The final day of 426 was fast and furious. The pilots flew the final two rounds of qualifying in the morning and then the top 28 were set. This year, the pilots voted on 1-3 and 2-4 takeoff order for four rounds, and then racehorse start for the final round. When all the dust settled, AJ Seaholm from South Dakota was perfect. He and his caller, Travis Flynn, won all five heats and finished on top. Congrats to all the winners.
The winners. L-R back row: Tom Doe (caller for Annabelle), Annabelle Doe (Best Senior), Gary Freeman Jr. (fourth), Lee VonDerHey (seventh), Doug Killebrew (caller for Lee), Mark Parker (fifth), Mike Helsel (sixth), Ray Brown (Fastest Time), and caller Bryan Blanchard.<br />
L-R front row: Brody Freeman (Best Junior), Robert Holik (caller for Travis), Travis Flynn (third), AJ Seaholm (first), and Jim Allen (second).
2023 426 scores.Matt Fehling and Lee VonDerHey in a heated battle around pylon #2. Robert Vess photo.
Best Junior Brody Freeman and Best Senior Annabelle Doe.
