2/16/2026
BAPS Motor Speedway
$5 Keystone Nationals have fans buzzing
The $5 Keystone Nationals is shaping up to be a historic race in the northeast with fans from all over beginning to pile on with online ticket sales. The Keystone Nationals, which will take place on Sunday, June 7 will feature a unique grandstand offering of $5, something that has not happened in central Pennsylvania in nearly 50 years!
Jack Gunn who was behind the helm of several racetracks is the last known promoter to put on a 410 sprint race that had a $5 admission ticket. This exciting event will feature a two-division show with the ever-popular Superior Homes Extreme Stocks participating in a 20 lap feature race with the Sprint Cars.
When fans arrive at the speedway there will be a “Fan Zone” area where the Band "That's what she said” will be playing from 3pm-5pm, presented by Dean’s Auto Plaza will also have Reece Raudabaugh’s 305 sprint car on display for kids to climb in and get their pictures taken.
HERE WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ABOUT PURCHASING TICKETS!
“When I saw the release of the $5 sprint car race I purchased tickets for the entire family. I usually attend Lernerville & Sharon Speedways weekly, but I have never been to a sprint car race for $5. I look forward to being part of something historic”.- Alan Sanchez (Apollo Pennsylvania)
“Sunday June 7th is a great day to bring a new person to BAPS Speedway for $5.00 and make new race fans. I personally bought extra tickets, so I can bring a buddy and his boy, who has never seen a dirt track or a race. I'm hoping to make new race fans, to help keep racetracks stay alive. Racing is a great way to spend time with friends and family. I would ask others to do the same, inviting new friends to racing”. -Tim Spangler (Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania)
“As a long time, dirt track fan, sponsor of several local race teams, and a small business owner. I love what BAPS Motor Speedway is doing with their promotion of $5 admission for general admission. As a small business owner, I saw a perfect opportunity to get involved and help out with purchasing a bunch of extra tickets to hand out to my customers and friends, to help introduce the sport I fell in love with as a kid. Hoping they catch the fever”. - Don Livingston (York Pennsylvania)
“My dad hasn't been to a race in 20 years as he is 80 years old. I told him about the $5 night, and he asked me to purchase a ticket for him. I think it's so cool that I will be able to share a memory with him that we both have been to a $5 410 Sprint Car Race!” - Jeremy Schultz (Carlisle Pennsylvania).
“I believe we're out pricing our sport for families to attend weekly and it’s showing in the grandstands. Big props to BAPS for coming up with a way to make it affordable and more importantly bring in new fans which our sport desperately needs! My dad is coming to Baps and the last time he paid $5 for a sprint car race was 50 years ago at Williams Grove!” - Mike Smith (Hanover Pennsylvania)
“We are excited for this event! When we heard about the race we hurried up and purchased tickets for myself and my family! My wife normally does not go to the races anymore, but she was eager because of it being $5 for her to get in! It will be the first time our family has been together at the races in years! We encourage everyone to bring friends and family!”- Ashton Rehme (Hershey Pennsylvania)
“We purchased 5 tickets for our family! We typically stay home weekly as the cost in the grandstands have really gone up, but when I saw this opportunity to see a sprint car race for $5, I told my wife we are taking the family! We are very excited to attend this event in person and to make a family memory out of this!” -Jack Roode (Lancaster Pennsylvania)
Fans can head to www.bapsmotorspeedway.com to purchase tickets for this event and any other upcoming events during the 2026 racing season.
Additional Sponsors of this event include:
Superior Homes, West Shire Decks, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Tyson Fence, Chad Baker Plumbing, Energy Smart, Keystone Trailer Services
Upcoming Events:
Saturday March 7- Bob Conley Season Opener presented by Tyson Fence
(Super Sportsman, Late Models, Legends & Open Practice)
Sunday March 15- FK Rod End Night
(410 Sprint Cars & Late Models)
Submitted By: Kolten Gouse
