Even sports steeped in tradition have changed as fans’ habits following their favorite sports continue to evolve. The Belmont Stakes, the 144th edition of which will be held June 9, is a prime example.
The website of the final leg racing Triple Crown, BelmontStakes.com, has been updated to include the Facebook page of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Twitter page.
The site’s social media modules are updated in real time with the latest Belmont Stakes news.
The NYRA has also debuted a featured group on GroupMe, the New York-based chat room site, for the Belmont Stakes. It also allow fans to stay connected through mobile devices and the web.
BelmontStakes.com offers videos, photo galleries, news, race day information, a section dedicated to the race’s history, and special content from the Daily Racing Form.
The website allows fans to sign up for the Belmont Stakes Prize Package, offering the chance to win tickets, hotel, and airfare to the Belmont Stakes. Contributors include veteran journalists Teresa Genaro, Jenn Kellner, Ernie Munick and Andy Serling.
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