 The
search for large adjoining plots of land
was started in the winter of 1994. The
preferred location was Lewis County, New
York. Although the search was not an
easy task, it proved fruitful with
successful land purchases starting in
1995 and continuing through 1996. Seven
separate plots of land, located on or
around the Artz Road in New Bremen, New
York were combined to soon compromise of
the Adirondack International Speedway.
Logging
operations were initiated in the summer
of 1996 and approximately 100 acres of
woodlands were harvested. In early 1997,
the focus turned to the clearing of
land, building of entrance roads,
construction of buildings and assembling
of bleachers. In addition, sand and
gravel bases for the three oval tracks
(0.25-mile, 0.5-mile, and .9-mile) and
the 1.5-mile road course were placed.
Track foundations were increased through
1998, 1999 and completed in 2000 with
the completion of concrete retainer
walls on the sloped turns (approximately
750,000 tons of sand & gravel were used
in and around the track site with about
150,000 tires being in-cased in concrete
to support turns 3 & 4 of .9-mile
track).
Paving
of the 0.25-mile, 0.5-mile and the pit
areas was initiated and completed in
July of 2001 (approximately 100,000 tons
of limestone material - see limestone
blast photo, which was then topped with
8,000-10,000 ton of blacktop). While the
0.9-mile has not been completed,
Lyndaker and his eager staff are forging
ahead towards the original plan.
Currently, tax issues have hindered the
completion and set back progress.
Currently, the Speedway competes on a
normal basis on their 0.5-mile oval with
superior asphalt racing including the
popular nationwide ran ASA Challenger
Late Model division. In addition the
True (Street) Stocks as well as the
Sport Compacts and Light Trucks continue
to light up the pavement every Saturday
night throughout the summer.
Outside of our normal competing
divisions the Speedway also plays host
to the nationally renowned NASCAR Busch
East Series. With their sixth annual
visit in 2007, the event was televised
nationally. The first nationally
televised event in Lewis County, not to
mention the first in Northern New York
since the Winter Olympics took
center-stage at Lake Placid in 1980.
Outside of the NASCAR Busch East Series,
the Speedway also has hosted series’
such as the NASCAR Featherlite Modified
Tour, ISMA Supermodifieds, Race of
Champions Modified Tour, NORA
Small-Block Supermodifieds, Dirt/Asphalt
358 Modifieds, USAC Ford Focus Midget
Series, as well as the INEX Legends.
In the
future the vision is simply to grow.
Once the 0.9-mile oval is completed the
staff eventually plans to make the
Adirondack International Speedway home
to a racing school, where future racers
and dreamers can get time and experience
right here at our wonderful facility.
In
addition to complimenting the events
already taking place in upstate New
York, new ideas will continue to bring
new events to AIS. The facility includes
a beautiful campground complete with
bathrooms, and showers (in a brand new
bathhouse) picnic areas and a large
pavilion for events, both racing and
otherwise.
In the beginning we were hopeful that
this facility would promote both racing
and the enjoyment of the natural beauty
of our area… Six years later, we are
proud to say we’ve accomplished that,
setting a high standard among short
track facilities in America.
Adirondack's future...
Adirondack International Speedway is
well on it's way to success! By creating
a unique motor sports complex, AIS has
drawn the attention of NASCAR, the
leading motor sports organization in the
country.
Economic Impact
Adirondack International Speedway's
economic vision has been very clear - to
provide jobs, tourism and increased
revenue for Lewis County and it's
surrounding areas.
Paul H. Lyndaker, owner of Adirondack
International Speedway, is a native of
Lewis County and local businessman for
more than 30 years. He believes in
investing in the area's people and
future. He has proven this through
investing his own time and money in a
venture that will make a historical
impact not only on
Lewis
County, but New York State as well!
Traditionally, motorsport events draw
thousands of people from a very wide
area. It is, therefore, our belief that
these racing events will include
hundreds of competitors (drivers, crews,
and officials) and thousands of fans.
With a schedule that will include weekly
racing events, special shows, driving
schools, etc., the economic impact on
the area will be seen daily from April
though October, supporting current
businesses and creating a need for new
businesses and jobs.
In Closing...
Thank you for taking time out of your
schedule to visit our growing
motorsports facility! We ask for your
continued support in the completion of
the facility that makes up "The Fastest
Family Fun in Northern New York!"
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