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KNOXVILLE NATIONALS "FAN FAIR" BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE
By Tom Schmeh
KNOXVILLE, Iowa - The second annual "Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair", to be held in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum on August 8-11, is beginning to take shape. Nine of the twelve live forums, covering a variety of sprint car racing subjects and moderated by different hosts from around the world, have been scheduled. The sessions are as follows:
Wed., 11 a.m. - "Photographing Sprint Car Racing - Tips from the Shooters" with host Scott Watson (Eldon Raceway) & guests: Mike Arthur (California), Tim Aylwin (Texas), Dave Hill (Iowa) & others
Wed., 1 p.m. - "Non-Winged Sprint Car Racing" with host Tony Elliott (driver) & guests
Wed., 3 p.m. - To Be Announced (TBA)
Thurs., 11 a.m. - "World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing" with host Johnny Gibson (WoO) & guests
Thurs., 1 p.m. - "Families in Sprint Car Racing" with host Vickie Agan (Eddie Leavitt's daughter) & guests
Thurs., 3 p.m. - "Eastern Sprint Car Racing" with host Bruce Ellis (Williams Grove Speedway) & guests
Fri., 11 a.m. - "Old-Time Announcers Reunion" with host Dave Van Patten (NSCA) & guests
Fri., 1 p.m. - To Be Announced (TBA)
Fri., 3 p.m. - "Women in Sprint Car Racing" with host Stacy Ervin (Knoxville Raceway) & guests
Sat., 11 a.m. - "International Sprint Car Racing" with host Jon Evans (Oval Express) & guests: Rob Harris (World Series Sprintcars), Matthew Reed (driver), David Mills (Premier Speedway), Steve Green (Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway) & others
Sat., 1 p.m. - "Knoxville Nationals History" with host Mike Roberts (Knoxville Raceway) & guests
Sat., 3 p.m. - To Be Announced (TBA)
Those seeking more information on the Knoxville Nationals Fan Fair, August 8-11, in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are encouraged to visit the non-profit foundation's web site at www.sprintcarhof.com. The line-up of forums and guests will be updated daily between now and the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals. Those that would like to be on a panel or host a session are encouraged to e-mail executive director Tom Schmeh at [email protected].
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