Written by Chris Moore

VERNON, NY – The Grand Reopening of Utica-Rome Speedway is two weeks away and the excitement continues to build.

Drivers, fans and businesses alike are lining up to take part in the action at the Vernon, N.Y., half-mile facility in 2021. Worthington Industries is the latest partner to emerge as the presenting sponsor of the track’s Crate 602 Sportsman division.

For 60 years, Worthington Industries has been North America’s premier, value-added steel processor, providing customers with wide ranging capabilities, products and services for a variety of markets including automotive, construction and agriculture.

Worthington Industries is also the leading global supplier of pressure tanks and cylinders. The company manufactures a host of pressure cylinder products for industrial gas and cryogenic applications, transportation and alternative fuel storage, oil and gas equipment, and consumer brand retail products, including Bernzomatic, Coleman and Balloon Time.

No matter the product or service, Worthington puts people first. Since its founding in 1955, Worthington has operated on a philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule, which serves as the basis for an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier and shareholder.

For more information on their products, investors, careers, or any services they provide, visit them on the web at https://worthingtonindustries.com/Home or reach them by phone at 800.944.2255.

Worthington Industries’ local steel processing unit is located approximately 20 minutes north of Utica-Rome Speedway at 530 Henry Street Rome, NY 13440.

The Crate 602 Sportsman division at Utica-Rome Speedway will compete for $1,000 to win and $100 to start minimum at all ’21 events.

The new era of racing at Utica-Rome Speedway will begin on Friday, May 7, as the ‘Grand Reopening’ takes place, preceded by two practice dates on Friday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 4.

Utica-Rome Speedway is located at 5591 NY-5 (Seneca Turnpike) Vernon, NY 13476. The official website is www.uticaromespeedway.com. Like Utica-Rome Speedway on Facebook or @UR_Speedway