Great Race 2013--Heating Up in the South!
June 28, 2013
The 2013 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty started in St. Paul, Minnesota, and we've dealt with heat, rain, washed-out road and many more obstacles. Today's biggest obstacle was a grueling route, and upper 90's temperatures. After about 325 miles of rallying, we made our stops in Monticello, Arkansas and Vicksburg, Mississippi and a few fuel and rest room stops in between. It was an awesome day, despite the heat, and we even saw a very cool (accidental) farm sprinkler, which sprayed water into the one of the roads on our route! Today was a challenge for the rally participants, as well as the staff, but we came away with some great pictures, so check 'em out!
[caption id="attachment_3735" align="alignleft" width="640"] Crossing the Arkansas River, heading into Monticello, Arkansas.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3736" align="alignleft" width="640"] Scenes from Monticello, Arkansas lunch stop![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3738" align="alignleft" width="640"] Great crowds in Vicksburg, Mississippi! Thanks for a warm (literally) welcome![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3737" align="alignleft" width="640"] By far our favorite shot of the day! Greg and Vernon Cunningham crossing the Mississippi River in the GR3 Deuce roadster pickup![/caption]