12/16/2025
BAPS Motor Speedway
THEN & NOW PART 7
Since 1954, BAPS Motor Speedway has been serving up some of the closest and most exciting racing in central Pennsylvania. What started as a dream of founder Bud Bricker has grown into a cherished experience for generations of families, friends and racing lovers from all over the country.
The transformation of BAPS Motor Speedway shown in the above photos is hard to imagine that 21 years later it would be a night and day difference. The main back stretch construction started in 2016 and continued for several years with the addition of new electric service, Musco Lights, Dirt work, Fence Work and the opening of the brand-new bleachers on the back stretch that took place in 2023. A space that was once used for nothing other than trees and weeds has been transformed into a much-needed use under the new ownership and management group.
Over the next few weeks, we will take our fans, teams and partners on a journey on how the speedway has stood the test of time and risen from the ashes.
Journey #1:
A photo of Susquehanna Speedway Backstretch looking towards the woods and turn 3 during racing action from the end of the 2003 racing season.
A photo of Susquehanna Speedway (now BAPS Motor Speedway) from the backstretch showing a brand-new walkway to the new back stretch grandstands at the end of the 2024 racing season.
“Today is about progress, and one of the things that I am most excited about today is the fact that this shows that in this community we have the heart, we have the passion, we have the foresight, we have the wisdom, we have the vision to do big things.” Said General Manager Kolten Gouse
Submitted By: Kolten Gouse
