Re: [Spridgets] SMRS Safety / Vintage Philosophy

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From: stanbmason@aol.com <stanbmason@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:22:01 PM
To: Derek Sprite Chima <derekchima@hotmail.com>; Sieling LemanSprite Roger =
<sarl45@hotmail.com>; Steve Myers <steve@skunkriverresto.com>; Nathan Bugey=
e Burress <nburress@gmail.com>; Jason Stine <stine.jason@gmail.com>; Richar=
dVscdaBugeye McCormack <mccormackr@hss.edu>; Tom Speedwell Colby <tcspeedwe=
ll@gmail.com>; Kirk BugEye Kosidowski <kirkkos@yahoo.com>; Harry Spridget R=
acer Gentry <hcgracing@aol.com>; JohnSqBdyBE Salisbury <salisje@comcast.net=
>; Tim Spridget McGinley <tim@mcginleyinc.com>; Ed VSCDA Hinsa <edwardhinsa=
@gmail.com>; Buckley SB Jeff <buks62500@yahoo.com>; DaveVscdaBugeye William=
s <bugeyedave@aol.com>; Tom Sqbdy Cole <tlcnam@aol.com>; Jeff Carloss <jeff=
@mozer.com>; Greg SpeedwellBugEye Kuzuhowski. <happykozfam@comcast.net>; Sk=
ip Bugeye Meyer <skip.meyer@ymail.com>; Dick Rzepkowski <dick@mgcarclub.com=
>; Steve LeMansSprite Coleman <steve@onecoleman.com>; Ellie Lynch Lynch <es=
olynch@gmail.com>; Phil Schaefer <spridget72@yahoo.com>; John Deikis <deiki=
s@gmail.com>; Steve Bugeye Bisson <steve.bisson@yahoo.com>; Gary.perser <ga=
ry.perser@gmail.com>; John McCue <slugthemtrhd@suddenlink.net>; Charles Hal=
l III <charlie@charles-hall.com>; Steve Sprite Wright <stevewright9928@gmai=
l.com>; Evan Midget Holmes <racingred69midget@rogers.com>; Paul PotentialSp=
rite Racer Harris <pauljharris914@yahoo.com>; Erik BugEye Jacobsen <kekjaco=
bsen@yahoo.com>; Bill VSCDABigHealeyBlue Dredge <mowogbill@yahoo.com>; Gran=
t Gongoll <viggen@bellsouth.net>; Jon Sprite Bauer <jbtruck@dwave.net>; Buz=
z Bugeye Thcko Merchlewitz <buzzmerk@yahoo.com>; swope david <swope66@aol.c=
om>; Loren <loren@cascadeclimber.com>; Jeff SB Bakker <jeff.bakker@yahoo.co=
m>; Dave Brown <dbrown07@aol.com>; Rick Bug Eye Michalek <rickdmichalek@gma=
il.com>; ptgbhtl@aol.com <ptgbhtl@aol.com>; Kevin SBSpridget Clemens <wrtr@=
aol.com>; Colin Comer <colin@colinsclassicauto.com>; Thomas SqBdy Spridget =
Wilcox <ta.wilcox57@gmail.com>; Rick Spridget Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net>; =
Joe Bugeyerace Steifel <rsr914k@yahoo.com>; Dave Sprite Thomas <spridgets@a=
utox.team.net>; DavidBugEyeTx Lee <dlee1967@sbcglobal.net>; Mathew Midget M=
eixner <ccstickleback@yahoo.com>; Bob Bug Eye Kanasa <Swindrace@aol.com>; E=
rick Zanner <ezanner@gmail.com>; ScottSpridget Schmidt <scthsc47@gmail.com>=
; MalVscdaMidget Fay <mg72racer@juno.com>; Terry Speedwell Cowan <terry@toy=
shop-resto.com>; Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>; Ed Sprite Forrest <edwforre=
st@gmail.com>; Derek Sprite Shannon <kered_2004@yahoo.com>; Buckley SB Greg=
 <buckleyproperties@gmail.com>; ThadSqBdy Evans <thadevans@windstream.net>;=
 Jim50 Midget <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; Mark Huffaker Maehling <mmaehling@comca=
st.net>; Chip Starr <dynamic881961@yahoo.com>; Chris SquareBody Beukema <ch=
ristopher.beukema@gmail.com>; Jim Donato <jdonato@donatoandsonsmotors.com>;=
 John Sprite Race Jones <nadadawgracing@yahoo.com>; Ted Hershey <thershey@f=
rontiernet.net>; Don Kelly <devildogracing9@gmail.com>; Steve SpridgetSCCA =
Best <stevebest3131@gmail.com>; Ted Bugeye Canada Michalos <ted@hoyes.com>;=
 Dave SMRS Walters <d.walters@lackstrim.com>; Kevin SridgetRacer Fay <k_hun=
d59@yahoo.com>; Jeff WinnerCircle Porada <wc@spridget.com>; Ron SpriteChamp=
 Bartell <ron.bartell@comcast.net>; Severin Bill Thompson <wsthompson@thick=
o.com>; Doug Bruce <dbruce@taborbruce.com>; RogerThicko Heil <rfheil@aol.co=
m>; Richard BugEyeHP Duncan <mgvadick@aol.com>; Clancy Sprite Schmidt <clan=
cy@sunflower.com>; Craig E. Seifert <cseifert@tombrowninc.com>; Larry SB Ra=
ce Smith <larsmg@aol.com>; Joe BugeyeRace Chiarello <chia219@comcast.net>; =
Ashley SpridgetRacer Burress <ashleyburress27@gmail.com>; Max Spridget Spee=
dwell <maxspeedwell773@gmail.com>; Rod Hahnemann <spridgetech@ameritech.net=
>; Cana Comer <cana.comer@gmail.com>; Dan Spridget Rudd <sgthui@yahoo.com>;=
 Nick BE 2E Pirner <nickpirner@gmail.com>; Adam Sprite Mozdzien <adammozdzi=
en@gmail.com>; Bruce SMRS Newcomer <j.newcomer@yahoo.com>; August Midget Ra=
ce Schmitz <Schmitau60046@gmail.com>; David SBTx Lee <dlee1967@sbclgobal.ne=
t>; John Spridget Basnik <jbasnik3@gmail.com>; Brian Spridget Ulinski <bria=
n.ulinski@gmail.com>; Dave Spridget Kessinger <dbkessinger@yahoo.com>; Greg=
 SMRS Newcoimer <gregnewc1981@gmail.com>; Brian Lynch <brian@griffinspeedwo=
rks.com>; Dan Sprite L'Huereux <dan@callconsult.net>; Leah Sprite Bauer <le=
ah@leahbauerdesigns.com>; Dan SMRS Bug Eye Parson <dan@virtualparsons.com>;=
 Christopher Spridget Folkers <christophermf323@gmail.com>; David SMRS Long=
 <dstantonkc@gmail.com>; Bob Danielson <bldan@bldan.com>; Roger Smith <chez=
smith09@att.net>; Dick McClain <dickmcclain@earthlink.net>
Subject: SMRS Safety / Vintage Philosophy




