Albany-Saratoga Speedway

What Albany-Saratoga Speedway does

Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a privately held 4/10-mile dirt stock car racing venue located in Malta, New York, on Route 9 between Albany and Saratoga Springs, one mile north of I-87 Exit 12. The track has hosted continuous grassroots racing since 1965, operating its 61st season in 2026 under the established brand 'The Great Race Place.' It is owned by Howard Commander and operated by LVAR (Lebanon Valley Auto Racing), the same entity that runs sister track Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY. Weekly Friday night racing runs April through September, structured around five core divisions — DIRTcar Modifieds (Big Block/Small Block), DIRTcar Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, and Limited Sportsman — with 358 Modifieds and 4-Cylinders on selected nights and special traveling series including the Super DIRTcar Series, Empire Super Sprints, SCONE, and XTREME DIRTcar DMA Midgets.

The facility's operating technology is conventional motorsports hardware: AMB transponder-based timing and scoring (integrated with MyRacePass for results, points, and transponder registration), Raceceiver one-way in-car safety communications, and live audio/video distribution via DirtTrackDigest.TV pay-per-view. There is no proprietary software platform, no public API, and no AI/ML components. Operational scale includes over 100 cars per event (119 drivers at the 2026 Super DIRTcar Series opener), handicap-accessible bleachers, free grandstand parking, and on-site concessions.

Revenue is generated across four streams: spectator admission and venue access (with free general parking), driver membership/licensing fees and entry fees (DIRTcar licensing required for Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pro Stocks), tiered local and regional sponsorship (including VIP packages covering signage, program ads, and digital placement), and on-site concessions and merchandise. Pay-per-view streaming through DirtTrackDigest.TV provides an incremental remote-viewer revenue channel. The customer base comprises three segments — racing competitors (drivers), spectators and families from the Capital District region, and local/regional business sponsors — with no material concentration in any single counterparty. Following the December 2025 passing of longtime promoter Lyle DeVore, management for the 2026 season was assigned to Marcy Mangino DeVore and Pete Scully.

Name

Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Legal name

Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Website

https://albany-saratogaspeedway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a privately held 4/10-mile dirt stock car racing venue in Malta, New York, hosting weekly Friday night racing across five divisions from April to September for regional drivers, spectators, and local sponsors, with sister track Lebanon Valley Speedway under shared LVAR ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsports Venue - Dirt Stock Car Racing

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues (MPAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Race Promoters & Event Organizers (Race Weekend Operations) (MPAKAGAC), Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Dirt track racing
• Stock car racing
• Motorsports venue
• Racing events
• DIRTcar racing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Spa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Spectator Admission & Venue Access: Free grandstand parking; overnight parking available for additional fee. Revenue generated from spectator attendance at weekly racing events and special events.
2. Racing Entry Fees & Licensing: Drivers pay membership/license fees and entry fees to participate in weekly divisions. DIRTcar licenses required for Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pro Stocks divisions.
3. Sponsorship & Marketing: Local and regional businesses sponsor the track, divisions, features, and specific events. Multiple sponsorship tiers available including VIP sponsorship packages.
4. Concessions & Merchandise: On-site food and beverage concessions, plus merchandise sales at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a 4/10-mile dirt stock car racing venue in Malta, New York, hosting weekly Friday night racing events from April through September. The facility runs five core weekly divisions (DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Limited Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks) plus 4-Cylinders and 358 Modifieds on selected nights, and special events featuring the Super DIRTcar Series, SCONE Sprint Car Series, Empire Super Sprints, and XTREME DIRTcar DMA Midgets.

