Xgary wentz, lehighton 1jbobby jones, walnutport 02joey jarowicz, lebanon, nj 03josh scherer, northampton 7james pritchard jr. Jeremy miller wins controversial late model main story by. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at. Future nascar drivers ernie irvan, mike skinner, and more visited the track. His 27 victories stand in the history books as the alltime leader with that. Heres mike calla, having just pulled off the track at pine brook in may, 1969. Construction on mahoning valley race course, located on ohio route 46, began on may 30, 20. Remembering dorney park and mahoning valley speedway reunion 2017 hall of fame inductees announced allentown, pa the america on wheels museum will be showcasing the 8th annual dorney park speedway and mahoning speedway reunion presented by mahoning valley speedway on sunday, november 12 th from 11. At mahoning valley, bups ahner had a long and storied history that dated back to the days of dirt and then asphalt. Snydersville raceway, snydersville, pennsylvania, weekly. On the docket will be a regular show consisting of all six track classes which include modifieds, late models. Mahoning valley hall of fame series gaining interest speed sport staffmarch 30, 2020.
Mahoning valley speedway, lehighton, pennsylvania, special events. The original roseville speedway later became all american speedway. Mahoning valley speedway has announced that a rookie hobby stock class will be added to the weekly race lineup starting with opening. Iconic mahoning valley speedway promoter ward crozier sr. From 20052011 he was the promoter of the mahoning valley speedway in lehighton and this past year promoted his favorite race track, bridgeport speedway, in swedesboro, new jersey.
Apr 26, 2014 idora park outlasted most of the trolley parks that had begun in the late 19 th century. Mahoning valley race course opened on september 17, 2014. Returnto mahoning valley speedway news and results. On track racing experience partners with mahoning valley speedway. It is owned by gaming and leisure properties and operated by penn national gaming.
Idora park outlasted most of the trolley parks that had begun in the late 19 th century. A new booth with fresh, clean produce from a local amish farm is a welcome addition there. All images are the property of hollywood gaming at mahoning valley race course and public display, reproduction andor sale is strictly prohibited without express written permission. Oct 30, 2017 remembering dorney park and mahoning valley speedway reunion 2017 hall of fame inductees announced allentown, pa the america on wheels museum will be showcasing the 8th annual dorney park speedway and mahoning speedway reunion presented by mahoning valley speedway on sunday, november 12 th from 11. The 50 year old veteran racer from palmerton notched his second modified title and fifth overall in the past four years at the. Track promoters get free promotion with s track directory and race dates page by scottko in profile tips for users. Welcome to, your one stop source for greyhound racing, harness racing, and thoroughbred racing including entries, results, statistics, etc. Mahoning speedway, mahoning drivein, pocono races, a golf course, the appalachian trail, and hawk mountain all of which are closer than you think. In 1992, the race of champions was moved to flemington raceway, where it stayed through 1995 with. The race of champions is a racing organization owned by 1670 sports and entertainment as.
Mahoning township is situated in central carbon county, pennsylvania. Hollywood gaming at mahoning valley race course wikipedia. The screen is less than 1200 feet from mahoning drive aka pa route 902. If you wish to photograph a race, contact our security department in advance. Many of the details and photos he shares on those pages are priceless to the motorsports fan with even the slightest penchant for history.
Feature article in the program book about your event sponsorship. The history of idora park 18991984 mahoning valley. The last ride of summer, a retired youngstown state university. Mahoning valley speedway is proud to celebrate the 2019 champions and top finishers in the point standings with an awards ceremony at capriottis catering located in mcadoo, pa on saturday, february 15, 2020. Italian americans of the greater mahoning valley between 1890 and 1924, italian immigrants flocked to ohios mahoning valley. The 50 year old veteran racer from palmerton notched his second modified title and fifth overall in the past four years at the paved. Mahoning valley speedway lehighton, pennsylvania facebook. Mahoning drivein in lehighton, pa cinema treasures. From 20052011, he was the promoter of the mahoning valley speedway, lehighton.
Lehighton, pa as the month of september begins so too does a busy trio of saturday nights at mahoning valley speedway. Every bit of strategy building up to the final lap of the 6th annual octoberfast event was out the window and came down to which. Mahoning valley farmers market lehighton 2020 all you. Feel free to ask our front desk person about the diners book and area attraction book. The reunion, created by dale and bob snyder in 2010, takes the dorney and mahoning community back down memory lane.
Drivers who raced at these spectacular speedways are invited to attend. Remembering the parkreopening of mahoning valley dvd. Two hundred green flag laps, the longest race distance in mahoning valley speedway history, paid off for the fans in attendance on a mild and memorable autumn saturday evening. According to the us census bureau, the metropolitan statistical area msa includes mahoning and trumbull counties in ohio and mercer county in pennsylvania.
