(Paddle wheelers have wheels, it says so right in the name, that means I get to post about them according to my rule about "cool things with wheels") the Belle of Cincinnati wins the 61st Great Steamboat Race

 

The Belle of Cincinnati hadn't won the Great Steamboat Race since 2017, so, it was a happy event for her fans 

According to the Kentucky Derby Festival, a funny awards ceremony happened on the Belle of Louisville; Mayor Craig Greenberg hit them with a citation.

“Well, looky there… the judges missed something. This is your uniform citation, and the Belle of Cincinnati has been cited for speeding down the Ohio River,” He joked, holding up the citation. “Large vessel exceeding safe speeds on the mighty Ohio during Derby Week, and your court location is same time, same place, next year!”

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/belle-of-cincinnati-wins-great-steamboat-race-2024/417-2e6d7781-e6ae-4fdc-bfb2-ab4afa9bfacd