T.J.’s Notebook: Breaking Down the 2018 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule

Attica Raceway Park. (Sprint Fun photo) By T.J. Buffenbarger Most of the standard dates during the Tony Stewart ownership era of the All Star Circuit of Champions are in place. Here are a few takeaways from the initial realize of the All Stars schedule for the 2018 racing season. The most exciting of the new race dates on the All Star schedule from my vantage point is the Minnesota/Iowa swing in July. This three-day trip takes the All Stars to Jackson, Minnesota for a $10,000 to win event during the fair July 27th, a return to Knoxville Raceway on Saturday July 28th, followed by a trip to 34 Raceway in Burlington Iowa on Sunday July 29th. The All Star event at Knoxville is the week before the start of the 360 Knoxville Nationals, helping to build momentum into Southern Iowa Speedweek. After the Iowa swing the All Stars remain dormant until after the Nationals. This trip to Iowa could see some Ohio teams become Iowa residents for the better part of a month. While the Minnesota/Iowa swing was a bit of a surprise the All Star season finale being held at Kokomo Speedway on October 6th was an event larger [...]