VSCDA Group 2 and Spridget Racers 2024 Season

(Revised September 23,2024)

I hope everyone=92s 2024 Vintage Sports Car Season was fun for most of you.=
  There were others, especially Spridgets that were not, as a result of con=
tact and major repairs.  This is a concern to me as the VSCDA Group 2 Repre=
sentative. We have encouraged the Vintage Spirit for over the 13 years that=
 Sprite Midget Race Series group has existed, yet it does not seem to be ap=
plied recently.  We have become the majority of the entrants in Group 2 wit=
h our number 50% or greater.  I understand that with more in the group that=
 the probability of more accidents is possible, which I don=92t see as an e=
xcuse for increased incidents.  Group 2 had 8 incidents resulting in 38% of=
 overall incidents within VSCDA.  Sprite Midgets incidents are 64% of Group=
 2.  I wanted to get this information out before the Ozark Race coming up o=
n October 11-13 and hope that everyone will be more conscious of this issue=
.



Some of the Good News is Passing under Yellow has been a concern for some y=
ears and it appears that there has been improvements this year by imposing =
stricter enforcement with some being sent home for the weekend.

Incidents and corrective actions: I want to highlight and group our 2024 in=
cidents so there is an awareness of where these mistakes are made and corre=
ctive actions to consider.   The following comments are my opinions with so=
me reference to other technical sources. I am not criticizing individuals f=
or the incidents that they experienced, since they have happened to me as w=
ell.  Some of the sources referenced were: (AF =3D Ace Factor E. Paul Dicki=
nson)

1.       Mechanical -  a car had a mechanical issue and resulted in another=
 car coming in contact

a.       Corrective action =96 This is difficult and based on how to avoid =
a spinning car.   Anticipation is emphasized in AF and the following car ma=
y have avoided accident with Anticipation.

