Tom Martinez
Board Chair, Live Racing Chair
Dana Stoehr
Board Vice-Chair, At-Large
Armando Carlos
At-Large
Daniel Castillo
At-Large
Dan Jacobs
Southern Satellite Chair
Tom Keaney
At-Large
Kelly Violini
Northern Satellite Chair

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 am in the Zoom in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 10:00 am in the Zoom in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 2:00 pm in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 am in the Zoom in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

CARF Board of Directors Meeting at 11:00 am in the Teleconference via Zoom in Sacramento, California.  More Info

CALIFORNIA AUTHORITY OF RACING FAIRS (CARF) represents its member Fairs in matters that relate to pari-mutuel and satellite wagering. CARF's seven-member Board of Directors is elected by its membership from amongst member Fairs.

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 CDFA Division of Fairs and Expositions.

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