Owensboro! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About The Great Race 2024

This Saturday, Owensboro, KY is going to be the official starting line of The Great Race 2024. Hundreds of classic cars are being shipped into town, where they'll embark on a road race that takes them from Owensboro to Gardiner, Maine over the course of nine exciting, but challenging days.

Here in town, we're gearing up for their arrival and the excitement and anticipation are building.

So, what exactly is The Great Race?

We actually have a hometown team from right here in Owensboro that's set to compete. Brian Smith and Scott Howard have spent months preparing for and practicing for their big adventure. Here's a look at the car they'll be competing in.

That's a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan. Brian bought the car back in 1987 and says this is the best shape it's ever been in.

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Later this week, the streets of downtown Owensboro will be filled with over 140 additional cars similar to it. They've already started to arrive.

The race officially gets underway at 11am CST, Saturday, June 22nd on Veterans Boulevard.

As you heard in the video above, there are several events the public is invited to attend. You can see the cars, meet the teams and learn more about The Great Race!

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On Thursday, June 20th, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum parking lot will play host to the Great Race Bluegrass Block Party from 6pm to 8pm. There will be vehicles on display, live music and a variety of food trucks along Veterans Boulevard. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Then, get ready for race day! Cars participating in The Great Race 2024 will start lining up on Veterans Boulevard at 9am. You'll have ample opportunity to check them out and meet the teams before they officially hit the road for Maine!

Even Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is excited about The Great Race coming to Owensboro here in the Commonwealth. He recently shared this on social media.

We'll be following Brian and Scott's journey with daily updates Monday, June 24th through Friday, June 28th.  They'll be ready when the green flag flies at 11am.