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May News Headlines - OCFSMotorsports.com

2008 Eastern States Weekend Tickets
By OCFS Office May 3rd

EASTERN STATES TICKETS NOW ON SALE - Its not to early to start thinking about purchasing your 2008 Eastern States Weekend Tickets. Tickets for the 47th Annual Eastern States Weekend are now available by contacting the Speedway Office Mon-Fri between 10am - 4pm at (845) 342-2573.


Scouts in Uniform Welcome at OCFS
By OCFS Office May 3rd

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 30)……..On Saturday, May 10, all Boy and Girl Scouts, Brownies and Cub Scouts in uniform and their leaders will be admitted free to the weekly auto racing program at Orange County Fair Speedway. “Scouting has always been a great citizenship builder. But it’s good fun, too. We’re happy to have all the scouts, both boys and girls, as our guests,” says track operations manager Ken Sands. Scout groups are asked to...FULL STORY

 

April News Headlines - OCFSMotorsports.com

OCFS May 3rd Schedule of Events
By OCFS Office April 28th

The Schedule of Events for Week #3 of Racing, May 3rd, at OCFS... FULL STORY


New Program Order, Demo Derby This Week at Orange County
By OCFS Office April 28th

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 27)……..Traditionally in the order of things, feature races are the last on most racing programs. But this coming Saturday, May 3, at Orange County Fair Speedway the two open wheel divisions, Modifieds and Sportsman, will complete their entire card of qualifying heats, last chance consolation races, and their respective features before the track’s official intermission period. Following intermission, the full- fender Pro Stocks and Pure Stocks will...FULL STORY


OCFS 358 Modified Competition Notice
By OCFS Office April 25th

On a trial bases OCFS, starting 04/26/08 Will allow 358 modified's, running with big block modified's the right to run their DIRT weight in big block modified races, excluding series races. This means the following: 358 full spec 2350 lbs , 358 spec head only 2400 lbs, 358 open motor will be lowered to 2500 lbs, same as big block modified, all 358 cars must follow 358 rules to a tee, with the exception of weight. This will be only on nights that the 358's are not on the racing schedule, our intention is to allow 358 drivers to acquire more seat time.In addition, coming very soon, a date will be released for OCFS very first midweek test and tune night. This will be a 3 hour session, fee will be the same as our pre season open practice, 20.00 , all OCFS divisions' welcome.

George Johnson
OCFS, operations Director


OCFS April 26th Schedule of Events
By OCFS Office April 23rd

The Schedule of Events for Week #2 of Racing, April 26th, at OCFS... FULL STORY


Modifieds on Saturday, Sprint Cars Sunday Evening
By OCFS Office April 20th

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 20)……..Get ready for excitement, get ready for speed, get ready for two great nights of racing! Circle the days, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, that’s when Orange County Fair Speedway presents back-to-back nights of high speed racing on the five-eighths-mile Middletown, New York Hard Clay race track...FULL STORY


OCFS Handicapping Changes For 2008
By OCFS Office April 18th

In the interest of improved competition, for drivers and fans alike, OCFS has decided to make changes to the handicapping system for 2008. Handicapping will still be based on the last three weeks, but money points will no longer be used for the Modified, 358 and Sportsman divisions. Instead, with the help of handicapper Bob Freer, all classes will use “handicapping points”. The Pro Stock and Pure Stock classes have used “handicapping points for the past two years...FULL STORY


Excitement Builds for OCFS Opener
By OCFS Office April 13th

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 12)……..Orange County Fair Speedway will begin its 59th consecutive year of weekly stock car racing this Saturday night, April 19, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The historic Middletown, New York five-eights-mile “Hard Clay” surfaced speedway opener will feature five divisions of race cars---Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks---in qualifying races and main events with the evening’s program sponsored by...FULL STORY


Who'll Take the Checkered Flag on Opening Night?
By OCFS Office April 13th

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 12)……..Since 1978, 18 drivers have won Opening Night Modified features at Orange County Fair Speedway. But the “wealth” hasn’t been spread evenly. Just five drivers own 17 of the past 30 Opening Night trophies. And four of them are expected to be in the starting lineup this Saturday evening, April 19, when the 59th consecutive season of weekly stock car racing gets the green flag at the five-eights-mile Hard Clay track in Middletown, New York...FULL STORY


