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Riverhead Raceway is a race track built in 1949, opened on May 30, 1952, and located in Riverhead, New York. It is the only raceway remaining in Long Island since Islip Speedway closed down in 1984. The track is a high-banked, asphalt oval a quarter mile around. It also features a Figure 8 course. The Modified division of Riverhead Raceway is part of the Dodge Weekly Series and the Whelen Modified Tour, which features racer Bill Park (from Manorville), whose nephew is Steve Park. Steve, an East Northport native, also used to race at Riverhead Raceway in is younger years. Another notable driver that raced at Riverhead Raceway is Charlie Jarzombek.
[edit] Racing divisions
- Modified
- Figure Eight
- Late Model
- Charger
- Blunderbust
- Super Pro Truck
[edit] Other events
- Demolition Derby
- Monster Trucks
- Train Race
- Enduro
- Car Roll-Over
- One-on-One Spectator Drag
- Go-Karts
- Fireworks
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