(Bill W) Five Knoxville Raceway dignitaries will be inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in trackside ceremonies Saturday night, June 22. The inductions will mark the 35th year that the track has honored those who have made "Knoxville" a world-wide name. The inductions will be a part of this weekend’s festivities including “Nostalgia at Knoxville” on Friday night, June 21, and Saturday’s Mid-Season Championships presented by Farm Bureau.
The Knoxville Hall of Fame will welcome driver Norm Weimers, owner Jack Anderson, owner Stanley Shoff, promoter Ralph Capitani and owner Marlin Wineland in 2013.
See the cars that made Knoxville home on Friday night at “Nostalgia at Knoxville”. Admission is just $5 for adults, and it’s FREE for 19 and under. Pit passes are also $5. Festivities get underway at 6:45 p.m.
All three sprint car classes will be in action Saturday night. The 305, 360 and 410 classes have been ultra-competitive this season! Hot laps get underway at 6:45 p.m. Saturday night. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for students 13-19, and $4 for children 6-12. Five and under are FREE!
For more information on these events and on the inductees, keep an eye on the track’s website at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!
- Admin Account on Jun 18, 2013
- Article Date: 6/18/2013 by Bill Wright