If all who say they are coming do so, Monticello
Raceway is currently just one driver short of having an eight horse field for
its “Not-So Presidential” Pace on Presidents Day, February 17.
“To recap…eligible drivers are those whose surnames are the
same as former U.S. Presidents,” noted Eric Warner, Monticello
Raceways director of racing. “With a possible, or maybe probable, seven
saying that they want to drive in our race we’ll have a contest although I’d
really like to have eight in the race.”
Those who expressed desire to compete include; local
drivers, Cedric and Dennis “George” Washington, along with Howard
“Zachary” Taylor, Allan “Lyndon” Johnson, Scott “ Zachary” Taylor, George
“James, K” Polk, Jr. along with Don “Herbert” Hoover, the former driver
now the current racing secretary at Saratoga Raceway..
“I know there are more drivers with presidential names who
could join us including the many Jackson’s. Johnson’s, Grant’s, Kennedy’s and
Wilson’s with licenses,” Warner added.
However, should anyone with a presidential name like to join
the race , he or she, is urged to contact Warner in the race office at the
Mighty M by calling 845.794.4100x557; or they can contact the tracks publicity
office at ext. 455.
