DES MOINES – In the third and final game of the season series between in-state rivals, the Iowa Barnstormers (8-1) defeated the Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-9) 41-18 on Saturday, May 4 at Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa received the opening kickoff but turned the ball over on the return. The Barnstormers defense forced a stop […]
Ryan Giles Tops 360’s, Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 20, 2019) – An emotional couple of weeks for Brian Brown culminated in his 45th career win at the Knoxville Raceway, and his third triumph in a Season Opener here on Kraig Ford/PellaMotors.com/Town Crier Night. It was worth $4,000. […]
Des Moines — On a night that saw the 2018 Barnstormers honored for their United Bowl championship, the 2019 squad put on a show. The Iowa Barnstormers (2-0) delivered a beat down to the Green Bay Blizzard (1-2) in their home opener on March 9, winning 41-3. The Barnstormers received the opening kickoff to start […]
Homegrown Iowa Boy Wins Title Snider Takes Sunoco Rookie of the Year; Chevrolet Captures Manufacturer Title DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2018) – Brett Moffitt captured the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ biggest prize on Friday night, the culmination of a storybook season for the Iowa native and his single-truck race team. Moffitt, 26, completed […]
Tad Pospisil Wins Bang Bang Finish with Malvern Bank SLMR Series by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2018) – Over the years, Newport, Tennesee’s Jimmy Owens has had his share of bad luck at the Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores, but Saturday night his perseverance paid off to […]
Sheppard Also Earns $2,000 Hoker Trucking, LLC Pole for Saturday’s Finale by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 14, 2018) – Brandon Sheppard drove an incredible race to claim his first ever feature victory at the Knoxville Raceway on Iowa Lions Club Night #2 of the 15th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals presented by Casey’s […]
Earl Pearson Jr. and Scott Bloomquist Notch Most Points by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 13, 2018) – New Waverly, Texas driver Tyler Erb notched his biggest win to date, as he notched his first career win at both the historic Knoxville Raceway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series on Thursday’s Ideal Ready Mix […]
Jon Agan Takes 360’s, Ryan Leavitt Tops 305’s Austin McCarl, Clint Garner and Eric Bridger are KCCS Season Champions by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 25, 2018) – After a lengthy delay due to a power outage, the Knoxville Raceway faithful were treated to three exciting features on Mediacom Season Championship Night Saturday. Kerry Madsen […]
(Bill W) Knoxville, IA, August 11, 2018 – Carson Macedo’s strong Southern Iowa Sprintweek netted him the 2018 Beaver Drill & Tool Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award! His 330 points bested second place Gio Scelzi (237), Terry McCarl (256), Tim Kaeding (250) and Cory Eliason (233). Beaver Drill & Tool Company of Kansas City […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 11, 2018) – Brad Sweet completed a sweep of three events in seven days at the Knoxville Raceway, with his popular victory in front of a sellout crowd in the finale of the 58th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. The win was worth $150,000 […]
