(Sept 1, 2007, AP) The first annual Glen City Raft Race went off without a hitch on a beautiful day in Glen City, Indiana. Participants of all ages built a unique flotilla of rafts to race for the coveted Old Wooden Oar, pictured on left.The race started promptly at 3 PM GCT (Glen City time), which is a little earlier than 3 PM EST, but close enough for most of us. After one false start the race was on. Early leaders included Russ, Megan, and Brian in their inner tube powered flat boat. Also vying for the early lead was Joel, Rich and Olivia, who kept her nose on the competition.
As the race progressed, Russ, Megan, and Brian caught a tow from the eventual winners, grabbing hold of a loose land line. Snaking there way through the pack was the banana boat skippered by Chase, Holden, and Daniel. Quietly working there way up the leader board were eventual second place finishers Andy and Bradley too.
Below are some pictures of the exciting event.
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