Pa. horse racing industry hits Corbett budget
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A group representing Pennsylvania horse trainers, owners and breeders is warning that Gov. Tom Corbett's budget could devastate the state's horse racing industry.
Horsemen blast Corbett’s plan to dip into racing fund
Local horsemen along with spokesmen from industry associations across the commonwealth are blasting Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal to dip into the Race Horse Development Fund to take out $72 million for each of the next three years.
Radio-control raceway in Level Green marks 1st 'lap'
The three co-owners of the PT Raceway in Level Green, an indoor track, pride themselves on offering a low-cost, family-friendly atmosphere three days a week, where everyone can enjoy the radio-control racing world.
Pennsylvania governor proposes cutting casino subsidy to racetracks
A budget prepared by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed that the state use $72 million in casino subsidies to the racing industry in each of the next three years to pay for agriculture projects.
Horse racing group blasts state budget
HARRISBURG — A group representing Pennsylvania horse trainers, owners and breeders is warning that Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget could devastate the state’s horse racing industry.
Coalition: budget a 'devastating blow' for racing industry
The horse racing industry is accusing Gov. Tom Corbett of betraying a campaign promise by announcing a proposed budget that they say threatens to “gut” racetracks throughout the state.
Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to raid race horse fund would kill industry, breeders say
Horse breeder Tom McClay says he has invested $3 million in the state over the past two years because Pennsylvania had some of the best purses and breeder incentives in the race horse industry.
Breeders object to raiding of Pa. fund
Tom McClay doesn't have much use for politicians.
Area historian salutes 'Speedway Kings'
Historian and writer Marci McGuinness, who has published several books on local history, has written "Speedway Kings of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Region; 100 Years of Racing History," paying homage to the local pioneers of racing -- and to the love of racing that defined the region.