The line-up for the innovative and inaugural “Road to Knoxville” Facebook TV show is remarkable to say the least.
Between Australia and the USA a vast array of stars and their cars (and their bikes and trikes) are lined up to take part in this groundbreaking program that will air on the “Speed Stories” Facebook page every day starting July 29.
There’s incredible racing legends in a ‘where are they now’ style format, the stars of today in many forms of auto racing, live music, an incredible new Sprintcar song that will be unveiled exclusively, a Bonneville Speedweek superstar team, an Oklahoma cowboy with a unique motor racing twist, “Caraoke” and so much more.
And there’s all the hilarity of three Aussies driving across the country from LA to Knoxville Iowa and the first-time experience of Wade’s Dad “Merv” as he copes with being on the ‘wrong side of the car on the wrong side of the road’ as well as many other unique challenges.
It’s going to be incredible!
Here’s the line-up so far of people and moments we have scheduled!
USA

5 times CRA Sprintcar Champion Jimmy Oskie
Legendary auto racing photographer James Chini
Non-wing Sprint throttle masher Rip Williams
“The flying Shoe” Ron Shuman – an American racing icon
“The Tempe Tornado” Lealand McSpadden – one of the gods of American dirt oval racing
Jason Patten and his “Leadfoot” band – just wait until you hear the new Sprintcar anthem!
The spectacular Bonneville Speedweek Speed Demon Racing team led by Steve Watt and steered by the fearless George Poteet at 460mph!
Andy Hillenburg – one of the legends of the World of Outlaws!
Shane Carson – an Oklahoma racing legend and dirt racing encyclopedia!
Kimberley Norwood Stewart and the “secret meatloaf”
Professional horse trainer and Oklahoma cowboy Clint Ramsey and his very unique auto racing link!
The story behind the “Everything’s gonna be alright” Jason Johnson tribute and the incredible people who made it possible
Bobbi and Jaxx Johnson – what more can you say. Bobbi Johnson inspires the Sprintcar planet every day.
World of Outlaws icon Bobby “Scruffy” Allen and his proud family
Texan gasser Aaron Reutzel on his impending debut trip to Australia for the Ultimate Sydney Speedweek
Paul and Jan McMahan - Paul's to the wall is an incredible Sprintcar racer and courageous steerer, but that's nothing compared to the courage his wife Jan shows on a daily basis. Their love story is remarkable.
The most famous Sprintcar bar on earth – “the Dingus Lounge” and its proud owner AJ
Sheldon Haudenschild, Zan Smith and “Pella” – the coolest little trio in racing!
The McCarls – what more can you say that Terry McCarl won’t say himself! This incredible racing family from Iowa.
“The Macho Man” Brady Bacon and the gorgeous Bacon family.
The latest antics of Jason and Paul Sides and the Sides Bar and Grille
Kendra and Kenny Jacobs – two lives born in racing and firmly staying that way. Kenny is a legend, his daughter is at the forefront of the industry.
Harli White – “Harlioke” with this gutsy Oklahoma Sprintcar hard charger
McKenna Haase – Ninja, mentor, guest speaker and star on the rise.
Daryn and Mandi Pittman and their two beautiful girls – family life on the road for one of the Outlaw mainstays and champions
Erin Crocker & Ray Evernham – they met in racing; they ARE racing.
The Trunk Bar – what the hell is it? Who the hell is it?

AUSTRALIA

The Ultimate Sydney Speedweek – what is it? Who’s coming?
James McFadden and his home town Alice Springs. What a place, what a racer.
Rusty Hickman – this teenage rager is going to make quite an impact on Knoxville Raceway on debut.
Mark and Mick Saller – a young Sydney team with a cool new Texan flavor!
Tasmania and the upcoming Australian Sprintcar Championship at Latrobe.
Syndicate Racing – two guys who just love to race and raise the bar.
Dirt karts in Australia with speedy siblings Ryan and Amy Alexander
The most remarkable private auto racing collection in Australia? It’s in Tasmania.
Harry Delamont’s museum is remarkable – a trip to “Mad Harry’s” is a must!
Brian Linigen’s Speedway collection – a Sydney Speedway legend who takes it next level.
“The Edwards Brothers” – who are these two dudes from Victoria who race Late Models and more?
Max Dumesny – Max. What more can we say?
Darren Morgan – the Top Fuel Dragster demon from Mildura in Victoria.
Sam Walsh & Morice McMillin – bound by their love of speed in different arenas and their passionate boss and sponsor Graeme Cowin. Sprintcars and Nitro Funny Cars!
Timmis Speedway Mildura - it's Speedway, Sunraysia style!
Glenn Cox – drool at the restoration on the ex-Ron Shuman Turkey Night winning Cosworth Stanton Midget!
Dylan Jenkin – wait until you see his Kenworth bridal car!
What’s a speedway Sidecar? Aussies know but Americans might not. Waikerie brother and sister Arron and Teagan Hartwig are going to show us all.

There’s all this…and so much more!