Ron Cushing captured his 1,500 career driving win on Monday, May 24 at Bangor Raceway. His mount was RIPPLE IRONSTONE, who paced the mile in 1:59.0 for owner Joe Trice and trainer Joey Mosher. Congratulations go out to the Farmington native. Plainridge Racecourse regular and Maine visitor Mike Eaton also captured his 1,500 driving win on May 13 at Plainridge driving MISTER GENDER to victory in 1:58.4 for owner Amanda Brewer and trainer Bo Sowers.

Four other drivers with Maine connections are close to reaching milestones. Steve Mahar is 28 wins from reaching the 5,000 win plateau, Jason Bartlett is 18 wins away from 3,500, Shawn Gray is 7 wins from 2,000, and John Nason is 10 wins away from 2,000.