Toe-to-Toe with Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Stan Kasten at first-ever NatsFest

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

Nationals Park was abuzz with life on this cold winter day as thousands of Washington Nationals fans were drawn to the first annual NatsFest fan fest. For the ticket price of just $10.00, Nats fans were able to wander through the usually-restricted field level concourse, lounge in the home team clubhouse, sit in a $300+ [...]

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Racing president Abe Lincoln muscles in on Obama’s inauguration

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

The name Abraham Lincoln was invoked by commentators and politicians again and again throughout president Barack Obama’s inauguration festivities this week. Abe’s imprint was everywhere — from the concert at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the bible used to administer Obama’s oath of office. Seeking to boost his image and muscle in on [...]

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Teddy welcomes Barack Obama to Washington

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

It’s a big day here in Washington as Barack Obama takes the oath of office, and as reported last week, Washington Nationals racing president Teddy Roosevelt will be on hand to help celebrate at some of today’s inaugural festivities. Intrepid photographer and presidents race fan Phil Yabut captured the moment with his Pentax as his [...]

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Racing Presidents to Make Inaugural Ball Appearances

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

At least three of the Washington Nationals racing presidents will be making appearances at inaugural events, balls, and galas next week in Washington, DC. For many Obama administration newcomers, it will be a first introduction to this great Nationals tradition, though if the current schedule holds, Barack Obama’s home state of Illinois Inaugural Gala will [...]

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Teddy Heads to Syracuse for Friday’s Hot Stove Dinner

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Presidents Race Fan

Teddy Roosevelt is kicking off the new year with a trip to Syracuse, New York, to help welcome the Washington Nationals’ new AAA affiliate Syracuse Chiefs to the Nationals family. This Friday, January 16, marks the Chiefs’ 48th annual “Hot Stove Dinner” — a $50-a-plate event in which fans shmooz with team brass and get [...]

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