 laps in the Lucas Oil ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, August 5, and collected $3,000. When the race went green, outside front-row starter Zach Chappell took the early lead over polesitter Jamie Veal. But Brown, who started third, put a slide job on in turn one on the second lap and made it stick. As Brown started coming ...

8/5/2010 - (Bill W) The 360 Nationals gets underway tonight (Thursday) and continues throughout the weekend! Updated entry lists are below. Be sure to click on the names of the drivers for more information, including additional pictures and stats.360 Thursday Qualifiers0 Jake Martens - Fairview, OK1 Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA1J Danny Jennings - Norman, OK1m Chad Humston - Giltner, NE2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD2m Matt Moro - Polk City, IA3D Donovan Peterson - Brookings, SD3P Rusty Potter - Boonville, MO4 Eric Baldaccini - Keller, TX4J Lee Grosz - Harwood, ND5H Justyn Cox - Clarksburg, CA5J Jamie Ball - Knoxville, IA6 Kyle Hirst - Warsaw, MO6x Danny Heskin - St. Michael, MN7a Johnny Anderson - Indianola, IA7K Robby Wolfgang - ...

8/2/2010 - The Gold Standard from True Speed CommunicationTony Stewart Racing’s Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz Set To Celebrate 50 Years at Knoxville Raceway in 2010 Knoxville Nationals INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – In less than one week, Sprint car racing’s finest will begin to descend on the legendary half-mile dirt track that is Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. The storied track, defined by its sweeping turns and distinctive black soil, is poised to celebrate 50 years of the biggest Sprint car race in the world – the Knoxville Nationals. This iconic accomplishment isn’t lost on Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) as the team is set to unveil commemorative paint schemes that Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz will pilot as a tribute to the historic event. ...

8/2/2010 - Profile On: Jamie Ball, #5j 360 and 305 SprintRookie of the Year contender Jamie Ball, is hoping for a strong finish for his inaugural sprint car season at the Knoxville Raceway. With the 360 Nationals just around the corner, Jamie is ready to put his 5j as far into the feature as he can.The 20 year-old Knoxville native is no stranger to the half-mile. Jamie’s dad, Larry Ball, Jr. raced for 9 seasons in the 360 class from 1998 through 2006, with a highlight of 4th in points in 2005. Jamie credits his dad as being his most influential person, and looks up to his dad’s work ethic and strong sense of “if you work hard, you can ...

7/31/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 31) – Sammy Swindell captured his 44th career win (5th all-time) at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as this track inched ever closer to its 50th annual Knoxville Nationals (August 11-14). On the 360 side of things Clint Garner led flag to flag to register his 7th career win here in his tune up for the 20th 360 Nationals next weekend at this storied track.Only two laps were in the books for the 410 feature when Jonathan Cornell made contact with the turn three fence. The altercation damaged his car too badly and he was unable to restart. When the race was restarted Brook Tatnell led Austin McCarl, Dusty Zomer and Swindell back to ...

7/30/2010 - Craig Dollansky is the 28th and Possibly Final Entrant for Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 30, 2010) - One of the first guys to qualify for this year’s seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge has become its twenty-eighth, and possibly final, entrant this week. Craig Dollansky of Elk River, Minnesota, has finally entered the 20-lap, $10,000-to-win international invitational, making him the twelfth American to do so. Twelve Australians have also entered the Friday, August 13, event, as have two Canadians and two New Zealanders. Interestingly, sixteen teams will be inverted on the starting grid, based upon their qualifying night points during the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas ...

7/28/2010 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28) Deery Brothers Late Model Summer Series points leader, Ray Guss Jr. captured the 11th race in the series at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday night. The event was in conjunction with the Harris Clash for Sport Modifieds and was rescheduled from July 8.The Guss win came in the track’s 50th late model race in this track’s history dating back to 1954.The 35-lap feature race had a difficult time getting started as the 24-car starting field was whittled to twenty after three tries at the green. Once it finally went green, front row starter Jay Stewart took command. Only one lap was completed when second row starter TJ Criss spun low on the ...

7/27/2010 - American Danny Smith Turns His Sprint Car Over to Australian Trevor Green for Goodyear Knoxville Nationals and Premier Chevy Dealers World Challenge KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 24, 2010) - This year’s seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge and the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals have several ‘feel good’ story lines, but one of the best involves American Danny Smith and Australian Trevor Green. This past (American) winter, when South Australian Trevor Green suffered a season-ending back injury, he called Hoosier friend Danny Smith and offered him his sprint car ride in Australia for the prestigious Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. A few weeks ago, when Danny suffered a similar fate while racing in northern Ohio, he ...

7/24/2010 - By Bob WilsonIt’s McCarl, Brown and Cram in the Winner’s Circle at KnoxvilleKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 24) Terry McCarl captured Knoxville career win number 49 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Brian Brown warmed up for the 20th 360 Knoxville Nationals as he took the win in that division and Travis Cram, a top notch pilot from the state of Washington stepped into the 305 division and cam away a winnerMcCarl, who started sixth in the 20-lap feature, did not look like he would be the winner at all. Front row starter Mark Dobmeier took the immediate lead at the drop of the green flag and steadily pulled away from the field of twenty starters. Lap two saw McCarl pull ...

7/23/2010 - Owner Point Standings through July 17!4101. Brian Brown Racing #21 - 13452. Sonner #47 – 13443. Lunstra/Dobmeier #13 - 11024. Vortex Racing #12 - 1088 5. J&S Auto Sports #2 - 10236. Vermeer Motorsports, Inc. #55 - 10197. Jordan Brothers #1 - 10128. Deuce Motorsports #49 - 9959. TMAC Motorsports #17A - 87210. Maxwell #56 - 84711. Ingalls #91 - 83312. Moore Motorsports #69 - 73313. VanderEcken #10 - 65614. Williams #7K - 57315. Bunton #6R - 54316. Deavers #72 - 40417. Fisher #19 - 2603601. Fluth #40 - 1206 Grimes #7 - 12063. Mark Burch Motorsports #1m - 11334. Anderson Family #7a - 10425. Wares/Harrison #10 – 908.56. Snodgrass #2 - 8717. Agan #4 – 870.58. Roberts #18 ...

7/17/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 17)Johnny Herrera (410s)led flag to flag and Dustin Selvage (360s)did nearly the same to claim feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. At the end of the night Brian Brown led Don Droud Jr. by one point in 410s while Selvage pulled into a tie with Clint Garner in 360s creating the closest points battle in the history of this storied race track.Herrera, the defending track champion who has not raced here steadily this year, started the race on the pole of the twenty-car field. He immediately assumed control with Australian Max Dumesny following. The Albuquerque (NM) driver began pulling away from the field enabling fans to watch several tight races for position ...

7/10/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 10) Terry McCarl and Ian Madsen were each victorious in capturing feature event wins during Twin Feature night at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Clint Garner was equally successful in winning the companion 360 sprint feature.The first Twin Feature, which was won by McCarl, was a runaway for the former track champion. He started on the front row along with his son, Austin and the two of them sparred for a lap until the “dad” shook free from the “son”.Lap two saw third row starter Mark Dobmeier slip under the younger McCarl for the runner-up spot and he then chased Terry for the rest of the 20-lap distance. Dobmeier stayed close but was never ...

7/10/2010 - Caren Just Fund Set After AccidentKnoxville videographer, Caren Just, was involved in an accident that fractured her pelvis in three places. Additional injuries included internal bruising, stretched muscles and ligaments in her chest and abdominal area. She will be out for at least six weeks and could take six months before she has fully recovered from her injuries.Caren was in the middle of her sixth year at Knoxville Raceway as the infield camera person, spent five years with Knoxville Raceway Weekly and played a huge part in the development of Racer of the Week seen on the Knoxville Raceway website. With Caren being out for six weeks or more, the medical bills and regular bills have and will continue to ...

7/9/2010 - Dave Blaney Latest to Enter 50th Anniversary Nationals/Early Entry Deadline Thursday!(Bill W) With the early entry deadline quickly approaching (July 15), the entries are pouring into the Knoxville Raceway on a daily basis. The latest entry has come from 1997 Knoxville Nationals champion, Dave Blaney. 1997 was the last year that Blaney competed in the Nationals before moving onto a career on the NASCAR circuit.Dave has competed in fifteen Knoxville Nationals championship races (tenth on the all-time list) in all fifteen tries, has nine top ten finishes, has been the top point getter and sat on the pole twice, is tenth on the all-time feature laps led (44) list, and has won three preliminary feature events.Randi Turner of Manteca, ...

7/8/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8) Richie Gustin, Gilman (Iowa) grabbed a final lap lead to capture the 19th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night.Gustin, who started in the 20th spot in the thirty car field, was nowhere to be found in the early stages of the race. The early leader was front row starter Mark Elliott who appeared to be in command of the event.Elliott grabbed the lead at the start and began to pull away from the pack that was racing for position right behind him. Two grooves had developed on the big Knoxville half-mile oval. The preferred line was the bottom but several cars were making inroads on the cushion which was nearly ...

7/7/2010 - 24 Drivers Now Entered for Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge:11 Americans & 13 Internationals (from Australia, Canada & New Zealand)KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 6, 2010) - One year ago, a record 20 sprint car drivers started the $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge on the Friday night of the Knoxville Nationals. This week, the Knoxville Raceway received the twenty-fourth entry for this year’s Friday, August 13, Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, which is a major part of the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, August 11-14. Interestingly, eleven of the official entries for the 20-lap invitational are from Americans, while the other thirteen are from drivers from Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Americans ...

7/5/2010 - Due to heavy rain in the forecast, The Harris Clash that was to be ran on July 6 & July 7 has been rescheduled. The IMCA Modifieds will run on Thursday, July 8, with hot laps starting at 6:45 pm. The B-Mods and Late Models will run Wednesday, July 28th.

7/4/2010 - 19th Annual IMCA “Harris Clash” at Knoxville on Tuesday and WednesdayKNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 3, 2010) - The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) modifieds, sport mods, and dirt late model stock cars are back at the legendary Knoxville Raceway half-mile dirt oval on Tuesday-Wednesday, July 6-7, for the 19th annual “Harris Clash”. The modifieds will compete on Tuesday, July 6, for $2,000 to win in a 25-lapper, while the Deery Brothers Summer Series late models will race on Wednesday, July 7, in a $2,000-to-win, 25-lap feature. The sport mods will be the support division on Wednesday night and they will compete for $600 to win in a 15-lap Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods main.According to Knoxville’s director of ...

7/3/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 3) Mark Dobmeier, Chad Humston and Jon Agan each grabbed feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night on the eve before our Nation’s birthday.In the 20-lap feature for the 410 division, Dobmeier took the lead on a lap four restart when he made two passes on that lap. The first pass was of leader Davey Heskin. While that pass was in progress Brian Brown zoomed by both cars on the low side. Heading down the backstretch and into turn three, Dobmeier dove low and slid Brown to gain back the lead.From that point Dobmeier held that top spot and in fact was able to build a sizable lead over the second running ...

7/2/2010 - Ricky Logan, Brady Bacon & Robert Ballou Latest to Enter Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals; Entry Deadline Approaches on July 15KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 1, 2010) - Ricky Logan of Little Rock, Arkansas, Brady Bacon of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Robert Ballou of Rocklin, California, are the latest three sprint car drivers to enter the inaugural $5,000-to-win, United States Auto Club (USAC)-sanctioned Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, to be held on Sunday, August 8, at the Knoxville Raceway. The one-day event continues to develop into a shoot-out between the best from USAC, the best from the host Knoxville Raceway, and the best of the independents. The next entry deadline is fast approaching on Thursday, July 15, as entry fees increase after ...

7/1/2010 - Harris Clash Pre-entries received so far...Modified Pre-entries (Tuesday, July 6) 1X Chris Abelson Sioux City, IA 3 Mike Albertson Audubon, IA 98 John Allen Chanute, KS 14 Matt Bonine Onawa, IA 76 Lance Borgman Beatrice, NE 98J Jeremy Brogard Kanawha, IA 21 David Brown Kellogg, IA 87 Joel Bushore Boone, IA 7C Nate Caruth Ames, IA 1CC Clayton Christensen Spencer, IA 36 Jeff Conner Jefferson, IA 3C Max Corporon Marion, IA 62 Greg Cox Altoona, IA 12C Kent Croskey Polk City, IA 1T Bill Davis Jr. Des Moines, IA 15M Shane Demey Denison, IA 28R Russell Dickerson Boone, IA 40 Scott Dickey Packwood, IA ...

6/28/2010 - Ninth Annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa SpeedWeek to Award the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” TitleKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 26, 2010) - McTwo Promotions, Knoxville Raceway and Bruce and Debi Cox of title sponsor Cox Design & Metal Fabrication have agreed that the ninth annual Cox Design Iowa SpeedWeek, August 5-14, will now award the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title in honor of the fallen racer from Warsaw, Missouri. According to Bruce Cox, “We couldn’t think of a better way to honor Jesse than by permanently renaming the title that is bestowed upon the most talented versatile driver of the ten straight nights of sprint car racing between Oskaloosa and Knoxville in mid-August”.The ninth annual ...

6/27/2010 - Four Inducted to Knoxville Hall of Fame Saturday!(Bill W/Bob Wilson) Four new members of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame were inducted on Saturday night, June 26. John Beaver, who sadly passed away on Friday night, the Jordan Brothers (Rodney, Roger and Gary), George Lasoski and Don Sonner were all inducted into the 2010 class.John Beaver of Knoxville, IA: A 33 year racing career began in 1974 when John came together with Dwayne Robuck, Mike Brooks and Jeff Kline to form the #12 sprint car team. As most teams do, this one evolved until in 1977, Harrold Annett of Des Moines came on board as the owner. John continued as crew chief and things began to jell in ...

6/26/2010 - By Bob WilsonBrown, Selvage and Phillips claim wins during Knoxville’s Hall of Fame NightKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 26) Brian Brown (410), Dustin Selvage (360) and Tasker Phillips (305) each scored feature event wins Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The day also marked the 32nd Annual Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame festivities.Brown, who started in the second row, did not waste time taking the lead as he rode the cushion to pass a low running Davey Heskin on the second lap. He was never headed after that although he had to guard his position through three yellows and one red.With Brown safely in front, the fight broke out behind him for the place and show positions. First, Heskin held the ...

6/25/2010 - Alan Zoutte Featured This Week in Videos Section!(Bill W) In 2010, there will be a driver featured each week in our "Videos" section. Check out this week's installment featuring 360 competitor Alan Zoutte!Also, check out last weekend's racing highlights from Knoxville!

6/24/2010 - Entry Deadlines Approach for August Events!(Bill W) Early entry deadlines are approaching for four big events at the Knoxville Raceway in August! Drivers are advised to get entries in as quickly as possible to avoid higher entry fees. Entry forms are available in both “Word” and .pdf formats at www.Knoxville Raceway.com in the “Entry Forms” section.The 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals is scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 5-7. Entries received before July 15 will be $50, and five crew members will be admitted each night at $20 apiece. After the July 15 cutoff, entries will be $100.The USAC Non-wing Knoxville Nationals will be held on Sunday, August 8. Entries received before July ...

6/22/2010 - National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Gears Up for Nationalsby Joanne CramThe National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is busy getting ready for the 50th Anniversary Knoxville Nationals and needs help! Bob Baker, Executive Director of the museum is looking for all previous Knoxville Nationals winning cars to display during the 50th anniversary festivities. The museum already has an impressive car count of past winners’ cars, including the 1963 Greg Weld car; Kenny Weld’s 1965 car; the 1969 Kenny Gritz car; Jan Opperman’s 1971 winner; 1972 and 73 Kenny Weld/Weikert car; the 1976 winning car of Eddie Leavitt; Doug Wolfgang’s 1977 car; the 1980 and 1986 winning cars of Steve Kinser; and all four of Donny Schatz’s winning Nationals ...

6/19/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 19) Don Droud Jr. (410s) and Chad Humston (360) captured Mid-Season Championships at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In addition, Tasker Phillips took the nightcap in the 305 division.On a track that showed a dry face on this evening, Don Droud was able to utilize his pole position start to collect the $3,500-to-win 20-lap feature. With nearly seven inches of rain during the week on the big half mile, track crews were unable to prepare the surface in ordinary fashion.Once the green fell on the event, Droud had his hands full with fellow front-row starter Brian Brown. With a red being thrown on the first lap and then again after the restart on lap ...

6/18/2010 - Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship Saturday at Knoxville Raceway! (Bill W) Knoxville Raceway is gearing up for its Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship this Saturday night! All three sprint car divisions will be on hand, and if the action so far this season is any indication, a great night of racing entertainment is in store for those in attendance! Time has flown by this season, and one of the tightest point battles ever for the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series is unfolding at the famous 1/2 mile oval. 2007 track champion "Blackjack" Brian Brown has driven his own machine into the lead. Veteran Don Droud Jr., who drives the Gil Sonner #47 is just five points back heading into ...

6/17/2010 - Where Are the Nationals Queens?In honor of the Knoxville Nationals 50th anniversary, all past Nationals Queens are being sought! If you are a past queen, know where to find a past queen, or have contact information on how to find a past queen, we want to hear from you!By July 10th, a brief paragraph about what you have been up to since your reign as queen and a current headshot of yourself is wanted to include in the 50th Anniversary celebratory festivities. It is also being requested that if able to attend, the past Nationals Queens be available for some appearances during the week of the Nationals, August 11-14, with crown and sash if possible. Please contact ...

6/11/2010 - Robby Wolfgang, #7K 410 Sprintby Joanne CramWith a name like Wolfang in the sprint car world, you know you will turn some heads. Robby Wolfgang is the 18 year old son of the legendary, Doug Wolfgang. Doug knows his way around the Knoxville half mile, with 60 career feature wins and 5 Nationals wins under his belt, Robby is surely gaining some knowledge with his father on the crew. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota native is about to graduate high school and will begin attending college at South Dakota State University in the fall. When Robby isn’t racing or getting the rest of school out of the way, he works at Wolfweld for his dad’s chassis ...

6/9/2010 - Profile On: Jarrod Schneidermanby Joanne CramIn only his third season in a sprint car, West Burlington’s Jarrod Schneiderman is making his debut at Knoxville’s weekly competition this season. His brother, Josh, has raced Knoxville, as well as Sprint Invaders for the past several seasons- and Jarrod was ready to add one more car to the Deuce Motorsports team. This is car number 3 in the Deuce Motorsports racing venture, as his uncle, John Schulz also races Sprint Invaders.With Jarrod’s father, Bart, being deeply involved in sprint car racing over the years, it should come as no surprise that Jarrod should be the next racer in the family to join in the racing action. Jarrod’s brother, dad, and uncle ...

Ticket exchange or refund for World of Outlaws - June 5, 2010

6/8/2010 - Tickets from the World of Outlaw event June 5, 2010 can be used in exchange for any race event remaining except the 50th Knoxville Nationals. If the June 5, 2010 ticket is more than the exchange, no money will be given to make up the difference. (In order to get the full refund, you will need to mail in the tickets.) You can also mail your tickets in to Knoxville Raceway - PO Box 347 - Knoxville, IA., with a self address stamped envelope, to receive a refund check. If you purchased your tickets with a credit card and have your receipt with the Order ID #, we can refund your credit card. Just send the tickets in with the Order ...

6/7/2010 - World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville Raceway & the Inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom(Tony Veneziano) Concord, NC-June 7, 2010- Class of 2010: A number of World of Outlaws Officials, Staff, Drivers and crew members attended the 21st Annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon on Saturday afternoon at Knoxville Raceway as a class of 12 legends of the sport were enshrined. A number of Hall of Famers were in attendance as well for the ceremony which was part of the three-day Hall of Fame Classic at the storied half-mile. A legendary tribute: Hall of Famer Doug Wolfgang, who is fourth all-time on the World of Outlaw A-Feature win list, climbed aboard a ...

Winning 50/50 Numbers for Saturday, June 5, 2010

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6/5/2010 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 5) The World of Outlaws/Mediacom Hall of Fame Classic finally fell to wet track conditions at 8:55 Iowa time. A line of showers moved through the fairgrounds at the 6:30 hour forcing a long delay. Track officials cited water running from the top of the track and and wet infield conditions as two major considerations for safety.The Nationals Sprint Car Hall of Fame staged its twenty-first induction banquet on the fairgrounds during Saturday afternoon. Inductees this year include Bobbie Adamson, Hank Arnold, Fred Linder, Frank Riddle, Hal Robson, Herman Schurch, Clyde Adams, Casey Luna, Don Shepherd, George Bentel, Fred Brownfield and Ben Krasner.

6/4/2010 - Jac Haudenschild Reigns Supreme in Inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom at Knoxville RacewayTony Veneziano - WoO Sprint PR DirectorKnoxville, IA- June 4, 2010- With a trio of Hall of Famers competing in the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom for the World of Outlaws at the legendary Knoxville Raceway, it was only fitting that one of them was in Victory Lane at the end of the night on Friday. That driver was Jac Haudenschild, a 2009 inductee into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, who outdistanced Brian Brown on a couple of restarts with two laps remaining to score his second win of the season.With his win on Friday night, Haudenschild has now won a ...

6/4/2010 - By Bob WilsonHaudenschild and Swindell Master Knoxville OvalKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 4) Jac Haudenschild and Sammy Swindell showed “the boys” the quick way around the big half mile at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. For Haudenschild it was a rare World of Outlaws (WoO) event and for Swindell it was the Masters Classic.The WoO feature was a Knoxville classic as the field of cars was inverted from the finish of the feature of Thursday night. Thus, Jac Haudenschild, who finished 20th, started on the pole. And, it was Haudenschild who took the lead at the drop of the green flag. Brian Brown, who started beside him, settled in behind the Ohio native in a 25-lap race that nearly went ...

6/3/2010 - Tatnell Tames Knoxville: Scores First World of Outlaws Win Since 2008 in Opener of Mediacom ShootoutTony Veneziano - WoO Sprint Series PR DirectorKnoxville, IA- June 3, 2010- All Brooke Tatnell could think about as the laps wound down on Thursday night was when he was leading the Mediacom Shootout in 2008 with the World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway, only to lose an engine with a handful of laps remaining. His car ran flawless this time around as he wired the field and held off a very hard charging Jason Meyers and Sammy Swindell at the end of the 25-lapper to score his first World of Outlaws win since 2008 and make up for his near miss at Knoxville two years ...

6/3/2010 - By Bob WilsonTatnell Wins Day One of WoO Knoxville Mediacom ShootoutKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3) Brooke Tatnell ridded himself of some of his Knoxville bad luck as he swept to a 25-lap feature event win in the opening night of the World of Outlaws (WoO)Knoxville Mediacom Shootout. It was worth $10,000 to the transplanted Australian pilot.With a loaded field of twenty-six sprint cars behind him, Tatnell utilized his pole position start to grab the initial lap. Right behind him were Sammy Swindell, Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana. Meyers and Swindell traded sliders and at the end of five laps Swindell claimed the runner-up spot with Meyers and Saldana in pursuit. The bottom surface had simply gone away so ...

6/3/2010 - Hall of Famers Steve Kinser & Jac Haudenschild Ready for the Inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom at Knoxville RacewayTony Veneziano-WoO Sprint Car PR DirectorKnoxville, IA-June 3, 2010- Steve Kinser and Jac Haudenschild have been part of many historic events during their illustrious careers in sprint car racing and with the World of Outlaws. The pair will add to that this week as they will take part in the inaugural three-day Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom for the World of Outlaws at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, June 3-5. Both drivers who are members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame will be able to see another class inducted this weekend as well as compete ...

6/2/2010 - CROCKER, DEWEASE, HERRERA, LYNCH, JR., MADSEN, PITTMAN, TATNELL, WALKER, WILT, ZEMKEN & ZIMMERLY CONFIRM RACE PLANS; CARSON, WOODRUFF, OSKIE & LYNCH TO ATTEND BANQUETKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 2, 2010) - The June 3-5 World of Outlaws (WoO) Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville Raceway, featuring the June 4 fully-inverted Hall of Fame Classic, just got bigger as invaders Erin Crocker, Lance Dewease, Johnny Herrera, Ed Lynch, Jr., Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman, Tyler Walker, Adam Wilt, Jessica Zemken and Zach Zimmerly have confirmed their participation. In addition, National Sprint Car Hall of Famers Kenny Woodruff, Shane Carson and Jimmy Oskie, and 2009 Lernerville Speedway Hall of Fame inductee Jean Lynch have all confirmed their attendance at the twenty-first National Sprint Car ...

6/2/2010 - Previewing the Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom & the Mediacom Shootout for the World of Outlaws at Knoxville RacewayTony Veneziano - WoO Sprint Car Series PR DirectorKnoxville, IA-June 2, 2010- The World of Outlaws will help make history this week as the series takes part in the Inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom on Friday, June 4, along with the annual Mediacom Shootout on Thursday, June 3 and Saturday, June 5. Many drivers that have competed with the World of Outlaws are members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame including 20-time series champion Steve Kinser and Jac Haudenschild who will both be racing in the event, as well as three-time series title winner Sammy Swindell. ...

6/1/2010 - Invaders Expected This Week!(Bill W) The stars behind the wheel this weekend for the Mediacom Shootout Hall of Fame Classic will not be limited to local Knoxville favorites or even the World of Outlaws! Several big time shoes will be taking to the track this weekend for three nights of racing action.Using this advantageous time to get some laps in before the 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will be a couple of former track champions. 2005 track titlist, Kerry Madsen, will be in the Hall #3 this weekend, and defending track champion, Johnny Herrera, will be piloting the Woodward #2 in his first Knoxville appearance of 2010.Four drivers will arrive in Knoxville after competing for the Pennsylvania Keystone Cup ...

6/1/2010 - At a Glance: Inaugural Hall of Fame Classic & Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville RacewayConcord, NC-June 1, 2010- by Tony VenezianoWHAT •The World of Outlaws head to the 'Sprint Car Capital of the World' this week for three nights of racing at the famed Knoxville Raceway, beginning on Thursday, June 3 with the Mediacom Shootout, followed by the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Presented by Mediacom on Friday, June 4, with the Mediacom Shootout wrapping up the three-day event on Saturday, June 5. The races on Thursday and Saturday will be full racing programs with heat races, a dash, a Last Chance Showdown and an A-Feature each night, while the race on Friday will be a special inverted race of the Top-20 ...

5/29/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 29) Brian Brown won his second feature of the year on a wing and a prayer at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The wing was the #77 of Jesse Hockett , a close friend and driver from Missouri who died accidentally just days ago. The prayer was the final ride that Brown figuratively gave to his friend around this historical old half mile in the 20-lap feature. It was an emotional win for Brown and for many in the stands too.Australian Ian Madsen took control of the race in the early going from his pole position and Brown was quick to sneak in right behind him from his second row start. Brown tried ...

5/23/2010 - KNOXVILLE TRULY THE “SPRINT CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” ON JUNE 3-4-5 FOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 23, 2010) - Knoxville, Iowa, will truly be the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” on June 3-4-5 as sprint car racing greats, past and present, will converge on the Marion County Fairgrounds for the twenty-first annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction weekend and the inaugural World of Outlaws-sanctioned “Hall of Fame Classic” winged sprint car races. Fans taking in the three nights of racing and one afternoon induction banquet will get to visit one-on-one with the likes of Steve Kinser, Lynn Paxton, Sammy Swindell, Bobbie Adamson, Doug Wolfgang, Casey Luna, Jac Haudenschild, Fred Linder, Jason Meyers, ...

5/22/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 22) Sammy Swindell, driving the Big Game Maxim in substitution for an injured Terry McCarl, came from a near-last place starting position to win the 20-lap feature event Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. For Swindell, it was his 43rd win at this historic fairgrounds which ties him with the legendary Earl Wagner for 5th on the all-time list.For Swindell, it was nearly a disaster at the start of the race as several cars got out of shape with Swindell doing a complete 360 in front of an onrushing 22-car field on the front chute. Several cars reported to the tail of the restart, including Swindell who had to come in to the pits ...

5/19/2010 - Hall of Fame Classic Weekend Two Weeks Away!(Bill W) Make plans now for Hall of Fame Classic Weekend at Knoxville Raceway June 3-5! Three exciting nights of racing action are planned featuring the World of Outlaws series, but there is much more in store! The Thursday, June 3 show features full programs for both the World of Outlaws and the highly competitive 305 sprint cars. Finishing in the top 20 will be paramount for the World of Outlaws heading into Friday.Friday, June 4, the intensity raises a bar as the top 20 feature finishers with the WoO on Thursday, will be inverted for a special feature unlike anything you will see on the WoO series this year! ...

5/15/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, IA (May 15) Mark Dobmeier captured 410 career feature win number six as he guided his Lundstra J&J to a hard fought victory Saturday night. Josh Higday was the class of the field as he easily handled all comers to take his 17th 360 career win here, fourth on the all-time list. Rookie Austin Johnson completed the night with his first-ever win at Knoxville in the 305 class.For Dobmeier, it was mostly a race filled with Connecticut driver David Gravel, a new comer to this track. Gravel chased Dobmeier at close range for the first half of this 20-lap race, as he led only one lap in battle for the lead with the North Dakota ...

5/14/2010 - Eagle Motorsports Kicks Off Knoxville Raceway Contingency Program!Eagle Motorsports Inc. has teamed with Knoxville Raceway to create a contingency program designed to benefit teams who run Eagle Motorsports Chassis and parts, and to help boost participation in the weekly Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Eagle Motorsports will supply Knoxville Raceway with Eagle Product vouchers of varying values to be used towards any Eagle manufactured products including frames, panels, birdcages, torsion arms, etc. For each Knoxville Championship Cup Series event run during the 2010 season Eagle Motorsports will award a voucher to the top finishing Eagle Chassis car. The award will include all three classes being contested during the season. This includes 16 nights for the 410’s and 360’s ...

5/14/2010 - Family Ties in Early Pre-Entries for 50th Anniversary Good year Knoxville Nationals!(Bill W) Drivers are taking advantage of the early entry process for the 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, and the entries have a bit of a family theme. Uncle Dean Jacobs and his nephew Lee Jacobs are entered, as is the father/son Aussie duo of "Mad" Max Dumesny and his son Mitchell. They join the Kasey Kahne Racing team trio of Joey Saldana, Paul McMahan and Brad Sweet, multi-time Huset's and River Cities Speedway champion, Mark Dobmeier, and 2007 Sprint Invaders Rookie of the Year, Jordan Goldesberry.Three rookie of the year contenders have already entered including Mitchell Dumesny, Colin Entwisle from Baypark, New Zealand, and Atkinson, Nebraska's Ron ...

5/13/2010 - Brian Brown Featured on Dirt Cast!(Bill W) Brian Brown talks about Knoxville Raceway, the upcoming season, and last weekend's win on Dirt Cast with Dave Seay...http://dirtcast.com/2010/05/13/brian-brown-knoxville-sprint-cars-5-12-10/

5/12/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 12) Knoxville Raceway is currently taking nominations for the 32nd Annual Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. It should be noted that this is a different Hall of Fame than that of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Knoxville Raceway honors those who have made contributions to this track’s 57 years of weekly racing.Hall of Fame night this year will be June 26 with induction ceremonies during the break in racing of the 410, 360 and 305 sprint divisions. The festivities include Earl Wagner (1979 inductee) Mural Night by the folks in Pleasantville (Iowa) who have completed a large mural in their downtown area dedicated to Earl. Ticket prices are the ...

5/11/2010 - 1985 “Race of the States” Winner Max Dumesny Enters Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge 25 Years Later… With His 22-Year-Old Son Mitch KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 10, 2010) - In what may be one of the best ‘feel good’ stories of the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, 50-year old Max Dumesny of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, winner of the 1985 “Race of the States,” has entered this year’s August 11-14 Knoxville Nationals and Premier Chevy Dealers World Challenge… alongside his 22-year-old son Mitch. ‘Mad Max’ made a huge name for himself at the 25th annual Nationals by piloting Bob Trostle’s sprint car to the “Race of the States” win over former Trostle drivers Doug ...

5/8/2010 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May8) Brian Brown captured the annual Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Knoxville Challenge Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway while young Dustin Selvage was victorious in the 360 sprints end of things.Front row starter Lynton Jeffrey led the 20-lap feature for the first eight go-arounds. Brown, who started in the eighth slot, quickly made his way forward and reeled-in the leader. Their battle for the top spot was close until finally Brown dove low in turn two on the ninth lap to take the lead as that duo exited and ran down the back stretch. Jeffrey kept it close but Brown was not to be denied on this night.A yellow on lap ten for a stalled ...

5/5/2010 - Photos Galore!As always, our photographers have been busy! See Pit Photos, and the new paint schemes in motion captured by Dave Hill, Conrad Nelson, Ryan Northcote and Danny Howk right now in the "Photos" galleries.You can also go to the Drivers/Points page and click on a driver's name of your choice to see what the car looks like this year!(Pictured): Josh Schneiderman

5/4/2010 - Windom & Moore Latest to Enter Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals; Pre-Entry Deadline Approaches on May 15KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 3, 2010) - Chris Windom of Canton, Illinois, and Mike Moore of East Des Moines, Iowa, are the latest two sprint car drivers to enter the inaugural $5,000-to-win, United States Auto Club (USAC)-sanctioned Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, to be held on Sunday, August 8, at the Knoxville Raceway. The one-day event continues to develop into a shoot-out between the best from USAC, the best from the host Knoxville Raceway, and the best of the independents. The pre-entry deadline is fast approaching on Saturday, May 15, as entry fees increase after that date.The drivers that have entered the Non-Winged Knoxville ...

5/3/2010 - Knoxville Raceway Partners with Turn 2 Media for LIVE Video CoverageNew York, NY, 5/1/10 – Knoxville Raceway and Turn 2 Media are proud to announce LIVE racing from Knoxville Raceway. Turn 2 Media will stream LIVE via PPV all Knoxville Championship Cup Series events along with other select racing events from Knoxville Raceway in 2010 .Twenty Five (25) race dates are currently scheduled for broadcast coverage starting with the Season Opener, May 1st. On May 1st (3) classes of Sprint Cars take to the track. Catch all the action from qualifying through the feature races for the 305, 360 and 410 sprints.Individual PPV Race Day Passes will be available starting Saturday with the Season Opener for just $9.99. An announcement about ...

5/2/2010 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (May 1) Three veterans captured feature events at Knoxville Raceway’s 57th Season Opener. Don Droud Jr. led flag to flag in capturing his 12th career win at this half-mile oval while Josh Higday and Steve Breazeale were victorious in 360 and 305 sprints respectively.Droud, who started in the second row, led the ten-mile distance through three yellows and two red flag conditions with the first yellow flying for third running Brian Brown on lap three. Brown was unable to continue as his engine was not running as it should.By lap five Droud led Austin McCarl, Tony Bruce Jr., Ian Madsen and Josh Schniederman across the line. Rookie contender Robbie Wolfgang dropped at this point and ...

4/30/2010 - Eight-Time Track Champion to be a Rookie Again… in Knoxville Masters ClassicKNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 30, 2010) - Eight-time Knoxville Raceway track champion Danny “the Dude” Lasoski will be a ‘rookie’ again at the legendary half-mile fairgrounds oval on Friday, June 4, as he has entered his first-ever Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and over. In the seventeen-year history of the event, only six drivers have won it in their first year of trying: Rick Ferkel (1993), Roger Rager (1999), Terry Pletch (2000), Jimmy Sills (2003), Randy Smith (2008) and Sammy Swindell (2009). Lasoski, who won Knoxville’s ‘410’ season point championships in 1986, ’89, ’90, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’96 ...

4/28/2010 - Knoxville Championship Cup Series Returns in 2010!Knoxville, Iowa - The Knoxville Championship Cup Series is the 360 and 410 point series for the Knoxville Raceway. The Knoxville Raceway series has been, and continues to be the premier weekly sprint car series in the United States. Sponsorship from Goodyear and Lucas Oil has helped make both our weekly purse and point funds unequaled in weekly racing venues.Awarding over $30,000 at each of our weekly events, and over $250,000 in cash and merchandise for everyone in the points brings the total to over ¾ of a million dollars for the series. In 2010, the Knoxville Championship Cup Series will be marketing the series and the points chase aggressively. We will market the ...

4/27/2010 - Premier Chevy Dealers to Sponsor Knoxville World Challenge; New Zealander Colin Entwisle & American Lucas Wolfe the Latest EntrantsKNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 24, 2010) - The Knoxville Raceway is proud to announce that the Premier Chevy Dealers will be the new title sponsor of the Knoxville World Challenge, to be held on Friday, August 13, during the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The 17th annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge is a $10,000-to-win, 20-lap invitational featuring the best sprint car drivers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America. Two of the latest event entries have been filed by Colin Entwisle of Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, and ...

4/26/2010 - Season Opener May 1 includes Car Show, Live Music!The season opener slated for May 1 at Knoxville Raceway includes a day offun and activities for all. Starting at 10:00 am the Draggins Car Club ishosting their 2nd Annual Car Show at Knoxville Raceway. Rat Rods, StreetRods, Muscle Cars, Customs and Restored Vehicles are all slated to competefor some of the most unique trophies and awards imaginable. For moreinformation call (641)842-4885.At 4:00 pm live music is on tap just before the gates open. Jr. Fan Clubsign up (free for kids ages 5-12) will see hundreds of kids get their freet-shirt and chances at other great prizes. Go to the Knoxville Racewayticket office in person and buy your ticket on Friday for a ...

4/22/2010 - Kasey Kahne Racing Trio Enters Nationals!Among the first to confirm their presence at the 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals are the Kasey Kahne Racing team of Joey Saldana (#9), Paul McMahan (#91) and Brad Sweet (#49). Knoxville regular and multi-time Huset’s Speedway champion, Mark Dobmeier and 2007 Sprint Invaders Rookie of the Year, Jordan Goldesberry are among the other drivers taking advantage of getting their entry in early.The 50th Anniversary Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will take place August 11-14, 2010, and will cap off the ten-race Southern Iowa Speedweek. The Nationals will pay $1,000,435 in purse moneys, topping any previous records in the sport for total payout. To order your tickets, call 641 842-5431, or log onto www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and ...

4/14/2010 - ‘Red Hot’ Damion Gardner Enters Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, As Do Johnny Herrera & Tracy HinesKNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 14, 2010) - Current United States Auto Club (USAC) Amsoil Sprint Car Series national championship point leader Damion Gardner of Concord, California, has entered the inaugural Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals on Sunday, August 8, as have 2002 USAC sprint car champion Tracy Hines of Indiana and ’09 Knoxville Raceway winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car champion Johnny Herrera of New Mexico. The ‘early bird’ entry deadline is fast approaching on Thursday, April 15.The inaugural Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals will pay $5,000 to win and $425 to start, with those that ‘do not qualify’ set to earn $200. The event is an official point ...

4/11/2010 - Jonathan Cornell Captures Season Opener at LALaMonte, MO(April 10th)-By Chad BufordReturning to the track where he started his sprint car career, Jonathan Cornell picked up his first career Winged Outlaw Warrior win on Saturday night at LA Raceway. One of his main sponsors, Kiowa Line Builders, also was the night’s race sponsor making the win even more special. Tyler Blank led early as he was followed closely by Austin Alumbaugh and Eric Todd. The lead trio remained this way through the first four laps as Cody Baker, Jonathan Cornell, and Josh Fisher waged a battle just behind them.By lap five, Todd was able to work his way past Alumbaugh for the runner-up spot, but Alumbaugh would not give ...

4/8/2010 - Fine Crop of 410 Rookies Set for 2010(Bill W) A trio of rookies will make things interesting in the 410 class this season at Knoxville Raceway. The rookie crop could increase in the next couple of weeks, stay tuned to the “Drivers” page at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com! Three drivers who have confirmed that they will be chasing Rookie of the Year honors are:Ryan BuntonRyan will run for Rookie of the Year honors at the Knoxville Raceway this season, after spending a year with the All Star Circuit of Champions. Teamed with crew chief Mike Deavers (who will also return to weekly 410 action at Knoxville in 2010), Ryan scored eight top tens with the tough series. He would finish fourth ...

4/2/2010 - Entry Forms Posted for 7th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals!(Bill W) Entry forms are posted for the 7th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Forty-seven entries have already been received for the gala event. Entry forms can be accessed on the "Entry Forms" page at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com.The only two-time champion of the Late Model Nationals is Scott Bloomquist, who has already entered. Also, previous champions Brian Birkhofer and Brady Smith, as well as Sprint Cup Owner/Driver, Tony Stewart, have submitted their entries.The 7th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals will be held September 30, October 1 and October 2. You can purchase tickets for the event now, by logging on to www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and visiting ...

3/31/2010 - 50 Laps for the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas OilKnoxville, Iowa – The votes are in and the poll has been tallied. Fifty laps is the clear winner with 62% of the total votes for the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Thirty laps received 34% while forty came in a distant third with just 4% of the votes. “The 50th Knoxville Nationals is a milestone and we wanted to make sure we got it right.” Stated Race Director Ralph Capitani. “Our fan satisfaction is one of our highest priorities, and we feel it is critical to include their collective desires in our decision making.”The 50th Knoxville Nationals is a four day cultural festival that ends each ...

3/27/2010 - Knoxville, Iowa - After several days of talking to engine builders and manufacturers across the country, Knoxville Raceway officials have decided to implement the following addition to the rules for the new "Open Sprint Engine." The 3.750" maximum intake face height from deck to valve cover rail is the latest criteria to be added.According to John McCoy, Knoxville Competition Director, “With this change we feel this will help keep costs in check. We probably got this out a little too late and the perception is that there will be only a select few who will have them at the Nationals. Everyone was going berserk about what they perceived was a way to escalate engine costs, which is exactly the ...

3/26/2010 - Due to the interest being shown in the building of the “Knoxville Open Sprint Engine”, it was decided by Knoxville Raceway officials that a more complete set of technical rules regarding the heads was needed. It is hoped that these specifications will be made public within the next week.According to John McCoy, Competition Director at Knoxville, “It seems there is an intent by some people to interpret the rules not quite the way we envisioned. I think we will add one more measurement to the heads. It will definitely be in the intake port area. If we don’t do it that way, we may just restrict the intake stack. I want to talk with a few ...

3/25/2010 - Knoxville Raceway Permits New Legal Engine for 2010 SeasonBy Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (March 18, 2010) Knoxville Raceway, in an attempt to make racing more affordable for its 410 c. i. racing division, has legalized new displacement criteria for engines. Known as the "Knoxville Open Sprint Engine", this Knoxville, Iowa track will allow 435 c. i. engines with a maximum displacement of 440 c. i. Certain restrictions will also apply. These changes will allow several other configurations in the works by engine builders and manufactures to try to come up with engines capable of running a complete season on one rebuild and costing a lot less for the initial investment.According to Knoxville Competition Director John McCoy, "We ...

3/23/2010 - USAC National Champion Levi Jones Enters Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, As Do Dave Darland and Henry ClarkeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 23, 2010) - Defending United StatesAuto Club (USAC) Sprint Car Series national champion Levi Jones of Illinoishas entered the inaugural Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals on Sunday, August8, as have veteran Dave Darland of Indiana and up-and-comer Henry Clarke ofCalifornia. Jones, the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll "Driver ofthe Year" in 2005 and '09, drives for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). The 'earlybird' entry deadline is fast approaching on Thursday, April 15.The inaugural Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals will pay $5,000 towin and $425 to start, with those that 'do not qualify' set to earn $200.The event is an official point race ...

3/9/2010 - PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES NEAR FOR 2010 KNOXVILLE RACEWAY SPECIAL EVENTSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 9, 2010) - Does your team plan on competing at Knoxville Raceway this year in one of their big special events? If so, you may want to take note of some of the pre-entry deadlines and save yourself some money:March 15 - Knoxville Masters Classic, $15 entry fee ends;April 15 - Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, $25 entry fee ends;May 15 - Knoxville Masters Classic, $25 entry fee ends;May 15 - Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, $50 entry fee ends;June 4 - Knoxville Masters Classic, $50 entry fee;July 13 - Knoxville World Challenge, no entry fee;July 15 ...

3/6/2010 - Brown Edges Hockett on Battleground for ASCS Gulf South Glory!Lonnie Wheatley, HIGHLANDS, Texas (March 6, 2010) – Missouri rivals Brian Brown and Jesse Hockett hooked up in an epic duel along the Gulf Coast Saturday night as Sprint Cars returned to the 3/8-mile Battleground Speedway for the first time in nearly ten years.And, when the checkered flag flew upon the Third Annual Gulf Coast Nationals, it was Brown coming away with the $3,000 winner’s share in the capper of season-opening weekend competition for the ASCS Gulf South Region.After trading the top spot a handful of times over the final ten circuits, Brown held the point the final two times around in the scheduled 25-lapper to take the win aboard the FVP ...

3/5/2010 - World of Outlaws Mediacom Shootout Smokin' Hot Ticket DealsKnoxville, IA - Take the history of the Knoxville Raceway and combine itwith the legends from the World of Outlaws and you have a formula for someof the fastest, wildest, most exciting action you can ever experience inmotorsports. June 3, 4 and 5 is warm up to the 50th Goodyear KnoxvilleNationals with the Outlaws converging on Central Iowa for three full nightsof racing action and friendly fun. To commemorate this special season, Knoxville Raceway is offering up aspecial advanced ticket offer for the three day package. From now throughApril 15 general admission ticket prices for adults are $69 (reg. $85) andfor reserved $75 (reg. $98)."This event is bound to be a crowd favorite," ...

The 2011 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League Enters Year 3!!!

3/2/2010 - Knoxville, Iowa - The 2011 Free Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League by FantasyDirt Racing is back and ready for another exciting year. The KnoxvilleRaceway Fantasy League allows fans another avenue to cheer on their favoritedrivers. In the first 2 years more than 500 teams enter and prizes have included Passes to the Sprint Car and Late Model Nationals. In 2011 top prize will be a pair of 2011 Knoxville Raceway Banquet tickets and $100 Gift Card for Knoxville Raceway Merchandise!!! 2nd Place will receive $50 in Knoxville Raceway Merchandise and 3rd place will receive $30.in merchandise.This year's fantasy schedule will include 15 races starting on April 30th andending on September 3rd. Registration is free and simple; fantasy leagueplayers will pick 4 ...

2/24/2010 - World Challenge Entry Forms Online!(Bill W) The World Challenge entry forms can now be found online in both .pdf and Word formats. The World Challenge will have a purse of $39,000+ and will feature drivers from around the world. Lynton Jeffrey took an emotional win in the event last year. The entry forms can be accessed in the “Entry Forms” section.The World Challenge will again take place on Friday (August 13) of the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The Nationals will boast a purse exceeding $1,000,000 for the first time in 2010, and take place August 12-14.Tickets can be ordered online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com (Tickets page), or by calling 641 842-5431.(Pictured): Last year's winner ...

2/22/2010 - Rick Ferkel, Danny Smith, Max Dumesny, Jim Jenkins & 11 Others Join National Sprint Car Museum’s “Alphabet Soup” ReceptionKNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 22, 2010) - The National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville, Iowa, is pleased to announce that fifteen more sprint car drivers, each of whom have won a championship main event on the final day of the Knoxville Nationals, have accepted invitations to participate in the “Nationals Soup Line-Up: Honoring the Winners of the ‘Alphabet Soup’ Championship Features at the Knoxville Nationals, 1961 – 2009” special reception to be held on Friday, August 13. Amongst the latest to say ‘I plan to be there’ are Chris Walraven, John Eskuri, Blake Robertson, Max Dumesny, Johnny Herrera, Randi Turner, Marlon Jones, John Lambertz, ...

2/18/2010 - A New Era Begins for Eighteenth Annual Knoxville Masters Classic on June 4KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 17, 2010) - On Friday, June 4, anew era will begin for the eighteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classicwinged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at the famed Knoxville Raceway insouth central Iowa. 2010 will mark the first time that the one-of-a-kindrace, open only to drivers age fifty and older, will be partnered with aWorld of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series event on the same card. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph 'Cappy' Capitani, "Foryears, Randy Hannagan has expressed an interest in us pairing the KnoxvilleMasters Classic with a World of Outlaws show, as I think he just wanted tosee some of ...

2/14/2010 - Knoxville Raceway Season Tickets Set for 2010KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 14, 2009) - Knoxville Raceway season ticket options are set and create real value for the true race fan in 2010. Season tickets will have three categories: Kids ages 6-12Teen ages 13-18Adult ages 19 and upWithin the categories there are two ticket prices. The first one includes 13 events that are the Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series events. The second pricing level includes all Knoxville Raceway racing events except the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, the AMA Dirt Motorcycle Knoxville Nationals and the 7th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville National events.Category ...

2/1/2010 - “SALUTE TO BOB TROSTLE” ALL SET FOR THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 15, 2010) - The initial program in the National Sprint Car Museum’s new “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series is all set to debut this Thursday, February 18, with the “Salute to Bob Trostle” on the museum’s second floor at 7 p.m. Said curator Tom Schmeh today, “The museum had to postpone the program on the third Thursday in January due to an ice storm and then Bob experienced more medical complications last week, but I think we are all finally ready to make it happen this Thursday night. I just got off the phone with Bob and he and Dorotha are ...

2/1/2010 - Fan Input Important to 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas OilKnoxville, Iowa – Providing the best show for the fans and racers has always been the number priority at Knoxville Raceway. Fan input, driver input, owner and sponsor input always plays a key part in the decision making with regard to the governing the rules and the regulations for the sport.In 2009 there was some intense debate on the number of laps for the Knoxville Nationals. Many conversations have been had on how to make the 50th Anniversary of this historic event special. A 50 lap race seemed like a scenario that would be well received by the fans and drivers. It stirred a lot of debate among fans, race ...

1/26/2010 - 2010 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy LeagueKnoxville, Iowa - The 2010 Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League by Fantasy Dirt Racing is back and ready for another exciting year. The Knoxville Raceway Fantasy League allows fans another avenue to cheer on their favorite drivers. 2009 was the inaugural year for the fantasy league and out of 250 teams team MRI took home the grand prize of Passes to this year’s 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! Two other teams also won tickets to Knoxville Raceway Events. This year’s fantasy schedule will include 14 races starting on May 8th and ending on September 4th. Fantasy League Player’s will pick 4 Drivers during registration. These drivers will be the core of your team. Each ...

1/22/2010 - Knoxville Raceway In Search of Biggest FanKnoxville, Iowa (January 20, 2010) – Knoxville Raceway has fans from across the globe, young and not-so-young, men and women, boys and girls. Sprint car fans, late model fans, and fans of just plain fun. It doesn’t matter if you are cheering for one driver or the whole pack – Knoxville Raceway wants to reward you. Tell us why you are Knoxville Raceway’s biggest fan and come to the races on us. Knoxville Raceway has kicked off a YouTube Video Contest where the winner will receive two Knoxville Raceway Season Tickets, a $658 value.This is a skill-based Contest. The object of this Contest is to videotape yourself telling us why you’re Knoxville Raceway’s biggest fan ...

1/21/2010 - Wolfgang Joins Forces with Williams 7K Team!(Bill W) It's the season to start thinking about some sprint car racing, and the weekly Knoxville roster in both the 410 and 360 classes are changing almost by the day. This release was put out yesterday concerning Robby Wolfgang joining forces at Knoxville with the Bruce Williams' #7K team...The driver for the 7K Sprint Car for the 2010 Racing Season will be Robby Wolfgang. Robby will be racing weekly in the 410 Division at Knoxville Raceway and in both the 360 and 410 Divisions in select races in the surrounding area. At only seventeen years old, Robby has eight years of racing under his belt and has already made a name ...

1/18/2010 - 2010 Knoxville Nationals Queen ContestKnoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Raceway and the history of the Knoxville Nationals have many endearing and heartwarming tales, but few match the suspense and drama that the twenty-five 2010 Queen Candidates will feel on August 10th. The 50th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals will crown the Queen and her court at a public reception on Tuesday, August 10th at the historic Knoxville Raceway. Earlier in the day each candidate will be interviewed and evaluated by a slate of very qualified judges. “The Knoxville Nationals Queen has a very special role here in Knoxville.” Stated Christi Woodruff, Queen Coordinator, “She becomes a representative of the Knoxville Nationals and the history it represents.”Entry forms are currently available online ...

1/17/2010 - 2010 Media Accreditation Applications Online!Media Accreditation Applications for the Knoxville Raceway are now available online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section. Forms are available in both Word and .pdf formats.

1/16/2010 - Knoxville World Challenge Goes “From Strength to Strength” on Warrnambool’s Announcement of Record Number of Americans in GASC KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 18, 2010) - To use a common Aussie expression, the Knoxville World Challenge, set for Friday, August 13, during the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, has just gone “from strength to strength” with the announcement that a record eleven Americans are entered in this weekend’s The Standard-sponsored Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic (GASC) at the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. The previous record was a total ten Americans competing in the GASC, set in 2002 and 2005. American sprint car drivers competing in the January 23-24 event will be eligible to participate ...

1/14/2010 - “SPRINT CAR 101” THIRD THURSDAY SERIES TO START WITH BOB TROSTLE ON JAN. 21 AT SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2010) - Following some very well received receptions during the past 24 months at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, curator Tom Schmeh has established a series of monthly get-togethers for 2010 entitled “Sprint Car 101”. The programs will be held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning on Thursday, January 21, with a “Salute to Bob Trostle”. 1993 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee Bob Trostle and his wife Dorotha will be on-hand to greet his many racing friends. In addition, he will interviewed by Knoxville Raceway announcer Tony Bokhoven about his ...

1/7/2010 - Smith Collection - Museum of American Speed Tour Sponsored by Knoxville Draggin's Car Club and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum!(Bill W) The Knoxville Draggin's Car Club and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum is sponsoring a motorcoach ride and guided tour of "Speedy" Bill Smith's Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The cost is just $35, but must be paid by March 17. The tour departs the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum in Knoxville at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 7:30 p.m.To access a form to register for the trip (it is limited to 56 participants) and an agenda, you can download it ...

1/3/2010 - 1977 Results, Stories and Points Posted!(Bill W) 1977 was quite the year for Doug Wolfgang, car owner Bob Trostle and Gary Mussatto. "The Wolf" tore up nine straight wins to open the 1977 Knoxville season and took his first Knoxville Nationals title. The crowds began to fill the raceway as the streak went on, with fans hoping someone could beat the potent team. Competitors cried foul, but the secret lied in the hours Wolfgang and Trostle put in in the offseason to lighten the car and prepare for the season ahead. Lloyd Beckman finally got the win on the tenth try. Beckman was one of the defenders of Wolfgang and Trostle during the streak. He ...

12/28/2009 - Sammy Swindell, Ricky Logan, Jonathan Allard and Ian Easton all Entered for Friday's Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier at Palmerston North, New ZealandKNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 28, 2009) - National Sprint CarHall of Fame inductee Sammy Swindell of Tennessee and native New ZealanderIan Easton have joined previously entered drivers Ricky Logan of Arkansasand Jonathan Allard of California as entrants in this Friday night's 2010Knoxville World Challenge qualifier at the Robertson Holden InternationalSpeedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand. They will be joined by currentNew Zealand sprint car champion Dean Brindle, Greg Pickerill and twentyother drivers in the $4,000-to-win, 30-lap contest on Friday, January 1,2010. Allard has already qualified for the 2010 Knoxville World Challenge,as have Americans Joey Saldana and ...

12/21/2009 - Knoxville Raceway and AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Series Partner for 2010 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 21, 2009) - Knoxville Raceway has teamed up with AMA Pro Racing Pro to host the Flat Track Grand National Championship on September 18th at the historic half mile track. AMA Pro Racing sanctions many racing series, but the oldest and most traditional is flat track – sometimes referred to as “dirt track racing.” Dating back to post-World War II, flat track is the uniquely American type of motorcycle racing. In a spectacular fashion, riders finesse their machines sideways through the turns, just inches apart from each other, at speeds over 100 mph providing one of the most thrilling spectacles in motorsports.“The ...

12/11/2009 - Nationals 4-Day Tickets on Sale Now!(Bill W) 4-Day tickets for the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals are now on sale to the general public! The event is an historic one, and will be the first Nationals to pay over $1,000,000 in purse money! Seats are being sold as we speak, so don't miss out on the 50th!You can purchase tickets online by clicking on the "Tickets" square on the homepage, or by calling 641 842-5431 today!

12/5/2009 - Allard, Dollansky & Saldana all qualify for 2010 Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 4, 2009) - Jonathan Allard,Craig Dollansky and Joey Saldana have become the first three Americanseligible to compete in the Friday, August 13, 2010 Knoxville World Challengeinvitational during the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, presented byLucas Oil. The trio of American sprint car racing veterans all qualified atthe Wynn's International Sprint Car Classic on Saturday, November 28, at theWestern Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand. The race was won byWorld of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series star Joey Saldana, followed byCraig Dollansky, Ryan O'Connor, Allan Wakeling and Greg Pickerill,respectively.Said Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani, "We are extremely proudthat Jonathan, Craig and Joey all made ...

11/21/2009 - Goodyear and Lucas Oil News Headlines 2009 Knoxville Raceway Banquet!(Bill W) November 21, 2009 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 21 in the Dyer-Hudson bulding on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. Headlining the night's events was the announcement from marketing director, Brian Stickel, that Lucas Oil would again sponsor the 2010 Knoxville Championship Cup Series. The track will pay out well over two million dollars in purse money in 2010. Race Director, Ralph Capitani later commented on a deal with Goodyear. In addition to being one of the most lucrative Nationals sponsors in history, they would be handling the point fund for the track, as well as supplying one free right rear and ...

11/16/2009 - November 28 “Wynn’s International Sprint Car Classic” at Western Springs, New Zealand, to be a Qualifier for Americans for 2010 Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 16, 2009) - The Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand, is the third speedway ‘Down Under’ to confirm that it will host a 2010 Knoxville World Challenge qualifier for Americans. The 30-lap “Wynn’s International Sprint Car Classic” event will take place on Saturday, November 28, and it will serve as a qualifying site for Americans for the 2010 World Challenge race during the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. To date, three American ‘outlaws’ have confirmed their intentions to compete in Auckland. Said Knoxville director of racing ...

11/10/2009 - It's a Dirt Job!.......and Knoxville has to do it. While the November weather is conducive for such a project, Knoxville Raceway has been replacing the dirt on its big half-mile oval. Between 150-200 dump truck loads of good Iowa black dirt has been deposited in turns 1-2 and 3-4 to bring those grades up to par. Other areas have received dirt too but by far most of it has gone in the turns. The last time the track was refurbished with new dirt was prior to the 2004 race season.

11/9/2009 - 11/92009 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa - With the 50th Knoxville Nationals fast approaching in 2010, Knoxville Raceway is hoping to give the fans the “royal treatment” during those four days in August. One of the ways fans will enjoy their Knoxville experience next year is to see many of the former Nationals queens on the fairgrounds during various activities. The pageant dates back to 1975 when Kathy Visser brought the idea to fruition and crowned Robin Dirks as the first Nationals queen. It was Kathy’s feeling that all candidates should be treated with dignity and should be able to show the beauty of their personalities and their knowledge of sprint car racing. The pageant continues to do that under the ...

11/5/2009 - January 1, 2010, "Thunder Down Under" at Palmerston North, New Zealand, to be a Qualifier for Americans for 2010 Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 4, 2009) - The Robertson HoldenInternational Speedway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is the secondspeedway in Australasia to confirm that it will host a 2010 Knoxville WorldChallenge qualifier for Americans. The 30-lap "Thunder Down Under"international sprintcar series event will take place on January 1, 2010, andit will serve as a qualifying site for Americans for the 2010 WorldChallenge race during the 50th annual Knoxville Nationals. Said Knoxvilledirector of racing Ralph Capitani, "We are excited to be welcomingPalmerston North into our family of World Challenge qualifying tracks. Iexpect Ricky Logan and Jonathan ...

10/29/2009 - Limited Seats Available for Banquet!(Bill W) There are spots still available for the Knoxville Raceway Banquet to be held Saturday, November 21 at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville.The night of fun, food and entertainment will include good eats, entertainment from the band "Retro Jukebox", and well earned Awards for our drivers and other special guests.Entree choices include Beef Filet, Chicken Florentine, or stuffed boneless pork. Tickets are $35 and may be ordered by calling 641 842-5431!The Schedule for November 21...4:30 Reception6:00 Dinner7:00 Entertainment8:00 Awards

10/25/2009 - Herrera Hustles Up Another ASCS Southwest WinLonnie Wheatley, TUCSON, Ariz. (October 24, 2009) – Albuquerque's Johnny Herrera kept a streak alive by racing to victory lane in Saturday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Southwest Region main event at USA Raceway.Herrera's third ASCS Southwest win of the year marked his 17th consecutive winged ASCS Regional win within the states of Arizona and New Mexico dating back to 2005.Herrera raced forward from the third row inside to take the checkered flag in front of Calvin Landis, with Rick Ziehl climbing from 13th to claim the show position. The defending series champion, Ziehl not only took over the 2009 ASCS Southwest points lead but also bagged the Discount Tire Co. ASCS Regional Wing/Non-Wing ...

10/14/2009 - Photos Galore!(Bill W) Don't forget the great photo galleries from 2009. Our photographers have done another great job this year from the season opener through the Late Model Nationals!

10/9/2009 - Goodyear Partners with Knoxville Raceway for the Knoxville Nationals 50th AnniversaryKNOXVILLE, Iowa – Oct. 9, 2009 – Knoxville Raceway announced today a partnership with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for the title sponsorship of the Knoxville Nationals for the next three years. The event will be titled the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.The event, held each August, is considered the premier sprint car event worldwide. Featuring over one hundred and ten 410 sprint cars it is the biggest showcase for the top level of this branch of motorsports. Sprint car teams from North America, Australia, and New Zealand join over 100,000 fans for this showcase of power and skill.“Over the past 49 years we have had many ...

10/8/2009 - Travis Rutz Benefit InformationAs many of you have heard, Pacific Northwest/Canadian based sprint car driver, Travis Rutz, was seriously injured while racing at Terre Haute on Sunday, September 27th. He remains hospitalized in Indianapolis, Indiana where his family is by his side. Medical bills and travel costs are mounting, so several fund raisers have been organized to support Travis and his family. On November 7th, there will be a large scale fund raiser in his hometown of Langley, British Columbia. The organizers of this event are looking for racing related donations to add to the fund raising event's silent auction. If anyone is interested in donating racing memorabilia, or to send monitary donations, please contact the ...

10/4/2009 - By Bob Wilson KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 4) – Coming on hard late in the race, Scott Bloomquist won the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway. It marked Bloomquist’s second Nationals win as he took this event in 2005. The victory paid the Mooresburg, Tennessee driver $40,000.For the longest time in this 100-lap championship, it appeared that Shannon Babb would take his first Nationals win after starting on the pole of this race. For nearly ten laps he was paced by fellow front row starter Rick Eckert. Then it was Bloomquist who chased the leader for a couple of laps. Brady Smith came into play as he followed ...

10/4/2009 - Mark Your Calendars: 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals to Air on Versus!(Bill W) Mark you calendars, as action from the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals will be airing on Versus in October and November. Action from the August 6 preliminary will air on Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m. EST, and again on Thursday, October 22 at 5 p.m EST.Action from the August 7 preliminary will air on Sunday November 1 at 5 p.m. EST, and again on Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. EST.Action from the August 8 finale will air on Sunday, November 22 at 6 p.m. EST, and again on Wednesday, November 25 at 6 p.m. EST.

10/1/2009 - 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on Speed Saturday, October 17th!KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Oct. 13, 2009 – The 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals will air on Speed Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 PM Eastern. The two hour show is being produced by Knoxville Raceway and Lucas Oil Studios. The event, which ran October 1 through the 4th struggled with rain and cold temperatures for the first three nights, forcing the event to be run on Sunday, October 4th. The three day event was compressed into one. The event action was nothing short of spectacular for the A Feature with eventual 2 time winner Scott Bloomquist holding off all challengers for the checkered flag. A ...

9/28/2009 - STARS FROM COAST-TO-COAST, BORDER-TO-BORDER AT KNOXVILLE THIS WEEKEND FOR LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL KNOXVILLE NATIONALSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (September 28, 2009) - Earl Pearson, Jr., of Florida, Matt Aukland of North Dakota, defending champion Tim McCreadie (2008) of New York, and John Duty of Oregon are all entered in this weekend’s sixth annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, proving once again that the $40,000-to-win, $2,500-to-start event draws the best dirt late model drivers in the land, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. Of course, NASCAR stars from America’s Heartland, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Kenny Schrader, will also be gunning for the win at the end of the 100 laps on Saturday. Amongst the eighty (80) pre-entries are also such dirt ...

9/24/2009 - Earl Wagner passed away the morning of September 24. He will be remembered as one of the real hard chargers at the Knoxville Raceway, and a great ambassador to the sport. The following is his induction piece to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame from Tom Savage...EARL WAGNERby Tom Savage Earl Wagner started his driving career at the old Kessels/Pioneer Speedway in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1957. His ‘racer’ of choice was a Ford coupe stock car that had a body that closely resembled a used-up tube of toothpaste. Despite the appearance of the car, Earl wheeled it to a feature win in his rookie year at Kessels and also won a feature that same year at ...

9/22/2009 - Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals to Feature NASCAR Stars vs. Past Champions vs. Knoxville Veterans vs. The WorldKNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 25, 2009) - The sixth annualLucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals is shaping up to be a showdown thisOctober 1-2-3, with the following groups taking center stage:NASCAR Stars: Ryan Newman (Indiana), Tony Stewart (Indiana) and KennySchrader (Missouri) vs.Past Late Model Nationals Champions: Brian Birkhofer (2004), ScottBloomquist (2005), Brian Shirley (2006), Brady Smith (2007), and TimMcCreadie (2008), vs.Knoxville Veterans: Billy Moyer (4 Knoxville wins), Jeff Aikey (2 wins),Jimmy Mars (2 wins), Darren Miller (2 wins), and Darrell Lanigan (2 wins),vs.The World: Josh Richards (World of Outlaws point leader), Chad Simpson(World Dirt Racing ...

9/15/2009 - Nashville Hit Maker Performs FREE Concert Prior to Knoxville Nationals on OCT. 3!!!Bridgette Tatum Image Featured on Ryan Newman's Car During RaceNASHVILLE, Tenn. - September 23, 2009 - Country music hit maker BridgetteTatum performs a free concert prior to the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late ModelKnoxville Nationals Finals on Saturday, October 3, at the Knoxville Racewaybeginning at 4 pm. Tatum co-wrote the #1 hit single, "She's Country,"recorded by Jason Aldean. The concert is open to the public, including non-race ticket holders.In addition to performing, Tatum will sing the National Anthem prior to therace and her image, along with the Aggressive Hydraulics logo, will be featured ondriver Ryan Newman's car.Newman, his wife Krissie and Nashville publisher Carolyn Miller have ...

9/8/2009 - Results of the annual Knoxville Fall Enduro1. Jeff Petty, Knoxville (2P) 1822. Tony Shilling, Knoxville (47s) 1813. Troy De Jong, Bussey (22T) ...

9/6/2009 - Final Owner Point Standings!410* - Perfect Attendance1. *Big Game Treestands #24 - 17822. *Woodward #2w - 16723. *Brian Brown Racing #21 - 16094. *Gifford Motorsports #17G - 14735. *Sonner 47 - 12736. Vermeer Motorsports, Inc. #55 - 12357. *J&S Auto Sports #2 - 12038. Lunstra/Dobmeier Motorsports #13 - 10549. *Maxwell #56 - 104510. Billy Alley Enterprises #22 - 104211. *Jordan Brothers #1 - 98912. *Deuce Motorsports #49 - 89313. *Williams #7K - 83014. *Calvin Landis Motorsports #70 - 82215. *Fisher #19 - 71516. VanderEcken #10 - 67217. Anderson #71R - 57918. *Moore Motorsports #69 - 52519. *Crall #1PC - 48720. *Holbrook #17a - ...

9/5/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 5) Several winners were crowned at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as this track’s 56th season of weekly racing came to an end. Johnny Herrera (410s) and Clint Garner (360s) each gain track championships at this central Iowa racing facility. Dusty Zomer (410s) and Gregg Bakker each grabbed season-ending feature events.With 25 laps and a $3,500 pay day on the line in the 410 division, pole sitter Bronson Maeschen jumped to the lead at the end of lap one. Just three laps into the race fifth running Kerry Madsen brought out the yellow when he stopped on the track. It turned out that his hood had worked itself loose and he came to ...

9/4/2009 - Rager Phillips Visits Knoxville Raceway Weekly!(Bill W) Rager Phillips visited the Knoxville Raceway Weekly crew this week. You can see the last show of the 2009 season on Mediacom Channel 22 in Iowa, or online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com by clicking on the "Videos" link on the homepage.Knoxville Raceway Weekly is a weekly look at racing from the Sprint Car Capital of the World. Exciting highlights of the previous week's racing, special guests and more are a part of each week's hour-long show.The show airs on Mediacom Channel 22 across Iowa. Showtimes are Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.(Ryan Northcote Photo)

9/1/2009 - Enduro Entry Form Online!(Bill W) The rules for the Enduro on September 6, 2009 is now online! Just go to the "Entry Forms" section. The form is available in .pdf or Word formats...

8/31/2009 - Season Championship Night Saturday!(Bill W) The 2009 Knoxville Championship Cup Series reaches its climax this Saturday night on Robuck’s Automotive Season Championship night! Extra money and extra laps will both be on the line for the weekly sprint car warriors that call Knoxville home on Saturday nights! Don't forget the Enduro on Sunday either. It's 200 laps or two hours!New Mexico’s “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera has a 101 point lead on Missouri’s “Blackjack” Brian Brown heading into Saturday. Johnny is going for his second track championship. His first came in 1995. Last week, 6-time track champion, Terry McCarl, was victorious over Herrera and Rager Phillips, who notched a career best finish.Though the top spot can be ...

8/29/2009 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - August 29 – Terry McCarl captured career win number forty-seven at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as this central Iowa track neared the end of its 56th season of weekly racing. Dustin Selvage was the winner in the 360 division and Matt Stephenson was successful in the 305sThe 20-lap 410 feature saw Rager Phillips in control for the first nine laps as he utilized his pole position start to grab the top spot. For four laps he was chased by Tony Bruce, Jr. but behind those two drivers several cars were moving forward.By lap five, Terry McCarl had moved to the runner-up spot after starting ninth. On lap ten a yellow was displayed for ...

8/25/2009 - Nate Van Haaften #3 360 Sprintby Joanne CramNate Van Haaften has had an extensive racing career, beginning back when he was barely tall enough to climb into a sprint car on his own. Nate’s driving experience started in go karts when he was only ten years old. He was part of a seven kart team, which included his dad Doug, uncle Mark, family friend Larry Schut, and current 360 owner, Boyd Burnham, as well as a few other kids. The team would travel around the country together in the same trailer, sharing the cost of the fuel, oil, and other karting equipment to put a small dent in the racing expenses. Nate climbed the karting ranks by driving the junior 1 ...

8/24/2009 - 410/360 Championships Down to Two Races!(Bill W) Point battles, particularly in the 410 class, are getting very interesting, and McKay Insurance/Allied Insurance Night on Saturday will play a big part in how things shape up! Clint Garner seems to be on solid ground in the 360 class.Meanwhile, the point race in the 410 class is looking like it’s going to come down to two drivers. “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera, who won the track championship in 1995, has a 69 point lead on 2007 champion, “Blackjack” Brian Brown. “TMAC” Terry McCarl, who will be eligible for points if he attends the last two shows, and “Zoom Zoom” Dusty Zomer have an outside shot at the title if things go sour ...

8/24/2009 - Another feature from Joanne Cram done during the 360 Nationals...Travis Rilat, #29By Joanne CramTravis Rilat returns to Knoxville’s 360 Nationals on a winning streak. He recently came off the National ASCS Northwest Speedweek with a Fred Brownfield Memorial Race win at Gray’s Harbor Raceway win July 18th, and a second in the preliminary race the previous night. He has been finishing the Northwest ASCS swing before heading east to hit the Knoxville Raceway with hopes of a win at the 360 Nationals.Forney, Texas’ Rilat is no stranger to the half mile. He has raced at Knoxville in both a 360 and a 410, and even filled in for a few drivers over the years for the weekly shows. ...

8/22/2009 - January 23-24, 2010, Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic to be a Qualifier forAmericans for the 2010 Knoxville World Challenge During 50th NationalsKNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 21, 2009) - Just days aftersprint car fans witnessed possibly the most exciting World Challenge race inhistory, the host Knoxville Raceway is pleased to announce that the GrandAnnual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway's Sungold Stadium inWarrnambool, Victoria, Australia, will once again serve as a qualifying sitefor Americans for the 2010 World Challenge race during the 50th annualKnoxville Nationals. Said Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani, "IfAmerican sprint car drivers want to be eligible for the Friday, August 14,2010, World Challenge at Knoxville, they need to compete in either the$30,000-to-win January 23-24 Classic at Warrnambool, ...

8/21/2009 - 2009 Knoxville Nationals Queen CrownedBy Joanne CramThirteen young ladies between the ages of 17 and 25, spanning five states got ready for the Queen Competition on Tuesday night, August 11. The Queen and her court, consisting of a first and second runner up, as well as Miss Congeniality, had many duties beginning even before the court is crowned. The ladies began their day on Tuesday, August 11th over a luncheon, which led directly into individual interviews with the judges. Judging this year’s contest included Craig Dollansky, Tommy Estes, Jr., Billy Alley, Jeannie Butler, Mandy Pittman, and Lori Jackson. Concluding the luncheon and interview portion of the contest, there was an afternoon meet and greet with the Nationals ...

8/20/2009 - Kerry Madsen, #55 410 SprintBy Joanne Cram37 year old Sydney, Australia’s Kerry Madsen has called Knoxville, Iowa home for the past ten years, with his wife, Tina. He first arrived on the Knoxville scene in 1999, where he has been a fixture on the track off and on over these past ten years. This full time racer has a packed racing schedule in two countries spanning twelve months. Luckily for Madsen, the racing season Down Under is almost exactly opposite of the racing season in the US. Kerry is able to race a full season from March through late September in America, then return home to Australia to run a full racing season late September through early March. ...

8/17/2009 - By Stacy ErvinDonny Schatz finished second four times at the Knoxville Nationals and now he can call himself a four-time champion.It took an extra day but the Fargo, North Dakota, driver made it four in a row, winning the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The win was worth $150,000.The race was originally scheduled for Saturday, August 15, but a heavy rain pelted the speedway just after Saturday’s C-Main had finished around 10:20 p.m. The B-Main and the A-Main were then postponed to Sunday night, August 16. This was the sixth Sunday Nationals finale in the 49-year history of the event.This year’s championship main was historic because it was the ...

8/14/2009 - By Stacy ErvinThe 1983 Knoxville Nationals champion proved he can still drive it like he stole it and that’s what Sammy Swindell’s wife, Amy, reportedly told him in victory lane. And a few seconds later, he promised the crowd he would “run the hell out of it” on Saturday’s finale.The Tennessee driver won the Friday qualifying feature at the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Friday, August 14. The win was worth $5,000. It was his 42nd win at the track.Swindell made an amazing run in the 20-lap feature, starting ninth and chasing down the early leaders even after a puff of smoke showed off his car in one of the opening laps.There was a red ...

8/13/2009 - By Stacy ErvinTim Kaeding proved that the number 83 and the name Tim are lucky this week.The California driver won the second qualifying night of the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Thursday, August 13, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville Iowa. The win was worth $12,000 for his Roth racing team.The Wednesday night qualifier was won by Tim Shaffer driving an 83X. But Kaeding’s win in his 83 came at 11 p.m. on Thursday, while Shaffer and the other competitors on his night had not even begun qualifying by 11 p.m. on Wednesday due to rain.Dry conditions blessed the racing surface on Thursday night and Kaeding started third in the 25-lap main event. He chased ...

8/12/2009 - By Stacy ErvinA racing surface plagued with rain shook things up at the opening qualifying night of the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer was the winner on the race night courtesy of Nos Energy Drink. His win was worth $12,000.The race was scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, but was actually completed at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday. Just before hot laps were set to begin, a heavy rain shower popped up over the speedway and produced about 45 minutes worth of rain. That set off a four-hour delay while track crews worked on the wet, muddy surface. Time trials for the night’s 50 competitors began at 11:22 ...

8/11/2009 - Digital Delivery Networks, Inc. Partners With Knoxville World ChallengeAugust 11, 2009The Knoxville Raceway proudly announces Digital Delivery Networks as thetitle sponsor of this year's World Challenge race to be held during the 49thAnnual running of the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.The annual race is run during Friday evening of the four day event. "The Knoxville Nationals is the biggest showcase of sprint car racing in theworld," stated DDNi Chairman, Chris Luck. "This partnership seemed like anatural extension of our involvement with Elite Racing and Jason Meyers." The 20-lap, $10,000-to-win DDNi Knoxville World Challenge invitationalfeatures some of the top drivers from the United States, Australia andCanada, will have an invert of sixteen, based upon driver qualifying pointsfollowing the first ...

8/10/2009 - All Complimentary tickets from August 9, 2009 rainout will only be good for the August 29th race.Purchased tickets and pit passes can be exchanged for any remaining race night. If you are unable to attend any of these races, send a self addressed stamped envelope to:Knoxville RacewayPO Box 347Knoxville, Iowa 50138we will then send you a refund check as soon as we can.Thank You! Knoxville Raceway

8/9/2009 - 50/50 Winners for August 9, 2009 - $104 50/50 Winner for the stands is #482869.$52 50/50 Winner for the pits is #502921.Pick up winnings at the KRCO booth or at infield tower.

8/9/2009 - Rain Cancels 1st Annual Casey's USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals!Heavy rains arrived at shortly after 6 p.m. CST, canceling the 1st Annual Casey's USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals with 44 cars signed in. The event will not be rescheduled. The 305's will return to the card on August 29. Tickets must be mailed to the track office for a refund.

8/8/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 8) Terry McCarl was on a roll at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as he swept to a 20-lap feature event win in the “warm-up” before the Nationals at this central Iowa race facility. “TMAC” also won the 19th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals on this night as he could claim $13,000 for his efforts at the Knoxville track. The Nationals win was his third in the nineteen years of the event. Starting beside pole sitter Brian Brown, McCarl chased the fleet Missouri driver on the big half-mile oval. Four yellows plagued the event with the first coming on lap six followed by another on lap seven. Both cautions were for cars that ...

8/8/2009 - By Stacy Ervin Terry McCarl had a storybook kind of night. He won the main event in the 410 division and a little while later, he became the first driver in history to win the 360 Knoxville Nationals three times. The Iowa native won the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, August 8, and was worth $10,000. McCarl led all 25 laps of the A-Main, jumping out to the lead from his outside front-row starting spot when the race went green. The first caution period came on lap four when Dustin Daggett spun and Matt Covington got into him. Danny Wood ...

8/7/2009 - (Bill W) Look for highlights from each night of racing during Iowa Speedweeks right here in the "Videos" section!

8/7/2009 - By Stacy Ervin Terry McCarl only led one lap of the 20-lap main event but it was the only one that really counted. The Iowa native won the second qualifying event for the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 7. The victory was worth $3,000. Polesitter Brian Brown led the first 19 laps, leaving all the other action in his dust. Early in the race, McCarl, who started seventh, had to pick his way through fast competitors who were racing each other with a vengeance. Outside front-row starter Travis Rilat held second until Gregg Bakker began giving serious ...

8/6/2009 - By Stacy ErvinWayne Johnson hasn’t exactly had the best racing season of his career in 2009. But he made up for that with a win in the opening night qualifying event for the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, August 6, and was worth $3,000. It was a good start on his quest to be the first driver to win this event three times. Johnson started fifth, ran down early leader Shane Stewart and took the lead at the halfway point in the Fattfro Maxim. There was lots of drama before this 20-lap race ever got going. Dale Blaney was scheduled to ...

8/6/2009 - 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals This Weekend! Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (August 3, 2009) – A blockbuster field of well over 100 entries is set to converge upon Iowa's Knoxville Raceway for this weekend's running of the 19th Annual ASCS Knoxville Nationals featuring the Lucas Oil Sprint Cars, with a $10,000 payday awaiting the winner of Saturday night's championship main event. The three-night Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters event, including full preliminary cards on Thursday and Friday followed by Saturday night's championship feature events, has already attracted 116 entries from 22 different states as well as Australia and Canada. With nearly $100,000 in purse money to be doled out over the weekend, Saturday's $10,000 to win main ...

8/4/2009 - 2009 360 Nationals Qualifying Nights Thursday 54 Jon Agan22 Billy Alley33A Austin Alumbaugh2a Johnny Anderson 71R Ryan Anderson4 Eric Baldaccini34B Brad Barickman6B Dale Blaney18T Tony Bruce Jr.4x Jon Corbin11 Chad Corken28 Jonathan Cornell95 Matt Covington1PC Pete Crall2MX Dustin Daggett10 Bryan Dobesh40 Clint Garner7K Kaley Gharst4J Lee Grosz51 Dave Hall15 Sam Hafertepe Jr.99jr Justin Henderson6 ...

8/3/2009 - Paul McMahan Enters Knoxville World Challenge; Top 16 to be InvertedKNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 1, 2009) - Fan favorite PaulMcMahan, originally from northern California and now living in Tennessee, isthe 22nd and latest sprint car driver to enter the 20-lap, $10,000-to-winKnoxville World Challenge invitational to be contested on Friday, August 14,during the 49th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by LucasOil. The event, featuring some of the top drivers from the United States,Australia and Canada, will have an invert of sixteen, based upon driverqualifying points following the first two nights of the Nationals, August12-13. According to director of racing Ralph Capitani, "At this point, all twelveAmericans that are eligible for the event are entered, in addition to eightAustralians and ...

8/1/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 1) Terry McCarl and Clint Garner took feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. For McCarl, it was his career win number 45 here and it was Garner’s fifth at this legendary speedway.McCarl, who is prepping for a run at the 49th annual Knoxville Nationals in two weeks, led the event from beginning to end. His pole position start was helpful but did not mean that the win would be a certainty.At the outset, McCarl was challenged by fellow front row starter and current Knoxville Raceway points leader Johnny Herrera. When five laps were in the book, McCarl had created a near-straightaway lead on the big half-mile oval. Herrera was ...

7/28/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28) Jay Noteboom of Hinton etched his name into the record books as he captured the 18th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Tuesday night.Noteboom, who started inside row two, took the lead at the outset and claimed lap one only to meet a yellow for a spun car on lap two. That lap was totally disastrous as a huge pileup took place at the turn one fence while a second skirmish happened in turn two. When all was said and done, only 21 cars restarted.Once the carnage was picked up and the race restarted, Noteboom continued his lead only to lose it on the next go around to Jeremy Mills. He ...

7/27/2009 - Last Chance to Prep for Sprintweek on Candi's Flowers Night!(Bill W) It will be the last chance to prepare for Sprintweek this Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway, and the action should be as exciting as ever on Candis Flowers Night! For the same weekly value as always, catch all the stars and cars of the Knoxville Raceway!"Zoom Zoom" Dusty Zomer finally cracked the win column last weekend after driving one of the fastest cars heading into Sprintweek. "Hollywood" Johnny Herrera will be in the house battling Terry McCarl again. "Blackjack" Brian Brown, Skip Jackson, Bronson Maeschen, Don Droud Jr., Lyton Jeffrey, Billy Alley and many more will be throwing their hats into the ring trying to hold ...

7/26/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 25) Last week Dusty Zomer lost a brake caliper and lost the lead with two laps to go. This week he won going away at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Jon Agan finally notched his name into the win column after coming close on numerous occasions during his career in the 360 division.In a 20-lap feature event that saw a 12-car invert, Zomer ran fifth until a yellow came out on the eighth lap. Prior to that, Ricky Logan had dominated the race and was pulling away from the field. The yellow for a minor 2-car incident, sent both of those cars to the pits and negated Logan’s great lead and bunched the ...

7/22/2009 - Inaugural Casey's General Stores Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals to Feature 'the Best of USAC' versus 'the Best of Knoxville'KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 21, 2009) - The first officialUnited States Auto Club (USAC) entries for the inaugural $5,000-to-winCasey's General Stores Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, to be held on Sunday,August 9, at the Knoxville Raceway, include USAC National Sprint Seriespoint leader Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, and Knoxville Championship CupSeries point leader Johnny Herrera of Albuquerque, New Mexico.Joining Jones and Herrera in the first batch of paid entries received in theUSAC office were Jones' Tony Stewart Racing teammate Tracy Hines of Indiana,young Chad Boat of Arizona, and Mike Moore of Iowa. Chad Boat is the son of1982 Arizona Sprint Car Association "Rookie ...

7/21/2009 - (Bill W) The Harris Clash hits the Knoxville Raceway on Tuesday night! See over 100 of the best IMCA modified drivers vie for the $2000 top prize. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:45, with racing to follow!2009 Harris Clash Modifieds Pre-entries Car # First Last City State Chassis1 1X Chris Abelson N Sioux City IA Harris2 3A Mike Albertsen Audubon IA Harris3 78 Jeffrey Anderson Atlantic IA Harris4 20X Jeremiah Asher St Joseph MO Asher5 0 JD Auringer Evansdale IA Pro6 58 Curt Badker Clear Lake IA Skyrocket7 57B Dennis Betzer Central City IA 8 69B Kevin Bills Creston IA Jet9 9 Brandon Blochlinger Concordia KS BMS10 14 Matt Bonine Onawa IA Sidebiter11 76 Lance Borgman Beatrice NE BMS12 ...

7/19/2009 - "Holy Cow!": Record Number of Entrants (21) for 20-lap Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 18, 2009) - As Hall of Fame announcer Jack Miller used to say at the Knoxville Nationals sprint car championship, "Holy Cow!" It was announced this week that a record number of entries (21) have been received for the 20-lap, $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge invitational to be contested on Friday, August 14, during the 49th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.According to director of racing Ralph Capitani, "In recent days we have received entries from Kasey Kahne's American teammates Joey Saldana and Craig Dollansky, Aussie Matthew Reed, Canadian Chris Schmelzle, and New Zealand-born defending champion Kerry Madsen, which means this year's 20-lapper should be an ...

7/18/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18) The Marion County fair board, in celebration of the annual Marion County Fair, gave away half a beef and half a hog each to the winners of the 410 and 360 A features at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Taking home the bacon were Johnny Herrera (410s) and Ricky Logan (360s) at the end of the night.In the 410 feature event, it looked as if the “beef” would be going back to Sioux Falls as Dusty Zomer ran off and ran away from the entire field. After starting in the second row, he fought with Skip Jackson for the lead and nipped the Aussie pilot at the line on lap one. After ...

7/17/2009 - Early Entries Approach the 100 Mark for 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil!(Bill W) The early entries for the 49th edition of the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil read like a "Who's Who?" in sprint car racing. Entries are around the 100 mark and counting! Twelve-time Nationals champion Steve Kinser heads the list, and is joined by some other winners of sprint car racing's biggest prize! Four-time winner Danny Lasoski is entered, as well as three-time and defending champ Donny Schatz, 1983 winner Sammy Swindell and 2005 winner Kraig Kinser.Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Jason Sides, Jac Haudenschild, Craig Dollansky, Lucas Wolfe and Brian Ellenberger are other World of Outlaws entries, while the All ...

7/15/2009 - Come see the new Country Sensation Joey + Rory in Concert at the Marion County Fair. Finalist on the CMT show Can You Duet and nominee for the 2009 Academy of Country Music Top Duo. Show starts at 6:00 PM with Nine Miles North followed by Steve McLain and the Jefferson County Green Band on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Knoxville Raceway. Tickets on sale @www.knoxvilleraceway.com or by calling 641-842-5431.

7/14/2009 - Contact Bill KlingbeilTrue Speed Communication(309) 825-5425 or Bill.Klingbeil@TrueSpeedCommunication.comwww.TrueSpeedCommunication.comOnline Media Kit Available at: www.TrueSpeedMedia.comINDIANAPOLIS (July 10, 2009) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) announced today that three-time and defending Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals champion Donny Schatz will drive an STP-branded tribute car in this year’s 49th running of Winged Sprint car racing’s premiere event, the Knoxville Nationals.The specially schemed car will carry a commemorative design of Mario Andretti’s STP-sponsored Brawner Hawk that the legendary race driver piloted to victory in the 1969 Indianapolis 500. The No. 15 entry Schatz will compete in will duplicate the look of Andretti’s winning Indy 500 machine, with its distinctive “Hunting Red” color and gold wheels. With Andretti on hand, the car will be unveiled with Schatz during a ...

7/13/2009 - Hy-Vee Night/Marion County Fair Highlight Saturday Action!(Bill W) The action keeps getting better and better at the Knoxville Raceway! This week, the excitement reaches another level with Hy-Vee Night, and the Marion County Fair festivities. The fair runs Friday, July 17 through Thursday, July 23. Find the Fair schedule below including the Joey and Rory concert on Tuesday night, July 21!A sprint car tripleheader is on Saturday’s schedule. “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera used a strong night last Saturday to grab a win and a second on Twin Features Night, regaining the point lead in the 410 sprint car class. “Blackjack” Brian Brown had things going his way until a motor let go in feature number one. ...

