Route 66 Centennial series blends entertainment, competition, philanthropy, Americana, and celebrity-driven storytelling in a cross-country journey supporting charitable organizations across America.
LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great American Road Rally™, an all-new celebrity-driven television event hosted by Ian Ziering, will premiere this fall on The CW, airing Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT from September 2 through November 25, 2026.
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