| "The Cement Palace", "The Action Track of the East", "The Fast Track to Family Fun" | |
|---|---|
  Logo and track map of Seekonk Speedway | |
| Location | Seekonk, Massachusetts |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Coordinates | 41°47′04″N 71°18′08″W / 41.7845°N 71.3021°W |
| Capacity | About 10,000[2] |
| Owner | Venditti Family |
| Operator | Francis Venditti and David Alburn |
| Broke ground | 1945 |
| Opened | May 30, 1946 |
| Architect | D. Anthony Venditti |
| Major events | NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Northeastern Midget Association Whelen Modified Tour U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model Championship American Canadian Tour |
| 1/4 Mile Paved Oval (1946-1979)
1/3 Mile Paved Oval (1980-present) 1/3 Mile Paved Figure 8 Course (c.1958-present; ramps added in 1980) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.333 miles |
| Turns | 4 |
| Banking | 7 Feet |
Seekonk Speedway is a family entertainment venue that features racing of all kinds on a semi-banked 1/3 mile asphalt-paved oval, located on U.S. Route 6 in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
The track holds the distinction of being the longest continually operated family-owned race track in the United States, under the guidance of the Venditti family since it opened on May 30, 1946. The track is sanctioned by NASCAR under the Whelen All-American Series. It is also the widest track in New England at 72 feet. The track's all-time winningest drivers include George Summers and "Radical" Rick Martin of Westport, Massachusetts.[3] Typically starting on the first Sunday of May, Seekonk Speedway is host to short track racing every Saturday night, depending on the weather. On Friday nights, Seekonk Speedway is open for lower-budget competition, to drivers of varying skills. The facility has seating all around, allowing patrons to see the whole track from any seat. Optional pit passes are available for sale which allow patrons to enter the paddock area to meet the drivers and see their cars.[4]
- ^ "Seekonk Speedway about us". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "New Concepts Software Seekonk Speedway page". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ Seekonk Speedway All-Time Division Leaders Through 2009
- ^ "Seekonk Speedway website". Retrieved 4 August 2016.