10/7/2025
Short Track Super Series
Hard Hats On: 16th Annual “Working Man’s Race” at Afton Motorsports Park This Weekend
AFTON, NY – Put on those hard hats.
“The Working Man’s Race” is set for its 16th anniversary celebration this weekend – Friday-Saturday Oct. 10-11 – at Afton Motorsports Park.
The rustic fairgrounds oval located off I-88 Exit 7 roars to life with the Short Track SuperNationals, an event that was born at the speedway back in 2006.
On-track activity gets underway on Friday (Oct. 10) with the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Sportsman headlining the program in a 25-lap, $1,500-to-win non-points-paying Madsen Overhead Doors Inc. North Region special.
STSS Modifieds will participate in practice rounds with a pair of redraw positions for Saturday’s program available to fast timers.
Also on the Friday schedule are the 600cc Modifieds and John Maynard Memorial for FWD Four Cylinders.
All gates open at 3:30 p.m. on Friday with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.
Friday grandstand admission is $15 (ages 14 and up), $13 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) and Kids 8 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $45 (ages 14 and up), $12 (ages 5-13) and $2 (ages 0-4) for Friday.
On Saturday (Oct. 11), STSS Modifieds take part in the 50-lap, $4,000-to-win “Working Man’s Race” special, a non-points HYTORC of New York North Region event. The program boasts a total purse structure of more than $22,000 plus bonuses and special awards.
In 15 previous editions of the Short Track SuperNationals STSS Modified event, 14 different drivers have reached Victory Lane. Only Matt Sheppard won the event twice, and he will not be in attendance this weekend.
Supporting the STSS Modifieds on Saturday are Factory Stocks in the Shirley Shootout, Limited Sportsman and the Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Racing Series.
A parade of race cars through the Village of Afton kicks off Saturday’s activities at noon.
All gates open at 2 p.m., with 4:30 p.m. hot laps and 5:30 p.m. racing.
Saturday grandstand admission is $25 (ages 14 and up), $20 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) and Kids 8 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $45 (ages 14 and up), $12 (ages 5-13) and $2 (ages 0-4) for Friday.
Weekend passes are available for both the pit and grandstand areas.
Weekend grandstand admission is $35 (ages 14 and up), $30 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) and Kids 8 and under are FREE.
Weekend pit admission is $85 (ages 14 and up), $20 (ages 5-13) and $4 (ages 0-4).
The entire weekend will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).
STSS rules and procedures are posted on the series website: https://www.shorttracksuperseries.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1146359
STSS Sportsman and Modified registration is open via the My Race Pass app:
Modified: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1996/registrations/12508
Sportsman: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1996/registrations/12507
Weekend camping is available: water and electric ($100), electric only ($75) and dry camping (free). E-mail tylercoughlin393@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on (X) or Instagram.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, FloRacing, American Racer, Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, BDR Speed, NJ Quality Drywall, HYTORC of New York, Ollie’s, Penske Racing Shocks, Saint Lawrence Radiology, Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Bicknell Racing Products, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Madsen Overhead Doors, Belmont’s Garage, Wegner Automotive, DIG Race Products, ATL, Dirt Draft, Swagger Factory Apparel, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel LLC, Beyea Custom Headers, Design for Vision, Sunglass Central, Dirt Track Digest TV, DKM Fabrication, EIBACH, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Headers & Exhaust Systems, JK Signworks, JLR Technologies, Dave Prime Jr. MAC Tools, MD3, PEM Engineering, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, SRI Performance, Superior Remodeling, Swift Springs, The Exotic Brand, Troyer Dirt Cars, TV 12 Racing Products, VAHLCO Wheels & Wilwood Disc Brakes.
‘Short Track SuperNationals 16’ Time Schedule & Pricing:
Afton Motorsports Park/Afton, N.Y.
Friday-Saturday October 10-11, 2025
Friday, October 10: Short Track Super Series Sportsman 25 laps, $1,500 to win plus John Maynard Memorial FWD Four Cylinders, 600cc Modifieds & STSS Modified practice (two Saturday redraw positions available)
All Gates Open: 3:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
Friday Grandstand Admission: $15 (ages 14 and up) – $13 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) – Kids 8 and under FREE
Friday Pit Admission: $45 (ages 14 and up) – $12 (ages 5-13) – $2 (ages 0-4)
Saturday, October 11: Short Track Super Series Modifieds “Working Man’s Race” 50 laps, $4,000 to win plus Limited Sportsman, Factory Stock Shirley Shootout & Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Racing Series
Race Car Parade (through Village of Afton): Noon
All Gates Open: 2 p.m.
Hot Laps: 4:30 p.m.
Racing: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Grandstand Admission: $25 (ages 14 and up) – $20 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) – Kids 8 and under FREE
Saturday Pit Admission: $45 (ages 14 and up) – $12 (ages 5-13) – $2 (ages 0-4)
Weekend Grandstand Admission: $35 (ages 14 and up) – $30 (Seniors ages 62 and up and Students ages 9-13) – Kids 8 and under FREE
Weekend Pit Admission: $85 (ages 14 and up) – $20 (ages 5-13) – $4 (ages 0-4)
Sunday, October 12: Weather date (if needed)
Submitted By: Brett Deyo