OCFS April 19th Schedule of Events
By OCFS Office April 10th

The Schedule of Events for Opening Night, April 19th, at OCFS...Full Story


Orange County Fair Speedway: Racing Steeped in History
By OCFS Office April 10th

MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 10)……..While the Saturday, April 19 Opening Night marks the 59th consecutive year of weekly stock car racing at Orange County Fair Speedway, the track’s history dates back to 1857 when it was first laid out for horse racing. The first automobile race on the Middletown, New York oval took place 90 years ago on August 15, 1919, when Jim Benedict of Katonah, New York drove a Duesenberg Special to victory...Full Story


OCFS Ticket Specials
By: OCFS Office April 3rd 2008

2008 Season Reserved Seats Tickets are available for the following: Adults $350 save $165 on a weekly purchased ticket, Seniors $250 save $205 on a weekly purchased ticket. For more info, call the speedway office 845-342-2573

SPECIAL WEEKEND OF SPEED MAY 17-18 $40 for the weekend (must be purchased by May 15) This is for the Saturday night race program and the World of Outlaw Sunday show. Tickets are now available through the Speedway office.

March News Headlines - OCFSMotorsports.com

OCFS Open Practice
By OCFS Office March 18th 2008

OCFS will hold an Open Practice on Saturday, April 12th at 4pm. Please call the office for more information, 845-342-2573. NOTE: Anyone car that is practicing MUST have a working transponder - The scoring system is being tested.


Season Pit Passes and WoO Tickets On-Sale Now
By OCFS Office March 17th 2008

2008 OCFS Season Pit Passes and World of Outlaw Tickets are now On-Sale and are available at the Speedway Office. Please call the office for more information, 845-342-2573.


OCFS Tire Rule Change for 2008
By OCFS Office March 15th 2008

Divisions effected: Big block modified - 358 modified divisions
Teams will now have the option of running either DIRT Hard or DIRT Soft Tires as of opening night 4/19/2008. Effective 6/3/2008 teams will also be allowed to run the following, Hoosier DIRT Hard or Hoosier D400, Hoosier DIRT Soft or Hoosier D300. At special, long distant events, Hoosier DIRT Extra Hard Or Hoosier D500. Also please advise all ,that dirtcar has rescinded the elimination of the 2350 full spec 358 division ,As of March 8 2008 the 2350 Lbs Full Spec class will be reinstated for the 2008 season.


2008 Pure Stock Regristration
By OCFS Office March 11th 2008

PURE STOCK Registration for the 2008 racing season will be held on Saturday, March 15th from 9am-Noon at the Speedway Office. If you are unable to attend, please call the office at 845-342-2573.


Middletown Motorsports
By OCFS Office March 5th 2008

The 2008 edition of the Middletown Motorsports car show will be held on March 14th, 15th and 16th at the Orange County Fair Arena in Middletown, New York. For more information regarding the event please call (845) 386-3484.

February News Headlines - OCFSMotorsports.com

OCFS Rules Posted
By OCFS Office February 16th 2008

The 2008 OCFS Rule Amendments have been posted for all divisions. In addition, the 2008 Pure Stock Rule Book have also been added - Visit the Rules Page to View or Simply Click Here


OCFS Season Tickets Now Available
By: OCFS Office February 7th 2008

2008 Orange County Fair Speedway Season Tickets are now available. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets should contact OCFS Operations Manager Ken Sands at the Speedway Office, Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. 845-342-2573

January News Headlines - OCFSMotorsports.com

OCFS News and Rumblings
By Ken McMillan January 27th 2008

World Racing Group and DIRT MotorSports recently signed a deal to lease OCFS for the 2008 season. DIRT officials are hopeful a long-term deal -- perhaps in the length of 5-8 years -- can be signed with Fairgrounds owner Michael Gurda by July or August...FULL STORY


OCFS Banquet Award
By Ken McMillan January 26th 2008

The top-10 finishers in each racing class were presented with trophies, and awards were also handed out for rookie of the year, sportsmanship, best appearing car and top mechanics... FULL STORY

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