Since its beginning in 1939, Williams Grove Speedway has been one of the top weekly sprint car tracks in the country. The speedway is a 1/2 mile banked smooth clay oval with speeds reaching in excess of 100 mph. The 2024 racing season runs from March to October. Our largest show, the World of Outlaws National Open will pay $75,000 to the winner plus over $190,000 in total prize money. Season admission prices range from $20 to $50 for adults with discounted youth (Ages 13-20) priced from $10-$20 and Kids 12 and under are always FREE. Special sanctioned events include races for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, ULMS Late Models, United States Auto Club, United Racing Club and the PA Sprint Series. Other racing divisions appearing throughout the season include 358 sprint cars, 360 sprint cars, super late models and super sportsman. We strive to be a family oriented facility by hosting Fan Appreciation Nights, Kids Night, fireworks shows and by supporting many local and national charities.
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Latest News
Friday National Open Preliminary Postponed By Fog At Williams Grove
Remaining Friday Program To Be Run Saturday Before 62nd Annual National Open
Saturday Afternoon & Evening National Open Doubleheader Is Set
Mechanicsburg – With thick fog blanketing Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night causing visibility issues for the drivers, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars Series and Williams Grove track officials were forced to postpone the remainder of Friday’s Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit Preliminary with competitor safety in mind.
Fog began enveloping the speedway prior to the start of heat races, which were won by Daryn Pittman, Kasey Kahne, Brent Marks and David Gravel.
Two non-qualifier mains for the 58-car field were also completed early in the night, taken by Troy Wagam
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Williams Grove National Open Preliminary History Continues Friday
2024 event to be run October 4
Mechanicsburg - As much as the Weis Markets National Open Presented By Sage Fruit at Williams Grove Speedway deserves its place in sprint car lore as it celebrates its 62nd running on October 5 with a $75,000 payday, the National Open Preliminary race itself also has a place at the history table.
Although not an annual event, the National Open Preliminary race will hold its head high and celebrate its 37th running on October 4.
The preliminary was first run in 1980 with Keith Kauffman taking the win aboard the Weikert Livestock No. 29.
That preliminary win would be the first of two for Weikert in the race with Doug Wolfgang scoring again a few years later in 1985.
Noted author and television commentator of to
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62nd Annual Weis Markets Williams Grove National Open Presented By Sage Fruit Brings History Alive Saturday
Historic Race Again Pays $75,000 Top Prize Oct. 5
Mechanicsburg – Sprint car fans in the East will assemble once again this Saturday night to see the 62nd annual running of the Weis Markets Williams Grove Speedway National Open Presented By Sage Fruit for sprint cars, sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Series, going 40-laps in distance and again paying $75,000 to the winner.
The widely acclaimed event will go down in history with a Saturday A-Main total purse alone reaching nearly $192,000!
The National Open has a grand history that dates back to its inception and first champion in 1963. It is a history that pre-dates all other season-finale races held anywhere in the East.
Eventual Indianapolis 500 champion Gordon Johncock of Hastings, Mich.,
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Remaining Friday Program To Be Run Saturday Before 62nd Annual National Open
Saturday Afternoon & Evening National Open Doubleheader Is Set
Mechanicsburg – With thick fog blanketing Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night causing visibility issues for the drivers, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars Series and Williams Grove track officials were forced to postpone the remainder of Friday’s Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit Preliminary with competitor safety in mind.
Fog began enveloping the speedway prior to the start of heat races, which were won by Daryn Pittman, Kasey Kahne, Brent Marks and David Gravel.
Two non-qualifier mains for the 58-car field were also completed early in the night, taken by Troy Wagam
Click here to read full release.
Williams Grove National Open Preliminary History Continues Friday
2024 event to be run October 4
Mechanicsburg - As much as the Weis Markets National Open Presented By Sage Fruit at Williams Grove Speedway deserves its place in sprint car lore as it celebrates its 62nd running on October 5 with a $75,000 payday, the National Open Preliminary race itself also has a place at the history table.
Although not an annual event, the National Open Preliminary race will hold its head high and celebrate its 37th running on October 4.
The preliminary was first run in 1980 with Keith Kauffman taking the win aboard the Weikert Livestock No. 29.
That preliminary win would be the first of two for Weikert in the race with Doug Wolfgang scoring again a few years later in 1985.
Noted author and television commentator of to
Click here to read full release.
62nd Annual Weis Markets Williams Grove National Open Presented By Sage Fruit Brings History Alive Saturday
Historic Race Again Pays $75,000 Top Prize Oct. 5
Mechanicsburg – Sprint car fans in the East will assemble once again this Saturday night to see the 62nd annual running of the Weis Markets Williams Grove Speedway National Open Presented By Sage Fruit for sprint cars, sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Series, going 40-laps in distance and again paying $75,000 to the winner.
The widely acclaimed event will go down in history with a Saturday A-Main total purse alone reaching nearly $192,000!
The National Open has a grand history that dates back to its inception and first champion in 1963. It is a history that pre-dates all other season-finale races held anywhere in the East.
