--- title: "This Dormant NY Race Track Is a Fixer-Upper at Just $3.5 Million" date: "2024-08-06" modified: "2024-08-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/culture/this-dormant-ny-race-track-is-a-fixer-upper-at-just-3-5-million" categories: - "Culture" - "For Sale" - "News" --- # This Dormant NY Race Track Is a Fixer-Upper at Just $3.5 Million ![]() *LoopNet* If you've ever had dreams of running your oval race track and drag strip, we've got great news for you. In Barton, New York, just across the Pennsylvania border, there's an entire [race track for sale]()—facilities, grandstands, and all—and it can be yours for $3.5 million. Sure, you can buy a villa on Lake Como and a [Ferrari Roma]() to go with it for that much money, but at least with this track you gain a whole-ass business, too. OK, so let's do this without sounding too much like Bill Hader's Stefon. Located on 389 acres, [this track]() has everything: a junior NASCAR half-mile banked oval, a fully sanctioned WDRA (World Drag Racing Association) dragstrip, a tower control building, and all of the bleachers, facilities, and snack stands customers might need. Previously, the track was called Skyview Raceway Park but if you buy it, you can call it whatever you want. [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() The banked oval isn't in the best of shape, despite only being 10 years old, and its bleachers are small, so it isn't going to be the main event if it does become a business once again. However, there's certainly space for more seating if the next owner decides to enhance the oval's allure. Either way, the attraction here is going to be the eighth-mile drag strip, which is said to have been recently renovated. Not only are there more spectator bleachers, but the concession stands have been upgraded, too. Additionally, there's a five-mile dirt bike course under construction in the woods. Since there's so much land included, you might think there's plenty of room to [build a home, too](). No need—the property already has a 2,650 square-footer with three bedrooms and two baths. So you can live right there with a massive race track in your backyard, the dream life of most car nerds. Who doesn't want to wake up every day and smell burning fuel and rubber along with their morning coffee? *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()