Port Royal Speedway facts for kids
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Dave Blaney's sprint car in Port Royal victory lane in 1984
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| Location | Port Royal, Pennsylvania |
| Time zone | UTC−5 / −4 (DST) |
| Opened | 1938 |
| Major events | World of Outlaws Sprint Cars World of Outlaws Late Model Series All Star Circuit of Champions USAC National Sprint Cars Tuscarora 50 Pennsylvania Speedweek |
| Oval | |
| Surface | Clay |
| Length | 0.5 mi (0.8 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
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Port Royal Speedway is a famous half-mile dirt racetrack located in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. It's in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, which is part of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. This exciting track first opened its gates on September 10, 1938.
Just like many places, Port Royal Speedway had to close during World War II (from 1941 to 1945). But it reopened in 1946, ready for more racing action! Today, it's often called "The Speed Palace" because of the thrilling races held there. The track hosts weekly races for local Sprint Car, Late Model, and Pro-Stock cars. These are all types of exciting dirt track racing.
Many big national racing groups also visit the track during the racing season. These include the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the All Star Circuit of Champions. Port Royal Speedway is also a special place because it hosts the annual Juniata County Fair.
Port Royal Sprint Car Champions
The Port Royal Speedway has a long history of amazing sprint car drivers. Each year, a champion is crowned based on their performance throughout the season. Many drivers have won this title multiple times, showing their skill and dedication to racing at "The Speed Palace."
| Year | Car # | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 51 | Eddie McCardle |
| 1951 | 51 | Eddie McCardle |
| 1952 | 4 | Dick “Pete” Swarmer |
| 1953 | 74 | Carl Vogt |
| 1954 | 9 | Eddie McCardle |
| 1955 | 50 | Dick “Pete” Swarmer |
| 1956 | 11 | Hal Hoose |
| 1957 | 6 | Dick “Pete” Swarmer |
| 1958 | 3 | Al Chamberlain |
| 1959 | 6 | Dick “Toby” Tobias |
| 1960 | 6 | Dick “Toby” Tobias |
| 1961 | 15 | Frankie Thompson |
| 1962 | 15 | Frankie Thompson |
| 1963 | 15 | Frankie Thompson |
| 1964 | 39 | Johnny Dubendorf |
| 1965 | 80 | Bob Foor |
| 1966 | 1 | Dick “Pete” Swarmer |
| 1967 | 6 | Mitch Smith |
| 1968 | 7 | Leroy Felty |
| 1969 | 66 | Johnny Grum |
| 1970 | 711 | Elmer Ruby |
| 1971 | 711 | Elmer Ruby |
| 1972 | 880 | Larry “Smokey” Snellbaker |
| 1973 | 880 | Larry “Smokey” Snellbaker |
| 1974 | 5 | Larry “Smokey” Snellbaker |
| 1975 | 66 | Johnny Grum |
| 1976 | 1 | Lynn Paxton |
| 1977 | 77 | Mitch Smith |
| 1978 | 33 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1979 | 33 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1980 | 33 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1981 | 29 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1982 | 5W | Randy Wolfe |
| 1983 | 77A | Lynn Paxton |
| 1984 | 77 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1985 | 77 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1986 | 880 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1987 | 461 | Paul Lotier |
| 1988 | 880 | Keith Kauffman |
| 1989 | 17 | Dave Kelly |
| 1990 | 461 | Joey Allen |
| 1991 | 55 | Mike Wagner |
| 1992 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 1993 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 1994 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 1995 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 1996 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 1997 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 1998 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 1999 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 2000 | 88H | Lance Dewease |
| 2001 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 2002 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 2003 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 2004 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 2005 | 1 | Mark Smith |
| 2006 | 11 | Mike Erdley |
| 2007 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 2008 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 2009 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 2010 | 7 | Chad Layton |
| 2011 | 55 | Mike Wagner |
| 2012 | 7 | Chad Layton |
| 2013 | 12 | Blane Heimbach |
| 2014 | 0 | Rick Lafferty |
| 2015 | 1z | Lucas Wolfe |
| 2016 | 07 | Doug Esh |
| 2017 | 3z | Brock Zearfoss |
| 2018 | 1z | Logan Wagner |
| 2019 | 1z | Logan Wagner |
| 2020 | 1z | Logan Wagner |
Tuscarora 50 Race Winners
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The Tuscarora 50 is one of the most famous and exciting races held at Port Royal Speedway. It's a big event that attracts top drivers from all over. Winning the Tuscarora 50 is a huge achievement for any sprint car racer. The race has a rich history, with many legendary drivers taking home the win over the years.
