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Kristan, Maule and Simons Names Be

Kristan, Maule and Simons Names Be...

8/16/2023
Opening night of the Kenosha County Fair at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. produced two new 2023 feature winners, a pair of trifecta 2023 winners, and several fires as part of the hot racing action. Brian Kristan of Zion, IL scored his first feature win since 2018 by taking top honors in the 20-lap DWells Automotive 604 Crate Powered Winged Sprints in their first ever event held at Wilmot. Kristan took the lead from early pacesetter Ellie Hensley of Trevor on lap 8. ...more
Busy Schedule of Racing and Driver

Busy Schedule of Racing and Driver...

8/22/2023
After a week away from the Speedway drivers in all six divisions will be in action this coming Friday nigh and along with the intense battles for the track titles, the fans will also have a chance to meet their favorite drivers this weekend. Driver autographs will be taking place once again, which is a special moment for fans from children to adults to meet their favorite driver, get an autograph and a few pictures as well. As for the racing portion of the program all...more
Another Win for Mother Nature at C

Another Win for Mother Nature at C...

8/25/2023
With points on the line in many divisions, drivers need every lap they can to gain valuable points on their nearest competitor. This past Friday night at the Can Am Speedway the only thing that happened was rain, a lot of it, and Mother Nature claiming another Friday night checkered flag at the Nasty Track of the North. Heavy overnight rains along with a steady rain through the early morning hours, resulted in many areas of the speedway grounds taking on a lot of...more
2023 Track Champions to be Crowned

2023 Track Champions to be Crowned...

8/29/2023
Mother nature has really taken over and dominated the last few weeks at the Can Am Speedway. However this weekend is looking sunny and clear in the long range forecast, which will feature six divisions of racing and championships to be decided. The Whitesboro Plow Shop DIRTCar 358 Modified division sees Tim Fuller in control of the top spot and searching for a third straight track title. Behind him Billy Dunn, who is a six time champion, sits just 26 points back with...more
It’s NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS (+ Family

It’s NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS (+ Family...

9/1/2023
It’s NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS (+ Family Autograph Night) RACE DAY Race Teams, Sponsors, and Fans! We look forward to seeing you all tonight, Friday, September 1st for our Night of Champions here at Can-Am Speedway! Tonight is brought to you by our good friends at Channel 7 News! Who will be it be tonight in the Bob Johnson Auto Group Victory Lane? Who will be your 2023 Track Champions? Join us in person on LIVE on Dirt Track Digest TV...more
Three Series Races to Highlight Jo

Three Series Races to Highlight Jo...

9/5/2023
We got a green Can Am Here We Go!!! These drivers are Horsepower Hungry tonight Holy Smokes!, Three Cars Four Cars wide Stack ‘em up and Count ‘em!! These and a few other famous lines, from an announcer who set the bar for others in the North Country. John Burr for the better part of 30 years was the voice of the Can Am Speedway and thrilled crowds with his classic calls of some of the best races seen in all divisions, when Can Am opened the doors for its first full...more
We got a green Can Am Here We Go!!

We got a green Can Am Here We Go!!...

9/8/2023
It's SHOWDOWN IN SEPTEMBER RACE DAY!!! LAFARGEVILLE, NY - We look forward to seeing you all tonight, Friday, September 8th for our SHOWDOWN IN SEPTEMBER here at Can-Am Speedway! Tonight is brought to you by our good friends at O.D. Greene Lumber! ON THE CARD: DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Race - $4,500 TO WIN, Sponsored by CNY Nuisance Wildlife Management John Burr DIRTcar Sportsman Series Race - $2,000 TO WIN Sponsored by FX Caprara Family of Car Dealerships Action...more
9/16/23 - Race Update

9/16/23 - Race Update

9/15/2023
Wilmot Raceway officials have made changes in the event time schedule for the Saturday, September 16 Fall Spectacular. Due to possible rain moving into the area in the evening, the grqndstands will open at 3:30 p.m. with on track activity getting underway at 3:45 p.m. and racing slated to start at 5:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with drivers meeting at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand admission for everyone ages 12 and over is $20.00, with ages 11 and under admitted to...more
Final Night and Bandit Championshi

Final Night and Bandit Championshi...