2.       Over aggressiveness =96 This happened where more than 3 cars were =
in a turn or at the start of the race.

a.       Corrective action - Reducing competiveness and making room and awa=
reness of others around through using mirrors is the best solution.  When i=
n doubt don=92t would be the best path.  There will be other opportunities =
where it will be safer to pass in future laps.

3.       Off track - This happened during the first lap when tires are cool=
er and not up to their maximum adhesion.

a.       Corrective action =96 The first lap is always the most critical wi=
th everyone in close contact, any mistakes made then are usually going to r=
esult in contact with others.  Give room and maintain position with great a=
wareness of everyone around you.

4.       Drafting - Described as running very closely to get an aerodynamic=
 advantage allowing the following car to gain speed.

a.       Corrective action =96 This is a condition that reduces time to rea=
ct because of close contact and usually done on a straight where higher spe=
eds are also involved.  Not doing it is the ultimate solution to this condi=
tion.  If you are going to do it then Extra Anticipation is required.  I ha=
ve also observed that having a string of cars running closely can result in=
 overtaking drivers paying more attention to the rear bumper of the car in =
front of them Vs using your long rang vision by looking ahead in anticipati=
ng of any upcoming changes that may result in a chain reaction.

I am including our Jim Donato Most Respected Drivers Award Criteria, which =
always applies:

1. Predictable / Trusted: (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safe=
ly and allows others room to pass and is always a defensive driver over win=
ning at all cost), stays on racing line except when car failures would leav=
e fluids on track or safety is a concern)

2. Objective: Listens to others and approaches other drivers that they may =
have an issue in an open and fair way. Can sit down with any driver and fee=
l comfortable that they did the right thing when on the track.

3. Observant: Looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations, inspect=
s car between sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to others on t=
rack.

4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional win at =
all costs attitude and maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy.


I wish everyone a great time at the Ozark Race and have safe fun with our C=
VAR Spridget Friends!

