Age Is Just a Number at 68 | Bakersfield News

At 68, Joe Petersen just shattered records—winning his division in the grueling Race Across America with a last-minute team, including 70-year-old Ironman legend Barbara Sullivan. Despite a heart-pounding freeway ride through a rainstorm and nagging injuries, he found joy, inspiration from a young teammate, and proof that age is just a number. Already eyeing his next race—the HooDoo 500—Petersen vows to keep riding until he’s 80, fueled by proving doubters wrong and chasing his own legendary legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c0df15b05d1b33b