The 6th annual dirt classic event at lincoln speedway will be held on saturday, september 21st at 7pm. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title lincoln speedway. Baps motor speedway near york haven, pennsylvania, will open pit gates at 4 p. Lincoln speedway reeled off its third 410 sprint race of the season on. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. Along pennsylvanias lincoln highway is a trip back into time, and it recalls the days when getting to a destination was half the fun. The second round of the eastern storm invades the pigeon hills on wednesday, june 3 at 7. Located in abbottstown, pennsylvania, the 38thmile highbanked clay oval is celebrating its 62nd year of professional auto racing. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. Lincoln university main campus 1570 baltimore pike lincoln university, pa 19352 university city 3020 market street philadelphia, pa 19104 toll free. One comment the first automobile race in pa was at the belmont driving park in narberth pa, originally build as a diversion for the sesquicentennial to allow for horse racing. The 1954 williams grove speedway jalopy point standings. Sprint cars at lincoln park speedway massive crashes and. Looking for pictures in victory lane or in action of bob wearing from the years 1972 through 1975.
Pennsylvania sprint car scene, usac racing, rear engine retro, path valley wingless sportsman, aaa dirt car researcher project, papertown auto and cycle center, rpm chassis, llc, tinman wings, stephen bubbs pennsylvania motorsports history, racing news, the alibis, eldora speedway, ntt indycar series, lincoln speedway, baps motor speedway. Trying to finish up a book on clearfield speedway and am in need of some help. In the series last race of the year at the track, ott continued to impress. The third weekend of the central pennsylvania dirttrack racing season is now in the record books, and what a weekend it was. April 26, 2017 when the world of outlaws craftsman sprint car series makes its annual stop at lincoln speedway next month, brent marks will be hitting the abbottstown, pa track for the first time as an outlaw. Lincoln speedway abbottstown pa august 1954 youtube. Pennsylvania dirttrack racing season is now in the record books, and what a weekend it was. Gohn had finishes of 11th, 16th, and 19th at lincoln. Lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa pennsylvania dirt tracks. Philadelphia, harrisburg, york, hanover, gettysburg, pittsburgh, and erie also figure in the 210page book, which will appeal to those with an interest in pennsylvania and civil war history. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. The best dirt track racing i caught all year multiple flips and tight passing all night long at putnamville, indianas famous lincoln park speedway.
Aaron reutzel scores largest payday of career during historic. Lost monongahela devoted to the history and interests of. Stephen bubbs pennsylvania motorsports history facebook. Saturday july 21st, 2001 lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa. An 8mm home movie film of lincoln speedway abbottstown pa in august 1954. Chambersburg is a borough in and the county seat of franklin county, in the south central region of pennsylvania, united states. The pennsylvania center for the book lincoln highway. Mar 09, 2020 the third weekend of the central pennsylvania dirttrack racing season is now in the record books, and what a weekend it was. Bob was the track champ in those four straight years in the late model class.
Pictures of clairton in the early days clairtons existence began just after the turn of the 20th century when the crucible steel company acquired a large tract along the west side of the monongahela river, about miles 21 km south of pittsburgh. Saturday, august 24, 2019 lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa canadian skylar gee inks his name in the record books with first career allstar win. Browns affection and zeal for the history of motor racing in the u. Old york county dirt track brought sounds of revving. It should also be mentioned that lincoln speedway was very easy and. Central pennsylvania dirttrack racing season off to blazing. The lincoln highway is one of the earliest transcontinental highway routes for automobiles across the united states of america. Sky lantern festival lincoln speedway to your collection. Kramer williamson sprint scored his first lincoln victory and butch devilbiss late model got his 10th win at the track 1979. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. Oct 25, 2018 pa state farm show complex elmerton ave. Lincoln highways origins in 1912, carl fisher, the entrepreneur who had founded the indianapolis motor speedway, thought america needed a coasttocoast highway. Lincoln speedway 800 racetrack rd abbottstown, pa 17301 phone.
