Thunderhill is a very cool track, but it's a long way to anywhere--that's
why the SCCA built it there. I doubt there will ever be a noise complaint.
It's also some of the most perfect pavement I've ever seen at a track--just
a few patched places and gollywobbles. Problem is, it's a long way from
anywhere.
I think there's a lot to be said for this concept thought--I think you could
carry it to ALL BRITISH and have a good go, especially with MG/Triumph
challenges and the like.
That's the reason why I think the Sovern race on Labor Day at PIR (Columbia
River Classic) that's in conjunction with the all british field meet is such
a natural.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-fot@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf
Of Gasket Works USA
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 8:47 AM
To: N197TR4@cs.com; fot@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Future FoT Challenge Race-A Proposal
Are you thinking that the fot and company become its own one time one event
sanctioning group? I'm thinking to tag along with another smaller and
receptive VMC sanctioning body and look for a fun/friendly track to bring
the event to? Insurance cost is the key.
I see some benefit in having a purpose only single event with street and
club support. Demographically, the proposed catchment area with the biggest
cluck for the buck would be at a location within one days drive of a major
hub.
Thunderhill park in Northern California is a fabulous and new track. OUt of
the way but (possbiley cheaper to rent) close to hwys.
What about near St. Louis?
>
> From: N197TR4@cs.com
> Date: 2004/10/20 Wed AM 08:49:17 CDT
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Future FoT Challenge Race-A Proposal
>
> FoT,
>
> The trend is back to kinder, gentler, lower cost events (in my view).
> Thinking to the future, may I propose a concept for a future event. A low
> cost, user friendly, non-'festival' event, with plenty of track time.
>
> Is there any reason why we couldnt/shouldnt have a MG/AH/TR Challenge?
>
> MGVR/Team Thicko/FoT
>
> Let's start with that concept. Looking
> for
> your input.
>
> Venues, sanctioning bodies, and the rest of that stuff can come later.
>
> Joe Alexander
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