Uber is Your Best Bet at LouisvilleKY’s Churchill Downs

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Churchill Downs Announces Uber as a Partner for the 2016 Racing Season

LOUISVILLE, KY – Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced Uber as a partner for the 2016 racing season.

In anticipation of the 142nd Kentucky Derby, Uber is expected to have record demand in Louisville and an all-time high number of driver-partners on the road to meet the need of residents and visitors celebrating during Derby week.

“Churchill Downs is a cornerstone of the Louisville community and we are honored to be announced as al partner for the 2016 season just ahead of the Kentucky Derby,” said Casey Verkamp, General Manager of Uber Kentucky. ”This partnership demonstrates the spirit of innovation that coexists with Churchill Downs’ rich history. We’re looking forward to connecting racegoers with Uber rides to and from the track during Derby week and for the remainder of the 2016 season.”

Patrons and Uber users will be directed by signage at Churchill Downs to the following locations surrounding the grounds make their Uber pick-ups as seamless as possible:

“We’re pleased to add this method of travel for our guests at the Kentucky Oaks and Derby,” said

Ryan Jordan, General Manager of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Uber will help us continue to offer

our guests safe and reliable travel to and from the track so they can leave their cars at home.”

Users are encouraged to request a ride when already at a pick-up location. New Uber users can enter the code ‘DERBY16’ (or 3ru399gwue) for up to $20 off of their first trip. For more information about Uber’s presence at Churchill Downs, including pro-tips for riders, view their blog: http://t.uber.com/derby16

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