The 2008 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series stages its season finale as part of the 47th edition of Eastern States Weekend at the Orange County Fair Speedway. A full three-day weekend of trackside activity ---including Big-Block Modified, 358-Modified, Sportsman, UMP Pro Stock and UMP Street Stock racing--- on the Middletown ‘Hard Clay’ culminates Sunday, October 19 with the Eastern States 200 boasting a first-place cash prize of... FULL STORY

DIRTcar Racing teams planning to attend the 47th Annual Eastern States Weekend at Orange County Fair Speedway will need to bring along an assortment of tire compounds for the October 17-19 event. Big-Block Modified and 358-Modified entries will be allowed to use DIRT Soft (D300), Hard (D400) or Extra (D500) throughout all warm-up sessions and qualifying events, although DIRT Hard (D400) or DIRT Xtra (D500) only will be mandatory on the rear come feature time... FULL STORY

The small-block Modifieds, powered by 358-cubic inch engines, will be the Saturday, October 18 headline attraction during the 47th Annual Eastern States Weekend at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. This year’s 32st Annual 358 Modified Championship race will be 100 laps in distance, and will be the final race in the chase for the overall Hoosier Tire-Sunoco Race Fuels Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series championship... FULL STORY

When the 47th Annual Advance Auto parts Eastern States 200 for dirt track Modified stock cars gets the green flag on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, drivers who call Orange County their “home track” will be favored to take the top prize of $20,000... FULL STORY

On October 28, 1962, legendary stock car driver Frankie Schneider won the first Eastern States race at the historic Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Now on October 17-19, 2008, Eastern States Weekend---this year the 47th Annual festival of speed---is the oldest consecutively-run championship event for dirt track... FULL STORY

The 47th Annual Eastern States Weekend tentative Schedule of Events... CLICK TO SEE SCHEDULE

Terry McCarl struggled hard to fight back the tears following his victory in last Wednesday night’s Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 25-lap A-main feature at the Orange County Fair Speedway.McCarl, after battling Jason Meyers for his first triumph on the grueling World of Outlaws tour this season, dedicated his initial OCFS career win to his older brother Tom McCarl, who is battling terminal bladder cancer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn... FULL STORY

Dad, knock off work an hour early. Mom, we’ll have supper at the track tonight. Kids, get your homework finished early, we’re going to the races! That’s right, folks. The Outlaws are coming to Orange County Fair Speedway on Wednesday, September 24. This is a rescheduled racing program that was postponed by rain back in May.... FULL STORY

Curt Michael continued his dominance of the Rislone URC 360 Sprint Car series last Saturday night as he scored an impressive victory in the 25-lap feature at the Orange County Fair Speedway.Michael, in quest of his fifth straight URC points championship, blistered the five-eighths mile, hard clay oval with a fast lap of... FULL STORY

A photo-finish victory by Chris Shultz in the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap feature capped a thrilling evening of racing last Saturday as Orange County Fair Speedway crowned its divisional champions for the 2008 season. But the night belonged to “Mr. Consistency.’’... FULL STORY

The ‘Grand Slam’ of Big-Block Modified racing on the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series is just weeks away to officially signal the start of the traditional ‘second season’ of competition on the 2008 DIRTcar NorthEast circuit. Lebanon Valley Speedway and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park host the initial “200s” to kick off the high-dollar Advance Series shows in September with nationally recognized events at the ... FULL STORY

Second-generation driver Clinton Mills and car owner Gary Edwards Sr. joined forces to make a very formidable racing team last season. Mills presented Edwards with two victories during his rookie season at the Orange County Fair Speedway in 2007. So, after struggling behind the wheel of... FULL STORY

FULTON CHEVROLET SPORTSMAN CHALLENGE HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER RACES AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY
By OCFS Office August 15th

A special two-race Sportsman Challenge highlights stock car racing at Orange County Fair Speedway during September. On Saturday, September 13 and again on Wednesday, September 24, Sportsman division racers will be in action as the historic Middletown track continues to celebrate its 90th year of auto racing.... FULL STORY

SEPTEMBER IS SPRINT CAR MONTH AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY
By OCFS Office August 15th

Three nights of open-wheel sprint car racing headline Orange County Fair Speedway’s September schedule. On Saturday, September 6, the 305 sprint cars of the Capital Region Sprint Car Agency (CRSA) take to the Middletown five-eighths-mile Hard Clay track, a makeup date for August 2 race meet that was rained out. The 600 Modifieds and a “Festival of Crashes” demolition derby are also on the evening’s program. Planet Wings (sprint cars) and Chet’s Garage (Festival of Crashes) are the night’s co-sponsors.... FULL STORY

JOURNALIST CHRIS ECONOMAKI NAMED GRAND MARSHALL
FOR ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY AUGUST 16 BIRTHDAY BASH
By OCFS Office August 9th

