Great Race 2023 - Day 6 - Joplin, MO to Wichita, KS

Jun 29

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If you could only find one day to describe today's action it would be "HOT". We started the day in Joplin, Missouri with temperatures reaching 90 degrees by the time the racers were on the clock. We quickly crossed into Kansas, and started rallying a tough course. Our lunch stop in Emporia, Kansas was a little later than normal, so it made for a long and grueling morning route. With temperatures over 100 degrees, we were glad to see an indoor lunch area with great A/C, fresh sandwiches and plenty of water. From there, the action only got hotter, as we took the scenic route from Emporia to Wichita. We passed through several small towns, including Strong City, Cottonwood Falls, Elmdale and more. Lake Road provided beautiful views, and a loop sent the racers back through Cottonwood Falls, where we saw the beautiful courthouse and brick streets. We made the final run into Wichita, with temperatures reaching 105 degrees. The intense heat was definitely a factor in today's scoring, as we saw several breakdowns. Finally, we made our way to Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita, Kansas, where a great crowd of spectators saw the Great Race roll into town. Stage 6 overall winners were 2022 Grand Champions, Josh Hull and Trevor Stahl in their 1932 Ford speedster. Take a look at some of our highlights and stay tuned for more updates!