Abbatiello and Fusco take Freehold driver and trainer titles

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Freehold Raceway closes out the season honoring the leading driver and trainer.

The winning driver title was awarded to Eric Abbatiello with 174 wins for the year. Abbatiello, a native of Colts Neck, N.J. and son of Hall of Famer Carmine Abbatiello, has claimed six driving titles at his home track.

The leading trainer award was presented to Vincent (Vinny) Fusco Jr. This is Fusco’s second consecutive title with a total of 82 wins on the year.

Freehold has concluded live racing for the season but will be open seven days and seven nights for simulcasting.

Live racing will resume on Thursday (Jan. 5) with a post time 12:30 p.m.