Over the years, a great rivalry has taken root among Abbott’s long-time customers... to WIN the distinction of being the first customer of the season! Our customers go to amazing lengths to win the race!
 


117 Pearl Street
PO Box 9280
Noank, CT 06340
Phone 860-536-7719
Fax 860-536-4608
Email Us
 
What a great Race this year!! Watch the video of the 2010 Opening Day excitement.
       
First Place Ribbon

2010 WINNERS:
From West Hartford, CT
Distance: ~60 miles
Driving Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Arrived at 10 am on Thursday – a full day ahead of opening

Dave Volpe and Dan Young

Abbotts Open for the Season Winners
       
Second Place Ribbon

2010 SECOND PLACE:
From Hartford, CT.
Distance: ~60 miles
Driving Time: ~1 hour
Arrived at 7 pm Thursday Night!! Last year they were 3rd place winners. Welcome back for another Great Season!

Jake Williamson & Benjamin Fernandez

  
       
Third Place Ribbon

2010 THIRD PLACE:
From Bridgewater, CT
Distance: ~98 miles
Driving Time: ~2 hours
Arrived at 11 pm- Thursday Night!! Another repeat winner from our 2009 Great Race - last year the Lynch Family arrived at 5am for second place spot!

The Lynch Family
Left to Right:
Keane, Courtney, Debbie, Tyler & Michael Anson

   Abbotts Open for the Season Winners
       
honorable-mention

Honorable Mention:
2008 Year's Winners: Jim & Rose Aiello (Right) and Long Term Friend Jimmy (Left)
Yearly visitors from River Ridge, NJ about 135 miles and 2 1/2 hours away! Third straight year they have made it for Opening Day!

   Honorable Mention
       
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Honorable Mention:
Ms Phyllis LaPuc
Continuous support and patronage from right here in Noank! A perennial near winner in the 'First Customer' Race! Welcome back for another season Phyllis!

 

   Phyllis