7/25/2024
Knoxville Raceway
MPV Express New Partner of Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award!
MPV Express of Little Rock is the new title sponsor of the MPV Express Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award for 2024! The top three drivers of the Southern Iowa Speedweek between Knoxville and Oskaloosa will earn prize money paying out $6,500 for first, $2,500 for second and $1,000 for third.
“We are thrilled that MPV Express has stepped up to support this award this year,” said Knoxville Raceway General Manager, Jason Reed. “It adds extra prize money for drivers and teams, rewarding those who commit to competing at all four premier events. Jesse was not only a talented driver but also a wonderful person, and we take pride in continuing to honor him and his family through this award. It's an award that celebrates the dedication of true iron men and women of the sport, and it's fitting that we recognize those who exemplify Jesse in that manner that compete both weeks with us."
The MPV Express Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award honors the late Jesse Hockett. Hockett was a rising star in both winged and non-wing sprint car racing, collecting 130 feature wins in his short career. Hockett died in 2010 at the age of 26 while working in his racing trailer.
The winner of the MPV Express Mr. Sprint Car Award is the driver who earns the most points over 10 nights of racing in central Iowa between August 1 and August 10. Points are distributed based on a driver’s finishing position in the following races:
August 1-3: Xtreme powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank – Knoxville Raceway
August 4: Avanti Windows & Doors Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank – Knoxville Raceway
August 5: Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge presented by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Construction – Southern Iowa Speedway
August 7-10: NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s – Knoxville Raceway
Past winners of the MPV Express Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award include: Anthony Macri (2023), Aaron Reutzel (2022) Giovanni Scelzi (2021), James McFadden (2019), Carson Macedo (2018), Brian Brown (2017, 2014), Jamie Veal (2016), Terry McCarl (2015, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Kyle Larson (2012), Sammy Swindell (2011, 2010), Wayne Johnson (2008, 2007), Jason Johnson (2006), Billy Alley (2005), Shane Stewart (2004, 2003) and Ricky Logan (2002).
About Knoxville Raceway
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About MPV Express
MPV is a locally owned and operated trucking company based out of Little Rock, AR. MPV is dedicated to building and maintaining long-term relationships with their customers and providing unrivaled freight solutions all while maintaining the highest level of service. They maintain a fleet of tractors and trailers that currently service 32 states. Their trucks are GPS equipped to provide real time updates and tracking for our customers. It all started in April 2003 with one driver, one truck, and a vision to expand on the need for dependable customer-oriented service.
Article Credit: PR - Eric Arnold
Submitted By: Eric Arnold
