A crisp, sunny Sunday greeted the May Meltdown program at Riverhead Raceway to complete the 2026 opening weekend of racing. Jarrod Hayes of Calverton prevailed in a 20-lap Street Stock feature, while Ryan Zukowski of Riverhead topped the 20-lap Mini Stock feature. An emotional moment occurred later in the afternoon when Brody Trent was the […]

While Timmy Solomito of Islip and his family operated team haven’t set a solid schedule for their 2026 racing plans, one event he and his family had circled on their calendar was Riverhead Raceway opening night Saturday. When the checker flag waved over the 50-lap Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified event Timmy and his family […]

Recently Riverhead Raceway alerted NASCAR Modified teams that their qualifying procedure for weekly 50-lap events would revert back to time trials for the 2026 season, a move that several teams favor. Leading into the NASCAR Pack the Track Night Saturday it was announced Thursday that the HighMark Building Efficiency Fast Time Award has been established. […]

Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz on the threshold of opening weekend at the famed quarter mile oval, announced Thursday a purse increase for race teams competing during the 2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Saturday evening plays host to the annual NASCAR Pack the Track program, while Sunday […]

The second scheduled practice day leading up to the 2026 race season at Riverhead Raceway was canceled early Saturday due to a weather system carrying 100% rain chances closing in on Long Island. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz and staff now turn their focus towards the 2026 opening weekend Saturday evening May 2nd […]

2026 Modified Championship Chase Wide Open Just weeks after celebrating his third consecutive Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified championship John Beatty Jr. of Merrick disclosed on social media that he along with car owner Mark S. Mina had their entire operation available for purchase. The whispers and rumors began to swell, what’s the story? Are they […]

The roar of race engines with the aroma of Sunoco Race Fuel will fill the air surrounding Riverhead Raceway Saturday afternoon April 18th as the track hosts the first on track activity leading up to the 2026 race season. As tradition dictates, grandstand admission for the Saturday test & tune will be free for race starved […]

The opening weekend ushering in the 76th season of stock car racing is just over a month away at Riverhead Raceway, earlier this week track management announced a new marketing partner for the fast-approaching 2026 season in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet of Riverhead. Saturday evening May 2nd the NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Rielly Auto Parts […]

Riverhead Raceway management announced today a new major marketing partner for the fast-approaching 2026 race season as they introduced My Guy Auto Supply NAPA of Riverhead as a sponsor. The new partnership will debut over opening weekend at Riverhead Raceway during Saturday evening’s NASCAR Pack the Track Night May 2nd, and Sunday afternoon’s May Meltdown […]