6/5/2025
Knoxville Raceway
Beaver Drill & Tool and MPV Express Partner for 2025 Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award!
Beaver Drill & Tool and MPV Express have partnered as 2025 sponsors of the Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” Award. Thanks to their combined commitment, the total purse has doubled from last year—jumping from $10,000 to $20,000 for Southern Iowa Sprint Week events held at both Knoxville Raceway and Oskaloosa’s Southern Iowa Speedway.
This year, the top three finishers in points will take home increased prize money: $10,000 for first, $6,000 for second, and $4,000 for third.
“We’re proud to once again have the support of both Beaver Drill & Tool and MPV Express behind this prestigious award,” says Knoxville Raceway General Manager, Jason Reed. “Their continued commitment allows us to provide even greater recognition and prize money to the drivers and teams who take on the challenge of competing in all four premier events during Southern Iowa Sprint Week. Jesse Hockett wasn’t just a fierce competitor, he was an incredible person, and it means a lot to us to honor his legacy and his family through this award.”
The Beaver Drill & Tool / MPV Express Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award honors the late Jesse Hockett. Hockett was a rising star in both winged and non-wing sprint car racing, collecting 130 feature wins in his short career. Hockett passed away in 2010 at the age of 26 while working in his racing trailer.
The winner of the Beaver Drill & Tool / MPV Express Mr. Sprint Car Award is the driver who earns the most points over 10 nights of racing in central Iowa between July 31 and August 9. Points are distributed based on a driver’s finishing position in the following races:
August 6-9: NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s – Knoxville Raceway
July 31-August 2: Xtreme powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank – Knoxville Raceway
August 3: Avanti Windows & Doors Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank – Knoxville Raceway
August 4: American Rebel Light Front Row Challenge presented by Country Builders Construction and Seafoam – Southern Iowa Speedway
Past winners of the Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award include: Brian Brown (2017, 2014, 2024), Anthony Macri (2023), Aaron Reutzel (2022) Giovanni Scelzi (2021), James McFadden (2019), Carson Macedo (2018), Jamie Veal (2016), Terry McCarl (2015, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Kyle Larson (2012), Sammy Swindell (2011, 2010), Wayne Johnson (2008, 2007), Jason Johnson (2006), Billy Alley (2005), Shane Stewart (2004, 2003) and Ricky Logan (2002).
About Knoxville Raceway:
For more information about Knoxville Raceway visit KnoxvilleRaceway.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X-Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. For tickets or more information visit knoxvilleraceway.com or call 641-842-5431.
About MPV Express:
MPV is a locally owned and operated trucking company based out of Little Rock, AR. MPV is dedicated to building and maintaining long-term relationships with their customers and providing unrivaled freight solutions all while maintaining the highest level of service. They maintain a fleet of tractors and trailers that currently service 32 states. Their trucks are GPS equipped to provide real time updates and tracking for our customers. It all started in April 2003 with one driver, one truck, and a vision to expand on the need for dependable customer-oriented service.
About Beaver Drill & Tool:
Beaver Drill & Tool Company is a family-owned business based in Kansas City, Kansas, with deep roots in sprint car racing. For decades, Bob Vielhauer fielded the iconic No. 12x sprint car, a tradition that continues today with his son Billy, who carries on both the family business and racing legacy. Beaver Drill & Tool is a leading distributor of twist drills, cutting tools, and thousands of industrial products serving CNC machine shops, heavy construction, automotive, and agricultural industries. With a 10,000-square-foot distribution facility and an extensive in-stock inventory, they’re committed to helping customers get the job done efficiently and effectively.
Article Credit: PR - Eric Arnold
Submitted By: Eric Arnold
