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The Great Race is the country's longest running vintage automobile rally. Every year more than 100 antique automobiles participate.
Each day, drivers and navigators carefully follow a set course while competing in a time-speed-distance race. Vehicles must be 45 years or older and the age factor plays a big part in the final score. In 2005, the top two finishers had the same score, so the age factor had to break the tie. The Grand Championship went to the older car; a 1916 Hudson Speedster.
The Great Race staff, volunteers and driver support crews bypass the competitors and drive ahead to various pit, lunch and overnight stops to set up and prepare for the patriotic theme'd community festivities surrounding the competitor's arrivals. This is an event for the whole family.
Various host cities such as Hays, KS, Colorado Springs, CO, and the Great American City Award Winner, Truckee, CA invite Great Racers to events while their cars are on display, free to the public. The Great Race vehicles arrive to spectator-lined streets as the parade of historic automobiles pass by.
www.greatrace.com
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Look for Focus on the Family's Drive Thru History America Car!
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 Thousands will gather as this historic race across the country, featuring over 100 vintage automobiles, line your streets for an overnight stop. Festivities will be plentiful. The Great Race is working with cities across America to arrange for parades and other exciting activities the whole family will enjoy.
J&R Vintage Auto Museum donated a 1941 Cadillac Sixty-Two to Focus on the Family and National Day of Prayer to participate in this exciting event. It is one of only 24,734 models ever built. From its legendary cast-iron flathead V-8 engine to its beautifully detailed interior and body, this car is truly a rare American classic.
The Drive Thru History America car will be driven by Executive Directors, Terrell Mayton and John Bornschein and they will be handing out FREE DVDs, Books, Adventures in Odyssey CDs and more.
So, don't miss this special event as these racers make their way from Pennsylvania to California!
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