Stan Mason






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Sprite Roger &lt;sarl45@hotmail.com&gt;; Steve Myers &lt;steve@skunkriverre=
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gt;; Evan Midget Holmes &lt;racingred69midget@rogers.com&gt;; Paul Potentia=
lSprite Racer Harris &lt;pauljharris914@yahoo.com&gt;; Erik BugEye
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;mowogbill@yahoo.com&gt;; Grant Gongoll &lt;viggen@bellsouth.net&gt;; Jon S=
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cascadeclimber.com&gt;;
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com&gt;; Rick Bug Eye Michalek &lt;rickdmichalek@gmail.com&gt;; ptgbhtl@aol=
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; Colin Comer &lt;colin@colinsclassicauto.com&gt;; Thomas SqBdy Spridget
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rmi.net&gt;; Joe Bugeyerace Steifel &lt;rsr914k@yahoo.com&gt;; Dave Sprite =
Thomas &lt;spridgets@autox.team.net&gt;; DavidBugEyeTx Lee &lt;dlee1967@sbc=
global.net&gt;; Mathew Midget Meixner &lt;ccstickleback@yahoo.com&gt;;
 Bob Bug Eye Kanasa &lt;Swindrace@aol.com&gt;; Erick Zanner &lt;ezanner@gma=
il.com&gt;; ScottSpridget Schmidt &lt;scthsc47@gmail.com&gt;; MalVscdaMidge=
t Fay &lt;mg72racer@juno.com&gt;; Terry Speedwell Cowan &lt;terry@toyshop-r=
esto.com&gt;; Ron Soave &lt;soavero@yahoo.com&gt;; Ed Sprite Forrest
 &lt;edwforrest@gmail.com&gt;; Derek Sprite Shannon &lt;kered_2004@yahoo.co=
m&gt;; Buckley SB Greg &lt;buckleyproperties@gmail.com&gt;; ThadSqBdy Evans=
 &lt;thadevans@windstream.net&gt;; Jim50 Midget &lt;bmwwxman@gmail.com&gt;;=
 Mark Huffaker Maehling &lt;mmaehling@comcast.net&gt;; Chip Starr &lt;dynam=
ic881961@yahoo.com&gt;;
 Chris SquareBody Beukema &lt;christopher.beukema@gmail.com&gt;; Jim Donato=
 &lt;jdonato@donatoandsonsmotors.com&gt;; John Sprite Race Jones &lt;nadada=
wgracing@yahoo.com&gt;; Ted Hershey &lt;thershey@frontiernet.net&gt;; Don K=
elly &lt;devildogracing9@gmail.com&gt;; Steve SpridgetSCCA Best
 &lt;stevebest3131@gmail.com&gt;; Ted Bugeye Canada Michalos &lt;ted@hoyes.=
com&gt;; Dave SMRS Walters &lt;d.walters@lackstrim.com&gt;; Kevin SridgetRa=
cer Fay &lt;k_hund59@yahoo.com&gt;; Jeff WinnerCircle Porada &lt;wc@spridge=
t.com&gt;; Ron SpriteChamp Bartell &lt;ron.bartell@comcast.net&gt;;
 Severin Bill Thompson &lt;wsthompson@thicko.com&gt;; Doug Bruce &lt;dbruce=
@taborbruce.com&gt;; RogerThicko Heil &lt;rfheil@aol.com&gt;; Richard BugEy=
eHP Duncan &lt;mgvadick@aol.com&gt;; Clancy Sprite Schmidt &lt;clancy@sunfl=
ower.com&gt;; Craig E. Seifert &lt;cseifert@tombrowninc.com&gt;; Larry
 SB Race Smith &lt;larsmg@aol.com&gt;; Joe BugeyeRace Chiarello &lt;chia219=
@comcast.net&gt;; Ashley SpridgetRacer Burress &lt;ashleyburress27@gmail.co=
m&gt;; Max Spridget Speedwell &lt;maxspeedwell773@gmail.com&gt;; Rod Hahnem=
ann &lt;spridgetech@ameritech.net&gt;; Cana Comer &lt;cana.comer@gmail.com&=
gt;;
 Dan Spridget Rudd &lt;sgthui@yahoo.com&gt;; Nick BE 2E Pirner &lt;nickpirn=
er@gmail.com&gt;; Adam Sprite Mozdzien &lt;adammozdzien@gmail.com&gt;; Bruc=
e SMRS Newcomer &lt;j.newcomer@yahoo.com&gt;; August Midget Race Schmitz &l=
t;Schmitau60046@gmail.com&gt;; David SBTx Lee &lt;dlee1967@sbclgobal.net&gt=
;;
 John Spridget Basnik &lt;jbasnik3@gmail.com&gt;; Brian Spridget Ulinski &l=
t;brian.ulinski@gmail.com&gt;; Dave Spridget Kessinger &lt;dbkessinger@yaho=
o.com&gt;; Greg SMRS Newcoimer &lt;gregnewc1981@gmail.com&gt;; Brian Lynch =
&lt;brian@griffinspeedworks.com&gt;; Dan Sprite L'Huereux &lt;dan@callconsu=
lt.net&gt;;
 Leah Sprite Bauer &lt;leah@leahbauerdesigns.com&gt;; Dan SMRS Bug Eye Pars=
on &lt;dan@virtualparsons.com&gt;; Christopher Spridget Folkers &lt;christo=
phermf323@gmail.com&gt;; David SMRS Long &lt;dstantonkc@gmail.com&gt;; Bob =
Danielson &lt;bldan@bldan.com&gt;; Roger Smith &lt;chezsmith09@att.net&gt;;
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nter"><b><span style=3D"font-size:18.0pt; line-height:107%">VSCDA Group 2 a=
nd Spridget Racers 2024 Season</span></b></p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:ce=
nter"><span style=3D"font-size:8.0pt; line-height:107%">(Revised September =
23,2024)</span></p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">I hope everyone=92s 2024 Vintage Sports=
 Car Season was fun for most of you.<span>&nbsp;
</span>There were others, especially Spridgets that were not, as a result o=
f contact and major repairs.<span>&nbsp;
</span>This is a concern to me as the VSCDA Group 2 Representative. We have=
 encouraged the Vintage Spirit for over the 13 years that Sprite Midget Rac=
e Series group has existed, yet it does not seem to be applied recently.<sp=
an>&nbsp;
</span>We have become the majority of the entrants in Group 2 with our numb=
er 50% or greater.<span>&nbsp;
</span>I understand that with more in the group that the probability of mor=
e accidents is possible, which I don=92t see as an excuse for increased inc=
idents.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Group 2 had 8 incidents resulting in 38% of overall incidents within=
 VSCDA.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Sprite Midgets incidents are 64% of Group 2.<span>&nbsp; </span>I wa=
nted to get this information out before the Ozark Race coming up on October=
 11-13 and hope that everyone will be more conscious of this issue.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Some of the Good News is Passing und=
er Yellow has been a concern for some years and it appears that there has b=
een improvements this year by imposing stricter enforcement with some being=
 sent home for the weekend.</div>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt; lin=
e-height:107%">Incidents and corrective actions:</span></b> I want to highl=
ight and group our 2024 incidents so there is an awareness of where these m=
istakes are made and corrective actions
