Beginning a new annual tradition led by Thom Adamec, Katonah Troop 1 went on an evening trip to Grand Prix in Mt. Kisco for the second time on February 20th. Expecting good racing, good food, and good company, all the boys were eager to participate in this event. Upon arriving at Grand Prix, after signing in and making sure everybody was there, the troop proceeded to the fast track where they were informed about the safety regulations of the track. After everybody was filled in and understood to respect the track, the racing begun. The group was separated into three groups, the adults, the young scouts, and finally the older cool scouts. A system was established where one group would go first for two races while the second would await their turn while the third ate and drank a selection of tasty foods and beverages provided in a private party room. The adults went first, then the younger scouts and finally the older cool scouts. Everybody group held off on eating until they had their two first races. A commendable events during the night consisted of Mr. Esposito's title for fastest times out of the adult group, next the younger scouts demonstrated that they had a need for driver's education although they raced cheerfully just the same, and finally in the older cool scouts group, there was a neck to neck competition between Elias Chaiken and Billy Pappas for first place and fastest time. A winner was never established. After racing, everybody had relaxed, talked merrily and ate until they could eat no more. Soon enough, everybody had gone home and although they went to bed knowing they must wait another year until the next scout event at Grand Prix, they made it clear in terms of who had the most fun in Mt. Kisco on the night of February 20th.
