Amazing History Race 6: Mahoning Valley
Saturday, August 22, 2020
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tyler History Center
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MVHS knew that our History To Go Series was going to be very different in 2020, due to the continued public health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. While three other events would be held virtually, Amazing History Race was able to happen in a similar fashion to how it has typically been held in previous years. MVHS kept mask-wearing and social distancing standards where applicable.
Participation was no less than in 2019, with 12 teams vying to win. All teams came up with creative racing names for their vehicles. Each team was assigned a Pit Crew member, which consisted of MVHS staff, Board members, and some dedicated volunteers from our History To Go Team. That MVHS advisory group organizes this annual event series, as well as, our annual Cookie Table and Cocktails fundraiser.
This year, three teams arrived first but did not correctly identify all six landmarks. Coming out on top was the team ironically known as “CLUELESS.” Participants were Sue Stricklin, Mark Stricklin, and Rosemarie Eckenrode. They received a customized racing trophy, along with bragging rights for the next year!
Unfortunately, two teams had to leave the race due to camera phone and vehicle issues. MVHS thanks all who enjoyed hunting for historic sites and tailgating afterwards on a warm, sunny day. We also very much appreciate all who helped organize and assist this event.
Enjoy these event photos of our 2020 participants
12 vehicle teams lined up in the parking lot next to Tyler History Center.
12 vehicle teams lined up in the parking lot next to Tyler History Center.
Pit Crew members (Erica Shonn, Dave Ragan, and Linda Kostka) organized fun team signs in order to welcome participants.
Pit Crew members (Erica Shonn, Dave Ragan, and Linda Kostka) organized fun team signs in order to welcome participants.
Pit Crew members (Frank Rulli, Lita Wills, and Gene Grupp) get ready to greet their assigned teams when they arrive.
Pit Crew members (Frank Rulli, Lita Wills, and Gene Grupp) get ready to greet their assigned teams when they arrive.
Each vehicle team chose their own creative racing name. The complete roster included: DECAPUA, BRAVO TANGO, TIME TRAVELERS, TEAM ROSCO, BLUE JEEP SQUAD, BLUE ROBIN, ELMAR TRAVERSE, THE SCAVENGERS, CLUELESS, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, BNETTE FAMILIA, and BUDDY BOY. Due to camera phone and vehicle difficulties, the teams of BLUE ROBIN and BUDDY BOY had to drop out of the race.
Each vehicle team chose their own creative racing name. The complete roster included: DECAPUA, BRAVO TANGO, TIME TRAVELERS, TEAM ROSCO, BLUE JEEP SQUAD, BLUE ROBIN, ELMAR TRAVERSE, THE SCAVENGERS, CLUELESS, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, BNETTE FAMILIA, and BUDDY BOY. Due to camera phone and vehicle difficulties, the teams of BLUE ROBIN and BUDDY BOY had to drop out of the race.
MVHS Board members Lynn Kirkwood and Frank Rulli looked on and listened to MVHS Executive Director, Bill Lawson, welcomed all teams to the 2020 Amazing History Race: Mahoning Valley.
MVHS Board members Lynn Kirkwood and Frank Rulli looked on and listened to MVHS Executive Director, Bill Lawson, welcomed all teams to the 2020 Amazing History Race: Mahoning Valley.
MVHS Board member and Chair of the History to Go Team, Frank Rulli, read aloud the events rules.
MVHS Board member and Chair of the History to Go Team, Frank Rulli, read aloud the events rules.
Racers listened to instructions with their own personal Pit Crew members.
Racers listened to instructions with their own personal Pit Crew members.
Racers listened to instructions with their own personal Pit Crew members.
Racers listened to instructions with their own personal Pit Crew members.
The Pit Crew made a pit stop (out of the sun and heat) in the Tyler History Center’s Thomas Ballroom, while waiting for the racers to return. The 2020 Amazing History Race Pit Crew, made up from MVHS Staff, Board members, and History To Go Team volunteers: Lita Wills, Erica Shonn, Leslie Limbian, Gene Grupp, Stephanie Roselli, Lynn Kirkwood, Stacey Adger, Frank Rulli, Jessica Trickett, Dave Ragan, Traci Manning, Linda Kostka, and Bill Lawson
The Pit Crew made a pit stop (out of the sun and heat) in the Tyler History Center’s Thomas Ballroom, while waiting for the racers to return. The 2020 Amazing History Race Pit Crew, made up from MVHS Staff, Board members, and History To Go Team volunteers: Lita Wills, Erica Shonn, Leslie Limbian, Gene Grupp, Stephanie Roselli, Lynn Kirkwood, Stacey Adger, Frank Rulli, Jessica Trickett, Dave Ragan, Traci Manning, Linda Kostka, and Bill Lawson
BRAVO TANGO was greeted by their Pit Crew member, Gene Grupp, who checked off their landmark photos.
BRAVO TANGO was greeted by their Pit Crew member, Gene Grupp, who checked off their landmark photos.
Bill Lawson met the CLUELESS team to check their photos
Bill Lawson met the CLUELESS team to check their photos
TEAM ROSCO and Pit Crew member, Lita Wills
TEAM ROSCO and Pit Crew member, Lita Wills
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN and Pit Crew member, Linda Kostka
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN and Pit Crew member, Linda Kostka
BNETTE FAMILIA and Pit Crew member, Jessica Trickett
BNETTE FAMILIA and Pit Crew member, Jessica Trickett
CLUELESS and Pit Crew member, Bill Lawson
CLUELESS and Pit Crew member, Bill Lawson
BLUE JEEP SQUAD and Pit Crew member, Erica Shonn
BLUE JEEP SQUAD and Pit Crew member, Erica Shonn
BRAVO TANGO and Pit Crew member, Gene Grupp
BRAVO TANGO and Pit Crew member, Gene Grupp
TIME TRAVELERS and Pit Crew member, Leslie Limbian
TIME TRAVELERS and Pit Crew member, Leslie Limbian
BRAVO TANGO came with customized masks!
BRAVO TANGO came with customized masks!
DECAPUA and Pit Crew member, Stephanie Rosselli
DECAPUA and Pit Crew member, Stephanie Rosselli
THE SCAVENGERS and Pit Crew member, Frank Rulli
THE SCAVENGERS and Pit Crew member, Frank Rulli
ELMAR TRAVERSE and Pit Crew member, Dave Ragan
ELMAR TRAVERSE and Pit Crew member, Dave Ragan
A custom trophy was presented to winners, CLUELESS
A custom trophy was presented to winners, CLUELESS
Winning team, CLUELESS, was the first team back to the finish line with six correct answers!
Winning team, CLUELESS, was the first team back to the finish line with six correct answers!
DECAPUA tailgated with Pit Crew members, Gene Grupp and Stephanie Rosselli
DECAPUA tailgated with Pit Crew members, Gene Grupp and Stephanie Rosselli
THE SCAVENGERS tailgated in style!
THE SCAVENGERS tailgated in style!
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