- Additional Money Added to 2023 Point Fund; Total Pot Raises to $13,500Shippenville, PA (Mar 13th, 2023) – Less than one week removed from the initial release of the 2023 Scheaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Western PA Speedweek presented by J.S. Bova Excavating point… Continue Reading →
- Point Fund Tops $12,000; Over $90,000+ Up For Grabs in 2023Shippenville, PA (Mar 7th, 2023) – Western PA Speedweek is upping the ante in 2023 with more than $90,000 set to be distributed during the five-race miniseries between feature winnings… Continue Reading →
- Tire Rule Announced for Western PA SpeedweekShippenville, PA (Mar 2nd, 2023) – In collaboration with area tracks, Western PA Speedweek competitors are required to have Hoosier tires on all four corners of the car. Drivers will… Continue Reading →
- Western PA Speedweek Returning to Its Roots; Increased Purse AwaitsShippenville, PA (Dec 6th, 2022) – Back and better than ever, Western PA Speedweek is OFFICIALLY returning in 2023 for a third consecutive summer. Next year’s iteration will also mark… Continue Reading →
- Overnight Rains and Early Afternoon Storm Forces Round #2 Cancellation at PittsburghShippenville, PA (June 2, 2022) – Heavy overnight rains combined with a strong storm that passed over the track just before 2:00pm ET doused any hopes of completing Round #2… Continue Reading →
- Threat of Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Round #1 at MercerFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (June 1, 2022) – In a situation that has become all too familiar, Michaels Mercer Raceway and Western PA Speedweek officials have been forced to… Continue Reading →
- Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway Steps Up To Complete 2022 Speedweek CircuitFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Apr 12th, 2022) – As everyone eagerly awaits the start of the local racing season, Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Western PA Speedweek presented by J.S. Bova… Continue Reading →
- 2022 Speedweek Point Fund and Bonus Award Details ReleasedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Mar 2nd, 2022) – Fresh off of last year’s speedweek rebirth, the 2022 Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Western PA Sprint Speedweek presented by J.S. Bova Excavating… Continue Reading →
- Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Returns as Title Sponsor of Western PA SpeedweekShippenville, PA (Dec 8th, 2021) – The Western PA Speedweek staff is proud to welcome back Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants as returning title sponsor for the 2022 Western PA Sprint Speedweek!… Continue Reading →
- Western PA Speedweek Schedule Set for Triumphant Return in 2022Shippenville, PA (Dec 1st, 2021) – Western Pennsylvania’s best sprint car drivers will battle it out again for five straight nights of unsanctioned racing in 2022 as they all fight… Continue Reading →
- Mother Nature Wins Again as Rain Forces a Night #2 CancellationFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Jun 3, 2021) – Thunder Mountain Speedway has been forced to cancel tonight’s race, dubbed “Round #2” of the 2021 Western PA Speedweek slate, due… Continue Reading →
- Rain Forces Cancellation of Night #1 at Mercer, All Eyes Turn to Thunder Mountain on ThursdayFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (June 2, 2021) – In a season already plagued by rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, Mother Nature strikes again forcing the cancellation of Night #1… Continue Reading →
- Michaels Mercer Raceway Ready to Kickoff Speedweek RebirthFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEShippenville, PA (Jun 2, 2021) – Michaels Mercer Raceway in Mercer, PA is groomed and ready to host Round #1 of the 2021 Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Western PA… Continue Reading →
- Gate Times and Ticket PricesThe rebirth of the Western PA Sprint Speedweek is rapidly approaching with just two days remaining until the kickoff event at Michaels Mercer Raceway in Mercer, PA. Over 15 drivers… Continue Reading →
- 2021 Speedweek Point Fund and Contingency Award Details ReleasedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Mar 8th, 2021) – The 2021 Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Western PA Sprint Speedweek presented by J.S. Bova Excavating is proud to announce that nearly $10,000… Continue Reading →
- J.S. Bova Excavating Joins Speedweek as Presenting SponsorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Jan 31st, 2021) – Staff members of the Western PA Sprint Speedweek are excited to introduce J.S. Bova Excavating LLC as the presenting sponsor of… Continue Reading →
- Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants Welcomed as Speedweek Title SponsorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Jan 25th, 2021) – Western PA Sprint Speedweek staff are proud to welcome aboard Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants as title sponsor of the upcoming five race… Continue Reading →
- Area Tracks Align to Revive Western PA Sprint Speedweek in 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shippenville, PA (Jan 19th, 2021) – Owners and promoters of five local tracks within the Western Pennsylvania racing circuit have aligned to rekindle the formerly defunct Western… Continue Reading →