by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway’s leading driver, Jason Bartlett, is spending his day off assisting the less fortunate this Sunday (Dec. 14).

USTA/Ken Weingartner photo

Jason Bartlett

The 27-year-old is going to meet and greet fans and sign autographs from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Empire City Gaming’s Entertainment Lounge in the Gotham Palace while helping collect coats donated during the “Christmas Spirit” coat drive.

Empire City president Timothy J. Rooney is teaming with Catholic Charities to make the holiday season happier for those in need. The casino hosts the “Christmas Spirit” program, where patrons are encouraged to bring new or gently-used coats anytime during regular gaming hours, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Any patron donating a coat shall receive a complimentary $5 free play voucher, limit one per customer. Patrons can bring the coats to the Entertainment Lounge in the Gotham Palace. The items are then delivered to Catholic Charities-supported agencies for the Christmas holidays. Last Sunday, Empire City conducted a toy drive throughout the day.

Bartlett, a Maine native, has been chosen to represent the U.S. at next May’s World Driving Championship in Norway. He is currently fourth among all drivers in North America with more than 630 wins to go with $6.4 million in purse earnings.

Empire City Gaming is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (at Central Avenue) in Yonkers, New York, Westchester County (I-87 to Exit 2).