Ryan Timms started on pole for the 64th running of the Knoxville Nationals on Saturday night, and proceeded to lead every single lap on his way to a dominant race win. In doing so, he became the 28th different driver to win the prestigious event, and the second-youngest in history.
“Just so much excitement, so much disbelief,” said Timms. “This is awesome. I never thought I’d be standing here for the Knoxville Nationals. This is so awesome. I don’t even know what to say. It’s so awesome. I want to thank all the fans. I’ve never been able to win in front of a crowd like this. To be given this opportunity is amazing. There’re so many great people that got me here. I wouldn’t be standing here without Shane Liebig. He’s my crew chief and car owner. He’s coached me through this whole thing. My dad, my mom, the whole family. There’s a whole list. I know I’m forgetting some people, but we won the Knoxville Nationals!
“I’ve just been surrounded by great people. That’s what it comes down to. You can be a really good race car driver, have a really good car, but there’re so many pieces that come together that make things like this happen. It’s been a journey. To click such a crown jewel race, the biggest Sprint Car race in the world so soon, I really can’t even believe I’m standing here. I never would’ve imagined it. It’s just amazing.”
Rico Abreu finished second, David Gravel rounded out the podium in third, Carson Macedo was fourth, and Logan Schuchart fifth.
NASCAR Cup star Kyle Larson was hoping to earn his third consecutive win in the Knoxville Nationals, but he ended up back in 19th when he blew a right-rear tire late in the race.
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