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Steet Ponte Auto Group Named Official Pace Car Sponsor of the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY

Steet Ponte Auto Group Pace Truck for the 2024 Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY

We’re thrilled to announce that the Steet Ponte Auto Group and United Auto Sales is once again a proud sponsor of the Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY—and this year, we’re taking the lead in more ways than one! For the 2025 race, Steet Ponte Auto Group has been named the Official Pace Car Sponsor, and we’ll have two of our trucks setting the pace on race day: a specially wrapped Nissan Frontier and a Chevy Silverado.

The Boilermaker Road Race, taking place this year on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, is one of the most iconic and beloved 15K road races in the country, and a signature event for the Mohawk Valley. As a local dealership group with deep roots in the Utica community, we’re honored to support this tradition that brings together thousands of runners, spectators, and volunteers from across Central New York and beyond.

Catch Our Pace Trucks Around Utica Before the Race!

In the weeks leading up to Boilermaker Sunday, keep an eye out for the Steet Ponte pace trucks! The Nissan Frontier and Chevy Silverado, both wrapped in bold, Boilermaker-themed designs, will be cruising through Herkimer, Utica, Yorkville, New Hartford, and other nearby communities, helping to promote the big day. Whether you’re training for the race or just enjoying the summer buzz, you’ll see our trucks building excitement all over the area.

Proud to Support Local Events That Move Our Community Forward

At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we’re more than just car dealerships—we’re part of the community. With locations like United Auto Sales of Utica, we’re proud to support events like the Boilermaker that make Utica, NY such a special place to live, work, and celebrate.

So whether you're racing, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or just enjoying the festivities, we invite you to join us on Sunday, July 13th to experience one of the greatest community events in New York State. And don’t forget to wave when you see the Steet Ponte pace trucks drive by!


Visit Us Today:

  • United Auto Sales of Utica, Used Car Store in Yorkville, NY
  • 4994 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, NY 13495 (315) 736-3361
  • UnitedUsedCars.com

Follow us on social media for pace truck sightings, Boilermaker updates, and more local events all summer long!

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