On Saturday June 4th, twenty of the top female drivers on the continent "RACED FOR A CURE" at Georgian Downs. The North American Women's Driving Challenge was a first in harness racing history.

Racetrack visitors were thrilled with 11 exciting races as drivers competed for the championship at the Innisfil oval. Drivers accumulated points based on their finishing positions, with the top 9-point earners going to the final race. Terry Millhoan from Delaware, Ohio lead the way with a total of 17 points and became the overall winner of the event. At the end of the evening she had visited the winners circle twice. To add to the excitement 3 horses surpassed lifetime records with women drivers in the sulky.

"It was a night to remember as patrons, horse people, industry associations and organizations came together and raised $20,000, through driver donations, race sponsorships, pink ribbon sales and several silent auctions. The money raised at the event will be used to fund initiatives that advance our knowledge of breast cancer, help people with breast cancer live longer, healthier lives and enable women to take a more active role in managing their breast health" said Sharon Wood, Executive Director, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-Ontario Chapter. "We extend our thanks to the North American Women's Driving Challenge, to Georgian Downs, the Ontario Harness Horse Association and to the supporters of this event for sharing our vision of a future without breast cancer".

North American Womens Driving Challenge Participants

Georgian Downs is one of Ontario's newest Racetrack and Gaming Facilities
Harness Racing excitement every Tuesday and Saturday Night Post Time 7:30 PM Satellite coordinates Anik F2C/1B (no decoder required)

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