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5 Min Read May 12, 2002 | 24 years Ago
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(1) Dog Hollow Speedway

Where: Barnesboro, 3 1/2 miles north of Strongstown on Route 403.

Track: 0.4-mile semi-banked clay oval.

When: Fridays featuring Late Models, Street Stocks, Limited Late Models and Pure Stocks.

Admission: Prices and schedule for 2002 have not been released. Fans can check the website for updates.

Camping: Permitted but no water or electric yet.

Details: (814) 948-6812

Web site: www.forspeed.com/doghollow

Key dates: April 19, practice day; April 26, season opens.

(2) Jennerstown Speedway

Where: Jennerstown, off Route 30, east of Ligonier or Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 10, then north 11 miles on Route 985.

Track: 1/2-mile high-banked asphalt oval.

When: Saturdays featuring Late Models, Pro Trucks, Street Stocks, Chargers and Legacy.

Admission: Regular show: adults $10; children under-12 free when accompanied buy an adult. Special shows have different prices and season tickets are available. Complete information is available on the website.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (814) 629-6677

Web site: www.jennerstown.com

Key dates: April 6, practice day and open house; April 13, USAR Hooters ProCup (Speed Channel); April 20, regular season begins; June 8, USAR Hooters ProCup (Speed Channel); July 14, ASA Pennsylvania 300 (TNN); Aug. 3, USAR Hooters ProCup (Speed Channel); Sept. 14, Flight 93 Memorial (93 laps for Late Models); Oct. 5, USAR Hooters ProCup.

(3) Keystone Raceway Park

Where: New Alexandria, off Route 22.

Track: 1/4-mile asphalt drag strip.

When: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays IHRA racing with Super Pro/Top, Pro/Modified, Street, Motorcycle, Trophy, High School, Quick 32 and Junior Dragster classes.

Admission: Spectator prices are $13 including pits, kids 12-under are free.

Camping: None.

Details: (724) 668-7600

Web site: www.keystoneraceway.net

Key dates: May 2 (tentative), test and tune; May 5 (tentative) racing starts; May 18, points racing starts; June 15, regular show plus Mid America Funny Car Show; July 6, special night show featuring Car Jet Dragsters; Aug. 10, regular show plus Mid America Funny Car Show; Sept. 8, points racing ends.

(4) Latrobe Speedway

Where: Latrobe, from Route 30, take Route 981 south 4.5 miles past Latrobe Airport. Track is on the left.

Track: 1/2-mile semi-banked clay oval.

When: Sundays featuring Late Models, E-Mods, Street Stocks & Chargers.

Admission: Regular show general admission $10, children under-10 are free. Fans should check the web site for any updates.

Camping: None.

Details: (724) 423-2119

Web site: www.latrobespeedway.com

Key dates: April 21, opening night; July 3, Wednesday Night Racing Inaugural Cow Pie 100; July 14, York Modifieds; Sept. 1, Twin 20s for Late Models; Oct. 5, 2nd Annual Extravaganza featuring 410 Sprints.

(5) Lernerville Speedway

Where: Sarver, Route 28 north to Exit 17, Route 356 for five miles.

Track: 1/2-mile high-banked clay oval.

When: Fridays featuring Sprint Cars, Late Models, V-8 Modifieds and Pure Stocks.

Admission: Regular show: adults $10, seniors 60 and older $8, ages 13-16 $6, ages 6-12 $3, under-6 are free. Special shows are different prices so fans should check the web site for special prices.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 353-1511

Web site: www.lernerville.com

Key dates: March 29, opening night; May 14, World of Outlaws Sprints; June 28, MACS Late Models; July 23, World of Outlaws Sprints; Aug. 30, World of Outlaws Div 2 Sprints.

(6) Marion Center Speedway

Where: Three miles north of Marion Center on US Route 119.

Track: 1/4-mile semi-banked clay oval.

When: Saturdays featuring Late Models, Super Stock, Pro Stock, Micro Sprint and Strictly Stock.

Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, 6-12 years $3, under-six free.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 397-2620

Web site: www.marioncenterspeedway.com

Key dates: May 4, opening night; May 27, Twin 25s for Late Models; Aug. 24, last night for points.

(7) Mercer Raceway Park

Where: Mercer, I-80 to Exit 2, then north 3-miles on Route 19.

Track: 1/3-mile slightly-banked clay oval.

When: Saturdays featuring Sprints, Big-Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds and Stock Cars.

Admission: Adults $10, ages 6-15 $5, family pass $23, pits $20. Special shows have different prices, fans should check the web site for details.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 964-9300 or at the track (724) 662-1310

Web site: www.mercerracewaypark.com

Key dates: April 6, opening night; May 18, Big Block Mods triple 25s; May 25-26, American Thunder Weekend with ATPA Grand American Spring Nationals (pulling event); June 15, Wingless Sprints Northern States Midget Classic; July 6, URC 360 Summer Nationals; Aug. 17, 4th Annual Sprint Slug-Out; Sept. 28, Late Models return for first time since 1982.

(8) Motordrome Speedway

Where: Smithton, Exit 23 off Route 70, track is 1/4-mile from exit.

Track: 1/2-mile semi-banked asphalt oval.

When: Fridays featuring Late Models, Pro Trucks, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Chargers.

Admission: Adult general admission $11, reserved $13, reserved child $3, ages 12-under free when accompanied by an adult, Pits $19 (must have NASCAR License for pit entry). Special shows have different prices, fans should check the web site for details. Season tickets are available.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 872-7555

Web site: www.motordrome.com

Key dates: March 29, opening night; May 3, 75-lap Late Model feature; June 7, 100-lap Late Model feature; July 5, 150-lap Late Model feature; Aug. 2, 200-lap Late Model feature; Sept. 6, USAR Hooters ProCup.

(9) Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

Where: Imperial, 15 miles west of Pittsburgh on Route 22, take Nobelstown exit and make left.

Track: 1/2-mile high-banked oval.

When: Saturday nights with Late Models, Limited Late Models, E-Mods, Pure Stocks and Amateur Stocks

Admission: Adults $12, ages 13-16 $9; 7-12 $5, under-6 free.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 853-RACE (7223), raceday (724) 695-3363 or (724) 695-0393

Web site: www.ppms.com

Key dates: March 30, season opens; April 27, Late Model twin 20s; July 13, MACS Late Models plus regular show; Aug. 3, MACS Late Models plus regular show; Sept. 20-22, 14th Annual Pittsburgher 100.

(10) Roaring Knob Raceway Park

Where: Markleysburg, take Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (Route 66 toll road) south to Route 119, stay on Route 119 south to Uniontown. At Uniontown go east on Route 40 to state Route 281 south to Markleysburg. At Markleysburg, go south on state Route 42. Turn left on Fearer Road and track is on the right.

Track: 3/8-mile clay oval.

When: Saturdays featuring Late Models, Hot Stocks, Dwarf Cars, 4-cyl Stocks and 4-cyl and 6-cyl Mods.

Admission: N/A

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (724) 329-0306

Web site: www.roaringknob.com

Key dates: May 4, opening night; May 25, Mel Minnick Memorial for Late Models; July 6, Mid-season Championship; Sept. 13-14, King of the Knob 2002.

(11) Tri-City Speedway

Where: Rimersburg, take Route 8 north to Franklin, then north six miles on Route 417.

Track: 1/2-mile semi-banked clay oval.

When: Sundays featuring Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E-Mods and Stock Cars

Admission: Adults $10, Pits $20, seniors $9, 13-17 $5, 6-12 $1 and under-6 free. Special races have different prices, check web site for updates.

Camping: Permitted.

Details: (814) 473-4038 (office) or (814) 676-1681 (track).

Web site: www.tricityspeedway.com

Key dates: April 14, opening night; May 5, All Star Sprints; June 2, East-West Super Sprint Challenge; July 13-14, Extreme Machine Weekend (Monster Trucks & Motorcycles); Aug. 4, DIRT Modifieds Series 100; Sept. 14, Mod Madness 100; Sept. 21 Applefest 100.

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