by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Tioga Downs & Vernon Downs

Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs are pleased to announce the addition of Nick Salvi, Regional Director of Racing, as the newest member to their racing staff.

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Nick Salvi

Nick comes to Tioga & Vernon Downs from many years of experience as a former owner, trainer, and driver in the sport of harness racing. He also served as Race Secretary at Pompano Park, Race Secretary along with many other jobs at The Red Mile, and currently serves as the Executive Director for The Classic Series.

“I look forward to working with the enthusiastic young staff that Jeff Gural has assembled at Tioga Downs & Vernon Downs. I think the summer program at Tioga is very exciting with some sort of stakes action scheduled for every day of the meet” said Salvi.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Nick to our team here at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs. Nick comes with quite a bit of experience and knowledge of the racing industry that strengthens our team in the racing department at both properties” said Jason Settlemoir, Regional Vice President of Racing & Simulcast.