East Rutherford, NJ — American Dream and the Hambletonian Society are teaming up to host a harness racing fan experience event at the entertainment/retail center on July 30 from 1-3 p.m.

The fan experience will preview the upcoming races and highlight some of the biggest moments in harness racing, experience the thrill of driving a harness horse with a virtual reality racing experience, showcase trophies and memorabilia, winning Hambletonian drivers, and a family-friendly pony to interact with fans.

Saturday’s event kicks off a week of horse racing and other exciting events at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Elimination races and a seafood festival start on Saturday night at 5 p.m. following the fan experience at American Dream.

Harness racing’s greatest day, the $1 million 97th Hambletonian, is on Aug. 6 featuring a food truck festival, live music, carnival rides and the Hambo Hat Contest.

A list of the fan experiences being offered at American Dream by the Hambletonian Society are: meet and greet Hambo Pony; get a picture taken with the iconic Hambletonian trophy; meet the first driver to ever win a Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, Ray Remmen and get an autograph from the winningest Hambletonian driver of all time, John Campbell, who has won six Hambletonians; meet Hambo Tony, the official mascot of the race; pick up passes to Hambletonian Day at The Meadowlands on Aug. 6; experience the thrill of driving a harness horse with a virtual reality racing experience; and free posters and other Hambletonian souvenirs.