Selinsgrove Speedway was built in 1945 under the supervision of Joie Chitwood, a Hollywood stunt man and race car driver from Denison, Texas.
As of 2020 the property is still owned by the Selinsgrove Fair Association with racing conducted under the ERS Promotions LLC banner.
With the advent of larger race car haulers, the pit area, formerly located in the infield, was moved to the outside of turn 4 for the 2018 season, improving the view of the track for spectators.
[3] Yingst won the event in 1984 and 1985 before becoming the national championship winning Funny Car crew chief for 1989 NHRA driver Bruce Larson.
[3] Several national sprint car drivers have won the event, including Dave Blaney, Sammy Swindell, and Greg Hodnett.