Knoxville Late Model Nationals cancelled
With Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway cancelling the rest of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns, the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals won’t be held for the first time since the full-fender event’s creation in 2004.
The Marion County Fair Association, in cooperation with the famed half-mile track in central Iowa that’s better known for its sprint car racing, made the announcement this evening.
“The health and safety of our fans, competitors and employees is our top priority,” Marion County Fair Association President Brian Bailey said in a track release. “Several individuals tested positive for Covid-19 following our most recent race. In light of that information, we feel that returning to racing this weekend would be premature. Additionally, a large-scale event like the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals won’t be in the best interests of the track or the community at this time.
“None of us like to see the race season end this way, but we’re confident this is the right decision for all parties.”
The decision cancels five scheduled racing events, including the Sept. 17-19 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals with a pair of $7,000-to-win events and a $40,000-to-win finale on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The event is the richest Dirt Late Model race in Iowa.
Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals tickets and camping will be refunded. For questions regarding refunds on suites, season tickets and season parking, call (641) 842-5431.
