He set a one-lap record at Knoxville, Iowa, during qualifying at the Knoxville Nationals with a 21.45 second lap. With the lap record in hand, Joe set out to put a Nationals win in his pocket as well. Everything was going according to plan, with Joe leading easily, until a wheel came off with six laps left.
Joe set a new track record at Knoxville, Iowa during qualifying for the Knoxville Nationals, clocking in at 21.45 seconds.  He then aimed to win the Nationals, but his lead was lost when a tire came off with six laps remaining.