March of Dimes Race 06/25/05

[Johnny & Monica]

The March of Dimes race was set to be a hot one with very dusty conditions. Located at the Missouri Mines State Historic Site just next to St. Joe State Park. With a mixture of sand and rock and the 95 degree weather, racers were were set to test their limits.

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Shep with his boy, had arrived early that morning for the kids race.

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The gang from Missouri Dirt Riders put on the race and was going over the days events and track rules at the riders meeting.

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Singing of the National Anthem

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Most of the riders were staying in the shade of the tents were a silent auction to benefit the March of Dimes was also being held. 50/50 chances and raffle tickets for various prizes were also being sold.

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Leading the pack of riders to the main street of Park Hills for the Grand Prix style start.

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Crowds of spectators lined the streets to catch of glimpse of the huge pack of riders making their way thru town.

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Still Parading to the start line.

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Does being a course official make your head swell??

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C Vet taking off for the creek.