Madison County police officers and fire fighters will compete in a series of challenges in the sixth annual Guns & Hoses charity event at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Saturday, July 9 starting at 5 p.m. The event will take place in between live racing and is open to all ages.

The series of challenges will begin after race three and range from a foot race carrying Hoosier Park drivers and a jelly donut speed eating contest to a dunk tank and the crowd favourite tug of war competition. Hoosier Park will also offer various children’s activities along with a classic police car and fire truck on display. The family friendly event will feature live Standardbred racing and a community fair, complete with dining specials and family-fun games.

At the culmination of race nine, Hoosier Park’s vice president and general manager of racing, Rick Moore, will present representatives from the Fire Rescue House of Madison County with a special $5,000 donation towards their charitable work. As a token of Hoosier Park’s appreciation for their continued work to help local families in need, Hoosier Park will make the donation to help further their goals and maintain their high level of community service.

As a special thank you to local heroes, all first-responders, such as police officers and firefighters, with valid credentials will receive $10 in casino cash available at Club Centaur. Additionally, each guest who would like to donate $5 to the Madison County Fire Rescue House will receive $5 in casino cash.

The mission of the Madison County Firefighters Foundation, Inc (Fire Rescue House of Madison County) and its volunteers is to provide the victims of domestic house fires, natural disaster, or other personal difficulties, including but not limited to, victims of domestic house fire or natural disaster with temporary housing, assistance, and inspiration in a safe and supportive environment as they begin to rebuild their lives. As part of the community, the Fire Rescue House attempts to fill the gaps in a manner that leaves no one or no family without a place to call home in their time of need. For more information, please visit www.FireRescueHouse.org.

In conjunction with the Guns & Hoses activities, Hoosier Park will host a 14-race card that is set to begin at the regularly scheduled post time of 5:45 p.m. Saturday’s card will be highlighted by the $75,000 Indiana Sires Stakes final for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings.

(Hoosier Park)