Former local radio personality and hometown native Curtis Hughes has joined Lernerville Speedway in a promotional and public relations role, the Sarver, Pa., track announced Thursday night.

A life-long race fan at Lernerville, Hughes, known as “Cowboy Curt” while working at WDSY-FM’s morning show and a bi-weekly auto racing program, joins the track after the departure of general manager Greg Geibel as well as PR and social media managers Garrett and Jessica Mohrbacher.

“Lernerville Speedway has always held a special place in my heart,” said Hughes, whose father Matt served as a crew chief for drivers including Levi Yetter and three-time track champion Ken Schaltenbrand. “As a kid, my family would sit on the frontstretch behind the flagman, cheering on Ed Lynch Jr, Lynn Geisler, Kevin Boland, just to name a few. Being able to bring my family to track now and have new memories be made is something that means the world to me.”

Hughes will handle various roles including scheduling, sponsorship, fan engagement, social media, announcing duties and more.

“Lernerville Speedway is one of the top facilities in all of dirt track racing, with all four divisions providing incredible racing every Friday night,” Hughes said in the track’s press release. “When you walk into Lernerville Speedway, it’s like you are walking into church or a family reunion. This place brings people together and I want everyone to know that you are going to have a great experience, every time.”

Lernerville’s 2027 opening night is set for April 23 with major Late Model dates including the Firecracker 100 (June 24-26) and Yinzer 50 (Aug. 31).