Midway through 1965 hall of fame racer Bob Zeigler sold his stock car, purchased land, formed a corporation with his brother Dick and cousin Karl John, and began building a racetrack in Evans Mills, New York.
[1][2] The facility opened in 1967 as the Evans Mills Speedway with a dirt surface, but was paved to start the 1968 racing season.
[10] The Evans Mills Raceway Park hosts auto racing on Saturday nights throughout the summer.
There are five racing divisions —Modified, Pro Late Models, INEX Legends, Sport Compact, and 6-Cylinder Stinger.
[5] The facility also annually hosts the Northern Lights drive-through holiday display from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year's Day.