Posted: July 8, 2004

Athletics: Tim Delf To Race For The Rhythm City Casino Jackpot

Blue Grass, Iowa resident will try to beat the best for $3,000

DAVENPORT, Ia. - (July 1, 2004) - Officials from the Quad-City Times Bix 7 have announced that Tim Delf has been selected at random as the first person to participate in the Rhythm City Casino's "Race for the Jackpot." The 30th edition of the race is set for Saturday, July 24th beginning at 8:00AM.

Delf's name was chosen at random from all entrants who registered for the race by June 15th. He will receive a head start on race day by being placed on the course at a location based on his time. If Delf beats the first place world-class runner to the finish, he will win the jackpot of $3,000 - $100 for each year of the race. He is planning to give the money to charity if he wins.

"I'm excited to be the first to have the opportunity to do this," said Delf, 46 and a member of the Information Technology department for 26 years at Alcoa. "I had heard about the concept, but wasn't exactly sure what it was at first.

"I've run off and on since school," he continued. "I've done Bix maybe seven or eight times and I ran it in about 52 minutes last year. I'm definitely planning to get more serious in my training and work on my speed now."

"Anyone who has ever run the Bix 10 or 12 times has dreamed of leading the race," said race director Ed Froehlich. "Well, now it's reality. He could be the first Quad-Citian to win the race since Gregg Newell in 1979. We're the only race in the country to do this and I'm really excited about it."

Race applications are available at various Quad City Area locations. Online sign-up also through the race's official website at: www.bix7.com.

From: Running USA Wire.