There are a lot of racing fans out there – but many have never even heard of Sprint Car racing. This unique breed of racing is popular in the Midwest, and it’s characterized by small dirt tracks and big, offbeat cars. Many of these cars are immediately identifiable, some looking more like funny art projects than sleek race cars, but they pack a wallop on the track. One of the best spots to see them race is at the Knoxville Raceway – and that also happens to be where you’ll find the most unique museum in Iowa. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a must-visit destination for any racing lover, where you can see some of the most famous cars of all time on display, as well as tributes to winning cars and champions of the past. And if you’re lucky, there’ll be a race going on outside!

You may not expect a world-class museum in the small town of Knoxville, Iowa, but it's a destination for racing fans!
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The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum is an amazing display of some of the best cars to ever race on dirt tracks.
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It's fascinating to look at these bulky cars and see how different they are from a typical race car - as well as how each of them has its own personality.
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Of course, not all sprint cars finish the race in the same condition - but those have a place of honor here, too!
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Obviously, not every champion sprint car can be preserved here - so they all live on as custom miniature models.
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Whether they're household names or new to you, make sure to browse the hall of champions to see who was behind the wheels of those winning cars.
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And then head outside to the Knoxville Raceway to see the next generation take to the track!
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Have you visited the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum or the Knoxville Raceway? Tell us what you thought of this unique museum in Iowa in the comments section! You can see more about the museum’s exhibits on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame website, as well as the Facebook page of this unique museum in Iowa. Visit the website of the Knoxville Raceway for the schedule of events. For a much more laid-back adventure in Knoxville, head to this hidden butterfly garden before ending the day with a good night’s sleep at the highly-rated Cobblestone Hotel and Suites Knoxville.

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