12 February 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Liberal is attempting to break two Guinness World Records ahead of the 75th International Pancake Day (IPD) race on Tuesday. The race is a pre-Lenten tradition between Olney, England and Liberal. The race in Olney dates back to 1445. In Liberal, the race will take place at 11:55 a.m. The race will start at 6th and Kansas Avenue.
On Monday, the IPD hosted an attempt to break the record for the longest line of pancakes. Each pancake had to touch each other in a continuous line. The IPD used 120 feet of tables to lay out 900 feet of pancakes which amounted to about 2,800 cakes. The pancakes will be repackaged and will go to food banks.
On Tuesday, a record will be attempted to break the highest pancake toss. The current record stands at 31 feet, 2 inches and is held by Mike “Mr. Pancake” Cuzzacrea. Frank Hampton, the proclaimed “Pancake Maestro,” will attempt to break the record.
For more Pancake Day information, go to www.pancakeday.net.