As the 17th annual pennsylvania speedweek series for 410sprints gets set to begin tomorrow night at lincoln speedway, the biggest story surrounding this years series is that there is no story. Lincoln was incorporated on february 6, 1958, before which it was lincoln township. Chad trout scores career first in icebreaker 30 season opener at lincoln. Saturday, march 3, 2018 lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa 2018 season opening ice breaker 30 upcoming schedule. Brian butko, a noted author, has written many books about the lincoln highway. Grand view ship hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 2001.
Lincoln speedway illinois 14 mile dirt oval race track in lincoln, illinois. Stuff thats gone a page similar to lost monongahela which covers way more territory. Mcdevitt is home to some of the best athletes and best teams in the history of the midstate. Lincoln speedway is a 38 mile long dirtclay track located in abbottstown, pennsylvania. Lincoln s path to greatness passed through pennsylvania, from his participation in the republican partys first convention in 1856 through his declaration of the nations new birth of freedom at gettysburg in 1863. Kenny weld sprint car scored his 14th win and slim devilbiss late model got win number 7 at the track 1974. A mandatory all star circuit of champions drivers meeting will be conducted at 5.
Illustrated speedway news august, 1974 dave thomas. Jeremy ott ends dominating season with victory upcoming schedule. Old york county dirt track brought sounds of revving engines. Saturday, february 22, 2020 2pm ice breaker 30 featuring 410 sprint cars york, pa november 23, 2019 the 2019 lincoln speedway racing season officially came to a close on saturday night with the annual awards banquet at the wyndham garden in york. Pauls episcopal church, monongahela pa celebrates the 150 year history of st. Opened in 1969 as a 2 12mile triangle, the pocono raceway held an annual 500mile cart indystyle series race from 1971 to 1989, and continues to host annual nascar races in june and august. Little lincoln speedway was a half mile dirt track. We also have 2020 schedules for the eastern museum of motor racing. Howie locke at silver spring speedway on march 25, 1989. Fisher, and formally dedicated october 31, 19, the lincoln highway ran coasttocoast from times square in new york city west to lincoln park in san francisco, originally through states. This birdseye view shows the rural nature of the old track.
Et july 17, 2016 construction started on the great lincoln speedway during 1925 along the lincoln. Steve smith sprint car won his 23rd race which would be his second win of a fourweekinarow run at lincoln and butch devilbiss late model got his 12th win. Little lincoln speedway speedwayandroadracehistory. The pigeon hills oval is one of several famed central pennsylvania race tracks which represent the toughest, most competitive weekly sprint car racing in the nation. Written in a lucid style with plenty of local history. The detour is to continue on rt 81 south to exit 64, use the interchange to get back onto route 81 north and continue to exit 67. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Illustrated speedway news august, 1974 dave thomas lincoln. Central pennsylvania dirttrack racing season off to blazing start. Artist kevin kutz is famous for his many paintings of scenes that can be found along the highway, including wellknown architecture and natural pennsylvania scenery. Many of the details and photos he shares on those pages are priceless to the motorsports fan with even the slightest penchant for history. The 2019 dirt classic show is sure to be one you do not want to miss as the allstar circuit of champions join the pa posse in a time trial, two heat qualifying format ending in the. Located in abbottstown, pa, the 38thmile highbanked clay oval is celebrating its 60th year of professional auto racing. Lincoln speedway pennsylvania speedways and race track guide.
Dead mans hollow is a 450 acre conservation area whose boundary lies within the. Skylar gee dominates lincoln speedway for firstever all star. Jeremy hahn stared on the pole of the 20lap feature with travis perry lined up to his outside. Saturday, august 24, 2019 lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa canadian skylar gee inks his name in the record books with first career. Lincoln speedway, located in lincoln, illinois on the logan county fairgrounds, is a 14 mile dirt race track that opened in 2004. Butko, who has now published eight books, including three about the lincoln highway, is among the historians, motor court operators, restaurateurs and travelers featured in sebaks latest television documentary, a ride along the lincoln highway, which airs wednesday on pbs stations nationwide. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. The napa auto parts thunder on the hill racing series will return to the grandview speedway in 2020 for its thirtyfirst season. It is in the cumberland valley, which is part of the great appalachian valley, and miles 21 km north of maryland and the masondixon line and 52 miles 84 km southwest of harrisburg, the state capital. The photographs and excerpts are contributed by author marci lynn mcguinness from her book, yesteryear at the uniontown speedway. Central pennsylvania dirttrack racing season off to. Lincoln speedway pennsylvania 38 mile high banked dirt oval race track in abbottstown, pennsylvania. Still, the lincoln highway remains beloved by many people and has a sizable following of fans.
