Knoxville Raceway holds annual banquet

ALTOONA — Knoxville Raceway drivers, owners, officials and fans gathered Saturday night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona. Guests witnessed over $300,000 in cash and contingencies handed out in an event emceed by track announcers Tony Bokhoven and Kris Krug.

The contingency package was headlined by a giveaway of eight chassis. Each owner in all three sprint car classes was awarded a contingency (see prize list with winners below). The Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) again will provide insurance for all 2022 Knoxville point eligible drivers. Drivers who intend on competing in weekly racing at Knoxville Raceway in 2023 will also have fire suppression bottles purchased by the KRCO.

After dinner, new General Manager Jason Reed addressed the attendees. In addition to the thanks doled out to those who make Knoxville Raceway what it is, he expressed his excitement for the 2023 season.

Drivers and owners outside of the top five in each of the three respective classes received their accolades.

The “Jr. Fan Club Driver of the Year” was announced. Brian Brown received his fourth such award.

Bill Webb was the recipient of the “Knoxville Raceway Fan of the Year” for his involvement and support in the Knoxville Raceway.

Bob Baker, the Executive Director of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, presented the “Ralph Capitani Heritage Award” to longtime Knoxville official Doug Clark, who has been instrumental in recent support of both the Knoxville Raceway and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum.

The "Lyle Boyd Hard Charger Award" awards the drivers who passed the most cars in A main events this season. Tyler Groenendyk received the award in the Pro Series class, with Chase Randall (360) and Riley (410) receiving the award in their respective classes.

Tasker Phillips was named the “Sportsman of the Year” in the 410 class, while Kaleb Johnson picked up the honor in the 360 class. Jeff Wilke won the award in the Pro Series class for the second time in his career.

Ryan Navritil (Pro Series), Chase Randall (360), and JJ Hickle (410) were named “Rookie of the Year” in their respective classes.

The big hardware went out last to the top five drivers in the Knoxville Championship Cup Series point standings. In the Pro Series class, Brandon Worthington (5th), Eric Bridger (4th), Scotty Johnson (3rd), Tyler Groenendyk (2nd) and Mike Mayberry (champion) were honored. It was Mayberry’s first career championship.

In the 360 class, Jamie Ball (5th), Kaleb Johnson (4th), Chase Randall (3rd), Clint Garner (2nd) and Terry McCarl (champion) were honored. It was Terry’s first career championship in the 360 class after winning seven in the 410 class.

In the 410 class, Justin Henderson (5th), Lynton Jeffrey (4th), Austin McCarl (3rd), Aaron Reutzel (2nd) and Brian Brown (champion) were honored. It was Brian’s fifth championship in the 410 class. He also has a title in the 360’s.

Brian Brown Racing was the 410 “Team of the Year,” with TMAC Motorsports winning in the 360 class and Mayberry Motorsports taking the Pro Class.

Contingency Winners by Draw (presented to owners)

Pro Series Class:

EMi Chassis: Mayberry Motorsports No. 0

Vortex Wing: Doug Worthington No. 71, Lauren Wilke No. 41, Scott Stelzer No. 99, Chase and Brittany Young No. 26M

HRP Wing: Josh Jones No. 02s, Ryan Navritil No. 12P, Mike Johnston No. 14J, Tyler Groenendyk Racing No. 17x, Dwight Bridger No. 81E

Schoenfeld Header, FSR Radiator: JF2, LLC No. 44

360 Class:

Triple X Chassis: Calvin Landis Motorsports No. 70

EMi Chassis: Boyd and Glenda Fluth No. 40

Winters Front End: Leavitt Motorsports No. 22, Jon Randall No. 9, Jamie Ball Racing No. 4w, Cam Martin Racing No. 4

Winters Rear End: TMAC Motorsports No. 24, Ridge & Sons Racing No. 83, Catalyst Autosport No. 99, Kaleb Johnson No. 22K

Vortex Wing: Vande Voort Racing No. 5A, John Anderson No. 1A, Beaver Motorsports No. 53

Pro Shocks: Devin Kline Racing No. 7c

HRP Wing: Collin Moyle No. 5m

FSR Radiator, Schoenfeld Headers: Zoutte Motorsports No. 33

410 Class:

Maxim Chassis: Goodno Promotions No. 22, Mania Motorsports No. 7TAZ

EMi Chassis: David Brown No. 7B, Bobby Mincer No. 15

Triple X Chassis: Deuce5 Motorsports No. 25

Vortex Wing: ML Hansen Promotions, PC No. 9H, Tim Estenson No. 14T, TKS Motorsports No. 2KS, Chris Martin Racing No. 44, Country Builders Construction No. 88, Matt Moro Motorsports No. 2M

Winters Rear End: Sandvig Motorsports No. 7, Moeller Motorsports No. 20

Pro Shocks: Ridge & Sons Racing No. 8

Ti64 Bolt Kit and FSR Radiator: Carson McCarl, Inc. No. 27, Kyle and Susan Phillips No. 3P

Kinsler Fuel Pump and BMRC Line Kit: Bruce Williams No. 7w, Brian Brown Racing No. 21

Winters Front End: Don and Terresa Juhl No. 09

Ti64 Bolt Kit: Steve Gennetten No. 3

All Pro Cylinder Heads: D&D Motorsports No. 76

KSE Steering Gear: Tyler Drueke No. 12, JW Motorsports No. 2

Winters Front End and Schoenfeld Headers: Higday Motorsports No. 14