9/17/2023
With lightning in the air and rain not far off, the 2023 Wilmot Raceway season came to a close with the Fall Spectacular on Saturday, September 16. Wilmot completed its entire season schedule without losing a single night to weather. The Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars concluded the point championships for Wilmot classes to highlight the program. Ryan Johnson of Salem, an automotive technician completing his fifth season of racing, captured his second title as he showed...more
2024 Tentative Schedule

2024 Tentative Schedule

11/17/2023
Please see our attached tentative schedule for 2024. There are some changes in the works and additions in the works as well with the plan to have the official schedule out by the 1st of the year. DATES: 4/20/2024 Open practice all divisions 4/27/2024 Open practice all divisions 5/4/2024 Opening night special. WingLESS Sprints, Lightning sprints, IMCA mods, Bandits 5/11/2024 Winged 604 Sprints, WingLESS Sprints, Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds 5/15/2024 Open practice all...more
2023 Banquet & 2024 Admission Upda

2023 Banquet & 2024 Admission Upda...

12/6/2023
2023 Banquet This year, it will be held at 1175 on January 13th. Presale Banquet Tickets are available now through Christmas Eve, before prices rise. See details at the below link. 2024 Admission Update New this year will be the opportunity to purchase a general admission season pass! See details in the link below. Also new this year, Kids 12 and under will be FREE admission into the grandstands. https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets
2024 Winged 604 Rules Package Now

2024 Winged 604 Rules Package Now...

12/8/2023
Go to: http://www.wilmotraceway.com/rules/ to see the rules for the new division for 2024 of the Winged 604 Class.
2023 Stock Car Championship & Awar

2023 Stock Car Championship & Awar...

1/17/2024
2023 Stock Car Championship & Awards Celebration Join us as we celebrate our 2023 Track Champions and Race Teams on Saturday, March 2nd at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton! Celebration Details: All Race Teams are invited to attend! Drivers finishing in the top 10 in points and all Limited Sportsman Drivers present are eligible for awards, prizes and giveaways (75% season attendance limits apply). Event will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:00 PM, welcome...more
Golden Jubilee: Can-Am Speedway Ce

Golden Jubilee: Can-Am Speedway Ce...

1/17/2024
The 2024 season will be one for the record books as the speedway will celebrate its 50th year of operation. The speedway has seen racers and fans from all over the world come through the gates to either take it all in as a fan, or be one of the many drivers to take a checkered flag from the historic facility. It all started in 1974 when former Evans Mills Real Estate Broker Leslie W. Brown and his team began construction of the speedway. They broke ground, yes, however...more
2024 Schedule Published

2024 Schedule Published

1/22/2024
We have released our final schedule that is subject to change. See http://www.wilmotraceway.com/schedule/ for details and ticket prices for majority of events.
Golden Jubilee: LAPCO Summer Start

Golden Jubilee: LAPCO Summer Start...

1/24/2024
As the Jubilee 50th season at the Can-Am Speedway approaches, we take a look back at one of the popular events that brought some of the top stars in Modified to thew North Country annually. The event was known as the Summer Starter. After success with what was simply known to everyone at Can-Am as “The Big Block Show” Promoters Dave Lape and Andy Fusco began the Memorial Day weekend tradition in 1990, with crowd favorites and Hall of Famers gracing victory lane. Local...more
Golden Jubilee: To Win the Modifie

Golden Jubilee: To Win the Modifie...

2/1/2024
The 50th season opener at the Can-Am Speedway in Lafargeville New York is on its way and we look back at the history of the speedway and the impact that Canadian drivers had. The first ever track championship in the Modified class was awarded back in 1975 and that year a veteran driver named Gary Reddick out of Watertown New York, claimed the title by 22 points over Canadian Roy Makinson. What’s interesting is Reddick was not the first American born driver to win the...more
Golden Jubilee: Remembering Tony C

Golden Jubilee: Remembering Tony C...

2/7/2024
The Golden Jubilee season is fast approaching at the Can Am Speedway in Lafargeville New York. We look back at some of the memorable moments and some of the notable drivers who did some great things at Can Am in the 50-year history. One of the drivers that left his mark in a big way was Elginburg Ontario’s Tony Corcoran. From the time he turned his first laps in a Modified in 1979, Tony Corcoran fell in love with auto racing and especially the Can Am Speedway, which in...more
Schedule Now Set for Golden Jubile

Schedule Now Set for Golden Jubile...

2/9/2024
On June 14th 1974 the doors opened for the very first time at the Can-Am Speedway (then called Winner’s Circle Speedway) in Lafargeville New York. Jim Clark won the first ever Modified feature event and Gordie Dobbins won the Stocker feature and helped lay the foundation for the speedway, which is still going strong heading into its 50th year. In 2024, the season will kick off much earlier as the Golden Jubilee season will see many returning events along with new...more
Golden Jubilee: Steve Hall - Most

Golden Jubilee: Steve Hall - Most...

