Jennerstown Speedway Complex

Jennerstown Speedway Complex is a racetrack in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania. Built on land that was once home to the Jenners Fair the track had its start in the 1920s as a flat, half-mile dirt track. After several changes, advancements and owners the track closed in 2009 until early 2014 when it was reopened. It is a NASCAR certified track, racing greats such as Dale Earnhardt, Sterling Marlin, Ken Schrader, and Darrell Waltrip.

Jennerstown Speedway Complex
LocationJennerstown, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40.1588°N 79.0721°W / 40.1588; -79.0721
Capacity7,500
OwnerJennerstown Speedway Complex LLC
OperatorZeroTime Entertainment
Opened
  • 1920 (1920)s (original)
  • May 10, 2014 (2014-05-10) (reopening)
Former namesJennerstown Speedway
Major eventsCARS Tour
International Supermodified Association
ROC Modifieds
Super Late Model
Oval
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.522 miles (0.840 km)
Turns4
Banking
  • Straights: 6°
  • Turns: 9°

Jennerstown Speedway, one of the oldest short-track facilities in the United States, has undergone a number of transformations leading up to today’s state-of-the-art motorsports complex.

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