Story By: JOHN SNYDER / ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY – MIDDLETOWN, NY – The first racing program of The Big Series is set for Sunday, June 9 at historic Orange County Fair Speedway marking the 105th year of auto racing in Middletown, New York.
In addition to a full card of dirt track Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stock races, it’s also Doug Dulgarian’s 18th Annual Nostalgia Night, with race cars from the past on display as well as a large contingent of drivers returning to the track they helped make famous ready to greet fans, swap stories, and sign autographs.
Current era Big-Block and Small-Block Modified drivers will compete together—with the Small-Block entries receiving an equalizing weight break—in a series of qualifying races to set the 24-car field for the 30-lap feature race. DIRTcar rules will be in effect and drivers may apply DIRTcar home track status if appropriate.
Both Sportsman and Street Stock divisions will race under the auspices of 2023 OCFS rules. Qualifying races will determine the 24-car starting field for the 20-lap Sportsman feature.
A 15-lap Street Stock feature race is planned, with qualifying heats added depending on the number of entries.
This is an open event; there are no required sanctioning groups. A series point system has been established with the top-three drivers in points at the conclusion of The Big Series races guaranteed starters in the 65th Eastern States Weekend races.
Open practice sessions are scheduled prior to each The Big Series race with details to be announced.
Activities surrounding Doug Dulgarian’s 18th Annual Nostalgia Night will open the June 9 program. Spectator and pit gates will open at 2:00 pm. Nostalgia Night driver autographs will take place between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Race cars will be on the track beginning approximately 5:00 pm. Following qualifying, the Modified feature will be held first.
Adult General Admission for June 9 all Stands or Drive-In is $20, Seniors 62+ $15, Children 12 and under $2. Party Deck $30 per person. Enclosed Tower Seats $50 per person (make advance reservations). All Pit Passes $35.