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SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT: Fonda Speedway April 18 Event Sets 3 p.m. Ho...

4/16/2026

FONDA, NY – The schedule for Saturday’s (April 18) Advanced Restoration & Cleaning 12A Opening Day Remembering Jumpin’ Jack Johnson at Fonda Speedway has been adjusted. Due to showers predicted later in the evening, the following changes have been instituted: · ...more

32-LAP $4,012 TO WIN MODIFIED FEATURE HONORING JUMPIN’ JACK JOHNS...

4/16/2026

By: Ron Szczerba Fonda, NY – The first of many special racing programs in 2026 takes place this Saturday, April 18 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway with a race honoring Fonda Speedway legend Jumpin’ Jack Johnson. This event, known as the Jumpin’ Jack Johnson...more

ADVANCED RESTORATION AND CLEANING PRESENTS 12A OPENING DAY THIS S...

4/14/2026

By: Ron Szczerba Fonda, NY – After a successful practice session back on April 11, it’s race week at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway this Saturday, April 18 when Advanced Restoration and Cleaning presents the “12A Opening Day” honoring Jumpin’ Jack Johnson with...more

More Than 100 Cars Hit the Track at Fonda Speedway Open Practice

4/13/2026

FONDA, NY – The stage is set. On Saturday afternoon, more than 100 racecars filled the pit area at Fonda Speedway for a three-hour Open Practice session. The event was run off on a smooth spring surface at the Track of Champions as the milestone 75th anniversary season...more

Back for Redemption: Ginger Billy Appears at Fonda Speedway Saturday

7/24/2024

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Back for Redemption: Ginger Billy Appears at Fonda Speedway Saturday

FONDA, NY – He’s coming “back for redemption.”

Internet sensation and nationally known comedian Ginger Billy appears at Fonda Speedway this Saturday, July 27 as part of One Zee Tees/AIM Autism Autism Awareness Night on the famed Fonda Fairgrounds.

Saturday will mark the second appearance by Ginger Billy at the Track of Champions in 2024. He will return to the seat of a custom-painted, Josh Kane-fielded Limited Sportsman after meeting fans pre-race.

Ginger Billy is scheduled for an autograph session inside Gate 2 starting at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Gate 2 entrance will begin selling tickets one hour early at 3 p.m.

He will also be present for the AIM Autism Chicken Barbecue taking place at the Fonda Fair Entertainment Building from 1-4 p.m. to include chicken dinners, a dunk tank, bounce houses, music, raffles and more.

In his prior Fonda on-track competition, Ginger Billy suffered a transmission failure. He’ll be back for more Saturday.

On the track, the CRSA Sprint Cars make their first Fonda Speedway appearance of 2024, joined by the Amsterdam Truck Center Modifieds, Swagger Factory Apparel Crate 602 Sportsman, Leatherstocking Credit Union Pro Stocks, Fastline Performance Limited Sportsman and Fonda Fair Four Cylinders.

Grandstand admission is $15 (Adults), $13 (Seniors) and Kids 11 and under are FREE. All grandstand tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the gates (cash only, ATMs are on-site).

Infield parking is $75 and includes four passes. Parking can be purchased in advance online at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1549/tickets/1396506.

Since 1953, the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway has hosted the best in stock car racing. Under the management of BD Motorsports Media LLC, the speedway will operate weekly on Saturday nights from April through August plus several special events. Fonda Speedway is located on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds off New York State Thruway Exit No. 28 at 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068.

Fonda Speedway is on the web at www.thefondaspeedway.com. To learn more, call the office at 518.915.4395, like Fonda Speedway on Facebook or follow the speedway on Twitter and Instagram: @thefondaspdwy.

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