| Opened | August 17, 1947 |
| Last Race Date | August 18, 1997 |
| Racing Type | Standardbred |
| Abbreviation | Fox |
| Speed Rating | 2:03 |
| Signature Race | Bay State Pace |
- 08/17/1947 Bay State Raceway opens for business in Foxboro.
- 08/09/1969 Race goers bet $737,838, to establish record handle at Foxboro.
- 07/18/1970 16,006 fans are on hand to set all time attendance mark.
- 09/01/1971 Schaefer Stadium, new home of the New England Patriots opens next to Foxboro Raceway.
- 12/01/1976 Bay State Raceway changes hands, renamed New England Harness Raceway.
- 02/20/1977 A barn fire takes the lives of 14 horses.
- 09/20/1986 Driver Ken Heeney dies of injuries suffered during todays races.
- 02/26/1987 Foxboro Raceway is padlocked, horsemen are evicted.
- 05/27/1992 Foxboro re-opens after five years, with thoroughbred racing.
- 09/18/1992 Harness racing finally returns to Foxboro Raceway.
- 08/18/1997 Track again is padlocked, this time for good.