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Okay, if you want to get really great seats - ON FIELD - and don't mind dressing as an ICONIC POTUS, this might be for you... 'cuz the WASHINGTON NATIONALS are holding tryouts for the RACING PRESIDENTS this weekend!
The RACING PRESIDENTS truly are DC ambassadors. They're at NATS home games. They're at DC cultural events. They're beloved and they totally make your Instagram/Snapchat/Facebook photos even more legit.
You'll have to run. You'll have to wear the costumes, so there's that whole physical fitness thing... but think of it... you could be a part of this iconic DC institution!
Now, you do need to submit an online application... and you have to be invited to try out... so check out the link below and get what you need to know so you can make this happen!
Here's what you need to know from the Nationals... below. Or, just click here.
Aspiring Racing Presidents will have a chance to “run for office” during the annual Racing Presidents audition on Sunday, January 14 at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
Candidates looking to fill the shoes of George, Tom, Abe and Teddy will be invited to the Youth Baseball Academy to perform a freestyle dance, run a 40-yard dash and participate in two races from center field to first base, all in-costume.
In addition, each applicant will be required to answer questions from a panel of Nationals entertainment staff members.
Racing President hopefuls still have time to apply for the 2018 season! Those interested can apply online here. Don’t wait to apply! This job posting will close on Wednesday.
Sunday’s audition will feature the lucky candidates who have been selected to participate after submitting their application online.
Participation in the tryout is by invitation only and is not open to the public.
Developed in 2006, the award-winning Racing Presidents are 12-foot oversized mascots who compete in the GEICO Presidents Race during the fourth inning of every Nationals home game. The popular figures can be seen promoting the team and its community efforts at Nationals Park and around the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.