| Address | 3241 Custer Orangeville Road Hartford, OH 44424 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1929 |
| Oval (2002–present) | |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Length | 0.375 miles |
| Oval (1929–2001) | |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Length | 0.5 miles |
Sharon Speedway is a 3/8-mile dirt oval race track located in Hartford Township, Ohio and named for the nearby city of Sharon, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1929, making it one of the oldest continuously running dirt ovals in the United States.[1] The track is currently part-owned and operated by the Blaney family, which includes NASCAR driver Dave Blaney. Blaney's father and former driver, Lou Blaney, originally assisted in the operation of the track. Lou Blaney died on January 25, 2009.[2]
The track currently hosts several major touring series including the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and even hosted a NASCAR Grand National race in 1954. It was a 200-lap event in which Lee Petty held off Buck Baker and Herb Thomas for the win. Rusty Wallace, Tom Sneva, Tony Stewart, Lee Petty, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott, Dave Blaney, and Dave's son Ryan are among drivers who have competed at the racetrack.[3]