Utica-Rome Speedway

Utica-Rome Speedway is a half-mile red clay oval in Vernon, where auto racing runs from spring through fall. The track is billed as ultra fast, and race nights are loud, action-packed evenings for fans from around Oneida County and beyond. Dirt-track racing is a longtime favorite pastime in upstate New York.

Fans can expect a classic grassroots racing atmosphere, with cars sliding through the turns and the smell of clay and fuel in the air. It is an easy outing for families, groups of friends and longtime racing regulars. Race schedules vary by season.

What to Know

• The track is a half-mile red clay oval.
• Racing runs from spring through fall.
• Vernon is also home to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, so a race night can be paired with a bite or a stay in the same town.
• Oneida County Tourism features the speedway as a spectator sports attraction.