Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup 2023: A Celebration of Champions

From: Brian Garcia via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2022 10:24:22 -0500 (CDT)

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Good morning, FOT

I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=E2=80=
=99s Kastner Cup at Road America.  The 21st running of the Kastner Cup will=
 be a Celebration of Champions.  We are hoping to get as many of the past C=
up Recipients together as possible to honor their contribution to the first=
 20 years of this remarkable tradition of camaraderie within the Vintage Ra=
cing world.  There will be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kastner C=
up.  The tradition has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does not ha=
ve room left for the names of those winners to come.  As such, a new Kastne=
r Cup is being commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the current C=
up will reside on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame.   It is a=
 tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues and w=
e are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years  For your reference,=
 here is a list of all of those that we will honor:

Kastner Cup Winners

* 2003: Jack Drews (TR-4) Mosport Raceway, Ontario Canada
* 2004: John Wilkins (Spitfire) Buttonwillow Raceway, California
* 2005: Jeff Snook (TR-3) Atlanta Raceway, Georgia
* 2006: Tom Kreger (TR-6) Hallett Raceway, Oklahoma
* 2007: Chuck Gee (Spitfire) Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
* 2008: Tony Garmey (TR-250K) Watkins Glen, New York
* 2009: Mordy Dunst (TR-4) Portland International Raceway, Oregon
* 2010: Keith Files (TR-4) Topeka Raceway Park, Kansas
* 2011: Jerry Barker (Herald) Laguna Seca, California
* 2012: Randy Williams (TR-3) Road Atlanta, Georgia
* 2013: Ken Knight (TR-4) Road America, Wisconsin
* 2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, Texas
* 2015: Mark Wheatley (TR-4) Summit Point, Virginia
* 2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, California
* 2017: Jeff Snook (TR-3A) Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
* 2018: Jim Dolan (GT-6) Pitt Race Complex, Pennsylvania
* 2019: Brian Howlett (TR-4) Buttonwillow Raceway, California
* 2020: Mike Munson (TR-6) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio
* 2021: Jeff Quick (TR-4A) Portland International Raceway, Oregon
* 2022: Henry Frye (TR-250) Pittsburgh International Race Complex

On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years have =
successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, long/f=
ast to short/twisty,  and have been hosted by organizations big and small t=
hat exist in both for and not for profit varieties.  All throughout, FOT ha=
s remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D operating wit=
hout dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics that can creep int=
o any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of why we exist: to=
 race.  The event that will host us next year is big departure from the eve=
nt that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017.  The former, at Road Americ=
a,  is one of the largest Vintage Events in the country at a historic, prem=
ier circuit that everyone who is anyone that has raced in the US in the las=
t 60 years has turned a wheel on at some point.  The Weathertech Internatio=
nal Challenge (WIC) is organized by the same team that hosts Indycar, NASCA=
R, and IMSA and the event accordingly has a pro level feel to it. The latte=
r, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, wonderfully laid back club level even=
t held at what I think is one of the hidden gems of US Circuits.  I approac=
hed Joe with the idea of hosting the Cup at Blackhawk because I really want=
ed to give those that hadn=E2=80=99t a reason to come and experience one of=
 my favorite events and tracks because I knew they would love it and that w=
e could put on a good event there.  Though on the different of the spectrum=
, I feel the same way about the host track and event next year.  Beyond jus=
t the racing challenges and thrills that Road America provides, the event p=
rovides a singular opportunity for us amateur racers to get a little taste =
of what it would have been like to race in the golden era when crowds gathe=
red to see beautiful pieces of machinery being pushed to unreasonable limit=
s by drivers brave (or foolish?) enough to wield them.  The community embra=
ces the event with open arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that race w=
eekend surpasses any other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or otherw=
ise.  We want to give you guys a reason not just to experience it, but to b=
e at the center of it.  We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm as wel=
coming as it was in 2017.  But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothing out=
side of the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucket list=
 item, next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our paddock =
that I think everyone should experience once.  I have been lucky to partici=
pate in the WIC for the past 10 years.  During that time I have experienced=
 it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall group w=
ins.  No matter how things are going on track, being able to experience tha=
t weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highlight of my ye=
ar every year.  A long day of wrenching and bleeding on your car turns arou=
nd quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousands watching and c=
heering.  For those few hours you feel like the racing heroes you watched g=
rowing up.  There is an intrinsic value to that type of experience.

Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruistic des=
ire to keep it going.  Most of the time, their motivations are like mine wh=
en it comes to the choice of venue and event.  They have a connection there=
 and try to play host to those that can make it.  The choice of venue and e=
vent will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice.  Whether it is the cost=
 of towing or time needed to travel, distance is probably the first barrier=
 that some need to consider.  Next is scheduling =E2=80=93 particularly for=
 summer events.  Vacations and other obligations (or even other Vintage Eve=
nts) can come into conflict.  Can't forget cost - racing is an expensive ho=
bby regardless of the location and the cost of running the Cup vs. perhaps =
something local certainly is a consideration for every racer.  Lastly, ther=
e are those that have a strong preference for one of the two ends of the sp=
ectrum of event as I described above.  All of those factor into your choice=
 on whether or not you are able to or want to attend the event that is bein=
g organized for you.  We understand all of these factors and make the same =
decisions ourselves every year when the next Cup is announced.  Unfortunate=
ly, we can=E2=80=99t change the geography of our huge country, the price of=
 fuel, or the personal, professional, or racing calendars of our members.  =
We can only influence the experience for those that make it   As a =E2=80=
=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no established reve=
nue or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the best =
with the money raised.  We will put on a great event and do our best that m=
ake sure those that attend have a good time.  We want it to be something Ka=
s would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in his stead as=
 Grand Marshall.  The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the rest are fringe=
 benefits.  From the inside you guys might not appreciate how truly unique =
this tradition is our level of racing.  As an outsider I see it and appreci=
ate it enough to do my part to keep it going even though I don=E2=80=99t ow=
n a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the opportunity to experience the =
Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly hope to someday).  I hope t=
hose that are able will find a way to be a part of it too and will put it o=
n your schedules for next year.  For those that can=E2=80=99t we understand=
 and will miss you but will do our best through multiple methods to keep yo=
u apprised throughout the event.=20

Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to keep y=
ou abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments.  Thanks t=
o all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard to let you=
 enjoy the spotlight in '23!

