Giovanni Scelzi Wins 360 Knoxville Nationals Sprint Car Race

Giovanni "Gio" Scelzi captured his fourth 360‑sprint car victory at the 36th Annual Xtream Powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa. Driving the Spire Motorsports No. 77, Scelzi led wire‑to‑wire from pole position and earned a $3,000 prize. He finished ahead of Aaron Reutzel, who took second, and Kyle Larson in third place. The event, presented by Great Southern Bank, featured a single caution on lap 12 and saw Scelzi navigate lapped traffic before pulling away on the final restart. "The middle got dirty midway through the race," Scelzi said after his win.

The race contributed to the season points standings, with Reutzel leading the points after Thursday's competition. Other notable finishers included Chase Randall fourth and James McFadden fifth. The Knoxville Nationals continue to be a highlight of the American Sprint Car Series calendar.