Subject: Re: [Fot] 2023 Kastner Cup - Thank You

From: Joe Alexander via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:30:02 -0500

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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><blockquote type=3D"cite">Thank you, Brian &=
amp; Mark.</blockquote><div><br></div>Curt Johnston took the Kastner Cup up a=
 notch and you guys built on his successes.<div><br></div><div>The Kastner C=
up and Gary Kincel=E2=80=99s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony were unqualifie=
d successes. &nbsp;I am proud to be a part of this.</div><div><br></div><div=
>Venues and sanctioning bodies have been coming to us. I think Kas Kastner=E2=
=80=99s Legacy is secure with the Kastner Cup Series leading the way.</div><=
div><br></div><div>See many of you at Sonoma. KCup 2024.</div><div><br></div=
><div>Best Regards,<br><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Joe Alexander<div>4505 Donald Dr=
</div><div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>The-vintage-racer.com</div><div>G=
asketinnovations.com</div><div>Cell: &nbsp;319.464.4711</div><div><br></div>=
</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jul 20, 2023, at 12:=
05 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><br></block=
quote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF

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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">This is several d=
ays overdue but as typically happens the real world was waiting to bash me o=
ver the head as soon as I got back from Road America and I've been playing c=
atch up all week.&nbsp; I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every on=
e of you that attended the Kastner Cup last weekend.&nbsp; All that were the=
re can attest to the fact that this was no small event.&nbsp; With 500+ cars=
 and thousands of spectators it is difficult for a group to stand out but we=
 did.&nbsp; =46rom the cars on display at the welcome dinner, to the FOT mem=
bers involved with and honored at the HOF induction, to the parade and conco=
urse Friday night, and all weekend on the track you shined in the spotlight.=
&nbsp; I hope you enjoyed your time there.&nbsp; I can tell you first hand t=
hat we made a great impression on the Road America staff as I'd knew we woul=
d.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Thanks too to al=
l that supported the event through your donations of time, materials, and/or=
 labor.&nbsp; There are a lot of moving pieces involved in executing a good e=
vent and it takes a village.&nbsp; The event would not have happened without=
 you.&nbsp; I personally wish I would have had more time to hang out with al=
l of you but my own Vintage ride demanded a lot of my time and attention las=
t weekend as they are prone to do.&nbsp; It was great to meet so many of you=
 though and I look forward to seeing you at other events in the future.&nbsp=
; Big thanks to my co-chair Mark Alexander for all of his efforts over the p=
ast year to help bring all of this together. It started with a phone call fr=
om him to me when I was on my way to GingerMan in April of last year.&nbsp; I=
 think we met our expectations, Mark.&nbsp; Thanks to our special guests Pet=
er Brock and Bob Johns for gracing us with their presence, history, and insi=
ght that made the event all that much more special. Thanks to Shawn Frank fo=
r his time spent capturing the event for all to enjoy in the future.&nbsp; A=
nd finally thanks to Joe Alexander for being our Grand Marshal and keeping K=
as' spirit alive.&nbsp; He would have been proud of you last weekend and of a=
ll of you that raced.&nbsp; Exquisite cars and racing all weekend long.&nbsp=
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Congrats to our K=
astner Cup winner Tony Drews.&nbsp; The selection process is not an easy one=
 but Tony exemplifies the pillars that the award stands for.&nbsp; Congrats a=
lso go to our marque award winners:</span>
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n Howlett</span>
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ica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">TR6 - Bob Lang</=
span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><span style=3D"f=
ont-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">One last bit of housekeeping - for t=
hose interested in event posters they are still available through Mark Alexa=
nder.&nbsp; If you still would like to order a Kastner Cup shirt the online s=
ale is still opens but closes this Sunday.&nbsp; Here is the link:&nbsp;</sp=
an></span>=20
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    <li><a href=3D"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.customink.com/fundr=
aising/2023-kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaign=3Dfr_organizer_email&amp;utm_conte=
nt=3D2023-kastner-cup-9528&amp;utm_medium=3Dsocial&amp;utm_source=3Dcopy-lin=
k__;!!KLD-3XdobhZF!EROZVvuNbKVFBGWXK65m1L5giW7dvhqwmAxMZO7hdg_SVaX6Y7Y1esgmx=
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3-kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaign=3Dfr_organizer_email&amp;utm_content=3D2023-=
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">As I said last w=
eekend - FOT and the Kastner Cup represent the best parts of Vintage Racing.=
&nbsp; As a driver of several orphan cars I have no equivalent to this group=
 or the Cup but I thank you for allowing me to be a Friend of Triumph.&nbsp;=
 Thanks again and best of luck with the rest of your racing seasons.</span>
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From: Philip Gott via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:16:47 -0400

