Since Monticello Raceway has added Presidents Day, Monday,
February 17th to it live racing schedule the track is looking to
feature a race for drivers who have presidential surnames.
According to David Carr of the United States Trotting
Association, there are at least 70 drivers who are possible entrants and that
doesn’t include trainers who have licenses but don’t drive regularly,” noted
Eric Warner the Mighty M’s director of racing.
“Actually the first driver that comes to mind with a
presidential name is Hall of Famer, Ron Pierce, but it might be a task getting
Ron to come that day. “But we have two local drivers, Cedric Washington and his
brother Dennis Washington who fit the criteria, but even so, that still leaves
us a long way from a full field.”
Possible entrants who wouldn’t have too far to travel to
Monticello could be; Tom Jackson, Mark Ford, Allan Johnson, Freddie Grant,
Howard Taylor, Scott Taylor and George Polk, Jr. to mention a few.
“Don’t forget Saratoga Raceway racing secretary, Don
Hoover,” Warner added. “He still drives occasionally.”
Any driver who fits the criteria of having a presidential
surname and would like to have more information, or possibly enter in the “Not
Quite Presidential” Pace on Monday, February 17, (Presidents Day), is
urged to contact Warner in the race office by calling 845.794.4100ext.557; or
they can contact the tracks publicity office at ext. 455.
