by Frank Drucker, Publicity Director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — A quintet of Yonkers Raceway’s best drivers are set to match mettle against their French counterparts in the inaugural Drivers’ Cup.

The two-nation competition begins at the Raceway Sunday afternoon (March 20) with races two and four — a pair of events included among those simulcast to the French-hubbed audience.

The Cup then concludes with two races at Vincennes (Paris), one each on Friday (June 24) and Sunday (June 26).

The Drivers’ Cup rosters, as of this writing:

• Yonkers Raceway–Jason Bartlett (captain), Tyler Buter, Dan Dube, Pat Lachance and Jordan Stratton
• France–Pierre Vercruysse (captain), Matthieu Abrivard, Nicolas Ensch, Pierre Levesque and Franck Ouvrie

Additional information about the Drivers’ Cup shall be sent when available.