NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Race Recap
BACK FOR MORE: David Gravel Begins Knoxville Nationals Title Defense with Wednesday Win
The 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s is beginning to look a lot like the 59th edition.
In 2019, when The Granddaddy of ‘Em All was last held, the week started with a Capitani Classic victory and a preliminary win for David Gravel. He ultimately drove the Jason Johnson Racing #41 to his first Nationals title worth $150,000 on a day that came exactly two years ago yesterday.
In 2021, Gravel’s Nationals has started exactly the same way, except this time he’s piloting the Big Game Motorsports, Huset’s Speedway #2 owned by Tod Quiring. An equally potent machine that the Watertown, CT native is shining aboard.
Conquering Wednesday’s prelim at the Iowa 1/2-mile, Gravel’s victory was far from a surefire thing as Tea, SD native, and weekly Knoxville racer Justin Henderson led 21 of 25 laps in the A-Main before fading to 4th. Gravel’s saving grace was a car set up for the late stages, the timing of lap traffic, and a pitch-perfect slide job in turn one with four to go.
When it was all said and done, though, 19-year-old Giovanni Scelzi of Fresno, CA is who walked away as the Knoxville Nationals high point man following the first of two preliminary shows. The kid they call “Hot Sauce,” who just aced the 360 Nationals last week, was outstanding with a 410 under the hood of the KCP Racing #18. He racked up 487 points by qualifying second, finishing fourth-from-eighth in his Heat Race, and charging from eighth-to-second in the A-Main.
However, the talk of town remains 29-year-old Gravel and his ever-growing prowess on Knoxville’s black zook clay. He walked away from the night sitting third in the point standings, signs of a Saturday starting spot in rows two, three, or four.
“Knoxville has always been good to me,” Gravel noted in the post-race press conference. “I’ve always felt comfortable here. Obviously winning on Sunday gives you that bit of extra confidence and that is huge at a place like this. My car felt great everywhere I went, so that’s a good sign for Saturday.”
For the locals, the story of the night was Justin Henderson, who ultimately finished fourth. He started outside pole aboard the Morton Buildings #7 and paced the opening 21 circuits before Gravel cleared him with a turn one slidejob in lap traffic. He leaves Wednesday night sitting seventh in the points with a strong chance to make his fifth Knoxville Nationals A-Main.
“I just needed to be smarter, or maybe more aggressive,” Henderson admitted. “David drove by us really because he was just better, but I gave those spots away to Gio and Donny by searching around when I didn’t need to. I’ve got to make better decisions in that aspect next time.”
Capitalizing on Henderson’s mistake to claim podium positions was Scelzi in second and Donny Schatz in third.
For Giovanni, who is hot off a 360 Nationals title on Saturday and currently holds high point honors, it’s only more momentum for him heading into the biggest race of his life on Saturday.
“I feel like I’m ten times the racer that I used to be,” Scelzi said. “Knoxville is a huge confidence track and I have all the faith in the world in my car and my team right now when we unload here. I just love this place. I can’t wait for Saturday.”
Closing out the podium was ten-time Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Ford Performance, Carquest #15. He leaves Wednesday second in the points with his 23rd consecutive A-Main appearance waiting for him on Saturday.
“This was a rewarding night,” Schatz noted. “We have speed again. We’re in a better spot than we’ve been all season long, I think. I’m looking forward to Saturday and hopefully competing for another title.”
Closing out the top five on Wednesday night was Justin Henderson in fourth and Justin Peck in fifth, who pilots “The Pink Panther” Kramer Williamson throwback design for Buch Motorsports.
Rounding out the top-ten at Knoxville was Sheldon Haudenschild in sixth aboard the Krypto-NOS throwback, Logan Schuchart in seventh driving the Bobby Allen Shark throwback, James McFadden in eighth with his Kasey Kahne Racing #9, Cory Eliason with a new look Rudeen Racing #26 in ninth, and Spencer Bayston in tenth for Sam McGhee Motorsports.
