The Knoxville Raceway was released in iRacing in 2017 Season 2, adding one of the most legendary dirt tracks in the world to the sim. Known as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Knoxville Raceway has been the centerpiece of American sprint car racing for decades, with its crown jewel event, the Knoxville Nationals, drawing the best drivers from across the globe.
Its inclusion in iRacing instantly elevated the dirt oval program, offering members a venue that combines history, prestige, and pure speed. The laser-scanned version captures Knoxville’s unique shape, wide racing grooves, and famous front-stretch grandstands, ensuring that the virtual experience mirrors the magic of the real Iowa facility.
What makes Knoxville unique in iRacing
- Crown jewel prestige: Home of the Knoxville Nationals, sprint car racing’s biggest event.
- Wide surface: Multiple grooves from the inside berm to the high cushion.
- High speeds: Cars carry immense momentum down long straights.
- Historic significance: Over 60 years of sprint car racing tradition.
- Laser-scanned accuracy: Every inch recreated to ensure authenticity.
Knoxville Raceway is a must-own track for any dirt oval fan in iRacing, standing as one of the premier venues in virtual dirt racing.
