Hanover Raceway has announced that it will recognize the 2019 Hambletonian winner and 2021 Hanover Raceway driving champion Bob McClure, with a day in his honour on Saturday, July 9.

The day will also be a fundraiser in support of Bruce Grey Mentorship, a program that serves children and youth from ages six to 16, who are in need of a positive adult mentor.

McClure will be on site to have a meet and greet with fans and sign autographs and take photos. There will also be a custom-made commemorative item created that fans can purchase at the event, with all proceeds going to Bruce Grey Mentorship, as well as a silent auction that will include a signed set of McClure's racing colours.

“Bob has grown up on the backstretch of Hanover Raceway, since he was a little boy, then starting his driving career at our racetrack and on the B track circuit," said Steve Fitzsimmons, Hanover Raceway General Manager. "With his hard work, dedication and skill, Bob has become a world class driver, which includes winning the Hambletonian with Forbidden Trade in 2019 and so many other stake victories with top horses. Bob won our driving title last season for the first time and has meant a great deal to Hanover Raceway and its fans. We wanted to honour Bob's achievements and give our fans a chance to celebrate with him. We look forward to having this event with Bob and our fans.”

McClure has 2,968 career driving wins, has driven winners of nearly $35.35 million in purse earnings and sports a lifetime UDRS of 0.289.

(With files from Hanover Raceway)