Area Tracks Align to Revive Western PA Sprint Speedweek in 2021; Sharon to host round 4 on June 5

Shippenville, PA (Jan 19, 2021) – Owners and promoters of five local tracks within the Western Pennsylvania racing circuit have aligned to rekindle the formerly defunct Western PA Sprint Speedweek for the popular ‘410 Sprint Car’ division this coming summer. Five straight nights of unsanctioned racing are slated to take place under the lights at Michael’s Mercer Raceway (Mercer, PA), […]

UMP to sanction Mods weekly in 2021 at Eriez, Raceway 7 & Stateline along with special events at Sharon; Econo Mod Rules also standardized

December 17, 2020          

(Hartford, OH)…The promoters of four speedways in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania have joined forces to have the popular Midwest-based UMP Series sanction its E-Mod races for the upcoming 2021 season.  Weekly UMP Mod racing will take place on Friday nights at Raceway 7 (Conneaut, OH), Saturday nights at New Stateline Speedway (Busti, NY), and Sunday nights at […]

Whelen Engineering to present Econo Mod division in 2021-2024; Whelen to upgrade track’s safety lighting

By Mike Leone

October 15, 2020         

(Hartford, OH)….Beginning with the 92nd anniversary season in 2021 and continuing through 2024, Whelen Engineering will be the presenting sponsor of the Econo Mod division at Sharon Speedway.  In addition, the track will be utilizing Whelen’s safety lightning with their state-of-the-art traffic lights and light bars.

“We’re excited to welcome on Whelen as the divisional sponsor of […]

2020 season concluded

Due to the rescheduling of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Wayne County Speedway on Friday, September 25, we have chosen not to run the previously announced “410” Sprint Car event on that night.

With that said and with numerous special events already scheduled at regional speedways over the next month, we have concluded the 2020 season and […]

Duncan becomes 4th different “410” Sprint winner in 4 races; Schneider pockets $2000 for Penn-Ohio Stock win; Double ends 6-year winless drought with huge $2300+ “Kyle Miller Memorial” Elite Econo Mod victory; Win #2 for Wolbert in RUSH Mods

By Mike Leone

September 12, 2020        

(Hartford, OH)…After returning to racing on Friday night following a two-month layoff due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions set forth by the Ohio Department of Health, Sharon Speedway wrapped up the annual “Apple Festival Nationals” on Saturday night.  Celebrating in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply victory lane were Cole Duncan-“410” Sprint Cars, Chris Schneider-Penn-Ohio […]

Max Blair wins return of RUSH Late Models at Sharon after 4 years; 1st ever RUSH Sprint win for Brian Ruhlman; Garrett Krummert takes night 1 “Apple Festival Nats” RUSH Mod win; 1st Dwarf Car win for Shayne Meadows

By Mike Leone

September 11, 2020        

(Hartford, OH)…After losing the last two months of the racing season due to restrictions set forth by the Ohio Department of Health from the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon Speedway finally received the green light to return to racing on Friday night for night one of the annual “Apple Festival Nationals”.  Scoring wins and celebrating in […]

Racing set to resume this Friday & Saturday with the “Apple Festival Nationals”; Many of the region’s divisions in action; Friday highlighted by the return of the RUSH Late Models; “410” Sprints on Saturday for $3000

By Mike Leone

September 9, 2020          

(Hartford, OH)…After two months off due to COVID-19 mandates, Sharon Speedway will return to racing this Friday and Saturday night (September 11-12) with the running of the annual “Apple Festival Nationals”.  Seven different divisions will compete at some point during the weekend.  The RUSH Late Models, RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, RUSH Sprint Cars, and Sportsman Dwarf Cars […]

“Apple Festival Nationals” September 11-12; Many of the region’s divisions in action; RUSH Late Models return highlights Friday; “410” Sprints on Saturday for $3000; Complete show

By Mike Leone

September 2, 2020            

(Hartford, OH)…After two months off due to COVID-19 mandates, Sharon Speedway will return to racing on Friday and Saturday, September 11-12 with the running of the annual “Apple Festival Nationals”.  Seven different divisions will compete at some point during the weekend.  The RUSH Late Models, RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, RUSH Sprint Cars, and Sportsman Dwarf Cars will […]

Continued mandates from Ohio Department of Health due t COVID-19 forces August 22 World of Outlaws Late Model event to be cancelled

August 12, 2020        

(Hartford, OH)…Due to the continued mandates set forth by the Ohio Department of Health from the COVID-19 pandemic including no spectators being permitted at events throughout the state of Ohio, Sharon Speedway has reluctantly been forced to cancel the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series event scheduled for August 22.  Those that purchased tickets for the […]

Continued mandates from Ohio Department of Health due to COVID-19 forces Sharon’s season to be put on hold indefinitely

July 29, 2020             

(Hartford, OH)…Due to the continued mandates set forth by the Ohio Department of Health from the COVID-19 pandemic including no spectators being permitted at events throughout the state of Ohio, there will be no racing this Saturday, August 1 and until further notice.  The management of Sharon Speedway continues to choose to […]

Continued mandates from Ohio Department of health due to COVID-19 forces July 25 event to be cancelled

July 22, 2020      

(Hartford, OH)…Due to the continued mandates set forth by the Ohio Department of Health from the COVID-19 pandemic including no spectators being permitted throughout the state of Ohio, and with the management of Sharon Speedway choosing to abide by ODH’s mandates along with directives from the Governor, there will be no racing on Saturday, July 25.  As soon […]

Mandates from Ohio Department of Health due to COVID-19 forces cancellation of July 18 event

By Mike Leone

July 13, 2020       

(Hartford, OH)…The Ohio Department of Health has mandated activities to be limited in the state of Ohio due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.  With that said and spectators being prohibited throughout the state, there will be no racing on Saturday, July 18 at Sharon Speedway.  As soon as restrictions are lifted, Sharon Speedway will resume the […]