Mike Smith, former executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Jonathan Schuster, former vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Monday, Oct. 26 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. A reduced crowd due to COVID-19 regulations was in attendance […]
Remembering those lost in 2019
The Indiana horse racing industry came together Sunday, Dec. 29 to remember and honor Jon Schuster, longtime vice president and general manager of Indiana Downs, now Indiana Grand. All three breeds plus racing industry experts were in attendance for the memorial service in Shelbyville. As the year comes to a close, we all reflect back […]
Jon Schuster passes away
Jon Schuster, 61, longtime vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, passed away at his residence in Shelbyville, Ind. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. He was born on September 5, 1958 in Brazil, Ind. and married Janie (Scott Schuster on Dec. 15, 2005. Jon was a 1076 graduate of Warren Central High School […]