The Knoxville Raceway is just over a week away from seeing its first competitive action for the 2017 sprint car season.

With the first races Saturday, April 15th the raceway is looking to start their season in a fun way. The raceway will host a free season kick-off party at the track on Friday, April 14th. Kendra Jacobs, Marketing Manager for the raceway tells KNIA/KRLS News the party will feature complimentary Casey’s General Stores pizza and adult beverages, and it’s a chance for the fans to have some fun the night before the season starts. The party begins at 5 p.m. behind the grandstands, with on-track practice starting at 7 p.m.