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Isanti County Fairgrounds,   MN





























                  PHOTOS AND WORDS
                  BY RICK LOXTON


                    In the most recent
                    installments of
                       ometimes change is a good thing.
                       And sometimes you shouldn’t fi x what
                    Downshifting, I’ve been
                       isn’t broken. We got a little of both at
                Ioffering my advice for how
                  SFrankensteiner’s Ball 11. The big change was
                  the actual venue. The move to the Isanti County
                 to keep things fair when it comes
                  Fairgrounds was a longer haul for those who live closer
                 to your trade, your time, and last
                  to the Twin Cities, but the extra drive was rewarded with a
                 issue, your tools.  This time, I tackle
                  much more scenic location. As for everything else show-related, the
                  crowd was treated to the usual fantastic selection of cars, events, vendors and food.
                 the only other road-going piece
                  And let’s not forget all the kids (and kids at heart) who elected to dress in their
                 of equipment you own that might
                  Halloween best. Mother Nature decided to test the crowds resolve with blustery
                 be more important than your rod:
                  winds and sub-40 temperatures when the gates opened, but those brave enough
                  to ignore the early snowfl akes were treated to clearing skies and milder temps by
                 your trailer.
                  noon. Those who wanted a little action had their choice of watching a fl amethrower
                  display, a burnout contest, or listening to a muffl er (or lack of) rap contest.


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