| Date | Car # | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/1968 | 5 | Mitch Smith |
| 9/27/1969 | 5 | Mitch Smith |
| 9/11/1970 | 5 | Mitch Smith |
| 9/11/1971 | 77 | Smokey Snellbaker |
| 9/8/1972 | 1 | Lynn Paxton |
| 9/7/1973 | 29 | Kenny Weld |
| 9/7/1974 | 1 | Lynn Paxton |
| 9/20/1975 | 19 | Steve Smith |
| 9/10/1976 | 44 | Jim Nace |
| 9/17/1977 | 1 | Gary Howsare |
| 9/8/1978 | 33 | Keith Kauffman |
| 9/7/1979 | 56 | Smokey Snellbaker |
| 9/5/1980 | 1 | Lynn Paxton |
| 9/11/1981 | 29 | George Ferguson Jr. |
| 9/9/1982 | 1A | Bobby Allen |
| 9/9/1983 | 40 | Dave Blaney |
| 9/7/1984 | 29 | Doug Wolfgang |
| 9/6/1985 | 29 | Doug Wolfgang |
| 9/5/1986 | 29 | Doug Wolfgang |
| 9/25/1987 | 29 | Doug Wolfgang |
| 9/9/1988 | 19 | Stevie Smith |
| 9/8/1989 | 1A | Bobby Allen |
| 9/7/1990 | 11 | Todd Shaffer |
| 9/6/1991 | 11 | Todd Shaffer |
| 9/11/1992 | 3K | Len Krautheim III. |
| 9/10/1993 | 69K | Don Kreitz Jr. |
| 9/9/1994 | 461 | Lance Dewease |
| 9/8/1995 | 88 | Todd Shaffer |
| 9/20/1996 | 77 | Fred Rahmer |
| 9/5/1997 | 77 | Fred Rahmer |
| 9/12/1998 | 12 | Greg Hodnett |
| 9/11/1999 | 69K | Don Kreitz Jr. |
| 9/9/2000 | 77 | Fred Rahmer |
| 9/8/2001 | 88H | Lance Dewease |
| 9/7/2002 | 77 | Lance Dewease |
| 9/6/2003 | 7 | Keith Kauffman |
| 9/11/2004 | 12 | Greg Hodnett |
| 9/10/2005 | 88H | Fred Rahmer |
| 9/9/2006 | 25 | Lance Dewease |
| 9/8/2007 | 30 | Doug Esh |
| 9/7/2008 | 11 | Mike Erdley |
| 9/12/2009 | 22 | Greg Hodnett |
| 9/11/2010 | 21 | Brian Montieth |
| 9/10/2011 | 1 | Stevie Smith |
| 9/8/2012 | 30 | Doug Esh |
| 9/7/2013 | 69k | Don Kreitz Jr. |
| 9/6/2014 | 27 | Greg Hodnett |
| 9/13/2015 | 19m | Brent Marks |
| 9/10/2016 | 69k | Lance Dewease |
| 9/9/2017 | 69k | Lance Dewease |
| 10/28/2018 | 15 | Donny Schatz |
| 9/9/2019 | 87 | Aaron Reutzel |
| 9/12/2020 | 69k | Lance Dewease |
External Links
- You can find more information about Port Royal Speedway on their official website: [1].
