Orange County Fair Speedway Releases 2021 Racing Schedule; Big Blocks To Run 12-Race S
Information By: ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY – MIDDLETOWN, NY – The 2021 Orange County Fair Speedway schedule is now available.
The new 12-race Big Block points series will introduce an exciting format with details coming soon.
| Day | Month | Events | Description | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | March | “Shake it Down Weekend” Open Practice | A scheduled practice day for race teams to test their cars. Grandstands FREE OF CHARGE. Pit gates open at 3PM to competitors. | All Divisions |
| 28 | March | “Shake it down Weekend” Open Practice – Day 2 | A scheduled practice day for race teams to test their cars. Grandstands FREE OF CHARGE. Pit gates open at 3PM to competitors. | All Divisions |
| 03 | April | Orange County Oval Kickoff 40 | The first race of the 2021 season, The Orange County Oval Kickoff, will feature a 40-Lap, $4,000 to win Big Block Modified raced with Sportsman division supporting. | Big Block Modified/Sportsman |
| 10 | April | Season Opener | The 2021 OCFS regular season opener marks the start of the new points season for 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Street Stock divisions at OCFS. | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
| 17 | April | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 24 | April | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
| 01 | May | Big Block Derby | The Big Block Points Series continues with its second race, a traditional 30-Lap feature supported by Sportsman and Street Stock divisions. | Big Block Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 08 | May | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
| 15 | May | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 22 | May | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
| 27 | May | Big Block “Twin”tyfive-75 | On this Thursday show, the Big Blocks return for the third race in their 2021 series, a special 75-lap feature with twin 25-lap qualifying events. Supporting divisions TBD. | Big Block Modified |
| 05 | June | Sportsman Triple Crown | With this special event, its the Sportsman division’s time to shine with three 20-lap features. Street Stocks and Rookie Sportsman serve as supporting divisions. | Sportsman/Street Stock/Rookie Sportsman |
| 12 | June | Nostalgia Night | The Annual OCFS Nostalgia Night returns for 2021 with a 30-lap Big Block Points Series race and the Sportsman Division supporting. In addition to racing, dozens of vintage race cars will be on display as well as a huge driver autograph session. More details and guests TBA. | Big Block Modified/Sportsman |
| 17 | June | Big Block Revenge 50 | The much anticipated “Revenge Redraw” returns to OCFS in 2021 for the fifth event in our Big Block Points Series. After qualifying, each Big Block driver will draw a number and they must give that starting spot to another competitor in the redraw group, creating a starting lineup built purely on revenge, or maybe friendship? Supporting Division TBD. | Big Block Modified |
| 19 | June | Spring Smashtacular | The Spring Smashtacular returns for 2021 featuring an Enduro race with nearly 100 cars on the track, a demolition derby and thrilling stunts! Reserved seating will be available for purchase online ahead of the show. | – |
| 26 | June | Graduation Night | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS. Rookie Sportsman series ends with competitors “Graduating” to the Sportsman division. | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Rookie Sportsman |
| 01 | July | Independence 50’s | Celebrate America’s independence with 100 laps of Big Block Modified racing action! The sixth event in our Big Block Points Series features dual 50-lap features. And, returning for 2021, USAC Sprint cars will also be in tow to celebrate this great nation all part of a whole weekend of live events at the Orange County Fairgrounds! | Big Block Modified/USAC Sprints/Street Stock |
| 10 | July | The Big Block Final Eight | Now on its seventh event, the OCFS Big Block Points series locks in its top 8 for the points championship after this 30-lap Saturday night feature. Adding to the excitement, Small Blocks, Sportsman and Street Stocks are also featured! | Big Block Modified/358 Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 17 | July | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS. | 358 Modified/Sportsman |
| 24 | July | Monster Trucks | The Monster Truck Racing League joins us for a special show during the Orange County Fair | – |
| 29 | July | Super DIRT Series Battle of the Midway 100 | The return of the annual Orange County Fair means the return of fair food, rides, games, exhibits and all the sights sounds and smells of the county fair. It also signals the return of the Super DIRT Series and some incredible racing at OCFS. The SDS Battle of the Midway will be a show up points race for the OCFS Big Block Points Series. Supporting Divisions TBD. | Big Block Modified |
| 31 | July | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS. FREE GRANDSTANDS WITH ORANGE COUNTY FAIR ADMISSION. | Sportsman/Street Stocks |
| 07 | August | Full Fender Nostalgia Night – Marky Traverse Memorial | The annual Marky Traverse Street Stocks Memorial race is not only when we remember a young race fan lost too soon, but we also honor the history of full fender racing at OCFS. Additional supporting divisions, guests and special appearances TBA. | Street Stocks/ACOT Vintage |
| 12 | August | Big Block Centennial 102 | On a special Thursday night show, OCFS celebrates our over 100 years of history as America’s (possibly the world’s) oldest continuously operating racetrack! From our roots as a horse track known as the Harry Clay Oval, to the Victory Speedway days of the 60’s, we pay tribute to it all with this 102-Lap Big Block Modified points series race. | Big Block Modified |
| 14 | August | Saturday Night Racing | Saturday Night points series racing continues at OCFS. | 358 Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 21 | August | Big Block Saturday Night Fever | On Saturday August 21 the Big Block Modifieds will get another opportunity to score some championship points in a 30-lap feature, supported by the Sportsman and Street Stock divisions. | – |
| 28 | August | Big Block Final Four | Saturday August 28th’s Big Block Race will narrow the race for the championship down to only the top 4 drivers. Only they will be eligible to win the $25,000 Big Block Championship awarded to the winner of Thursday September 2nd‘s Big Block Championship Race. The seasons for 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Street Stocks conclude, and 2021 champions will be crowned | Big Block Modified/358 Modified/Sportsman/Street Stock |
| 02 | September | Big Block Championship 50-Laps | After 50-Laps of Big Block Modified racing action, a champion will be crowned! $25K is on the line, and only our Final Four will be eligible to win it, but that won’t stop the rest of the Northeast’s best from gunning for the win with a healthy purse to go along with it. | Big Block Modified |
| 18 | September | Eve of Destruction | Enduro Race, Trailer Race, Demo Derby and amazing stunts! The show you love the most returns for 2021 in all its blazing glory! | – |
| 16 | October | Eastern States Weekend Open Practice | Open practice for Eastern States Weekend. Free Grandstands. | All Divisions |
| 21 | October | Eastern States Weekend Day 1 | Day 1 of the 3-Day Eastern States Weekend. Dirt Racing’s biggest and longest running championship weekend. | – |
| 22 | October | Eastern States Weekend Day 2 | Day 2 of the 3-Day Eastern States Weekend. Dirt Racing’s biggest and longest running championship weekend. | – |
| 23 | October | Eastern States Weekend Day 3 | Day 3 of the 3-Day Eastern States Weekend. Dirt Racing’s biggest and longest running championship weekend. | – |