Best regards,

Brian Garcia

Co-Chair 2023 Kastner Cup

July 14-16 Road America

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    Good morning, FOT
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    <br>
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    I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=E2=
=80=99s Kastner Cup at Road America.&nbsp; The 21<sup style=3D"line-height:=
 0;">st</sup> running of the Kastner Cup will be a Celebration of Champions=
.&nbsp; We are hoping to get as many of the past Cup Recipients together as=
 possible to honor their contribution to the first 20 years of this remarka=
ble tradition of camaraderie within the Vintage Racing world.&nbsp; There w=
ill be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kastner Cup.&nbsp; The tradit=
ion has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does not have room left fo=
r the names of those winners to come.&nbsp; As such, a new Kastner Cup is b=
eing commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the current Cup will re=
side on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is a=
 tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues and w=
e are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years&nbsp; For your refer=
ence, here is a list of all of those that we will honor:
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    <strong>Kastner Cup Winners</strong>
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <ul>
    <li>2003: Jack Drews (TR-4) Mosport Raceway, Ontario Canada</li>
    <li>2004: John Wilkins (Spitfire) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li>
    <li>2005: Jeff Snook (TR-3) Atlanta Raceway, Georgia</li>
    <li>2006: Tom Kreger (TR-6) Hallett Raceway, Oklahoma</li>
    <li>2007: Chuck Gee (Spitfire) Miller Motorsports Park, Utah</li>
    <li>2008: Tony Garmey (TR-250K) Watkins Glen, New York</li>
    <li>2009: Mordy Dunst (TR-4) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</li=
    <li>2010: Keith Files (TR-4) Topeka Raceway Park, Kansas</li>
    <li>2011: Jerry Barker (Herald) Laguna Seca, California</li>
    <li>2012: Randy Williams (TR-3) Road Atlanta, Georgia</li>
    <li>2013: Ken Knight (TR-4) Road America, Wisconsin</li>
    <li>2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, Texa=
s</li>
    <li>2015: Mark Wheatley (TR-4) Summit Point, Virginia</li>
    <li>2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, California</l=
i>
    <li>2017: Jeff Snook (TR-3A) Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL</li>
    <li>2018: Jim Dolan (GT-6) Pitt Race Complex, Pennsylvania</li>
    <li>2019: Brian Howlett (TR-4) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li>
    <li>2020: Mike Munson (TR-6) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio</li>
    <li>2021: Jeff Quick (TR-4A) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</li=
    <li>2022: Henry Frye (TR-250) Pittsburgh International Race Complex</li=
   </ul>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years h=
ave successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, lo=
ng/fast to short/twisty, &nbsp;and have been hosted by organizations big an=
d small that exist in both for and not for profit varieties.&nbsp; All thro=
ughout, FOT has remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D=
 operating without dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics that=
 can creep into any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of wh=
y we exist: to race.&nbsp; The event that will host us next year is big dep=
arture from the event that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017.&nbsp; Th=
e former, at Road America, &nbsp;is one of the largest Vintage Events in th=
e country at a historic, premier circuit that everyone who is anyone that h=
as raced in the US in the last 60 years has turned a wheel on at some point=
.&nbsp; The Weathertech International Challenge (WIC) is organized by the s=
ame team that hosts Indycar, NASCAR, and IMSA and the event accordingly has=
 a pro level feel to it. The latter, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, won=
derfully laid back club level event held at what I think is one of the hidd=
en gems of US Circuits.&nbsp; I approached Joe with the idea of hosting the=
 Cup at Blackhawk because I really wanted to give those that hadn=E2=80=99t=
 a reason to come and experience one of my favorite events and tracks becau=
se I knew they would love it and that we could put on a good event there.&n=
bsp; Though on the different of the spectrum, I feel the same way about the=
 host track and event next year.&nbsp; Beyond just the racing challenges an=
d thrills that Road America provides, the event provides a singular opportu=
nity for us amateur racers to get a little taste of what it would have been=
 like to race in the golden era when crowds gathered to see beautiful piece=
s of machinery being pushed to unreasonable limits by drivers brave (or foo=
lish?) enough to wield them.&nbsp; The community embraces the event with op=
en arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that race weekend surpasses any =
other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or otherwise.&nbsp; We want to=
 give you guys a reason not just to experience it, but to be at the center =
of it.&nbsp; We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm as welcoming as i=
t was in 2017.&nbsp; But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothing outside o=
f the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucket list item,=
 next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our paddock that I=
 think everyone should experience once.&nbsp; I have been lucky to particip=
ate in the WIC for the past 10 years.&nbsp; During that time I have experie=
nced it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall gro=
up wins.&nbsp; No matter how things are going on track, being able to exper=
ience that weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highlight=
 of my year every year.&nbsp; A long day of wrenching and bleeding on your =
car turns around quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousands =
watching and cheering.&nbsp; For those few hours you feel like the racing h=
eroes you watched growing up.&nbsp; There is an intrinsic value to that typ=
e of experience.
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruistic=
 desire to keep it going.&nbsp; Most of the time, their motivations are lik=
e mine when it comes to the choice of venue and event.&nbsp; They have a co=
nnection there and try to play host to those that can make it.&nbsp; The ch=
oice of venue and event will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice.&nbsp=
; Whether it is the cost of towing or time needed to travel, distance is pr=
obably the first barrier that some need to consider.&nbsp; Next is scheduli=
ng =E2=80=93 particularly for summer events.&nbsp; Vacations and other obli=
gations (or even other Vintage Events) can come into conflict.&nbsp; Can't =
forget cost - racing is an expensive hobby regardless of the location and t=
he cost of running the Cup vs. perhaps something local certainly is a consi=
deration for every racer.&nbsp; Lastly, there are those that have a strong =
preference for one of the two ends of the spectrum of event as I described =
above.&nbsp; All of those factor into your choice on whether or not you are=
 able to or want to attend the event that is being organized for you.&nbsp;=
 We understand all of these factors and make the same decisions ourselves e=
very year when the next Cup is announced.&nbsp; Unfortunately, we can=E2=80=
=99t change the geography of our huge country, the price of fuel, or the pe=
rsonal, professional, or racing calendars of our members.&nbsp; We can only=
 influence the experience for those that make it &nbsp;&nbsp;As a =E2=80=9C=
club that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no established revenue=
 or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the best wit=
h the money raised.&nbsp; We will put on a great event and do our best that=
 make sure those that attend have a good time. &nbsp;We want it to be somet=
hing Kas would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in his s=
tead as Grand Marshall.&nbsp; The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the res=
t are fringe benefits.&nbsp; From the inside you guys might not appreciate =
how truly unique this tradition is our level of racing.&nbsp; As an outside=
r I see it and appreciate it enough to do my part to keep it going even tho=
ugh I don=E2=80=99t own a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the opportun=
ity to experience the Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly hope =
to someday).&nbsp; I hope those that are able will find a way to be a part =
of it too and will put it on your schedules for next year.&nbsp; For those =
that can=E2=80=99t we understand and will miss you but will do our best thr=
ough multiple methods to keep you apprised throughout the event.&nbsp;
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to ke=
ep you abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments.&nbsp;=
 Thanks to all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard t=
o let you enjoy the spotlight in '23!
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    Best regards,
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    Brian Garcia
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    Co-Chair 2023 Kastner Cup
   </div>
   <div>
    <br>
   </div>
   <div>
    July 14-16 Road America
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    <br>
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From: Brian Garcia via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 08:47:42 -0500 (CDT)

