The First Place winning Old Mill team was Tim LaPorte, Liz Zerilli, Jesse Allen, and Andrea Ross, shown here with Katie Noonan, center.
It was another great turnout for the Annual Charity Go-Kart Races at Calypso’s Cove that were held on Tuesday, September 11, according to Katie Noonan of Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, which sponsors the event.
Noonan reported that 2012 was a record-breaking year with $12,400 raised in support of this year’s charity recipients, the Kommunity Youth Activity Center (KYAC) and the Home Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks (HASCA).
Proceeds will be divided evenly between both organizations.
Emcee Mike Cunningham
Volunteers representing KYAC and HASCA served up food.
Noonan said that 265 spectators came out to watch the 34 teams and 170 racers, representing the communities of Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Inlet, Blue Mountain Lake, and Indian Lake, compete in 51 heats during the course of the event.
The first place winning team was from The Old Mill Restaurant, with the Pied Piper Hot Dawgs placing second.
There was a tie for third place between the Heroux Construction Rock Busters and the team, Hookers and Hoes.
“This was our 19th year of the event, and year after year, it continues to grow. There was great support from the area—it’s always exciting when we have a successful event,” Noonan said.
Ben Cohen
