The future of a popular Upstate New York dirt racing track is in question after its owner shared a new message addressing a possible sale and revealing plans for changes at another longtime racing destination.
Dirt Track Racing Changes in New York
Howard Commander, owner of Albany-Saratoga Speedway, recently posted a heartfelt message to fans, drivers, crew members, car owners and sponsors, discussing the uncertain future of the historic speedway and what could be coming next for the local racing community.
For dirt racing fans across New York and the Hudson Valley, the message raises some big questions about the future of the sport in the region.
Albany-Saratoga Speedway Could Be Sold in Upstate New York
The Albany-Saratoga Speedway, located at 2671 US-9, Ballston Spa, NY, first opened in 1965 and has operated as both an asphalt and dirt track over the years. Commander purchased the speedway in 2014 and continued operating it through the 2026 racing season. According to Commander, the property has long been considered valuable real estate, and other potential uses for the land have been proposed over the years…