Growing THE big one

Everyone who writes in to this site seems to have tips and advice to others on how to grow the biggest pumpkin. I wonder how many good troubleshooters can help with this question. I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The state record was set in Wheatridge Colorado {elevation 4500} of 746 by Joe Scherber. Area growers here have a best of 352. With an elevation of 6700, is it possible that we just are too high up to match a 700 pound plant? I have been an Atlantic grower since 1990, and my bests are 325 and 322. I have sandy soil {yes...have added compost and cow manure each season] , Low humidity 90% of the time, Cloudy afternoons during the summer 80% of the time, seldom any nights above 60 degrees, frost in mid May and mid September, TONS of hail each season, Heat of 85-95 from July through August almost daily. These are the main things I battle each season. Who can lift my spirits and help me out towards getting to somewhere near a 746? I really would appreciate any of your comments!                                                                                                                                                                                                "Clarion"
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