[Fot] That Looong Race 2016

Sat Oct 22 00:58:48 MDT 2016

Hopefully next Sept.  Will we see you here in June?

> On Oct 21, 2016i, at 1:56 PM, Brian Schirano <bschirano at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Very cool - let us know when you are bringing that to the Glen!
>  
> 26A GT6+, 28 TR6
> Brian Schirano
> 585-305-0349 Cell 
> BSchirano at yahoo.com
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> From: Brian Garcia <cudapilot at comcast.net>
> To: Bill Tobin <william.tobin31 at verizon.net> 
> Cc: triumph friends <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 12:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] That Looong Race 2016
> 
> Cool!  I'm not the only Plymouth/Triumph guy out there..
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> Brian Garcia
> Friendly Ghost Racing GT6 Squadron
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>> On Oct 21, 2016, at 7:12 AM, Bill Tobin <william.tobin31 at verizon.net> wrote:
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> 
> Hey, watch what you say about goons and Barracudas, I represent that remark! I have a nice '66, 273, 4 speed, and all the options, which were few in those days. It has what is known as patina, I think; a little bondo, a few dents, but it's a hoot to drive and gets a lot of comments. And very easy to work on; I used to work on them in a previous life.
>  
> Anyhow, good luck to all and throw a log on for me.
> Cheers, Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jason Ostrowski
> To: triumph friends
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 2:25 AM
> Subject: [Fot] That Looong Race 2016
> 
> Well, once again the Alpine winds of the Midwest threaten to start their blow about this time of year.
> We have one last chance to prove our Triumph worthiness among a field of cars that also think their Marque is the greatest production car of its time.
> This event is historically rich in Triumph excellence and defeat.
> The 46th running should tell a Triumph tale of our region.
> Entry list for the dual 25 lap races (100 miles total) is somewhat low on the open book end...
> For the vintage race, only Sean Alexander (TR4), myself (GT6+) and newcomer Alex Amys (GT6+) are entered.
> And my bet is already on my faithful teammate Brian Garcia in his 1967 Plymouth Baracuda .
> Then there is Glade Snodgrass racing his hit or miss Spitfire in FP racing the 50 lapper.
> Scott Barr will be out in his Spec Racer Ford.
> I was surprised to see no Tony Drews signed up to play.
> but Rumor has it that another big man won't be a no show.
> Bill Detinger is flying in from sin city just to see our show.
> Of course it'd really more about his mini Beady Eyed loved ones going trick or treating and hitting the track for the big wheel race.
> I suppose its anyone's game.
> Sean has been strong and consistent all year, I'm running a back up motor in my yellow car; and the young Alex Amys has built a real looker of a GT6.
> Alex came out to Road America this fall and it was a real treat to see his fresh GT6.
> He and his dad David have done a wonderful job so far,
> Their spectacular white #84 GT6; gets a high grade cosmetically and is top notch from an engineering standpoint. 
> I hope to show them what a little patina is worth.
> As for Sean, I'm not sure if my old #27 has enough meat on it's bones to take the top.
> Anyway, if you are into Triumphs; can't exactly skip a flat stone in the ocean, and are not racing this weekend yourself...
> It seems the only reasonable that you head to Blackhawk Farms right now.
> Beacause=
> A) My awesome daughter Naomi is going for a "3 peat" win in the big wheel race.
> B) Damndinger rented a garage just to host a wine and cheese party.
> C) Some goon is racing a Plymouth Barracuda.
> D) Scott Barr is bringing a Magnesium wheel to "White Light" burn on the Friendly Ghost Racing Bon Fire.
> (yes this is the race where we get really crazy and burn truckloads of wood and stuffed animals and light up the sky burning all kinds of nutty melting shit).
> E) The legendary Glade Snodgrass will be racing a spitfire that could explode at any minute.
> F) Joe Alexander needs to measure the size of your valve cover for his next Gasket Innovation.
> G) Perhaps a young and Fresh GT6 builder gets corrupted by a bunch of Mad GT6 hooligans in turn 2. (Yes David and Alex that is an invitation to paddock near us in the scary side of the track; out in the woods by turn 2) if you dare.
> H) We party and burn stuff on Saturday... and Race on Sunday.
>  I) What happens at the Looong Race stays at the Looong Race.
> X) Yep, this is the big one.
> 
> If you can't make it, just look up into the Midwestern sky at about 8 pm central time on Saturday night. The orange light you see is our epic campfire... a symbol of Triumphs Burning everywhere.
> Godspeed.
> Jason Ostrowski
> Friendly Ghost Racing 
> 1969 Triumph GT6+ Racecars
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