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Knoxville Raceway Announces Changes to Knoxville Nationals Format
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Following a sold-out crowd on Saturday of the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, Knoxville Raceway officials immediately began discussions on changes to the event for 2019 and beyond. After consulting fans, drivers and partners, two changes will be made to the Friday format of the 410 Knoxville Nationals.
After 25 years of international competition, the SPEED SPORT Challenge will no longer be held at Knoxville Raceway. The exhibition race featured international drivers competing in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store against American drivers who competed in the Grand Annual Classic at the Sungold Stadium Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
Knoxville Raceway and Premier Speedway will continue to work together to honor the drivers that compete internationally. Knoxville Raceway also will award a bonus to the highest finishing international driver (not living in the US) in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store.
Friday continues to be a pivotal night of racing action in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. Following format changes in 2012, drivers who find themselves not locked into Saturday’s A-Main have a “second chance” to qualify for the finale. The top-four finishers in Friday’s feature event have previously made up positions 17-20 in Saturday’s A-Main. Beginning in 2019, the four transfers will now start 21-24.
The 59th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store will be held August 7-10, 2019. Four-day ticket renewals will be available starting on October 1. Tickets will be on sale to the general public starting on December 3. More information can be found at knoxvilleraceway.com, at the Knoxville Raceway ticket office or by calling 641/842-5431.
After 25 years of international competition, the SPEED SPORT Challenge will no longer be held at Knoxville Raceway. The exhibition race featured international drivers competing in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store against American drivers who competed in the Grand Annual Classic at the Sungold Stadium Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
Knoxville Raceway and Premier Speedway will continue to work together to honor the drivers that compete internationally. Knoxville Raceway also will award a bonus to the highest finishing international driver (not living in the US) in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store.
Friday continues to be a pivotal night of racing action in the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. Following format changes in 2012, drivers who find themselves not locked into Saturday’s A-Main have a “second chance” to qualify for the finale. The top-four finishers in Friday’s feature event have previously made up positions 17-20 in Saturday’s A-Main. Beginning in 2019, the four transfers will now start 21-24.
The 59th annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store will be held August 7-10, 2019. Four-day ticket renewals will be available starting on October 1. Tickets will be on sale to the general public starting on December 3. More information can be found at knoxvilleraceway.com, at the Knoxville Raceway ticket office or by calling 641/842-5431.
