Ryan Timms started on pole for the 64th running of the Knoxville Nationals on Saturday night, and proceeded to lead every single lap on his way to a dominant race win. In doing so, he became the 28th different driver to win the prestigious event, and the second-youngest in history.
“Just so much excitement, so much disbelief,” said Timms. “This is awesome. I never thought I’d be standing here for the Knoxville Nationals. This is so awesome. I don’t even know what to say. It’s so awesome. I want to thank all the fans. I’ve never been able to win in front of a crowd like this. To be given this opportunity is amazing. There’re so many great people that got me here. I wouldn’t be standing here without Shane Liebig. He’s my crew chief and car owner. He’s coached me through this whole thing. My dad, my mom, the whole family. There’s a whole list. I know I’m forgetting some people, but we won the Knoxville Nationals!