Product overview

Albany-Saratoga Speedway operates as a 4/10-mile dirt stock car racing venue in Malta, New York, hosting weekly racing events every Friday night from April through September. The facility features five core weekly racing divisions: DIRTcar Modifieds (Big Block/Small Block Combined), DIRTcar Sportsman, Limited Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Street Stocks, plus 4-Cylinders and DIRTcar 358 Modifieds on selected nights. The track, owned and operated by LVAR (Lebanon Valley Auto Racing), has continuously hosted local grassroots racing since 1965. Special events include Super DIRTcar Series visits, SCONE Sprint Car Series, Empire Super Sprints, and XTREME DIRTcar DMA Midget racing. Pay-per-view viewing is available through Dirt Track Digest TV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DIRTcar Modified Racing The premier weekly racing division featuring Big Block and Small Block Modifieds competing in 35-lap feature events. This is the headline division at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
• DIRTcar Sportsman Racing Weekly racing division featuring Sportsman class cars in 25-lap feature events.
• DIRTcar Pro Stock Racing Weekly racing division featuring Pro Stock vehicles competing in 25-lap feature events.
• Street Stock Racing Weekly racing division featuring Street Stock vehicles competing in 20-lap feature events.
• Limited Sportsman Racing Entry-level weekly racing division featuring Limited Sportsman vehicles in 20-lap feature events.
• DIRTcar 358 Modified Racing Separate 358 Modified class racing on selected nights, offering competition for 358 cubic inch engine vehicles.
• DIRTcar 4-Cylinder Racing Four-cylinder racing division featuring both Single Cam and Dual Cam classes competing in 15-lap feature events on selected nights.
• Special Events and Traveling Series Hosting of special events including Super DIRTcar Series races, SCONE Sprint Car Series, Empire Super Sprints, XTREME DIRTcar DMA Midgets, and classic car shows throughout the season.
• Live Race Viewing (Pay-Per-View) Weekly Friday night racing events from April through September with live audio and video recording or transmission available through Dirt Track Digest TV pay-per-view.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Lebanon Valley Auto Racing (LVAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanon Valley Auto Racing (LVAR) is the owner and operator of Albany-Saratoga Speedway. LVAR also operates sister track Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY. The ownership provides centralized management of both racing venues.
• DIRTcar (Super DIRTcar Series)coreTechnology or IntegrationDIRTcar is the governing body for the racing divisions at the track (DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks). The track also hosts Super DIRTcar Series events featuring traveling national drivers.
• DirtTrackDigest.TVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirtTrackDigest.TV provides pay-per-view live streaming and on-demand video coverage of Albany-Saratoga Speedway events.
• MyRacePass (AMB Transponders)coreTechnology or IntegrationMyRacePass integrates with the track's AMB timing/scoring system to provide results, points tracking, and transponder registration services for drivers.
• Greenacres Landscaping & ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor offering special prizes for DIRTcar Sportsman events ($1,300 winner's share). Multiple local and regional businesses sponsor divisions, features, and events.
• JCO Plumbing & HeatingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor supporting racing events and special promotions.
• Hoosier Racing TiresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tire supplier for racing divisions. Required equipment for competitors.
• Mangino Chevrolet GMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional auto dealer sponsor supporting track events.
• Casella Waste SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaste management company sponsor providing environmental services sponsorship.
• O'Reilly Auto PartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational auto parts retailer with local track sponsorship presence.
• Empire Super SprintsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraveling sprint car series that makes scheduled visits to Albany-Saratoga Speedway, adding variety to the racing schedule.
• SCONE (Sprint Cars of New England)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSprint Cars of New England Series featured at the track for special event programming.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Weedsport Speedway: Central New York motorsports facility hosting dirt track racing and the Super DIRTcar Series. Comparable as a DIRTcar-affiliated venue that runs both weekly programs and national traveling series events.
• Lebanon Valley Speedway: Sister track under the same LVAR ownership in West Lebanon, NY, running Saturday night dirt racing. Operates on an identical business model with overlapping DIRTcar-sanctioned divisions and shared management, making it the closest comparable venue.
• Utica-Rome Speedway: Regional dirt track in Vernon, NY hosting weekly DIRTcar-sanctioned stock car racing with multiple divisions. Comparable as a Northeast DIRTcar-affiliated short track operating a similar weekly format.
• Fulton Speedway: Dirt oval in Fulton, NY running weekly DIRTcar-sanctioned divisions including Modifieds and Sportsman. Closely comparable in geography, sanctioning, and weekly program structure.
• Grandview Speedway: Pennsylvania dirt oval running weekly NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions. Comparable as an established regional dirt track with multi-decade operations and similar attendance scale.
• Woodhull Raceway: Southern Tier NY dirt oval hosting weekly Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stock racing. Comparable as a small regional dirt track with multi-division weekly programming.
• Brewerton Speedway: Central New York dirt track hosting DIRTcar Modified and Sportsman weekly racing. Directly comparable in track size, divisions, and DIRTcar affiliation.
• Sharon Speedway: Ohio dirt track hosting weekly Modified and stock car racing. Comparable regional dirt track with overlapping sanctioning partners and a similar weekly seasonal operating model.
• Five Mile Point Speedway: Southern Tier NY dirt track running weekly stock car racing across multiple divisions. Comparable regional dirt track competitor with a similar seasonal Friday/Saturday schedule.
• Big Diamond Speedway: Pottsville, PA dirt track hosting weekly Modified and stock car racing. Comparable as a neighboring regional dirt track with overlapping driver pools and a similar small-venue operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/albany_saratoga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albany-saratoga-speedway

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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