from the Standardbred Owners Association of New York

Yonkers, NY — On October 28 at Yonkers Raceway, Brian Sears did what only 14 previous drivers in the storied history of our sport have accomplished: He achieved his 9,000th driving win.

Mayra Escamilla photo

SOA President Joe Faraldo, right, presents driver Brian Sears a plaque recognizing his 9,000th win.

Prior to making Yonkers his home, Sears was the leading driver several times at a quartet of tracks, including the Meadowlands. At Yonkers, Sears has impressed his peers, as well as the public, with his tenacity and professionalism. It’s little wonder that he topped all Yonkers drivers in 2013, and boasts the highest UDRS of all drivers with more than 1,000 starts at the Hilltop Oval in 2014.

SOA President Joe Faraldo stated: “At 46, there is no limit to Brian’s career potential. He simply, and quietly, wins year in and year out. Call him the White Knight; call him the King; call him whatever, but don’t forget to call him a winner. The SOA is proud to have Brian as a mainstay of our driving colony, and are even prouder that Brian will represent the United States this week at ‘‘Trotteur Français International Meeting 2014’ to be contested at Vincennes in France. A special set of American colors are being readied for Brian as he competes with drivers from those other countries that have signed on to simulcasting and breeding agreements with the French.