[Fot] Fwd: Kastner Cup May, 2015 at Summit Point Raceway, West Virginia

[Scott Janzen]

here's the basic announcement - VRG hasn't confirmed the date, but it's always been the third weekend in May, so it should be the 14-17th next year.

We had about 12-15 Triumphs at the Jefferson this past weekend - I'd say a good weekend for most - a few mechanical issues.  It's a fun track and in good shape.  

More to follow in the coming months - we will have a great dedicated paddock area - there are no garages at Summit.


On May 21, 2014, at 4:03 PM, Chuck Arnold and/or Kathleen Kelley wrote:

Date and place?

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From: Scott Janzen <sjanzen at me.com>
Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup May, 2015 at Summit Point Raceway, West Virginia
Date: March 24, 2014 10:17:17 PM EDT
To: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>

OK- here's the official announcement - this will be the East Coast Kastner Cup event for 2015.  Summit Point and VRG will offer us a terrific combination of a great track, a friendly organization, and lots of track time:

"The Friends of Triumph ("FOT") and the Vintage Racing Group (VRG), organizers for the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point (West Virginia), have agreed that Triumph will be the featured marque in 2015, hosting the Kastner Cup.  All Triumph-powered vintage race cars are welcome.  The Kastner Cup is an annual gathering and racing event for Triumph racers, and honors R.W. "Kas" Kastner, who ran the U.S. Triumph racing program in the 1960s-1970s, and has over 50 years experience in the automotive and racing industry.  Kas himself will be in attendance, presenting the Kastner Cup to the car and driver selected for the award by Kas each year.

The Jefferson 500, typically held the third weekend in May, was created twenty years ago by Bill Scott, the track owner, and his friend Brian Redman to bring vintage racing to this charming, "old school" track.  VRG's philosophy is to deliver a lot of track time at a reasonable entry fee - the event includes a Thursday practice day, a driver's school for novices and three days of qualifying and racing.  Track time abounds!  In 2013 the event had about 230 entrants, seven groups from 20-40 cars each.  There will be ample practice and racing time, and an all-Triumph race on Saturday. 
Summit Point is a good track for Triumph cars - the main circuit is 2.0 miles, ten turns, 400' of elevation change, with lots of good twisty bits and a 2,900 foot main straight.  Opened in 1969, the track initially hosted IMSA and Trans-Am races but today is primarily used today by SCCA, clubs and for motorcycle racing.  There are three independent road courses at the property, though the SCCA only runs on the largest - the one the Jefferson will be on.  The track is located about 70 miles west of Washington DC, with many places to stay nearby.

It's a great spectator track and event - full access to the pits, great viewing of virtually every point on the track and lots of room for camping and display of street cars. 

Please put this event on your calendar for 2015!  The exact date will be announced after this year's Jefferson event, but is expected to be May 14-17, 2015.  A link to the track website is below.

http://summitpoint-raceway.com/programs/jefferson-500/

Contact me with any questions.

Scott Janzen
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