[Fot] Intent to ENTER LAGUNA SECA Kastner Cup Series #9

Tue Nov 9 16:57:41 MST 2010

It was wonderful that Sam Halkias was willing to come out to Watkins Glen 
and Topeka and run his car for a show of how they can really go, but he knew 
before he left home that he was not in the running for the cup. This is an 
example of someone who is looking after the marquee and enjoys being with 
folks that are of the same frame of mind.  Regretfully, I cannot see that 
present SCCA cars can be accepted as a run for the cup as their make up is 
totally upgraded from the original racing configuration of the ancient times 
(1953 - 1972).

 I belonged to the SCCA for years and years and sponsored lots of parties 
and events, do you suppose if I joined again they'd upgrade me?  :-) I could 
always use the help.

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From: "Bob Kramer" <rkramer3 at austin.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:37 PM
To: "Mark Pendergrass" <mpendy at dishmail.net>; <N197TR4 at cs.com>; 
<fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Intent to ENTER     LAGUNA SECA  Kastner Cup Series   #9

> Mark,
>
> I for one hope they let current spec cars participate. Every vintage race 
> organization has its rules for regular participants and its own level of 
> tolerance for special runs groups. In the past the FoT has done a good job 
> of twisting the arms of event organizers and we have even been allowed to 
> have current spec SCCA cars run as an exception in a few cases. At some 
> point in the near future this issue will be clarified for this event. Most 
> of us love to have the modern Triumphs show up and run with us, but other 
> than the Brit's coming to Mid Ohio, there has been a lot more talking 
> about modern Triumphs coming than actual cars in attendance. Sam brought 
> his TR6 last year and to the Glen two years ago and it was a treat.
>
> Bob Kramer
> Volente, TX
>
> Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch 
> excellence.
> Vince Lombardi
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Pendergrass" <mpendy at dishmail.net>
> To: <N197TR4 at cs.com>; <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Intent to ENTER LAGUNA SECA Kastner Cup Series #9
>
>
>> Well Listers, here we go, what constitutes a legitimate entrant ?? You 
>> talking me or my morfidite car? So the HMSA says they prefer,or better 
>> yet,require that the car be a true racer and restored to boot, well I 
>> guess I'm a little confused here. This old hotrod TR4 that i have was 
>> raced on the east coast most of it life, has log books.......yes 
>> books,( plural). Yeah it's not stock, it's a race car, it's what my 3 
>> children chose to buy their dad as a gift. It's probably got more stories 
>> than most. Does it blow the doors off the competetion because it's SOOOO 
>> modified? not hardly. Do the flares, bigger tires, alternator, crank fire 
>> etc; make it less of a true race car?? I don't think so. You know, people 
>> pay good monies to take-in the 'ol cars wheather they be stock, modified 
>> or whatever, It's time that some people and or sanctioning bodies start 
>> thinking outside the box. And no, i'm not saying to let V8s 6spds and 
>> dana 60s run amuk. So if i've offended some people...oh well, am i 
>> enterested in the LS Kastner Cup ?? Absolutely, sounds like a hoot and 
>> would like to meet some of the FOT  family, so if you folks don't mind 
>> the car or my charming attitude, then count me 
>> in............signed........Legitimate Entrant
>>
>>
>> Subject: [Fot] Intent to ENTER LAGUNA SECA Kastner Cup Series #9
>>
>>
>>> FOT:
>>>
>>> Well here we go again....if you are a legitimate entrant and do hope to 
>>> run
>>> Laguna Seca next 6-7-8 June, please register your intent to do so.
>>>
>>> NAME            CAR            STATE
>>>
>>> Dont wait. I want to Excel Spreadsheet and submit to John Nikas the week 
>>> of
>>> the 15th of November.
>>>
>>> Note:  The economy is catching up with the Sanctioning Bodies. The more 
>>> we
>>> have to offer, the more they will be willing to negoitiate in a period 
>>> of
>>> budget constraints.
>>>
>>> Lots to get done....lets help ourselves.
>>>
>>> Joe A</HTML>
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