As best I can recall from last night's banquet, since I failed to keep my notes (big mistake!). There are a few "blanks" here, so I hope someone will help out.
Spirit of '52: Wes Eakin (Feno)...Spirit of '64: Bene Rodriquez, Brazil (Ares)...Spirit of '46: Can't guarantee this, but I think it was Frank McMillan with his Madman 56...OTS Best Appearing: Charlie Reeves (Big Job)...Pilots' Choice Concours: John Callentine (Rabe P-51)...Most Unusual Entry: Bob Lipscomb (Bandit)...Jack Sheeks Best App. AND High Point: John Miller (Torino)...Best GMA Entry: Roger Kramar (beautiful metallic red Nobler)...Best I-Beam: Ray Firkins (Sting Ray)...Best Palmer Entry: Mike Ostella (Pow Wow)...Pachyderm Award: Rene Berger, Switzerland...VSC Eagle (top combo OT & Classic): Bob Whitely...Gialdini Sportsmanship Award: Elaine Brookins...Keeper of the Flame: Bob Hunt
Something ELSE I neglected to mention last night: among the past Nats & World cha,mpions among us this year was BOB GIESEKE, winner of the 66, 68, 74, 75 and 79 Nats ... plus the 74 Worlds. A very nice man, and I'm feeling poorly for not mentioning him.