A variety of faces took their turn at the front, and navigating the way there for many was at a premium with the short distance of the three races. Trackinfo race track information, entries, results. Local pennsylvania hof welcomes new class speed sport. The mahoning valley speedway hall of fame series, a race five special run amid the modifieds. The 8th annual dorney park speedwaymahoning valley speedway. This coming saturday, september 2, race fans are in for a great serving of stock car racing as the lehighton paved. Suffice it to say it was a bunch of coupes and sedans, powered by flathead fords and chevy straightsixes. Mahoning valley farmer s market is an indoor mishmash of flea market, food, and antiquesjunk. On this day in track history 33 years ago, may 9, 1987, mahoning valley speedway in lehighton, pennsylvania reopens. The last time racing was on that date, which was in may 2015, eric beers scored a big 100lap victory. Palmerton, pa 12115 earl paules knows a thing or two about winning championships, especially at lehightons mahoning valley speedway. Whether you join one of the many volunteer groups, serve on one of our appointed boards or commissions or in an elected office, we urge you to become involved in your community. The areas burgeoning iron and steel industries beckoned with job prospects for immigrants fleeing southern and eastern europeparticularly from southern italy, a region that at the time lacked opportunity. Beers to race exclusively at mvs as part of a threecar.
In 2007 the neets enduro series called mahoning valley speedway home, and gsp video was there to capture all the action. Mahoning valley speedways 2017 octoberfast weekend is upon. On track racing experience partners with mahoning valley. Asphalt ovals in pennsylvania include jennerstown speedway in jennerstown, lake erie speedway in north east, mahoning valley speedway in lehighton, motordome speedway in smithton, mountain speedway in st. Remembering dorney park and mahoning valley speedway reunion. Mahoning valley speedways 2017 octoberfast weekend is. The 9th annual dorney park speedway mahoning valley speedway reunion and hall of fame induction will take place at the america on wheels museum aowm in allentown at 11 a. Not surprising that too is a close one as steven brooks has a slim lead over don rogers by only three points with harry oneill and jacob oswald within striking distance. Big as in octoberfast 2017, which will be the biggest feature race day in track history. Complementary listing on the mahoning valley speedway website. By dino oberto palmerton, pa 12115 earl paules knows a thing or two about winning championships, especially at lehightons mahoning valley speedway. Live horse racing hollywood gaming at mahoning valley. Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information.
In the eightysix seasons that idora operated, it provided entertainment and wonderful memories for many generations of families in the mahoning valley. In early 1987, ward and dottie where able to make a deal with land owner charlie abrachinsky to reopen mahoning valley speedway, a. Johns, nazareth speedway in nazareth closed, and pocono raceway in long pond, cnb bank raceway park formerly known as central pa speedway. The mahoning valley speedway hall of fame series, a race five special run amid the modifieds, street stocks and hobby stocks, has been rapidly gaining interest among drivers from all three classes. The transformation of the iron industry in ohios mahoning valley, 180219 ohio state university press, 2017. Mahoning valley speedways 2017 octoberfast weekend is this saturday and sunday. Fastspeedways, building the worlds largest race track and speedways online directory covering stock car race, kart racing, drag racing, dirt bikes, superbikes and grand prix racing. Live horse racing hollywood gaming at mahoning valley race. And we are going to draw a line from this moment over 40 years ago to this weekends vintage tq event at the mahoning valley speedway. For example, his description of the board tracks of the early 20th century are fascinating. Mahoning valley speedway 2522 e blakeslee blvd, lehighton, pennsylvania 18235 rated 4.
Beers to race exclusively at mvs as part of a threecar team. Complete track listing speedway entertainment home of the. Mahoning valley speedway archives page 3 of 7 speed sport. Representatives present during victory lane ceremonies to present trophies. Advertisement in the weekly speedway event program book. Tracycarmen will also be doing a special book signing at mahoning valley speedway on saturday, april 12 when the lehighton track holds its 2014 season opener. The facility features a onemile dirt course with grandstand, and a gaming area that displays nearly 1,000 video lottery terminals.
Sunday, july 21 mahoning valley speedway car show 10am4pm. Mahoning valley speedway april 29, 2007 dvd neets enduro 4 cylinder enduro, 68 cylinder enduro, trux. The 9th annual dorney park speedwaymahoning valley speedway reunion and hall of fame induction will take place at the america on wheels museum aowm in allentown at 11 a. Mahoning valley speedway opened its gates as a dirt track for the first time in mid1950s. Play with your mychoice card at the time of each drawing to qualify. Mahoning valley speedway to introduce rookie hobby stock class. Jon reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. Earl paules is 2015 mahoning valley speedway modified champion. Interest in grassroots racing grows 40% in 2014 with great opportunities ahead in 2015 by scottko in racingin news. Aug 28, 2017 lehighton, pa as the month of september begins so too does a busy trio of saturday nights at mahoning valley speedway. Hollywood gaming at mahoning valley race course, is a thoroughbred racino in austintown, ohio.
Mahoning valley speedway is located adjacent to the mahoning. All american speedway by bill poindexter nook book ebook. Mahoning valley speedway modified feature 5262018 youtube. Fans of fast name their favorite track of 2014 by scottko in racingin news. His son, rusty ahner was on hand to accept and represent the family which all stood proud in remembering the accomplishments of the patriarch. Nazareth speedway book is filled with great memories. Saturday nights triple 25s at mahoning valley speedway featured a little bit of everything for the groundpounding modified fans. Browns affection and zeal for the history of motor racing in the u. Of those possibilities, im not sure which is the inspiration for the driveins name. All american speedway by bill poindexter nook book. Jul 30, 20 2014 daytona 500 first lap and last lap won by dale earnhardt jr. The lehighton stock car racing association operated racing on the site. Mahoning valley speedway readies for three busy weeks of. The youngstownwarren metropolitan area, typically known as the mahoning valley or the steel valley, is a metropolitan area in northeast ohio in the united states, with the city of youngstown, ohio, at its center.
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