Mohawk International Raceway
| Location | Hogansburg, New York |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°58′05″N 74°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]
Overview
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Simpson, Don (August 5, 2024). "STSS Set to Invade Mohawk Int. Raceway and Cornwall Motor Speedway". Dirt Track Digest. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Grabianowski, Joe (May 13, 2020). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway: DIRTcar Track Spotlight". DIRTcar. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ O'Donnell, John (June 5, 1988). "Start your engines, place your wagers". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via NNY360 Archives.
- ^ Skibinski, Tom (February 4, 2008). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway inks Mr. DIRTcar 358 race". Super DIRTcar Series. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Elkins, Doug (September 16, 2010). "Season in final stretch". Syracuse NY: The Post-Standard. p. B6. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via NewspaperArchive.
- ^ "Raabe now most successful 358 driver at Mohawk International Raceway". North Country Now. Potsdam NY. August 5, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Smokefest 200 Lap Enduro - Cannabis Festival". Happening Next. Retrieved October 24, 2024.