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4/27/2024 - With weather models showing severe storms expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for hail and tornadoes to Knoxville Raceway Saturday afternoon and into the evening, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Knoxville Raceway officials have agreed to cancel Saturday’s portion of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash in the interest of fan and competitor safety. With initial weather reports providing an optimistic chance to race on Saturday, officials attempted to give drivers and fans a full race day. But with the turn in the weather, the decision was made to cancel. If you purchased a ticket in advance, you will receive a face value credit – good for two years – to your account. If you prefer to ...

4/26/2024 - With persistent, heavy rainfall at Knoxville Raceway Friday morning and more projected to fall throughout the evening including the potential for severe storms, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Knoxville Raceway officials have agreed to cancel night one of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash. The decision comes with the safety of traveling teams and fans in mind. If you purchased a ticket in advance, you will receive a face value credit – good for two years – to your account. If you prefer to roll your tickets to tomorrow’s (April 27) Premier Chevy Dealers Clash finale or prefer a refund, contact the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at (641) 842-5431. The World of Outlaws now turn its attention to Saturday’s ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...