From Johnstown, PA
ROCK THE RACEWAY FROM JOHNSTOWN
Johnstown is one of the closest large communities to Jennerstown Speedway Complex. The drive is roughly 25 miles, about 35 minutes via US-219 south. Rock the Raceway 2026 is the largest music event in the region for the summer, drawing Cambria County and Somerset County fans across the August 23 weekend.
The Johnstown route
The direct route is US-219 south from downtown Johnstown to the Stoystown/Davidsville area, then PA-271 south, ending on US-30 east into Jennerstown. No tolls, no PA Turnpike. About 35 minutes outside of weekend traffic.
For Conemaugh, Westmont, and the suburbs north of the city, picking up US-219 at the Geistown exit shaves a few minutes off.
Local Johnstown stops
Johnstown fans often stop at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown on the way down. The memorial is 15 minutes from Jennerstown and free to visit. Other day-of stops: Inclined Plane Visitors Center, Quemahoning Reservoir, or a meal at the Coal Tipple Hotel in Boswell.
Bands from Cambria County
Cambria County and the Johnstown area have strong representation in the Rock the Raceway field. The competition is open to bands from across the region, including Johnstown, Ebensburg, Cresson, Northern Cambria, and surrounding communities. Browse the artist directory to see who is competing from your area.