On Sunday, August 1, 2010 the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association in association with Rideau Carleton Raceway is presenting its third annual
Night of Champions.
Once again this year horse owner Percy Elkins will be making a donation to the Shepherds of Good Hope.
"We are very grateful for the significant contributions made by Mr. Elkins in the past," said Shepherds of Good Hope Public Relations Co-Ordinator Jonathan Allsopp. "It goes a long way to help fund necessary services."
The night will feature numerous memorial races which will honour some of the Ottawa Valley's racing pioneers. In addition, there will be four Future Stars races and two champions Invitation races.
The main event on the card will be the Coville Cup Drivers Challenge, named in honour of the track's reigning hero and winningest driver of all time, Darrell Coville. Nine drivers from Ontario, Quebec and the United States will compete in a one-day, five-race driving tournament.
Most driver tournaments feature the most experienced and most notorious drivers. However, the Coville Cup introduces less experienced drivers many of whom only recently obtained their drivers licenses.
The aim of the tournament is to showcase young drivers to Rideau Carleton's racing fans and give new drivers the chance to compete against drivers of similar experience and ability on the big stage.
All proceeds from the evening will support the Shepherds of Good Hope. The Night of Champions will be an exciting event for the whole family.
All races will take place at Rideau Carleton Raceway beginning at 5:45 p.m.
For further information on this event, contact the NCRHHA office at 613-822-6819.
(NCRHHA)