VERNON, NY – It may be hard to believe but it seems like spring has finally sprung in Central New York which is some good news for the management at the Utica-Rome Speedway.  With the sunshine over the weekend track crews were finally able to get out on the racing surface in preparation for the season opener. After working tirelessly

VERNON, NY – Although temperatures have finally begun to rise, the wet weather that forced Utica-Rome Speedway to cancel last weekend’s practice session had continued. As a result, speedway officials have been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s racing program scheduled for April 22. “With all the rain that has fallen this week we can’t get

VERNON, NY – Mother Nature’s wintery grip just doesn’t seem to want to let go this year forcing the Utica-Rome Speedway to postpone the practice scheduled for Sunday, April 15. As a result, the speedway has canceled the practice session for that evening and hopes to reschedule a practice for this coming week dependent on Mother Nature. The chase for

VERNON, NY –Utica-Rome Speedway would like to thank A-Verdi Storage Containers for their continued partnership during the 2018 racing season. A-Verdi Storage Containers has been a long time supporter racing throughout the Northeast. “We appreciate all that A-Verdi has done for Utica-Rome Speedway,” commented speedway promoter Bill Shea. “I can’t say it enough, we are fortunate to have so many

VERNON, NY – Ted’s Body Shop LLC has long been a name synonymous with racing. The family owned business in New Berlin, N.Y., has had their names on the side of multiple race car over the years that have competed at the Utica-Rome Speedway. In 2018, the company is taking an even bigger role at the track as they’ve become

VERNON, NY – With racing recently starting in Florida, preparations are now in full swing at Utica-Rome Speedway for the upcoming 2018 season. After the late season announcement last year that the weekly headline division, the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, would be replaced the by the DIRTcar 358-Modifieds, interest has been high from both competitors and fans. The remainder of

VERNON, NY- This past Saturday evening, February 3, Utica-Rome Speedway hosted an Awards Celebration to recognize the accomplishments of its top drivers from the 2017 season. The casual event, held for the first time ever in the cozy confines of the Utica-Rome Speedway Club, was well received from the patrons who attended. Matt Sheppard was honored as the 2017 Gates-Cole

VERNON, NY- The 2017 race season at the Utica-Rome Speedway opened with a renewed enthusiasm after the off season return to weekly DIRTcar racing, and the racing action didn’t disappoint. When not hampered by rain, fans were treated to great on track racing every Sunday evening. The season kicked off on April 23 with the first ever Gladiator Twin 20’s

VERNON, NY – The DIRTcar 358-Modifieds hit the track at Utica-Rome for a pregame shootout leading into NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVI festivities. Mat Williamson meticulously wove his way through the field from his 13th starting position to claim an impressive win at Utica- Rome Speedway after 100 laps. “20 laps into this I was ready to pull into the

VERNON, NY- A jam packed pit area greeted fans this past Tuesday, October 3, at Utica-Rome Speedway as 47 Super DIRTcar Series 358-Modifieds, 30 360 Sprints, and 36 Broedel Energy DIRTcar Sportsman filled the expansive pits. When everything was settled, it was Jason Barney taking the hard fought $3,000 Cole Cup win in the 360 Sprints while Mat Williamson ran