Preparations are well underway for Yonkers Raceway's second annual Summer Festival, scheduled for the evening of Saturday, June 18
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The free, family-themed event, held on the track apron from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will include rides, games with prizes, a water bottle giveaway (while supplies last), music (a Beach Boys tribute band) and the requisite amount of fun food, from popcorn to cotton candy, snow cones and candy apples.
There is also a meet-and-greet with Yonkers' leading drivers (including autographed photos) prior to the Saturday racing program (usual 7:10 p.m. first post). Also that night, amateur drivers will compete in non-wagering events in the Billings Series, which will begin at 6:00 p.m.
"We received a tremendous response after our first Summer Festival, and we're very pleased to offer it again," track general manager Bob Galterio said. "There's something for everyone to enjoy, and it gives us a chance for us to show off our excellent racing product to a whole new audience."
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