KNOXVILLE NATIONALS “FAN FAIR” IN THE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR MUSEUM IS BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE
by: Thomas J Schmeh

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 27, 2007) - The second annual “Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair”, to be held in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum on August 8-11, is beginning to take shape. Nine of the twelve live forums, covering a variety of sprint car racing subjects and moderated by different hosts from around the world, have been scheduled. The sessions are as follows:

Wed., 11 a.m. – “Photographing Sprint Car Racing – Tips from the Shooters” with host Scott Watson (Eldon Raceway) & guests: Mike Arthur (California), Tim Aylwin (Texas), Dave Hill (Iowa) & others

Wed., 1 p.m. – “Non-Winged Sprint Car Racing” with host Tony Elliott (driver) & guests

Wed., 3 p.m. – To Be Announced (TBA)

Thurs., 11 a.m. – “World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing” with host Johnny Gibson (WoO) & guests

Thurs., 1 p.m. – “Families in Sprint Car Racing” with host Vickie Agan (Eddie Leavitt’s daughter) & guests

Thurs., 3 p.m. – “Eastern Sprint Car Racing” with host Bruce Ellis (Williams Grove Speedway) & guests

Fri., 11 a.m. – “Old-Time Announcers Reunion” with host Dave Van Patten (NSCA) & guests

Fri., 1 p.m. – To Be Announced (TBA)

Fri., 3 p.m. – “Women in Sprint Car Racing” with host Stacy Ervin (Knoxville Raceway) & guests

Sat., 11 a.m. – “International Sprint Car Racing” with host Jon Evans (Oval Express) & guests: Rob Harris (World Series Sprintcars), Matthew Reed (driver), David Mills (Premier Speedway), Steve Green (Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway) & others

Sat., 1 p.m. – “Knoxville Nationals History” with host Mike Roberts (Knoxville Raceway) & guests

Sat., 3 p.m. – To Be Announced (TBA)

Those seeking more information on the Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair, August 8-11, in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are encouraged to visit the non-profit foundation’s web site at www.sprintcarhof.com. The line-up of forums and guests will be updated daily between now and the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. Those that would like to be on a panel or host a session are encouraged to e-mail executive director Tom Schmeh at tschmeh@sprintcarhof.com.