Live Nation had the rights to first refusal of Bill Bader's 25% ownership in the company. All that Knoll needed to complete that purchase was the blessing of Live Nation and it came today.

"I want to do business with IHRA and Live Nation. After what has happened this week, there is no doubt the IHRA has the potential to be the hottest property in drag racing. I'm certainly going to do my part to ensure that comes to pass.”