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Jennerstown Speedway Complex will kick off its 2026 season on April 25 at 6 p.m. The season features seven divisions and a packed schedule of events for fans.
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.
The 2026 season at Jennerstown Speedway starts on Saturday, April 25.
Racing at Jennerstown Speedway will begin at 6 p.m. throughout the 2026 season.
Fans can expect seven-division action and a schedule filled with traveling tours and exciting races.

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In what should be a racing spectacle, the JEGS/CRA Motor Mountain Masters 150 will take place Saturday, June 27. Two years ago, NASCAR driver Erik Jones won the race.
A week later, the 500 Sprint Car Tour comes to Jennerstown, including six-division racing action.
Monster trucks also make a return to Jennerstown after a few years away from the speedway. The two-day Monsters of Destruction Monster Truck Show is slated for July 17-18.
The big wing ISMA/MSS Supermodifieds will put on a show, along with regular six-division racing, on Saturday, July 25.
For the second straight year, Jennerstown is set to host the Big J Vintage Jamboree on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1. Six-division racing follows, Saturday night.
Hall of Fame inductions are Saturday, Aug. 15, with six-division racing scheduled.
Championship Night is slated for Saturday, Sept. 12, when seven divisions will wrap up what Belardi hopes will be another successful racing season. A week later, Jennerstown shuts the doors for the year with something new, American Big Rig racing.
"It is a great family atmosphere," Belardi said. "Jennerstown is a place you can come out and enjoy a great Saturday night."
Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Follow him on X @ARipple_DAsport. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook and @dailyamericanmedia on Instagram.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Loaded schedule slated for 2026 Jennerstown Speedway racing season