Chemung Speedrome

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Spencer Speedway
LocationChemung, New York
Coordinates42°00′39″N 76°37′30″W / 42.0109°N 76.6251°W / 42.0109; -76.6251
OwnerJohn White
OperatorGeorge Nichols and Dan Mathews
Opened1951
Websitechemung-speedrome.com
Oval
SurfaceAsphalt
Length.6 km (0.37 mi)
Turns4

The Chemung Speedrome is a 3/8-mile asphalt racetrack in the Southern Tier region of New York, United States. It is the home track of former NASCAR stars Geoff, Brett and Todd Bodine.[1][2]

Overview

Eli Bodine Jr. and Eli Bodine Sr., father and grandfather of Geoff, Brett and Todd, built the originally dirt-surfaced oval in a Town of Chemung corn field in 1951.[2][3] The surface was later paved and the racetrack continued in operation until the Bodine family closed it in 1978.[4]

Robert Stapleton purchased the track in 1985, but the facility remained dormant until he started to rebuild in 1997, and in 2000 the track held its inaugural event.[3][5] In 2005 John White, owner of Spencer Speedway in Williamson, New York, joined Stapleton as a partner.[4][6] White eventually took full ownership of the venue.[7]

From 2018 through 2025 Ray Hodge operated the facility, after which he joined the management team at Shangri-La II Speedway.[8][9] In April 2026 former drivers George Nichols and Dan Mathews announced they had leased the facility for the upcoming racing season, with a two or three-year option to renew.[7]

Events held at the Speedrome

The track currently hosts: NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, INEX Legends, Bandoleros, Race of Champions Modified Tour.[4][10]

Chemung Speedrome had hosted in the past: The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the ISMA Super Modifieds, USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series, SST Modified Tour, Cup Lite Racing Series and USAC Ford Focus Midget Series.[11]

Facilities

The Chemung Speedrome features all-new TV quality Musco Lighting, a 3000-seat main grandstand, a 28-stall paved pit lane and much more. The facility is situated on 38 acres (150,000 m2).[5]

References

  1. Brame, Chuck (August 28, 2022). "Brett Bodine returns to Chemung Speedrome". Elmira NY: WETM-TV. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  2. Ledbetter, Len (March 15, 2003). "Driving in the blood for Todd Bodine, brothers". The Item. Sumter NC. p. 1C. Retrieved March 9, 2025 – via Google Books.
  3. Teribury, Earl (May 11, 1997). "Waverly's Chemung Speedrome one step closer to opening its doors, racetrack". The Daily Review. Tonwanda PA. p. 1B. Retrieved March 9, 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.
  4. Levanduski, Ron (April 27, 2016). "Chemung Speedrome kicks off season with big races". Star-Gazette. Elmira NY. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  5. Hill, John (October 27, 2000). "Chemung Speedrome opens after lengthy hiatus". Syracuse Herald-Journal. NY. p. D5. Retrieved March 9, 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.
  6. O'Brien, Dick (8 June 2023). "Spencer Speedway preps for 68th season opener Friday night". Syracuse.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  7. Barrick, Steven (April 3, 2026). "Chemung to Open Under Lottery Winner George Nichols & Dan Mathews". Area Auto Racing News. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
  8. "Skyline Motorsports Park" (Press release). Official Page. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  9. "Chemung Speedrome" (Press release). Official Page. December 16, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  10. "Hossfeld hot at Chemung RoC event; Hamm ends INEX Legend drought". The Daily Review. Tonwanda PA. May 31, 2016. p. 18. Retrieved March 9, 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.
  11. "Chemung Speedrome-Touring Series & Major Events". The Third Turn. Retrieved March 9, 2025.