The return of DIRT racing to Albany Saratoga Speedway was an overwhelming success! Capacity crowds were treated to thrilling racing and the best drivers in the northeast. The best is yet to come in 2016 when the best in the business compete at the Premier Friday Night Track in the Capital Region. The crowds are back for the greatest show on DIRT!
Dirt Track Days: Why Americans Still Love Full-Contact Racing! BY STEVEN COLE SMITH Once considered as outdated as the carburetor, dirt oval tracks are making a comeback. While the recession has made it tougher for NASCAR fans to travel in support of their favorite driver, local dirt track racing is in the midst of a revival and a few paved tracks are even going back to dirt. The crowds came back said Angie Clifton, owner of Ocala Speedway, "People will travel longer distances, it seems, to watch dirt racing.
Lebanon Valley Auto Racing Venues Racing Geographics: Where do they come from? Our race fans come from over 22 counties in Upstate New York as well as Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts Our racing venues draw fans from beyond a 50 mile radius on a weekly basis Who goes to races? Attendance In A Season 22% - 1-5 Races 30% - 6-15 Races 38% - 16-24 Races 10% - 25 or more Vehicles In Household 5% - 0 25% - 1 41% - 2 29% - 3 or more Actively Support Racing Sponsors 47% - Always 32% - Frequently 19% - Sometimes 2% - Never
Albany Saratoga Speedway Elements Season Long Exclusive Components: Premium Speedway Signage Your sign will be visible and easily recognized asa valued partner in the return of DIRT Racing to Saratoga Nightly P A Announcements Live P A Announcements at all Speedway Events throughout the night touting your business and our racing partnership Speedway Banner & Link Home page web banner with link Midway Display Area and Race Night Activation Midway displays at speedway events External Advertising Component Inclusion on external advertising including (TV, radio, print) for the speedway General Admission Flex Tickets Regular Friday Events Turn 4 VIP Zone and Hospitality Area Our VIP Hospitality Area at the speedway will be branded as the Turn 4 VIP Zone. The VIP Zone will be located next to the grandstand where turn 4 enters the front stretch. It will be climate controlled with Closed Circuit TV, tables and chairs along with catering services for our VIP guests and sponsors. There will be a private rooftop viewing area provide guests a premium view of all the racing action. Banners can be placed at the entrance as well as the grandstand side along with PA Announcements welcoming you and your guests in the Turn 4 VIP Zone to all our fans in the house. If you want to go to the races in style, what better way to show your clients, employees, families and friends a great time than a party at the track in the Turn 4 VIP Zone! For information, call or e-mail Mark Keefe (518) 301-3048 mkeefe8@nycap.rr.com
2016 Speedway Signage Infield Billboard on Track 4 x 24 Prime Infield signage for all our fans to see! Rte 9 Entrance Sign 4 x10 Prime roadside signage on Route 9 visible to in both directions all year long! Tower Signage 4 x 8 Prime signage on the west wall of our tower visible from the entire midway area. Speedway Entry Gate 4 x 8 Prime signage at our front gate greeting all fans who enter the speedway or pit area For information, call or e-mail Mark Keefe (518) 301-3048 mkeefe8@nycap.rr.com
2016 Albany Saratoga Speedway Hospitality Turn 4 VIP Zone Employee Appreciation Client Hospitality Birthday Parties All New VIP Hospitality Suite with AC!!! Enjoy VIP Hospitality at the Capital Region s premier auto racing venue!* Hospitality packages include VIP trackside accommodations. You and your guests receive all inclusive food and beverage* along with VIP access to the speedway and pit area. Our announcers will welcome you and your group to the all new Turn 4 VIP Zone at the Great race Place! Enjoy climate controlled comfort in our newly constructed Hospitality Suite. Take the VIP Pit Tour and get your picture taken in Victory Lane! Your VIP Admission Tickets include; Turn 4 VIP Zone Suite Access Air Conditioning Closed Circuit TV Tables and Chairs Food and Beverage (Includes Track Fare, Light Snacks, Beverages) Victory Lane Photo VIP Pit Tour Packages Start at $50 per Adult $15 per Child Big Screen Closed Circuit TV Catch all the action with exclusive access to closed circuit TV and Race Replays For information, call or E Mail Mark Keefe (518) 301-3048 mkeefe8@nycap.rr.com *Dates subject to availability. Price may vary based on group size. **Food and Beverage menu varies and amount is at discretion of Hospitality Director
Albany Saratoga Speedway 2016 Sponsorship Elements Connect with thousands of fans when DIRT Racing returns! Information: Mark Keefe (518) 301-3048 mkeefe8@nycap.rr.com 2016 Season Long Components: Speedway Signage* 4 x8 x8 Infield Billboard (20) 4 x24 x24 Infield Billboard (2) 3 x6 x6 Lap Counter Board (1) (20) $900 (2) $2,500 (1) $2,500 30 Ft. Backstretch Super Boards (3) $5,000 4 x8 Tower South Wall (1) $750 4 x16 x16 Tower West Wall (1) $1,200 4 x4 x4 Tower North Wall (1) $400 x16 Rte. 9 Entrance Billboard $8,000 3 x16 x10 Rte. 9 Entrance Billboard $8,000 5 x10 Nightly P A Announcements (April (April-September) Live P A Announcements All Speedway Events $500 Promote your business to loyal race fans (3x per night) Albany Saratoga Speedway Web Site (1 Year) Speedway Banner & Link $400 Your company web ad with link on the Speedway websites Display Area and Race Night Activation 1 Night $300 3 Nights $600 Display products, interact with fans Includes staff passes and P A Announcements (*Production of sign not included. Sign Dimensions in feet Height x Width)