Another headline on Wednesday was the story of 18-year-old Zeb Wise, who hadn’t even planned on racing this week. A last-minute call from CJB Motorsports landed him in the #5XX and the rookie put it on the pole position. He led the opening lap of the A-Main and was running a solid fourth before the rear end broke on Lap 9 and shattered a dream run.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be back at Knoxville Raceway on Thursday night for the second preliminary show of the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s. If you can’t be here, you can watch Every Lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel [6]; 2. 18-Gio Scelzi [8]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [7]; 4. 7-Justin Henderson [2]; 5. 73-Justin Peck [3]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [12]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart [21]; 8. 9-James McFadden [5]; 9. 26-Cory Eliason [10]; 10. 11M-Spencer Bayston [9]; 11. 17X-Josh Baughman [4]; 12. O-Brooke Tatnell [22]; 13. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [13]; 14. 56N-Davey Heskin [17]; 15. 40-Clint Garner [11]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich [23]; 17. 49J-Josh Schneiderman [14]; 18. 7S-Jason Sides [18]; 19. O7-Skylar Gee [16]; 20. 1X-Jake Bubak [20]; 21. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [15]; 22. 1M-Don Droud [24]; 23. 21W-Riley Goodno [19]; 24. 5XX-Zeb Wise [1]. Lap Leaders: Justin Henderson 1-21, David Gravel 22-25. KSE Hard Charger Award: 1S-Logan Schuchart[+14]
[Read More]Results
Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 2 | David Gravel | 25 | 0.000 | 4 | Running | 0 | $12,000 |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $10,000 | |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $7,000 | |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 7 | Justin Henderson | 25 | 0.000 | 20 | Running | 0 | $6,000 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 73 | Justin Peck | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $5,000 | |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $4,000 | |
| 7 | 21 | +14 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $3,500 | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 9 | James McFadden | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $2,500 | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $2,000 | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 11M | Spencer Bayston | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,750 | |
| 11 | 4 | -7 | 17X | Josh Baughman | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,500 | |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | 0 | Brooke Tatnell | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,300 | |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | 56N | Davey Heskin | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,250 | |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | 40 | Clint Garner | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,200 | |
| 16 | 23 | +7 | 48 | Danny Dietrich | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,150 | |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | 49J | Josh Schneiderman | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,100 | |
| 18 | 18 | 0 | 7S | Jason Sides | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | 07 | Skylar Gee | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 20 | 20 | 0 | 1X | Jake Bubak | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 21 | 15 | -6 | 91 | Kyle Reinhardt | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 24 | +2 | 1M | Don Droud Jr | 23 | -2 Laps | Running | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | 21W | Riley Goodno | 8 | -17 Laps | DNS | 0 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 1 | -23 | 5XX | Zeb Wise | 8 | -17 Laps | 1 | DNS | 0 | $1,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Logan Schuchart
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | Brooke Tatnell | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 48 | Danny Dietrich | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 1M | Don Droud Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 11 | Roger Crockett | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $600 | |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | 39M | Anthony Macri | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $550 | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $500 | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 24 | Terry McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $475 | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $450 | |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | 5W | Lucas Wolfe | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $425 | |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | 27 | Carson McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $400 | |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | 13 | Mark Dobmeier | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $375 | |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | 2KS | Chad Kemenah | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $350 | |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | 7TAZ | Tasker Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $325 | |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | 55K | Robbie Kendall | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $300 | |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | 55M | McKenna Haase | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $275 | |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | 83T | Tanner Carrick | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $260 | |
| 18 | 13 | -5 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $250 | |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $240 | |
| 20 | 24 | +4 | 18R | Ryan Roberts | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $225 | |
