Amici...
Bob Wismer tells me that VSCDA's annual opening event (and School) at
Gingerman Raceway this past week end was a big success. He said some thirty
students, and over one hundred twenty racers showed up. That's a full house at
Gingerman, and a good sign for the state of affairs. All very good.
Gingerman is the only VSCDA event that I have never attended. Its
traditional first week end in May dates conflict with the Kentucky Derby.
While I
don't build my own engines, I do spend a half a year handicapping all of the
prep races and getting ready for the Derby and the other Triple Crown races.
My handicapping suggested VERRAZANO would win. He came in 15th. I bet on
GOLDENCENTS, a front runner who appeared to be a better bet on the sloppy
track. He virtually quit (18th) after finding out he could not keep up with
the torrid pace of early race leader PALACE MALICE. ORB, a horse I picked
to run third won the Derby and looked great.
Maybe I'll give building engines a try.
Bill (Damdinger)
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