Eventual Indianapolis 500 champion Gordon Johncock of Hastings, Mich.,
Click here to read full release.
Latest Results
Justin Whittall Tops Williams Grove Sprints, Cole Young Gets First 358 Win
Mechanicsburg – Justin Whittall muscled the lead away from TJ Stutts to win Friday’s Kevin Gobrecht Classic Qualifier for 410 sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night.
The second win of his career at the oval, the victory was worth $6,000 for the Garden State driver.
In the 358 sprint main, Spring Grove’s Cole Young took his first career win in the division, leading all 20 laps.
Stutts started on the pole of the 25-lap 410 sprint feature and led over third starter Whittall from the beginning.
On clear track, Whittall kept Stutts in sight but once the leaders began lapping cars, Whittall was able to cl
410 sprints, 25 laps: 1. Justin Whittall, 2. TJ Stutts, 3. Kyle Reinhardt, 4. Freddie Rahmer, 5. Danny Dietrich, 6. Troy Wagaman Jr., 7. Dylan Norris, 8. Lucas Wolfe, 9. Kody Hartlaub, 10. Devon Borden, 11. Mike Wagner, 12. Lance Dewease, 13. Kyle Moody, 14. Aaron Bollinger, 15. Cameron Smith, 16. Steve Buckwalter, 17. Kyle Spence, 18. Ricky Peterson Jr., 19. Derek Hauck, 20. Rick Lafferty, 21. Ricky Dieva, 22. Chad Trout, 23. JT Ferry, 24. Mike Walter II.,
DNQ: Bryn Gohn
358 sprints, 20 laps: 1. Cole Young, 2. Dylan Norris, 3. Preston Lattomus, 4. Chris Frank, 5. Logan Rumsey, 6. Doug Hammaker, 7. Derek Locke, 8. Matt Findley, 9. Andy Best, 10. Cody Fletcher, 11. Seth Schnoke, 12. Scott Fisher, 13. Frankie Herr, 14. Justin Foster, 15. Brayden Mickley, 16. Joe Timmins, 17. Wyatt Hinkle, 18. Andrew Hake, 19. Hank Donovan Jr, 20. Zach Newlin, 21. Cole Knopp, 22. Chad Criswell, 23. Nat Tuckey, 24. Chase Gutshall
DNQ: Ton Senseney Jr., Anthony Foscone Jr., Steve Downs, Nick Yinger, Samuel Miller, Dwight Leppo
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Mechanicsburg – Justin Whittall muscled the lead away from TJ Stutts to win Friday’s Kevin Gobrecht Classic Qualifier for 410 sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night.
The second win of his career at the oval, the victory was worth $6,000 for the Garden State driver.
In the 358 sprint main, Spring Grove’s Cole Young took his first career win in the division, leading all 20 laps.
Stutts started on the pole of the 25-lap 410 sprint feature and led over third starter Whittall from the beginning.
On clear track, Whittall kept Stutts in sight but once the leaders began lapping cars, Whittall was able to cl
410 sprints, 25 laps: 1. Justin Whittall, 2. TJ Stutts, 3. Kyle Reinhardt, 4. Freddie Rahmer, 5. Danny Dietrich, 6. Troy Wagaman Jr., 7. Dylan Norris, 8. Lucas Wolfe, 9. Kody Hartlaub, 10. Devon Borden, 11. Mike Wagner, 12. Lance Dewease, 13. Kyle Moody, 14. Aaron Bollinger, 15. Cameron Smith, 16. Steve Buckwalter, 17. Kyle Spence, 18. Ricky Peterson Jr., 19. Derek Hauck, 20. Rick Lafferty, 21. Ricky Dieva, 22. Chad Trout, 23. JT Ferry, 24. Mike Walter II.,
DNQ: Bryn Gohn
358 sprints, 20 laps: 1. Cole Young, 2. Dylan Norris, 3. Preston Lattomus, 4. Chris Frank, 5. Logan Rumsey, 6. Doug Hammaker, 7. Derek Locke, 8. Matt Findley, 9. Andy Best, 10. Cody Fletcher, 11. Seth Schnoke, 12. Scott Fisher, 13. Frankie Herr, 14. Justin Foster, 15. Brayden Mickley, 16. Joe Timmins, 17. Wyatt Hinkle, 18. Andrew Hake, 19. Hank Donovan Jr, 20. Zach Newlin, 21. Cole Knopp, 22. Chad Criswell, 23. Nat Tuckey, 24. Chase Gutshall
DNQ: Ton Senseney Jr., Anthony Foscone Jr., Steve Downs, Nick Yinger, Samuel Miller, Dwight Leppo
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Please download the 2023 W-9 Form and fill it out prior to the season to avoid lines.
It can be mailed to the speedway office (address below) or emailed to williamsgrove@verizon.net
Please download the 2023 W-9 Form and fill it out prior to the season to avoid lines.
It can be mailed to the speedway office (address below) or emailed to williamsgrove@verizon.net