| 21 | 17 | -4 | 83A | Austin Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 22 | 22 | 0 | 7C | John Carney II | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 23 | 18 | -5 | 65 | Jordan Goldesberry | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 24 | 7 | -17 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 |
C Main Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 83T | Tanner Carrick | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $150 | |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | 7C | John Carney II | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $150 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 55K | Robbie Kendall | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $150 | |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 18R | Ryan Roberts | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $150 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 2M | Matt Moro | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $250 | |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | 14K | Victoria (Tori) Knutson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $200 | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 56 | Joe Simbro | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $175 | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 9G | Ryan Giles | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $150 | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $140 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 49J | Josh Schneiderman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 7 | Justin Henderson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 27 | Carson McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 0 | Brooke Tatnell | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 83T | Tanner Carrick | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 55K | Robbie Kendall | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 91 | Kyle Reinhardt | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 5XX | Zeb Wise | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 40 | Clint Garner | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | 83A | Austin Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 24 | Terry McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 55M | McKenna Haase | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 9G | Ryan Giles | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 14K | Victoria (Tori) Knutson | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 21W | Riley Goodno | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 11M | Spencer Bayston | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 07 | Skylar Gee | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 17X | Josh Baughman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 13 | Mark Dobmeier | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 1M | Don Droud Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 2M | Matt Moro | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 56 | Joe Simbro | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1X | Jake Bubak | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 56N | Davey Heskin | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 39M | Anthony Macri | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 48 | Danny Dietrich | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | 2KS | Chad Kemenah | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 7C | John Carney II | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 5 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 73 | Justin Peck | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 11 | Roger Crockett | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 5W | Lucas Wolfe | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | 65 | Jordan Goldesberry | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 7TAZ | Tasker Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 2 | -7 | 18R | Ryan Roberts | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 | Brooke Tatnell | San Souci, NSW | 15.208 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | Fresno, CA | 15.209 | -0.001 |
| 3 | 16 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 15.249 | -0.041 |
| 4 | 14 | 48 | Danny Dietrich | Gettysburg, PA | 15.353 | -0.145 |
| 5 | 1 | 11 | Roger Crockett | Broken Arrow, OK | 15.365 | -0.157 |
| 6 | 41 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 15.403 | -0.195 |
| 7 | 20 | 55M | McKenna Haase | Des Moines, IA | 15.420 | -0.212 |
| 8 | 6 | 1M | Don Droud Jr | Lincoln, NE | 15.448 | -0.240 |
| 9 | 47 | 2 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 15.470 | -0.262 |
| 10 | 31 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 15.472 | -0.264 |
| 11 | 3 | 83T | Tanner Carrick | Lincoln, CA | 15.524 | -0.316 |
| 12 | 8 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | Mclaren Vale, SA | 15.546 | -0.338 |
| 13 | 33 | 17X | Josh Baughman | Odessa, TX | 15.548 | -0.340 |
| 14 | 9 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | Oklahoma City, OK | 15.551 | -0.343 |
| 15 | 18 | 73 | Justin Peck | Monrovia, IN | 15.551 | -0.343 |
| 16 | 37 | 7 | Justin Henderson | Tea, SD | 15.568 | -0.360 |
| 17 | 10 | 24 | Terry McCarl | Altoona, IA | 15.596 | -0.388 |
| 18 | 34 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | Aliquippa, PA | 15.596 | -0.388 |
| 19 | 7 | 39M | Anthony Macri | Dillsburg, PA | 15.619 | -0.411 |
| 20 | 42 | 5W | Lucas Wolfe | Mechanicsburg, PA | 15.624 | -0.416 |
| 21 | 26 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | Rockwell City, IA | 15.659 | -0.451 |
| 22 | 25 | 5XX | Zeb Wise | Angola, IN | 15.663 | -0.455 |
| 23 | 35 | 11M | Spencer Bayston | Lebanon, IN | 15.684 | -0.476 |
| 24 | 22 | 2KS | Chad Kemenah | Findlay, OH | 15.690 | -0.482 |
| 25 | 43 | 26 | Cory Eliason | Visalia, CA | 15.703 | -0.495 |
| 26 | 23 | 27 | Carson McCarl | Altoona, IA | 15.715 | -0.507 |
