A coalition of Maine harness racing fairs, referred to as Great Pine Racing, will usher in a new era with the initial season of interstate broadcast of its racing product.
Skowhegan, Windsor, Farmington, Cumberland and Fryeburg Fairs will all be available for viewing and wagering on most American ADWs and brick and mortar locations.
In addition, industry leaders Roberts Communications has been contracted for broadcast and streaming services while International Sound will provide the high-definition (HD) broadcast for the coalition. United Tote will be the tote provider.
Through all of this, First Tracks Cumberland will act as interstate agent for the above listed fairs, and CHRIMS will provide settlements via First Tracks.
The action kicks off this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Skowhegan State Fair. Post positions have been drawn for the opening program’s 10-race card of full fields that kicks off the 206th year at Skowhegan, which is known as the United States' oldest continuously running agricultural fair, since 1818.
The full fair season broadcast calendar available on the First Tracks Cumberland website.
(First Tracks Cumberland)