Hey Jack,
Here's what I want to know. We, in VSCDA are getting hit with higher entry
costs, and reduced track times. ELVF was horrible in that respect. My
question is how does Midwest Council manage to put on events at the same
tracks as we do and charge less than half? Someone suggested they don't have
insurance.
The board meeting is this coming weekend...and Elmo's on the board now. I'd
like to see some of our concerns get mentioned, and shake up this "secret
handshake" club a little more.
WST
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>; <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 1:51 AM
Subject: Hallett
> Thanks to all for the kind words regarding uncle jack's and Tony's
> experience at Hallett. It was a terrific experience to race with
> Corinthian Vintage Automobile Association (CVAR) and renew friendships.
> We hardly touched the car with a wrench, it ran just great, and both
> Tony and I drove as well as we can, garnering two firsts and two
> seconds. Regrettably for Dad, Tony's fastest lap was .2 faster than
> Dad's -- oh, well.
>
> I thought you all might be interested in some observations regarding
> CVAR and Hallett:
>
> 1. Intelligent entry fee schedule - ranging from 1 day / 1 driver at
> $150 to 2 days / 2 cars / 2 drivers at $400. We ran 2 days, 1 car, 2
> drivers for $275. We also ran the test day for $150. Very intelligent
> schedule.
>
> 2. If you ever have a chance to run a CVAR event, take it. I think RMVR
> is similar. Very relaxed, not an overwhelming array of rules, everybody
> behaved themselves, and the two drivers who caused metal-to-metal were
> immediately sent home.
>
> 3. The tech inspectors came around and inspected our car at our paddock
> -- made easier with the number of entrants, of course. They did not
> nit-pick, but made sure the safety stuff was right.
>
> 4. No extra fee for the drive-around at lunchtime. The track owner drove
> the correct line in his pickup at 35 mph. Great learning experience.
>
> 5. Race groupings were based on the SCCA classes, which meant that we
> never had Corvettes or Ferraris running in the same group with Sprites.
> The schedule was really neat -- one practice session plus four races.
> Hey, that's what we're there for, isn't it?
>
> 5. Hallet is a very challenging, very interesting, very fun track of
> about 2 miles for a TR4 lap time of 1:33- 1:34. It is kind of
> reminiscent of Grattan and Lime Rock. Would you believe that they don't
> require those irritating arm bands or gate passes? Just sign the waiver.
> The owner / manager is very friendly and very visible, was in frequent
> contact with competitors, and actually acted like he was glad we were
> there........plus a really nice person at the gate welcoming us and
> saying goodbye.......
>
> Great way to end the season. Thanks again to Art Sommerville, the event
> chairman, and all the CVAR folks and friends. We certainly want to come
> back.
>
> --
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