The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees have been announced by the track’s Hall of Fame Committee. Those being inducted at the ceremonies set to be held on June 22, 2019, will be Perry Bell, Doug Brown, Jake Peters and Gary “Wally” Price.

This year marks the 41st class of inductees. The Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame was established in 1979 and currently holds 199 inductees. The annual induction banquet will be held in Dyer-Hudson Hall for all current Hall of Fame members and guests. A picnic style lunch will be served for $5 per guest.

Perry Bell (Media) Knoxville, Iowa:
Bell began his career as a writer in 1981 for the Knoxville Journal-Express. On top of his dedication to covering sports for local schools, he has spent 38 years covering events at Knoxville Raceway. Bell also operated the Dirt Digest Paper from 1986-1992.

James “Doug” Brown (Supplier/Owner) Des Moines, Iowa:
Brown, a sprint car owner, supplied the car that drove Dennis Moore Jr. to victory during the 360 Knoxville Nationals in 2003. Brown started Jocko’s Auto Parts (now known as Jocko’s Sprint Parts) in the early 1980s. The Jocko’s sprint parts trailer can still be found in the Knoxville infield today.

Jake Peters (Driver) Sioux Falls, SD:
Peters had a successful driving career winning three 360 Championships (2004, 2005, 2006) at Knoxville along with ten 360 feature wins. He also won multiple track championships at Huset’s Speedway. Peters holds over 100 sprint car wins over 20 years of competing in seven different states.

Gary “Wally” Price (Track Official) Newton, Iowa:
Starting as a race fan in the grandstands in the early 1970s, Price was asked one night in 1978 to drive a pace vehicle. That first night he drove his own 1972 Chevelle and has since been behind the wheel of the Knoxville Raceway pace vehicle for 42 seasons. Price also helps with numerous track duties on race day.

To order tickets, call the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at 641/842-5431.

For more information, visit the Knoxville Raceway website.