Lone Star Park’s Thoroughbred Season Ends with Record Attendance Increase
Average daily attendance increased to 7,621 from 6,952 for 60 days in 2010. Overall, 396,281 fans came through the turnstiles for live thoroughbred racing at Lone Star Park in 2011, which was conducted from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, July 10.
"We are extremely pleased with a 10-percent increase in average daily attendance despite the 3rd hottest June in Dallas/Fort Worth History, an historic NBA World Championship run by the Dallas Mavericks, and record attendance by the Texas Rangers,” said Lone Star Park President and General Manager Drew Shubeck. “These results show that horseracing is a viable entertainment offering in one of the most competitive sports and entertainment markets in the country. The future is even brighter as we look forward to the multi-million dollar renovations by our new owner, Global Gaming Solutions, that begin next week."
“We’re thrilled with the results from the Thoroughbred season and we will continue to reenergize Lone Star Park with Global Gaming Solutions entertainment expertise and capital improvements,” John Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of Global Gaming Solutions, said.
Lone Star Park’s 26-day, 2011 Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses will be held from September 16 to November 12.
