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Greater Metro

‘Amazing Race’ open call for Mid-South thrill-seekers

WREG News Channel 3 is holding an "Amazing Race" Open Call at the Delta Fair & Music Festival on Sept. 9 inside the Agricenter International from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thrill-seekers looking for adventure will have a chance to represent the Mid-South on the show for a future season.

"The Amazing Race has a strong following. There is no doubt, the chance to compete for the adventure of a lifetime will create a lot of excitement," said Ron Walter, president and general manager for WREG News Channel 3.

The eligibility requirements are posted on the Delta Fair & Music Festival page at WREG.com. Those eligible should come with the partner they intend to compete with in the show if they are chosen Each team will be comprised of two members who will each receive a free "Amazing Race" Open Call T-shirt, compliments of the Delta Fair, while supplies last.

WREG News Channel 3 will tape and submit each team's audition segment, which can be no longer than one minute. The "Amazing Race" is an eight-time Emmy Award-winning hit reality series on the CBS Network. Eleven teams are pitted against each other on a competitive adventure around the world. The grand prize is $1 million.

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