Riverhead Raceway General Manager John Ellwood announced Wednesday the track will introduce a new payout procedure Saturday during the final 4/6-Cylinder Demolition Derby, a procedure that will carry into 2026 and beyond. The 4/6-Cylinder Demo will conclude a bust night of racing that is highlighted by the Sara Sylvester INEX Legend Race Car National Qualifier 50.
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Midweek Madness Wednesday Night Featuring School Bus Demolition Derby At Riverhead Raceway
Riverhead Raceway has a unique way to break up your work week this Wednesday when they present an earth-shaking School Bus Demolition Derby and stock car racing program Wednesday evening July 30th. Joining the midweek madness are the INEX Legend Race Cars, INEX Bandoleros plus three exciting Enduro events who’ll add wall-to-wall excitement of their own variety.
Riverhead Raceway Kicks Off Summer Excitement Saturday With NASCAR Modifieds And School Bus Demolition Derby
Things are about to heat up at Riverhead Raceway and we’re not just talking about the weather. After a week hiatus the 75th Anniversary season roars back to action this Saturday July 12th featuring a 50-lap NASCAR Modified event and the season’s first School Bus Demolition Derby. The tour type Modifieds embark on a very busy and important stretch run toward determining the 2025 championship starting Saturday and concluding with a doubleheader weekend July 26th & July 27th.
Local Sports League Night Set For Saturday At Riverhead Raceway Featuring NASCAR Modifieds & Demolition Derby
Riverhead Raceway invites all those involved with youth sports across Long Island to come out and enjoy a night at the races celebrating Local Sports League Night with this Saturday May 31st. All kids in their league sports jersey will enjoy free grandstand admission to enjoy a 50-lap NASCAR Modified event and a Demolition Derby among the seven events planned.
Irwindale Speedway To Close After 25 Years Of Racing, Demolition Derbies And More
Irwindale Speedway and Dragstrip has hosted NASCAR events, drag races and more for a quarter-center in the San Gabriel Valley.
The checkered flag is in sight for Irwindale Speedway after 25 years of NASCAR races, demolition derbies, drag racing, and other events at the San Gabriel Valley motorsports landmark.
The speedway and dragstrip about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles will close at the end of the 2024 season with a farewell event scheduled for Dec. 21, according to a statement posted Tuesday. (more…)
School Bus Demolition Derby To Bring Riverhead Raceway House Down July 15th
Full fender racing fury will be on full display during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event set for July 15th at Riverhead Raceway. Once the stock cars are done thrilling the fans the house is sure to come down when the first School Bus Demolition Derby closes out the night’s festivities.
Fireworks & Demolition Derby To Celebrate I Love America Night At Riverhead Raceway August 13th
Saturday August 13th the tradition of celebrating our great United States of America continues at Riverhead Raceway with Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz presenting I Love America Night. A good ole county fair atmosphere will fill the air with a huge Fireworks spectacular, 4/6-Cylinder Demolition Derby and a Kids Big Wheel Race complementing the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series stock car action. (more…)
School Bus Demolition Derby To Bring Down The House At Riverhead Raceway July 16th
The earth will shake, rattle and roll beneath Riverhead Raceway Saturday July 16th when the first School Bus Demolition Derby of 2022 will be presented completing a full card of Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Racing. The Crate Modifieds and Super Pro Trucks will run their second of three races of the Miller Lite Triple Crown Series on the eight division race card that includes a Kids Big Wheel Race. (more…)
72nd Year Celebration To Feature Fireworks & Demolition Derby Saturday July 2nd At Riverhead Raceway
Saturday July 2nd will be a time to celebrate at Riverhead Raceway as the track marks it’s 72nd anniversary with a full blown celebration is planned by track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz. A spectacular Fireworks show will be presented and the night will conclude with a bone jarring Demolition Derby. The NASCAR Modifieds will run the second leg of their Crown Jewel Series for the Ted Christopher Cup with a 72-lap main event. (more…)
Full Night of Racing And Demolition Derby Planned For Sept. 4th At Riverhead
Action will be at a premium Saturday September 4th at Riverhead Raceway as track owners Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz have lined up eight feature events for the night’s NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program including the annual Cromarty Wall of Champions inductions. With children on Long Island slated to return to school the following week what better way to send them into a new academic year then with a bang provided by a School Bus Demolition Derby that concludes the action packed show. (more…)