THE GREAT RACE - June 24

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This is the same event we all see on TV and in the magazines. Forwarded from all around car guy, Jack Compton. Might want to make this a sticky for the next couple weeks:

 

THE GREAT RACE IS COMING TO DUBLIN!

 

http://www.greatrace.com/index.php

 

What is it? The Great Race is a coast-to-coast rally for cars and trucks 45 years old and older. This year’s event starts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 24, and finishes in San Rafael, California on July 8. This year marks the 24th running of The Great Race. The teams are making an overnight stop in Dublin, Ohio.

 

When is it? June 26, Monday evening. The event opens to the public at 5:00 pm, and ends at 9:00 pm.

 

Where is it? The event will be held in Historic Dublin, at the intersections of High Street (SR 745) and Bridge Street (SR 161). The roads will be closed during the event.

 

Who is invited? Everyone! Admission is free, parking is free!

 

Planned events include:

- Classic car show, with 100 of the area’s best classics, muscle cars and hot rods

- Entertainment, including Shuckin Bubba

- Food and beverages, for both young and old

- Watch 100 Great Race entrants as they reach the finish gate, and park along High and Bridge Streets; the teams will be available for pictures and will answer questions until 8:30 pm

- Static displays by the Ohio National Guard

- Flyover during opening ceremonies by the Ohio National Guard

- Rahal/Letterman IRL race car

- Greg Biffle’s NASCAR #16 National Guard Ford Fusion

 

Where can I park? Parking is available at Indian Run Elementary and Sells Middle Schools; Village Center shopping center at SR 161 and Riverside Drive; and Metro Center with shuttles to and from the Historic Downtown area.

 

Who is the sponsor? The City of Dublin, the Arthritis Foundation, the Historic Dublin Business Association and the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau are sponsoring the event.

 

Where can I get more information: You can check the City of Dublin website, or you can contact one of the volunteer organizers of the event:

- Jack Compton 354-4988

- Andy Trux 791-9203