Great Race 2024 - Day 3 - Marietta, Ohio to Frostburg, Maryland

Jun 24

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We marking states off the list quickly on our first three days of rallying. Today, we left the host hotel and immediately crossed into West Virginia for a long day of rollying in the twists and turns. The morning route was a test of both driver and navigator, as the instruction booklets had page after page of precise instructions. In fact, on a stretch of State Route 23, there were more than five consecutive pages of speed change instructions. From there, it was a short blast on the highway to reach our lunch stop in Morgantown, West Virginia, where we were greeted by thousands of spectators. Car enthusiasts of all ages came out to enjoy the Great Race as it spent a few hours in town. We enjoyed a quick lunch and grabbed a Morgantown goodie bag on our way out the door. The afternoon route was full of scenic views, as we crested many hills along the way. Late in the afternoon, we saw a classic John Classen loop, where the racers would pass through the same set of turns multiple times. These can be confusing for the racers, but it's all part of the challenge. Finally, it was time to drive to the evening stop in Frostburg, Maryland...once again, we were greeted by a huge crowd of local car enthusiasts. The setting in downtown Frostburg was absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed some great comfort food after a long day on the route. Tomorrow, we mark two more states off the list on our way to Maine!