<VV> HACOA event

[AeroNed@aol.com]

Got back from the HACOA. I did make it there without hitting any wildlife  
bigger than insects. However, I did crack the 90 degree fuel line going into the 
 driver's side primary carb. Fortunately, there was a FLAPS down the  street. 
A 12 inch brake line, a little hand bending and we were all  set.
 
We made it to the welcome party and dodged the serious thunder storms.  
Saturday there were a few sprinkles, lots of stories about the flooding Friday  
night and plenty of clouds. The host hotel and the car show location were both  
high and dry. The morning was cool but warmed up nicely. I think there were 30  
Corvairs at the show and a few more that just stopped by. The non Corvair 
foot  traffic was very high.
 
I helped to set up for the funkana. It was a small simple course that  
resulted in lots of fun. Not too many Corvairs competed in the funkana but those  
that did made several runs. It evolved into a battle of the Kansas clubs between 
 MCCA and HACOA. There was lots of fun competition and humorous 
entertainment. My  co-driver, who will remain nameless, regularly drives a PG, he had some  
difficulty finding reverse on my 4 speed.
 
Saturday night was more socializing. They set up a CD player and TV to  show 
a collection of club photos over the last 40 years. Those folks have been  
having fun with their Corvairs for a long time! The formal program contained the  
distribution of door prizes, everything from "Chirping Bird Clocks" to passes 
to  NASCAR practice sessions at the KC track. I think everyone got a door 
prize.  They also had trophies for the car show. The Corvair people voted for 
their  favorites. I won for "Late, Closed" with was a bit difficult to explain to 
my 7  year old daughter. She thought I was tardy and then they were closed. 
Terry Kalp  and co-driver Kirk Eck walked away with the funkana trophy, so 
there was plenty  of hardware going to Wichita.
 
Finally, I'd like to thank our Corvair brothers and sisters in HACOA for  
their hospitality. They sure know how to put together a party and have fun. I'm  
looking forward to their next birthday bash.  

Ned  Madsen
1965/6 Corvair Monza/Corsa 140 (soon to have AC)
CORSA Member since  2000
Mid Continent Corvair Association -  President