Galletta's Go-Karting Club 2009 Vol 11 part 1 | ALL-GALLETTA 30 on 8/23/2009

http://gallettasgreenhouse.com/gokarts/20090823.html

A special evening of racing was ahead for August 23rd, 2009, as we had two feature events lined up. The late John J. Galletta - the founder of Galletta's Greenhouse - would have been proud, and was surely looking down from heaven as four of his children looked on as five of his grandchildren (and one great-grandchild) raced in the First-ever "ALL-GALLETTA 30!"

After a practice session, all six contestants - all cousins of Galletta 's Kart Club founders Chris and Matt Stevens - drew for position. Remember, the reason that we do not like drawing is that the odds favor the fastest guys 99 times out of 100, making it an anti-handicap way of racing. This was no exception, Brian Galletta - the only competitor who has had any substantial prior experience - drew the pole, making it very easy for him to use his knowledge of the karts and track (including a feature win, some heat wins, time-trialing 2nd fastest and and leading a large chunk of the 2003 Klassic) and dominate all 30 laps unchallenged for the win. His brother Kevin had 2nd for most of the race, except for a back-and-forth battle with his cousin Bob. Bob's brother Tim had the most passes, but also the worst luck, as two karts stalled out under him. He still managed fourth. Tim's son Justin and brother Gary rounded out the back of the field. All in all, everybody raced great and had no wrecks whatsoever, just a couple spins, showing that they all easily qualified for the veteran event later in the evening.

August 23rd, 2009 "ALL-GALLETTA" 30-Lap Finish:
1st. Brian Galletta (Galletta's #5)
2nd. Kevin Galletta (Galletta's #0)
3rd. Bob Galletta (Galletta's #4; ®)
4th. Tim Galletta (Galletta's #9, 7, 2; ®)
5th. Justin Galletta (Galletta's #1; ®)
6th. Gary Galletta (Galletta's #6; ®)

Most of the family was unable to stick around for the regular veteran races, although they were qualified in and are hence being scored in the 2nd feature. They all had a great time, as did we, and we are hoping that they race more often (some of them want to build some karts!).

Full details and 2 hour (high quality, uncompressed)DVD available on this website:
http://gallettasgreenhouse.com/gokarts/20090823.html

Now, for the veteran portion of the event, please see PART 2:

(C) Copyright 2009 Chris Stevens for Galletta's Karting Club, Oswego, NY
Edited, Narrated, and Produced by Chris "ChrusherComix" Stevens ( http://www.chrusher.com/ )
Assistant narration by RaYzor
Cameras by Rungnapha Stevens and Gene Galletta

Tons of races, videos, points, stats, pictures, and descriptions of our Ironman 1-WD Gas Flathead Karting club here:
http://gallettasgreenhouse.com/gokarts/

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