Come, jump in, sit in the car and see what it feels like to take a spin around the track. Jennerstown speedway crash of the modified race cars youtube. Venue jennerstown speedway complex llc 206 somerset street jennerstown, pa 15547 united states phone. There will be autograph sessions on the front stretch on both nights from 67 p. Jun 11, 2017 canam wakesurf slingshot ken blocks guide to awesome canam riding spots. This is the list of race tracks represented in the david allio racing photo archives through event coverage andor site documentation. Originally known as jenners fairgrounds in the late 1920s, it was a flat half mile dirt track. This is author marci lynn mcguinness second book on the uniontown speedway board.
Over 200 never before seen photographs from the uniontown speedway board track, gusemans uniontown speedway, morgantown speedway, jennerstown speedway, interstate 79, motordrome 70, heidelburg speedway, elkins speedway, and the roaring knob motorsports complex. Dennis, the bendishaw brothers, dick rugh, and dozens more. The second annual motor mountain masters race at jennerstown speedway complex for martellas pharmacies late models attracted competitors from 10 states, with todd stone of middlebury, conn. Jennerstown speedway experience something completely different. Jennerstown speedway 2020 rules 2020 jennerstown general rules 2020 general rules 121819 gm crate motor rules question may contact the rush asphalt series for details. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Jun 12, 2017 awteys father, bill, is a member of the jennerstown speedway complex hall of fame, and the secondgeneration racer has made a name for himself at other tracks besides jennerstown. A race fans guide to jennerstown speedway main gates open at 4pm on track practice sessions 4. Canam wakesurf slingshot ken blocks guide to awesome canam riding spots. Jennerstown speedway complex laurel highlands visitors bureau. Jennerstown is rebornpennsylvania track shines againby. Souvenir trailer jennerstown speedway complex, llc apparel checkered flags hats glow sticks photo prints 54x 84 speedway blankets jennerstown speedway complex, llc apparel along with items of your favorite drivers are available in our souvenir speed shop trailer, located near the front entrance.
Jennerstown speedway past about the track the jennerstown speedway complex is located in jennerstown, somerset county in the western pas laurel highlands, at the intersection of rt 30 and rt 985. Jennerstown, pa on saturday, july 15, jennerstown speedway complex welcomes the worlds fastest short track racing machines for one night only. May 1st covid19 update the jennerstown speedway complex is please to announce that the martellas pharmacies late models and stoystown auto wreckers modifieds will. The thunder in the mountains at jennerstown speedway on saturday evenings is an entertaining experience for all to enjoy. Thousands of sports fans from four states gather to enjoy the sight, sound, and feel of thunderous horsepower at 6. Mcguinness also includes information on the jennerstown speedway, which began in the 1920s. The show goes on 80 seasons and counting at jennerstowns mountain playhouse. The speedway, under new management this season, had several.
After several changes, advancements and owners the track closed in 2009 until early 2014 when it was reopened. Remembering chevrolet racer fatalities from past septembers. Jan 21, 2005 jennerstown speedway began racing in the 20s, but there are spots in its history where the track sat dark for a season or so. Jennerstown speedway began racing in the 20s, but there are spots in its history where the track sat dark for a season or so. Constructed in the late 1920s as a flat halfmile dirt oval, the jenners fairgrounds, as the speedway was then known, played. Feel the rush of speedway kings in new book features. Speedway kings of southwestern pennsylvania takes you on a journey from the beginning of the film and auto industries through 100 years of racing history. Jennerstown speedway features all 5 divisions of saturday night thunder 81917. Bobby abel d dorsey speedway m champ 1965 and 1966 bobby allenhanover, pa dorsey speedway m champ 1967 roy anderson potomac speedway slm champion 1980, 84 buddy armel hagerstown speedway slm champion 1971, 75, 76, 77, 89.
Super cup stock car series adds to salem speedways storied history in 2019 november 30, 2018 two return visits to popular jennerstown speedway complex in store for scscs in 2019. Jennerstown speedway complex 2020 all you need to know. Jennerstown speedway heat races all 5 divisions of saturday night thunder 52017 duration. Aug 25, 2017 jennerstown speedway features all 5 divisions of saturday night thunder 81917. Jennerstown speedway driving experience ride along. Jennerstown speedway complex is a racetrack in jennerstown, pennsylvania.
Address 224 race street jennerstown pa somerset county 15547 united states upcoming events no events in this location. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Jennerstown speedway races somerset county pennsylvania. The roaring engines, against the backdrop of the laurel highlands great outdoors, thrills the young and. The nascar whelen modified tour is heading back to pennsylvania for the 2020 season. Speedway, left opperman to live out his life as an invalid. When stock car racing arrived in the early 50s, they replaced the. Greenbrier, tn dates and time subject to change without notice. Choose your jennerstown speedway driving experience or ride along experience to begin booking. Oct 17, 2019 the nascar whelen modified tour is heading back to pennsylvania for the 2020 season.
