Surviving a 49-Mile Sandstorm on Foot | History Honors 250

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In Part 2 of our series on the 1928 “Bunion Derby,” Andy Payne faces some of his toughest challenges yet. After crossing the Mojave, the 20-year-old Cherokee runner battles tonsillitis and the punishing high-elevation terrain around Flagstaff, Arizona. But the elements aren't the only obstacle. As promoter C.C. Pile’s schemes begin to fail and the race budget disappears, a 200-mile detour out of pure spite nearly breaks the remaining runners. Discover how Andy Payne navigated the "Mother Road" before it was even paved, surviving sandstorms and sabotage to take the lead in American history's most grueling race. Key Highlights: -The Physical Toll: How Andy ran 40 miles a day while battling a high fever. -The Mother Road: Why Route 66 became a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. -The Grifter’s Carnival: The strange roadside attractions and schemes of C.C. Pile. -The 200-Mile Detour: Why the race was diverted off Route 66 out of spite. #History #AndyPayne #Route66 #BunionDerby #AmericanHistory #HistoryHonors #GreatDepression #Endurance #HistoryHonors250 Explore more stories from the Mother Road and celebrate 100 years of Route 66: https://www.history.com/collections/route-66 Subscribe for more from other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2026 The HISTORY® Channel Andy Payne Crosses America | History Honors 250 https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY/