Jim McKay Racetrack at Laurel

I want to jump on board with the idea of Bromoblog. Name Laurel Park after the great Jim McKay. Below is a clip from the blog

A great supporter of the racing industry in Maryland, McKay was responsible for the Maryland Millions Day event. A one day series of Stakes races for Maryland bred horses, it has become the second biggest racing event in the state (after the Preakness) and has spawned dozens of imitators around the country. As the industry struggles to survive without slots, it owes its continued existence to the extra money that this event has brought in to local trainers and breeders.

My suggestion to the Maryland Jockey Club and Magna Entertainment, rename Laurel Park in his honor. While the state has done well in honoring some of the great local sports journalist that have come before, like Sam Lacy and Shirley Povich, McKay deserves this extra honor. With the extra money that slots (if approved) will bring into the racing industry Laurel Park can become a cathedral to racing and a fitting homage to Mr. McKay. While the facility has seen better days, one can only hope that with Jim McKay looking out for it, it will succeed.