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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Thanks to YOU, Brian, and also to Mark for t=
his very special event. It was no small task you two took on, and the execut=
ion was perfect.<div>Regards,</div><div>Phil<br><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Sent fr=
om my iPhone</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jul 20, 2=
023, at 1:09 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot &lt;[email-masked]&gt; wrote:<br><=
br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF

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From: Mark Alexander via Fot <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:17:28 -0500

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Brian's write-up is incredible. I think I have read it 4 times to figure
out how to extend additional thoughts to express gratitude that Brian
succinctly conveys.

To build upon Brian's well articulated message I'll do my best here by
simply adding a few additional thoughts to underline and reiterate:

Every year, the Kastner Cup has always adapted to the event, venue, and
sanctioning body. This, of course, brings both opportunities and challenges
all at the same time.

   - Brian and I did our best to align with the fundamental tenets of the
   Kastner Cup set forth by our predecessors.
   - Road America was incredible to work with as a sanctioning body.  They
   were flexible and supportive leading up to the event and through-out the
   weekend.  This said, we did run into some challenges with this size of a=
n
   event but Road America staff made note on several occasions the
   professionalism of Kastner Cup participants.  We all really represented =
Kas
   well here.
   - We worked hard at making sure both race entries and street Triumphs
   were accommodated, presented, and together in the paddock. With the numb=
er
   of overall race entries to the WIC, we were making adjustments in the we=
eks
   and days  leading up to the event  for street and race paddock parking. =
We
   really appreciated everyone's flexibility in changes and approach.

A peek behind the scenes for just a moment:

   -  Grid position for the Kastner Cup race was determined by the very
   seasoned and helpful timing and scoring staff at Road America based on t=
he
   qualifying sessions on Saturday.  Not all cars participated in qualifyin=
g
   which resulted in the grid presented for Sunday's race.  Good feedback f=
rom
   drivers and the Grand Marshal proved very helpful and is an example of
   where RA staff were flexible in working with us.  3 trips to timing and
   scoring Sunday morning corrected the grid but didn't perfectly translate=
 to
   false grid staff and running order.  For those racing participants on
   false-grid on Sunday, you experienced a bit of delay as we continued to
   work with the grid marshal to make "most" of the corrections.  Thanks fo=
r
   your patience and feedback.

To add to Brian's comment, "it takes a village":

   - Throught-out the past year, Grand Marshal, Joe Alexander, provided
   invaluable feedback and counsel to make this event happen.  The importan=
t
   relationship with Kas firmly sustains the future of the Kastner Cup.
   - Curt.  Your process oriented approach we simply tried to build-upon
   your success.
   - 2017 Kastner Cup Chairs: Brian Garcia and Jason Ostrowski.  Their
   experience hosting the 2017 Kastner Cup and connections with RA proved
   invaluable.  We were able to leverage many of their ideas and efforts an=
d
   for this event Brian Garcia really laid the groundwork with RA to make i=
t
   all happen.  Many meetings and phone calls.
   - The topic of the Kastner Cup grid for Sunday is important as it is a
   great example of how well everyone works together for the Kastner Cup ev=
ent
   each year and this is where I really want to highlight *Henry Frye*.
   Henry was back in Connecticut working up spreadsheets for the running
   order.  This was never asked of Henry, not planned, but immensely
   valuable.  We were able to take Henry's analysis to timing and scoring a=
nd
   make changes to the grid.   So, thanks to Henry.  Well played at an
   important moment.
   - Bob Johns and family:  Your feedback is always on-point.  Your
   attendance is very much a highlight of the Kastner Cup weekend.  Thank-y=
ou.

