“As it stands now we have only heard from three women who
say they are ready to drive in our upcoming event,” noted Eric Warner the
raceway’s director of racing. “They are Lisa Krom, Terry Donnelly and Veronica
Merton. Betsy Phillips, Monticello’s reigning queen with 550 lifetime
wins, recently broke an ankle and won’t be able to participate.”
Lisa Krom won last year’s Lady Godiva with East Tower in
1:59.4 which is currently the series best winning time. They defeated
Western Dancing driven by Whitney Goodblood and B Major and driver
Michelle Ruvola.
The Mighty M usually didn’t have much trouble filling the
women driver’s race when the Mildred Williams Series was in high gear but
lately there hasn’t been much action from that event.
“Still there are plenty of women who have competed in the
past who may want to drive again this year. Hopefully we’ll hear from some of
them in the near future,” Warner added.
Any lady with an “A” or “P” driving license from
the U.S. or Canadian Trotting Associations interested in competing in the
Lady Godiva on Valentine’s Day is urged to contact Warner in the race office at
Monticello Raceway by calling 8450794-4100x557. Or they can call the tracks
publicity office at ext. 455.