7/12/2009 - 410 Owner Point Standings through July 11 (75% Participation Required)1. Big Game Treestands 24 - 11542. Woodward 2w - 11023. Brown 21 - 9894. Sonner 47 - 9065. Gifford 17G - 8796. Vermeer 55 - 8177. Lunstra/Dobmeier 13 - 7578. Alley 22 - 751 J&S Auto Sports 2 - 75110. Jordan Brothers 1 - 65611. Maxwell 56 - 63712. Deuce Motorsports 49 - 62813. Williams 7K - 59914. Landis 70 - 58115. Fisher 19 - 49516. Anderson 71R - 44917. Moore 69 - 41518. Crall 1PC - 38719. Holbrook 17A - 36520. VanderEcken 10 - 347360 Owner Point Standings Through July 11 (75% Participation Required)1. Garner 40 - 10122. Cornell 28 - 8383. Roberts 18 - 7464. Snodgrass ...

7/11/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 11) Knoxville Raceway celebrated twin features for the 410 sprint division as Johnny Herrera and Kerry Madsen each captured his own end of a twenty lapper. Jonathan Cornell was victorious in the 360 A Main Saturday night as that division ran the twin event one week ago.The first twin feature saw Brian Brown dominate that event from the outset but just as he completed one lap an ugly 6-car pile up occurred in turn one. The cars of Tim Kaeding, Chad Kemenah, Josh Higday, Billy Alley, Wayne Johnson and Mark Dobmeier were involved. No major injuries were reported. Only Alley was able to continue after repairs.When the race was restarted, Brown picked ...

7/10/2009 - Josh Schneiderman, #49 410 Sprint Driverby Joanne Cram21 year old West Burlington native, Josh Schneiderman, has been working hard this season to get his car to the front of the pack at Knoxville. The team has had new struggles this year off the track, with Josh’s dad, Bart’s return battle with cancer. He has been making frequent trips to Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota to receive treatments, and has surgeries scheduled for this Friday and Monday. The “Professor’s” family-owned team now has 4 cars to run this season. Josh will put the familiar number 49 410 sprint on the track, as well as a 305 sprint for 19 year old brother, Jarrod Schneiderman. Jarrod also hopes ...

Harris Clash Falls To Rain

7/9/2009 - The Harris Clash Modified event has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, July 28th. Due to rain the event can not be held tonight.

7/8/2009 - By Bob Wilson Elston and Lettow are IMCA Harris Clash Wednesday Victors KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8) After the opening night of the 18the annual Harris Clash was washed out by a heavy shower at race time, the second night of the new format ran off without conflict as Tommy Elston and Matt Lettow captured feature events at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday night. It had been 12 years since the Deery Brothers had brought the IMCA Late Models to this central Iowa track and the 35-lap feature event proved to be a good one for the fans. Right off the bat pole sitter Jason Frankel took the lead and held it for six laps before the first caution flag. The ...

Tuesday, July 7th 50/50 Winning Number

7/7/2009 - The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization 50/50 drawing winning numbers for Tuesday, July 7th are 114194. The winner may collect the $132 on July 8 or 9 at the KRCO booth.

7/7/2009 - Due to a lot of rain at 7:00 pm tonight the Harris Clash Modifieds have been postponed until Thursday, July 9th. Rainchecks may be utilized either Wednesday or Thursday.

7/6/2009 - Plenty of Racing, Fireworks This Week!(Bill W) There will be plenty of racing this week at the Knoxville Raceway, as the famous ½ mile oval will hold three race nights.The 18th Annual Harris Clash for the Modifieds on Tuesday night, July 7 has been postponed until Thursday, July 9! 120 of the best in IMCA modified competition will be on hand for the $2,000 to win/$200 to start shootout. The Harris Clash has grown into one of the biggest modified shows in the country! The format will be even more exciting this year, as six 20-car qualifiers and six last chance races will be run to determine the Harris Clash finale line-up!The IMCA Deery Brothers Late Model series ...

7/6/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILE, Iowa (July 4) Brian Brown captured his third win in a row at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In the 360 division, Jonathan Cornell and Johnny Anderson each won feature events during Twin Features night.In the 410 feature, Davey Heskin utilized his pole position start to take a lead that looked to be a winner as he rambled around the big half-mile Knoxville oval. In the first half of the 20-lap race, his nearest pursuer was Bronson Maeschen. But no one was really able to keep pace with the leader who had amassed a 20 car-length advantage by lap ten. Two laps later, Maeschen’s engine let go bringing out the yellow for the youngster who ...

7/5/2009 - IMCA Late Models Back at Knoxville on Wednesday, 07-08-09KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 7, 2009) - The International MotorContest Association (IMCA) dirt late model stock cars are back at thelegendary Knoxville Raceway half-mile dirt oval on Wednesday, July 8, forthe $2,000-to-win 25-lap Harris Clash, which is part of the Deery BrothersSummer Series. These cars were most recently on the Marion CountyFairgrounds during the years 1994, '95, '96 and '97 when Steve Kosiski, JeffAikey, Jeff Aikey and Gary Webb won the races, respectively.According to Knoxville's director of racing Ralph Capitani,"We are proud to be hosting the IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series again atKnoxville Raceway, as they have always put on a quality show for our fans.In fact, it's interesting to ...

7/5/2009 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa - With the 50th Knoxville Nationals fast approaching in 2010, Knoxville Raceway is hoping to give the fans the “royal treatment” during those four days in August. One of the ways fans will enjoy their Knoxville experience that year is to see all the former Nationals queens on the fairgrounds during various activities The pageant dates back to 1975 when Kathy Visser brought the idea to fruition and crowned Robin Dirks as the first Nationals queen. It was Kathy’s feeling that all candidates should be treated with dignity and should be able to show the beauty of their personalities and their knowledge of sprint car racing. The pageant continues to do that under the ...

7/4/2009 - Six Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in trackside ceremonies Saturday night July 4. The inductions will mark the 31st year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. Below are brief biographys of those six people.Guy Forbrook of Morgan, Minnesota follows his father, Dick Forbrook into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. Coming of age just as his father was finishing his own career, Guy wanted to race sprint cars and found his way to Knoxville in 1983. A passenger car wreck forced Guy to the sidelines and it was Ron Kohls who “dragged him out of the house” to a sprint car ...

7/3/2009 - Jonathan Cornell, #28 360 Sprintby Joanne CramThere seems to be a lot of young talent coming from the south of Knoxville! This season isn’t any different, with Jonathan Cornell of Sedalia, Missouri making the drive north to compete weekly at the famed half mile. This 21 year old has goals of clinching the Rookie of the Year title in the 360 division and hopes to get onto the winner’s podium as many times as he can this season.Jonathan is no stranger to racing. When he was just 7 years old, he began racing motocross. He finished is inaugural racing season 5th in points. After that first season, Jonathan’s cousin from Texas was up visiting and she ...

7/2/2009 - Inaugural Casey's General Stores Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals Entry FormsNow Available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com Web SiteKNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 1, 2009) - The official United States Auto Club(USAC) entry form for the inaugural Casey's General Stores Non-WingedKnoxville Nationals, to be held on Sunday, August 9, at the KnoxvilleRaceway, is now available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com under "Entry Forms".The track is expecting forty (40) entrants from around the country for this$5,000-to-win, $425-to-start event for traditional (non-winged) sprint cars.The feature race will start 26 cars and be contested over 26 laps on thehalf-mile dirt oval at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World".The USAC National Sprint Car Series will compete in three events atthree different tracks during the upcoming Cox Design & Metal FabricationIowa SpeedWeeks, ...

7/1/2009 - Nationals Early Entry Deadline Two Weeks Away!(Bill W) The early entry deadline of July 15 for both the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals is quickly approaching. Drivers are urged to enter the events early to take advantage of the benefits in entry fee and pit passes. To find the entry forms, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and click on the "Entry Forms" link at the top of the page, or call the track office at 641 842-5431.The 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil take place August 12-15, and the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals will run August 6-8. The First Annual USAC Non-wing ...

7/1/2009 - After several months of monitoring fuel usage in the 410 class, Knoxville officials have decided that the competitors would not be able to complete 40 laps in the Knoxville Nationals A main without a 33 gallon tank. Even then it would be to close for any extra laps under the yellow. The Nationals A Feature will remain 40 laps with a pit stop built in to the show.According to Tech Officials the amount of fuel being used by the engines has gone up significantly in the past couple of years. Officials doubt, given the right track conditions, a 28 gallon tank would complete even 30 laps with some engines.It is the opinion of the Raceway that this is not the year ...

6/30/2009 - Fireworks in the Sky and on the Track This Weekend!(Bill W) Don’t miss our weekend of fireworks and nostalgia on Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame this Friday and Saturday nights! On Friday, the popular annual Hot Rod Reunion will take place in conjunction with “Nostalgia at Knoxville”. Fireworks will follow the night’s events. On Saturday, three classes of sprint cars will hit the track for Wal-Mart Night, including twin features for the 360s!Friday’s “Nostalgia at Knoxville” event has become more and more popular over the years. Cars from Knoxville’s past come to life in this one-of-a-kind event! From jalopies to supermodifieds to sprint cars, celebrate Knoxville’s past as the cars hit the famous ½ mile once ...

6/27/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 27) Home-grown Altoona (Iowa) driver, Terry McCarl led flag to flag as he swept to a feature event win during the World of Outlaws (WoO) Knoxville Raceway Shootout. McCarl led the entire 25-lap event and did it in track record fashion.McCarl, who started on the pole of the race, had his hands full during the opening laps with fellow front row starter Kraig Kinser. The two raced side by side for the first five laps with McCarl taking the low line and Kinser just a line higher with near-perfect track conditions. At lap five McCarl could claim a fifteen car-length advantage as the front runners were racing the big Knoxville half-mile oval in ...

6/26/2009 - Jason Johnson, Danny Smith and Toni Lutar the Latest to Enter $10,000-to-win Knoxville World ChallengeKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 24, 2009) - Americans Danny Smithand Jason Johnson and Canadian Toni Lutar have become the latest threeentrants for the $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge at KnoxvilleRaceway on Friday, August 14, during the 49th annual SuperClean KnoxvilleNationals presented by Lucas Oil. Danny Smith won the World Challenge backin 1996 when it was known as the Australian/American Challenge Cup. JasonJohnson's and Toni Lutar's best efforts came last year with fourth andeleventh place finishes, respectively, in the World Challenge dash.According to Knoxville's director of racing Ralph Capitani,"Danny Smith hasn't competed in the World Challenge since 2003, so we'redelighted that the six-time Grand Annual ...

6/25/2009 - Tom Lenz, #8L 360 Sprintby Joanne CramWhen you look around Knoxville Raceway, its hard to find many drivers who have put in as many years driving around the famed half mile as Tom Lenz. With 21 years under his belt driving sprint cars at Knoxville, Tom has become a fixture here year after year on the 360 back stretch. Tom started out as a young 7 year old driving quarter midgets. His inspiration came from Rick Hall. John Hall- another of Knoxville’s regular 360 competitors, and his brother, Rick, grew up a few houses away from Tom’s Grandparents The Hall’s, who Tom credits as being a big part of his racing influence. The Hall’s and Tom raced ...

6/24/2009 - World of Outlaws Preview: Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA--June 24, 2009—Every race on the World of Outlaws schedule is important with how close and tough the level of competition currently is. When the series rolls into the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa there is always added incentive, as the drivers look to gain any advantage and learn all that they can for when they return in August for the Knoxville Nationals, sprint car racing's biggest event. This weekend will give the driver's one last tune-up as the World of Outlaws make their final stop of the year at Knoxville on Saturday, June 27 for a full night of racing.Over the last 30-plus years that the World of Outlaws have been competing at ...

6/24/2009 - Schatz Unveils Third Brick on National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum’s Wall of ChampionsKnoxville, Iowa (Tuesday, June 23, 2009) -- On Saturday afternoon (June, 27th) Donny Schatz will unveil his third brick in as many years, on the Wall of Champions at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. The Wall of Champions is a tribute to all of those Sprint Car drivers who have won the feature event at the annual Knoxville Nationals. Last year’s win for Schatz marked his third nationals win in a row and on Saturday he will unveil that third brick. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm and is being held in conjunction with the ...

6/22/2009 - World of Outlaws Return to Knoxville Raceway Saturday!(Bill W) – The World of Outlaws will return to the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night for the Mediacom Shootout at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”! The famous ½ mile has hosted the WoO since their inaugural season in 1978!Three-time and defending WoO champion Donny Schatz leads the traveling series of the best in the sprint car business back to Knoxville this weekend. “The Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana is only 49 markers behind the leader, and has been hot as of late. “Hotfoot” Jason Meyers is currently third in the standings, while “The King” Steve Kinser and “The Crowd Pleaser” Craig Dollansky are lying in wait.“Double Down” Jason Sides, ...

6/20/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 20) Knoxville Raceway celebrated its 56th Mid-Season Championships as Brian Brown and Jonathon Cornell captured feature titles here on Saturday night. The crowd was treated to near-perfect track conditions created by rain throughout the week.Brown, who won here two weeks ago, started in the third row of the A Main but it was pole sitter Don Droud, Jr who took the early lead in the 25-lap event. Droud led Brown for the first five laps as the Missouri driver quickly made up the distance between them. Lap six had just been completed with Brown narrowly showing the way when the first yellow was displayed for the stopped car of Austin McCarl.Brown led the ...

6/19/2009 - 'Yank' Terry McCarl and 'Aussie' Brooke Tatnell Enter $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge!KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 19, 2009) - American Terry McCarlof Iowa and Australian Brooke Tatnell of New South Wales have become thefirst two entrants for the $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge atKnoxville Raceway on Friday, August 14, during the 49th annual SuperCleanKnoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. McCarl, son of veteran sprintcar driver/owner/mechanic/builder Lenard McCarl, is a 6-time KnoxvilleRaceway track point titlist. Tatnell, son of Australian Speedway Hall ofFame inductee George Tatnell, won the Knoxville World Challenge in 2006.According to Knoxville's director of racing Ralph Capitani,"The World Challenge international invitational is a big part of ourKnoxville Nationals and the Iowa SpeedWeeks, but it is also important inpreserving ...

6/15/2009 - More on the Line for Mid-Season Championship Night Saturday!(Bill W) It's hard to believe we are already to Farm Bureau Mid-season Championship Night, but time flies when you're having fun! With a higher purse on the line, expect the best in the business to be at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night!“Blackjack” Brian Brown was able to secure his first feature win of the year on June 6, and he’s hoping to make it two in a row in the 410 class. Point leader, “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera, wants to bounce back from some misfortune and gain his fourth feature win of the season.Former track champs like “The Mad Man” Kerry Madsen, Skip “Action” Jackson and “Tornado” Billy Alley will take aim ...

6/15/2009 - NEWTON, KNOXVILLE & OSKALOOSA PARTNER TO FORM 2009 COX DESIGN & METAL FABRICATION IOWA SPEEDWEEKSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 13, 2009) - "Collaboration" is a popularstrategy in corporate America these days and it is no different in the sportof sprint car racing. For the past seven years, the dirt tracks inKnoxville and Oskaloosa in south central Iowa have partnered to present tenconsecutive nights of sprint car racing each summer. In 2009, those twotracks, with title sponsor Cox Design & Metal Fabrication and trophy sponsorNational Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, will join forces with the pavedIowa Speedway in nearby Newton to present the eighth annual Iowa SpeedWeeksof sprint car racing, July 31 through August 15. The "Mr. ...

6/14/2009 - Stevie Smith Latest Entry for 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil!(Bill W) Stevie Smith is the latest entry for the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! Stevie was the Keystone Cup champion in May in Central Pennsylvania driving the John and Pee Wee Zemaitis #1z. The second generation driver has almost 200 wins to his credit including eight at the Knoxville Raceway.Other early entries include fellow Central Pennsylvania legend Lance Dewease, All Star point leader Tim Shaffer, Six-time track champion Terry McCarl, 2007 360 Nationals champion Shane Stewart, 2007 track champion Brian Brown and talented veteran Randy Hannagan.Drivers are urged to get their entries in no later than July 15. Entry prior ...

6/12/2009 - Knoxville Nationals 50th Anniversary Tour Travels to Ohio Speed WeekThere is nothing better than sprint car racing day in and day out. So whenOhio Speed Week kicks off on June 19th with eight days of racing in justnine days, the Knoxville Nationals 50th Anniversary Tour plans to be there.Attica Raceway Park will be the first stop on this swing of the 50thAnniversary Tour with the second stop June 20th at Eldora Speedway.The Knoxville Nationals 50th Anniversary Tour hit the road in March of thisyear with a mission. The mission is to spread the word far and wide thatsprint car racing is one of the most exciting forms of racing inmotorsports. It is an affordable form of family entertainment where theaction is ...

6/11/2009 - Johnny Herrera Makes a Strong Return to Knoxville’s Weekly Programby Joanne CramIts been 14 years since Johnny ‘Hollywood’ Herrera competed weekly at Knoxville Raceway and he’s back with a mission. Temporarily calling Mitchellville, Iowa home, Johnny helps crew chief, Troy Renfro during the week preparing the 2W sprint. The team also runs nearby races when they don’t conflict with the Knoxville weekly schedule. They initially put together a 60 to 70 race schedule for the season, including heading west to finish the Outlaw tour after Knoxville’s weekly schedule commences. Herrera got a jumpstart on the weekly schedule at Knoxville by running races in February and March in his family-owned 45x in both a 360 and 410.Johnny has ...

6/10/2009 - Nominations for Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Due!(Bill W) July 4 is Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Night. If you know of someone who is worthy of being nominated as a Hall of Famer be sure to make that nomination soon. All you have to do is write the nominee's name on a piece of paper and drop it off at the ticket office or give it to a track official. It is helpful if you would also include some history and facts about your nominee's career at Knoxville. Be sure to include addresses and phone numbers of yourself and the nominee as track officials will want to contact the parties involved.You can also turn in your ...

6/8/2009 - More Great Action at Knoxville Saturday!(Bill W) Feel the roar at the Knoxville Raceway as the action heats up with the weather this weekend! The best sprint car drivers in the Upper Midwest will lay it on the line once again this Saturday night, and you don’t want to miss it! “Blackjack” Brian Brown was able to secure his first feature win of the year, and he’s hoping to make it two in a row in the 410 class. Point leader, “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera, wants to bounce back from some misfortune last week and gain his fourth feature win of the season.“TMAC” Terry McCarl is scheduled to return to the track he won six championships at, and other ...

6/6/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 6) Brian Brown finally put to sleep the gremlins that had forged a path through his pit area as he ran nonstop through the 20-lap feature Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway to capture his 13th career win at this Central Iowa fairgrounds.Right away when the green flag started the feature event, Brown jumped from his pole position to grab the point with fellow front row starter Wayne Johnson on his heels. With a wide open track Brown set sail on the big half-mile oval. Johnson stayed close but was never successful in any of his maneuvers to take the lead away. By lap five Brown held a 10 car-length advantage.It looked as ...

6/5/2009 - Donate to McDaniel Family Through USACUSAC has set up a way to donate to the Chad McDaniel family. Simply copy and paste the following link to your browser to find out how.http://www.usacracing.com/store/help-1.html

6/1/2009 - Stars Come Out for Pella Corporation Night!(Bill W) Knoxville Raceway welcomes its fans, including those from Pella Corporation this Saturday night as the stars of the dirt come out to shine once again at the Sprint Car Capital of the World! Visit the Pella Corporation booth behind the grandstands for some freebies as well! Junior Fan Club sign-up is still on, so sign up if you are between the ages of you are ages 5-12 (information below)!The action has been “off the hook” so far this season. Last week’s 410 main event was no different as “Hollywood” Johnny Herrera had to hold off National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Sammy Swindell in the final turns to gain his ...

6/1/2009 - Casey's Teams Up with Knoxville to Present USAC Non-winged Knoxville Nationals!Knoxville, Iowa - Casey's General Store, Iowa's premier convenience store,has teamed up with Knoxville Raceway for the United States Auto Club (USAC)Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals on August 9th. This prestigious race is oneof 11 events that compose the Cox Design Iowa Speed Weeks. USAC-sanctioned non-winged sprint car racing will play a big part in theIowa Speed Weeks this year, with the August 9 Casey's General StoresNon-Winged Knoxville Nationals taking place between the July 31 pavementevent in Newton and the August 11 race in Oskaloosa. "With Casey'smarketing support and these three traditional non-winged sprint car eventsbeing so close together we should be able to draw a whole new crowd toKnoxville and Iowa ...

5/30/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 30) Johnny Herrera took his second win in a row and his third on the season at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win paid the Albuquerque, New Mexico driver $3,000 for his efforts.Herrera started on the front row along side Skip Jackson and bested him out of turn two to take the lead which he never relinquished. Sammy Swindell also made a pass of Jackson on that initial lap and took up the chase of the leader.Lap four saw fourth row starter Terry McCarl slide Swindell in turn two to take that spot away but Swindell stayed close to make it interesting. By lap five Herrera had extended his lead to nearly a ...

5/30/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 30) Kevin Swindell came out on top of the 8th annual USAC (United States Auto Club) Knoxville Midget Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday Night. It was the youngster’s first win at this storied half-mile oval and placed his name along side that of his father’s as a winner here.The 25-lap event saw row one starter Brad Sweet take the first two opening laps before Jerry Coons, Jr. dove low in turns three and four to take the top spot heading into lap three. While Sweet, Darren Hagen and Brad Loyet battled for the runner-up spot, Coons began to pull away. Finally Sweet broke from that pack and stayed in contact with the Coons ...

5/29/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 29) Sammy Swindell of Bartlett Tennessee captured the 17th annual Masters Classic at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The Classic is the annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Musuem’s race for those drivers who are 50 years of age or older and has become an integral part of their Induction weekend activities.Swindell, who started in the front row, jumped to the immediate lead when he roared out of turn two on the first lap. He was chased early on by Gary Wright who started right behind him. Swindell moved into lap traffic on the fifth circuit, thus allowing Wright to close in on his rear nerf bar.Both drivers put on exciting performances ...

5/29/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 29) The 7th annual King Doodlebug Classic saw Tracy Hines from New Castle, Indiana take top laurels at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The USAC (United States Auto Club) midget event was part of the 20th annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum’s Induction Weekend activities.Though Hines sat on the pole of this 20-lap Classic event, it was fellow front starter Brad Kuhn who took the immediate lead. Hines, in fact, fell to third when Kevin Swindell took over the runner-up spot on lap two. Hines soon put him back to third on lap five and one lap later took the lead.On a track that became dry and slick, almost everyone found ...

5/28/2009 - Master’s Classic Entrant, Roland Johnson Drives His Son, RJ’s Family-owned 360By Joanne CramRoland Johnson of Tampa, Florida is geared up to race his first ever Master’s Classic at the age of 60. The Land of Lakes, suburb of Tampa, Florida, native is calling Knoxville his home for the summer, just as he did last summer. Roland is the father of last year’s regular, and this year’s semi-regular driver, RJ Johnson in the 71 car. This weekend though, the car will be transformed to Roland’s old car number of 72 to commemorate his resurgence to sprint car racing. Its been five years since Roland has competed in a 360. He gave it some thought last year, but ...

5/27/2009 - SAMMY SWINDELL, GARY WRIGHT & OTHERS ENTER FRIDAY'S "KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC"KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 28, 2009) - "Wow, gang. Within the last 24 hoursI've received Knoxville Masters Sprint Car Classic entries from past Worldof Outlaws (WoO) champion and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inducteeSammy Swindell of Tennessee, and former American Sprint Car Series (ASCS)champion and North American Sprint Car Poll 'Driver of the Year' Gary Wrightof Texas. Now this makes things really interesting for tonight's$3,000-to-win, 22-lap feature!" said Knoxville's director of racing andfellow Hall of Fame inductee Ralph Capitani today.The Knoxville Masters Classic is a winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race fordrivers age 50 and over, and the official entry list for the seventeenthannual race continues to grow. ...

5/26/2009 - Historical Photos Added!(Bill W) Gordy O'Field has offered up some great photos from action in the late '80's and early '90's! Check them out in the "History" gallery in the Photos section.Ryan Northcote has also contributed some shots from last weekend in his gallery.(Pictured): Chris Walraven

5/25/2009 - Legends Descending on Knoxville This Weekend!(Bill W) It's a great time to be at the Knoxville Raceway this Friday and Saturday night! In addition to the crazy three and four-wide midget action at the 8th Annual Pepsi/Iowa Telecom USAC Knoxville Midget Nationals that we've grown accustomed to, several Hall of Famers and future inductees will be in town to race sprint cars as well!Towing from Salfordville, Pennsylvania to compete in the 410's on Saturday night will be "Fast" Fred Rahmer! After competing at Williams Grove in his home state on Friday night, he will fly out to be inducted in the Nationals Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum. He will then join his team to race on ...

5/25/2009 - 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 this weekend’s 8th Annual Iowa Telecom/Pepsi Midget Nationals and Friday’s Masters Classic. Over twenty drivers are signed in already for the race for drivers age 50 and over, including former champions Mike Peters and Randy Smith, as well as Sammy Swindell. The Masters will again pay $3,000 to the winner. The King Doodlebug Classic for the midgets will run Friday night, with Saturday’s events including the Pepsi USAC Knoxville Midget Nationals, and the 410 sprints Knoxville Championship Cup ...

5/25/2009 - In The GrooveBy Stacy ErvinMemorial Day has always been a time of great reflection in my family. When Grandpa Rocky was alive, we were sure to remember his fellow war vets and honor the service he and his brothers gave during World War II. Even as a little girl, I knew that Purple Heart and Bronze Star in a display case on the wall meant something big. But Grandpa Rocky was always my hero, so it made sense to me.But Grandpa gave our family a lot more than his deep love for his country and his community. He gave us a deep love of racing. So Memorial Day in my family also meant solidifying our commitment to screaming motors and flying ...

5/24/2009 - "KING DOODLEBUG MIDGET CLASSIC" GOES INTERNATIONAL; MORE ENTRIES FOR "KNOXVILLE MASTERS SPRINT CLASSIC"KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 23, 2009) - On Friday night, May 29, Michael "Slim" Pickens of Auckland, New Zealand, and Matt Smith of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, will take Knoxville Raceway's Pepsi-sponsored "King Doodlebug Classic" for United States Auto Club (USAC) midget cars to the next level -- international status. Said Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani this week, "Fans are going to see the best in the world compete here this coming Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, as Americans Jerry Coons, Jr., J.J. Yeley, Bobby East, Josh Wise, Brad Kuhn, Tracy Hines, Kevin Swindell, Bryan Clauson and others take on the cream of ...

5/23/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 23) – Johnny Herrera made it two 410 sprint wins on the season at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night and Bryan Dobesh captured his end of the companion 360 sprint division. Though rain threatened throughout the day and in fact soaked the track just after the noon hour, not a drop fell during the night.With the invert on this night’s features at 12, the big guns were sitting in mid-pack to begin the race. Front row starter Josh Schneiderman got the jump when the race went green and in fact began to pull away from the field in this 10-mile race. A yellow slowed the field when Pete Crall spun in turns one and ...

5/23/2009 - Excitement Continues This Saturday!(Bill W) The excitement continues this Saturday night, May 23, as Knoxville Championship Cup Series Night #4 is presented by Justice Brothers and Gillund Enterprises! In the 410 class, Terry McCarl and "The Mad Man" Kerry Madsen are expected to return, joining point leader, "Hollywood" Johnny Herrera, Lynton Jeffrey, Don Droud Jr., "Blackjack" Brian Brown, "Tornado" Billy Alley, and last week's quick timer, Bronson Maeschen. Last week's action was "off the hook" and this week should be just as great!Clint Garner continues to lead in the 360 point standings, but Ryan Roberts closed the gap with his win last Saturday! You can expect another full field in that class, with a solid mix of young ...

Lasoski officially declared the winner of Knoxville’s Feature

5/20/2009 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 20) – The results of Saturday’s A Main (July 16) have been declared official and are correct on the Knoxville web site and stand as published in the media. Tires were tested for any altering and all tests came back inconclusive.

5/16/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 16) Danny Lasoski made an appearance at Knoxville Raceway after taking a break from the touring World of Outlaws and made it payoff as he captured his 93rd career feature event at this Central Iowa racing facility. Ryan Roberts led the distance in capturing his 2nd career win in the 360 division.The 20-lap feature had a difficult time getting the go as Tony Bruce, Jr. did a couple of rollovers against the turn one fence while trying to avoid another car on the initial start. Brian Brown then came to the working area with a malfunctioning sprinter and failed to make it back to the track in time to catch the second start.Pole ...

5/14/2009 - Ryan Roberts, #18 360 Sprintby Joanne CramMany sprint car drivers get their driving experience early, but at age 5, Ryan Roberts got his start earlier than most! Ryan’s family was into tractor pulling early in his life. His mom, Tammy and older brother, Robbie also tractor pulled- Tammy even won several pulls. By the time Ryan was a young teenager, he had won 5 regional championships in a row. By 1998, Ryan was ready to move onto faster competition and he began racing mini sprints. He quickly learned the fast paced mini sprint scene and began to master the tracks. He raced mini sprints through 2005, where he racked up 3 track championships at Waverly, got ...

5/13/2009 - 15 Track Championships Represented by Saturday Visitors!(Bill W) Three former track champions representing fifteen track championships are expected to compete Saturday at Knoxville. Eight-time track champion Danny Lasoski is expected to compete with the World of Outlaws on Thursday and Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania in Lonnie Parsons #6, and then fly to Iowa to compete at Knoxville in his own #33 on Saturday. Six-time track champ Terry McCarl also has Knoxville in his sights, and 2005 track champion Kerry Madsen is also rumored to be competing this weekend.The former champs will have their work cut out for them with the regular Saturday night competitors and some others who have also expressed their intentions on competing at ...

5/11/2009 - (Bill W) Find plenty of Photos in our galleries from last weekend. Check the "2009 Pit Photos", "2009 Dave Hill Photos", "2009 Conrad Nelson Photos", "2009 Ryan Northcote Photos" and "Drivers" galleries.

5/9/2009 - Herrera takes IRA Knoxville sprints; Logan wins in 360sby Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - May 9 - Johnny Herrera led the way for the “hometown boys” during the annual IRA (Interstate Racing Association) vs. Knoxville sprints at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Ricky Logan had the field covered as he captured the 360 sprint feature.For Herrera, the win marked his 11th career win here for the 1995 track champion who started on the pole of the 20-lap event. Right away he took the Larry Woodward Maxim to the high cushion with third row starter Skip Jackson in tow. Soon his sprint mount began smoking but that fact never became an issue during the 10-mile sprint.Just as Herrera began pulling ...

5/9/2009 - Bates & Peters Enter Knoxville Masters Classic!KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 9, 2009) - Last year, Judi Bates ofBarto, Penna., and Mike Peters of Wichita, Kansas, finished second andthird, respectively, to winner Randy Smith of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, in theKnoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for driversage 50 and over. This week, both Bates and Peters officially entered theFriday, May 29, event at the legendary Knoxville Raceway in hopes of movingup on the podium in 2009. According to Knoxville's director of racing Ralph Capitani, "Most sprint carfans know that Mike Peters is a real competitor and champion, having won theMasters Classic in 2002 and finishing third in both '07 and '08. But, lastyear, we at Knoxville ...

5/6/2009 - Pleasantville’s Young Racing Talent(by Joanne Cram)Spring time in High School for most guys is full of sports, cars, and a few prom dates…but not for local sprint car drivers, Tasker Phillips and Josh Padellford! Both young men skipped out on their High School proms to do what else? Go racin’ at Knoxville Raceway! Even though Mother Nature had other plans for their prom night, which was also Knoxville’s opening race night, these boys have dedicated their young lives to working on racecars and trying to make a future for themselves in racing.You may notice both guys’ names. Tasker and Josh have run a handful of times around Knoxville’s famed half mile. Tasker is also brother of ...

5/4/2009 - (Bill W) Wondering what things looked like last weekend? Check out some pictures in the "2009 Pit Photos", "2009 Conrad Nelson" and "2009 Winners" galleries.

5/3/2009 - IRA Takes on Knoxville Regulars Saturday!(Bill W) It’s going to be another great weekend of racing at the Knoxville Raceway! The car count shouldn’t dip at all, as the Interstate Racing Association traveling series will take on the Knoxville 410 regulars. The “IRA” is based in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois and features some of the best sprint car drivers in the country!The IRA has registered two main events in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, one at the Dodge County Fairgrounds and the other at Charter Raceway Park. Two-time IRA champion Scotty Neitzel and Ricky Logan took down those feature wins. Neitzel leads the early point standings for the series heading for Iowa. The IRA boasts the greatest ...

5/3/2009 - IT'S OFFICIAL. NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM'S SECOND FLOOR NOW 100% COMPLETEKNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 2, 2009) - It's official. the second floor of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville is now 100% complete. The "grand opening" took place last night, with museum executive director Bob Baker, Mary Van Zante of the Pella Rolscreen Foundation, Steve Bott of the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and the Ambassadors of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce performing the ceremonial ribbon-cutting honors. Also amongst the hundreds on hand were Don Lamberti, retired executive of Casey's General Stores, museum board president Mike Brooks, National Sprint Car Hall of Famers Ralph Capitani, Shane Carson, Bert Emick, Bob Trostle, "Speedy" Bill Smith, and Doug Wolfgang, and ...

5/2/2009 - Man on a Mission: Donny Schatz Wins at Knoxville Raceway by Tony VenezianoKnoxville, IA— May 2, 2009—After enduring more than his fair share of bad luck last weekend, Donny Schatz was bound and determined to get back on track at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday night. The three-time and defending World of Outlaws champion showed he would be the man to beat, setting fast time and then charging from the fourth starting spot in the first heat race to win that heat and earn a spot in the dash. He wrapped up the night by winning the 25-lap A-Feature, taking the lead from Terry McCarl with five laps to go.For Schatz, it was his second consecutive win at Knoxville aboard ...

5/2/2009 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, IA (May2) - Defending Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz claimed the World of Outlaws (WoO) Spring Opener at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night at this central Iowa racing facility. It marked the 56th year of continuous weekly racing here.The 25-lap feature event saw Knoxville regular Brian Brown shoot to the front when the race flagged green. Brown started on the pole but had to hold off the immediate challenge for the lead from his uncle, Danny Lasoski who started right beside him. Terry McCarl took that runner-up spot on the next lap as Schatz steered from seventh to fourth. It was evident that Schatz’s starting position would not be a factor in this 13 mile ...

5/1/2009 - A Champion's Return: Lasoski Looks to Add to Win Total at Knoxville Knoxville, IA—May 1, 2009—Knoxville Raceway may be over 200 miles from his home in Missouri, but for Danny Lasoski, the famed half-mile always has been and always will be his home track. He made his first start at Knoxville in 1983 and earned his first victory at the track the following season. The native of Dover, Missouri picked up his record eighth Knoxville Raceway track champion last season and added three more wins to his career total at track which now stands at 92. Lasoski returned to the road full-time with the World of Outlaws this season and thus will not defend his track championship, but he will have ...

4/30/2009 - World of Outlaws Preview: Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA-- April 30, 2009—It's always a big event when the World of Outlaws visit the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. This week, the series will help the legendary half-mile open their 2009 season on Saturday, May 2 with a stellar field of cars expected to battle for the $10,000 top prize.Donny Schatz, the three-time and defending World of Outlaws champions won two of the three events for the series at Knoxville last season, with Shane Stewart taking the win in the other, with an impressive pass of Schatz in open race track to snag the win. Schatz has won four of the last seven races for the World of Outlaws at the track, with ...

4/28/2009 - FROM COAST-TO-COAST AND BORDER-TO-BORDER, DRIVERS AGE 50+ ENTER KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSICKNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 27, 2009) - The 2009 version of theKnoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for driversage 50 and over now boasts competitors from Alaska to New Jersey, and fromMinnesota to Texas. According to Knoxville's director of racing RalphCapitani, "Not only are the veterans coming from every corner of thecountry, but these guys are some of the best ambassadors this sport ofsprint car racing has to offer. 'Midge' Miller, Bill Smith, EarnestJennings and the rest are just some of the nicest guys out there. And wewere so sorry to hear this week of the passing of Harold McGilton, thethird-place finisher in the 1999 ...

4/27/2009 - World of Outlaws Ambush Knoxville Raceway Saturday!(Bill W) – The World of Outlaws will descend on the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night for their Annual Spring shootout at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”! The famous ½ mile has hosted the WoO since their inaugural season in 1978, and will play host to the series during their 31st season on June 27 as well!Donny Schatz, the three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals and World of Outlaws series champion will not enter the weekend on top of the points. 20-time WoO champ Steve Kinser leads the band at this stage, with Joey Saldana 31 markers behind, and Schatz third, 46 points behind the “King”.Also expected to be on hand are ...

4/27/2009 - In The Grooveby Stacy ErvinMany moments were good. One, in particular, was bad. But the thing that really struck me on this day was the familiarity of it all. This was opening night, or at least what should have been opening night. Ironically, “opening night” seldom goes off as the schedule shows. But we all seem to know that innately and have no choice but to accept our fate. It's not that hard, really. Racing people are tough, after all, as we all know. There was that little twinge of sadness at about 4:22 p.m. as I stood in Knoxville Raceway's ticket office next to Arleta as she announced over the loudspeaker that no sprint-car motors would be roaring to life ...

4/26/2009 - Practice Night Photos Posted!(Bill W) Even though the weather didn't cooperate for the Season Opener last Saturday, we had 51 sprinters practicing on Friday. Photographers Dave Hill, Conrad Nelson and Ryan Northcote were practicing too. Check out their galleries in the "Photos" section!(Pictured): Alan Zoutte (Dave Hill Photo)

4/25/2009 - Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club Returns!Welcome to the 2009 Knoxville Raceway Jr. Fan Club!!! On Saturday, April 25th we will be signing up members for the Jr. Fan Club at 6:00 PM. Sign-up will be under the main grandstand at the Junior Fan Club booth. We hope you can all make it, but if not, you can sign up on your first regular race night (dates listed below). The Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club is free for kids 5-12 and you receive a t-shirt and other goodies at sign up. Below is some other important Junior Fan Club information.1. You must sign in every time you come to the race at the Jr. Fan Club Booth to be eligible for that ...

4/24/2009 - Jon Agan, #54 360 Sprint Car Driver by Joanne CramKnoxville’s own Jon Agan is back in the seat for a full season of action packed 360 racing for the 2009 season. Teaming up with the Boyd and Lisa Burnham, Otley based #54, Agan is looking forward to racing with his new team and is excited at the prospect of the new season unfolding. 30 year old Jon Agan has lived in Knoxville all his life, aside from his adventures of running with the All Stars during the 2004 season. Jon’s family has always been involved in racing, hard not to be living in this town! Jon’s dad, Craig has been an active member of the racing community ...

Celebrity Autocross Cancelled

4/23/2009 - Due to constant rain and an unfavorable forecast for Sunday the Celebrity Autocross event scheduled for April 26th has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for further updates on a re-scheduled event.

Opening Night Cancelled

4/23/2009 - Due to steady rain opening night has been cancelled as of 4:22 PM today. Join us next week for the Budweiser Shootout World of Outlaws.If you have tickets, please use them on May 9 or May 16. They will NOT be honored for the World of Outlaws on Saturday, May 2.

4/23/2009 - Knoxville Championship Cup Series Teams Up With Fantasy Dirt Racing!Knoxville, Iowa - Knoxville Raceway and the Lucas Oil Knoxville ChampionshipCup Series have teamed up with Fantasydirtracing.com to bring you moreexcitement from your Knoxville experience.The Free Fantasy Dirt Racing Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup FantasyLeague will consist of your Favorite Knoxville Raceway Drivers competing in13 Championship Cup Events starting on May 9th and concluding on September5th. You will pick 4 Drivers during registration and these drivers will bethe core of your team. Every two races you will then pick a 5th "Wild Card"Driver from a pool of drivers at the track. Your race team will then bescored based on your drivers A Main Feature finish. Choose your teamcarefully because the "Wild Card" ...

4/19/2009 - New Voice at Knoxville!by Eric ArnoldThere will be a new voice echoing in the famed aluminum bleachers of Knoxville Raceway in 2009. 19-year-old Blake Anderson will replace Justin Zoch behind the microphone as Justin decided at the end of the 2008 season to step away and focus on other business ventures. While Justin will be missed it’s a great opportunity for the young Anderson.Blake Anderson is a Newton, IA native, graduate of Newton High School, and is currently in his first year of college. Blake’s parents Steve and Shelly are from Boone originally and have always been fans of racing, particularly at their home track Boone Speedway. Blake began going to races all over Iowa with his parents from a young ...

4/18/2009 - Great Racing Action, Car Show, Autocross, Return of the Family Pack Highlight Knoxville Opener!(Bill W) Get ready for some serious action at the Knoxville Raceway this year! This weekend the 2009 Knoxville Championship Cup Series kicks off with Pizza Hut/Lions Club Night! Several prominent 410 drivers are either arriving or returning to action at the Knoxville Raceway, and all intend on winning the Knoxville Championship Cup!In addition to some great racing this weekend, check out the Draggin’s Car Club Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a tour around Lake Red Rock! There will be Celebrity Autocross hosted by the Ottumwa Motorsports Car Club in the infield on Sunday, as well. See the “Other Things ...

Practice Night Moved to April 24th

4/18/2009 - Due to weather, practice night has been moved to Friday, April 24th. Gates will open at 5 pm and practice will begin at 7 pm.

4/16/2009 - Late Model Nationals Entry Forms Available Online!(Bill W) Entry forms are now posted on www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section for the 6th Annual Knoxville Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean. Only sixty-six entries are accepted, and only select spots remain. Priority will be given to those who competed in the 5th Annual event last September, and then on a first-come, first-serve basis!The Late Model Nationals will commence October 1-3, 2009. Drivers already entered in this year's version include Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Ken Schrader, as well as former champions Scott Bloomquist, Brian Shirley and Brady Smith.Tickets are available for the three-day event through www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com, or by calling the office at 641 ...

4/15/2009 - Midget Entry Forms Available Online!(Bill W) Entry forms are now posted on www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section for the 8th Annual Knoxville Pepsi USAC Midget Nationals presented by Iowa Telecom. Entry with USAC before May 15 is encouraged.The Midget Nationals will commence May 29 and 30, 2009. Defending Knoxville Midget Nationals champion, Brad Sweet, is expected to be on hand to defend his title in the Kasey Kahne Racing #49.The weekend coincides with both the Masters Classic on Friday, and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies on Saturday. Knoxville's 410 sprint class will be in action on Saturday night as well.Drivers and owners are encouraged to enter early. For complete information on race format and ...

4/13/2009 - (Bill W) Billy Alley and Jonathan Cornell picked up feature wins over the weekend in ASCS-Midwest/Northern Plains co-sanctioned events on Friday and Saturday at I-80 Speedway at Nebraska Raceway Park in Greenwood, Nebraska. Both were paid $1,500 in $2 bills for their wins.Alley's win came from outside row six on Friday night. By lap nine, he was in the lead. The Lincoln, Nebraska native plans to try for his second Knoxville Championship Cup 410 title (2006) this season.Cornell, from Sedalia, Missouri, took the lead from Wade Nygaard on lap ten on Saturday night, and led the rest of the way. Cornell will compete for Rookie of the Year honors with the 360 class in 2009.Practice night is ...

4/11/2009 - 25th Annual Knoxville Draggin's Car Club Coincides With Opening Day!Knoxville, Iowa - On April 25th Knoxville Raceway will open its doors for another great season of sprint car racing. Thirty-five events will carry the season through October 3rd. The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series will see the classic battles renewed between "Tornado" Billy Alley and "Blackjack" Brian Brown in the 410 class. 2008 defending 360 champion Matt Moro will have his hands full defending his title against runner-up Jessie Giannetto. Opening night will start early on the 25th with the Knoxville Draggins Car Club sponsoring a Car Show Saturday from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm. The show will be held in the VIP parking area, south of the grandstand. Registration ...

4/10/2009 - USAC Non-Wing Nationals Tickets Available!(Bill W) Tickets for the 1st Annual USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals are now online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com, or by calling 641 842-5431. The event is part of Southern Iowa Sprintweek, and will be held on Sunday, August 9!The best drivers in non-wing racing are expected, along with many drivers who usually compete with a wing on the car. To order your reserved tickets, just click on the "Tickets" link on the homepage at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!(Pictured) "The Demon" Damion Gardner (John's Racing Photos)

4/9/2009 - Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett First to Enter Knoxville Nationals Events!(Bill W) April 9, 2009 - An entry for both the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and the 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals has been received from Warsaw, Missouri’s Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett. Hockett is known for his versatility in open wheel racing, and has scored victories in his career in 410 sprint cars with and without a wing, 360 sprint cars with and without a wing, and also has found victory in the 305 class. He won this year’s Ronald Laney Memorial “King of the 360’s” at East Bay Raceway in Florida. Last Fall, he took the prestigious Perris Oval Nationals in ...

4/8/2009 - Johnny Herrera on RacinBoys.com(Bill W) Catch Johnny Herrera's interview on the Racinboy's Lucas Oil ASCS show at the following link:http://www.racinboys.com/home/video_streamThe show airs on Tuesday nights, but it is available "On Demand" at your convenience.Johnny won for the 16th straight time in ASCS regional action, dating back to 2005! Johnny will compete weekly at the Knoxville Raceway in 2009, driving the Woodward #2.(IBRACN Photo)

4/6/2009 - Schrader Third Sprint Cup Driver to Enter 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean!(Bill W) April 6, 2009 – Ken Schrader is the latest entry in the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean. The event will be held October 1-3, 2009, and will pay out over a quarter of a million dollars in prize money, including $40,000 to the winner!Schrader joins fellow Sprint Cup Drivers Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman in the sixty-six car field. Ken will pilot the Ken Schrader Racing #9. This will mark Schrader’s fourth consecutive appearance at the Late Model Nationals, but he is no stranger to the track in other forms as well. In ...

3/30/2009 - (Bill W) The 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil Queen Contest entry form is now posted in the "Entry Forms" section! See the form for more details...

3/28/2009 - Knoxville Raceway takes to the ice for the final Buccaneer Hockey home game of the season!March 27, 2009(Pella, IA) The high speed dare devils of the Knoxville Raceway will be visiting the Des Moines Buccaneers Arena for the final home game of the year against the Waterloo Black Hawks on Friday, April 3. The night will start with an exciting tailgate party outside Buccaneer arena featuring the stars of the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team. The Bucs have a great party planned with Laser 103.3 on hand doing a live remote and all kinds of other specials Bucs fans have come to expect. Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series competitors Matt Moro, Jon Agan, and Wayne Johnson will also be on ...

3/27/2009 - Knoxville Nationals 50th Anniversary Tour On the Road March 27, 2009 Contact: Brian Stickel For Immediate Release (641)891-9933 Knoxville, Iowa – The Knoxville Nationals 50th Anniversary Tour kicked off earlier this month with stops at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa and then the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Tour at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Texas. The tour will continue throughout 2009 and 2010 attending races and events throughout the country over the two year span. The next three stops will be in Des Moines, Iowa. April 3rd at the Des Moines Bucaneers, April 7th at the 2009 Beverage Show and April 11th at the Iowa Chops game at Wells Fargo Arena. The tour includes the Pella Motors Chevy 2500 ...

3/27/2009 - Weekly Update - 40 laps/Stewart/Midgets/Pella Motors!(Bill W) March 27, 2009 - Things have been hopping at the Knoxville Raceway this week! Leading the news was the announcement that the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil will be capped off by a 40-lap feature! The response from drivers and fans has been tremendous, and remember you can order tickets by going to the "Tickets" section, or by calling 641 842-5431!Along those lines, driver entry forms for both the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals and the 19th Annual 360 Nationals are available in the "Entry Forms" section. Also, look for entry forms for the Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest to be added this weekend! Early entry is encouraged to ...

3/27/2009 - Pella Motors and Chevrolet on Board with Knoxville RacewayFor Immediate Release Contact: Brian Stickel (641)891-9933March 27, 2009 ...

3/26/2009 - Entries Open For 410 and 360 Nationals!(Bill W) Entry forms are now posted on www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section for both the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, and the Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals. Early entry is encouraged.The 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil will commence August 12-15, 2009, and pay over $912,000 in purse money over the four nights. Three-time and defending Knoxville Nationals champion, Donny Schatz will look for a four-peat. He will have to do it over a longer distance as Saturday night's finale will now cover 40 laps!The 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals will take place over three nights, August 6-8. Oklahoma native Wayne Johnson ...

3/25/2009 - Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman Latest to Enter 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean!(Bill W) March 25, 2009 – Sprint Cup stars and teammates Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman are the latest entries in the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean. The event will be held October 1-3, 2009, and will pay out over a quarter of a million dollars in prize money, including $40,000 to the winner!This will be Tony’s third attempt at the ultimate prize in arguably the biggest late model event in the Midwest. He finished second in 2006, and led seven laps in the 2008 rendition, before eventually coming back through the field after problems and ...

3/23/2009 - Changes Revealed for 49th Annual Knoxville Nationals!(Bill W) March 18, 2009 - Two format changes are in store for the 49th edition of the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The biggest event in sprint car racing will be held August 12-15, 2009 and will feature a purse exceeding $912,000.Saturday night’s feature will cover 40 laps! The $473,000 feature event has traditionally run with a 30-lap distance. “The extra ten laps should create a ton of excitement and change some strategy with our competitors too,” says Knoxville’s Race Director, Ralph Capitani.With tongue in cheek, Cappy says, “If fuel usage is a problem, I guess we’ll have to run all forty laps under caution.”The other change will occur ...

3/21/2009 - Point and Format Changes Promise Excitement in 2009!(Bill W) March 19, 2009 – The quest for the Knoxville Championship Cup will take a bit of a twist in 2009, especially in the 410 class, but also in the 360 point structure! One change in store will be the format concerning qualifying, or lack thereof. Some nights will feature one-lap qualifying, some will feature group qualifying and some will feature drawing for heat position. “Competitors will find out how we are running the show that particular night at the sign-in window on the day of the event,” says Race Director Ralph Capitani. “Obviously, we don’t want our competitors to be at a disadvantage when the World of Outlaws ...

3/18/2009 - Weekly Update - 360 Rookies, Winning Drivers and Updated Bios!(Bill W) The countdown is on! Practice night is four weeks from Saturday!The 360 Rookie race is shaping up to be a good one in 2009, with four drivers indicating they'll be running for the honor so far (in no particular order): 1. Jonathan Cornell should be fun to watch. The Missouri youngster ran second in the Winged Outlaw Warriors series last year after leading the standings much of the season, He was the track champion at both Lake Ozark Speedway and Double X Raceway.2. Josh Padellford got his feet wet a bit with a few 360 starts at the end of the season. The Pleasantville youngster is ...

3/17/2009 - 49th SuperClean Knoxville Nationals Presented by Lucas Oil Purse Exceeds $912,000!(Bill W) The purse for the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil will exceed $912,000 this year! Tickets can be ordered by visiting www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and clicking on "Tickets" or by calling 641 842-5431!Purse Breakdown for the 2009 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas OilWednesday and Thursday:Quick time overall: $1,000Top Point Getter: $3,000 x 2 nights = $6,000Last Chance Heats: 1. $50.00 2. $50.00 3. $50.00 4. $50.00 5. $100.00 6. $100.00 7. $100.00 8. $100.00 9. $100.00 10. $100.00 11. $100.00 12. $100.00Total LC Heat Purse: $1,000 x 2 heats = $2,000 x 2 nights = $4,000Heats: 1. $150.00 2. $125.00 3. $100.00 4. $90.00 ...

3/13/2009 - Weekly Update - Drivers Hitting the Track & A Little Website 101!(Bill W) I get people telling me all the time that they are just discovering all the history that is on this website. Complete results and stories back to 1978 can be found right now, and we’ll be adding more years in the near futures. To find historical Knoxville results, go to either the “History” page, or the “Results” page. Then click the blue “Historical Results” link at the top of the page.For those seeking statistics, the “History” page is the place to look. You can spend hours in there by just clicking on the pull-down menu and selecting what you want. Anything from career ...

3/6/2009 - Weekly Update - Morgan joins 410s, Moore Jr. in 360s, "Friends of Knoxville" Meet!(Bill W) As the weather warms up, the blood runs a little quicker, and racing at Knoxville is right around the corner! Several updates this week to pass on. Chris Morgan will be the driver of the Bruce Williams #7K in the 410 class. The Kansas native is a veteran in the sprint car ranks and has been to Knoxville several times, but this will be his first attempt at weekly action. Learn more about Chris by clicking on his name here: Chris Morgan.Wayne Johnson says he and owner Al Christoffer are committed to running Knoxville on weekly basis in 2009. Wayne will ...

3/4/2009 - Construction Continues at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum - on Schedule Knoxville, Iowa (February 26, 2009) – The off season construction, on the second floor, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum continues and is on schedule reports Hall of Fame Executive Director, Bob Baker. Baker also comments that “general contractor”, Roberts Construction has assured us that all of our projects will be completed by early April”. Second floor construction projects include the addition of the Research Center & Library and office for Museum Curator, Tom Schmeh, which has been completed, and the addition of the Pella Corp Hall of Fame and the US Smokeless Tobacco Theatre. The Hall of Fame and Theatre construction is ...

2/27/2009 - (Bill W) The McCarl family will be well represented at the Knoxville Raceway in 2009. Of course, Austin McCarl will be starting his 410 pursuits on a weekly basis in Janet Holbrook's #17. He will be tutored by grandfather, and former car owner and driver, Lenard. Uncle Kenny will also be around to help the 16 year old adjust to the big track, and grandmother Judy will be in attendance as well.In addition, Austin's father, Terry, will be taking a step back from the full World of Outlaws tour to spend several Saturday nights at Knoxville in 2009. His schedule will follow no circuit or track, but it will follow the money. Terry is optimistic about ...

2/23/2009 - National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Announces – 2nd Floor Bricks Now Available Knoxville, Iowa (February 24, 2009) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum announces today the inclusion of the second floor brick wall to the “A Brick at a Time” donor program. “The bricks between the elevator doors on the second floor are now up for adoption,” commented Hall of Fame executive director Bob Baker. While there are still bricks available in the entryway and the Jimmy Campbell Lobby, and on the memorial wall inside the Donald Lamberti National Sprint Car Museum, the numbers there are becoming limited. The second floor donor bricks, like the others, are available for a one-time donation of $250 ...

2/13/2009 - 2009 Knoxville Nationals Tickets Now Available for Second Floor at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Knoxville, IA (February 12, 2009) -- A limited number of tickets for the second floor viewing area of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are now available to museum members and supporters for all four nights of the 49th annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The dates for this year’s Nationals are August 12th – 15th and cost for the four-day ticket package at the Hall of Fame is only $346.00 per ticket. Tickets allow the ticket-holder to view the event in a non-smoking, air-conditioned environment on the second floor of the Hall of Fame, for ...

2/7/2009 - (Bill W) Each week seems to bring more and more competition to Saturday nights and the quest for the Knoxville Championship Cup. Jonathan Cornell has made his intentions known!Jonathan will follow the most successful year of his sprint car career, taking aim at the 360 track championship and Rookie of the Year honors at Knoxville. In 2008, Jonathan grabbed twelve victories (six with a 360), claimed a track championship at Double X Raceway (California, MO), was second in points at LA Raceway (LaMonte, MO), was third in points at Lake Ozark Speedway, and narrowly missed a championship with the Winged Outlaw Warriors (WOW) series, finishing second and garnering Rookie of the Year honors. Jonathan was also named Hy-Vee ...

2/6/2009 - (Bill W) (Rules Updated 2/6/09) The 2009 Sprint Car Rules have been posted on the "Rules" page.

1/30/2009 - (Bill W) “Jaybird” Jay Russell will put his hat in the ring for 360 Rookie of the Year honors in 2009. The native of Elwood, Kansas has been involved in racing his entire life. Jay competed in the go-kart starting at the age of 12. He moved on to mini-sprints and then the full-size sprint cars at the age of 17 in 2000.His sprint career has included top ten point runs at the Savannah Speedway and the US36 Speedway near Cameron in Missouri. In 2006, he towed to Eagle Raceway on Saturdays, earning “Most Improved Driver” honors there, and grabbing his first sprint feature win. In 2007, he was 10th in points at Eagle, and in 2008, finished third in the ...

1/23/2009 - Good news for 2008 360 Knoxville Raceway Rookie of the Year Natalie Sather...Natalie posts on her webpage:NASCAR made it official... Today at the NASCAR Research & Development facility in Concord, NC it was made official when NASCAR introduced the 2009 Drive for Diversity Drivers. I was chosen by the Total Velocity Motorsports Team from Monroe, Washington and will begin my asphalt racing career at the end of March. I will pack my bags next week and venture out to Washington where I will be living in an apartment and working at the shop learning everything I can about the late model. I will be racing in 18-21 races at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA and on the off days I will ...

1/15/2009 - (Bill W) Visit www.DirtNation.net for an audio interview of North Dakota's Mark Dobmeier. Also, you can check out archived interviews with Knoxville Race Director, Ralph Capitani, 8-time track champion, Danny Lasoski, 6-time champ, Terry McCarl, three-time Natinals champion, Donny Schatz, and many more drivers from around the country!Visit www.DirtNation.net, and click on the "Sprints" link at the top for the latest interviews.

1/14/2009 - 13 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED AS “CLASS OF ‘09” FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 14, 2009) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2009. The individuals will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, May 30, during the twentieth annual ceremonies on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. The inductees for 2009 are: Drivers: Jac Haudenschild, Jackie Holmes, Lee Osborne, Cavino M. “Kelly” Petillo, Roger Rager, Fred Rahmer, Rip Williams. Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Jack Elam, Lee Elkins, Louis Senter. Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: Allan Brown, Jim Chini, Tommy Nicholson. According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive ...

1/12/2009 - 305 Sprints Added To Six Dates in 2009!(Bill W) The 305 sprints will get to compete a little more at the Knoxville Raceway in 2009. They will compete on six Saturday nights with the Knoxville Championship Cup Series. 305 sprints will compete as part of the June 6, 13, 20 and July 4, 18, 25 events. For more information on the schedule and ticket prices, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com, and click on the "Schedule" page.(Pictured): 305s will be a part of six KCCS events in 2009

1/10/2009 - Larry and Lori Woodward are proud to announce that they have hired Johnny "Hollywood" Herrera as their driver for the 2009 Season. The Team will contend for the 2009 Knoxville Track Championship and attend several IRA events as well as competing in a number of the most prestigious 410 races in the United States of America.A new twist in this partnership will see Larry, Lori, and Johnny combine The Woodward's old fondness for non-winged racing with Herrera's new found love of non-winged racing. When the opportunity arises the Larry Woodward Team will also compete to win non-winged races as well.With this wonderful news also comes the exciting news that Herrera will be reunited with Crew Chief Troy Renfro. Many will remember ...

1/10/2009 - With the Help of Lucas Oil, Richest Weekly Purse Gets Richer in 2009!(Bill W) Knoxville Raceway has had the richest paying weekly 410 sprint car purse in the world for some time, but the pot just got bigger! Thanks to the help of Lucas Oil all weekly 410 purses will be upped over $2,300!Though features will still pay $3,000 to win, the money will be distributed from second on back, paying $600 to start the main event! The purse will be in effect for all “regular” Knoxville Championship Cup Series events. The 2009 season is scheduled to start April 25 with Pizza Hut/Lion’s Club Night!Regular “Knoxville Championship Cup Series” Feature events for the 410 class will pay as ...

1/9/2009 - Museum Launches New Raffle for 'Ultimate Fan Experience' at Knoxville Nationals Knoxville, IA (January 9, 2009) – The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will launch an exciting new raffle on Sunday, January 11. The raffle, entitled “2009 Ultimate Fan Experience”, will provide its winner and three additional persons with a ‘dream-come-true’ during the 49th annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals, scheduled for August 12-15 at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. To enable as many people as possible the chance to participate in this fan-oriented raffle, the winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, August 1. The “Ultimate Fan Experience” raffle winner will receive four suite passes at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum during the Super ...

1/6/2009 - The Standard Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic Remains the Finalwww.MyRaceLife.com World Challenge International QualifierKNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 6, 2009) - The AUS$30,000-to-win The Standard-sponsored Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic (GASC) at Premier Speedway’s Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, on January 24-25 remains the final international qualifier for this year’s MyRaceLife.com World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway. Twin qualifiers on the North Island of New Zealand were recently held at the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland and the Baypark Speedway in Mount Maunganui, with Americans Jonathan Allard, Craig Dollansky, Ricky Logan, Paul McMahan, Bill Rose, and Joey Saldana all qualifying for the Friday, August 14, feature. Amongst those ‘Yanks’ expected to compete in Warrnambool’s GASC are 1996 World Challenge ...

Amenda & McCarty First to Enter Knoxville Masters Classic!

1/3/2009 - AMENDA & MCCARTY FIRST TO ENTER KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSICKNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 2, 2009) - The “Racin’ Reverand” Mark Amenda of Streator, Illinois, and racing veteran Dale McCarty of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, are the first two entrants for the 2009 version of the Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and over. The seventeenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic will take place on Friday, May 29, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway and it will again pay a whopping $3,000 to win. Entry forms can be found on the track’s web site, www.knoxvilleraceway.com.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “I think people wonder what track personnel do during the off-season, not realizing that it ...

1/1/2009 - National Sprint Car Museum Staff Prepares for 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Knoxville, Iowa (December 31, 2008) – Staff members at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are busy preparing for their annual trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 23rd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, presented by General Tire. Race fans may visit the museum display booth, located in the trade show area of the Quik Trip Center at the Expo Square, on Monday, January 12, thru Saturday, January 17, 2009. The annual museum-benefit auction will take place on Thursday, January 15, at 12 Noon in the main grandstand area, and it is again free and open to the general public. Museum staff members ...

12/31/2008 - (Bill W) As the new year approaches, we're giving our driver pages a new look! You'll notice some of the 410 driver pages (accessed by clicking on the "Drivers" link) have a new narrative format. As we hear from more drivers about their 2009 plans, we'll be converting all our regular drivers to this new format!If you are a driver, and you'd like to let us know about your plans, or if you'd like to let us know your opinions, give me a shout at editor@knoxvillraceway.com!Stay tuned for more "new looks" at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!

2009 Open Wheel Swap Meet

12/30/2008 - The 2009 Open Wheel Swamp Meet is Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set up is Friday, January 16th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information please contact Mike or Barb O'Brien at 641-842-6892 or 641-891-5856.

2009 Masters Classic Entry and Media Accreditation Forms in "Entry Forms"!

12/26/2008 - (Bill W) Find the 2009 Masters Classic Entry and Media Accreditation Forms in "Entry Forms" section right now!

12/25/2008 - Who doesn't have the time of their life every time they attend the Knoxville Nationals? Tickets to the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals will create memories that last forever. Go online today at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641)842-5431 to purchase 4 day tickets for the whole family. Other tickets also available today include the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals, 19th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Vermeer, and the 8th Annual Pepsi USAC Midget Nationals presented by Iowa Telecom.

12/22/2008 - Logan Survives Night of High DramaAmerican Sprintcar pilot Ricky Logan topped a star-studded field to triumph in the latest round of the International Sprintcar Series. The cool Sunday evening’s racing was punctuated by two big crashes, and the crowd were wowed by some of the best drivers from the other side of the globe. Logan’s win was just reward for his many appreciated trips to the Robertson Holden International Speedway over the past few seasons.The night was kicked off with time trials to determine groups and grids for three qualifying heats. Despite having more laps around this track than the Americans, the novelty of the timed flying lap worked against the locals, as this format is not often used here. International ...

Claudine Deshaies Claims Museum's Sprint Car Raffle Prize!

12/19/2008 - CLAUDINE DESHAIES CLAIMS MUSEUM’S SPRINT CAR RAFFLE PRIZE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 19, 2008) - Claudine Deshaies of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is the lucky grand prize winner of the National Sprint Car Museum's "You’ll Be in Seventh Heaven With #7" sprint car raffle. The loyal raffle ticket-buyer will receive a new state-of-the-art JEI chassis with a new Ron Shaver Specialties 410-cubic-inch racing engine. When contacted by phone, Deshaies, who was stranded in Las Vegas due to yesterday’s record snowfall there, was thrilled about having the museum’s current board president Mike Brooks draw her ticket as the non-profit foundation's seventh sprint car raffle winner. Additional prize winners include Rick Robinson of Indiana, Michael Grassmyer of Pennsylvania, Rusty Wagner of Ohio, Michael Swann ...

12/18/2008 - ‘Down Under’ MyRaceLife.com World Challenge Qualifiers Next Up on the ScheduleKNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 18, 2008) - Following the completion of this Fall’s two Canadian qualifiers for the Friday, August 14, 2009, MyRaceLife.com World Challenge at the Super Clean Knoxville Nationals, presented by Lucas Oil, the next three qualifiers are set to happen ‘Down Under’ in the next six weeks. They are as follows:December 26, 2008 - Western Springs Speedway; Auckland, North Island, New Zealand - Thunder DownUnder International Sprint Car Classic (410's)January 2-3, 2009 - Baypark Speedway; Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand - New Zealand Sprint Car Grand Prix (410's)January 24-25, 2009 - Sungold Stadium ...

12/17/2008 - Thursday is Last Chance to Purchase Tickets for NSCHoF 2008 Raffle Car Knoxville, Iowa (December 17, 2008) – Time is rapidly approaching for the drawing of this year’s “Grand Prize” ticket for the 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) sprint car raffle. The drawing is scheduled for 10 a.m. this Friday, December 19, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa. Tickets for the drawing are still available and may be purchased until 6 p.m. Central time on Thursday, December 18, by calling the museum toll free at 1-800-874-4488. Mike Brooks, president of the non-profit museum's board of directors, will pull the “Grand Prize” winning ticket as well as nine other secondary prize-winning tickets. ...

12/11/2008 - Randy Anderson Calls It a Career!(Bill W) Randy Anderson has been one of the more popular drivers over the last ten years at the Knoxville Raceway, and he says it's time to move on to other things in life. With time with the family and his expanding Clarion, Iowa farm occupying much of his time these days, it has been tough the last few years to dedicate himself full-time to sprint car racing."I survived a long time driving other people's race cars," says Randy. "There's not too many that can say that on the local level. I was pretty lucky in that respect. For no more than we did in our own car there for a couple of years, we were ...

12/4/2008 - So you think that all the Sprint Car Racing is done for another year...think again.Thanks to Hoseheads Radio, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, you can relive all the excitement of this past broadcast season whenever you want with the Archive Page. Hours upon hours of Sprint Car Racing from the famed Knoxville Raceway including World of Outlaw shows, The 360 and 410 Nationals, The Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals, Weekly shows, not to mention action from Jackson Speedway in Minnesota and The 21st Annual Short Track Nationals from I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, AR. You can listen to these shows anytime you feel the need for speed, right on your computer.Just log onto www.hoseheadsradio.com and click on the ...

12/3/2008 - Drawing for JEI/Shaver '410' Sprint Car to be held on December 19 at the National Sprint Car Museum Knoxville, Iowa (December 2, 2008) – December 19, 2008, is going to be someone’s lucky day. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, December 19, the names of the Sprint Car raffle winners will be pulled from the barrel by former sprint car champion Mike Brooks, now president of the board of directors of the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation, located in Knoxville, Iowa. A total of ten names will be drawn, with the first one pulled receiving the Grand Prize. The nine other names drawn will be the winners of exciting consolation prizes, ranging from race products to ...

11/30/2008 - 360 Sprint Points Champion, Matt Moro(Joanne Cram) What a year it has been for Matt Moro! With the last race of the season to decide the fate of the champion, Matt’s consistent driving style helped put him in the top spot. The evening didn’t start out looking favorable for Moro however. He didn’t make it out of his heat, and the B was stacked with a lot of very tough cars. With a late race pass for the transfer, Moro was able to transfer into the A. It was all downhill from there. Matt had a strong finish in the A, which gave him the Championship.Matt has a family history in racing, in fact he calls it a family affair. His ...

11/29/2008 - 360 Owner Points Champion, Jesse Giannetto(Joanne Cram) After a year’s leave of absence from the Knoxville Raceway’s weekly racing scene, 31 year old Cedar Rapids native Jesse the Bulldog Giannetto made a run for weekly points competition in the 360 class. All signs pointed to Jesse winning the championship, with a consistent year and great racing… until the floods of 2008 hit. With the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids being one of the most devastated areas in the entire Midwest, all roads to Knoxville went no where. Jesse was unable to get to the raceway, but his car however, made it. This is how the 360 class ended up with two different winners in the driver and owner categories. Jesse as ...

11/27/2008 - 410 Point Champions Danny Lasoski and Guy Forbrook(Joanne Cram): When it was announced that Danny Lasoski and Guy Forbrook would yet again be teaming up to run weekly at Knoxville, no one was surprised to see the success the team began having throughout the season. The Lasoski-Forbrook pairing has proved successful numerous times in the past, so why not again?For Lasoski, the 49 year old of Dover, Missouri, coming back to run a weekly program at Knoxville was “like coming back to his second home”. Lasoski states that Knoxville is one of the nicest, most well run, raciest tracks, that it is always nice to come back and race here.Guy Forbrook is no stranger to the half mile oval either. He ...

In the Groove

11/26/2008 - In the GrooveBy Stacy ErvinThe 55th season of weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway again provided incredible entertainment and another stellar year of competition. Early season rain foretold the future of a very wet summer in Iowa. Cold and rain washed out the first two weekends of racing before the season opened up on May 3 with the World of Outlaws. But the next week, rain hit again just as hot laps were pushing off. After that, the weather in the Knoxville area seemed to straighten up. I knew it would because I told everyone that I would never allow it to rain out a race on my May 17 birthday. That became our second full night of racing, and even though ...

Renewals for the 2009 Nationals has ended

11/26/2008 - The deadline to renew your 2009 Knoxville Nationals tickets has ended. If you did not renew, your tickets go up for sale to the public on December 1. Please call the ticket office at 641-842-5431 to order tickets or go online December 1.

11/25/2008 - (Bill W) Check out some of Dave Hill's work at the banquet on the "Photos" page in the "2008 Banquet" gallery!

11/24/2008 - National Sprint Car Museum Hosts Special Day of Holiday Shopping Just for Kids KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 20, 2008) – The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will host an afternoon of fun and holiday shopping just for children on Saturday, December 6, from 1 until 4 p.m. inside the museum store. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum invites all kids to come in and shop for specially priced gift items that may be given to family and friends this Holiday Season. Every kid making a purchase will receive a free racing poster, and admission to the museum will be free for children and parents between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. on that day. The ...

11/23/2008 - Lucas Oil Announcement Headlines 2008 Knoxville Raceway Banquet!(Bill W) November 23, 2008 - The Knoxville Raceway banquet was held on Saturday, November 22 in the Dyer-Hudson bulding on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. Headlining the night's events was the announcement from marketing director, Brian Stickel, that Lucas Oil would sponsor the 2009 Knoxville Championship Cup Series. Race Director, Ralph Capitani later commented that the track is not resting with the Lucas Oil sponsorship alone, and will be seeking additional sponsorship for the weekly program at Knoxville Raceway.After a banquet feast was served, renowned hypnotist, Dan Lorinitis, welcomed fourteen volunteers to the stage led by drivers, Billy Alley, Natalie Sather, Davey Heskin and Mike Moore as well as ...

Jon Agan Joins Burnham Racing Enterprise for 2009 Season!

11/22/2008 - Jon Agan Joins Burnham Racing Enterprise for 2009 SeasonOTLEY, Iowa (Nov. 22, 2008) – Boyd and Lisa Burnham of Burnham Racing Enterprise (BRE) announce Jon Agan, from Knoxville, Iowa, will drive their No. 54 sprint car in 2009.Since beginning competition at Knoxville Raceway in 2000, Burnham Racing Enterprise has reached victory lane four times. In 2008, the team claimed one feature win and a top-five finish in the season-long point battle.“2008 was a great success,” said team owner Boyd Burnham. “We feel primed for a run at the Knoxville Championship Cup in 2009, and the addition of Jon increases our confidence level.”Agan, 29, returned to sprint car racing in 2008 after two years away from the cockpit. In a limited schedule, ...

2008 Results, Stories and Points Posted!

11/21/2008 - (Bill W) Complete Results from the 2008 season are now posted in one document in the "Historical Results" section. Complete finishes including starting positions are included, as well as a complete points rundown, stories, features won, and feature laps led.To access Results from the 1978 season through the 2008 season, visit the "Historical Results" section by going to the "History" page, and clicking on the blue "Historical Results" link at the top of the page.

11/13/2008 - (Bill W) It was a fast year for more than one reason in 2008! Eight new track records were set, some of them a couple of times. Among them, Justin Henderson broke a 12-year old 20-lap record, and Daryn Pittman broke Doug Wolfgang's 18-year old 22-lap record.For a full chronology of track records at Knoxville (both wing and non-wing), visit our "History" section and use the pulldown menu to access them!(Pictured) Daryn Pittman claimed a new 22-lap record by winning the B Main at the Knoxville Nationals, eclipsing the 18-year old mark set by Doug Wolfgang.

Join us for the Banquet on November 22!

10/22/2008 - (Bill W) Join us for the Knoxville Raceway banquet on November 22 at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville! Order your tickets by calling 641 842-5431!Meal choices include Beef Tenderloin Filet, Chicken Florentine (stuffed with gouda and spinach), or Stuffed Boneless Pork Loin (apple walnut stuffing).The schedule is as follows:4:30 Reception6:00 Dinner7:00 Entertainment (Comedy Hypnotist)8:00 Awards

10/15/2008 - (Bill W) The "Driver News" continues to come in on a weekly basis. Don't forget to check the red "Driver News" link right under the weather for the latest!

10/11/2008 - Brown Bags ASCoT Bucks in Inaugural Cowtown Sprint Nationals!Lonnie Wheatley, KENNEDALE, Texas (October 11, 2008) – Brian Brown's first weekend of O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series competition as both car owner and driver paid dividends in the form of the Inaugural Cowtown Sprint Nationals championship following a stirring victory in Saturday night's 35-lap main event.And, the Grain Valley, MO, racer snared the $5,000 winner's share in dramatic fashion to boot, wrangling the lead away from current series points leader Jason Johnson as the white flag flew over the high-banked, ¼-mile Cowtown Speedway clay oval.Brown held on over the final circuit to secure a narrow win over Johnson, with Nebraska teen Jack Dover rallying from ten rows deep to ...

5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean on Speed Saturday

10/8/2008 - Saturday, October 11th at 7:00 PM Central, the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean will air on Speed. The event, which took place from September 25-27 saw some of the most exciting late model racing of the season. The 2009 event is scheduled for October 1-3. Tickets go on sale December 1, 2008.

10/2/2008 - (Bill W) Photo galleries have been updated including "2008 Pit Photos", "2008 Conrad Nelson Photos" and "2008 Winners".

The 4 Day Renewal Letters are in the Mail

9/30/2008 - The 4 Day Renewal Letters for the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals are in the mail. If you do not receive your letter by September 29, 2008, or the seats are incorrect, please call the ticket office as soon as possible at 641-842-5431. You can renew your tickets from October 1, 2008 - November 15, 2008.

Garner wins 305 Mid-States Championship

9/28/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 27) Clint Garner took the lead just after the half-way point to capture the 2008 Mid-States Championship at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The race and events for the 305s were in conjunction with the 5th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.The opening lap was wild as Chad Huston hit the fence between turns one and two and burst into flames from the impact. The video replay showed that he had run up over Casey Fredrichsen's right rear tire catapulting him into the fence with flames as his tail tank flew off from the impact.Front row starter, Johnny Anderson was relegated to the tail after his car failed to go into gear. ...

McCreadie wins 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/28/2008 - McCreadie wins 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinTim McCreadie of Watertown, New York, won the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Super Clean on Saturday, September 27, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The victory was worth $40,000 and he earned every penny with one of the most exciting races ever seen at this speedway in front of a huge and enthusiastic record crowd for this event. The 100-lapper saw drama throughout.The excitement started before the green flag fell when polesitter and preliminary favorite Darrell Lanigan pulled back to the work area on the pace laps with no power steering. He did rejoin the field and start on the pole, but when the green ...

9/27/2008 - Late ModelsA main 1. Darrell Lanigan 292. Jimmy Owens 20J3. Josh Richards 14. Matt Miller 75. Darren Miller 32D6. Tim McCreadie 397. Earl Pearson Jr. 448. Tony Stewart 209. Jimmy Mars 28m10. Billy Moyer 2111. Steve Francis 19x12. Brady Smith 213. Shannon Babb 1814. Scott Bloomquist 015. Rick Eckert 2416. Donnie Moran 9917. Boone McLaughlin 1418. Denny Eckrich 5019. Justin Fegers F1520. Eddie Carrier Jr. 2821. John Blankenship 2322. Terry Casey 4223. John Duty 524. Eric Jacobsen 5xB main1. Jeep Van Wormer 552. Ken Schrader 9K3. Brian Harris 21H4. Brian Birkhofer 15B5. Chris Spieker 56x6. Scott James 837. Jason Utter 318. Eddie Kirchoff 5K9. Matt Lux 21L10. Brian Shirley 3s11. Andy Eckrich 5612. Dan Schlieper s913. Chris Simpson 3214. Wayne ...

Lanigan wins Friday prelim to 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/27/2008 - Lanigan wins Friday prelim to 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinDarrell Lanigan won the second night of the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Super Clean. The $7,000 victory came on Friday, September 26, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.It was an incredibly exciting win for the driver from Union, Kentucky, who won with a last-lap pass under the checkereds in 0.108 over Jimmy Owens, who dominated most of the race.Lanigan started on the pole and led the first lap of the 25-lap main before Matt Miller stole the lead on lap two. Miller led for two laps before Lanigan regained the lead under the flagstand on lap four. Just after that, though, he ...

Kearney is in the mood at 305 Mid-States Championship

9/26/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 26) John Kearney, Valley Falls, Kansas led flag to flag in garnering the second night feature event on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. 24-hours earlier he had to scratch from the qualifying feature event while sitting in a fourth row start.This time he was lined up side by side with Clint Garner who won the feature event just one night prior. When the green flag flew Kearney took the lead when he and Garner entered turn three. Kearney dove deeper and came by the flagstand with the lead.From then to the finish Kearney would never look back as he roared away to big leads only to lose them to yellow flags.The first yellow ...

Late Model Pit Photos Added!

9/26/2008 - (Bill W) "2008 Pit Photos" has been updated with late model photos. Check it out in the "Photos" section in the "2008 Pit Photos" gallery!

5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean Thursday Points

9/26/2008 - Car # First Name Last Name City State Qual Heat Feature Total29 Darrell Lanigan Union KY 194 97 198 4891 Josh Richards Shinnston WV 188 91 200 4797 Matt Miller Whitehouse OH 196 94 188 478 32D Darren Miller Milledgeville IL 186 97 194 47739 Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 184 94 196 47444 Earl Pearson Jr Jacksonville FL 200 97 176 47320 Tony Stewart Columbus IN 190 91 192 473 28M Jimmy Mars Menomonie WI 180 100 190 47019 Steve Francis Ashland KY 182 97 186 46521 Billy Moyer Batesville AR 198 97 156 4510 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg IN 162 100 182 4442 Brady Smith Solon Springs WI 168 94 180 44250 Denny Eckrich Tiffin IA 166 91 184 44118 Shannon Babb Moweaqua IL 178 88 172 438 F15 Justin Fegers Mound MN 158 100 178 43624 Rick Eckert York PA 170 88 174 43223 John Blankenship Williamson WV 764 91 170 42542 Terry Casey New London WI 156 100 158 41455 Jeep VanWormer Pinconning MI 172 88 142 40228 Eddie Carrier Jr. Salt Rock WV 142 91 168 40114 Boone McLaughlin Mediapolis IA 152 85 162 39983 Scott James Lawrenceburg IN 150 82 164 39631 Jason Utter Columbus Junction IA 124 100 166 390 5K Eddie Kirchoff Gillette WY 148 85 138 371 3s Brian Shirley Chuthem IL 154 79 136 36956 Andy Eckrich Iowa City IA 146 88 132 36621 Matt Lux Franklin PA 110 94 160 36432 Chris Simpson Oxford IA 144 85 134 36320 Jimmy Owens Newport IN 176 79 106 36177 Jeff Aikey Waterloo IA 112 94 154 3609 Kenny Schrader Concord NC 138 82 140 36056 Chris Spieker Massena IA 174 76 108 35825 Chad Simpson Mount Vernon IA 134 88 120 3421 Wayne Chinn Bradford OH 140 85 112 33758 Dave Eckrich Oxford IA 130 79 126 33599 Donnie Moran Dresden OH 192 67 76 33533 Nick Marolf Moscow IA 122 82 118 322 21B Rich Bell Sheffield IL 116 76 124 3165 John Duty Portland OR 104 82 128 314 21H Brian Harris Davenport IA 114 70 130 3145 Eric Jacobsen Seacliff Beach CA 126 82 104 312 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan WI 160 70 74 304 12A Matt Aukland Fargo ND 108 79 116 303 33F Rickey Frankel Quincy IL 96 85 114 29533 Paul Glendenning Mt Ayr IA 94 73 122 289 A-1 Rod Smith Monmouth IL 92 79 110 28193 Jay Johnson W. Burlington IA 136 70 72 27825 Kerry Hansen Spencer WI 128 76 68 272 25s Chris Smyser Lancaster MO 132 70 70 27210 Junior Coover Norfolk NE 100 76 92 26851 Matt Furman Iowa City IA 120 64 82 26622 Jill George Cedar Falls IA 102 76 80 258 15B Brian Birkhofer Muscatine IA 118 73 66 2570 Mitch Johnson Hickson ND 98 64 86 24844ZO Alonzo Grosse Council Bluffs IA 80 73 88 24195 Ed Sanger Postville IA 84 67 90 24145 Curt Martin Independence IA 88 70 78 236 3c Chris Schroeder Ankeny IA 78 67 84 22940 Nick Kramer Pine Island MN 86 73 62 221 15c Curt Schroeder Des Moines IA 90 67 64 221 K94 Jerry Bagby Jr Secor IL 82 73 60 215 99D Darrel DeFrance Marshalltown IA 106 0 0 10619 Darin Duffy Hazelton IA 0 0 0 0

Clint Garner takes Night Number One of the 305 Mid-States Sprint Championship

9/26/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 25) Clint Garner, Sioux Falls, SD, grabbed the lead on the opening lap from his second row starting position to post a win in the 305 Mid-States Sprint Championship at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The event was in conjunction with the 5th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.Garner, who has garnered wins here on a weekly basis in the 410 and 360 sprints took a quick lead and quickly pulled away from the field. On lap five he headed into lap traffic and efficiently disposed of them car by car. It wasn't until lap eight in heavy lap traffic that second place runner Johnny Anderson, Indianola, began to cut into his ...

Richards wins Thursday prelim to 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/26/2008 - Richards wins Thursday prelim to 5th Annual Late Model Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinJosh Richards of Shinnston, West Virginia, won the opening-night preliminary feature on Thursday, September 25, at the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Super Clean. “Kid Rocket” claimed $7,000 for the victory in the 25-lap main, which actually wrapped up just after 1 a.m. on Friday.Richards started sixth and took the lead with a late-race slide job. When the race went green, outside front-row starter Billy Moyer jumped out to the lead over polesitter Earl Pearson Jr. Moyer set a fast pace, coming to lapped traffic at the fifth circuit. That allowed Darrell Lanigan, who started fourth, to close.Lanigan edged out to the lead at ...

9/25/2008 - Fifth Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean and Mid-States 305 Sprint Championship Roars into Action Thursday!(Bill W) The 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean and the Mid-States 305 Sprint Championship kicks off this Thursday night and roars into Saturday. Unseasonably warm and most importantly, dry weather is forecast for this weekend’s festivities!The best in the Late Model business will vie for the $40,000 to win 100-lap main event on Saturday night! They’ll work on their starting position by competing in a pair of preliminary events on Thursday and Friday.The format is similar to the SuperClean Knoxville sprint car Nationals. After qualifying the quick timers go to the back of ...

Museum to Host Benefit Auction in Conjunction with Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals!

9/23/2008 - MUSEUM TO HOST BENEFIT AUCTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL KNOXVILLE NATIONALS KNOXVILLE, IOWA - The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation will host its fifth annual Knoxville Late Model Auction on Saturday afternoon, September 27, in conjunction with the three-day Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, presented by SuperClean. The auction of unique, autographed souvenirs and memorabilia, which will also benefit the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame, will begin at 12 Noon on the museum’s second floor. It is free and open to the general public, and it will be emceed by Kathy Krafka Harkema and auctioneered by former dirt late model driver Lynn Richard. Two of the premier items to be ...

9/17/2008 - (Bill W) Getting your reserved seating for the upcoming Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean taken care of, is easy! Simply click on the "Buy Tickets" link on the homepage at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!From there, choose from a three day package, or single events. You can order your tickets online and take a look at your seating options, all from the comfort of your home!The 5th Annual event is shaping up to be the best ever! For more information on the Late Model Nationals, including the pre-entry list and purse, click the Late Model Nationals logo on the righthand side of the track's homepage!

Ryan Humphrey Wins Knoxville’s Fall Enduro

9/6/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (delayed)(September 6) – Ryan Humphrey of Oskaloosa captured the annual Fall Enduro Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The Mahaska county driver received $1,000 for his efforts on the half-mile oval.The 200-lap race saw Mitch Enfield of Melcher-Dallas leading after 25 laps. Shortly thereafter he was overtaken by Mike Goff, Lacona and Dann Van Dee, Deep River. Goff would soon drop from the event leaving Van Dee with the lead at the 50-lap mark. At this point, Humphrey was running second with Enfield in the third spot.At the half-way point (100 laps) Van Dee still led the event but Humphrey was catching him as they sorted though lap traffic. It was one hour ...

9/3/2008 - RJ Johnson, #71 360 Sprint(Joanne Cram) As the 2008 season winds down, RJ Johnson’s travel plans are just getting started. As a Knoxville transplant for the season, RJ will wind his way back down south, as he will eventually head back home to Tampa, Florida. The 21 year old has called the Knoxville Raceway campgrounds home for the entire season, dedicating his time and energy to taming the famed half mile of Knoxville Raceway.While his year didn’t exactly begin as he had hoped due to motor issues, RJ has given his time at Knoxville his all. He works on the car during the week and races Saturday night. He’s been fortunate to find Kevin and Kim De Long’s garage to rent ...

9/2/2008 - 410 Owner Points (Final) (* - Perfect Attendance)1. Forbrook 5 – 30252. SA Racing 22* – 25253. Lunstra/Dobmeier 13* – 24904. Doogs 21* - 22105. Oswalt D1 – 20056. J&S Auto Sports #2* – 18557. Maxwell 56* – 18208. Zomer 5z - 18159. Landis 70* – 177510. Peters 57x* – 153511. Hindi 11D – 144512. Sonner 47* - 136013. VanderEcken 10* – 132514. Maeschen 96* – 130015. Gifford 17G - 118516. Jeffrey 12 – 108017. Anderson 71R* - 104518. Williams 7K* – 97519. Deuce Motorsports 49 – 92520. Brahmer 13v – 87021. Phillips 9* – 79522. Shilling 47T – 67523. Moore 69 – 64524. Weuve 19 – 550360 Owner Points (Final) (* - Perfect Attendance)1. Giannetto D1* – 13042. Moro 2m* – 13033. Bakker 11x* – 11844. Snodgrass 24/2* - 11435. Burnham Racing Enterprise 54* – 10926. Grimes 7* – 10527. Beaver 53* – 10248. Agan Motorsports 4 - 10149. Roberts 18 – ...

Dobmeier and Kearney close out Knoxville sprint season with wins

8/30/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 30) Mark Dobmeier and John Kearney captured feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway as this storied track closed its 55th season of weekly racing. Crowned track champions were Danny Lasoski, 410s (his 9th) and Matt Moro (his first) in the 360 division.Pole sitter Dobmeier led the 25-lap feature event from flag to flag with several slowdowns and stoppages added for interest. He was chased for most of the race by Billy Alley who started in the row behind him.By lap five Dobmeier had cruised to a 25 car-length advantage over Alley and at his rate of progression was just about to hit lap traffic. The top three, Dobmeier, Alley and Davey Heskin were ...

8/25/2008 - Plenty to Decide on Season Championship Night This Saturday at Knoxville!(Bill W) Two drivers will carry home the prestigious Knoxville Championship Cup this Saturday night! There will be a extra laps and extra money on the agenda for Season Championship Night this Saturday, sponsored by Alltel and Robuck’s Automotive! One champion is decided already. Danny Lasoski will take his record eighth track championship home to Dover, Missouri. Matt Moro can’t rest easy just yet in the 360 class, as he seeks his first Cup. He holds a 95 point lead over Gregg Bakker in that race!The owner’s championship in the 410 class has been clinched by Guy Forbrook, but the 360 race is a little tighter. ...

Dobmeier and Giannetto grab Knoxville Checkers

8/24/2008 - by Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 23) Mark Dobmeier and Jesse Giannetto each won feature events at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. It was Championship Cup Series #16 as the sprint season has wound down to just one final event.Dobmeier had quite a battle in gaining his fourth career feature at this track. His main opponant was pole sitter Ryan Anderson as the western Iowa driver put his sprinter on the high cushion and rode the big half mile at high speed. All Dobmeier could do was the same thing, just to keep up.Lap six saw a red flag thrown for a wreck involving Bob Weuve who had spun in turn two and collected Travis Cram. Neither driver was ...

Tires for 305 Nationals

8/21/2008 - In answer to tire questions for the upcoming 305 nationals the following tires will be allowed.Right rear tire rules for the 305 nationals sc15 105x18-15 Hoosier or harder, ascs 105x16-15Hoosier medium or harder, no softer then rd 12 Hoosiers on the left rear. No 10’s allowed.New 50 Good Years or harder and American Racer 30 or harder left rears allowed.