| 27 | 15 | 40 | Clint Garner | Sioux Falls, SD | 15.716 | -0.508 |
| 28 | 29 | 13 | Mark Dobmeier | Grand Forks, ND | 15.728 | -0.520 |
| 29 | 44 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 15.815 | -0.607 |
| 30 | 48 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | Versailles, MO | 15.816 | -0.608 |
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Stores
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Knoxville Raceway
1000 North Lincoln Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$12,000.00
Event Schedule
Wednesday, BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night:
9am – Rooftop Yoga on Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
Noon - Drive for 5 Slideways Showcase Kart Racing Fundraiser with Kyle Larson and Tyler Courtney at Slideways
3pm – Great Southern Bank Kid Zone Opens featuring a Casey’s Pizza Party
5:45pm – David Gravel Champion Pole Unveil on Midway
6pm – VFW Winged Nation presented by Sage Fruit on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Opening Ceremonies: David Gravel Raises Champion Flag
Post-Race: "The Boys" live music on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Thursday, Wolfe Eye Clinic Qualifying Night:
**Throwback Thursday Vintage Racing T-Shirt Contest**
9am – Rooftop Yoga at Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
11am – National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Members Only VIP Reception
2pm - PA Posse Party at Peace Tree Taproom in downtown Knoxville
3pm – Great Southern Bank Kid Zone Opens featuring a Jersey Freeze Ice Cream Party
6pm –VFW Winged Nation presented by Sage Fruit on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Post – Races: Damon Dotson Band live on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Post – Races: 52nd Chicken Feed at West End of Grandstands
Friday, FVP Preliminary Night:
9am -- Rooftop Yoga at Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
9am - National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Golf Classic in Pella
11am – Steve King Foundation Cornhole Tournament in Main Show Barn (far west end of midway)
3pm – Great Southern Bank Kid Zone Opens featuring free face painting from 3-6pm
4pm – Driver Autograph Session in Main Show Barn
6pm – VFW Winged Nation presented by Sage Fruit on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Post – Races: After Shock Rock Tribute Band on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
Saturday, NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s Finale:
8:45am – 4.10 Dash and Kids Fun Run – Turn 4 Pit Gate
11am – NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s Parade – Downtown Knoxville
12pm – National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Charity Auction
1pm – Great Southern Bank Kid Zone Opens with free ballloon twisting from 3-6pm
3pm – NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s Driver’s Meeting in Main Show Barn - Open to the Public
4pm - SPEED SPORT Pre-Race Show on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
6pm – VFW Winged Nation presented by Sage Fruit on the Hercules Tires Entertainment Stage
1:30am – NOS Energy Drink Fan Finale Party in Main Show Barn
*All times Central
Ticket Options
Rescheduled from 2020
Options And Prices
$41-$198
Single Day tickets and 2-, 3-, and 4-day Packages available.
Grandstand Type
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Family Section Location
Sections I & J
Handicapped Seating Location
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Pit Age Requirement
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Parking Cost
$10.00
Handicapped Parking Location
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
Options And Prices
$41-$198
Single Day tickets and 2-, 3-, and 4-day Packages available.
Grandstand Type
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Family Section Location
Sections I & J
Handicapped Seating Location
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Pit Age Requirement
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Parking Cost
$10.00
Handicapped Parking Location
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$12,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Foam or other seat cushions are permitted as long as they are not more than 20" wide. Stadiums seats are NOT ALLOWED
Handicapped Seating
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Handicapped Parking
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Pit Age Limit
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Personal Coolers
Soft side, collapsible coolers not bigger than 6-pack size and empty are allowed
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
All grandstands are non-smoking. Smoking areas are available underneath stands.
Family Section
Sections I & J
Parking Cost
$10.00
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
$12,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Foam or other seat cushions are permitted as long as they are not more than 20" wide. Stadiums seats are NOT ALLOWED
Handicapped Seating
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Handicapped Parking
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Pit Age Limit
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Personal Coolers
Soft side, collapsible coolers not bigger than 6-pack size and empty are allowed
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
All grandstands are non-smoking. Smoking areas are available underneath stands.
Family Section
Sections I & J
Parking Cost
$10.00
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
Track Info
Knoxville Raceway
1000 North Lincoln Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Track Phone
(641) 842-5431
Track Size
0.5
Track Type
Semi-banked clay oval
Sprint Car Track Record
14.351 seconds by Brian Brown on 5/22/21
Closest Airport
Des Moines International Airport
Track Map
Competitor Info
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