Mark

2023 Kastner Cup Co-Chair's:

*Brian Garcia*

Email: [email-masked]

Mobile: 847.452.2246

*Mark Alexander*

Email: [email-masked]

Mobile: 952.412.6683

On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 10:54=E2=80=AFPM Joe Alexander via Fot <[email-masked]=
eam.net>
wrote:

> Thank you, Brian & Mark.
>
>
> Curt Johnston took the Kastner Cup up a notch and you guys built on his
> successes.
>
> The Kastner Cup and Gary Kincel=E2=80=99s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony=
 were
> unqualified successes.  I am proud to be a part of this.
>
> Venues and sanctioning bodies have been coming to us. I think Kas
> Kastner=E2=80=99s Legacy is secure with the Kastner Cup Series leading th=
e way.
>
> See many of you at Sonoma. KCup 2024.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Joe Alexander
> 4505 Donald Dr
> Cedar Falls, IA 50613
> The-vintage-racer.com
> Gasketinnovations.com
> Cell:  319.464.4711
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2023, at 12:05 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
> Amici-
>
> This is several days overdue but as typically happens the real world was
> waiting to bash me over the head as soon as I got back from Road America
> and I've been playing catch up all week.  I wanted to take a moment to
> thank each and every one of you that attended the Kastner Cup last
> weekend.  All that were there can attest to the fact that this was no sma=
ll
> event.  With 500+ cars and thousands of spectators it is difficult for a
> group to stand out but we did.  From the cars on display at the welcome
> dinner, to the FOT members involved with and honored at the HOF induction=
,
> to the parade and concourse Friday night, and all weekend on the track yo=
u
> shined in the spotlight.  I hope you enjoyed your time there.  I can tell
> you first hand that we made a great impression on the Road America staff =
as
> I'd knew we would.
>
> Thanks too to all that supported the event through your donations of time=
,
> materials, and/or labor.  There are a lot of moving pieces involved in
> executing a good event and it takes a village.  The event would not have
> happened without you.  I personally wish I would have had more time to ha=
ng
> out with all of you but my own Vintage ride demanded a lot of my time and
> attention last weekend as they are prone to do.  It was great to meet so
> many of you though and I look forward to seeing you at other events in th=
e
> future.  Big thanks to my co-chair Mark Alexander for all of his efforts
> over the past year to help bring all of this together. It started with a
> phone call from him to me when I was on my way to GingerMan in April of
> last year.  I think we met our expectations, Mark.  Thanks to our special
> guests Peter Brock and Bob Johns for gracing us with their presence,
> history, and insight that made the event all that much more special. Than=
ks
> to Shawn Frank for his time spent capturing the event for all to enjoy in
> the future.  And finally thanks to Joe Alexander for being our Grand
> Marshal and keeping Kas' spirit alive.  He would have been proud of you
> last weekend and of all of you that raced.  Exquisite cars and racing all
> weekend long.
>
> Congrats to our Kastner Cup winner Tony Drews.  The selection process is
> not an easy one but Tony exemplifies the pillars that the award stands
> for.  Congrats also go to our marque award winners:
>
> Triumph Special - Bill Hart
> TR3 - Mike Jackson
> TR4 -  Brian Howlett
> TR6 - Bob Lang
> TR7 - Curt Johnston
> TR8 - Joe Carr
> GT6 - Dan Gehweiler
> Spitfire - Dave Amys
>
>
> One last bit of housekeeping - for those interested in event posters they
> are still available through Mark Alexander.  If you still would like to
> order a Kastner Cup shirt the online sale is still opens but closes this
> Sunday.  Here is the link:
>
>    -
>    http://www.customink.com/fundraising/2023-kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaig=
n=3Dfr_organizer_email&utm_content=3D2023-kastner-cup-9528&utm_medium=3Dsoc=
ial&utm_source=3Dcopy-link
>    <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.customink.com/fundraising/2023-=
kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaign=3Dfr_organizer_email&utm_content=3D2023-kastn=
er-cup-9528&utm_medium=3Dsocial&utm_source=3Dcopy-link__;!!KLD-3XdobhZF!ERO=
ZVvuNbKVFBGWXK65m1L5giW7dvhqwmAxMZO7hdg_SVaX6Y7Y1esgmxWuOjNIRhTsEo35UTZ9okk=
iVLWZgVF4rlw$>
>
>
> As I said last weekend - FOT and the Kastner Cup represent the best parts
> of Vintage Racing.  As a driver of several orphan cars I have no equivale=
