The Knoxville Raceway celebrated this past racing season with its annual banquet held at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Saturday night. Track champions Mike Mayberry in the Pro Sprints, Terry McCarl in the 360s and Brian Brown in the 410s were honored as several drivers were also recognized in several categories. Brown was named the Jr. Fan Club Driver of the Year, The Knoxville Fan of the Year was Bill Webb, former Chief Starter Doug Clark was named the Ralph Capitani Heritage Award given by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Also getting awards were Rookie of the Year as Ryan Navratil took that honor in the Pro Sprints…Chase Randall in the 360s…and J.J. Hickle in the 410s. Over $300,000 in prize money and contingency awards were handed. The 70th season at the Knoxville Raceway is scheduled to begin April 15th.
Jr Fan Club Driver of the Year: Brian Brown
Knoxville Raceway Fan of the Year: Bill Webb
Ralph Capitani Heritage Award: Doug Clark
Pro Sprints Team of the Year: Mayberry Motorsports
360 Team of the Year: T-Mac Motorsports
410 Team of the Year: Brian Brown Racing
410 Hard Charger: Riley Goodno
360 Hard Charger: Chase Randall
Pro Sprints Hard Charger: Tyler Gronenendyk
410 Sportsman of the Year: Tasker Phillips
360 Sportsman of the Year: Caleb Johnson
Pro Sprints Sportsman of the Year: Jeff Wilkie
410 Rookie of the Year: J.J. Hickle
360 Rookie of the Year: Chase Randall
Pro Sprints Rookie of the Year: Ryan Navratil