Can-Am Speedway

Can-Am Speedway is a 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway located in La Fargeville, New York. Located just a few miles from the Thousand Islands, it draws competitors and fans from both sides of the Canadian - American border.

History

Can-Am Speedway was built in 1974 by Leslie W. Brown. The facility immediately fell into financial difficulty. In 1975, the track was purchased by Bob Thurston Sr., Douglas Atkinson, and Thomas A Coughlin 3rd, who then relocated the operations of the Watertown Speedway. [ [http://www.speedwaypress.com/index_html?c_category_id=82 The Legends of Watertown Speedway] ] In 1981, Thurston bought out his two partners, and continued operation of the speedway until 2000. In 1983 Can-Am was sanctioned by the DIRT Motorsports organization. [ [http://www.canammotorsports.com/history.php CanAm History] ]

In 2001, the speedway was purchased by John Wight. In 2003 season Wight changed the primary class to the Big Blocks Modifieds. Ownership changed again later that year, and on August 2nd, 2003 Charlie, and Billy Caprara of Watertown purchased the speedway

Track Champions

References

External links

* [http://www.canammotorsports.com CanAm Motorsports Park]
* [http://www.dirtmotorsports.com DIRT Motorsports]

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