nt
> to this group or the Cup but I thank you for allowing me to be a Friend o=
f
> Triumph.  Thanks again and best of luck with the rest of your racing
> seasons.
>
> Brian Garcia
> Co-Chair  2023 Kastner Cup
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Brian&#39;s write-up is incredible. I think I have re=
ad it 4 times to figure out how to extend additional thoughts to express gr=
atitude that Brian succinctly conveys.=C2=A0=C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div=
>To build upon Brian&#39;s well articulated=C2=A0message I&#39;ll do my bes=
t here by simply adding a few additional thoughts to underline and reiterat=
e:</div><div><br></div><div>Every year, the Kastner Cup has always adapted =
to the event, venue, and sanctioning body. This, of course, brings both opp=
ortunities and challenges all at the same time.</div><div><ul><li>Brian and=
 I did our best to align with the fundamental=C2=A0tenets of the Kastner Cu=
p set forth by our predecessors.=C2=A0</li><li>Road America was incredible =
to work with as a sanctioning body.=C2=A0 They were flexible and supportive=
 leading up to the event and through-out the weekend.=C2=A0 This said, we d=
id run into some challenges with this size of an event but Road America sta=
ff made note on several occasions the professionalism of Kastner Cup partic=
ipants.=C2=A0 We all really represented=C2=A0Kas well here.</li><li>We work=
ed hard at making sure both race entries and street Triumphs were accommoda=
ted, presented, and together in the paddock. With the number of overall rac=
e entries to the WIC, we were making adjustments in the weeks and days=C2=
=A0 leading up to the event=C2=A0 for street and race paddock parking. We r=
eally appreciated=C2=A0everyone&#39;s=C2=A0flexibility in changes and appro=
ach.</li></ul><div>A peek behind the scenes for just a moment:<br></div><ul=
><li>=C2=A0Grid position for the Kastner Cup race was determined by the ver=
y seasoned and helpful timing and scoring staff at Road America based on th=
e qualifying sessions on Saturday.=C2=A0 Not all cars participated in quali=
fying which resulted in the grid presented for Sunday&#39;s race.=C2=A0 Goo=
d feedback from drivers and the Grand Marshal proved very helpful and is an=
 example of where RA staff were flexible in working with us.=C2=A0 3 trips =
to timing and scoring Sunday morning corrected the grid but didn&#39;t perf=
ectly=C2=A0translate to false grid staff and running order.=C2=A0 For those=
 racing participants on false-grid on Sunday, you experienced a bit of dela=
y as we continued to work with the grid marshal to make &quot;most&quot; of=
 the corrections.=C2=A0 Thanks for your patience and feedback.</li></ul><di=
v><br></div><div>To add to Brian&#39;s comment, &quot;it takes a village&qu=
ot;:<br></div><div><br></div><ul><li>Throught-out the past year, Grand Mars=
hal, Joe Alexander, provided invaluable feedback and counsel to make this e=
vent happen.=C2=A0 The important relationship with Kas firmly sustains the =
future of the Kastner Cup.=C2=A0=C2=A0</li><li>Curt.=C2=A0 Your process ori=
ented approach we simply tried to build-upon your success.=C2=A0</li><li>20=
17 Kastner Cup Chairs: Brian Garcia and Jason Ostrowski.=C2=A0 Their experi=
ence hosting the 2017 Kastner Cup and connections with RA proved invaluable=
.=C2=A0 We were able to leverage many of their ideas and efforts and for th=
is event Brian Garcia really laid the groundwork with RA to make it all hap=
pen.=C2=A0 Many meetings and phone calls.=C2=A0</li><li>The topic of the Ka=
stner Cup grid for Sunday is=C2=A0important as it is a great example of how=
 well everyone works together for the Kastner Cup event each year and this =
is where I really want to highlight=C2=A0<b>Henry Frye</b>.=C2=A0 Henry was=
 back in Connecticut working up spreadsheets for the running order.=C2=A0 T=
his was never asked of Henry, not planned, but immensely valuable.=C2=A0 We=
 were able to take Henry&#39;s analysis to timing and scoring and make chan=
ges to the grid.=C2=A0 =C2=A0So, thanks to Henry.=C2=A0 Well played at an i=
mportant moment.=C2=A0</li><li>Bob Johns and family:=C2=A0 Your feedback is=
 always on-point.=C2=A0 Your attendance is very much a highlight of the Kas=
tner Cup weekend.=C2=A0 Thank-you.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>Mark<=
/div><div><br></div><div>2023 Kastner Cup Co-Chair&#39;s:<br></div><div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_signature" data-smartmail=3D"gmail_signature">=
<div dir=3D"ltr">

