Oskaloosa, Iowa—The 30th edition of the American Rebel Light Front Row Challenge is scheduled for tonight (August 4) at Southern Iowa Speedway. Organized by legendary sprint car driver Terry McCarl and his wife Lori, this annual race began in 1996 at the half-mile track. Over the years, the event has attracted some of the top sprint car talents globally, serving as a prelude to the Knoxville Nationals at nearby Knoxville Raceway.
Defending champion Kyle Larson and Daryn Pittman have each secured four victories in this prestigious race. The 2024 race offers a winner's purse of $21,000.
History of Front Row Challenge Winners:
- 1996 (Night 1): Travis Cram
- 1996 (Night 2): Terry McCarl
- 1997: Postponed due to rain
- 1998: Tyler Walker
- 1999: Jac Haudenschild
- 2000: Jeff Shepard
- 2001: Lance Dewease
- 2002: Tyler Walker
- 2003: Lance Dewease
- 2004: Jeff Shepard
- 2005: Danny Lasoski
- 2006: Kenny Jacobs
- 2007: Rob Chaney
- 2008: Daryn Pittman
- 2009: Sammy Swindell
- 2010: Sammy Swindell
- 2011: Sammy Swindell
- 2012: Daryn Pittman
- 2013: Brian Brown
- 2014: Brian Brown
- 2015: Brad Sweet
- 2016: Daryn Pittman
- 2017: Shane Stewart
- 2018: Kyle Larson
- 2019: Daryn Pittman
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Oskaloosa Hosts 30th Annual Front Row Challenge Featuring Top Sprint Car Racers
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