as well as affiliated the track with NASCAR, and brought major sanctioned events to the Somerset County speedplant. Jennerstown Speedway Complex hosted 16 NASCAR Busch North Series events between 1987 and 2000, one NASCAR Southeast Series event in 1992 and 14 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour between 1990 and 2006. The Modified Tour returned to the track in 2020, after a 14 year absence. After Lasky died unexpectedly in 1994, his son, Stanley Jr. took over and ran the operation for the next five seasons, before selling to former speedway late model champion Steve Peles and Hooters Restaurants founder, Bob Brooks, in 2000. After three seasons, Peles and Brooks sold the track to Dave Wheeler, who initiated an immediate upgrade in operations. Wheeler repaved the oval in 2004 with a $350,000 polymer-based racing surface. 2009 closure At the end of the 2008 season, it was rumored that the track wouldn't reopen for the 2009 season. In February 2009, Wheeler said in an interview that the speedway won't open this season and is listed for sale. Claiming he wouldn't be able to continue his full-time job and run a speedway. 2014 reopening Race enthusiasts and racers themselves, new owners Bryan Smith, Rob Beck and John Taylor held a meeting at a local fire hall to discuss the details of the former raceway. After a larger than expected crowd made up of mostly drivers and owners, it was decided the track would reopen in May 2014. In addition to local divisions, the track also hosts series such as the International Supermodified Association and ROC Mofifieds. Aside from the usual races, also planned were events such as swap meets, car shows and educational classes. Asphalt Late Model Track Champions 1987 Steve Peles 1988 Steve Peles 1989 Steve Peles 1990 Steve Peles 1991 Glenn Gault 1992 Glenn Gault 1993 Charlie Cragan 1994 Charlie Cragan 1995 Jeff Dunmyer 1996 Jeff Dunmyer 1997 Jeff Dunmyer 1998 Mark Cottone 1999 Richard Mitchell 2000 Barry Awtey 2001 Neil Brown 2002 Neil Brown 2003 Barry Awtey 2004 Garry Wiltrout 2005 Tommy Beck 2006 Mark Smith 2007 Barry Awtey 2008 Jason Mignogna 2009-2013 closed 2014 Barry Awtey 2015 Matt Sever 2016 Barry Awtey 2017 Jeremiah Kuntz 2018 Garry Wiltrout 2019 Teddy Gibala 2020 Albert Francis 2021 Barry Awtey References External links Official website Motorsport venues in Pennsylvania NASCAR tracks Buildings and structures in Somerset County, Pennsylvania Tourist attractions in Somerset County,