8/21/2008 - (Bill W) Find more statistics and historical results in the "History" Section...Knoxville 360 Nationals Statistics (1991-2008)A Look at the WinnersYear - Driver, Number, Owner1991 - David Hesmer, 1, Action Auto Racing1992 - Garry Lee Maier, 11x, Jimmie Rogers1993 - Garry Lee Maier, 11x, Jimmie Rogers1994 - Lee Nelson, 26, Bob Brody1995 - Danny Lasoski, 45, Ray Lipsey1996 - Terry McCarl, 51, Brad Gray1997 - David Hesmer, 11, Ergenbright Motorsports1998 - Gary Wright, 9, Gary Wright1999 - Dennis Moore Jr., 71, Dennis Moore Jr.2000 - Wayne Johnson, 29J, Fred and Jo Threatt2001 - Terry McCarl, 24x, Terry McCarl2002 - Jeff Swindell, 6s, Don Goodson2003 - Dennis Moore Jr., 75x, Doug Brown2004 - Billy Alley, 22, Stewart and Susette Alley2005 - Billy Alley, ...

Monster Truck Challenge Event Cancelled

8/19/2008 - Monster Truck Challenge Event Cancelled The Monster Truck Challenge Event scheduled for September 13th has been cancelled. Rich Schaefer who heads up the Monster Truck organization stated that all scheduled events except their last one in Nashville have been cancelled at this point.

8/18/2008 - It’s Back to Racing at Knoxville with McKay Insurance/Allied Insurance Night!(Bill W) McKay Insurance/Allied Insurance Night promises more great action from the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night, August 23! The Dunkin family has done a wonderful job of track preparation the entire season, and in turn, the level of racing action has heightened. Though Danny Lasoski and Guy Forbrook have clinched the driver and owner 410 titles, there is plenty to yet be decided with two weeks of point racing remaining.“The Tornado” Billy Alley has put together a solid season in his first year driving the SA Racing #22. The Lincoln, Nebraska native is second in 410 points. Third in points, Mark Dobmeier, is looking for more, ...

8/18/2008 - (Bill W) There are plenty of updated photos in the galleries. Check out Aussie Daniel Beard's offerings from the Nationals in the "Knoxville Raceway" gallery. "2008 Pit Photos" has been updated through the 360 and 410 Nationals. Our photographers have contributions in their galleries as well as the "2008 Winners" gallery. Enjoy!

8/17/2008 - Here is the story on this year's Nationals Queen Contest submitted by Joanne Cram. Our apologies for the late print!2008 Knoxville Nationals Queen ContestBy Joanne Cram Eleven contestants competed on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening to become the 2008 Knoxville Nationals Queen. With contestants from as far away as New South Wales, Australia, the contest was full of race loving ladies.Aside from the Australia entry, most of the ladies reside here in the Midwest. Many of the contestants arrived in town to watch some of the 360 Nationals action, but they were all here and ready to meet the judges by early Tuesday morning. Included this year in the contest are: Shanie George of Des Moines; Kaila Hamann from ...

8/15/2008 - 2009 MYRACELIFE.COM WORLD CHALLENGE QUALIFIERS INKED KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 14, 2008) - The dust hasn’t even settled from this year’s MyRaceLife.com World Challenge at the Super Clean Knoxville Nationals, presented by Lucas Oil, and the dates for the five 2009 World Challenge international qualifiers have already been set. They are as follows:August 22-23, 2008 - Castrol Raceway; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Oil City Cup (World of Outlaws 410's)September 12-13, 2008 - Ohsweken Speedway; Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada - Canadian Sprint Car Nationals (360's)December 26, 2008 - Western Springs Speedway; Auckland, North Island, New Zealand - Western Springs Sprint Car Classic (410's)January 3, 2009 - ...

8/14/2008 - (Bill W) Following are the owner points going into the last two weeks of the season. To qualify, a car must compete in at least 75% of the shows (minus the Nationals in each respective class). Attendance is counted for the car, not the driver in these standings...410 Owner Points Through 8/2/08*Perfect Attendance Through 8/2/081. Forbrook 5* – 29152. SA Racing 22* – 22603. Lunstra/Dobmeier 13* – 20154. Oswalt D1* – 20055. Doogs 21* – 18906. J&S Auto Sports #2* – 17357. Maxwell 56* – 16258. Landis 70* – 16209. Zomer 5z – 156510. Peters 57x* – 138511. VanderEcken 10* – 123012. Hindi 11D – 121513. Maeschen 96* – 112514. Sonner 47* – 104515. Gifford 17G - 102016. Jeffrey 12 – 101517. Barton 7TW - 92518. Anderson 71R* – 88519. Williams 7K* – 84520. Deuce Motorsports 49 – 79521. Brahmer ...

Jack Anderson Services

8/14/2008 - We are saddended to announce that long time Knoxville Raceway friend and supporter Jack Anderson passed away today at 11:55 AM.Visitation will take place Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Overton's Funeral Home, 501 W. Ashland, Indianola, Iowa. Services will be Monday at 10:30 AM at the First Assembly of God Church, 1700 West 2nd in Indianola. Our thoughts are with Jack and his wonderful family.

Knoxville Raceway Idle on August 16th

8/13/2008 - Knoxville Raceway does not have an event scheudled for this Saturday, August 16th. We will resume racing on August 23 with the Knoxville Championship Cup Series McKay Allied Insurance Night. Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids 6-14.

8/11/2008 - 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil re-airs on Speed August 12 and August 16 For Immediate Release Contact: Brian StickelAugust 11, 2008 (641)842-5431Knoxville, Iowa – The Knoxville Nationals, which aired live on Speed last Saturday, will re-air on Tuesday August 12th at 12:00 Noon Eastern, 11:00 AM Central and on ...

Wayne Johnson Named Cox Design Iowa Speedweek "Mr. Sprint Car"... Again

8/10/2008 - It’s official… Wayne Johnson of Knoxville is “Mr. Sprint Car” for the second consecutive year after topping the ten-night Cox Design Iowa Speedweek points. The Knoxville 360 Nationals champion, who finished sixteenth in last night’s 48th annual Super Clean Knoxville 410 Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, earned $2,500 from Bruce and Debi Cox of Cox Design & Metal Fabrication for his efforts over the ten nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville Raceway and the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa. Rounding out the top three are Billy Alley ($1,000) and Australian Brooke Tatnell ($500), respectively.The official top ten in the 2008 Cox Design Iowa Speedweek points after all ten nights are as follows: 1., Wayne Johnson, ...

Schatz wins three in a row at 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals

8/10/2008 - Schatz wins three in a row at 48th Annual Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinDonny Schatz made history by being only the second driver to win three in a row at the 48th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The happy winner from Fargo, North Dakota, collected the $150,000 payday and inked his name in the history books as only Steve Kinser had previously won three in a row here.The start of the 30-lap main event was about 10 minutes earlier than scheduled and did not feature the four-wide parade lap because it was noted rain was just north of Knoxville. The original start was then put ...

Brown wins Friday main at 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals

8/9/2008 - By Stacy ErvinAn engine fire put a scare into him on Thursday night, and another former Knoxville Raceway track champion scared Brian Brown on Friday.Brown, the defending Knoxville Championship Cup Series track champion from Higginsville, Missouri, won the non-qualifiers’ feature at the 48th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Friday, August 8. The Friday night show was presented by myracelife.com.Brown started on the pole of the 20-lap main event and led every lap en route to the $5,000 payday. It looked to be an easy victory until the final laps, when Australia’s Kerry Madsen, who won a track championship here in 2005, put himself in position to steal the show.There was a yellow flag on the original ...

48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil Lineups for Saturday!

8/9/2008 - Saturday's 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! A Main 30 Laps 1 33 Danny Lasoski 2 14 Jason Meyers 3 11 Steve Kinser 4 15 Donny Schatz 5 2X Craig Dollansky 6 6 Paul McMahan 7 5 Sammy Swindell 8 9E Joey Saldana 9 D1 Justin Henderson 10 5Z Dusty Zomer 11 R19 Jac Haudenschild 12 7S Jason Sides 13 83 Shane Stewart 14 14AJ Wayne Johnson 15 18 Tony Bruce Jr. 16 96 Bronson Maeschen 17 11AU Brooke Tatnell 18 22 Billy Alley 19 39C Jason Solwold 20 24T Tyler Walker B Main (4 transfer) 22 Laps1 21T Daryn Pittman 2 8K Chad Kemenah3 22x Greg Hodnett 4 53 Jack Dover5 9w ...

16-lap MyRaceLife.com World Challenge Starting Line-Up

8/8/2008 - 16-lap MyRaceLife.com World Challenge Starting Line-Up:55, Kerry Madsen, Sydney, NSW, AUSW20, Greg Wilson, Benton Ridge, OH, USA11NZ, Carl Wilson, Auckland, NI, NZ20AU, Troy Little, Vineyard, NSW, AUS13, Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND, USA10, Ricky Logan, Knoxville, IA, USA2AU, A.J. “Skip” Jackson, Sydney, NSW, AUS19, Jason Johnson, Thomasville, PA, USA11AU, Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, AUS2, Craig Dollansky, Zimmerman, MN, USA9E, Joey Saldana, Pittsboro, IN, USA12, Lynton, Jeffrey, Sydney, NSW, AUS4X, Toni Lutar, Surrey, BC, CAN96AU, Bruce White, Sydney, NSW, AUS45NZ, Corey Haigh, Auckland, NI, NZ9A, Steve Dyer, Vancouver, BC, CAN

Saldana wins second qualifying night of 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals

8/7/2008 - By Stacy ErvinIt was a fitting tribute for Joey Saldana.The Brownsburg, Indiana, driver won the second qualifying night of the 48th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Thursday, August 7, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville Iowa. Thursday’s race night was courtesy of Weld Racing, and in victory lane Saldana credited Greg Weld, a former Nationals champion who passed away earlier in the week.“Greg Weld got me where I’m at today,” an emotional Saldana said in victory lane as he collected his $12,000 payday. Weld won the 1963 Knoxville Nationals and Saldana’s father, Joe, won in 1970.Saldana, who has finished second to Donny Schatz in the past two Knoxville Nationals, started sixth in the 20-lap qualifying event ...

8/6/2008 - Enduro This Saturday at Knoxville!(Bill W) The annual Enduro takes to the track this Saturday night, September 6! The event encompasses area drivers competing in the stock car race covering 200 laps or two hours! Knoxville’s own Kevin Fee won the event a year ago, traveling the full 200 lap distance. Who will it be this year? It’ll be fun for the whole family.Don’t miss the action at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night! We’ll see you at the Knoxville Raceway!For more information on the upcoming weekend visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call us at 641 842-5431!Weekend OverviewSaturday, September 6Event: Enduro (200 laps or 2 hours)Time: Racing at 7 p.m.Admission: $10 adults, $3 children(Pictured): 2007 Enduro Winner Kevin Fee ...

Alley, Jackson, Landis, Logan, Maeschen, Heskin, Henderson, Zomer & Dobmeier to Appear at Fan Fair Forum

8/6/2008 - Alley, Jackson, Landis, Logan, Maeschen, Heskin & Dobmeier to Appear at Fan Fair Forum 8/6/2008 - Bill Wright, known in sprint car racing circles as ‘Bill W’, has confirmed that sprint car drivers Billy Alley, A.J. “Skip” Jackson, Calvin Landis, Ricky Logan, Bronson Maeschen, Davey Heskin, Justin Henderson and Dusty Zomer and Mark Dobmeier will appear at the “Knoxville Regulars: Defending the Home Turf” forum as part of the Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair in the National Sprint Car Museum. Bill’s session is slated for 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 7.Other Thursday forums include "Tips from the Shooters" and "Women in Sprint Car Racing". The forums continue on Friday.Thurs., 11 a.m. – “Knoxville Regulars: Defending the Home Turf” with host Bill ...

Wayne Johnson wins opening night of 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals

8/6/2008 - By Stacy ErvinWayne Johnson is on the roll of his life. After winning last weekend’s 18th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals, he won the opening qualifying night of the 48th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Wednesday, August 6, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Wednesday’s race night was courtesy of Nos Energy Drink.Johnson, an Oklahoma native who now calls Knoxville home, started on the pole of the 20-lap main event and never looked back, leading every lap on his way to the $12,000 payday. The race stayed green through the halfway point, in spite of Blake Feese and Greg Hodnett both showing smoke off of their mounts. Johnson hit lapped traffic at lap six. By lap ...

8/5/2008 - 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals Qualifying Nights and Drivers0 Jonathan Allard Wednesday1 John Vandenberg Wednesday2 Skip Jackson Wednesday6 Paul McMahan Wednesday7 JJ Hickle Wednesday9 Rager Phillips Wednesday11 Steve Kinser Wednesday13 Mark Dobmeier Wednesday15 Donny Schatz Wednesday18 Tony Bruce Jr. Wednesday18 Danny Smith Wednesday19 Jason Johnson Wednesday21 Daryn Pittman Wednesday22 Greg Hodnett Wednesday25 Chad Layton Wednesday28 Brian Paulus Wednesday29 Travis Rilat Wednesday30 Doug Esh Wednesday33 Danny Lasoski Wednesday46 Ty Bartz Wednesday47 TBA Wednesday51 Fred Rahmer Wednesday55 Kerry Madsen Wednesday56 Davey Heskin Wednesday71 Robert Bell Wednesday81 Randy Anderson Wednesday83 Shane Stewart Wednesday89 Cody Darrah Wednesday96 Bronson Maeschen Wednesday11D Dion Hindi Wednesday11NZ TBA Wednesday11T TJ Winegardner Wednesday12L John Lambertz Wednesday13v Seth Brahmer Wednesday14AJ Wayne Johnson Wednesday14M Blake Feese Wednesday1X Randy Hannagan Wednesday20AU Troy Little Wednesday21G TBA Wednesday22B Ben Gregg Wednesday2L Ed Lynch Jr Wednesday39c Jason Solwold Wednesday45NZ Corey Haigh Wednesday47AU Antony Jeffrey Wednesday47T Tony Shilling Wednesday4w Matt Wasmund Wednesday4x Toni Lutar Wednesday51s Lee Sowell Wednesday5C Chad Hillier Wednesday5W Lucas Wolfe Wednesday7TW Brandon L Wimmer Wednesday83A Tim Shaffer Wednesday8k Chad Kemenah Wednesday94s Natalie Sather Wednesday96AU Bruce White Wednesday9A Steve Dyer WednesdayD1 Justin Henderson WednesdayR19 Jac Haudenschild WednesdayThursday 0 Jeremy Campbell Thursday1 Jeff Shepard Thursday2 Craig Dollansky Thursday2 Sheldon Leesekamp Thursday5 Sammy Swindell Thursday6 Sean Micheal Thursday6 Bill Rose Thursday9 Joey Saldana Thursday9 Gary Wright Thursday10 Ricky Logan Thursday12 Caleb Griffith Thursday12 Lynton Jeffrey Thursday13 Jesse Hockett Thursday14 Jason Meyers Thursday16 Lee Stark Thursday19 Stevie Smith Thursday19 Bobby Weuve Thursday20 Kraig Kinser Thursday21 Brian Brown Thursday22 Billy Alley Thursday24 Terry McCarl Thursday24 Tyler Walker Thursday26 Travis Rutz Thursday40 Clint Garner Thursday49 Josh Schneiderman Thursday51 Kaley Gharst Thursday59 Lee Jacobs Thursday69 Mike Moore Thursday70 Calvin Landis Thursday71 Brian Leppo Thursday89 Jacob Schell Thursday97 Todd King Thursday 4L Rev. Mark D. Amenda Thursday B4 Eric Baldaccini Thursday11AU Brooke Tatnell Thursday11B Brock Mayes Thursday11X Gregg Bakker Thursday11x Garry Lee Maier Thursday15H Sam Hafertepe Jr Thursday17b Bill Balog Thursday17G Dean Jacobs Thursday1M Kim Mock Thursday1x Travis Whitney Thursday20E Brian Ellenberger Thursday23W Scott Winters Thursday24H Rob Chaney Thursday30c Lance Dewease Thursday3K Scott Uttech Thursday4H Chad Meyer Thursday53D Jack Dover Thursday57X Jake Peters Thursday5Z Dusty Zomer Thursday6N Greg Nikitenko Thursday71R Ryan Anderson Thursday7k Justin Zimmerman Thursday7N Roger Crockett Thursday7s Jason Sides Thursday83JR Tim Kaeding Thursday97z Eric Ziegler Thursday9M Marlon Jones Thursday9m Ricky Montgomery ThursdayW20 Greg Wilson Thursday

8/5/2008 - (Bill W) The Granddaddy of them all is upon us, the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Over 100 of the best in sprint car racing will vie to stand atop the podium. The Nationals is more than a race, it's a happening! Many events surround the great racing action! Can Donny Schatz defend his title? Will Steve Kinser or Sammy Swindell conjure up some of their magic one more time? Will it be a Knoxville regular? You have to be here to experience it!Some Events Surrounding the Nationals:Ongoing Daily Events (2008)-National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum - Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.-KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio Welcome Center ...

8/4/2008 - Shane Stewart: Roth Motorsports #83, Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Driverby Joanne CramBixby, Oklahoma’s own Shane Stewart has been tearing up the sprint car world for the past 17 years! The 32 year old driver now calls Indianapolis home with his wife, Kimberly. The two have made a life in racing, with Kimberly running a successful race uniform business- Race Gear X, and Shane racing all over the world.It all started back in quarter midgets at the ripe old age of seven. Shane grew up with a racer for a father, so the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Mike Stewart raced super modifieds at Tulsa Speedway until 1982. Shane was destined for speed, so ...

Jason Johnson picks up Brodix Tournament of Champions Win at Knoxville Raceway

8/4/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3) Jason Johnson completed what might be called the Johnson & Johnson (J & J) weekend as he led nearly all the way to claim the 10th annual Brodix Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. J & J because he had won the Thursday night feature, Wayne Johnson (no relation) had claimed Friday and Saturday and now he placed his name in the books on Sunday.Second row starter Gary Taylor looked excellent in the beginning stages of the 30-lap event when he took the lead running the low line in turns three and four on the first circuit. He continued to run the bottom with Tim Crawley and J. Johnson in tow.Suddenly ...

Wayne Johnson wins 18th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals

8/3/2008 - By Stacy Ervin Wayne Johnson won the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, August 2, and gave Johnson a $10,000 payday. Front-row starters Jason Johnson and Gary Wright went three wide with fourth starter Wayne Johnson on the first lap through turns one and two. Wright came out with the initial lead but there was a caution for debris after one lap had been completed. When the race went green again, Wright held the point while Billy Alley got around Wayne Johnson for third. By the fourth lap, Jason Johnson was side-by-side with Wright for the lead and by the time ...

Tatnell wins Knoxville’s Pre-Nationals Sprint show

8/3/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 2) – Brooke Tatnell formerly of Australia and now calling Minnesota home, captured the 20-lap feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during the finals of the 360 Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals. The win was Tatnell’s third career 410 win at the central Iowa race facility as the 410 division ran a companion program to the evening’s festivities.Dusty Zomer, the pole sitter, took the early lead and set the pace with Tatnell in close pursuit. Both drivers kept their cars on the high cushion in turns three and four but split in turns one and two when Tatnell stayed on the top and Zomer dove to the deep bottom.On lap eight, when ...

8/2/2008 - Website Updates Include Nationals Daily Events and Much More!(Bill W) Daily events for the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil have been updated in the Nationals "Events" section. Just click on the logo on the righthand side of the homepage and look for the "Happenings" section.Conrad Nelson, Dave Hill and Dennis Krieger have new photos in their galleries on the "Photos" page. Just scroll down for a number of galleries."Driver News" has been updated this week with news from Billy Alley, Brian Brown, Skip Jackson, Wayne Johnson, Kaley Gharst, Terry McCarl and John Hall! "Driver News" can be found by clicking the link right below the weather.Driver pages are being updated daily, so click on ...

8/2/2008 - A Main Lineup: 1 41 Johnson, Jason Eunice, LA 16.422 492 2 9W Wright, Gary Hooks, TX 16.656 492 3 29T Rilat, Travis Forney, TX 16.393 490 4 94 Johnson, Wayne Knoxville, IA 16.796 490 5 91S Tatnell, Brooke Sans Souci, NSW Australia 16.722 489 6 24T Walker, Tyler Encino, CA 16.341 486 7 D1 Giannetto, Jesse Cedar Rapids, IA 16.850 478 8 22 Alley, Billy Lincoln, NE 16.609 475 9 75J Hockett, Jesse Warsaw, MO 16.775 475 10 0 Allard, Jonathan Chico, CA 16.362 473 11 11X Bakker, Gregg Sioux Falls, SD 16.764 473 12 7N Crockett, Roger Medford, OR 16.863 470 13 1M McCarl, Terry Altoona, IA ...

Wayne Johnson wins second night qualifier for 360 Nationals

8/1/2008 - Wayne Johnson wins second night qualifier for 360 Nationals By Stacy ErvinOklahoma native Wayne Johnson won the second qualifying event for the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 1. Johnson started fourth and ran down fellow second-row starter Jesse Giannetto, who led the first half of the 20-lap event. The first attempt at a start of the race saw Brad Bowden stop in turn two to bring out a yellow and a complete restart.From there, Giannetto took off with the lead with Johnson chasing. Once the pair began to hit lapped traffic at lap seven, Gary Wright began to close. ...

Jason Johnson wins opening night qualifier for 360 Nationals

7/31/2008 - Jason Johnson wins opening night qualifier for 360 Nationals By Stacy ErvinEunice, Louisiana, native Jason Johnson won the opening night qualifying event for the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Vermeer. The win came in the ASCS sanctioned event at the Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, July 31. Johnson came from the fourth starting spot, put a slide job across outside front-row starter Billy Alley’s nose in turn four on the first lap and led all 20 laps for the $2,000 payday.That left all of the good battles for position behind the leader, as Travis Rilat, Jonathan Cornell and Jonathan Allard went three-wide for third spot on the second lap. Rilat went to second around Alley the next ...

7/31/2008 - Spotlight Shines on the Best in the Nation This Weekend at Knoxville!(Bill W) It’s hard to believe the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals presented by Vermeer Manufacturing are upon us, but they are! The event held Thursday-Saturday, July 31-August 2 will kick off eight nights of racing in ten days time, and will provide some of the best action you’ve seen on the famous Knoxville Raceway! The 410 sprint cars will join the 360 finale on Saturday for Casey’s Night, and the weekend will conclude with Sunday’s BRODIX Tournament of Champions!The pre-entries for the 360 event showcase a “who’s who” of the sport. The field will be split in half for Thursday and Friday qualifying events. ...

7/30/2008 - Knoxville 360 driver Russ Hall appears on this week's Knoxville Raceway Weekly as he joins co-hosts Jeff Grummer and Bill Wright (subbing for Ricky Logan)! The crew will recap the exciting sprint car action from last Saturday night as well as going in depth with Russ.The show can be seen statewide in Iowa on the Mediacom Channel 22 Thursday at 9:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.

Noteboom is Harris Clash Star at Knoxville

7/28/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28) Jay Noteboom of Hinton etched his name into the record books as he captured the 18th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Tuesday night.Noteboom, who started inside row two, took the lead at the outset and claimed lap one only to meet a yellow for a spun car on lap two. That lap was totally disastrous as a huge pileup took place at the turn one fence while a second skirmish happened in turn two. When all was said and done, only 21 cars restarted.Once the carnage was picked up and the race restarted, Noteboom continued his lead only to lose it on the next go around to Jeremy Mills. He ...

360 Nationals Qualifying Nights

7/28/2008 - 2008 360 Nationals Qualifying Nights 4a Kenny Adams Friday4 Jon Agan Thursday0 Jonathan Allard Friday22 Billy Alley Thursday71R Ryan Anderson Friday5MA Mallory Armfield Thursday11x Gregg Bakker FridayB4 Eric Baldaccini Friday85 Jerry Bell Thursday22x Dustin Barks Friday9 Jayme Barnes Friday9A Steve Dyer Thursday53 Joe Beaver Thursday35 Ronnie Blair Friday72 ...

Racers Will Unload on Saturday!

7/27/2008 - (Bill W) The Knoxville Raceway would like to remind competitors that they will be unloading in the infield this Saturday, August 2 for the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals and Casey's Night. Rigs can be parked outside of turns three and four.

7/27/2008 - Jesse Giannetto, D1 360 Sprint (Joanne Cram) After a year’s leave of absence from the Knoxville Raceway’s weekly racing scene, 31 year old Cedar Rapids native Jesse the Bulldog Giannetto makes a run for weekly points competition in the 360 class.Jesse has been coming to Knoxville Raceway for sprint car racing action since he was four years old and recalls when he was growing up, telling everyone around him that he was going to race sprint cars some day. Although the Giannetto’s weren’t originally a participating race family, they were huge fans. Jesse’s grandfather took Jesse’s father, Dave to the races when he was a youngster, and in turn, Dave took Jesse and brother Justin as well. Such big sprint car ...

Lasoski and Garner garner Knoxville Sprint feature Wins

7/26/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 24) – Danny Lasoski and Clint Garner each won feature events at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win was another milestone for “The Dude” as his 92nd victory extended his division leading winning numbers toward the century mark.Front row starter Skip Jackson took the initial lead in the 20-lap feature event with fellow front row starter Calvin Landis in tow. Jackson found his route to be fastest by running low in turns one and two and taking the cushion in turns three and four. Right away Lasoski managed a third running spot after starting eighth.Lasoski took over second from Landis with a turn three slider on the fourth circuit and then began to ...

Brodix ToC Affiliate Provisional Order Announced

7/26/2008 - 2008 Brodix ToC Affiliate Provisional Order (Sunday Only):After heats (18 transfer) and B-mains (6 transfer) have 24 drivers qualified for the Brodix ToC A-Main, the below affiliate provisional order is utilized with drivers selected (in order of affiliate points as of 07/23) from those sanctions that have no one in the Brodix ToC A-Main. If drivers for all six available provisionals are not selected, then the below provisional order is utilized again with drivers selected (in order of affiliate points as of 07/23) to fill the available affiliate provisionals. Drivers must make a legitimate attempt to qualify for the Brodix ToC in order to be eligible to utilize an affiliate provisional. Only six affiliate provisionals are available for ...

7/25/2008 - A total of 63 invitations have been extended to entered and eligible winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car competitors from three countries and 22 sanctioning organizations today for the Sunday, August 3rd, $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway. Those invited are as follows:Team American Sprint Cars On Tour (ASCoT)41, Jason Johnson, Thomasville, PA, ASCoT, Eagle/Wesmar9W, Gary Wright, Hooks, TX, ASCoT, Maxim/Wesmar94, Wayne Johnson, Knoxville, IA, ASCoT, Maxim/Fisher50Z, Zach Chappell, Talala, OK, ASCoT, Maxim/Wesmar11X, Garry Lee Maier, Cimarron, KS, ASCoT, Maxim/ASIB4, Eric Baldaccini, Keller, TX, ASCoT, Maxim/TBA15S, Nick Smith, Broken Arrow, OK, ASCoT, J&J/Wesmar29R, Travis Rilat, Forney, TX, ASCoT, Triple-X/Shark13, Kathryne Minter, Bedford, TX, ASCoT, TBA/TBATeam ASCS Coastal Region (ASCS-C)75, Don Young, Bartlett, TN, ASCS-C, J&J/DynotecTeam ASCS Midwest Region (ASCS-M)53D, ...

Wing Clarification

7/23/2008 - The following rule regarding side panels is currently for the 410 class only.410 Wings Only: All wings must have square center foils. Either dipped wings (2 1/2” max) and or flat top wings with a 1” 90 degree wickerbill will be legal for the 2008 Knoxville Nationals. 90 degree 1” wickerbill are allowed on any FRONT WING. For the Nationals side panels must be square with the top two corners set at 90 degrees with no variance. The maximum allowed turnout on all edges must not exceed 1 ¼” inches. In 2009 all top wings must be flat with square center foils and side panels. Rudders are allowed until further notice. Rudders will not be allowed in 2009. ...

Knoxville Nationals Wing and Tire Rules

7/23/2008 - The following are rules regarding wings and tires for the 2008 360 Knoxville Nationals and the 410 Knoxville Nationals:410 Wings Only: All wings must have square center foils. Either dipped wings (2 1/2” max) and or flat top wings with a 1” 90 degree wickerbill will be legal for the 2008 Knoxville Nationals. 90 degree 1” wickerbill are allowed on any FRONT WING. For the Nationals side panels must be square with the top two corners set at 90 degrees with no variance. The maximum allowed turnout on all edges must not exceed 1 ¼” inches. In 2009 all top wings must be flat with square center foils and side panels. Rudders are allowed until further notice. Rudders ...

KRCO 50/50 Drawing Unclaimed

7/22/2008 - The KRCO 50/50 drawing on July 19, 2008, did not have a winner. The winning number is 339688 and is worth $356.00. Please call 641-218-4631 immediately if you have that ticket.

7/21/2008 - Point Races On the Line as Nationals Near!(Bill W) Point races are on the line in the chase for the Knoxville Championship Cup as the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals and the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil draw near! 3M Night this Saturday, July 26, will dictate a lot of drivers’ seasons in the ultra-competitive 410 and 360 sprint car classes!Just four point races remain in the 410 class, and “The Dude” Danny Lasoski has used consistency to sit atop the standings in Guy Forbrook’s #5 sprinter. Billy “Tornado” Alley has teamed with SA Racing to field a formidable team each and every week and is 355 points behind the leader. Mark ...

Jackson and Moro Take Feature Wins at Knoxville Raceway and beat rain too

7/19/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 19) – Skip Jackson and Matt Moro each won feature events at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. An impending storm forced to track officials to rush the program along but that did not slow the action on the historic half mile.Jackson, who had the pole of the twenty-lap feature, quickly forged to the point when the race went green but just as the first lap was completed, a yellow was thrown for Ryan Anderson who had struck the turn two wall.On the restart, Jackson again got away quickly but this time Billy Alley took up the pursuit of the fleet Jackson machine. Then on the very next circuit Davey Heskin made a quick pass of ...

Harris Clash Feature Falls to Mother Nature

7/18/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 17) The 17th annual Harris Clash fell to rain at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The rain, which nearly held off for the night, finally put an end to qualifying events just prior to the eleven o’clock hour as the Sport Modifieds were nearing the conclusion of their first B Main. Just prior to that, track officials had decided to go ahead and run the Clash feature as the next event since the lineup was set and the storm was approaching. A light rain prevented that strategy and fifteen minutes later the event was called when the rain became heavier.A record of sorts was set not only for this event but for the Knoxville ...

7/14/2008 - The seventh annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa SpeedWeek is underway, as it is being held on July 31-August 9 in south central Iowa. The point championship will be determined after ten straight nights of non-winged and winged, 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville.The promotional partners of the “Mr. Sprint Car” title competition, McTwo Promotions, the Marion County Fair Association, and the National Sprint Car Museum, have confirmed that the 2008 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Iowa SpeedWeek champion will receive $2,500, the runner-up will receive $1,000, and the third place finisher will receive $500. Ricky Logan of Arkansas (2002), Shane Stewart of Oklahoma (2003, ...

7/13/2008 - The seventh annual International 360 Sprint Car Forum will be hosted by the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville on Sunday afternoon, August 3. The forum, which is open to track promoters and sanctioning officials involved in winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car racing, will feature a general discussion of the major challenges facing the sport today.Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani said today, “It really is important for the leadership of the sport of ‘360’ sprint car racing to get together annually to discuss these administrative and technical issues in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and there seems to be no better time nor place than during early August at the ‘Sprint Car Capital of the World’. According to Jim Harris of ...

Heskin and Moro are winners at Marion County Fair sprint races

7/13/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – An excited and animated Davey Heskin captured his first feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during the annual Marion County Fair. Matt Moro took top honors in the 360 sprint division.Heskin, who is a third generation sprint car driver from St. Michael, Minnesota, started on the front row and never looked back as he led all twenty laps of the feature event. On a track which developed numerous grooves by feature time, Heskin was chased from the get-go by Billy Alley and Danny Lasoski. Heskin chose to run the bottom of the track and neither of his challengers was able to run him down. Both Lasoski and Alley appeared to experiment ...

7/12/2008 - Hy-Vee Night Headlines Marion County Fair Weekend in Knoxville!(Bill W) The sounds, smells and sights of the fair will be evident this weekend at the Knoxville Raceway on the Marion County Fairgrounds! Saturday night, the chase for the Knoxville Championship Cup continues with Hy-Vee Night for the 360 and 410 sprint cars!Last week’s Twin Features shook things up considerably. Veterans, “The Dude” Danny Lasoski and Brooke Tatnell, led the way with feature wins in the 410 class. “Tornado” Billy Alley continues his quest to catch Lasoski, who sits on top of the standings. Also in pursuit are Mark Dobmeier, Justin Henderson, “Blackjack” Brian Brown, Calvin Landis, Skip “Action” Jackson, “The Snake” Jake Peters, “Zoom Zoom” Dusty Zomer ...

Attention Australian Drivers, who wants to race at the 2008 Knoxville Nationals?

7/11/2008 - Attention Australian Drivers, who wants to race at the 2008 Knoxville Nationals? If your answer is yes, well, thanks to Australian driver Antony Jeffrey you can compete in the running of the unofficial World Title for Sprintcars, the famed Knoxville Nationals. This year’s Knoxville Nationals is to run on the weekend of August 6 - 9 at Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville Iowa, and you can campaign the Antony Jeffrey owned # 47 J&J. “I am offering my car to any Australian driver that wants to come over and contest this year’s event, as I have a complete car ready to go with a full stock of spares, and there is also the option of bringing your own engine over and slotting it ...

7/11/2008 - MATT TIFFANY LATEST TO ENTER BRODIX TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 10, 2008) - As the days wind down until the final entry deadline on Wednesday, July 23, for the tenth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions sprint car race to be held at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3, Daytona Beach, Florida’s Matt Tiffany becomes the thirtieth and latest entrant for the $5,000-to-win contest. The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Brodix spec head. Tiffany, an upcoming student at the University of Central Florida, will be representing the ASCS Rebel Region ...

7/10/2008 - (Bill W) We'd like to remind drivers that the early entry deadline for both the 18th Annual Advance Auto Parts 360 Nationals and 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil is this Tuesday, July 15!Save significantly on both entry fees and pit fees by getting your entry in early!To find an entry form, simply log on to www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and click on the "Entry Forms" page, call 641 842-5431, or stop by the ticket office! See you in August!

7/6/2008 - Mike Houseman Jr. #Y2 360 SprintThird generation driver, Mike Houseman Jr. is no stranger to the race track. He grew up watching his dad, Mike Houseman, and grandfather, Jim Houseman pilot anything from a coup to a sprint car around the Des Moines area race tracks. The 23 year old street maintenance worker of Des Moines has been racing at Knoxville Raceway for the past five seasons in a 360. He began racing when his father, Mike Houseman was also driving a 360 in the Y5. The history of the Y before the number goes back to the days of Grandfather, Jim Houseman's racing. He had always been the number 5, and naturally, when his son, Mike began driving, he wanted ...

Lasoski, Tatnell, Garner and Mather all win feature events at Knoxville

7/5/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 5) – The annual Twin Features Night at Knoxville Raceway saw Danny Lasoski and Brooke Tatnell win features in the 410 division while Clint Garner and Bret Mather did likewise in the 360 division Saturday night at the Marion County fairgrounds.For Lasoski it was career feature win number 91 at this historical half mile. “The Dude” took the lead from Justin Henderson on lap four and was never headed in the 16 lapper as he found the bottom in turns one and two as a way to gain on Henderson. Then, on the fourth circuit he slid Henderson in turn three and had the lead for good.The battle for second came down to a ...

Brandon Wimmer and Tony Moro provide the Fireworks at Knoxville

7/4/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 4)- Former Indiana sprint racer Brandon Wimmer and Des Moines, Iowa native Tony Moro captured feature events in a rare July 4 race show at Knoxville Raceway Friday night.Wimmer, who is a weekly participant in Knoxville’s 410 winged-sprint division, found a ride in the Clark Racing 305 sprinter on this Nation’s holiday evening and collected $750 for the win.Front row starter John Kearney grabbed the lead when the green flag dropped on the 15-lap event. Kearney, Justin Giannetto and Wimmer utilized the high cushion on the big Knoxville half mile while second running Mitch Alexander tried his luck on the bottom. This foursome pulled away from the rest of the pack and early on it could ...

National Sprint Car Museum “Members Only” Reception to Salute Thirty Years of the World of Outlaws!

7/4/2008 - NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM “MEMBERS ONLY” RECEPTION TO SALUTE THIRTY YEARS OF THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 4, 2008) - This year’s National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) “Members Only” reception, to be held on the museum’s second floor on Thursday, August 7, at 1 p.m., will salute the thirty-year history of the World of Outlaws (WoO). Little 500 Hall of Fame inductee Dave Argabright will interview many former and current WoO Sprint Car Series regulars as they reminisce about life on Ted Johnson’s tough national tour since its first race at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in March of 1978. The program will be held on day two of the four-day 48th annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals, presented ...

7/4/2008 - Double Your Fun This Weekend With Two Great Nights of Racing!(Bill W) Fireworks were in the air last Saturday night with great charges from the back, super action up front, and slide jobs galore! This weekend catch some real fireworks on Friday (along with 305 sprints and Dirt Trucks), and Double your fun on Saturday, as both the 360 and 410 classes will run on Wells Fargo Twin Features night!For more information on the upcoming weekend visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!Weekend OverviewFriday, July 4Event: 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks and FireworksTime: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.Admission: $5 adults, Children 14 and under - Free!Saturday, July 5Event: Wells Fargo Twin Feature Night – Knoxville Championship Cup Series racingTime: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.Admission: $15 adults, ...

6/30/2008 - Kaylene Verville, #01 410 Sprint(Joanne Cram) Self described as stubborn, dedicated, and one who never gives up, Avondale, Arizona’s Kaylene Verville is fighting her way through the Knoxville routine to become one of the best female sprint car drivers that Knoxville has seen race around the famed half mile.Since coming to Knoxville last season for Friday night of the Nationals, she and her husband, Alan began making plans to get out here and race. Being from the Phoenix, Arizona area, there are few opportunities to race for Verville, once every other week at the most. Ready for the challenge of commuting across several states to try to rise to the top of Knoxville’s finest, challenges are readily met. With an already ...

Alley and Selvage take Knoxville Mid-Season Titles

6/29/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 28) – The 55th Knoxville Raceway Mid-Season championship saw Billy Alley and Dustin Selvage capture 2008 titles at this legendary central Iowa racing facility.It seemed to take forever for the 410 sprint feature to get started as two reds and two yellows slowed what would eventually be a very exciting race. Stoppages were for Don Droud, Jr. and Ricky Logan in separate incidents as they each struck the turn one fence. Yellows were for Bronson Maeschen spinning in turn two and Danny Lasoski for jumping the start. Lasoski was sent to the rear of the 25-car field but came back with abandon in the end.When the race finally went green, it was Dion Hindi who jumped ...

2008 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Inductee Bios

6/28/2008 - 2008 Knoxville Raceway Hall of FameMike Twedt – Huxley, Iowa – Mike’s career began in 1982 in the form of mini-sprints. With the help of his father and Earl Tice, a builder of front-engined mini-sprints, Mike continued to grow in his abilities. Soon they approached Bob Trostle and he too built them a new mini-sprint chassis. Their connection with Trostle would soon lead to a ride at Knoxville in his roadster machine in the modified division. In 1987 Mike and his dad put together a 360 sprinter from an old WolfWagon. Just prior to Nationals, Mike was severely injured with a broken back but he came back the following season of 1988 and captured the opening ...

Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair in the National Sprint Car Museum is Beginning to Take Shape!

6/27/2008 - KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FAN FAIR IN THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM IS BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 27, 2008) - The third annual Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair, to be held in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum on August 6 - 9, is beginning to take shape. For the first time ever, the tenth annual International Reel Wheel Film Festival, celebrating the automobile and auto racing in film, will be incorporated into the Fan Fair on the final day, Saturday, August 9. Six of the nine live forums, covering a variety of sprint car racing subjects and moderated by different hosts from around the world, have already been finalized. The educational and entertaining sessions are as follows: ...

Jackson, Lutar & Johnson Enter www.MyRaceLife.com World Challenge

6/26/2008 - While “Jackson, Johnson & Lutar” may sound like the name of a well-established law firm, it is actually the names of the three most recent entrants in the $10,000-to-win MyRaceLife.com World Challenge to be held on Friday, August 8, during the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. A.J. “Skip” Jackson of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Toni Lutar of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; and American Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, are ready and raring to go in the fifteenth annual 16-lap international invitational, which serves as the finale for the Friday night MyRaceLife.com-sponsored Knoxville Nationals program. Jackson and Johnson are both inversion-eligible as they qualified early this year in the Grand ...

6/23/2008 - Tension and Purses Rise for Farm Bureau Mid-Season Championship Night!(Bill W) For the fourth straight 410 feature event, last Saturday’s edition was decided in the last three laps in lapped traffic! Again, it was hard for fans to stay in their seats as point leader Danny Lasoski found his way under Dion Hindi and Billy Alley coming for the white flag to score his first win. This weekend, we should see more of the same, with Saturday’s Knoxville Hall of Fame inductions and Friday’s Vintage Cars taking to the track adding to the card! Hot Rods will also be on display!The competition in the 410 class has been fierce this year, with several drivers staying “closer to home” ...

6/23/2008 - BRODIX TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE ON WEDNESDAYKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 23, 2008) - The pre-entry deadline is Midnight on Wednesday, June 25, for the tenth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions to be held at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3. The pre-entry fee is just $30 if payment and entry form are received in the offices of the Knoxville Raceway by Midnight Central time. The entry form is available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Files.aspx?filegroup=1.The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Brodix spec head.Among those recently pre-entered are Washington’s Samantha Taylor of the ASCS Rebel Region, ...

6/22/2008 - Brett Mather, #54 360 Sprint(Joanne Cram) Brett Mather and his #54 are off to a great season for 2008! With consistency on his side, the purple 360 machine is making its way to the front of the pack!By weekday, a collision and auto finishing expert for Karl Chevrolet, by weekend, a sprint car pilot, the 41 year old Ames native says he is right at home with anything involving cars. Spare time is spent watching races, or working on cars, or doing anything remotely related to cars for that matter. This past winter was busier than most winters for the Mather clan, with a December 22nd wedding to wife, Angie. The Mather’s also have a two and a half year old ...

Sweet Sweeps Knoxville Midget Nationals

6/22/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 21) Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, California captured both the Friday and Saturday portions of the 7th annual Knoxville Midget Nationals. Friday he was crowned King Doodlebug VI and 24-hours later he led nearly every lap of the championship feature to place his name on the list of Nationals champions at this central Iowa race track.Sweet, who started on the pole of the 25-lap feature event, beat fellow front row starter Michael Pickens (Auckland, N.Z.) to the first turn and rolled his Kasey Kahne Racing/Mopar midget on the cushion to grab the first of many circuits of this race. Cole Whitt, also of California, filled in behind him but could not keep pace with ...

Lasoski hits milestone 90th Feature Event Win at Knoxville

6/21/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 21) Danny Lasoski, the winningest driver in Knoxville Raceway history, won a milestone 90th feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win came during the 2-day Midget Nationals at this central Iowa racing facility.Front row starter Travis Cram was the initial leader as he soared to the top of this half-mile oval and seemingly had the field of 24 starters covered. Behind him Lynton Jeffrey, Billy Alley, Dion Hindi and Mark Dobmeier chased in that order. Lasoski, who started 10th by virtue of the invert, quietly rode the bottom of the track in his Guy Forbrook sprinter and began to slowly move forward.Everything looked great for Cram until lap eight. That ...

6/21/2008 - "Ragin Cajun" Claims O'Reilly ASCoT Win at Knoxville Lonnie Wheatley, KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 20, 2008) – Louisiana's Jason Johnson picked right up where he left off just over a month ago by winning Friday night's 25-lap O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National feature event at Knoxville Raceway as the series opened up its three-race Northern Swing.After topping the series most recent event on May 10 in Texas, "The Ragin' Cajun" took advantage of Wayne Johnson's misfortune 17 laps into the main event to capture his fifth series victory of the season aboard Lanny Row's Wesmar-powered The Shop Motorsports/Custom Equipment Design No. 41 Eagle."I can't say enough about this team, they work their tails off to give me a great car ...

Brad Sweet is King Doodlebug VI

6/21/2008 - by Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 20) Brad Sweet took a late race lead to become King Doodlebug VI during the 7th annual Knoxville Midget Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The event was a USAC (United States Auto Club) sanctioned race.All along it looked to be a race in the pocket of front row starter Cole Whitt. He took the initial lead and held it through three yellows and one red flag. In the early going he was chased by Levi Jones who eventually came to the pits after five miles after sliding backward with a right-rear tire problem.Though Knoxville is a half-mile oval, on this night the drivers were using all of it which means they were closer to running ...

Jason Johnson is ASCS Knoxville King

6/20/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 20) Jason Johnson of Eunice, Lousianna captured the 25-lap American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) feature event at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The event was part of the American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT) National series northern swing. The event was also paired with the 7th annual Knoxville Midget Nationals.Johnson got the jump on fellow front row starter Jesse Giannetto when the green flag dropped to start the race. Right away Wayne Johnson (no relation) filled in right behind him from a second row start. Giannetto ran a close third.A brief but steady shower prior to the six o’clock hour forced the racing to get a late start as the first flight ...

6/20/2008 - (Bill W) There are fresh photos from Thursday practice in the "2008 Pit Photos" and "2008 Conrad Nelson Photos" galleries!

6/20/2008 - Stenhouse Jr. Returns to Midgets and Gary Wright is Back This Weekend at Knoxville!(Bill W) One of the most exciting weekends of racing of the year is upon us here at the Knoxville Raceway! The always popular Pepsi USAC Knoxville Midget Nationals presented by Iowa Telecom headlines a card that also includes the best in the 360 sprint car racing business on Friday, and the intensity of our weekly 410 sprint car class on Saturday. Put them all together and it’s going to be a wild weekend!When the midgets come, you can count on three and sometimes four-wide racing action! Defending Knoxville Midget Nationals champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leads the USAC midget field back to Knoxville and this ...

6/18/2008 - (Bill W) The Knoxville Championship Cup Series point structure for the 360's this Friday night will be similar to that we use for the 410's when the World of Outlaws visit.Each team attempting to race will receive a minimum of 100 points. Any driver that eclipses the 100 point mark will get to keep those points.

Tire Rules

6/17/2008 - Knoxville Tire Rule reminder for the weekend of June 20, 21st 2008The tire rules for the ASCoT race will be the same as the Knoxville weekly shows. The ASCS right rear spec tire and approved left rears, Hoosier D12 or harder, Good Year (new) 50, 100 or harder, American Racer 30 or harder. This will also be the tire rule for the 360 Arnold Motors Nationals.For the 410 show on June 21st, 410’s will be required to run the Hoosier 25c spec tire. This will be for one week only.The tire rule for the 410 Super Clean Nationals will be the Hoosier sc 15 or harder on the right rear and the above approved left rear tires. ...

6/17/2008 - O'Reilly ASCoT Set for Knoxville This Friday Night!Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 16, 2008) - The O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series kicks off its three-race Northern Swing with this Friday night's event atop Iowa's ½-mile Knoxville Raceway dirt oval.Friday's card atop the famed Knoxville Raceway marks the series first event at the Marion County Fairgrounds aside from the track's annual 360 Nationals, which has been sanctioned by the American Sprint Car Series since 1996.Friday's event opens the three-race Northern Swing for the O'Reilly ASCoT National series, with ensuing events at Hartford, South Dakota's I-90 Speedway on Tuesday, June 24, and then Huron, South Dakota's Dakota State Fair Speedway on Saturday, June 28.Gary Wright, winner of the Knoxville 360 ...

6/16/2008 - 7TH “KNOXVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS” FRI.-SAT. IN IOWA(Dick Jordan - USAC) This weekend’s 7th Annual Pepsi “Knoxville Midget Nationals” presented by Iowa Telecom at Knoxville (Ia.) Raceway showcases the nation’s finest Midget racing talent in two nights of extreme competition on one of America’s most storied 1/2-mile dirt ovals.Friday night offers the “King Doodlebug Classic” and the “Knoxville Midget Nationals” finale unfolds on Saturday night, with participants from USAC’s Mopar National Midget Series, BMARA, POWRi and SMRS competing for more than $33,000 in prize money.A 20-lap feature event is slated Friday and Saturday’s finale is 25 laps. A total of 165 laps of racing are on tap, with the top six finishers from Friday’s “King Doodlebug Classic” transferring directly to Saturday’s “Knoxville ...

6/15/2008 - Eric VanderPloeg, #10 360 DriverAfter a three-year hiatus at Knoxville Raceway, Eric VanderPloeg is back behind the seat of a sprint car, driving the Wares-Harrison Motorsports number 10. The 22-year old Altoona native is no stranger to racing either. With an extensive resume around the track in anything that goes fast, VanderPloeg will be an exciting driver to watch.Newly dubbed the “Ice Man”, VanderPloeg does a lot besides racing off the track as well. With a new dry ice business under way, Eric spends his day driving dry ice around the metro in his delivery van to anyone in need of it, hence the nickname, “Ice Man”. VanderPloeg jokes that he is ready to race the van, and team up with ...

Dobmeier Hits the Mark and Wins Knoxville Sprints

6/14/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 14) After only one hour of sleep in the past twenty-four hours, Mark Dobmeier did the seemingly impossible and took a late race lead from multi-time Knoxville Raceway track champion Danny Lasoski to win the 20-lap feature event at this Marion County race facility. Wayne Johnson roared to his second win in a row in the 360 sprint division.With an invert of twelve cars on this night, Dobmeier started 7th and Lasoski started 9th. But it was pole sitter Davey Heskin who answered the call and grabbed the immediate lead. He raced hard with Lynton Jeffrey but the Australian had to settle for the runner-up slot at this point.Lap five saw Lasoski slide Jeffrey ...

6/12/2008 - Pete Crall is RegroupingCrall Motorsports is currently in a regrouping/rebuilding phase. Luck has not been on our side for the last two weeks to say the least. After other cars caused the first crash and a parts failure the second, we are down to bare bones. At this time we have exhausted our chassis inventory and are also lacking rearends, frontends, wheels, wings, and all of the bolt on pieces--basically the whole nine yards.To be blunt, WE NEED HELP!!! To get back on the track, we are in great need of additional funding and marketing partners willing to supply some financial support in exchange for advertising. Of course help is needed immediately, but we also like to think long term. As ...

6/12/2008 - Things are Heating Up Again at Knoxville!(Bill W) After a week battling the World of Outlaws, drivers in search of the Knoxville Championship Cup Series title will be back at it in full force on Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway! Pella Corporation Night promises to bring some great action and something for the whole family!After a solid weekend with the Outlaws, “The Dude” Danny Lasoski finds himself back atop the 410 KCCS standings heading into this weekend! He’ll bring a narrow 45 point lead over Justin Henderson, who has two wins to his credit this season already. “Tornado” Billy Alley sits third in points on the strength of a win here two weeks ago. “The Snake” ...

6/11/2008 - Two months after announcing the entries of such midget car racing stars as Chad Boat, Jerry Coons (Jr.), Dave Darland, Bobby East, Aaron Fike, Scott Hatton, Tracy Hines and Levi Jones for its seventh annual Pepsi USAC Knoxville Midget Nationals presented by Iowa Telecom on June 20-21 at the legendary Knoxville Raceway, comes word of the filing of official entries from Brady Bacon of Oklahoma, Darren Hagen of southern California, Mike Hess of Illinois, Brad Kuhn of Indiana, Ricky Stenhouse (Jr.) of Mississippi, Brad Sweet of northern California and Kevin Swindell of Tennessee. The Friday-Saturday event will again be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), POWRi, and the Southern Midget Racing Series ...

Jason Brown Concert Tickets On Sale Now

6/10/2008 - Order your tickets now for the Jason Brown Concert on July 18, 2008. Advanced tickets are $10, $15 at the gate. Children 14 & under are $5. Children 5 & under free. The show starts at 6:00 p.m. with the Steve McLain and the the Jefferson County Green Band followed by Jason Brown. Order your tickets online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call 641-842-5431, or stop by the ticket office .

6/9/2008 - O'Reilly ASCoT - Northern Swing is Next Up!Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 5, 2008) – The next spate of activity for the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series is little more than two weeks away, as the nation's premier traveling Sprint Car series makes its annual journey through the Midwest and Northern Plains.A full contingent of 13 full-time ASCoT competitors will take on all variety of Regional and local hotshoes when the series takes to three tracks throughout Iowa and South Dakota from June 20 to June 28.It all starts on Friday night, June 20, when the series invades the hallowed grounds of Iowa's Knoxville Raceway at the Marion County Fairgrounds, marking the series first time on the half-mile ...

6/8/2008 - Mark Dobmeier, #13 410 Sprint6/9/08 Update - (Please accept our apologies in omitting John Doese and Dave Lunstra on the crew of Mark Dobmeier's #13 car! While we are not placing any blame on anyone (could be due to an old driver bio card?), we do want to be sure that the hard working people on the 13 car know that they are very much appreciated!) (Joanne Cram) This season, there seem to be several drivers trying to win the long haul award to race at Knoxville every week. 27 year old Mark Dobmeier ranks pretty high up there in the competition, with a drive from Grand Forks, North Dakota every Saturday to race. That equates to a 1350 ...

Back with a Vengeance: Schatz Caps off Two Nights at Knoxville with Win!

6/7/2008 - Back with a Vengeance: Schatz Caps off Two Nights at Knoxville with Win Knoxville, IA— June 7, 2008— After finishing second on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway, Donny Schatz said that his team would find what was amiss on their car, even if it took them all night. Long after every other team had left the pit area on Friday night, his crew was still working into the wee hours of the morning, combing over every inch of his Armor All J&J to ensure he had an even faster car for Saturday night’s event. This hard work paid off to the tune of $10,000 as Schatz won his fourth Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event of ...

Schatz prepares to defend Knoxville’s Nationals title with win in WoO June tilt

6/7/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 7) Defending Nationals champion Donny Schatz let it be known that he is the man to beat when the 48th annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals roll around August 6-9 as he swept to a win in the 25-lap feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.The feature event began with front row starter Joey Saldana beating pole sitter Terry McCarl to the first turn when the green was thrown. With the bottom of the big half-mile oval being nearly useless, the cushion was the fastest way around on this night and Saldana had it from the get go. Schatz tried the bottom at first but quickly moved to the top like Saldana and ...

6/6/2008 - Shane Stewart Shines at Knoxville: Picks Up First Win of 2008 (Tony Veneziano) Knoxville, IA— June 6, 2008— Ever since Shane Stewart and his team rolled out a new car a couple of weeks ago, they have been blazing fast. After coming close a couple of times to picking up their first A-Feature win of the season with the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, they broke through on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway in the Mediacom Shootout to take the win with the cameras from SPEED capturing all of the action. Stewart, who started fifth in the 25-lap contest charged around two-time defending series champion and current series point leader Donny Schatz for the lead on the ...

Stewart is Top Dog in Friday Night WoO Knoxville Sprints

6/6/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 6) Shane Stewart came on late in the 25-lap main event to capture the World of Outlaws feature race at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win paid the Oklahoma native $10,000 for his efforts.The race immediately went red as soon as it was flagged green when Brian Paulus flipped in turn two while driving in heavy traffic. He was not injured.When the race began again, pole sitter Brooke Tatnell shot into the lead using the low line around Knoxville’s big half mile with Tony Bruce in second. Terry McCarl shot to the top of the track to take third. For McCarl the night would be short as on the next go around ...

Sign Up Tonight to Bowl With Your Favorite Driver on Saturday!

6/6/2008 - (Bill W) The Annual Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) bowling tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7!Bowling starts at 11:00 am and ends promptly at 2:00 pm at Fairlane Bowl in Knoxville, 1607 N Lincoln Street (Hwy 14). Fans can sign up to bowl with their favorite drivers at the KRCO booth under the grandstands tonight, Friday, June 6.Bowlers such as Danny Lasoski, Daryn Pittman, Wayne Johnson, Travis Cram, Skip Jackson, Brandon Wimmer and Tony Shilling will be hitting the lanes! Also included in the event is a silent auction! Don't miss it!

6/5/2008 - Saldana Gears up for Knoxville Nationals with Two Events at the Famed Half-Mile this Weekend(Tony Veneziano) Knoxville, IA— June 5, 2008—Ever since Joey Saldana began racing sprint cars, it has been a goal of his to win the Knoxville Nationals at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. Each time he races at the legendary half-mile he learns more about the track and continues to find things make his car faster as well.He has finished second in the event in each of the last two years and will have two chances this weekend for his team to fine tune their set-up in preparation for sprint car racing’s biggest event, as the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visits Knoxville ...

6/5/2008 - INGLE, MORO, LITTLE, BORDEN, JOHNSON & RAMAKER ENTRIES ARRIVE FOR BRODIX TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (June 3, 2008) - The first six entries have arrived for the tenth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions to be held at the legendary Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3. Among those officially entered are Kevin Ingle of ASCS Northern Plains Region, Matt Moro of the host Knoxville Championship Cup Series, Sprintcar Thunder Series/Sprintcar All Stars (STS/SAS) champion Troy Little of Australia, Glenn Borden of ASCS Northwest Region, J.D. Johnson of National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) and Joe Ramaker of Big Sky Sprint Tour (BSST).The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set ...

6/5/2008 - World of Outlaws and Knoxville Regulars Aiming for Schatz This Weekend!(Bill W) He’s back! Donny Schatz finds himself back on top of the World of Outlaws standings after a clean sweep at Attica Raceway Park and Eldora Speedway in Ohio last weekend. Everyone will be gunning for the two-time and defending WoO and Knoxville Nationals champion, as he tries to duplicate his May win here this Friday and Saturday night!Resistance to Donny’s repeat should be strong, led by Jason Meyers, who is second in the WoO points and has won the most features (five). Former Knoxville regular Craig Dollansky is currently third in the point race, followed by Joey Saldana and Jac Haudenschild. 12-time Knoxville Nationals champion ...

6/4/2008 - Frankie Heimbaugh Update (from Joanne Cram):For those of you who don't know, Frankie Heimbaugh was seriously injured while running his car at the Thursday practice night for the Master's Classic Race when his left rear axle broke, sending him flipping into the turn 2 guard rail. He was hospitalized for 6 days, with a fracture in his T3 vertebrae. Recovery for Frankie will be slow going, wearing a back brace for up to 12 weeks. He will be unable to continue with the remainder of the 2008 racing season. Frankie will be returning to the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday, as a spectator in the pits. The Heimbaugh's had begun the t-shirt making process with Grafx2atee of Pella. ...

6/3/2008 - Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Preview: Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA— June 3, 2008—Each and every time the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competes at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, it’s a big event. The pair of races this weekend will have an added importance, because they will serve as the last two tune-ups that the series drivers will have for the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals in August. On top of that, the cameras from SPEED will be rolling both nights this weekend to capture all of the action for broadcast on June 15 and June 21. Donny Schatz, the two-time defending series champion and two-time defending Knoxville Nationals winner heads to half-mile ...

Knoxville Raceway Tickets to Help Attica Rebuild!

6/3/2008 - Knoxville Raceway Tickets to Help Attica Rebuild!June 2, 2008 – Knoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Raceway will donate a portion of each ticket sold during the World of Outlaw’s event this weekend at the historic track. The two day event on June 6 and 7 is expected to draw as many as 20,000 spectators and fans for two great nights of racing.“When unfortunate things like this happen we must all be prepared to step in and help where we can.” Stated Bob Riggen, Board President. “One of our constant objectives is to benefit the economy and residents of Marion County and this is just one small way in which we can help.”Attica, a small unincorporated town in Southern Marion County, was ...

6/2/2008 - In The GrooveBy Stacy ErvinWell the weather is finally cooperating with Knoxville Raceway's 2008 season, but there certainly was an odd vibe going on throughout this past weekend. May 30 and 31 marked the first two-day event of the season and included crazy happenings, a look at sprint-car racing history and plenty of great racing. The action started Friday with the 16th annual Masters Classic and the companion 305 event. This year's Masters got a shot of excitement when it was announced that three legends would return to the hallowed half mile. Rick Weld, TJ Giddings and Randy Smith were all Knoxville favorites at one time and it was evident that their popularity is still strong. Giddings and Smith were the ...

6/2/2008 - Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Knoxville Raceway & Tri-City Speedway Concord, NC— June 2, 2008WHAT• The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series makes their second stop of the season at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa this weekend for two full nights of racing, which will serve as a final tune-up before the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals in August. Also on the docket this weekend will be an event at Tri-City Speedway in Illinois which was postponed by rain in May. This will be the series first visit to a 3/8-mile track this season. Donny Schatz, the two-time defending Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion will lead ...

A Thank You and a Request!

6/1/2008 - THANK YOU!Dustin Selvage and his crew thank the person (people) responsible for the return of their stolen top wing. The wing was found Saturday afternoon before the races. The Selvages appreciate finding the wing undamaged.REQUEST(Joanne Cram) WANTED: Names of a few loyal mechanics or other behind the scenes sprint car people that make the racing happen at Knoxville Raceway! I am working on doing a bi-monthly feature to highlight those people in sprint car racing that are just as passionate about their racing as the drivers! We want to know who some of these people are! Email me with their names and phone numbers or email address so I can contact them. I will ...

6/1/2008 - Davey Heskin, #56 410 Sprint Danny Heskin, #6 360 Sprint Dave and DJ Heskin, Butch Maxwell- The Heskin Family Racing Story (Joanne Cram) There’s a lot to be said about a family legacy. St. Michael Minnesota’s Heskins’ have a long legacy of racing- beginning with Dave Heskin, trickling down to DJ Heskin (David Heskin II), then again to Davey Heskin (David Heskin III) and his brother, Danny Heskin. Add to all those Heskins, Grandfather Butch Maxwell, and the Heskin family racing team is complete. It all began back when Dave Heskin pursued his racing dreams back in the day, running IMCA sprints around the southern Minnesota area. The Heskin grandchildren remember going to races to watch their ...

Alley and Higday take first Knoxville sprint wins of the season.

5/31/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – Billy Alley and Josh Higday, both former track champions, captured feature events at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The wins catapulted each driver into contention for Knoxville Championship Cup titles at the end of the season.Alley, who started the 20-lap feature alongside Randy Anderson, took lap one in a blanket finish over Anderson. Anderson was not done as he grabbed the lead back on the second go around and held it through lap seven.Heading into turn one of the 8th circuit, Alley was right on Anderson’s rear nerf bar and when the leader slid up to the cushion in turn two, Alley took advantage and the lead as he headed out of turn two and ...

Randy Smith Claims 16th Masters Classic at Knoxville

5/31/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – Randy Smith, a six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion returned to his home track to capture the 16th annual Masters Classic at this central Iowa raceway Friday night. The Classic is an event presented by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in conjunction with its weekend of hall of fame induction ceremonies and features drivers who have reached age 50 or more. Smith, a winner of 35 410 feature events here, can now count a lone 360 feature to his record.Smith, driving a car owned by Dwight Snodgrass and normally entered in the weekly 360 division at this track, started in the sixth spot. The race however was controlled in the ...

5/29/2008 - (Bill W) Six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion has intentions on taking the cash home Friday night in the Masters Classic at Knoxville. The race for drivers 50 and over will pay $3,000 to the winner. Randy will pilot the Dwight Snodgrass #24 usually campaigned by Josh Higday on Saturday nights.Smith, who owns 35 sprint car wins at the Knoxville Raceway, fifth on the all-time list, will be joined by some familiar foes. TJ Giddings arrived in Knoxville to practice on Thursday to compete at the raceway for the first time since 1991. Also on the grounds practicing were 1978 track champion, Shane Carson, defending Masters winner, AJ Weaver, and the first female Masters entry, Judi Bates, from ...

2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Entries

5/28/2008 - Entries for the the 2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals is now closed. The field is full with seventy-four pre-entries having been accepted. The dates are September 25 through September 27 with a purse of over $260,000. $40,000 of which will go to the winner. Tickets for the event are on sale on the internet at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or by calling Knoxville Raceway at 641-842-5431.

5/28/2008 - Drivers Encouraged to Get Pre-Entries in for Knoxville Events!(Bill W) Drivers are encouraged to get their pre-entry forms in for Knoxville events this season. Deadlines for early entry are quickly approaching for several events. Find all entries in the "Entry Forms" section at our website (www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com)!Right now on the "Entry Forms" page, you can find entry information for the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, the Brodix Tournament of Champions, the World Challenge, the Enduro, and the latest entry to go up, the 305 Mid-States Championships.Stand-by entries are still being accepted for the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean, as well.The early entry ...

5/27/2008 - Having a birthday or anniversary? Knoxville Raceway will make our best efforts to announce these special occasions when there is a break in the racing action. Requests must be sent and received by Thursday each week through e-mail at brians@knoxvilleraceway.com. We may not be able to accommodate all requests but we will do our best. Requests will not be taken any other way than through this e-mail. Creativity in your announcement is helpful.

5/27/2008 - From the Weld Family:The Weld Family is proud to announce they will be represented in the 2008 Master's Classic by retired veteran racer and youngest of the Weld brothers, Ricky Weld. Ricky will drive a 360, owned by Mike Houseman and his two sons. Weekly competitors at the Knoxville Raceway, Mike offered this ride to Ricky, just this week. Ricky and the Houseman Family have been friends throughout 30 years of racing at Knoxville Raceway. Ricky is very honored to represent his family in the 2008 Master's Classic.Ricky would like to thank all of his friends, fans, and the support of his sponsors throughout the years of this classic event.In 2006, Ricky drove in the Master's Classic ...

5/26/2008 - 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 ...

5/26/2008 - (Joanne Cram) With his first and second feature wins behind him at Knoxville Raceway in as many races, 39 year old, Sioux Falls native Gregg Bakker hopes that this will be a repeat occurrence again in the near future for him.For the past two seasons at Knoxville, Gregg, his wife Jody and their crew have towed the four and a half- to five hour drive each weekend. But if you think that schedule sounds crazy, what they do when they get home is even crazier! After they run Knoxville on Saturday night, they wash the car and head north to South Dakota. At about ten in the morning Sunday, they are hard at work servicing the 360 and changing motors to ...

5/25/2008 - (Bill W) Conrad Nelson and Dave Hill have some new photos from last weekend added to their galleries in the "Photos" section! Check them out...

Henderson and Kearney Rule Knoxville Sprint Features

5/24/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – Justin Henderson and John Kearney captured feature events at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. For Henderson it was his second in a row. For Kearney it was his 22nd career win at this central Iowa racing facility during night number three of Knoxville Championship Cup Series.On a track which had seen too much rain during the previous twenty-four hours, a narrow groove developed on an amazingly fast half-mile oval. Thus, passing was at a minimum on this evening as thirty-three 410s and thirty-seven 360s vied for top honors.Henderson, who started on the front row, slid beneath fellow front row starter Calvin Landis in turn one of the start of the race and paced the ...

PLEASE HELP!!!

5/24/2008 - PLEASE HELP!!!#7 360 driver, Dustin Selvage and his crew need your help. After the races last night, two young men were spotted carrying Dustin's brand new Fast wing out of Knoxville Raceway through the back pit gate. While the onlookers didn't at first realize the two were not associated with a race team, the Selvage crew quickly noticed their $800 loss. If you know of these young men, or are one of them yourself, please return the wing as soon as possible! The wing is a Fast brand top wing, unfinished, black, with spots of red paint on it. It also says "The Shocker" across the front of it. Any information leading to the return ...

Knoxville Raceway Teams Up with Race/Network

5/21/2008 - Race/Network is proud to announce an arrangement with Knoxville Raceway to stream Live the 2008 Knoxville Midget Nationals along with their 360 and 410 Winged Sprints on June 20-21, 2008. Knoxville Raceway has been very proactive in the further promotion of this yearly Midget event. Knoxville Raceway sees working with Race/Network and the Live Streaming of the event as a significant opportunity to promote the Knoxville facility and the great Midget racing that takes place over this very special weekend. “We had been speaking with the management of Knoxville since October, and both parties have wanted the streaming of this event to come about for quite some time… all involved couldn’t be happier things aligned so this broadcast could go forward”, ...

5/20/2008 - (Bill W) There are plenty of new photos added from Dave Hill on our "Photos" page. Use the pulldown menu to access "2008 Dave Hill Photos". Find more of Dave's work at www.davehillsracingimages.com!

5/19/2008 - Sprint Car Action Heats Up at Knoxville Raceway Saturday Night!(Bill W) The action will be in high-gear again this weekend at the Knoxville Raceway! Last week, 35 of the best in the business gathered in the 410 class, and more of the same can be expected this Saturday on Wal-Mart Night! For great entertainment for the whole family at an affordable price, Knoxville is the place to be on Saturday night!Last week, Knoxville was “Sioux Falls South” as drivers from the South Dakota city swept both features! Justin Henderson, just one of the drivers who has pulled off the World of Outlaws tour to join us at Knoxville on Saturday nights, won his first career feature event here ...

5/19/2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CONTACT: BRIAN STICKEL, 641-842-5431DEFENDING CHAMP A.J. WEAVER & HALL OF FAMER KENNY JACOBS JOIN KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC ENTRY LISTKNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 19, 2008) - The 2008 version of the Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and over was strengthened this past week by the filing of official entries by defending champion AJ Weaver of Texas and last year’s ‘Rookie of the Race’ Kenny Jacobs of Ohio. Jacobs was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2007 on the same day that he finished second to Weaver in the 22-lap Masters Classic. Last year’s ‘top eleven’ are now officially entered in this ...

5/18/2008 - Profile on: Alan Zoutte(Joanne Cram) When you are raised in Knoxville and you grow up with a racer as a father, you virtually have no chance of making it out of life without becoming the inevitable- a sprint car driver. Welcome to Alan Zoutte's life.Alan is also the husband of 16 years to his wife Amy, and father of two boys, Anthony age 11, and Aidan, age 7. With two young boys, Alan is quite busy as their coach. Zoutte says he coaches everything the boys are in- including baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. Down the road, Alan sees the writing on the wall; his two boys will inevitably want to do the same as their father, and their father's father- ...

It’s all Sioux Falls at Knoxville Sprints

5/18/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – Drivers from the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area dominated victory lane at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as Justin Henderson (410) and Gregg Bakker (360) each won their respective feature events at this central Iowa racing facility.For a complete story and results rundown, simply click on RESULTS on the far left of the menu bar.

5/17/2008 - Knoxville Championship Cup Series Begins in Earnest SaturdayFor Immediate Release Contact: Brian StickelMay 15, 2008 (641)842-2690Knoxville, Iowa – With three rain outs in four weeks, the sprint car drivers vying for the Knoxville Championship Cup are anxious to dice ...

5/17/2008 - Knoxville Raceway is the Place to Be This Saturday Night!(Bill W) Knoxville Raceway is the place to be this Saturday night! Last weekend’s rainout was tough on everyone, especially with 48 410 sprint cars in the pits ready to do battle. This weekend’s forecast for Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night is much better, and we’re looking forward to some great racing action!Based on his strong performance when the World of Outlaws were in town, seven-time track champion Danny Lasoski leads the current point standings at this early juncture. Several drivers will have a lot to say about what the points will look like next week, including 2007 track champ Brian Brown, 2006 track champ Billy Alley, two-time track ...

5/15/2008 - (Bill W) 410 sprint car drivers Skip Jackson from Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rager Phillips from Pleasantville, Iowa will be appearing Saturday afternoon at Slideways Karting Center north of Knoxville. Come and meet these drivers, get a picture or an autograph and race around the oval at Slideways before you head to Knoxville Raceway!Skip Jackson's replica go-kart should be ready for race action after the races on Saturday night as well!Ask about discounted Knoxville tickets while you are at Slideways, and two tickets to the Iowa Speedway race on Sunday will be given away as well! Slideways will open at 1 p.m.!Saturday night is Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night at the Knoxville Raceway with hot laps starting at 6:45 ...

5/13/2008 - First Ever Australians Entered in Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals!(Bill W) For the first time ever, the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by SuperClean will have an Australian presence, and it will be a father/son combination. Ben Ludlow and his son Brad, both from Western Australia, are entered in the event to be held September 25-27, 2008! The duo joins an impressive list of drivers already entered, including Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader, as well as former Late Model Nationals champions Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Shirley and Brady Smith!The son led the father recently in the Australian Dirt Late Model Nationals at the Perth Motorplex in Western Australia as Brad passed his father late ...

5/12/2008 - “SALUTE TO THE OSWEGO SUPERMODIFIEDS” EXHIBIT OPENS AT NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 12, 2008) - The National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville is pleased to present a “Salute to the Oswego Supermodifieds” exhibit, featuring Jim Shampine’s famed 8-Ball roadster. The display in the non-profit museum, which is open to the public seven days a week, year-round, was initiated by Tom Bliss and coordinated by Jim Liccardi. The 8-Ball roadster supermodified, which won five Oswego Speedway track championships, two International Classic 200’s, and 55 features between 1970 and ‘77, is on loan from restorer and current owner Jim Paternoster. In addition to the supermodified, the exhibit features memorabilia and photos from the super careers of “Irish” Jack Murphy, Nolan ...

50/50 Drawing from 5/10/2008

5/12/2008 - The winning number for the May 10, 2008, 50/50 drawing is 248949. If you have the winning number you can collect you're $77.00 at the KRCO stand at the May 17, 2008, race.

IRA/Knoxville Sprints Rained Out

5/10/2008 - The annual IRA/Knoxville Sprint Showdown fell to rain at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The event was called at 7:30 in the evening after showers had threatened all day long. The cancellation is the third of the season at this Central Iowa race facility.

5/10/2008 - NORTH DAKOTA’S MARK DOBMEIER FIRST TO ENTER KNOXVILLE WORLD CHALLENGE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 9, 2008) - Mark Dobmeier of Grand Forks hopes to follow in the footsteps of fellow North Dakotan Donny Schatz at this year’s SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Schatz is the top money earner in the fourteen-year history of the Knoxville World Challenge, the Friday night finale held annually during the Knoxville Nationals. This week, Dobmeier filed his first-ever entry for the $10,000-to-win international invitational as he qualified for the race during January’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic (GASC) at the Premier Speedway at Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.Mark Dobmeier will wheel the Kistler-powered J&J winged sprint car entered by Lunstra ...

5/8/2008 - (Bill W) There are many great photos from last weekend updated in the "Photos" section! Check out the "Pit Photos" gallery as well as great contributions from Dave Hill, Conrad Nelson, Doug Johnson and Ryan Northcote!

5/7/2008 - Brian Birkhofer Latest to Enter 5th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by SuperClean!(Bill W) Brian Birkhofer, the winner of the inaugural Knoxville Late Model Nationals in 2004, has submitted his entry for this year’s edition of the event. The 5th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Presented by SuperClean will be the richest in the history of the race. The $260,810 three-day event will pay the winner $40,000 out of a $175,250 finale purse.Already 66 drivers have entered the event to be held September 25-27, 2008 at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa!Joining Birkhofer as previous champions already in the field are Scott Bloomquist (2005), Brian Shirley (2006) and Brady Smith (2007)! Sprint Cup ...

5/5/2008 - IRA Challenges Regulars at Knoxville Raceway This Weekend!(Bill W) It’s going to be another great weekend of racing at the Knoxville Raceway! The Interstate Racing Association traveling series will take on the Knoxville 410 regulars. The “IRA” is based in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois and features some of the best sprint car drivers in the country!Last weekend, the IRA kicked off their season at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and one of their former champions, Donny Goeden, took top honors. Up to two dozen IRA travelers have made the trip south to Knoxville for this competition in the past, and several should be doing so again on Saturday! Those expected to make the trip ...

5/5/2008 - MIKE PETERS, TIM GEE & BOB THOMPSON ADD NAMES TO KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC ENTRY LISTKNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 2, 2008) - 2002 Knoxville Masters Classic winner and former National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) champion Mike Peters of Kansas, past Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) champion Tim Gee of Alberta, Canada, and 9-time Knoxville Raceway feature winner Bob Thompson of Iowa have all officially entered the sixteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be run on Friday, May 30, at Knoxville Raceway. In addition, Indy 500 veteran Johnny Parsons, Jr., 1983 Eldora Nationals winner Gary Lynch, Ricky Weld of the famed Weld racing family, and 2006 Knoxville Masters Classic winner Shane Carson are all seeking quality rides in the winged 360-cubic-inch sprint ...

10 Aussies Eligible for Brodix ToC, Led by Barrand & Little

5/4/2008 - At the completion of both the four-race SRA Brodix Sprintcar Series and the nine-race STS/SAS Sprintcar Series in Australia, a total of ten Aussies are now eligible to compete in the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3. The champions of the two winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctions are Ricky Barrand (Sprintcar Racing Association of Victoria) and Troy Little (Sprintcar Thunder Series/Sprintcar All Stars), respectively. The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head, and will be celebrating it’s tenth edition in 2008. According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, ...

World of Outlaws Knoxville Opener Goes To Schatz

5/4/2008 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa – May3- Defending Knoxville Nationals Champion Donny Schatz picked up from where he left off in August as he captured the World of Outlaws Knoxville Raceway season opener on Saturday night. The win paid the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing J & J chassis $10,000 for his efforts.In the companion 360 sprint division, Gregg Baker guided his self-owned sprinter to a non-stop win as he garnered his initial feature event victory at this historic Central Iowa oval.Go to RESULTS on the menu bar to read the entire story as well as peruse through the results of this 55th season opener.

5/3/2008 - (Bill W) Knoxville photographer Dave Hill's 2008 gallery is ready to go in our "Photos" section. He caught some practice night action and will have more from this weekend!The driver pages are also updated and ready to roll for Saturday night with many 2008 pictures already posted (even some WoO). Read up on the driver of your choice by simply clicking on their name anywhere on the site, including the "Drivers" section and the "Results" section on race night or any night!

5/3/2008 - The weather forecast for Knoxville, Iowa, today calls for early morning rain, then clearing skies with cool evening temperatures and hot World of Outlaws (WoO) racing. According to Ralph Capitani, “Gang, we are going to do everything in our powers to get the Budweiser-sponsored World of Outlaws show in tonight, as we’re as tired of these rainouts as everyone else. Let’s bundle up and go racin’!”Due to a pair of early season rainouts, the Saturday, May 3, show at Knoxville Raceway will be the season opener for both the Knoxville Championship Cup Series’ 410-cubic-inch and the 360 c.i. winged sprint car divisions. The 410 main event will be sanctioned by the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) ...

5/3/2008 - World of Outlaws Try Again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday!(Bill W) – The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws will descend on the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night for their Annual Spring shootout at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”! The event was supposed to occur last weekend, but was postponed due to weather. The famous ½ mile has hosted the WoO since their inaugural season in 1978, and will play host to the series during their 30th season for three exciting nights! The group returns to Knoxville June 6 and 7!Donny Schatz is both the two-time and defending Knoxville Nationals and World of Outlaws series champion. He is expected to compete in Tony Stewart’s Armor All ...

5/1/2008 - (Bill W) Pit Photos return! Check out pit photos from most nights of racing at Knoxville in our "2008 Pit Photos" gallery in the "Photos" section! Check out some shiny new ride shots from practice night now!Also, Conrad Nelson has contributed some shots of his own in his gallery!

April 19 Raincheck Procedures!

4/30/2008 - Ticket holders for the rained out April 19 Season Opener are reminded that they may exchange their tickets for this Saturday's (May 3) World of Outlaws show, but they need to pay the difference in ticket prices. Thanks!

Knoxville Raceway Practice Night

4/28/2008 - Knoxville Raceway will again try to schedule a practice night on Thursday, May 1st from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

4/27/2008 - Josh Schneiderman, #49 410 Sprint Driver(Joanne Cram) 20 year old West Burlington native, Josh Schneiderman, has a busy year to look forward to. His family-owned team now has 4 cars to run this season. The biggest of those changes include a move in class for Schneiderman from 360 sprints to 410, as well as a 305 sprint for 18 year old brother, Jarrod Schneiderman. The other two cars are Josh’s 360 sprint, which he will run around the Midwest with the Sprint Invaders, and the second 360 being the familiar #2 of John Schulz, who also happens to be Josh’s uncle. So with this much equipment, one would have to assume that this is a family addiction. That assumption would be ...

1978 Results, Points and Stories Posted!

4/26/2008 - (Bill W) 1978 was a year of firsts. It was the first year of the World of Outlaws. Their lone visit to Knoxville was during the Nationals. Shane Carson was a new driver. He teamed up with Bob Trostle, who dominated Knoxville the previous season with Doug Wolfgang. The new pairing nabbed the track title over John Stevenson on the strength of three wins. Yes, Wolfgang was still around most of the time, and racked up seven wins himself, including his second straight Nationals title.Look back fondly on all of the 1978 results, points and stories, including car numbers and where they started now in the Historical Results section!To look at 30 years of full ...

World of Outlaws Race Postponed to May 3rd

4/26/2008 - Due to poor conditions from rain and projections of more rain Saturday, the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws race has been postponed to Saturday, May 3rd.

4/25/2008 - DICK RITCHIE - LEON MENSING #55 MIDGET CAR ON DISPLAY AT IOWA STATE BANK IN DES MOINES KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 25, 2008) - The Leon Mensing-owned KurtisKraft midget car that powered National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame inductee Dick Ritchie to numerous wins and championships is currently on display in the lobby of the Iowa State Bank in Des Moines near the State Capitol building. The car is on a three-week loan from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville and is helping promote Knoxville Raceway’s June 20-21 Knoxville Midget Nationals, presented by Iowa Telecom. According to Iowa State Bank CEO John Burgeson, “We are very proud to showcase a true Iowa treasure in our main ...

4/25/2008 - A Homecoming of Sorts: Kerry Madsen Ready for Knoxville Racewayby Tony Veneziano - KNOXVILLE, IA — April 25, 2008 — Kerry Madsen hails from St. Mary’s, NSW, Australia, but for the last several years, Knoxville, Iowa has been home for the reigning Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, and thus the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway, has become his adopted home track.After competing weekly at the track for a number of seasons, Madsen took to the road full-time with the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in 2007. This season he returned to the Vermeer Motorsports team, for whom he drove for from 2004 until the ...

4/23/2008 - Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Preview: Knoxville RacewayKnoxville, IA— April 23, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR DirectorMany things have changed over the years for the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, but one constant has been Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The series has been visiting the famed half-mile since its inaugural season of 1978. The 2008 season, will mark the 30th consecutive year that the series has contested an A-Feature event at the track, beginning with a full night of racing on Saturday, April 26.The list of drivers that have won with the series at Knoxville Raceway is a venerable “Who’s Who” of sprint car racing, beginning with three-time series champion ...

4/22/2008 - Catching Up With…. Doug Wolfgangby Tony Veneziano - Winning was what Doug Wolfgang knew best when he was behind the wheel of a sprint car. The South Dakota native began racing in the early 1970’s and quickly established himself as a front runner. Wherever there was a high-paying event, he could be found battling for the win, in true Outlaw fashion, long before the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series was formed.Wolfgang competed in a number of events during the inaugural 1978 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season, picking up three A-Feature wins along with way and finishing fourth in points. He finished in the Top-Five in points in each of the series first ...

4/21/2008 - Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Huset’s Speedway & Knoxville RacewayConcord, NC— April 21, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR DirectorWHAT• The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action this weekend with a pair of events in the upper Midwest. On Friday, April 25 the series will make their first of three visits to Huset’s Speedway in South Dakota, followed by a stop at the legendary Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday, April 26, which will be the first of three nights of racing at the track this season for the World of Outlaws. Donny Schatz, the two-time defending series champion won at both tracks last season, en route ...

4/21/2008 - REV. MARK AMENDA, GREG RILAT & KRAMER WILLIAMSON ADD NAMES TO KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC ENTRY LIST KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 20, 2008) - Low-buck veteran Reverend Mark Amenda of Illinois, current American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Gulf South Region points runner-up Greg Rilat of Texas, and 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kramer Williamson of Pennsylvania have all officially entered the sixteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be run on Friday, May 30, at Knoxville Raceway. Williamson, the runner-up in the inaugural McCroskey Chevrolet Tournament of Champions at Knoxville in 1997, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, May 31. In addition, Indy 500 veteran Johnny Parsons, Jr., and 1983 Eldora Nationals ...

4/20/2008 - BOAT, COONS, DARLAND, EAST, FIKE, HATTON, HINES & JONES ENTER SEVENTH KNOXVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS ON JUNE 20-21 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 19, 2008) - Possibly one of the most talent-laden midget car fields of the season will occur June 20-21 for the seventh annual Knoxville Midget Nationals, which will again be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), POWRi, and the Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS). To date, sixteen entries have been received from drivers in six states, including such up-and-coming and veteran stars as Chad Boat, Jerry Coons (Jr.), Dave Darland, Bobby East, Aaron Fike, Scott Hatton, Tracy Hines and Levi Jones. Entry forms are available on www.knoxvilleraceway.com under “Entry Forms”. The two-day Knoxville ...

Opening Night Cancelled

4/19/2008 - Due to excessive rain and wet grounds the opening night race at Knoxville Raceway has been cancelled. Tickets already issued for this event may be redeemed at the May 3rd event.

Practice Night Cancelled

4/18/2008 - Due to the a rainy forecast, Practice Night has been cancelled again. The Knoxville Championship Cup Series starts tomorrow night. Hot Laps at 6:45 p.m.

4/17/2008 - (Bill W) Check out "Driver News" for the latest on your favorite drivers and how they are looking at things headed into Saturday night's opener! Find news from Knoxville regulars Brian Brown, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Kaley Gharst, John Hall and more! Just click on the "Driver News" link under the weather on the homepage and enjoy!

4/16/2008 - After competing with the World of Outlaws the last few years, Justin Henderson is returning to his roots. The 2008 racing season has already started off well for Justin, which was highlighted by his 1st trip to Australia. The team is again ready to compete with the best drivers the upper Midwest has to offer. Justin will be racing weekly in the Dan Oswalt owned D1 sprint car at the 2 tracks he is most familiar with, Knoxville Raceway and Husets Speedway. Along with the weekly tracks, Justin will also be racing several times with WoO, IRA, and All Stars when they are in the area. Justin also has been given the oppurtunity to race several ASCS and area 360 races ...

4/16/2008 - THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS HAVE JOINED FORCES TO FORM "HOSEHEADS RADIO" Hoseheads Sprint Car Photos and News is the world’s most visited website pertaining to Sprint Car Racing, with "All the News That’s Fit to Sprint" along with the top writers and photographers in dirt track racing today. The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, is the industry leader in LIVE, play-by-play of Sprint Car and Late Model Racing from Knoxville Raceway and events across the country. Now, these two have joined forces to present the absolute best in dirt track racing coverage with cutting edge technology…"Hoseheads Radio" (www.HoseheadsRadio.com). As many of you know, ADN has been the leader in providing LIVE racing from the Knoxville Raceway ...

4/14/2008 - Knoxville Raceway This Weekend!(Bill W) Perhaps the most exciting year of racing in the history of Knoxville Raceway is upon us! This weekend the 2008 Knoxville Championship Cup Series kicks off with Pizza Hut/Lions Club Night! Several prominent 410 drivers are either arriving or returning to action at the Knoxville Raceway, and intend on giving defending track champion, Brian Brown, all he can handle in his defense of the Cup!Hot on Brian’s heels will be the regular cast of drivers including 2006 track champion Billy Alley, two-time track champion Skip Jackson, Calvin Landis, Ricky Logan, 2007 Rookie of the Year Mark Dobmeier, three-time 360 track champion Jake Peters, and many more. Justin Henderson has raced with the World ...

4/14/2008 - (Bill W) Four Knoxville 410 sprint car drivers have been "adopted" for the 2008 season by Citadel broadcasting radio stations in the Des Moines area. The stations will also be giving away tickets to the Knoxville Raceway to their listeners throughout the 2008 season!The pairings are as follows:KGGO (94.9 FM) "Classic Rock that Rocks" - Brian BrownKHKI (97.3 FM) "The Hawk" Country - Skip JacksonKJJY (92.5 FM) "Iowa's Big Country Station" - Billy AlleyWOW (98.3 FM) "Talk News That's Now!" - Calvin LandisThe drivers will be corresponding weekly with their radio station, as well as promoting special events throughout the season! Tune in to find out more, and have a chance to win tickets!For more information on the Knoxville ...

4/13/2008 - (Bill W) John Hall has been added to our "Driver News" page. Just click on the red "Driver News" link under the weather for the latest driver news on Brian Brown, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Kaley Gharst, Wayne Johnson and Terry McCarl! If you are a driver who would like to add your "news", just send it to editor@knoxvilleraceway.com!

4/12/2008 - NOS Energy Drink Teams Up With Knoxville Raceway!(Bill W) The partnership between NOS Energy Drink and Knoxville Raceway has always been a great one, but it just got better, especially for race fans! In 2008, at any regular Knoxville Championship Cup Series race, bring in an empty container of NOS Energy Drink and the $2 off coupon from a Knoxville Raceway ticket and save $2 off regular admission!NOS Energy Drink will also be sponsoring the IRA vs. Knoxville Challenge on May 10 at the Knoxville Raceway!NOS is the most powerful energy drink you can get your hands on! NOS Energy Drink is available in 16 oz. cans, and 22 and 11 oz. bottles. NOS also comes in a ...

