MOHAWK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2011 SEASON OPENER JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY; JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR PRACTICE

AKWESASNE, NY – May 8, 2011 - Only two more weeks remain before the start of the 2011 racing season at Mohawk International Raceway, with the season opener set for Friday, May 20th. We are very excited about the new season and we look forward to seeing everyone at the track very soon.

The first on track action of 2011 at MIR will be an open practice session for all divisions on Saturday, May 14th. All drivers are invited to come out and put their hard work during the winter to test, and shake their car down before the new season gets underway. Practice is set to start at 2PM and will run through 6PM, and a MIR employee meeting will take place at noon. There will be racecars and parts for sale during the practice session. Pit admission for the test and tuner day is just $15, and grandstand admission will be free.

The following Friday, May 20th will be opening night at MIR, as C&B Enterprises presents Twin 20’s for the Frenchie’s Chevrolet 358 Modifieds plus a regular show of Frenchie’s Built Ford Tough Sportsman, Bailey Motor Company Pro Stocks and CKON 97.3 FM Bandits. Race time is 7:45PM. General Admission for opening night is only $13 and Kids 12 and under are free.

The 2011 schedule at MIR is highlighted by several big events including the Empire Super Sprints on June 10th, the first ever visit by the All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints on July 7th, and the DIRTcar Series event for the 358 Modifieds and Sportsman on Friday, September 16th, and the Big Block Modifieds and Pro Stocks on Saturday, September 17th. Also on the schedule is a Fireworks show during the Independence Day Weekend Celebration on Friday, July 1st in conjunction with the Frenchie’s Chevrolet American Revolution Series event for the 358 Modifieds, and a full show.

Mohawk International Raceway is located in Akwesasne, NY, midway between the Seaway International Bridge to Cornwall, ONT and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. From Route 37, turn south onto Frogtown Road. Racing is held on Friday nights at 7:45 PM from May through September, featuring the Frenchie's Chevrolet DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stocks, 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.