2/16/2024
As the 50th Golden Jubilee at the Can-Am Speedway draws near, we look back at many drivers, events and memorable moments over the years. One of the most dominant drivers in the DIRTCar Sportsman division made Can-Am Speedway his personal playground. He began here as a champion and closed out his career as a champion, that man is Steve Hall. After tagging along with Late Model legends Tommy Reinbeck and Sonny Mandigo to come to the races at the age of 14, Steve Hall was...more
Richard Hutchinson to be Honored w

Richard Hutchinson to be Honored w...

2/19/2024
The 50th Jubilee Season is approaching at the Can-Am Speedway in Lafargeville New York and this year will feature not one but two Super DIRTCar Series events. This event however, has significant meaning as it will pay tribute to a man for the better part of 30 years has been close to the Bartlett family. In the words of Tyler Bartlett: “Richard Hutchinson was no stranger to Can-Am speedway. For decades, Richard was instrumental in a lot of the behind the scenes...more
Golden Jubilee: Laurie Handschuh -

Golden Jubilee: Laurie Handschuh -...

2/21/2024
A lot of drivers have passed through the gates at the Can-Am Speedway and as we look back on the past 50 years, one driver left a lasting impression with the fans and was also one of the most well respected drivers in the pits, her name is Laurie Handschuh. “Oh my God what did I just do”, were the words uttered by Redwood New York’s Laurie Handschuh as she wheeled her number 21 Street Stock on to the speedway for her first laps at Can-Am in the early 90s. She knew she...more
Golden Jubilee: The Taylor Family

Golden Jubilee: The Taylor Family

3/1/2024
The Golden Jubilee season is fast closing at the Can-Am Speedway. The 2024 season schedule is out and everyone is looking forward to a historic season. As we look back at the past, the speedway has seen many families over the years who have made significant contributions to the history of Can-Am. One of those would be the Taylor family and most notable Tom, Ernie and Chris, who all became multi-time feature winners over several seasons at the track. Back in 1987 the...more
Golden Jubilee: Kevin Slate - The

Golden Jubilee: Kevin Slate - The...

3/15/2024
We continue to look back at the history of the Can-Am Speedway as the past 50 years have brought us some incredible moments and some great drivers as well. One of those drivers was Kevin Slate, who made the Economy Stock class his personal playground in the early 90s. Like many former and current racers, Slate got a good view of the Can-Am Speedway on Saturday nights in 1985 from the grandstands. A place where he would watch one his heroes, 10 time track champion and...more
Golden Jubilee: DIRTCar 358 Series

Golden Jubilee: DIRTCar 358 Series...

4/1/2024
The 2024 Golden Jubilee Season is closing quickly and opening day is right around the corner. Opening day will feature stars in three open wheel DIRTCar Series to kick off the year. One of those being the DIRTCar 358 Modified Series, which has been a part of Can-Am from the very start and has been important part of the 50 year track history. In 1983 the DIRTCar 358 Modified Series, then known as the Mr. Dirt 320 Modified Championship trail, saw Can-Am be race number 7...more
Open Practice

Open Practice

4/16/2024
Open Practice at Can-Am Speedway DATE: Saturday, April 20 TIME: Pit Gates open at 2pm PRACTICE: Cars | Karts on their tracks from 3pm - 6pm COST: Pass Pricing: All Ages - $25 US | $30 CA. NOTE: No General Admission, Pit Pass is required for admission. FOOD & DRINKS: The Pit Concession will be OPEN 2pm - 6pm EXTA NOTES: Practice is weather dependent and could change. Please watch for updates. Rain date will be Sunday, April 21. DRIVERS: Please take a minute to complete...more
OPEN Practice - Postponed

OPEN Practice - Postponed

4/19/2024
Join us for OPEN Practice! UPDATED DATE & TIME: Tuesday, April 23rd Pit Gates open at 4pm Cars | Karts on their tracks from 5pm - 8pm Pit Concession will be OPEN! Pit Pass Pricing: All Ages - $25 US | $30 CA - No General Admission! DRIVERS: Please take a minute to complete your yearly registration (FREE) on My Race Pass. Link: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1254/registrations/9169
Open Practice TODAY at Can-Am Spee

Open Practice TODAY at Can-Am Spee...

4/23/2024
Open Practice TODAY at Can-Am Speedway DATE: Tuesday, April 23 TIME: Pit Gates open at 4pm PRACTICE: Cars | Karts on their tracks from 5pm - 8pm COST: Pass Pricing: All Ages - $25 US | $30 CA. NOTE: No General Admission, Pit Pass is required for admission. FOOD & DRINKS: The Pit Concession will be OPEN. DRIVERS: Please take a minute to complete your yearly registration (FREE) on My Race Pass. Link: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1254/registrations/9169 RACE TEAMS:...more
DIRTcar Sportsman Series to Kick o

DIRTcar Sportsman Series to Kick o...

