Western PA Speedweek
Western PA Speedweek
Lance Dewease conquered the feature field during a All Star Circuit of Champions event, held during the annual Western PA Sprint Speedweek at the Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway back in 1999! Click the YouTube video link to the left to see how things went!!!
The Western PA Sprint Speedweek is an annual late-May/early-June series of 410 Sprint Car races at multiple Western Pennsylvania dirt tracks, featuring big purses, attracting top regional and national drivers for intense, multi-day competition, with 2025 seeing Jeremy Weaver crowned champion after rain impacted events, held at tracks like Lernerville Speedway, Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway, and Tri-City Raceway Park. Sponsored by Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants and J.S. Bova Excavating, it's a major event in the area's dirt racing scene, with schedules and payouts announced on their website and social media.
Key Aspects:
Dates: Typically late May to early June.
Tracks: Visits several iconic PA dirt ovals, including Lernerville, Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway (PPMS), Sharon Speedway, Mercer Raceway, and Tri-City Raceway.
Classes: Primarily 410 Sprint Cars, often with the 305 Sprint Cars (Allegheny Sprint Tour) joining in.
Sponsors: Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants and J.S. Bova Excavating are key partners.
Format: A multi-day, multi-track championship with significant prize money for winners.