I won't be there until Saturday but its also my first time.

The above post were correct. Wed and Thur are qualifying nights. Everything has a point value, (qualifying, heats and main event) It is possible to win the A-main and not be the top point earner. The top 16 in points are locked into Saturdays A main. The first four positions of Fridays A Main will make up spots 17-20. Spots 21-24 come through Saturdays B-Main.

They have a Nationals parade Saturday morning in Knoxville that I absolutely love. It is a combination sprint cars, small town charm, and nostalgia all wrapped into one event. The Sprint car Hall of Fame is on the property of the race track. It is open all through out the nationals. It has an outside entrance. Thus, you can visit the HOF without getting into the track. Finally, there will be T-shirt trailers on the fair grounds and in the surrounding parking lots. It is always fun to look at all of the different t-shirts that you can buy. Many drivers will have special Knoxville ntionals themed T-shirts for the event.

Friday
Friday Events:
The top 4 finishers from the A-Main move into spots 17-20 in Saturday's A-Main. Friday's event will consist of qualifying, heats, C if needed, two B-Mains and A-Main as well as the Speed Sport Knoxville World Challenge.

SPEED SPORT Knoxville World Challenge
This is an international invitational event. The lineup is inverted according to points accrued on Wednesday and Thursday. The top finishing driver among the top three in the World Challenge is eligible for a position in Saturday night's main event.