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ID91401
Title of ArticleMayor's Challenge Kicks Off Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArea leaders prepare to take off for the Mayors Challenge at the Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix on Friday; Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson greets attendees ahead of the Mayor’s Challenge Race, which kicked off the Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix on Friday; Teams swap drivers during the final heat of the Mayor’s Challenge on Friday.
DateAug 05, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Thor Industries Inc., Downtown Elkhart


ID91282
Title of ArticleStart Your Engines
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMargay Ignite Senior class driver Corey Osborne celebrates as he wins the 2022 Grand Prix in downtown Elkhart. Aryton Smith (88), Mike Stephenson (09), and Matthew Miller (2) are also pictured
DateAug 03, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Downtown Elkhart, Thor Industries Inc.


ID82191
Title of ArticleGrand Prix photo gallery
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers; Duncan Taylor
DateAug 09, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82189
Title of ArticleGrand Prix returns, larger turnout
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSpectators; Corey Osborne, Aryton Smith, Mike Stephenson, and Matthew Miller
DateAug 09, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Thor Industries Inc.


ID82148
Title of ArticleBattling for Position
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGrand Prix racers; Rod Roberson; Rod Roberson and Monticello Mayor; Former Elkhart Mayor, Tim Neese
DateAug 06, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID82104
Title of ArticleAnnual Riverwalk Grand Prix takes another lap
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers line up for the Thor Corporate Relay Race during the 2021 Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix.
DateAug 04, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Thor Industries Inc., RiverWalk


ID73834
Title of ArticleTurning right, not left
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKeith Hankins drives go-kart down Waterfall Drive
DateAug 17, 2021
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., RiverWalk


ID73833
Title of ArticleSponsors, spectators welcome return of grand prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAaron and Robert Laninga join balloon release
DateAug 17, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., RiverWalk


ID73809
Title of ArticleMayor’s Challenge kicks off Riverwalk Grand Prix
Notes8 Indiana mayors race
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArea leaders kick off with Mayors Challenge; Mayor Dave Wood holds trophy
DateAug 14, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Roberson, Rod (mayor), RiverWalk


ID73758
Title of ArticleReady, set, go-kart!
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-karts racing
DateAug 12, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., RiverWalk


ID71305
Title of ArticleElkhart Grand Prix set to return in August
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix contestants
DateApr 08, 2021
PageA1, A7
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., RiverWalk


ID66214
Title of ArticleMayor, Thor celebrate Elkhart's new welcome signs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Neese and Rich Schutt
DateDecember 6, 2019
PageA1, A8
SubjectsNeese, Tim (Mayor), Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart Grand Prix


ID66693
Title of ArticleGrand Prix in pictures
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBiplane; race fans; go-kart racers; Tim Neese; race fans; Cameron Parr; Jason Burgess; Clayton Anderson, Chris Kearnes, and Kevin Miller
DateAugust 13, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District


ID66691
Title of ArticleGrand Prix generates buzz
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChildren and balloons; Go-kart racers; Jason Burgess; Cornhole teams; Nicole, Carter, and Andrew Wolf; Kimberly Wallace and daughter, Francine
DateAugust 12, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District


ID66687
Title of ArticleElkhart's fun atmosphere appeals to the USAC
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-kart racers
DateAugust 10, 2019
PageB1, B2
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, United States Auto Club, Elkhart River District


ID66683
Title of ArticleMayor waves green for 2019 Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-kart racers
DateAugust 10, 2019
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District, Neese, Tim (Mayor)


ID66678
Title of ArticleGrand Prix returns with first-ever night race
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-kart racers; Map of race course
DateAugust 9, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Elkhart River District


ID66648
Title of ArticleCity gears up for go-karts
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-kart racers
DateAugust 4, 2019
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Thor Industries Inc., Elkhart River District


ID64333
Title of ArticleGo karts go
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTony Neilson talking to fan; Flagman/starter Jason Burgess; Lamar Newton trying mechanical bull; Senior class race; Drivers Tim Roy, J.D. Gunn, Matt Howell, Ryan Otterman; Erich Neuenschwander and son
DateAugust 13, 2018
PageC1
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID64332
Title of ArticleHome for race weekend
NotesBrandon Reed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrandon Reed racing up Waterfall Drive
DateAugust 13, 2018
PageB1, B2
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix, Concord High School


ID64323
Title of ArticleGrand Prix on the right track
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCompetitor on the track; People competing in cornhole tournament
DateAugust 12, 2018
PageA1
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID64321
Title of ArticleGrand Prix gets green flag
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChildren racing go-karts; Marv Selge; Robert Martin
DateAugust 11, 2018
PageA1
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID64302
Title of ArticleGo-karts await checkered flag
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-karts; Map of downtown Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix
DateAugust 9, 2018
PageA1, A11
SubjectsRiverWalk, Elkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing


ID62267
Title of ArticleThe Family that karts together
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTravis Allard in kart 2 races kart 22; Team Allard at kart races
DateAugust 14, 2017
PageB1, B2
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID62263
Title of ArticleBig crowd, big fun for area go-karters
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGo-karter with yellow flag hand signal up; Mechanic John Redman Jr. and drivers Glenn Bruce, Ken Bennett
DateAugust 13, 2017
PageB1, B2
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix, Downtown Elkhart


ID62260
Title of ArticleGrand Prix off and running
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTricycle rider takes a spill; Kevin Miller, U.S. Auto Club president gives prize to T.J. Overmeyer; Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese & Thor Industries President Bob Martin
DateAugust 12, 2017
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID62253
Title of ArticleExcitement leading up to opening ceremonies
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Grand Prix banner
DateAugust 11, 2017
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart General Hospital, Go-Kart Racing


ID62246
Title of ArticleRiver Walk Grand Prix returns to Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCar and racer
DateAugust 6, 2017
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRiverWalk, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID62421
Title of ArticleElkhart Grand Prix plans zooing right along
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers at the starting grid
DateJune 24, 2017
PageB1, B4
SubjectsElkhart General Hospital, Go-Kart Racing


ID61006
Title of Article'Very exciting racing'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption1992 pic of go-kart race
DateNovember 25, 2016
PageA1, A7
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID60984
Title of ArticleDropping the flag again
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 photos of 1994 go-kart race
DateNovember 19, 2016
PageA1, A8
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID59793
Title of ArticleRacing to a return?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption6 photos of go-kart racing
DateApril 11, 2016
PageA1, A2
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID2853
Title of ArticleCity will review go-kart proposal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture CaptionPhoto of 1994 Elkhart Grand Prix
DateAugust 25, 2002
PageA1
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing, Elkhart Grand Prix


ID20037
Title of ArticleFunding would bring back race: Lawsuit quiets Elkhart streets
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Grand Prix logo; Curt Paluzzi; race intersection of Main St. and High St.; Race History chart
DateJuly 14, 1996
PageC1, C6
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Lawsuits


ID82112
Title of ArticleInjured driver's recovery progressing at slow pace
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 14, 1996
PageC1, C6
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Accidents


ID20036
Title of ArticleGrand prix canceled: Sponsorship money falls short
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCurt Paluzzi; racers
DateMay 24, 1996
PageA1, A8
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Funding


ID82117
Title of ArticleVolunteers needed for Elkhart Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 23, 1995
PageC4
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82115
Title of ArticleAFSCME local plans to picket during Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 09, 1994
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Strikes and Lockouts


ID20021
Title of ArticleDowntown is the place to be
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPaul Davis
DateJuly 10, 1993
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20008
Title of ArticleStreet crews erase traces of racers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhoto
DateJuly 15, 1991
PageB1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20005
Title of ArticleAccident causes four injuries: Salisbury, Gurney top qualifiers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJimmy Newfeld; Race Schedule; Race Map
DateJuly 14, 1991
PageC4
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82113
Title of ArticleMom supports family sport
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDebbie Stroh, Tim Stroh, Andy Stroh
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 14, 1991
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82111
Title of ArticleElkhart Grand Prix
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 14, 1991
PageC1, C4
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20004
Title of ArticleRunning for the money: Today karters race for real
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionScott Sherwood; Race schedule
DateJuly 14, 1991
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20006
Title of ArticleKarters ready for green flag: New starts should help race safety
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers
DateJuly 14, 1991
PageC1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20003
Title of Article3rd annual Elkhart Grand Prix
Notesschedule of events
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJuly 13, 1991
History #1597
SubjectsGo-Kart Racing


ID82114
Title of ArticleGo-karts hit streets today
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRace schedule
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 13, 1991
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82116
Title of ArticleLooks are similar but karts differ
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers; Elkhart Grand Prix logo
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 11, 1991
PageC1, C4
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID20000
Title of ArticleGo-karts returning in larger numbers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRacers; Elkhart Grand Prix logo
DateJuly 7, 1991
PageC1, C9
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart


ID82121
Title of ArticleElkhart Grand Prix to be entertaining off course, too: Monkees' Davy Jones to headline Saturday night concert
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavy Jones; Elkhart Grand Prix map
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 07, 1991
PageC9
SubjectsElkhart Grand Prix, Go-Kart Racing, Downtown Elkhart, Entertainment