MY FIRST RACE AT KNOXVILLE! (410 Sprint Car)

[@loucosentino7344]

Tanner, your PR skills are second to none. You make your fans feel special and important and that makes you a winner in my book. The wins will come, bro. Hang in there and enjoy this adventure with your family. They are special people. God bless.

[@TannerHolmes]

Thank you! I’m only where I’m at because of y’all! Happy to have y’all ride along with me!

[@aidancox5598]

@@TannerHolmes i race a go kart in sydney australia and im proud that you get to run a knoxville

[@LV2Race]

i was going to say that too. Wasn't a fan of sprintcar/midget racing but his presentation skills and commentary makes me come back and watch more of these videos and cheer for whole Holmes crew.

[@JimmyHigdon-ys6zu]

​@@LV2RaceTV😅

[@greganderson2278]

You very fortunate, remember to be grateful for the journey. Good job getting seat time, fans always appreciate the racers interacting with them. Keep up the great work!!

[@dbsnyder4503]

First trip to Knoxville! Won't be the last! You'll be running and winning there for a long time young man. Awesome run for you and your team!

[@matthewlobberecht6187]

Great video as always tanner. Loved watching you race at my playground for the first time. Can't wait to see you back here. Thank you for having me in the video and asking me about my position at the track. It was really fun to do and hope to do it again. Keep up the great work, keep the car straight and keep up that amazing attitude you have kid. Your going places in your career.

[@lucasclark8648]

Tanner good luck getting in the Knoxville nationals this year man

[@TheBlade1952]

Tanner, As an old super modified driver from the 60's, I have some friends that lets say they have been watching your racing career develop, and all I can say at this time is to kkep your head up; keep being optimistic, even when you have a bad night, and I can tell you that it is a very good chance that you will be approached in the future about a great opportunity in the 410 sprints. Please don't ask me to elaborate, because I gave my word that I could not tell you anymore than this, but just know that they right people are watching your progress with a keen interest. I will keep in touch.

[@TannerHolmes]

Thank you, appreciate the kind words!

[@awg6397]

After I came across your channel last year with your first season in a big sprint, Ive enjoyed watching your venture into 410's back at the Wild Wing Shootout. Jumping out with the big boys your second season in a sprint is impressive as hell

[@skepticusmaximus184]

Here I am, here I am, on the edge of my seat again. Watching the man with a plan, and fond attention to every fan. Passing cars hot and fast, full of fun in the B main. Well done Tanner. You little bloody legend. 🍺😉 👍

[@areaone3813]

There’s no adrenaline like racing at a big track rushing around working out your issues. The best teams thrive off of this environment. Good stuff.

[@pathartman5629]

Knoxville is an awesome place! Tough to learn. You gained valuable laps and kept the car off the fence! Not everyone can say that. Keep on Charging. Such a nice team with very nice people, fan friendly is an understatement!

[@TannerHolmes]

Thanks Pat!

[@Al_Nunnery]

My Father Races the Knoxville Nationals a few times.....Stand On It Tanner. You gotta a darned good Team Behind ya.....I wished I'd had my chance to race Sprints ...It's my blood. Grandpa and Dad Raced for many many yrs ...You bit hecka fan base .....Make Us Prouder Hero ....Great Job .....Peace Love and 18 Wheelz to All......

[@brucewrandol]

This must have been some experience for you. I grew up in Iowa and I’m 73 now. I was a teenager when I attended races at Knoxville. It was a real experience to even be in the stands. I remember watching Greg Weld, of Weld Wheels, race when I was in attendance. One race a guy showed up with a supercharged Buick Nailhead, I believe it was a 401 Nailhead. It was not a real good performing setup. Many memories from Knoxville for me. Iowa is a great state for dirt track racing. Newton, Iowa has a great track. Rusty Wallace was part owner of it. It was a concrete or asphalt track. I used to go to Newton’s dirt track in my teens. Good luck. I enjoy watching you race on You Tube. Carly is doing great also.

[@samspade4634]

One of these days everything is going to click at the same time and that will give you the confidence to run up front. Great job Tanner! Driving is only a part of what you do. Human relations is your strength and that is important no matter where you go. Nice Job.

[@bobsmyth9776]

Good Job-! You & the whole crew Is So Blessed to have Roger---!!!

[@BUBBAPUMP]

I love the thumbnail edit you have and a "rookie" finish for the first time at Knoxville in your carrer. Also Tanner you need to come to Williams Grove Speedway sometime next year.

