Mohawk International Raceway

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Mohawk International Raceway
LocationHogansburg, New York
Coordinates 44°58′05″N74°42′22″W / 44.9681°N 74.7062°W / 44.9681; -74.7062
OperatorDavid Thompson [1]
Broke ground1985
Opened1987
Former namesFrogtown International Speedway
Website www.racemohawkdirt.com
Oval
Surface Clay
Length.644 km (.4 miles)
Turns4
BankingSemi-banked

Mohawk International Raceway is a four-tenths of a mile semi-banked high-speed dirt oval raceway located three miles from the Canadian-American border near Hogansburg, New York. [2]

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Overview

In 1987 Dennis White completed a three-year effort to construct the Frogtown International Speedway in the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne territory by holding its first racing event. [2] Chiefs from both the recognized councils of the Canadian and American portions of the reservation conducted the opening ceremonies for over 2,500 fans. [3] Because of its unique location, it became one of the first venues in the United States to offer onsite wagering for automobile races. [4]

In 2008 the facility was rebranded the Mohawk International Raceway and the Nation approved a multi-million dollar investment in VIP booths, Musco Lighting, and other upgrades. [5] [6]

Events

The facility offers racing every Saturday night in the summer, which includes five racing classes: Modified 358's, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Limited Sportsman, and the Mini Stocks. [7] It also hosts a variety of outdoor concerts, including the Smokefest Cannabis Festival. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Simpson, Don (August 5, 2024). "STSS Set to Invade Mohawk Int. Raceway and Cornwall Motor Speedway". Dirt Track Digest. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Grabianowski, Joe (May 13, 2020). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway: DIRTcar Track Spotlight". DIRTcar. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ Emery, Ellen (August 27, 1987). "Frogtown Speedway draws big crowd on first day". The Massena Observer. NY. p. 10. Retrieved October 23, 2024– via NY Historic Newspapers.
  4. ↑ O'Donnell, John (June 5, 1988). "Start your engines, place your wagers". Watertown Daily Times . pp. A-1. Retrieved October 23, 2024– via NNY360 Archives.
  5. ↑ Skibinski, Tom (February 4, 2008). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway inks Mr. DIRTcar 358 race". Super DIRTcar Series. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ Elkins, Doug (September 16, 2010). "Season in final stretch". The Post-Standard . Syracuse NY. p. B6. Retrieved October 23, 2024– via NewspaperArchive.
  7. ↑ "Raabe now most successful 358 driver at Mohawk International Raceway". North Country Now . Potsdam NY. August 5, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Smokefest 200 Lap Enduro - Cannabis Festival". Happening Next. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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