Albany-Saratoga Speedway, American dirt race track
Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a dirt racing track located in Malta, New York, where races take place primarily on Friday evenings during the warmer months. The oval layout produces close, exciting competition with multiple cars racing side by side, and spectators enjoy clear views of the action from most seating areas.
The track was built in 1965 with a paved surface but was converted to dirt in 1977 to create more action-packed racing. The ownership changed hands several times, with current operations spanning decades under long-term management that kept the facility a regional racing hub.
The speedway serves as a gathering place where families and racing enthusiasts have come for generations to watch and celebrate the sport together. The friendly, tight-knit community creates an experience that goes beyond the races themselves.
The track is easily accessible by car with parking available, and the site has food stands and merchandise booths for visitors. Plan your visit during the racing season from spring through fall, with most races starting at 7 p.m. on Friday evenings.
During the pandemic, races continued without spectators in the stands and were broadcast via pay-per-view, giving sponsors visibility and keeping the racing alive. This adaptation showed the track's importance to the racing community far beyond the local area.
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