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The 2026 Bedford Speedway race schedule has been released and is available on the speedway website. A total of 29 races are planned for the new season. The big fairgrounds track, which first featured racing in 1936, will commence on track activity with practice sessions on Sunday March 22^nd  and Saturday March 28^th leading up to Opening Day on Sunday March 29^th.

The opening event of the season will feature the first ever visit of the Short Track Super Series Modifieds to the speedway, joined by the Late Models and Pure Stocks. The first Friday race of the year will be on April 3^rd with racing continuing throughout the summer, weekly until September, with points racing concluding on Labor Day weekend. As is tradition at Bedford the Super Late Models will headline Friday night racing events. The season will conclude on September 25^th & 26^th with the 9^th annual Keystone Cup weekend. Read more »

Due to expected cold weather this weekend, the Keystone Cup will be moved to Saturday and Sunday. With cold overnight temperatures we have made the decision to move our racing program to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, where we will be able to start the races earlier.

The Late Models will compete on Saturday only, racing in a single day 50 lap feature event, paying $20,000 to win and $1,000 to start. The Modifieds and Crown Vics will also race on Saturday. Read more »

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 19^th & 20^th  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. Read more »

Season passes, and one night race passes now are available for purchase for the 2025 racing season. To order passes please use this form: https://bedfordspeedway.com/season_pass.pdf and return to the speedway office.

Tailgate Spots around the track and grandstand reserved seats for the 2025 racing season are on sale now. Those wishing to renew the same spot that they had in previous years, may now do so. Spots will be reserved for their previous year’s owners until February 1st, 2025, at which time all remaining unsold spots will go on sale to the general public. Fans wishing to reserve their spot/seat from previous years please send a check made out to “B.A.C. Inc.” to P.O. Box 263, Bedford PA 15522. Tailgate spot and reserved seat prices remain the same as last year. If interested in reserving a spot or a seat, please contact the speedway office at 814-623-0500. We currently have a waiting list for tailgate spots; if spots come available those on the waitlist will be offered a spot.

Thanks for a great race season and have a wonderful winter everyone!

The seventh annual Bedford Keystone Cup on October 25^th & 26^th is quickly approaching. The Keystone Cup will be the biggest race in Bedford Speedway’s 88 year history and is the largest unsanctioned Late Model race in Pennsylvania this year. The Late Models will be racing for $24,000 to win, on Saturday night, out of a Late Model A-main purse of over $73,000. The 60 lap Late Model main event will pay $1000 just to take the green flag. On Friday night the Late Models will be running twin 20 lap qualifying features, each paying $2,400 to win. Joining the Late Models in action will be Friday night shows for the Semi Lates and Pure Stocks Four Cylinders, and Saturday night shows for the Late Model Sportsman and Modifieds and a special visit by the Crown Vics. Read more »

In honor of our 2015 Super Late Model Champion DJ Troutman, Bedford is honored to host the Fourth  DJ Troutman Tribute Race as part of the annual Fall Fest weekend. Hosted in conjunction with the Troutman family, this special event will feature the Modifieds racing two consecutive nights in $5,000 to win and $10,000 to win feature events.

When is it? Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 19^th, 20^th & 21^st 2024. Thursday and 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. Read more »

The World of Outlaw Late Model Series visits Bedford on Thursday July 11th, following rainout in May, they have been rescheduled to this date. They will be competing in a $15,000 to win main event, the modifieds will also be in action that night.

This week at the races, advance tickets can be purchased at the grandstand ticket booths (turn one & midway). You can beat the line on July 11th by getting your tickets early. Read more »

The World of Outlaw Late Model Series visits Bedford on Friday, May 17th. They will be competing in a 50 lap, $15,000 to win main event, the modifieds will also be in action that night.

Friday night (May 10th) at the races, advance tickets can be purchased at the grandstand ticket booths (turn one & midway). You can beat the line on May 17th by getting your tickets early.

Advance tickets & reserved seats are also available for purchase by calling the speedway office at 814-623-0500. Read more »

Season passes, and one night race passes now are available for purchase for the 2024 racing season. To order passes please use this form: https://bedfordspeedway.com/season_pass.pdf and return to the speedway office.

Tailgate Spots around the track and grandstand reserved seats for the 2024 racing season are on sale now. Those wishing to renew the same spot that they had in previous years, may now do so. Spots will be reserved for their previous year’s owners until February 1st, 2024, at which time all remaining unsold spots will go on sale to the general public. Fans wishing to reserve their spot/seat from previous years please send a check made out to “B.A.C. Inc.” to P.O. Box 263, Bedford PA 15522. Tailgate spot and reserved seat prices remain the same as last year. If interested in reserving a spot or a seat, please contact the speedway office at 814-623-0500. We currently have a waiting list for tailgate spots; if spots come available those on the waitlist will be offered a spot.

Thanks for a great race season and have a wonderful winter everyone!

The sixth annual Bedford Keystone Cup on October 20^th @ 21^st is quickly approaching. The Keystone Cup will be the biggest race in Bedford Speedway’s 87 year history and is the largest unsanctioned Late Model race in Pennsylvania this year. The Late Models will be racing for $23,000 to win, on Saturday night, out of a Late Model A-main purse of over $72,000. The 60 lap Late Model main event will pay $1000 just to take the green flag. On Friday night the Late Models will be running twin 20 lap qualifying features, each paying $2,300 to win. Joining the Late Models in action will be Friday night shows for the Semi Lates and Pure Stocks Four Cylinders, and Saturday night shows for the Late Model Sportsman and Modifieds.

When is it? Friday & Saturday, October 20^th & 21^st 2023. 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. Read more »