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An efficient crew, perfecting a well tuned engine boosts a driver's confidence after a year of ambition, endurance, and dedication; necessities for any team to compete for .... By Jenn Hiler Anticipation in the crew members' faces was observed by the 30,000 spectators. However, all felt tension as the 33 karts strove for the number one position. The drivers' consistency determined which kart was in the coveted spot; but the crews' efficiency and knowledge produced the kart with the stamina to win. In the end, a combined effort between driver and crew would tell which one was superior. It was an hour and seven minutes before a champion would finish the 50 mile long race, but the wait was well worth it. Bob Pitzer, one of the drivers for Cary Meredith Racing, had the One Moment of Glory consistency and crew to win the 29th Annual Grand Prix Race. This was Pitzer's 4th and final year to be involved with the race and his 3rd as a driver. He also acquired the poll position for the second year in a row which made him feel better. I'd learned a lot since last year's race and 1 had a little more confidence. Eric Lethen, driver for Alpha Sigma Phi, finished second while Triangle's driver, Kevin Bayless, came in third. Preparation for the race began back in September with driver's meetings; however, the crews had been working for the past year to perfect their karts. Many teams raced during the summer at tracks around Indiana. The karts were set up differently for each track but the experience was still gained. For a team to be competitive, the next Grand Prix season starts the day after the race, claimed Barry Grigsby, Crew Chief of Phi Kappa Psi racing. The Grand Prix Foundation also made some improvements with their new scoring system. A new computer scoring system was instituted and is one of the most advanced automated race scoring systems in the United States. The original purpose of this system was to settle any disputes over the number of laps a driver has gone. However, a technical difficulty at the last possible minute prevented the new system from being tested. Despite the unfortunate setback. Grand Prix ended in success for all and high hopes for next year. ♦ 24 ♦ Grand Prix
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Gina Zordani, the 19S6 Grand Prix Queen, accepts congratulations from last year's reigning queen, Annie Ross. Zordani won the crown during ceremonies held at Slayter Hill the Thursday evening before the race. (Tom McGovern photo) Taking a spin on the carousel, this little girl verified that the Carnival provided fun for all ages. (David Whittemore photo) Gala Week ♦ 23
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Exhilarated after realizing he won the Grand Prix Race, Bob Pitzer of Cary Meredith Racing begins to relax with a grin. (Paul Siegfried photo) William Clikeman, number 7 of Cary Meredith Racing, leads the battle for the number one position with Eric Lethen of Alpha Sigma Phi, number 40, with Betty Huitema of the Society of Women Engineers, number 84, close behind. (Paul Siegfried photo Dave Reif holds up Acacia Racing's kart while driver Kurt Johnson anxiously waits for the race to start. (Paul Siegfried photo) Grand Prix ♦ 25
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