Stateline Speedway is a one-third mile dirt

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raceway located in the Chautauqua-Alleghany (or the western

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) Region of New York State.

Overview

The Stateline Speedway became a reality when Leonard Briggs and his friends Lloyd Williams, Marv Thorpe and brothers, Don and Jerry Frank secured the deed to a 77-acre abandoned property in the Town of Busti in April 1956. The first race was held on July 21, 1956, while the first feature was won by Emory Mahan driving a 1955 Chevy. The venue hosted one

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event on July 16, 1958, where

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won because most of the top drivers didn't make it due to a long rain delay at a previous race. On November 1, 2024,

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and his wife Lisa purchased Stateline Speedway from the Scott and Turner Families, becoming the 4th owners of the track in its 69-year history.

Events

Stateline Speedway races Saturday nights April through mid-August, and features the Super Late Models, Rush Crate Late Models, Rush Stock Cars, Pro Stocks, UMP Modifieds, Rush Pro Modifieds and Compacts. In 2012, the venue presented the "Empire 50", a

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event. The track has also hosted numerous

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events. Dick Barton winning the first event and became the first local driver to win a series event. Since then, a number of local Stateline drivers have also went on to win World of Outlaw Late model series events. The track has a rich history of curating many national recognized and touring drivers including Chub Frank (Chubzilla), Max Blair, Brian Ruhlman, Dave Hess, and Boom Briggs.

References

External links

Stateline Speedway

Stateline Legacy
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