Location | Hogansburg, New York |
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Coordinates | 44°58′05″N74°42′22″W / 44.9681°N 74.7062°W |
Operator | David Thompson [1] |
Broke ground | 1985 |
Opened | 1987 |
Former names | Frogtown International Speedway |
Website | www |
Oval | |
Surface | Clay |
Length | .644 km (.4 miles) |
Turns | 4 |
Banking | Semi-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]
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]
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]