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in"><b><u>Brian Garcia</u></=
b></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in">Email: <a href=3D"=
mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a></=
p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in">Mobile: 847.452.2246</=
p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in"><b><u>Mark Alexander</=
u></b></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in">Email: <a href=3D"mailto=
:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">markarthuralexander@gmail=
.com</a></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in">Mobile: 952.412.6683</p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0in"><br></p></div></div></di=
v><br></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_=
attr">On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 10:54=E2=80=AFPM Joe Alexander via Fot &lt;<a=
 href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a=
>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px=
 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><di=
v dir=3D"auto"><blockquote type=3D"cite">Thank you, Brian &amp; Mark.</bloc=
kquote><div><br></div>Curt Johnston took the Kastner Cup up a notch and you=
 guys built on his successes.<div><br></div><div>The Kastner Cup and Gary K=
incel=E2=80=99s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony were unqualified successes.=
=C2=A0 I am proud to be a part of this.</div><div><br></div><div>Venues and=
 sanctioning bodies have been coming to us. I think Kas Kastner=E2=80=99s L=
egacy is secure with the Kastner Cup Series leading the way.</div><div><br>=
</div><div>See many of you at Sonoma. KCup 2024.</div><div><br></div><div>B=
est Regards,<br><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Joe Alexander<div>4505 Donald Dr</div>=
<div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>The-vintage-racer.com</div><div>Gasket=
innovations.com</div><div>Cell: =C2=A0319.464.4711</div><div><br></div></di=
v><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jul 20, 2023, at 12:05 =
PM, Brian Garcia via Fot &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=
=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><bl=
ockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF

