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Subject: VTR Frequently Asked Questions
From: Ken Streeter <streeter@sanders.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 10:55:01 -0500
OK, here it is, the VTR Frequently Asked Questions.  This should help
to answer a number of questions that have been asked of the list
lately.

--ken

Kenneth B. Streeter         | EMAIL: streeter@sanders.com
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              The Vintage Triumph Register FAQ


[Note: this document has been automatically extracted from
a WWW site.  This may introduce some formatting errors.]

   
The Vintage Triumph Register Frequently Asked Questions

   The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is a regular posting to
   the VTR mailing list (vtr@autox.team.net) which attempts to answer
   some of the regular questions asked of the this list.
   
   The FAQ is not meant to discuss any topic exhaustively. It will
   hopefully provide readers with pointers on where to find useful
   information, especially material available on the Internet.
   
   This FAQ is posted every 4 weeks to vtr@autox.team.net.
   
   It is also available for anonymous ftp from the VTR archive
   site :
     * ftp://triumph.cs.utah.edu/pub/sol/VTR/FAQ.txt
       
Admin

   This release sees major changes to the format of the FAQ posting.
   These documents are now automatically extracted from the VTR
   World Wide Web site - http://www.sanders.com/vtr/vtr.html. I have
   tried to keep the integrity of the posting intact but there are
   probably errors. Please let me know of any you find.
   
FAQ Sections

   The FAQ is divided into the following sections:

     * FAQ Contents
       
     * FAQ Section 1: General Information on The Vintage Triumph Register
     * FAQ Section 2: Information on VTR upcoming events
     * FAQ Section 3: Technical Information for Triumph Motorcars.

       
VTR FTP Site

   The VTR ftp site (which is described in Q1.6) contains the
   following:
     * General Information
     * Mailing List Archives
       
Acknowledgements

   Dozens of people have made contributions to the VTR FAQ over the time
   since its creation; there are too many to name individually.  Special
   thanks go to Mark Bradakis, Dennis Riley, and Bill Sohl who have
   been particularly helpful.
   
Maintenance

   The FAQ posting is maintained by
    
    Kenneth Streeter
    ---
    24 Grey Rock Rd
    Bedford, NH 03110
    Phone (work): 603-885-9604
    Phone (home): 603-471-0650
    Fax: 603-885-0631
    email: streeter@sanders.com


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                           VTR FAQ CONTENTS
                                          
Introduction

Section 1: General Information on The Vintage Triumph Register. (VTR)
     * Q1.1 What is VTR?
     * Q1.2 What benefits are there to belonging to VTR?
     * Q1.3 How do I join VTR?
     * Q1.4 What are related newsgroups and mailing lists?
     * Q1.5 Are there any on-line FTP archives?
     * Q1.6 What is "team.net"?
     * Q1.7 What is the difference between VTR Chapters and VTR Zones?

Section 2: Information on VTR upcoming events
     * Q2.1 When / Where is the 1995 VTR convention?
     * Q2.2 When / Where is the 1996 VTR convention?

Section 3: Technical Information for Triumph Motorcars.

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FAQ SECTION 1 - General Information on The Vintage Triumph Register. (VTR)

     * Q1.1 What is VTR?

        The Vintage Triumph Register is a national club of over 3700 Triumph
        owners and enthusiasts. (You do not have to own a Triumph to join.)
        VTR is the only national club in North America which covers and
        supports all models of Triumphs. VTR regularly publishes a quarterly
        magazine, "The Vintage Triumph."

     * Q1.2 What benefits are there to belonging to VTR?

        In addition to the magazine, membership in VTR also provides free
        classified advertising in the magazine, access to VTR's staff of
        vehicle consultants, a discount book service, a travelling
        assistance name list, and various VTR regalia.

     * Q1.3 How do I join VTR?

        Membership dues for VTR are: 
          $25 for all USA zipcode addresses 
          $30 (US Dollars) for Canada and Mexico 
          $35 (US Dollars) anywhere else 

        To join the VTR now, send name, address and dues to: 
        
            VTR-E - New Membership
            15218 West Warren
            Dearborn, MI 48126

        or, write to the above address for a free information brochure, or
        send email to vtr@autox.team.net with your mailing address.

        Please include details about your car when sending in new membership 
info. 

     * Q1.4 What are related newsgroups and mailing lists?

