SCSR Race Results - Parker 02/08/03

 Updated 02/08/03

F3F 2002 - Parker Mtn. 02-08-03 Results

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Greeting Fellow Slope Racers!

Wow, what a weekend.... Just back now from a nice drive home from Los
Banos (no race there btw)...

Meanwhile, to get out the details, when you throw in the second throw
out after 10 rounds, Dan Field was about 6 points from taking the
win. What a tough battle all day... but I digress...

I attempted to jump start the race and get everyone there a bit
early, and glad we did, the wind cooperated at showed 30mph at the
start of racing, and times were in the low 40's for the first couple
of rounds. Gary Legerton fired off a contest low 41.57 in the stiff
Easterly wind. We saw the wind taper and become more thermally in the
early afternoon and then pretty much die about 45 min after the 10th
round was done. There was a bit of energy left after for some DS, but
too much. Everyone did a great job of helping out, as 8 people make a
quick contest and everyone is needed to hustle to make things happen.

We had two newbies show, which I suspected could have been more if we
hosted it in a more hospitable location. Ron Thompson flew a Bluto
and Dan Gaudenti flew a Boomerang proving it doesn't matter what you
fly, you still can get a good buzz waiting for the beep! I looked
over at Ron and saw a big smile... the same big smile on his face
telling me he'll be back!

We did have some casualties, Mike Sheridan waited until a race to
test fly his repair job on his Millenium. I assume he won't do this
again. And Nathan 'field repair' Woods spent most of the time between
rounds fixing landing damage. He's getting much better... at the
repairs.

So, on to the results....

oh, and NO, I didnt' take any pictures, for some reason, I never had
a chance. Also, I want to thank everyone who helped out. I can say
you guys look like seasoned pros!

Bob Bingham
http://www.gliderking.com
bob@gliderking.com