Dan demarco abbottstown, pa september 9, 2019 after crowning brian montieth the 2019 410 sprint car track champion on august 31 and taking a week off to allow teams to compete in the 52nd annual tuscarora 50, lincoln speedway is. Great lincoln speedway of 1925 located east of york. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. When the project appeared stalled, henry joy, the president of packard motor car co. Lincoln speedway gears up for strong finish to 2019 story by. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. Great lincoln speedway of 1925 located east of york yorkdailyrecord published 6.
An ultrafast racing surface led to a lot of wheel standing down the lincoln speedway straightaways and to the top9 cars besting the previous lincoln speedway usac track record. Vintage stock cars at lincoln speedway on 8 11 2018 with ricky rutt. Discounted lincoln shirts 2020 racing season delayed due to covid19 and restrictions put in place to stop the spread, the start of our 2020 racing season is currently on hold. The pigeon hills oval is one of several famed central pennsylvania race tracks which represent the toughest. The change in governmental structure came after a portion of the borough attempted to secede from lincoln township to annex with liberty borough. Jeremy ott has been a dominating force at lincoln speedway in 2019 racing with the central pa legends. Lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa lindas speedway jonestown, pa. Fulton speedway takes center stage this weekend with 33rd. Yesteryear at the uniontown speedway first super speedway. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling. In their fourth race at williams grove, gohn had led 8 of 10 laps in. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia automobile racing. Lincoln speedway 800 racetrack rd, abbottstown, pennsylvania 17301 rated 4. Noise from the racing cars and fans broke the peace of this rural area on race nights.
Saturday, november 23, 2019 lincoln speedway abbottstown, pa 2019 lincoln speedway champions, brian montieth and doug hammaker, honored at awards banquet upcoming schedule. Fans of the speedway and glen rockarea history will learn about that old dirt track at a glen rock historic preservation society meeting this week. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Bobby weaver sprint got win number 5 and bobby goodling late model earned his 24th win at lincoln. Farrar 19972002 bill and marlene hopton 20032009 dave allison 2009current joe spiker 19681972 kenny farrand built and owned lincoln park as a quarter mile facility. Feb 27, 2020 lincoln speedway hosted the first races of the 2020 local season. Click here for printable 2020 lincoln speedway schedule. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Another year of premier events will makeup the 2020 thunder. When i was a kid, we lived close to eddie in the center valleycoopersburg area. Langhorne speedway historical marker, 1939 east lincoln highway, langhorne, pa. The popularity of the automobile gave rise to some of the highways greatest attractions, such as bills place and the s. Recognize any names on the win list stephen bubbs pennsylvania motorsports history. A brief history provides an accessible and readable overview of the history of philadelphia from its founding by william penn to the deindustrialization and gentrification of early twentyfirst century. Danny dietrich raced to his second career ice breaker 30 410 sprint victory in front of a standingroomonly crowd on saturday at lincoln speedway. Jun 02, 2014 the best dirt track racing i caught all year multiple flips and tight passing all night long at putnamville, indianas famous lincoln park speedway. Lincoln speedway, located in lincoln, illinois on the logan county fairgrounds, is a 14 mile dirt race track that opened in 2004 in 2007 lincoln speedway hosted events for world of outlaws late model series and ump summernationals as well as their local racing series. Lincoln park speedway history racing since 1969 track history 19681972 kenny farrand 19731980 buck arnold 19811996 mike and v. Sky lantern festival lincoln speedway with your friends. We will continue to provide updates regarding racing at lincoln speedway via our website. Dreams came true when gohn was given the opportunity to race in select 410 sprint car events, including his fathers memorial race at lincoln speedway and a world of outlaws event at williams grove.
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