In honor of our 2015 Super Late Model Champion DJ Troutman, Bedford is honored to host the Fifth annual DJ Troutman Tribute Race. Hosted in conjunction with the Troutman family, this special event will feature the Modifieds racing two consecutive nights in $3,000 to win and $7,000 to win feature events. Purse amounts are continuing to increase and will be updated as they do.
When is it? Friday & Saturday, September 19th & 20th 2025. Friday gates open at 4:00, warmups at 6:00 with racing at 7:00. Saturday gates open at 2:00, warmups at 5:00, racing at 6:00.
Are tickets available? Friday and Saturday night spectator tickets are available for $20. Kids 12 and under are admitted free to the grandstands. Tickets will be available for purchase at the track on the day of the event. Pit admission is $35 both days.
Is Reserved Seating available? Yes. Reserved seating is available in the main grandstand. Reserved seats ordered in advance are $5 for the weekend and can be ordered by calling the speedway office at 814-623-0500. The speedway seating chart can be viewed here: http://bedfordspeedway.com/seating.pdf
Is camping available? The speedway has plenty of camping spots available both with electric and water hookups and without. Camping spots with hookups are available and can be reserved until they sell out. Dry camping spots are also available. Reservations are needed for those wishing to camp, as spots are limited. Those who wish to reserve a camping spot can call the Bedford Fair office at 814-623-9011. Camping regulations will be provided for campers and all camping rules must be followed at all times.
Racer bonuses: There will be fast time ($250), hard charger ($250), and dash winner ($300) awards. There also will be bonuses for leader on lap 7 and 22, hard luck and slowest time. Additional awards to be announced.
Racer rules: Modifieds will be following UMP/ Modified Mafia car rules. The remaining Bedford divisions utilize Bedford car rules, which are available on the speedway website here: https://bedfordspeedway.com/rules/
What is the format? On both Friday and Saturday nights the Modifieds will qualify via time trials for their heat races starting spots. There will be heats and a dash to set the starting field. The A-Main will be 30 laps (Friday) and 39 laps (Saturday), the starting field will consist of 24 starters from qualifications with the 25th starter being the highest Bedford point driver not qualified.
The Modified Purse: A-Main (30 laps) Friday: $14,035 posted
1) $3,000 2) $1,200 3) $700 4) $650 5) $600 6) $580 7) $560 8) $540 9) $520 10) $500 11) $475 12) $450 13) $425 14) $400 15) $375 16) $360 17) $350 18) $340 19) $330 20) $320 21) $310 22) $300 23) $250 24) $250 25) $250
The Modified Purse: A-Main (39 laps) Saturday: $32,275 posted
1) $5,000 2) $ 3,000 3) $2,500 4) $2,000 5) $1,750 6) $1,500 7) $1,250 8) $1,100 9) $1,050 10) $1,000 11) $950 12) $925 13) $900 14) $850 15) $800 16) $750 17) $700 18) $650 19) $600 20) $500 21) $500 22) $500 23) $500 24) $500 25) $500
What else is going on? On Friday night, the Semi Lates and Four Cylinders will be competing in a full racing program. On Saturday night the Late Model Sportsman and Pure Stocks will be racing a complete show.
On both Friday and Saturday drivers are welcome to set up their merchandise, and sign autographs on the speedway midway behind the grandstand.
Where is the track located? Bedford Speedway is located on Business US Route 30, one mile west of Bedford, PA. The GPS track address is 729 W. Pitt St. Bedford, PA 15522.
Bedford Speedway hosted its first auto race on September 5th 1936, with Depression-era star Billy Winn taking the win. Over the past 89 years the track has hosted some of the greatest names in racing history. The speedway is located at the intersection of I-99 & US 30, with easy access from PA Turnpike exit 146, just blocks from beautiful downtown Bedford, PA.
Additional information on events at Bedford Speedway is available by calling the speedway office at 814-623-0500, at bedfordspeedway.com, or by checking out the speedway’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
