I assume there is race gas and a tire guy at the track for the weekend?
Chuck
> On May 22, 2017, at 12:13 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> Afternoon all! We are less than four weeks away from the 15th Annual Kastner
> Cup at Blackhawk Farms. As of this morning we have 30 Triumphs that have
> registered. It's going to be a super competitive field and I suspect that we
> should end up north of 35 cars in the field. For those that haven't
> registered yet I wanted to let you know that VSCDA's early bird pricing ends
> next Monday 5/29 so the event entry will go up $50 after that date. The link
> to online entry is:
> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/event-summary-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
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> The preliminary schedule is also out. There has been some confusion on this
> so I'll try to summarize as best as I can.
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> On Thursday registration and tech open at 4 p.m. As of this time I cannot
> promise that it will open earlier or that anyone will be able to set up in
> the paddock before that. There is a private rental that day and for
> insurance purposes we can't be in the track area until they are done for the
> day. One item of note for those that have not been there before -
> Blackhawk's infield requires crossing the track to enter so ingress/egress is
> only possible between timed sessions on track. Keep that in mind over the
> course of the weekend.
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> On Friday, the Triumphs will run in their own group - designated Group F on
> the schedule. So all Triumphs will run two practice sessions together and
> then a Qualifying session together in the afternoon on Friday. That
> qualifying session will set the grid for the Kastner Cup the following day.
> Friday night in the FOT Hospitality tent there will be a wine and cheese
> gathering featuring the cars of Beady Eye Racing along with several important
> announcements. You won't want to miss it.
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> On Saturday morning, the Triumphs will be rolled into their normal production
> groups. All 4 cylinder Group 2 cars will likely roll into Race Group C.
> All 6 cylinder Group 8 cars will likely roll into Race Group D (I say likely
> because VSCDA is reserving the right to adjust this based on entry mix). On
> Saturday morning you will qualify with these groups. That Qualifying
> session will set you up for the Sprint races to follow later that morning and
> early afternoon. The Kastner Cup will begin just after 5 p.m. on Saturday
> with awards immediately following in the FOT hospitality tent.
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> On Sunday you will run with your race Group (C or D) for your feature race.
> The link to the preliminary schedule is:
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> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/custom-17-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
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> I know this is a lot of information but I will send truncated (only
> containing info pertinent to our groups) schedules as we get closer and VSCDA
> finalizes group assignments. Also, there will be handouts for FOT members at
> registration with all the info you'll need for the weekend. The FOT tent
> will also be a great resource throughout the weekend. The tent will include:
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> FOT hospitality area
> FOT service area for any racer in need of covered, lit, communal automotive
> triage (compressed air, tools, jacks, etc. available)
> Track maps and spotters guides
> Kastner Cup videos & in car video fresh from this event and archived from
> others.
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> Things are really coming together for a great event. There are still some
> items/areas that I could use some help with. I will be meeting with the
> VSCDA race chair and track management this weekend and will follow up with
> some specific requests in the near future. Thanks to all that have
> registered and/or donated to the cause to date. You are helping to make this
> a memorable event.
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> More soon - thanks!
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> Brian Garcia
>
> Friendly Ghost Racing
>
> 847.452.2246
>
> cudapilot at comcast.net
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