The Speedway will be hosting a racers swap meet on Saturday October 26th at the Jordan Hall Exhibition Center located near the main gate of the Bedford Fairgrounds. Vendor spaces are available for $10 and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Reservations for vendors are highly recommended. For additional information on the swap meet please contact the speedway office at 814-623-0500 or contact Chuck Clise at TC Racecars at 301-689-2434.
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Racers Swap Meet….
September 11th, 2013Laurel Highlands Sprint Series…..
September 11th, 2013The RaceSaver concept in sprint car racing is new to this part of Western PA. Attempts to start a series in this area goes back several years ago but the idea did not take root. It wasn’t until 2011 when the Dog Hollow Speedway in Strongstown, PA. hosted several exhibition sessions with the RaceSaver 305’s in an effort to show the fans what these limited sprint cars could do. A RaceSaver sanction was given to Dog Hollow with track promoter Jim Michny named the Regional Director with Rob Bartchy, a driver with the 305’s also being named as a Director. In Sept. of 2011 the Thunder Valley Raceway in Central City also hosted an exhibition for their fans.. The first official race for the RaceSavers at Dog Hollow Speedway was held on October 9, 2011 with 21 sprint cars taking part. The race was hosted by the PA Sprint Series, which is the Central Pa region for RaceSavers. The three heat races were won by Dan Shetler, Brian Walker and Roger Irvine. The 20-lap feature went to Brian Walker of Somerset, with second place going to Western PA 410 sprint car driver, Carl Bowser who was wheeling the Precise Racing Products #1. The first ever race was deemed an overwhelming success as the RaceSaver 305 sprint cars would be a weekly division for the 2012 racing season. Read more »
This week at Bedford…..
September 4th, 2013[singlepic id=85 w=320 h=240 float=right]Coming Sunday September 8th will be the rescheduled Late Model 55 for the Three State Flyer Late Models presented by SAC Inc. The winner of the Late Model 55 lap feature will be earning a $5105 payday. Also in action will be the Semi Lates, Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinders.
The winner’s purse for each feature event has been increased by $50, thanks to Dave Stahl of Valley Auto Corvettes in Bedford, check out their inventory at www.allcorvettes.net.
Gates open at 4:00 on Sunday, with warmups at 6:00 and racing at 6:30. Read more »
This week at Bedford…..
August 26th, 2013This Friday night we will be in action with the final point event of the year for the Late Model Sportsman. They will be racing 25 laps with $1000 to going to the winner. Also in action will be the Semi Lates, Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinders. They will be joined by the Penn-Mar Vintage Car Club, who will be racing as well. This Friday’s racing program will be presented by Blackburn- Russell Food Distributors.
Sunday evening, September 1st will be the 26th Annual Labor Day Classic for the Three State Flyers Late Models. The Late Models will be racing the traditional 55 lap distance, with $5055 going to the winner. Joining the Late Models will be the Semi Lates, Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinders.
Billy Winn Tribute…..
August 26th, 2013[singlepic id=84 w=320 h=240 float=right]This Fridays nights race program is dedicated to the memory of Billy Winn, one of the most famous racers of the 1930’s and the winner of the first race at the Bedford Speedway on September 4th 1936. Since that first AAA Sanctioned event, the speedway has been in nearly continuous operation for the past 77 seasons. Bedford is the oldest currently operation track in Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest in the country.
James Murdock “Billy” Winn (1909–1938) was born in Kansas City Missouri on August 27th 1909. By the early 1930’s Mr. Winn had risen to prominence on the big dirt and board tracks on the east. Eventually racing primarily in AAA National Championship events, he was dubbed “The Red Devil” because of his trademark flaming red helmet and shirt he raced in. Mr. Winn is credited with AAA Championship wins at the big tracks at Springfield Illinois, Syracuse New York and Milwaukee Wisconsin, among others between 1934 and 1937. Mr. Winn competed in the Indianapolis 500 8 times during this period, with a best finish of 9th driving a Duesenberg in 1932. Read more »
Bedford upcoming events……
August 21st, 2013This Friday August 23rd, we are pleased to announce the Muss Weyant Memorial for Semi Lates. This special event will be 35 laps and pay $1200 to the winner. Also in action this Friday night will be the ARDC Midgets, Late Models, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinders.
We would like to thank the Weyant family for gathering the support of several local businesses to put up an increased purse for this event.
The purse for every position will be increased thanks to these generous supporters: Thomas Chevrolet- Bedford, Lashley’s Garage- Bedford, Dean’s Tires- Osterburg, Stuff Garage- Alum Bank, Edge Performance- Windber, Walters Auto Wrecking- Roaring Springs, Sacco Auto Wrecking- Hyndman, Bubba Pizza and Subs- Saxton, Sac’s Garage- Bedford, Fred Barefoot Trucking- Alum Bank, Ritchey Sandblasting, Howsare Logging, Spirit Services.
Next week Bedford will be in action on Friday and Sunday. Friday will see the Late Model Sportsman racing 25 laps for $1000 to win in the “Billy Winn Tribute” race. Sunday evening will be the 26th running of the “Labor Day Classic” The Three State Flyer Late Models will be racing 55 laps for $5055 to win.
This Week at Bedford….
August 13th, 2013The Pa Posse 410 Sprints return to Bedford this Sunday night August 18th for their second visit of the season. The Sprints will be competing in a 25 lap feature event, with a $3500 to win, $300 to start purse on the line. The show will be utilizing time trials to set the lineup, and there will also be an open tire rule. In the most recent 410 Sprint event at Bedford in June, Greg Hodnett claimed the victory, his second consecutive win at Bedford. Also in action will be the Late Model Sportsman, Modifieds and Four Cylinders. The famous kids candy toss on the frontstretch for all kids under 12 is also planned.
Gates open at 4:00 on Sunday, with warmups at 6:00 and Sprint time trials at 6:30. General admission will be $18.00 with kids 12 and under admitted free. Pit admission will be $25.00
This Week at Bedford…..
August 6th, 2013Racing this week will be presented by Blackburn- Russel Food Distributors located in Bedford, PA. In action will be all of our Bedford divisions and there will also be a Candy Toss for the kids on the Frontstretch. We would like to invited everyone to come out and enjoy another night of Fast Friday racing action. Gates open at 5:00, warmups begin at 7:00 and racing begins at 7:30. General admission will be $12 with kids 12 and under free, pit admission is $25.
Muss Weyant Memorial Race….
August 6th, 2013Coming Friday August 23rd, we are pleased to announce the Muss Weyant Memorial for Semi Lates. This special event will be 35 laps and pay $1200.00 to the winner. We would like to thank the Weyant family for gathering the support of several local businesses to put up an increased purse for this event.
The purse for every position will be increased thanks to these generous supporters: Thomas Chevrolet- Bedford, Lashley’s Garage- Bedford, Dean’s Tires- Osterburg, Stuff Garage- Alum Bank, Edge Performance- Windber, Walters Auto Wrecking- Roaring Springs, Sacco Auto Wrecking- Hyndman, Bubba Pizza and Subs- Saxton, Sac’s Garage- Bedford, Fred Barefoot Trucking- Alum Bank, Ritchey Sandblasting, Howsare Logging.
This week at Bedford….
July 31st, 2013This Friday, August 2nd will be our Crusin’ for Courtney Fan Appreciation race. General Admission will be just $5.00 for adults, and as always kids 12 and under will be admitted free. The All American Outlaws will be making their annual visit to the speedway, joining our Late Model Sportsman, Semi Lates, Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinders. There will also be a fireworks show.
There will be some very special racing memorabilia auctioned off throughout the night to raise money for the Cruisin’ for Courtney Charities, this year money raised will to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. There is will be a plethora of racing items that have been donated to benefit the charity, including a very special tribute door panel that will be ran by Curtis Heath this Friday night.
Gates Open at 5:00 with warmups beginning at 7:00 and racing at 7:30. Adult general admission is just $5.00, with kids 12 and under free. Pit admission will be $25.00.
Be sure to join us for a very special and exciting Fast Friday night at the Bedford Speedway.
