Jim was the Motor Sports Editor for Last Word on Sports and is a lifelong NASCAR fan! WTBQ, The Hudson Valley, Orange County, Northern N.J. & Pike County Pennsylvania’s EXCLUSIVE broadcaster for the Motor Racing Network, the Performance Racing Network and the Indy Racing Series.
Orange County Fair Speedway is the oldest continuously operating dirt track in the United States. It was constructed in 1857 for horse racing at the annual Orange County Fair. In 1919, the first auto race was held on what was then called the “Harry Clay Oval.” Racing continued every year until the outbreak of World War Two caused the suspension of motorsports nationwide. After World War Two, “Big Car” racing continued for a year or so at the fair, and midget racing was immensely popular on Wednesday nights. In 1948, the first “Stock Car” race was held on the ½-mile track. The first winner of the first heat race was Frankie Schneider, who went on to become a legend in these parts. OCFS hosts five classes of racing, and something for every racer’s budget. From the Street Stocks to the Mighty Big Block Modifieds, and every division in-between (ProStock, Sportsman, Small Block Modified) the racing here is non-stop action from green flag to checkered.
Orange County Fair Speedway is home to the Eastern States Weekend. Begun in 1962 as a one-day, 100-lap championship race, Eastern States Weekend has grown into a three-day racing spectacular, the “October Classic.” Stock Car Racing and Orange County, New York go hand in hand. No speedway in the region, or in the WORLD, has as much history behind it as Orange County Fair Speedway!
Mark you calendar and join us at the HOUSE OF POWER for the time of your lives right in your own backyard!!!
| DATE | RACE | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. April 3 | Big Block Modified “OC Oval Kickoff 40” . 40 Lap / $4,000 to win Big block Modified feature with full Sportsman program. | PIT GATES - 3PM | HOT LAPS - 6PM | RACING - 7PM | Grandstand and Drive in Admission, Adult $24 , Seniors $20. 12 & under FREE. Reserved Drive In parking spots. Rows D,E & F Only, $25. Pit Admission; $30 OCFS Member. $35 Non-Member. |
| Sat. April 10 | Small Block Modifieds and Rookie season openers Plus full sportsman program. 25 lap Small Block Modified, 20 lap Sportsman and 12 Lap Rookie Sportsman features. | PIT GATES - 3PM | HOT LAPS - 6PM | RACING - 7PM | Grandstand and Drive in Admission, Adult $20 , Seniors $16. 12 & under FREE. Reserved Drive In parking spots Rows D,E & F Only, $15. Pit Admission; $25 OCFS Member. $35 Non-Member. |
| Sat. April 17 | Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman and the Street Stock Season opener. 25 lap Small Block Modified, 20 lap Sportsman and 15 Lap Street Stock features. | PIT GATES - 3PM | HOT LAPS - 6PM | RACING - 7PM | Grandstand and Drive in Admission, Adult $20 , Seniors $16. 12 & under FREE. Reserved Drive In parking spots Rows D ,E & F Only, $15. Pit Admission; $25 OCFS Member. $35 Non-Member. |
| Sat. April 24 | Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman and Rookie Sportsman. 25 lap Small Block Modified, 20 lap Sportsman and 12 Lap Rookie Sportsman features. | PIT GATES - 3PM | HOT LAPS - 6PM | RACING - 7PM | Grandstand and Drive in Admission, Adult $20 , Seniors $16. 12 & under FREE. Reserved Drive In parking spots Rows D,E & F Only, $15. Pit Admission; $25 OCFS Member. $35 Non-Member. |
| Sat. May 1 | Big Block Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock | ||
| The Big Block Points Series continues with its second race, a traditional 30-Lap feature supported by Sportsman and Street Stock divisions. | |||
| Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | |||
| 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
Jeff Gordon at Pocono
FST Starts the Pocono Race!
Jeff Gordon on WTBQ!
Kevin Harvick on WTBQ!
Pocono from the Grandstand
Dale Jr. Interview in front of his hauler
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. winning Pocono August 2014
WTBQ was there and interviewed Dale!
