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Mohawk Raceway in Akwesasne has doubleheader full of races Friday, Saturday night

Posted 9/13/13

AKWESASNE – One of the biggest events of the 2013 racing season will take place this weekend, as Mohawk International Raceway presents a DIRTcar and Go Nuclear Late Model Series Weekend Double …

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Mohawk Raceway in Akwesasne has doubleheader full of races Friday, Saturday night

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AKWESASNE – One of the biggest events of the 2013 racing season will take place this weekend, as Mohawk International Raceway presents a DIRTcar and Go Nuclear Late Model Series Weekend Double Header this Friday and Saturday night.

All four major DIRTcar touring divisions will be on hand throughout the weekend.

Friday night’s program will feature the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series race, along with a Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock event, as well as the Go Nuclear Late Model Series with a non-points event with the top two Late Model finishers earning a guaranteed starting spot into Saturday night’s Richard Tenace Memorial event.

The following night will be another big night at MIR, as the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series comes to town, along with the next round of the Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series.

In addition, the Go Nuclear Late Model Series returns once again for the 1st Annual Richard Tenace Memorial event, paying $1,500 to win.

Two Time defending Mohawk International Raceway track champion Billy Dunn will look to put his home track advantage to the test in his quest for his first ever win on the Super DIRTcar Series tour.

Friday night’s general admission prices are only $30 for adults, $25 for Students & Seniors and $15 for children 12 and under. Pit Admission is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

Pit Gates and Grandstand area will open at 4 p.m., with Hot Laps beginning at 6pm. Time Trials for 358 Modified Series and Pro Stock Series will commence at 6:45 p.m. followed by heat races at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Saturday night’s general admission is just $35 for adults, $30 for Students & Seniors and $15 for children 12 and under. Pit admission is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Pit Gates and Grandstand area will open at 2:30 p.m., with Hot Laps beginning at 5pm. Time Trials for Big Block Modifieds and Sportsman are slated for 5:45 p.m. with heat race action set to begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Weekend passes are available as well. General Admission prices are $60 for adults, $50 for Students and seniors, $25 for children 12 and Under. A Weekend Pit Pass is available for $80. Free Camping on the MIR premises is permitted. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday morning for just $8.

A chicken dinner will also be available for lunch from 11am until all is sold at a price of only $10.

Mohawk International Raceway is located in Akwesasne, NY, midway between the Seaway International Bridge to Cornwall, Ontario, Candada, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. From Route 37, turn south onto Frogtown Road. Racing is held on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. from May through September, featuring the Frenchie’s Chevrolet DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Mod Lites as well as the Bandit division. Visit us on the web at www.MohawkInternationalRaceway.com.

The MIR office is located at the track, and the phone number is 518-358-9017. The track is owned and operated by Mohawk International Raceway, LLC.