11/15/2002

RIVERHEAD RACEWAY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF STEWARD FOR 2003

Barbara and Jim Cromarty, owners and promoters of Riverhead Raceway, announced today that veteran Long Island race official Bill Denniston has been appointed to the position of Chief Steward for 2003.

While the naming of Denniston as Chief Steward may come as a surprise to some, it was an easy choice for the Cromarty's. "Aside from his 30-plus years of experience nobody besides ourselves loves Riverhead Raceway and auto racing in general more than Bill Denniston," the Cromarty's commented. "Bill has done more behind the scenes to help us improve our facility and the manner in which the show is run in the last two years than others have done in a lifetime," Barbara and Jim concluded.

Indeed among the projects Denniston and the Cromarty's have tackled together were to improve the access road, front parking lot as well portions of the rear parking area. For 2003 they plan on refurbishing the turn two billboard area and surrounding section, among other projects.

Denniston has a vast background in stock car racing on Long Island going back to his days at the Freeport Speedway, as well as Islip Speedway and the Race of Champions. Aside from his newest position Bill is also the owner of Trailer Transport, JYD Enterprises and president of the Eastern Kart Racing Association. With the new title of Chief Steward added to his busy race day it is expected Mike Cass, his partner with JYD Enterprises, will take a more active role with that Hoosier Tire business.

Bill and his wife Ellen, who also handles the JYD Enterprises end of the business have two children John and Erin and reside in Westbury, Long Island.

Denniston indicated that he would announce the dates for the Winter Informational meeting in the near future.

For further information please contact the Riverhead Raceway office at 631-842-RACE or visit our website www.riverheadraceway.com

Sources:  Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  November 15, 2002