New Castle Praised by History Channel Race Participants
Participants in the History Channel Great Race spoke highly of New Castle during a lunch stop at the Farone Building. Nebraska team Cornhuskers driver Roland Saltzman and owner/navigator Lawrence V. Lichti, both of Shickley, Neb., praised the turnout and meal while noting weather challenges. Spectators requested autographs as the event neared Franklin and Olean, with other teams and sponsors from Murdo and Fairport also present.
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New Castle
Cornhuskers
Roland Saltzman
Lawrence V. Lichti
Shickley, Neb
LaSalle
Washington Street
Franklin
Olean
N.Y
Lichti
Farone
Phoenix
South Dakota
East Washington Street
Charles Rothe
Murdo
S.D
Pioneer Racing
Howard
Pon Sharp
Fairport
Kothe
Pioneer Auto and
Prairie Town
Lancaster
Ohio
Jeremy Adams
Titusville
Fla
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Clark
Route 208
New Wilmington
Ron Ferris
St. Louis
Washington
Ferris
Debbie Baron
Baron
Great Race stops in New Castle celebrate community lunch
Cars in the History Channel Great Race rolled into New Castle where volunteers welcomed drivers and navigators for a public lunch at the Farone building. Participants praised the town’s hospitality as they rest and refuel before more road travel.
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New Castle
Farone
Medure’s
S. Mill St
Steve Atkinson
Vickie
Charlotte
N.C
Steve
America
Jim McGee
New Castle chairwoman recalls Great Race triumph
Debbie Baron led New Castle's History Channel Great Race efforts coordinating decorations sponsor outreach and volunteer tasks. She praised wide community support and said the town’s enthusiasm could lure the event back, noting a possible $5,000 library prize and strong organizer turnover after the 14 day ride.
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Debbie
New Castle
History Channel
Kosciuszko
Baron
Tom McRae
Great Race
Tom
Disney World
Debbie Baron
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