Riverhead Raceway is gearing up for a busy doubleheader weekend on Friday, August 28th, and Saturday, August 29th, 2026. Track management is aiming for favorable weather to ensure the 2026 racing season gets back on track after a challenging summer.
Friday night features the highly anticipated Two for TK Twin 9 events, showcasing the TK Figure Eights. Additionally, fans can catch action from the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modifieds, INEX Bandoleros, and an 8-Cylinder and 4/6-Cylinder Enduro, which will be named the Dwayne Sipila 66 Memorial.
Saturday promises excitement with the annual Sara Sylvester Memorial 50 National Qualifier for the INEX Legend Race Cars. This event continues a tradition started by Sara Sylvester, who raised funds for various divisions. The day will also feature Late Models, Super Pro Trucks, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks from the NASCAR Local Racing Series.
The weekend culminates with thrilling demolition derbies. The final event is the School Bus Demolition Derby of 2026, where 13-ton Scholl Buses are destroyed by various competitors, including "Frank 'The Tank' Dumicich Jr." and "The Babylon Brawler" Sean Fitzpatrick.
Source: RaceDayCT