Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds
Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds in Altamont, NY
Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds is a .5 mile Oval. It falls in the category of Short Track (an oval racetrack that is 1 mile or less in length.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds was in 1951 and the last Cup Series race was in 1955.
Top 10 Pole Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Flock | 1 |
| 1 | Fonty Flock | 1 |
Race Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Johnson | 1 |
| 1 | Fonty Flock | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds
| Date | Race Name | Winner | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-29-55 | 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds | Junior Johnson | 7 | Oldsmobile | 0/0 | 4 |
| 08-01-51 | 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds | Fonty Flock | 1 | Oldsmobile | 0/0 | 0 |
Altamont Schenectady Fairgrounds Track Facts
- Track Length: .5 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 08-01-1951
- Last Race: 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 07-29-1955
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 2
- Qualifying Record: Tim Flock, 56.603 mph on 07-29-1955
- Race Record: Fonty Flock (1951 Oldsmobile) 0.000 mph on 08-01-1951
- Largest Purse: $4,045 for the 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 07-29-1955
- Most Cautions: 0 at the 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 08-01-1951
- Most Caution Laps: 0 at the 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 08-01-1951
- Least Cautions:
- Least Caution Laps:
- Most Lead Changes: 4 at the 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 07-29-1955
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the 100 Miles at Altamont-Schenectady Fairgrounds on 08-01-1951
- Most Wins: 1 - Junior Johnson
- Most Poles: 1 - Tim Flock
- Most Top Fives: 2 - Lee Petty
- Most Top Tens: 2 - Lee Petty
