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National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

Knoxville, United StatesOpen today 9am–5pmFrom $10 adult, from $8 student/senior (over 60), child under 5 free4.8 · 500 Google reviews
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Overview

The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum preserves sprint‑car history with rotating exhibits of open‑wheel cars, trophies, photos, a research library and a small theater. The Hall of Fame honors drivers, owners and builders who shaped the sport.

Located on the Marion County Fairgrounds overlooking Turn 2 of Knoxville Raceway, the museum operates year‑round and also offers facility rentals for receptions and events. Check the official site or contact the museum for current hours and admission details.

What to Expect

A compact, specialist museum with a focus on sprint‑car heritage and memorabilia.

Look out for:

  • A rotating display of roughly 30–35 open‑wheel sprint cars and historic race machines.
  • Hall of Fame plaques, historic trophies, helmets, photos and personal artifacts.
  • A 40‑seat theater and a research/library center for sprint‑car history.
  • Views directly onto Knoxville Raceway; exhibits often tie into race events and inductee ceremonies.

Best way to experience it:

Visit during a non‑race day for a quieter, self‑paced tour or arrive early on a race night to combine the museum visit with track action. Confirm current opening hours, admission and any special exhibits on the museum website or by phone before you go.

Things to Note

  • Admission is charged; museum members receive free entry.
  • The building sits on the Marion County Fairgrounds next to Knoxville Raceway (Turn 2).
  • Hours extend on race nights—check the website for race‑day schedules.
  • Facility rental and group tour options are available; contact the museum for details.

Entry

From $10 adult, from $8 student/senior (over 60), child under 5 free

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