(Fri - July 3rd)- RACES AND FIREWORKS SHOW SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND TRACK CONDITIONS.
(Fri June 26th) RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE THUNDER STORMS
EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS ARE RESCHEDULED TILL AUG 14th.
THANK YOU FULL STORY!
EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS TO MAKE ONLY 2009 APPEARANCE THIS FRIDAY
The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will make their only appearance of the season this Friday, June 26th. Keegan's Tobacco Shop night will also feature 358 Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bandits. Admission for grandstands: $16US/$19Cdn for adults; $12US/$14Cdn for Srs and Students. Children under 12 yrs free. Pits with Dirt License $25US/$30Cdn; Without Dirt License $30US/$35Cdn. FULL STORY.
TARBELL & GILBERT TWO-IN-A-ROW, JACKSON 3-PEATS, WHITE GETS STREET STOCKS
Roy Tarbell and Eli Gilbert made it two-in-a-row on Swamp's Performance night while Louie Jackson scored his third-straight Pro Stock win and Mike White won the Street Stocks. FULL STORY!
STUDENT NIGHT PRESENTED BY SWAMP'S PERFORMANCE FRIDAY
Swamp's Peformance will present Student Night on Friday, June 19. It's just $5 admission for students (high school and college) with ID with a full program of racing set for 7:45PM. FULL STORY.
TARBELL SCORES MOD WIN ON JACOBS TOBACCO & EXCAVATION NIGHT
Roy Tarbell claimed his first 358 Modified feature win in 12 years on Jacobs Tobacco & Jacobs Excavation. Louis Jackson won the Pro Stocks, Mike Allen the Street Stocks and Eli Gilbert won the Bandits. FULL STORY!
FRIDAY'S RACE PROGRAM PRESENTED BY JACOBS TOBACCO & EXCAVATION
Jacobs Tobacco Company and Jacobs Excavation will present the racing program this Friday night (June 12) at Mohawk Int. Raceway. FULL STORY.
TERRANCE SCORES OPENING NIGHT WIN!
Carey Terrance of Akwesasne scored the opening night 358 Modified win on Adams Marina night in the opening round of the Frenchies Chevrolet American Revolution series. Louie Jackson won the Pro Stocks, Mike Allen the Street Stocks and Scott Mere the Bandits. FULL STORY!
ATTENTION CANADIAN RACE FANS
Due to the Seaway International bridge closure at Cornwall/Massena Port of Entry. MIR has decided to offer a Rebate for the bridge fare at Ogdensburg/ Prescott for any racing fans who attend the grand opening of MIR on June 05, 2009 with a 35 lap memorial cup for 358 modifieds, regular show and all other classes.
Note: Must provide a valid bridge fare receipt dated June 5, 2009 to receive $3.00 rebate on General Admission. Good for up to four (4) people.
NOTE: CANADIAN MONEY AT PAR - FRI JUNE 5th, 2009.
MIR Phone Number = 518 358 3225
RAIN MOVES MOHAWK RACEWAY OPENER BACK TO FRIDAY JUNE 5
AKWESASNE, NY -- Scattered showers and periods of drizzle forced Mohawk Int. Raceway (MIR) officials to cancel Friday night, May 29th's racing program. The 2009 Grand Opening for MIR is now set for Friday, June 5th, as Adams Marina presents a full racing program featuring the Frenchie's Chevrolet Memorial Cup 35 for 358 Modifieds, along with a full racing program for Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Bandits. Race time is set for 7:45 PM.
The new stadium lights are up, the new grandstands are in place, and the drivers are ready to stand on the throttle! It's been a long off-season...let's go racing!
MIR officials expect a strong field of cars in all four weekly divisions as everyone is eager to experience the All-New Mohawk Int. Raceway. Anticipation is high and race teams are ready to put on a show for their hometown fans.
The Memorial Cup has always been the "Big Spring Race" for
MIR Modified teams
and over the nearly two decades that this event has been run, some of
the top names in DIRT racing have claimed the checkered flag, including
Barry Poitras, Roger Lalonde, Billy "The Kid" King, Randy
Connors, Peter Mantha, Pierre Daganais, Danny Johnson, Joel Doiron,
Tim Fuller, and Dave Heaslip. The Frenchie's Chevrolet Memorial Cup
35 will be the first of three races in the Frenchie's Chevrolet American
Revolution mini-series, with the final two events set for Friday July
3rd and Friday September 4th.
