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šŸŒ± How IHRAā€™s takeover could transform Leicesterā€™s Empire Dragway this summer

Leicester, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Leicester! Weā€™re bringing you the latest town highlights. Donā€™t miss out, keep going! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How IHRAā€™s takeover could transform Leicesterā€™s Empire Dragway this summer

Also on today's calendar: I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate.

Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Empire Dragway Becomes Key Facility for IHRA (dragzine.com) ā€” Empire Dragway in Leicester has been bought by the International Hot Rod Association, which plans upgrades, bigger events, and long-term investment in the track. The facility will host the Outlaw Nitro Series and Small Tire BRATZ Series July 23ā€“25, 2026, signaling a busier racing calendar and potential economic boost for local residents and businesses.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leicester

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