Hall of Fame Inductees

1979-Kenny Crook, Thad Dosher, Ray Lee Goodwin, Dean Sylvester, Kenny Gritz, Wayne House, John Leverenz, Earl Wagner, Gordon Woolley, Bud McCune, Danny Richardson, Marion Robinson, Dick Sutcliffe, Bob Trostle, Greg Weld, Ken Weld, Taylor “Pappy” Weld, Fred Kain

1980-Jerry Blundy, Ray Grimes, Sonny Helms, “Slim” Gutknecht, Roger Larson

1981-Johnny Babb, Darryl Dawley, Ralph Grabow, Gary Johnson

1982-Al DeCarlo, Jack Delano, Jan Opperman, Jack Thompson, Bill Utz

1983-Doc Lemon, Roy Robbins, Gary Scott, Jerry Weld

1984-Lloyd Beckman, Eddie Leavitt, Dick Santee, Bob Williams, Hank Smith

1985-Naomi Kirfman, Lenard McCarl, Stacy Redmond, Jay Woodside

1986-Ralph Blackett, H.W. Hersbergen, Jerry Richert, Sr, Gilbert Sonner

1987-Mike Brooks, Boge Johnson, Jack Redmond, Joe Saldana

1988-Johnny Baker, Jerry Hayes, Gene Kirfman, John Stevenson

1989-Nadine Robinson, Dean Woolheather, Skip Nelson, Shorty Hulgan

1990-Anita Johnson, Don Maxwell, Roger Rager, Dave Van Patten

1991-Wayne Grett, Dale Drottz, Kermit Shaffer, Tom Corbin

1992-Gene Hockensmith, Bobby Van Hosen, Bob Dyer, Norman Galpin

1993-”Beetle” Bailey, Carter Walter, Burt Sonner, Bill Robison

1994-Les Turner, John Singer, Ted Hall, Luther Brewer

1995-Max Rogers, Gary Swenson, Sonny Smyser, Dick Dunkin, Sr., Howard Albright

1996-Cliff Woodward, Danny Young, (R&H Farms) John Ricke-Stan Hill-Tom Hill, Larry Kirkpatrick

1997-Tim Green, Norm Wadle, Dick Forbrook, Bob Tuttle, Jim Springer

1998-Doug Wolfgang, Randy Smith, Dick Sanders, Merv Wood

1999-Lonnie Jensen, Gary Hanna, Donna Vert, Jack Miller

2000-Bob Derry, Gary Mussatto, Larry Swanson, Dan Pemble, T.J. Giddings, Jerry Potter

2001- Shane Carson, Marty Johnson, Dee Merrifield, Karan Wadle

2002 - Lena Bankus, Jon Backlund, Dwight Snodgrass, Jack Cunningham, M.O. Smith

2003 - Rocky Hodges, Jack Herwehe, Ralph Parkinson, Sr., "Froggy" Droz

2004 - Naomi Grimes, Larry Jasper, Mike Thomas, Tom Savage

2005 – Al Cole, Don Lamberti, Lee Nelson, Tim Trier

2006 - Daryl Arend, David Hesmer, James Bond, Archie Ergenbright, Tom Hutchison

2007 - Mackie Heimbaugh, Harrold Annett, Lue Holland, Jimmy Sills, Tom Creason

2008 - Larry and Pat Patterson, Bob Thompson, Mike Twedt and Larry Ball Sr.

2009 - Guy Forbrook, Tex and Pat Gatrel, John Kearney, Scott Ritchhart, Glen Wignall

2010 - John Beaver, Rodney, Roger and Gary Jordan, George Lasoski, Don Sonner

2011 - Jaymie Moyle, Jerry Payton, Wayne Redmond, Arleta Voyce, Bob Wilson

2012 - Ken Hesmer, Skip Jackson, Dwayne Robuck, Mike VanderEcken

2013 - Jack Anderson, Ralph Capitani, Stanley Shoff, Norm Wiemers, Marlin Wineland

2014 - Craig Agan, Randy Brisel, Tony Moro, Grant Rankin, Jeff Tuttle

2015 - Brent Antill, John McCoy, Dennis Moore Jr., Mark Wilson

2016 - Dave Beede, Doug Clark, Larry Pinegar II, Adrian Zoutte

2017 - Craig Johnson, Jim Rousch, Danny Lasoski, Jeff Woodruff

2018 - Roger Arndt, Bob Brooks, Larry Cahill, Noel, Dean and Mike Chadd, Mike Fisher, Terry McCarl

2019 - Perry Bell, Doug Brown, Jake Peters, Gary "Wally" Price

2020 - Ruth Graves, David Hill, Kris Krohn, Randy Martin

2021- Billy Alley, Stewart Alley, Johnny Herrera, Mike & Barb O'Brien, Jerry Richert Jr.

2022 - Craig Dollansky, Marty Howard, Butch Maxwell, Al Parker, Bob Vielhauer

2023 - Travis Cram, Glenn Freeland, Don Long, Bronson Maeschen, Randy Rowley, Chris Walraven

2024 - Tony Bokhoven, Mahala Cox, Don Droud Jr., Matt Moro, Bob Richardson, Doug Ripperger

2025 - Jerry Beyer, Steve Breazeale, Kerry Madsen, Jeff Mitrisin,
Mike Proffitt, Dick and Doris Seidenkranz, Richard "Dick" Stoneking

It is the intent of the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame Committee to elect a minimum of six inductees each year, with inductions taking place on the last Saturday of June.

This honor is intended to recognize individuals who are worthy of acknowledgment for their lifetime contributions to the betterment and success of Knoxville Raceway.

Deadline for nominations each year is April 30th.

When submitting nominations they should include a short bio and statistics.

To nominate someone for the Class of 2026 go to this Google Form --> https://tinyurl.com/4kwj3sps

For questions, please email our Hall of Fame Committee Chairman and Track Historian, Eric Arnold at erica@knoxvilleraceway.com

The following are suggested minimum guidelines and criteria for each category.

-Retired Drivers: Must be retired from competition for a minimum of one full calendar year. Suggested minimum of three feature wins at Knoxville Raceway or have documented 20 seasons of regular competition at Knoxville Raceway.

-Active Drivers: Must be 50 years of age and also have earned a Knoxville Raceway track championship.

-Car Owner or Mechanic; Suggested Minimum of 20 years of involvement in sprint car racing, primarily at Knoxville Raceway.

-Meritorious Service Nominee's such as; Race Officials, Employees, Sponsor, Marketing Partner, Media Member, Fair Board Member the suggested minimum is 20 years of service or involvement with Knoxville Raceway.

Nominations that do not fully meet these criteria will still be reviewed and considered by the committee.