Lincoln Speedway
New Oxford, PA, USA
Track History
Lincoln Speedway in New Oxford, Pennsylvania was a half-mile dirt oval nestled in the rolling farmland of Adams County that hosted seven Cup Series races between 1955 and 1965. The six-degree banking in the turns gave drivers just enough angle to carry momentum through corners on a surface that shifted from tacky to slick as events progressed. Lincoln was part of a cluster of Pennsylvania dirt tracks that NASCAR visited during the sport's expansion into Mid-Atlantic markets, bringing stock car racing to a region better known for its sprint car and Modified traditions. Seven Cup races over a decade reflected a venue that consistently delivered competitive racing, drawing fields that mixed local Pennsylvania dirt experts with the touring Southern professionals. The York County crowds were enthusiastic and plentiful, and race weekends at Lincoln carried an agricultural fair atmosphere that connected the sport to the rural communities that sustained it. Lincoln Speedway remains active today as a sprint car venue, maintaining a thread of racing continuity that stretches back over seven decades.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at Lincoln Speedway
Buck Baker leads all drivers at Lincoln Speedway with 2 wins across 6 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Baker | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| Lee Petty | 5 | 1 | 10.6 |
| Nace Mattingly | 3 | 0 | 9.7 |
| Johnny Allen | 3 | 0 | 10.3 |
| Speedy Thompson | 4 | 0 | 11 |
Race Winners (1955-1965)
Lincoln Speedway has crowned 6 different Cup Series winners since 1955.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Pennsylvania 200 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 1964 | Pennsylvania 200 | David Pearson |
| 1958 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Lee Petty |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Buck Baker |
| 1957 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Marvin Panch |
| 1956 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Buck Baker |
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Lincoln Speedway | Junior Johnson |
Race Dynamics
Short tracks feature close-quarters racing with higher caution rates. Aggressive drivers and bump-and-run tactics thrive here. Strong restarts and late-race speed are essential. Track-specific history matters more here than at any other track type.
Top Rated Drivers at Lincoln Speedway
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