| Opened | August 30, 1972 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred |
| Abbreviation | Pen |
| Purse Value Index | 39 |
| Signature Race | Pennsylvania Governor's Cup |
- 08/30/1972 Le Grand Jour, D. Thomas up is first ever to cross finish at Penn National.
- 01/01/1982 First track in Pennsylvania to utilize telephone wagering.
- 04/19/1986 15,442 fans are on hand to set track attendance record.
- 12/26/1998 On this date $2,173,921 is bet, highest ever at Penn National.
- 02/18/2008 The Hollywood Casino opens up at Penn National Race Course.