Knoxville Raceway is offering free grandstand admission for their 73rd annual Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener on April 18th.

In partnership with Pella Motors and Kraig Ford, and with approval from the Marion County Fair Association, Knoxville Raceway has announced that grandstand admission will be free for race fans on Saturday, April 18th, for one night only.

“This is an idea we’ve considered for some time, and the timing felt right to make it happen in 2026,” said Jason Reed, General Manager of Knoxville Raceway. “This is both a thank you to our loyal fans and an investment in the future. We believe our fans will bring friends with them, helping grow our audience and introduce more people to the excitement of Knoxville Raceway.”

The April 18th Season Opener will feature all three weekly Knoxville Championship Series divisions – 410 sprint cars, Randall Roofing 360 sprint cars and Pro Sprints. The event is expected to draw all of their 2025 Track Champions; Austin McCarl (410), Tasker Phillips (360) and J Kinder (Pro Sprint), along with the defending Knoxville Nationals Champion, Ryan Timms.