Mohawk International Raceway

Mohawk International Raceway

Location	Hogansburg, New York
Coordinates	44.9681°N 74.7062°W / 44.9681; -74.7062
Operator	David Thompson[1]
Broke ground	1985
Opened	1987
Former names	Frogtown International Speedway
Website	www.racemohawkdirt.com
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

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

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

1. Simpson, Don (August 5, 2024). "STSS Set to Invade Mohawk Int. Raceway and Cornwall Motor Speedway". Dirt Track Digest. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
2. Grabianowski, Joe (May 13, 2020). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway: DIRTcar Track Spotlight". DIRTcar. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
3. 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.
4. O'Donnell, John (June 5, 1988). "Start your engines, place your wagers". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via NNY360 Archives.
5. Skibinski, Tom (February 4, 2008). "Mohawk Int'l Raceway inks Mr. DIRTcar 358 race". Super DIRTcar Series. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
6. Elkins, Doug (September 16, 2010). "Season in final stretch". The Post-Standard. Syracuse NY. p. B6. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via NewspaperArchive.
7. "Raabe now most successful 358 driver at Mohawk International Raceway". North Country Now. Potsdam NY. August 5, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
8. "Smokefest 200 Lap Enduro - Cannabis Festival". Happening Next. Retrieved October 24, 2024.