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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
High-Speed Thrills: Free Kinetic Wi-Fi to Fuel Fan Excitement at Stateline Speedway
JAMESTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 9, 2025-- Kinetic Business, a leading provider of business fiber internet solutions across the region, is proud to announce it will provide complimentary enhanced Wi-Fi for all spectators, crews and employees throughout Stateline Speedway to celebrate the track's 69th season. Stateline Speedway is renowned for its thrilling races and vibrant atmosphere and will now be equipped with Kinetic's state-of-the-art, fiber-backed Wi-Fi for fans from areas across New York like Jamestown, Lakewood and Cheektowaga, as well as areas across Pennsylvania including Erie, Warren, Corry and Bradford. As a long-standing partner in the community, Kinetic knows exactly what goes well with fast internet: fast cars. 'Kinetic Business is thrilled to partner with Stateline Speedway to provide high-speed internet access that meets the demands of race fans across the region,' said Michael Flannery, president of Kinetic Business. 'Our solution ensures everyone at the track can stay connected effortlessly, whether they're sharing their excitement on social media, conducting business, or accessing real-time race data and information. We're excited to support the race community through and beyond the racing season, making connectivity a staple of the speedway experience. I can't think of anything better to support the speedway during this year's celebration – than blazing fast, free Wi-Fi.' Kinetic's robust fiber internet network is designed to accommodate thousands of users simultaneously, providing uninterrupted service even during peak times, and sports a 99.9% reliable network. Additionally, the gigabit-capable speeds are expected to provide enhanced user experiences throughout even the busiest race weekends. That Internet better experience includes: 'We are excited to have Kinetic Business as our official connectivity partner,' said Bill Catania, owner of Stateline Speedway. 'Their expertise and dedication to delivering top-tier service will undoubtedly enhance everyone's experience, allowing Stateline Speedway to continue to stay connected and promote even more aspects of our events for this upcoming season. This partnership is a significant step forward in our commitment to innovation and continuing to improve the Stateline Speedway events for 5,000 fans at every race; our transformation is anchored by Kinetic.' To learn more about fiber internet from Kinetic Business, visit ### About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers reliable fiber-based broadband to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses in 18 states. The company's quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services backed by robust security and friendly customer success experts. Kinetic is focused on expanding its fiber network and bridging the digital divide to deliver modern solutions to customers in underserved areas. Additional information about Kinetic is available via our customer portal at or The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises, government entities and educational institutions across the U.S. as well as customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream is privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. 99.9% Service Availability: As measured by Windstream from March 2023 to January 2025, Kinetic service reliability is calculated by dividing Available Customer Hours by Total Customer Hours, excluding planned maintenance, emergencies (like hurricanes, winter storms, floods), and other uncontrollable events. About Stateline Speedway: Stateline Speedway is a 1/3 clay oval based in Busti, New York, drawing fans and competitors from the PA/OH/NY tri-state area. Stateline is one of the oldest continuously operating racetracks in North America, opening its 69 th racing season in 2025. Stateline Speedway has served as the launchpad for national dirt racing stars like Chub Frank, Boom Briggs, and Max Blair, and even hosted a NASCAR Cup race in 1958. One of the largest entertainment destinations in Chautauqua County, New York, Stateline plays host to a variety of motorsports and entertainment events including Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross, Demolition Derbies, and Concerts. For more information about Stateline Speedway, visit Category: Kinetic View source version on Media Contact:Victoria Carman KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MOTOR SPORTS MOBILE/WIRELESS LICENSING (SPORTS) SPORTS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXTREME SPORTS NETWORKS INTERNET SOURCE: Windstream Holdings Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/09/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 06/09/2025 09:28 AM
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: 'I've opened my garden to TT fans for 20 years'
A motorcycling enthusiast who has been opening his garden to Isle of Man TT fans for more than 20 years said he was keen to continue the "local tradition" for the town after moving Kinrade owns Stella Maris, a house just below the hairpin in Ramsey, which overlooks the racing has been opening it up to members of the public since 2004 because it was something the previous owners had done and he did not want "to break a local tradition". Tens of thousands of race fans visit the island for the annual two-week event held on 37.7-miles (61km) of closed public roads. Starting from the Grandstand in Douglas, the course takes a clockwise route through to Glen Vine, Glen Helen, Kirk Michael, Sulby and Ramsey, before heading over the Mountain Road back to Glencrutchery Road in Douglas. While Mr Kinrade's spot in the south of Ramsey was "very quiet most of the year", TT was "a different proposition" and he had "the most friends I've ever had" during the two-week said he felt it was important the garden remained open to any fans that wanted to take advantage of the garden, rather than being restricted to friends and span of the garden offers different views of the action, from seeing the riders emerge from May Hill to watching the machines approach the sharp hairpin bend on their climb onto the famous mountain course. Mr Kinrade said both locals and visiting fans from all over the world would "come back year after year" to the enjoying the vantage point over the years had ranged from would range from "die hard motorcycling fans" to young families, and everyone always left the garden "as they found it", he up in Ramsey himself, he said he knew the viewing spot from a young age and since buying the house in 2004 its renovation had been a "labour of love". He would not be stopping the access any time soon, he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
