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Old 08-26-2011, 06:14 PM
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2011 Great Lakes Challenge – Thursday

Lots more racers arrived in Toledo, as the parking lot at the GLC grew substantially more crowded. The race is limited to a maximum of 16 mains – if additional racers continue to show up, the race may “fill up”.

Friday’s weather was absolutely perfect for R/C racing. Clear, sunny, with a Kodak Blue sky, not too hot, and a nice breeze to keep all of us comfortable. The morning started out with practice, which continued until around noon. That’s when the drivers meeting was held, along with everyone gathering for a group photo. Shortly afterwards, the first of Friday’s two rounds of qualifying started. It turned out to be a pleasant, relaxing afternoon of car racing, with no “urgency” in the schedule. Events went on in order, but with no pushing to maintain any kind of schedule. As always, there were racers who were quite pleased with how they did, and others who left the track thinking “if only…”.

Qualifying standings, first three in each class at the end of two rounds of qualifying:

1/8 Open
1 – Scott Kimbrow
2 – Paolo Morganti
3 – Paul Lemieux

1/10 Touring Open
1 – Paul Lemieux
2 – Vincent Jackson
3 – Andy Power

1/8 Masters
1 – Eli Ezrow
2 – Bob Block
3 – Mark Sweeney

1/8 GT
1 – Rick Vessel
2 – Scott McNish
3 – Bill Sydor
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