Speedweek opener rained out; Lincoln runs next

June 25, 2016

PA Sprint Car Speedweek is upon us.Friday was rained out at Williams Grove Speedway. Tonight Lincoln Speedway hosts the series. Racing continues tomorrow when Fred Rahmer presents Path Valley Speedway.Nine races in a 10-day period is a grind for anyone. Look for Greg Hodnett to be the odds on favorite to capture the Speedweek title. Hodnett is the current class of the sprint car field. The Spring Grove driver added to his season win total by defeating the traveling URC sprint car group Wednesday at Williams Grove. Hodnett enters the week end with 15 wins.Stevie Smith is the defending ...

Racing fun for Father’s Day

June 18, 2016

Happy Father's Day weekend to all. Port Royal Speedway celebrates with 410 sprint cars, super late models, econo lates and xtreme stock cars tonight. Fans are invited to bring their cameras for a photo and autograph session before racing starts.The speedway will be dark next Saturday as PA Sprint Car Speedweek gets underway.Selinsgrove Speedway presents the 13th running of the Joe Whitcomb Memorial race sanctioned by the Patriot sprint car group. Whitcomb lost his life in 360 sprint car action June 21, 2003, at Selinsgrove. Joining the open wheel racers are super late models, pro stocks ...

If Cup cars are at Pocono, then it must be time for more rain in area racing

June 4, 2016

Once again weather may impact area racing. No wonder - it's NASCAR week at Pocono.Is it me or does it seem to rain consistently when the Cup cars comes to Pennsylvania? Sometimes I wonder how the tricky triangle has managed to survive and prosper.Why do fans go to Pocono? The sight lines make visibility difficult. Seating may not be the best. But the track's improving and area fans continue to make the trip. Locally, Geary Dull leads a group of Mifflin Countians to the speedway each year. They camp in the infield and have a lot of fun. This is why Pocono is still a good trip for area ...

Racing icons celebrated in big events

May 28, 2016

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and area speedways are featuring special events. Here's a brief overview of what's happening in our region:Most eyes will be on Port Royal Speedway for the three-day Bob Weikert Memorial program, which starts tonight and runs through Monday.Selinsgrove Speedway is in action tonight with the third annual Kramer Cup URC 360 sprint car program. Lincoln Speedway presents the Hilly Rife Memorial honoring the late Lincoln Speedway promoter. At Hesston Speedway there's a $3,000 to win super late model feature tonight. On Sunday, Bedford Speedway has topless late ...

Weather hits racing, again

May 21, 2016

Weather continues to disrupt area racing.Lincoln Speedway was forced to utilize a rain date Thursday for the annual World of Outlaws visit. Donny Schatz held off Danny Dietrich at Lincoln for the win.The Outlaws moved on to Williams Grove Speedway last night and are scheduled to be there again tonight. A forecast for rain could change those plans.Tonight's Outlaw event at Williams Grove is billed as the Morgan Cup race in honor of late speedway owner Morgan Hughes. Port Royal and Lincoln Speedways are dark this evening due to the Outlaws' visit.Selinsgrove Speedway presents the Empire ...

Weekend racing is a tuneup for forthcoming Outlaws visit

May 14, 2016

This weekend can be termed a tuneup for area race teams.The World of Outlaws invade Central Pennsylvania next week and local racers' preparations are underway. Williams Grove Speedway's race Friday was run with an Outlaw-type format.Lincoln Speedway is in action this evening preparing for next Wednesday night's Outlaws visit. The midweek program is a sprint car-only event and carries a Thursday night rain date. Williams Grove hosts the travelers next Friday and Saturday nights.Port Royal Speedway will be dark next Saturday. The Juniata County oval plans to make up for that lay off in a ...