[@jeremymoser2558]

I'm glad you have such a great attitude after a tough night. Was watching you from section B. I had to leave at the checkered flag for an early trip, or we would have come down to meet you. Something tells me you'll be back though. Was fun watching your car come to life late in the B. You clearly learned a lot and that's really all you can ask of a driver new to that very tricky surface. Keep it up! We'd love to see you back in Iowa more.

[@stevesimonds7837]

Speaking of good attitude in this video he says at the end they're one of the last rigs to leave. I see this every time it doesn't matter if it's Knoxville or Cottage Grove in the limited sprint. Tanner is ALWAYS one of the last to leave. He also spent time to talk to my 5 year old. Tanner and his family are genuine good people.

[@landencrabtree7642]

Was awesome seeing you after the 360 National put on a great showing and fun to talk to after the race

[@leerouse2001]

Awesome driving Tanner it's a learning opportunity all through this year is figuring out where you need to be what you need to do next year even better I see a champion within you like I said awesome driving

[@stevenmetcalf8091]

It was the best thing to meet you and your whole family. That ginger Steven was kinda cute lmao..

[@allynmoore2829]

You may want to talk with some one about about the coolant going through the radiator to fast for it to cool. I had that issue many years ago and had to restrict the flow to cool it down. I see it happening on the larger tracks when you are running wide open.

[@freshwaterexperience6058]

I’m so glad you guys have this KZbin channel and upload regularly! I hope to race sprints in a few years and this channel is very cool and informative.

[@TannerHolmes]

Thank you👍🏻

[@robertmcleod7037]

Good job Tanner you looked really good out there proud of you son I'm so proud of you and Carly both you guys are doing awesome keep it up you and your family are doing well very well happy for you God bless!!

[@hughhall6474]

Good run, being with the big boys.

[@SamWilliams78]

Man this place is scary fast. Really neat perspective. Nice job man. You’ve got the right attitude for sure. Keep making laps!

[@deanamaral542]

Great job Tanner!! I have always dreamed of just attending a Knoxville race. I’m betting on you always my friend. Five year goal, You will win that A main in Knoxville in which that will open all doors. 5 to 7 years World of outlaws team.. Tell the family that I said hello. Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾

[@TannerHolmes]

Thanks Dean!

[@geothefisher]

You need to come race in PA! Some of the greats cut their teeth on PA dirt. Drivers came from all over the USA to race in the hottest sprint car action in the country. When the WOO Big Dogs show up in PA speedweeks, it's the PA Posse that sends them home with their tails between their legs!!! Many really good drivers became great drivers after spending some time in PA! Great job on your first trip to Knoxville, and best of luck in the 360!!!

[@TannerHolmes]

PA is on my list for 2022!

[@geothefisher]

@@TannerHolmes Selinsgrove, Williams Grove and Port Royal are great facilities. Well taken care of and tons of history at these tracks! Selinsgrove is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year!

[@okokokok987]

What a great bunch of fans you've acquired! I have yet to make it to Knoxville, looks like a great place.

[@tazzmanbees9832]

Congratulations on your dream come true Tanner you're doing an awesome job God bless and stay safe

[@melabshier5812]

Hope you had as much fun as it seemed you did, Kiddo. Great drone shots.

[@chrisheinen9628]

I was listening to the KNIA radio live stream. Really good job everyone.

[@ianlyon8295]

started to roll around the top pretty good last night in the C, looked like you were starting to figure it out

[@ronnie100393]

Glad to see you sending that motor in , I wouldn’t be surprised if they find a cracked head ? Keep us posted !

[@TannerHolmes]

We will keep you posted!

[@sparkyofsocal]

There in the trailer getting to meet the fans is a winner for you and the fans. It sounded when you were talking to the track worker, Cary put her mechanics hat down and got to wear her pit tootsie hat on. Everyone is a winner except for Pop’s who has to deal with a sick motor repair.

[@JTB75]

I’m glad you guys are having a fun and successful trip. I live in KC, and I can stand in my driveway and hear the cars getting off and on the throttle in the turns at Lakeside. If you were to ever relocate to the Midwest around KC, Omaha, Des Moines, you have so many options and all within a 5hr drive. Another great benefit is the fuel prices and cost of living, which you are already getting to see that while you’ve been in the area. Good luck, and safe travels

[@TannerHolmes]

That sounds like an awesome place! I living running lakeside close to there!

[@jasinclark6741]

Congratulations...young man got some good speed up high! Good luck to you and the team #Knoxville360Nationals

[@matchthat5053]

So glad I've watched you from the start of your sprint car racing. Say hello to Dad Mom and Carly. PLAY RACE

[@larryprobus3263]

Good Luck n soooo impressed with your media skills !!

