New York State Fairgrounds
New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.
New York State Fairgrounds is a 1 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 New York State Fairgrounds was in 1955 and the last Cup Series race was in 1957.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Flock | 1 |
| 1 | Buck Baker | 1 |
| 1 | Gwyn Staley | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Flock | 1 |
| 1 | Buck Baker | 1 |
| 1 | Gwyn Staley | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at New York State Fairgrounds
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-05-57 | 1957-41 | Gwyn Staley | 1 | Chevrolet | 0/0 | 2 |
| 05-30-56 | 1956-23 | Buck Baker | 1 | Chrysler | 1/3 | 2 |
| 07-30-55 | 1955-29 | Tim Flock | 1 | Chrysler | 0/0 | 0 |
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New York State Fairgrounds Track Facts
- Track Length: 1 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: 1955-29 on 07-30-1955
- Last Race: 1957-41 on 09-05-1957
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 3
- Qualifying Record: Buck Baker, 83.975 mph on 05-30-1956
- Race Record: Buck Baker (1956 Chrysler) 86.179 mph on 05-30-1956
- Largest Purse: $7,720 for the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Most Cautions: 1 at the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Most Caution Laps: 3 at the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Least Cautions: 1 at the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Least Caution Laps: 3 at the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Most Lead Changes: 2 at the 1956-23 on 05-30-1956
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the 1955-29 on 07-30-1955
- Most Wins: 1 - Tim Flock
- Most Poles: 1 - Tim Flock
- Most Top Fives: 3 - Lee Petty
- Most Top Tens: 3 - Lee Petty
