Don’t ever count David Gravel out.
by Bill Wright. WoO
A newly released independent economic impact study conducted by the United States Motorsports Association (USMA) confirms what locals and race fans have long known—Knoxville Raceway is not just the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” but a significant economic engine for the State of Iowa.
The Multi-Race Winner Across Numerous Series To Serve as Head Pro and Ambassador for Tennessee Motorsports Facility
WESTEL, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The newly opened Flatrock Motorclub now boasts premier driving instruction to augment its status as a premier motorsports destination.
Brian Carter is the owner and CEO of the World Racing Group that just completed a successful Super DIRT Week 52 at the Oswego Speedway last week.
“It was by far our most successful Super DIRT Week in the nine years the event has been run at Oswego,” said Carter. “The racing was good, attendance was great, track conditions were smooth and fast and we had a record car count of 313.
Daytona Beach, Florida (Februa
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – Fans of Knoxville Raceway hit the jackpot when officials from the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” announced that Iowa Lottery has been named an Official Partner of the legendary half-mile dirt oval located on the Marion County Fairgrounds. (more…)
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (October 3, 2022) – Officials from Knoxville Raceway announced today former Marion County Fair Board President Jason Reed has been named general manager of the famed half-mile oval, affectionately known as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” (more…)
Team DGR called upon the expertise of NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland to pilot their No. 17 Ford at Knoxville Raceway last weekend and the decision paid off big-time with a trip to Victory Lane, the first for the organization this season. Ultimately the win was great for Gilliland, but for the drivers vying for the final five spots in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs, it stole a chance for one of the championship contenders to lock themselves into the postseason with a win.
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