By: Mike Ackelson
May 26, 2026 – For Immediate Release:

Tri-City Raceway Park Preps for Thrilling Western PA Sprint Speedweek Finale
Franklin, PA — Tri City Raceway Park is gearing up for one of its most highly anticipated events of the season, the thrilling finale of Western Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek this Sunday.
Since Race Director Tyler Beichner revived the historic Speedweek tradition, the mini-series has delivered four high-stakes races over its span, overcoming just one cancellation by Mother Nature. This Sunday’s event marks a major milestone, serving as the 488th time sprint cars will take on the challenging Franklin half-mile.
If recent history is any indication, fans are in for a historic night. Out of the four Speedweek winners at Tri-City over the past five years, three celebrated their very first career victory at the track. Bradley Howard took home the hardware in 2021, Mark Smith claimed the checkered flag in 2023, and Steven Snyder Jr. won last year. The lone exception is regional standout A.J. Flick, who was victorious in 2022 but had already tasted victory at the speedway before.
After weather completely wiped out the 2024 event, last year’s race produced one of the most memorable finishes in Western PA Speedweek history. Steven Snyder Jr. executed a stunning, last-lap pass on Jeremy Weaver in turn four, stealing the victory from Weaver, who had dominated the entire night. With a stellar field of cars expected to pack the pit area this weekend, there is a strong chance another first-time winner could shake things up and add their name to the Tri-City history books.
Fans will get a full night of fast-paced action. In addition to the headline 410 Sprint Cars, the Complete Car Care Center RUSH Sprint Cars and the Mini Stocks are also locked into Sunday evening’s racing program.
Time trials are scheduled to get underway shortly after 6:00 PM, with the green flag set to wave for all the racing action at 6:30 PM.

Western Pa Sprint Speedweek Payout – 1. $4,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $700, 8. $600, 9. $550, 10. $500, 11. $450, 12. $400, 13. $375, 14. $375, 15 thru 24. $350 Tow $100

Western PA. Speedweek 2026 Bonus Awards

$500 ‘BONUS DRAW’ awarded nightly (P6-P24 eligible)
$200 ‘QUICK TIME’ award nightly
$200 ‘HARD CHARGER’ award nightly
$100 ‘HARD LUCK’ award nightly
$50 cash + $50 digital imagery to 10th place nightly
1 FREE Hoosier tire awarded nightly
$750 ‘WEEK-LONG HARD CHARGER’ award

2026 Speedweek Point Fund

1st $3,000
2nd $2,500
3rd $2,000
4th $1,500
5th $1,000
6th $900
7th $800
8th $700
9th $600
10th $500

