2023 Knoxville Nationals

How To Watch The 2023 Knoxville Nationals At Knoxville Raceway

How To Watch The 2023 Knoxville Nationals At Knoxville Raceway

Here's how to watch the 2023 Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway and more information.

Aug 4, 2023 by Joe Harrington
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More than 100 drivers will race in one of the most anticipated Sprint Car events of the summer as the 62nd Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals is set for Aug. 12 in Iowa. 

The event at Knoxville Raceway will feature 103 Sprint Car drivers, including several notable NASCAR drivers like Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson.

Prelims for the event begin on Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 10. Hard Knox preliminary night will be held on Aug. 11.

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The Knoxville Nationals first raced in 1961 with Roy Robbins winning. NASCAR star Kyle Larson won the race in 2021, while Donny Schatz, racing for Tony Stewart's team, claimed his 11th Knoxville Nationals win in 2022. 

Here's what to know about the 62nd Annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. 

How To Watch The Knoxville Nationals

The Knoxville Nationals will stream on DIRTVision. 

The Knoxville Nationals are not included on DIRTVision's monthly "Fast Pass" subscription. Monthly subscribers will need to purchase an annual subscription or they will need to purchase the pay-per-view. Each night will stream on DirtVision and different packages are available. 

When Is The Knoxville Nationals? Here's The Schedule 

Here's what the week looks like. All times are Central Standard Time. 

Monday, Aug. 7 

  • 6pm Outlaw Dirt Kart Nationals at English Creek Speedway
  • 7pm Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway (LIVE on FloRacing)

Tuesday, Aug. 8

  • 6pm Outlaw Dirt Kart Nationals at English Creek Speedway
  • 6pm Knoxville Nationals Queen Contest in Dyer Hudson Hall
  • Kick-Off Party - Downtown Square
  • 5pm Steve McLain & The Jefferson County Garage Band
  • 9pm Steel Panther Concert on the NOS Energy Drink Stage

Wednesday, Aug. 9

BRANDT PROFESSIONAL AGRICULTURE QUALIFYING NIGHT

  • 9am Rooftop Yoga - Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
  • 1pm Racing Education in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion
  • 2pm KRCO Trivia in Dyer Hudson Hall 
  • 3pm Great Southern Bank KidZone Opens-Casey’s Pizza Party 5pm:
  • 4:30pm Donny Schatz 2022 Champion Pole Unveiling
  • 5pm The Sage Fruit Knoxville Nationals Live pre-race show hosted by Tony Bokhoven on the Sage Fruit Stage

Thursday, Aug. 10

IOWA LOTTERY QUALIFYING NIGHT

  • 8am-10am Breakfast @ CFC south window 
  • 9am NSCHoF General Membership Meeting
  • 9am Rooftop Yoga - Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
  • 10am Big Wheel Kids Races at Credentials Building
  • 1pm Racing Education in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion
  • 3pm Great Southern Bank KidZone Opens - Jersey Freeze Ice Cream Party 5pm
  • 5pm The Sage Fruit Knoxville Nationals Live pre-race show hosted by Tony Bokhoven on the Sage Fruit Stage

Friday, Aug. 11

FVP “HARD KNOX” PRELIMINARY NIGHT

  • 8am-10am Breakfast @ CFC south window 
  • 9am Rooftop Yoga - Bryan Clauson Suite Tower
  • 9am Breakfast w/ Champions Featuring Rocky Hodges, Van May, & Rico Abreu @ Celebrate Church
  • 9am Jason Dietsch Custom Coach Nationals Golf Tournament @ Bos Landen Golf Course
  • 11am Steve King Foundation Corn Hole Tournament in Credentials Building
  • 1pm Racing Education in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion
  • 3pm Great Southern Bank KidZone Opens - Face Painting
  • 4pm Driver Autograph Session in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion 
  • 5pm The Sage Fruit Knoxville Nationals Live pre-race show hosted by Tony Bokhoven on the Sage Fruit Stage

Championship Saturday, Aug. 12

NOS ENERGY DRINK KNOXVILLE NATIONALS PRESENTED BY CASEY’S

  • 8am-10am Breakfast @ CFC south window 
  • 9 am Church Service - Living Word Fellowship in Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion
  • 11am Parade - McKay Group Parade in downtown Knoxville
  • 11:30am  NSCHoF Auction
  • 1pm Racing Education in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion
  • 1pm Great Southern Bank KidZone Opens - Toby Balloon Dude
  • 3pm A-Main Driver’s Meeting in the Premier Chevy Dealers Fan Pavilion (open to public)
  • 5pm The Sage Fruit Knoxville Nationals Live pre-race show hosted by Tony Bokhoven on the Sage Fruit Stage

Knoxville Nationals All-Time Winners

YEAR - DRIVER, NUMBER, OWNER

  • 1961 - Roy Robbins, 37, O. J. Huffman
  • 1962 - Jerry Richert Sr., 69, Ted Ready
  • 1963 - Greg Weld, 92, Taylor “Pappy” Weld
  • 1964 - Kenny Weld, 94, Taylor “Pappy” Weld
  • 1965 - Kenny Weld, 94, Taylor “Pappy” Weld
  • 1966 - Jay Woodside, 9, Ted Hall
  • 1967 - Thad Dosher, 74, Jack Cunningham
  • 1968 - Ray Lee Goodwin, 24, Swenson/Williams
  • 1969 - Ken Gritz, 12, Larry Snyder
  • 1970 - Joe Saldana, 2, C&L Racing
  • 1971 - Jan Opperman, 6, Cahill Racing
  • 1972 - Kenny Weld, 29, Bob Weikert
  • 1973 - Kenny Weld, 29, Bob Weikert
  • 1974 - Dick Gaines, 71, Karl Kinser
  • 1975 - Eddie Leavitt, 40, Ricke/Hill
  • 1976 - Eddie Leavitt, 4J, Galden Inc.
  • 1977 - Doug Wolfgang, 20, Bob Trostle
  • 1978 - Doug Wolfgang, 4x, Speedway Motors
  • 1979 - Ron Shuman, 75A, Gary Stanton
  • 1980 - Steve Kinser, 20, Bob Trostle/Karl Kinser
  • 1981 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1982 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1983 - Sammy Swindell, 1, Raymond Beadle
  • 1984 - Doug Wolfgang, 29, Bob Weikert
  • 1985 - Doug Wolfgang, 29, Bob Weikert
  • 1986 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1987 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1988 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1989 - Doug Wolfgang, 8D, D.P. Motorsports
  • 1990 - Bobby Allen, 1a, Allen Enterprises
  • 1991 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1992 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1993 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1994 - Steve Kinser, 11, Karl Kinser
  • 1995 - Steve Kinser, 11, Steve Kinser
  • 1996 - Mark Kinser, 5m, Karl Kinser
  • 1997 - Dave Blaney, 10, Blaney/Hylton
  • 1998 - Danny Lasoski, 83, Dennis Roth
  • 1999 - Mark Kinser, 5m, Karl Kinser
  • 2000 - Mark Kinser, 5m, Karl Kinser
  • 2001 - Danny Lasoski, 20L, Tony Stewart
  • 2002 - Steve Kinser, 11, Steve Kinser
  • 2003 - Danny Lasoski, 20, Tony Stewart
  • 2004 - Danny Lasoski, 20, Tony Stewart
  • 2005 - Kraig Kinser, 11K, Steve Kinser
  • 2006 - Donny Schatz, 15, Schatz Motorsports
  • 2007 - Donny Schatz, 15, Schatz Motorsports
  • 2008 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2009 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2010 - Tim Shaffer, 83, Call/Holbrook Motorsports
  • 2011 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2012 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2013 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2014 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2015 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2016 - Jason Johnson 41, Jason Johnson Racing
  • 2017 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart
  • 2018 - Brad Sweet, 49, Kasey Kahne Racing
  • 2019 - David Gravel, 41, Jason Johnson Racing
  • 2021 - Kyle Larson, 57, Silva Motorsports
  • 2022 - Donny Schatz, 15, Tony Stewart

Knoxville Nationals Wednesday, Aug. 9 Prelim Roster

  • 1 – Justin Henderson, Tea, SD
  • 1a - Jacob Allen, Hanover, PA
  • 1C - Brenham Crouch, Lubbock, TX (R)
  • 1M - Don Droud Jr., Lincoln, NE
  • 1X – Jake Bubak, Arvada, CO
  • 2 - David Gravel, Watertown, CT
  • 2K - Lynton Jeffrey, Sydney, NSW, Aust
  • 2KK - Kevin Ingle, Huron, SD
  • 2KS – Chase Randall, Waco, TX (R)
  • 2M - Davey Heskin, St. Michael, MN
  • 4W – Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA
  • 6G - Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN
  • 7s - Robbie Price. Cobble Hill, BC, Can
  • 7TAZ - Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA
  • 7w – Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA
  • 8 – Aaron Reutzel, Clute, TX
  • 9 – Kasey Kahne, Enumclaw, WA
  • 9H - Landon Hensen, Newton, IA (R)
  • 9P - Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN
  • 10L - Scott Bogucki,McLaren Vale, SA, Au
  • 11 - Roger Crockett, Broken Arrow, OK
  • 13 - Justin Peck, Monrovia, IN
  • 13JT - Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND
  • 14 - Corey Day, Clovis, CA
  • 15 - Donny Schatz, Fargo, ND *
  • 15JR - Cole Mincer, Burlington, IA (R)
  • 16 - Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci,NSW,Au
  • 17 - Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster, OH
  • 17X - Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA
  • 18 - Gio Scelzi, Fresno, CA
  • 19 - Brent Marks, Myerstown, PA
  • 21H - Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow, OK
  • 22 - Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA
  • 24T - Christopher Thram, Sanborn, MN (R)
  • 24W - Garet Williamson, Columbia, MO (R)
  • 26 - Zeb Wise, Angola, IN
  • 27 - Carson McCarl, Altoona, IA
  • 37 - Ayden Gatewood, Caruthersville,MO(R)
  • 39 - Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, MO
  • 39M - Justin Sanders, Aromas, CA
  • 42 - Sye Lynch, Apollo, PA
  • 44 - Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA
  • 52 - Blake Hahn, Sapulpa, OK
  • 55 - Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust.
  • 55T - McKenna Haase, Des Moines, IA
  • 55W - Mike Wagner, Harrisonville, PA
  • 71 - Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK
  • 83 - James McFadden, Warrnambool,VIC,Au
  • 83T - Tanner Carrick, Lincoln, CA
  • 91 - Kyle Reinhardt, Neptune City, NJ
  • 95 - Matt Covington, Glenpool, OK
  • 101-Cody Maroske,Gold Coast,QLD,Au (R)

Knoxville Nationals Thursday, Aug. 10 Prelim Roster

  • 1s - Logan Schuchart, Hanover, PA
  • 3 – Tim Kaeding, San Jose, CA
  • 3J - Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3P - Sawyer Phillips, Pleasantville, IA
  • 4 - Ian Madsen, St. Marys, NSW, Au
  • 4CW - Chris Windom, Canton, IL
  • 4K2W - Matt Wasmund, Jackson, MN
  • 3Z - Brock Zearfoss, Jonestown PA
  • 5 - Spencer Bayston, Lebanon, IN
  • 5C - Dylan Cisney, Port Royal, PA
  • G5 - Gage Pulkrabek, E.Grand Forks,MN(R)
  • 5T - Ryan Timms, Oklahoma City, OK (R)
  • 5X – Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK
  • 6 - Bill Rose, Plainfield, IN
  • 6B - Clint Garner, Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7BC - Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA
  • 10 - TBA, VanderEcken
  • 11C - Cory Eliason, Visalia, CA
  • 11N - Harli White, Lindsay, OK
  • 12X - Ayrton Gennetten, Gravois Mills, MO
  • 15H - Sam Hafertpe Jr., Sunnyvale, TX
  • 16A - Colby Copeland, Roseville, CA
  • 17AU - Jamie Veal, Warrnambool,VIC,Au
  • 17B - Bill Balog, Hartland, WI
  • 17W - Shane Golobic, Fremont, CA
  • 18R – Ryan Roberts, Aurora, NE
  • 18T- Tanner Holmes, Jacksonville, OR (R)
  • W19 - Trent Pigdon, Cardup, WA, Au (R)
  • 20 - A.J. Moeller, Rockwell City, IA
  • 20G - Noah Gass, Mounds, OK
  • W20 - Greg Wilson, Benton Ridge, OH
  • 21 - Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO
  • 21T - Cole Macedo, Lemoore, CA
  • 22K - Kaleb Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD(R)
  • 24R - Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA
  • 25 - Lachlan McHugh, Gold Coast, QLD, Au
  • 33 - Henry Edward, Orlando, FL (R)
  • 35 - Zach Hampton, Plainfield, IN
  • 35B - Austin Bishop, Pottsville, PA (R)
  • 41 - Carson Macedo, Lemoore, CA
  • 45 - Rusty Hickman, Bendigo, VIC, Aust.
  • 49 – Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA *
  • 56 - Joe Simbro, Pleasantville, IA
  • 57 - Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA *
  • 65 - Jordon Goldesberry, Springfield, IL
  • 67 - Jonathan Hughes, Knoxville, IA (R)
  • 78 - Bill Wagner, Reeder, ND (R)
  • 83JR - Buddy Kofoid, Penngrove, CA
  • 88 - Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA
  • 99 - Skylar Gee, Leduc, ALB, Can
  • 105 - Cody Ihlen, Pipestone, MN (R)
  • 121 - RJ Johnson, Tampa, FL