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About Empire Dragway

Welcome to Empire Dragway, a historic quarter-mile drag strip located at 2011 New Rd, Leicester, NY 14481. Opened in 1971 and formerly known as Dragway 36, Motorcity Raceway, and New York International Raceway Park, this venue has a long-standing tradition in motorsports. Owned by Jerry and Clara Scaccia, Empire Dragway hosts regular bracket racing, Test & Tune sessions, and WDRA-sanctioned events since 2022, alongside notable weekends like the Empire Nationals and Pro Mod Powerfest. Whether you’re a longtime fan or attending your first drag race, we’ve got you covered with practical details to make your visit easy and enjoyable.

Plan ahead with practical information on seating, parking, transit, and places to stay nearby. While public seating details aren’t published, we provide trusted guidance on how to secure a good viewing experience. For travel, Regional Transit Service (RTS) serves Geneseo and surrounding areas, so you can check RTS Geneseo schedules for local options. If you’re driving in, racer pit parking is available; spectator parking specifics vary, so please confirm on event day or with our team. When you’re ready to make it a weekend, consider nearby hotels like Quality Inn Geneseo and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Mount Morris for convenient stays after race days. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-frills ticket and event information—like having a friend in the business.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2011 New Rd, Leicester, NY 14481.
  • Venue type: Quarter-mile drag strip / motorsports venue.
  • Opened: 1971; Former names include Dragway 36, Motorcity Raceway, and New York International Raceway Park.
  • Owners: Jerry and Clara Scaccia.
  • Seating chart: Public seating capacity not published; seating charts are referenced by third-party ticket sellers.
  • Parking: Racer pit parking available; spectator parking details are not publicly published.
  • Transit: Public transit options exist via Regional Transit Service (RTS) serving Geneseo and area routes; check RTS Geneseo schedules for local travel.
  • Nearby hotels: Quality Inn Geneseo (4242 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454) and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mount Morris, NY (130 N Main St, Mt Morris, NY).
  • Notable events hosted: Regular bracket racing, Test & Tune, and WDRA-sanctioned events since 2022; historically hosted Empire Nationals; Pro Mod Powerfest and other major drag racing weekends.