As race fans converge on Knoxville Raceway for the 57th annual Knoxville Nationals, businesses in Pella are preparing for one of their busiest weeks in the year.

Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance Executive Director Karen Eischen says retailers throughout the community are ready to welcome fans as they stay in Pella. Eischen says numerous businesses will have race pennant flags posted, and that the PACE Alliance has some available for owners looking to decorate.