Take a trip back into the past as Orange County Fair Speedway celebrates its glorious racing history as it kicks off its “90th Year of Racing” on Saturday, August 16. In addition to a full racing card of Modified, 358 Modified. Sportsman, Pro Stock and Pure Stock racing competition on the Hard Clay, Orange County welcomes legendary motorsports journalist Chris Economaki as the evening’s Grand Marshall. And to cap off the historic night, there will be a gala fireworks display... FULL STORY

Point Races Heat Up as Season Winds Down
By OCFS Office August 6th

Four Saturday night race meets remain in the Orange County Fair Speedway battles for track championships. In the 358 Modified division, Jerry Higbie, of Slate Hill, New York, holds a 24-point edge over Tim Hindley, 304 to 280. Hindley, in turn, has a 10-point cushion over Craig Mitchell (270 points). David Van Horn (267) and Johnny Guarino (256) round out the top five. The exciting 358 Modifieds will be in action all four of the final point nights.... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Super DIRTcar Series Event
By OCFS Office July 31st

All eyes were glued on Brett Hearn during the closing stages of last Thursday night’s Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Modified Series 75-lapper at the Orange County Fair Speedway.Because Hearn, who has provided many memorable moments in these extra-distance events during the past three decades, was on the verge on making Super DIRTcar Series history. The 49-year-old modified superstar, after grabbing the... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #15
By OCFS Office July 26th

Jeff Heotzler Sr. can’t remember the last time he claimed back-to-back victories at the Orange County Fair Speedway. But Heotzler will tell you just how great last Saturday night’s triumph in the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap main event tasted. “This was a much sweeter win than a week ago,’’ said Heotzler. “The critics think I’ve been sandbagging. We started farther back this week and still came back up to win.’’... FULL STORY

Test and Tune - Tuesday, July 29th
By OCFS Office July 24th

TEST and TUNE Tuesday July 29 starting at 6pm. Pit Gates will open at 4:30 -Front Gate will open at 5pm. Front Gate will be $3 admission to go toward drivers point fund. Pits will be $25 per person.

Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTCar Series Headed to OCFS
By OCFS Office July 22nd

Mark Thursday, July 31 as one of the biggest nights of the year at the historic Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. as the traveling Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series teams roll into town. The Invaders will battle Orange County’s corps of top Modified drivers in a full slate of time trials, qualifying heat races, and a $6,000-to-win 75-lap feature race. The Orange County race will be the 12th point event on the Modified Super DIRTcar Series trail. Billy Decker, of Unadilla, New York, with five wins and eight top-five finishes in... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #14
By OCFS Office July 19th

Jeff Heotzler Sr. has encountered his share of battles this season as he attempts to defend his modified championship at the Orange County Fair Speedway.Heotzler, like any other reigning titlist, knew his counterparts would be gunning for him throughout the 2008 racing campaign. However, the 50-year-old Wallkill veteran didn’t know he would also have to wage a war against lyme disease... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #13
By OCFS Office July 12th

It was the perfect ending to an outstanding evening of racing activity Saturday night at the Orange County Fair Speedway.Richie Eurich, a cornerstone in OCFS’s rich history over the past five decades, bridged the gap between today and yesteryear during Nostalgia Night as he captured his first win of the 2008 season in the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap feature.Eurich, who began racing in the late 1960s... FULL STORY

Doc Young Penalty Notice
By OCFS Office July 11th

This notice, distributed to all DIRTcar sanctioned tracks, is notification of a penalty and suspension of DIRTcar Sportsman competitor Doc Young. Mr. Young is suspended from competition at all DIRTcar sanctioned events in all DIRTcar classes for the remainder of the 2008 racing season. ... FULL STORY

Tom Darake Penalty Notice
By OCFS Office July 11th

Mr. Dakake 358 rev limiter box, MSD/DIRT 6ALN failed to pass post race inspection and testing on June 28, 2008, following the 358 modified feature, Second violation rear spoiler exceeded maximum allowed height. ... FULL STORY

Veterans From the Past Return for Nostalgia Night at OCFS July 12th
By OCFS Office July 8th

Racers from the past will be back at their old stomping grounds on Saturday July 12 for the annual Nostalgia night. The fan favorite event will allow fans to meet the stars from the past and get autographs during the intermission period. The Northeast Vintage Modifieds and ... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #12
By OCFS Office July 5th

Rick Mill was filled with mixed emotions following his victory Saturday night in the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap feature at the Orange County Fair Speedway.Mill, who has been plagued with some bad luck during the first few months of the 2008 racing season, was feeling a little snake bit. However, there was also a little déjà-vu ... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #11
By OCFS Office June 28th

Electricity filled the air Saturday night at the Orange County Fair Speedway.But this lightning wasn’t caused by any thunderstorms predicted that evening. This energy was supplied by another source.Michael Storms, in the midst of his rookie season, generated all of the excitement and lived up to his nickname as well. Because “Kid Lightning’’ charged up the OCFS audience by hanging on for a narrow victory over his mentor, Brett Hearn, in a thrilling DIRTcar Modified 30-lap feature event.... FULL STORY

