History Channel Great Race brings dozens of classics to New Castle
Downtown New Castle streets close from 1 AM to 4 PM to host the History Channel Great Race and a Shine Time car show. About 100 vintage vehicles from 1960 and earlier depart Boston for a 4000 mile cross country trek ending in Sacramento on June 24. Lunch stops bring roughly 250 cars and spectators to Kennedy Square and East Washington Street with police directing traffic and detours posted on Jefferson Falls Grove and Croton.
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Traffic restrictions in New Castle city center posted
City announces street closures and detours including Washington Street from East to Beaver, Mill Street North to Water, Mercer Street near Grove Street bridge, and Kennedy Square entrance closed. Jefferson Street limits trucks and downtown traffic must divert to Columbus Innerbelt. odd-even routing details and officer direction possible for parking garage vacancies. Deadline and edition times noted for obituaries and paper delivery.
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Great Race cross country vintage cars rally opens in Boston
The History Channel Great Race features about 100 drivers in pre 1960 vehicles, starting in Boston and ending June 24 in Sacramento. An 18th annual downtown celebration runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, fireworks, and live entertainment in Kennedy Square.
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New Castle Great Race to Feature Diverse Lunch Booths
Dozens of clubs churches and restaurants will set up booths in downtown New Castle for the History Channel Great Race offering an array of ethnic foods and aiming to recapture the city’s Best Lunch Stop title. Vendors include American Red Cross DeRosa's pizza Assembly of God Tabernacle and more with menus ranging from meatball sandwiches to baked goods and lemonade. Organizers expect a wide turnout as food booths line Mercer Street and nearby lots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.
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