[Fot] VSCDA @ Gingerman Raceway...

[BillDentin at aol.com]

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)