Jennerstown Speedway Complex gearing up for exciting 2026 season

Jennerstown Speedway Complex is ready to wave the green flag on the 2026 season Saturday, April 25. Seven-division action is slated for opening night, which begins at 6 p.m. The season schedule is loaded with traveling tours and something for everyone coming to the track to see.

"The new season is always exciting," said Jennerstown chief pit steward Mike Belardi. "There's going to be some good battles for fans to watch throughout the season in all the divisions."

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Racing begins at 6 p.m. all season long, a change from last year's 6:30 start.

Ken Burkholder (Charger), Cameron Ruggles (Fast Fours), Casey Fleegle (Street Stock), John Fama (Modified), Brent Bickerstaff (Pro Stock), and Barry Awtey (Late Model) are the defending champions in their respective divisions.

The 2026 Jennerstown Speedway Complex racing season opens, Saturday, April 25.

The Crown Vic Northeast Series will be at Jennerstown every other week this season except select dates, where there will be seven-division racing.

The Ohio Wheelman Series makes its first of three trips to Jennerstown, Saturday, May 9. It returns Saturday, July 4, which will be fireworks night following the races, and Saturday, Aug. 29. The Ohio Wheelman Series will have Pro Compact 4-cylinders, and Juice Box Kart racing for ages 3-5 and 6-8.

"There will probably be some extra karts available," Belardi said. "All you need is a bike helmet to race."

The annual Karz for Kidz car show is slated for Friday, May 22, a day ahead of the Great Lakes Truck Series invading Jennerstown. Six-division racing will also take place, May 23.