Empire Raceways

Empire Raceways was a 1/4 mile paved oval located in Menands, New York.

Thanks to Greg Rickes for the scans of the newspaper ads.

New: 2006-02-04  Last Updated: 2018-04-24

Table of Contents

• Track Facts
• Historical Note
• Track Office
• Track Maps and Imagery
• Search for Web Pages
• Search for News
• Search for Images
• Getting There

Track Facts

Historical Note

The track operated from June 12, 1947 to September 2, 1963. Subsequently, the Two Guys department store was built on the site. The building still stands but Two Guys closed long ago.

The track also operated under the name Menands Raceway.

Track Office

Empire Raceways
431 Broadway (NY 32)
Menands, NY 12204

Track Maps and Imagery

Some newspaper ads for the track during its heyday:

• May 1948
• Date Unknown

The track was located close enough to the embankment for the Troy-Menands Bridge that spectators sit there and watch the races for free.

The adjacent drive in movie theater is clearly visible in the 1952 aerial image.

Search for Web Pages

Search for News

You may also wish to try using the Yahoo! Search as it may produce current news items.

Search for Images

Getting There

Copyright/License

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