Fully guaranteed if 3 or more races are completed

WESTERN PA SPRINT SPEEDWEEK NOTES FROM TYLER BEICHNER

🔗http://SprintCarRatings.com/Speedweek.aspx?Type=WPA…
•13 seasons
•48 races
•26 different winners
•9 drivers with multiple wins
•Most Championships: 🏆Frankie Kerr -Dale Blaney – AJ Flick
•Most Wins: 🏁7 Dale Blaney
•Most Top 5s: 17 Dale Blaney
•Most Top 10s: 27 Dale Blaney
•Most Races: 37 Bob Felmlee
•First race: June 16, 1993, 🏁Don KreitzJr – Challenger,PA
•Most recent: June 1, 2025, 🏁Steven Snyder Jr – Tri-City,PA
Champions
🔗http://SprintCarRatings.com/Speedweek.aspx?Type=WPA…
🏆2025 Jeremy Weaver
🏆2024 Dave Blaney
🏆2023🏆2022 AJ Flick
🏆2021 Ryan Smith
🏆2000 Chad Kemenah
🏆1999 Dean Jacobs
🏆1998 Jeff Shepard
🏆1997 Keith Kauffman
🏆1996🏆1995 Dale Blaney
🏆1994🏆1993 Frankie Kerr
🏁Wins
🔗http://SprintCarRatings.com/Speedweek.aspx?Type=WPA…
1 Dale Blaney 7
2 AJ Flick 6
3 Ed Lynch Jr 3
Ryan Smith 3
Fred Rahmer 3
Jeff Shepard 3
7 Keith Kauffman 2
Brandon Spithaler 2
Kenny Jacobs 2
10 Dylan Norris 1
Joey Saldana 1
Chad Kemenah 1
Tim Shaffer 1
Dave Blaney 1
Bradley Howard 1
Mark Smith 1
Lance DeWease 1
Dean Jacobs 1
Don Kreitz Jr 1
Bob Felmlee 1
Mark Keegan 1
Sean Michael 1
Jimmy Hawley 1
Steven Snyder Jr 1
Bobby Allen 1
Steve Smith 1
Driver Count
🔗http://SprintCarRatings.com/Speedweek.aspx?Type=WPA…
1 Bob Felmlee 37
2 Dale Blaney 32
3 Ed Lynch Jr 29
4 Frankie Kerr 28
5 Tim Shaffer 26
6 Brent Matus 25
Jamie Smith 25
8 Craig Rankin 22
9 Byron Reed 20
Gus Wasson 20
11 Joey Saldana 19
12 Brian Carlson 18
Kenny Jacobs 18
14 Bill Kiley 17
Danny Smith 17
Dean Jacobs 17
17 AJ Flick 16
Brandon Matus 16
Carl Bowser 16
Cody Bova 16
Track Count
🔗http://SprintCarRatings.com/Speedweek.aspx?Type=WPA…
1 Lernerville,PA 12
2 Pittsburgh,PA 10
3 Tri-City,PA 8
4 Challenger,PA 5
5 Knox,PA 4
Sharon,OH 4
7 Hickory,PA 3
8 Mercer,PA 1
Port Royal,PA 1

Complete Car Care Center RUSH Stock Cars Payout – 1. $800, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $225, 6. $220, 7. $210, 8. $200, 9. $190, 10. 185, 11. 180, 12. 175, 13. 170, 14. 165, 15. thru 18. $165, 19. thru 24. $160, Tow Money $75

Mini Stocks Payout: 1. $400, 2. $300, 3. $250, 4. $200, 5. $150, 6. $140, 7. $130, 8. $120, 9. $110, 10. $100 11. $95, 12. $90, 13. $85, 14. $80, 15. thru 18. $75 19. thru 24. $60 Tow Money $40

Upcoming Races

June 5 – 4 Star Racing + Fireworks

June 12 – 4 Star Racing + Fan Appreciation Night

June 19 – 4 Star Racing + Mini Stocks

June 21 – BRP Modifieds, FAST Sprints, Rush sportsman Modifieds, RUSH Sprints

June 26 – No Racing

July 3 – No Racing

Race Day Information at Tri City Raceway Park
Sundays: Racing starts at 6:30 PM
Pit Gates Open at 2:30 pm
Grandstands Gates Open at 3:30 pm

Ticket Pricing
Admission for Sunday, May 31st:
Grandstand General Admission: $20
Students / Seniors / Military: $13
Kids 10 and under: FREE
Pit Passes (ages 3 and up): $40

Marketing Partners
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, 21st Century Energy Group, RK Virgile Iron & Steel, Complete Car Care Center, Marsh Heating & Cooling, Erie Beer, KEI Klapec Express Trucking, Shambaugh Towing, McCandless Ford, United Community Independence Program, Close Racing Supply, Schaeffer’s Oil, BKI Bert Klapec INC, Clarion County Community Bank, McCandless Trailer Sales, Heffren Septic systems, Gates & Burns Reality, Bernards Electrical Service & Troubleshooting, Sunbelt Rental Meadville, MAD Tree Service, Friedhaber’s Appliances, PJ’S Excavating & Concrete, Top Notch Tree and Stump Services, Vape Shop & Game Room, Tionesta Builders Supply, First Rate Reality, Log Cabin Restaurant, MAD MAC BBQ, Bish Heating and Cooling, Forbidden Fantasies Adult Cabaret, Triple Sanitation, Franklin Service & Supply and Oil Creek Family Campground, Flea Flickers, Allegheny Toyota, American Legion Post 0334
Tri-City Raceway Park is proudly owned and operated by Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer and is located at 3430 State Route 417 in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The historic half-mile dirt oval offers competitive racing and special events in a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere.

For the complete 2026 schedule, ticket information, and updates throughout the season, visit http://www.racetri-city.com and follow Tri-City Raceway Park on Facebook