Fan Guide for 2025 Knoxville Nationals Week
Click the plus to open up each date to see everything that’s happening on that specific day at Knoxville Raceway or Knoxville, Iowa.
& Take a look at the carousel of images, from Knoxville Raceway’s social media accounts listed below!
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
- KRCO Banner Sale – 12pm (Dyer Hudson Hall)***All money raised goes to driver safety***
- KRCO Trivia – Dyer Hudson Hall (sign up 1:30 / games begin at 2pm)***All money raised goes to driver safety***
- Capitani Classic – 6pm (Knoxville Raceway)
Monday, August 6th, 2025
- Front Row Challenge – Southern Iowa Speedway (Oskaloosa, IA)
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
- Team DGRD – Free Taco Bar & Drinks + Open house & meet drivers; Kaleb Johnson, Brandon Wimmer, & Dustin Selvage – 12-3pm (Address: 1460 West Bell Ave. Knoxville, Iowa)
- Queen’s Contest – 6pm (open to public)
- Live Music downtown Knoxville, Iowa at 6:30pm
- #NOSvilleNationals Kick off Party w/ Kelsy Karter & the Heroines (band) – Main Stage Act at 8:30pm
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
- Knoxville Nights (podcast) LIVE Recap – DirtVision Stage
- Kid Zone – Open at 3pm (Casey’s Pizza Party – 5pm)
- Kyle Larson Champion Pole Unveiling – 4;30pm (under front stretch grandstands)
- Knoxville Nationals LIVE – DirtVision Stage with Tony Bokhoven:
5pm – Logan Schuchart
5:15pm – Brian Brown
5:30pm – Buddy Kofoid
5:45pm – Ryan Timms - 1st Knoxville Nationals Preliminary Night – see below for qualifying night field
- Post Race Press Conference (open to public – Fan Pavilion)
- Dirtvision Stage – The Boys (post-race concert)
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
- Kids 10 & Under – Big Wheel Nationals 9:30am registration – 10am racing (credential building)
- Knoxville Nights (podcast) LIVE interview with Shane Stewart – DirtVision Stage
- Kid Zone – Open at 3pm (Jersey Freeze Ice Cream – 5pm)
- Knoxville Nationals LIVE – DirtVision Stage with Tony Bokhoven:
5pm – Sheldon Haudenschild
5:15pm – Rico Abreu
5:30pm – Aaron Reutzel
5:45pm – Brent Marks - 2nd Knoxville Nationals Preliminary Night
- Post Race Press Conference (open to public – Fan Pavilion)
- Dirtvision Stage – The Punching Pandas (post-race concert)
Friday, August 8th, 2025
- Steve King Foundation Corn Hole Tournament – 9AM (credential building)
- Knoxville Nights (podcast) LIVE interview with Garett Williamson – DirtVision Stage
- Kid Zone – Open at 3pm (Face Painting)
Top 16 Drivers Autograph Session – 4pm – Dyer Hudson Hall - Knoxville Nationals LIVE – DirtVision Stage with Tony Bokhoven:
5pm – Carson Macedo
5:15pm – Cole Macedo
5:30pm – Carson McCarl
5:45pm – Tyler Courtney - Hard Knox Night – Knoxville Nationals
- Post Race Press Conference (open to public – Fan Pavilion)
- Dirtvision Stage – After Shock(post race)
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
- Church Service – 9am with Track Chaplain Troy Miller (Fan Pavilion)
- 2025 Nationals Parade – Starts at 11am (in town Knoxville, Iowa) click here for more info
- Knoxville Nights (podcast) LIVE interview with Tanner Holmes – DirtVision Stage
- Kid Zone – Open at 4pm (Tony Balloon Dude)
- Knoxville Nationals LIVE – DirtVision Stage with Tony Bokhoven:
5pm – David Gravel
5:15pm – TBA
5:30pm – Austin McCarl
5:45pm – Brad Sweet - Finale Knoxville Nationals Night
- Champions Toast – Post-Checkered Flag (open to public – Fan Pavilion)
- Post Race Press Conference (open to public – Fan Pavilion)
- DirtVision State – NOS Energy Drink Post Race Party – 2am
Welcome to the Knoxville Nationals: The Granddaddy of Them All
If you’re new to the world of dirt track racing, there’s one name you need to know right away: The Knoxville Nationals.
Held every August in Knoxville, Iowa, this legendary event is often referred to as the “Granddaddy of Them All”—and for good reason. It’s the biggest sprint car race in the world, drawing fans, drivers, and teams from all across the country (and beyond – Austraila, New Zealand, Canada, etc.) to the Sprint Car Capital of the World.
So, What Is the Knoxville Nationals?
The Knoxville Nationals is a four-day racing spectacle hosted at Knoxville Raceway, a half-mile dirt oval track that transforms into the heart of sprint car racing each summer. It’s the Super Bowl, World Series, and Daytona 500 of 410 sprint car racing all wrapped into one thrilling week.
Drivers compete not just for the prestige, but for a huge payout—and the chance to add their name to the history books. With over 60 years of tradition, this isn’t just a race. It’s a rite of passage for fans and racers alike.
Why Knoxville?
Knoxville, Iowa might be a small town, but when August hits, it becomes the center of the sprint car universe. The local fairgrounds house one of the most iconic dirt tracks in the world, with facilities that have been home to legends for decades. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum is also located right next to the track—perfect for getting a crash course in racing history.
Whether you’re a longtime motorsports fan or just sprinting into the scene, the Knoxville Nationals is an unforgettable experience. You’ll leave with a new love for the dirt, the speed, and the spirit of sprint car racing.
Now, are you even more excited? See you in Knoxville!
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