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Go Time: 75th Anniversary Fonda Season Starts Thursday, Jan. 1 with Chill Factor

FONDA, NY – The milestone 75th anniversary Fonda Speedway season gets underway on the very first day of 2026.

Yes, the Chill Factor Enduro is set for this Thursday, Jan. 1 at the famed Track of Champions.

A 50-lap Enduro provides the wild and crazy New Year’s Day action on the half-mile clay oval along the Mohawk River.

“We can’t wait to kick off the 75th anniversary season with the earliest Opening Day in Fonda Speedway history,” promoter Brett Deyo said. “It’s going to be an enjoyable start to 2026.”

Pit gates open at 10 a.m., with grandstand gates unlocked at 11 a.m. Racing begins at 1 p.m.

Grandstand admission is $10. Kids 11 and under are FREE.

Limited, heated, indoor seating is available in the fourth turn tower. These tickets are $40 each while supplies last and can only be purchased online: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1549/tickets/1486107

Pit admission is $30. Kids (ages 11 and under) pay $10.

Concessions will be open at Gate 2 (main concession) and in the pit area.

The Beer Booth will be open, as well.

DVR Portable Restrooms will be on site.

Car registration is open online through New Year’s Eve via the My Race Pass app (pre-registration is not required) via the following link: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1549/registrations/

Rules have been posted on the speedway website: https://www.thefondaspeedway.com/rules/

The current forecast calls for clear and cool conditions on Race Day, not requiring the listed extreme weather date of Jan. 3.

The speedway held one Enduro event in ’25 with Josh Kane picking up a September triumph.

The Track of Champions Fonda Speedway has hosted the best in stock car racing for 75 years. The speedway operates 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: @thefondaspdwy or Instagram: @fondaspeedway.

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