2011 Spring Pacing Series
Fall Pacing Series Final @ The
Meadowlands |
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1997, 2011 |
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| There
is no hotter trend in Harness Racing than Amateur
Driving. Amateur races are now being contested at
every major track in the country. The American Harness Drivers Club
is right at
the forefront of this growth. The AHDC conducts races at
Freehold Raceway and The Meadowlands. An amateur driver is someone who has never accepted compensation for driving a third party's horse. Some amateurs are very experienced horsemen holding 'A' licenses; others are true novices. Whether experienced or not, everyone agrees - there is no greater rush than having one thousand pounds of horsepower propelling you along at 35 mph on two ten-speed wheels !! Each year, the AHDC organizes two pacing series at Freehold Raceway, consisting of five legs on Saturday afternoons. Depending on the number of entries, a leg will split to two divisions. At the end of the series, the drivers move to the Meadowlands for a $5,000 final. So, if you want to find out what all of the excitement is about, complete our Membership Application, shine up your boots, polish your helmet and prepare for the time of your life. |
TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
REGARDING THE 2011 SPRING
PACING SERIES
| To the friends and members
of the AHDC: Due to the uncertainty of harness racing in New Jersey, the 2011 Spring Series is on hold. The sponsorship from the NJ SBOA is at the present not available. Freehold Raceway is dropping their purse payouts and the Meadowlands is questionable for our final. In view of these circumstances our series is cancelled. If the situation changes for the better, we will reschedule the series to extend into the summer. Any 2011 membership monies received will be returned. Sincerely, Bernie Boland President |
The C.K.G. Billings Harness Drivers Association in conjunction with the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, and the USTA are sponsoring an Amateur Driving Seminar, to be held on Sunday, April 17th, 2011 at the Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main Street, Goshen, New York, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 P.M. with dinner optional. Speakers include - Hambletonian winner, Ray Schnittker, two time Billings champion, Joe Faraldo, New York Judge, Cami Haughton, Yonkers starter, Andy Toscano, and USTA representative, T.C. Lane. An extensive agenda has been prepared covering everything from the breathalyzer, to a review of driving rules and regulations, as well as driving tactics and strategy, with a distinct emphasis on safety. There will be panel discussions, films, as well as a Q&A. All Billings members, as well as Amateur Club Members, are not only invited, but encouraged to attend. Registration and lunch will commence at 12:00 noon, and the formal program will commence at 2:00 P.M. and end at 6:00 P.M. There will be no charge for the seminar, and the C.K.G. Billings is picking up the luncheon tab. All those wishing to attend should contact George Casale by email at: george.casale@ rivkin.com,or by phone at 914-968-3599 or 516-357-3067. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO
JOE BONGIORNO,
AMATEUR DRIVER OF THE YEAR
!!!
(Reprinted from the USTA Website - Article By John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway ) Joe Bongiorno,
a 17-year-old high school junior at Colts Neck High
School in Colts Neck, N.J., has been named the National
Amateur Driver of the Year by the U.S. Harness Writers'
Association. Bongiorno was chosen over several other
worthy candidates. |
POINT STANDINGS
2010 Final Fall Series
Standings
| DRIVER |
LEG I SEPT 24, 2010 |
|
LEG III OCT 22, 2010 |
LEG IV NOV. 5, 2010 |
LEG V NOV 19, 2010 |
FINAL |
TOT PTS |
| JOE BONGIORNO | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 18** | 57 |
| JOHN REGINA | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 30 |
| NEIL GOLDSTEIN | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | 8 | 19 |
| GEORGE MUNNIKSMA | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 5 | 4 | 19 |
| BOB HECHKOFF | 12 | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | 18 |
| MARK SCHULLSTROM | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| DAVE YAROCK | - | 5 | - | - | - | 6 | 11 |
| WILLIAM D'ANDREA | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 |
| MICHAEL NYKUN | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
** WINNER OF THE FINAL RECEIVES A FIVE (5) POINT BONUS
PROCEDURES FOR CALLING IN ENTRIES
| ENTRIES ARE TO BE CALLED IN TO THE AHDC OFFICE ON MONDAY |
| NO LATER THAN 6:00 PM FOR THAT WEEK'S RACING |
| PHONE (732) 671 - 4632 |
| WHEN LEAVING A PHONE MESSAGE, REMEMBER: |
| SPEAK SLOWLY, SPELL OUT HORSE'S NAME, DRIVER'S NAME AND TRAINER'S NAME |
| SPECIFY CURRENT CONDITIONS HORSE IS NOW RACING UNDER |
| (I.E. NON-WINNERS OF....OR $6,000 CLAIMER, ETC.) |
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ATTENTION
AHDC MEMBERS !!!
TIM FOUTS MEMORIAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS POLICY
The honor of representing the American Harness Drivers Club at the annual
Tim Fouts Memorial Amateur Championship in Delaware, Ohio
will go to the points champion of a combined Fall and subsequent
Spring Pacing Series.
Additionally, a five (5) point bonus will be awarded to the
winner of each series final.