[@lieutenantcliff]

You never said how the new radiator cap worked. Awesome race, you were smokin around that track!!

[@TannerHolmes]

It still got hot just not as bad.

[@dirtbiker1442]

Knoxville is a very good race track I’m going there in September for late models.

[@aquahalo]

Knoxville is one hell of a race track 👏🏻👏🏻

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Living a dream.............nice. Good luck kid.

[@billbrun3792]

I like the new look b watch you on flo this weekend in California good luck

[@joealbert7773]

Good job! You were doing real good on the top. You were getting faster the more laps you ran. I never ran at Knoxville, but watched a few races. Lenard McCarl ran there a lot. I bought two chassis off of old Lenard. His son Terry won a lot of races there.

[@tomtilley8660]

enjoying this from the uk keep up the good work

[@robertmiller9203]

Great job young man!!

[@dahlilabane2982]

Knoxville looks like a awesome place to race at. I got 5th yesterday.🏁🏁

[@themanironmask]

Sprint Car racing is really the best you can get out there!

[@gregsimon9061]

Boy I remember my first trip to the Knoxville nationals, we took a brand new car back there to compete in 1979, they were still run and non-wing shows and the fast way around was on the top. Ron Shuman won that year, if I remember correctly there was around 160 cars there. Back in the day people used to stay out in the barns, A lot of late night poker games going on, it was incredible.

[@TannerHolmes]

That sounds like a crazy story!

[@kennethstitt6584]

Hey buddy how'd the radiator cap do for your cooling issue? Maybe you did say but I didn't catch it. But keep up the good work and I'd love to see you at Port Royal pa sometime in the near future!!!!

[@TannerHolmes]

It helped a little but still didn’t run as well and was hot. We have an issue somewhere

[@deanbanks3392]

Good start Tanner. After you learn the top the bottom is waiting.

[@DiavolosVR]

I got to see you run in the 360 Nationals last night, good stuff out of you man.

[@randyreynolds8871]

Neat peice of history. Not sure what year Knoxville Nationals, Steve Kinser ran away with the lead, finished the feature with in 10 minutes. Btw, great content and information. Keep up the great work!

[@Axeman12171]

Great job, hang in there

[@kooperkelly4140]

Good Job Tanner!!!

[@jacobsnyder98]

hey tanner i would have been there to watch you too i got busy but i did ask you on a different video when u were coming here lmk if you come back iowa is big into racing

[@btm_ghostkilleryt7879]

The person beside was just down here in North Dokata and won the 1st night of governers cup. He’s a very young kid for how skilled he is like u tanner 👍

[@d.gomoore1948]

Great stuff. Go Tanner "Flyin T "

[@islandcharlie7132]

Great job Tanner.

[@chrismitchell9338]

Very nice. Keep going team. Doing fine. Good to see.. Check out David Gravel on the berm during the Capitani.

[@larryhouge7848]

Nice driving with eyes and ears open to learn a little more every day. Cool. Re overheating, faint possibility the Ignition timing is advanced a bit too much.

[@darylwebb198]

Hey Tanner love watching your videos, love how you tell us how things work on your team & behind the sprintcar scene , I'm watch all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand 🙏👍👌

[@Will-lc1eq]

Same here

[@TannerHolmes]

I need to find a ride over there! I want to come over!

[@Will-lc1eq]

@@TannerHolmes definitely would be awesome to have you and would be a great race

[@stockcar26]

Bro that was awesome you’re a beast 💯

[@tfatcher]

Young man, you and your sister are fun to watch as you grow in this sport. Next time you are in Akron, OH area this old buckeye in training will plan better to meet you personally at the track.

[@cytrx7893]

Good racing love the vids I hope someday I get to see you in a 410 racing with the world of outlaws

[@Heckofadeal]

Great effort !!!!

[@adoolan3268]

Awesome well done

[@collinrutten6978]

When is the 360 flog coming out also my brother met all your family at the 360 races my brother is Cole if you remember him

[@kensnyder9372]

Good run nice and smooth , that's what it takes , get there money at lakeside .....................

[@terijones302]

Wtg tanner u ran awesome

[@raymond3803]

You ran a good race in the B Main. Moved up. Caught Allison. Beat Gee. Very Good Job! I take it the Ryder is better than the Kistler.

[@kenstine6008]

Good job!!!! Keep it going

[@cyclingbutterbean]

They say at places like Knoxville and Eldora, you don't drive the car, you drive the wing.....................................Got your Big Boy pants on for this place. Well done Tanner ,well done!

