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The 2006 Great Forest Park Balloon Race was unfortunately very difficult for the pilots. The odd shaped balloons, with the exception of Alpo, didn't make it into the air (most notably the headliner Energizer Bunny balloon). These numbers are not exact but I heard there were approximately 70 entries, and by my count only 20 or so became airborne.

I have placed an emphasis in this years gallery on the pilots and crews, their struggles to become airborne and big smiles for those that were successful.