The race will be will be the fifth event in the tracks
year-long series of races for ethnic drivers.
The winner of the Munich Mile will earn the right to compete
in the series finale, ‘the All-America Cup’ later this fall, which will feature
the winning drivers of each of the ethnic legs presented during the season.
“In the past we’ve had plenty of drivers with German
heritage who have competed in our German heritage race and although some have
gone on to bigger venues there’s a chance a few may return for this
year’s Munich Mile,” said Eric Warner the Mighty M’s Director of Racing.
Among the drivers Warner was referring to include Tyler
Buter, Brandon Simpson, Kevin Switzer, Jr, Kevin Hough and two-time
Munich Mile winner, Jordan Stratton.
Any, or all of the aforementioned would add stature to this
year’s event but still there is plenty of local talent with German heritage on
either their father or mother’s side. Among them are Greg Merton, Jimmy Marohn,
Jr. and Mike Merton to name a few.
Warner said he already has confirmation from the Merton boys
and Peter Kleinhans and figures to have enough drivers for a full field by July
30.
“Although we have a good start on filling the Munich Mile we
will still need eight drivers to have a full field,” Warner added.
Already with berths in the All-America Cup-- the series
finale--- after winning their Heritage Series preliminary legs are: Bobby
Williams, Jr. ( Martin Luther King Pace for African-Americans); Lisa Krom (Lady
Godiva Pace for women); Jimmy Taggart, Jr. (St. Paddy Pace for Irish
Americans) and Alan Charles (Passover Pace for drivers of Jewish
heritage),
Still to come are the Godfather Pace for drivers of Italian
inheritance, the Maple Leaf Pace for Canadian heritage drivers, and the
Mayflower Mile for drivers of British descent.
Anyone licensed driver of German heritage who may want more
information or would like to enter the event is asked to please contact Warner
in the racing office at Monticello Raceway by calling 845-794-4100 ext. 557; or
call the tracks publicity office at ext. 455.
