Editors note: Times have now been updated to reflect the changes made by the Glidden Park and Rec Department
The checkered flags will be raised and the pedal to the floor this weekend at Glidden City Park for the annual Kids Power Wheel Nationals, hosted by the city’s park and rec department. Celebrating its third year, the event was inspired by an event in another town and a few individuals started discussing what it would take to bring such fun to the City of Glidden. Children ages two up to nine years old will have a chance to race in either the stock class or an outlaw class that will also certain modifications to power wheels. Tech checks will be starting at 10 a.m. at the park, with hot laps at 10:30 a.m. and the racing to begin at 11 a.m. Every driver must have at minimum a bicycle helmet, and closed toed shoes, as well as to use a seatbelt if one is provided. Each race will consist of two laps, with drivers separated into class and age groups. Registration is due by Friday before the end of the business day and can be dropped of at Glidden City Hall or the library. Thanks to the generous business sponsors, the Parks and Rec Department will also be raffling off 20 power wheels for racers to win, at one-dollar per ticket. Winners must be present to accept prize or a new name will be drawn. Again, join the Glidden Park and Rec’s popular Kids Power Wheels Nationals this Saturday at the Glidden City Park.
