Dana Stoehr
Board Chair, At-Large
Dan Jacobs
Board Vice-Chair, Southern Satellite Chair
Daniel Castillo
At-Large
Tom Keaney
At-Large
Tom Martinez
Live Racing Chair
Kelly Violini
Northern Satellite Chair
Vacant
At-Large

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 am in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

CARF Finance Committee Meeting at 9:00 am in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 am in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 3:00 pm in the Cal Expo Turf Club in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Thursday, February 13, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 12:00 pm in the Cal Expo Boardroom in Sacramento, California.  More Info

CALIFORNIA AUTHORITY OF RACING FAIRS (CARF) represents its member Fairs in matters that relate to horse racing and satellite wagering. CARF's seven-member Board of Directors is elected by its membership from amongst member Fairs.

On behalf of those Fairs that conduct live racing, CARF negotiates joint contracts, manages contractors and vendors, prepares and submits license applications, and manages Host Track simulcast operations.

On behalf of its member Fairs conducting satellite wagering, CARF prepares license applications and provides administrative, procedural, and technical support. Contracts between Fairs and simulcast organizations relating to satellite wagering are negotiated by and through CARF.

CARF formulates and represents advocacy positions on legislative matters in concert with Western Fairs Association and the Division of Fairs and Expositions.

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