Seekonk Speedway
| "The Cement Palace", "The Action Track of the East", "The Fast Track to Family Fun" | |
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Logo of Seekonk Speedway | |
Track map of Seekonk Speedway | |
| Location | Seekonk, Massachusetts |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (UTC−4 DST) |
| Coordinates | 41°47′04″N 71°18′08″W / 41.7845°N 71.3021°W |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Owner | Venditti Family |
| Operator | Francis Venditti and David Alburn |
| Broke ground | 1945 |
| Opened | 30 May 1946 |
| Architect | D. Anthony Venditti |
| Major events | Current: Northeastern Midget Association Boston Louie Memorial (1997–2001, 2005–2019, 2021–present) NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (1987, 2000–2002, 2004–2005, 2016–2019, 2023–present) American Canadian Tour (1983–1985, 2006–2007, 2016–2017, 2021–present) Former: U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model Championship (2016–2018) NASCAR Busch North Series (1987, 2000–2004) |
| 1/3 Mile Paved Oval (1980–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.333 miles (0.536 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Banking | 7 Feet (6°) |
| 1/3 Mile Paved Figure 8 Course (c.1958–present; ramps added in 1980) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.333 miles (0.536 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
| 1/4 Mile Paved Oval (1946–1979) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.250 miles (0.402 km) |
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. 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.