28th annual Belt Sander Race benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society

28th annual Belt Sander Race benefits National…

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Sponsored teams competed in Bertie's Inn, 28th Annual Belt Sander Race to benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Michael Webster Senior tries out a belly-down technique in this year's Belt Sander Race.
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The 28th Annual Belt Sander Race to benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Society was held at the Bertie's Inn on July 14.
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Katie Spencer sings the National Anthem.
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In Lane 2, Team Smokin' Oakies' Terry Knarr takes on Sarah Siege in Lane 1 (right).
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Cord Runner Bob DeLong and racing for the tenth year, Erin Siegle. Cord Runner Bob DeLong offers this advice to racers, “Lean front (on the belt sander), it's going to want to throw you back. Don't walk your feet; try to glide on your heels.”
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Lane 2 (left) Cord Runner Bob DeLong with Big Belly's Belt Racers' Steve Sellers vs Lane 1, Jackie Gill who races for Big Jim's Racing Team with Cord Runner, Bill Snook.
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Bertie's Inn owners, Anne and Peter Thomas.
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Jackie Gill races for Big Jim's Racing Team.
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Sarah Siegel wins her first belt sander race.

PUBLISHED: July 16, 2018 at 11:14 a.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 3:13 a.m.

The 28th Annual Belt Sander Race to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was held on July 14 at Bertie’s Inn, 160 Old Friedensburg Road in Exeter Township. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

To date Bertie’s Inn has donated more than $350,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

An estimated 400 people attended the event to watch 30 teams compete in Belt Sander Races. The sander that crosses the finish line first wins. The contest is double elimination – you have to lose twice before you are out of the game. Trophies are awarded for first through fourth places and the team that raises the most money. Each team/ rider must raise a minimum donation of $50 to compete.