13/09/2016 – Knoxville, Iowa – The “The Ragin’ Cajun” Jason Johnson and Donny Schatz were locked in an epic battle for the 2016 Knoxville Nationals. In the end the 410 Sprint car feature came down to the wire as Schatz tried for the past past but couldn’t quite pull it off as Jason Johnson claimed victory by a mere 2 car lengths. Shane Stewart battled through the field to round out the podium in 3rd. 77 cars turned out for the Nationals, one of the most prestigious races in Sprint Car Racing.
Jason Johnson crossing the line to win The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Tim Kaeding about to do the wing dance at The 2016. Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Jason Johnson on top of the sprint car world after winning The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Left to right, No. 4 Jon Agan, No. 4S Danny Smith and 23C Tyler Courtney go 3 wide into turn 1 in the E Main on the final night of The Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Paul McMahan on the gas out of turn 4 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Shane Stewart wins night 1 of The 2016 Knoxville Nationals ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Rico Abreu in the lead –on the final lap of the A Main, on day 3 of The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Australian native, Glen Saville running hot laps at The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Knoxville beauty queens make their way to the front stretch for the night 1, A main. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Brian Brown checking out the board at The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Brad Sweet time trialed fastest out of a field of 60 on day 2 of The Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Chase Johnson and Chris Martin battle for position in the D Main at The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Rico Abreu, Kyle Larson and unpictured, Brad Sweet running the bar at legendary bar, Dingus. Proceeds from the bar going to the family of Bryan Clauson. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Chad Trout in Group A time trials among a packed 77 car field on day 3 of The 2016 Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Mark Dobmeier on the gas through turn 4 at The Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Josh Baughman Racing No.17 wins Best appearing crew at The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Donny Schatz passing Jamie Veal on the fronstretch at The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Danny Holtgraver time trialed 5th fastest on day 2 of The 2016 Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Jason Johnson and Donny Schatz traded the lead multiple times in The Knoxville Nationals A Main. Eventually Johnson would prevail. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
The dunk tank is ready to go at Dingus Lounge the night before day 1 of the 56th running of the 5-Hour Energy Knoxville. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
no. 82 Dusty Zomer wins Best Appearing Car with a new gold paintjob at The Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
Danny Smith out for hotlaps on day 2 of the 56th running of the 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals. ( Jeffrey Turford / TDP )
