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JASON JOHNSON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 360 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2013… FOR FIFTH TIME

| January 16, 2014
JASON JOHNSON NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 360 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2013… FOR FIFTH TIME

  KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 16, 2014)  –  Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, was voted the 2013 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the fifth time.  Johnson, the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) national tour champion, earned thirteen (12) […]

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DONNY SCHATZ NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 410 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2013… FOR SIXTH TIME IN CAREER

| January 16, 2014

DONNY SCHATZ NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 410 SPRINT CAR POLL “DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2013… FOR SIXTH TIME IN CAREER   KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 15, 2014)  –  For the sixth time in his career, Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll […]

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NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ANNOUNCEMENT & MUSEUM-BENEFIT CHILI BOWL AUCTION TO BE HELD IN TULSA

| December 20, 2013

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 20, 2013) – The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is gearing up for a big week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, presented by General Tire, on January 14-18.  The museum’s week will be highlighted by the announcement of the National Sprint Car […]

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54th Annual FVP Knoxville Nationals to be presented by Casey’s General Store.

| December 12, 2013
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 […]

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2013 Celebrated at Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet!

| November 17, 2013

(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 […]

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Knoxville Raceway Announces 2014 Schedule

| October 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 […]

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“SPRINT CAR 101: CHRIS DUNKIN & FAMILY ‘DISH THE DIRT’ ON KNOXVILLE” SET FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, AT MUSEUM

| October 10, 2013

  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 […]

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Darrell Lanigan Emerges Victorious in Late Model Nationals!

| September 29, 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 […]

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Richards Dominates Again on Night #2 of the Knoxville Late Model Nationals!

| September 29, 2013

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 […]

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“Rocket Man” Richards Takes Off on First Night of Late Model Nationals!

| September 27, 2013
“Rocket Man” Richards Takes Off on First Night of Late Model Nationals!

  Thursday, September 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 […]

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