Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson is a native of Marion County and grew up at the Knoxville Raceway. A retired school teacher, he has spent his entire life recording and researching facts about racing in the area. From the basement of the Knoxville Journal-Express and Public Libraries to his office at the track, he has dedicated a large portion of his life to put out the first of three volumes to have a record of history for the place he loves. Bob Wilson has seen every Knoxville Nationals and has been the Track Historian at Knoxville Raceway for decades. Bob worked for the track from 1983-2010 writing the official press releases and race results. He was inducted into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in 2011 for his service. Bob co-wrote the book Knoxville Nationals: the First 50 Years that was published in 2013 with fellow Track Historian, Eric Arnold.