Category: Presidents Race

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Nats racing president Teddy Roosevelt to appear in ESPN Sportscenter ad

The Nationals racing presidents made an appearance at the ESPN “up fronts” on Tuesday in New York City, joining executives on Broadway’s Minskoff Theater stage for the network’s annual gathering of media buyers. The annual presentation has evolved over the years into a multimedia show filled with network personalities. The Disney-owned network unveiled a redesigned … Continue reading Nats racing president Teddy Roosevelt to appear in ESPN Sportscenter ad

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Nationals Park postgame concerts to include Martina McBride, Plain White T’s, and Austin Mahone

The Washington Nationals today announced the complete lineup for the 2014 NatsLive FREE Postgame Concert Series, which follows select Nationals home games throughout this summer at Nationals Park. Plain White T’s will appear June 5, Austin Mahone will appear July 19, and Martina McBride will appear August 16. Tickets to the ball game on those … Continue reading Nationals Park postgame concerts to include Martina McBride, Plain White T’s, and Austin Mahone

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Teddy tricks fellow racing presidents, wins home opener, leading FP to predict a Teddy season sweep.

For the first time ever, Teddy Roosevelt is in first place. Washington Nationals racing president Teddy Roosevelt showed up prepared for Friday’s home opener at Nationals Park. The 26th president had planted a wheel of fortune along the warning track, and as his fellow presidents emerged from the center field gate, Teddy stopped them with … Continue reading Teddy tricks fellow racing presidents, wins home opener, leading FP to predict a Teddy season sweep.

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Video: George shines, Teddy struggles with Standard Obstacle Course on Army Day at Nationals Park

Nearly 32,000 fans welcomed the Washington Nationals home from a lengthy road trip Thursday night as part of the team’s Army Night military celebration. The evening was chock full of military tributes, highlighted by a first-ever racing presidents Army obstacle course. Former Army Colonel Teddy Roosevelt had no trouble with the hurdles that opened the … Continue reading Video: George shines, Teddy struggles with Standard Obstacle Course on Army Day at Nationals Park

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Video: Teddy Roosevelt wins as racing presidents salute military on Memorial Day

The Nationals saluted the U.S. Military on Memorial Day at Nationals Park, with the racing presidents joining the team in donning their military-style fatigue uniforms. The fourth inning presidents race wasn’t so much a race as it was a salute to our nation’s soldiers. The racing presidents positioned themselves around the field along the warning … Continue reading Video: Teddy Roosevelt wins as racing presidents salute military on Memorial Day

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Video: George Washington thwarts Tigers with cinnamon again

After trotting out the cinnamon shakers to thwart the Tigers Wednesday night, Nationals Racing Presidents decided that another dose of cinnamon would continue to keep Detroit at bay. On Thursday afternoon, the presidents raced with cinnamon shakers once again, subscribing to the philosophy of Zack Galifianakis’ character Alan Garner from the movie The Hangover. Teddy … Continue reading Video: George Washington thwarts Tigers with cinnamon again

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Video: Presidents switch directions, but Nats luck doesn’t change

Thomas Jefferson is getting cocky. After surging past the field in three of the last four presidents races, the Sage of Monticello was on a roll heading into Tuesday night’s contest at Nationals Park. So as the presidents were being introduced on the video scoreboard, Jefferson parked himself in a chair on the outfield warning … Continue reading Video: Presidents switch directions, but Nats luck doesn’t change

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HBO’s VEEP Selina Meyer to join Nationals presidents race Tuesday night

A giant Selina Meyer mascot will join the Washington Nationals racing presidents Tuesday night at Nationals Park, as part of a promotion for Sunday’s season premier of the HBO series VEEP. As first reported by the intrepid Dan Steinberg at The Washington Post, the Julia Louis-Dreyfus character will join Teddy Roosevelt in a relay race … Continue reading HBO’s VEEP Selina Meyer to join Nationals presidents race Tuesday night

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Taft skips first presidents race of 2013, Gecko flattens Washington

New racing president William Howard Taft sat out the first presidents race of 2013 at Nationals Park. The unofficial race was part of Friday’s exhibition opener vs. the New York Yankees. Taft wasn’t part of the introductory video, and spent the entire race in the stands at section 133, taking notes on his new opponents … Continue reading Taft skips first presidents race of 2013, Gecko flattens Washington

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No Teddy, no Taft for racing president auditions

The Nationals held their annual racing president auditions Saturday at Nationals Park, but hopefuls looking to taste a first victory dressed as William Howard Taft left disappointed. In continuing with a long-standing tradition, only the costumes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abe Lincoln were available for the auditions. Teddy Roosevelt, as usual, was reportedly … Continue reading No Teddy, no Taft for racing president auditions