by Shawn Wiles, for Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Veterans Day is a day in which America honors all those who served in the military in our country. On Veterans Day (Nov. 11), the Catskill Amateur Driving Club and the North American Amateur Drivers Association will honor those who served our country with each club donating $1,000 to a local food pantry.

Alan Schwartz, president of the North American Amateur Drivers Association and a veteran of the Vietnam War, said, “During the All Amateur Day race card here at Monticello Raceway five years ago we donated $5,000 to a local food pantry. it was such a nice thing to do, so we decided to do it again for our former service members who may have fallen on hard times.”

Jerry Fielding, president of the Catskill Amateur Driving Club, has thrown down the gauntlet and challenges any other track or amateur driving club to exceed their contribution.

Any parties interested in making a donation, please contact the race office at 845.794.4100, ex. 557.