It is late in the game with the 18th Annual Ms. Monticello Raceway Beauty Pageant set for Sunday, July 19, but due to a small amount of entrants the raceway is making a last ditch effort to bolster the pulchritude that will be on display that afternoon
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According to track assistant general manager Shawn Wiles at this time only 18 entry forms have been returned to the track.
“Last year we had 53 girls sign-up and for some unknown reason this year we only have about one-third that number,” Wiles said. “We really can’t understand why we don’t have more inquiries than we do at this time, especially in this economy.
“There is no cost to enter…and the winner will receive $3,500, which is a pretty good pay-off for a short span of ‘work’.”
However, there are more monetary prizes for the contestants. The first runner-up will receive $1,500 and the second runner-up $1,000 and should there be the usual 30 or 40 entrants there will be monetary prizes for the finalists.
The pageant is now open to any girl 16 years and older, married or single. There will be competitions in both evening gowns and swimsuits.
Aspiring entrants must contact John Manzi at Monticello Raceway as soon as possible by either calling 845-794-4100 ext. 455 or emailing him at [email protected].
(Monticello Raceway)