Auto Racing News - 28 August 2025

Tonight, Dodge City Speedway in Howes Cave will host a regular program on Checkers Out Speedway night. Next Friday, September 5, will be the final points night and Thunder Race number 5 on DKM Fabrications Night. Next Friday will also be the last Friday night race, as Dodge City will switch to Sundays on Sunday, September 14, when they will host their annual car show on Cronies Restaurant Day.

Tonight, Albany-Saratoga Speedway will add the DiCarlo's Auto Body 358-modified Shootout to their program, and it is the final points night for the big block modified, sportsman, and pro stock divisions. Utica-Rome Speedway is off tonight.

The 184th annual Fonda Fair will have NYTPA tractor pulls tonight at 7:00 p.m. in front of the grandstand. On Saturday night, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will be at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Kaden Honeycutt will again be in the driver's seat of the Halmar-Friesen Racing no. 52 Toyota Tundra while team driver Stewart Friesen of Sprakers recovers from injuries he suffered last month while racing his modified in Canada. The Fonda Fair will also offer a demolition derby at noontime and again at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

On Sunday, August 31, Utica-Rome Speedway will present the 2025 Cole Cup. Headlining the program will be a 360 winged sprint car feature paying $10,000. Other divisions on the schedule include limited sportsman, 4-cylinder, and a 50-lap enduro. Also on Sunday, the Short Track Super Series will be at the Afton Motorsports Park for the $5,050-to-win Afton Action 50 for modifieds. Crate 602 sportsman, limited sportsman, factory stocks, 600 modifieds, and 4-cylinders are all listed on the program.

If you are traveling through the Fonda-Fultonville area on Sunday morning/afternoon, be aware of the annual Convoy for a Cause. This massive parade of various trucks will begin in Fort Plain and travel east on Rt. 5s towards Fultonville and to the Fonda Fairgrounds. The fair program shows a 12:00 p.m. arrival time at the Fairgrounds, so plan accordingly. At 6:00 p.m., there will be semi-truck and 4-wheel diesel truck pulls.

Glen Ridge Motorsports Park will host all weekly divisions on Elmo's Speed & Supply Night. On Monday at 5:00 p.m., the Fonda Fair will close out with a demolition derby.

Looking ahead, Thursday, September 4, will begin the start of the 36th annual Adirondack Nationals. The village of Lake George will fill with the rumble of engines and the glimmer of polished paint and chrome. Friday and Saturday are filled with activities throughout the day, ending with the very popular "Crusin' on Canada Street" from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

On Friday, September 5, Albany-Saratoga Speedway will host the 5th annual Upstate Chevy Dealers Autism Acceptance Race, which offers a winner's check of $10,000 for the pro stock division. Organizers' plans are to raise $60,000 for Autism in honor of Albany-Saratoga Speedway celebrating its 60th anniversary.

For something a little different, the annual Tug Boat Roundup in Waterford will take place the weekend of September 5, 6, and 7. The intersection of the Erie Canal and Hudson River will be filled with various sizes and styles of Tug Boats. The Tug Boat Parade will begin at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday in Albany and travel up the Hudson River to the Waterford Harbor. The roundup highlights New York state's Maritime industry, with heritage tugs, festivities, music, and fireworks on Saturday night.

On Saturday, September 6, the Super DIRTcar Series will be at the Weedsport Speedway, where the big block modifieds will compete in the 100-lap Cavalcade feature for a winner’s check of $17,600. The sportsman division will compete in a 75-lap feature, and the CRSA 305 winged sprint cars are also on the schedule.

On Sunday, September 7, is the 15th annual Curtis Lumber car & truck show from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at their main location at 879 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, N.Y. The Sacandaga Brewing Company has rescheduled its 5th annual Hop Wheels car show to Saturday, September 13. The show runs from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

In recent results from Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Josh Masterson earned his career-first feature in the Next Generation Roofing DIRTcar modified division. Tim Hartman Jr. took the win in the Doug Wholey’s Ideal Excavating DIRTcar crate 602 sportsman division feature. The Saratoga Masonry Supply DIRTcar pro stock division feature was won by Pete Stefanski.

At Utica-Rome Speedway's championship night, Matt Sheppard scored the victory in the 3 Bastards Brewing modified division 30-lap feature and is the 2025 modified division track champion. Payton Talbot was the winner in the Taylor’s Trailers crate 602 sportsman division and is the sportsman division track champion.

Last Sunday was the big Sunflower 50, the 5th annual event held on the grounds of High Tower Farms in Broadalbin. This year’s Sunflower 50 was raising funds for "Operations at Ease," an organization that brings veterans and dogs together. Travis Witbeck was the victor for 2025, with Brett Mortensen and Tim Hartman Jr. filling the podium.

Due to the projected weather forecast, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and Brookfield Speedway canceled their Sunday programs. Brookfield claims that the modified show will be rescheduled.