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- ↑ Edward Y. Millar (2020). Ransomville Speedway: Dirt Track Workers in Western New York (Oral history interviews). Lewistown NY: Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University. Retrieved January 5, 2025– via Library of Congress.
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- ↑ Lynch, Kaley (December 13, 2015). "Ransomville Speedway under new ownership". Lockport Union-Sun & Journal . NY. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ↑ "'Big R': Ransomville Speedway celebrates 2023 season at awards banquet, names new GM". Grand Island NY: Niagara Frontier Publications. December 4, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Little R returned to action Thursday under the lights at Ransomville Speedway". The Daily News . Batavia NY. July 19, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Classes". Ransomville Speedway. Retrieved January 5, 2025.