[@TannerHolmes]

That saying is so true!

[@jimgeyer3475]

Great Drive!!!

[@damiencurl3979]

Knoxville dang you are going places man

[@TylerCoolGuy88]

Rider Racing Engine is only a couple of minutes from where I live. But based on the overheating issue, it likely an engine issue and needs to be rebuilt. Hopefully you can get the motor back, or get another 410 for races around Labor Day and the end of the 2021 season.

[@robertcharles1026]

Tanner, going to Knoxville, would be like a golfer going to play the Masters or a tennis player playing at Wimbledon, it's the pinnacle of your racing career so far, so make sure you enjoy every moment of your racing. Hope there is not much wrong with the engine. Keep ripping the lip.

[@kurtstoutner2935]

Tanner my dad ran Knoxville i ran a hot lap in a 360 and turned a 17 98 was good for mid pack that was my first time the out side is long if you have the set up richin up the pill fuel cools too and with the 360 we ran a 5.48 gear

[@daltongramkow7235]

You should go to husets speedway in Sioux Falls South Dakota

[@johncarter1137]

I don't know about all the top teams but I've heard a few drivers state that they have a "special engine" for Knoxville. I think what you said at the end is true, eventually you will have to move to the mid west in order to move your program to the next level and it would be very beneficial if a seasoned driver/team would take you under their wings. Be careful using competitors' advice. They will probably be somewhat truthful while you are struggling but once you start gaining experience and getting better they won't be so willing to be helpful and many will try to steer you in the wrong direction. I raced and crew chiefed in the 1990's, though not at the level you have achieved, and know this for a fact, but I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.

[@bigfrank3113]

Do you run thermostats in your sprints, also when you pulled into your pits what was you staring at like you was in a trance. You really need to check out Eldora

[@TannerHolmes]

Yes we have gauges. It was hot. Eldora looks neat!

[@jordanlashley561]

Tanner you gotta come to pa and race sometime

[@THE_LDF]

Good job man im bouta get into dwarf cars soon hope i don’t wreck 😂 Speaking of wrecks how do i send mine to u

[@robertchinnock8017]

Looks like a pretty good set up of a track

[@echowh1sp3r17]

Dang man I wished you could be out at Husets this year that would be great during Labor Day they 360 nationals sep 5-6 10k to win

[@johngregoric3651]

Love you guys would love to have you out here in the Midwest

[@stevielow9159]

Great intro!!

[@jameskane2146]

When someone talks to you that has done a service for you and all the other competitors. Shake his hand IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA! I know you thanked him and that goes a long way. It’s a just another way of showing your appreciation. I do like the videos and I am a subscriber.

[@jimbates6227]

Sadly, Knoxville, like other 1/2 miles, will eat motors. Lots of revs running the top. I'm happy to say Knoxville is my home track. I won't compare it to others because that's mostly a waste of time. Glad you could make it and glad you enjoyed the experience. Keep diggin'.

[@jackwilson9872]

when covid is over, put australia on your to do list. you’ll love it

[@stirlinbaker5934]

You did a great job

[@gregbernal3237]

you need to check the vale lash on the rocker if the motor still kept running hot the rpms you are running thing swell in the motor and don't work right

[@TannerHolmes]

Will check this out!

[@loganbartlett7636]

Man it must be fast and sick to race a Knoxville raceway

[@stalehunter]

well sir, you have arrived. Proud of ya. whats next? Eldora or the Devils bowl?

[@TannerHolmes]

Want to get to eldora one day!

[@johnshelton5470]

It takes time to learn them dirt tracks keep on a racin

[@artemis1172]

Australian sprint car championship coming up in February 10/11th 2023 - Perth Motorplex there Young Tanner 👋😀

[@CindyCriesby87]

Are you coming to PA with the All Stars for the Dirt Classic in September?

[@TannerHolmes]

I won’t be unfortunately

[@dougscott8161]

Good run there, Tanner, even if it was only the B Main. How did the lighter springed radiator cap perform? I would think it would allow the rad to vent sooner at a lower temperature. Running against the best as you are at Knoxville will only help you to run better, so get there as often as you can. God Bless and stay safe.

[@TannerHolmes]

Kinda. It still got hot, just not as much. We are missing some powrr

[@ThirdEyeTrader]

10:00 oh my I had no idea

[@areaone3813]

Hell yeah all stars at Knoxville. That’s some €* bud. Looks like a blast. All star circuit next year?

[@unclebones2488]

Tanner in the Holy Land