In Oswego County, summer nights are highlighted by the roars of engines coming from one of our three local racetracks. But just because summer has ended, doesn’t mean the racing season is over! The biggest race week in the northeast is coming up October 4-10 as Oswego Speedway’s “Steel Palace” is transformed to the “Clay Palace” for Super DIRT Week 54.
The week kicks off as campers roll into Oswego beginning on October 4 with a kickoff party for fans and the community at Lighthouse Lanes with free pizza and wings along with bowling and drink specials throughout the evening. Festivities take place from 6-10 p.m. Lighthouse Lanes is located at 295 E. Albany Street, adjacent to Oswego Speedway.
Race fans are welcome to head to the speedway for Microd Madness on October 5. Midget and microd cars will practice and have their heat races beginning at 11 a.m. with the features to take place at 6 p.m. The event is free to spectators.
West First Street in Oswego will be the site of Racing’s Biggest Block Party on October 6! From 4-8 p.m., the block between West Bridge and West Oneida Streets will be closed as race fans and community members gather for food specials, driver interviews and autographs, and live music. The champions flag will also be raised honoring Mat Williamson, winner of the 2025 Super DIRTcar Series Billy Whittaker 200.
October 7 brings the community together for the annual parade through the City of Oswego. Over 50 Race cars, official vehicles (including the Oswego County Tourism van!) will travel from Oswego Speedway down East Avenue to East Utica St. The parade crosses the Utica Street bridge and heads north on West First Street before heading east on Bridge Street heading back to Oswego Speedway. Get ready to line the streets along the parade route to show the community support for Super DIRT Week in Oswego and wish the drivers luck before they hit the track for racing action. Can’t make the parade? We will be livestreaming the parade on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/visitoswegocounty. As the parade ends, racing action begins. Practice and time trials for the DIRTcar Pro Stock and 358 series will kick off at 1 p.m. The evening’s racing action begins at 7 p.m. with a slate of heat races for the Pro Stocks and 358 series.
Action on October 8 kicks off with practice for the DIRTcar Sportsman and Super DIRT Car Series at 1 p.m. with time trials for these two classes to begin at 2:30 p.m. At the conclusion of time trials, the track goes quiet until 7 p.m. when Thursday’s slate of heat races for the Sportsman and Super DIRT Car Series take place.
On October 9 the action kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with last chance showdowns for the DIRTcar Pro Stock and DIRTcar 358 series. This will be followed by the DIRTcar Pro Stock I Love NY 50 lap race. The track will go quiet for prep with the opening ceremonies for the Salute to the Troops 150 for the DIRTcar 358 kick off at 6:30 p.m. with green flag racing scheduled for 7 p.m.
October 10 is one of the biggest days of the year for dirt racing in the northeast. The day kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with last chance showdown races for the DIRTcar Sportsman and Super DIRT Car series. The Great Lakes 75 for the DIRTcar Sportsman rolls off at 3:15 p.m. followed by track quiet leading up to the evening’s racing. Opening ceremonies for the Super DIRT Car Series Billy Whittaker 200 begins at 6:30 p.m. with the green flag dropping at 7 p.m. Following the conclusion of the race, fireworks will light the skies over Oswego Speedway.
Along with the on-track events, there are plenty of options for fun throughout the weekend! The Midway Stage located on Albany Street will have music from noon-2 p.m. beginning on Wednesday. Located off turn three, the Island Stage will have live music along with DJ Rick for post-race entertainment beginning Tuesday evening. Along with the entertainment, there will be autograph sessions with the drivers, vendors, food trucks and more!
As a fun incentive, each event will feature a Super DIRT Week commemorative pin giveaway so be sure to collect them all!
While events like the kickoff party, block party, and parade are open to all, events taking place on the grounds of Oswego Speedway do require a ticket. To purchase week-long or daily tickets and to see the schedule of events for each day, visit superdirtweek.com. For up-to-date schedule info, you can download the Super DIRT Week app to have information at your fingertips!
We welcome race fans, competitors, and teams to Oswego County! Come for the racing, the excitement, and the unforgettable atmosphere of Super DIRT Week and make it a tradition that lasts for years to come.