Mohawk International Raceway
| Location | Hogansburg, New York |
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| Operator | David Thompson[1] |
| Broke ground | 1985 |
| Opened | 1987 |
| Former names | Frogtown International Speedway |
| Website | www |
| Oval | |
| Surface | Clay |
| Length | .644 km (0.400 mi) |
| 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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]
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