4/10/2008 - Knoxville Raceway Offers Family Fun Packs and Family Sections!(Bill W) One of the most interesting seasons in the history of Knoxville Raceway is set to kick off a week from Saturday. The season opener April 19 is right around the corner, and the racing promises to be a thrill, but there are other reasons to be excited!“Family Fun Packs” will make their debut in 2008. Knoxville Raceway is already an affordable mode of entertainment, but it just got better! A family of four can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks for just $44! The offer is good for any “regular” night of Knoxville Championship Cup Series racing!In addition, sections I and J will ...

Practice Night Postponed

4/9/2008 - Practice night at Knoxville Raceway has been postponed to Friday, April 18th due to a forecast of inclement weather through Saturday. The Knoxville Championship Cup Series will kick off Saturday, April 19th.

4/8/2008 - KNOXVILLE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT RACEWAY WITH SECOND ANNUAL “WEEKEND OF WHEELS” ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 8, 2008) - The Knoxville business community will support its legendary dirt track with the second annual “Weekend of Wheels” car and motorcycle show on the historic downtown square on Saturday, April 19. The free-to-the-public show will feature street rods, custom cars, motorcycles, ATV’s, go-karts, stock cars, and sprint cars and stars. The Journal-Express-sponsored show, 12 Noon until 4 p.m., is timed to coincide with the half-mile sprint car track’s 55th annual season opener later that night. According to chamber staff member Teresa Rowley, “The entire Knoxville business community is very proud of what the Marion County Fair board and the Knoxville ...

4/3/2008 - (Joanne Cram) Remember when Guy Forbrook and Danny Lasoski were dominating the racing at Knoxville Raceway? I believe it has been about 12 years since the pair were a fixture on the Knoxville Raceway scene. It could happen again this season! Forbrook confirmed that he and Lasoski will be racing together again this year. To which extent is still undetermined, but fans will see the team again racing the famed half mile on Knoxville's opening night. In addition to appearing for opening night, Forbrook says there is a strong possibility that the duo will run for Knoxville's 410 points this season. At this point, there is still a lot of uncertaintly on a complete ...

4/3/2008 - Another Name in 410 Racing to Run Weekly at Knoxville! (Joanne Cram) Brandon Wimmer of Fairmount, Indiana, confirmed that he will be running Knoxville Raceway's weekly program this season. Wimmer has teamed up with Alan Barton of Famington, Missouri, to run the famed Wimmer 7tw car. Although Wimmer's grandfather, Tom doesn't own the car any longer, Alan Barton has decided to continue Brandon's legacy in the number. Brandon ran the family's familiar 7tw car from 2002 through 2005. Most recently, Wimmer has run the Roth Motorsport's 83jr Beefpacker's car in and around California- winning Skagit Speedway's famed Dirt Cup last June. When Ross Motorsports didn't come together for this season, the team parted ways. Brandon had also run races here ...

3/29/2008 - (Bill W) The Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club is back for 2008! Win cool prizes, meet your favorite drivers and much more, just by being a member! Sign-up begins Saturday night, April 12 at practice night! For more information, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!Pertinent information...Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan ClubWelcome to the 2008 Knoxville Raceway Jr. Fan Club!!! On April 12th we will be signing up members for the Jr. Fan Club at 5:00 PM in Dyer Hudson Hall at the Knoxville Raceway. We hope you can all make it, but if not, you can sign up on your first regular race night (dates listed below). The Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club is free for kids 5-12 and you receive a t-shirt ...

3/28/2008 - Tony Stewart Enters 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean!Knoxville, Iowa – Tony Stewart will again be in Knoxville, Iowa late this September to compete in the 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by SuperClean September 25-27, 2008. The entry received at the Knoxville Raceway will ensure Stewart's intention on a third consecutive appearance at the event.In 2006, Stewart took second place in the national event just behind the #3s of Brian Shirley of Chatham, Illinois. When Stewart pulled into the pits after the finish everyone was surprised to see he had a flat tire. In 2007, the #20 was scheduled to race but decided to focus on the Sprint Cup event in ...

3/27/2008 - Defending Track Champion First to Enter 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil!(Bill W) An entry for the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil has been received from defending track champion, Brian Brown. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver is sponsored by SuperClean and drove from 23rd to 13th and was the hard-charger in last year’s Championship event won by Donny Schatz.The biggest event in sprint car racing takes place this year August 6-9. Tickets or more information on the Knoxville Nationals are available by logging on to www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or by calling 641 842-5431.Brown also is also the initial entry in the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply Nationals to be held July 31 through August ...

3/26/2008 - Win Gas Money at Knoxville Just for Being Here!(Bill W) With gas prices on the tip of everyone's tongue this summer, Knoxville Raceway is going the extra mile for its fans! Each race night, two lucky fans will have their number drawn at random for $25 cash to go towards their gas. Every night you join us, you will have a chance for this great offer. General admission patrons and reserved ticket holders for special events will be eligible! This year is shaping up to be a great one at the Knoxville Raceway! Great fields, great racing, great entertainment and great offers! Don't miss it! There's more to come! We'll see you in ...

3/25/2008 - (Bill W) Visit our "Driver News" page often, as news of your favorite drivers is being added on almost a daily basis. Check out the latest on drivers like Brian Brown, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Ricky Logan, Kaley Gharst, Wayne Johnson and Terry McCarl right now in the "Driver News" section. If you are a driver and have something to update, let us know and we'll add you to the page! Just send your news to editor@knoxvilleraceway.com!The "Driver News" page can be accessed by clicking on the red link under the weather on the homepage!

1979 Complete Results, Stories and Points Posted!

3/21/2008 - (Bill W) Our historical results just gained another year back in time with the addition of 1979. The year can be remembered as one in which Ron Shuman won the 19th Annual Knoxville Nationals, and Randy Smith won the track championship driving the Graham #43 machine. Tim Green was a close second in the running in the Jensen Construction #55. John Stevenson won the most features (4), and 66 cars showed up for the first World of Outlaws spring race won by Sammy Swindell!To access 1979-2007 results, just go to either the "Results" or "History" pages, and click on the blue "Historical Results" link at the top of the page. Enjoy!

3/20/2008 - KNOXVILLE RACEWAY TEAMS UP WITH IOWA STARS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 29, HOCKEY GAME IN DES MOINES KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 19, 2008) - The sports of ice hockey and sprint car racing have crossed paths many times over the years, from the days of Emory Collins (1920’s) to Andy Brown (1970’s) through Michael Annett (2000’s), and they will do it again on Saturday, March 29, as the Iowa Stars host “Knoxville Raceway Night” at the Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. Several sprint car drivers will be present to meet and greet the American Hockey League (AHL) fans, and Calvin Landis’ winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car and Knoxville Raceway’s own sprint car simulator will also be on-hand for the enjoyment of all ...

3/19/2008 - (Bill W) Entry forms for the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, and the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals have been posted at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Entry Forms" section.Drivers and teams are reminded of the July 15 early entry deadline. It not only ensures a lower cost for entry, but also assures five crew members admission into the pit area for $20. Entry forms may be printed and mailed to:Knoxville RacewayBox 347Knoxville, IA 50138Call 641 842-5431 with any questions...

3/18/2008 - (Bill W) The 2008 Sprint Car Rules for the 410, 360 and 305 classes are now posted at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com in the "Rules" section.

3/18/2008 - Nationals 3-Day Tickets on Sale Now!(Bill W) Fans can get a jump this year on ordering three-day tickets for the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil! The Thursday, Friday and Saturday ticket package usually goes on sale May 1, but can be purchased now by visiting www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and clicking on the "Buy Tickets" button on the homepage!The SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil will again encompass four days from August 6-9, 2008.

3/17/2008 - Knoxville Raceway 410 Driver Ricky Logan is New Zealand National Sprint Car Champion!Ricky Logan captured the crown for the National Sprint Car Championship Series Saturday night at Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand. The Lucas Oil, J&J, Goodyear, Don Ott powered machine finished 3rd for the evening but first overall in points for the season.The track was very wet, rut rough and full of holes. Single file racing seem to be the destiny of every race. Logan started eighth in his first heat on a slimy track managing to finish 6th in the narrow no passing race. The second heat race didn’t show much improvement in track conditions. Logan started fourth, turned the fastest lap by two tenths of a ...

3/15/2008 - (Joanne Cram) Returning Favorites and New Drivers …continuedSecond place in 360 driver points, and First place in 360 owner points Bryan Dobesh, will return to Knoxville Raceway to run in a limited capacity this spring and summer. Dobesh is coming off a winter of healing for his broken foot, which incidentally is the foot that is used for the accelerator. This is a good thing when you like to go fast around Knoxville Raceway!Dobesh notes that things are up in the air for his team as far as racing at Knoxville Raceway this season. Due to the high cost of fuel, he is uncertain how much of a commitment he can make to the weekly trek of 600+ ...

3/14/2008 - ‘MIDGE’ MILLER OF URC ADDS NAME TO KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC ENTRY LIST KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 13, 2008) - Carl “Midge” Miller of Willingboro, New Jersey, is the latest veteran sprint car driver to officially file an entry for the sixteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be run on Friday, May 30, at Knoxville Raceway. Miller, a technical official for the United Racing Company (URC), has competed in five of the last eight Classics, with a fifth-place finish in 2001 being his best effort to date in the winged 360 c.i. sprint car event which is only open to drivers age fifty and over. Johnny Parsons, Jr., son of 2008 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Johnnie Parsons, Sr., is seeking ...

3/13/2008 - Application for 2008 Knoxville Raceway Media Accreditation is Posted!(Bill W) The 2008 Knoxville Raceway Media Accreditation Application is online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com! The document can be found in the "Entry Forms" section of the website, and includes all the information media members need to apply if they are covering races at Knoxville in 2008.

3/12/2008 - A Way to Help Your Favorite Driver!(Joanne Cram) As if last summer’s record setting $3.00 and higher per gallon gas prices weren’t enough to choke most of us up, this summer’s projection of $4.00 and higher per gallon gas prices is enough to make us all just plain crazy.What’s more, many of our drivers haul their trailers with diesel trucks, the cost of diesel fuel being even higher than the average gas-guzzling dually. Diesel is already averaging $3.83 per gallon, and is also projected to climb up towards the $5.00 per gallon mark by summer’s end. It is going to cost quite a bit to get to Knoxville to race, and drivers are taking a new approach to the fuel ...

3/11/2008 - Kaley Gharst – First Trip Down Under Yields Green Flag/Red Light!(Bill W) – March 11, 2008 – Nineteen year old sprint car driver, Kaley Gharst, is having a blast in his first visit ever to Australia. He’s torn up the racetracks in Bunbury and Perth, but that hasn’t helped him in trying to rent a street car. You have to be 21 to do that “Down Under”. That’s the only thing that has slowed him down, as he has turned heads and left a good first impression with Australian fans. Kaley teamed up with the John Farrell family in Western Australia. It was a bit of a favor returned, as “Flyin’” Ryan Farrell joined the Gharst team ...

3/11/2008 - Returning Favorites and New Drivers to Knoxville(Joanne Cram) - The red and black number D1 will again run at Knoxville! Knoxville favorite, Jesse Giannetto will once again be racing weekly with the 360 class on Saturdays at Knoxville Raceway. Giannetto took the opportunity to purchase Johnny Anderson’s equipment at the conclusion of last season, when Anderson decided to put driving on hold. Giannetto will run a Maxim chassis- Ostrich Engine combination this season, hoping to be a top contender this year in the 360 class. Giannetto spent time last season racing with Smith Racing’s number 86 car, running some Knoxville shows and other races with the Winged Outlaw Warriors. Jesse will continue to run a limited ...

3/10/2008 - (Bill W) You can find Entry Forms for the 7th Annual Knoxville Midget Nationals in our "Entry Forms" section. Entries are $40 if turned in by May 14, 2008.(Pictured): Darren Hagen was the 2007 "King Doodlebug" Champion

3/7/2008 - (Bill W) - Well, it's been a long winter for track historian, Bob Wilson. It's hard for him to get into his garden, so he has compiled a list of all the Knoxville Nationals A Main Qualifiers and how they finished! We've compiled the list in alphabetical order from Orlo Alexander to Dusty Zomer for your enjoyment! Included are car numbers, finishes and starting positions as well as hometowns!You can find the list on our "History" page by using the pull-down menu to select "Knoxville Nationals A Main Qualifiers and Finishes". You can spend hours in there reading our statistical stuff. We will keep adding to it! Enjoy!(Pictured): The 1966 Podium...(L to R) Promoter Marion ...

3/6/2008 - Joanne Cram was kind enough to share some driver stories she did in 2007 for RaceTalk newspaper. We thought it might be fun to look back on them, as many of you can’t make it to Knoxville on a regular basis. Though some of the material may be dated, you may learn something about these drivers.Did you know Ricky Logan was a pilot, that Ryan Anderson missed much of last year due to back problems, or that 2007 360 Rookie of the Year and Car Owner Champion, Bryan Dobesh, blames his weekly jaunts to Knoxville on former competitor Jon Agan? Read on…Ricky Logan #10 410 SprintWhen Ricky Logan isn’t flying around Knoxville Raceway, he is literally, flying everywhere ...

2/29/2008 - BMARA, POWRi & SMRS TO CO-SANCTION THE USAC KNOXVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS ON JUNE 20-21 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 28, 2008) - The seventh annual Knoxville Midget Nationals, June 20-21, will again be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), POWRi, and the Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS). All organizations except the SMRS will award full points, and each point paying sanction will receive two provisionals for both the Friday night King Doodlebug Classic and the Saturday night Knoxville Midget Nationals. An open track practice for midget cars is slated at Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, June 19. The two-day Knoxville Midget Nationals is one of the marquee events on the 2008 MOPAR National Midget Car Series ...

2/26/2008 - (Bill W) February 26, 2008 - Wayne Johnson’s win at Volusia Speedway against the best in the business gave him a unique opportunity to receive $12,000 in the Alltel Dirt Car All Star Challenge. Fans will choose one Volusia winner as their All Star driver. The winning vote getter will receive $12,000! You are allowed to vote once per day through March 16, so get online at vote at www.AlltelAllStar.com!Wayne’s popular win has put him on top of the voting polls to this point, but he could definitely use your vote every day, because the fendered fans are coming out in force! He is the only sprint car driver with any chance to win the ultimate prize and he could ...

2/25/2008 - BOBBY BECKER & JUDI BATES ENTER KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSIC KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 22, 2008) - 2006 Knoxville Masters Classic ‘Rookie of the Year’ Bobby Becker, Jr., of Nebraska and 2005 Port Royal Speedway ‘410’ feature winner Judi Bates of Pennsylvania are the first two entrants for the sixteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be run on Friday, May 30, at Knoxville Raceway. Bates, a multi-time winged 305-cubic-inch sprint car feature winner, becomes the first female racer to enter the winged 360 c.i. sprint car event which is only open to drivers age fifty and over. According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “We are thrilled to welcome Judi Bates back to Knoxville, this time for the Masters Classic. She is ...

2/25/2008 - (Updated February 25, 2008) The 2008 Late Model Rules are now posted in our "Rules" section! The late models will be returning for the popular 5th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals September 25-27, 2008!(pictured) 2007 Late Model Nationals Champion Brady Smith

2/21/2008 - Now is a Great Time to Order Your Knoxville Nationals Tickets!(Bill W) February 21, 2008 – If you haven’t snapped up your 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil tickets yet, now would be a great time to do so! Getting the jump on ordering Nationals tickets is as easy as ever! The biggest event in sprint car racing will be held August 6-9, 2008, so make plans now!Even though it may be cold where you are, you can order your Nationals tickets online from the comfort of your own home at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com confidentially and without hassle. You can even check to see which seats are still open without purchasing to select the seating choice you ...

2/19/2008 - NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME (NSCHoF) INDUCTION BANQUET TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 19, 2008) - While May 30-31-June 1 might still seem like a long way off to many, staffers at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) are busy planning the nineteenth annual NSCHoF induction weekend in Knoxville. According to executive director Tom Schmeh, “The official invitations are being mailed this week to this year’s inductees, past inductees, the board of directors, and the National Induction Committee members. The Saturday afternoon induction banquet tickets are now on sale to the general public, too, for twenty dollars apiece. We are very excited about welcoming this year’s class of inductees into the Hall, including Louis ‘Rusty’ Espinoza, Glenn ...

1980 Results, Stories and Points Up!

2/17/2008 - (Bill W) The year was 1980. Mike Brooks was coming into his prime and won the track title on the strength of eight feature wins. Driving the Mickow Coporation TMC #12 sprinter, many thought Brooks would lift the "curse" that the locals had on winning the Nationals. After a perfect score on his qualifying night, things seemed to be going good...until the fog! A change to a Sunday afternoon show didn't bode well for Brooks, but it did pan out for local car owner Bob Trostle. Trostle joined forces with Steve Kinser and his cousin Karl (after they had misfortune on the first qualifying night) to win their first Nationals!Brooks won the championship over Eddie Leavitt ...

2/13/2008 - (Bill W) Pleasantville, Iowa's Rager Phillips took his Spring Break a little early this year. Rager is a sophomore at Iowa State University, but took last week off for his first love...racing! Rager headed to Volusia Speedway to compete against the best in the business for six straight nights of All Star Circuit of Champions and World of Outlaws racing.Though he didn't make one of the feature events, he enjoyed his time in Florida, and did a lot of testing and tuning. "I enjoyed the 70-80 degree weather, that's for sure!" says the 19 year old driver. "We had some motor problems. The first night we only got three laps in. We got our own ...

2/8/2008 - Out of Town Drivers Give Knoxville a Look(Joanne Cram) There’s no secret that if you want to race competitively, Knoxville is the place to be. Drivers from all over the country have made Knoxville their temporary homes, and many have even made Knoxville their permanent homes after racing temporarily over the summers. Drivers such as Jaymie Moyle, Skip Jackson and Lynton Jeffrey of Australia, Calvin Landis of Arizona, Travis Cram of Washington, Ricky Logan of Arkansas and many more, have made Knoxville home due to the fact that this is the place to race! Where else can you find up to five nights of racing a week within an 8 hour drive?For that reason alone, several drivers are looking towards summering ...

2/7/2008 - Wayne Johnson won Wednesday night's All Star race in Florida in exciting fashion! Wayne is a former regular with us here at Knoxville. Look for him to race in the 410 class here at Knoxville 6-8 nights before the Nationals. He'll also be in with the 360 American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT) on June 20!Wayne’s World: Wayne Johnson Wins Shocker Thursday, 07 February 2008 BARBERVILLE, FL (2-6-08) by Bryan Autullo – All Star PR Director Night number two of the 37th Annual Alltel DIRTcar Nationals once again had 52 cars signed into the pits looking to steal the $7000 top prize put up by the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions. Craig Mintz and John ...

2/6/2008 - What’s New with Knoxville’s Regulars?(Joanne Cram) So, in case you hadn’t heard, it’s winter. Knoxville just got dumped with almost a foot of snow and that makes it even easier to dream of the spring nights of racing just around the corner! With only February and March to go, April seems like its so close- but still so far away!I checked in with as many drivers as I could track down, so here are some updates on what they are planning for next year. There will be more updates to follow, as I have numerous emails and phone calls unreturned.I spoke with Dustin Selvage, the number 7 360 car. He has joined forces with the always fast, Johnny "Lightning" Anderson. Anderson’s ...

2/5/2008 - Knoxville Drivers Continuing Winning Ways Worldwide This Winter!(Bill W) Knoxville regulars have left the cold weather behind, as several have had success over the winter racing in venues in the South and the Southern Hemisphere. The drivers we get to enjoy each and every weekend at Knoxville are thrilling crowds worldwide!Little Rock, Arkansas native Ricky Logan has been spectacular in New Zealand. In 14 feature events, he has won half (7) of them, including three each at the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland and Robertson Holden International Speedway in Palmerston.Mark Dobmeier, the 2007 410 Rookie of the Year at Knoxville made his first visit to Australia this off-season. Driving the Kendrick #92, Mark posted three wins in Western ...

2/4/2008 - SCHMEH TO BECOME CURATOR, NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME TO HIRE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation, Inc. announced that Tom Schmeh will assume a newly-established curator position within the Hall of Fame & Museum, and the Board has begun actively seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Mike Brooks, President of the NSCHoF Board of Directors, said that the NSCHoF Board recently voted to grant Schmeh's request to relinquish the role of Executive Director and to transition into a new position as Curator of the Museum. “We greatly appreciate the many years of dedicated service that Tom has provided to the Hall of Fame and we ...

1/31/2008 - Knoxville Rumors: Fact or Fiction? by Joanne CramSo, you’ve heard those rumors that fly all winter long and you want to know if they are the real thing! Well, I’m attempting to find truth in the more widespread rumors that have been floating around racing cyberspace. If you have another rumor you want me to pursue about something you heard, drop an email and I’ll see if I can get to the bottom of it!Fact or Fiction- Dusty Zomer, 410 driver # 1z doesn’t have a ride for this coming season. FACT! I talked to Dusty this past weekend and as of now, January 30th, he does not have funding put together for a motor program. ...

128 Drivers Inversion-Eligible for Knoxville World Challenge! Entry Form Online!

1/30/2008 - 128 DRIVERS INVERSION-ELIGIBLE FOR KNOXVILLE WORLD CHALLENGE KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 28, 2008) - Following this past weekend’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic (GASC) at the Premier Speedway at Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, the list of those drivers that are inversion-eligible for the Friday, August 8, World Challenge at Knoxville Raceway is now final. Besides GASC winner Kerry Madsen and fellow Australians A.J. “Skip” Jackson and Brooke Tatnell, those Americans that became eligible at Warrnambool include North Dakota’s Mark Dobmeier, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson and Ohio’s Greg Wilson. In all, 128 drivers are now inversion-eligible for the $10,000-to-win event during the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals, presented by Factory Value Parts. The GASC date followed those international qualifiers ...

Florida Racing Kicks Off This Week!

1/29/2008 - (Bill W) - Several drivers who are either current or former regulars at the Knoxville Raceway are expected to descend on Florida to kick off the 2008 sprint car season this week!The Ronald Laney "King of the 360's" kicks off at East Bay Raceway Park on Thursday January 31, and runs through the Saturday, February 2, $10,000 to win finale.The All Star Circuit of Champions will begin their season this Friday at the North Florida Speedway in Lake City, Florida. The two-night event comes to a close on Saturday. The All Stars will then head to Volusia Speedway Park for three nights of action February 5-7.The World of Outlaws kick off their season at Volusia Febrary 8-10, capping six ...

1/25/2008 - Knoxville, Iowa – Ken Schrader’s #9 Federated Auto Parts car is the first entry received for the Knoxville Late Model Nationals since being sent out last week. Schrader said “I knew I was going to run that race so I wanted to be the first to get mine in.”Schrader has found some of his greatest happiness driving in circles. And after 20 full seasons in NASCAR’s elite series, Schrader still can’t wait to put on his helmet, strap in his driver’s seat and chase the checkered flag every Sunday afternoon or any other day of the week for that matter.It is that desire and dedication to drive that has earned Schrader the reputation around the garage as a true racer’s ...

12 Inductees Announced as NSCHoF "Class of '08"

1/24/2008 - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) is pleased to announce the names of its twelve inductees for 2008. The individuals will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, May 31st, during the nineteenth annual ceremonies on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. The inductees are:Drivers: Tony Bettenhausen (Sr.), Glenn Fitzcharles, Brent Kaeding, Johnnie Parsons (Sr.), Earl Wagner, Kramer Williamson.Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Bob Hampshire, Doug Howells, Gordon Schroeder.Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: Louis “Rusty” Espinoza, Dick Jordan, John Padjen.According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Thomas J. Schmeh, “Nine of the twelve inductees are living, which presents us with another great opportunity to honor people ...

1/23/2008 - We are excited to have Joanne Cram contributing to the website. She will be submitting articles periodically. Welcome Joanne! - Bill WFans Find Winter-time Relief for Racing CraveBy Joanne CramWith the deep freeze we’ve all been in this winter, it’s easy to dream about those dog days of summer we all love so much! Quick fixes of our racing addictions are few and far between as well in the middle of sub zero temperatures. But as racing fans go (young and old), determination is always a key ingredient in their attitude.So what are racing fans doing to curb their appetite this winter? Well, thanks to the internet, sites like Hoseheads and visits to our favorite ...

1/22/2008 - Knoxville Raceway Season Tickets on Sale!!!January 22, 2008 (641)842-2690 Take your pick. If you are an avid race fan or just want something exciting to do on Saturday Night, Knoxville Raceway has the ticket for you. With your choice from 19 to 31 events you will never be disappointed in a Knoxville Raceway Season Ticket. Option #1 includes 31 events from mid-April through September for $395 for adults and $130 for youth ages 6-14. This valuable ticket includes the prestigious World of Outlaw events, the USAC Midget Nationals, the 360 Knoxville Nationals, the Late Model Knoxville Nationals and of course the Knoxville Championship Cup Series events. Option #2 includes 22 events from mid-April to early September for $220 for adults and ...

2008 Open Wheel Swap Meet Today!

1/19/2008 - The 2008 Open Wheel Swap Meet will take place on Saturday, January 19th from 9 AM to 5 PM in Dyer Hudson Hall at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Admission is $6. Set up for those with a booth will be Friday, January 18th from 3 PM to 7 PM. The cost is $35 per booth. To secure a booth, contact Mike or Barb O'Brien at (641) 842-6892.

1/17/2008 - (Bill W) You can now download rules and an entry form for the 2008 Enduro. The race will be held on September 8. You can find the forms by clicking on either the "Rules" or "Entry Forms" links at the top of the page.Pictured: 2007 Enduro Winner Kevin Fee

1981 Results, Stories and Points Added!

1/16/2008 - (Bill W) - The year was 1981. Tim Green ran away with the track championship splitting time between the Jensen Construction 55 and the Bob Trostle #20. After struggles in his qualifying night at the Nationals, Green and Trostle received a phone call to be an alternate for Saturday night's C. He would turn that 21st starting spot in the C into a 9th place finish in the Championship event.The late John Stevenson drove the Bethke #31 to five victories in one of his best seasons ever. Steve Kinser won his second Knoxville Nationals. The late Rich Vogler won when the USAC Dirt Champ cars came to town. Read about it all now in our ...

1/15/2008 - (Bill W) "Driver News" is back up and running! New releases from Skip Jackson, Terry McCarl and Wayne Johnson have been added. Click on the red "Driver News" link under the weather! If you'd like to add your driver news, just e-mail Bill Wright at editor@knoxvilleraceway.com!Track Historian Bob Wilson had some fun with his camera on the grounds. Check out some of his photos in the "Winter in Knoxville" gallery in the "Photos" section!

1/14/2008 - Demon Possesses Golden Driller with Chili Bowl Triumph! Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2008) – Damion Gardner picked perhaps the largest dirt track stage in history to shine upon by racing to victory lane in Saturday night's 50-lap championship main event at Tulsa Expo Raceway's 22nd Annual Dodge Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. After winning Friday night's Qualifying feature, "The Demon" raced into the lead on the eleventh lap and led the rest of the way to become the 16th different winner in event history in front of a packed house at Tulsa's QuikTrip Center and before a worldwide television audience on HBO Pay-Per-View courtesy of Lucas Oil. Piloting Jason Leffler's Pace Electronics/Team ASE No. 71g entry, the winningest driver in ...

Museum to Host HBO Pay-Per-View Live Telecast of Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on Saturday Night

1/9/2008 - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the HBO Pay-Per-View live telecast of Saturday’s 2008 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. The museum foundation fundraiser, which will cost just $15 per person, will be held on the non-profit museum’s second floor. The doors will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, with the telecast originating from the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Raceway in the QuikTrip Center beginning at 7 p.m. Central (8 p.m. Eastern). Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and ticket-holders will be allowed to bring their own food and drink. Amongst those 286 drivers that are entered in the ...

1/7/2008 - (Bill W) - Familiar faces abound in this year's Chili Bowl. With entries closing on 300, the Chili Bowl gets the best in the business from all forms of Motorsports. Many competing in the four nights of qualifying beginning on Tuesday have Knoxville connections.Tuesday: Among Tuesday's "newbies" to the Chili Bowl are CFO for the World of Outlaws, Brian Carter, and Trish Dover, who competed in both the 305 and 360 classes in 2007 at Knoxville.Wednesday: Danny Lasoski is a three-time second place runner at the Chili Bowl. The seven-time Knoxville track champion has his eyes on his first "Golden Driller" trophy. Fellow World of Outlaws competitors Chad Kemenah, Joey Saldana and Randy Hannagan will also qualify ...

Names of Twelve Lucky Winners Announced for National Sprint Car Museum “Early Qualifiers Drawing”!

1/5/2008 - NAMES OF TWELVE LUCKY WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM “EARLY QUALIFIERS DRAWING” KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 5, 2008) - The names of the twelve lucky winners in the National Sprint Car Museum’s “Early Qualifiers Drawing” were announced today in Knoxville, Iowa. The names are as follows: Hal Monroe (Louisiana), Dick Aumiller (Pennsylvania), Melvin Dutkiewicz (Connecticut), George Grauwels (Wisconsin), Don Simmons (Michigan), Christopher Pluto (Minnesota), Cody Howard (Mississippi), Darren Gipe (Pennsylvania), Bob Horne (California), Greg Kendall (Pennsylvania), Bill Fuesting (Illinois), and Vinnie Sansone (Illinois). The ‘early bird’ drawing was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at the National Sprint Car Museum, with museum board member Jim Jones doing the actual drawing of the raffle tickets from the barrel. Also on ...

Amenda & McCarty First to Enter Knoxville Masters Classic!

1/3/2008 - AMENDA & MCCARTY FIRST TO ENTER KNOXVILLE MASTERS CLASSICKNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 2, 2009) - The “Racin’ Reverand” Mark Amenda of Streator, Illinois, and racing veteran Dale McCarty of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, are the first two entrants for the 2009 version of the Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age 50 and over. The seventeenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic will take place on Friday, May 29, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway and it will again pay a whopping $3,000 to win. Entry forms can be found on the track’s web site, www.knoxvilleraceway.com.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “I think people wonder what track personnel do during the off-season, not realizing that it ...

New Zealand Sprint Car Championship on January 5 at Baypark is Next Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier!

1/3/2008 - This weekend’s $10,000-to-win New Zealand Sprint Car Championship at the Blue Chip Speedway at Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, is the next Knoxville World Challenge international qualifier. The Friday-Saturday event has over fifty sprint car stars and cars entered, including Americans Craig Dollansky and Ricky Logan, and previous titlists Allan Wakeling, Kerry Jones, Ben Finemore and Jamie McDonald. Additionally, at last week’s Western Springs Speedway qualifier, Americans Joey Saldana and Jason Statler became eligible for the August 8, 2008, $10,000-to-win World Challenge during the Super Clean Knoxville Nationals, presented by Factory Value Parts. The two New Zealand dates follow those international qualifiers already held at the Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway and the Castrol Raceway (Edmonton, Alberta), and they precede the ...

1/2/2008 - (Bill W) The entry form for the 2008 Brodix Tournament of Champions can be found now in the "Entry Forms" section at Knoxville Raceway's website (www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com). You can also find the 2008 Masters Classic Entry form! A record 28 sanctions will be participating in this year's ToC!Check back as more entry forms will be forthcoming for 2008!

Donny Schatz Nominated for Speed Performer of the Year

12/28/2007 - Two time Knoxville Nationals winner Donny Schatz joins an elite group of racers who are all competing for the prestigious title of Speed Performer of the Year. The award, presented by Speed Channel, honors the top performer on all of Motorsports each racing season.Two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson was the inaugural winner of the award last year and leads a diverse group of nominees for this year’s trophy, including back-to-back World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz, AMA Supercross champ James Stewart, IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti, four-time Champ Car World Series titlist Sebastien Bourdais, MotoGP champ Casey Stoner, Formula One rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series champions Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, ...

1982 Results, Stories and Points Up!!!

12/20/2007 - (Bill W) - Continuing our quest for historical results, stories, points and more, we have added the 1982 season to the "Historical Results" section. You can now find results from 1982-2007 by clicking on either "Results" or "History" and then clicking the blue "Historical Results" link at the top of the page!In 1982, Tim Green partnered with legendary car owner Bob Trostle to win the season championship. The pair won four times and edged the second place car of John Stevenson by a mere 20 points. Local Mark Shaffer won an "unofficial" World of Outlaws show in September, Steve Kinser made it three in a row in winning the 22nd Annual Knoxville Nationals, Sammy Swindell swept both main ...

Record 28 Sanctions Affiliate with '08 Brodix ToC

12/17/2007 - A record twenty-eight (28) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning affiliates, including two from Canada and two from Australia, have committed to the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3, 2008. The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head, and will be celebrating it’s tenth edition in 2008.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “We truly appreciate the support from Emmett Hahn, Tommie Estes and their American Sprint Car Series national and regional tours. We also have to commend the Empire Super Sprints organization, which has been with us since the ...

Knoxville World Challenge Qualifiers in New Zealand Next Up

12/14/2007 - The 2008 Knoxville World Challenge international qualifiers move to the north island of New Zealand for two dates within the next couple of weeks. On Wednesday, December 26, the Western Springs Speedway in the suburb of Auckland will play host to Americans Craig Dollansky, Ricky Logan and Jason Statler and top New Zealanders Allan Wakeling, Kerry Jones, and Jamie McDonald in the International Sprint Car Series Finale. On Saturday, January 5, 2008, the top international stars will head to the $7,500-to-win New Zealand Sprint Car Championship at the Blue Chip Speedway at Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui.The two New Zealand dates follow those international qualifiers already held at the Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway and the Castrol Raceway (Edmonton, Alberta), and ...

12/12/2007 - DONNY SCHATZ NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 410 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2007… UNANIMOUSLY KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 12, 2007) - For the second consecutive year, Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, was voted the 2007 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The World of Outlaws (WoO) point champion and Knoxville Nationals winner earned all twenty-five (25) first place ballots cast in the year-end poll. His car owners and parents, Danny and Diane Schatz, also received the 2007 “Team of the Year” award for the second time and it was also a unanimous decision by the voting panel. The ParkerStore-sponsored team also captured 19 ...

12/11/2007 - GARY WRIGHT NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 360 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2007 KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 11, 2007) - For the fourth time, Gary Wright of Hooks, Texas, was voted the 2007 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. Wright, who clinched the American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT) national title, earned thirteen (13) of the eighteen (18) first place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Gary Wright also received the 2007 “Team of the Year” award for the third time. Those drivers ranked second through fifth, respectively, are ASCoT runner-up and defending “Driver of the Year” Jason Johnson of Louisiana, Knoxville 360 Nationals ...

12/4/2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CONTACT: TOM SCHMEH; (641) 842-6176 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR ’07 POST-SEASONNORTH AMERICAN 360 SPRINT CAR POLL AWARDSKNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 4, 2007) - The names of the nominees for the 2007 North American 360 Sprint Car Poll post-season awards were released today by poll founder and coordinator Tom Schmeh. The select 24-member voting panel, representing media members, manufacturers, promoters and sanctioning officials, is currently in the final balloting process, and the names of the seven award recipients will be revealed later this week during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. The nominees for the 2007 North American 360 Sprint Car Poll post-season awards, excluding Driver of the Year, ...

11/29/2007 - (Bill W) Season summaries for drivers Brian Brown, Skip Jackson, Billy Alley, Kaley Gharst, Wayne Johnson and Terry McCarl can now be found in the "Driver News" section. The link for "Driver News" can be found just below the weather on the homepage. Check back often during the season for updated driver news. If you are a driver who would like to add your news, send an e-mail to editor@knoxvilleraceway.com!

11/24/2007 - (Bill W) Banquet Photos contributed by Dave Hill are up in the "2007 Banquet" gallery in the "Photos" section.Also, we're counting down to the April 19 opener with a "Salute to the 2007 Winners" in the "Winner's Box" section on the homepage! There will be a new winner every few days, so come on back!

11/22/2007 - Twenty-five (25) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning affiliates have already committed to the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 3. Two of the affiliates are Australian, including the SRA Brodix Sprintcar Series (SRA) and the Sprintcar Thunder Series/Sprintcar All Stars (STS/SAS). The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head. Rejoining the 2008 Brodix ToC line-up is the United Sprint Car Series (USCS).According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “We are very excited about the growth of winged ‘360’ sprint car racing in Australia. The SRA series will ...

The Perfect Christmas Gift

11/20/2007 - KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Can’t find that perfect gift for that “hard to buy for” person on your Christmas list? Can’t find something that is sprint car related? Keep thinking that a tie and a sweater just does not cut it? Well, do we have a gift idea for you!Knoxville Raceway has developed the perfect race related gift for this Christmas. You may have heard about it. It’s called RACEOPOLY. It’s the sprint car version of one of your childhood’s favorite games. MONOPOLY. Knoxville’s version is played in the same fashion but the twist is that you get to buy Knoxville Raceway property such as the Camp Grounds, the Flag Stand, Victory Lane (aka Boardwalk), ...

Over $250K in Cash and Contingencies Doled Out at Knoxville Banquet!!!

11/17/2007 - Over $250K in Cash and Contingencies Doled Out at Knoxville Banquet!!!(Bill W) - November 17, 2007 - More than $250K in cash and contingencies were handed out at the Knoxville banquet Saturday night. The banquet celebrated the 54th season of weekly racing action at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World"! After a social hour and dinner, comedian "The Roundguy" entertained the assembled crowd.Headlining the award winners were 410 Knoxville Championship Cup Winner Brian Brown, and 360 Knoxville Championship Cup Winner Josh Higday. All 48 drivers in both the 410 and 360 standings walked away with cash and contingencies for their 2007 efforts. Prizes doled out included Hoosier tires, chassis, Heads, blocks, wings, hubs and spindles, drivelines ...

1983 Results and Stories Up in Historical Results Section!

11/15/2007 - (Bill W) - The year was 1983 and Sammy Swindell was the man to beat. Sammy won five times in Raymond Beadle's #1 at Knoxville that season, including his only career Knoxville Nationals win in a race where he utilized an aluminum motor for the first time. Randy Smith captured another track championship driving the McCarl/Jensen Construction #55. Mackie Heimbaugh won the first 360 (modified) sprint championship on the strength of six wins in a row in the Zoutte #30. Read all the stories, check out the results, and scour the point standings from 1983-2007. To check out the Historical results, just go to either the "Results" or "History" pages, and click on the blue "Historical ...

11/14/2007 - (Bill W) - The Knoxville Raceway had a great season in 2007, and that season will be celebrated this Saturday night at Terrible's Casino in Osceola, Iowa! Knoxville Championship Cup Series champions Brian Brown (410 class) and Josh Higday (360 class) will be honored, as will all the driving stars and owners who regularly competed at the Knoxville Raceway last season.Over a quarter of a million dollars in cash and contingencies will again be handed out to drivers and owners. The festivities get underway with a social hour at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:00, with entertainment courtesy of comedian "The Round Guy" at 7:00. The Award Presentations will follow at 8:00. Many awards ...

11/13/2007 - Purse for 5th Annual Knoxville Late Model Nationals Eclipses $260K!!!(Bill W) The highly successful Knoxville Late Model Nationals just got a bit richer. The Knoxville Raceway is announcing a purse increase of over $40,000 for their 2008 event to be held September 25-27, 2008. The total purse will be $260,810 for the three-day event. The increased purse will be distributed from top to bottom and benefit all 66 drivers participating in 2008.Though the payout is increasing, the ticket prices for fans will remain the same according to Knoxville Race Director, Ralph Capitani. "Fan turnout for the 2007 event enabled us to increase the payoff without raising ticket prices," he says.The winner’s share has been increased from $35,000 ...

Bobby Unser & Al Unser, Sr., to Visit National Sprint Car Museum on Sunday, Courtesy of Governor Bill Richardson!

11/9/2007 - Two of America's greatest race car drivers, brothers Bobby Unser and Al Unser, Sr., of Albuquerque, will be visiting the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville for the first time ever this Sunday, courtesy of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and his 2008 "Richardson for President" campaign. The free and open-to-the-public 'Meet & Greet' session will start at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, on the second floor of the museum. Richardson's campaign staff has indicated that there will be opportunities for photographs of, and autographs from, the two former winners of the Indianapolis 500.According to museum executive director Thomas J. Schmeh, "We were very pleased yesterday when we received the call that Governor Richardson was interested ...

4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals on Speed

11/1/2007 - The 4th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals will air again on Speed Channel at Noon on Thursday, November 29th. Be sure to relive the excitement that wraps up the Knoxville Raceway season.

10/30/2007 - (Bill W) - Check out some of the latest Driver News from those drivers competing at Knoxville Raceway. Just click on the above red link titled "Driver News" that appears under the current weather. Look for improvements to the page soon. With so many drivers wanting to get their news out, we thought a page dedicated to that was in order. Right now, you can find news on Brian Brown, Skip Jackson, Kaley Gharst, Wayne Johnson and Terry McCarl. If you are a driver that would like to add some "news", just send it to Bill W at editor@knoxvilleraceway.com and we will post it!

48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals Renewal Deadline is November 15, 2007

10/30/2007 - Four day renewals for the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals are coming to a close. Renewals will need to be activated by November 15, 2007 to insure you get your same seats for 2008. Order online or by calling the Knoxville Raceway office. If you had 4 day tickets last year and did not receive a renewal letter please call the ticket office at (641)842-5431 before November 15th. December 1, 2008 4 day tickets will be on sale for the general public. To order click on the order tickets icon above and you will be able to book your tickets beginning that day.

10/29/2007 - (Bill W) - The 2007 season is over, the stands have emptied, but you still can relive the season in our "Historical Results" section. All the stories, detailed results, pictures and point standings from the 2007 season are now posted in one document. Just go to our "History" or "Results" page and click on the blue "Historical Results" link at the top!

Major rule changes for 2008

10/24/2007 - By Bob WilsonOct. 22, 2007 - The following changes will be made to the rules in both classes competing at Knoxville Raceway during the track's 55th season of racing in 2008.Wings: All top wings that ran in 2007 will be legal until July 1, 2008. After July 1 the wings must have square center foils and side panels. Either dipped wings (2 1/2" max) and/or flat top wings will be legal for 2008. After July 1 side panels must be square with the top two corners set at 90 degrees with no variance. The maximum allowed turnout on all edges must not exceed 1 1/4".In 2009 all top wings must be flat with square center foils ...

10/23/2007 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 23, 2007) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville continues to keep busy year-round with facility rentals, travel to sprint car races, and special mission-driven programs. This past Sunday, Senator Joe Biden of Delaware became the fourth presidential candidate this year to rent the museum facilities for a rally, while past board president Larry Smith left today with the museum’s JEI/Shaver raffle sprint car for this weekend’s ASCS-sanctioned Short Track Nationals at the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock. Other events at the non-profit museum in the upcoming eight days are a special Des Moines Speedway presentation by historian Larry Ball, Jr., on Thursday night, the English Creek Speedway awards banquet on Saturday night, ...

10/19/2007 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 18, 2007) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville will participate in the statewide “Lights On For Museums!” program on Thursday, October 25, by staying open until 9 p.m. and hosting a special presentation by sprint-car-racer-turned-attorney Larry Ball, Jr., about the famed Des Moines Speedway board track. The goal of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA) “Lights On For Museums!” program is to expose the state’s historical treasures to those who may not be able to attend Iowa’s museums during regular business hours. According to National Sprint Car Museum executive director Tom Schmeh, “We are excited to be joining the other IMA member institutions around the state in this special program on October 25. ...

10/18/2007 - Knoxville Raceway 2008 Schedule (Brian Stickel) October 17, 2007 (641)842-2690 The Knoxville Raceway has announced the 2008 schedule which includes 36 race days. Each year Knoxville Raceway attracts over 300,000 spectators to the historic track. Classic events include the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals, and the 18th Annual 360 Knoxville Nationals. These prestigious events in addition to the weekly Knoxville Championship Cup Series make Knoxville a destination for racers and spectators alike. The very successful Late Model Knoxville Nationals, an event in which Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Ken Schrader have all competed, will return again in late September. Knoxville Raceway 2008 Schedule of Events Subject to Change April 12 Practice Night 19 Knoxville Championship Cup Series Season Opener – Pizza Hut/Lion’s ...

1984 Results are Up!

10/17/2007 - (Bill W) - Doug Wolfgang takes his third Knoxville Nationals title! Rocky Hodges guides the Lenard McCarl #7x to six wins and a track title! Stacy Redmond is the 360 track champion! The year was 1984, and we've got a complete rundown of the entire season including stories, points, results, what they drove and where they started!We continue our quest of race results and stories as we proceed back to 1954. To access Historical Results, just click on the "Results" or "History" page, and then click the blue "Historical Results" link!

10/15/2007 - (Bill W) - We are working hard at updating the website! You can find our records in the "History" section updated. These include Nationals and 360 Nationals statistics, track records, career feature winners, etc. Check it out!Many driver bios have been updated! Just click on a driver's name in the "Points" or "Results" pages to access them. Many drivers outside of our regulars have been updated, especially with pictures, so check it out! If you are a driver that would like to update your bio, drop me an e-mail at editor@knoxvilleraceway.com.Our "Event" pages on the righthand side of the homepage are constantly being updated, so come back often!Our "2007 Dave Hill Photos" section has been ...

10/8/2007 - (Bill W) - We've posted the tentative 2008 schedule on our "Sched/Tickets" page. Remember, it is subject to change, but will give you a good outline to make your travel plans to visit us in 2008! Highlights include the Season opener on April 12, the World of Outlaws on April 19 and June 6 and 7, the Midget Nationals June 20 and 21, the 18th Annual 360 Nationals August 1-3, the Late Model Nationals September 25-27, and of course, the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals August 6-9!

10/1/2007 - The Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals will air on the Speed Channel, Friday, October 12, from 8-10 EST.

Smith wins Fourth Annual Late Model Nationals; Alexander wins 305 Sprint Championships

9/30/2007 - By Stacy ErvinBrady Smith of Solon Springs, Wisconsin, won the Fourth Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, September 29, 2007. He garnered $35,000 for the career win, which saw him put on a dominating performance through the last half of the race.The race had a tough time starting as Chris Spieker slowed to a stop in turn three before a lap could be completed. When it did go green, outside front-row starter and defending champion Brian Shirley took the lead and held off charges from polesitter Billy Moyer and third starter Steve Francis. Shirley hit lapped traffic on lap seven and continued to hold the lead ...

Saturday Late Model Nationals Lineups + 305s

9/29/2007 - Late ModelsKnoxville Nationals Championship Lineup:1. 21, Billy Moyer2. 3s, Brian Shirley3. 11, Steve Francis4. 1, Josh Richards5. 18, Shannon Babb6. 2, Brady Smith7. 15B, Brian Birkhofer8. 0, Scott Bloomquist9. 32D, Darren Miller10. 28m, Jimmy Mars11. 99, Donnie Moran12. 29, Darrell Lanigan13. 5x, Eric Jacobsen14. 30, Steve Shaver15. 99s, Ken Schrader16. 25, Chad Simpson17. 42, Terry Casey18. 24, Rick Eckert19. 50, Denny Eckrich20. 07, Randy Korte21. 44, Chris Madden22. 7, Matt Miller23. 9, Billy Drake24. 5K, Eddie KirchoffB main1. 93, Jay Johnson2. 55, Jeep Van Wormer3. s9, Dan Schlieper4. 56x, Chris Spieker5. 1x, Wayne Chinn6. 45, Curt Martin7. 15m, Jacob Murray8. 83, Scott James9. 39, Ryan Newman10. 25x, Kerry Hansen11. 19, Darin Duffy12. 25s, Chris Smyser13. 31, Jason Utter14. 32x, Chris Simpson15. ...

Brian Shirley wins night two of Late Model Nationals

9/29/2007 - Brian Shirley, Billy Moyer and Brady Smith put on a picture perfect show of aggressive driving with maximum car control on the dry slick ½ mile for the last 10 laps of the 25 lap feature. But in the end it was Shirley by about a car length for the second night of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals and a $6K check. Moyer took the lead at the green flag and looked like he would pull off the perfect night with fast time, winning his heat and the A main. He came up one position short.All three are locked into the 100-lap championship main on Saturday along with another 23 drivers based on points from the two qualifying nights. ...

Thursday Late Model Nationals claimed by Shirley

9/28/2007 - By Bob WilsonThursday Late Model Nationals claimed by ShirleyKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 28) Brian Shirley of Springfield, Illinois captured the second night of preliminary action to the 4th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win paid the defending event champion $6,000 for his 25-lap drive.At the outset of the feature, pole sitter Billy Moyer got a great jump on Shirley who started right beside him. Moyer chose the bottom of the big half mile oval as Shirley went to the cushion and third running Brady Smith found a center line to his liking. With the track turning dry slick throughout, drivers could run most anywhere they chose.Lap seven proved to be an ...

Clint Garner takes the 2nd night of the 305 Sprint Knoxville Mid-States Championships

9/28/2007 - Clint Garner, a seasoned veteran of Sprint Car racing at Knoxville Raceway added a 305 win to his 360 and 410 wins, a first for the track. He held off Jack Potter and Marty Stephenson in the 15-lap main of the 2nd night of the three-night event. Saturday night’s 20-lap championship feature will start 24 cars based on points for the three nights.A complete result will be posted later tonight along with the lineups for Saturday.

Alexander charges to front to win 305 Mid-States Knoxville Nationals prelim

9/28/2007 - By Bob WilsonAlexander charges to front to win 305 Mid-States Knoxville Nationals prelimKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 27) Stacey Alexander from Lacona, Iowa came from deep in the starting grid to win the first-ever 305 Mid-States Knoxville Nationals. This was night one of a two-day qualifying format which culminates with a championship on the third night, SaturdayThe Thursday night preliminary feature saw front-row starter Trish Dover from Springfield, Nebraska take the point at the start of the race. Fellow front row starter Rager Phillips from nearby Pleasantville, Iowa kept the pressure on as both drivers toured the big Knoxville oval on the bottom of the track. At this point it was a two car race as both drivers switched to ...

Birkhofer captures night one of Late Model Nationals

9/28/2007 - By Bob WilsonBirkhofer captures night one of Late Model NationalsKNOXVILLE, Iowa (Sept. 27) Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, Iowa came on late in the 25-lap preliminary feature to capture the first night of the 4th annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.Front row starter Steve Francis won the drag to turn one to take the point and the opening lap. He was followed by pole sitter and quick qualifier Josh Richards with Billy Moyer in third. In the beginning the top five cars ran the bottom but soon Darren Miller and Shannon Babb (fourth and fifth) took to the top of this over-sized half-mile oval.Lap five saw the first of only two yellows to be displayed on this event for ...

Newman & Schrader take on three past champions tonight

9/27/2007 - Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA - Ryan Newman and Kenny Schrader will represent the NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers tonight when they take on Brian Birkhofer, 2004 Champion, Scott Bloomquist, 2005 Champion and Brian Shirley, 2006 Champion. Add Billy Moyer, many time champion of 100 lap main events at Knoxville - throw in Jimmy Mars, recent winner of "tune up" events - and about 60 more of the best Late Model Drivers from across the USA. This just might get exciting.While we are talking about NASCAR, when Tim McCreadie left Knoxville last year he had a lump in his throat - and two bent up race cars. As Tim said, "the only thing that didn't hit me out there was the water truck". ...

Stewart Trades Helmet for Pen at Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals

9/24/2007 - by Bruce Neimeth – Citing his current position in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship point standings, Tony Stewart has decided not to compete in this weekend’s Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway. However, the two-time Nextel Cup champion will attend Saturday night’s finale as a spectator and participate in an autograph session at the race track.“As much as I wanted to race in the Late Model Nationals at Knoxville, I thought it would take away my main focus of winning a Nextel Cup championship,” said Stewart, who is currently second in the Nextel Cup point standings, just two points behind series leader Jeff Gordon. “We have over 400 people back at Joe Gibbs Racing pouring ...

National Sprint Car Museum Busy During Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals

9/23/2007 - The second floor of the National Sprint Car Museum in Knoxville will be a busy place this week during the fourth annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals, September 27-29. Kicking things off on Wednesday evening, September 26, will be the annual International Reel Wheel Film Festival, which is free and open to the public from 7 until 10 p.m. On Saturday afternoon, September 29, the museum will again present the Knoxville Dirt Late Model Auction at 12 Noon until 2:30 p.m. The auction, which is free and led by auctioneers Chris and Lynn Richard, will benefit the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, with a portion of the proceeds also supporting the National Dirt Late Model ...

70 degrees – 66 of the best Late Model drivers, 49 of the best 305 Sprint drivers,– It Just Doesn’t Get Much Better!

9/22/2007 - by Bruce Neimeth – The 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals kicks of this Thursday night, September 27th with the $6k to win Qualifying Night #1 at the famous ½ mile dirt track at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Top NASCAR, Lucas Oil, World of Outlaws and UMP drivers as well as track and series champions from California to New York and Florida to Oregon will make up this tough field of 66 Dirt Late Models as they race for over $220,000 and the opportunity to be a Knoxville Late Model Nationals Champion. All entrants and cars must run Thursday.The top 24 in points from Thursday are tentatively locked in to the 100-lap Championship feature Saturday night and a ...

305 Requirements Sept. 27-29

9/20/2007 - Specific rules for the 305 Championships at Knoxville Raceway September 27-29, 2007Tire rule: The following tires will be allowed on the Right and left rear.Right Rear: Hoosier 15 or harder, Goodyear 200 or harder, American Racer 35 or harder.Left Rear: Hoosier d12 or harder, Goodyear 100 or harder and American Racer 30 or harder.Also the required muffler is the Schoenfeld #112535.

9/19/2007 - by Bill W – After a week off, Wayne Johnson picked up the pace this past week, racing four times in the FattFro #14AJ 410 sprint car…twice with the IRA and twice with the World of Outlaws. The resident of Knoxville, Iowa managed to keep his record a perfect three for three at the Langlade County Speedway in Antigo, Wisconsin. Meanwhile, crew chief Jeremy “Chirpy” Rankin had some adventures in the Enduro contested at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, September 8.Last Friday night, Wayne repeated his feat of a year ago, taking the IRA “Summer Sizzler” at Antigo. The night was far from a sizzler, with temperatures hovering barely over the 40 degree mark. After timing in at ...

9/11/2007 - by Bill W - A return to a basic setup was the recipe that sprint car driver, Terry McCarl, and the Big Game Treestands #24 team needed. Two strong finishes in the prestigious Gold Cup Race of Champions at the Silver Dollar Speedway near Chico, California were put on the board, as the team heads home to race in TMAC’s native state of Iowa this week.The Harvest Classic was forgettable for TMAC, so he and Crew Chief, Tyler Swank, took a basic approach to Chico. “We were a little conservative this weekend, after not doing well at Calistoga, especially junking the car on the first night there,” says TMAC. “It seems that when you don’t try something…like a ...

Kevin Fee endures annual Fall Enduro to win at Knoxville

9/8/2007 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 8) Kevin Fee of Knoxville won the annual Fall Enduro 200 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. He was paid $1,000 for his efforts.For the first time in the history of the Knoxville enduros, the event went the distance of 200 laps and was just shy of the two-hour time limit. A total of 64 cars competed in the race, but attrition was high.Early leader Tony Shilling (Knoxville) lost that position to Mike Goff (Lacona) when mechanical problems forced him to go to the pit area in rapid succession. Goff, who started 50th, was then in solid command by lap 50 and took command of the track and began to lap most of ...

In The Groove

9/4/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - The 54th season of weekly racing is now history at the Sprint Car Capitol of the World. Along with fantastic racing and good times, there were also plenty of story lines to follow this year at he Knoxville Raceway. Following are some random thoughts to recap this season.Rookie drivers in the 360 division were particularly good this year. Not only did Bryan Dobesh miss out on the track championship by seven points, but Gregg Bakker, Ryan Roberts and Russ Hall also posted strong season finishes. In addition, Dustin Selvage, no longer a true rookie, but still a young driver, had an impressive season, posting his first win on the final night. And Natalie Sather, the young lady ...

Brown and Higday are Knoxville Champs; Landis and Selvage win Features

9/2/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Calvin Landis and Dustin Selvage won Season Championship features at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Brian Brown and Josh Higday were crowned track champions at the 54th annual track championships at this central Iowa race facility.Landis, who started on the pole of the 25-lap feature event for 410 sprinters, led the distance and was never seriously challenged. After taking the lead when exiting turn two on the initial lap, Landis put his mount on the cushion and slowly pulled away from his nearest rival Travis Cram. Behind him little was changing as most drivers rode the cushion on a very fast track.On lap 13, just as Landis had marched into lap traffic, the red was ...

Higday & Dobesh take "360" Championship to the edge!

8/31/2007 - Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway will see two 1st time Champions crowned for the 2007 season. While Brian Brown has locked up the "410" Cup Series, Josh Hidgay and rookie Bryan Dobesh are only 41 point apart in the "360" Cup Series. The maximum points available to any driver in one night is 141. Last Saturday night saw both drivers turn the wick up on the track, with Dobesh fighting an ill handling car to hang on to 3rd, while Higday had to come from 15th place to a top 5 finish to keep retain his points lead. Either way, the new "360" Knoxville Champion will have earned the title the right way - a mix of consistency and hard driving.Josh, ...

8/30/2007 - by Bill W – Sprint car driver, Brian Brown, had some big dreams growing up. One was making the Knoxville Nationals Championship lineup, and another was winning the 410 track championship at the Sprint Car Capital of the World. This month, he accomplished both of those feats! On August 11, he qualified for his first career Knoxville Nationals finale. Not only did he qualify for the race, but he was the event’s hard-charger of the night, driving from his 23rd starting spot to register 13th. When the dust cleared on the Knoxville Raceway last Saturday night, Brian had accumulated enough points to clinch his first ever Knoxville Nationals 410 sprint car track championship!Driving the Tim and ...

8/28/2007 - by Bill W – The calendars signify today as a full moon, but for World of Outlaws sprint car driver, Terry McCarl, that started last Friday night. Despite some up and down performances in the “Evergreen State”, TMAC has pulled to within 1 point of 11th place in the WoO point standings.The two-day show at Skagit Speedway in the northern part of Washington is always a fan favorite and this year was no different. Fans were treated to two very different tracks. Friday saw dry conditions, while Saturday ran after a lengthy rain delay that created a heavy, fast track.On Friday, TMAC’s troubles started immediately. “We had motor problems from the beginning,” he says. “We ...

Two New Winners Claim Loot at Knoxville Raceway

8/25/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Two new faces graced victory lane at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Winning feature events were Dion Hindi and Chad Meyer, each grabbing his initial feature event victory here at this central Iowa race track.Hindi, a World of Outlaws regular who did not travel with that organization to the West Coast, started on the front row and led the distance in the twenty lap event to carry away the $3,000 first place prize money.When the green dropped on the event, Hindi raced to the cushion as Brian Brown, who started right behind him had enough momentum to try to slide him in turn two. Hindi then out-dragged Brown down the backstretch for the lead with "Brownie" beside and ...

Brown & Higday lead the Knoxville Cup Series'

8/25/2007 - by Bruce Neimeth - The 2007 Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series tonight, number 16 of 17 events, features a possible first-time champion and a repeat champion. Brian Brown leads the 410 Cup points towards his first Knoxville Championship, while Josh Higday, the 2006 360 Champion, is leading the 360 Cup points."Blackjack" Brian Brown, with 12 feature track victories overall, leads Dusty Zomer, another potential first-time champion by 150 points. The maximum possible 410 series points a driver can earn in a night of racing is 275. With 550 points available in the two events left, it's still wide open between two drivers that have shown "no mercy" to each other, or anyone else on the track since April. Away from the ...

Art Car Auction + 360 & 410 Sprints Saturday

8/22/2007 - Partners Unlimited Art Car Auction Saturday at Knoxville RacewayPartners Unlimited, transforming lives through creative arts, has teamed up with the legendary Knoxville Raceway for a special event on August 25th. With a racing theme, Partners Unlimited has created an innovative new program called Art Car here in Iowa.For 2007 Partners Unlimited is working with five community groups. The Osceola Arts Council, Ottumwa Teen Center, DSM Boys & Girls Club, DSM/Oakridge Neighborhood and the Newton/Quakerdale Youth Shelter have all agreed to build and Art Car that will eventually be auctioned off at the Knoxville Raceway on August 25th. Benefits from the auction will be used to support the community groups involved and the programs of Partners that ultimately help youth succeed through ...

Enduro Rules & Entry Forms Available Now

8/20/2007 - The Marion County Fair 2007 Enduro Rules and Entry Forms are now available online by clicking on the "RULES" tab on the Web site header. The rules are identical to the 2006 rules. Entry forms can also be picked up at the Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office during regular hours.

8/15/2007 - by Bill W– Consistency made Wayne Johnson Southern Iowa Speedweek’s “Mr. Sprint Car” for 2007. Headlining this week, was the Knoxville Nationals, where Wayne qualified for his fifth Nationals Championship main event in a row. Only Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Terry McCarl, Danny Lasoski and Shane Stewart can say the same.Wayne had planned on qualifying on Thursday night in the FattFro #14AJ, and he still did, though Thursday became the first night of the Nationals after Wednesday’s program was a wash. Registering the 18th quick time of the night, the Knoxville, Iowa driver lined up seventh for the third heat behind Indiana’s Neil Shepherd, who got loose at the drop of the green. “I thought we were ...

Schatz wins second Knoxville Nationals title

8/13/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - Defending Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, made it two in a row just before midnight on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at the 47th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Factory Value Parts. The happy winner celebrated with family and friends in victory lane and led photographers to believe he would climb the fence before collecting the $150,000 payday. During the course of the exciting race, Schatz built a four-and-a-half second lead on second-place finisher Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, Indiana, and third-place finisher Terry McCarl of Altoona, Iowa. Saldana, who also finished second to Schatz in 2006, collected $75,000 and McCarl collected $37,000.When the green flag dropped on the 30-lap championship main, outside ...

Madsen wins non-qualifiers' feature

8/12/2007 - Madsen wins Nationals non-qualifiers' featureBy Stacy ErvinAustralia’s Kerry Madsen won the 15-lap non-qualifiers’ feature and a $5,000 payday at the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals on a track weary from abundant sunshine and steamy conditions on Saturday, August 11. The non-qualifiers’ program is normally scheduled to run on Friday night but rain on Wednesday night postponed the show until Saturday afternoon. The event is sponsored by Super Clean and presented by Factory Value Parts. The Friday night show run on Saturday afternoon was presented by Northland Oil.Madsen started on the pole of the non-qualifiers feature and led all the laps to take the checkered flag around 3 p.m. He came to lapped traffic in the race on the fifth circuit and that ...

Lasoski wins second Nationals qualifier

8/11/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - Four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Danny Lasoski of Dover, Missouri, won the second qualifying night of the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals in convincing fashion. The event was originally scheduled to run on Wednesday night but heavy rains forced its postponement until Friday, August 10. The event is sponsored by Super Clean and presented by Factory Value Parts. The second night of racing was courtesy of Nos Energy Drink.Lasoski started on the pole of the 25-lap main event and led every lap in a race which went green to checkered to earn the $12,000 payday. Defending Nationals champion Donny Schatz came from seventh spot to finish second and garner $10,000. Third starter Jason Solwold finished in third.Lasoski used the ...

Lasoski wins second night of Knoxville Nationals

8/10/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - Four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Danny Lasoski of Dover, Missouri, won the second qualifying night of the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals in convincing fashion. The event was originally scheduled to run on Wednesday night but heavy rains forced its postponement until Friday, August 10. The event is sponsored by Super Clean and presented by Factory Value Parts. The second night of racing was courtesy of Nos Energy Drink. Lasoski started on the pole of the 25-lap main event and led every lap in a race which went green to checkered to earn the $12,000 payday. Defending Nationals champion Donny Schatz came from seventh spot to finish second and garner $10,000. Third starter Jason Solwold finished in third. Lasoski ...

Schatz leads points heading into Scrambles

8/10/2007 - Car # Driver Hometown Best Lap Points Points Points Total Points1 15 Schatz, Donny Fargo, ND 15.243 192 100 198 4902 20 McMahon, Paul Nashville, TN 14.817 200 91 192 4833 9E Saldana, Joey Brownsburg, IN 15.020 180 97 194 4714 7 Dollansky, Craig Zimmerman, MN 15.297 182 94 190 4665 19S Smith, Stevie Broken Arrow, OK 14.830 198 88 178 4646 6 Shaffer, Tim Aliquippa, PA 15.000 200 88 176 4647 11 Kinser, Steve Bloomington, IN 15.016 182 91 190 4638 14AJ Johnson, Wayne Knoxville, IA 15.071 166 97 196 4599 2W Tatnell, Brooke Forest Lake, MN 15.119 160 100 198 45810 24 McCarl, Terry Altoona, IA 14.991 186 88 182 45611 Z1 Shepard, Jeff Upperco, MD 15.149 158 97 200 45512 83 Lasoski, Danny Higginsville, MO 15.543 154 100 200 45413 7S Sides, Jason Bartlett, TN 15.411 164 97 192 45314 R19 Solwold, Jason Burlington, WA 15.448 158 94 196 44815 5W Wolfe, Lucas Mechanicsburg, PA 15.366 170 91 186 44716 17G Cram, Travis Knoxville, IA 14.874 196 82 168 44617 2L Lynch Jr., Ed Apollo, PA 15.023 176 94 176 44618 36 Martin, Jason Liberal, KS 15.110 198 82 164 44419 11D Hindi, Dion Albuquerque, NM 14.894 192 79 172 44320 81 Droud Jr., Don Lincoln, NE 15.073 164 91 188 44321 8K Kemenah, Chad Findley, OH 15.492 156 91 194 44122 1X Hannagan, Randy Pittsboro, IN 15.247 190 79 168 43723 7TW Wimmer, Brandon Fairmount, IN 15.296 184 79 174 43724 18T Bruce, Tony Liberal, KS 15.165 156 91 184 43125 21 Brown, Brian Grain Valley, MO 15.192 152 97 174 42326 4 Smith, Danny Danville, IN 15.626 146 94 182 42227 1HD Stewart, Shane Indianapolis, IN 15.352 174 91 156 42128 22 Hodnett, Greg Thomasville, PA 15.661 140 94 184 41829 11X Maier, Garry Lee Cimarron, KS 15.577 152 91 172 41530 10K Kaeding, Tim Paradise, CA 15.352 134 94 186 41431 10C Campbell, Jeremy Monroe, MI 15.688 136 97 180 41332 96 Maeschen, Bronson Knoxville, IA 14.880 194 85 132 41133 55S Smith, Mark Selinsgrove, PA 15.197 196 85 130 41134 15H Hafertepe Jr., Sam Sunnyvale, TX 15.274 138 91 180 40935 24H Chaney, Rob Millersburg, OH 14.992 184 88 136 40836 14M Martin, Randy California, MO 15.319 136 100 170 40637 1Z Zomer, Dusty Bradon, SD 15.708 130 97 178 40538 21X Pittman, Daryn Pittsboro, IN 15.927 118 97 188 40339 4X Lutar, Toni Surrey, BC Canada 15.213 194 82 124 40040 28 Paulus, Brian Mechanicsburg, PA 15.287 186 82 132 40041 41 Johnson, Jason Greenville, TX 15.023 178 79 142 39942 13 Brahmer, Seth Wisner, NE 15.259 140 94 164 39843 2 Jackson, Skip Knoxville, IA 15.408 166 88 142 39644 6F Felmlee, Bob Franklin, PA 15.686 138 91 166 39545 D1 Henderson, Justin Sioux Falls, SD 15.061 170 85 138 39346 7K Jacobs, Dean Wooster, OH 15.302 180 76 136 39247 13L Dobmeier, Mark Grand Forks, ND 15.416 162 88 140 39048 15P Potter, Jack Pleasant Hill, MO 15.695 132 97 160 38949 W20 Wilson, Greg Benton Ridge, OH 15.503 122 100 166 38850 25 Dewease, Lance Fayetteville, PA 15.284 188 88 110 38651 29 Jacobs, Kenny Holmesville, OH 14.958 190 76 118 38452 26 Malsam, Taylor Sammamish, WA 15.044 174 82 128 38453 12 Jeffrey, Lynton Prairie ...

Shepard wins Knoxville Nationals opener

8/10/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - Jeff Shepard of Upperco, Maryland, opened up the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals with a win for the Pennsylvania Posse on Thursday, August 9. The win came on what became opening night for the biggest sprint-car racing event in the world after heavy rains washed out the Wednesday night qualifying show and delayed it until Friday night. The event is sponsored by Super Clean and presented by Factory Value Parts. Thursday evening’s show was courtesy of Weld Racing. Shepard started on the pole of the 25-lap main event, but did not lead the race until a late-race caution forced a green, white, checkered restart. When the race went green, outside front-row starter Brooke Tatnell jumped out to the ...

Knoxville Nationals Updated Schedules

8/9/2007 - Here is the updated racing schedule by day! Friday Night – Wednesday Qualifying + World Challenge – Use Wednesday TicketsSaturday Afternoon – Friday Scrambles & Non-Qualifier Races – Use Friday Tickets Gate Open 10am – Racing starts at noon.Saturday Night – Saturday Knoxville Nationals Finals – Use Saturday Tickets Gates open at 5pm – Racing starts at 7:15pm

McMahan in Points Lead after First Night

8/8/2007 - Points Points Total Points1 20 McMahon, Paul Nashville, TN 14.817 200 91 192 4832 9E Saldana, Joey Brownsburg, IN 15.020 180 97 194 4713 19S Smith, Stevie Broken Arrow, OK 14.830 198 88 178 4644 11 Kinser, Steve Bloomington, IN 15.016 182 91 190 4635 14AJ Johnson, Wayne Knoxville, IA 15.071 166 97 196 4596 2W Tatnell, Brooke Forest Lake, MN 15.119 160 100 198 4587 24 McCarl, Terry Altoona, IA 14.991 186 88 182 4568 Z1 Shepard, Jeff Upperco, MD 15.149 158 97 200 4559 17G Cram, Travis Knoxville, IA 14.874 196 82 168 44610 2L Lynch Jr., Ed Apollo, PA 15.023 176 94 176 44611 11D Hindi, Dion Albuquerque, NM 14.894 192 79 172 44312 81 Droud Jr., Don Lincoln, NE 15.073 164 91 188 44313 18T Bruce, Tony Liberal, KS 15.165 156 91 184 43114 21 Brown, Brian Grain Valley, MO 15.192 152 97 174 42315 10K Kaeding, Tim Paradise, CA 15.352 134 94 186 41416 96 Maeschen, Bronson Knoxville, IA 14.880 194 85 132 41117 15H Hafertepe Jr., Sam Sunnyvale, TX 15.274 138 91 180 40918 24H Chaney, Rob Millersburg, OH 14.992 184 88 136 40819 14M Martin, Randy California, MO 15.319 136 100 170 40620 41 Johnson, Jason Greenville, TX 15.023 178 79 142 39921 13 Brahmer, Seth Wisner, NE 15.259 140 94 164 39822 D1 Henderson, Justin Sioux Falls, SD 15.061 170 85 138 39323 W20 Wilson, Greg Benton Ridge, OH 15.503 122 100 166 38824 29 Jacobs, Kenny Holmesville, OH 14.958 190 76 118 38425 26 Malsam, Taylor Sammamish, WA 15.044 174 82 128 38426 12 Jeffrey, Lynton Prairie City, IA 15.390 128 100 156 38427 70 Landis, Calvin Knoxville, IA 15.092 162 85 134 38128 14 Meyers, Jason Clovis, CA 14.987 188 82 110 38029 22B Gregg, Ben Glendale, AZ 15.458 124 100 154 37830 11H Madsen, Kerry Sydney, NSW Australia 15.213 148 85 140 37331 94S Sather, Natalie Fargo, ND 15.682 114 97 162 37332 98 Johnson, JD Goddard, KS 15.611 118 94 160 37233 5C Hillier, Chad Burlington, WA 15.062 168 76 122 36634 97 King, Todd Sheboygan Falls, WI 15.700 112 94 158 36435 35 Haudenschild, Jac Wooster, OH 15.252 142 88 130 36036 53 Dover, Jack Springfield, NE 15.189 154 79 124 35737 11B Mayes, Brock Bucyrus, OH 15.197 150 82 112 34438 40 Garner, Clint Sioux Falls, SD 15.377 130 88 126 34439 10 Logan, Ricky Knoxville, IA 15.056 172 76 88 33640 15S Smith, Nick Broken Arrow, OK 15.354 132 82 108 32241 75J Hockett, Jesse Warsaw, MO 15.628 116 85 120 32142 4N Shepard, Neil Warsaw, IN 15.215 146 76 94 31643 3* Gharst, Kaley Decatur, IL 15.223 144 76 86 30644 71G Ishii, Garrett Caruthers, CA 15.920 110 79 114 30345 81X Ballou, Robert Rocklin, CA 16.371 106 79 116 30146 2X Higday, Josh Des Moines, IA 15.409 126 73 96 29547 69 Moore, Mike Des Moines, IA 15.535 120 73 92 28548 41K Kulhanek, Ray Allen Conroe, TX 16.202 108 73 90 27149 B4 Baldaccini, Eric Kellerd, TX 16.773 104 73 84 26150 1M Mock, Kim Pleasant Prairie, WI 102 73 82 257

Wednesday Nationals Qualifying rescheduled to Friday!

8/8/2007 - Due to continuing rain the Wednesday qualifying program has been rescheduled to Friday night, August 10th. The Knoxville World Challenge event will run on Friday night as originally scheduled.The rest of the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals is as follows:- Thursday qualifying will run as scheduled.- Fridays Scrambles and Non-qualifier program with heats, "B" and "A" features will run Saturday starting at Noon.- Saturdays race program will run as scheduled starting at 7:15pm with the E-main.For more information go to www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641) 842-5431.

Kasey Kahne Enters 47th Knoxville Nationals

8/7/2007 - Kasey Kahne will return to competition at the Knoxville Raceway on Wednesday night, August 8, 2007 as he attempts to qualify for the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. He will drive the car # 91, owned by Kasey Kahne Mororsports, and team with Joey Saldana in the Kasey Kahne #9.Since last competing in the Knoxville Nationals in 2003, Kasey has gone on to become one of the dominant drivers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series, having won 6 events in 2006 for Ray Evernham. In recent years Kasey has spent time at Knoxville as a car owner and fan, but the cockpit has beckoned. This year’s purse of over $913,000 and the winner’s share of $150,000 might just help pay for ...

Gharst wins Knoxville Brodix Tournament of Champions

8/5/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Kaley Gharst is on a roll here at Knoxville Raceway. He has captured three feature events in four days. The latest win was the 9th annual 360 Brodix Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. His other wins were the 360 Knoxville Nationals opener on (Aug. 2) and the 410 weekly sprint feature (Aug 4) on Saturday.The feature event of the Brodix Tournament saw second row starter Gary Wright take command from the outset of the 30-lap feature event. Wright circled the bottom of the Knoxville half-mile oval on each and every lap while his nearest competitors took to the high cushion. With Knoxville's bottom being a true half mile and ...

Shane Stewart Claims 17th 360 Knoxville Nationals

8/4/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Shane Stewart, calling Indianapolis, Indiana his temporary home, won the 17th annual ASCS (American Sprint Car Series) 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Stewart received $10,000 for his win.The start of the 25-lap championship race was red flagged when New Yorker Bryan Howland struck the third turn fence on the first lap. He was unable to restart. Johnny Anderson also went pitside during this stoppage.When the race went green again, front-row starter Shane Stewart took the point. Pole sitter Josh Higday ran second and Gary Wright was third. On the next go around Wright slid Higday in turns one and two and began to chase the leader, Stewart.By lap four ...

Gharst Captures final tune-up for 47th Knoxville Nationals

8/4/2007 - By Bob Wilson(Casey's General Stores Night)KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 4) Kaley Gharst took the annual "tune-up" for the Knoxville Nationals as he won the 20-lap 410 feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The seven-event card for 410 cui sprinters was held simultaneously with the 17th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals.Front row starter Jeff Mitrisin took the lead at the start and was chased closely by Californian Tim Kaeding. With two laps in the books, a yellow was displayed for Travis Cram who had lost a left-rear tire. During this same incident Californian Jonathan Allard spun in turn two. Both cars restarted on the tail of the 24-car field.When the race went green again, Mitrisin again held the top ...

#40 Garner Disqualified

8/4/2007 - Clint Garner #40 has been disqualified from Friday's A Feature for failure to pass post race tech inspection.

Probable Lineups for 360 Nationals

8/3/2007 - A Main 25 Laps 1 2X Higday, Josh 2 1HD Stewart, Shane3 41 Johnson, Jason 4 9 Wright, Gary5 3* Gharst, Kaley 6 2M Moro, Matt7 29T Rilat, Travis 8 40 Garner, Clint9 6B Blaney, Dale 10 51H Howland, Bryan11 94 Johnson, Wayne 12 1M Jackson, Skip13 7A Anderson, Johnny 13 54 Mather, Brett15 91 Stewart, Darren 16 75 Young, Don17 21 Brown, Brian 18 45 Hebing, Chuck19 11X Bakker, Gregg 20 7L Long, Darren21 22 23 24 B Main (4 transfer) 15 Laps 1 R19 Winters, Scott 2 32 Barger, Justin3 35R Blair, Ron 4 7MMeyer, Chad5 29N Neighbors, Larry 6 29 Hall, Russ7 86 Kearney, John 8 0 Allard, Jonathan9 24 Smith, Jarod 10 55 Alley, Billy11 34 Hall, Luke 12 11XX Maier, Garry Lee13 94S Sather, Natalie 13 53 Beaver, Joe15 14 Martin, Randy 16 4J Grosz, Lee17 5 Ideus, Rick 18 5G Golik, Brett19 4X Howard, Jan 20 7 Selvage, Dustin21 22 23 24C Main (2 transfer) 12 Laps 1 X Swenson, Chuck 2 26 Malsam, Tyler3 15 Potter, Jack 4 23A Bergman, Seth5 98 Johnson, JD 6 51S Sowell, Lee7 44 Pinegar, Larry 8 1 Crall, Pete9 2D Dobesh, Bryan 10 4 Chadd, Mike11 35A Sweet, Brad 12 27 Droud, Don13 11T Winegardner, TJ 13 98R Ramaker, Joe15 Y2 Houseman, Mike 16 12C Cade, Fred17 10 Mitrisin, Jeff 18 7i Logan, Ricky19 91X Ingalls, Derek 20 3 VanHaaften, ...

Stewart, Higday Top Friday in Points

8/3/2007 - Car # Driver Hometown/State Total Points9 2X Higday, Josh Des Moines,IA 4895 1HD Stewart, Shane Bixby, OK 48947 41 Johnson, Jason Greenville, IA 48646 40 Garner, Clint Sioux Falls, SD 47061 94 Johnson, Wayne Knoxville, IA 4664 1M Jackson, Skip Knoxville, IA 46653 54 Mather, Brett Ames, IA 45960 91 Stewart, Darren Edmond, OK 45749 45 Hebing, Chuck Ontario, NY 44431 11X Bakker, Gregg Sioux Falls, SD 44425 7L Long, Darren Elida, OH 44242 32 Barger, Justin Montrose, NY 43944 35R Blair, Ron Troy, OH 43726 7M Meyer, Chad Sioux Falls, SD 4371 0 Allard, Jonathan Chico, CA 43232 11XX Maier, Garry Lee Cimarron, KS 43052 53 Beaver, Joe Knoxville, IA 42315 5 Ideus, Rick Silver City, IA 41316 5G Golik, Brett Newton, IA 41214 4X Howard, Jan Byhalia, MS 41221 7 Selvage, Dustin Indianola, IA 41039 26 Malsam, Taylor Sammamish, WA 40862 98 Johnson, JD Goddard, KS 4038 2D Dobesh, Bryan Sioux Falls, SD 39512 4 Chadd, Mike Lincoln, NE 39343 35A Sweet, Brad Grass Valley, CA 39130 11T Winegardner, TJ Pierson, FL 37810 Y2 Houseman, Mike Des Moines, IA 37024 7i Logan, Ricky Knoxville, IA 35257 85S Sutherland, Forrest Cherryvale, KS 33951 51 Hall, David Des Moines, IA 33913 B4 Baldaccini, Eric Kellerd, TX 33756 84 Chapman, Toby Lincoln, NE 33758 86J Fisher, Josh Smithton, MO 33438 22N Mosher, Nate Prairie City, IA 32323 7H Hall, John Marion,IA 31645 38M Mulheim, Nick Navarre, OH 31535 15S Smith, Nick Broken Arrow, OK 3146 1X Linder, Matt Hoschton, GA 31017 5L Lutz, Eric Sioux Falls, SD 30441 28X Cornell, Jonathan Sedalia, MO 30336 18R Roberts, Ryan Aurora, NE 3037 2 Ingle, Kevin Huron, SD 28427 7S St. Arnold, Jordan Des Moines, ...

Higday,Stewart take Front Row for Saturday

8/3/2007 - Car # Driver Hometown/State Points Total Points1 2X Higday, Josh Des Moines,IA 4892 1HD Stewart, Shane Bixby, OK 4893 41 Johnson, Jason Greenville, IA 4864 9 Wright, Gary Hooks, TX 4845 3* Garst, Kaley Decatur, IL 4816 2M Moro, Matt Ankeny, IA 4747 29T Rilat, Travis Forney, TX 4738 40 Garner, Clint Sioux Falls, SD 4709 6B Blaney, Dale Fowler, OH 46910 51H Howland, Bryan Auburn, NY 46711 94 Johnson, Wayne Knoxville, IA 46612 1M Jackson, Skip Knoxville, IA 46613 7A Anderson, Johnny Indianola, IA 46114 54 Mather, Brett Ames, IA 45915 91 Stewart, Darren Edmond, OK 45716 75 Young, Don Bartlett, TN 44817 21 Brown, Brian Grain Valley, MO 44518 45 Hebing, Chuck Ontario, NY 44419 11X Bakker, Gregg Sioux Falls, SD 44420 7L Long, Darren Elida, OH 44221 R19 Winters, Scott Butterfield, MN 44222 32 Barger, Justin Montrose, NY 43923 35R Blair, Ron Troy, OH 43724 7M Meyer, Chad Sioux Falls, SD 43725 29N Neighbors, Larry Oklahoma City, OK 43626 29 Hall, Russ ...

Stewart Wins Night Number Two of 360 Nationals

8/3/2007 - By Bob Wilson - Shane Stewart waited patiently for his turn and when it came he took it as he captured the Friday night edition of the 17th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals. The win paid the roaming Bixby, Oklahoma driver $2,000 for the ten mile sprint.At the start of the feature event, second row starter Jonathon Allard grabbed the lead as he roared by pole-sitter Brett Mather as they exited out of turn two just after the initial green starting the race. By lap two Stewart had already come into contention from his fifth position start as he claimed the runner-up spot.On a track that saw the bottom go away, the top five runners all circled the big half mile on ...

Wright Leads 360 Points Totals for Thursday

8/2/2007 - Car # Driver Hometown Total Points9 Wright, Gary Hooks, TX 4843* Garst, Kaley Decatur, IL 4812M Moro, Matt Ankeny, IA 47429T Rilat, Travis Forney, TX 4736B Blaney, Dale Fowler, OH 46951H Howland, Bryan Auburn, NY 4677A Anderson, Johnny Indianola, IA 46175 Young, Don Bartlett, TN 44821 Brown, Brian Grain Valley, MO 445R19 Winters, Scott Butterfield, MN 44229N Neighbors, Larry Oklahoma City, OK 43629 Hall, Russ Des Moines, IA 43686 Kearney, John Valley Falls, KS 43224 Smith, Jarod Pleasant Hill, IA 43155 Alley, Billy Lincoln, NE 43034 Hall, Luke ...

Gharst Takes Opening Night of 360 Knoxville Nationals

8/2/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Kaley Gharst captured the Thursday night opener of the 360 Knoxville Nationals. The former Rookie of the Year of the 410 Knoxville Nationals received $2,000 for the win.The initial race leader and apparent race winner (as the race drew to a conclusion) was Randy Martin. The 2001 Knoxville track champion took the lead from the outset from his pole position in the 20-lap race. Chasing him at the start was Johnny Anderson who likewise started on the front row. Martin placed his sprinter on the high cushion and slowly began to pull away from the field.Behind him as the field began to sort out was Matt Moro, Kaley Gharst, Russ Hall and Brian ...

8/2/2007 - The 105 drivers entered in the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals as of August 1st have been assigned either Wednesday, August 8th or Thursday, August 9th as their qualifying night. Each night includes a complete race program from Time Trials to heats, C, B and A Features. The A Feature pays $12,000 to win out of a total purse each night of over $89,000. WEDNESDAY August 8th Qualifying as of 8/1/2007Car # Driver0 Jonathan Allard55 Billy Alley1 Brent Antill75 Ty Bartz71 Robert Bell3 Bob Bennett5B Chad Blonde10C Jeremy Campbell18 Brian Carlson81 Brent Covell72 Mike Deavers25 Lance Dewease13 Mark Dobmeier7 Craig Dollansky3*S Ryan Farrell6 or 6F Bob Felmlee1X Randy Hannagan56 Davey Heskin22 Greg Hodnett4xx Jan Howard2 Skip Jackson7K Dean Jacobs8K Chad Kemenah12L John Lambertz83 Danny Lasoski4x Toni Lutar11x Garry Lee Maier6 Sean Michael28 Brian Paulus9 Rager Phillips21 Daryn Pittman47 Jack Potter51 Fred Rahmer29 Travis Rilat15 Donny Schatz57c Chris Schmelzle6 Tim Shaffer47T Tony Shilling Jason Sides4 Danny Smith55 Mark SmithR19 Jason Solwold1 Shane Stewart39 T.J. Stutts96AU Bruce White7TW Brandon L Wimmer11T TJ WinegardnerR9 Scott Winters5W Lucas Wolfe1Z Dusty Zomer1A TBATHURSDAY, August 9th Qualifying as of 8/1/2007Car # Driver 4L Rev. Mark D Amenda81 Don Droud Jr71R Ryan AndersonB4 Eric Baldaccini81 Robert Ballou13 Seth Brahmer21 Brian Brown18 Tony Bruce Jr.24H Rob Chaney17G Travis Cram53 Jack Dover20E Brian Ellenberger40 Clint Garner3* Kaley Garst15 Sam Hafertepe Jr35 Jac HaudenschildD1 Justin Henderson2 Josh Higday5C Chad Hillier11D Dion Hindi75 Jesse Hockett71G Garrett Ishii29 Kenny Jacobs12 Lynton Jeffrey98 J.D. Johnson14AJ Wayne Johnson41 Jason Johnson3J Greg Jones10 Tim Kaeding97 Todd King11 Steve Kinser41K Ray Allen Kulhanek70 Calvin Landis10 Ricky Logan2L Ed Lynch Jr11H Kerry Madsen96 Bronson Maeschen26 Taylor Malsam14M Randy Martin24 Terry McCarl20 Paul McMahon14 Jason Meyers1M Kim Mock69 Mike Moore9 Joey Saldana94s Natalie Sather5x Jacob Schell1 Jeff Shepard15s Nick Smith19 Stevie Smith2 Brooke Tatnell1AU Sammy Walsh19 Bobby WeuveW20 Greg Wilson

MADSEN ENTERS FACTORY VALUE PARTS WORLD CHALLENGE

8/1/2007 - Aussie Kerry ‘the Madman’ Madsen has become the sixteenth and possibly final entrant in the fourteenth annual Factory Value Parts World Challenge, which will take place on Friday, August 10, during the 47th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway. Madsen, a World of Outlaws (WoO) regular and a native New South Welshman, is the highest-finishing international driver ever in the Nationals, with a sixth place finish in 2005. Although Kerry is eighth on the all-time money-won list for the World Challenge invitational, having earned a total of $11,400, he has never stood on the podium at its conclusion.The entrants for the 16-car, 16-lap Factory Value Parts World Challenge to date are (car number, name, original hometown/state/country, engine/chassis):1, ...

7/31/2007 - by Bill W – World of Outlaws sprint car pilot, Terry McCarl, struck gold last Saturday night at the K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio! The high-banks of K-C are to TMAC’s liking, as he scored another win in front of the ESPN2 cameras, with a late race pass of WoO point leader, Donny Schatz.“Rolling out of the box, it was one of those nights that I felt really comfortable,” says TMAC of his winning night. “The motor was really running for me. We went out to hot lap, and I was just having fun all night long. I was in a great mood and so was the crew!” Registering the 5th quick time of the night ...

Dobmeier and Roberts are Winners in Knoxville Sprints

7/28/2007 - By Bob Wilson(3M and Wal-Mart Night)KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28) Mark Dobmeier won his second feature event of the season while Ryan Roberts took his initial feature win here at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.Dobmeier, a rookie 410 sprint car driver at this central Iowa fairgrounds half-mile track, took the lead at the outset and never relinquished it through two yellows during the ten-mile sprint. A row one start enabled the Grand Forks, North Dakota driver to take the point position at the outset. Fellow front row starter Brent Antill followed but could not keep up the pace that the leader set.A yellow after lap six for a slowing Calvin Landis bunched the cars into a single-file restart. Dobmeier had ...

