May 30, 2025 — Knoxville Raceway Results
Race Recap: Experience Wins in Knoxville
Knoxville Raceway set the stage for another memorable USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship feature. Local fans had extra reason to cheer: the winning car was fielded by Chris Dyson Racing, based right in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Veteran Chase Stockon led the 25-lap main event for most of the night, but Brady Bacon showed why he’s considered a USAC sprint car legend. With five laps remaining, Bacon used perfect timing and track sense to outpace Stockon, securing his fifth USAC win at Knoxville and the 61st of his career. That result puts him just one win away from tying the all-time series record, a milestone meaningful to USAC sprint car racing followers everywhere.
Top 5, Knoxville Raceway Results:
- Brady Bacon (Chris Dyson Racing, Poughkeepsie, NY)
- Briggs Danner
- Chase Stockon
- Robert Ballou
- Justin Grant
Knoxville’s Hard Charger, Kale Drake, powered from 15th to 6th. C.J. Leary impressively broke the USAC Knoxville track record in qualifying. Every finisher in the top five delivered technical skill and consistency—on a night where local pride and national prestige came together.
What is USAC Sprint Car Racing?
The United States Auto Club (USAC) ranks among America’s leading motorsports organizations, organizing respected national series such as the Silver Crown Series, National Midget Series, and the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship.
The AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship brings together the largest fields of non-winged, open-wheel sprint cars—machines weighing 1,400 pounds and built for raw speed on challenging dirt ovals.
Racing legends including Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart launched successful careers in USAC. AMSOIL’s ongoing sponsorship keeps this iconic grassroots racing alive and thriving.
Learn more: AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship.
Chris Dyson: Local Talent, National Racing Leader
Chris Dyson, the owner behind the winning Knoxville car, is a standout in the American and international racing scene. Dyson is a two-time IMSA champion in the American Le Mans Series and has also raced in Trans Am, prototype sports cars, Formula Atlantic, and the Pirelli World Challenge. He brings a unique edge to USAC sprint car racing, having competed in USAC Silver Crown, sprint, and midget cars too.
Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Dyson’s team gives Hudson Valley motorsports fans a front-row connection to racing success at the national level.
You can learn more about his racing background and team at Chris Dyson Racing.
AMSOIL: Supporting USAC and Local Racers
AMSOIL is the official sponsor of the USAC Sprint Car National Championship. Teams count on AMSOIL DOMINATOR® 15W-50 Synthetic Racing Oil for engine protection, stability under racing heat, and long-lasting performance lap after lap on dirt.
It’s not only about the professionals. Whether you maintain a weekend car, run a small business fleet, or compete at the local track, these same high-performance oils can help prevent breakdowns and maximize engine life throughout the Hudson Valley.
Why It Matters for the Hudson Valley
Chris Dyson Racing’s achievements show that Poughkeepsie motorsports—and our region—stand with the best. For Hudson Valley racers, business owners, and racing fans, USAC sprint car racing offers a blend of community, skill, and technology. AMSOIL products, proven at this level, are available locally and support everyone from grassroots racers to local entrepreneurs.
Questions about local racing, AMSOIL synthetic oil, or the USAC series? Looking to maximize reliability in your own engines? Reach out any time—your Hudson Valley AMSOIL dealer is here to help.