NASCAR Truck Series ----- Knoxville Raceway ----- Friday, July 9th 2021

[CIRF]

The USAC Stock Car Division raced at Knoxville from 1969 through 1974. The pole speed in 1970 was just a tick over 24 seconds. These were racecars that went nearly 2 tons with less horsepower than today's NASCAR truck engines. It's reasonable to believe that the trucks, which have to weigh 3400 lbs. with driver and full of fuel, will be quicker than the USAC stockers of 50 years ago with far quicker lap times than 30 seconds.

NASCAR Trucks at Knoxville is likely going to be a huggy pole affair with the bump and run being a common passing tactic which is generally okay with fans of fendered racecars.

[fryefan]

I'm having a hard time understanding the negativity with NASCAR on dirt. Sure, they are not near as fast as the sprint cars and late models. But that doesn't mean they can't provide entertainment value. I've enjoyed the trucks on TV in Eldora and had hoped they would bring them to Knoxville. I am very much looking forward to this race - and hoping to attend.

In most cases, it is a jealousy thing.

I too am looking forward to this race. While Eldora has some huge events, Knoxville is a MUCH racier track.

[NeedforLMspeed]

What are they jealous of?

[zyoung25]

I'm having a hard time understanding the negativity with NASCAR on dirt. Sure, they are not near as fast as the sprint cars and late models. But that doesn't mean they can't provide entertainment value. I've enjoyed the trucks on TV in Eldora and had hoped they would bring them to Knoxville. I am very much looking forward to this race - and hoping to attend.

In most cases, it is a jealousy thing.

I too am looking forward to this race. While Eldora has some huge events, Knoxville is a MUCH racier track.

No jealousy here. I'll most likely watch it from home, and fall asleep before the end, just like I did with the Eldora races. Being there and watching it on tv are 2 different worlds. Too many cautions, and not enough actual racing. I just never have found this race very exciting. With the only exception being th year Pierce was on the verge of winning, that one did keep me up.

[WisWildManFan]

I sure hope to see some dirt ringers run Bristol and Knoxville.

[Mod Runner]

I will be looking forward to going to Knoxville for the truck race. I hope Kyle Strickler finds a ride for the race.

[dirtcrazy4u]

RINGERS. Yea they put the king of eldora in a truck at eldora. How did that turn out ? Knoxville's dirt is going 6o be the key for that race. I don't believe they'll be able to get a second groove to come in. Unless they run a slm or sprint show the night before we're they widen the track out. Then it would be a real dust bowl. The trucks are at bristol, they will have the banking to slide someone. I think the only reason the trucks will be there is for the cup guys to get in the trucks to make some laps. I wonder how many of these cup guys have never been on dirt ?

[WisWildManFan]

i bet he would leave the sway bar on if he got another chance.

[MotoMatt]

I already got my tickets bought! Yes, it will be slower than 4 Link Late Models or Modifieds but its still a great opportunity to see a cool thing I think. Any time they put the NASCAR product out there in a new way like this it could be really cool. I look forward to seeing if some dirt ringers buy rides for this, thinking Pierce, Bloomer, Moyer??, Birky, etc. I could care less about Strickler, he's a prick and I'd assume see him buried in the wall than on the podium.

[CIRF]

Dirt ringers=Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson.

[TeNfOMaFiA69]

Dirt ringers=Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson.

your Obsession is hilarious...

[CIRF]

your Obsession is hilarious...

Maybe, but not nearly as hilarious as bloomy trying to drive a NASCAR Truck at Eldora or an ARCA car on dirt at Springfield, IL and Pierce never could beat Bell & Larson at Eldora.

[NeedforLMspeed]

Maybe, but not nearly as hilarious as bloomy trying to drive a NASCAR Truck at Eldora or an ARCA car on dirt at Springfield, IL and Pierce never could beat Bell & Larson at Eldora.

I don't think he's a Bloomquist fan so your argument is kinda pointless.

[CIRF]

I don't think he's a Bloomquist fan so your argument is kinda pointless.

Not arguing, and don't give a $hit who he's a fan of, just pointing out the obvious that bloomy is way less than impressive outside of a dirt late model or a late model lite (modified) and the truck fiasco, the ARCA deal at Springfield and The Chili Bowl are solid proof.

[NeedforLMspeed]

So what's your point still? We don't need to be constantly reminded. It doesn't take away from anything else in his racing career. I'm sure Bloomquist himself doesn't even care.

You two are actually kinda the same here. He comes to just complain about what people post. And you come here to talk open wheel in the LM section.