WELD Racing, from Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with Knoxville Raceway as the title sponsor of the 2017 WELD Racing Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank.

The race honors the late Knoxville Raceway track promoter Ralph Capitani, who passed away in February.

Norm Young, President and CEO of WELD Racing said, “The 2017 WELD Racing Capitani Classic will be one of the biggest Sprint Car events of the year and is the perfect way to honor the hard work and dedication of the late Ralph Capitani whose tireless efforts made Knoxville Raceway one of the greatest racing venues.”

The Weld Racing Capitani Classic will be held on Sunday, August 6th. The event kicks off the 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals. This year’s event will hold even more significance as the racing community continues to honor the loss of one of the greatest promoters in racing history.

Tickets for the event are $20 and may be purchased online. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here