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Apologies to our 2014 Winner Greg Blake for the type-o.  I'm not sure who G=
reg Black is but I'm sure you are faster... ;)

Brian

>     On 08/04/2022 10:24 AM Brian Garcia via Fot <[email-masked]> wrot=
e:
>=20
>=20
>     Good morning, FOT
>=20
>     I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=
=E2=80=99s Kastner Cup at Road America.  The 21st running of the Kastner Cu=
p will be a Celebration of Champions.  We are hoping to get as many of the =
past Cup Recipients together as possible to honor their contribution to the=
 first 20 years of this remarkable tradition of camaraderie within the Vint=
age Racing world.  There will be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kas=
tner Cup.  The tradition has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does =
not have room left for the names of those winners to come.  As such, a new =
Kastner Cup is being commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the cur=
rent Cup will reside on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame.   I=
t is a tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues=
 and we are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years  For your refe=
rence, here is a list of all of those that we will honor:
>=20
>=20
>         * 2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, =
Texas
>         * 2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, Californi=
a
>=20
>=20
>     On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years=
 have successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, =
long/fast to short/twisty,  and have been hosted by organizations big and s=
mall that exist in both for and not for profit varieties.  All throughout, =
FOT has remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D operati=
ng without dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics that can cre=
ep into any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of why we exi=
st: to race.  The event that will host us next year is big departure from t=
he event that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017.  The former, at Road =
America,  is one of the largest Vintage Events in the country at a historic=
, premier circuit that everyone who is anyone that has raced in the US in t=
he last 60 years has turned a wheel on at some point.  The Weathertech Inte=
rnational Challenge (WIC) is organized by the same team that hosts Indycar,=
 NASCAR, and IMSA and the event accordingly has a pro level feel to it. The=
 latter, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, wonderfully laid back club leve=
l event held at what I think is one of the hidden gems of US Circuits.  I a=
pproached Joe with the idea of hosting the Cup at Blackhawk because I reall=
y wanted to give those that hadn=E2=80=99t a reason to come and experience =
one of my favorite events and tracks because I knew they would love it and =
that we could put on a good event there.  Though on the different of the sp=
ectrum, I feel the same way about the host track and event next year.  Beyo=
nd just the racing challenges and thrills that Road America provides, the e=
vent provides a singular opportunity for us amateur racers to get a little =
taste of what it would have been like to race in the golden era when crowds=
 gathered to see beautiful pieces of machinery being pushed to unreasonable=
 limits by drivers brave (or foolish?) enough to wield them.  The community=
 embraces the event with open arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that =
race weekend surpasses any other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or =
otherwise.  We want to give you guys a reason not just to experience it, bu=
t to be at the center of it.  We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm =
as welcoming as it was in 2017.  But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothi=
ng outside of the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucke=
t list item, next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our pa=
ddock that I think everyone should experience once.  I have been lucky to p=
articipate in the WIC for the past 10 years.  During that time I have exper=
ienced it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall g=
roup wins.  No matter how things are going on track, being able to experien=
ce that weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highlight of=
 my year every year.  A long day of wrenching and bleeding on your car turn=
s around quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousands watching=
 and cheering.  For those few hours you feel like the racing heroes you wat=
ched growing up.  There is an intrinsic value to that type of experience.
>=20
>     Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruist=
ic desire to keep it going.  Most of the time, their motivations are like m=
ine when it comes to the choice of venue and event.  They have a connection=
 there and try to play host to those that can make it.  The choice of venue=
 and event will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice.  Whether it is th=
e cost of towing or time needed to travel, distance is probably the first b=
arrier that some need to consider.  Next is scheduling =E2=80=93 particular=
ly for summer events.  Vacations and other obligations (or even other Vinta=
ge Events) can come into conflict.  Can't forget cost - racing is an expens=
ive hobby regardless of the location and the cost of running the Cup vs. pe=
rhaps something local certainly is a consideration for every racer.  Lastly=
, there are those that have a strong preference for one of the two ends of =
the spectrum of event as I described above.  All of those factor into your =
choice on whether or not you are able to or want to attend the event that i=
s being organized for you.  We understand all of these factors and make the=
