The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum will hold its 30th induction banquet today. Executive Director Bob Baker says this induction will be especially meaningful due to the cancellation of last year’s event.

“It means a lot to us because we felt a void last year with COVID and everything going on. We weren’t able to hold our induction banquet as we normally do. This year, there’s going to be a lot of emotion because the new inductees have been waiting for over a year now to be inducted. The past inductees haven’t been here for two years. I know a lot of inductees, their families and friends are planning on being here. It’s a great gathering of racing inductees, and also for race fans to meet these great individuals, ask questions and hear their great stories.”

The banquet begins at noon at Dyer Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville. Doors open at 11:00. Tickets cost $35 at the door.