Horse Nations Racing Group

FAQs — Racing Commissions

Why State Racing Commissions Should Consider Indian Relay Racing

State racing commissions are responsible for protecting the integrity of racing, ensuring safety, regulating wagering, and supporting the long-term health of the industry. Indian Relay Racing offers an opportunity to advance all of these goals while introducing an entirely new racing product.

Expanding the Industry

IRR could attract new audiences, increase wagering activity, and create additional opportunities for racetracks, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other equine businesses. Rather than competing with existing disciplines, IRR could complement Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Quarter Horse, and Arabian racing.

Generating New Revenue

A sanctioned IRR program could create revenue through:

  • Pari-mutuel wagering
  • Simulcasting and advance-deposit wagering (ADW)
  • Sponsorships and advertising
  • Media and streaming rights
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Licensing and merchandising

Reaching New Audiences

IRR has the potential to attract younger fans, sports bettors, digital-media audiences, rodeo enthusiasts, and Native American communities. Its combination of speed, teamwork, athleticism, and cultural heritage makes it especially well suited for modern media platforms.

Preserving History While Encouraging Innovation

IRR represents a unique blend of horsemanship, competition, and Native American tradition. By recognizing and regulating the sport, racing commissions would help preserve an important part of American history while ensuring the highest standards of safety, integrity, and animal welfare.

A Leadership Opportunity

The first states to recognize IRR would help shape the future of the sport while gaining national attention, expanding tourism, strengthening local economies, and establishing themselves as leaders in the next generation of American racing.

“Throughout history, every racing discipline was once considered new. Indian Relay Racing may simply represent the next stage in that evolution.”

— Horse Nations Racing Group