Clinton Raceway is set to welcome fans back for another season of live harness racing on Sunday, June 1 after a two-week delay due to construction of the new grandstand facility.
While racing will commence at the Huron County oval this Sunday as scheduled, some features will be limited, as construction on the project is ongoing.
Race fans can expect to utilize the lower floor of the grandstand, including washrooms, wagering, customer service, food and beverage. Unfortunately, the stadium seating will not be accessible at this time, and will be completed for Sunday, June 15.
Plenty of seating will be available trackside in the season's event tent, on the patio and temporary bleachers will be set up in the homestretch. As always, fans are encouraged to pack a lawn chair.
"We are very excited to welcome fans back to our new facility and another season of great racing in Clinton," said Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway's Marketing Manager. "While it isn't quite in the capacity that we had hoped for opening day, it really is going to be worth the wait, and we think our fans will agree."
The grand opening event for the new facility is set for Sunday, July 6. It will happen alongside the celebration of Clinton's 150th, the Kin Pace final, Ontario Sires Stakes and a fundraiser for Clinton Mustangs Minor Baseball.
Central Huron Secondary School kicks off the "Day at the Races Fundraising" series for 2025 and will host a 50/50, silent auction, bake sale and more all under the event tent this Sunday. The Super Sunday Show is back with new fun and games between the races and fans will have the chance to win two weekend passes to Lucknow's Music in the Fields.
The 11-race afternoon matinee goes to post at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. More details on the event and the remainder of the season can be found at clintonraceway.com.
To view Sunday's harness racing entries, click the following link: Sunday Entries - Clinton Raceway.
(Clinton Raceway)