The legendary Del Mar racetrack’s 2010 summer schedule runs from July 21 to Sept. 8

Del Mar’s July 21 Opening Day celebration is expected to draw more than 40,000 celebrities, socialites and fun-seekers to the track to kick-off another historic year.

        Special events begin on day one as the “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest” continues the “eye-catching tradition of glamorous, comedic and shockingly beautiful hats”.  The Del Mar Summer Concert Series offers free headliner shows following the races each Friday. In addition, Del Mar will showcase “major talent” concerts on select Saturday dates. Ziggy Marley, Billy Idol and Gnarls Barkley are among the recent top performers who have rocked the racetrack with their free summer concerts.
                  Again this year “Free & Easy Wednesdays”, will include complimentary Stretch Run admission & seating, a free program and half-priced discounts on domestic beer, soda and hotdogs (Opening Day excluded). Presented by Toyota, kids and families can look forward to Family Fun Day on July 25 and Family Sundays happening every Sunday all season long. A family of four can enjoy the races for as little as $6 for the entire day with the free Diamond Club membership and bets start at only $2, making it one of San Diego’s greatest budget-minded destinations for an entire day of entertainment.

Racing at Del Mar happens Wednesday – Sunday, with post time for the first race on most days at 2 p.m. On Fridays first post is at 4 p.m. for the first four Fridays and 3:30 p.m. for the last three Fridays. For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit  the track’s website.