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1 Speedway Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717-697-5000

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Williams Grove is a park which opened in 1928. The first race at Williams Grove was on May 31st, 1939. The track operated until May 10th, 1942, and reopened after WWII on September 30th, 1945. The track was patterned after the famous Legion Ascot Speedway of the 20s and 30s in Los Angeles.

The track has also been refered to as Ascot of the East, Williams Grove Park & Speedway and National Grange Fair and Picnic Grounds.

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Travel 7 miles southwest of I-76 on US 15 to SR 74. Then 1.5 mi. NW on SR 74, then 1.5 mi. N., then west on Park Place

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