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Kyle Larson’s unprecedented NASCAR‑Knoxville Sprint Car double in 2024 showcased how weather delays, crew‑chief directives and team openness to non‑Cup racing created a unique championship opportunity.
Joey Logano and his Team Penske allies are shifting focus from securing a Chase spot to contending for the championship, as the new points‑based format reshapes NASCAR’s playoff landscape.
Joey Logano, a three‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is targeting his first title under the current points‑based Chase format. With Team Penske’s “4 the haters” mantra and a steady climb in the standings, the championship picture is evolving heading into the Darlington race.
Rain at Richmond Raceway opened a narrow window for Kyle Larson to compete in the Knoxville Nationals, where a timely tire change and a $200,000 prize capped a career‑defining weekend.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms halted the first day of the Class 3A state baseball tournament in Cedar Rapids, prompting the IHSAA to adjust the schedule and postpone multiple games, with only Dubuque Wahlert’s 9‑8 victory over Knoxville completing on Monday.
The Knoxville Baseball Squad posted a 4‑2 victory and an 11‑0 shutout over Chariton, with standout performances from Brady Roozeboom, Lincoln Norris, Jacob Mitrisin and Jace Kading, pushing their record to 17‑6 and solidifying a three‑game lead in the conference.
The Newton Cardinals secured a 3-2 win before unleashing a 14-1 onslaught, moving to 9-10 overall and 5-7 in the Little Hawkeye Conference.
The Knoxville Girls Soccer team secured a 2‑0 win over Creston, with Remy Vasquez‑Smith scoring both goals, and will now face Norwalk in the regional semifinals. The boys, riding back‑to‑back 4‑0 victories, are set to meet Center Point‑Urbana in a 7 p.m. sub‑state final.
The Knoxville Boys Soccer team defeated top-seeded Williamsburg 4-0, securing a spot in the State Tournament, while Josh Toledo represented Knoxville in the Class 1A State Singles tennis meet, finishing in the top twelve.