Binghamton Businessman Unveils Vision for Broome-Tioga Sports Center Expansion

Plans include infrastructure upgrades to host major concerts and festivals on the 220-acre property.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Damien Cornwell, a Binghamton businessman, announced plans to purchase the 220-acre Broome-Tioga Sports Center from longtime owners Tom and Peg Hurd. Cornwell has grand plans for the property, including infrastructure improvements that will allow it to host major rock concerts and festivals, in addition to continuing the site's history of motocross and other racing events.

Why it matters

The Broome-Tioga Sports Center has been a fixture in the local community for decades, hosting a variety of motorsports events. Cornwell's plans to expand the site's capabilities to host large-scale concerts and festivals could transform it into a regional entertainment destination, boosting the local economy.

The details

Cornwell says Tom Hurd will stay on as Lead Technical Consultant and has already scheduled 11 races for the upcoming year. But Cornwell plans to make infrastructure improvements to the property that will allow it to host major rock concerts and festivals. Cornwell also wants to take advantage of the property's extensive trail system by hosting charity cross-country races, mud runs, hiking, and mountain biking. The center is approved for 1,000 campsites, and Cornwell says the property could safely host between 15,000 and 20,000 people for large events.

  • Cornwell announced the plans to purchase the property on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • The Hurds have operated the complex since 1983.

The players

Damien Cornwell

A Binghamton businessman who plans to purchase the Broome-Tioga Sports Center and expand its capabilities to host major concerts and festivals, in addition to continuing the site's history of motorsports events.

Tom and Peg Hurd

The longtime owners of the Broome-Tioga Sports Center, which they have operated since 1983.

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What they’re saying

“I have people sending me images of them riding their first pro-am in the 80's here. And it was amazing, I had the best time just answering messages and receiving so much support from our community, it really warmed my heart. So, for that, I would thank people, it was pretty encouraging. A lot of memories here, a lot of people have touched this place. You don't realize what a crown jewel it is for this county and our area.”

— Damien Cornwell (binghamtonhomepage.com)

What’s next

Tom Hurd will stay on as Lead Technical Consultant and has already scheduled 11 races for the upcoming year at the Broome-Tioga Sports Center.

The takeaway

Cornwell's plans to transform the Broome-Tioga Sports Center into a regional entertainment destination by hosting major concerts and festivals, in addition to continuing its motorsports legacy, could have a significant economic impact on the local community.