The track is also home/host to the sanctioned bodies of Billy Jarrell’s OVSCA (Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association) and the AMRA Modifieds and Super Late Models. The red-clay oval is one of the few tracks in the area that run the 410 Sprints each week, along with the Super Late Models, Modifieds, and Mini Wedges. The track was first opened in 1965 and has been a staple for racing in the area for over 51 years. Skyline Speedway is located in the middle of farm land in Guysville, Athens County, Ohio. When asked what is special about their particular speedway, A track representative responded with, “We believe that our track produces some of the most exciting racing across the region, but also, we’ve built the track back up with the community and families in mind and do strive to produce an environment where fans know that we appreciate their support and hope they can have an enjoyable experience and watch some exciting racing.”Ĭheck out the racing schedule at Hilltop here. He also said one of the hardest things they still have to deal with is spreading the word that the track has reopened. It is still a work in progress today, as we just added 200 additional grandstand seats over the off season,” a representative of the speedway stated. Along with the track, the staff had to redo 600 grandstands, concession stands, electrical work and guardrail. Months worth of excavation work took place to clear the track of all vegetation, which included trees as tall as 6 foot high. “A great deal of work went into the track. The track had been overgrown and the bleachers rotted out. Located along the Ohio River in Marietta, Ohio, this track has been reopened by Lhan Weppler and crew after sitting idle for over two decades. You can check out The Valley’s schedule by visiting their website. “Do you like three-wide racing action that leaves you on the edge of your seat every lap of the race? The Valley is a fast 3/8 mile with long straightaways and sharp corners which makes for excitement every lap,” he said. I asked track representative, Matt Amick, what he would say to a race fan to get them to choose The Valley for their weekend racing entertainment. The speedway is now owned by Wayne McPeek and Everett Vincent who have made many upgrades to the facility including new electrical systems, guard rails, and fencing. This year marks the 58th anniversary of the speedway and they’re celebrating by hosting their biggest show yet: the $10,000 to win Jim Dunn Memorial! The track was opened on Septemby owner, Carl Balderson. Racing always seems to be competitive here.
If you’re local and like dirt track racing, chances are you’ve been here. The Ohio Valley Speedway is a 3/8s mile track located off of Route 68 and Waverly Road, just south of Lubeck.
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