September 17, 2025 | By NSCHoF

Ricky Thornton Jr., Late Model Nationals Auction Highlight Week at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

KNOXVILLE, Ia.—Fans touring the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum during this year's Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, September 18-20, are in for a treat.  Highlighting this year's events are a Friday interview featuring recent World 100 winner and current Lucas Oil Late Model point leader, Ricky Thornton Jr.

The interview, conducted by racing on-air personality, Ben Shelton, will commence at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 19 on the second floor of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. The Ricky Thornton Jr. interview will be open to anyone paying admission to the museum.

The annual Late Model Nationals auction will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, on the second floor of the museum! Plenty of donations from the late model community are expected! Stay tuned to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Facebook page for announcements and listings.

Join the fun and help raise thousands of dollars for two great non-profit museums, the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in Florence, Kentucky, and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, while adding to your own collection of racing memorabilia or getting head start on your Christmas shopping.

Spend your week with us in the air conditioned museum, open daily from 8 a.m. until the checkered flag falls!  We think you’ll like your experience with us!

For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!



National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

One Sprint Capital Place

Knoxville, IA 50138

Phone: 641-842-6176

Fax: 641-842-6177

E-mail: Info@SprintCarHoF.com

Website: www.SprintCarHoF.com