4/24/2024
After Mother Nature spoiled the party for the Thunder in the Thousand Islands Weekend, it’s nothing but clear skies and sunshine in the forecast for this coming Friday night to kick off this historic season. The DIRTCar Sportsman North Regional Series will feature some of the top stars in the division from Canada to Central New York for a 30 lap contest. Dave Rogers has won the last two series races in a row and will look to win a fourth overall this coming Friday...more
Corcoran Masters DIRTCar Sportsman

Corcoran Masters DIRTCar Sportsman...

4/27/2024
The green flag flew on opening day for the 50th Golden Jubilee season at the Can-Am Speedway this past Friday night with a full pit area and a great crowd on hand to see some of the top stars in the Northeast. But it was the drivers who had been there before that stayed in the spotlight on this night. The DIRTCar Sportsman Series headlined the night as the North Regional Series was in town. Four time and defending Bob Johnson Auto Group DIRTCar Sportsman track champion...more
Golden Jubilee: The Joyceville Jet

Golden Jubilee: The Joyceville Jet...

5/1/2024
The 2024 Golden Jubilee season is underway at the Can Am Speedway in Lafargeville New York and we continue to look back at some of the past races, drivers and moments that we all remember from the past 50 years. One of those drivers that kept fans on the edge of their seat every week was Joyceville Ontario’s Rick Wilson, who thrilled crowds weekly at the speedway with his fast pace and aggressive style, that made him a star over the years. He won races, made fans cheer...more
Dunn and Corcoran Lead Can-Am Gold

Dunn and Corcoran Lead Can-Am Gold...

5/1/2024
The Nasty Track of the North season opener was exciting last week as the Golden Jubilee season saw a couple of surprise winners, but the night also belonged to drivers who had been there before. The Whitesboro Plowshop DIRTCar 358 Modified division saw Billy Dunn start up front and lead every lap on his way to career win number 63 in the Modified ranks at Can-Am. The race got close in traffic as young Jackson Gill closed the gap but Dunn held on for the opening day...more
It's RACE DAY at Can-Am Speedway!

It's RACE DAY at Can-Am Speedway!

5/3/2024
It’s $5 FRIDAY RACE DAY Race Teams, Sponsors, and Fans! We look forward to seeing YOU tonight, Friday, May 3rd for another action packed night at the races! We are celebrating our 50th year of racing this season! All weekly classes are on the card: Whitesboro Plow shop DIRTcar 358 Modified, Bob Johnson DIRTcar Sportsman, Panther Frameworx, 602 Crate Sprint Cars, Sundance Leisure ThunderCar, and our up and coming drivers in the Donath Motor Worx Limited Sportsman...more
Fuller Fires Back, Defending Champ

Fuller Fires Back, Defending Champ...

5/4/2024
It was a perfect night for racing this past Friday night at the Can-Am Speedway as Mother Nature gave the speedway perfect weather and perfect track conditions for all five divisions. It was also Five Dollar Night, which also saw a packed grandstand. The night kicked off with the Donath Motorworx Limited Sportsman and Brady Howard led early in the 12 lap feature go. Howard had a fast car but Logan Brown was on the charge and looking to remain perfect in his Limited...more
Defending Track Champions Return t

Defending Track Champions Return t...

5/8/2024
The Golden Jubilee Season at the Can Am Speedway has seen two action packed weeks in all five divisions with veterans and new comers getting to victory lane already, but last week a pair of former champions returned to their winning ways. In the Whitesboro Plow Shop DIRTCar 358 Modifieds Tim Fuller claimed his 1st win of 2024 and 43rd of his hall of fame modified career at Can-Am, but the win didn’t come easy. 2019 champion Ryan Arbuthnot looked to have the field...more
Can-Am Welcomes Local Youth Sports

Can-Am Welcomes Local Youth Sports...

5/13/2024
It’s been one week since Tim Fuller, Ryan Shanahan, Josh Verne Jr., Damien Bechler, and Logan Brown went to victory lane at Can-Am Speedway on May 3rd. So what have our drivers been doing with a week off. Well most notably Tim Fuller our reigning Whitesboro Plow Shop DIRTCar 358 Modified track champion, took a trip to Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh for the Leon Gonyo Memorial. The trip from Watertown paid off as he took the $4,444 victory, ahead of veteran Mario...more
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