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AN OPEN LETTER REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP CHANGE AT UTICA-ROME
On Friday, June 28, a new era began for Utica-Rome Speedway. Effective 9 a.m., Jason Broedel and I officially took ownership of the property from the Cole family. This transition of ownership began in 2021 with the “Home of Heroes” season opener. After more than three years of behind the scenes work, I could not be more proud of this opportunity to secure the speedway’s future.
Brett Deyo and Jason Broedel have bought the Utica-Rome Speedway from the Gene Cole family
On Friday, June 28, Brett Deyo and Jason Broedel partnered to purchase the Utica-Rome Speedway from the Gene Cole family. Deyo has leased this half-mile Vernon facility from Cole for the past four seasons and has promoted weekly Friday night racing there. He also has a long-term lease to promote auto racing at the Fonda Speedway in Fultonville.
Vernon Downs has a big slate planned for Independence Day
VERNON — The Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial, a Grand Circuit trotting stake that is “Open to the World,” will celebrate its 50th anniversary with top fields of 3-year-old colts and fillies competing for more than $500,000 in purses on Independence Day evening at Vernon Downs. The...
A NIGHT FOR BILL: UTICA-ROME HOSTS BILL SHEA MEMORIAL THURSDAY, JULY 4
VERNON, NY – A night for Bill. Bill Shea, a lifelong supporter of Utica-Rome Speedway as a fan, sponsor, car owner and promoter, will be remembered this Thursday, July 4 with a spectacular Independence Day event at the Home of Heroes. Dirt Track Digest presents the second running of...
Meet the 2024 Go the Distance Team: Antonio Harris
UTICA, N.Y. -- The countdown to Boilermaker Sunday continues. This week's highlighted runner, Antonio Harris, from Utica, is ready to make this year his year to run the best 15K in the country. Click on the video to watch Antonio's story.
Third Annual Livi Strong Memorial Soccer Fest
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- The third annual Livi-Strong Memorial Soccer Fest kicked off this weekend at the Deputy Kurt B. Wyman Memorial Park. The Livi Strong Foundation was created in honor of Alivia Moylan, a seventh grader who attended Whitesboro Middle School who tragically lost her life at 12-years-old in an ATV accident in May of 2020.
SCORES AND MORE 7-2-24: Defending district champion Adrean Post hands first place Smith Post second loss of summer in Legion Ball // Blue Sox utility player McClure commits to NCAA Division I UTSA
Utica Blue Sox utility player Norris McClure, who has spent the past two summers playing here in Utica at Murnane Field, has committed to finishing out his collegiate career from NCAA Division I University of Texas at San Antonio. See attached video for more on all stories. ** - Game...
Expect Some Fireworks This Week at the APP Tour Newport Beach Open
The APP OWL Newport Beach Open is taking place this week at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. Play starts Wednesday, July 3rd for the qualifiers and concludes on Championship Sunday, July 7th. This is a 'major,' so the points are worth more this week. Points are worth...
SCORES AND MORE 7-1-24: Snyder Landscaping remains unbeaten, Gitto & Niefer hands defending champ Lady Knicks first loss of summer during week four of Utica Lady Knicks Premier League // Comets sign Ghantous, Van de Leest to AHL contracts for 2024-25 season
MVCC (white) 58, Cohen & Cohen 55. Seasonal Sports (gray) 60, Notre Dame Schools (pink) 51. The Utica Comets announced, Monday, that the organization has signed forward Andre Ghantous and defenseman Jackson Van de Leest to one-year, two-away American Hockey Leauge contracts for the 2024-25 season. Each player made their...
World Regatta Carries A Local Connection
Once a year, the top crew competitors in all classes head to London to sort out world championships. This week, the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s national championship Varsity 8 women’s boat has a local connection. Kennedy Narine, who just graduated from Winter Park High School in Florida,...
Deadline to enter 61st annual Rome City Men's Amateur Golf Championship is Aug. 4
The 61st annual Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship will take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rome Country Club and McConnellsville Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event has no cut. The field is limited to the first 144 paid entrants. Any...
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