Biography Jim Frakes
Biography
Jim was known as "Mr. 56". He bought his 1956 Corvette new when he was in the Army. Jim openly shared his wealth of 1956 knowledge. Jim contributed to the 1956-57 Judging Reference Manual. He received his Masters Judging Award at the NCRS National convention in Monterey, CA in 2002. Jim was the long-time editor of the Western NY Chapter "Crossed Flags" newsletter. He also received the 2007 NCRS President's Award.
Join Year: 1985
Deceased Date: 10-05-2012
Achieved Flight Judging Car Award(s):
1956 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Top Flight) at CANADAIGA NY (Chapter) in 1995
1956 Corvette: Founders Award at LAKE PLACID NY in 1997
1956 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Top Flight) at Liverpool NY (Chapter) in 2001
1956 Corvette: Founders Award at Hershey PA in 2003
1956 Corvette: Founders Award at Windsor ON Canada in 2004
Achieved Judging Award(s):
Level 100 Master Judge
Achieved Special Award(s):
Presidents (2007)
Flight Judging Points: 176