The North American Amateur Drivers Association is set to kick-off its 2019 season at Monticello Raceway on Thursday, March 14 with a two-track competition for its members.

The following Thursday (March 21) the competitors will move on to Yonkers Raceway for a leg at the Hilltop oval. Races will be held weekly on Thursdays until the top point earners vie for a $15,000 final at Yonkers on May 23.

However in this series there is an added attraction where one of the top three point leaders will get a chance to compete against their Italian counterparts on racetracks in Northern Italy.

There is a nominal fee to join the North American Amateur Drivers Association but NAADA offers races for its members both home and abroad throughout the entire season.

NAADA vice president Alan Schwartz further explains.

“Our first Spring NAADA Trot race will begin on March 14. One of our top three point leaders at the end of this competition will be drawn to win ONE ticket to compete in a competition to begin July 1st in Padova, Italy.

“The itinerary thus far is as follows: Tuesday. July 2: Trieste, Wednesday July 3: Padova and Friday July 5: Cesena.

“The trip will be a highlight of the driving career for the one fortunate enough to be selected. You have to compete to win, so don't miss a leg.”

To become a member of NAADA please contact the organization's president Joe Faraldo (718-544-6800), or call Alan Schwartz at 845-292-8128.

Below are the race dates, the tracks, and the purses offered:

1st leg – March 14 – Monticello - $5,000
2nd leg – March 21 – Yonkers - $6,000
3rd leg – March 28 – Monticello – $5,000
4th leg – April 4 – Yonkers - $6,000
5th leg – April 11 – Monticello - $5,000
6th leg – April 18 – Yonkers - $6,000
7th leg – April 25 – Monticello – $5,000
8th leg – May 2 – Yonkers - $6,000
9th leg – May 9 – Monticello – $5,000
10th leg – May 16 – Yonkers - $6,000
Consolation – May 22 – Monticello – $8,000
Final – May 23 – Yonkers - $15,000

(NAADA)