Kevin Switzer, Jr. made his first appearance on a Maine racing oval today as he steered four mounts around Historic Bangor Raceway. Switzer, Jr. has been missing due to problems first arising from his New York license.

Switzer, Jr. is also on the list of five drivers that violated Maine racing rule 17 section 3.2 for which they attained over $2,000 in fines over the course of the previous two years. Drew Campbell, Rob Dinning and Alex MacDonald were all given lengthy suspensions due to this violation. Dinning is back in the sulky as he appealed the ruling and may drive due to a stay of the suspension until the case is reviewed.

Henry Jackson, executive director of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission had this to say concerning Switzer's return.

"Kevin Switzer, Jr. has made application for owner/driver license for 2010. He has now cleared up the problem he had in New York, so now he is eligible for license here in Maine. Like the other individuals who have applied, he can operate on his 2009 license until the commission takes final action on his 2010 application, which will be scheduled in July's meeting."

Switzer was very happy to get back in the sulky and relieved that one hurdle has been cleared to getting back to driving full time. A winner of 427 races in just seven seasons, last year was his most successful, with 188 wins and over $500,000 in earnings.