7/26/2007 - A total of 62 invitations have been extended to entered and eligible winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car competitors from three countries and 18 sanctioning organizations today for the Sunday, August 5th $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway. Those invited are as follows:Team American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT):9, Gary Wright, Hooks, Texas41, Jason Johnson, Greenville, Texas94, Wayne Johnson, Knoxville, Iowa29, Travis Rilat, Forney, Texas11F, Foster Landon, Collinsville, Oklahoma91, Darren Stewart, Edmond, Oklahoma15S, Nick Smith, Broken Arrow, OklahomaB4, Eric Baldaccini, Keller, Texas57C, Chris Schmelzle, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaTeam ASCS Coastal Region:09, Timmy Thrash, Gulfport, MississippiTeam ASCS Gulf South Region:13M, Kathryne Minter, Bedford, TexasTeam ASCS Midwest Region:94S, Natalie Sather, Fargo, North Dakota84, Toby Chapman, Lincoln, Nebraska82, Jason Danley, ...

Zomer Zooms; Agan wins first at Knoxville

7/25/2007 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 25) Last week Dusty Zomer lost a brake caliper and lost the lead with two laps to go. This week he won going away at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Jon Agan finally notched his name into the win column after coming close on numerous occasions during his career in the 360 division.In a 20-lap feature event that saw a 12-car invert, Zomer ran fifth until a yellow came out on the eighth lap. Prior to that, Ricky Logan had dominated the race and was pulling away from the field. The yellow for a minor 2-car incident, sent both of those cars to the pits and negated Logan’s great lead and bunched the ...

Zomer Zooms; Agan wins first at Knoxville

Information regarding new sprint car rules since last year for upcoming events at Knoxville Raceway

7/25/2007 - Tire rule: all events including 17th annual 360 Nationals presented by Vermeer, Brodix Tournament of Champions, Factory Value Parts World Challenge and the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Factory Value Parts.Right rear tires: Hoosier sc 12, sc15 or sc 25Left rear tires: Hoosier d12 or rd12, Goodyear 100 or harder and American Racer 30 or harder.Other then the regular show on July 28th you do not have to run the same right rear tire all night.Shocks - No cockpit adjustable shocks in the 360 class.Top Wing: Center Foil maximum size of 25 square feet with a maximum width of 60 inches. Center Foil must be square or rectangular in shape with all 4 corners set ...

7/23/2007 - The final entry deadline for the Brodix ‘360’ Tournament of Champions invitational at the Knoxville Raceway is Midnight on Wednesday, July 25. Forms are available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com under “Entry Forms”. Those drivers that are entered and eligible through the 25 sanctioning affiliates will be invited to participate in the $5,000-to-win race on August 5, following the August 2-3-4 Knoxville 360 Nationals. Entries can be FAXed to 641-842-2899 with entry fee payment via credit card. The twenty-five sanctions that will participate in the Brodix Tournament of Champions are as follows: Alberta Sprint Tour (AST), American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT), American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Coastal, Gulf South, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northern Plains, Patriot, Rebel, Rocky ...

Tatnell and Moro Find Victory Lane at Knoxville

7/21/2007 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 21) Brooke Tatnell and Matt Moro found pots of gold at the end of their rainbows Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. Tatnell's pot contained $3,000 and Moro's was stuffed with $1,250.Tatnell, who took the night off from running with the World of Outlaws, started in the fifth slot when the twenty-lap feature event went green. He quickly found himself behind the race leader Larry Pinegar and trailed at a short distance. Both drivers toured the big half-mile oval on the top side with Bronson Maeschen in tow.On lap eight Tatnell, a driver from San Suci, Australia pulled a slider in turns one and two taking the lead from Pinegar. Down the backstretch Tatnell flew and dove ...

Christensen is 16th Harris Clash Champion

7/19/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Clayton Christensen led the distance to take the 25-lap 16th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The Spencer, Iowa driver was paid $2,000 for his efforts in this IMCA sponsored event.Early caution flags slowed the event but once the green flew after the final yellow at the completion of lap ten, the Clash lived up to its name. For one thing, second running Dave Trauenicht had come all the way from row seven to challenge Christensen for the top spot. Lap 12 saw fifth running Todd Shute make an incredible run from a 26th position start to come into the mix.Knoxville's big half mile found Christensen on the top while Trauenicht hugged ...

Tuesdays with TMAC – Royal Runs!

7/17/2007 - by Bill W - This past week saw the Biggame Treestands #24 towards the front of the pack every night out. It’s a good time of year for such a run, and TMAC hopes to keep it going!Doty DisappointmentsIf you looked at the box score from the Brad Doty Classic last Wednesday night, it wouldn’t look too impressive for McCarl, but there was more to the story. Despite getting upside down, he feels he had the fastest car on the track. “There’s nothing I hate worse than when someone runs second and comes up to me after I’ve won, and told me that they ‘had me’,” he says. “No, I say, because I have the trophy and ...

Schneiderman Relegated to Last

7/15/2007 - Josh Schneiderman has been relegated to last place in the Knoxville Championship Cup Series event held July 14, 2007. Knoxville Raceway Competition Director John McCoy stated "Mr. Schneiderman was relegated because his heads did not pass the tech inspection following the race."The 2D car of Bryan Dobesh claims the first place postion in the Knoxville Championship Cup Series held July 14, 2007.

Garner and Dobesh win Marion County Fair races

7/14/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - Clint Garner and Bryan Dobesh captured the feature wins in the 410 and 360 sprint-car divisions, respectively, at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The races were contested during the Marion County Fair on Saturday, July 14, 2007.Garner's second win at the hallowed half-mile was a hard-fought win despite having started on the pole. When the race went green, outside front-row starter and fellow South Dakota resident Dusty Zomer jumped out to the lead. The first yellow flag of the event came out on the third lap when Mike Moore looped around at the exit of turn two with a flat left-rear tire. When the 20-lap race restarted, Garner tried a slide job on Zomer but could ...

PITTMAN, SCHATZ, WALSH & WHITE enter World Challenge

7/13/2007 - The fourteenth annual Factory Value Parts World Challenge just got more interesting as entries have been received from 2004-2005 winner Daryn Pittman of Oklahoma, 2001-2002 winner Donny Schatz of North Dakota, and event rookies Bruce White and Sammy Walsh of New South Wales, Australia. The $10,000-to-win international invitational will be held on Friday, August 10, during the 47th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway.World of Outlaws (WoO) fans are very familiar with Daryn Pittman and Donny Schatz, both of whom qualified for the Factory Value Parts World Challenge by competing in the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in January at the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. Parker Stores-sponsored Schatz is the defending Knoxville Nationals winner and the ...

Elston and Lettow are IMCA Harris Clash Wednesday Victors

7/12/2007 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 8) After the opening night of the 18the annual Harris Clash was washed out by a heavy shower at race time, the second night of the new format ran off without conflict as Tommy Elston and Matt Lettow captured feature events at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday night.It had been 12 years since the Deery Brothers had brought the IMCA Late Models to this central Iowa track and the 35-lap feature event proved to be a good one for the fans. Right off the bat pole sitter Jason Frankel took the lead and held it for six laps before the first caution flag. The yellow flagged incident was brought about when a car stalled up ...

7/10/2007 - by Bill W – The month of money is upon us, and World of Outlaws sprint car driver, Terry McCarl, is fresh off of eight top ten finishes in his last eleven races, including a third place finish at Huset’s last week. The money and prestige kicks it up a notch this week with the Brad Doty Classic at the Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio and the King’s Royal at the Eldora Speedway.The past week started on a very high note, when the WoO ran at Huset’s Speedway on Tuesday night. Terry, the only six-time track champion in the track’s history got off to a shaky start. “We took the green for hot laps, took it ...

In The Groove

7/9/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - This summer holiday week has been one action-packed adventure, filled with fireworks both on and off race tracks in Iowa. Twin Features Night is a perennial can't-miss favorite at Knoxville Raceway and this year certainly did not disappoint. With two new winners, drama for some of the favorites and a little bit of silly season ride changing, it certainly held all the excitement for a stellar crowd, many of whom were first-timers who will hopefully return. Brian Brown seems to be on a mission to avenge last year's point championship faltering and his two strong finishes were a big help in the 410s. In the 360s, the drama came from point leader Josh Higday, who suffered mechanically ...

Four Different Winners on Twin Features Night at Knoxville

7/7/2007 - by Bob Wilson - It rarely happens that a driver can win both ends of Twin Features night and that rule held again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Feature winners were Brian Brown and Mark Dobmeier in the 410s and Matt Moro and Rick Ideus in the 360s. For Dobmeier and Ideus it marked their initial wins at this historic fairgrounds oval.In the first 16-lap feature, 2007 Knoxville points leader, Dusty Zomer grabbed the lead at the outset while rookie Davey Heskin paced him lap for lap. On circuit number five the cushion ride paid off for Heskin as he took the lead away for two laps, but lap seven saw Zomer take the point back again.Zomer ...

This Week at Knoxville - Twin Features Night

7/5/2007 - This Saturday, July 7th is probably one of the most exciting Championship Cup race nights at Knoxville Raceway all season long. The Twin Features programs for both the "360" and "410" winged Sprint Cars are just like any other Championship Cup night with heats, "B" mains and the "A" features. PLUS they each run a second "A" feature with the lineups inverted - the winner in the first "A" starts last; last place now starts first, and so on. And both features award points for the Championship Cup series. Racing starts at 6:45pm - Adults $15.00, Children 14 and under $3.00.DVDs of all of the weekly races and special events run to date in 2007 are available at the Online Store ...

7/4/2007 - by Bill W – Wayne Johnson provided the fireworks a little early last Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway! An American Sprint Cars on Tour rainout in Wheatland, Missouri provided the opportunity to get some laps in at Knoxville before the upcoming 360 Nationals. After starting 12th in the 360 feature, Wayne cut his way to the front like a hot knife through butter in the H&H Farms #94!With Wayne being a newcomer to the 360 class at Knoxville this season, he was locked into the rear of heat race number one. The first three laps saw him struggling mightily to gain any ground. “I ran out of tear-offs by lap three,” he says. “I started with ...

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7/3/2007 - By Kathy Bell – Knoxville, Iowa – Can you believe it’s almost time for the 47th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals? This summer has truly flown by and I can’t believe Nationals is just around the corner. As we gear up for the Nationals I’d like to remind race media members to get their credential requests submitted by July 25. I just met with Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway Director of Marketing and he said he’s still looking forward to receiving copies of the published stories and photos taken from last year’s event. Please, don’t send your requests to me, I just hand them out during Nationals week. Send them to Brian at the racetrack. I’ve seen so many past Knoxville Nationals ...

7/3/2007 - by Justin Zoch - Although Brian Brown raced to his fourth win of the year, in nail-biting fashion over a bottom-feeding, stalking Ricky Logan, Mid-Season Championship night at Knoxville again confirmed that the first half of the season has belonged Dusty Zomer. The Brandon-based youngster is leading the point standings heading into this weekend’s Twin Features (always a watershed night in the chase) and his worst finish in the eight weekly shows has been eighth. He’s got two wins, a second and a third and has also made the feature at both World of Outlaws stops (Brown is the only other 410 racer to do that)… Talking with Brown pre-race about his win the night before at McCool Junction in ASCS ...

COX DESIGN SOUTHERN IOWA SPRINTWEEK

7/2/2007 - by Brian Stickel – The sixth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek is just around the corner, as it will be held on August 2-11 in south central Iowa. The point championship will be determined after ten straight nights of non-winged and winged, 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville. The promotional partners of the “Mr. Sprint Car” title competition, McTwo Promotions, the Marion County Fair Association, and the National Sprint Car Museum, have confirmed that the 2007 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek champion will receive $2,500, the runner-up will receive $1,000, ...

Brown and Johnson are Knoxville Mid-season Champs

6/30/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Brian Brown and Wayne Johnson each captured Mid-Season championships in their respective divisions at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.For Brown, who won here last week, it appeared to be a night to cruise around the half-mile oval in his Maxim/Wesmar. He had grabbed the lead on lap six after first Jon Corbin had held it for two laps and then Skip Jackson led the point for three. "Brownie" slid Jackson in turns one and two and had the lead for the rest of the way in this 25-lap event.Jackson followed him in second until 13th starter Ricky Logan, who was running the bottom, made a pass for the runner-up spot on lap twelve. By this ...

6/29/2007 - by Bill W – As the Midseason Championship approaches at Knoxville Raceway, drivers utilizing tires from American Racer are making some noise. Drivers choosing American Racer are seeing cost savings (see below), and most importantly…SPEED!Three American Racer feature wins have been turned in at Knoxville, and those drivers have taken advantage of the $200 bonus (see below) that comes from utilizing at least three American Racer tires during their wins. John Schulz won in the 360 class on June 16, while Rager Phillips and Steve Breazeale have swept the 305 features held thus far. Three winners cashed in earlier this season at 34 Raceway in Burlington. Brian Hetrick, Bobby Mincer and Bobby Hawks all won on American ...

This Week at Knoxville - June 29th & 30th

6/29/2007 - Friday night sees the return of Nostalgia Night featuring vintage racecars including sprint cars, champ cars, modifieds, coupes and late models from the '30s to early '80s. The cars will take to the track in a series of exhibition races starting about 7pm. Last year there were over 130 vintage cars present.All grandstand tickets and pit passes are $3.00.- Saturday afternoon will see the vintage cars on display in the Fairgrounds buildings outside turn 4. There is no charge to look over these unique racecars. Saturday night is the 2007 Mid-Season Knoxville Championship Cup Series races starting at 6:45pm. Adults are $15.00, children 14 and under $3.00.

Knoxville Nationals Trade Show Fast Approaching

6/26/2007 - Exhibitor space for the 21st annual Knoxville Nationals Trade Show, to be held during the SuperClean-sponsored Knoxville National Sprint Car Championships, August 8-11, is filling up. Carole Jeschke’s Checkered Connection business of Dayton, Ohio, is the latest to submit a paid application into the offices of the National Sprint Car Museum.The public trade show will again be held in the 4-H Show Pavilion on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. Among the 2007 exhibitors, besides Checkered Connection’s expanded two-booth space, are Big Al Nelson’s Collectibles, Cherlynne Cassabonne’s Girls Wanna Race, Tom Toutz’ Thunderhead Enterprises, John Nunelee’s Circle N Sales, Justin Zoch’s FlatOut Magazine, Kyle Ealy’s Hawkeye Racing News, Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, and the host National Sprint ...

6/26/2007 - by Bill W– Word on the street has sprint car driver Terry McCarl quitting his day job to join the actor’s guild. He would not deny or confirm anything after an opportunity presented itself in Dodge City. “They’re talking about redoing the TV show ‘Gunsmoke’,” says TMAC. “I’m hoping to get a job as Festus Haggen. I’d like to be Marshal Dillon, but I don’t think that would go over too well. I’ll have to see who plays Miss Kitty before any announcements will be made.” The Altoona, Iowa driver has taken to the ESPN2 cameras as of late, but his results on the track with the World of Outlaws are putting his move to ...

Stenhouse is Knoxville Midget Nationals King

6/24/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Ricky Stenhouse placed his name in the Knoxville Raceway record books as he won the 6th Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals at this Marion County fairgrounds Saturday night. It was a USAC (United States Auto Club) sanctioned event but included co-sanctioning by five additional bodies (BMARA, SMRS, ARDC, RMMRA & POWR).Darren Hagen took the crown as "King Doodlebug" in a 20-lap feature event which was rain delayed from Friday night. It was the fifth such event staged here. Brian Brown stole the show in the 410 sprints by winning his third of the year here.Stenhouse rode out three yellow flags during the 25-lap championship feature, the last one being the most crucial. His ...

Midget Natl's Prelim, Championship's & 410s Tonight

6/23/2007 - - Tonight will see another triple header at Knoxville Raceway as we run Fridays rain-delayed King Doodlebug Classic Midget Nationals preliminary’s, tonight’s scheduled Midget Nationals Championships and the "410" Knoxville Championship Cup program. With the support of the six co-sanctions, the unique format will see all 57 Midget Car drivers use five heats to determine the 24 car line up the 20 lap King Doodlebug Feature. The top 6 from the King Doodlebug Main will be locked into the Midget Nationals Championship Feature. The rest of the field will run 3 Qualifier Mains lined up by points from the 5 heats, with the top 6 from each filling out the 24 car field. The 410s will run a complete program with ...

6/22/2007 - by Justin Zoch - Although it may not have been the rousing success they were courting (a decent but meager crowd, a lower-than-anticipated car count of 21), the ASCoT National Tour stop at North Central Motor Speedway, just to the south of Brainerd, eventually produced a race for the lead, a charge from the back and a little on-track intrigue between a young man and a young lady from North Dakota. I use eventually because for hot laps, three heats, a dash and a myriad of modified events, the track was parched, dusty and utterly useless and nearly untraceable. But, as with most events, produce a good feature and all is forgiven. Wayne Johnson earned the victor’s spoils by passing fellow ...

History of the Pepsi/Mt. Dew King Doodlebug Classic

6/21/2007 - by Tom Schmeh - The Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals presented by Iowa Telecom is two separate nights of non-winged midget car racing, with the preliminary night’s $1,650-to-win, 20-lap feature being called the Pepsi/Mt. Dew King Doodlebug Classic. The track’s weekly winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car division will also be in competition on Friday night, June 22. The Saturday night, June 23, $3,350-to-win, 25-lap midget car feature is the national championship event, and will be run in conjunction with the track’s weekly winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car class. Both nights of midget car racing will be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC), American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), POWRi, Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association ...

6/20/2007 - by Bill W – Despite never setting foot on the premises of the Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa, or the I-90 Speedway in Hartford, South Dakota, Wayne Johnson did just fine, thank you! A pair of podium finishes have pulled the Knoxville, Iowa native and transplanted Oklahoman to within 16 points of Gary Wright in the American Sprint Cars on Tour season point standings.The banked ½ mile in Denison is known for its speed, and it didn’t disappoint last Saturday night. It might have been a little too fast. “The track was real heavy and one-lane,” says Wayne. “It was tough to pass. If there was any passing it was right on the start.”Finishing second ...

6/20/2007 - by Bruce Neimeth – This weekends 6th Annual Pepsi/Mt. Dew USAC Knoxville Midget Nationals, presented by Iowa Telecom, should be a ”barnburner” with over 50 drivers representing the top six national and regional Midget Series. The pre-entries alone represent over 400 Midget Features as well as numerous event and series championships from the Chili Bowl to the Belleville Nationals.This will be a true national event with drivers and teams from Florida to Washington, California to Pennsylvania, Arizona to North Carolina and Oklahoma to Wisconsin. The key is the event is a co-sanction of the American Race Drivers Club (ARDC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Series (BMARA), O’Reilly Poweri Racing (Poweri), Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA), Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS) ...

McCarl Celebrates Coming Home with WoO Knoxville Win

6/16/2007 - by Bob Wilson (Mediacom Shootout) - Six-time Knoxville Raceway champion Terry McCarl returned to his home track and captured the 25-lap World of Outlaws (WoO) feature event Saturday night. It marked win number 43 at this historic track for the second generation driver as he is now tied with the legendary Earl Wagner for fourth on the all-time list. Read the complete story and complete results by clicking on the yellow RESULTS menu bar.

Lanigan Takes Knoxville WoO Late Model $$$ back to Kentucky

6/16/2007 - by Bob Wilson (Mediacom Shootout) - Darrell Lanigan (Union, Ky.) inherited the lead in the latter portion of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model fifty lapper to claim his first WoO win of the season. He also received $10,000 for his efforts here Friday night. here Friday night.Josh Richards was the man in control of this 25-mile race from the outset. He sailed through three caution flags without difficulty and had the 24-car field covered for most of the distance. He sat on the front row and was in charge right away as fellow front-row starter Lanigan trailed. Richards had pulled to a 10-car advantage by the time the first yellow flag appeared for WoO ...

This Week at Knoxville – June 15th – 21st WoO X 2

6/15/2007 - The World of Outlaws Late Model Series visits Friday for a 50-Lap, $10K to win points race that will also be the last chance for drivers and teams to take to the fast ½ mile before the $220,000 Knoxville Late Model Nationals in Late September. Clint Smith, Shannon Babb, Steve Frances, Chub Frank and Josh Richards, the top five in WoO points, will be joined by past Nationals Champions Brian Shirley and Brian Birkhofer. The 305 Winged Sprints will also use this as a tune up for the 305 Mid-States Championship in late September.The World of Outlaws Winged Sprints will take over Saturday night lead by Donny Schatz, Joey Saldana, Danny Lasoski, Daryn Pittman, Jason Meyers and Steve Kinser for ...

In The Groove

6/14/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - As summer begins to heat up, so too do opinions on our beloved racing and how to make it better. Internet message boards are lighting up with debates about what should be raced where. Even many drivers have taken advantage of media interviews to express their thoughts on how to improve programs. This week's biggest debate surrounding racing in Iowa is likely to involve what should be raced at Knoxville this Friday and Saturday night. Some diehard sprint-car fans have noted they don't care for anything but sprint cars invading their turf. Others enjoy the late models taking a turn at trying to master the Sprint Car Capitol of the World. For me, it's an interesting debate ...

6/13/2007 - -by Bill W – Contact with the wall at Kokomo Speedway while challenging for fifth, and one of those “nowhere to go” moments at Eagle Raceway put a damper on this week’s results with the World of Outlaws, despite fielding fast cars both nights. Nonetheless, Terry McCarl is excited about this week, as he will tackle Tri-City Speedway and Knoxville Raceway with the WoO.Kokomo was familiar ground to TMAC, and a place he has had success. “I consider myself a big track guy, but I always seem to do well on the smaller tracks,” he says. “Last year we ran second, and the night started well this time when we qualified sixth.” A third place run ...

2004 Knoxville Nationals Highlights on Web

6/12/2007 - Knoxville Raceway has added the 5 minute “There’s Indy, Daytona ….” video to the Video Highlights section of the www.knoxvilleraceway.com. The video covers the highlights of the 2004 Knoxville Nationals from the opening with Ralph Sheheen and Brad Doty, to a brief tour of the Nationals Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, Indy winner Buddy Rice watching the action, and the “Dude” in Victory Lane with highlights of his battle with Terry McCarl. And of course there’s a little controversy between the “Dude” and the fans.The video is in Windows Media which means anyone with Microsoft Windows can just “click & watch”. Nothing to download or sign up for. Highlights of other special events at Knoxville will be added ...

Zomer and Peters Repeat as Knoxville Feature Winners

6/9/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Dusty Zomer and Jake Peters each drove to feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Both Sioux Falls (S. Dak.)drivers had won previously this season.Zomer, who started in the third row, chased front row starters Brent Antill and Wayne Johnson in the early going. A yellow flag led to a single file restart and a Zomer pass of Johnson. Right away another yellow was displayed and on the ensuing restart Zomer gave Antill all he could handle for one lap. As that duo forged into lap six, Zomer slid Antill and took the lead as he exited turn two. The top five at this point showed Antill, Skip Jackson, Johnson and ...

This Week at Knoxville – June 8th – 15th

6/8/2007 - – A busy week at Knoxville Raceway starting with Round #8 of the 2007 Knoxville Championship Cup Series Saturday night. Dusty Zomer has regained the “410” points lead by 100 points over Brian Brown while Jake Peters has a 7 point lead over Josh Higday in the “360”s. This Saturday’s $30K purse should see over 60 cars signed in.Racing starts at 6:45pm with ticket prices at $12.00 for Adults and $3.00 for children 14 and under. As always, Pre-school kids are free.• The new 2007 Knoxville Nationals T-shirts will be in stock on Monday along with the 2007 Knoxville Raceway Ts and the Collectors Edition Raceopoly board game.• Friday night the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will race for $10K to win. ...

6/7/2007 - (Bill W) – Things started well enough for Wayne Johnson last Saturday night in 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway, but even a top ten run fell a little short of the driver’s expectations coming in. After coming off an Eastern 360 tour that saw two wins, two seconds and two fourths, his run last Saturday was a little tough to swallow.Registering the third quick time of the night in the 32 car field, Wayne put the FattFro #14AJ outside of the third row of his heat, and he would finish fifth. Still it was not enough for the Knoxville driver. “It boils down to not being good enough,” he explains. “We haven’t been 410 racing enough, ...

6/6/2007 - by Justin Zoch - After spending three days in Knoxville, Iowa, for practice and for rain (and rainbows, consequently) on Friday night, the Hall of Fame weekend finally came to a rousing conclusion on Saturday night with the best race of the weekend -- the Master’s Classic. The oft-maligned event was pushed from Friday headliner to Saturday headliner and race organizers were more than a little concerned that the grandstand would empty after the Saturday 410 featch, which often occurs. But, most hung around and were treated to a gem between Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Jacobs and unheralded Texan AJ Weaver. Jacobs had the poll in John Kearney’s car with a groove of rubber nearly wrapped around the raceway while ...

6/5/2007 - By Kathy Bell, Knoxville, IowaTwelve men were inducted into this year’s National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in front of a large crowd at the Dyer-Hudson building on the Marion County Fairgrounds, last Saturday afternoon. Doing an outstanding job, as emcees of the prestigious ceremony were Dave Argabright and Pat Sullivan.The twelve men inducted into the 18th Annual NSCHoF were; Shane Carson, Jerry “Scratch” Daniels, Rajo Jack, Kenny Jacobs, Bayliss Levrett, Hal Minyard, Earl Gaerte, Joe Jagersberger, Glen Niebel, Ken Coles, Emmett Hahn and Bill White. Nearly 20 past inductees were also present for the national event including, Clarence “Mutt” Anderson, Rollie Beale, Jerry Blundy, Ralph Capitani, Lanny Edwards, Ray Lee Goodwin, Bill Hill, Vickie Agan, daughter of past inductee Eddie ...

In Lapped Traffic

6/4/2007 - by Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa – If you didn’t attend the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, last Saturday afternoon, you really missed out. The history of the sport is so alive at that ceremony it gives you goose-bumps just hearing the stories from the past. My favorite story was how Rajo Jack, an African America racer, had to race to a completely different set of standards back in the days when black’s had to sit in the back of the bus. He had to hide his face at many race tracks that didn’t allow men of color to race and his wife had to travel with him because if he did win, he would not be allowed to ...

Big Night at Knoxville Sees Three Feature Winners During NSCHoF Induction Weekend

6/3/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Three new victors were presented on the winner's stage at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum (NSCHoF&M) induction weekend. A.J. Weaver was crowned the winner of the 15th annual Masters Classic while Jake Peters and Calvin Landis captured Knoxville Championship Cup Series wins.The Masters Classic, a race for drivers who are fifty years of age or older, proved to be an exciting race as a nightcap event for the weekend. It had been rained out 24 hours earlier and shortly after the checkered flag fell on the 22-lap sprint, rain began to fall once again.At the outset it looked to be a runaway for pole sitter Kenny ...

"360", "410" & Masters Classic Sprints Tonight

6/2/2007 - - Saturday night, June 2nd, the hallowed half-mile of Iowa clay called Knoxville Raceway will play host to a unique gathering of race drivers and spectators starting at 6:45pm. On-track the 60+ Knoxville Championship Cup Series weekly competitors from North Dakota to New South Wales, Australia will be joined by 22 Masters Classic drivers from Texas to Timbuktu(sic) - all with hopes of adding another - or a first - Knoxville Raceway win to the record books.In the stands and suites will be past and newly inducted members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame ceremonies this afternoon. In some cases the new inductees' family and friends will also be watching their favorite driver return to the cockpit. Kenny Jacobs ...

Knoxville Rained Out!

6/1/2007 - Knoxville, IA - The Masters Classic - 305 Shootout has been cancelled tonight due to rain. The 22 Masters Classic cars and 22 "305"s in the infield - and the sun shinning between heavy showers - were ready to take to the track when the "fat lady" sang!The Masters Classic will run Saturday night as part of the Championship Cup series. The "305"s will return to Knoxville Raceway on Friday night, June 15th with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

5/31/2007 - As promised here's the 2nd in the series of Knoxville Raceway officially licensed apparel. Item # 2 is a unique look at the Knoxville Nationals, featuring the event - and the Heroes that make the event - the drivers that are "up-on-the-wheel" for 4-days of hard & fast action. You'll enjoy the seeing & feeling what it means to be a Knoxville Nationals Champion. Again, not you're usual Race T.Products are available now online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Visitors to the Knoxville Raceway will be able to purchase products at the ticket office during the week and at officially licensed vendors at the track on race days. Watch for more new releases weekly.

Knoxville Triple Header Showcases “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”

5/30/2007 - – Knoxville Raceway’s two-day race program this weekend will be a chance for fans of all types of racing to watch drivers - from 16 to over 70 years of age – challenge the fast ½ mile dirt track in winged Sprint Cars. And don’t let the ages fool you. Friday night’s Double Header features the Masters Classic for veteran drivers age 50+. With a field of 24 already entered from as far away as Texas, Alberta Canada, New Jersey and Michigan, the names will bring back memories of great racing across the USA from the ‘70s, ‘80s & ‘90s. Names like Shane Carson, Kenny Jacobs, Mike Peters, Earnest Jennings, Dale McCarty and Indy veteran Roger Rager. The “305” Shootout ...

Iowa DOT Road Construction

5/29/2007 - - Iowa DOT Press Release IA 5/92 Marion County - Work will begin on IA-92 at the interchange with IA-5 in Knoxville, beginning just west of White Breast Creek and ending at the end of the 4-lane east of Knoxville. Weather permitting Manatt’s of Brooklyn, IA, plan to begin working on the reconstruction of the eastbound lanes tomorrow, Thursday, May 31. Traffic will be placed head-to-head in the westbound lanes with 12 foot lane width restrictions during the day and will remain head-to-head until the project is completed in the fall. Signs will be posted to assist travelers entering and exiting Knoxville as well as how to navigate the lane changes. When approaching this, or any, work zone, think ...

Final World Challenge Qualifier this Saturday at Edmonton's Castrol Raceway

5/27/2007 - The final international qualifier for this year’s $10,000-to-win Knoxville World Challenge will take place this Saturday night, June 2, at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s Castrol Raceway. The winged sprint car race will be part of the 2007 Scott Safety Alberta Sprint Tour, and all Canadians in the field will qualify for the Friday, August 10, international invitational at the ‘Sprint Car Capital of the World’, the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.Those already eligible for the ’07 Knoxville World Challenge after the first four qualifying events at Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada; Ruapuna, South Island, New Zealand; Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia; and Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, are:AUS: Grant Anderson, Stephen Bell, Steve Bricknell, Ashley Cook, David Cook, David Craft, Ron Dalton, Luke Dillon, ...

5/27/2007 - - Knoxville Raceway has introduced the first of a series of unique designs for officially licensed apparel and collectibles. Item number one is a unique T-shirt that reflects the 54 year history from the stands, to the track champion in 1954 and 2006. There's a complete list of all track champions for the 54 years as well. Not you’re usual Race Ts - "this one is a keeper”. According to Ralph Capitani, Race Director for over 38 years, "We have been fortunate to be able to maintain a pretty complete record of our racing history for the past 53 years. This includes original photos, race records, speeds and prize monies. With today's technology we are able to present accurate and interesting ...

Saturday, May 26 Races Cancelled Due to Weather

5/26/2007 - Due to intermittent showers and a continued 70% chance of rain in the forecast, the Knoxville Championship Cup Series races are cancelled for tonight. See you June 1st and 2nd for the Knoxville Masters Classic and Championship Cup Series.

5/23/2007 - Four-time All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) titlist and soon-to-be National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Jacobs of Holmesville, Ohio, is the latest entrant for the fifteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic to be run on Friday, June 1, at Knoxville Raceway. “The Mouse” joins former World of Outlaws (WoO) regulars Tim Gee of LeDuc, Alberta, Canada, and Shane Carson of Yukon, Oklahoma, on the entry list. Fellow soon-to-be Hall of Famer Carson is the defending Masters Classic champion, while Gee is the defending Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) champion.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “The Masters Classic for drivers age fifty-plus is really taking on a life of its own lately. We are thrilled to ...

5/23/2007 - by Justin Zoch - It was nearly a repeat of opening night one month earlier. Brian Brown charged from deep in the field to take a thrilling win in the 410 division (this time he came from 14th; at the opener it was 17th) and Josh Higday again cruised from the pole position to take an easy one in the 360 division. Brown’s night, however, was not easy as he lost an engine in hot laps, the same motor he hurt last weekend, and had to play catch up all night. Brown, however, has mastered the dry-slick surface and tore through the field and ran down leader Skip Jackson, who maintained second. Brown also has a new sponsor at www.thebigox.com… Kaley ...

Brown and Higday are Repeat Winners at Knoxville

5/19/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Brian Brown and Josh Higday took feature event wins in their respective divisions at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The duo was also winners in the season opener in April.For Brown the win was nothing short of amazing. His team was behind the eight ball early on when he blew an engine in hot laps. They were able to make a change in time for "Browny" to take one qualifying time trial where he finished 23rd fastest. In his heat he just made the cut to qualify for the A Main in the 7th row. His work was cut out for him.A series of caution flags may have helped the Higginsville, Missouri driver ...

5/18/2007 - - Round #5 of the 2007 Knoxville Championship Cup Series will see two new points leaders – Jake Peters in the “360”s and Dusty Zomer in the “410”s – head a field of 60+ Sprint Cars for another $30K+ pay day at the famous ½ mile track. While Dusty has a 55 point lead over 2nd Place Dustin Lindquist, the perennial “360” “hot shoes” Jake Peters and Josh Higday are only 6 points apart. Racing will start at 6:45pm with ticket prices at $12.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children 14 and under, with Pre-school children free. * 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals INDIVIDUAL NIGHT TICKETS are on sale NOW at the track, Online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com and by calling (641) 842-5431.* 3-Day ...

Wednesdays with Wayne – Keep on Rollin’!

5/17/2007 - by Bill W – Trying to beat Gary Wright on the American Sprint Cars on Tour series can be a tough chore, and it was one that the ASCoT competitors found impossible last weekend. Wayne Johnson gave it his best shot, and exited the weekend where he entered, second in points behind the Texan.The weekend started in Wayne’s hometown of Oklahoma City with a familiar refrain. “I can’t draw. I need some help there,” said Johnson. A third place run in his heat race set him up for the feature event on the 3/8 mile oval. “We were too tight…we started 12th. It was really slick. It looked like rain, and they didn’t ...

5/16/2007 - by Kathy Bell - Last Friday I hitched a ride to US 36 Raceway with Bill McCroskey, Melissa McLeod and the “trophy man” himself, Duane Davis for the World of Outlaws show. If you saw the awesome trophy Jason Meyers won that night, give credit to Duane as he supplied the six-footer to the racetrack. It’s fun to go places with Bill and Melissa because when Bill’s not promoting races he’s selling cars like my very own Pontiac G6 as he owns a car dealership in Chariton. I never know what we’re going to travel in. But I do know since he’s a former racer, we will get there quickly. I enjoyed watching the races at US 36 partly due ...

5/15/2007 - byJustin Zoch - “Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you.” That line from the Coen Brothers cult hit “The Big Lebowski” sums up the weekend for Craig Dollansky and Dusty Zomer. On Friday night at US36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, Zomer led Dollansky to the line – for fifth in the B-main. They were the first two men to miss the big money (although Dollansky used a provisional to finish tenth). Fast forward 24 hours. Dusty Zomer has just decimated his fellow Knoxville regulars and the IRA invaders in a crushing victory and Dollansky has outpaced the World of Outlaws for his first win of 2007 at Lake Ozark Speedway.Zomer’s win came in unbelievably convincing fashion as ...

Zomer Takes Knoxville/IRA Challenge; Kearney is 360 Victor

5/12/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Dusty Zomer captured his first career feature event win at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during the 8th annual IRA (Interstate Racing Association) Challenge. The Sioux Falls (S. Dak.) driver received $3,000 for his efforts.Zomer, who started on the pole was never challenged during the 20-lap feature event. At the drop of the green flag he slid to the top of the half-mile oval and rode the cushion to a quick lead. By lap six he had entered lap traffic but had put a full straightaway between himself and second running Scott Young. Though he was at times in heavy traffic he was able to put his self-owned Schnee/Wesmar about anywhere on the ...

5/11/2007 - – Round #4 of the Knoxville Championship Cup Series starts at 6:45pm. The “410” event will feature the Annual IRA versus Knoxville Raceway “regulars”. The “360” races will see Chuck Swensen try to make up for last weeks false start that eventually knocked him out of the Feature and a chance to repeat his win on the 28th. Ticket prices are Adults $12.00 – Children 14 and under $3.00 – Pre-School Free.*INDIVIDUAL night KNOXVILLE NATIONALS TICKETS on sale now at the track, online or by phone. Pre-Entries include Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman and Brian Brown.*3-Day Tickets for the KNOXVILLE LATE MODEL Nationals, featuring Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Kenny Schrader, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Brian Birkhofer, Tim McCreadie and ...

15 points separate 1st - 4th in “410” Knoxville Championship

5/10/2007 - After 3 nights of racing only 15 points separate the top four drivers in the run for the 2007 Knoxville Raceway “410” Championship Cup. In fact 1st and 2nd are tied, as are 3rd and 4th. Randy Anderson and Ricky Logan are tied for 1st with 485 points. Anderson has set fast time twice while Logan has two top 5 finishes in the features. Brian Brown and Dustin Lindquist are tied for 3rd with 470 points. Brown won on opening night for his 7th career Knoxville feature win. Lindquist took top honors last week for his 1st career “410” feature ever, and his 3rd career Knoxville feature win. While it’s too early to credit the new tire rule at Knoxville ...

Tuesdays with TMAC – Down by the Riverside!

5/8/2007 - (Bill W) – Having never seen Riverside International Speedway before and dodging rain drops all weekend, Terry McCarl didn’t know what to expect. After coming out of the West Memphis, Arkansas quarter mile with a top ten finish, he was pleased with the results last Saturday night.Starting out seventh quick in qualifications, TMAC again found himself in that ‘no-man’s land’ for heat race alignment. Luck smiled on him a bit after running fourth in his heat. “We were lucky to get through the heats, and lucky the top qualifiers got into the top two (to qualify for the dash). That got us in the dash and helped with the starting spot. This is one of those ...

5/8/2007 - by Justin Zoch - Knoxville Raceway does not have the happiest history in its battle against the ruin rain can bring to a racetrack and there have been more than one weekend’s events lost to it but this week, the venerable half-mile got lucky. With rain, lightning, thunder and tragically severe weather swirling to the west and the south and throughout much of the state, the clouds parted amiably just before the first engine roared for hot laps. Just eight hours after the final checkered flag on night three of the championship chase, it started raining in Knoxville. For the next 24 hours, it did little else. For the first time this season, the 410 count approached the 360 count as ...

Champions Carson & Peters enter June 1st Masters Classic

5/6/2007 - Former champions Mike Peters of Wichita, Kansas, and Shane Carson of Yukon, Oklahoma, have officially entered the fifteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic, set to be run on Friday, June 1, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. Peters won the event in 2001, while Carson, who will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on the next afternoon, is the defending champion. The Masters Classic, open to drivers age fifty and over in winged 360-cubic-inch sprint cars, will again pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start.Peters will wheel the Ojar Peters-owned, Ott-powered Eagle sprinter number 51, which is sponsored by Mid-America Millwright, Arma Coatings, Advance Auto Parts and Goodyear. Carson will again be aboard the Larry ...

Lindquist and Dobesh are New Winners at Knoxville Raceway

5/5/2007 - By Bob Wilson - Dustin Lindquist and Bryan Dobesh became first-time winners at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Both men are rookies in their respective divisions.Lindquist, a Floodwood, Minnesota pilot driving for veteran owner Guy Forbrook, did not lead at the outset as those laurels went to pole sitter Ricky Logan. Logan found the cushion to his liking in the early going as Lindquist, who started right beside him, trailed at a close distance. In fact, Lindquist was using the low line in turns three and four to close the gap on Logan on each go around.With five laps in the books, Logan began entering lap traffic. As he focused toward turn three, a slower car impeded his ...

Justice (Bros) Will Be Served at Knoxville Raceway on A.D.N.

5/4/2007 - - The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is proud to bring Sprint Car Fans around the world, THE BEST coverage from The Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway again tonight.Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises presents high-octane excitement as Knoxvilles ultra-competitive 360 Sprints take to the track along with the high-flying 410 Sprints for a night full of action and you can listen to it AS IT HAPPENS. Just log onto www.americandirtnetwork.com, click on the Listen Live icon in the upper-right corner of the home page, then sit back and enjoy all the excitement that ONLY Knoxville Raceway can provide. Plus, with the RESULTS page at www.knoxvilleraceway.com, you can follow along with each races lineups, ...

This Week at Knoxville - May 5th to May 11th

5/4/2007 - - Saturdays Round # 3 of the Knoxville Championship Cup Series will start at 6:45pm. Ticket prices are Adults $12.00, Children 14 to 5 $3.00, under 5 Free. If you’re concerned about the weather, check our Web site at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641) 842-5431.*INDIVIDUAL night KNOXVILLE NATIONALS TICKETS on sale now at the track, online or by phone. Pre-Entries include Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman and Brian Brown.*3-Day Tickets for the KNOXVILLE LATE MODEL Nationals, featuring Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Kenny Schrader, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Brian Birkhofer, Tim McCreadie and over 50 more of the best Late Model Drivers in the USA, are on sale now at the track, online or by phone.*In addition to the new KNOXVILLE RACEOPOLY ...

5/3/2007 - In celebrating Knoxville Raceway's internationally known reputation and success, we're offering a limited number of custom-designed Knoxville Raceopoly board games that include a valuable individually numberd certificat of authenticity! Professionally produced, tested and ready to entertain your family and friends, the game allows fans to acquire track property and nationally know icons such as the Nationals Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, Ralph Street and Bob Trostle's Shop!For game tokens, you can choose a winged or non-winged sprint car. Be careful how you throw the dice as you might just end up in the pits! Landin on the "Berm" or "Cushion" spaces will force you to draw a card from the board's middle. You might advance you token to "Turn ...

Wednesdays with Wayne – Arkansas Roller Coaster!

5/2/2007 - by Bill Wright – The fastest car doesn’t always win, but Wayne Johnson gave it his best shot in a pair of ¼ mile 30-lap slugfests last weekend in Arkansas. The result of the weekend showed up and down results, a little controversy, and a long ride home.The American Sprint Cars on Tour descended on 67 Texarkana Speedway on Friday. Wayne got off to a slow start in the heat. “We started third in the heat race, and got caught behind a slower car. I was biding my time behind him, which held me up, and I let a few other cars got by me.”With the new dash format with the ASCoT, it becomes imperative to get ...

Single Day Nationals Tickets on Sale NOW!

5/2/2007 - Single-Day tickets are on sale now at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. or by calling the ticket office at (641) 842-5431 from 8am to 5pm M-F, and Saturday from 9-2pm. The 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals on August 8-11, 2007 will play host to over 120 of the worlds best Sprint Car drivers racing for over $909,000 - with the winner taking home $150,000.Wednesday and Thursday each find half of the field in a complete race program paying almost $90,000, with the top drivers having the chance to lock-in to the Championship event Saturday night. Friday brings everyone back together for a unique mix of "scrambles" to determine Saturday line ups, a complete set of "last chance" races, and the annual Knoxville International Challenge paying ...

Upper Midwest Ramblings from Knoxville’s WoO Show

5/1/2007 - by Justin Zoch - If anyone should know, it would be Johnny Gibson. The veteran series announcer travels the country watching the World of Outlaws night-after-night-after-night. When we were getting the Knoxville press box office pool together [a weekly game that yields prizes like quarter-filled Subway Club cards and John Kerry campaign buttons] on Saturday night before hot laps, Gibson commented that “if the 15 and the 9 are taken, I don’t know if I want in.” It certainly seemed last weekend at Knoxville that the era of dominance by these two is under way. Donny Schatz and Joey Saldana ran one-two at last year’s Nationals and Schatz swept to victory at last October’s rescheduled WoO stop. On Saturday night, the ...

"In the Groove" with Stacy Ervin

4/30/2007 - by Stacy Ervin - If the first two weeks are any indication, the 2007 racing season at the Knoxville Raceway is going to be a stellar one. Three nights of outstanding racing action are already in the books and they were coupled with fantastic weather. The crowd at this Saturday's World of Outlaws show was fabulous and all of those people should really consider coming out to watch our weekly show this year too.Our first night of racing was April 21, and it featured great weather and great action, particularly in the 410 feature event. That race saw the majority of the top finishers coming from deep in the field.Arguably the most impressive was Scott Winters, who won the night's B-Main ...

Knoxville Raceway-Can you stand the excitement?

4/29/2007 - In LappedTraffic by Kathy Bell - How fortunate have we been this season as two weekends in a row we have seen two awesome 410 features at Knoxville. In our season opener we saw a 410 A-Main battle between eventual winner Brian Brown, Skip Jackson and Ricky Logan with Kaley Gharst coming on in a tight battle to the checkered. Before Skip fell out of the race with two laps to go, there were times when the racing was three-wide. Who knew that race was only a testimonial for what was going to happen the following weekend. One week later, the same thing happened. We had another night of great competition as we hosted the one and only World of Outlaws. ...

Schatz Captures WoO Knoxville Spring Sprint Show

4/28/2007 - By Bob Wilson - Donnie Schatz still has command of the Knoxville oval. After winning last year's Knoxville Nationals Schatz again guided his Schatz-owned J & J to a 25-lap WoO (World of Outlaws) win Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win paid the North Dakotan $10,000.Schatz, who shared the front row of the feature event with Aussie Kerry Madsen, took a narrow lead at the end of one lap. Madsen stayed true to his line and roared around the top of the track to take the second circuit by no more than half a car length. Both men kept focused, Schatz on the bottom and Madsen on the top. And, that focus would stay ...

Fegers Is the Victor in Knoxville Spring WDRL Late Models

4/27/2007 - By Bob Wilson - Justin Fegers wrote his name into the record books at Knoxville Raceway as he captured the WDRL (World Dirt Racing League) feature event Friday night. Historically the race marked the 40th major late model stock car championship in the track's history. Pole sitter Chad Simpson took the early point as he cruised around the top of the big half-mile oval. Fellow front row starter Jimmy Mars stayed close to Simpson and challenged him but mechanical problems force the Wisconsin driver to the pits by the sixth go around. That left Denny Eckrich to take up the chase and he did so until he too dropped after a dozen laps.That yellow allowed Fegers, a ...

This Week at Knoxville – Friday, 27th & Saturday, 28th

4/27/2007 - -YES! The weather is beautiful! YES! We are racing both nights! YES! Individual night Knoxville Nationals tickets are on sale at the ticket office – in person - both days from 9am till end of races. FRIDAY - The WDRL Late Models will make their annual appearance at Knoxville Raceway tonight along with the 1st of 6 nights of 305 Sprint Car races in 2007. We are expecting over 60 cars on a fast track. Hot Laps at 6:45pm. ADULTS are $20.00, CHILDREN 14 and under are $10.00.SATURDAY – The World of Outlaws, featuring Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Terry McCarl and about 30 of their “best friends” will race for over $50,000 tonight, along with Night #2 of ...

Stewart Racing, McMahan Return to Knoxville Saturday

4/26/2007 - INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2007) – For Paul McMahan and the rest of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series competitors, this Saturday’s event at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway will kick off the annual pilgrimage to the crown jewel of winged sprint car racing, the Knoxville Nationals. The No. 20 Tony Stewart Racing/Bass Pro Shops/Eagle team has a long-standing reputation of success at Knoxville including back-to-back Knoxville Nationals victories in 2003 and 2004. TSR driver McMahan hopes to continue the success of the No. 20 team at Knoxville by earning not only his first victory of the 2007 season, but his first win at the legendary 1/2-mile raceway. In last year’s 46th annual Knoxville Nationals, McMahan crossed the finish line in 11th. ...

Tuesdays with TMAC – New Beginnings!

4/25/2007 - Note: Knoxville Raceway has asked Bill Wright to keep fans updated on two of our "favorite" (you may substitute as needed) drivers, Terry McCarl and Wayne Johnson, that "hit the road" in 2007. We'll alternate between the two every week. by Bill W – Terry McCarl’s weekend on the bullrings of Attica Raceway Park in Ohio and Tri-State Speedway in Indiana were a successful beginning with new crew chief Brian Kemenah. The team had 16th and 9th place finishes at the two tracks, respectively. McCarl emerged from the weekend remaining in sixth place in the tough World of Outlaws season standings.With high hopes going into Attica on Friday, a rocky start awaited as soon as TMAC drew for a ...

4/24/2007 - 2006 Northern Sprint Tour (NST) "Rookie of the Year" Seth Bergman of Snohomish, Washington, is the first official entrant for the ninth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at the Knoxville Raceway, to be held on Sunday, August 5. Bergman has entered representing the Northwest Sprint Challenge Series (NSCS), which is one of 25 sanctioning affiliates for the one-day invitational utilizing the ASCS Brodix spec head. 2006 ASCoT champion Gary Wright and runner-up Jason Johnson finished 1-2, respectively, in last August’s Brodix ToC.Bergman will pilot the Steve Bergman-owned, Whitman Engines-powered Eagle sprint car number 23, which is sponsored by Corridor Electric, Whitman Engines, Sno-Lynn Machine, bWyse.com and Powder Coating, Inc. The NSCS, which ...

4/23/2007 - By Justin Zoch - And, we’re off… The 2007 Knoxville Raceway season opened with Chamber of Commerce weather, as long as potential visitors like a little breeze with their unseasonably warm afternoons, an impressive field of race cars (although the 410 count fell just a tick below most predictions at 29) and a 410 feature that will be tough for the traveling troupe of Outlaws to top this Saturday night. Brian Brown used a nifty three wide move in turn one to steal the lead from Ricky Logan (who had just go it) and Skip Jackson (who had it from the start) to take his seventh career win at the Marion County oval (which knots him with the likes of Jeff ...

Brown and Higday Capture Knoxville Season Openers

4/21/2007 - by Bob Wilson - Brian Brown and Josh Higday showed the fast way around the world-famous Knoxville Raceway oval and celebrated feature event wins during the track's 54th season opener Saturday night.Brown, who started 17th in the field of twenty-four, was probably given little chance of winning the season opener by the gathered crowd due to the fact that the track surface had turned hard, dry and slick by the end of the night of racing on it. That and the new harder compound tire rule in effect for the 2007 season would make it extremely difficult to move forward in the twenty lap race, most thought.But, Brown did move forward quickly and by the half-way point was sitting in ...

This Week at Knoxville - Opening Nights

4/20/2007 - THE WEATHER LOOKS ABSOLUTLY PERFECT for both Friday and Saturday nights. FRIDAY will be an open practice from 7-9pm. The 360 and 410 Sprint regulars will be getting their first chance to test the new tire rules designed to put the driver's "back in the driver's seat" by loosening the cars up. At the same time it should reduce costs for the teams. Can you imagine improving on the already exciting side-by-side racing down into turn 1? Does this mean even more slide jobs? The practice is open to the new 305 Sprints, Late Models and Modfieds that will be competing later in the season. Seats are available at NO CHARGE.SATURDAY will introduce the Knoxville Championship Cup Series with event #1 ...

Wednesdays with Wayne – Heading South!

4/18/2007 - by Bill W – With a field of the best 360 pilots in the Midwest on hand, Wayne Johnson was up to the task, scoring strong finishes both Saturday and Sunday night at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska. When the dust settled, Wayne was second on Saturday night and third on Sunday, against fields of fifty-three and forty-eight cars, respectively.A good draw on Saturday, saw Wayne line up inside row two of the third heat. He was able to get by young Ricky Montgomery on lap two and check out for the heat race win. Johnson finished sixth in the dash, setting him up outside row three of the main event.After two hard crashes whittled the 20-car field ...

American Racer, Boubin Tire Bonus Program

4/17/2007 - Boubin Tire, in conjunction with America/American Racer, has developed a new and exciting national program to help limit the cost of open competition Sprint Car racing. American Racer will give a $200.00 Product Certificate to any Feature-Winning competitor racing on American Racer tires on all 4-corners, and displaying American Racer decals where rules allow. If a track has a spec rule in effect, competitors will only be required to run American Racer on 3-corners to receive $200.00 in product for a feature win.In addition, Boubin Tire has agreed to maintain the open competition Sprint tire pricing as follows:RR. $165.00 or$170.00 LR. $155.00 FRT. $125.00This should be an effective way to greatly reduce ...

4/16/2007 - by Justin Zoch - Brian Brown is pretty good at I-80 Speedway, to say the least, and dominated the Saturday feature from the pole, which he earned through passing points and a dash win. Brown is running a white car this year for the Doogs team and has sponsor connections that may be lured by the change from black to white. As for Doogs, they’ve only run a non-black car two times. A red car made an appearance for two races before it was wrecked and never revived. Things looked brighter for the white car, at least until Sunday evening. Brown again earned a front row starting spot and was building a sizeable lead over Chuck Swenson when driveline issues sidelined ...

4/16/2007 - Knoxville, IA – Donnie Schatz, 2006 Knoxville Nationals Champion thinks a “2nd” would be okay on August 11th, as long as it’s his 2nd SuperClean Knoxville Nationals victory. The Fargo, North Dakota driver capped off the 2006 season with 17 World of Outlaws wins, the 2006 World of Outlaws Series Championship and 8 Australian Tour wins. The 2007 season World of Outlaws season finds Donnie in 2nd place with the 3 wins to date. Early entries from Daryn Pittman, 3rd, and Terry McCarl, 6th in 2007 World of Outlaws points, brings two drivers that have enjoyed past success on the fast ½ mile track. Pittman won the 2004 and 2005 Knoxville World Challenge, run on Friday night of the Nationals ...

Knoxville "Weekend on Wheels" Saturday, April 21st

4/13/2007 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA - The Knoxville business community will support its legendary dirt track with a first-ever “Weekend of Wheels” car and motorcycle show on the historic downtown square on Saturday, April 21. The free-to-the-public show will feature street rods, custom cars, motorcycles, ATV’s, go-karts, stock cars, and sprint cars and stars. The show, 12 Noon until 4 p.m., is timed to coincide with the half-mile sprint car track’s 54th annual season opener later that evening.According to chamber staff member Teresa Rowley, “This is a great way for the entire Knoxville business community to salute the Knoxville Raceway. Business owners from around town, not just the downtown square, will be donating prizes to be given away to show ...

Snow Wins! Practice moved to Friday 4/20

4/11/2007 - Knoxville, IA - Practice night, Saturday, April 14th has been rescheduled Friday, April 20th as a result of SNOW, COLD, PESTULANCE, FAMINE, the French Government and Global Warming! Practice will be from 7-9pm. Sprint cars, late models and modifieds are welcome.For more information: www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641) 842-5431.

Tuesdays with TMAC – Cool Hand Terry!

4/10/2007 - (Bill W) - Frigid temperatures that had both Southern natives and Northern invaders shaking in their coveralls, did nothing to stop Altoona, Iowa’s Terry McCarl from putting on a show of his own last Friday night at Paducah International Raceway near Paducah, Kentucky.TMAC looked to be treading water in time trials, sliding low across the track instead of the preferred high line. He came home 23rd on the grid. He explains, “No brakes isn’t very conducive to driving on a high-banked slick track up by the fence. We had a new car. We had them (brakes) bled the best we could. We were actually fighting the brake problems all night long. Mike Woodring ...

4/10/2007 - Knoxville, IA - Kathy Bell has joined the Knoxville Raceway as a Contributing Editor. Kathy has been a sports, news and race reporter in Knoxville since 1984. A Knoxville native, she assisted Publisher Jay Brooks and her brother, Perry Bell, Editor, in founding the "Knoxville Dirt Digest" in the mid-1980's. She also co-founded the original "Race Talk" with Perry and former owner, Mike Roberts. She has penned her own racing column, InLappedTraffic since 1992.Kathy presently covers sports and racing for the "Knoxville Journal-Express" and "Pella Chronicle" newspapers. She also writes for "Hawkeye Racing News", "FlatOut" magazine and columns on "Hoseheads." During the day, Kathy is the Director of Utilization Management at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics.In addition to her role as ...

2007 Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest

4/5/2007 - Knoxville, Iowa – Knoxville Raceway and the history of the Knoxville Nationals have many endearing and heartwarming tales, but few match the suspense and drama that the twenty-five 2007 Queen Candidates will feel on August 7th. The 47th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals will crown the Queen and her court at a public reception on Tuesday, August 7th at the historic Knoxville Raceway. Earlier in the day each candidate will be interviewed and evaluated by a slate of very qualified judges. “The Knoxville Nationals Queen has a very special role here in Knoxville.” Stated Christi Woodruff, Queen Coordinator, “She becomes a representative of the Knoxville Nationals and the history it represents.”Entry forms are currently available on line at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or ...

4/3/2007 - Knoxville, IA - Today Knoxville Raceway has added an Online Store to their web site at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. The initial products are DVDs of the 2006 Knoxville Nationals and 2006 Knoxville Late Model Nationals, including individual days and complete sets for each of these events. All purchases are through a secure Credit Card program similar to the online ticket purchase program in place since 2005.The nine different DVDs, professionally produced by Knoxville Raceway, range in price from $14.95 for individual Preliminary nights, to $24.95 for Championship nights, to event sets at $39.95 and $49.95. Announcers for preliminary nights include Tony Bokhoven and Justin Zoch, while Championship nights include Dave Argabright, Tony Bokhoven, Brad Doty, Ralph Sheheen and Rod Patison, the voice of ...

One-on-one with the Man "Ralph Capitani"

4/2/2007 - InLappedTrafficBy Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa - Since the season opener at Knoxville is only a couple of weeks off, I decided to sit down for a little chat with Knoxville Raceway Director, Ralph Capitani. It is no secret that the numbers of sprint car drivers still competing at tracks across the country are dwindling. Yet, Cappy is still expecting to field two pretty healthy classes of sprint car competition at Knoxville again this season. “It’s hard to tell how many cars we’ll have this season until the first night when we see who shows up,” Cappy said. “I’d be happy to see around 30 cars in each class. Our numbers have stayed pretty steady. I think we have three things going ...

3/27/2007 - Professional golf has its Seniors Tour, while winged sprint car racing has its Knoxville Masters Classic for drivers age fifty and over. And this year’s $3,000-to-win, $300-to-start Masters Classic for 360-cubic-inch sprint cars at the legendary Knoxville Raceway has thus far attracted eight entrants from eight different states: Carl “Midge” Miller of New Jersey, Oscar Smith of Michigan, Rev. Mark Amenda of Illinois, Bill Smith of Minnesota, Dale McCarty of Missouri, Bobby Becker, Jr., of Nebraska, Earnest Jennings of Oklahoma, and Joe McCarthy of Colorado. Interestingly, none of the early entrants have ever won the event in its 14-year history, although Midge Miller of the United Racing Company (URC) finished fifth in 2001. Midge is ...

3/26/2007 - Entry forms for the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals have gone out to the 130 drivers and teams that competed in the 2006 Nationals. Each package includes a DVD of the Speed Channel live broadcast, the 2007 event promotional information, the increased purse payout and a new Nationals driver/team profile form.With the purse over $900,000, the winners share at $150,000, 2nd at $75,000 and 3rd at $37,500, Knoxville Raceway expects one of the most competitive fields in the history of the event. The unique 4-day format, including a complete race program each night, pays out $90,000 each on Wednesday and Thursday, $148,750 on Friday and $582,275 on Saturday. This will bring more media coverage and fan interest, not only for the ...

Ryan Newman to run the Knoxville Late Model Nationals

3/22/2007 - - Ryan Newman, winner of 12 NASCAR Nextel Cup events, will return to competition at Knoxville Raceway for the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals on September 27-29, 2007. He joins Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart who is entered in hopes of bettering his 2006 Knoxville Late Model Nationals finish of 2nd by one spot this year.Ryan, driving his own 2007 Mopar powered Rocket Chassis #39, will be able to benefit from the experience of the last three years at Knoxville Raceway by Mark Richards, Rocket Chassis principal, and Steve Frances Racing, who will provide support for the effort. With at least two more Nextel Cup drivers expected to enter the event, frequent flyer miles between Kansas ...

3/14/2007 - As the season opener at Knoxville Raceway draws near, The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, is proud to announce the continuing partnership with ADN and "The Sprint Car Capital of the World." Just as ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems provides the highest quality and safest racing seat in the world, The American Dirt Network provides world class coverage of Sprint Car and Late Model racing from the world famous Knoxville Raceway. Each week, ADN gives fans top notch play-by-play, expert analysis and in-depth driver interviews. For the third year in a row, www.americandirtnetwork.com, in conjunction with the "Results" page at www.knoxvilleraceway.com is the BEST way to enjoy racing action on your computer. Hot Rod Pattison and ...

3/10/2007 - Knoxville, IA - Knoxville Raceway has added the 2006 Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Photo Gallery to the web site, www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Thanks to Linda and Dan Fennell, Motorsports World, there are over 50 new action shots that include 2 and 3-wide racing on all three nights. There are also Victory Lane photos for all three nights, with Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer and Darrell Lanigan on Thursday night; Darren Miller, Brian Birkhofer (second podium finish in two nights) and Steve Shaver on Friday night; Brian Shirley, Tony Stewart and Donnie Moran on Championship Saturday night. The 2004 and 2005 Late Model Nationals photo galleries are being updated for a late april release.

3/5/2007 - Knoxville, IA – by Bruce Neimeth - Brian Shirley, Tony Stewart and Donnie Moran, 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 2006 Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals are entered for the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals on September 27 – 29, 2007. The trio started the 2006 Championship 100-lap event in mid-pack (14th, 17th & 15th) with Shirley spinning his way back to 30th before he moved to the front late in the race. There he held off a steady charge by 2-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart who used the wall in turn 2 as the cushion to close within 5 car lengths at the checkered flag.Donnie Moran, the Eldora Million Dollar Man in 2001, ...

Dean Brindle Wins World Challenge Qualifier in New Zealand

2/26/2007 - Dean Brindle of New Zealand won Saturday night’s Pacific Toyota New Zealand Sprint Car Grand Prix at Willie Kay's Blue Chip Speedway in Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, thus qualifying himself for the Knoxville World Challenge during the 2007 SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. Others qualifying on Saturday for the $10,000-to-win international invitational to be held at the Knoxville Raceway on August 10, are fellow New Zealanders Jamie McDonald, Kerry Jones, Allan Wakeling, Ben Finemore, and Havard Daniels. The fifth and final qualifier will be the Saturday, June 2, Fountain Tire Alberta Sprint Tour Classic at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Those eligible for the ’07 Knoxville World Challenge after the first four qualifying events at Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada; ...

2/24/2007 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth - Entry packets for the 4th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals on September 27-29, 2007, including entry forms, 2007 Rule Books, event format, purse, schedule and special events information were mailed to the 66 competitors in the 2006 event on February 15th. A DVD of the Speed Channel broadcast of the 2006 event was also included.The unique format for the 3-day event allows all entrants to run both preliminary nights to determine the line ups for the Saturday Championship night. The Thursday and Friday events include Time Trials, heats, C, B and A features with $6,000 to win out of a $27,000 purse each night. The best night of the two counts ...

2/16/2007 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth - With the 50th Anniversary Knoxville Nationals coming in 2010, the target of a million dollar purse looks more realistic as drivers in the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals in August will divide up over $909,000 in prize money. The 4-day event will reward the 2007 Knoxville Nationals Champion with a record $150,000 for taking the checkered flag on Saturday night in front of a packed house of 25,000 fans, and a live Speed Channel audience across North America. With this week’s racing focus on Daytona, the purse for the Craftsman Truck GM 250 on Friday is $730,000, with $88,850 going to winner Mark Martin. The Speed Channel live broadcast in 2006 drew about ...

2/15/2007 - The official entry form, purse and format for the fifteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age fifty and over at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 1, are now available on the track’s www.knoxvilleraceway.com web site. The purse and format for the one-day show can be found by clicking on “Rules”, while the entry form is logically placed under the “Entry Forms” icon. The purse for the event returns to the $3,000-to-win, $260-to-start level after a one-year hiatus. The technical rules for the event will be the same as the track’s weekly winged 360 c.i. division rules and they will be administered by Knoxville Raceway officials. The winged 305-cubic-inch sprint car class will ...

2/8/2007 - Knoxville, IA by - Bruce NeimethThe second sound you’ll hear load and clear on April 14th will be a collective exhale from the office at Knoxville Raceway – right after the first sprint cars drive down into turn one on the gas! The first 60 days of the “off season” were okay. Catch your breath. Start selling Nationals tickets for 2007.The next 64 days were busy with advance ticket sales for all 15 days of special events, updating formats for the Midget and Late Model Nationals, finalizing the 6 days of 305 racing, starting the advertising and promotion campaigns, construction of new front grandstand restrooms. Now we are all ready to get back to racing. Some of us were ready right ...

2/1/2007 - The official entry form, purse and format for the ninth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 5, are now available on the track’s www.knoxvilleraceway.com web site. The purse and format for the one-day invitational involving 26 sanctioning affiliates can be found by clicking on “Rules”, while the entry form is logically placed under the “Entry Forms” icon. The twenty-six sanctioning affiliates that have confirmed participation in the ninth annual international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in winged 360 sprint car racing, which utilizes one common set of technical rules including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head, are as follows:Alberta Sprint Tour (AST), American ...

2007 Driver and Team Information Forms Available Online and by Mail

1/18/2007 - Knoxville, Iowa – With the 2007 racing season only 90 days away, Knoxville Raceway is gearing up for the recently announced Knoxville Championship Cup Series for 360 and 410 Sprint Cars. Both the 360 and 410 season points’ competition will see a number of new drivers as well as regular drivers moving to new teams. To support the Knoxville Championship Cup Series, Knoxville Raceway will expand local, regional and national fan and media communications built around the stars, the drivers that challenge the famous ½ mile track at speeds exceeding 130 mph. To accomplish this, the track is expanding the profiles that give fans and media an inside look at drivers and teams in support of the already established photo gallery ...

Knoxville Raceway Releases 2007 Sprint Car Rules

1/12/2007 - Knoxville, Iowa - The Knoxville Raceway 2007 Sprint Car Rule Book has been released today, and is available online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com under the Rules category. The rules can be downloaded and printed as a pdf file.The 2007 Sprint Car Rule Book covers rules and specifications for the 410, 360 and 305 classes from chassis, engine, drive train, wings and tires to safety equipment. The biggest change in 2007 for the 410s and 360s is a new tire rule that is the same for both classes.Knoxville Raceway hosts weekly events from April through September, including 305, 360 and 410 sprint cars, late models and midgets. Other special events include the World of Outlaws, the 17th Annual 360 Nationals, 4th Annual Lucas Oil ...

Knoxville Raceway looks forward to growth in 2007

1/11/2007 - Knoxville, Iowa – by Bruce NeimethThe announcement of Knoxville Raceways schedule for 2007 reflects the efforts and results of improvements, upgrades and new elements introduced in 2005 and 2006. Add to this the recent news that there will once again be one dominant national sprint car series and Knoxville looks forward to growth in fan attendance and sponsorships.Motor Sports in general has acknowledged that we are in competition for the entertainment dollar with everything from movies to concerts to local and national baseball and football. For the short-track market we also are facing an aging fan base. The solutions, while not black magic, have required a mix of “staying with what has always worked” and taking advantage of contemporary communications methods ...

Knoxville 305 Sprint - Specific Rules & Formats Updated to Comply with 410 and 360s

1/8/2007 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth Knoxville Raceway has completed incorporating the new 305 Sprint Rules into the overall 2007 Rule Book for all classes including 410 and 360 Sprints. This review considers safety, compatibility with the usual and customary Tech process and any last minute changes in components availability.The updates include four additional block casting numbers, an update on the available Dart head part numbers, simplification of a number of technical sections and identification of those specifications that are readily accessible for review. The key to all the rules: 1). Safety for competitors, fans and officials, 2). Encompasses the greatest number of existing and potential competitors in our primary geographic area, and 3). Provides competitive and exciting racing for ...

Annual Knoxville Swap Meet to be Held

1/7/2007 - The annual OPEN WHEEL Swap Meet will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Admission will be $6.00. Exhibitor set-up wil be on Friday, January 19th from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. To reserve a booth for $35 you may contact Mike or Barb O'Brien at 641.842.6892. Booth cost also includes one free lunch. Please call for registration.

Earl Wagner Is Still Knoxville's Most Winning Driver

1/2/2007 - By Bob WilsonEarl Wagner, known as the "Pleasantville Plumber" in his heyday of racing, is still Knoxville Raceway's most successful driver, ever. In a listing of drivers who have won races at this historical Central Iowa race track, Wagner, one of Knoxville's early legends, leads Danny Lasoski by only a few race victories.The list is primarily made up of weekly racing wins including heats and dashes as well as C, B and A Features. It also counts the World of Outlaws events which started here with the 1978 Nationals. And speaking of the Nationals, all races staged during those events are tabulated into the listing. Rare events such as USAC sprints (winged and non-winged), the short-lived USA ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces 305 Sprint Engine Rules / Schedule Update

12/28/2006 - Knoxville, IA – by Bruce NeimethKnoxville Raceway released the 305 Sprint Car engine rules and specifications today that will be used for all six of the scheduled race dates in 2007, including the April 27th, June 1st and June 15th, and the September 27th, 28th and 29th events. They are available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com in the Rules heading as “2007 305 Engine Rules” for reprint, as well as following this article.The rules are a result of communicating with mid-states based 305 series, engine builders, components suppliers and most important, drivers and car owners. “It was evident that most of the engine rules are similar in the basics, but interpretation and application varies broadly. The biggest differential being in the heads and how ...

Knoxville Mid-States 305 Sprint Championship Caps 6-day Schedule

12/21/2006 - Knoxville, IA, - by Bruce NeimethThe 2007 Knoxville Raceway schedule has six days of 305 Sprint Car racing, including the introduction of the 3-day Knoxville Mid-States 305 Sprint Championship in late September. While all these events are running in conjunction with other events, it would be hard to call them support events based on the 2006 performance.Each of the events is targeted at the growing number of 305 Sprint Cars in the upper Midwest, the core participant and fan areas for all Knoxville Raceway events. These include Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The emergence of a number of 305 sanctions, including the Mid-America and Midwest groups, has made it easier to communicate with these car owners ...

12/20/2006 - 2005 Central New York Mini Sprints (CNYMS) champion Mike Kiser of Cooperstown, New York, is the lucky grand prize winner of the National Sprint Car Museum's "Get Your Racing Kicks With #6" sprint car raffle. The ‘06 CNYMS runner-up will receive a new state-of-the-art Maxim chassis with a new Paul Kistler 410-cubic-inch MOPAR racing engine. When contacted by museum marketing director Craig Agan, Kiser was thrilled about having the museum’s immediate past president, Steve Agan of Knoxville, draw his ticket as the non-profit foundation's sixth sprint car raffle winner. Mike said he bought six tickets for the raffle after reading an article about it in Sprint Car & Midget magazine.Additional prize winners include Steve Luport of California, Raphael ...

12/19/2006 - Robbie Farr of Australia won Saturday night’s Powerbuilt International Sprint Car Classic in Ruapuna, South Island, New Zealand, thus qualifying himself for the Knoxville World Challenge during the 2007 SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. Others qualifying at Ruapuna for the $10,000-to-win international invitational to be held at the Knoxville Raceway on August 10, 2007, are fellow Australian Trevor Green, New Zealanders Allan Wakeling, Kerry Jones, Jamie McDonald, Michael Pickens and Brad Mosen, and Americans Ricky Logan and Craig Dollansky. The next qualifier will be the January 26-27, 2007, Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Sungold Stadium at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.Those eligible for the ’07 Knoxville World Challenge after the first two qualifying events at Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada, and Ruapuna, ...

6th Annual Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals Rolls Big 7 for 2007

12/14/2006 - Orlando, FL,– by Bruce NeimethThe 2007 version of the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals brings together seven key Midget series that present events in 18 states from coast-to-coast and border-to-border annually. With the anticipated increase in teams due to five of the series awarding points, Knoxville Raceway has moved the dates to Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, 2007.The United States Auto Club (USAC) national points event is co-sanctioned by the American Race Drivers Club in Pennsylvania (ARDC), Badger Midget Auto Racing Association in Wisconsin (BMARA), Midwest Auto Racing Association in Illinois (MARA), POWRi in Illinois (formerly Gateway), Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association in Colorado (RMMRA), and Southern Midget Racing Series in Oklahoma (SMRS). All sanctions will make this ...

Knoxville Raceway Schedules World of Outlaws Doubleheader in June

12/7/2006 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce NeimethThe World of Outlaws Late Model Series will compete at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 15th, while the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competes on Saturday, June 16th, 2007. While most of today’s World of Outlaws Late Model drivers have competed at Knoxville over the years, this will be the first national points race for the new series.Among the current World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers, there have been five feature wins – Billy Moyer in ’85, ’88 and twice in 2000, and Rick Eckert in 2005. With the return of Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski to the 2007 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the scheduled drivers for both the April 28th and ...

12/1/2006 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce NeimethAt 12:00am Friday, December 1st all available seats for the 47th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals go on sale at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Once again fans can look at individual seats section by section, row by row and select the actual seats to purchase. No “Best Available” selected by someone else for the fans. Internet sales are completed using our secure “Wells Fargo Global E Commerce” system. Acceptable credit cards include American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA. We print and mail tickets within two weeks of purchase. Sales by phone start at 8am Friday, December 1st as well by calling (641) 842-5431 or 3220. Phone orders require American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit cards. Camping reservations can ...

12/1/2006 - Twenty-four (24) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning affiliates have thus far committed to the ninth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 5, 2007. Once again, the affiliates include sanctioning groups in Australia, Canada and the United States. The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “We are very pleased with the early response from the sanctioning affiliates, including the American Sprint Car Series national and regional tours, the Alberta Sprint Tour and the Southern Ontario Sprints groups in Canada, and the Premier Speedway/Avalon ...

1985 Relived!

11/29/2006 - The track champ was Randy Smith, his third such honor. The Rookie of the Year was some kid named Terry McCarl, driving the Daryl Arend 1A. An unprecedented seventeen different winners graced victory lane in the 410 class. Three of Doug Wolfgang's 50+ wins in Bob Weikert's #29 came at Knoxville that season, including domination of the Silver Anniversary Knoxville Nationals. Wolfie's only blemish in that event was a thrilling second place finish to an Australian known as "Mad Max" in the Race of States. Dean Chadd dominated Modified Sprint competition with seven wins and a track championship. The year was 1985, and you can read about all of it now in our "Historical Results" ...

11/27/2006 - The Knoxville Raceway is pleased to finalize and announce the qualifying dates and venues for it’s fourteenth annual Knoxville World Challenge invitational sprint car race, August 10, 2007, during the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. The first qualifier was held on September 16 at the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals at the Ohsweken Speedway in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. The remaining four dates are as follows:December 16, 2006 - Powerbuilt Sprint Car ClassicPowerbuilt Speedway; Ruapuna, South Island, New ZealandJanuary 26-27, 2007 - Grand Annual Sprintcar ClassicSungold Stadium at Premier Speedway; Warrnambool, Victoria, AustraliaFebruary 24, 2007 - New Zealand Sprint Car Grand PrixBaypark Stadium at Todd & Pollock Speedway; Mt. Maunganui, North Island, New ZealandJune 9, 2007 ...

Banquet Photos Up, Stats Updated

11/21/2006 - "2006 Banquet Photos" are up with more to follow. All statistics have been updated through the 2006 season in the "History" section. Use the pulldown menu.- Bill Wright

11/19/2006 - by Bill Wright – Another Knoxville Raceway season came to a close Saturday night, November 18, at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino in Osceola. The “Awards” Banquet could have been called the “Rewards” Banquet as drivers and owners again were rewarded for their part and hard work in making the weekly sprint car show at Knoxville Raceway head and shoulders above the rest!The night got off to a great start as Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway’s Director of Marketing, along with Super Clean officials announced their agreement on sponsoring the Knoxville Nationals for 2007 and 2008.A remembrance and moment of silence was held for 21 year old Mike Moore crewman, Jesse Johnston, who succumbed to injuries suffered in a hit and run accident ...

THE 14 SECONDS CLUB

11/4/2006 - By Bob WilsonThe more things change, the more they change.Thinking back to my childhood in 1954 when Knoxville Raceway first started weekly racing, the cars seemed so fast to me. The track record was quickly established at 31 seconds for a lap around this half-mile oval. Before the end of the year it had been lowered into the 28 seconds bracket. "Man," I thought, "How much faster can they go?!"Knoxville has nearly always depended upon timed trials to set the line-ups at each race event. Arguably it is the fairest way to do it. That being said, the need for speed has continued to this day. Just when you think the bar has been set, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings from the STN

10/30/2006 - He might just be having the best season of any Sprint Car racer in the country. Jason Johnson etched his 22nd victory of the 2006 season on Saturday night, tying him with Jon Stanbrough for most wins, and pocketed $15,000 with a convincing win over Tim Kaeding and the other 97 hopefuls that attempted I-30’s Short Track Nationals. Although he lost the lead to Kaeding near the mid-point of Friday’s preliminary featch, Johnson was clearly the class of the field all night Saturday, pounding the cushion even harder than renowned topsider Kaeding…Kaeding, for his part, drove masterfully for 29 ¼ laps on Saturday night before busting over the thin cushion on the final lap and flipping to a stop. The checkered ...

“305” Sprints pick up the pace at Knoxville Raceway

10/27/2006 - by Bruce Neimeth -The Midwest 305 Sprint Cars Association based in Fremont, Iowa visited the famous Knoxville Raceway twice in 2006. The first was as part of the 3-day Iowa Telecom Summer Classic that included the Harris Clash for IMCA Modifieds, the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series and the “360” and “410” Sprints. The 25 “305” sprint cars running with the Late Models on Friday night, July 21st, were a mix of first-timers to Knoxville Raceway - or any ½ mile track, some old friends that had run “360” over the years as well as in 2006. Hot laps and 3 heats, won by Bruce Anderson, Tremont, MN, Mitchell Alexander , Knoxville, IA and Mike Mayberry, Fremont, IA saw times ...

10/21/2006 - PLANO, TX (October 21) – Ted Johnson, whose tireless dedication to sprint car racing made the sport the national spectacle it is today, passed away peacefully at his home early Saturday morning.Johnson, who drove midget racecars before becoming a china salesman, possessed a lifelong love for auto racing that prompted him to establish the World of Outlaws in 1978. The series ran its first event at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite and quickly became the world’s largest sprint car racing organization. Johnson sold the series to DIRT Motorsports in 2004 and served as a consultant the last 1½ years. Johnson was a dedicated family man who worked closely with wife Stacy, daughter Lesa and son-in-law Carlton Reimers to build the World ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces 2007 Tentative Schedule

10/19/2006 - by Bruce Neimeth – Knoxville Raceway’s 2007 tentative schedule reflects the long standing position as “Sprint Car Capital of the World” while continuing to grow participation in other exciting motorsports categories that expand the fan base and attendance.Highlights include: • 36 nights of on-track activity from mid-April to late September.• Introduction of the Knoxville Championship Cup Series for “360” and “410” Sprints with 16 Championship Cup Points events for each class.• Moving the USAC Pepsi/Mt.Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals to late June with multi-sanction support.• Increasing the winners share of the 47th Annual Knoxville Nationals to $150,000.• Expanded support for the Knoxville “360” Nationals as the opening for Southern Iowa Speed Weeks.• Expanded participation of the “305” Sprints as a support class for special events.• Expanded support for the ...

10/17/2006 - Through the cooperation of I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, AR, The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, is proud to announce that The 19th Annual Hoosier Tire Short Track Nationals 360 Sprint Car Race from I-30 Speedway WILL AIR LIVE on www.americandirtnetwork.comThis event is one of the most prestigious 360 sprint races in the country, and the top names in sprint car racing will be there to battle the bullring in Little Rock. Drivers who have already pre-entered include Brian Brown, Jason Johnson, Jesse Hockett, Nick Smith, Garry Lee Maier, Tim Kaeding, Dale Blaney, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sean McClelland, Jeff Mitrisin, Ryan Grubaugh and Jeff Day, just to name a few. If you can’t make it to ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

10/16/2006 - You really couldn’t even make it up. After a great season in his own car, Mark Dobmeier got the call from Rush Racing to sub for Brooke Tatnell, who remains in Australia alongside his ailing father George, at Wilmot. Dobmeier had never seen the place but hoped to make the most of the biggest opportunity of his career. In dramatic fashion, Dobmeier passed Daryn Pittman and Jeremy Campbell in the final turn to take his first career WoO win and do what Jason Johnson and Jeff Shepard failed to do in substitution. Last weekend at Knoxville, Dobmeier lamented the fact that he was stuck at 19 wins and finished for the year after that night. Now, he’s got his 20 wins ...

1986 Results Posted

10/12/2006 - by Bill Wright - Danny Lasoski took the first of seven track titles in 1986, driving the Rogers 49. His margin of victory was over 1000 points more than the second place driver in the standings, John Stevenson. Steve Kinser took his fourth Knoxville Nationals, joining Doug Wolfgang and Kenny Weld as the only drivers to pull off the feat.Wayne Redmond made history in the 360 class, by completing the first father-son duo to win Knoxville championships, joining his father Stacy, who took the 1984 360 title. Redmond took six victories in edging the second place runner, Mike Chadd.All races are detailed and recorded in our Historic Results area, which can be linked to through either the "Results" ...

Brown Grabs Knoxville Season Finale; Alley Takes Championship

10/8/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - (October 7) It took over a month to settle the issue, but Billy Alley of Lincoln, Nebraska was crowned the 2006 points champion at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The long wait was brought about by a rain postponement on September 2 of the 410 feature event of that night and was then run in conjunction with a World of Outlaws program which was also rained out and rescheduled on this same October night.Nothing is simple on a night when the full moon is shining upon it. That being said, Alley came into the make-up race with only a 45 points advantage over Brian Brown. With a hefty check at the annual raceway banquet ...

Schatz Captures WoO Knoxville Finale

10/8/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - The 2006 Knoxville Nationals champ, Donny Schatz, picked up from where he left off in August as he captured the season ending World of Outlaws (WoO) feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The race marked the conclusion of the 53rd season of weekly racing at this Marion County fairgrounds facility. Get the complete story and results by clicking RESULTS on the red menu bar

10/7/2006 - World of Outlaws Return, Alley/Brown Showdown Settled on Saturday!by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) - An exciting season at the Knoxville Raceway will come to a close once and for all this Saturday night as the World of Outlaws invade the famous Marion County oval for the last time in 2006! Summer-like temperatures are forecasted for Knoxville!The “Mean 15” from the World of Outlaws touring series will tackle the best of Knoxville Raceway and the Midwest. Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz (pictured), winner of this year’s 46th Annual running of the Knoxville Nationals, leads the touring drivers to Knoxville in both points and over $300,000 in earnings this season. He has racked up 14 wins on the season and is ...

Brian Shirley is Surprise Winner of Knoxville's Late Model Nationals

9/30/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - Brian Shirley of Chatham, Illinois fooled 'em all as he captured the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. After being sent to the rear of the 31-car field early, he picked his way back to take the lead late in the race and grabbed the $35,000 first place payoff. NASCAR star Tony Stewart was the second story of the race as he scored a $17,500 runner-up finish.The third story of the event was the dominance of Darren Miller throughout most of the 100-lap race. From his pole position start, Miller led virtually all of the first half of the race and most would have said at that ...

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Golf Tournament Results

9/29/2006 - 3rd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville NationalsGolf Tournament ResultsFlight #11. Eric Jacobsen 58 Bruce Haley Rick Hoke Mike Cunningham2. Marc Homolar 63 Dwain Homolar Kris Schmidt3. Justin Fegers 65 Tom Emerson Mark McGregor Ron Cook4. Scott James 65 Sheldon Strohecker Joe Humphrey Jeff MaKoben5. Rick Eckert 66 Don Martin Bob Beyer Finn Jacobsen Flight #21. Steve Francis ...

Miller Thrills 'Em at Knoxville Late Model Friday night Nationals

9/29/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - Darren Miller of Chadwick, Illinois captured the second night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win paid him $6,000 for a thrilling end to a 25-lap feature event. Read all about Miller's win by clicking on to the red RESULTS menu bar. You will also find a complete rundown of time trials, qualifying heats, C, B and A Features.

Darren Miller is High Points Man in Late Models

9/29/2006 - The final point standings for each driver are as follows. These are not to be misconstrued as lineups and are subject to correction.32D Miller, Darren Chadwick, IL 49830S Shaver, Steve Veinna, WV 49024 Eckert, Rick York, PA 48821 Moyer, Billy Batesville, AR 48429 Lanigan, Darrell Union, KY 4810 Bloomquist, Scott Mooresburg, TN 47515B Birkhofer, Brian Muscatine, IA 47128M Mars, Jimmy Menomonie, WI 470S9 Schlieper, Dan Sullivan, WI 4672 Smith, Brady Solon Springs, WI 4671 Richards, Josh Shinnston, WV 46044 Madden, Chris Gaffney, SC 45515 Francis, Steve Ashland, KY 4543S Shirley, Brian Chatham, IL 44599M Moran, Donnie Dresden, OH 44218 Babb, Shannon Moweaqua, IL 43920 Stewart, Tony Rushville, IN 43951 Furman, Matt Iowa City, IA 42952 Kosiski, Steve Papillion, NE 42455 Van Wormer, Jeep Pinconning, MI 4225 Jacobsen, Eric Watsonville, CA 41975 Hartman, Bart Zanesville, OH 41883 James, Scott Lawrenceburg, IN 4159 Drake, Billy Bloomington, IL 414F15 Fegers, Justin Mound, MN 4101* Frank, Chub Bear Lake, PA 40628 Carrier Jr, Eddie Salt Rock, WV 39325 Hansen, Kerry Spencer, WI 39145M Martin, Curt Independence, IA 38799S Schrader, Ken Concord, ...

Rick Eckert Agrees to be Celebrity Waiter at Saturday's Dinner & Auction at Museum

9/29/2006 - Sprint-car-turned-late-model driver Rick Eckert of York, Pennsylvania is the latest Lucas Oil Knoxville L.M. Nationals competitor to agree to be waiter at tomorrow’s Knoxville Late Model Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction. Eckert will join Mike Balcaen of Manitoba, Canada, G.R. Smith of North Carolina, Chris Smyser of Missouri, Jill George of Iowa, Josh Richards of West Virginia and Speed Channel's Tony Bokhoven as celebrity waiters. Autographed memorabilia for the auction afterwards has also been received from Tony Stewart, Kenny Schrader, Jeep Van Wormer, Rick Eckert, Tim McCreadie, Justin Allgaier, Brian Birkhofer, Brady Smith, Kyle Busch, Brian Harris, Dave Blaney, Ricky Rudd, and Kasey Kahne. The third annual fundraiser for the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and the ...

Moyer holds points lead after one night of Knoxville Nationals

9/28/2006 - By Bob WilsonBilly Moyer of Batesville, Akansas holds the points lead after the first night of preliminary events at the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. All cars are elegible to run tomorrow (Friday) not only to pick up some extra spending money but to also improve upon their points totals. For each driver, which ever night of competition garners him the most points will also be the points he takes into Saturday's finale. The lower point total will become null and void. A driver does not have to run each preliminary night and can settle on Thursday's points. It is felt that several new drivers will be at Knoxville on Friday night in ...

Bloomquist Blasts to win in Knoxville Late Model Thursday Nationals

9/28/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - Scott Bloomquist picked up where he left off last year at this track as he captured the Thursday night preliminary feature of the 3rd annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals. It was nearly one year ago that Bloomquist took all the marbles back to Mooresville, Tennessee as he won the 2005 finale. Read the entire story and results by clicking on RESULTS on the red menu bar

Late Model Nationals Schedule & Entry list Thursday

9/27/2006 - Stands open at 5:30pm – Race program starts with Hot Laps – 6:15 – 6:30pm. Thursday, September 28, 2006Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model NationalsWith the Dirt Truck Racing Association TrucksHot Laps: 6:15pm• Dirt Trucks• Late ModelsTime Trials• Late ModelsInvocation & National AnthemHeats• Dirt Trucks 2 Heats based on Draw.• Late Models 5 Heats - 12 Laps - All cars – Full Invert 4 to A 4 to B 4 to CIntermission ALate Model C Feature – 15 Laps• 4 transfer to B Intermission BLate Model B Feature – 20 Laps• 4 Transfer to ADirt Truck A Main – 15 LapsLate Model A Main – 25 LapsLate Model Qualifying Points are based on Time Trials, Heats & MainsSame format for Friday – The track will take the highest points night of the ...

9/26/2006 - Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Ohio, hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps this week in his first-ever appearance at the Knoxville Raceway for the $35,000-to-win Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Bart’s dad, the late Larry “Butch” Hartman, won twice on the half-mile Marion County Fairgrounds in United States Auto Club (USAC) 100-lap Stock Car Division competition, once in 1971 and again in ’74. Bart will face such stiff competition in the September 28-30 events as NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Kenny Schrader, three-time Knoxville winner and inaugural Nationals champion Brian Birkhofer of Iowa, four-time Knoxville winner Billy Moyer of Arkansas, and defending Knoxville L.M. Nationals champion Scott Bloomquist of Tennessee.Veteran Knoxville fans will remember Butch Hartman’s yellow-and-red #75 ...

9/26/2006 - Best of Nextel Cup and Late Model Worlds Collide at Knoxville!by Bill Wright (www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com) – The field for Knoxville Raceway’s 3rd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals promises to be the stoutest yet, as the best in the Late Model business will collide with a couple of Nextel Cup legends on September 28-30. Sweeping three nights of the program could net a driver $47,000.2002 and 2005 Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart heads the pre-entry list for the three-day event. Fellow Nextel Cup veteran, Ken Schrader, is also expected to return to his old open wheel Knoxville haunt, to compete for the $35,000 top prize that will be handed out to this year’s champion.Defending Late Model Nationals champion and 2006 ...

