from the U.S. Harness Writers Association

Goshen, NY — At its annual Hall of Fame induction dinner on Sunday (July 1), the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame was a recipient of a check for $5,000 from the United States Harness Writers Association, the sport’s leading media organization.

Two years ago, the directors of USHWA made a change in the organization’s rules and regulations of operation, mandating a $5,000 contribution to the Hall and Museum. USHWA has been entrusted with conducting the annual elections for the sport’s highest honor, acceptance into the Hall of Fame, with its membership joining with present Hall of Famers in voting to honor the best of the best. The organization is proud of the work of the Hall and the Museum, and is glad to contribute to ongoing operations.

Shawn Wiles, president of USHWA, is also Manager of Racing Operations at nearby Monticello Raceway; in fact, his USHWA chapter is named the Monticello-Goshen Chapter, and he is very aware of the importance of and the ongoing good work done by his “backyard neighbor.”

Noted Wiles, “The preservation and promotion of the achievements of the sport’s greatest participants who have been honored by election to the Hall would be enough for many organizations. But the Hall/Museum also serves as the sport’s main repository of history for today’s racing fans, and often is on the road with exhibits, furthering exposure for the sport; it also has a component that tries to encourage the fans of tomorrow, to introduce them to harness racing at a young age.”

The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is open 361 days a year in Goshen, N.Y. Their website’s address is www.harnessmuseum.com.