The North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA), which is on the verge of announcing dates for its Spring Trotting Series, has received a formal invitation for a rematch with the very competent French amateur drivers.

The invitation was extended to Joe Faraldo, president of the North American Amateur Drivers Association, during his recent visit to Paris for the Prix d' Amerique. The rematch is scheduled to center around races at famed Vincennes racetrack outside of the City of Lights as well as a racetrack in Normandy.

According to Faraldo, there will be at least two races surrounded by some sightseeing of places popular with tourists and historians. The challenge will require six amateur drivers from the U.S. and their guests.

“The rematch will be an effort to avenge the terrible loss the U.S. amateurs sustained at the hands of the French when they invaded our shores for a similar competition two years which lasted some seven days and covered four racetracks,” Faraldo said. “The selection of drivers will be limited to those who participate in NAADA’s Spring Trotting Series, which tentatively will commence in March with contests at both Monticello and Yonkers Raceways.”

The tentative schedule for the competition against the French amateurs is slated for the 2017 Memorial Day weekend at, or about, the same time as the Elitloppet in Stockholm.

(NAADA)