Fall Knoxville Enduro Won by Rob Akers

9/24/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - September 24- Rob Akers from the western Iowa town of Walnut captured the annual Fall Enduro 200 at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. He received $1,000 for his efforts in the two-hour event which had been weather-postponed from September 9. The race, which was marked by numerous (9) red flags for safety reasons, saw the top two finishers disqualified for mechanical illegalities. Akers was in the right spot at the right time at the end and was awarded the win.Phil Wares of Des Moines was in charge of the race for the first 50 laps with Matt Sanderson of Knoxville and Mike Goff of Lacona trailing him. Just after the one hour mark ...

Tony Stewart & Ken Schrader enter Knoxville Late Model Nationals

9/20/2006 - NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader have entered the 3rd Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals, September 28, 29 & 30. They will qualify Thursday night, September 28, and race again on Saturday, September 30 in the 100 lap Feature. They will take on the best late model drivers across the USA and Canada, including Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Justin Fegers, Chub Frank, Jimmy Mars, Donnie Moran, Billy Moyer, Darren Miller, Josh Richards, Brian Shirley, Brady Smith and G.R. Smith. The field has over 2100 Feature wins and over 29 series championships. The field also has victories in just about every major late model event including the World 100, UMP Summer Nationals, Dream, ...

9/19/2006 - In response to many of the drivers and teams pre-entered, the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals has made the following changes to the format:1. All haulers will enter the infield upon arrival and can remain there for the 3-day event! Teams may, at their option, pull out each night and re-enter the next day after 3pm.2. With about 50 of the best teams and drivers expected, all teams may run both Thursday & Friday!a. Each Qualifying night has a published purse of $26,000 with $6,000 toWin!b. ONLY ONE NIGHT WILL COUNT AS THE QUALIFIER FOR SATURDAY. Knoxville Raceway will use ...

Knoxville Enduro Rescheduled to September 24th

9/12/2006 - The annual Knoxville Raceway Enduro, which was rained out on September 9th, has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 24th at 7:00pm. Initially rescheduled for Saturday, September 23rd, the Sunday date will allow drivers to compete at the previously scheduled Oskaloosa Enduro as well as the at Knoxville on Sunday night.

Schatz Family to be Honored on October 7th at Knoxville Nationals Wall of Champions

9/7/2006 - 2006 Knoxville Nationals-winning driver Donny Schatz and car owners Danny and Diane Schatz will be honored on Saturday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. in a public ceremony at the Knoxville Nationals Wall of Champions on the Marion County Fairgrounds. The proud North Dakotans will be interviewed by Knoxville Raceway and Speed Channel announcer Tony Bokhoven, and they will be available for photo opportunities with their new championship wall plaque. The brick wall, honoring the sport of sprint car racing’s driver and owner national champions since 1961, is a joint project of the Knoxville Raceway and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and was initiated by the Eddie Leavitt Memorial Fund in 2004. According to museum ...

Randy Smith Claims 1987 Track Championship Driving Five Different Cars!

9/5/2006 - Randy Smith edged Danny Lasoski in the 1987 410 season points race. Jeff Tuttle pulled down more feature wins than either of the leaders. Mike Chadd won the Limited Sprint title. Outside of a preliminary win by Brad Doty in April, Steve Kinser dominated Knoxville Raceway that season and captured his record 5th Knoxville Nationals. Read about all of that and more now in our Historic Results section. Find the last 20 years of results and stories through either the "Results" page or the "History" page by clicking the blue link.

Canadian Sprint Car Nationals to be 2007 Knoxville World Challenge Qualifier

9/3/2006 - The second annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals at the Ohsweken Speedway in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, September 16, is confirmed as the first international qualifier for the Knoxville World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 10, 2007, during the 47th annual Knoxville Nationals. Sprint car drivers from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand that compete in the $6,000-to-win show at Ohsweken will qualify for the $10,000-to-win international invitational at Knoxville, which will again be a points-paying round of the 2007 Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek championship.Sprint car sanctioning bodies that are affiliated with the Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals include the Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS), American Sprint Car Series - Patriot Sprint Group (ASCS-PSG), Empire ...

Rain and Jon Corbin claim Knoxville season-ending races

9/2/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - September 2 - The 53rd season of weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway ended Saturday night as Jon Corbin captured the final 360 feature event. The final 410 feature was rain-postponed until October 7 during the make-up World of Outlaws event. Track officials are hoping to run it right after qualifying time trials on that night.The rain event forced a two-hour delay until the call was made to postpone the season championship for the 410 division until October. The track championship will be up in the air until then as Billy Alley holds a narrow 45 points lead over runner-up Brian Brown in one of the closest championship battles in decades. With the ...

8/29/2006 - The results from 1988 have been added to our "Historic Results" section. You can access the section either through the "Results" page or the "History" page by clicking on the blue link.Randy Smith topped the 410 class with five feature wins and a track title, driving the Trostle & Durst #20. He was able to best Danny Lasoski and Jeff Tuttle in the season long race. In one of the most thrilling Knoxville Nationals in history, Steve Kinser took his sixth trip to victory lane besting Bobby Davis Jr. and Dave Blaney.David Hesmer, a rookie in the Limited Sprint (360) class, did the unthinkable by taking the track title on the strength of five wins. His first ...

8/28/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) - They dueled last Saturday, and virtually nothing was decided. Two talented young drivers will be in the spotlight on Midwest Wireless Season Championship night at Knoxville Raceway. The climax of an outstanding season for both Billy Alley and Brian Brown will culminate once and for all this Saturday night, when a wealth of young talent and veteran savvy in both the 410 and 360 classes descends on the Knoxville Raceway, aiming for an increased purse!It has been a season of highs and lows for both drivers. Twenty-three year old, Billy Alley of Lincoln, Nebraska, has driven Ed Gifford’s #17G this season, giving the owner his first two career Knoxville wins. After a ...

Sioux Falls Drivers earn Victories on Knoxville Soil

8/26/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - August 26 - Clint Garner and Jake Peters each grabbed feature event wins in their respective divisions at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night.For Garner, it was his initial win in the 410 division after graduating through the 360s and picking up one win there. He was paid $3,000 for his efforts. All the story and complete results can be found by simply hitting the RESULTS button on the red menu bar.

8/26/2006 - This week's edition of Knoxville Racing Weekly will welcome 360 driver Josh Schneiderman, as its guest. Jeff Grummer and Ricky Logan are your hosts for the 60 minute show aired on Mediacom Channel 22 in the Central Iowa area. Highlights will be included from last weekend's action at Knoxville Raceway.The show airs at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 10:00 pm on Friday and 7:30 am on Saturday in Iowa. The show also airs on Oklahoma Cox Channel 7 in Oklahoma City and Cox Channel 3 in Tulsa at 11 pm on Sundays.

Knoxville Tire Rule Back to Normal for Last Two Shows

8/25/2006 - The tire rules will be returning to what we've had all season for the last two shows:360’s and 410’sRight rear tires are: Hoosier - D15 or RD 15 or harderGoodyear - 300 or new 200 or harderAmerican Racer - 33 or 35 or harderLeft rears are the same all year : Hoosier D12 or RD12 or harder Goodyear ...

In the Groove

8/23/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - It’s hard to believe another Knoxville Nationals has come and gone. I know we say that every year, but it always seems to sneak up on me and before I know it, it’s gone.I can safely say that I had another good Nationals for my 31st visit to the event. I truly enjoyed writing the official track stories each night and assisting my mentor, Bob Wilson, with the live-results page on the track Website.The latter was not without issues, however, as those who tried to log on probably discovered. There was so much traffic on the site Wednesday night that Bob and I had trouble getting in to actually do the updates. Thanks to Kyle McCullough, ...

8/21/2006 - Alley and Brown Battle Resumes at McKay Insurance Night!by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – After a well deserved week off after an emotional running of the 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals, the Knoxville Raceway kicks back into action this Saturday night for McKay Insurance Night! Billy Alley and Brian Brown will be back in familiar territory, battling each other tooth and nail for the 2006 410 Crown. Just two nights of weekly racing remain, and both former 360 champs are looking for their first title with the “Big Iron”. Alley holds a slim 40 point lead, a lead that can be made up in a hurry, and has been swapped between the two young and exciting daredevils multiple times this ...

360 Nationals Statistics Updated in "History" Section

8/18/2006 - 360 Nationals Statistics have been updated to reflect 2006 Results. Who has competed in the most events? Who has made the most Championship appearances on Saturday night? top 5s? top 10s? Find out this information and more now in our "History" section.

47th Annual Knoxville Nationals to Highlight 2007 Southern Iowa Sprintweek, August 2-11

8/16/2006 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (August 16, 2006) - Ralph Capitani and the Marion County Fair Association, and Terry McCarl and Bill McCroskey of McTwo Promotions, are pleased to announce that August 2-11 are the dates for the 2007 Southern Iowa SprintWeek at the Knoxville Raceway and Southern Iowa Speedway, respectively. The ten straight nights of sprint car racing will be highlighted by “The Granddaddy of Them All”, the 47th annual Knoxville Nationals.The 2007 Southern Iowa SprintWeek schedule is as follows:Thursday, August 2 - 17th annual Knoxville 360 Nationals (preliminary)Friday, August 3 - 17th annual Knoxville 360 Nationals (preliminary)Saturday, August 4 - 17th annual Knoxville 360 Nationals (finale) and 410’sSunday, August 5 - ...

In Lapped Traffic

8/16/2006 - by Kathy Bell - Knoxville, Iowa - Another Knoxville Nationals has blown through town like a tornado. It's here; we run around trying to take everything in then just as quickly, everyone and everything is gone. The campgrounds are bare, even the garbage has been picked up and removed and all that's left is another year of memories.Donny Schatz finally picked up his first Knoxville Nationals win, after placing second, four times. Kudos, Donny, you earned the right to be etched into the history book of the Knoxville Raceway's and sprint car racings biggest event.This year's Saturday night lineup gave us plenty to get excited about. Steve Kinser had to start towards the back of the A-Main and Danny Lasoski had ...

Schatz no longer a bridesmaid with win at 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals

8/12/2006 - Schatz no longer a bridesmaid with win at 46th annual Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinFour times in recent history, Fargo, North Dakota, sprint-car driver Donny Schatz has had to stand on the second rung of the victory podium and listen to someone else talk about how it feels to win the biggest race of the year, the Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway.This year, Schatz finally was able to shake that "bridesmaid" history by winning the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by Super Clean and Midwest Ford Dealers. The win came at the Central Iowa mecca of mud, the Sprint Car Capitol of the World, just before midnight on Saturday, August 12. Schatz earned $140,000 for the win. ...

Saturday's Lineups

8/12/2006 - See new paint jobs and other photos of Nationals entries in "2006 Pit Photos" in the Photos section...Saturday's LineupsA Main 1. Donny Schatz2. Joey Saldana3. Jason Johnson4. Jason Meyers5. Craig Dollansky6. Wayne Johnson7. Don Droud Jr.8. Jason Solwold9. Fred Rahmer10. Kaley Gharst11. Daryn Pittman12. Tim Kaeding13. Billy Alley14. Brian Paulus15. Ed Lynch Jr.16. Dusty Zomer17. Paul McMahan18. Tony Bruce Jr.19. Steve Kinser20. Sammy SwindellB Main1. Brian Brown2. Jonathan Allard3. Travis Rilat4. Shane Stewart5. Jeff Shepard6. Chad Kemenah7. Terry McCarl8. Gary Wright9. Randy Hannagan10. Brandon Wimmer11. Stevie Smith12. Lucas Wolfe13. Chad Layton14. Todd Shaffer15. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.16. Greg Wilson17. Skip Jackson18. Kerry Madsen19. Ricky Logan20. Danny LasoskiC Main1. Brooke Tatnell2. PJ Chesson3. Lance Dewease4. Jac Haudenschild5. Dennis Moore Jr.6. Jason Sides7. Rager ...

Sprint-car driver King dies

8/11/2006 - Sprint-car driver King diesKnoxville report: Broken part sent car into a fenceBy ROB GRAYDES MOINES REGISTER STAFF WRITERAugust 11, 2006Knoxville, Ia. — Don Droud Jr. spoke about his car, then bowed his head and spoke from the heart."I just want all you fans to be praying for the Steve King family," Droud said after setting quick time in Thursday's Knoxville Nationals events. "I really didn't know what happened last night until I got to the track. I just want them to know I'm praying for them,"Solemnity overshadowed speed-driven accolades in Droud and the minds of fellow drivers and fans, as they silently paid tribute to King, who died at 3:32 p.m. Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines of head ...

Landis takes Friday non-qualifiers' show at the Knoxville Nationals

8/11/2006 - Landis takes Friday non-qualifiers' show at the Knoxville NationalsBy Stacy ErvinArizona native Calvin Landis, who became a Knoxville transplant to run weekly at the Knoxville Raceway several years ago, nearly retired from racing at the end of last season due to lack of funding. But friends and family scraped together enough to keep him going and on Friday, August 11, Landis took home the $5,000 win in the non-qualifiers' main event at the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Super Clean, Midwest Ford Dealers and Northland Oil. Read all about it just by clicking the RESULTS portion of the menu bar. You'll also find all the results there too.

8/10/2006 - Australian Brooke Tatnell and American Chad Kemenah will start on the front row for tonight’s 16-lap Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway. Due to the utilization of a slightly different qualifying format this year, which rewarded drivers that competed in one of five qualifiers in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, high-points inversion-eligible qualifier Donny Schatz will start the $10,000-to-win invitational in eighth position.The line-up for the 13th Factory Value Parts World Challenge tonight is as follows:Brooke Tatnell, Australia,Chad Kemenah, USA,Brian Brown, USA,Paul McMahan, USA,Daryn Pittman, USA,Jason Johnson, USA,Craig Dollansky, USA,Donny Schatz, USA,Skip Jackson, Australia,Kerry Madsen, Australia,Trevor Green, Australia,Lynton Jeffrey, Australia,Toni Lutar, Canada,Chris Schmelzle, Canada,Jamie McDonald, New Zealand,Troy Little, Australia.It should be noted that Chris Schmelzle of Canada ...

Jason Johnson wins Thursday night Nationals qualifier

8/10/2006 - Jason Johnson wins Thursday night Nationals qualifierBy Stacy ErvinLouisiana's "Cajun Sensation" Jason Johnson took the $12,000 win on the second qualifying night of the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by Super Clean, Midwest Ford Dealers and Weld Racing. The race was contested on Thursday, August 10.Starting fourth on the grid for the 25-lap main event, Johnson followed polesitter Brian Paulus through the first several laps before he ran away and hid from the competition. Read all about it by clicking onto the red RESULTS tab on the menu bar.

Rahmer wins Wednesday night Nationals opener

8/9/2006 - Rahmer wins Wednesday night Nationals openerBy Stacy ErvinFor the second year in a row, Pennsylvania's Fast Freddy Rahmer opened up the biggest race week of the sprint-car season with a win on opening night. And for the second year in a row, he can credit some of his success to the misfortune of another driver.Rahmer took the $12,000 win on opening night of the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Super Clean, Midwest Ford Dealers and Hoosier Racing Tires. For a complete story and rundown of results click on the RESULTS button on the menu bar.

8/9/2006 - by Kathy Bell - Kaylahree Mayfield, a 17-year old high school senior from Gibbon, Neb. was crowned the 2006 Super Clean 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals Queen. The contest and ceremony was held on Tuesday evening, August 8 at the Knoxville Raceway.Mayfield was one of 15 young ladies, from five states entered in this year's competition. She is the daughter of Riley and Jennifer Mayfield. Other states represented in the contest were, Iowa, Texas, Minn. and Mo. "I was in shock when they called my name," Mayfield commented after the contest. "I feel like I must be dreaming."She learned her love for the sport of sprint car racing from her dad who is a diehard fan. She had this to say ...

8/9/2006 - When the best sprint car drivers in the world show up in Iowa in August, it TRULY IS something special. The 2006 version of The Knoxville Nationals promises to be one to remember for years to come.The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is proud to be The Official Internet Broadcast Provider for Knoxville Raceway and The 46th SuperClean Knoxville Nationals, Presented by The Midwest Ford Dealers. We invite you to join us for a week of some of the best racing all season. Just log on to The American Dirt Network and listen to all the LIVE play-by-play action, while you have your computer set on www.knoxvilleraceway.com to watch the Results Page at the same time. Follow ...

Wright Awarded ToC Win after DQ

8/7/2006 - Knoxville, Iowa (August 7, 2006) – (from ASCS) Current O'Reilly American Sprint Car Series on Tour National point leader Gary Wright picked up his first Knoxville Raceway feature victory since 1998 by winning Sunday night's Eighth Annual Brodix Tournament of Champions 30-lap feature win.Wright picked up the victory when apparent winner Chuck Swenson was disqualified.

Wright has the Right Stuff in Winning the Knoxville Brodix Tournament

8/6/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - August 6 - Gary Wright of Hooks, Texas captured the 8th annual Brodix Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night besting a stellar field of 65 entrants from across America. The win paid the Lone Star State native $5,000. The apparent winner, Chuck Swenson of Watertown, South Dakota was penalized and scored last after being found to have illegal heads in post-race inspections. For full results and story hit the red RESULTS segment of the above menu bar.

Giannetto Takes 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals

8/5/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - August 5 - Jesse Giannetto took the lead at about the half-way point and coasted to a victory in the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win paid the Iowa native $10,000 for his efforts in the 25-lap event. A crowd estimated at 5,000 witnessed the proceedings which went non-stop once the race went green. For the complete story and results click on the red RESULTS section of the menu bar.

'05 Nationals Rookie of the Year Gharst Takes Knoxville pre-Nationals Feature

8/5/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - August 5 - Kaley Gharst, the 2005 Nationals Rookie of the Year, was awarded the 20-lap feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night after the initial winner, Jeff Mitrisin was declared to have an illegal top wing and was penalized to last place in the race. The racing was held in conjunction with the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals. Read all about it by simpley clicking the red RESULTS portion of the lower menu bar.

Alley Cruises to Win at Knoxville's Friday 360 Nationals Prelim

8/4/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - August 4 - Billy Alley 'rocked and rolled' 'em at Knoxville Raceway Friday as he soared to a feature event win at the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals. The Nebraska driver matched his preliminary win of one year ago and is the defending champion. Read all about it by clicking the red RESULTS on the menu bar above.

360 Nationals Lineups for Saturday (Corrected 8/5)

8/4/2006 - ("2006 Pit Photos" and Conrad Nelson's gallery are updated with Thursday and Friday night shots in the "Photos" section)A Main:1. 5J, Larry Ball Jr., Knoxville, IA2. 7w, Larry Pinegar II, Des Moines, IA3. 24, Josh Higday, Des Moines, IA4. D1, Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA5. 7a, Johnny Anderson, Indianola, IA6. 55L, Dustin Lindquist, Floodwood, MN7. 9x, Gary Wright, Hooks, TX8. 21, Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO9. 1m, Billy Alley, Lincoln, NE10. R19, Scott Winters, Butterfield, MN11. 5B, Rick Ideus, Silver City, IA12. 55, Ian Madsen, Sydney, NSW, Aust.13. 23, Eric Jobe, Kansas City, MO14. 41, Jason Johnson, Thomasville, PA15. 27, Clint Garner, Sioux Falls, SD16. 47, Dale Howard, Byhalia, MS17. 0, Jonathan Allard, Chico, CA18. 17J, Lance Yonge, Penn Yan, NY19. 51, ...

360 Nationals Announcement!

8/4/2006 - Due to the number of entries in the 360 Nationals, only the top 106 qualifiers by points accumulated on the qualifying nights will be eligible to run in Saturday's championship races.-Ralph Capitani

Anderson Opens Knoxville 360 Nationals with Win

8/3/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3) Knoxville regular Johnny Anderson captured the opening night feature event of the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The win paid the Indianola (Iowa) driver $2,000 and assured him of a starting nod in Saturday's championship feature. See the complete story and go over the complete results by clicking on the red RESULTS button at the menu bar above.

Best in the Business Collide at 16th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals!

7/31/2006 - Best in the Business Collide at 16th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals!by Bill Wright – The best in the 360 business will be vying for a 360 Nationals title at Knoxville this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night! A large number of entries representing what may be the most competitive field of sprinters ever seen in one place. The bulging field of sprinters will be split in half, with one group qualifying on Thursday and the other on Friday. The format will be similar to that used in the 410 Nationals. The 16th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion will be crowned on Saturday night as the 410s will also be in action for their final tune-up before their 46th ...

Madsen Returns and Wins; Higday Garners Third July Victory

7/29/2006 - By Bob WilsonKNOXVILLE, Iowa - July 29 - Defending Knoxville Raceway track champion Kerry Madsen picked up career win number fourteen at this central Iowa race facility as he led flag to flag in the Selma Shell sprint car to grab a $3,000 pay day. Madsen had just recently left the weekly Knoxville shows to compete with the National Sprint Tour. Higday took a late race lead to capture what might be called the "warm-up feature" for the 16th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals being held next Thursday through Saturday, August 3-5. Enter into the complete story by clicking on the red RESULTS section of the menu bar.

7/28/2006 - Australian Kerry Madsen of New South Wales, Canadian Toni Lutar of British Columbia, and American Craig Dollansky of Minnesota are the latest trio of drivers to signal their intentions of competing in the thirteenth annual Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 11. All three have officially entered the Friday night finale during the 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani, “We are very pleased with the quality of the international competitors in the $10,000-to-win invitational this year. And I really want to thank our qualifying partners… Ohsweken Speedway in eastern Canada, Castrol Raceway in western Canada, Premier Speedway ...

7/27/2006 - Eighty-two (82) of the best winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car drivers in America, Australia and Canada, representing a record twenty-two (22) sanctioning affiliates, are officially invited to compete in the eighth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 6. The 30-car, $5,000-to-win invitational race, won last year by Garry Lee Maier of the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA), follows the three-day $10,000-to-win Knoxville 360 Nationals, presented by NAPA Auto Parts and John Deere/Steenhoek Implement, on August 3-4-5. The Brodix ToC invitees are as follows:Team American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT):9W – Gary Wright, Hooks, TX (ASCoT)41 – Jason Johnson, Eunice, LA (ASCoT)75 - Jesse Hockett, Warsaw, MO (ASCoT)15S - Nick Smith, Broken Arrow, OK ...

Wing Rule Amended; Tire Compounds for 360 Nationals Updated

7/26/2006 - WingsWing Rule Ammendment: Effective July 29, 2009Effective 7/29/06 the 2/3s of each top wing side panel shall consist of only 2 corners. Each corner shall be set at a 90 degree angle with no more than an 8 degree variance.The following addition to the 2006 rule book will be in effect for all remaining shows including the Knoxville Nationals.Wings:*Side Board Panels“Top Wing sideboards maximum size, 72 inches long and 30 inches tall. Panels may not measure more then 84” on a diagonal measurement from all outside corners. Panels must be of one-piece construction. Panels must be fabricated flat so as to have no turnouts or flaps made of more than 2 inches of material on the front or rear ...

Aussie Jeffrey Takes First; East Des Moines' Higday Takes Eleventh

7/22/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 22 - A very happy and joyful Lynton Jeffrey captured his initial 410 feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night to become one of the few to ever win here at this historic oval. Josh Higday took the 360 feature, the 11th of his career. Get the complete details and complete results by simply goint to the RESULTS portion of the red menu bar. That will take you to the July 22 Saturday night race here at Knoxville Raceway.

7/22/2006 - Defending Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) winner Garry Lee Maier of the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA), two-time and defending North American 360 Sprint Car Poll “Driver of the Year” Gary Wright of the American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT), three-time National Racing Alliance (NRA) champion Tim Allison, and former American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) champion Travis Rilat are the latest hot-shoes from the midsection of the country to enter the August 6 Brodix ToC at Knoxville Raceway.According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph “Cappy” Capitani, “There won’t be a better value in the country than the $15 general admission on Sunday, August 6, at the Brodix Tournament of Champions invitational in Knoxville. With the final entry deadline of Midnight, ...

Cornell wins Midwest 305 Winged Sprints at Knoxville

7/22/2006 - Knoxville, IA by Bruce Neimeth - Jonathan Cornell from Sedalia, Missouri took the measure of the 27 car field of Midwest 305 Winged Sprints on Friday night at the Knoxville Raceway ½ mile during the Iowa Telecom Summer Classic 3-day event. Starting on the inside of row 6, Cornell used the top and bottom grooves to work his way to the front by mid-race and took the checkered flag 8 car lengths ahead of 2nd place Marty Stephenson from Mitchellville, Iowa.The field included cars from Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Iowa. Knoxville regulars Nate Van Hafften, Mitchell Alexander, Tom Lenz and Chris Walraven played the role of “bushwhackers” with Lenz coming home 3rd. Heat winners were Bruce Anderson, Trimont, MN, ...

Birkhofer Waits Till Late Race Pass to Win Lucas Oil Late Model Event

7/21/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 21 - The Iowa Boy, Brian Birkhofer, showed some of the best late model drivers in the nation the fast way around the half-mile Marion County fairgrounds oval as he captured the Iowa Telecom Summer Classic Friday night. The win paid the Muscatine driver $10,000.

The Sun is Out & We Are Racing Tonight

7/20/2006 - Friday - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series cars and stars are at Knoxville Raceway and we are racing starting at 7:30-8 tonight. The Midwest 305 Winged Sprints are also here to take on the big 1/2 mile.

Hedrick is 15th Harris Clash Winner

7/20/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 20 - Jeremie Hedrick of Shawano, Wisconsin is $2,000 richer as a result of winning the 15th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. The race was an IMCA sanctioned event. For the complete story and full results click on the RESULTS portion of the menu bar.

Modifieds, Late Models & Sprints at K-ville, July 20-21-22

7/20/2006 - History will be made on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, July 20-21-22, as Knoxville Raceway, for the first time ever, will host modifieds, late models, and sprint cars on three consecutive nights as part of a new 3-D promotion (“Dirt, Dogs and Drinks”). Fans wanting to be part of the three-feat can call the Raceway at 641-842-5431 and save ten dollars off the combined ticket price for the trio of quality motorsports promotions featuring the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) modifieds in the Thursday night Harris Clash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stock cars in the Friday night Iowa Telecom Shoot-Out, and the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) vs. Knoxville’s own winged 410-cubic-inch sprint cars in the Saturday night Iowa Telecom Summer Classic.Thanks to ...

7/17/2006 - by Bill Wright - A $45,440 purse awaits the 410 class as this year’s addition of the Iowa Telecom Summer Classic brings a big weekend of racing to a close at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday night. While the winner’s share has been cut to $5,000 from previous seasons, the rest of the purse has been distributed throughout what should be a stellar field of drivers. The event will cap off a weekend that will see the Harris Clash for the Modifieds on Thursday and the first ever appearance of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series on Friday. Friday’s Late Model contest will pay $10,000 to the winner, and be televised by the Speed Channel at a later ...

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Readies for Visit to Knoxville Raceway on July 21

7/17/2006 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will makes its first ever appearance at the historic Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA on Friday Night, July 21. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take to the track for the "Iowa Telecom Summer Classic" with a complete show featuring Comp Cams Time Trials, PBM Performance Product Heat Races, Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks B-Main and the $10,000 to win and $700 to start A-Main. The cameras of SPEED Channel will be on hand to tape the main event which will be shown on a date and time to be announced in the future. Since Knoxville began running weekly back in 1954 this will only be the 36th ...

Jackson Skips to Fair Win; Anderson is Johnny on the Spot

7/15/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 15 - Skip Jackson and Johnny Anderson each took feature event wins during the annual Marion County Fair at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. In addition to their earnings, each driver earned a half a beef and a half a hog courtesy of the Marion County Fairboard.For a complete story and all the results click on RESULTS on the red menu board.

Updated Tire Rules

7/15/2006 - Updated Tire Rule for 410 Class -- July 29-August 6 ONLY:May run a Hoosier D12 (No RD12's on Right Rear)GoodYear 100*American Racer 30/33*Must run same right rear all night*Valid Numbers as of July 8 subject to new manufacturer numbersLeft rear rule is the same for all events.

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

7/11/2006 - It was quite a weekend of racing in the Upper Midwest and I turned what is becoming a rarity for me: a quadrupleheader. Gone are the days of rolling up and down the road, hitting races nightly from state to state. These days, it seems like quite a commitment to make it to one to two races a weekend. The weekend started in Fort Dodge, Iowa, at the Mineral City (who knew it had such a crisp moniker?) Speedway. The track, which ran sparsely in 2005 is up and running full-time in 2006 with a Friday night stocks and mods card but welcomed the Midwest 305s and a few of the Jackson Limiteds for a show, plus a make-up feature. They ...

7/10/2006 - by Bill Wright - The sights, smells and sounds of the Marion County Fair will be in the air this weekend, with good old sprint car racing thrown in for good measure on Saturday night! Come early for the fair, take a spin on the rides, have some great eats, and then join us for racing later as hot laps will get underway at 6:45 p.m.Billy Alley continues his pursuit of Brian Brown in the 410 point standings. Alley, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, gained 30 points on the leader with two strong second place finishes in last Saturday night’s Twin Features, bringing him to within 150 points of Brown. Both young men have garnered a pair of ...

In the Groove

7/10/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - A couple of things I love most about racing went down in this past week.First of all, the Fourth of July holiday brought sprint-car racing back to my hometown of West Liberty and the place where my love of racing was born, West Liberty Raceway on the Muscatine County Fairgrounds.It had been three summers since the winged warriors threw rooster tails all around my flat half-mile of Eastern Iowa dirt and I missed them. In my real job as editor of West Liberty's local newspaper, I devote a good amount of my weekly editorial column space to talking about my great passion in life. Most of the time, though, my faithful readers are reading about Knoxville ...

7/10/2006 - by Bill Wright – As you have seen if you’ve been visiting www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com lately, we’ve made some improvements and updates to the website, thanks to HostIowa.net and the folks at Knoxville Raceway. We hope the new, larger, menu bar on our homepage is easier to navigate, and can get you the information you need as efficiently as possible.Many things are going on behind the scenes as well to continue to build on the reputation our site has as the best in the dirt track business. Our online ticket sales are going smoothly, and have been updated to respond even faster to ticket requests. By clicking on the “Online Tickets” logo on the homepage, you can order tickets to ...

Brown, Antill, Higday and Mitrisin all win features at Knoxville

7/8/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 8 - Twin Features night at Knoxville Raceway saw Brian Brown, Brent Antill, Josh Higday and Jeff Mitrisin all become victors at this central Iowa county fairgrounds Saturday night.For complete results go up above to the menu board and click on RESULTS. You will find the complete racing action story and a total rundown on the results of the evening.

7/7/2006 - Twin Feature night means twice the fun this Saturday night at Knoxville as sprint car drivers from across the upper-Midwest will converge on The Sprint Car Capital of the World for another night of thrill-a-minute action on Wells Fargo Twin Features Night at Knoxville Raceway. If you can't make it to Knoxville, let The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, bring Knoxville home to you. Join Hot Rod Pattison and the well traveled Bill Wright (Bill W) for all the fun beginning at 8:30PM Eastern Time, 7:30PM Central Time on www.americandirtnetwork.comAction on The American Dirt Network is brought to you by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Rod End Supply, Mafia MotorSports, RealTruck.com, Race Outtfitters, Extreme Graphix, Dirt Track Fury ...

7/7/2006 - Two-time champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, and event rookie Chris Schmelzle of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, have become the latest entrants for the $10,000-to-win Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 11. Both have officially entered the Friday night finale during the 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. Asked what he liked about the World Challenge, the proud Canadian said, “Competing against the best drivers in the world and representing your country.”Schatz, the current leader in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series points, qualified for the Factory Value Parts World Challenge by competing in the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at the Premier Speedway on ...

7/7/2006 - Want to bet which winged ‘360’ sprint car sanctioning body has the top talent in the nation? Hold your bets until after the Sunday, August 6, Brodix Tournament of Champions at Knoxville Raceway as the current point leaders from thirteen sanctioning affiliates have already entered the $5,000-to-win event to uphold their sanction’s honor. Amongst the point leaders to signal their intentions to compete in the international invitational are Justin Barger of New York with the Empire Super Sprints (ESS),Garry Chippindall of Victoria, Australia, with the Premier-Avalon-SpeedwayCity Series (PASS),Tim Gee of Alberta, Canada, with the Alberta Sprint Tour (AST),Chuck Hebing of New York with the ASCS Patriot Sprint Group (ASCS-PSG),Ken Mackey of Michigan with the ASCS Sprints On Dirt (ASCS-SOD),Randy ...

7/3/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – Back in April, when a driver looked at the grueling schedule for the points’ chase at the Knoxville Raceway, this Saturday was circled on his calendar. Wells Fargo Twin Features night has long been a “Make it or Break it” night in the journey that crowns a season champion. Missing the cut and not making the A main on Saturday night not only costs you one feature’s points, but two. On the other hand, making the Twin Features can rocket a driver several positions in the standings.Once the first feature is done, we will invert (winners to the back) the second feature and turn them loose! Few drivers have turned in two ...

Alley and Peters Open July with Knoxville Wins

7/1/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - July 1 - Nebraska's Billy Alley and South Dakota's Jake Peters each captured feature events Saturday night as Knoxville Raceway moved its 2006 season into the month of July.Alley guided the Gifford Motorsports J & J to its second win of the season at this central Iowa racing facility but it was not a victory that came easily for him. An emotional Alley later dedicated the win to his young friend, Daniel McMillen, who had died in a non-racing accident.The early stages of the race belonged to two Aussies as Lynton Jeffrey nipped first lap leader Blake Feese at the end of lap two and Skip Jackson did so to him on the next go around. ...

7/1/2006 - The 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers, is less than six weeks away and all the top teams in winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing have entered the $140,000-to-win “Grand Daddy of Them All”. Amongst the paid entrants for the August 9-12 open-competition extravaganza are World of Outlaws (WoO) point leader Donny Schatz in his family’s ParkerStore #15 sprinter, National Sprint Tour (NST) point leader and four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Danny Lasoski in Dennis Roth’s #83 sprinter, NST runner-up Tim Kaeding, 20-time WoO champion and 12-time Knoxville Nationals champion Steve Kinser, defending Knoxville Nationals champion and current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Kraig Kinser, 22-time Central Pennsylvania track champion Fred Rahmer, and 4-time All Star Circuit ...

June 24 Rain-Out Refund Procedures...

6/30/2006 - The tickets for the June 24th Mediacom World of Outlaws Shoot-Out can either be used for October 7th's World of Outlaw event or can be refunded.If you paid by cash or check, please mail your tickets in to the ticket office (P.O. Box 347, Knoxville, IA 50138) with a self-addressed stamped envelope.If you paid by credit card, you can either call us (641-842-5431) or send the tickets through the mail. Either way, we will need your credit card information, including the 16-digit card number and the expiration date. We must credit the same credit card that the original purchase was charged to.

Vermeer Manufacturing Night to feature a Contested Points Battle

6/30/2006 - by Bob Wilson (sitting in this week for Bill Wright)As we head into Vermeer Manufacturing Night at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday, it might be well to reflect where things stood one year ago.In early July of 2005 Brian Brown sat in the fourth spot in our weekly points standings. This year the Higginsville, Missouri driver is leading in the points and has just over a 100 point margin over Kerry Madsen, who was leading one year ago. Looks like Madsen will be on the road this week with the World of Outlaws (WoO) while Blake Feese sits in the Tony Vermeer #55 for Knoxville action.Billy Alley, who gave a strong showing in last Friday's WoO A Main, is currently ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

6/29/2006 - Cedar Lake’s Jeff Gordon Night Wade Nygaard ‘waded’ through an entire evening of Nextel Cup style hype and hoopla surrounding the arrival of Jeff Gordon and 19 and a half laps of the Sprint Car feature to break Scott Winters heart on Wednesday night. Winters, who has blown engines in his last three starts, took the lead from polesitter Nygaard on the first lap and led the field throughout, including a yellow flag stop on lap 14 that bunched the frontrunners. On the final lap, Winters slipped briefly on the cushion exiting turn two, upset the car momentarily and allowed Nygaard and third-running Billy Balog to sneak past. The win was Wade’s first of the year in a 360… As for ...

Knoxville Raceway Amends 2006 Wing Rule

6/28/2006 - Wing Rule AmendmentThe following addition to the 2006 rule book will be in effect for all remaining shows including the Knoxville Nationals.Wings:*Side Board Panels“Top Wing sideboards maximum size, 72 inches long and 30 inches tall. Panels may not measure more then 84” on a diagonal measurement from all outside corners. Panels must be of one-piece construction. Panels must be fabricated flat so as to have no turnouts or flaps made of more than 2 inches of material on the front or rear of panel and no more than 1 1/4 inches on the top or bottom. Panels must be mounted parallel and square to the center foil with no more then 2 ½” of turnout as measured from ...

6/27/2006 - Less than 24 hours after Knoxville Raceway received Brodix Tournament of Champions entries from the northeastern region of the U.S., three entries have been received from ‘top guns’ in western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Former World of Outlaws (WoO) regular and current Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) point leader Tim Gee has entered the Sunday, August 6, winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car invitational, as has fellow Canadian Chris Schmelzle of British Columbia and Washington state star Brandon Harkness. Gee and Harkness will represent the AST, while Schmelzle will represent the late Fred Brownfield’s Northern Sprint Tour (NST). Tim Gee of Leduc, Alberta, Canada will pilot his own Shark-powered Maxim chassis sprinter number 4, sponsored by North American Diesel Performance, ...

6/26/2006 - Brodix Tournament of Champions entries were received today at the offices of the Knoxville Raceway from winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car stars Bryan Howland of the ASCS Patriot Sprint Group (ASCS-PSG) and Jeff Cook of the Empire Super Sprints (ESS). These entries, plus that previously received from Curt Michael of the United Racing Company (URC), means that the Northeastern United States will be well-represented at the eighth annual $5,000-to-win invitational on Sunday, August 6, at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Iowa.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “People may not realize that the Tournament of Champions concept came from a proposal we received back in 1997 from Bob Miller of the URC. He wanted URC to race at Knoxville ...

June 24 World of Outlaw Event Cancelled

6/24/2006 - The Mediacom World of Outlaw event scheduled for June 24 has been cancelled due to rain. The event will not be re-scheduled. The tickets can be mailed in for a refund or may be used for the October 7th Bud World of Outlaws event.

Saldana Takes WoO Prelim at Knoxville Summer Meet

6/23/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - June 23 - Joey Saldana drove the Kahne-Curb JEI to a convincing preliminary victory during the World of Outlaws (WoO) Knoxville Summer Meet at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win was Saldana's fourth win here and paid the Indiana driver $5,000 for his efforts.The race went red right off the bat when 19th starter Tim Shaffer bicycled his car in turn one, lost the wing early and did a series of endos. The Knoxville Raceway rescue crew took considerable time extracting Shaffer from the wrecked sprinter. He was then transferred to Knoxville Area Community Hospital for observation. No news of his condition was known at press time.When the race finally went green, ...

6/22/2006 - The Greatest Show on Dirt is coming to Knoxville Raceway for a Friday and Saturday showdown and The American Dirt Network; Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems will be there for each exciting minute.Join Hot Rod Pattison and Bill Wright on Friday night and Saturday night beginning at 8:30 PM Eastern Time, 7:30 PM Central on www.americandirtnetwork.com. If you can’t make it to Knoxville Raceway this weekend, let A.D.N. provide the LIVE play-by-play, lap-by-lap, thrill a minute fun that only Knoxville Raceway can provide.Racing coverage from Knoxville Raceway on The American Dirt Network is brought to you in part by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Rod End Supply, Race Outfitters, RealTruck.com, Mafia Motorsports, Extreme Graphix, Dirt Track Fury and The American ...

6/22/2006 - by Bill Wright – (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) The “Big Guns” will be in town this Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, as the World of Outlaws make their first official appearance (they were rained out in April) of the 2006 season. The 360 class will join the WoO on Friday with a program of their own. Hot laps will get underway both nights at 6:45 p.m.The event marks the return of six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion, Terry McCarl (pictured), who has been nursing a broken leg for the last month. The injury was suffered at Sharon (OH) Speedway due to an in-car accident following the feature event that evening. The fracture was in McCarl’s brake leg (his left). ...

50/50 $$$ Not Claimed from June 17 Race

6/22/2006 - The 50/50 Winning Ticket from the June 17 Race was not claimed. Please check your ticket stubs! The winning ticket is #105718. If you have that ticket, please call the Raceway office ASAP at (641) 842-5431 and ask for Zach. The deadline to claim this ticket is 5:00pm on Thursday. If not claimed, the winnings will roll-over to the drawing on Friday, June 23.

In the Groove

6/21/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - Now that I have gotten older, and I¹d like to think wiser, I sometimes have trouble adjusting to the fact that I still don¹t know everything.But I did learn a valuable lesson this past weekend: It stinks to miss a week of racing at the Knoxville Raceway.Well, OK, so I had learned that one previously. But I got a good dose of reminding this past weekend.To make a long and stupid story short, I just plain misjudged the weather forecast for Saturday. Feeling quite confident that we would have another rainout, and mixing that with not feeling so good physically or mentally, I sat last week¹s races out.The other thing I was reminded of, though I know ...

We Enter the '80s as 1989 Results are Up!

6/20/2006 - by Bill Wright - In our quest for results back to 1954, we enter the 1980's. 1989 Complete Results are up including where they qualified, where they started and where they finished, complete with the cars they drove, points standings and feature laps led. Find past results from 2005 back to 1989 by clicking on the link at the top of our "Results" page.Danny Lasoski was the 410 track champ in the Kohls 5, and recorded six feature wins. Jerry Richert Jr. trailed by 530 points in the end, but racked up four feature wins along the way. With a split between the World of Outlaws and USA, Doug Wolfgang and Sammy Swindell found plenty of opportunities ...

6/19/2006 - by Bob Wilson and Kathy BellFive men were inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame, last Saturday night, during a break in racing action at the track. Honored were, Daryl Arend, a car owner from Algona, David Hesmer, a former driver from Marshalltown, Archie Ergenbright, a former driver and car owner from Newton, Tom Hutchison, a mechanic from Indianola and James Bond, a former driver from Edwardsville, KS.Arend has been involved in racing for more than 50 years. Drivers who have driven for Arend include, Jon Backlund, Mackie Heimbaugh, Bobby Bruto, Randy Smith, Jerry Potter and Terry McCarl. Arend made his debut at the 1967 Knoxville Nationals with driver Jim Edgington. He currently fields his No.1A 410-sprinter for Gordy Vogelaar. ...

Lasoski and Lindquist Win Mid-Season Knoxville Features

6/17/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - June 17 - The veteran Danny Lasoski and the rookie Dustin Linquist each captured Mid-Season Championship Features at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Weekend.For Lasoski it was career win number eighty-eight at this central Iowa racing facility and he looked good aboard the Roth Beefpackers Eagle in the 25-lap finale.Wayne Johnson took the lead at the outset in a wild first lap that saw three cars vying for the point position. Johnson bested fellow front row starter Brian Brown and second row starter Billy Alley to take lap one. Alley made a pass of Brown on lap two and Lasoski did likewise one lap later.Johnson circled the big ...

Cox Design Southern Iowa Sprintweek Entries Roll In

6/16/2006 - Entries for events during the Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa Sprintweek, August 3-12, continue to be received by event organizers at the Knoxville Raceway and the Southern Iowa Speedway. Amongst the latest entries are from New Zealander Jamie McDonald for the Factory Value Parts World Challenge, and from American Sprint Cars on Tour (ASCoT) national point leader Nick Smith of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Winged Outlaw Warriors (WOW) racer Toby Brown of Carthage, Missouri, for the Brodix Tournament of Champions, respectively.According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani, “If you’re a sprint car fan anywhere in the world, you’re going to want to head to the state of Iowa in early August for ten straight nights of sprint ...

6/16/2006 - It’s hard to believe, but Mid-Season Championships at Knoxville Raceway are upon us and The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, brings you all the action LIVE each week. This Saturday night, join Hot Rod Pattison and Bill Wright for every lap, every exciting moment, beginning at 8:30 PM Eastern, 7:30 PM Central Time. More laps and more purse money means more drivers and more great action, and if you can’t make it to Knoxville, let www.americandirtnetwork.com bring Knoxville home to you.Racing from Knoxville Raceway on The American Dirt Network is brought to you by these fine people: ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Rod End Supply, Mafia Motorsports, RealTruck.com, Race Outfitters, Extreme Graphix, Dirt Track Fury ...

6/12/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – Drivers will be shooting for an increased purse this Saturday night, June 17, at Knoxville Raceway as Carquest Autoparts presents the Mid-Season Championships. Hot laps get underway at 6:45 p.m.Is it midseason already? It’s hard to believe, but much of the action is still ahead of us in 2006. Brian Brown continues to lead the 410 standings in Tim and Gina Doogs #21. His consistencies throughout the season and his win here on May 20 have landed him 160 points ahead of two-time track champion Skip Jackson. The veteran Jackson has also shown to be worthy of the challenge in the J&S Autosports #2 machine. Skip is still looking for ...

6/12/2006 - No, it’s not the Lone Ranger and Tonto! It’s Nostalgia Night this Friday featuring antique sprints, midgets and champ cars from as far back as the 30s & 40s to the roaring machines of the 60s & 70s. The cars will take to the famous ½ mile dirt track throughout the night in what some call exhibition races. But once the green flag flies, it can get down right competitive out there. Be it bragging rights or the commemorative Knoxville Raceway Dash Plaque, once a driver, always a driver. In 2005 the “kids” behind the wheel ranged from their 30s too their 80s.The infield is open after the “races” for a close up look at these great cars. For those that ...

6/10/2006 - In less than two months, the best-of-the-best winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car drivers in the world will converge on the Marion County Fairgrounds for the eighth annual Brodix Tournament of Champions. With the June 28 pre-entry deadline looming, a number of stars have already signaled their intentions to compete in the $5,000-to-win invitational show on Sunday, August 6. Included in that group is Curt Michael from the United Racing Company (URC), Garry Chippindall from the Premier-Avalon-SpeedwayCity Series (PASS) in Australia, Tom Winegardner, Jr., from the United Sprint Car Series (USCS) Dirt Cup, Luke Cranston of the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA), Sean McClelland and Eric Baldaccini from the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Sooner Region, and Brett Mather and Johnny ...

Saturday's Races Cancelled due to Inclement Weather

6/10/2006 - Inclement weather with forecast for continued conditions through midnight caused the Pella Corporation Night and Bike Night racing program to be cancelled.

Daryn Pittman & Jason Johnson to represent U.S.A. in Factory Value Parts World Challenge

6/8/2006 - Two-time defending champion Daryn Pittman of Owasso, Oklahoma, and up-and-comer Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, have signaled their intentions of representing the U.S.A. in the $10,000-to-win Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 11. Both have officially entered the Friday night finale during the 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. According to Pittman, “The World Challenge at Knoxville is a great representation of our team, being Australian-owned with an American driver. The Knoxville Nationals represents the best drivers in the world and it is the Super Bowl of sprint car racing.”Pittman and Johnson both qualified for the Factory Value Parts World Challenge by competing in the ...

6/7/2006 - One-hundred-forty (140) sprint car drivers are now ‘inversion eligible’ for the $10,000-to-win Factory Value Parts World Challenge at the Knoxville Raceway. Of the 140 drivers, at least twenty-four (24) are expected to enter and participate in the 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals, August 9-12, and the 13th Factory Value Parts World Challenge, August 11. The ‘top 16’ qualifiers will be fully inverted for the 20-lap international invitational, which could feature such Americans as Brian Brown, Craig Dollansky, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Jason Johnson, Brad Sweet, Blake Robertson, Chad Kemenah, Kurt Winker and Paul McMahan. Amongst those 140 international drivers that are ‘inversion eligible’ are Tim Gee, Chris Schmelzle, Jeff Hodgson and Jesse Dakus from western Canada; Glenn Styres, Adam ...

Couldn't Get Back To The Midget Nationals Sunday?

6/6/2006 - If you were unable to return to the rain delayed Midget Nationals on Sunday, June 4th, you can receive a $10 credit on the admission price of any show in June with your rain check from June 3rd, 2006.

Kaeding is Crowned Knoxville Midget Nationals Champion; Madsen is 410 Victor

6/4/2006 - By Bob WilsonKaeding is Crowned Knoxville Midget Nationals ChampionKnoxville, Iowa - June 4 - Although it was nearly twenty-four hours late, Bud Kaeding of Campbell, California captured the Fifth annual United States Auto Club (USAC) Knoxville Midget Nationals. He was paid $3,350 for his win.Kaeding's victory came about on a rare Sunday evening show at the Marion County fairgrounds because of a drenching rainstorm 24 hours previously. That forced track and USAC officials to postpone the final events till Sunday.The near-daylight show saw track conditions deteriorate quickly as the usually wet Knoxville surface did not hold up. However, drivers managed to find various grooves around the big half-mile with the low line being most popular.The beginning of the ...

Races Postponed to Sunday

6/3/2006 - Rain has forced the postponement of racing events to Sunday night, a rare occurence according to Knoxville Raceway Historian Bob Wilson. The events will begin at 7:00 p.m, and will be picked up where we left off Saturday night, starting with the B mains in both the Midget and 410 Classes.

Carson, Anderson and Coons, Jr. are Knoxville Winners

6/2/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - June 2 - A big night of racing with four feature events saw Shane Carson, Johnny Anderson and Jerry Coons, Jr. take victories on this Marion County half-mile oval during the Masters Classic and King Doodlebug United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget Classic.The 4th annual USAC King Doodlebug Midget Classic saw Jerry Coons, Jr. repeat his win of 2004 when he took the lead in the 20-lap feature event just after the half-way point. Bryan Clauson, Brady Bacon and Dave Darland had held the top spot to that point. Two distinct grooves developed during the night with a bottom line and a cushion line which was right against the tall Knoxville fences.For Coons, the ...

6/2/2006 - Center Line, Mich. — Competitors in this weekend’s Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals event will be competing for not only the event purse, but a $5,000 Mopar Challenge Bonus as well. If the winner of the Saturday feature utilizes a Mopar powerplant, that driver will receive a $5,000 MoPowered bonus check, courtesy of Mopar. The Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, June 2–3, 2006. The two-day event will feature a full racing program on both Friday and Saturday nights. Featuring the USAC National Midget Car Series, the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals will boast a total purse of $33,000 for the event. Friday night’s winner will earn a $1,650 purse, while Saturday’s winner will earn ...

6/1/2006 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 31, 2006) - The fifth and final international qualifier for Knoxville Raceway’s Factory Value Parts World Challenge is slated for this Saturday, June 3, at the Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Those Fountain Tire Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) drivers from western Canada that participate in this Saturday’s event will automatically become eligible to start in the $10,000-to-win World Challenge invitational which will be held on Friday, August 11, during the 46th annual SuperClean Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals. Amongst those Albertans expected to compete at the Castrol Raceway are former World of Outlaws (WoO) regular Tim Gee, Marc Duperon, Tyler Pinceman, Sean Moran, Geoff Beck, Gord Kynoch, Casey Adams, Todd Sparks, Paul Rolo, Dennis MacEachern, Stuart Selby, and ...

6/1/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – The 5th Annual Pepsi/Mt. Dew Midget Nationals provides an opportunity to see the greatest of open wheel’s history, present and future all in one package. As the best in midget racing descend on Knoxville Raceway this Friday and Saturday, history is in the making as the United States Auto Club (USAC) makes its first appearance in the event, and first appearance on the dirt for 2006. USAC will be joined by Midget Nationals regulars from the American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA), Midwest Auto Racing Association (MARA) and the Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS). Around 50 entries are expected.Indiana legend, Dave Darland, will be making his first appearance ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/30/2006 - Donny Goeden kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with his first IRA win since 2001 at Superior Speedway. The track was perfect for Goeden, who drove away with an easy win, but not your typical Superior surface. Instead of a tacky masterpiece, Superior served up a dry slick helping which provided great racing but had several guys guessing all night…Jason Johnson got a hand in the pit area from good friend and Hepfner Race Products employee Kurt Davis, who is awaiting an engine delivery before he can rejoin the IRA tour. Johnson and Davis had a rough start to the night when they discovered the rear end was broken after they rolled it out of the trailer…Mike Reinke was the IRA ...

In the Groove

5/29/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - A total of 10 features have been run at the Knoxville Raceway so far this year. And a total of 10 different winners have been celebrated.The streak of new winners continued on Saturday, May 27, in both divisions. And a streak of first-time winners also continued with young Missouri pilot Jon Corbin picking up his first in the 360 division.Nebraska ace Billy Alley won the 410 feature, and it was a wild one. A relatively quick and clean night of racing by Knoxville standards came to an abrupt halt in this 20-lapper. Alley started outside the front row and quickly wrestled the lead from polesitter Rager Phillips. As the field raced down the backstretch for the ...

Alley and Corbin Become 9th and 10th Different Winners at Knoxville

5/27/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - May 27 - Billy Alley and Jon Corbin won 410 and 360 feature events respectively at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Their wins show why Knoxville racing is so exciting this season as no feature event winner has repeated since the season opener in April.For Alley the win was anything but easy although he started on the front row. Young Rager Phillips chased him the first lap but gave way on the second round to Skip Jackson. A yellow was thrown for a stopped car on the track and on the restart Alley blew through turns one and two on the cushion to pull away from JacksonJackson had pulled within four car lengths when ...

5/27/2006 - The 17th annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction weekend in Knoxville kicks off on Thursday, June 1, with the traditional “open track practice” for non-winged midget and winged sprint cars. The practice session will run from 7 until 9 p.m. at Knoxville Raceway, and will feature many of the stars of the United States Auto Club (USAC) Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals and the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters vs. Young Guns Challenge for 360-cubic-inch sprint cars. In addition, many of the top competitors from the American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), Midwest Auto Racing Association (MARA), Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) and Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS) are expected to be present in order to get ...

5/23/2006 - Oklahoman Shane Carson, son of National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) inductee Bud Carson, and Missourian Ricky Weld, son of incoming NSCHoF inductee “Pappy” Weld, have both entered the 14th annual Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 2. Veteran West Coast midget car campaigner Wally Pankratz, son of incoming Hall of Famer Bob Pankratz, is also looking for a ride for the winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car event. Carson and Weld are both former Knoxville Raceway sprint car regulars.Carson will pilot the Larry Weeks-owned, Brownells-sponsored, Ostrich-powered J&J sprint car number 00, while Weld will be behind the wheel of the Jordan Racing-owned Maxim number 1 sprinter. Pankratz can be reached by calling his ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/23/2006 - For the first time this season, Knoxville Raceway had a regular weekly show. Oh, sure, there have been two on the schedule already but with the World of Outlaws and NST regulars taking the chance to hit the raceway, this was the first glance at the true weekly contingent of 410 Sprints. With 29 signed it at the back gate, Brian Brown made good on his early season potential as a title contender and scored his first 410 win of the season. It was the fourth of his career at Knoxville and his fourth overall of the season. Brown has a healthy point lead of 195 early in the season…In the 360s, Dustin Lindquist surprised many locals not familiar with the ...

5/22/2006 - As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, there has been some memorable racing already at Knoxville Raceway as the 2006 season has seen NO REPEAT winners. This Saturday night should be no exception as sprint car drivers from across the upper-Midwest will converge on The Sprint Car Capital of the World for another night of thrill-a-minute action on Wal-Mart Night at Knoxville Raceway. If you can't make it to Knoxville, let The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, bring Knoxville home to you. Join Hot Rod Pattison and the legendary multi-media guru Bill (Bill W) Wright for all the fun beginning at 8:30PM Eastern Time, 7:30PM Central Time on www.americandirtnetwork.com Action on The ...

5/22/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – Memorial Day Weekend approaches and there still hasn’t been a repeat winner at the Knoxville Raceway! Will this be the week? Don’t count on it, as there have been four features run in both the 410 and 360 classes, and no one has made a return to Victory Lane yet. Be there to see for yourself if it will happen this Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Hot laps commence at 6:45 p.m.Knoxville’s 410 pilots are chasing last week’s feature winner, Brian Brown, right now. The Higginsville, MO native is on a roll and holds a healthy 195 point lead over Aussie Skip Jackson in the point standings. South Dakota’s ...

5/22/2006 - Knoxville Raceway is pleased to announce the names of the twenty-five (25) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car drivers that are eligible to compete in the inaugural Hoosier Tire Midwest Young Guns Invitational. These ‘Young Guns’, if they submit a paid entry, will be able to participate on Friday, June 2, in an attempt to qualify for the 20-car, 15-lap, $1,000-to-win Young Guns Invitational. The top ten finishers from that race will then be able to race in the 20-car, 15-lap, $1,000-to-win Hoosier Tire Midwest ‘Masters’ vs. ‘Young Guns’ Challenge later that evening at Knoxville.Those eligible, the top 25 in ‘360’ points at Knoxville, are: Jeff Mitrisin of Oskaloosa, Johnny Anderson of Indianola, Stacey Alexander of Lacona, John Kearney of ...

5/22/2006 - by Kathy Bell (As it appeared in the Journal-Express newspaper) - Knoxville Raceway 360 racer, Stacey Alexander, is no stranger to sprint car racing. Hailing from Lacona, IA he pilots the No. 2TX sprinter and is a third generation driver. His grandfather, Orlo raced stock cars, as did his father, Jim. Stacey's brother Jim Jr. raced a sprint car and hobby stock and brother Greg raced a thunder car. Then there's his uncle, Terry Alexander and Terry's son, Mitchell who compete against Stacey on most Saturday nights at Knoxville.This is Stacey's tenth season in a sprint car and he's celebrating in style. Stacey began the year with the first sprint car ride of his racing career and he's enjoying every minute ...

In the Groove

5/21/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - It was another wild night of action at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 20, as another new winner and a favorite capped the feature events.In the 410 division, popular Missouri driver Brian Brown dominated the 20-lap main event to get his fourth career win at the hallowed half-mile. He did so by taking an early lead from his outside front-row starting spot and keeping challengers at bay during the course of the race.As soon as the race began, Brown pulled away from polesitter Chris Walraven and Wayne Johnson, who started right behind Brown, began to give chase. In the early laps, last week's winner Kaley Gharst bicycled his machine in turn two, but kept going to ...

Brown and Lindquist Take Knoxville Track Loot

5/20/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - May 20 - Brian Brown and Dustin Linquist each garnered feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Brown's 410 division win was number four for the Missouri driver while Linquist's 360 win was his maiden entry onto the victory stand at this central Iowa racing facility.The 410 feature saw Brown start along side pole sitter Chris Walraven as the twosome diced through turns one and two for the lead with Brown prevailing. On the next go around Wayne Johnson slid Walraven in turn two to take the runner-up spot in the chase of Brown. A three-way battle then broke out for third between Walraven, Skip Jackson and Billy Alley. Jackson took ...

5/20/2006 - For only the second time in the history of the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals has the defending Weld Racing National Midget Driver of the Year (NMDoY) been able to compete in the prestigious midget car event at Knoxville Raceway. However, with the sanctioning by the United States Auto Club (USAC), the television coverage by The Outdoor Channel, and the $5,000 Mopar Bonus Challenge by Mopar, this year’s June 2-3 event will feature 2005 National Midget Driver of the Year Brad Kuhn of Avon, Indiana. In 2003, defending NMDoY Aaron Fike finished fourth in the Knoxville Midget Nationals feature.According to racing director Ralph Capitani, “We are very pleased that this event, in just its fifth year, has been taken ...

5/17/2006 - Now fans of The American Dirt Network can show their true colors by picking up official ADN merchandise at the brand new American Dirt Network On Line Store. Here's your chance to own your own ADN T-shirt or cap. The ADN T-shirts are made of quality 100% cotton and feature the Stars and Stripes ADN logo on the front, the ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems logo on the back and the logo for Ideas and Images Motorsports Marketing on the sleeve. These high quality T-shirts come in adult sizes S-XXXL and will look and feel great this summer. The ADN caps are one-size-fits-all with a adjustable velcro strap in the back. They are a low-profile, ...

5/15/2006 - by Bill Wright - The young guns of Knoxville have been flexing their muscle lately, and Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night will be no different. Join us this Saturday night, May 20 at Knoxville Raceway for all the action!Last week, Illinois 17 year old, Kaley Gharst, won his first ever 410 feature at the Knoxville Raceway. It was no big deal, he just had to hold off a guy that has won about 88 times at this facility (Danny Lasoski)…twice! Once again track times dipped under 15 seconds in qualifications, and the action should prove to be as fast this weekend.Technically, Lasoski leads the point standings in the 410 class, but he is expected to compete with the ...

Gharst and Dunkin on Full Throttle

5/15/2006 - Last Saturday's Knoxville 410 winner Kaley Gharst and Knoxville Raceway track prep guru Chris Dunkin will be among the guests on Tuesday night's Full Throttle Racing show. They will be joined by Ohio hotshoe Dean Jacobs.Tune in to the show, starting live at 7 pm central time on Tuesday night at www.usadirtracing.com. You can also listen to the archives if you miss it by going to the same site after the show airs.

In the Groove

5/14/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - Though the 2006 Knoxville Raceway season is a mere three races old, I think it's now safe to say this is shaping up to be a year for the record books.While last week was known for the lightning speed and several track records shattered, the week of May 13 will be known for a historical win.Illinois teenager Kaley Gharst, who opened many eyes last season when he captured the Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year title and followed it with the Knoxville Raceway Rookie of the Year award, captured his first-ever feature win at the hallowed half-mile. What made the win unique was the way Gharst held off the most successful driver in Knoxville Raceway history and ...

Gharst Holds Off Lasoski to Take First Knoxville Win

5/13/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - May 13 - Kaley Gharst. The 2005 Knoxville Rookie of the Year. The 2005 Knoxville Nationals Rookie. Kaley Gharst from Decatur, Illinois held off Danny Lasoski, the all-time leading feature event winner at Knoxville Raceway, and captured his first feature event win at this storied Central Iowa fairgrounds.On a night that featured unseasonably cold weather, Gharst out-dueled fellow front row starter Mike Moore to take the first lap of the 20-lap feature race. A quick yellow just after the completion of lap three for a stopped car on the track bunched the field of 24 sprinters and slowed the otherwise blistering pace.When the race resumed, Gharst held the point as 2005 Knoxville ...

Mars Sets Sail at Knoxville for WDRL Late Model Win

5/12/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - May 12 - Jimmy Mars put everyone on notice that he may be the man to beat in the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals come late September as he swept to a victory in the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win paid the Menomonie, Wisconsin driver $5,000. Mars, who started on the pole, led every lap of the twenty mile race on this historic half-mile oval. Though seven yellow banners slowed the race, Mars was always up to the challenge for the restarts and was able to keep his nearest competition at bay.Trent Follmer, who started beside Mars on the front row, was ...

5/12/2006 - Entries for the 14th annual Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic are arriving in the Knoxville Raceway track office on a daily basis, including two recent ones from ‘rookie’ candidates. Those age fifty and over that will be making their Masters Classic debut at Knoxville in a winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car are Bobby Becker of Denton, Nebraska, and Joe Kouba of Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Joining them as pre-entrants for the Friday, June 2, event are Masters veterans Bill Smith of Minnesota, A.J. Weaver of Texas, Dale McCarty of Missouri, Randy Droescher of Iowa, Edd French of Texas, and Earnest Jennings of Oklahoma. Jennings will be wheeling his own Jennings Garage-sponsored J&J chassis sprinter, while French pilot Bill ...

5/11/2006 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, will bring fans the best of both worlds this weekend from Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA. It all begins Friday night with the rescheduled appearance of the World Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series. Catch live coverage with Rod Pattison, Steve Zwemke and Troy Powers as the WDRL stars tear up the Knoxville half-mile. The broadcast gets underway at 8:30pm Eastern, 7:30 Central.On Saturday night, the Interstate Racing Association will invade Knoxville Raceway for the IRA -vs- Knoxville 410 Shootout. 360 sprints will add to this can't miss racing event. Rod Pattison, Bill Wright, Jamie Brockman and BJ Hanson provide the always entertaining Knoxville coverage on The American Dirt Network ...

5/10/2006 - from Steve Sinclair - The 8th annual IRA / Knoxville 410 Shootout at the famed Knoxville Raceway is scheduled for this Saturday May 13th. A large contingent of IRA teams, possibly the most ever, will be making the trek to the sprint car capital of the world for the annual affair. The O'Reilly/Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and the Knoxville Raceway have enjoyed a tremendous working relationship the past several years. Both IRA and Knoxville have competed twice this year and the early point races are tight within both groups. As both IRA and Knoxville offer respective championship points, attendance from all serious point contenders with each group is a must. Donny Goeden holds a two point lead over ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/9/2006 - The biggest story of the last three days has to be Brooke Tatnell’s 14.407 second trip around Knoxville. Tatnell broke Terry McCarl’s track record by exactly half a second on a night that featured plenty o’ moisture and perfect air density. Several drivers ran historically fast laps and still missed the invert for the heat races. Ryan Anderson, who torched his Mopar at the opener, was the first car out and ran a 15.1 second lap with his backup engine and was very excited about its power. As it turned out, that lap was only good for 37th quick on a historic night. Congrats to Tatnell on his NTR and his first World of Outlaws win at Huset’s…Tim St. Arnold and ...

Jr Fan Club Winners for 5/6/06

5/9/2006 - 410 Winner: Chris Gragg 410 Hard luck: Kade Higday360 Winner: Kyle Maschke360 Hard luck: Brandon NachtigalWinners can pick up gifts the weekend of May 20 at the sign up booth during the next Jr. Fan Club Race.

5/8/2006 - by Bill Wright - Last Saturday saw speeds never approached before at the Knoxville Raceway. It was a night that those in attendance may remember for a lifetime. Don’t miss this Saturday’s action as history is made every weekend at Knoxville Raceway! Hot laps get underway at 6:45!Visitors have crowded the infield in the early season, but this week could bring our highest 410 car count yet as the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) will bring their stars to join the Knoxville regulars and the 360 class for an entertaining night of racing for the whole family.Former IRA champion Donny Goeden leads the IRA points standings at this early stanza in the IRA season by a scant two points ...

Delayed Knoxville Raceway Event Awaits WDRL Drivers

5/8/2006 - by Tom Lathen - (Gilman City, MO) Following a two week delay, the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series are set to make their first-ever appearance at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa this weekend. The 40-lap event at the Marion County Fairgrounds half-mile facility known as “The Sprint Car Capitol of the World” is set for this Friday, May 12. The event was originally scheduled for April 28, before inclement weather forced its postponement. “Our drivers and fans can’t wait to get to Knoxville,” commented series founder and President Jim Wilson. “Everybody was ready to go two weeks ago, but unfortunately the ‘weather man’ didn’t cooperate with us.” “This is Knoxville,” ...

5/8/2006 - Things are starting to heat up at the offices of the Knoxville Raceway as official entries have been received for the United States Auto Club (USAC)-sanctioned Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, June 2-3, from such up-and-comers and veterans as Teddy Beach of Ohio, Kyle Nicholas of Florida, Tracy Hines of Indiana, Jerry Coons, Jr., of Arizona, Levi Jones of Illinois, and Josh Wise of California. Of those pre-entered thus far, only Coons has won in midget car racing at the famed Knoxville half-mile as he swept the 2004 Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals weekend, which included the preliminary night's King Doodlebug Classic.Coons will wheel the Wilke/Pak Mopar-powered Spike chassis midget number 11, while current NASCAR driver Tracy Hines will pilot ...

5/8/2006 - by Kathy Bell - The 1st Annual Knoxville Raceway Bowling Challenge, held Sunday, May 7 at the Fairlane Bowl in Knoxville, was won by 360 racer, Johnny Anderson's (#7A) team. Anderson and his team of Mike Palmer, Bubba Vitiritto, Ryan Charter and Tyler Ballard, surpassed the runner-up team of 360 driver, Frankie Heimbaugh (#04) by a mere seven pins.Anderson's team total after three games was, 2862 followed by Heimbaugh's team tally of 2856. Wayne Johnson's (#10- 410 division) bowling team placed third with 2704. Rounding out the top five were the teams of Tim St. Arnold (#7W- 410), 2579 and Josh Higday (#24- 360), 2285, respectively.The bowling team of Knoxville's Larry Ball Jr. (#5J- 410) placed sixth with 2206 followed by ...

In the Groove

5/7/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - Knoxville Raceway Track Historian Bob Wilson made a big impression on me Saturday night from the pressbox chair next to mine."You're witnessing incredible history," he said as track record after track record was obliterated at the hallowed half-mile dirt oval.And he was right. In 31 years of watching sprint cars traverse the Sprint Car Capitol of the World, I realized I, like many others, often recall the "good ol' days" of the past and don't necessarily take the time to soak in the historical significance of the present.Saturday, May 6, was certainly a night for the history books, and as Bob has seen a couple of decades of racing more than me, I definitely took note when ...

Carson & Peters Enter June 1st Masters Classic

5/6/2006 - Former champions Mike Peters of Wichita, Kansas, and Shane Carson of Yukon, Oklahoma, have officially entered the fifteenth annual Knoxville Masters Classic, set to be run on Friday, June 1, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. Peters won the event in 2001, while Carson, who will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on the next afternoon, is the defending champion. The Masters Classic, open to drivers age fifty and over in winged 360-cubic-inch sprint cars, will again pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start.Peters will wheel the Ojar Peters-owned, Ott-powered Eagle sprinter number 51, which is sponsored by Mid-America Millwright, Arma Coatings, Advance Auto Parts and Goodyear. Carson will again be aboard the Larry ...

Lasoski Grabs Knoxville Loot

5/6/2006 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - May 6 - Danny Lasoski captured career feature event number 87 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as he fended off Terry McCarl in the final stages for the win. Josh Higday took his 9th career win in the 360 division. It was a night of records as Brooke Tatnell led 26 drivers who broke the existing one-lap track record in qualifying time trials. Tatnell's new mark of 14.407 shattered the old record. Additional new marks were set at other distances in both 410 and 360 sprint divisions. Read all about it by clicking on the red RESULTS banner at the top of this page.

Relive the 1990 Season!

5/4/2006 - Danny Lasoski was dominant in the 410 class, amassing eight feature wins and amassing 110 feature laps led in the Ron Kohls #5. He captured two wins in one night on Twin Features night. Ronnie Daniels, driving the Durst #1x, finished a distant second in the standings in his weekly commute from Memphis, TN. Bobby Allen was the upset winner of the decade, capturing the Knoxville Nationals. Though eight different drivers captured feature wins in the 360 class, none was the season champion. Jordan Albaugh captured the 360 title without ever leading a main event lap. Mark Wilson finished 139 points behind in second, ahead of Bob Thompson, rookie Brent Antill and Dwight Snodgrass.Read all ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/4/2006 - Sometimes we find exhilaration in the strangest of places. Unabashedly, I’d admit that my trip to Davenport to see my first National Sprint Tour was coaxed primarily by curiosity about the series rather than the prospects of seeing a great Sprint Car feature. I’m no fan of half-miles, with a few notable exceptions like Knoxville, Jackson, Terre Haute and a few others, and a flat half-mile deep in the heart of late model country that normally caters to the doorbanger crowd is pretty far from my cup of tea. With 26 cars on hand, primarily made up of NST cars and Knoxville regulars and World of Outlaws regular Joey Saldana, with local Michael Strader and Sprint Invader Dave Anderson the only ...

World of Outlaws to reschedule 4/29 show to 10/7

5/2/2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - The April 29th World of Outlaws rainout has been rescheduled to October 7th. This means fans will still get to watch the World of Outlaws run on 3 dates in 2006 at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway. Reserved and General admision tickets for the April 29th date can be exchanged at the track for either of the June dates, Friday the 23 or Saturday, the 24th, or the October 7th show. For more information contact the track at (641) 842-5431.

5/1/2006 - Knoxville Raceway is preparing for its second, hotly contested, points races of the 2006 season with the Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises Night this Saturday.In the Season Opener on April 22nd, over 80 teams competed in the action- packed winged 360-cubic-inch and 410-cubic-inch sprint car classes. Taking top honors and the checkered flag in the 410 class was Terry McCarl (Big Game Tree Stands), who is no stranger to the podium in Knoxville. Following McCarl in the next three places were Skip Jackson (Mid-Land Equipment), 2005 champion Kerry Madsen (TK Concrete) and Clint Garner (Midwest Excavating).In the 360 feature, victory lane fans saw Chuck Swenson win his first feature ever in Knoxville. He was followed closely by fellow South Dakotan Jake Peters ...

5/1/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) - One thing is certain with Knoxville’s weekly program this year. It will be unpredictable! With opening night behind us, mysteries abound and everything should be clean after last weekend’s washouts. At Knoxville Raceway, you just never know who may pop in through the pitgate to match their skills against the locals. This year, those mysteries are at an all-time high. A combination of both 410 and 360 touring series schedules have opened up opportunities for visits to Knoxville Raceway, and this weekend should be no different with the National Sprint Tour having an off-weekend. Who will tow to Knoxville? You have to be here to find out!!!Opening night on ...

4/30/2006 - In a joint announcement today by SuperClean Brands, Inc. and Knoxville Raceway, the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals on August 9-12, 2006, will be identified as the SuperClean® Knoxville Nationals. The title sponsorship will include the live Speed Channel 3-hour broadcast and rebroadcasts.The SuperClean product line of “tough-task” cleaners and degreasers, marketed for a full range of automotive and household uses from wheels and upholstery to patio furniture to driveways, is sold in leading auto parts stores and mass merchants. According to Ralph Capitani, Director of Racing for Knoxville Raceway, “This is the first time we’ve had a consumer product for use everywhere in and around the home, shop, car and track as a major sponsor. It’s continued recognition that the ...

World of Outlaws Race cancelled due to Weather

4/29/2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - Today's World of Outlaws race has been cancelled due to weather. We are working on rescheduling the event later in the season. Please check back on the Website or call (641) 842-5431.

WDRL Late Models Rescheduled to May 12th

4/28/2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - The WDRL Late Model event has been recheduled to Friday night, May 12th due to weather today in Knoxville. The new date gives fans another two-day show with Late Models on Friday and the annual IRA vs. Knoxville 410 Shootout on Saturday, May 13th.

4/27/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – A huge weekend of racing action is on tap at the Knoxville Raceway this Friday and Saturday night! If last weekend’s action is any indication, you won’t want to miss a single night of action at the Knoxville Raceway in 2006!There’s something for everyone this weekend as the World Dirt Racing League (WDRL) Late Models head the card on Friday night. They will be joined by the winged 305 sprints. On Saturday night Budweiser presents the World of Outlaws (WoO) sprint series. The WoO makes its first 2006 appearance of the year at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”, and will be joined by the Knoxville 360s.Over 50 cars are expected ...

4/26/2006 - by Bill Wright - Outrageous Graphics will be hosting drivers from the World of Outlaws and Knoxville Raceway. The guests will be signing autographs and greeting fans this Saturday, April 29 from 12-2 at the store’s new location in Southridge Mall in Des Moines. The event will mark the grand opening of Outrageous Graphics new location in Southridge Mall across from Victoria’s Secret. “We are excited to be in our new location, and bringing drivers and fans from the racing community is the perfect way to kick this off!” said store proprietor Kyle McCullough.Drivers who have expressed their intentions on being a part of the activities include Terry McCarl (pictured), Brooke Tatnell and Justin Henderson from the World ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

4/25/2006 - The 53rd season of racing at Knoxville’s famous half-mile of mud saw a familiar face return to the frontstretch for celebration for the 42nd time. Terry McCarl is now solidly in fifth place, breaking a tie with soon-to-be Hall of Famer Sammy Swindell. McCarl is just one win away from tying Earl Wagner for fourth. McCarl won the race to the rubber over Skip Jackson and, despite a few close calls, went basically unchallenged over the last 15 laps. With McCarl, Jackson, Danny Lasoski and defending champ Kerry Madsen in attendance, the last 13 champions at Knoxville were present for the opener. The win was McCarl’s seventh of the year, three more than he had in 2005. Danny Lasoski came to ...

4/25/2006 - Knoxville Raceway will be a busy place both Friday and Saturday nights and The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, will be there to bring you all the action. Friday night, some of the best dirt late model drivers in the country will invade the Marion County Fairgrounds for the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series. Join Steve Zwemke, Troy Powers and Donn MacArthur for all the WDRL action beginning at 8:30pm Eastern, 7:30 Central on The American Dirt Network. Then Saturday Night, The World of Outlaws Sprint Series returns to Knoxville Raceway to join the exciting 360 sprints in a night full of action sponsored by Budweiser. Join Hot Rod Pattison, Bill Wright, BJ Hanson ...

In the Groove

4/23/2006 - by Stacy Ervin - With near-perfect Iowa spring weather and an impressive field of cars, the 53rd season of racing got underway on Saturday, April 22, at the Sprint Car Capital of the World in Knoxville, Iowa. After a long winter, it was a joy to be back at the track. And for me, a joy to be back in the pressbox high atop the grandstands aiding longtime track historian Bob Wilson with the live results page on knoxvilleraceway.com. This season, in addition to my regular column spot on the official Knoxville Raceway site, Hoseheads and TJ Slideways Websites and in the pages of Hawkeye Racing News, I add a new gig to my repertoire in the form of a spot ...

Ralph Capitani Named 'Most Influential' in Sprint Car Poll

4/23/2006 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (April 23, 2006) - For the third year in a row, Ralph “Cappy” Capitani, director of racing at the Knoxville Raceway, has been named the sport’s ‘Most Influential Leader’ by the North American Sprint Car Poll, an industry-wide voting panel of manufacturers, media members, sanctioning officials and promoters. Capitani, who guides weekly winged 360-cubic-inch and 410 c.i. sprint car racing at the self-proclaimed “Sprint Car Capital of the World”, captured thirteen (13) of the 35 first-place ballots cast in the 2006 pre-season poll. Knoxville Raceway will also host its 46th annual Knoxville National Sprint Car Championships, which will be open-competition for the first time since 1977, on August 9-12.20-time World of Outlaws (WoO) and 12-time ...

4/22/2006 - by Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - April 22 - Six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion Terry McCarl conquered the field once again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night to capture the 53rd season opener at this storied central Iowa racing facility.Skip Jackson utilized the pole starting position to take the early lead as he hugged the pole on this big half mile dirt track. McCarl fell in behind him but cruised the top on the cushion where the oval turns in to a five-eighths distance. Lap three saw that duo fly past the flagstand in a photo finish with McCarl taking that lap by a hair.McCarl continued to race on the top of the track but Jackson relished the bottom and in ...

4/21/2006 - by Bill Wright (www.knoxvilleraceway.com) – It’s been a long winter and it’s time to go racing at Knoxville! A large field of sprinters is anticipated in both the 410 and 360 classes this Saturday night, with hot laps scheduled for 6:45 p.m, time trials at 7:15 p.m. and racing at 8:00 p.m. Admission is just $12 for adults and $3 for youngsters.In addition to the healthy field already expected for the season’s lid lifter, 7-time Knoxville track champ Danny Lasoski who has won four season openers, 6-time track champ Terry McCarl who has nabbed two, World of Outlaws regular Brooke Tatnell and National Sprint Tour pilot Jason Solwold have all expressed their intentions on running at Knoxville Saturday night. ...

Knoxville Raceway Next up for World Dirt Racing League

4/19/2006 - (Gilman City, MO) by Tom Latham - For the first time in series history, the cars and stars of the WORLD Dirt Racing League PolyDome Late Model Series will compete at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.The event is scheduled for Friday, April 28 on the spacious Marion County Fairgrounds half-mile, known as “The Sprint Car Capitol of the World.” “This is just another step in our long-term commitment to grow the Knoxville Late Model Nationals into a major national event just like the Sprint Car Nationals,” commented Bruce Neimeth, Director of Business Development for Knoxville Raceway. “This is the first time Knoxville Raceway has ever scheduled a total of three Late Model dates during a season,” he added. ...

4/19/2006 - by Kathy Bell - Ten Knoxville Raceway weekly drivers have agreed to compete in the Knoxville Raceway Bowling Challenge rescheduled for Sunday, May 7th at 12:30 p.m. at the Fairlane Bowl in Knoxville.Five 360 sprint car drivers and their teams will compete against five 410 drivers and their teams in this inaugural bowling fundraiser. Heading the five member teams representing the Knoxville 360 sprint cardivision are, Knoxville driver Stacey Alexander, Indianola drivers Dustin Selvage and Johnny Anderson and Des Moines racers, Frankie Heimbaugh and Josh Higday. Representing Knoxville's 410 sprint division are Des Moines drivers, Mike Moore and Matt Moro, Knoxville drivers, Kerry Madsen and Wayne Johnson and Missouri driver, Brian Brown. All proceeds from the evening will go to ...

Knoxville Raceway Tire Specs for 4/22 show

4/18/2006 - Following are the approved tires for the April 22nd opening night event:LEFT REAR - American Racer - 28,30 or harderGoodyear - 100 or harderHoosier - D12, RD12 or harderRIGHT REAR - American Racer - 33,35 or harderGoodyear - 300 or harderHoosier - D!5, RD15 or harder

4/17/2006 - By Brian Stickel - KNOXVILLE, IA – Opening night at the Knoxville Raceway - The excitement electrifies the air. The roar of the crowd, the thunder of the engines, the blur of cars as they fly past the checkered flag. You won’t have to imagine it anymore because Saturday night, April 22nd is opening night at the Knoxville Raceway.It’s Pizza Hut/McKay Insurance hosting the start of the regular season with hot laps at 6:45 pm and racing at 7:30. It is anticipated that over 80 cars will be on hand between the 360 and 410 classes. Each driver will be looking to gain valuable points toward the 2006 season championship and largest season purse in sprint car racing.The Knoxville Raceway ...

4/17/2006 - KNOXVILLE, IA – The Knoxville Raceway has hired Brian Stickel as Director of Marketing and Sales. Stickel comes to the position with a wealth of knowledge in event production and promotion including events with the National Hot Rod Association, ESPN’s X-Games and the 1996 Olympics. Brian will be leaving his position as Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber and Economic Development Growth Alliance and comes to the raceway ready to assist the historic track and it’s anticipated new growth. “As the former Pacific Division Director for the National Hot Rod Association and having worked with big events such as the Olympics and X-Games, Brian brings experience to the position that should greatly enhance our marketing and sponsorships.” Stated Ralph Capitani, Knoxville ...

4/16/2006 - Just a reminder to sprint car fans that can't make it to Knoxville Raceway can log on and listen LIVE on www.americandirtnetwork.com. Join Bill Wright (Bill W), the KNIA/KRLS crew and me for all the racing action this season. From the weekly excitement, the World of Outlaws Sprints, WDRL and Lucas Oil Late Models and Midgets to the Annual Knoxville Nationals, ADN has you covered. Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Rod End Supply, Dirt Track Fury and more, we will bring Knoxville home to you each week. Just log onto www.americandirtnetwork.com and check out our schedule of events, with more Dirt Late Model shows to be announced within the next few days.Our broadcast will begin at 8:30 pm Eastern time, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

4/10/2006 - It was a fine start to racing season in the Upper Midwest when 69 360s packed into the infield Nebraska Raceway Park for the season opener for the NCRA Sprints, the ASCS Midwest Sprints and the debut for the ASCS Northern Plains tour. Brian Brown, who will again chase the 410 title at Knoxville, brought his career record to three for four at Nebraska Raceway Park. His only loss came to Terry McCarl and Billy Alley at last year’s I-80 opener. His crew chief, Terry Doogs, was absent this weekend as he had minor surgery earlier in the week. Strangely, however, Brown has never lost in the handful of times Doogs has been absent. Brown, who spent three months racing in ...

4/4/2006 - by Bill Wright - It's the month of April at last, and racing is just around the corner here at Knoxville Raceway. Remember, you can order tickets to any of our events that offer reserved seating, right here at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. It's fast, easy and convenient!Well our site is being updated on a daily basis. If you've been in hibernation this winter, check out our redesigned "History" section where you can find stats, records, Hall of Famers and much more. Driver bios are updated on a regular basis with the latest being Knoxville rookies Trevor Green (410) and Rick Ideus (pictured) (360). Go to our "Drivers" section to keep up to date with the "weekly warriors" of ...

Geoff Dodge drives the World of Outlaws to Indy

4/1/2006 - Knoxville, IA - Geoff Dodge will achieve two lifelong dreams when he pulls onto the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5-mile oval for practice in April. The first is to drive a race car at Indy, the second is running with the World of Outlaws as his partner as he gets ready for the Indy Pro Series Freedom 100 on May 26.The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has joined Brian Stewart Racing as a sponsor for Geoff Dodge’s No. 33 Knoxville Fast Track to Indy car for the 2006 season. Dodge, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals Fast Track to Indy Rookie of the Year, earned a ride with the 2005 Indy Pro Series Championship team at all six of the oval ...

Dodge Finishes a Strong Seventh In Indy Pro Season Opener Sunday at Homestead

3/26/2006 - HOMESTEAD, Fla., (Linda Mansfield, Restart Communications) - Geoff Dodge made Knoxville Raceway, the World of Outlaws sprint car series, Ticket Director and everyone else who loves sprint car racing proud when he finished seventh in the Miami 100 Indy Pro Series season opener Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 22-year-old driver from Colorado Springs, Colo. is the first driver in the "Knoxville Nationals Fast Track to Indy" program, which was designed to help young grassroots sprint car drivers who dream of someday racing in the Indianapolis 500. Sunday's race was a support event to the Toyota Indy 300 Indy Racing League IndyCar season opener. "My goals for the season opener were to learn and to finish, and I did both," said ...

Ticket Director to Sponsor Geoff Dodge’s Fast Track to Indy ride for 2006

3/23/2006 - By Bruce Neimeth – Ticket Director, LLC has joined Brian Stewart Racing as a sponsor for Geoff Dodge’s #33 Indy Pro Series Fast Track to Indy car for the 2006 season. Geoff Dodge, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals Fast Track to Indy Rookie of the Year, earned a ride with the 2005 Indy Pro Series Championship team at all six of the oval track races including the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26th.Ticket Director, LLC based in Bloomington, MN has been working with Knoxville Raceway since early 2005 to develop a new state-of-the art electronic ticketing system for online, phone and point-of-sale customers. According to Tom Eakins, Ticket Director CEO, “Working with Knoxville Raceway has allowed us to ...

Brit Fryer's Next Generation: Colorado Sprint-Car Driver Takes On Indy Pro Series

3/23/2006 - By Brit Fryer, National Speed Sport News - Right in front of him, an Indy Pro Series ride was waiting with an empty cockpit. All it needed was a driver. Yet Geoff Dodge hardly noticed.He had only a handful of 410-sprint-car starts under his belt, but the Colorado native packed up anyway and headed to Knoxville, Iowa, last August. Among the cornfields rested Knoxville Raceway, and for Dodge, Knoxville is his shrine, sort of like how Tony Stewart kneels before Indianapolis.Long before sprint-car racing's premier event, Knoxville Raceway and the Indy Racing League formed a launching-pad program designed to take the highest-finishing rookie at the Knoxville Nationals and give him -- or her -- a seat in the Indy Pro ...

Howard Benefit a Big Success!

3/22/2006 - from Chad Adams - The racing community strikes again to help a racing fan that needed us most. In the winter months, Patty and Mark Orr of Oskaloosa had an idea to help raise some $ for a really close friend. As they were trying to help Lori and her family with a fundraiser, I told them why not include some awesome racing items for our racing community to bid on to take home. Lori was a huge racing fan, went to Knoxville each week and other racing events. There was overwhelming excitement from Des Moines/Knoxville area to anywhere from California, Washington, Ohio, Indiana and many racing vendors. We had over 105 companies/individuals help donate ...

3/20/2006 - by Bill Wright - Time to start checking for pre-entries in our "Event" sections on the homepage! Michael Carber, an 18 year old youngster from Pipersville, PA is the first one entered in the 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers. The purse has been boosted close to $900,000 and a stellar field is expected in the unsanctioned event.Ryan Voss of Okoboji, IA and Eric Baldaccini of Keller, TX (who also has entered the Brodix Tournament of Champions) are the first to throw their hats in the ring for the 16th Annual 360 Nationals, which will return to a three-day format August 3-5. Check out our updated 360 Nationals Statistics in our "History" folder.Dale McCarty of ...

Knoxville to Indy Winner Dodge Ready for Season

3/10/2006 - From proving himself on tracks such as the Belleville High Banks, Eagle Raceway and Knoxville Raceway to graduating to the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Geoff Dodge hopes to follow the path of racing legends such as Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva, Rick Mears and A.J. Foyt as he advances his career. The 22-year-old grew up in Colorado Springs, Colo., watching his father Dick drive sprint cars and compete in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He also watched the Indianapolis 500 on television, dreaming of the day he would be among the 33 starters. “Indy became a goal because it was Dad’s goal,” Dodge said. “We’d sit around every May and watch what was going on at the Speedway, so ...

3/9/2006 - A record twenty-five (25) winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car sanctioning affiliates have committed to the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 6. Eight of the affiliates are American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) related, including its national American Sprint Cars On Tour (ASCOT). The one-day international invitational for the ‘best of the best’ in 360 sprint car racing utilizes one common set of technical rules, including use of the ASCS Brodix spec head. Eric Baldaccini of Keller, Texas, representing the ASCS Sooner Region, is the first official entrant for this year's event aboard Harry Baldaccini's Maxim sprint car number B4.According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph Capitani, “I can’t tell you how excited ...

