 Sammy Swindell takes the checkered flag at the 1984 Syracuse Dirt Nationals | |
| Location | New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1826 (harness) 1903 (automobile) |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Major events | Super DIRT Week |
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| Surface | Dirt |
| Length | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The Syracuse Mile was a 1-mile (1.6 km) dirt oval raceway located at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York. Originally built for harness racing in 1826, the first auto race was run in 1903, making it the second oldest auto racing facility in United States history. The racetrack was also nicknamed "The Moody Mile" after driver Wes Moody turned a 100-mile-per-hour lap in 1970.[1] The track and grandstands were torn down in 2016 by state government officials with the plan to modernize facilities.[2]
- ^ "Farewell to the 'Moody Mile'". TheStar.com. 9 October 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ "The history of the Moody Mile". 360nitro.tv. Retrieved November 1, 2017.