Top Class at Topeka.

[Terrence Durrill]

O.K., What happened at Topeka...anybody got the scoop?          

[Jim Kraft]

I think I can give you some of it. It was a bit windy, but we had a great time anyway.

Old Time; 1st was Joe Gilbert--2nd was Marvin Denny-- and 3rd was Dale Gleason.

Advanced; 1st was Jerry Higgins--2nd was Jim Kraft--and 3rd was Doc Holliday

Expert; 1st was Joe Gilbert-- 2nd was I think Dale Gleason? 3rd was I think Dan McEntee.

Marvin Denny won the Spirit of 52 award with his Galloping Comedian.

Jim Kraft won the Concours award for his Magician.. Whoo Hoo!

[john e. holliday]

Thanks Jim, you have it spot on.   Terrance should have been there in the mud with the rest of us.   Can't beleive how the poodle cleaned herself up on the way home.  Also want to thank Jim Lee and crew for a good contest.  I guess my start threw me a curve and I couldn't get relaxed and find the wind.  Guess also it is time for a haircut and beard trim.  Til next time.

[Marvin Denny]

  On Sat, in foxberg racing,  Marvin Denny 1st, Dale Gleason 2nd and 3rd was Melvin Schute.
  Can't say on mouse nor CL II  GY.
  In Combat was Cary Minor 1st and Andy Minor 2nd and I don't know who was 3rd

  Bigiron (punched in my OT ship too)

[Terrence Durrill]

Anybody got any pictures of airplanes and pilots at Topeka by any chance.?            

[john e. holliday]

  On Sat, in foxberg racing,  Marvin Denny 1st, Dale Gleason 2nd and 3rd was Melvin Schute.
  Can't say on mouse nor CL II  GY.
  In Combat was Cary Minor 1st and Andy Minor 2nd and I don't know who was 3rd

  Bigiron (punched in my OT ship too)

Rob Hein was third in combat.  Used to fly combat with his Dad many many years ago.   Even tho Melvin talked me into pitting his Class II Goodyear, I can't remember who won.  Would have probably been a different story in Foxberg if the pit man could move a little faster.  Pit boxes are very unforgiving. 

[Joe Gilbert]

I think a good time was had by all, the Sat. eve picnic is worth the drive to Topeka, Good food and good folks.