Final presidents race standings from the 2010 season at Nationals Park:
Final 2010 Presidents Race Standings
Abraham Lincoln | 30 |
George Washington | 29 |
Thomas Jefferson | 28 |
Teddy Roosevelt | 0 |
Abraham Lincoln held off late charges by both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to take the 2010 Washington Nationals presidents race title in the final race of the season.
There were 83 races in 2010, because of official extra races in the 13th inning of 4/24 and 8/25. The season also contained three races with two winners (the relay races on 4/17 and 5/19, and the tie in the 13th inning of 8/25).
NOTE: You’ll find a few additional 2010 race videos here. This was before we posted videos with every article.
Visit the Presidents Race History page for full-season results from 2006 and 2007.
2010 Presidents Race Highlights
DATE | VS. | WINNER | NOTABLE |
4/5 | PHI | Abe | Teddy collapses near the finish line on opening day. |
4/7 | PHI | Tom | Teddy returns, loses late lead to Tom. |
4/8 | PHI | George | George salutes the Masters with a golf scramble. |
4/16 | MIL | Abe | “Un-racing Sausages” return to Nationals Park |
4/17 | MIL | Tom/George | In relay, Presidents knock down “un-racing sausages” |
4/18 | MIL | Abe | Fork in hand, Teddy ambushes “un-racing sausages” |
4/19 | COL | Tom | Jefferson makes an inside move, passes Abe |
4/20 | COL | Tom | Teddy’s astronaut helmet honors Space Shuttle pilot |
4/21 | COL | Abe | Abe climbs into the stands to face Let Teddy Win fans |
4/22 | COL | George | On Earth Day, Teddy plants a tree in foul territory |
4/23 | LAD | Abe | Teddy rides a Segway, is passed by Abe anyway |
4/24 | LAD | George/Abe | George wins as presidents display new red uniforms |
4/24 | LAD | George/Abe | Abe takes 2nd race in 13th inning |
4/25 | LAD | George | George runs through 12-mascot obstacle course |
5/4 | ATL | Tom | Teddy tackles Abe. George gives him a body slam. |
5/5 | ATL | George | Abe gets back at Teddy on Cinco de Mayo |
5/6 | ATL | Tom | Jefferson sprints, pauses, then runs away with it |
5/7 | FLA | George | Tom shoves Teddy, George leads wire to wire |
5/8 | FLA | Abe | Brian from Family Guy tackles Washington & Jefferson |
5/9 | FLA | George | Screech’s mom helps judge on Mothers Day |
5/19 | NYM | Tom/George | “That Cat” returns, coldcocks Abe Lincoln in relay |
5/20 | NYM | Tom | Teddy cheats but can’t catch Jefferson |
5/21 | BAL | Tom | Orioles Bird tackles everybody — except Jefferson |
5/22 | BAL | Abe | Abe Lincoln cheats his way to victory |
5/23 | BAL | Abe | Abe comes from behind for a legitimate win. |
6/4 | CIN | Abe | Abe comes from behind again |
6/5 | CIN | Abe | Abe’s streak continues, George topples the Gecko |
6/6 | CIN | Abe | Abe’s streak reaches 5 as Strasmas approaches |
6/8 | PIT | Tom | Teddy fails to make history with pierogies, sausages |
6/9 | PIT | Tom | “That Cat” brings help, takes out pierogies & sausages |
6/10 | PIT | George | Teddy fans from Texas see Hawaiian-themed race |
6/18 | CWS | Abe | With Obama watching, Abe wins aboard a Segway |
6/19 | CWS | Abe | New shoes help Teddy fly, but he trips in the outfield |
6/20 | CWS | Tom | Teddy sits in stands getting fanned by Nat Pack girls |
6/21 | KC | Abe | 3-legged race gets broken up, Abe sprints to victory |
6/22 | KC | George | George Washington leads wire to wire |
6/23 | KC | George | Teddy cheats, Abe trips, George wins |
7/1 | NYM | Tom | Teddy gives weak effort as Jefferson wins by a head |
7/2 | NYM | Tom | Abraham Lincoln takes out the GEICO Gecko |
7/3 | NYM | Abe | Abe Lincoln steals the flag from the GEICO Gecko |
7/4 | NYM | Tom | Jefferson runs with flag then declares Independence |
