by George Casale

Goshen, NY — More than 40 individuals have signed up for the Harness Racing Amateur Driving Safety Seminar to be held at the Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York, on Sunday, April 17.

The sign up deadline has been extended through 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Anyone who has not registered is urged to do so by contacting George Casale by e-mail at George.casale@rivkin.com or by phone at 914.968.3599 or 917.912.6033. You may also call Kim Green at 845.294.6330.

Speakers include Hambletonion winner Ray Schnittker; leading Yonkers drivers, Jason Bartlett and Jordan Stratton; long term amateur driver and SOA of New York President, Joe Faraldo; NY racing officials, Cami Haughton and Andy Toscano; and USTA representative, T.C. Lane.

Some of the topics to be discussed will be race strategy on different size tracks, off tracks, fractious horses and USTA rules. There will be a panel discussion and Q&A, as well as films. The event will be videotaped for future use.

Registration and lunch are from 12-2 p.m. and the formal program will begin at 2 p.m.