Four Regional Qualifiers Announced for Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals

3/1/2006 - Four regional qualifiers will be held for the $2,000-to-start Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals, beginning with the inaugural “Colossal 100” southern states qualifier on April 21-22 at The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The other three qualifiers will the “Best of the West Late Model Shootout” western states qualifier on June 16-17 at the Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kansas, the World of Outlaws (WoO) eastern states qualifier on August 4 at the Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania, and the “USA Nationals” northern states qualifier on August 4-5 at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin.The overall winner of each of these events, as determined by the individual event promoter, will ...

2/28/2006 - The fourth of five international qualifiers for the Knoxville World Challenge invitational is slated for Saturday, March 25, at the Todd & Pollock Speedway on the grounds of Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand. The 25-lap New Zealand Sprint Car Grand Prix will pay $1,500 to win from a total purse of $8,500. Previous 2006 Knoxville World Challenge qualifiers have been held at the Ohsweken Speedway in Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada; the Powerbuilt Speedway in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand; and at the Premier Speedway on the grounds of the Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. The Knoxville World Challenge will pay $10,000 to win on Friday, August 11, during the 46th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by Midwest Ford ...

2/24/2006 - “We get it!” With those three simple words from director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, the Knoxville Raceway today has confirmed the following multi-brand tire compound rule for its third annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 28-30: Hard Tires (minimum durometer prior/cold reading of 60) – Hoosier LM40, D55; Goodyear G50; American Racer MD56. Soft Tires (minimum durometer prior/cold reading of 40) – Hoosier LM20; Goodyear G40; American Racer SD44. According to Cappy, “We’ve listened to the teams, the fans, and the tire manufacturers. They pretty much all said that they wanted a tire rule for our Speed-televised open-competition event in late September. And we believe our new tire rule is fair and ...

1992 and 1993 Added to "Previous History Results"

2/21/2006 - by Bill Wright – The most recent additions to our “Previous Years” Results sections are the years 1992 and 1993. We continue our countdown to 1954:1992Danny Lasoski dominated weekly racing after missing a couple of events to start the season. His nine feature wins and 106 laps led was enough to grab the crown ahead of Randy Smith who grabbed two wins. Steve Kinser was seven for ten in World of Outlaw events (Sammy Swindell took the other three). Included in Steve’s wins was his eighth Knoxville Nationals title and an impressive double feature win in the September Valvoline Classic. After winning the first of the two events, he charged from 20th to win the second.David ...

2/15/2006 - “USAC Thunder” on The Outdoor Channel, the $5,000 Mopar Challenge Bonus, and American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), Midwest Auto Racing Association (MARA), Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA), and the Southern Midget Racing Series (SMRS). The excitement of those affiliations is generating a real post-Chili-Bowl “buzz” regarding the United States Auto Club (USAC)-sanctioned Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, June 2-3, at the half-mile Knoxville Raceway. Said Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani this week at the RPM Promoters Workshop in Florida, “It’s funny, but even the other promoters here realize that our early June weekend in Knoxville is going to be huge for midget car racing in the States. This entire event, from the Thursday night practice and ...

McCoy is a Guest on Wednesday's Full Throttle Racing Show

2/14/2006 - Guests are Joey Saldana, fresh off a thrilling win at Volusia and the newest member of the World of Outlaws traveling brigade, driving the Kasey Kahne sprinter; Brooke Tatnell, the Australian champion setting his sights on a World of Outlaws championship; Jessica Zemken, who competed in both 410’s and 360’s in recent sprint car action in Florida; John McCoy, Knoxville Raceway’s Director of Competition, who’ll be discussing the track’s newest rulebook for the 2006 season and Justin Zoch, with news from two weeks of racing at East Bay and Volusia.The Full Throttle Racing Show, the ONLY show on the internet or airwaves featuring grass roots open wheel racing on a national basis in a weekly two-hour format, can be heard live ...

2/12/2006 - Knoxville Raceway's Rulebook can now be found online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Key changes revolve around tires (durometer) and wing specifications. The rulebook can be downloaded in .pdf format by clicking on the "2006 Rules" link on the right-hand side of the homepage. Rules and diagrams are included. Any questions can be forwarded to knoxrace@knoxvilleraceway.com or by calling 641 842-5431.

2/8/2006 - by Bill Wright - The 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers will have its purse raised to the tune of $79,865. $894,515 will be doled out over the four day event August 9-12.The purse has been distributed down through the field on all four nights. On qualifying nights, it will now pay $1,000 to start the feature, while the B will pay $200 to start. Friday's non-qualifiers feature will pay at least $1,000 back through 11th and pay $500 to start. The winner of the 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals will still receive $140,000, but all positions have been raised generously from 7th in the A on back through the E Main. The main ...

Knoxville Nationals Trade Show & Fan Fair Exhibitor Flyers Now Available

2/6/2006 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (February 6, 2006) - The exhibitor flyers for the twentieth annual Knoxville Nationals Trade Show, to be held during the Knoxville National Sprint Car Championships, August 9-12, are now available from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Those ‘early bird’ exhibitor applications, accompanied by full payment for the requested booth space, that arrive in the offices of the museum prior to Midnight on Thursday, June 1, will receive the special discount rate for a 10’ by 10’ booth. The public trade show will again be held in the 4-H Show Pavilion on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. New this year in the back half of the trade show will be a Fan Fair, featuring ...

Terry McCarl's Big Game Tree Stands WoO Sprinter to Represent Knoxville at Des Moines Sports Show

2/6/2006 - East Bay Raceway Park’s 2006 King of the 360’s and ‘06 Winternationals champion Terry McCarl of Altoona will have his Big Game Tree Stands-sponsored sprint car at next week’s Des Moines Sports Show in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The winged 410-cubic-inch Eagle sprinter will be in booths 917-918, representing the Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and the Knoxville-based National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, at the February 15-19 trade show. According to museum executive director Tom Schmeh, “There isn’t a hotter sprint car racer in the world right now than Terry McCarl after his twin $10,000-to-win victories last week in Tampa, so we’re thrilled that he’ll have his World of Outlaws ...

2/5/2006 - by Bill Wright - Six-time Knoxville track champ Terry McCarl drove his #24 by defending All Star champion and new World of Outlaws competitor, Chad Kemenah, on lap 33 of 40 in the finale of 410 events at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Florida on Saturday night. The win paid the Altoona, Iowa native $10,000. An additional $5,000 was awarded to McCarl as he had also topped the Ronald Laney "King of 360s" event one week ago. That win also paid him $10,000. McCarl has racked up four out of the five winged events run at East Bay thus far.Four Knoxville regulars were in competition, and all four made the feature event. Amongst the 40 ...

2/3/2006 - by Bill Wright - Six-time Knoxville track champion Terry McCarl took the lead from All Star Greg Wilson on the 15th circuit and took a 410 feature win at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Florida on Thursday night. The win was McCarl's third at East Bay in the last week. The other two wins came in 360 action as McCarl was crowned the Ronald Laney "King of the 360s" last Saturday night. If McCarl can win the 410 finale on Saturday night, he will claim a bonus $5,000 for winning in two of the three classes. He drove well in the non-wing events earlier this week, but it was Cory Kruseman who came out victorious in ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings from Florida

2/2/2006 - Cory Kruseman didn’t mind coming to Florida. He got to fly. The rest of the Crossno crew did the 41 hour haul through the desert, the mountains and all of Texas to get to Florida. The drive home may only feel like 39 hours as they swept the final two nights of the Bandits, including a great drive to hold off Daron Clayton in the 40-lap finale. Kruseman is now six-for-six in the top-five finish category for 2006. He already has three wins as he heads back to Perris for the opener, where he won six times last year…Scott Benic debuted his new driver on Tuesday night with the Sprint Bandits. Bud Kaeding won the spot vacated by Levi Jones and ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings from FLA

1/30/2006 - There seems to be three tracks that Terry McCarl is especially tough to beat: Huset’s, Knoxville and East Bay. He proved that once again this weekend by winning Friday’s prelim over Travis Rilat and Saturday’s finale over Greg Wilson. McCarl claimed the $10,000 winner’s check on Friday night for Nebraska car owner Mark Burch in a Wolfweld Chassis. He is eligible for a $50,000 bonus if he can win the non-wing Bandits finale on Wednesday and the 410 finale on Saturday. It is a bit of a long shot as McCarl has just one previous wingless start, albeit an impressive one at Knoxville…Rilat, for his part, was the only driver consistently able to run with McCarl throughout the preliminary nights. His ...

1/30/2006 - From: James Essex, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public RelationsOfficials of the Knoxville Raceway are pleased to announce that they will help sponsor the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series live internet broadcasts beginning on Friday Night, February 3 at the Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will then embark on a six night stay at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL starting on Monday Night, February 6. The live internet broadcasts can be heard each night starting this Friday by logging on to www.RaceTalkLive.com. You must have the Windows Media Player to be able to listen to the broadcasts. Just go to the www.RaceTalkLive.com website and ...

1/29/2006 - by Bill Wright - Six-time Knoxville track champion Terry McCarl was crowned the champion of the Ronald Laney King of the 360s at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, FL Saturday night. McCarl won in Mark Burch's #1m after battling with Greg Wilson early in the contest and took home $10,000 for his efforts. Wilson was able to hold down second in the 40-lapper ahead of Jason Sides, who finished third all three nights of the event. Oklahoma's Darren Stewart came home fourth ahead of fellow Sooner Nick Smith. 78 cars competed in the finale.Subbing for Natalie Sather in the family's 94s and getting help from crew chief and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Kenny ...

1/28/2006 - by Bill Wright - Terry McCarl (pictured with crew) drove Mark Burch's #1m and outlasted Travis Rilat to win night two of the ASCS Ronald Laney “King of the 360s” Friday night at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, FL. The six-time track champion leads all point totals heading into Saturday night’s $10,000 to win finale. Following McCarl and Rilat across the line were Jason Sides, Nick Smith and Tim Montgomery. 80 cars representing a highly competitive field took to the track Friday night.1975 Knoxville track champion and 2005 Masters Classic winner Roger Rager keeps on ticking in the Kevin Frey #2K. Rager finished third in his heat, second in his qualifier and eleventh in the main ...

MOPAR to Offer Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville USAC Midget Nationals Bonus

1/28/2006 - Center Line, Mich. - Mopar has partnered with the legendary Knoxville Raceway to offer the Mopar Challenge Bonus for the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals event. If the winner of the Saturday feature utilizes a Mopar powerplant, that driver will receive a $5,000 MoPowered bonus check, courtesy of Mopar. The Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals are scheduled for June 2-3, 2006. The two-day event will feature a full racing program on both Friday and Saturday nights. Featuring the USAC National Midget Car Series, the Pepsi/Mountain Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals will boast a total purse of $33,000 for the event. Friday night's winner will earn a $1,650 purse, while Saturday's winner will earn $3,350 in winnings. Saturday's victor could potentially drive away ...

1/27/2006 - by Bill Wright – Eighty-one cars from 22 states descended on East Bay Raceway near Tampa, Florida Thursday night for the opener in the Ronald Laney King of 360’s event. Travis Rilat ended up on the top of the heap after he took an early race lead (lap 5) from six-time Knoxville track champion, Terry McCarl, who was piloting the #1m of Nebraskan Mark Burch. Jason Sides crossed third ahead of 2005 Short Track Nationals champion Tim Montgomery and All Star Greg Wilson.A handful of Knoxville regulars found the offseason to much to bear, and towed to Florida to thaw things out. Wayne Johnson who finished 2nd in Knoxville’s 410 points race subbed for Natalie Sather in her ...

Lori Howard Benefit News, Prizes and Activities

1/27/2006 - Press Release: Lori Howard Fan BenefitKnoxville, IA January 26th, 2006from Chad Adams:We are going to have a special night, for a great race fan from the sprint car capital of the world (Knoxville Raceway).Lori was diagnosed with cancer during the 2005 racing season. After many treatments, times have been tough for Lori and her family. Since knowing Lori, she has always looked up to me a sprint car fan and all my memories. Well I want to use my knowledge of 26 years of racing to see what a great fundraiser that the whole racing community can give her.I want to let drivers and teams, you are welcome to see the race fans. We would like ...

1/23/2006 - from James Essex, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations - Officials of the Knoxville Raceway and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are pleased to announced that the nationally known series will make its' debut at Knoxville as part of the "Iowa Telecom Classic" on Friday Night, July 21. There will be a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with time trials, heat races, B-mains and the $10,000 to win main event. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is beginning its second full season of sanctioning dirt late model racing across the country. In 2006 the series has scheduled 32 events so far at 23 different racing venues. The series ...

1/23/2006 - by Kathy Bell - Tim McCreadie, who raced his #39 DIRT Late Model on Knoxville soil last fall, may have won the 20th Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals last weekend in Tulsa, Okla. but it was, Wayne's World, until the beginning of the big show.The Knoxville duo of racer Wayne Johnson and F5 chassis builder Wayne Simmons sparked excitement throughout the late afternoon and evening as their F5 midget scaled the alphabet moving up from the F-Main to claim a coveted spot in the Championship event, Saturday night. Johnson, the Knoxville Raceway 2005 runner-up in the 410 sprint class, was one of 74 rookies at this year's Chili Bowl. A former Oklahoma native who moved to Knoxville just over a ...

Benefit for Knoxville Fan Lori Howard on Saturday

1/22/2006 - from Chad Adams - Ever heard of Hoserville? Well back in 1997, a California group of hoseheads.com fans started a Hoserville Club. Their motto was “It’s an attitude, not a place”. Well as I was informed of a particular person in need of some help, I decided to help out. Isn’t this the reason why sprint car racing fans are the best fans anywhere in the world? As I started to dig thru some old notes, I really started to get some friends involved. The response has been huge. I know personally that the individual in need of help has been tears when her great friend, Patty Orr, mentioned to her some of the ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

1/20/2006 - Happy New Year to all of you and best wishes for another great season on the dirt tracks, and pavement, if we must, for 2006. The Chili Bowl has come and gone with a shocking winner in Tim McCreadie. A regular in the Dirt Late Model world and the son of Dirt Modified great Barefoot Bob McCreadie, the stock car pilot drove Steve Smith’s number 1 past names like Jay Drake, Cory Kruseman, Danny Lasoski and Steve Kinser to take the win. It was a great race that culminated a great week of racing. The only complaint from the Chili Bowl was fatigued-based. Too many cars, too many races. If that is the worst thing about an event, that has to ...

Results for 1995 and 1994 Now Posted!

1/19/2006 - by Bill Wright – Comprehensive results and everything you wanted to know about the 1995 and 1994 race seasons at Knoxville are now up in our “Previous Results” sections. We are continuing on our trek back to 1954, and leaving no stones unturned. Check out in depth sprint stats from each season including qualifying orders, starting spots, complete finishes, stories, and points results complete with feature wins, laps led and cars driven.1995Johnny Herrera took the track title aboard Guy Forbrook’s #5. Herrera took five Knoxville features including an All Star tally. Terry McCarl finished second in the point standings in the McCroskey #24 and recorded four wins. In all, there were eleven different winners in the ...

2005 Knoxville Nationals VHS Videos & DVD's Available for Valentine's Day

1/19/2006 - The four-day 2005 Knoxville Nationals winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing programs, produced by Kris Krohn of PIOV, Ltd., are available for sale in VHS videotape and DVD format in the National Sprint Car Museum’s gift shop. The three preliminary shows, run Wednesday night, Friday night, and Sunday afternoon, are $15 each. The complete Sunday night national championship show, won by Kraig Kinser, is just $20. Domestic shipping/handling for orders is $3.95 per unit, and $5.95 for multiple programs. Iowa residents must add their county’s appropriate sales tax.To order using a Visa or Mastercard credit card, individuals are urged to call the museum toll-free at 1-800-874-4488 or send an e-mail to giftshop@sprintcarhof.com. To order using a check ...

Trevor Green Is Knoxville Bound

1/18/2006 - 17/01/2006 - Greg Boscato SpeedSportsAt the end of Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway sprintcar summer, Trevor Green will be continuing his association with car owner Barry Lewis, with the pair teaming up to contest the Knoxville track championship.After this weekend’s Outlaws Downunder IIII, the #11 Lewis/Green Cool sprintcar will be shipped off to New Zealand for the Outlaws meeting held next weekend. From there the machine will not be returning to Australia but instead the car will then be transported to the USA for Green to use at Knoxville. The familiar Eagle race car that Trevor Green used successfully earlier this season will be bought out to race in the Australian Sprintcar Title in Brisbane. With Trevor now leading the TPCR sprintcar ...

1/15/2006 - 2005 Knoxville regular Wayne Johnson (pictured) made a fantastic "alphabet soup" climb through the field in his Chili Bowl debut on Saturday night. Johnson's surge started in an F feature and ended in the championship event. Johnson cruised by 55 other competitors in his climb and quest for the "Golden Driller" trophy. Starting 6th in the second F feature, he grabbed a transfer by finishing third. He then surged from 15th to 4th in the E, 16th to 3rd in the D, 18th to 5th in the C, and 20th to 5th in the B to qualify him for the main event. He would be scored 23rd in the main event after suffering brake problems.Don Droud ...

1/14/2006 - Don Droud Jr. leads Knoxville regulars hopes of a Chili Bowl Championship on Saturday night. He will line up third in the second B main. Six will transfer out of the race to the main event.Justin Henderson will start 15th in the second C main. Five will transfer out of that event to the tail of a B.Wayne Johnson (pictured) will start 6th in the second F main. Four will transfer to the back of an E main.Billy Alley will start 11th in the first J main. Four will transfer to the back of an I main.Cory Kruseman "cruised" in Friday night qualifying action over PJ Jones, NASCAR's Kasey Kahne and 1983 Knoxville Nationals champion ...

1/13/2006 - by Bill Wright - Justin Henderson (pictured) was rocking and rolling in Thursday night qualifying action, until the A main came around. Henderson was the final 2005 Knoxville regular to qualify for Saturday's Chili Bowl finale.Driving a team car to owner/driver Donnie Lehmann, Henderson was slated to start 8th in Heat 6. After storming forward to finish third in the event, Justin started fourth and finished third in A Qualifier number four. The combination of passing points was enough to land the Sioux Falls native outside row six for the main event. Unfortunately, he would not be able to start the event. Henderson will try it again in prime time on Saturday night, joining other 2005 ...

1/12/2006 - by Bill Wright - Don Droud Jr. (pictured) led 2005 Knoxville regulars in qualifying action at the Chili Bowl in Tulsa Wednesday night. 88 cars competed in the first of three nights of qualifying. Droud won one of the ten heats (heat 3) and transferred to one of four "A" Qualifiers. Droud finished second in that race (Qualifier 3) and garnered enough points to start 11th in the star-studded main event. He ran a steady race to take home sixth. The finish will probably give Droud enough points to start towards the front of one of Saturday's B Main events.Wayne Johnson, in his rookie effort at the Chili Bowl, got plenty of track time. ...

1/9/2006 - by Bill Wright – The 20th running of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals kicks off Wednesday in Tulsa, and four Knoxville regulars will be vying for the “Golden Driller” trophy on Saturday night. Getting to Saturday night’s championship is hard enough with 270 extremely talented midgeteers in the field, but winning is yet another thing.Don Droud Jr. (pictured) is a Chili Bowl veteran as he has entered for the fourth time. Don finished an impressive 7th in 2003 and will drive the #44d for the Pace Brothers. Billy Alley will take the wheel of the Pete Davis #0x in his second appearance. His will try to improve his 6th place C Main finish in 2004. The other ...

12/31/2005 - by Bill Wright - 2005 proved to be a magical year at Knoxville Raceway, a year of firsts to be sure, with promises of more to come in 2006. Enjoy reading through some “firsts”, and reminisce about another great year at Knoxville:FIRST-TIME CHAMPIONTerry McCarl’s six-year stranglehold on the 410 championship came to an end when he went on the road. Kerry Madsen came through with a solid season in a year-long battle with Wayne Johnson to take his first title. Madsen took the Summer Classic win in July, took a season-high six wins and led the most laps (71) on his way to his first Knoxville track championship.FIRST-TIME WINNERS410Tim St. Arnold – The veteran driver from Des Moines ...

46th Knoxville Nationals Reserved Seats On-Sale Online

12/30/2005 - The competition for the “good seats” at the 4-day Knoxville Nationals takes on a new dimension when anyone with access to the internet can “pick & pay” from any available seats. With reserved seating for almost 25,000, just about half the seats will be available at that time.By going to www.knoxvilleraceway.com and clicking on the event logo marked with “Online Seats”, fans can look at individual seating in any of the 31 front and back straight grandstand sections. Seat selection is instantaneous as each seat is “clicked”. Pricing is calculated and secure payments made with American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards. Knoxville Raceway prints and mails electronic tickets within days of each order.With attendees from ...

World of Outlaws Sprint Series geared up for return in 2006 to historic Knoxville Raceway

12/20/2005 - Norman, OK - By Chris Dolack, VP of Public RelationsKnoxville Raceway is one of the premier dirt tracks in the world, and the World of Outlaws Sprint Series is proud to return to the facility in 2006.The Outlaws will sanction events at Knoxville on Budweiser Night April 29 as well as on June 23-24 for the Mediacom World of Outlaws Shoot-Out. The Outlaws racers also will compete Aug. 9-12 in the 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals Presented by Midwest Ford Dealers.The racers who compete weekly at Knoxville are some of the toughest around, but the Outlaws always are geared up for the challenge at the center of sprint car racing.“It’s always good to make it back to Knoxville,” said DIRT MotorSports VP ...

Christchurch, So. Island, N.Z., to host Clean-O World Challenge Qualifier

12/13/2005 - American World of Outlaws (WoO) star Craig Dollansky of Elk River, Minnesota, will venture to the Powerbuilt Speedway at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, for this Saturday’s Powerbuilt Sprintcar Classic, which is a 2006 Clean-O World Challenge international qualifier. Dollansky is expected to be joined by fellow Americans Brian Brown of Missouri and Jimmy Kouba of Minnesota, Australians Max Dumesny, Robbie Farr and Garry Brazier, and North Island, New Zealanders Allan Wakeling, Kerry Jones, Jamie McDonald, Havard Daniels, Greg Pickerill, Tommy Rusher, Dean Brindle and Bill Clarkson Jr. All drivers in the $20,000 competition on December 17 will qualify for the Clean-O World Challenge international invitational to take place at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 11, ...

Sprint Invaders Association & West Aussie 360's Commit to Brodix ToC

12/9/2005 - The Sprint Invaders Association (SIA), which placed second in tournament team points in 2003, and the Western Australian Sprintcar Driver to America Series (WASDAS) have both committed to the $5,000-to-win Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) at the Knoxville Raceway on Sunday, August 6, 2006. WASDAS is a six-race mini-series for winged 360-cubic-inch sprint cars which will take place at the Quit Motorplex in Kwinana, W.A., and at the Northam (W.A.) Speedway. WASDAS joins the Premier-Avalon-Speedway City (PAS) mini-series in Victoria and South Australia, the Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) in eastern Canada, and the Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) in western Canada as international Brodix ToC affiliates in 2006.Sprint Invaders made their ultra-successful Brodix ToC debut in 2003 with SIA representatives ...

12/8/2005 - In a major shake-up to the format of the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic, Knoxville Raceway director of racing Ralph Capitani announced today that 25 of the track’s regular winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car ‘young guns’ will get an opportunity to challenge the age fifty-and-over sprint car ‘Masters’ on Friday, June 2, 2006, in a special feature race. Hoosier Tire Midwest will sponsor three $1,000-to-win 15-lap features that night, including the fourteenth annual Masters Classic, the first-ever Young Guns Invitational, and the inaugural Masters vs. Young Guns Challenge finale. The fourth annual United States Auto Club (USAC) Pepsi/Mt. Dew King Doodlebug Midget Classic will also be held that night during the seventeenth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings from PRI

12/6/2005 - Naturally, you couldn’t speak open wheels for more than three minutes without discussing the sudden demise of the National Sprintcar League. The booth was empty, sans Steve Kinser’s Sprint Car, and the folks at DIRT Motorsports did an admirable job of concealing their outright glee and resisted from gloating over their victory. Brian Carter reported that they will honor their contracts with the drivers they had previously signed for 2006 and that the estranged drivers are welcome to run their series, will be paid points and point fund money but will not receive the membership bonuses, i.e. tow money. DIRT will fill out their 2006 Mean 15 roster shortly but none of the remaining names are expected to be from the ...

FattFro Motorsports Poker Event a Success!

11/23/2005 - Knoxville, IA: Following the recent Knoxville Raceway Awards Banquet, FATTFRO Motorsports hosted the 1st Annual “Texas Hold Em” Charity Poker Event in an effort to raise money for local charity “Knoxville Raceway Charity Organization” (KRCO). In all, over 50 drivers, owners, wives and pit crew members were on hand to usher in the event. Knoxville Raceway Charity Organization (KRCO) was chosen as the 2005 benefactor of the event through their own efforts at the Knoxville Raceway. “Their mission statement is simple and says it all,” commented FATTFRO Motorsports head Al Christoffer: "To promote driver safety through preventative measures and to provide financial assistance for regular Knoxville drivers injured at the Knoxville Raceway." Wayne Johnson of FATTFRO Motorsports quoted "We feel very ...

11/23/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (November 22, 2005) - The 2005 Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) was the largest and most successful in its seven year history, with NCRA’s Garry Lee Maier of Cimarron, Kansas, claiming the prestigious winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car invitational at the Knoxville Raceway. The Sunday, August 6, 2006 edition of the Brodix ToC is looking to be just as big, as at least twenty sanctions from Australia, Canada, and the United States are expected to be involved in the $5,000-to-win international classic. In addition, Knoxville Raceway has expanded its successful 360 Knoxville Nationals into a three-night event, August 3-4-5, next year. Already confirming participation in the 2006 Brodix Tournament of Champions are host Knoxville Raceway (KNOX), American Sprint Car Series ...

Winners Everywhere at Knoxville Raceway Awards Ceremony!

11/20/2005 - by Bill Wright - An event record 600 people attended the 2005 Knoxville Raceway Awards Ceremony on Saturday night, November 19, at Adventureland’s Palace Theatre in Altoona. More than a quarter of a million dollars in cash and contingencies was doled out for another successful season at Knoxville Raceway.After dinner, hosts Tony Bokhoven and Justin Zoch introduced hypnotist, Linda Dietz, who got things going with a very humorous program. Words cannot describe seeing John Kearney as a hula instructor and Wayne Johnson playing Elvis. You had to be there to see it (or get the video)!Kearney kept the humor going (once out of his spell) by presenting flagman Doug Clark with a trailer hitch lock for his camper ...

Brodix ToC Scheduled for August 6, 2006

11/19/2005 - The 2005 Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) was the largest and most successful in its seven year history, with NCRA’s Garry Lee Maier of Cimarron, Kansas, claiming the prestigious winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car invitational at the Knoxville Raceway. The Sunday, August 6, 2006 edition of the Brodix ToC is looking to be just as big, as at least twenty sanctions from Australia, Canada, and the United States are expected to be involved in the $5,000-to-win international classic. In addition, Knoxville Raceway has expanded its successful 360 Knoxville Nationals into a three-night event, August 3-4-5, next year. Already confirming participation in the 2006 Brodix Tournament of Champions are host Knoxville Raceway (KNOX), American Sprint Car Series – Gulf South Region ...

Racer's Sponsorship Seminar at Adventureland

11/15/2005 - Knoxville Raceway will put on a Sponsorship Seminar this Saturday, November 19th at the Adventureland Inn in Altoona, from 1pm to 3pm before the 2005 Season Championship Banquet. Check at the lobby desk for the meeting room.The seminar will focus on how drivers and teams can put a dollar value on their coming season to potential sponsors, identifying realistic potential sponsors in the area, and the demographic and market exposure for drivers and sponsors during the season at Knoxville Raceway. The program will be a no-nonsense look at what any team can put together.The program will be hosted by Bruce Neimeth, Director, Business Development for Knoxville Raceway, and long-time driver, owner and sponsor of Indy cars, sprint cars and Trans-Am cars. ...

Knoxville Raceway Banquet is this Saturday Night!

11/15/2005 - by Bill Wright - Around a quarter of a million dollars in prizes and contingencies will be handed out this Saturday at the Knoxville Raceway banquet at the Adventureland Palace Theatre in Altoona. The evening will start with social time at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. After dinner, guests will be entertained by a hypnotist and her selected "victims." Following the entertainment will be the awards ceremonies honoring Knoxville Raceway's best. A video presentation will accompany the top five drivers in each class for the season.All drivers in the points standings will be rewarded for their efforts in making the 2005 season a success. 410 track champion Kerry Madsen and owner Tony Vermeer will be presented with ...

11/9/2005 - by Bill Wright - Relive the 2005 and 1996 seasons now in the "Past Results" section. Link to it by going to our "Results" page and clicking the link leading to our past years. That makes 10 seasons and counting of race results browsing for your pleasure. Qualifying Results with qualifying orders, finishes and starting positions, as well as points standings, feature winners, leading lap leaders and the cars they drove are all included to warm up the winter.2005 season - Kerry Madsen just completed a fine year in the Vermeer 55 leading all feature winners with 6 trips to victory lane and a track title. Jake Peters repeated in the 360 class, while a slew of ...

Knoxville Raceway Announces 2006 Sprint Car Rules Changes

11/9/2005 - In keeping with Knoxville Raceway’s ongoing commitment to improve the racing for fans – and reduce costs to competitors – rules changes for both “410” cubic inch and “360” cubic inch sprint cars were released today by Ralph Capitani, Director of Racing and John McCoy, Technical Director. The rules changes will apply to the 70+ teams that compete weekly for the Season Championships. TIRES – For both “360” and “410” Sprint Cars: (All measurements are based on racetrack gauges and meters)Right Rear – Medium compound = 35+ durometer reading / Maximum width sidewall to sidewall = 22.5 inches Same tire must be run for entire event – all races. ...

Poker Event to Benefit Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization

11/4/2005 - In appreciation for all that the KRCO does for the drivers at Knoxville Raceway, FattFro Motorsports presents the 1st Annual FattFro Charity Poker Event - proceeds to benefit the KRCO. The Texas Hold 'Em event will be held Saturday, November 19th from 9 pm (or whenever the Knoxville Raceway Banquet ends) - ??? at Adventureland Inn, Altoona, IA. A minimum donation of $50 to play must be received with the Entry form. Make checks payable to FattFro KRCO Fundraiser c/o Wayne Johnson. Please send to:FattFro KRCO FundraiserAttn: Erin Berkenpas413 S. 7th StreetKnoxville, IA 50138Freewill donation at the door for attendees. Music will be provided by Adam Lucas Productions. Prizes (to be announced soon) ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

11/1/2005 - It’s rare. It’s exceedingly rare. But, I-30 Speedway pulled it off once again at their Short Track Nationals. They had three straight days of consistently competitive, great racing. While some decried the slick track on Saturday night, it never really locked down, despite getting pretty black, and allowed for the best racers, not the best equipment, to rise to the top. Naturally, it helps to bring your best stuff to any event but I-30’s surface, and too-tight shape, is an equalizer. Talent will get you the top at the STN and Tim Montgomery proved again that he’s one of the best in the nation on a short track. It’s all too perfect that a true short tracker should win the Short ...

Knoxville Raceway Annual Points Banquet Tickets & Rooms

10/26/2005 - Please join us at Knoxville Raceway's Annual Points Banquet to be held at the Adventureland Palace Theatre in Altoona, Iowa, on Saturday, November 19. The evening will start with social time at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. After dinner, guests will be entertained by a hypnotist and her selected "victims." Following the entertainment will be the awards ceremonies honoring Knoxville Raceway's best. A video presentation will accompany the top five drivers in each class for the season. For those interested in staying nearby at the Adventureland Inn, please call 800-910-5382 and ask for the Knoxville Raceway rate of $79. Free shuttles to and from the hotel to the banquet are included. Rooms are limited so call early!If you would like ...

USAC to Sanction '06 Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals

10/19/2005 - A new era will begin at Knoxville Raceway on June 2-3, 2006, as the United States Auto Club (USAC) will sanction the fifth annual Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, which includes the King Doodlebug Classic. According to Knoxville’s director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, “We are very excited that USAC will be returning to the Marion County Fairgrounds in 2006 with their National Midget Series after an absence of over 36 years. At the same time, we are very appreciative of the efforts of the Badger (BMARA), Gateway (GRI), Rocky Mountain (RMMRA), Midwest (MARA), and American Racing Drivers (ARDC) clubs and teams over the past four seasons, and hope they will continue to support this truly ‘national championship’ event.”Continued ...

Geoff Dodge Accelerates Knoxville Fast Track to Indy Program at California Speedway

10/15/2005 - October 14, 2005 – The Fast Track to Indy program for Geoff Dodge, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals Fast Track to Indy Rookie of the Year, just got faster. Gary Peterson, owner of the #27 AFS Racing Menards Infiniti Pro Series car will have Geoff Dodge behind the wheel this weekend for the California 100 at the 2-mile California Speedway. Based on Geoff’s rapid progress during the daylong test session last month at Chicagoland Speedway, everyone involved with the program has been looking at getting him on-track before the 2005 season ended. Ralph Capitani, Director of Racing at Knoxville Raceway, was excited for another reason. “No one paid to put Geoff in the car. That’s what this is all about. Sprint car ...

History Section Begins to Take Shape

10/10/2005 - by Bill Wright - Keep an eye on our "History" section as it takes shape. Find Career Feature Winners, Track Champions/Owners, Track Records and Past Nationals Winners. More to come!!!

Knoxville Confirms Sept. 28-29-30 for 2006 Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals

10/9/2005 - Knoxville Raceway has confirmed September 28-30, 2006, will be the dates for the third annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. In addition, director of racing Ralph Capitani and the entire Marion County Fairboard have listened to the concerns of teams and fans alike, and have announced plans to institute an all-brand, multi-compound tire rule for next year’s Speed-televised event. According to Capitani, “The details still have to be worked out on the tire rule, but we are confident that can set a minimum durometer reading that will be fair and cost-effective for everyone. Fans have urged us to keep the points-based format the same as what’s used at our Sprint Car Nationals, so we know we need ...

Awards Banquet November 19, 2005

10/7/2005 - The Knoxville Raceway Awards Banquet will be held November 19, 2005 at Adventureland Palace Theater in Altoona. Choice of entree is either roasted pork loin or filet steak. Tables seat eight. Call 641 842-5431 and order by credit card or send a check with all your information to Knoxville Raceway, Box 347, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Golf Tournament Results

10/3/2005 - Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales, Knoxville, Iowa. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Driver/Celebrity/Fan Golf Tournament was held on Friday, September 30, at the Pine Knolls Country Club in Knoxville, Iowa. Forty-five were in attendance including top late model drivers, sponsor and media celebrities, and race fans.The results were as follows:1st place with a score of 61 – Donnie Moran, Todd Flowers with PBM, and fans Marc Homolar and Kris Schmidt.2nd place with a score of 63 – Brian Birkhofer and fans Brian Daugherty, Jeff Makoben, and Dwain Homolar.3rd place with a score of 66 – Josh Richards, Steve Francis, Don Martin from Behind the Wheel, and fan Bob Beyer.Also tied for 3rd with a score of ...

10/1/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (October 1, 2005) - The second annual Knoxville Dirt Late Model Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction was held on Saturday afternoon and it was another successful benefit for the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. Ten celebrity waiters raised over $1,625 in tips, with versatile ‘young gun’ Justin Allgaier of Springfield, Illinois, being named "Celebrity Waiter of the Year". Other participating waiters were Tim McCreadie, Chris Smyser, John Duty, Canada’s Mike Balcaen, Steve Francis, Knoxville Raceway's Justin Zoch, Josh Richards, Speed Channel’s Tony Bokhoven, and Brady Smith. In addition, over $2,355 was raised in the live auction, which was handled by former late model driver Lynn Richard and his wife Karen. A portion ...

Bloomquist Masters Knoxville's Late Model Nationals

10/1/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (October 1) Scott Bloomquist showed why he has been on top of the late model world for so long as he showed a field of thirty of the best how to win the 2nd annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The win paid the Tennessee driver $35,000 for the 100 lap run. To read the rest of the story and results go to the RESULTS bar on this page.

10/1/2005 - Shannon Babb and Dale McDowell topped the point getters in the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals and will sit on the front row Saturday night in a quest for $35,000. Saturday night's tentative lineups:Late Model Nationals A main:1. Shannon Babb 4952. Dale McDowell 4943. Rick Eckert 4904. Josh Richards 4875. Matt Miller 4856. Darren Miller 4807. Denny Eckrich 4778. Scott Bloomquist 4779. Brian Birkhofer 47710. Billy Moyer ...

Birkhofer Takes Second Night of Late Model Nationals

9/30/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (September 30) Brian Birkhofer, the 2004 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals champion, let it be known that he has the car and team to be reckoned with again as he captured the second night of qualifying Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. Head to the RESULTS section of our webpage for the entire story and results.

Eckert Captures Thursday Prelim at Knoxville Late Model Nationals

9/29/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (September 29) Rick Eckert drove as if he owned the joint while capturing the opening night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The win was worth $6,000 to the York, Pennsylvania driver. Read more about it by clicking on to the RESULTS bar (above).

Knoxville Raceway Welcomes Lucas Oil as Final Preparations are made for the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/27/2005 - Knoxville, IA - Knoxville Raceway is busy working on final preparations for the 2nd annual Knoxville Late Model Nationals that takes place this Thursday through Saturday. This year Knoxville Raceway is pleased to announce their association with the Lucas Oil Company as the title sponsor of the event. Lucas Oil based in Corona, California, is the fastest growing additive lines in the automotive consumer industry. A premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives have helped to firmly establish Lucas Oil as the leading company in the marketplace. Lucas Oil also produces a heavy-duty line of products for the industrial and agricultural markets as well.“We are excited to be able to be associated with a great company like Lucas Oil ...

Clear Skies Forecast for Lucas Oil L.M. Knoxville Nationals

9/27/2005 - Clear skies are forecast for this week’s $35,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, presented by Sunoco Race Fuels, at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph “Cappy” Capitani, “The weather forecast looks great for all three days, although it may be a little chilly on Thursday night. And we continue to receive new entries in the office, including those today from Caley Emerson of Minnesota, Mike Smith of Iowa, Eddie Kirchoff of Wyoming, and Billy Drake of Illinois. Heck, I’m old enough to remember seeing Billy’s dad, Steve Drake, finish in the ‘top ten’ here in 1973 and ’74 aboard his USAC stock car!” ...

9/27/2005 - (September 27, 2005 - Mitchell, SD) The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, will begin three nights of live coverage of the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals this Thursday night from the historic Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The broadcasts will begin at 8:30 pm Eastern (7:30 pm Central) all three nights, Thursday through Saturday. American Dirt Network Director of Late Model Racing Steve Zwemke will be joined in the booth by Tom Lathen. Lathen, who serves as Media Director for the PolyDome World Dirt Racing League, brings a wealth of racing knowledge to the broadcast team. As part of Lathen's WDRL duties, he is the series' traveling announcer. He has also announced at several ...

KRCO Has Another Successful Year

9/26/2005 - Knoxville Racing Charitable Organization had another successful year raising money through selling 50/50 tickets at Knoxville Raceway for the 2005 season. The Board of Directors would like to thank the race fans, Knoxville Raceway staff, pit crews, and drivers for buying the tickets. 50% of the money raised each night is given out to a lucky person(s) and the remaining money, after expenses, goes in the fund to be spent on promoting driver safety through preventive measures.Last year at the racing banquet each driver qualifying for the point fund was gifted a state of the art racing helmet and gloves. KRCO also paid for additional insurance for each driver. This year's gift will prove to be just ...

Eldora World 100 'Top 12' All Ready for Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/24/2005 - The ‘top twelve’ drivers from this month’s World 100 at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway are all ready for next week’s $35,000-to-win second annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, presented by Sunoco Race Fuels, at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. Included in this group are such superstars as World 100 champion Dale McDowell, runner-up Darren Miller, Chub Frank, Clint Smith, defending Knoxville 100-lap winner Brian Birkhofer, former Pennsylvania Posse sprint car racer Rick Eckert, former DIRT modified racer Tim McCreadie, Billy Drake, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Shane Clanton, and Ray Cook, respectively.Joining Eldora’s ‘top twelve’ at Knoxville are World of Outlaws (WoO) point leader Billy Moyer, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point leader Don O’Neal, World Dirt Racing ...

9/23/2005 - Knoxville, IA – Here is the line-up for Friday qualifying night at the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. Car# Driver:1 Josh Richards1T Joey Tanner3S Brian Shirley4P Richard Papenhausen5 John Duty5J Jay Johnson5V John VanDenBerg8 Ed Kirchoff8B Sonny FindlingS9 Dan Schlieper10 Junior Coover10 Mike Balcaen14 Kyle Berck14 Reid Millard15B Brian Birkhofer17M Dale McDowell18 Shannon Babb25S Chris Smyser28 Jimmy Mars32D Darren Miller37 Mike Smith39 Tim McCreadie45 Tommy Elston45P Toby Patchen56 Chris Spieker58 Dave Eckrich71 Don ...

Allgaier, James & Smith Added to Celebrity Waiter Line-Up

9/22/2005 - Justin Allgaier of Springfield, Illinois, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, Wisconsin are the latest dirt late model drivers to commit to being celebrity waiters at this year’s Knoxville L.M. Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 1, at the National Sprint Car Museum. The charity event, which will benefit the non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame, is open to the general public and is being held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.According to National Sprint Car Museum executive director Tom Schmeh, “I met Justin Allgaier for the first time when he was racing in New Zealand, and he is ...

Golf Tournament Spots Have Been Filled

9/21/2005 - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Driver/Celebrity/Fan Golf Tournament is off to a swinging start! All 48 spots have been filled. The following drivers have committed to play in the tournament scheduled for Friday morning, September 30: Brian Birkhofer, Donnie Moran, Earl Pearson Jr., Ray Cook, Dale McDowell, Rick Eckert, John Duty, Matt Miller, Boone McLaughlin, Jeep Van Wormer and Terry Phillips. Check with us later to find out the results of the tournament.

9/21/2005 - Knoxville, IA - The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals will offer special General Admission pricing for children on all 3 nights, Thursday, Friday, 9/29 &30, and Saturday, 10/1.Children 14 and under - General Admission - 1/2 Price / $10.00 T&F, $15.00 S.Pre-School Children - General Admission - No Charge

Knoxville Late Model Nationals late entries must sign in Thursday

9/20/2005 - Knoxville, IA – With pre-entries approaching last years level we want to let all late model drivers and teams that don’t like to pre-enter know that they are welcome. Last year we had over 30 “arrive and drive” entries and we had plenty of room for them on the grounds and in the infield. This year will be the same.However, drivers and teams not pre-entered must sign in on Thursday afternoon, September 29th, and be ready to race. This is so we can balance the field for both qualifying nights. The entry list and assigned qualifying nights are updated daily on the home page at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Each of the preliminary qualifying nights are complete programs with time trial, inverted heats, C, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

9/20/2005 - Craig Cormack might as well sign over the lease because it’s official. Steve Kinser owns Eagle Raceway. The King went basically unchallenged at the 1/3 Mile Short Track Nationals over the weekend, sweeping both nights in September, just as he did in June. Steve’s stats are again staggering as he’s won 25 of the 72 WoO shows he’s entered, which means he batting right around the 350 mark. Oh, yeah, and he’s 51. Once Steve disposed of Joey Saldana and Donny Schatz on Friday night to take the lead, there was not much left to write about in terms of racing for the lead. Kinser led all 40 laps on Saturday night, although Saldana remained within earshot for much of it. ...

Sunoco Race Fuels Named Official Fuel and Presenting Sponsor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/16/2005 - Knoxville, IA - Knoxville Raceway has announced that Sunoco Race Fuels has signed on to be the “Official” fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 29-30 an October 1st. The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, presented by Sunoco Race Fuels will offer a total purse of $220,000 over the three-day event with entries from coast to coast including most of the top drivers in the country already pre-entered for the event.“We are really excited to have Sunoco come on board for this event. Sunoco brings additional corporate backing to the event and provides the racers fuel they need to compete in the event”, stated Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales for Knoxville Raceway. The Lucas ...

Knoxville’s “Fast Track to Indy” winner passes Indy Racing League Rookie Test

9/15/2005 - Geoff Dodge, the 2005 Knoxville Nationals Fast Track to Indy Rookie of the Year, recently took a giant step towards racing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2006. Under the supervision of four-time Indianapolis 500 Champion Rick Mears, Dodge completed and passed his Indy Racing League rookie test at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on Monday, Sept. 12. The test started at 9:00 a.m. where league officials watched Dodge get familiar with the car. A basic Indy Racing League rookie test requires the driver to show consistency, by increasing speeds over 10-lap intervals and staying consistent within those speed requirements. Dodge’s test stopped in under two hours as Mears passed the Colorado Springs native and granted his competition license for ...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to Sponsor Late Model Nationals Driver/Celebrity/Fan Golf Tournament

9/14/2005 - Knoxville, IA (September 15, 2005)- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has signed on to be the title sponsor of the Knoxville Late Model Nationals Driver/Celebrity/Fan Golf Tournament. Fans will get the chance to golf with a driver and celebrity in a 18 hole 4-person best ball tournament format held at Pine Knolls Country Club located in Knoxville, IA. Each foursome will have one driver and one celebrity and two race fans The Goodyear Driver/Celebrity/Fan Golf Outing will include 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and a chance to win several prizes. Drivers who have committed to play in the golf tournament include: Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Rick Eckert, Bart Hartman, John Duty, Donnie Moran, Dale McDowell, Earl Pearson Jr. and ...

Discount Coupon Available for Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals

9/14/2005 - Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales, Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa – Starting September 15, you can pick up a discount coupon at your Iowa CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores, NAPA Auto Parts Stores or O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores for the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. The event runs Thursday through Saturday, September 29-30, October 1. It will feature the top late model drivers from across the country. The discount coupon is compliments of Lucas Oil. Purchase a minimum of two Lucas Oil Products and receive a coupon. On the day of the race, bring your coupon to the Knoxville Raceway ticket office and receive $5 off a general admission ticket for either ...

Knoxville Raceway Offers Interactive Events for Late Model Nationals

9/14/2005 - By Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales, Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA -The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals presented by Sunoco Race Fuels with associate sponsors PBM Performance Products and Vermeer Manufacturing is just around the corner. The dates of the event are September 29-30, October 1, 2005. The three-day event will not only feature the top late model drivers from across the nation, it will play host to thousands of race fans. Knoxville Raceway will entertain fans by offering a variety of interactive events in addition to the three nights of racing!Thursday through Saturday, the fan-fest/trade show will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the midway behind the main grandstands. Fans will enjoy several ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part Two

9/13/2005 - Roger Rager returned to the 410 ranks with Butch Donahue’ 6R. The team had a Don Ott powerplant and Rager plans to make sporadic starts throughout the rest of the season, including the Jackson World of Outlaws show on September 23. Rager had a transfer spot to the A-main at Cedar Lake before the left rear suspension broke on the last lap. Look for him to stay closer to home next year and Tony Donahue could make a few starts as well….Chris Shirek is battling Wade Nygaard for the NOSA title but he battled down to the wire against Mark Dobmeier at River Cities on Friday night. Dobmeier eventually got the best of him and scored his 19th win of the ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part One

9/13/2005 - Once again, the IRA Sprint Cars came north for their annual early September swing for Superior’s Northern Nationals and Cedar Lake’s Jerry Richert Memorial. All racers were greeted by surprisingly heavy racetracks at each venue. With two extra laps of the water truck, Soup-erior, as it has been called, lived up to its name, requiring twin sets of hot laps. Eventually, the track came in and proved to be fast and exciting all night, much like the next night at Cedar Lake. With temps in the 90s and a strong wind, Cedar Lake dumped extra water, which made for a racy track, but unfortunately also birthed a few bumps in the turns. But, after a summer of dicey track conditions nation ...

Van Dee Buries Field in Knoxville Enduro 200

9/12/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (September 10)(delayed) - Darin Van Dee of Deep River, Iowa ran away with the Enduo 200 at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night and finished twelve laps ahead of his nearest rival. The event was scheduled to be 200 laps or have a time limit of two hours. Time won out over distance.Van Dee survived a record nine red-flag stoppages to capture the $1,000 to win event. Early leaders Darwin Himmerich of West Des Moines and Kenny DeGoey of Knoxville did not figure into the top twenty finishers. Van Dee took the lead just prior to the fifty-lap mark and was never challenged after that point. Both Van Dee and runner-up Rob Akers of ...

Fifty Years Ago at Knoxville and the Nation

9/12/2005 - September 1956 By Bob Wilson Early in the month, Mars made its closest pass to Earth since 1924 at 35,120,000 miles. The 30th annual "Miss America" crown went to Marian Ann McKnight from South Carolina. Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show". Sunday nights on NBC you could have watched "777 Bengal Lancers", "Circus Boy", "Steve Allen Show", "The Alcoa Hour" and "Loretta Young". Number one on the Country and Western music chart is (you guessed it) Presley's "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog". Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, 42, died after a long battle with cancer. She was considered to be the "Greatest Female Athlete of this Century". The book "Peyton Place" ...

QUALITY, NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT,

9/11/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa - by Tom Schmeh Quality. That one word defined the fields for the 2005 Knoxville National Championships for winged 360-cubic-inch and 410 c.i. sprint cars, respectively. And it defines the field entered-to-date for the Speed Channel-televised, $35,000-to-win second annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. Those on the Knoxville pre-entry list are former World 100 winners such as defending World of Outlaws (WoO) champion Scott Bloomquist (1988, ’90, 2001), past Eldora Million winner Donnie Moran (1989, ’92, ’96, ’97), two-time WoO titlist Billy Moyer (1991, ’93, ’94, ’98, 2000), current WoO point leader Steve Francis (1999), Brian Birkhofer (2002), Dan Schlieper (2003), and Chub ...

Late Model Nationals Trade Show Space Still Available

9/6/2005 - Vendor space is still available for the three-day Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals trade show. The dates of the event are Thursday, September 29, through Saturday, October 1. The cost of indoor booth spaces are as follows: 10' x 10' = $300 and includes 1/4 page, black/white program ad; 10' x 20' = $500 and includes 1/2 page, black/white program ad; 10' x 30' = $700 and includes a full-page, black/white program ad.The cost of outdoor spaces vary from $250 to $1000 and include a program ad. Drivers may reserve spots for T-shirt trailers on the grounds for $250. Space is limited so please call early to reserve a spot. Deadline for ad copy ...

In the Groove

9/5/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - Well, another sprint-car racing season at the Knoxville Raceway has come to a close. And it did so amidst much fanfare and good will from our group of racers and fans, who dug deep into their pockets to donate to relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina.Kerry Madsen, who was crowned champion of the 410 racing division, pledged to donate some of his winnings for the night to the effort, and that prompted other drivers to follow suit.Knoxville 360 driver Joe Beaver was physically helping with the cleanup effort, so Larry Ball Jr. hopped into his No. 53 and put on an interesting show. Surely during the B-Main, Larry was thinking, "What would Joey do?" when on the last ...

Alley Captures Knoxville Finale as Madsen Wins Knoxville Title

9/3/2005 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville, Iowa (September 3) Two dreams came true at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Billy Alley captured the season ending feature event, his first in 410 sprints here, and Kerry Madsen won the title as season champion, becoming the second Australian to do so at historic half-mile oval. For Madsen and the Tony Vermeer/TK Concrete Cool chassis, it was a team that collected six wins on this, the 53rd season of weekly racing. For more information click onto the results portion of this web site.

Sprint car people dig deep for Red Cross

9/3/2005 - Sprint car competitors, workers and fans donated $4,610.94 to the Red Cross Relief Fund Saturday night as they watched the Season Championship at Knoxville Raceway.

Miller, Cook, Clanton, Clark & Papenhausen Enter Lucas Oil L.M. Knoxville Nationals

9/3/2005 - Out-of-state entries for the second annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1, continue to arrive at the brick ticket office on a daily basis. Recent entrants include Matt Miller of Arlington, Ohio, Ray Cook of Brasstown, North Carolina, Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Georgia, Chad Clark of Marshall, Missouri, and Richard Papenhausen of Chico, California. Richard Papenhausen, who is just six points out of the lead for the 2005 Dart Heads Western Dirt Late Model Tour, will make his first career start at Knoxville aboard the David Papenhausen-owned dirt late model number 4P. He will be joined at the $35,000-to-win show by fellow West Coaster John Duty of Portland, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part Two

8/30/2005 - Billy Alley, minus Kraig Kinser, may have had the best month of August of all Sprint Car racers. Alley was crowned Mr. Sprint Car, started the Nationals on the front row after finishing fourth in his preliminary, won the 360 Nationals and $10,000 and was the show at the Huset’s Gold Cup, charging from 10th to third. Alley has also been hired to drive the potent Mark Burch, who sold Alley his first car, racer for selected shows. To round out his month, Alley scored a second to Brian Brown at Knoxville. Alley is still searching for his first 410 victory at Knoxville. It always seems that someone new steals the season finale, ala Colin Northway. I’ll put my money on ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part One

8/30/2005 - We’re back. After a month long hiatus, which featured an 11-day orgy of open wheels to start August, that followed by a two-week famine, this forum finally returned to the racetrack, albeit for one show, at the Knoxville weekly event. With the Nationals in the books as a success, despite a soggy midsection, Ramblings found solace in concerts (the always terrific Hank III, a surprising Los Diablos and a disappointing Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash) and baseball but it was certainly nice to be back in Knoxville.News and NotesBrian Brown knew it was his race to lose from the pole on Saturday night and he drove excellently to score his second Knoxville win of the season. He’s got nine victories on ...

A Lot to be Decided this Saturday Night in 2005 Sprint Finale!

8/29/2005 - Plenty of spots in the points standings are up for grabs in Midwest Wireless Season Championship this Saturday night, here at Knoxville Raceway. The drivers will be vying for a little extra cash and a rise in the all-important points standings, as the sprint car season comes to a close at Knoxville. Admission will be $12 for adults and $3 for children,14 and under. Preschoolers are free.Kerry “Madman” Madsen’s cushion is at 185 points in the 410 class. The lead was partly a result of the misfortune of the man chasing him, Wayne Johnson. The pair entered last week’s A main just 30 points apart, but a pair of incidents sidelined Johnson. Strange things ...

In the Groove

8/29/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - As the final sprint-car race of the 2005 racing season at the Knoxville Raceway looms in front of us, I can’t help but reflect on the stellar season we’ve seen. And for me, this 30th year of making the trip to the hallowed half-mile has been nothing short of amazing.Not only does 2005 mark my 30th straight trip to Knoxville and the Nationals, but it marks my fifth year of working with the crew high atop the speedway in the pressbox. From the very beginning, it was evident to me that this was the place I belonged. And with the way this season has gone, I truly know that I was right.First of all, some of the ...

Brown and Peters Complete Knoxville August Sprint Schedule with Wins

8/29/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (August 27) Brian Brown and Jake Peters each grabbed feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. For Brown it capped a month of frustration. For Peters it may have secured a second track championship. Head to the results secion of this site for further details.

Knoxville Nationals Souvenir Program Available

8/28/2005 - Call the office today at 641-842-5431 to order your 2005 Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers souvenir program. It's 160 pages of great photos and interesting articles. Don't forget to ask for your complimentary Nationals patch, too! You can also choose to mail in your request along with a $15 check or money order to Knoxville Raceway, PO Box 347, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.

The 46th Annual Knoxville Nationals Aug 9-12, 2006

8/28/2005 - Tickets will go on sale on December 1 and for the first time they will be available on line. More info available later.

It's Great to be Racing (or from) Knoxville this Sat. Night!!!

8/24/2005 - by Bill Wright - After everyone took a breath after the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals a week ago, it’s time to go back racing at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night!!! It’s Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Growth Alliance Night, and Knoxville residents will be the beneficiary! If you’re from Knoxville, simply show your proof of residence and you will be able to purchase $5 tickets for adults. Knoxville youth 14 and under will be admitted free! Hot laps start at 6:45 pm, with racing around 8:00 pm.One thing is guaranteed…we will have a first time champion crowned in the 410 class. But who will it be? Kerry Madsen’s lead over second place, Wayne ...

In the Groove

8/21/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - It’s hard to believe another Knoxville Nationals is now over, and even harder to believe that we all managed to keep our sanity through what turned out to be a rough 2005 version of the event. The hard pill to swallow was that it seemingly hasn’t rained all summer. And then the Nationals came and we were rained out an unbelievable three times. Amazingly, Knoxville Raceway has only seen two rainouts during its regular season this year. But though that is a good record by comparison to most, those two rainouts were big, one coming with a tornado warning and the other with an unpredicted monsoon. As with all Nationals, there are many storylines to follow and many ...

360 Knoxville Nationals on Speed Sat. night

8/19/2005 - The 15th Annual "360" Knoxville Nationals will be broadcast on Saturday, August 20th from 8-10pm CDT. The 2-hour broadcast includes the C, B and A main events as well as highlights from the Thursday preliminaries. The 15th Annual “360” Knoxville Nationals, run on Thursday & Friday, August 4 & 5, featured over 125 drivers and teams from the USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand competing in Sprint Car racings version of the NASCAR Busch Series. The only difference is a reduced engine size – all other equipment is the same. As in Busch, the event had its “Bushwackers” with many of the top “410” drivers competing for the title. This event kicked off 10 days of sprint car racing in Southen ...

August of 1956: Fifty Years Ago at Knoxville

8/19/2005 - August 1956 A continuing series of articles covering the events of 50 years ago By Bob Wilson Look Magazine reported that Elvis Presley has already sold close to 6,000,000 records. "Bus Stop" starring Marilyn Monroe was released. The U.S. Public Health Service reported 8,031 cases of polio in the first eight months of 1956 compared to 14,000 during the same time one year earlier. The last known surviving member of the Civil War Union Army died. He was Albert Woolsen, 109, of Duluth, Minnesota. It is believed that three members of the Confederate Army were still alive. Yul Brynner and Deberah Kerr starred in the movie version of "The King and I". Brynner would receive the ...

Double the Pleasure: Brooke Tatnell sweeps “Best Appearing”

8/15/2005 - Knoxville, IA (August 14) -- Rain kept the 45th Knoxville Nationals at bay until Sunday, but no delay was made in the decision of who “had the look” for the 2005 XR Nationals “Best Appearing” Car & Crew presented by Hy-Vee. Brooke Tatnell, the Aussie who was hired in 2005 by Rush Racing out of Washington, took not only the honors of “Best Appearing” Car but also “Best Appearing” Crew in the first ever fan vote. Attendees of the Knoxville Nationals along with visitors to www.sprintcarxr.com spoke up, and were loudly heard. Tatnell, Shane Stewart, Chad Kemenah, Terry McCarl, Craig Dollansky, and others battled for the fans' vote with special paint schemes and uniforms, in a promotion that had an exceptional ...

Kraig Kinser Wins 45th Knoxville Nationals

8/15/2005 - By Stacy ErvinKraig Kinser of Bloomington, Indiana, followed in his father's footsteps by winning his first Knoxville Nationals championship in the 45th annual running of the event. His dad, Steve Kinser, who finished seventh in the 30-lap main event, has won 12 Nationals. The win meant that the Kinsers were the first father-son team to win Nationals championships.This year's version of the Nationals was plagued by rain, resulting in the Saturday finale being contested on Sunday night, August 14. The Wednesday night qualifying show went off without a hitch, but Thursday's show was washed out near the middle and finally run on Friday night. That pushed Friday's show off to Saturday afternoon. However, a steady rain most of Saturday washed out ...

Kraig Kinser has the pole for the 45th Nationals

8/14/2005 - A Feature - 30 Laps11K Kinser, Kraig 28 Paulus, Brian15 Schatz, Donny 15K Kemenah, Chad26 Stewart, Shane 20 Lasoski, Danny8 Tatnell, Brooke 1X Hannagan,Randy22 Alley, Billy 88H Rahmer, Fred10C Campbell, Jeremy 2 Saldana, Joey25 Dewease, Lance 7 Dollansky, Craig55 Madsen, Kerry 19 Smith, Stevie11 Kinser, Steve 24 McCarl, Terry2AU Jackson, Skip 14AJ Johnson, Wayne B Feature - 22 Laps, 4 TransferR19 Solwold, Jason 6 Shaffer, Tim21 Pittman, Daryn D11 Henderson, Justin29J Jacobs, Dean 22X Wilson, Greg7S Sides, Jason 16 Crocker, Erin35X Allard, Stephen 29 Rilat, Travis14 Meyers, Jason 22J Johnson, Jason83 Kaeding, Tim 2H Jacobs, Kenny83JR Haudenschild, Jac 44G Gharst, Kaley9T Whitney, Travis 17G Droud, Don10 Logan, Ricky 77 Hodnett, Greg C Feature - 15 Laps, 2 TransferD1 Gianetto, Jesse 40 Garner, Clint1 Swindell, Kevin 2L Lynch, Ed7TW Wimmer, Brandon 6G Geldart, Cody19W Weuve, Bob 45X Herrera, Johnny44X Dodge, Geoff 46 Coniam, Ryan5 Swindell, Sammy 11H McMahan, Paul5M Moyle, Jaymie 55X Feese, Blake70 Landis, Calvin 5J Mitrisin, Jeff69 Moore, Mike 61J Jennings, Danny40R Stenhouse, Ricky 0 Allard, Jonathan D Feature - 12 Laps, 2 Transfer4D ...

Dodge Leads on the Road to Indy going into Saturday

8/14/2005 - Geoff Dodge is the leading contender in the Road to Indy program going into Saturday's events. He is locked into Saturday night's C main event. Racing in Saturday's non-qualifier's program are other leading candidates Mike Erdley (371 pts), TJ Stutts (366 pts), Luke Cranston (365 pts) and Dusty Zomer (353 pts). Other contenders running the non-qualifiers program include Natalie Sather, Mark Dobmeier, Jamie McDonald, Ian Madsen, Jack Pillon, Mike Deavers, Dave Enders, Todd Zinn, Robert Huisken and Bill Clarkson Jr.

Weather KOs Knoxville Nationals TV

8/14/2005 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth Continued weather problems finally caused the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers to miss the Saturday date for the first time since the mid-80s. The rescheduling to Sunday has taken the event out of the available TV window. Senior management at Knoxville Raceway and Speed Channel worked throughout Saturday to keep the 4-hour live broadcast, even extending the start time to 11 pm EDT. When it was determined the races would be rescheduled to Sunday, Speed Channel, the fastest growing motorsports network and home to the “360” Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville Nationals and Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals worked with Knoxville Raceway to find a mutually acceptable prime-time slot for a highlights show. With ...

Ford Mustang Raffle Information

8/14/2005 - The 2005 Ford Mustang will be raffled at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 13 at the Ford tent near the entrance to the Fairgrounds.Car Winner -- George Rose, Marysville, WA$1000 Knoxville Raceway Gift Certificate Winner -- Jeremy Brower, Inwood, IA$500 Knoxville Raceway Gift Certificate Winner -- Wayne VanWhye, Lester, IA

Saturday's Events Postponed to Sunday

8/13/2005 - Saturday just became Sunday. The non-qualifiers show scheduled for Saturday at noon is now scheduled for Sunday at the same time.The Saturday night Knoxville Nationals Championship event will be run Sunday evening at our regular racing time.

Billy Alley is officially "Mr. Sprint Car" for 2005

8/13/2005 - Nebraska’s Billy Alley of Lincoln is officially “Mr. Sprint Car” for 2005 after clinching the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek point title Friday night during the Knoxville Nationals presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. The Knoxville 360 Nationals champion, who is sponsored by “Speedy” Bill Smith’s Speedway Motors, has 269 points and is starting tonight’s Knoxville 410 Nationals on the front row. Alley, who will earn $2,500 tonight for claiming the unique iron-man title, cannot be overtaken by current runner-up Jesse Hockett (217 points) in the ten-day point standings between the Oskaloosa and Knoxville dirt tracks. Tonight’s championship feature pays 50 SprintWeek points maximum to win and Sunday night’s rescheduled non-qualifiers feature does ...

Museum-Benefit Auction is "On" for Today

8/12/2005 - The National Sprint Car Museum-benefit auction is “on” for today (Saturday afternoon) at 12:30 p.m. on the museum’s second floor. Viewing of the unique, autographed items will begin at 11:30 a.m. The general public is encouraged to attend this free, live auction of souvenirs and memorabilia from the world of sprint car, NASCAR stock car, and IRL Indy Car racing. Rick Van Donsler of Knoxville will be the lead auctioneer.

Stewart wins Thursday prelim on Friday

8/12/2005 - Stewart wins Thursday prelim on Friday By Stacy Ervin It took an extra day, but Oklahoma's Shane Stewart took home the feature win on Friday, August 12, at Iowa's Knoxville Raceway. The event was actually the rain-delayed Thursday night preliminary program at the 45th annual Knoxville Nationals. Several waves of rain finally washed out the show in the early morning hours of Thursday and it was postponed until Friday. That put Friday's show on the slate for Saturday at noon. Before the rain came on Thursday night, time trials and four and a half heat races had been completed, however race officials decided that could not constitute a complete show and opted to start all over again on Friday night. When the Thursday race ...

Nationals Points Totals after Two Days of Qualifying

8/12/2005 - The top fifty are qualified for Saturday. The next fifty are in the Non-Qualifiers show. Remember, we still have to run the the Scramble races tomorrow afternoon. Car # Driver Hometown Total Points 20 Lasoski, Danny Higginsville, MO 479 22 Alley, Billy Lincoln, NE 477 28 Paulus, Brian Mechanicsburg, PA 476 11K Kinser, Kraig Bloomington, IN 474 8 Tatnell, Brooke San Souci, NSW, AUST 474 88H Rahmer, Fred Salfordville, PA 472 15 Schatz, Donny Fargo, ND 470 1X Hannagan, Randy Pittsboro, IN 470 26 Stewart, Shane Bixby, OK 469 15K Kemenah, Chad Findlay, OH 468 10C Campbell, Jeremy Monroe, MI 467 2 Saldana, Joey Pittsboro, IN 466 25 Dewease, Lance Fayetteville, PA 465 7 Dollansky, Craig Zimmerman, MN 461 55 Madsen, Kerry Sydney, NSW, AUST 457 19 Smith, Stevie Broken Arrow, ...

Knoxville Raceway to Raffle off 2005 Mustang GT Convertible

8/12/2005 - Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales, Knoxville Raceway.Picture yourself driving down the highway, the top down, feeling the warmth of the sun upon your face. Well, stop dreaming! You can live it! The Midwest Ford Dealers, Knoxville Raceway, and Stepping Stones Early Learning Center have joined forces to give away a 2005 Mustang GT Convertible Premium during Speed Channel’s live broadcast of the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers on Saturday, August 13, 2005.Raffle tickets for the Mustang will be available for purchase Wednesday, August 10, through Saturday, August 13, only! Raffle tickets are $10 each. Only 7000 tickets will be allotted for this raffle. Consolation prizes include Knoxville Raceway gift ...

Wednesday Nationals Points Leaders

8/10/2005 - 28 Paulus, Brian Mechanicsburg, PA 14.978 476 88H Rahmer, Fred Salfordville, PA 15.375 472 15 Schatz, Donny Fargo, ND 15.108 470 1X Hannagan, Randy Pittsboro, IN 15.256 470 15K Kemenah, Chad Findlay, OH 15.348 468 25 Dewease, Lance Fayetteville, PA 15.314 465 19 Smith, Stevie Broken Arrow, OK 15.253 453 11 Kinser, Steve Bloomington, IN 15.158 451 2AU Jackson, Skip Knoxville, IA 15.254 448 14AJ Johnson, Wayne Mustang, OK 15.405 447 6 Shaffer, Tim Aliquippa, PA 15.376 443 D11 Henderson, Justin Sioux Falls, SD 15.445 436 22X Wilson, Greg Benton Ridge, OH 15.481 434 29 Rilat, Travis Forney, TX 15.225 420 16 Crocker, Erin Wilbraham, MA 15.173 415 83 Kaeding, Tim San Jose, CA 15.429 410 44G Gharst, Kaley Decatur, IL 15.528 407 77 Hodnett, Greg Memphis, TN 15.246 398 40 Garner, Clint Sioux Falls, SD 15.306 395 7TW Wimmer, Brandon Fairmont, IN 15.641 393 D1 Giannetto, Jesse Palo, IA 15.258 391 ...

Hockett Continues to Lead Cox Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points

8/10/2005 - Missouri’s Jesse Hockett of Warsaw continues to lead the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after Wednesday’s night number one of the Knoxville Nationals presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. Hockett has 207 points after the first seven of ten straight nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks. Fred Rahmer of Salfordville, Pennsylvania, won the Wednesday night preliminary feature at Knoxville Raceway. Over two hundred different drivers have scored points heading into Thursday’s Knoxville Nationals preliminary night at the Knoxville Raceway. UNOFFICIAL TOP TWENTY: Jesse Hockett 207, Jesse Giannetto 204, Billy Alley 190, Jake Peters 189, Randy Martin 179, Johnny Anderson 171, Zach Chappell 171, Curt ...

Rahmer takes Wednesday night Nationals prelim

8/10/2005 - By Stacy Ervin Pennsylvania Posse member Fast Freddy Rahmer took the win on Wednesday, August 10, at Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway on a night that saw the early frontrunners have problems. The original start of the 25-lap preliminary to the 45th annual Knoxville Nationals was called back by flagman Doug Clark and Brian Paulus and Mike Moore were sent to the tail. Read the story and the results by clicking onto results.

Jesse Hockett Takes Lead in Cox Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points after Ultimate Challenge

8/9/2005 - Missouri’s Jesse Hockett of Warsaw has taken over the lead in the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after Tuesday’s Sprint Bandits-sanctioned Ultimate Challenge night number six at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Hockett has 207 points after the first six of ten straight nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks. Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, won $30,000 at the Ultimate Challenge last night at Osky. 213 different drivers have scored points heading into Wednesday night’s Knoxville Nationals preliminary night, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers, at the Knoxville Raceway. The "Mr. Sprint Car" title is worth $2,500 to the champion and $1,000 to the runner-up. UNOFFICIAL TOP ...

Catch the Nationals Live on ADN!

8/9/2005 - The best Sprint Car Drivers in the world are coming to Iowa for the 45th Annual Midwest Ford Dealers Knoxville Nationals and the ONLY place you can hear all the LIVE, play-by-play action is The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems. Join Rod Pattison, Bill Wright, Derek Cardwell and the rest of the ADN crew for 4 great nights of Sprint Car Racing from the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway. Our broadcasts will begin at 8:30pm Eastern time, 7:30pm Central time on www.americandirtnetwork.com. If you're there, bring your headphone radios along and tune in to Knoxville affiliates KNIA, 1320 AM or KRLS, 92.1 FM and listen to all the action while you watch in ...

XR and HyVee Bank $10,000 Loot for “Best Appearing” Contests at Knoxville

8/9/2005 - XR is pleased to announce that Hy-Vee Supermarkets have joined the 2005 XR Nationals Best Appearing contest as a presenting sponsor. The Hy-Vee store located just across the street from the famed Knoxville Raceway will be involved with the promotions of the Best Appearing Car & Crew and will host a “Block Party” on Saturday, August 13th, showcasing the “Best Appearing” lineup of cars.And to top things off, not only has XR put up a $1500 cash award for each winner (Car & Crew contests) but sponsors have jumped on board to already boost the contingency package to well over a $5000 value for each winner! A sampling of prizes include: $1500 cash from XR for each category (Best Appearing Car ...

Jesse Giannetto Takes Lead in Cox Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points after Front Row Challenge

8/8/2005 - Iowa’s Jesse Giannetto of Palo has taken over the lead from Billy Alley in the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after Monday’s Front Row Challenge night number five at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Giannetto has 194 points after the first five of ten straight nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks. Danny Lasoski of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series won the Front Row Challenge A-Main last night at Osky. 186 different drivers have scored points heading into Tuesday night’s Sprint Bandits-sanctioned Ultimate Challenge non-winged 410 c.i. sprint car race at the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa. UNOFFICIAL TOP TWENTY: Jesse Giannetto ...

Alley Leads Cox Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points After Brodix ToC

8/8/2005 - Lincoln, Nebraska's Billy Alley, sponsored by “Speedy” Bill Smith’s Speedway Motors, continues to lead the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after Sunday’s Brodix 360 Tournament of Champions at the Knoxville Raceway. Alley has 190 points after the first four of ten straight nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks. Garry Lee Maier of the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) won the Brodix Tournament of Champions invitational A-Main. 171 different drivers have scored points heading into Monday night's Front Row Challenge winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car race and Tuesday night’s Sprint Bandits-sanctioned Ultimate Challenge non-winged 410 c.i. sprint car race at the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa. UNOFFICIAL TOP TWENTY: Billy ...

In the Groove, Part Two

8/8/2005 - The race on Saturday, August 6, brought a very large and enthusiastic crowd to the speedway and they saw some great action in both the 360 and 410 divisions. Action in the 360 division saw Jon Eldreth get sideways and flip in his heat race. In the feature, Josh Higday touched Maeschen on the backstretch on the start, turned sideways and collected Joe Beaver, Rick Ideus, Chris Morgan, Mulheim and Pete Crall. The race was between Knoxville regular Johnny Anderson and former track champion Randy Martin, who now races with the Winged Outlaw Warriors series. Just as they came to lapped traffic with six laps down, the yellow came out for Dustin Selvage, who looped in turn four. With nine laps ...

In the Groove, Part One

8/8/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - The preview to the annual Knoxville Nationals provided nothing but stellar racing at the Sprint Car Capitol of the World at the Knoxville Raceway. Starting with the 15th annual 360 Nationals on Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August 5, the annual pilgrimage to the hallowed half-mile kicked off. Thursday’s action saw a record number of entries for this event and found defending champion Billy Alley revved up to defend his title. On the track Thursday night, Stevie Walsh took perhaps the worst ride of the evening when he flipped violently in turn two after coming together with John Schulz in his heat race. Walsh did not return to action the next night and did not compete on Saturday night ...

Gary Lee Maier Wins 7th Brodix Tournament of Champions

8/8/2005 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville, Iowa (August 7) Garry Lee Maier, running under the NCRA banner, claimed the 7th annual Brodix Tournament of Champions title at Knoxville Raceway Sunday night. The win paid the Cimarron, Kansas driver $5,000 for his efforts. See the Results section of this page to read the whole story.

Lasoski Returns to Take Knoxville Sprint Win

8/7/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (August 6) Danny Lasoski returned to his home track after his trials on the World of Outlaws trail and captured the 20-lap feature event at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win was "The Dude's" 86th win at this central Iowa speedway. Read the results and the story by going to Results.

Alley Continues To Lead Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points After Casey's Night

8/7/2005 - Billy Alley of Lincoln, Nebraska, continues to lead the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after Casey’s General Stores night number three at the Knoxville Raceway. Alley has 145 points after the first three of ten straight nights of sprint car racing between the Knoxville and Oskaloosa dirt tracks. Randy Martin (360 class) and Danny Lasoski (410 class) won Saturday night’s A-Mains at Knoxville. 164 different drivers have scored points heading into Sunday night's Brodix 360 Tournament of Champions invitational at the Knoxville Raceway. Monday and Tuesday nights’ sprint car racing action takes place at the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa. UNOFFICIAL TOP FIFTEEN: Billy Alley 145, Jesse Hockett ...

Tim Kaeding Final Clean-O World Challenge Entry

8/6/2005 - Tim Kaeding of San Jose, California, is the twenty-third and final entry for Friday’s 20-lap $10,000-to-win Clean-O World Challenge international invitational at the Knoxville Raceway during the 45th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. Kaeding, who qualified at the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia in January, is one of the leading American sprint car drivers who will take on the best from Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The entries, including last night’s Knoxville 360 Nationals winner Billy Alley, are as follows: #1, Brent Antill, Ankeny, Iowa, Maxim/Salina, 3rd – 1998. #1X, Randy Hannagan, Pittsboro, Indiana, USA, Hurricane/Gaerte, 1st – 1999. #2AU, A.J. “Skip” Jackson, Sydney, NSW, AUS, J&J/Shaver, 1st – 1995, ’97, ’98. #NZ3, Jamie McDonald, Birkenhead ...

Alley Takes Lead in Cox Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points

8/6/2005 - Billy Alley, the 2005 Knoxville 360 Nationals winner, leads the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after night number two at the Knoxville Raceway. Alley has 100 points after sweeping the Thursday-Friday program. National Championship runner-up Gary Wright has 98 points, with preliminary night winner Dusty Zomer in third with 96 points. 118 drivers have scored points heading into Saturday's Casey's General Stores Night of 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing at Knoxville Raceway. UNOFFICIAL TOP FIFTEEN: Billy Alley 100, Gary Wright 98, Dusty Zomer 96, Brian Brown 95, Jake Peters 93, Jesse Hockett 90, Zach Chappell 86, Jonathan Allard 86, Randy Martin 85, Jeff Mitrisin 85, Ricky Logan ...

Alley Repeats as 360 Knoxville Nationals Champion

8/5/2005 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville, Iowa (August 5) Billy Alley captured the 15th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The win was a repeat for the youngster from Lincoln, Nebraska who took this prestigious race one year ago. For all the story plus the official results go to, what else, the Results button on top.

Check out the Paint Jobs!

8/5/2005 - There have been some flashy paint jobs at the 360 Nationals. Be sure to check our "Pit Photos 2005" throughout the week for more good looking machines!

Zomer and Alley Capture Preliminary Wins at Knoxville 360 Nationals

8/4/2005 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville, Iowa (August 4) Dusty Zomer and Billy Alley, two Knoxville regulars, led a qualifying field of 118 cars (a record count) to preliminary feature events during the 15th annual 360 Knoxville Nationals. Each driver garnered $2,000 for his first place finish. It was Zomer's first career win here and Alley's 8th. Read the complete story by heading to the Results section to this Knoxville Raceway site.

Friday 360 Nationals Lineups

8/1/2005 - A main: 1. Billy Alley 22 2. Jake Peters 57x 3. Dusty Zomer 1z 4. Zach Chappell 50z 5. Ricky Logan 7L 6. Brian Brown 21 7. Jesse Hockett 75 8. Nate Mosher 22N 9. Randy Martin 14 10. Gary Wright 9 11. Eric Jobe 12. Jason Johnson 41 13. Jeff Mitrisin 10 14. Josh Higday 24 15. Jesse Giannetto D1 16. Curt Michael 99 17. John VanDenBerg 7N 18. Stacey Alexander 126 19. Danny Wood 14AJ 20. Loren Langerud 56B main: 1. Bronson Maeschen 96 2. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 15 3. Jonathan Allard 0x 4. Nick Mulheim 38m 5. Matt Moro 2m 6. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 40R 7. Cody Branchcomb 94 8. David Hall 51 9. Chad Humston 23c 10. ...

Rules for August 6

8/1/2005 - Due to the large number of competitors for Saturday August 6 no local points will be awarded. In the 410 class there will be no Time Trials and the 410 tire rule will be waived. Both 410's and 360's will draw for position and use passing points. The rigs will be unloading both Friday and Saturday night.

Free Clean-O World Challenge Picnic on Tuesday, August 9th

8/1/2005 - The free-to-the-public Clean-O World Challenge picnic will again take place on the Tuesday afternoon prior to the Knoxville Nationals on the grounds of the Marion County Fairgrounds. The picnic, which allows fans from around the world to meet the international sprint car racers competing in the Clean-O World Challenge, takes place from 1 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9th. Oval Express publisher Jon Evans of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, will serve as emcee for the annual affair. Native Californian Brad Sweet is the latest sprint car racer to enter the Friday, August 12th Clean-O World Challenge. Sweet qualified for the 12th annual international invitational by competing in the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at the Premier Speedway at Sungold Stadium ...

Jackson and Kearney Complete Knoxville July Sprint Schedule with Wins

7/31/2005 - By Bob Wilson Knoxville, Iowa (July 30) Crowd favorites Skip Jackson and John Kearney each captured feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. It was Jackson's first of the season and Kearney's second. A complete story and results can be found at this site by hitting the Results button above.

Season Points for 410 Division Up To Date

7/30/2005 - The 2005 season points for the 410 division have been updated as of today and are correct.

Bloomquist & O'Neal Help Make Lucas Oil L.M. Nationals 'The Real Deal' With 'No Weak Links'

7/28/2005 - Dirt late model veterans Scott ‘No Weak Links’ Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee, and ‘the Real Deal’ Don O’Neal of Martinsville, Indiana, have entered the second annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. Both Bloomquist, a native of Fort Dodge, and O’Neal have raced at the historic half-mile dirt oval in the past, although neither has parked his car in victory lane. Scott and Don have to be considered favorites for this year’s $35,000-to-win open competition Speed-televised event. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, “Gang, this show just continues to pick up momentum. We are thrilled to welcome defending World of Outlaws champion Scott Bloomquist back to Knoxville. ...

91 Drivers Invited to Brodix Tournament of Champions

7/28/2005 - Ninety-one (91) of the best winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car drivers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States have been officially invited to the seventh Brodix Tournament of Champions, August 7, at the Knoxville Raceway. The drivers represent a record nineteen (19) sanctions and all will compete under one common set of technical rules, which includes the use of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Brodix spec head.Those sanctions sending teams to Knoxville for the $5,000-to-win Sunday night event are ASCS, ASCS Gulf South Region, ASCS Midwest Region, ASCS Rocky Mountain Region, ASCS Sooner Region, Eagle Sprint Touring Series (ESTS), Empire Super Sprints (ESS), Knoxville Raceway, National Championship Racing Association (NCRA), National Racing Alliance (NRA), Northern Sprint Tour (NST), ...

Indy Racing League partners with Knoxville Nationals on "Rookie of the Year Fast Track to Indy" Award

7/27/2005 - MILWAUKEE, Saturday, July 23, 2005 – A new era of driver development for the Indy Racing League’s Menards Infiniti Pro Series™ begins this August with the creation of the “Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year Fast Track to Indy™” program.The Knoxville Nationals, held this year from Aug. 10-13 in Knoxville, Iowa, is the premier sprint car racing event in the United States, and attracts the top sprint car drivers from around the world.This year’s Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year, at least 18 years of age, will receive a test in October in a Menards Infiniti Pro Series car under the guidance of league driver coaches, which include Indianapolis 500 Champions Rick Mears, Al Unser Sr., and Johnny Rutherford. If the ...

Kerry Madsen is Knoxville Summer Classic Champion

7/24/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (July 23) Kerry Madsen drove the Tony Vermeer COOL Chassis to victory during the 5th annual Summer Classic at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win marked Madsen's sixth win here this season. To find out how he and 360 division winner Josh Higday captured their respective wins go to the Results section of this site.

Summer Classic Lineups!!!

7/23/2005 - The top 16 in points for Friday's events will redraw for their starting spots in the $10,000 finale in front of the grandstand on Saturday night. They are: Brian Brown, Sammy Swindell, Randy Hannagan, Kerry Madsen, Joe Beaver, Wayne Johnson, Chad Meyer, Mike Reinke, Dusty Zomer, Kaley Gharst, Colin Northway, Kevin Huntley, Ryan Anderson, Tim St. Arnold, Jake Peters and Calvin Landis. B main lineup (8 to transfer): 1. Scott Young 2. Ian Madsen 3. Jaymie Moyle 4. Mike Moore 5. Randy Anderson 6. Justin Henderson 7. Kevin Swindell 8. Ricky Logan 9. Scott Neitzel 10. Billy Alley 11. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 12. Billy Balog 13. Skip Jackson 14. Lynton Jeffrey 15. Kim Mock 16. Scott Biertzer 17. Travis Whitney 18. Steve Meyer ...

Swindell and Madsen are the Victors in Knoxville's Summer Classic Prelim

7/23/2005 - By Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa (July 22) Sammy Swindell and Kerry Madsen came home the winners in the two Summer Classic feature events at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. The preliminary finishes will be awarded points and will decide the lineups for the Classic finale on Saturday night. The top 16 drivers in points will draw for starting positions in Saturday's Summer Classic A Main. The top sixteen in points were: Brian Brown, Sammy Swindell, Randy Hannagan, Kerry Madsen, Joe Beaver, Wayne Johnson, Chad Meyer, Mike Reinke, Dusty Zomer, Kaley Gharst, Colin Northway, Kevin Huntley, Ryan Anderson, Tim St. Arnold, Jake Peters and Calvin Landis. To read the entire story, go to Results at this website.

The Summer Classic Sizzles This Weekend!!!

7/23/2005 - The action will be intense this weekend at the Summer Classic presented by Iowa Telecom! Join us as the 410 class will be in action both Friday and Saturday (July 21 and 22). Many visitors are expected as the IRA makes their second visit of the season. Other outsiders including Sammy Swindell, Kevin Swindell, Randy Hannagan and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will also be racing for some serious cash, in addition to preparing for the big events that August holds in store. You will be treated to two complete 410 programs on Friday night, with each feature paying $3,000 to the winner. Competitors will be separated into two groups. Heats will be run by draw, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

7/22/2005 - Normally, the first three laps of any feature aren’t the best of the event but no one told Matt Rogerson, Jerrod Hull and Jesse Giannetto that on Tuesday night at Scotland County. Front row starters Rogerson and Gianetto maintained their spots on the bottom and top, respectively, while Hull nosed Rich Dereu’s 50 between the pair in the turns and was forced out of the mix on the straights. Eventually, Giannetto took the top spot but eventually Hull streaked past following a red for a slow rolling Jimmie Davies. The win made an even dozen for Hull in 2005 and he has a chance to bat .500 with the Sprint Invaders when they visit 34 Raceway next Wednesday. Hull will compete ...

Metz Takes 14th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway

7/21/2005 - By Bob Wilson Metz Takes 14th annual Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa (July 21) Greg Metz of Washington, Kansas captured the 14th annual Harris Clash for IMCA Modifieds at Knoxville Raceway Thursday night. Metz was third one year ago and is a repeat winner from 2003. For the complete story and all the results go to the 'Results' at this web site.

Eckert, Frank, Schlieper & Smith Enter Lucas Oil LM Nationals

7/21/2005 - Four of the top ten drivers in the Stacker2 World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model Series have entered the second annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. Former Lincoln Speedway sprint car racer Rick Eckert of York, Pennsylvania, is second in WoO points. Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pennsylvania, is a former Stateline/Eriez Speedway circuit regular who is currently fourth in WoO points. Clint Smith of Senoia, Georgia, and Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, Wisconsin, are currently ninth and tenth in points, respectively, in the WoO dirt late model division. All four instantly become fan favorites for the $35,000-to-win open competition Speed Channel-televised event. According to Knoxville director of racing ...

Danny Lasoski and the MRMF Raise $160,000 for Bay Cliff Health Camp

7/19/2005 - by Bob Jones - July 15, 2005--Danny Lasoski and friends gathered recently to raise funds in the name of the Michael Ross Memorial Foundation. The Michael Ross Memorial Foundation was founded in honor of the son of Tony and Kathy Ross from American Compressed Steel, Inc. following Michael’s passing due to complications from tay-sachs disease. The MRMF is a non-profit charity organization supporting Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Michigan. “When the totals came in we were very pleased to be able to present a check to Bay Cliff for $160,000,” Lasoski said. “To date, the MRMF has donated over $700,000 to the camp. I can’t express enough how thankful I am to all of ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part Two

7/18/2005 - Gregg Bakker left little doubt on Friday night at Jackson as he charged from ninth to second in his heat, scoring the pole for the A-main, and then streaked to his fourth Jackson win of the year. Scott Winters was the show, however, charging from 18th to fourth and he made good on his potential and won the finale on Saturday night. It is Winters first Nationals title and the first for the family as his father Kent never managed a Nationals win, despite being a track champion…Dave Becker had a short night on Saturday as he collided with Shawn Van Wyhe in turn three of the first heat and flipped into the fence. He was uninjured. Becker had a fourth ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part One

7/18/2005 - The car count, 13, in the 410 division at the Jackson Nationals was disappointing to many but it probably would not have mattered who attended as Wayne Johnson was simply dominating. Johnson stretched his lead to over a half a lap en route to his first career victory at Jackson. He now has seven wins in 2005, which matches his totals for 2003 and 2004 combined. He is scheduled to driver Brian Ridge’s 360 at the Sprint Invaders show in Memphis, Missouri on Tuesday night. Earlier this year, he drove Steve Wares’ 10 car to second at CJ Raceway in Invader action…At Knoxville the next night, Johnson chased Kerry Madsen to the line as the former scored his fourth victory of ...

XR™ to sponsor “Best Appearing” at the Knoxville Nationals, Fans to Vote

7/18/2005 - By Barry Braun -- XR™ (X-Celerated), a network of racertainment websites that utilizes “blogging” technology and focuses on the racing lifestyle, has agreed to sponsor the “Best Appearing” contests at the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers.In the past, media members attending the Knoxville Nationals voted by ballot. As part of the promotion, AXR2 (www.axr2.com), will utilize its XR™ network and specifically www.sprintcarxr.com to make this a grand festivity. To top it off, the fans will tell us who is the best with an online fan vote through the XR™ Galleries, both on the Internet and at a booth set up at the Knoxville Nationals. Prizes will also be a big factor in the contest this year as ...

In the Groove

7/17/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - Once again, two happy winners graced victory lane ceremonies at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 16. But the celebrating was a little more festive than usual due to the Marion County Fair festivities going on at the hallowed half-mile on this weekend. With the Ferris wheel twirling and the smell of corn dogs and cotton candy wafting behind the grandstands, Bronson Maeschen became the fifth first-time Knoxville winner in the 360 division this year, while veteran Aussie pilot Kerry Madsen notched another win in the 410 division. It was a hot night, both in the air and on the track. It’s that time of year when drivers seem to switch rides with some frequency and this night saw ...

