Accord Speedway Announces 2026 Racing Schedule

The longtime Hudson Valley dirt track will host weekly Friday night races and special events starting in April.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:55am

An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors capturing the raw energy and speed of dirt track racing, with cars and drivers dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.The thunderous roar and neon-hued blur of Accord Speedway's dirt track racing will continue to thrill Hudson Valley fans in 2026.Accord Today

Accord Speedway, one of the Hudson Valley's only remaining dirt racing tracks, has announced its 2026 racing schedule. The speedway will kick off the season with a practice session on April 24 and then host weekly Friday night races featuring a variety of divisions starting on May 1. In addition to the regular Friday night events, the speedway has also scheduled several special events throughout the year, including AMA Motorcycle races and the annual 'Gobbler' race on November 28.

Why it matters

Accord Speedway has been a beloved tradition in the Hudson Valley for decades, providing a venue for local racing enthusiasts and families to enjoy the thrill of live dirt track racing. The announcement of the 2026 schedule ensures this long-standing community event will continue, preserving an important part of the region's cultural heritage.

The details

The 2026 racing season at Accord Speedway will kick off with a practice session on April 24. The first official race will take place on May 1 and feature all divisions, including modifieds, sportsman, pure stocks, limited sportsman, slingshots, and four-cylinders. Races will continue nearly every Friday night through the summer, with the final points race scheduled for September 4. In addition to the weekly Friday night events, the speedway has also lined up several special events, including AMA Motorcycle races on select Saturdays in May, June, September, and October, as well as the annual 'Gobbler' race on November 28.

  • The 2026 racing season at Accord Speedway will begin with a practice session on April 24.
  • The first official race of the season is set for Friday, May 1.
  • Weekly Friday night races will continue through the summer, with the final points race scheduled for September 4.
  • The annual 'Gobbler' race is set for Saturday, November 28.

The players

Accord Speedway

A longtime dirt racing track located in Accord, New York that has been a popular destination for racing fans in the Hudson Valley since the 1960s.

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The takeaway

The announcement of Accord Speedway's 2026 racing schedule ensures that this long-standing community event will continue, preserving an important part of the Hudson Valley's cultural heritage and providing a venue for local racing enthusiasts and families to enjoy the thrill of live dirt track racing.