Owego, NY (May 1, 2026) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will run one of its most traditional events earlier than usual this season when it returns to Shangri-La II Speedway on Saturday, May 9.
The “Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” will feature a 75-lap event for the Race of Champions Modified Series at the fast, concrete-surfaced facility located near Owego, NY.
Elma, NY (February 27, 2026) — Race of Champions management is announcing the slight revision of the 2026 schedule. There was one wrong date on the Modified schedule and the Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Dash Series has been removed the August 8, 2026 schedule at Holland (NY) Speedway. Race of Champions management has released its “Up-to-the-Minute” schedule, detailing division-by-division plans for the entire Race of Champions “Family of Series” for the upcoming 2026 season.
Robust schedules for both the Race of Champions Modified and Sportsman Modified Series headline the announcement.
Perry, NY (February 24, 2026) — Race of Champions management, along with the management of “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway in Perry, NY are pleased to announce that the Race of Champions “Family of Series” will return to the facility during the 2026 season with three (3) scheduled events.
— Race of Champions “Family of Series” to Return to Shangri-La II Speedway in 2026 —
Owego, NY (January 26, 2026) — Race of Champions management, along with Ray Hodge and Shangri-La II Speedway management, is pleased to announce that the Race of Champions “Family of Series” will return to Shangri-La II Speedway during the 2026 season with four (4) events scheduled at the Owego, NY facility.
Williamson, NY (January 26, 2026) — Race of Champions management is pleased to announce it will once again lease Spencer Speedway for six (6) events during the 2026 season at the Route 104, half-mile speedplant.
Opening night is scheduled for Friday, May 22, followed by additional events on Friday, June 5; Friday, July 10; Friday, July 31; Friday, August 14; and Friday, September 4, 2026. An open practice is tentatively planned for Friday, May 15.
Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.
Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.
The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.
Perry, N.Y. – (October 6, 2025) – George Skora III (Eden, N.Y.) capped off a remarkable season in Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series competition by capturing the Fall Shootout at “The Bullring” – Wyoming County International Speedway on Saturday.
The win earned Skora his third victory of the year and a clean sweep of the inaugural Race of Champions Sportsman Modified “Triple Crown.”
Perry, N.Y. – (October 4, 2025) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” closes out the 2025 season this Saturday, October 4, at Wyoming County International Speedway – “The Bullring” in Perry, N.Y. Several divisions will crown their champions during one final short track racing bash in Western New York.
North East, Pa. – (September 5, 2025) – The Chemung Speedrome Hobby Stocks will be part of the action during Race of Champions Weekend, September 12–14, 2025, at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., adding even more excitement to one of the biggest weekends in short track racing.
The Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome Hobby Stocks have quickly established themselves as a competitive and entertaining division, providing an entry-level opportunity for racers in the Southern Tier region. After requests from competitors and discussions with Chemung Speedrome promoter Ray Hodge, the decision was made to include the division in the prestigious Lake Erie event.
Holland, N.Y. – (August 25, 2025) – George Skora, III of Eden, NY started 12th and steadily worked his way through the field to capture the victory in the 24th annual George Decker Memorial at Holland (NY) Speedway this past Saturday.
