A convoy of vintage cars is due to cross The Great Race finish line in downtown Gardiner on Sunday, June 30.
A total of 135 antique and classic cars, eight of which are from Maine, have entered to participate in the nine-day, 2,300-mile race from Owensboro, Kentucky.
This isn’t the first time Gardiner has been involved in the race. In 2018, Gardiner was only a stop along the journey. In June, Freeport and Owls Head also will be stops along the stretch to the finish line, according to a news release from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The competition is an annual time/distance rally featuring vehicles that follow a set course without navigational aids except for a packet prepared by race organizers. On June 30, participants will depart from Augusta hotels and arrive in downtown Gardiner that afternoon. From 1-5 p.m., businesses will again welcome attendees, volunteers, families, and participants. Area restaurants, retail shops, and the region will welcome people to Gardiner with activities like arts, theater and music.
Major sponsors include Everett J. Prescott, Inc. (Team EJP), Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, Pine State Trading, G&E Roofing, Charlie’s Family of Dealerships, PEP Classic Car Company, Cianbro, the city of Gardiner, Cross Insurance, Chapman Trucking, Kennebec Savings Bank, Central Maine Pyrotechnics, and Frank, Anne, and Frank Crooker Jr.
Volunteer and business sponsorship spots are available.
For more information, call the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce at 207-623-4559.
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