Knoxville Raceway Extends Partnership Through 2031
The sanctioning and streaming deal between Knoxville Raceway, the World of Outlaws and DIRTVision now runs through 2031.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Motorsports
Knoxville Raceway has extended its sanctioning and streaming partnership with the World of Outlaws and DIRTVision through 2031. DIRTVision will continue streaming the track's weekly races and premier events.
Why it matters
The extension locks in a long-term broadcast and sanctioning arrangement for one of the sport's established dirt tracks. It gives fans a continued way to follow Sprint Car racing at Knoxville.
The 2027 season opens April 17 with the 74th annual PellaMotors.com/Kraig Ford Season Opener, and the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's is set for August 11-14, 2027. The complete 2027 schedule has not yet been released.
The players
World of Outlaws
The World of Outlaws is the premier sanctioning body for Sprint Car Racing, operating since 1978.
DIRTVision
DIRTVision is the streaming platform that broadcasts dirt track racing events, including Knoxville Raceway's weekly races and premier events.
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville Raceway is a dirt track in Knoxville, Tennessee that hosts Sprint Car racing and the annual Knoxville Nationals.
The details
Under the agreement, DIRTVision will stream Knoxville Raceway's weekly races and premier events, while the World of Outlaws continues to sanction the events under the NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Live flag-to-flag coverage is also available on 95.3 KNIA.
Timeline
1978: The World of Outlaws became the premier sanctioning body for Sprint Car Racing.
April 17, 2027: The Knoxville Raceway 2027 season opens.
August 11-14, 2027: The NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals is held.
2031: The current partnership term expires.
Season Trajectory
The extension continues a relationship that dates back to the World of Outlaws becoming the premier Sprint Car sanctioning body in 1978. It keeps Knoxville Raceway tied to that national series and its broadcast coverage through 2031.
Fans who follow Sprint Car racing can watch Knoxville Raceway's weekly races and premier events through DIRTVision for the duration of the 2031 partnership. Local viewers can also follow live flag-to-flag coverage on 95.3 KNIA.
The takeaway
The partnership gives Knoxville Raceway a stable broadcast and sanctioning base through 2031, so fans can plan on consistent coverage of Sprint Car racing across multiple seasons.
What happens next
The complete 2027 Knoxville Raceway schedule will be released soon.
Further reading
For more on the track's racing calendar, see Motorsports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On.