After several changes, advancements and owners the track closed in 2009 until early 2014 when it. Jennerstown is a borough in somerset county, pennsylvania, united states. The show goes on 80 seasons and counting at jennerstowns mountain playhouse is a 15minute historical documentary film with more than 100 still and moving images and several interviews was produced by student researchers and producers from the university of pittsburgh at johnstown. The jennerstown speedway held its first 75lap race saturday for latemodel race cars. Located along business route 30, 1 mile west of bedford, pa. About the track the jennerstown speedway complex is located in jennerstown, somerset county in the western pas laurel highlands, at the intersection of. Jennerstown speedway general manager bill hribar revealed exclusively to racedayct that the whelen modified tour will return to the jennerstown, pa.
Bridgeville had a halfmile board track for a short period. A1economy inn, hampton inn somerset, and days inn by wyndham somerset are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near jennerstown speedway complex. The town was named for edward jenner jennerstown is located north of somerset and south of johnstown. Jennerstown is located north of somerset and south of johnstown. Stone wins biggest race of the decade at jennerstown speedway published. David groves looking for a nice pic, of tim shaffer, down under, for a desktop picture small ones cant get big enough. Jennerstown speedway complex offers affordable family entertainment every saturday night, from may through midseptember. Jennerstown speedway sprint car racing news, schedules. Jennerstown to show appreciation to all of its fans and sponsors, jennerstown speedway will be having fan appreciation nights this saturday and saturday, sept.
Jennerstown speedway began its first life in 1927 as a. Stay near somerset, pa attractions at our finest of somerset historical center hotels. Opened in the late 1920s, the track has featured racing greats such as dale earnhardt, sterling marlin, ken schrader, and darrel waltrip. The track is nascar sanctioned, with racing every saturday night. It has been more than eleven years since touring modifieds have circled the venerable paved oval. Somerset, pa attractions somerset historical center hotels. Jennerstown speedway complex jennerstown, pennsylvania. He was running in third place at the time, driving a 1937 chevrolet numbered m6. If youre giving as a gift or are unsure about a date, you can purchase a gift voucher and you or the recipient will have 90 days to return to the website or call 8552278789 and book a date. Biggest race of the year saturday at jennerstown speed51. Laurel highlands motor speedways jennerstown speedway. Awtey makes history at jennerstown speedway sports.
At hidden valley resort you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Cannot modify header information headers already sent by output started at homecontent874054787htmltracklist2. Jennerstown speedway features all 5 divisions of saturday. Winter or summer, this area is an outdoor playground. If you have information about this track being opened, renamed, or anything else, please click here to tell us about it. Souvenir program souvenir racing programs are sold in. Ive been excited about the program from the beginning, said butler who works in central sterile at magee womens hospital. Jennerstown speedway complex llc 206 s somerset st, jennerstown, pennsylvania 15547 rated 4.
John george is that the same track the school now sits on. Jennerstown speedway is a racetrack in jennerstown, pennsylvania, united states. Spend a night at the track and witness an adrenalinepumping race, fun for the entire family. August 11, 2019 motor mountain master race results stoneys beer returns to short track racing in a winning way. The oval has seen a few changes in its time but none greater than when it was paved in 1987. Built on land that was once home to the jenners fair the track had its start in the 1920s as a flat, halfmile dirt track. Jennerstown speedway complex, jennerstown, pennsylvania.
The track features weekly saturday night races from may to september. Featuring nineteen major rides, fourteen kiddie rides, story book forest, jumpin. Simulator is available to marketing partners for offsite use. Featured articles about jennerstown speedway page 2. The best restaurants in jennerstown updated april 2020. Jennerstown speedway thunder in the highlands circle. Jennerstown speedway complex llc, jennerstown, pennsylvania. Awteys father, bill, is a member of the jennerstown speedway complex hall of fame, and the secondgeneration racer has made a name for himself at other tracks besides jennerstown.
Remembering chevrolet racer fatalities from past septembers part 1. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Jennerstown, pa this saturday, the race of champions modified tour stops at the jennerstown speedway complex for the first time in history, to compete in the hunter truck sales 100. Aug 24, 2005 jennerstown to show appreciation to all of its fans and sponsors, jennerstown speedway will be having fan appreciation nights this saturday and saturday, sept.
Shampine is the winningest driver in the history of the oswego speedway, which is. Sep 25, 20 modified driver les ley was seriously injured on the 68th lap of a 150lap feature race held at the riverside park speedway located in agawam, massachusetts, on saturday, 28 august 1964. Race tracks original motorsports photos from historic. Sprintcar star opperman suffers violent usac crash. To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to the jennerstown speedway, the following items will be prohibited. It is part of the johnstown, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. Sprintcar star opperman suffers violent usac crash speed sport. Jennerstown opens 15 with large crowd, clowns, prizes. Hotels in jennerstown flights to jennerstown things to do in jennerstown car rentals in jennerstown jennerstown vacation packages important.
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