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   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Amici-</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
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  <div style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;color=
:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">This is several day=
s overdue but as typically happens the real world was waiting to bash me ov=
er the head as soon as I got back from Road America and I&#39;ve been playi=
ng catch up all week.=C2=A0 I wanted to take a moment to thank each and eve=
ry one of you that attended the Kastner Cup last weekend.=C2=A0 All that we=
re there can attest to the fact that this was no small event.=C2=A0 With 50=
0+ cars and thousands of spectators it is difficult for a group to stand ou=
t but we did.=C2=A0 From the cars on display at the welcome dinner, to the =
FOT members involved with and honored at the HOF induction, to the parade a=
nd concourse Friday night, and all weekend on the track you shined in the s=
potlight.=C2=A0 I hope you enjoyed your time there.=C2=A0 I can tell you fi=
rst hand that we made a great impression on the Road America staff as I&#39=
;d knew we would.=C2=A0=C2=A0</span>
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  <div style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;color=
:rgb(51,51,51)">
   =C2=A0
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  <div style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;color=
:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Thanks too to all t=
hat supported the event through your donations of time, materials, and/or l=
abor.=C2=A0 There are a lot of moving pieces involved in executing a good e=
vent and it takes a village.=C2=A0 The event would not have happened withou=
t you.=C2=A0 I personally wish I would have had more time to hang out with =
all of you but my own Vintage ride demanded a lot of my time and attention =
last weekend as they are prone to do.=C2=A0 It was great to meet so many of=
 you though and I look forward to seeing you at other events in the future.=
=C2=A0 Big thanks to my co-chair Mark Alexander for all of his efforts over=
 the past year to help bring all of this together. It started with a phone =
call from him to me when I was on my way to GingerMan in April of last year=
.=C2=A0 I think we met our expectations, Mark.=C2=A0 Thanks to our special =
guests Peter Brock and Bob Johns for gracing us with their presence, histor=
y, and insight that made the event all that much more special. Thanks to Sh=
awn Frank for his time spent capturing the event for all to enjoy in the fu=
ture.=C2=A0 And finally thanks to Joe Alexander for being our Grand Marshal=
 and keeping Kas&#39; spirit alive.=C2=A0 He would have been proud of you l=
ast weekend and of all of you that raced.=C2=A0 Exquisite cars and racing a=
ll weekend long.=C2=A0 =C2=A0</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Congrats to our Kas=
tner Cup winner Tony Drews.=C2=A0 The selection process is not an easy one =
but Tony exemplifies the pillars that the award stands for.=C2=A0 Congrats =
also go to our marque award winners:</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Triumph Special - B=
ill Hart</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">TR3 - Mike Jackson<=
/span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">TR4 -=C2=A0 Brian H=
owlett</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">TR6 - Bob Lang</spa=
n>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">TR7 - Curt Johnston=
</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">TR8 - Joe Carr</spa=
n>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">GT6 - Dan Gehweiler=
</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Spitfire - Dave Amy=
s</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt"><span style=3D"font=
-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">One last bit of housekeeping - for those =
interested in event posters they are still available through Mark Alexander=
.=C2=A0 If you still would like to order a Kastner Cup shirt the online sal=
e is still opens but closes this Sunday.=C2=A0 Here is the link:=C2=A0</spa=
n></span>=20
   <ul>=20
    <li><a href=3D"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.customink.com/fund=
raising/2023-kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaign=3Dfr_organizer_email&amp;utm_con=
tent=3D2023-kastner-cup-9528&amp;utm_medium=3Dsocial&amp;utm_source=3Dcopy-=
link__;!!KLD-3XdobhZF!EROZVvuNbKVFBGWXK65m1L5giW7dvhqwmAxMZO7hdg_SVaX6Y7Y1e=
sgmxWuOjNIRhTsEo35UTZ9okkiVLWZgVF4rlw$" target=3D"_blank">http://www.custom=
ink.com/fundraising/2023-kastner-cup-9528?utm_campaign=3Dfr_organizer_email=
&amp;utm_content=3D2023-kastner-cup-9528&amp;utm_medium=3Dsocial&amp;utm_so=
urce=3Dcopy-link</a></li>=20
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">As I said last week=
end - FOT and the Kastner Cup represent the best parts of Vintage Racing.=
=C2=A0 As a driver of several orphan cars I have no equivalent to this grou=
p or the Cup but I thank you for allowing me to be a Friend of Triumph.=C2=
=A0 Thanks again and best of luck with the rest of your racing seasons.</sp=
an>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Brian Garcia</span>
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:rgb(51,51,51)">
   <span style=3D"font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Co-Chair=C2=A0 2023=
 Kastner Cup</span>
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