We would also like to make a 'honorable mention' to John McCorvy a.k.a. The Putt-Nik Dude from Lilburn Georgia who brought along a replica of a homebuilt kart him and his father built back in 1959. Keep tuned in for a feature on this kart in the near future.
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The 2017 'Fantastic Four winners are.

Left to Right. Sam Polito , Chris Marchand, Al Postiglione, and Romero Lamas.
Sams Polito - Rochester New York

1965 Rupp Grand-Prix MC 9
Chris Marchand - Mt. Vernon Ohio

1963 Fox Single Clinton
Al Postiglione - Long Island New York

1961 Putt Nik Demon Dual 580 WB's
Romero Lamas - Canton Ohio

1968 Margay New Breed Mc 91
Group Photo

Sam, Chris, Al, and Romero

We would like to congratulate this years winners for taking all the time and effort to not only track down these early karts but to also help preserve these important pieces of kartings history for generations to come.
R.E.A.R.