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At noon, when the corner workers
broke for lunch, it was time for Kids
Rides. Open track cars lined up in the
hot pits and SAAC helpers found
empty seats for junior passengers.
Speeds were limited to 55 mph and for
many kids, it was their first experi-
ence riding in a Shelby or a Cobra. At
the end of the day we held a special
Ladies’ Session, where wives and girl-
friends could drive on the track – at
whatever speeds they felt comfortable.
There would be no pressure of being
pushed by guys driving at a faster
pace. This session was preceeded by a
brief chalk talk that was a combina-
tion safety briefing and confidence
builder. From everything we heard,
the Ladies’ Session was a resounding
success.
After everyone left the track and
headed back to the hotel, they were on
their own for dinner, and there were
plenty of choices between Lime Rock
and Waterbury. At the hotel, an art
and literature show was scheduled at
7:30 p.m. and it provided an opportu-
nity for collectors, artists and vendors
to make their wares available in a
clean environment. No dust and no
sun beating down on everyone. It
was...civilized. There was also a model
car show with three classes, organized
by age. And finally, registrars were on
hand to answer questions and accept
updated information.
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