Fans can also expect a strong turnout in the always competitive Pro
Stock division, with several new teams joining the action this year,
including 2008
Bandit Champion Claudia Tarbell and 2008 Semi-Pro Champion Harvey Arquette,
Jr. They will be added to the strong roster of veteran drivers in this
division which includes defending track champion Stephane LeBrun, Allan
and PJ Peters, Ricky Thompson, Dave Papineau, Bill Woodward Jr. and
many others, all looking to take home the checkered flag and the $400
first-place prize money.
MIR is pleased to welcome Frenchie's Chevrolet as title sponsor of the American Revolution series. Frenchie's Chevrolet, 255 East Orvis St. in Massena, has served the North Country for over 25 years with a fabulous selection of new Chevrolets and quality pre-owned vehicles. Frenchie's is also well known for their Service, Parts, and Collision Center.
Adams Marina, located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and just
off River Road in Akwesasne, is well known throughout the Seaway boating
community for its service and hospitality. With docking and other boating
services, as well as a restaurant to serve the heartiest of appetites,
Adams Marina welcomes its many customers as they enjoy boating along
the picturesque St. Lawrence Seaway. The management and staff of Adams
Marina, long-time supporters of area racing, always looking forward
to the action at MIR and MIR management is proud to have them present
Friday night's racing card.
Mohawk International Raceway is located in Akwesasne, NY, one mile east
of the International Bridge to Cornwall, ONT. From Route 37, turn south
onto Frogtown Road. Racing is held on Friday nights from May through
September, featuring DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Pro Stocks, Street Stocks
and Bandits.
Frenchie's Chevrolet's American Revolution Series And
Memorial Cup
Kick Off 2009 Season At Mohawk Int. Raceway
The excitement is building and the anticipation of what will be a
memorable experience awaits race fans on Friday night May 29th at 7:45pm
as "The Best Kept Secret On Dirt" the Mohawk Int. Raceway
opens the doors for the 2009 racing season featuring a newly renovated
racing facility.
The 2009 season gets underway in a big way with the start of the "American
Revolution Series" sponsored by Frenchie's Chevrolet of Massena
and the 19th running of the "Memorial Cup" for the DIRTcar
358 Modifieds. The Memorial Cup started in 1990 with twin 20s and has
been "The Race" to win for most north country DIRTcar 358
Modified drivers over the years.
The coveted cup has seen such names as Barry Poitras, Roger Lalonde
Billy "The Kid" King, Randy Connors, Peter Mantha, Pierre
Daganais, Danny Johnson, Joel Doiron, Tim Fuller, and others including
four time cup winner and Hall-Of-Famer Dave Heaslip all of whom have
had their names engraved on this very special trophy.
This years race will kick off the "American Revolution Series"
sponsored by 9th year cup sponsor and series sponsor Frenchie's Chevrolet
of Massena.
Frenchie's Chevrolet is located at 255 East Orvis St. in Massena and
for over 25 years has been serving the north country with a fabulous
selection of new Chevrolets and quality pre-owned vehicles. Frenchie's
is also well known for their Service, Parts, and Collision Center that
features a profesional and highly trained staff that will keep you comming
back time and time again.
"Its great to be a part of this exciting race once again in 2009"
said Frenchie's Chevrolet President Real "Frenchie" Coupal,
" I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the track again this
season".
"Frenchie" went on to say that their will be a display of
vehicles on hand at the track again this year and hopes that the fans
will stop by and check out what Chevrolet has to offer in 2009.
Also on the card will be the DIRT Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Bandits
with all three divisions expected to put on quite a show for the fans.
Mohawk Int. Raceway is located just of Rt. 37 on Frogtown Rd. in Hogansburg
N.Y. For more information visit them at mohawkintraceway.com. Mohawk
Int. Raceway, "The Best Kept Secret On DIRT".
New Handicapping & Caution Rules Announced
Mohawk Int. Raceway is adopting new handicapping and caution flag rules for 2009!
MIR Swtiches to Friday Nights for 2009
Mohawk International Raceway will be racing on Friday Nights in 2009. Opening night is Friday May 22nd, 2009 featuring the 358 Mods, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, and Bandits.


