Later start time based on fan feedback; cooler track offers better grip and closer racing NEWTON, Iowa (Dec. 9, 2019) – In 2020, NTT IndyCar Series fans will get what they have asked for at Iowa Speedway: the return of a true night race. INDYCAR and speedway officials announced today that next year’s race in […]
Barnstormers Kick-Off Season in Oakland on March 14 DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers and the Indoor Football League (IFL) are pleased to announce their 2020 season schedule. The Barnstormers will open the season with a bye week before hitting the road to take on the Oakland Panthers on Saturday, March 14, 2020. The 2020 […]
by Bill Wright November 16, 2019 (Altoona, IA)– Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa. Over 650 guests witnessed over $250,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in an event emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug. The contingency package was […]
Iowa – The IHSAA recently announced the 2019 class of Iowa Football Hall of Fame inductees. On November 22nd, 2019, during the Class 4A championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Oskaloosa’s own Tyler Sash will be inducted. “Sash was a two-time all-state selection at Oskaloosa before eventually continuing his football career at the […]
Jason Rauen Wins with Malvern Bank Late Model Series by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2019) – Jimmy Owens came from the 18th starting position to win an electrifying edition of the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The win was the Newport, Tennesee driver’s second in a […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 13, 2019) – Ricky Weiss of Headingley, Manitoba became the first ever late model winner at the Knoxville Raceway on night #2 of the 16th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Weiss’s win gave him $7,000 and 472 points, placing him in row two of Saturday night’s $40,000 […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 12, 2019) – Zebulon, Georgia’s Shane Clanton won his first career main event at the Knoxville Raceway Thursday night to open the 16th Annual Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals. Clanton won a battle that saw four different leaders, and emerged with a point total of 494, tops on […]
Carson McCarl Takes 360 Feature and Championship; Jamie Ball Wins 360 Make-up Russ Hall Wins in Pro Sprints; Matthew Stelzer Claims Title by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 24, 2019) – Gio Scelzi impressed by winning his second feature of the year at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Xtream Powered by Mediacom Season Championship […]
(Bill W) Donnellson, IA, August 17, 2019 – For the second night in a row, a veteran scored their first win in several years with the Sprint Invaders. At 34 Raceway’s “Racing Towards a Cure” Night Saturday, it was Dustin Selvage’s turn. The Indianola, Iowa resident earned $2,000 for his first victory with the series […]
(Bill W) Donnellson, IA, August 16, 2019 – “Showtime” Kaley Gharst is certainly no stranger to Victory Lane with the Sprint Invaders. The all-time leading feature winner with the series notched his 22nd Friday night at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson. Though it was his sixth feature win with the series at Donnellson, it […]
