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Also known as: Sprint Car Capital of the World
Knoxville is a historic, highly energetic prairie city located flatly within the rolling agricultural fields of south-central Iowa, just south of the Des Moines River. Established in 1845, the town developed a rich agricultural profile that was dynamically supercharged in the early 20th century by a deep, fanatical passion for high-speed motorized thrill sports. Today, Knoxville has achieved legendary international status among motorsport enthusiasts as the undisputed dirt-track racing capital of the world, drawing tens of thousands of global spectators annually to its high-octane racing bowls.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Experience the pulse-pounding dirt track heats at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway, view historic high-speed race cars at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, and camp at nearby Lake Red Rock.