        You might be interested in the British car mailing list, which
        currently covers a fairly wide range of vehicles, with about 1200
        people all over the globe participating.  Well, most of them just
        read, if all 1200 posted a message or two every day it would soon be
        overwhelming.  Still, it is a pretty busy mailing list.  If you want
        to give it a try, send a mail message to

            majordomo@autox.team.net

        and put

            subscribe british-cars-digest

        in the body of the message.  There is also a Triumph-only
        mailing list, and a VTR mailing list.

     * Q1.5 Are there any on-line FTP archives?

        If you have FTP access, you should be able to get to
        triumph.cs.utah.edu, use ftp or anonymous as the login, your email
        address as the password.  Look around in the pub directory, you may
        find some interesting stuff.

     * Q1.6 What is "team.net"?

        Team.Net, the dot is not silent, is basically just a name made up to
        refer to various automotive related electronic services.  It started
        with a simple mailing list or two a number of years ago, and now
        includes a broader spectrum of mailing lists, archives of past mail,
        images, and a source of information for various programs that present
        this resource to users.  A fair amount of this work is done by a
        machine named triumph, oddly enough.

     * Q1.7 What is the difference between VTR Chapters and VTR Zones?

        The VTR establishes a Chartered Chapter when 10 or more current VTR
        members have formed a local Triumph group or when 10 or more current
        VTR members are part of a British Car club and wish to be associated
        with the VTR National Organization.  The process to accomplish this
        would be to submit a letter to the Chapter Coodinator for that area of
        the country which denotes the Name of the organization, the purpose
        for existence, the area covered by the organization (i.e. Sacramento,
        CA) and signed by at least ten current VTR members who are members of
        that organization.

        A VTR Zone can be established by submitting a letter to the Chapter
        Coordinator for that area with the same information as for a Chapter,
        except it only requires one to nine current VTR members signatures.
        The purpose of a zone is to establish a beginning point with which to
        attact additional current VTR members in order to eventually qualify
        for VTR Chapter status.

        A VTR Zone does not qualify for the insurance program and other
        benifits which are available to all VTR Chapters.

   
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FAQ SECTION 2 -  Information on VTR upcoming events

     * Q2.1 When / Where is the 1995 VTR convention?

        The 1995 Vintage Triumph Register National Convention and North
        American Triumph Challenge XX will be held July 26-30, 1995 at the
        Clock Tower Resort in Rockford, Illinois.  The sponsoring club is the
        Illinois Sports Owners Association (ISOA).  ISOA is focused on
        providing good- spirited competition and fun events for all
        participants.  Events will include a welcome pool party, autocross,
        TSD rallye, fun rallye, cookout, technical sessions, parts vendors,
        auction, photo/model/craft contest and optional local tours.  While a
        Concours and Peoples Choice are a major part of the convention, we
        encourage all Triumph enthusiasts to bring a car - no matter what
        condition it is in.  The featured model will be the TR7 as we
        celebrate its 20th anniversary.

        Rockford is Illinois' second largest city.  Located along the Rock
        River in north-central Illinois, it has many big city amenities
        without having to cover up big city hassles.  Interesting and
        uncongested local roads are perfect for tours, rallyes and fun.  The
        nearby Interstate highway system puts Rockford withing a two day drive
        for over 2/3 of the US and Canada.  Rockford is also accesible by air
        (Chicago O'Hare or Greater Rockford Airport) for those who choose not
        to drive.

        Convention headquarters is the Clock Tower Resort, a full service
        convention hotel.  The 1990 Austin-Healey convention was held there
        and was a great success.  The resort has restaurants, shops and many
        recreational facilities.  It promises to be a great place for
        families, too, with lots to do in the general area.

        Mark your calendar now and watch for official registration forms early
        in 1995.  Hope to see you next summer!

        ISOA VTR '95 convention information:     Convention Chairpersons:
        (815) 332-3119 before 10pm CT            Jack Billimack   
        Ann or Tim Buja                          Ann Buja
        1173 Butler Road                         Sheri Pyle
        Rockford, IL   61108-4702

     * Q2.2 When / Where is the 1996 VTR convention?

        Strictly speaking, The '96 VTR National will not be formally announced
        the weekend of the '95 National.  However, the planned sponsoring club
        is the Adirondack Triumph Association, in Albany, NY.  The Adirondack
        Triumph Association previously sponsored the 1989 VTR National.

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FAQ SECTION 3: Technical Information for Triumph Motorcars.

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