Event Information

Regular Event

NEWSDAY presents A Tribute to First Responders with Car Demo

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Riverhead Raceway

NEWSDAY presents A Tribute to First Responders with Car Demo

About This Event

Join us as we honor our local first responders! 50% off adult admission for active first responders with valid ID. Action-packed night featuring Figure 8s, Legends, Street Stocks, Bandoleros, and a Car Demo.

Racing Card

Featured Events

Car Demolition Derby

First Responder 4&6 Gut & Go race

Weekly Divisions

Legends

Bandolero Outlaws

Bandolero Bandits

Street Stocks

Bandolero Beginners

Figure 8

Mini Stocks

8 Cylinder Demolition

4/6 Cylinder Gut & Go Figure 8

Schedule

Grandstands5:00 PM

Opening CeremoniesApprox. 6:30 PM

Tickets

How to Buy Tickets

Tickets for this event can be purchased at the gate on the day of the show. Online purchase is currently available for select events only (including the Monster Truck Show), and we're working to expand online ticket sales.

Admission

Adult

$30.00 cash at gate

Children (6-12)

$20.00 cash at gate

Children (5 and under)

FREE

Pit Access · Cash at Gate

NASCAR License Holder

$45.00 cash at gate

Non-NASCAR License

$65.00 cash at gate

Getting Here

Riverhead Raceway

1797 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901

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Policies

Bag Policy

1 Bag Per Person
- Clear plastic bag less than 14″ x 14″ x 8″
Food and drink must fit in clear bag
No alcohol permitted on entry of grandstand area
Personal sized purses and wallet
Medical bags
Diaper bags

Pets

No pets allowed

Refunds

No refunds

Smoking

No smoking in grandstands