by John Manzi for NAADA
Monticello, NY --The North American Amateur Drivers
Association is set to kick-off its 2019 season at Monticello Raceway on
Thursday, March 14.with a two-track competition for its members. The following
Thursday (March 21) the competitors will move on to Yonkers Raceway for a leg
at the Hilltop oval. Races will be held weekly on Thursdays until the top point
earners vie for a $15,000 final at Yonkers on May 23.
However in this series there is an added attraction where one of
the top three point leaders will get a chance to compete against their Italian
counterparts on racetracks in Northern Italy.
There is a nominal fee to join the North American Amateur Drivers
Association but NAADA offers races for its members both home and abroad
throughout the entire season.
NAADA vice president Alan Schwartz further explains.
“Our first
Spring NAADA Trot race will begin on March 14. One of our top 3 point leaders
at the end of this competition will be drawn to win ONE ticket to compete in a
competition to begin July 1st in Padova, Italy.
“The
itinerary thus far is as follows:Tuesday. July 2:
Trieste, Wednesday July 3: Padova,and Friday July 5: Cesena.
“The trip
will be a highlight of the driving career for the one fortunate enough to
be selected. You have to compete to win, so don't miss a leg.”
To become a member of NAADA please contact the organization's
president Joe Faraldo (718-544-6800), or call Alan Schwartz at 845-292-8128.
Below are the race dates, the tracks, and the purses offered.
