Knoxville news from the 1/2 mile semi-banked dirt racing track located in Knoxville, Iowa. Knoxville Raceway is one of the most popular dirt tracks in the United States.
Dirt Track Prep and the Challenges – World of Outlaws Guru Gary Risch Talks Dirt Surfaces
Everyone has an opinion on dirt track prep. Fans have their own ideas on which dirt surface provides the best type of racing. That conflict of opinion causes a lot of surface discussion and complaints.
Read More5-HOUR ENERGY® RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE 2017 KNOXVILLE NATIONALS HOSTED AT KNOXVILLE RACEWAY
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (Nov. 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.
Read More2017 Knoxville Raceway Schedule Released
The 2017 Knoxville Raceway schedule has been released. Officials at the legendary 1/2 mile dirt track posted the schedule as shown below.The dirt track was founded in 1954. Knoxville Raceway has since been a tradition, a legacy and a leader in dirt track and open wheel racing.
Read MoreDirt Tracks Work Together to Grow Mutual Attendance
Dirt tracks working together, this is a growing trend in the world of dirt track racing. In years past, dirt tracks all across the country would purposely schedule conflicting events with neighbor tracks. Many dirt track owners have realized that putting your neighboring dirt tracks out of business does not mean a boost in attendance at your track,
Read More2016 Knoxville Nationals Results – Jason Johnson Claim Knoxville Raceway Win
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.
Read MoreKnoxville Nationals NASCAR Racecar to be driven by Clint Bowyer at Pocono
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 27, 2016) — The 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals NASCAR Racecar 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.,
Read MoreFAN FAVORITE RICO ABREU ENTERS 56TH ANNUAL KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
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.
Read More1997 CHAMPION, DAVE BLANEY, RETURNS TO THE KNOXVILLE NATIONALS
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.
Read More2015 Knoxville Nationals Results Led By Donny Schatz
2015 Knoxville Nationals results are in and Donny Schatz Roars to His Ninth FVP Knoxville Nationals Championship!
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,
Read More2015 Knoxville Nationals Starting Lineup A-E
Here is the 2015 Knoxville Nationals starting lineup for tonight’s show. The 55th annual Knoxville Nationals begins tonight in Knoxville, IA. A possible visit from Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is a possibility.
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Read MorePresidential Candidate Donald Trump Sprint Car Sponsorship
The Donald Trump sprint car will be driven by Roger Crockett at Knoxville Raceway tonight. The event is the famed 55th annual Knoxville Nationals which is presented by Casey General Stores. The driver from Medford, OR will start 23rd in the E Main.
Read MoreMcKenna Haase First Female Sprint Car Driver Feature Win At Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, IA, May 16, 2015 – McKenna Haase made history in the 305 class as she became the first female sprint car driver winner in a sprint car at the historic Knoxville Raceway. Wayne Johnson scored his 11th career win in the 360 class.
Read MoreKnoxville Late Model Nationals 2014 Results
Brian Birkhofer leads Knoxville Late Model Nationals 2014 results sheet. A last lap pass on Scott Bloomquist gave him the victory. See the full results sheet from the Lucas Oil Event below.
Scott Bloomquist broke on the final lap, coming to a stop in turn two after finishing 2nd.
Read MoreBrian Birkhofer Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals Night Two Win
Brian Birkhofer takes Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals win and puts himself on the pole for Saturday night’s Knoxville Racewaychampionship. Tomorrow is 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,
Read MoreKnoxville Raceway 2015 Schedule ( TENTATIVE )
Knoxville Raceway 2015 schedule for tentative racing events was released 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,
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Sprint Car Drivers Knoxville Raceway Bracket
Huh? This isn’t basketball: Knoxville Raceway fans, we know it’s been a long winter and you just can’t wait for the Race For Your Schools, April 19th Season Opener. With a month until racing action heats up, we want you to show your love for your favorite drivers in Knoxville Raceway Bracket Challenge.
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Brian Stickel Talks Knoxville Raceway
DES MOINES, Iowa – 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,
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