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02/13/2009 7:46 AM ET
Washington Nationals Host Auditions for 2009 GEICO Racing Presidents
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What:
The Washington Nationals will host auditions for the 2009 GEICO Racing Presidents at Nationals
Park on Sunday, February 15. Approximately 70 candidates were chosen from a pool of 150
applicants to participate in Sunday's auditions. Tryouts will include a simulated race from Center
Field to the Nationals dugout, a timed 40-yard dash, skits, celebration poses and a 60-second
dance-off where candidates will be asked to show their best moves. This tryout is by invitation only
and is not open to the public.
Developed in 2006, the four GEICO Racing Presidents (Abe, George, Tom and Teddy) are 12-foot
oversized mascots that race during the 4th inning of each Nationals home game. The popular figures
can be seen throughout Nationals Park and the District promoting the team and its community
efforts. Each year all four Racing Presidents appear at the White House for both the annual "Easter
Egg Roll" and the Fourth of July celebration. Abe participated in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural
Parade as a member of the Illinois float and while Teddy has never won an official race, he did
complete the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon.
Parking is available in Lot C, located on the corner of First and N Street, SE.
Who:
GEICO Racing President Candidates
When:
Sunday, February 15, 2009
10:00am Registration
11:00am Auditions
Where:
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC
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