 to consider. <span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The following comments are my opinio=
ns with some reference to other technical sources. I am not criticizing ind=
ividuals for the incidents that they experienced, since they have happened =
to me as well.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Some of the sources referenced were: (AF =3D Ace Factor E. Paul Dick=
inson)</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span><span>1.<span sty=
le=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size=
:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Mechanical -<span>&nbsp; </span>a car had a mechanical=
 issue and resulted in another car coming in contact
</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1=
in"><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; fon=
t-stretch:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Time=
s New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Corrective action =96 This is difficult and based on h=
ow to avoid a spinning car.
<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Anticipation is emphasized in AF and the following=
 car may have avoided accident with Anticipation.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>2.<span st=
yle=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-siz=
e:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Over aggressiveness =96 This happened where more than =
3 cars were in a turn or at the start of the race.<span>&nbsp;
</span></p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1=
in"><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; fon=
t-stretch:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Time=
s New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Corrective action - Reducing competiveness and making =
room and awareness of others around through using mirrors is the best solut=
ion.<span>&nbsp;
</span>When in doubt don=92t would be the best path.<span>&nbsp; </span>The=
re will be other opportunities where it will be safer to pass in future lap=
s.
</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>3.<span st=
yle=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-siz=
e:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Off track - This happened during the first lap when ti=
res are cooler and not up to their maximum adhesion.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1=
in"><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; fon=
t-stretch:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Time=
s New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Corrective action =96 The first lap is always the most=
 critical with everyone in close contact, any mistakes made then are usuall=
y going to result in contact with others.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Give room and maintain position with great awareness of everyone aro=
und you.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>4.<span st=
yle=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-siz=
e:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Drafting - Described as running very closely to get an=
 aerodynamic advantage allowing the following car to gain speed.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left:1in=
"><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; font-=
stretch:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:&quot;Times =
New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Corrective action =96 This is a condition that reduces=
 time to react because of close contact and usually done on a straight wher=
e higher speeds are also involved.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Not doing it is the ultimate solution to this condition.<span>&nbsp;=
 </span>If you are going to do it then Extra Anticipation is required.<span=
>&nbsp;
</span>I have also observed that having a string of cars running closely ca=
n result in overtaking drivers paying more attention to the rear bumper of =
the car in front of them Vs using your long rang vision by looking ahead in=
 anticipating of any upcoming changes
 that may result in a chain reaction.</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">I am including our Jim Donato Most Resp=
ected Drivers Award Criteria, which always applies:</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">1. Predicta=
ble / Trusted: (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allo=
ws others room to pass and is always a defensive driver over winning at all=
 cost), stays on racing line except
 when car failures would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern) </p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">2. Objectiv=
e: Listens to others and approaches other drivers that
<span style=3D"background:yellow">they</span> may have an issue in an open =
and fair way. Can sit down with any driver and feel comfortable that they d=
id the right thing when on the track.
</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">3. Observan=
t: Looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car betwe=
en sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to others on track.
</p>
<div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is i=
dentified as an emotional win at all costs attitude and maintains Vintage S=
pirit Philosophy.</div>
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>
</span></div>
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>
</span></div>
<div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in"><span style=3D"letter-spacing:-0.02em">I w=
ish everyone a great time at the Ozark Race and have safe fun with our CVAR=
 Spridget Friends!</span></div>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">Stan Mason<=
/p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<p class=3D"x_ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
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