Vintage Racing Thrills: Jerry Mayer's Historic Crash at Williams Grove Speedway

Jul 03, 2025

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Explore the thrilling history of Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA, known for its ½ mile long banked oval dirt track. Witness the danger faced by drivers in 1968, like Jerry Mayer's intense crash captured in 9 unforgettable photographs. Sprint cars today lap the track in 16 seconds at 120 mph, but in the past, drivers raced without wings and roll-cages, highlighting the sheer bravery and risks of early racing. Experience the heart-pounding moments and the resilience of drivers like Mayer who survived against all odds.

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Vintage Racing Thrills: Jerry Mayer's Historic Crash at Williams Grove Speedway

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Williams Grove Speedway, in Mechanicsburg, PA The banked oval dirt track is just ½ mile long. Today, sprint cars can lap the track in 16 seconds, averaging 120 mph. In 1968, without the protection of wings and roll-cages, drivers faced this kind of danger: Jerry Mayer “over-ran” the rear wheel of Johnny Kay, and the subsequent ride looked like this, in a sequence of 9 photographs.