Celebrate Old Time Racing at OCFS
By OCFS Office June 27th

Take a trip back into the past as Orange County Fair Speedway celebrates its glorious racing history on Nostalgia Night, Saturday, July 12. In addition to the full racing card of Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stock and Pure Stock competition, Orange County welcomes the Northeast Vintage Modifieds, the Atlantic Coast Old Timers (ACOT), and many driving greats from the Hard Clay track’s long racing history... FULL STORY

Eight Night of Action in July at OCFS
By OCFS Office June 25th

Eight nights of track action are on tap during July at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. In addition to four Saturday nights of stock car racing, the Monster Truck Challenge takes over the historic five-eights-mile Hard Clay oval for a two-day meet, Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17, the first two days of the 168th Annual Orange County Fair. Then on Thursday, July 24, the Second Annual Slingshot Shootout and ... FULL STORY

Orange County Fair Speedway Race Report Week #10
By OCFS Office June 22nd

Chris Shultz broke on to the modified scene with a vengeance during the 2001 racing season at the Orange County Fair Speedway.
Shultz, fresh off consecutive DIRT Sportsman titles and a victory in the Barbara Luce Memorial 75-lapper during the 2000 Eastern States Weekend Racing Festival at the track, led all OCFS modified drivers during his rookie campaign with three victories and finished sixth in the final standings.... FULL STORY

Tight Point Races at the Orange County Fair Speedway
By OCFS Office June 11th

As the weather heats up, so have the Orange County Fair Speedway point races. This is especially true in the two Modified divisions, where Slate Hill, New York’s Jerry Higbie tops both listings. But barely! In the big-block Modified class, Higbie, who has never won this division’s track champion-ship... FULL STORY

$2 Off Coupons are Back for June
By OCFS Office June 3rd

By popular demand the $2 off coupon for General Admission to the Orange County Fair Speedway will be back for the month of June. A new bright orange coupon has been distributed throughout the speedways vast market area which entitles you to a $2 discount off General Admission for any speedway event during... FULL STORY

JUNE IS BUSTIN’ OUT ALL OVER! Four Race Meets Highlight a Month of Speed at Orange County Fair Speedway
By OCFS Office June 1st

June may be the time for grads and dads, but it’s also when the Saturday night racing heats up at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Four race meets highlight this month of speed at the historic five-eighths-mile Hard Clay track. It begins Saturday, June 7 when all five of Orange County’s racing divisions---Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks and Pure Stocks---will be in action on Little League Night. Sponsored by Gemini Automotive and McGannon Excavating, all Little Leaguers, boy and girls and their coaches, in uniform will be admitted free.... FULL STORY

May 24th Racing Report
By OCFS Office May 25th

Bruce Kline won the 30-lap big block modified feature last Saturday night. Starting from the pole, he stayed out front for the entire contest. At the green flag, it was Kline, Rich Kolka, Clinton Mills, Jeff Heotzler, Jr., and Tommy Meier. The first five remained relatively static for the first 13 laps. The first yellow flag flew on lap 14 as Rick Mill and Kirk Horton tangled briefly, and continued on, but the yellow flew. On the restart, Ric Hill shut off... FULL STORY

May 17th Racing Report
By OCFS Office May 18th

Chuck McKee hasn’t had much to smile about lately at the Orange County Fair Speedway. McKee, one of the most successful drivers at the track during the past decade, has been mired in a terrible winless drought, despite showcasing one of the more powerful modified cars on a weekly basis. The “Middletown Missile’’ hasn’t tasted victory since opening night on April 16, 2005.... FULL STORY

358 Modifieds Return to OCFS Saturday Lineup
By OCFS Office May 18th

After being off the schedule the past three weekly racing meets, the exciting 358 Modifieds will be back on the Hard Clay at Orange County Fair Speedway the next four Saturday nights. This means even more racing for fans to enjoy as the historic Middletown, New York speedway presents five full divisions of race cars in action for four consecutive weeks....FULL STORY

May 18th Competition Notice
By OCFS Office May 15th

On Sunday May 18th sportsman drivers are welcome to compete with the 358 modifieds but they must conform to the 358 modified rules which include: aluminum wheels , tires, a Holley 650 carb, a 7600 rev limiter chip and a minimum weight of 2550 lbs, (crate motor cars may run 2400 lbs weight). Sportsman drivers and teams please note that...FULL STORY

First Test & Tune at OCFS - June 4th
By OCFS Office May 14th

Wednesday, June 4th, pit gate opens at 4.30 PM ,testing starts at 6 PM , all divisions are welcome. This will be a three hour test & tune season, transponders and race receivers will be mandatory. This will give teams and drivers , a chance to test setups that never make it past the black board in the race shop...FULL STORY

May 10th Racing Report
By OCFS Office May 11th

MIDDLETOWN – Brett Hearn has enjoyed a remarkable racing career at the Orange County Fair Speedway. Since 1978, Hearn’s rookie modified campaign, the Sussex, N.J., driver has smashed several OCFS records in the big block ranks and has captured 15 track championships. The 49-year-old racing veteran has visited victory lane 168 times at the famous speed plant... FULL STORY

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

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, $25.00 , 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.

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.

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

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