[jgrosh]

[This is copied from my earlier posting to the classicopels list.]
Sunday, the third and final day of the Carlisle show, was a washout. It rained steadily through most of the morning and early afternoon. It finally let up at noon, about the time most of our Opel crowd had left for home.
At 1:30 the Carlisle Events organizers gave out awards from the entire show field of all makes. Many cars earned recognition from the Standard of Excellence judging, including one from our group, Bill Shreiner's '73 GT. He wasn't present to pick up his award plaque but they said they will get it to him.
The club attendance awards were announced as follows:
1. Saab, with 194 cars
2. Audi, with 98 cars, also voted the "coolest place to hang out."
3. Volvo, didn't say how many cars.
They mentioned several clubs, OANA/Opel Motorsports among them, with high levels of participation.
The drawing for the give-away car, a '92 Mazda Miata, wasn't until 3pm, despite the 2pm time announced on the tickets. Roger Summy, along with Jordan and Lottie, stuck around to the bitter end but didn't win the Miata, so I hear.

In my earlier email, I promised to check with Charles about the Opel club awards that he gave out on Saturday. They were as follows:
Custom class
1. Rob Cassidy, Conrero GT
2. David Krizon, V-6 Ascona wagon
3. Vickie Gage, '75 Manta

Modified class
1. Roy Bell, '73 GT
2. Charles Goin, '71 Kadett
3. Roger Summy, '71 GT

Stock, Restored class
1. Bud Joyner, '68 Kadett wagon
2. Rick Gradwell, '73 GT
3. Derek Burroughes, '71 "Kay's" GT

Stock, Original class
1. Vickie and Allen Gage, '69 Kadett LS
2. Jim Erikson, '74 Manta
3. Pete Anastopoulos, '59 Rekord Olympia

And finally, the Best of Show cup went to Roy Bell for his '73 GT.

Congratulations to all of the winners.
A big thank you to Charles Goin, who organized events and judging for our Opel group. Charles always takes care of details such as ordering and selling the t-shirts, purchasing and giving out the trophies, making sure that the Opel group gets its tent each year and arranging for table and chairs, and laying out a schedule of events for us. Thanks, Charles.
After a long run of many years, Gary Farias finally gave up his vendor space this year (good for you, Gary!) and spent the weekend with us on the show field. Charles rented an indoor space to sell some Opel NOS pieces and his wiring kits. Thank you, Charles, for allowing me to sell used parts out of your space.
The Carlisle weekend is always a highlight of my year. I enjoy getting together with old friends and meeting new ones.

--John

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