7/6 | SD | Abe | Presidents ask fans to make Zimmerman an All Star |
7/7 | SD | Tom | Teddy celebrates early. Tom passes him in the stretch |
7/8 | SD | Tom | Teddy takes a swing at Abe, knocks him to the ground |
7/9 | SF | George | George Washington high-steps past Tom and Abe |
7/10 | SF | George | Teddy makes George Washington pay for showboating |
7/11 | SF | George | Teddy plays Santa for Christmas in July |
7/27 | ATL | Abe | That Cat runs interference as Abe leads wire to wire. |
7/28 | ATL | George | The presidents salute Batista post-race. |
7/29 | ATL | Tom | George, Abe, & Teddy “hit the wall” in the heat |
7/30 | PHI | George | Teddy goes off course to hand flowers to Miss Iowa |
7/31 | PHI | George | Teddy trips at finish line, falls flat on his face |
8/1 | PHI | George | Abe celebrates prematurely and trips. |
8/10 | FLA | Abe | Teddy is disqualified for riding a motor scooter |
8/11 | FLA | George | George edges Tom at the finish |
8/12 | FLA | George | George continues his post-All Star Break tear. |
8/13 | ARI | George | Presidents wear “Jason” masks on Friday the 13th |
8/14 | ARI | Abe | Presidents send message to the Diamondbacks |
8/15 | ARI | Abe | Presidents wear traditional period unis, Abe cruises. |
8/23 | CHC | Abe | Abe comes from behind to tie for first |
8/24 | CHC | Abe | Abe steals first place back from George Washington |
8/25 | CHC | Tom | |
8/26 | STL | Tom | That Cat returns to help Tom |
8/26 | STL | Abe/Tom | Extra-innings race results in a tie |
8/27 | STL | Abe | Lincoln turns it on, leads from wire to wire |
8/28 | STL | George | Washington beats Lincoln at the wire |
8/29 | STL | Abe | Presidents declare “It’s a Double Rainbow” |
9/6 | NYM | Abe | Abe falls backwards over the finish line |
9/7 | NYM | Abe | Abe continues torrid late season streak |
9/8 | NYM | Tom | Abe pulls up lame in the home stretch |
9/10 | FLA | George | Teddy stops to pass out “Los Nacionales” t-shirts |
9/11 | FLA | Abe | Teddy cuts the corner, but can’t catch Lincoln |
9/12 | FLA | George | In traditional period garb, George comes from behind |
9/20 | HOU | George | Presidents race on bicycles, Teddy still can’t cut it |
9/21 | HOU | George | George takes 3rd race in a row |
9/22 | HOU | George | Teddy is spotted a huge lead but trips short of the finish |
9/23 | HOU | George | George wins 5 straight to pull into tie with Abe |
9/24 | ATL | Tom | Abe falls, George trips, Teddy piles on. |
9/25 | ATL | Tom | |
9/26 | ATL | Tom | The Grinch steals the win from Teddy Roosevelt |
9/27 | PHI | Tom | Georges passes Teddy, who stops to dance |
9/28 | PHI | Tom | Mr. Kool Aid tackles Teddy. Tom extends his streak. |
9/29 | PHI | Abe | A farewell to outgoing team president Stan Kasten |
Check out the archives for details about other presidents race seasons (limited coverage after 2020):
Full Presidents Race History and Standings
2006 Selected Video Highlights
2007 Selected Video Highlights
2008 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2009 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2010 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2011 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2012 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2013 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2014 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2015 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2016 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2017 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2018 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights
2019 Racing Presidents Results & Highlights