For the first time Batavia Downs Gaming, Purple Haze Stables and Western New York Harness Horsemen are teaming up for the $10,000 All-star Drivers Challenge which will help raise money for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, N.Y. Each Wednesday, starting in September, a different all-star driver will make an appearance for a meet and greet session prior to the race card in which he will drive in eight races. All of their earnings from that evening will go to benefit the Coalition. The all-stars will be granted points for each finish and the driver with the highest point earnings at the end of the eight-week competition will take home the winner takes all $10,000 top prize. All-star drivers include: Howard Parker (Sept. 10), Howard Okusko, Jr. (Sept. 17), Jody Jamieson (Sept. 24), Rick Zeron (Oct. 1), Jim Morrill, Jr. (Oct. 8), Stephane Bouchard (Oct. 15), Jeff Gregory (Oct. 22), and Luc Oullette (Oct. 29).
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