It’s Hard Knox Friday at the Knoxville Nationals — one of the most intense nights of the week. With over 70 cars fighting for just four “golden ticket” spots into Saturday’s A-Main, every lap matters. We came into the night sitting 27th in points — just one spot shy of being locked in — which meant this was our shot to fight our way forward. From qualifying to the heat race and battling in the mains, we gave it everything we had while continuing to learn and adjust with the 18T. Not the night we hoped for, but that’s the Knoxville Nationals. Proud of my team for digging deep, trying changes, and never giving up. We’ll keep working to get better every time we hit the track.

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Less than 24 hours after a huge crash in the 360 Knoxville Nationals, my team worked through the night to rebuild the 18T from the ground up. Motor out, seat out, rear end out — everything was stripped and replaced so we could roll into the Capitani Classic ready to race. With around 75 cars signed in, making the show is no easy task. We went to work in qualifying, heat races, and the B-Main, using every lap as a chance to build speed and learn for the upcoming 410 Knoxville Nationals. Even though we came up just short of transferring, tonight was a big step forward. The car felt better, we learned a lot about working the bottom groove, and we proved that no matter the setback, we’ll keep fighting. This is the Capitani Classic — one of the toughest single-day sprint car shows of the year — and it’s exactly why we love the challenge of racing at Knoxville. Follow Me on Social Media : Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tannerholmes18 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tannerholmes18t Twitter - https://twitter.com/tannerholmes18 My Last Vlog - https://youtu.be/peHJrFQ0OzE