Bill W Media News and Stories

Ian Madsen Holds Them Off in Classic Knoxville Showdown!
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Clint Garner Pounces in Traffic in 360’s, Ryan Leavitt Scores Emotional 305 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 6, 2017) – Few tracks put on the thrilling action that the Knoxville Raceway produces week in and week out, but Saturday night’s 410 sprint feature more »
Sedalia and Knoxville Next for Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by Open Wheel 101!
Monday, May 1, 2017
Associate Sponsors: Hoseheads.com, Buckeye Threads, TheCushion.com Product Sponsor: EMi (Bill W) May 1, 2017 – Rain has plagued early season events that are part of the Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by Open Wheel 101 schedule, but this weekend will see two races are planned. Last more »
April 29 is a Wash at Knoxville!
Saturday, April 29, 2017
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 29, 2017) – Town Crier Night at Knoxville, April 29, has been rained out. Miserable conditions have forced the hand of Knoxville Raceway officials to cancel for the second time in three weeks. Hopefully, April showers bring May races! more »
Bailey Goldesberry - Another Top Ten at 34 Raceway!
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
(Bill W) April 26, 2017 – Bailey Goldesberry and the Bailey Goldesberry Racing #4 team notched another top ten at the 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa last Saturday night. The sixteen-year-old driver from Springfield, Illinois plans on two events this weekend. Friday, she’ll head to Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois more »
TKS Motorsports - Great Reviews After Knoxville Opener!
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
(Bill W) April 25, 2017 – The TKS Motorsports #2KS team and driver Austin McCarl had a successful debut in Knoxville Raceway’s opener last Saturday night. Despite coming out late, the Altoona, Iowa driver registered the third quick time of the night. He battled in the top five in the more »
Josh Schneiderman - Another Hard-charger!
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
(Bill W) April 24, 2017 – Josh Schneiderman and the Deuce Motorsports #49 team brought home Knoxville Raceway’s Lyle Boyd “Hard-Charger Award” in 2016. No offense, but the West Burlington, Iowa driver would like to put that award behind him, qualify a little better, and start towards the front of more »
Brian Brown - Pain and Gain at Knoxville!
Monday, April 24, 2017
Brian Brown – Pain and Gain at Knoxville! (Bill W) April 24, 2017 – Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team started their Knoxville Raceway season on a winning note in last Saturday night’s season opener at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”. It more »
Brian Brown Third Different Winner with Midwest Thunder Sprints Presented by Open Wheel 101!
Monday, April 24, 2017
Brian Brown Third Different Winner with Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars Presented by Open Wheel 101! Associate Sponsors: Hoseheads.com, Buckeye Threads, TheCushion.com Product Sponsor: EMi (Bill W) April 24, 2017 – Brian Brown became the third different winner with the Midwest Thunder Sprint more »
Brian Brown, From the Hospital to Victory Lane at Knoxville!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Ian Madsen Strikes in 360’s, Hetrick Returns to Take Win in 305’s by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 22, 2017) – Brian Brown didn’t feel well when he climbed out of his Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, but when his feet more »
Wednesdays with Wayne - On the Move!
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
(Bill W) April 19, 2017 – Wayne Johnson and the Two-C Racing #2c were on the move last weekend. After competing with the World of Outlaws at Gator Motorplex near Willis, Texas Thursday, they followed the series to Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas Friday before heading all the way more »
Bailey Goldesberry - Weekly Season Begins with Heat Wins!
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
(Bill W) April 18, 2017 – Bailey Goldesberry racked up heat wins and a pair of top ten finishes last weekend. On Friday, she checkered sixth at Jacksonville Speedway, and followed that up with a tenth place finish at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa Saturday. This Saturday, the sixteen-year-old more »
Sam Hafertepe Jr. - Five for Five Ties GW!
Monday, April 17, 2017
(Bill W) April 17, 2017 – To say Sam Hafertepe Jr. and the Keith Dobbs #15H team are on a roll is an understatement! The Sunnyvale, Texas native won his fifth Lucas Oil ASCS National Series feature in a row last Saturday at the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia. more »
Brad Loyet - MOWA Point Leader Has Double Duty This Weekend!
Monday, April 17, 2017
(Bill W) April 17, 2017 – Brad Loyet and the Vacuworx Global #o5 team stayed atop the MOWA point standings last Friday with a second-place finish at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois. The Sunset Hills, Missouri driver hopes to perform double duty this weekend in midget and sprint competition. more »
Opening Night is a Wash at Knoxville Raceway!
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Opening Night is a Wash at Knoxville Raceway! by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 15, 2017) – Late afternoon thundershowers were too much for those assembled for Kraig Ford/Pella Motors Opening Night at the Knoxville Raceway. Join us next Saturday night, April 22 as we more »
Knoxville Practice Night Canceled!
Friday, April 14, 2017
Knoxville Practice Night Canceled! by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, April 14, 2017 – Persistent late afternoon rains have forced the cancelation of Friday night’s Practice session at Knoxville. The Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series PellaMotors.com/Kraig Ford 64th Annual Season Opener is still on for tomorrow more »
Bailey Goldesberry - Maiden 360 Voyage Goes Well!
Friday, April 14, 2017
Bailey Goldesberry – Maiden 360 Voyage Goes Well! (Bill W) April 14, 2017 – Sixteen-year-old Bailey Goldesberry is getting her 2017 season in swing. The family sprint car team has a 360 engine for select events this season, and their first outing with the Sprint Invaders at more »
Wednesdays with Wayne - Finding Speed in Texas!
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
(Bill W) April 12, 2017 – Wayne Johnson and the Two-C Racing #2c team found some much needed speed with two podium finishes at last weekend’s Tony Stewart Texas Sprint Car Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The Oklahoma City driver registered second and third place finishes Friday more »
Josh Schneiderman - Top Five with IRA Sets Up Knoxville Opener!
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
(Bill W) April 12, 2017 – Josh Schneiderman and the Deuce Motorsports #49 team got one more tune-up before the weekly season kicks off this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. The West Burlington, Iowa native picked up a fourth-place finish at his hometown 34 Raceway last Saturday night with the IRA. more »
Tuesdays with TMAC - Bugeater Bash: Sometimes You're the Windshield...!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
(Bill W) April 11, 2017 – Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team were back in action last weekend at the I-80 Speedway “Bugeater Bash” featuring the Nebraska 360 Sprint Series. After bringing a tight racecar home fourth on Friday night, unfortunately, a broken part sent the veteran upside more »
TKS Motorsports - Quick Time at Burlington Good Start to 2017!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
(Bill W) April 11, 2017 – The TKS Motorsports #2KS team and new driver, Austin McCarl, had a successful maiden voyage last Saturday night. The Altoona, Iowa driver set quick time amongst an IRA field at 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa. The team brought home an eighth-place feature finish more »

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