 same decisions ourselves every year when the next Cup is announced.  Unfor=
tunately, we can=E2=80=99t change the geography of our huge country, the pr=
ice of fuel, or the personal, professional, or racing calendars of our memb=
ers.  We can only influence the experience for those that make it   As a =
=E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no establishe=
d revenue or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the=
 best with the money raised.  We will put on a great event and do our best =
that make sure those that attend have a good time.  We want it to be someth=
ing Kas would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in his st=
ead as Grand Marshall.  The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the rest are =
fringe benefits.  From the inside you guys might not appreciate how truly u=
nique this tradition is our level of racing.  As an outsider I see it and a=
ppreciate it enough to do my part to keep it going even though I don=E2=80=
=99t own a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the opportunity to experien=
ce the Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly hope to someday).  I=
 hope those that are able will find a way to be a part of it too and will p=
ut it on your schedules for next year.  For those that can=E2=80=99t we und=
erstand and will miss you but will do our best through multiple methods to =
keep you apprised throughout the event.=20
>=20
>     Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to =
keep you abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments.  Th=
anks to all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard to l=
et you enjoy the spotlight in '23!
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
>     Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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    On 08/04/2022 10:24 AM Brian Garcia via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; =
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     Good morning, FOT
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     I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=
=E2=80=99s Kastner Cup at Road America.&nbsp; The 21<sup style=3D"line-heig=
ht: 0;">st</sup> running of the Kastner Cup will be a Celebration of Champi=
ons.&nbsp; We are hoping to get as many of the past Cup Recipients together=
 as possible to honor their contribution to the first 20 years of this rema=
rkable tradition of camaraderie within the Vintage Racing world.&nbsp; Ther=
e will be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kastner Cup.&nbsp; The tra=
dition has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does not have room left=
 for the names of those winners to come.&nbsp; As such, a new Kastner Cup i=
s being commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the current Cup will=
 reside on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame.&nbsp; &nbsp;It i=
s a tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues an=
d we are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years&nbsp; For your re=
ference, here is a list of all of those that we will honor:
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     <strong>Kastner Cup Winners</strong>
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     <li>2003: Jack Drews (TR-4) Mosport Raceway, Ontario Canada</li>
     <li>2004: John Wilkins (Spitfire) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li=
     <li>2005: Jeff Snook (TR-3) Atlanta Raceway, Georgia</li>
     <li>2006: Tom Kreger (TR-6) Hallett Raceway, Oklahoma</li>
     <li>2007: Chuck Gee (Spitfire) Miller Motorsports Park, Utah</li>
     <li>2008: Tony Garmey (TR-250K) Watkins Glen, New York</li>
     <li>2009: Mordy Dunst (TR-4) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</l=
i>
     <li>2010: Keith Files (TR-4) Topeka Raceway Park, Kansas</li>
     <li>2011: Jerry Barker (Herald) Laguna Seca, California</li>
     <li>2012: Randy Williams (TR-3) Road Atlanta, Georgia</li>
     <li>2013: Ken Knight (TR-4) Road America, Wisconsin</li>
     <li>2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, Tex=
as</li>
     <li>2015: Mark Wheatley (TR-4) Summit Point, Virginia</li>
     <li>2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, California</=
li>
     <li>2017: Jeff Snook (TR-3A) Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL</li>
     <li>2018: Jim Dolan (GT-6) Pitt Race Complex, Pennsylvania</li>
     <li>2019: Brian Howlett (TR-4) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li>
     <li>2020: Mike Munson (TR-6) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio</li>
     <li>2021: Jeff Quick (TR-4A) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</l=
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     <li>2022: Henry Frye (TR-250) Pittsburgh International Race Complex</l=
i>
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     On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years =
have successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, l=
ong/fast to short/twisty, &nbsp;and have been hosted by organizations big a=
nd small that exist in both for and not for profit varieties.&nbsp; All thr=
oughout, FOT has remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=
=9D operating without dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics t=
hat can creep into any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of=
 why we exist: to race.&nbsp; The event that will host us next year is big =
departure from the event that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017.&nbsp;=
 The former, at Road America, &nbsp;is one of the largest Vintage Events in=
 the country at a historic, premier circuit that everyone who is anyone tha=
t has raced in the US in the last 60 years has turned a wheel on at some po=
