34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Festivities May 31 and June 1!
Knoxville, IA, May 29, 2023 – Induction festivities are upon us here at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and the schedule is a bit different than years past. We are excited to welcome eight new inductees and their families, our past inductees and supporters/ If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the induction banquet on Saturday June 1, call today, as there are a lot sold, and none will be available at the door!
Friday
It’s always a fun weekend, with Friday, May 31 being another highlight. Our bench racing sessions with past National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees is always a great time! Some things are not changing. Dave Hare will return to emcee the event and keep things in as much order as he can!
We’ll have sandwiches and refreshments at NOON on the second floor of the museum on Friday. The bench racing session will be from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is open and FREE to the public. The time change accommodates the two-night Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the USAC sprint cars.
Having our former inductees back to tell their stories is always a great time and Dave Hare does a great job with them. Speaking of former inductees, several have told us they will be in attendance over the weekend here. You never know who might show up for some bench racing!
Of course, our 2024 inductees “Bones” Bourcier, Tracy Hines, Paul McMahan, Jon Stanbrough, Gary “Deuce” Turrill and Ricky Warner plan to be here, as well as the family of Roy Robbins. Unfortunately, Bill Holder will not be joining us, but he’ll be here in spirit.
After the bench racing session, join us for the groundbreaking of the new Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower at 4 p.m. just east of the museum.
Saturday
Saturday, the 34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame banquet will commence at the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds behind the grandstands. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with dinner catered by the Rib Shack at Noon. The induction festivities will follow.
Following the banquet, everyone is invited to the second floor of the museum for the plaque unveiling for the thirteen new inductees!
“We’re very much looking forward to the induction of our 34th class of inductees into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame!” says Executive Director, Bob Baker. “We encourage everyone coming to firm up their plans and order tickets now if you haven’t already! We look forward to welcoming everyone to Knoxville!”
If you are unable to attend the banquet, you can watch LIVE on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Facebook page.
Tickets for the banquet are $35 and can be ordered by calling Jody Rawlings (641 842-6176) or by e-mail at JRawlings@SprintCarHoF.com.
34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 31
Noon – Sandwiches and Refreshments on the Second Floor of the Museum
1-3 p.m. – “Bench Racing” Session for National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductees hosted by Dave Hare on the Second Floor of the Museum (FREE to public)
4 p.m. – Ground Breaking for Dennis Albaugh Suite Tower
6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 360’s
Saturday, June 1
34th National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductions
11 a.m. – Doors Open at Dyer-Hudson Hall
Noon – Induction Banquet Commences
3:30 p.m. (approximately) Unveiling of 33rd class of inductees’ plaques on the Second Floor of the Museum
6:45 p.m. – Avanti Windows and Doors Corn Belt Clash featuring the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars and Knoxville Raceway 410’s
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