Orange County Fair Speedway, Speedway held in Middletown, Orange County, New York
Orange County Fair Speedway is a dirt oval track about 5/8 of a mile long located in Middletown, New York. The surface is made of hard-packed clay designed for fast racing and the facility holds around 8,000 spectators.
The grounds were originally built in 1857 for horse racing and known as Harry Clay Oval. The first auto race took place in 1919 after years of effort by racing advocate George Martin, and following World War II the venue was renamed Victory Speedway in 1946 before taking its current name.
The track is known as the "House of Power" and has earned this name through decades of racing tradition. Weekly races from April through September are a core part of local life and draw regular crowds of fans and drivers from across the region.
The venue is located at 239 Wisner Avenue and operates regular events from April through September. The clay surface conditions can vary depending on weather, so checking conditions before visiting is helpful for planning your experience.
The grounds underwent an unexpected shift in 2013 when motocross racing was introduced on a dedicated track built between turns 3 and 4. This addition to the traditional auto racing brought an entirely new group of riders and fans to the venue and expanded what the location offers.
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