In 1939, Emmett Shelly turned a vision into reality, convincing others to help build Williams Grove Speedway across the street from the iconic Williams Grove Amusement Park.
From its opening through 2025, “The Grove” has hosted nearly every major dirt racing series in history — from NASCAR’s Grand National events in the 1950s and 60s, to the World of Outlaws, Indy Sweepstakes, Midgets, Silver Crown, and even USAC Stock Cars through the 1980s.
The list of winners is legendary. Mario Andretti scored with USAC in the mid-1960s, while stars like Tony Stewart and Kyle Larson also have their names etched into the record books. This Friday night, one IMT USAC East Coast Sprint Car driver will add their name to that storied history.
Steven Drevicki (Reading, PA) — Past Grove feature winner and current point leader, looking to continue his strong form. Although, Kenny Miller III, Bobby Butler, Christian Bruno, Ronald Helmick, and Ed Aikin — All hungry to join the exclusive Williams Grove win list.
Joey Amantea — Fresh off a Bridgeport Speedway victory, the 88J family-owned entry will be a serious threat also Steve “The Lion King” Wilbur — A local Super Sportsman standout, Wilbur brings hometown pride in just his second 2025 USAC East Coast start and Bruce Buckwalter (Mechanicsburg, PA) — Another hometown favorite, aiming to shine in front of family and friends.
Also on tap for the evening, Williams Grove will honor longtime car owners John and Pee Wee Zemaitis, with $8,000 on the line for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Cars. The night will also feature:
• Fireworks show
• Pre-race tribute in the infield with Zemaitis cars and drivers on display
• Eastern Museum of Motor Racing exhibit
Stanley Supply & Tool Inc. presents the night’s racing program. Since 1986, they’ve been an authorized distributor of ITW Redhead, ITW Ramset, Elco Construction Products, Powers Fasteners, and Diamond Products — delivering reliable tools and expertise for tough jobs.
• Racer Info: USAC East Coast van will be in the infield for draw, then move to the backstretch grandstands.
Times & Admission
• Gates Open: 5:30 PM
• Hot Laps: 7:00 PM with racing to follow
• General Admission: $25
• Youth (13–20): $10
• 12 & Under: FREE
• Pits: $35
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- administrator on Aug 29, 2025
- Article Date: 8/29/2025 by Kurt Bettler