"Why do I always have to go first?!" Mary Dieterich asked, as I called her name to start off the Splendid Teapot Races at Big River Steampunk Festival on Saturday. It is true, she is always first. She was our first racer three years ago, when we had our first teapot races in Hannibal, Missouri. I don't actually plan it this way, she's just always the first person to register in the morning. It is nice to start off the races with someone who knows what they're doing, though.
Practicing before the races:
The bribing of the judges:
Look at the size of that crowd! Despite the extreme heat on Saturday, we had a huge turnout of both racers and spectators. There were 18 registered racers.
Her majesty's Silver Service did well on the Teacup Slalom, but struggled with the ramps, and finished just in the nick of time.
Mary is always a good sport and her teapot racer is adorable!
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