Airborne Park Speedway Opens 72nd Season

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:50 AM

Airborne Park Speedway fired up its 72nd season Sunday in Plattsburgh, with drivers from across the Northeast and Canada competing in the first points race of 2026. Pit gates opened at noon, grandstands at 2:30, and the green flag dropped at 4 p.m. The opener revealed a full slate of high-speed racing, with teams unveiling […]

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