Jul 13, 2016

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16:  Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet, does a victory lap after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at the Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2008 in Bristol, Tennessee.  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images for NASCAR)

If you’re feeling the need for speed, the state of Pennsylvania has numerous places where you can watch some of the region’s top drivers face off against each other. It’s vicarious living at its finest.

Buck Motorsports Park

Located just under two hours from Hatfield by car, Buck Motorsports Park is a great destination for a themed road trip. For over four decades, this facility has hosted pulse-pounding events that make people marvel at high-tech, speedy vehicles. Simply purchase tickets at the gate and get ready for a night of fun.

Grandview Speedway

Offering a clay track that’s a third-of-a-mile in length, Grandview Speedway provides a family-friendly environment for motorsports enthusiasts. Situated less than 45 minutes from Hatfield by car, this point of interest lets people get memorable glimpses of the modified car industry as vehicles race around this historical dirt track.

Beaver Springs Dragway

Beaver Springs Dragway is located in Central Pennsylvania and regularly attracts novice drag racers, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between. This facility provides a very supportive and accepting environment for anyone who’s fascinated by drag racing, even if they don’t have top-grade vehicles. This quarter-mile track sits at a 632-foot elevation. Besides the drag racing track, facilities at Beaver Springs Dragway include restrooms, a concession stand, and scales.

This list should provide a solid starting point if you’re ready to spend a day or two immersed in Pennsylvania’s motor racing culture. Plan your trip today and get ready to have a renewed appreciation for the capabilities of cool cars.

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