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2024 Blokart East Coast Championships honored with special Oct. 12 pictorial postmark
Postmark Pursuit by Molly Goad
The town of Limestone, Maine, hosted
the 2024 Blokart East Coast Championships and issued a commemorative pictorial
postmark to celebrate the occasion.
Blokart racing, originally conceived
in 1999 by New Zealander Paul Beckett, has grown from humble beginnings in a
garage to an international sport. Drawing from his experience in hang gliding
and land sailing, Beckett engineered a compact, wind-powered craft designed for
speed and convenience. Remarkably, the blokart can be disassembled to fit into
the trunk of most cars and can be reassembled in just 10 minutes — without the
need for tools. This blend of performance and portability has helped blokart racing
capture the attention of enthusiasts worldwide.
The championship was part of the
town’s Oct. 12 Octoberfest celebration, offering a mix of activities for all
ages. Local residents and visitors enjoyed a day with free blokart rides for
both adults and youth, family-friendly games such as pickleball and cornhole, a
chili cook-off, and more.
Festivalgoers could visit the United
States Postal Service booth for an opportunity to obtain the commemorative
postmark showcasing the iconic blokart design.
To obtain the postmark, address your
request to:
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