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Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup Registration / Schedule
From: cudapilot at comcast.net (Brian Garcia)
Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 00:01:22 -0500
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Chuck-

Yes, there are pumps at the track and Bob Woodman Tire will be supporting the 
event. 

Brian

> On May 22, 2017, at 9:22 PM, chasgee22 at gmail.com wrote:
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The preliminary schedule is also out.  There has been some confusion on this 
>> so I'll try to summarize as best as I can.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  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.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday you will run with your race Group (C or D) for your feature race.  
>> The link to the preliminary schedule is: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/custom-17-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  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:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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. 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> More soon - thanks!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Brian Garcia
>> 
>> Friendly Ghost Racing
>> 
>> 847.452.2246
>> 
>> cudapilot at comcast.net
>> 
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