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August 03, 2021 at
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We always fit in a visit to Kone Korner at 405 W Pleasant St.
Jeff Wesell
Hartford, WI
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August 04, 2021 at
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First timer this year. Got two questions.
1. seating: bring my own stadium seat?
2. planning on Captani and Osky. Need to buy tickets ahead of time for those?
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August 04, 2021 at
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August 04, 2021 at
08:37:20 PM by Johnny Utah
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Posted By: Hooper31 on August 04 2021 at 08:08:32 PM
First timer this year. Got two questions.
1. seating: bring my own stadium seat?
2. planning on Captani and Osky. Need to buy tickets ahead of time for those?
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1. The seats have backs at Knoxville.
2. I always just buy tix for those two races when I show up.
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August 05, 2021 at
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Posted By: Hooper31 on August 04 2021 at 08:08:32 PM
First timer this year. Got two questions.
1. seating: bring my own stadium seat?
2. planning on Captani and Osky. Need to buy tickets ahead of time for those?
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I'm not sure if stadium seats are allowed in Knoxville, but if they are, they are not needed just given the seats have backs.
Definitely don't need tickets ahead of time for Cappy, for Osky, I sometimes get there early the day of the race to check the pits and buy my tickets then because the lines can get long when the gates open. Otherwise, probably not necessary.
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August 05, 2021 at
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Posted By: Mafia on July 31 2021 at 09:50:23 AM
Just wondering what are some must do's at the Nationals?
What to see?
What to eat?
What to drink?
I know about the Sprint Car Hall Of Fame, Dingus, the Iowa Beer Bus and Slideways.
Thank you!
See you all soon!
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This question comes up each year, so it's worth searching for old posts around this time.
Where are you driving from or staying?
Keep It Real
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August 05, 2021 at
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Take a mid morning/lunch and go expolore pella, go to the bakeries, the meat lockers, the shops. Its the best gem in the knoxville area
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August 05, 2021 at
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A foam seat cushion is all you need, if anything.
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August 05, 2021 at
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The Steve King cornhole tournament is fun Friday morning in the barn behind turn 4. Get tickets beforehand. Google it for tickets
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August 05, 2021 at
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Posted By: Hooper31 on August 04 2021 at 08:08:32 PM
First timer this year. Got two questions.
1. seating: bring my own stadium seat?
2. planning on Captani and Osky. Need to buy tickets ahead of time for those?
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Don't need a seat back, but bring a butt pad/cushion. A few years ago Big Game was giving away those foam rubber kneeling pads at their display. I got hold of two of them. They make nice seat cushions.
Is this heaven?
No, it's Iowa....Knoxville, Iowa.
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August 06, 2021 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Hooper31 on August 04 2021 at 08:08:32 PM
First timer this year. Got two questions.
1. seating: bring my own stadium seat?
2. planning on Captani and Osky. Need to buy tickets ahead of time for those?
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First time I went to Osky, I got a reserved seat..... they're close & way too cramped, so I moved over to a place with more elbow room, much better!
I say go for GA
Not sure about Capitani...probably not necessary, but couldn't hurt
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August 06, 2021 at
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Posted By: revjimk on August 06 2021 at 12:26:29 PM
First time I went to Osky, I got a reserved seat..... they're close & way too cramped, so I moved over to a place with more elbow room, much better!
I say go for GA
Not sure about Capitani...probably not necessary, but couldn't hurt
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364 days of the year, you do not need to reserve a seat at Knoxville. Plenty of room for the Cappy. 
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August 07, 2021 at
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One day I hope to partake in the full experience. Rolling in for our 2nd Knoxville Nationals Saturday Night, hoping our luck continues as JJR has parked it the last 3 times we've attended the raceway.
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August 07, 2021 at
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If you've neve been too Knoxville, then you have to Take the Bus Tour that stops at the driver sign in shack in turn 4 under the grandstands. It only comes once a day. It leaves there at about 2 am in the morning. I think the Bus drivers name was Karl Kinser last time I rode on it. Happiest old guy you'll ever meet at Knoxville. He Knows everything about it.
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August 09, 2021 at
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We like to go up in the grandstands hours before the racing starts and walk around checking out different vantage points. Gives you an idea where you might want to try getting seats next year. Dingus is always fun. Usually good live music and a bunch of folks that just want to have fun and talk sprintcars. The midway is the biggest/best you will see at any sprintcar show in the country, so make sure you explore that thoroughly. Safe travels and I hope you have a great time. We're heading back for our 7th time, and my wife and daughter agreed it needs to be an every year trip.
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