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Ransomville Speedway
Ransomville Speedway Releases 2026 Schedule
RANSOMVILLE, NY (January 1, 2026) Ransomville Speedway officials are proud to announce the release of the track’s 2026 schedule, setting the stage for the 69th season of DIRTcar racing in Western New York. The schedule features a full slate of action-packed events and highly anticipated marquee events; the upcoming season promises thrilling racing from Opening Night through Championship Night.
The gates will swing open for the first time on Friday, April 24th for VP Fuels Test, Tune & Time. Test, Tune & Time will feature practice sessions and time trials to set the front row for the feature events on Opening Night.
As the calendar switches to May, the 69th season opener will take place on May 1 featuring the Krown Undercoating 358 Modifieds, Stirling Lubricants Sportsman, KiPo Chevrolet Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and the J&D Tires and Service Novice Sportsman. May 8 and 15 will both feature a full card of racing. May 22 will be the first Ring of Honor Wall Induction Nights, featuring a full card plus the first appearance of the season by the Niagara Regional Vintage Car Series. The month will end with a DIRTcar Sportsman Series Western Region event on May 29, plus 358’s, Mini Stocks, Novice, and the DNA Derby Productions Austin Wilson Memorial Demolition Derby.
The CRSA Sprints will return to Ransomville on Friday, June 5. The Sportsman, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Novice Sportsman will also be on the card. June 12 will be the Annual Labor Night at the Races, featuring a full card of racing plus the A-Verdi Storage Containers Power Wheels Next Gen 200. June 19th will be a full card plus the annual Kids Poster Contest. On Tuesday, June 23rd, the Super DIRTcar Series will be in town for the 41st Annual Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals. The Mateo Hope Memorial for the Empire Street Stock Series will also be on the card that night. The track will take the night off on June 26th in honor of Graduation Weekend across the region.
The sky will light up with fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Friday July 3. The fan-favorite autograph night will take place on July 10. The future stars of racing will take centerstage as part of the racing program on July 17th with the Little R exhibition. On Thursday, July 23rd, the stars of the High Limit Sprint Car Series will be rolling into Ransomville. The speedway will have an off night on July 24. July 31 will be the second Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony of the season and a full card of racing.
We will be honoring and remembering Mackenzie Kulesza and Rusty Merrick with the annual running of the Mackenzie Memorial for the Mini Stocks and the Rusty Merrick Kids Rides on August 7. August 14th will be a full card plus the Kids Bike races. The speedway will be going Pink once again on Friday, August 21st for the second annual Pink Out Night and a full card of racing. On Tuesday, August 25, the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series returns to Ransomville for the Flyin’ Brian and Ray Stevens Memorial, paying at minimum $4,444 to win and the DIRTcar Sportsman Series will also be on the card for a $1,500 to win event. Just three days later, the Street Stocks will take centerstage for the annual John Susice Memorial. The Canadian Thunder Stocks will also be on the card plus Vintage Cars, Mini Stocks, and Novice Sportsman.
The season will come to a close on Friday, September 4 for Championship Night for all classes. As always, the schedule is subject to change.
The full 2026 schedule is now available online as well as on Ransomville Speedway’s social media channels. Fans are encouraged to follow the speedway for updates, ticket information, and additional announcements as the season approaches.
Article Credit: Steven Petty
Submitted By: Steven Petty