Madsen and Maeschen Win Knoxville Marion County Fair Date

7/16/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa (July 16) Kerry Madsen and Bronson Maeschen each captured feature event wins during the annual Marion County Fair at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Both winners received half a side of beef and half a hog to celebrate the county-wide event, courtesy of the Marion County Fair Association. To read further about these wins go to Results on this same website.

Knoxville Late Model Nationals to Provide Qualifying Provisional to 10 Series

7/16/2005 - Knoxville, IA – July 8, 2005 – By Bruce NeimethOfficials of Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA announced today the addition of the final three of ten dirt Late Model sanctioning organizations that will have a presence at the highly anticipated upcoming 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals in a unique program that will provide a high-impact promotional boost for each of the ten series. The 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals will provide the season point’s leader in each of ten of the top regional and national dirt Late Model series a provisional qualifying night starting spot in the preliminary A-mains. 120-plus drivers and teams expected from coast-to-coast and border-to-border will compete against the best in Late ...

Sprint Cars Take Center Stage Friday and Saturday

7/15/2005 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems takes to the air on Friday and Saturday nights for a "Sprint-tacular" weekend of racing action. Join us Friday night for the all Sprint Car show from The Kemna-Asa Auto Plaza Jackson Nationals at Jackson Speedway in Minnesota. The NMRA 410's will race for $3000, the Championship 360 Sprints will run for $2000 and the Double Barrel 317 Sprints will be in action for $600. All the action from Jackson will begin at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central time on www.americandirtnetwork.com. Then it's off to Knoxville Raceway for their regular night of racing with the 410's and 360's on HyVee Night. The point battles ...

Knoxville Nationals Driver Entry Deadline Approaches!

7/15/2005 - The deadline for the Knoxville Nationals driver entries is fast approaching -- Friday, July 15. All entries postmarked or received on or before July 15 are subject to the $100 entry fee. However, after July 15, the fee doubles, and all entries will be charged a $200 entry fee.The early deadline of July 15 assists us with preliminary event planning and adveritising purposes.To enter over the phone with a credit card, call the ticket office and ask for Zach -- (641) 842-5431.Thanks for your cooperation!

Fair Time and Racing Bring Fun for the Whole Family as the Marion County Fair Kicks In!!!

7/11/2005 - by Bill Wright - Knoxville is the place to be this weekend and into next week, as the Marion County Fair kicks in on Friday and continues through Thursday, July 21. Plenty of racing is on tap, starting with Saturday’s Hy-Vee night at the races! Check out the Hy-Vee sponsored sprint car simulator on the fairgrounds and take a spin for FREE. Great affordable racing action is a given as well. Admissions to Saturday’s races are $10 for adults, $3 for kids, with preschoolers free of charge. Excitement awaits as 410 pilots Kerry Madsen and Wayne Johnson continue to trade the lead in the points race. Madsen garnered a victory and a fourth place finish ...

Four Races Four Faces in Knoxville Sprints

7/11/2005 - By Bob Wilson Four Races Four Faces in Knoxville Sprints Knoxville, Iowa (July 9) Four drivers captured feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night during annual Twin Features. Winners were Kerry Madsen and Ricky Logan in 410 action while Johnny Anderson and Josh Higday were victorious in the 360 division. Find out how they did it by going to the results page at this site.

Vermeer Posts $15K Bonus for ’05 Knoxville Late Model Nationals champ who wins ’05 DTWC

7/11/2005 - Knoxville, IA – July 7, 2005 – By Bruce Neimeth - The 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals and the 25th Annual Dirt Track World Championships have come full circle since running on the same dates in 2004. For 2005 Vermeer Manufacturing Company, a worldwide supplier of agricultural, environmental and construction equipment, headquartered in Pella, Iowa will sponsor the Vermeer “Deuces Wild” Bonus that will pay the $15,000 to a driver and team if they can win both 100-lap main events in 2005. According to Tony Briggs, Marketing Communications Manager for Vermeer, “over the years our customers and employees have benefited from our relationship with Knoxville Raceway. The new late model championship program reaches a different fan base and ...

In the Groove, Part Two

7/10/2005 - The 360 division was full of action too. In the first heat race, Dan Thornburg had his share of troubles in going the right direction. After looping his machine on the pace lap, he hopped the berm on the backstretch under green-flag conditions. He momentarily wowed the crowd when he kept going, but by the time he got to turn three, he spun and brought out a yellow. Alan Zoutte and Davey Heskin both had some similar kinds of trouble in the 360 B-Main. First, Zoutte spun in turn two. On the restart, Heskin spun on the frontstretch. A lap later, Heskin spun again in turn two. And a lap after that, Zoutte spun again in turn two. Perhaps the worst incident of ...

In the Groove, Part One

7/10/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - Twin features has got to be the greatest invention in sprint-car racing history. And to see the double features at the greatest sprint-car track in the world just makes them all that much more thrilling. Knoxville Raceway hosted its annual round of twin features in both the 360 and 410 cubic-inch sprint-car divisions on Saturday, July 9. Though no one driver could pull of the astounding feat of winning both features, the racing action was second-to-none on the excitement scale. The night started out with the return of some familiar drivers and cars. Rich Bubak, a longtime racer from Colorado, returned to Knoxville with a beautiful fuchsia-colored car. Ian Madsen returned in the F5 after an early season wreck. ...

Wells Fargo Twin Features Night Saturday Night from Knoxville Raceway on American Dirt Network

7/9/2005 - The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, is ready to double your fun Saturday night, as Knoxville Raceway presents Wells Fargo Twin Features Night. With the hard charging 360s and the ultra quick 410s each running their first feature, then completely inverting them for the second main, this is a show you DO NOT want to miss. But if you have to miss being there, let us bring the action to you LIVE with www.americandirtnetwork.com Join your host Hot Rod Pattison and Derek Cardwell for all the action of Wells Fargo Twin Features Night at Knoxville Raceway, Saturday night at 8:30 pm Eastern time, 7:30 pm Central on The American Dirt Network. Just log ...

Drop the Green!!! It's Twin Features Night!!!

7/9/2005 - by Bill Wright - This Saturday night, it’s Wells Fargo Twin Features Night, and for $12 ($3 for kids) you can see four sprint car features in one night here at Knoxville! The finishes of the first features are inverted. We put the fast guys at the back and turn 'em loose! Don’t miss it! We’re also expecting some visiting competitors, hoping to turn a few laps before the big shows in August.Some would argue that Wells Fargo Twin Features Night is the most exciting event of the season, and who can argue with that? Last year’s event saw a point change on the 410 side. Travis Cram led the standings going into the night, ...

Larry Ball Jr. to appear at the Science Center

7/9/2005 - Larry Ball Jr. and the 5J racing team have been asked to represent the Knoxville Raceway at the Science of Speed Event to be held at the new Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, on July 9, 2005. What a great opportunity to bring your kids to this awesome new facility, and see your favorite sprint car driver at the same time! All children 14 and under will receive a FREE ticket to the races in Knoxville for the July 16th show during the Marion County Fair. Larry will be displaying the car from 9am-2pm on the 9th, and will participate in a question and answer session around 1:30. While you're there, check out the new ...

June 25 -- 50/50 Ticket Numbers

7/9/2005 - The following are the winning 50/50 ticket numbers from the rained out World of Outlaw show on June 25. If you have a winning ticket, please call the ticket office at (641) 842-5431 or (641) 842-3220.The numbers are: 022104 and 022111.Prize amount is $442.00 for each winner!

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part Two

7/5/2005 - Knoxville kicked off one of the few remaining weekly shows as everyone preps for the upcoming biggies. Wayne Johnson got his third win of the season at Knoxville and his first of the year at Huset’s during a profitable weekend. He scored the make-up 410 feature from June 12…Since destroying his hauler en route to Knoxville for the Outlaws show, Jake Peters has scored two wins, including his first of the season at Knoxville. He took the point lead from Larry Ball Jr. as he chases his second straight 360 title…Only 28 410s showed at Knoxville, the lowest count in recent years, as the summer economy begins to take its toll on the field…Greg Jones slipped into the A-main when front ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part One

7/5/2005 - New title, same great racing. That was the modus operandi for All Star Sprint Raceweek, which replaces Ohio Sprint Speedweek, following a slightly ludicrous discrepancy between Wayne County Speedway and the All Stars. The midweek shows kicked off on a contentious Monday evening that saw Wayne County run their own show, the Pete Jacobs Memorial, against the All Stars at the Moran (Donnie and Co.) family raceway, Muskingum County Speedway. Each track had 30 plus cars in the infield but Muskingum clearly won the battle for quality cars and had all four members of the Jacobs family towing the company line. All Star cameraman Dean Mills suggested a Jacobs dash as a special attraction and Lee Jacobs bested his father Kenny, ...

Wayne Johnson and Jake Peters take Feature Events at Knoxville Raceway

7/4/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa (July 2) Both Wayne Johnson and Jake Peters each took late race leads to capture feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway last Saturday night. For Johnson it was his fifth career win here and for Peters it was number four. Neither driver had an easy time gaining his most recent win.For more details enter the Results section on the web site.

In the Groove

7/4/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - Independence Day weekend brought two nights of stellar sprint-car racing at two vastly different Iowa tracks.On Saturday, July 2, the weekly show at Knoxville Raceway saw Wayne Johnson and Jake Peters take home the victories in the 410 and 360 cubic-inch divisions, respectively.On Sunday, July 3, it was off to CJ Raceway on the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction for Sprint Invaders action. Jesse Giannetto dominated the field and seems to have dominance figured out at CJ.Kicking off the weekend action was a nasty ride for Eddie Leavitt Jr. in turn one at Knoxville. In his 360 heat race, Leavitt and DJ Heskin got together and the contact sent Leavitt flying high into the air. When ...

Point Leaders from U.S., Canada & Australia enter Brodix ToC

7/3/2005 - Adam West of Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS). Brett Milburn of Sprintcar Control Council of Australia’s Avalon/Premier (SCCA-A/P) Series. Bryan Howland of the Patriot Sprint Group (PSG). Lance Yonge of Empire Super Sprints (ESS). Loren Langerud of the WISSOTA Promoters Association. Curt Michael of the United Racing Club (URC). Jesse Giannetto of the Sprint Invaders Associaition (SIA). Brian Brown of the Eagle Sprint Touring Series (ESTS) and American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Midwest Region. These current point leaders have all entered the 7th Brodix Tournament of Champions (ToC) invitational, set for Sunday, August 7, at Knoxville Raceway, which is winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car racing’s version of major league baseball’s ‘All Star Game’. In addition to ...

6 More Int'l. Drivers Enter Clean-O World Challenge

7/2/2005 - Canadians Travis Rutz of British Columbia and Cody Geldart of Ontario. Australians Brooke Tatnell of New South Wales and Jaymie Moyle of South Australia. Americans Travis Rilat of Texas and Brent Antill of Iowa. Those are the six latest entrants for the $10,000-to-win Clean-O World Challenge international invitational at the Knoxville Raceway on Friday, August 12, during the 45th annual Knoxville Nationals. The current number of drivers signed up for the $40,000 event stands at twenty (20), which is an event record. Travis Rutz (pronounced Roots), a regular on Fred Brownfield’s Northern Sprint Tour (NST), will compete in the special challenge race in his father’s Wilson & Company/Frontier Chevrolet-sponsored Richmond-powered Rocket chassis ...

'Cappy' Named 16th Most Powerful in Iowa Sports

7/2/2005 - Knoxville Raceway director of racing Ralph “Cappy” Capitani was named the 16th most powerful person in all of sports in the state of Iowa, according to this week’s Sports Power Poll published by the Des Moines Register. Voted the most influential person in sprint car racing for the past two years by the North American Sprint Car Poll, Capitani was ranked behind such influential individuals in this poll as Bob Bowlsby of the University of Iowa athletic department (ranked 1st), Michael Gartner of the triple-A Iowa Cubs baseball team (2nd), Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz (3rd), Iowa State football coach Dan McCarney (7th), Iowa men’s basketball coach Steve Alford (8th), Joe Crookham of Musco Lighting (12th), and former wrestler Dan ...

ESTS, Knoxville and ASCS Headline Weekend on ADN

7/1/2005 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, takes to the road again this weekend with 3 shows in 4 nights. First, it’s off to McCool Junction, NE on Friday night, July 1st, for the Amy Wooten Lincoln Mortgage Eagle Sprint Touring Series races from Junction Motor Speedway. The action begins at 8 PM Eastern time, 7 PM Central on Friday night. Then Saturday night, it’s on to The Sprint Car Capital of the World, as The American Dirt Network presents the regular 410 and 360 sprint show from Knoxville Raceway, air time is 8:30 PM Eastern, 7:30 PM Central. Then after a Sunday night of just being a fan in the stands, we’re back ...

Autographed Helmet Winning Ticket

7/1/2005 - For those of you who purchased a raffle ticket last Saturday, June 25, for the autographed helmet, we do have a winning ticket to announce. The number is 717730. If you have this ticket, please give us a call at 641-842-5431 or 641-842-3220 and let us know as soon as possible! We will then need for you to mail your winning ticket to us. Also give us your name and mailing address so Mediacom can mail the helmet directly to you.

June 25 World of Outlaws Rain-Out Procedures

7/1/2005 - Due to rain, the races on Saturday, June 25 have been cancelled.Rain checks will be honored in the following ways:1) They can be applied at face value to any tickets for the remainder of the 2005 season. No cash back will be awarded at the ticket windows.2) If you are unable to return to Knoxville Raceway this season, you may mail them into the ticket office for a full cash refund. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. PO Box 347, Knoxville, IA 50138.

In Lapped Traffic

6/28/2005 - by Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa – It’s well known throughout sprint car country that the Fire & Rescue personnel at the Knoxville Raceway are the best at what they do, period. If you look back at the history of the Raceway Fire/Rescue unit you will see years worth of dedicated, trained professional who have given everything they have in keeping our racers safe. I dedicate this column to the memory of one of the men instrumental in putting it all together at the Knoxville Raceway, many years ago, Pat Moss. Pat worked for the Knoxville Raceway Fire/Rescue crew from 1973 to 1984. He was a member of the Knoxville city Rescue Unit and Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

6/28/2005 - Is this the only time we’ll ever see Kraig Kinser in victory lane at Knoxville Raceway? Let’s hope not but with his new stock car deal signed, Kinser may not be making many more laps in a Sprint Car at the speedway that helped make his father Steve famous. Kinser was reportedly flying back and forth between Knoxville and Charlotte while testing this weekend…The rain on Saturday night made for interesting viewing as the teams scrambled to leave the pit area. Without the pavement, many haulers would still be in the muck. Driver Randy Anderson once told me that Knoxville is the only place in the world where you can watch millionaires stand in the rain. Anderson is once again scheduled ...

Competition Explodes Heading Into Vermeer Night!!!

6/27/2005 - by Bill Wright - The points races couldn’t be hotter heading into Vermeer night on Saturday, July 2! The excitement will be at a fever pitch for this holiday weekend in both the 410 and 360 classes. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for the kids. You can’t beat what we have in store for your entertainment dollar.Our 410 points leader, Kerry Madsen, has spent his week racing with the All Stars in Ohio Speedweek and he will be back to battle Wayne Johnson, who ran well with the World of Outlaws Tuesday night at Huset’s Speedway (11th). Third place runner, Ricky Logan, wasn’t idle either, as he spent the week in Ohio, steering Pete Grove’s ...

Moran & Bone Enter Lucas Oil L.M. Nationals

6/27/2005 - Two of the toughest dirt late model drivers in the country have entered the second annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. Donnie Moran of Dresden, Ohio, who won the 2001 “Eldora Million”, and Johnny Bone, Jr., of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, who is currently in second place in O’Reilly National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) points, have filed official entries for the $35,000-to-win event. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, “It means a lot to us at Knoxville Raceway to continue to receive entries from the top dirt late model drivers in the nation for our season-ending Lucas Oil Nationals on the Speed Channel. Donnie Moran is a class act ...

In the Groove

6/26/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - What an interesting and unpredictable weekend it was at the KnoxvilleRaceway when the World of Outlaws rolled through town on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25. Friday’s racing action with the 410 cubic-inch WoO and Knoxville regulars and the companion 360 cubic-inch sprints was certainly exciting. But the real unpredictability came in the form of Saturday’s weather. With hot, muggy air and thundershowers predicted for the weekend, it shouldn’t have been a surprise that Saturday’s show was a washout. But because all the activity had stayed north of Interstate 80 on Friday and much of Saturday, we got a tad complacent about our chances for rain. About halfway through time trials on Saturday night, the skies opened up for ...

Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek to Feature 10 Straight Nights of Sprint Car Racing

6/26/2005 - Cox Design & Metal Fabrication of Altoona will again sponsor the Southern Iowa SprintWeek, to be held August 4-13. The point championship will be determined after ten straight nights of non-winged and winged, 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville. As a result of this announcement, the promotional partners of the fourth annual “Mr. Sprint Car” title competition, McTwo Promotions, the Marion County Fair Association, and the National Sprint Car Museum, have confirmed that the 2005 Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek champion will receive $2,500 and the runner-up will receive a record $1,000. Versatile Ricky Logan of Arkansas (2002) and Shane Stewart of ...

Kraig Kinser Captures First Win at Knoxville in WoO Shootout Prelim

6/26/2005 - By Bob WilsonKraig Kinser Captures First Win at Knoxville in WoO Shootout PrelimKnoxville, Iowa - June 24 - Kraig Kinser led all 20 laps while winning the World of Outlaws (WoO) Shootout at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. Kinser, who is the son of Steve Kinser the 19-time WoO Champion, was never seriously challenged in the 10 mile sprint.Read more about the Kinser win and all the results by clicking onto the Results button.

Rain Forces a Cancellation of World of Outlaws Knoxville Shootout

6/25/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa - June 25 - With qualifying time trials at the half-way point, a strong thunderstorm descended upon the Knoxville Raceway forcing the Mediacom World of Outlaws Shootout to be canceled Saturday night. What started as a light and brief rain event quickly escalated into a strong driving rain. At this writing, the rainstorm has lasted for nearly an hour. The event will not be rescheduled.

Johnson & Coniam Enter Clean-O World Challenge

6/24/2005 - It’s hard to believe, but recent Clean-O World Challenge entrants Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, and Ryan Coniam of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, will both be ‘event rookies’ in this year’s $10,000-to-win international invitational at Knoxville Raceway on Friday night, August 12. Johnson is a fan favorite in Australia and Coniam is considered one of eastern Canada’s young guns, but neither has ever competed in the world-class pageantry of the Clean-O World Challenge during the Knoxville Sprint Car National Championships in Iowa. The entries by Johnson and Coniam, combined with the previously received twelve entries, makes 2005 appear to be a record-breaking year for the $40,000 event that previously was known as the Kele World ...

The "King" Leads the WoO into Knoxville!!!

6/24/2005 - by Bill Wright - It will be a preview of the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals in August this Friday and Saturday night as the best in the business visit the historic Knoxville Raceway for the Mediacom World of Outlaws shootout! General admission tickets will be $23 on Friday and $25 on Saturday. Add $2 for reserved seating, with children being half-price, and pre-schoolers free. The 360 Hard-chargers will join the action on Friday night, and look for some visitors in that class to be tuning up for their big August events as well. The last visit for the WoO often gives a good indication of who will be in the running for the big trophy come August!The ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part Two

6/21/2005 - Dennis Moore Jr. is now crewing for Colin Northway as he rehabs his shattered left arm. Moore’s recovery has not been smooth and it looks as though he’ll miss the entire 2005 season. Meanwhile, Jonathan Allard won the Jim Raper Dirt Cup for Moore’s owner Morrie Williams…David Hesmer has retired following another horrible night on June 11. Hesmer flipped hard in turn two and sent out a press release two days later. Will June 11, 2004, actually be the end of the all-time King of the 360s at Knoxville? I’m inclined to doubt but every one has to step away sometime and perhaps this was Hesmer’s moment…Nice to see Bob Weuve back at Knoxville in 19 car. Weuve made just one ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings, Part One

6/21/2005 - Eagle Raceway had to deem its first Back Row Challenge for 360s a success as a large crowd watched over 40 Sprints on a Thursday night. Billy Alley and Dusty Zomer ran 1-2 in the first feature and had the chance to grab an additional $1,000 if they won the second feature from the tail. Neither got close. Brooke Tatnell, who added his named to Gary Swenson’s illustrious history, gave the best charge with an 18th to fourth charge in the second feature. Swenson will join fellow open wheelers Lonnie Jensen, Roger Rager, Wayne House and Terry Klatt in the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame. The ceremony is October 14 and information is available at nebautohof@aol.com...Chris Roseland defended home turf ...

The World of Outlaws to Run Knoxville LIVE on ADN

6/20/2005 - The American Dirt Network, Presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is "Locked and Loaded" and ready for the best drivers in the world to invade the Sprint Car Capital of the World. It will be a preview of the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals in August this Friday and Saturday night as the best in the business visit the historic Knoxville Raceway for the Mediacom World of Outlaws shootout! If you can't make it to Knoxville Raceway, let The American Dirt Network bring the action to you. Join us for the broadcast beginning at 8:30 PM Eastern time, 7:30 PM central time on www.americandirtnetwork.com The 360 Hard-chargers will join the action on Friday night, and look for some visitors in ...

Autograph Session Scheduled for Saturday!

6/20/2005 - This Friday and Saturday night come see the World of Outlaws in action! Mediacom has stepped on board to sponsor the event for 2005. Friday night the show starts at 6:45 with hot laps and will feature 360 sprints and 410 sprints. Ticket prices are $23/adult general admission and $25/adult reserved. On Saturday, the show will feature 410s only with hot laps starting at 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $25/adult general admission and $27/adult reserved. For both nights, children 14 and under are half price with preschoolers free in the general admission seating.Mediacom will have a special display set up in air-conditioned Dyer-Hudson Hall located directly behind the Knoxville Raceway ticket office on Saturday. ...

In Lapped Traffic, Part Two

6/20/2005 - by Kathy Bell - Don Lamberti is another man well known in the world of sprint car racing. Don and his long-time friend, Gil Sonner, put a race car together from a scrap pile when Don was 17 and Gilly was 20. They fielded cars as far back as Pioneer Raceway and the Chariton Raceway before Knoxville was even established. As Don was beginning a partnership with Gil Sonner in the racing industry he was also beginning what was to become a business empire. He leased his father’s store, a gas station and convenience store in Des Moines, which was a forerunner to the business he worked so hard to establish, Casey’s General Stores. Don and Gil worked together for years, ...

In Lapped Traffic, Part One

6/20/2005 - by Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa – Saturday night four men became the newest members of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. I have worked with all four men over the years and couldn’t be happier on this year’s choices. For many years I sat in the press box as Tim Trier and Jack Herwehe announced the races at Knoxville. Trier follows his long-time friend and fellow announcer, Herwehe into the Hall of Fame. He and I talked about being involved with an organization like the Knoxville Raceway. Trier coined the phrase, “It’s Showtime” and “It’s race time in the Valley,” at Knoxville. He first came to Knoxville to watch his uncle, Johnny Babb race. He began announcing at drag strips ...

Mediacom World of Outlaws Shoot-Out Tickets on Sale Now

6/20/2005 - Reserved tickets for the June 24-25 Mediacom World of Outlaws Shoot-Out are on sale now. Reserved tickets are priced at $25 for Friday and $27 for Saturday. Children 14 and under are half-price. Please call the ticket office today at 641-842-5431 to place your order!

In the Groove

6/19/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - The 52nd Midseason Championships at the Knoxville Raceway and the 27th Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame induction ceremony combined to provide a stellar evening of action on Saturday, June 18.The racing action was second-to-none in both the 360 and 410 cubic-inch sprint-car divisions and when the dust settled, we were left with one surprised first-time winner and two elated victory-lane celebrations.To say that a win was a long time coming for 360 feature winner Tom Lenz would be an understatement. Having started racing at Knoxville nearly 20 years ago, Lenz had never seemed to have a serious challenge for a win before. But starting on the pole of the 20-lap midseason feature put him in contention. And ...

URC Continues To Support Brodix ToC at Knoxville

6/19/2005 - It all started with a proposal from the United Racing Club’s Bob Miller to Knoxville Raceway’s Ralph “Cappy” Capitani in late 1996. Miller was looking to take the historic sprint car club to the legendary half-mile dirt track in Iowa for URC’s 50th anniversary season in 1997. When all was said and done, the Empire Super Sprints (ESS) sanction was added to the mix and the Tournament of Champions (ToC) invitational 360-cubic-inch sprint car race was born, with URC’s Greg Coverdale of Delaware winning the inaugural McCroskey Chevrolet-sponsored event. Today, URC hot-shoes Dave Ely of Pennsylvania and Curt Michael of Delaware have entered the 7th Brodix Tournament of Champions, set for Sunday, August 7, at Knoxville Raceway. However, the ...

Logan and Lenz are New Winners at Knoxville Racway Midseason

6/18/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa (June 18) Ricky Logan and Tom Lenz each captured feature wins during the 52nd annual Midseason championships at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Neither driver had won at this historic fairgrounds this season. Logan climbed the high catch fence in front of the main grandstand in celebration of his victory. For Lenz it was his first victory here since he started racing on Knoxville soil twenty years ago. Read more about it by going to the Results section of this site.

Four New Inductees into Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame

6/18/2005 - The 27th annual Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame inductions will take place in trackside ceremonies during the evening of the Justice Brothers Midseason Championships on Saturday June 18. New inductees for 2005 are Al Cole, Don Lamberti, Lee Nelson and Tim Trier.2005 Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame InducteesJune 18, 2005Al Cole , Des Moines, Iowa - Al was in partnership with Bob Tuttle (1983-1988) and Guy Forbrook (1989-1996) providing engines and in some instances cars. These relationships provided his racing corporation, C & S Enterprises with 61 feature event wins. That is the all-time record at Knoxville Raceway for a car co-owner. During his successful run with Guy Forbrook they garnered track championships in 1989, 1990, 1991, ...

5 More Int'l. Stars Enter Clean-O World Challenge

6/14/2005 - As Canadian Marc Duperron won the final Clean-O World Challenge qualifier at the Bud Motorsports Park in Edmonton last Wednesday night during the Alberta Sprint Tour (AST) Speedweek, five more entries were received for the Friday, August 12th, international sprint car invitational at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway. Those entering the $10,000-to-win Clean-O World Challenge this week are international driving stars Billy Alley of the United States, current New Zealand sprint car champion Ben Finemore, Australian Kerry Madsen, Jamie McDonald of New Zealand, and Australian Lynton Jeffrey. The entries by Ben Finemore and Jamie McDonald, combined with the previously received entries of Stevie Walsh and Bill Clarkson, Jr., make for a record number of New Zealanders competing at this year’s 45th ...

Mid-Season Championships to Air on ADN Saturday Night

6/13/2005 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is gearing up for a great night of racing Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway. It’s Justice Brother’s Mid-Season Championships with plenty of cars and extra cash up for grabs in both the 360 and 410 sprint divisions. Ten points separate Kerry Madsen and Wayne Johnson for top honors in the 410 ranks at the midway point, and Larry Ball, Jr. is the lead dog in the ultra-competitive 360 class. The broadcast Saturday night will begin with pre-race festivities at 8:30 PM Eastern time, 7:30 PM Central time with your hosts, Hot Rod Pattison, Bill Wright, Derek Cardwell and B.J. Hansen pit side. To listen to ...

Halfway Home?

6/13/2005 - by Bill Wright - It’s hard to believe it’s Justice Brothers’ Midseason Championships this Saturday. It seems we were just getting underway with the season opener. Friday night, June 17, will be the annual “Nostalgia at Knoxville”, a night for historians to remember and educate the younger race fan on the cars of the past that have circled the famous half-mile over the years. Admission is $3. On Saturday, June 18, four new members will be inducted into the Knoxville Hall of Fame. Stay tuned to www.knoxvilleraceway.com for more announcements. On top of all that, there will be more cash on the line in the 410 and 360 classes, and it’s going to be intense! ...

In the Groove

6/12/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - It was a night for dicey battles and spectacular racing at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 11. After a tornado warning abruptly halted last week’s midget-racing action, the 410 and 360 cubic-inch sprint cars returned for a regular weekly show that kept the large crowd on the edge of the grandstand seats. The sweltering heat brought hot action to the hallowed half-mile dirt oval. Unfortunately, that included several mishaps, many of which were costly. But fortunately, it appeared all drivers were able to walk away without injuries. The action started off in the 360 heat races. Eric Mason led one for six of the seven laps. As he took the white flag, his machine went ...

Brown and Mather Show the Quick Way Around Knoxville

6/11/2005 - Brian Brown and Brett Mather captured feature event wins at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. For Mather it was his second win in a row. Brown had not been the the winners circle since 2003. Read more about the action at the famous half mile by going to the results section at this site.

June 4th Rain-Out Procedures

6/10/2005 - Your rain checks will be honored at face value towards any ticket for the 2005 season. No cash back will be awarded at the ticket windows.If you are unable to return to Knoxville Raceway this season, you may mail them into the ticket office for a full cash refund.Knoxville RacewayPO Box 347Knoxville, IA 50138Thank you!

Kathy Bell's In Lapped Traffic, Part Two

6/8/2005 - The HoF ceremony was really nice. I'm not a big, banquet loving type of person. Just give me my blue jeans and a race to go to and I'm happy. But, this is one event that's really pretty cool. This year's inductees were: Steve Butler, driver, Don Brown, owner/mechanic, Elmer George, driver, Ray Tilley, driver, Norm Witte, official/columnist, Robbie Stanley, driver, Bob Carey, driver, Bill Holland, driver, Dick Simonek, mechanic, John Mahoney, media, Jim Raper, promoter, and two men most sprint car fans of this century will know, Kenny Woodruff and Steve Kinser. Steve didn't make it to the banquet because he was racing at Eldora. If you know Steve, you know where his head is - it's at the race ...

Kathy Bell's In Lapped Traffic, Part One

6/8/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa - Last week was a busy one on Knoxville's north side. On Thursday night, I bet forty cars showed up for practice night at the Knoxville Raceway. We had midget drivers, some getting their first look at Knoxville soil, drivers gearing up for the Master's Classic (the competition for racers over 50) and weekly racers ironing out problem areas. A practice night at Knoxville or a night when some of the drivers rent the track, can prove to be pretty interesting on its own. I spent some time Thursday night at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum talking with Tom Schmeh, Director. If you know Tom, you know he's very wound up during that particular weekend. Not ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

6/7/2005 - News and Notes from Knoxville and Huset’s Roger Rager and Jimmy Sills each came into the Masters Classic with a chance to be the first three-time winner of the event and it came down to a green-white-checker finish after the duo nearly lapped up to each other. Rager held off Sills in Kevin Frey’s 2K and earned the right to drive Frey’s 410 the next night. He timed in well before tornado warnings erased the program. Rager had not been in a car since last October and the motor came from Butch Donahue’s stable. The team may resurface later this summer. As for Frey, he’s still waiting to make his first start of the 2005 season. Rager’s nerf-curl, in which he lifts ...

Eagle Sprints Friday, Knoxville Sprints Saturday on ADN

6/6/2005 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is back on the air this weekend with a sprint car doubleheader. Friday night, join Hot Rod Pattison and Steve Zwemke for all the LIVE action from Park Jefferson Speedway at Jefferson, SD for the Amy Wooten Lincoln Mortgage Eagle Sprint Touring Series, as some of the top 360 sprint car drivers in the region will converge in southeast South Dakota for great racing action. Our broadcast on Friday night will begin at 8 PM Central time on www.americandirtnetwork.com and for more information on the Eagle Sprint Touring Series, log onto their website at www.estsracing.com. Then Saturday night, ADN will be back at Knoxville Raceway for the weekly ...

The “All Clear” Sounds for Intense Action this Saturday!!!

6/6/2005 - by Bill Wright – If you were in attendance at the Knoxville Raceway last Saturday, you probably made a hasty exit. With the points races heating up, fans will be even more hasty in getting back to the track this Saturday night for Pella Corporation night!!!Pella Corp. will host a pre-race dinner at Dyer-Hudson Hall, right behind the ticket office, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The public is welcome! They'll serve grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh fruit, potato salad, baked beans, ice tea and lemonade. In addition, a Pella Corp. window will be open at 5:00 p.m. at the ticket office to purchase discounted race tickets. Adults are $5 and kids are $3. You must show your Pella Corp. ...

This Week at Knoxville Raceway

6/6/2005 - Saturday, June 11, is Pella Corporation Night. They will host a pre-race dinner at Dyer-Hudson Hall, right behind the ticket office, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The public is welcome! They'll serve grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh fruit, potato salad, baked beans, ice tea and lemonade. Adults are $5 and kids $3. A Pella Corporation window will be open at 5:00 p.m. at the ticket office to purchase discounted race tickets. Adults are $5 and kids are $3. You must show your ID badge to receive a discount.Also, a special ticket window will be open for Chariton residents. It's Chariton Night at the races! Show your proof of residence (driver's license, school permit, ...

In the Groove

6/5/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - There was no doubt that Knoxville Raceway had been extremely lucky so far this year with weather. Yes, it had been freezing cold for a couple of weeks. Yes, it had been windier than average. But rain had not been issue on any occasion until last Saturday night. But when the rain did pose a problem, it certainly grabbed attention. After a successful show on Friday, June 3, in which Roger Rager won the annual Masters Classic for drivers age 50 and older and Danny Stratton won the King Doodlebug midget title, the crowd returned on Saturday, June 4. Saturday’s program was to include the finale of the Midget Nationals, with about 50 entries from all over the country. It ...

Knoxville Falls to Rain and Threatening Weather

6/4/2005 - With city tornado sirens blaring and skies darkened by storm clouds, the Pepsi/Mt, Dew Midget Nationals and Knoxville 410 sprints events were canceled Saturday night shortly after 8:00 p.m. Track officials emptied the pit area and grandstand of people, having them go underneath both the front and back stretch grandstands. A brief shower followed and everyone was allowed to exit the fairgrounds, including the teams with their trailers. The 410 sprints had completed their qualifying time trials and the first heat of the midgets had just fallen to the checkerd flags. At 9:00 p.m. Iowa time, weather forecasters were predicting violent weather to strike the Knoxville area. Director of Racing Ralph Capitani called the event off ...

Rager and Stratton take Knoxville Friday Night Features

6/3/2005 - Roger Rager and Danny Stratton were each successful in feature event bids at Knoxville Raceway Friday night. Rager won the 13th annual Masters Classic and Stratton became the newest King Doodlebug. Look to the results section to see where others finished.

Sprint Car Hall of Fame Ceremonies To Air on ADN

6/1/2005 - If you couldn’t make it to Knoxville for the 2005 Induction Ceremonies for the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, The American Dirt Network will bring it to you. In co-operation with The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, the 2005 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies that were held on Saturday, June 4th will be aired on www.americandirtnetwork.com Monday night beginning at 8 PM Eastern time, 7 PM Central. As Dave Argabright and Pat Sullivan did such a magnificent job of hosting this event, now you can stroll down memory lane with them, just as if you were there. Hear stories about each honoree, and the comments from them and their families and friends as ...

Midgets Going Five-Wide, 13 to be Inducted This Weekend!!!

6/1/2005 - Hall of Fame weekend is upon us again, and this year’s version proves to be better than ever! The Pepsi/Mountain Dew Midget Nationals has expanded to two full nights of racing. The midgets will take to the half-mile, pitching it sideways into the corners, four and five-wide, while the motors whine for more from the Marion County black gumbo. Passing points will be used to settle Friday night’s “King Doodlebug” feature lineup as well as Saturday’s Midget Nationals finale.The entry list has swelled to record numbers. Well over 50 midgets are expected to take to the most famous dirt track in the world Friday and Saturday. Leading the charge of pre-entries is this year’s National Midget ...

Fifty Years Ago at Knoxville and the Nation

6/1/2005 - June 1956 - The Knoxville Season in Review A continuing series of articles covering the events of 50 years ago By Bob Wilson On June 1, Marilyn Monroe turned 30. Future Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon met for the first time at a church bazaar in Liverpool, England. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, one of America's favorite comedy teams, split. Mickey Mantle, 24, was reportedly earning $30,000 a season. Charles Dumos, 19, made history in the L.A. Coliseum with the first official high jump greater than seven feet (7' 1/2") Two airliners collided over the Grand Canyon killing 128 passengers and crew. Monday nights on ABC television you could watch Topper, TV Reader's Digest, Voice of ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/31/2005 - At Knoxville on Saturday night, it was all about the surprising first time winners but not necessarily because they won, but because they were the first career wins at Knoxville. For Tim St. Arnold, he’d scored a 360 win but had never visited the frontstretch in the premier division, despite a quality ride with Gil Sonner’s 47 in the mid 1990s. St. Arnold has revitalized Bruce Williams’ entry this season and the team had been quietly approaching the front. Chris Maurer will race one of the team’s 360s in next Friday’s Masters Classic. In the 360s, Brett Mather finally got one for Boyd and Lisa Burnham, who first entered the ring at Knoxville in 2000 with Boyd behind the wheel. Mather ...

Two Nights of Masters, Midgets, Hall of Famers and 410’s Live on American Dirt Network!

5/30/2005 - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is ready to bring listeners two nights of great action from the famed Knoxville Raceway, as the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic & Pepsi / Mountain Dew King Doodlebug Midget Classic take to the track on Friday night. Then Saturday night, the Pepsi /Mountain Dew Midget Nationals plus 410 sprints do battle at the Marion County Fairgrounds speed plant. Our broadcast will begin both Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 pm Eastern time, 7:30 pm Central time on www.americandirtnetwork.com and locally on affiliate radio stations KNIA, 1320 AM and KRLS, 92.5 FM. For more information on becoming a corporate partner or affiliate radio station, contact founder Hot Rod ...

Scott Hatton to Sign Autographs

5/30/2005 - Visit the Pepsi Display Booth located near the main entrance to the grandstand. Scott Hatton, midget driver and former Chili Bowl champion, will be on hand to sign autographs starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Also take time to sample Pepsi's newest product, "Pepsi Lime." We'll have sampling from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Pepsi Display Booth.

In the Groove

5/30/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - Memorial Day weekend brought some excellent weather for sprint-car racing in Iowa and also brought some exciting finishes and first-time winners our way. At Knoxville on Saturday, May 28, the weekend started off with extremely bright sunshine over the hallowed half-mile dirt oval. As day gave way to night, the on-track action was hot in both the 360 and 410 divisions. In the 360 division, California racing legend Jimmy Sills joined the usual Saturday night crowd as he was getting in some extra laps before this Friday night’s Masters Classic for drivers age 50 and older. The veteran Sills put on a good showing in George Lasoski’s machine and should be a top contender at the Masters. Top points men ...

St. Arnold and Mather Become Knoxville's Newest Winners

5/29/2005 - Two new sprint winners were crowned at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as Tim St. Arnold (410s) and Brett Mather (360s) captured feature event wins. For each driver it was his initial win at this famous half-mile oval. Read more about these wins and more by heading to our Results section and clicking on to the Wal-Mart Night races.

Jennings, Oswalt & Rager Enter Hoosier Tire Masters Classic

5/27/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (May 27, 2005) - Earnest Jennings of Oklahoma, Dan Oswalt of Kansas, and Roger Rager of Minnesota are the three latest entrants for next Friday’s $3,000-to-win, $300-to-start Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. The event, staged during the sixteenth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction weekend, June 3-4, features veteran drivers age fifty-plus in winged 360-cubic-inch sprint cars. Two-time Masters Classic champion Roger Rager will wheel Kevin Frey’s Weseman-powered Schnee machine, which is sponsored by Donahue Harley-Davidson, Corigliano’s Pizza, Trone Outdoor and Sander Engineering. Rager, a former driver in the Indy 500, won the race in 1999 and 2001. Dan Oswalt, the 2001 Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic Rookie of the Race, ...

Pickens & Ray Enter Pepsi/Mt. Dew Midget Nationals

5/26/2005 - The field for the fourth annual Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals just got stronger with the official entries today of 2005 O’Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Rookie of the Year, Michael “Slim” Pickens of North Shore City, New Zealand, and Badger Midget Auto Racing Association point leader Davey Ray, originally of Davenport, Iowa. To date, fifty-six (56) midgeteers have entered the two-day show, June 3-4, representing the Badger (BMARA), Gateway (GRI), Rocky Mountain (RMMRA), Midwest (MARA), and American Racing Drivers (ARDC) clubs. Pickens will wheel William “Butch” Dahlke’s Mopar-powered number 99 Stealth midget as a teammate to Brian Claas of Oregon, Wisconsin, while Loves Park, Illinois, resident Ray will pilot the Lars Lein-owned Esslinger-powered Spike midget number 2X. Amongst the ...

Knoxville Nationals Driver Entries Now Online

5/25/2005 - The 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers official driver entry forms are now accessible online at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. This year's Nationals, held August 10-13, will boast an $800,000+ purse with $140,000 going to the winner. Click on "Entry Forms" on the upper right hand side of the home page to find the form. Early entries (prior to July 15) are $100. Any entries after July 15 will be $200. For more information on the Knoxville Nationals and other events and happenings around Knoxville Raceway, visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Past Knoxville Nationals Winners: Year - Driver, Number, Owner 1961 - Roy Robbins, 37, O. J. Huffman 1962 - Jerry Richert Sr., 69, Ted Ready 1963 - Greg Weld, 92, Taylor “Pappy” Weld 1964 - Kenny ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/24/2005 - After scrambling to his second victory of the season at Knoxville, Wayne Johnson has now won three of the five major 410 shows in the state of Iowa this season while Kerry Madsen has won the other two. All winter, Johnson and Madsen were debated as the favorites for the Knoxville title and they’ve not disappointed…The 360s at Knoxville have been far less predictable and Johnny Anderson’s win was the second first-time trip this season. Anderson had a second place finish earlier this season and wasn’t a shocking victor. The family team has been seeking this one and Johnny Lightning was quick to credit Glenn Freeland, the crew chief who left for Jesse Giannetto’s stable earlier in the week, with helping ...

Lucas Oil L.M. Nationals Tickets Now Available Online

5/24/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA by TOM SCHMEH - Knoxville Raceway, which has hosted weekly auto racing since 1954, just got ‘high-tech’ with the announcement that tickets for the September 29-30-October 1 Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals are now available on-line at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. It is the first time in the history of the half-mile dirt oval that reserved grandstand tickets are available for purchase via the internet. Fans wishing to purchase tickets on-line for the $220,000 national championship event are encouraged to use one of the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Reserved grandstand tickets are $85 per set for the three-day show. There is a five-dollar shipping and handling fee per credit card transaction. ...

In the Groove

5/22/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - I sometimes joke around about how old I am and how I am going to stop having birthdays one of these years. It’s not all joking though. An extremely stressful and demanding "real" job and the miles spent traveling between my real home at West Liberty and my second home at Knoxville are taking their toll more and more as I get older. And I always laugh when my friends at the race track think I’m being uptight about things. They should see me at work, I tell them. The race track is where I relax! But as much as I would like to stay forever young, I know it isn’t possible and I’m still trying to learn ...

In Lapped Traffic

5/22/2005 - by Kathy Bell (Knoxville, Iowa) I have the feeling Knoxville weekly 410 racers are going to keep us on the edge of our seats all season. Oklahoma racer Wayne Johnson pulled off his second win of the season in the #14AJ sprinter just edging out Des Moines' Matt Moro in Gil and Donnie Sonner's #47 car. Johnson now has four Knoxville wins to his credit and that "look" in his eyes showing he wants more. Things are certainly "cookin" in their pit area and I'm sure Wayne would be the first to credit his team of Erin,Woody, Jeremy and Curt for their efforts.Kerry Madsen, the Aussie who drives the #55 TK Concrete sprinter is the only other weekly 410 racer ...

Can Anyone Beat Madsen and Johnson this Saturday?

5/21/2005 - by Bill Wright - With Wayne Johnson’s victory last weekend, one question remains. Will someone dethrone Johnson or Kerry Madsen from 410 victory lane this Saturday night? For a scant $10 ($3 for children), you can join us this Saturday night for Wal-Mart night. Wal-Mart will be hosting some home cookin’ at the Dyer-Hudson Hall directly behind the raceway from 4-7 p.m. Beef burger and hot dog dinners will be on the menu with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. Popcorn and cotton candy will also be available. Come early to visit with and receive autographs from 360 driver and May 21 feature winner Johnny Anderson and 410 driver Ricky Logan. They'll be available from 4:00-5:30 p.m. ...

This Week at Knoxville Raceway

5/21/2005 - Knoxville Raceway would like to welcome Wal-Mart on board as a new night sponsor! They will be hosting a dinner at Dyer-Hudson Hall, located directly behind the ticket office, from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, May 28. The public is welcome! They'll serve beefburger and hot dog dinners with the proceeds going to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Popcorn and cotton candy will also be available. Come early to visit with and receive autographs from 360 driver and May 21 feature winner Johnny "Lightning" Anderson and 410 driver Ricky Logan. They'll be available from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Hot laps start at 6:45 p.m. with racing at approximately 8 p.m. Adult ticket prices are $10 and children ...

Schatz, Stewart & Walsh Enter Clean-O World Challenge

5/18/2005 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CONTACT: TOM SCHMEH; (641) 842-6176 “Gang, this is what the Nationals are all about… bringing together the best of the best from around the world to compete against each other!,” said Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani today as he opened the Clean-O World Challenge entries of New Zealander Stevie Walsh and Americans Donny Schatz and Shane Stewart. All three sprint car drivers have competed in the $10,000-to-win event previously, with World of Outlaws (WoO) veteran Schatz having won the international invitational in both 2001 and ’02. The Clean-O World Challenge is slated to be the finale on the Friday, August 12, evening of the Knoxville Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. ...

As Saturday Approaches, Points Races Heat Up!!!

5/18/2005 - by Bill Wright - Two new point leaders were in the offing after last weekend’s IRA shootout at Knoxville. Kerry Madsen moved past Wayne Johnson in the 410 standings after his second straight trip to victory lane. The two battled wheel to wheel (literally) in the early going of the feature event. The contact resulted in Johnson suffering a flat tire and restarting at the rear. He made a charge back to 11th, but surrendered his point lead in the process. The two will be back at it this weekend for Slideways Karting Center/Pella Printing Night. Ricky Logan has turned two top three finishes in a row to climb to third in the standings ahead of ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/17/2005 - News and Notes from the IRA at KnoxvilleKerry Madsen showed off powerful his new Wesmar engine, installed during the afternoon, when he drove by race-long leader Ricky Logan down the backstretch on a late race restart. It was Madsen’s second victory of the season and 8th of his career at Knoxville…It wasn’t all roses for the Madsen family as his brother Ian spent the night in the hospital nursing a broken arm following a flip down the frontstretch in the B-main. It was Ian’s first night at Knoxville and first night anywhere other than Parramatta City Raceway. He had teamed with Wayne Simmons in the F5 House Car. No word on the status of the team for the rest of 2005 ...

In the Groove

5/15/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - An overflowing infield, a lightning fast race track and aggressive driving performances all combined to present us with a thrilling evening of racing at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 14. Added to the already stellar field of 410 sprinters which tow to Knoxville on a weekly basis were nearly 30 visitors from the Interstate Racing Association, a traveling troupe which runs in the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area. And in addition to that, a World of Outlaws rainout in Ohio left just enough time for six-time defending Knoxville Raceway track champion Terry McCarl and fellow WoO star Brooke Tatnell to put the pedal to the metal in their tow rigs and haul into the Sprint Car Capitol ...

Terry McCarl & Brooke Tatnell to Race at Knoxville Tonight

5/14/2005 - Six-time and defending Knoxville Raceway champion Terry McCarl of Altoona and defending Australian Sprintcar Title champion Brooke Tatnell of San Souci, New South Wales, Australia, will each be making a surprise appearance tonight at Knoxville Raceway in the Maytag-sponsored Interstate Racing Association (IRA) vs. Knoxville 410 Shootout. Both World of Outlaws (WoO) teams are based in the Des Moines area. In addition, American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) racers Jake Martens of Fairview, Oklahoma, and Mike Przyborski of Round Top, Texas, will be ‘invaders’ competing in tonight’s Maytag-sponsored winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car races. For live results from Maytag night at Knoxville Raceway, visit the track’s web-site at www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

NAPA Auto Parts sponsors 15th Annual “360” Nationals Finals Night

5/13/2005 - NAPA Auto Parts joins John Deere Buck ATVs as sponsor of the 15th Annual “360” Nationals at Knoxville Raceway on Thursday and Friday, August 4th and 5th. The 2-day event kicks off 10 straight days of Sprint Car “madness” in Southern Iowa. Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales at Knoxville Raceway, commented, “As a sponsor of the Saturday night finals, NAPA Auto Parts continues a long relationship with Knoxville Raceway on behalf of over 140 locations in Iowa, and thousands of locations across the USA and Canada.” According to Randy Judge, NAPA Sales Manager for Des Moines, “Continuing the NAPA branding of Knoxville Raceway and one of its premier events ties into the overall NAPA participation with major motorsports across ...

American Dirt Network to Air Knoxville vs. IRA Shoot-Out

5/12/2005 - Mitchell, SD - The American Dirt Network, presented by ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, is proud to present The IRA vs. Knoxville 410 Sprint Shoot-Out sponsored in part by Maytag, this Saturday night at the Sprint Car Capitol of the World. If you can't make it to Knoxville Raceway, be sure to log on to www.americandirtnetwork.com and listen to LIVE, play by play, interviews with drivers, pitside updates and plenty of fun and excitement. If you make it to Knoxville, bring your headphone radios along and give a listen on local radio stations KNIA, 1320 AM or KRLS, 92.1 FM. The broadcast will begin at 8:30 pm Eastern time, 7:30 pm Central time with "Bill W" ...

IRA Preps For Saturday Knoxville Show

5/12/2005 - McHenry, IL - The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series prepares for its' annual May journey to the famed Knoxville Raceway, this Saturday night May 14th. IRA was first invited to compete at Knoxville in 1999, and has shared the spotlight on Knoxville's Maytag Night with the highly competitive 410 & 360 sprint divisions which compete at Knoxville weekly. "IRA has a great relationship with Knoxville, its' staff and its' racers" stated IRA President Steve Sinclair, "it's an honor to to have IRA compete there, it's always tough going up against those guys, especially on their turf but I must praise the IRA guys too as they have supported these dates tremendously over the years and the car count proves it." ...

IRA, Great Maytag Giveaways Highlight Weekend!

5/11/2005 - by Bill Wright - The IRA (Interstate Racing Association) is coming to Knoxville this weekend to stake their claim against the track’s best 410 pilots in a tradition that was started in 1999. The IRA, established in 1960, boasts the largest field of travelers of any sprint series in the country. No less than 25 IRA competitors are expected this weekend at the famous half-mile. Last year’s show saw a field of 65 410s take the green flag. Maytag will again sponsor the evening with plenty of giveaways to be had. Sign up early outside the grandstand to have a shot at a new Neptune washer and dryer, and loads of other appliance giveaways!Defending champion Scott ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/10/2005 - The Kentucky Derby was won by a long shot winner of the 50 to 1 variety earlier in the day. Perhaps that inspired John Schulz to believe that he really could do it in the 360s at Knoxville. After starting on the front row, Schulz led the entire race, beating back charges by John Kearney and Larry Ball Jr., the only two drivers to win this season at Knoxville, and had the race won on the last lap when the yellow came out in turn three. During the reset, no one with a tight budget was putting money on Schulz to pull the upset. But, Schulz stayed high and drove hard and Ball and Kearney couldn’t catch him, giving Bart Schneiderman ...

In the Groove

5/8/2005 - by Stacy Ervin - A regular night of action at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 7, brought 45 cars in the 360 division, 36 cars in the 410 division and thankfully, no precipitation to delay or wash out the show. Though rain was discussed all week long, Mother Nature held off and let us have our third straight week of excellent racing. The weather, though, was like a different world from what it had been the past two weeks. Finally the cold went away and the humidity returned. Though that humidity hampered further attempts at breaking the newly set track record, the track was pretty fast considering, and Billy Alley set the quick mark, cruising past the flagstand in 15.451. Notably odd themes seemed ...

May 15 'Early Bird' Entry Deadline Nears for Midgeteers

5/7/2005 - The May 15 ‘early bird’ entry deadline for the June 3-4 multi-sanctioned Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals is fast approaching. To date, forty-one (41) midgeteers have paid the $30 early entry fee, including eighteen from Badger (BMARA), eleven from Gateway (GRI), five from Rocky Mountain (RMMRA), four from Midwest (MARA), and three from American Racing Drivers (ARDC), respectively. After May 15, the entry fee is $50 per team.Amongst the latest entrants are Ray Bull of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Andy Mason of Westminster, Colorado, Joey Montgomery of Fredericktown, Missouri, “Big Al” Murie of Kansas City, Missouri, Rick England of Wichita, Kansas, Cody Brewer of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Matt Hummel of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Donnie Lehmann of Springfield, Illinois. They join such ...

Jackson & Clarkson Enter Clean-O World Challenge

5/6/2005 - This year’s $10,000-to-win Clean-O World Challenge at Knoxville Raceway is definitely turning into a ‘challengers versus champions’ match-up with this week’s entries by young New Zealander Bill Clarkson Jr., and three-time World Challenge champion A.J. “Skip” Jackson of Australia. Clarkson, who will be a rookie at the August 10-13 Knoxville Nationals and the August 12 Clean-O World Challenge, will be competing in a car prepared by Osborn Racing of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Jackson, the World Challenge champion in 1995, ’97 and ’98, will be wheeling the J&S Auto Sports entry fielded by himself and friend Rob Sirfus.Bill Clarkson, Jr., a former Three-Quarter (TQ) midget champion in his native New Zealand, will be racing at the Nationals alongside Interstate ...

Knoxville Raceway Weekly Highlight Show

5/5/2005 - This week on Knoxville Raceway Weekly brought to you by Lucas Oil, Larry Ball, Jr., discusses his win on Budweiser Night, April 30. The show will also feature highlights of the two-day World of Outlaw show this past weekend with Danny Lasoski winning Friday night's feature on American Compressed Steel Night, and Steve Kinser picking up a win on Saturday night. The hour-long show is hosted by Jeff Grummer and Ricky Logan. The show runs Thursday at 9:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on Mediacom Channel 22 and on Sunday at 10 p.m. on KYOU-FOX TV in Ottumwa.

May 1956 - The Knoxville Season in Review

5/5/2005 - May 1956 - The Knoxville Season in ReviewBy Bob WilsonEarly in the month of May, a horse named Needles won the 82nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The first sub-4-minute mile witnessed on U.S. soil was run by Australian Jim Bailey, a University of Oregon student. His time was 3:58.6. Only 30 whooping cranes were left in existence. Pat Flaherty won the 40th Indianapolis 500-Mile Car Race on May 30th. If you had a television you could watch each of these shows each Wednesday night on NBC: Screen Directors' Playhouse; Father Knows Best; Kraft Television Theater; This Is Your Life; Midwest Hayride. Friday nights on CBS offered Adventures of Champions, Mama, Our Miss Brooks, ...

12 cents a car!

5/4/2005 - by Bill Wright - It’s back to regular season racing at Knoxville this weekend after some great racing last weekend with the World of Outlaws. Two of the masters of the famous half-mile came out on top last weekend. Danny Lasoski scored his 85th career win on Friday, and Steve Kinser visited victory lane for the 58th time at Knoxville. They sit first and third, respectively, in career Knoxville triumphs. Their duel through traffic on Saturday night was one for the ages. Saturday saw 99 sprinters in the pits, with the 360 class also in action. Larry Ball Jr. prevailed in the 360 class, it was his second career feature win at Knoxville.Wayne Johnson holds ...

Late Model online tickets

5/4/2005 - Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals tickets will go on sale Sunday, May 1 online at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com for all three days only. Dates Sep 29 & 30 and Oct 1 All 3 days are $85.

In the Groove

5/3/2005 - by Stacy Ervin – A couple of nights of racing with the World of Outlaws towing to the Knoxville Raceway proved to be an exciting weekend with much to talk about. Just as it was when the Sprint Car Capitol of the World opened its season last Saturday night, the weather was cold and windy. But at least the rain held off and allowed two nights of blistering hot action. The buzz kicked off on Friday night, April 29, with the preliminary Outlaws show and continued on Saturday, April 30, with the Outlaws finale in the 410 division and a full program of 360 division racing. Perhaps the biggest news to come out of the weekend was the breaking of a longtime one-lap ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

5/3/2005 - Steve Kinser is still King in K-Ville. Fans who braved temps flirting with freezing were treated to a dandy of a show on Saturday night, one that would be destined for record books if the date were August instead of April. The years of Steve and Danny battling for top billing at Knoxville are numbered in the singled digits and Sammy Swindell’s place on the podium beside them made this even more special. The three greatest drivers of the post-Doug Wolfgang era ran one-two-three. Mark this one down, it might not happen again. For at least another two months. News and Notes from the World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway Danny Lasoski and Terry McCarl both needed to get to Knoxville. Lasoski’s ...

In Lapped Traffic by Kathy Bell

5/2/2005 - The horribly cold weather didn't ruin the excitement we had at the Knoxville Raceway last weekend. I chatted with Sammy Swindell early Saturday night. I reminded Sammy that sixteen years ago, I had walked up and asked him how it felt being a new dad. I asked, if it was as exciting as winning a feature at Knoxville. He just smiled and said, "It's pretty close." He smiled again when I reminded him of that long ago interview as his son was now making his debut in a sprint car at Knoxville.Kevin told me he only raced a sprinter for about a month last year. I couldn't help but notice as I talked to him; he's definitely a chip off the ...

Knoxville Nationals individual days tickets!

5/2/2005 - Tickets for the Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers will go on sale for individual days on Monday, May 2 at 9AM. 641 842-5431 or 842-3220

Knoxville's Lucas Oil L.M. Show Truly A 'Nationals'

4/30/2005 - “You can’t have a national championship (show) without having champions from all over the nation!” With that simple-yet-strong statement, Knoxville Raceway’s director of racing Ralph Capitani officially accepted the pre-entry of John Duty of Portland, Oregon. The 2003 Pacific Coast Xtreme DirtCar Series (PCXDCS) point champion is the latest driver to enter the second annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals, September 29-30-October 1. Earl Pearson, Jr., of Jacksonville, Florida, the 2004 Stacker2 Xtreme DirtCar Series champion, has already submitted the first entry for the $35,000-to-win Speed Channel-televised event. Last season, Knoxville’s inaugural season-ending three-day dirt late model national championship show drew 99 teams from the United States and Canada. Twenty-two (22) came from Iowa, twenty-six (26) from ...

5 More Int'l. Drivers Qualify For Clean-O World Challenge

4/30/2005 - Knoxville Raceway’s World of Outlaws (WoO) show last night qualified five more international drivers for the Clean-O World Challenge, to be held as the evening finale on Friday, August 12, during the 45th annual Knoxville Sprint Car Nationals. Those additional drivers receiving invitations following last night’s qualifier are Ryan Coniam of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and Australians Lynton Jeffrey of Sydney, New South Wales, A.J. “Skip” Jackson of Sydney, Peter Murphy of Sydney, and Jaymie Moyle of Bridgewater, South Australia. According to Knoxville’s director of racing, “We really appreciate the fact that the international sprint car racers continue to support the ‘Sprint Car Capital of the World’. Heck, several have even made Knoxville their ‘home away from home’ by ...

Past Champions Hannagan & Pittman Enter Clean-O World Challenge

4/28/2005 - Two past champions of the Kele World Challenge, now known as the Clean-O World Challenge presented by www.fleetbuyinggroup.com, have entered this year’s $10,000-to-win international invitational set for Friday, August 12, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. 1999 winner Randy Hannagan of San Jose, California, and defending titlist Daryn Pittman of Owasso, Oklahoma, have officially entered the 20-lap event. Both drivers, who are now based in the greater Indianapolis area for the 2005 sprint car racing season, qualified for the Clean-O World Challenge by competing in January’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at the Premier Speedway’s Sungold Stadium in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. Hannagan will wheel the Terry Hannagan-owned Gaerte-powered Hurricane chassis sprinter number 1X. Pittman pilots the Reeve Kruck-owned Maxim sprint number ...

Knoxville Raceway Weekly Highlight Show

4/28/2005 - This week on Knoxville Raceway Weekly brought to you by Lucas Oil, 410 driver Wayne Johnson talks about his win during the Pizza Hut Season Opener on April 23 and the 2005 season. The hour-long show hosted by Jeff Grummer will also feature highlights from April 23 and race analysis by Ricky Logan. The show runs tonight (Thursday) at 9:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on Mediacom Channel 22 and on Sunday at 10 p.m. on KYOU-FOX TV in Ottumwa.

Mason Looks Forward to 2005 Race Season

4/28/2005 - by Kathy Bell - Sprint car racer, Eric Mason, was a busy man last season. He built his own underground, brick home, worked 12-14 hour days at his own construction company and got married to girlfriend, Janelle. As busy as he was, for most of last season, he hung right in there, in the top ten 360 point standings at Knoxville too. “For a while there, I had so much pressure on me, I didn’t even want to race. I was getting out of my own business and building a house. There wasn’t a lot of time left to work on the sprint car and go racing,” he said. This year is a different story. No, Eric’s not a whole lot, less ...

Can a Local Knock Off the WoO This Weekend?

4/27/2005 - by Bill Wright - It’s been almost nine years since Terry McCarl won a preliminary feature at the Knoxville Nationals. That marks the last triumph for a Knoxville regular against the mighty World of Outlaws. In that race, McCarl led the first eight laps before getting passed by Knoxville all-time feature wins leader, Danny Lasoski. McCarl got back around on lap 17 of 20 in Brad Gray’s 51, and celebrated with a wing dance. Behind him were the likes of Dave Blaney, Lasoski, Steve Kinser, Stevie Smith, Craig Dollansky and Bobby Davis Jr. Will that feat be repeated this weekend? Don’t bet against it.This Friday and Saturday, McCarl and Lasoski return as Knoxville champions, but ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

4/26/2005 - News and Notes from Knoxville’s Opening Night Wayne Johnson is making a strong case as the preseason favorite to win the Knoxville title. After last week’s 10th to first romp at Southern Iowa Speedway, Johnson backed it up with an opening night victory at Knoxville. Johnson took advantage of a Skip Jackson bobble in lapped traffic to score his second win of the year… John Kearney kicked off his 360 title campaign with a commanding win that never, despite several challenges, seemed in jeopardy. Kearney greened in fifth and quickly found the front. Kearney has added a B to his 83 this season in memoriam of his father Bub, who passed away last August. The raceway also allowed Kearney a special ...

In the Groove

4/26/2005 - In The Groove By Stacy Ervin Though temperatures hovered in the 30s, making for a chilly night, the racing action certainly heated up those brave souls who ventured to the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, April 23, for the season opener. It was great to be back at the track again, hearing the roar of motors, seeing the new paint jobs and smelling the methanol fumes. And it was wonderful to again see all those who work so diligently to make a trip to the Knoxville Raceway a stellar experience. Over the winter, many people have been working hard to upgrade the official Knoxville Raceway Website so that those who only dream of making a trip to the Sprint Car Capitol of the World can keep up to date on the happenings. The ...

10 Reasons Why Knoxville is the Best!

4/25/2005 - Photographer Mike Nelligan was so busting at the seams to get to Knoxville for this weekend’s World of Outlaw show that he wanted to share his joy, and ten reasons Knoxville is the best, with fans who will be descending on Knoxville this season:by Mike Nelligan - It's Carly Simon time again, that is, it is with great ANTICIPATION, that I await Knoxville's racing season to begin. I would like to list about 10 or so reasons why and in no specific order of importance. Here we go: 1. The Safety Crew The most professional caring group of infield workers I have ever come across and that covers dozens and dozens of facilities at every level. If you ...

In Lapped Traffic

4/25/2005 - By Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa – The Knoxville Raceway opener was just as I had hoped it would be, really exciting! The 410 A-Feature kept people on the edge of their seats as they watched some of the best car control I’ve seen in a long time between eventual winner, Wayne Johnson, Skip Jackson and Brian Brown. Race fans saw some spectacular moves as the three exchanged the lead and criss-crossed back and forth around the dirt oval. I know gas prices are high but if you miss out this year, I think you’re going to regret it. I don’t want to say I told you so (well, actually I do) remember my telling you to keep an eye on Wayne ...

Live Results Online Tonight!

4/23/2005 - You can now check out Results page for live race results. Check back thoughout the night for updated results.

NARA & WDRL Drivers Support Lucas Oil L.M. Nationals

4/23/2005 - The second annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1, has gained some valuable support from several top drivers from the North American Racing Association (NARA) Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Polydome World Dirt Racing League (WDRL). Amongst the latest Knoxville entries are WDRL’s Denny Eckrich of Iowa, Dave Eckrich of Iowa, Kyle Berck of Nebraska, and Darren Miller of Illinois, and NARA’s Steve Shaver of West Virginia, Scott James of Indiana, and Jimmy Mars of Wisconsin. In addition, Knoxville entrant Brady Smith of Wisconsin, the defending WDRL champion, is in the ‘top twenty’ in points in both NARA and WDRL.According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, “I ...

Season sprint car opener.

4/22/2005 - Our first sprint car race of the season is Saturday, April 23, 2005. The Pizza Hut opener will start with hot laps at 6:45 and time trials at 7:15. The weather man says no rain but it will be cool so dress in layers. Time trials are at 7:15 and racing follows for 410's and 360's. Adults are $10 and children 14 and under are $3. Pre-school are free.

KNOXVILLE RACEWAY WEEKLY HIGHLIGHT SHOW

4/21/2005 - Catch Knoxville Raceway Weekly brought to you by Lucas Oil tonight at 9:30 p.m. on Mediacom Channel 22 and take a look back at race highlights from 2004. Rebroadcasts will run on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. In southeastern Iowa, look for the show on KYOU-FOX TV in Ottumwa on Sundays at 10 p.m. The hour-long show will feature in-studio driver interviews, race highlights, and much more! Jeff Grummer will host and Ricky Logan will co-host. Check us out every week--same time--same channel! If you are interested in supporting this show, please contact Karen Owen, Director of Marketing & Sales, at 641-842-2690. Thirty-second commercial spots are available for as little ...

In Lapped Traffic

4/20/2005 - by Kathy Bell, Knoxville, Iowa – Well, we officially had a couple of nights at the race track, close to home. Of course, Knoxville only had a practice night but over 40 cars showed up to iron out some problem areas, which was a wise idea in my opinion. According to the Knoxville Raceway website, which I might add looks pretty awesome thanks to a lot of hard work from editor Bill Wright and raceway historian, Bob Wilson, Knoxville expects to have close to 70 cars on a regular basis. A lot can happen in a week’s time. In college Ethics class I had to read a religious based book, then prepare a paper for discussion before the class. I read ...

Let's Turn 'em Loose! It's Pizza Hut Night!

4/19/2005 - by Bill Wright - The waiting will be over on Saturday night, as the 2005 racing schedule commences at Knoxville with Pizza Hut night. No less than 70 competitors have thrown their hat in the ring to be crowned as a Knoxville season champion, with more expected. There will be a new 410 champ this season, this we know. Six-time and defending track champ, Terry McCarl has taken to the road with the World of Outlaws, leaving an exciting field of drivers in his wake. Wayne Johnson was a bridesmaid a year ago in the FattFro #14AJ, but this year he may take that next step. If his victory at Oskaloosa last Saturday is any indication, ...

Justin Zoch's Upper Midwest Ramblings

4/18/2005 - News and Notes from Southern Iowa Speedway and Knoxville Practice Wayne Johnson reversed a trend of early season hardships by charging from tenth to win at Southern Iowa Speedway for the Searsboro Telephone Spring Challenge. Johnson was quick time, after pulling the final pill in qualifying, and then pulled the tenth pill for the feature invert. Johnson is set to start his Knoxville title run on Saturday after finishing second to Terry McCarl in 2004. It was the second straight season he won the IRA opener following last year’s run at Dodge County. The IRA point season opens at that racetrack on April 30. Don Droud Jr. sat in for Jeff Mitrisin in the Gifford 17G at Oskaloosa, a track he’s traditionally ...

46 Sprints Take to the Track at Practice Night

4/15/2005 - Nineteen 410 sprinters, twenty-five 360 sprints, two 305 sprints and a few others showed up on a beautiful night for racing to tune up for this season's action at the Knoxville raceway. New paint schemes, a good crowd and fast cars were on tap Friday night at Knoxville.The 410 class was represented by local Kerry Madsen who is again in the Vermeer 55 this season. The car has a new look to say the least and is an early favorite for best paint scheme of the season. Ricky Logan was in attendance and has teamed up with car owner Mike VanderEcken. Their scheme has changed from its familiar black look, to red and white, gracing their Lucas ...

Practice Night April 15

4/13/2005 - Pit gate opens at 5 p.m. Practice is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grandstand opens at 6 p.m. Free to the public but must be over 16 yrs. old in the infield.

The Sleeping Giant is about to ROAR!

4/9/2005 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth – While the business office at Knoxville Raceway is a busy place all year, the surrounding areas get eerily quiet from mid-October until . . . . NOW!Yep! The Bud guy is bringing lots of Little “E”s favorite beverage. Ditto for the Pepsi guy (Jeff’s favorite) plus all kinds of “low carb” stuff – Pizza Hut pizzas, hot dogs, snacks, nachos! And lots more that I can’t remember right now!Deb and Chris are bringing new 2005 racing Ts and other merchandise to help you say “I’ve been to Knoxville Raceway” to all your pals that haven’t. Wait till you see the new Knoxville Raceway and 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals hats Deb designed. ...

Ryan Newman Sets Quick Time at Knoxville

4/7/2005 - by Bill Wright - Alright, it was a Silver Crown race in 2000, but it still happened. You can now look up the complete results from the year 2000 in our “Results” section. No one knew much about Ryan Newman around the Knoxville area at the time, but he was here along with fellow NASCAR pilot Kasey Kahne, the legendary Jack Hewitt, IRL pilot Ed Carpenter, Craftsman Truck racer Tracy Hines, Busch series driver JJ Yeley and Jimmy Sills doing battle in the Hawkeye Hundred which was televised live on ESPN2. Jay Drake took the win in that one, as well as the Non-wing World Championship in June. Wayne Johnson was the popular winner of the 360 Nationals over 97 competitors, while ...

2005 Clean-O World Challenge Entry Forms Available On-Line

4/5/2005 - The official entry forms for the Clean-O World Challenge are now available on the newly-redesigned Knoxville Raceway web-site at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. The Clean-O World Challenge is the $10,000-to-win international winged 410-cubic-inch sprint car invitational and it is held as the Friday night, August 12, finale during the 45th annual Knoxville Nationals, presented by the Midwest Ford Dealers. The Clean-O World Challenge entry deadline is July 1. Amongst those drivers eligible to compete this year are Glenn Styres and Cody Geldart of Canada, Stevie Walsh of New Zealand, Kerry Madsen, Brooke Tatnell, Troy Little, Robbie Farr and Max Dumesny of Australia, and Americans Billy Alley, Dickie Gaines, Travis Rilat, Shane Stewart, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Jason Johnson, Randy Hannagan, Tim Kaeding, Brad Sweet, Brent ...

Fifty Years Ago at Knoxville and the Nation

4/1/2005 - By Bob Wilson - The year was 1956. Fifty years ago Knoxville Raceway entered its third year of weekly racing. It was the year that track promoter Marion Robinson began to make waves at this half-mile county fairgrounds race track after taking the helm part way through the previous year. No one knew at the time that his employment would last nearly twenty years. Let us take a look back at what happened at Knoxville five decades ago and in so doing let us also look at the nation as well as the world.1956 was a leap year. The year began with Michigan State downing UCLA in the ...

Brian Birkhofer Commits to Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals

3/30/2005 - Defending champion Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, Iowa, is the latest dirt track racer to officially enter the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, September 29-30-October 1. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph ‘Cappy’ Capitani, “After his win here in October last year against the best-of-the-best from the United States and Canada, we consider Brian to be the leader of the ‘Knoxville 99’. He’s a hard charger and a fine young Iowan, and we’re proud to have him represent the Knoxville Late Model Nationals as it’s initial champion!”Birkhofer, who won the prestigious World 100 at Earl Baltes’ Eldora Speedway in 2002, had an even dozen feature wins in 2004, besting the Stacker2 Xtreme DirtCar Series ...

ASCS Drivers Enter Knoxville 360 Nationals & Brodix ToC

3/29/2005 - The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) drivers must believe in the adage ‘the early bird gets the worm’, as many of their veteran and young-gun drivers have already entered the August 4-5 ASCS-sanctioned Knoxville 360 Nationals and the August 7 Brodix Tournament of Champions at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. Amongst the early entrants for the 15th annual 360 Nationals are such stars as A.G. Rains of Arkansas, Gary Wright of Texas, Tony Bruce of Kansas, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., of Mississippi, Toby Brown of Missouri, and Oklahomans Jake Martens and Darren Stewart. The $10,000-to-win 360 Nationals will be televised on the Speed Channel, and will have John Deere Buck ATV's as a preliminary night sponsor. Wright, the 2003 and ’04 ...

Grimes, Mahoney, Stratton & Rodriguez Add to Induction Weekend

3/28/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 28, 2005) - The entries posted by French Grimes of Virginia, Dick Mahoney of Ontario (Canada), and Californians Danny Stratton and Johnny Rodriguez continue to give the sixteenth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction weekend, June 3-4, at Knoxville Raceway a special feel and international appeal. Stratton and Rodriguez have entered the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, while veterans Grimes and Mahoney will compete in the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age fifty and over. In addition, both Don Brown and Kenny Woodruff have confirmed their intentions to be present for their inductions into the Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, June 4.Grimes will ...

John Deere Buck “360” Nationals Challenge by Steenhoek Implement of Knoxville

3/25/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa by Bruce Neimeth – The two-day 15th Annual “360” Nationals at Knoxville Raceway, Thursday and Friday, August 4th and 5th, will kick off 10 straight days of Sprint Car “madness” in Southern Iowa. John Deere Buck ATVs and Steenhoek Implement Co, Knoxville, Iowa are sponsoring the Thursday Preliminaries to showcase the new line of John Deere ATVs including the Buck EXT. According to Karen Owen, Director of Marketing and Sales for Knoxville Raceway, “Besides the check, John Deere Trophy, Hat and Jacket, the Preliminary Feature winner will find out what “Nothing Runs Like a Deere” means with a spin around the Knoxville Raceway on a “Deere” waving to the crowd and the Speed Channel fans at home. And ...

Earl Pearson, Jr. #1 Entry for Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals on Speed TV

3/21/2005 - Knoxville, IA – by Bruce Neimeth – As expected, Earl Pearson, Jr., driving the Lucas Oil sponsored Dunn-Benson Ford, is the first official entry for the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. But the event sponsors name on the side of the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model is no guarantee of a starting spot in the 30 car line up on Saturday, October 1st, 2005.According to Earl, “With no provisional starting spots, and 120 entries expected for the $220,000 purse, I’m going to have to drive my way in like every one else. The Knoxville Raceway qualifying points system gives every driver the same chance – as long as you can be consistently fast every time you’re on the ...

Ralph Capitani Named ‘Most Influential’ in Sprint Car Poll…Again.

3/19/2005 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CONTACT: TOM SCHMEH; (641) 842-6176KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 19, 2005) - From 1991 through 2003, World of Outlaws (WoO) founder and president Ted Johnson was named the sport’s ‘Most Influential Leader’ by the North American Sprint Car Poll. Now, for the second year in a row, Knoxville Raceway director of racing Ralph Capitani holds that same honor, as determined by an industry-wide voting panel of manufacturers, media members, sanctioning officials and promoters. “Cappy” captured 15 of the 42 first-place ballots cast in the 2005 poll, which was actually one less than the 16 earned by 19-time WoO point champion Steve Kinser. However, Capitani out-pointed WoO's 'senior statesman' Kinser, 2,523 to ...

$100,000 Purse for April WOO Race

3/16/2005 - American Compressed Steel and Budweiser World of Outlaw races will be held April 29 and 30 here at Knoxville Raceway. Reserved tickets are now on sale. They are $23 for Friday and $25 for Saturday and kids 14 & under are half price. Please call 641 842 5431 to order.

Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Rule Book, Format, Purse & Entry Forms Online

3/15/2005 - Knoxville, IA - by Bruce Neimeth – “Everything you want to know” about the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals is now available for download at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. The 16-page rule book includes the specs for cars, engines, tires, weight, dimensions, safety and appearance. The rules are designed to allow just about any Dirt Late Model to compete with minimum, if any, changes or modifications. According to Ralph Capitani, Director of Racing, “We tried to make it simple. Any brand of race tire as long as it meets standard dimensions, 4-Barrel Carb, gas or alcohol, 103” wheelbase, 2300 lb minimum, US based engine design, steel or aluminum. As for the format, we learned a lot last year and ...

In The Groove

3/9/2005 - By Stacy Ervin - With a taste of spring-like weather grazing Iowa recently, visions of racingseason are beginning to creep in among the thoughts of work, family andfriends. Though the weather has been fluctuating from day to day, with70-degree beauties followed by 20-degree beasts, racing season will indeedbe here before we know it.My two "home tracks" in Iowa are currently gearing up for another season.West Liberty Raceway, which is located practically in my backyard, featuressome of the finest stock-car racing to be found in the Midwest. This iswhere late-model standout Brian Birkhofer got his start, following in thefootsteps of his father, Dave. West Liberty Raceway is a flat, half-miledirt track which anchors the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in Eastern Iowa.Having lived in ...

Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals Bumps Purse and Starting Field

3/8/2005 - Knoxville, Iowa – Lucas Oil Products, a leading supplier of premium oils, greases and additives to the automotive industry, will be the title sponsor for the Knoxville Late Model Nationals through 2007. The event will be known as the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. With the new agreement between Speed Channel and Knoxville Raceway, the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals joins the Knoxville Nationals and 360 Nationals as premier short track events produced by Knoxville Raceway for SpeedTV.The purse for the September 29 & 30, October 1st event will be $220,000. The Thursday and Friday preliminary mains each pay $6,000 to win with the top twelve going directly to the Saturday 100 lap main event each night. The Lucas ...

Updates to Keep Comin' as Season Draws Nearer!

3/7/2005 - by Bill Wright - Knoxvilleraceway.com continues to take shape. Just updated in our “Results” section are the complete results from 2001. Don Droud Jr. and Terry McCarl battled tooth and nail, winning five features each, in a duel that was capped by McCarl’s third track championship on the final night of competition. Randy Martin cruised to the 360 championship, though John Kearney made some noise after entering competition at the halfway point. Winners in 2001 included J.J. Yeley, who won the USAC Silver Crown “Hawkeye Hundred”, outshining drivers such as IRL veteran Donnie Beechler, Craftsman Truck driver Tracy Hines and the incomparable Jack Hewitt. Yeley also competed in winged 410 action that night, driving for Bill ...

What a Difference a Week Makes!

2/25/2005 - by Bill Wright - If you’ve been perusing www.knoxvilleraceway.com, you know that changes are occurring by the day and sometimes by the minute the past week.Starting with the front page, you’ll notice that our “Winner’s Box” continues to be updated, highlighting some of last year’s winners. That section will be devoted to picturing our weekly winners in 2005.Photo galleries are up for Dennis Krieger and Doug Johnson, and Dave Hill continues to contribute more to his gallery. We are still looking to identify some of the photos in our “History” section. If it doesn’t have a caption under it, we’re still looking for your help.Our “Events” sections on the right-hand side of the home page are nearing completion. ...

Knoxville Raceway Launches "Full Access" Web site

2/25/2005 - By Bruce Neimeth Welcome to the FULL ACCESS www.knoxvilleraceway.com Web site. The objective of this new Web site is to give fans, competitors, and media FULL ACCESS to everything that has made Knoxville Raceway the most recognized short track in the world.Full access to over 50 years of racing history built around “Hot Rods”, Midgets, Stock Cars, Modifieds, Sprint Cars and Late Models driven by names like Foyt, Unser, McCluskey, Wolfgang, Gordon, Stewart, Weld, Lasoski, Kinser, Katona, Hutcherson, Hartman, Saldana, Kahne, Opperman, Swindell, Blaney, Yeley, Newman, Bloomquist, Moyer and Birkhofer. The stories, the race results and photographs will be available to everyone with the click of a button as captured during the events from heats to features. The ...

From Behind the Mic

2/20/2005 - by Tony Bokhoven ~ Ringing slot machines, cheers of hitting the jackpot and shimmering lights, can not compare to seeing former open wheeler Jeff Gordon take the checkered in Daytona. Returning home from a week in Vegas was as much a relief for me as it was for Jeff Gordon after the 3-lap dash to the checkered. If you have never experienced the strip in Las Vegas, join me in March when the WoO come to town and you can experience the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. Luckily I took home some of the Vegas loot, but they will get another shot at me in just a few weeks.Like them or hate them, no one can deny ...

Wright’s Weekly Website Wrap

2/18/2005 - by Bill WrightThere is a “whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on” here at www.knoxvilleraceway.com. Check out our photo galleries. Plenty of new photos have been added, including 99 of Dave Hill’s best from 2004. There is more to come as we’ll be adding galleries for photographers Doug Johnson and Dennis Krieger in the near future. Keep studying those history photos as we want a caption under each one that includes who is in them, and what year the photo was taken.I’ve had a sneak preview of what our “Drivers” section will look like, and it’s going to be awesome. In addition to the points standings, each Knoxville regular will be profiled in depth with photos included. ...

California's Wally Pankratz to Challenge Knoxville in Both Midget Car & ‘Master’ 360 Sprint Car

2/17/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA - Legendary open-wheeler Wally Pankratz of Orange, California, has filed entries for both the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic and the Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals, June 3-4, at the Knoxville Raceway. The year 2000 United States Auto Club (USAC) Western States Midget Series champion will pilot Mike Thompson’s Eagle chassis winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car in the Friday night Masters Classic and his own Fontana-powered Edmunds midget car in the Friday-Saturday King Doodlebug Classic/Knoxville Midget Nationals double-header. Pankratz’s debut in the Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic won’t be easy, though, as past champion Jerry Crabb of Des Moines, Iowa, has also entered the event in his Detrick Excavating sprinter. Pankratz will be vying for the prestigious “Rookie of the ...

Terry McCarl's Sprint Car at DM Sports Show

2/15/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA - Six-time Knoxville Raceway track champion and World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series regular Terry McCarl of Altoona will have his Big Game Tree Stands-sponsored sprint car at this week’s 63rd annual Des Moines Sports Show in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The winged 410-cubic-inch machine will be in booths 917-918, representing the Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and the Knoxville-based National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, at the February 16-20 trade show. According to museum executive director Tom Schmeh, “In the past we’ve had museum sponsor Casey’s General Stores’ WoO sprinter at the Des Moines show, so we thought about mixing things up a little this year. And the tie-in with ...

Meet Bill Wright, our Editor

2/14/2005 - That’s me! Some one said, “watch what you ask for, you might get it”. In this case I couldn’t be happier. I’ve attended just about every race at Knoxville Raceway since 1978, and began writing about the races in the mid-90s as a journalist.The nationally recognized ‘Bill Ws Knoxville News’ was one of the original regional Web pages at www.Hoseheads.com. My columns and stories have appeared in a number of other motorsports Websites and publications including RaceTalk, RaceChaser and Dirt Digest, and currently can be found in FlatOut Magazine and numerous websites.I’ve served as co-host on Internet and radio shows such as USA Dirt Racing and Full Throttle Racing show. In 2004, I joined the Speed Channel production team at Knoxville ...

Raceway & Museum to be at Oskaloosa, Des Moines and Omaha Sports Shows

2/11/2005 - The Knoxville Raceway and the Knoxville-based National Sprint Car Museum have again teamed up to exhibit at three sports shows over the next three weekends in Oskaloosa, Des Moines and Omaha, respectively. The Oskaloosa show, February 12-13, is a motorsports show at Penn Central Mall, while the Des Moines show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, February 16-20, and the Omaha show at the Qwest Center, February 24-27, are both outdoor sports shows. According to museum executive director Tom Schmeh, “We are again pleased to be cross-promoting with the Knoxville Raceway in an effort to attract more patrons to both the dirt track and the non-profit museum. The sprint car weekly races, starting on April 23 and going through September ...

A Preview From Behind The Mic

2/11/2005 - (Tony Bokhoven, Track Announcer) Welcome to the new Knoxville Raceway.com website, I hope you enjoy it!Well, for some of you, I’m sure you're getting antsy to get out the racing T’s and head to your local track to smell the methanol and see some of your racing buddies. For me, the '05 edition of the O’Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals was where this Announcer warmed his vocal cords. It was definitely a great way to spend my fifth visit in the House of the Golden Driller.The '05 season at Knoxville is also going to be a special one as it will mark my 10th season as Track Announcer and 13th season announcing. For announcers like me who want to expand into ...

Website Update from the Editor

2/10/2005 - By Bill Wright, Website EditorWork continues behind the scenes and around the clock for many of us here on knoxvilleraceway.com. Our goal is to make the site fully functional by race season. One of the things that I have been working on as editor over the winter is making sure we’re getting as many accurate and complete results (including starting positions where possible) from the past. Want to know what the point standings looked like in 1978? No problem. I have taken great joy in looking back and doing some detective work with the help of our historian, Bob Wilson, to uncover some hidden gems. Past results will be added on an ongoing basis, and ...

Northland Products to Sponsor 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals Friday Night Qualifying

2/7/2005 - KNOXVILLE, IOWA – Northland Products, an Iowa based producer and marketer of Motor oils and lubricants since 1908, has agreed to a multi-year contract to sponsor the Friday night qualifying program starting with the 45th Annual Knoxville Nationals presented by Midwest Ford Dealers this August.The Friday, August 12th races feature the non-qualifiers show with heats, a B feature and the A main. The evening also includes the C, B and A Scrambles for the Pole races that set the line up for the first 5-rows of the Saturday C, B and the A mains. It is capped off by the Clean-O World Challenge, presented by www.fleetbuyinggroup.com, which is an international invitational for some of the world’s best sprint car drivers from ...

Entry Forms Mailed For Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic

2/3/2005 - The official entry forms have been mailed to prospective racers for the thirteenth annual Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic winged 360-cubic-inch sprint car race for drivers age fifty and over. The $3,000-to-win, $300-to-start Hoosier Tire Midwest Masters Classic will take place on Friday, June 3, at the legendary Knoxville Raceway during the sixteenth annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction weekend. The latest entry has arrived from former fifth place finisher Carl “Midge” Miller of Willingboro, New Jersey, who will wheel his wife Pat’s Jereco-powered Shaw chassis sprinter. Additionally, Rick England of Wichita, Kansas, and Jerry Potter of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, are searching for rides for this popular ‘Seniors Tour’-type sprint car event.In the twelve year history ...

Welcome to the new Knoxville Raceway Website

2/2/2005 - (Knoxville, IA) – After a year of review and development Knoxville Raceway is pleased to introduce the new www.knoxvilleraceway.com Website. The new site is based on the input of many people – fans, drivers, teams, sponsors and members of the media.With that much input it’s obvious that there are many different ideas, types of information desired and how to access it. At the same time, there are many common interests for everyone involved. Easy to use - Timely news & race results - Driver photos & biographies - Access to detailed historical information, results, photos - Schedules & ticket information - Special events & activities.The six contributing writers, three of the top racing photographers, Bob Wilson, Knoxville Raceway Historian and Bill ...

Knoxville Raceway Banquet and Awards Updated

2/1/2005 - 550 attend Palace Theater at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowaby Bob WilsonKnoxville, Iowa - Over 550 racers, family, fans and officials attended the annual Knoxville Raceway Awards Banquet on November 20, 2004. More than $300,000 in points monies and contingency awards were given out during the ceremonies.Knoxville Raceway track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Mike Roberts emceed the program. Track videographer Kris Krohn made two video presentations, one covering season highlights and the other showing footage of the top five drivers in each division. Track champions Terry McCarl (410) and Jake Peters (360) received $20,000 and $8,000 respectively for their efforts during the 2004 season.The Knoxville Racing Charities Organization gave away a new helmet and driving gloves to the sixty ...

February Only: Season Tickets On Sale

2/1/2005 - Season tickets are an exceptional buy this year. You may purchase a regular season ticket without the cost of the Late Model race which is September 29, 30 and October 1 at a cost of $340. Children 14 and under are $140. The Harris Clash IMCA Modifieds and the Knoxville Enduro are included at no extra charge. The Knoxville Nationals in August are not included. No rain-outs are refunded however some are re-scheduled and you would not have to pay for the re-scheduled race. This is a savings of $50.New this year are Special Season Tickets which will include the Late Model races in September and October. They are $400 but children will ...

Alley Leads Cox Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek Points after night two

8/5/2002 - Billy Alley, the 2005 Knoxville 360 Nationals winner, leads the fourth annual Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek title after night number two at the Knoxville Raceway. Alley has 100 points after sweeping the Thursday-Friday program. National Championship runner-up Gary Wright has 98 points, with preliminary night winner Dusty Zomer in third with 96 points. 118 drivers have scored points heading into Saturday's Casey's General Stores Night of 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car racing at Knoxville Raceway. UNOFFICIAL TOP FIFTEEN: Billy Alley 100, Gary Wright 98, Dusty Zomer 96, Brian Brown 95, Jake Peters 93, Jesse Hockett 90, Zach Chappell 86, Jonathan Allard 86, Randy Martin 85, Jeff Mitrisin 85, Ricky Logan ...