Young Harness Racing Club is a sports club located in the Young Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia. The club is situated at the Young Showground on Boorowa Road, just 2. 0 kilometres from the town centre. It offers exciting harness racing events for enthusiasts and spectators to enjoy.
The club operates during the usual racing season, which runs from July to May. It holds regular meetings on Thursdays during the day and on Saturdays at night. These meetings provide an opportunity for the local community and racing fans to come together and witness thrilling harness racing action.
In addition to its usual meetings, Young Harness Racing Club also hosts special events such as the Cherry Festival Cup. These events add an extra level of excitement and attract a wider audience from the surrounding areas.
The club's track is well-maintained and offers excellent racing conditions. With a circumference of 787. 20 metres and a length of home straight measuring 183. 86 metres, the track provides ample space for competitors to showcase their skills.
The turns have a radius of 66 metres, ensuring a fair and challenging race for all participants. The track surface is made of crushed rock, providing a stable and consistent racing surface.
Racing distances at Young Harness Racing Club include 1720 metres, 2100 metres, and 2480 metres. The races take place in an anti-clockwise direction, adding an element of strategy and skill for drivers. The club offers both mobile and stand starts, with fields of up to 10 horses for mobile starts and 12 horses for stand starts.
The club has a range of on-course facilities to enhance the racing experience. These include a dining room/canteen, a bar, a tote for betting, a covered stand for spectators, and limited trackside parking along the back straight and home turn. There is also ample parking available for floats, trucks, and cars.
For communication and inquiries, Young Harness Racing Club can be reached via phone at 02 6382 1235, fax at 02 6382 7526, or email at youngharness@bigpond. Com. au. The club's postal address is PO Box 322, Young NSW 2594.
Young Harness Racing Club takes pride in promoting and supporting harness racing in the local community. It provides an engaging and entertaining environment for both seasoned racing enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day or night out, Young Harness Racing Club is the place to be.