Christopher Korby
Executive Director
John Alkire
Chairman
Dan Jacobs
Vice Chairman
Southern Sat. Chair
Rick Pickering
WFA Liasion
Kelly Violini
Northern Sat. Chair
Norb Bartosik
At-large
Mike Paluszak
At-large
Chris Borovansky
At-large

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 12:30 pm in the CARF Conference Room in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

CARF Live Racing Committee Meeting at 11:00 am in the CARF Conference Room in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Thursday, January 19, 2012

California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) at 9:30 am in the Baldwin Terrace Room in Arcadia, California.  More Info

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 12:30 pm in the CARF Conference Room in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

CARF Live Racing Committee Meeting at 11:00 am in the CARF Conference Room 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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Featured Publication

"Equipment Replacement Fund 1992-2009"
CARF's Most Recent Publication - Equipment Replacement Fund 1992-2009Contents:
Chronology, economic models, policies, historical milestones and expenditures of the CARF Equipment Replacement Fund 1992-2009.

Featured Satellite Facility

Pleasanton