int.&nbsp; The Weathertech International Challenge (WIC) is organized by th=
e same team that hosts Indycar, NASCAR, and IMSA and the event accordingly =
has a pro level feel to it. The latter, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, =
wonderfully laid back club level event held at what I think is one of the h=
idden gems of US Circuits.&nbsp; I approached Joe with the idea of hosting =
the Cup at Blackhawk because I really wanted to give those that hadn=E2=80=
=99t a reason to come and experience one of my favorite events and tracks b=
ecause I knew they would love it and that we could put on a good event ther=
e.&nbsp; Though on the different of the spectrum, I feel the same way about=
 the host track and event next year.&nbsp; Beyond just the racing challenge=
s and thrills that Road America provides, the event provides a singular opp=
ortunity for us amateur racers to get a little taste of what it would have =
been like to race in the golden era when crowds gathered to see beautiful p=
ieces of machinery being pushed to unreasonable limits by drivers brave (or=
 foolish?) enough to wield them.&nbsp; The community embraces the event wit=
h open arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that race weekend surpasses =
any other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or otherwise.&nbsp; We wan=
t to give you guys a reason not just to experience it, but to be at the cen=
ter of it.&nbsp; We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm as welcoming =
as it was in 2017.&nbsp; But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothing outsi=
de of the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucket list i=
tem, next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our paddock th=
at I think everyone should experience once.&nbsp; I have been lucky to part=
icipate in the WIC for the past 10 years.&nbsp; During that time I have exp=
erienced it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall=
 group wins.&nbsp; No matter how things are going on track, being able to e=
xperience that weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highl=
ight of my year every year.&nbsp; A long day of wrenching and bleeding on y=
our car turns around quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousa=
nds watching and cheering.&nbsp; For those few hours you feel like the raci=
ng heroes you watched growing up.&nbsp; There is an intrinsic value to that=
 type of experience.
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     Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruisti=
c desire to keep it going.&nbsp; Most of the time, their motivations are li=
ke mine when it comes to the choice of venue and event.&nbsp; They have a c=
onnection there and try to play host to those that can make it.&nbsp; The c=
hoice of venue and event will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice.&nbs=
p; Whether it is the cost of towing or time needed to travel, distance is p=
robably the first barrier that some need to consider.&nbsp; Next is schedul=
ing =E2=80=93 particularly for summer events.&nbsp; Vacations and other obl=
igations (or even other Vintage Events) can come into conflict.&nbsp; Can't=
 forget cost - racing is an expensive hobby regardless of the location and =
the cost of running the Cup vs. perhaps something local certainly is a cons=
ideration for every racer.&nbsp; Lastly, there are those that have a strong=
 preference for one of the two ends of the spectrum of event as I described=
 above.&nbsp; All of those factor into your choice on whether or not you ar=
e able to or want to attend the event that is being organized for you.&nbsp=
; We understand all of these factors and make the same decisions ourselves =
every year when the next Cup is announced.&nbsp; Unfortunately, we can=E2=
=80=99t change the geography of our huge country, the price of fuel, or the=
 personal, professional, or racing calendars of our members.&nbsp; We can o=
nly influence the experience for those that make it &nbsp;&nbsp;As a =E2=80=
=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no established reve=
nue or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the best =
with the money raised.&nbsp; We will put on a great event and do our best t=
hat make sure those that attend have a good time. &nbsp;We want it to be so=
mething Kas would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in hi=
s stead as Grand Marshall.&nbsp; The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the =
rest are fringe benefits.&nbsp; From the inside you guys might not apprecia=
te how truly unique this tradition is our level of racing.&nbsp; As an outs=
ider I see it and appreciate it enough to do my part to keep it going even =
though I don=E2=80=99t own a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the oppor=
tunity to experience the Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly ho=
pe to someday).&nbsp; I hope those that are able will find a way to be a pa=
rt of it too and will put it on your schedules for next year.&nbsp; For tho=
se that can=E2=80=99t we understand and will miss you but will do our best =
through multiple methods to keep you apprised throughout the event.&nbsp;
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     Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to k=
eep you abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments.&nbsp=
; Thanks to all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard =
to let you enjoy the spotlight in '23!
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     Best regards,
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     Brian Garcia
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     Co-Chair 2023 Kastner Cup
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     July 14-16 Road America
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