8/5/2020
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360 Knoxville Nationals opens this Thursday
By Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA) -- The most prestigious 360 winged sprint car race in the country starts in just two days!
The My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank will feature more than 100 teams this year. The field is divided into two qualifying nights leading into Saturday's championship finale.
A full entry list can be seen here. Australian James McFadden is working against the clock and COVID restrictions to get into the states in time to defend his title. He'll have to battle perennial favorites like Brian Brown, Clint Garner, and Terry McCarl to get it done. Add in the track's current 360 points leader, Carson McCarl, last week's feature winner Lynton Jeffrey and a bevy of other stars.
Tickets are still available for this event online, at the ticket office or by calling 641-842-5431. Ticket prices on Thursday and Friday are $22 for adults; $17 for teens and $12 for children 12 and under. On Saturday, adult tickets are $27; teens are $22 and children 12 and under are $17. All tickets are general admission. Seating is limited to even numbered rows only and three empty seats must be left between groups in a row.
Camping is available at the North Campground, roughly 1/2 mile north of the track, and can be reserved by calling 641-842-5431.
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Need Accommodations? My Place Hotels Has You Covered!
If you're still looking for a place to stay during the My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank or during The One and Only and Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank, check out My Place Hotels in Altoona and Ankeny.
My Place Hotels have everything you need for a short- or long-term stay. Kitchenettes in every room. Laundry on site. Free Wi-Fi. And, they're pet friendly.
My Place Hotels in Altoona (40 minutes from Knoxville Raceway) and in Ankeny (50 minutes from Knoxville Raceway) have rooms available for both upcoming race weekends. Rooms can be booked online or by calling 855-200-5685. Use code "Knoxville" for a discounted room rate!
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Our Friends at Peace Tree Brewing Company Welcome Fans to Knoxville
Just three minutes from Knoxville Raceway, Peace Tree Brewing Company is ready to welcome race fans to their taproom and patio!
Join our friends at Peace Tree this Thursday, August 6 for "Gosa-Rita Day". Enjoy Peace Tree Brewing-style margaritas plus complimentary chips and salsa all day.
On Friday and Saturday, show your Knoxville Raceway race ticket to get 20% off your tab!
Peace Tree Brewing Company is open from Noon until 10pm on Thursday, Noon until 11pm Friday and 111am until 11pm Saturday. Carryout and curbside to-go pick up is available, too.
While you're at the track, stop by the Peace Tree Brewing Company beer garden, located under the frontstretch grandstands. The beer garden offers five award-winning Peace Tree beers and two craft seltzers on tap. Happy hour will be held from 4-5:30pm on Saturday, with $1 off all 16 oz drafts!
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Tickets Remain for "The One and Only" and Capitani Classic
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Knoxville Raceway for "The One and Only" and the Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank next week!
Tickets are available, but a very limited amount remain for Saturday's Capitani Classic. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the Knoxville Raceway ticket office on race days. Three-day ticket packages are $110 for adults. Single-day tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for teens and children 12 and under free on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, adult tickets are $40, teens are $22 and children 12 and under remain free.
The unique format makes every lap count as drivers earn points on Thursday and Friday to attempt to lock-in to Saturday's Capitani Classic finale.
If you can't make it to Knoxville Raceway for the week, watch every lap live on http://www.DIRTVision.com!
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Line-Up Shirts, Capitani Classic Gear and More
Dennison Racing Tee's has all of your official Knoxville Raceway merchandise and apparel needs covered.
From My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank official line-up shirts, to Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank gear, to 2020 track apparel and more.
Stop by their multiple locations at the track this weekend, or order online.
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Upcoming Events
August 6-8 - My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank
August 8 - Happy Hour at the Peace Tree Brewing Company Beer Garden under the fronstretch grandstands. 4-5:30pm
August 13-14 - "The One And Only" with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
August 15 - KRCO Racing Trivia. 2-4pm in Dyer-Hudson Hall
August 15 - Brownells Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott
