Iowa’s premier week of Sprint Car racing launches Monday night with the Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway. The long-standing Knoxville Nationals week tradition will see the sport’s biggest stars battle for cash and momentum before heading to “The Sprint Car Capital of the World." 

Let's take a look at what you need to know ahead of tonight's Front Row Challenge in Oskaloosa. 

2025 Front Row Challenge Schedule

All Times Listed Are Central Standard Time (CST)

3 p.m. - Infield Party Gate / Pit Gates Open

5 p.m. - Grandstands Open

7 p.m. - Hot Laps

• 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars
• IMCA Race Save 305 Sprint Cars

To Follow - Racing

How Much Does The Front Row Challenge Pay To Win?

This year's Front Row Challenge will pay $21,000 to the victor. A variety of bonuses are also available for drivers. 

Who's Racing In The Front Row Challenge? 

Although an official entry list will not be available until drivers are signed in, a number of drivers have confirmed their plans to compete in the race. 

• Kyle Larson
• Anthony Macri
• Spencer Bayston
• Corey Day
• Carson Macedo
• Buddy Kofoid
• James McFadden
• Austin McCarl
• Carson McCarl
• Tim Shaffer
• Ayrton Gennetten
• Ryan Timms
• Brian Brown
• And many more! 

Front Row Challenge Winners

1996 — Travis Cram, Snohomish, WA

1996 — Terry McCarl, Pleasant Hill, IA

1997 — Rain

1998 — Tyler Walker, Los Angeles, CA

1999 — Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, OH

2000 — Jeff Shepard, Upperco, MD

2001 — Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, PA

2002 — Tyler Walker, Los Angeles, CA (2)

2003 — Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, PA (2)

2004 — Jeff Shepard, Upperco, MD (2)

2005 — Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO

2006 — Kenny Jacobs, Holmesville, OH

2007 — Rob Chaney, Wooster, OH

2008 — Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK

2009 — Sammy Swindell, Germantown, TN

2010 — Sammy Swindell, Germantown, TN (2)

2011 — Sammy Swindell, Germantown, TN (3)

2012 — Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK (2)

2013 — Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO

2014 — Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO (2)

2015 — Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA

2016 — Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK (3)

2017 — Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK

2018 — Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA

2019 — Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK (4)

2020 — Rain

2021 — Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA (2)

2022 — Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA (3)

2023 — James McFadden, Alice Springs, AUS

2024 — Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA (4)

A Foot Race?

What makes the Front Row Challenge unique beyond the fact that it's sandwiched between the Capitani Classic at Knoxville Raceway and the Knoxville Nationals is that for the fourth year in a row, a foot race on the frontstretch will determine the top-eight starting positions.

Three 40-yard dashes will be contested with the top-two finishers from the first two dashes racing for the pole position in the final dash. The overall winner of the foot race will win the pole position for the 30-lap main event.

2025 Front Row Challenge Tickets

General Admission- $35 Adult Kids 12 and Under $15

Reserved Seating -Adult $40 Kids 12 and Under $15

Infield Party Passes - Adult $30 Kids 12 and Under $5

How To Watch The Front Row Challenge Live

STREAMING: Watch the 2025 Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.