VERNON, NY – The Utica-Rome Speedway last held a racing event back in January before the COVID-19 crisis hit New York State. That was the only race to be held in New York prior to the shutdown. On Wednesday night, the Utica-Rome Speedway brought New York State racing back to life with the Conquer Corona 30 for the Broedel Fuel
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VERNON, NY – Racing is BACK! Utica-Rome Speedway is ready to get things rolling in the Northeast on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. with the Conquer Corona 30 for the Broedel Fuel Group DIRTcar Sportsman and the Ted’s Body Shop DIRTcar Pro Stocks. The DIRTcar Sportsman are slated for a 30-lap battle with $1,000 going to the winning driver
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Utica Rome Speedway has put all Speedway events for April 2020 on pause. We are busy preparing for the upcoming season. Please watch for updates as they become available. Please practice social distancing and stay safe.
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VERNON, NY – They say good things come to those who wait. As has been tradition, the Utica-Rome Speedway was looking forward to releasing the 2020 schedule this weekend at the 34th Annual Motorsports Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of everyone’s control, the show was canceled. As a result, the wait is officially
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VERNON, NY – This coming weekend the Utica-Rome Speedway is ready to kick-off the 2020 racing season at the 34th Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo with a splash. For the first time ever, the speedway’s booth at the show will feature a dunk tank. Several members of the Utica-Rome Speedway community have graciously volunteered to take their chances of getting wet
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VERNON, NY – It didn’t take long for the Backroads Battle Series to gain the attention of the racing world. Thunder Mountain Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway finalized the details of the Backroads Battle Series last week and already several sponsors have offered support to the two facilities. With help from Donath MotorWorx, Enders Racing Engines and Chris Gennarelli, who is
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VERNON, NY – Early in the off-season, Thunder Mountain Speedway made the decision to switch to Hoosier Racing Tires for weekly action as well as agreeing to add DIRTcar sanctioning to their 358-Modified and Sportsman divisions for 2020. Those changes led to conversations between promotional groups at both Thunder Mountain Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway. After multiple conversations, the speedways have
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VERNON, NY – The legendary Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY features three DIRTcar sanctioned Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship divisions every Sunday night as well as highly anticipated special events including the Super DIRTcar Series, Empire Super Sprints, Monster Trucks, and even a music festival. Some of the greatest drivers to ever strap into a race car in the Northeast
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VERNON, NY – The 2020 racing season is only a few short months away and Utica-Rome Speedway is quickly wrapping up completing the full schedule racing events while also looking ahead to 2021. After a successful running on New Year’s Day, the Hangover is returning in to kick-off next season. The Hangover 2.1 Enduro will begin the 2021 racing season
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VERNON, NY – Chris Mackey captured the first running of the Hangover 2.0 at the Utica-Rome Speedway on Wednesday afternoon. Mackey inherited the lead and survived to pick up the $500 win. Nearly 70 cars made up the starting field with several drivers taking their turn at the front of the pack. Jim Bleau led the race early from the
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