Tipton, Pa.
Welcome to the Altoona Speedway. The Speedway operated in Tipton Pa. from 1923 until it was forced to close in 1929,with the start of the Depression.A total of three racers lost thier lives during it's existence.The track was made of yellow pine 2x4's laid up on edge.It was 60 feet wide and 1.25 miles long.The highest speed ever recorded there was 138.6 mph by Leon Duray, on a test run in 1926.
Mid 1920's....Race car driver Bennie Hill at the Altoona Speedway in Tipton.
(Special thanks to Tony Branda for the use of all Altoona Speedway materials on this website.)
This postcard provides a view of the grandstands, and a partial view of the track and center field.
Altoona Driving Park,
(Home of the
Pleasant Valley Shopping Center
today.) 		Wanted!
Anything related to the Altoona Speedway!
Also Local Auto Racing Literature,
Pictures,Posters, and other Memorabilia. 		Peterson Memorial Dragway
ALTOONA SPEEDWAY'S MUSEUM
Tony D. Branda
1434 East Pleasant Valley Blvd.
Altoona,PA 16602
Phone
814-942-1869 or 800-458-3477

Go back in time and browse at old photos of Altoona, PA at Altoona Archives.
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(C) Copyright Tom Lynam,1997.
Last updated:8/2/97