The Knoxville Raceway will host a special “Christmas in July” celebration next Saturday, July 25th. The first-ever “Christmas in July” celebration will have Santa Claus passing out gifts to the first 200 children, ages 12 and under, with a grandstand ticket. KNIA/KRLS will be playing Christmas music at the track throughout the afternoon. The race night will also include Christmas music throughout the event and a Christmas Attire contest for fans.

The Avenue of Champions will turn into Avenue of Trees. All local businesses, non-profit organizations, groups and clubs are invited to decorate a Christmas tree to have on display on the Avenue of Trees on race night. Fans will be able to “vote” on the best tree by making a monetary donation of any amount in each tree’s donation container. The organization whose tree has the highest amount of donations will win a 16-person suite for the September 26th season finale at the track. All donations will be combined and donated to the Knoxville Scholarship Fund.