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Bloomquist wins Knoxville Late Model Nationals(Knoxville, IA) Coming on hard late in the race, Scott Bloomquist won the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway. It marked Bloomquist’s second Nationals win as he took this event in 2005. The victory paid the Mooresburg, Tennessee driver $40,000. PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Hill Photos
Knoxville Late Model Auction big success(Knoxville, IA) The sixth annual National Sprint Car Museum-benefit Dirt Late Model Auction was another success this year, thanks to many individuals including Kenny Schrader, Tony Stewart, Josh Richards, Brian Shirley, Ryan Newman and Jimmy Owens amongst others.
More rain moves Knoxville Late Model Nationals to Sunday(Knoxville, IA) The 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals were once again postponed due to wet track conditions. A brief shower just before the eight o'clock hour put too much water onto a track that was already saturated with moisture from two days of rain.
Rain forces Knoxville Late Model Nationals to one day show(Knoxville, IA) Due to constant rain Friday Qualifying has been cancelled for the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Nationals. The Saturday finals will be run as scheduled for Late Models only. Hot laps will begin at 6:30 pm.
Rain spoils Thursday Knoxville prelim(Knoxville, IA) Thursday's scheduled Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals preliminary program has been cancelled due to rain. One night of qualifying now takes place on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The $40,000 to win main event will be contested Saturday night.
Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals open Thursday(Knoxville, IA) Earl Pearson, Jr., of Florida, Matt Aukland of North Dakota, defending champion Tim McCreadie (2008) of New York, and John Duty of Oregon are all entered in this weekend’s sixth annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, proving once again that the $40,000-to-win, $2,500-to-start event draws the best dirt late model drivers in the land, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. PHOTO CREDIT: Lloyd Collins/Fast Track Photos
Earl Wagner 1935-2009(Pleasantville, IA) One of the most successful sprint car drivers in the history of Knoxville Raceway, Earl Wagner, died Thursday at his home following a long illness. Wagner, who was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2008, won three track championships and 43 career wins at the famed half-mile oval, which ranks fifth on the all-time list. PHOTO CREDIT: Larry Byers
Herrera clicnhes Knoxville season title(Knoxville, IA) Several winners were crowned at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as this track’s 56th season of weekly racing came to an end. Johnny Herrera (410s) and Clint Garner (360s) each gain track championships at this central Iowa racing facility. Dusty Zomer (410s) and Gregg Bakker each grabbed season-ending feature events.
McCarl earns career win 47 at Knoxville(Knoxville, IA) Terry McCarl captured career win number forty-seven at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night as this central Iowa track neared the end of its 56th season of weekly racing. Dustin Selvage was the winner in the 360 division and Matt Stephenson was successful in the 305s
Herrera on point at Knoxville(Knoxville, IA) Point battles, particularly in the 410 class, are getting very interesting, and McKay Insurance/Allied Insurance Night on Saturday will play a big part in how things shape up! Clint Garner seems to be on solid ground in the 360 class. PHOTO CREDIT: Conrad Nelson
Schatz holds fourth straight Knoxville Nationals crown (Knoxville, IA) Donny Schatz finished second four times at the Knoxville Nationals and now he can call himself a four-time champion. It took an extra day but the Fargo, North Dakota, driver made it four in a row, winning the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. The win was worth $150,000. MORE PHOTOS IN GALLERY--PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Orth Photos
Rain forces Knoxville Nationals main events to Sunday(Knoxville, IA) A series of showers was too much for the 49th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil on Saturday. The E, D and C features were completed, but the B and A features are postponed to Sunday night, with racing planned for 7 p.m.
