Author: Presidents Race Fan

I am a huge Washington Nationals fan (and partial season ticket holder) whose son fell in love with the Presidents Race from that first day in July, 2006 when big-headed Teddy first came up short. It's wonderful to think that such a fan-friendly tradition could become established in DC so quickly. Who says DC doesn't have great fans? I hope that our chants of "Let Teddy Win!" during the Presidents Race will continue to add fun and excitement to Nationals Park, and help turn more and more young people into Washington Nationals fans. I started letteddywin.com to have fun and help fuel the fan spirit around the presidents race.
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WWE wrestler The Miz shines the belt and temporarily blinds the Nationals racing presidents

WWE Wrestler Mike “The Miz” Mizanin is in DC for this weekend’s WWE Battleground at the Verizon Center, and so he paid a visit Friday night to Nationals Park to see the Nats open their home series vs. the San Diego Padres. The Miz was intrigued by the racing presidents’ wrestling-inspired champions belt, and once … Continue reading WWE wrestler The Miz shines the belt and temporarily blinds the Nationals racing presidents

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Video: Nats racing presidents faint in the heat, Teddy Roosevelt perseveres

It was hot enough to fry a pierogie at Nationals Park Friday night, which may be why for the first time since it opened in 2008, the Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in DC for a series but their racing pierogie mascots bowed out. With the heat index hovering in the triple digits, Herbert Hoover didn’t even … Continue reading Video: Nats racing presidents faint in the heat, Teddy Roosevelt perseveres

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Teddy Wins ’em Over with Secret Handshake on National Handshake Day

A homestand packed with obscure celebrations continued Friday night as the Nats racing presidents celebrated National Handshake Day at Nationals Park. Visiting president Herbert Hoover once again skipped the festivities as only Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Taft were on hand at the start of the fourth inning presidents race. But Teddy Roosevelt was waiting along … Continue reading Teddy Wins ’em Over with Secret Handshake on National Handshake Day

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Video: Racing president Herbert Hoover gets blinded on National Sunglasses Day

The Washington Nationals returned to DC Monday night to kick off a homestand vs. the New York Mets on — what else? — National Sunglasses Day. Of course, the racing presidents did not pass up the chance to celebrate. Visiting president Herbert Hoover started the fourth inning race with a big lead, but had apparently … Continue reading Video: Racing president Herbert Hoover gets blinded on National Sunglasses Day

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Video: Racing presidents commemorate George Washington’s 1775 appointment

On June 15, 1775, the country’s fledgling Continental Congress commissioned George Washington to be commander in chief on the Continental Army. On Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park, the Nats racing presidents reenacted the event to commemorate its 241st anniversary. With Herbert Hoover sitting out, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill started the race from the centerfield … Continue reading Video: Racing presidents commemorate George Washington’s 1775 appointment

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Videos: Nationals racing presidents salute Indy 500 with dual races – Abe wins qualifier, takes trophy

The Washington Nationals racing presidents paid tribute to Monday’s 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 by sporting helmets and steering wheels, and running an extra qualifying race in the first inning Sunday at Nationals Park. The first inning race, which saw Lincoln, Jefferson, Taft, and Hoover cross the finish line first, marked the only time … Continue reading Videos: Nationals racing presidents salute Indy 500 with dual races – Abe wins qualifier, takes trophy

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Video: Teddy Roosevelt speaks softly and carries a big popsicle

The long-awaited warm weather finally arrived at Nationals Park for Memorial Day Weekend, and so Saturday night at Nationals Park, racing president Teddy Roosevelt decided to offer some relief to the crowd. As the fourth inning race began, Teddy skipped the starting gate, and appeared instead along the first base line, tossing frozen popsicles into … Continue reading Video: Teddy Roosevelt speaks softly and carries a big popsicle

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Video: Abe Lincoln finds his form, taunts his fellow racing presidents

Whatever was bothering the Great Emancipator has clearly left the building. Once-dominant racing president Abraham Lincoln didn’t win his first race at Nationals Park until May 11 of this season, but since then, the 16th president has been hot. In a scene reminiscent of his glory years as Nationals Park’s resident speedster, Lincoln began Thursday … Continue reading Video: Abe Lincoln finds his form, taunts his fellow racing presidents

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Video: In Hoover’s absence, Teddy Roosevelt wins twice

Herbert Hoover skipped his fifth straight race Saturday as the Nationals racing presidents battled twice — once in each of the day’s doubleheader games at Nationals Park. Teddy Roosevelt repeated a feat he had remarkably accomplished before, winning two regular season races on the same day. In the opener, the presidents took the unusual step … Continue reading Video: In Hoover’s absence, Teddy Roosevelt wins twice

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Buddy Bison helps the racing presidents celebrate National Park Service

Visiting racing president Herbert Hoover was once again missing on Friday night at Nationals Park, but the five resident presidents were there to race in their patriotic uniforms, as the Nationals honored the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. National Park Trust mascot Buddy Bison was on hand at the finish line to welcome … Continue reading Buddy Bison helps the racing presidents celebrate National Park Service

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Video: Racing presidents play volleyball — er, Hooverball — with six pound medicine ball

A ten game road trip gave the Washington Nationals racing presidents lots of time to plan some new hijinks, and they arguably delivered to start this week’s homestand at Nationals Park. On Monday night, the presidents appeared for the first time wearing contrasting uniforms, with the 18th and 19th century presidents matching the team’s home … Continue reading Video: Racing presidents play volleyball — er, Hooverball — with six pound medicine ball

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Video: Racing presidents moonwalk in tinfoil helmets for visiting astronaut Kjell Lindgren

In his recent 5 month stint aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Kjell Lindgren likely never saw anything as alien-looking as the sight that greeted him at the presidents race finish line Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Lindgren is in D.C. this week to speak about his mission and promote space travel to the next generation of astronauts, … Continue reading Video: Racing presidents moonwalk in tinfoil helmets for visiting astronaut Kjell Lindgren