Springfest2008 - Pilot Listing Ordered By Points

The contest took a little kick starting to get it going and up to speed. The workers needed to be trained to the new pylon system which took a little extra time. However once everyone was lined out with the system it worked nicely and everything was up to speed. We finished a total of eight rounds with a few fly-offs by Sunday afternoon. There were several spectacular crashes. One particular one with Scott McAfee and Gino Delponte occured at pylon one. Gino's white Ninja turned into little white "Ninja Flakes". Scott's plane gutted Gino's and took Gino's radio gear out with Scott's landing gear. Gino also planted his other Ninja around 2 & 3 from bad air. The fastest guy at the contest was Jimmy Allen and he was the winner as well. Nice job Jimmy! The 424/ APRA class was won by "Jimbo" Padelt. He got fast time as well. Jimbo is a good kisser too! (You had to be there.)

I would like to thank all of the contestants, callers and workers that came out and supported this contest. It would not have been possible without your participation and help. Here are some pictures for all to enjoy.

Thanks again,
Lee Von Der Hey.

Final Results AMA 424

After 8 Rounds
424	Name	Low Time	Points
1	Jim Padelt	** 1:34.53	28
2	Danny Coe	1:37.58	27
3	Mike Shaw	1:47.09 Fly Off	18
4	Vince Wiegle	1:37.97	18
5	Pietro Palumbo	1:45.66	17
6	Paul Moren	2:58.80	11
7	Jeffrey Krogue	2:18.32	2
8	Dave Gavin	0:00.00	0

The winner of 424 SPRINGFEST... Jimbo Padelt showing Love. (We would have never guessed?) He took first place and fast time in the 424 event. Nice job Jimbo!

Final Results AMA 428

After 8 Rounds
428	Name	Low Time	Points
1	Jimmy Allen	**1:06.76	30
2	Lee Von Der Hey	1:09.51	28
3	Tony Lopez	1:07.52	26
4	Gary Schmidt	1:08.36 Fly Off	25
5	Bobby Ponek	1:10.42	25
6	Tom Hegland	1:10.90	23
7	Dave Hill	1:11.49 Fly Off	22
8	Scott McAfee	1:09.03	22
9	Travis Flynn	1:07.39	21
10	Matt Russel	1:10.20	21
11	Danny Coe	1:10.50	20
12	Bill Vargas	1:15.22	19
13	Gino Delponte	1:06.89	17
14	Dave Gavin	1:10.50	17
15	Dan Thordarson	1;10.02	16
16	Jim Padelt	1:18.55	14
17	Vince Wiegle	1:18.69	12
18	Don Schelling	1:13.46	11
19	Doug Killabrew	1:12.90	9
20	Bryan Batch	1:12.90	7
21	Matias Salar	1:08 23	6
22	Rick Marquez	1:18.69	5

Dave Gavin w/ caller Bobby Ponek

The winner of 428 SPRINGFEST... Jimmy Allen. He got fast time with a 1:06.76 Congratulations to jimmy. He flew fast, smart and deserved to win.
Jim Allen 428 Winner

Gino Delponte "This is how I roll"
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Gary Schmidt "Nice ride"
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Contest Director & Matrix Filler
Lee Von Der Hey.

Paul Moren and his "Thunderpinky!"

Lee Von Der Hey's NEME-Q.
Yes it was all painted in the mold by Terrance @ Fly Fast Composites.

Scott McAfee & Matias Salar.
"The Agony of Defeat Racing Team"

Gino Delponte & Tony Lopez with the new "NINJA 500" from China.
Gino turned a 1:06 with this plane before it's ill fated flight. The "NINJA 500" will be availiable in the USA very soon for a very reasonable price.

Another beautiful "Vortex" by master craftsman Chuck Bridge

"What is my caller looking at?"
Caller

Danny Coe w/ caller Vince Wiegle.

Gino Delponte with the one handed push-up launch of Lee Von Der Hey's NEME-Q.

Travis Flynn aka "Super T" with his immaculate Vortex built by Chuck Bridge.

" THE LAUNCH" Notice the perfect horizontal position Gary Schmidt's body is in while maintaining a comfortable gut to ground clearance.
Schmidt

Tom Clark, driver of the "Mini Tram" with Jimbo Padelt.

Steve Shahagian and Dennis Moran,
the starter and assistant starter
did a great job of keeping the
contest moving.

POWERMASTER has supplied the fuel for all three of our races this year. A Special Thank-You from Lee Von Der Hey and the San Gabriel Valley Radio Control Leauge.
Power Master

Scott McAfee with with a big smile. He has no idea the misfortune that is about to rain down upon him and his Slingshot. POOF!

They came all the way from the state of Washington to enjoy the So. Ca. weather and racing. (the pesky one on the right) Matt Russell, finished in tenth place.

Gary Schmidt with his cool looking NEME-Q.

Jimmy Allen with his NEME-Q. There were more NEME-Qs at this contest than any other design. In fact they took the top 4 out of five spots.

Tony Lopez finished in 3rd place. He was flying a very fast Slingshot from Darrol Cady which is made in Austrailia. Tony and Jim Allen were tied in points until the last round when Tony tried to take a couple of short-cuts that he really did not need to take. Knowing Tony, that won't happen again for a long time.