Oaklawn President Louis A. Cella and the late Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be honored together with inclusion to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Apr. 10.
Lukas was among the first trainers to operate a national racing stable at Oaklawn Park and the Hot Springs track became a regular winter home for his horses preparing for the Triple Crown trail.
Oaklawn has been guided by the Cella family for more than a century, with Louis A. Cella representing the fourth generation of leadership. Since becoming president in 2017, Cella has continued the family's long-standing commitment to racing.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame,” said Cella. “To be inducted in the same class as D. Wayne Lukas–someone who contributed so much to Thoroughbred racing–makes it especially meaningful.”
Founded in 1958, the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and contributors who have made significant impacts on sports in the state.
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