Stateline Speedway

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Stateline Speedway
Location Busti, New York
Coordinates 42°00′22″N79°19′37″W / 42.00613°N 79.32684°W / 42.00613; -79.32684
OwnerBill and Lisa Catania
Opened1956
Former namesNew Stateline Speedway
Oval
Surface Clay
Length.55 km (.34 miles)
Turns4

Stateline Speedway is a one-third mile dirt oval raceway located in the Chautauqua-Alleghany (or the western Southern Tier) Region of New York State.

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Overview

The Stateline Speedway became a reality when Leonard Briggs and his friends Lloyd Williams, Marv Thorpe and brothers, Don and Jerry Frank secured the deed to a 77-acre abandoned property in the Town of Busti in April 1956. [1] The first race was held on July 21, 1956, while the first feature was won by Emory Mahan driving a 1955 Chevy. [2]

The venue hosted one NASCAR Cup Series event on July 16, 1958, where Shorty Rollins won because most of the top drivers didn't make it due to a long rain delay at a previous race. [3]

On November 1, 2024, Bill Catania and his wife Lisa purchased Stateline Speedway from the Scott and Turner Families, becoming the 4th owners of the track in its 69-year history. [4]

Events

Stateline Speedway races Saturday nights April through mid-August, and features the Super Late Models, Rush Crate Late Models, Rush Stock Cars, Pro Stocks, UMP Modifieds, Rush Pro Modifieds and Compacts. [5]

In 2012, the venue presented the "Empire 50", a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. [6] The track has also hosted numerous World of Outlaws Late Model Series events. Dick Barton winning the first event and became the first local driver to win a series event. Since then, a number of local Stateline drivers have also went on to win World of Outlaw Late model series events. The track has a rich history of curating many national recognized and touring drivers including Chub Frank (Chubzilla), Max Blair, Brian Ruhlman, Dave Hess, and Boom Briggs. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Randy (November 14, 2010). "A Field of Dreams – Stateline Speedway Is Built". The Post-Journal . Jamestown NY. Retrieved April 24, 2025– via Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.
  2. ↑ Anderson, Randy (April 28, 2023). "Opening Night Memories From Stateline Speedway". The Post-Journal . Jamestown NY. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ Anderson, Randy. "NASCAR Comes to Stateline Speedway". Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kindberg, Scott (November 1, 2024). "Catanias are new owners of Stateline Speedway". Times-Observer. Warren, PA. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Stateline Speedway Announces 2025 Racing Schedule". The Post-Journal . Jamestown NY. December 21, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Blankenship Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Debut at Stateline". St. Charles, MO: St. Louis Racing. July 25, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ DeLucia, Jordan (September 19, 2019). "Briggs, Frank Take Aim". The Post-Journal . Jamestown NY. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
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