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:
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> I assume there is race gas and a tire guy at the track for the weekend?
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> Chuck
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>> 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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