[Fot] free entry into the Triumph race at the Glen?

[Mike Harmuth]

I'm just guessing here but I suspect this is a way for SVRA to get car
counts back up. It is a good deal for the racer, I get 5 sessions at the
Glen for free (plus the cost to get there and run the car). It costs them
very little to stage it, they rent the track by the day, not by the car.
Besides getting more cars on track (I normally don't do this event), I know
it's drawing more marque specific paying fans through the gate.

I think they're missing out on an opportunity here though to make the same
offer to all Triumph racers, not just the ones on their mail list.

Just wondering what the target Marques are for their other events, besides
MG at Sebring and Triumph at the Glen.

mike h

On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 5:42 PM Bob Kramer <rkramer56 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I sometimes run down rabbit holes and find snakes.  Tell me if I have this
> figured correctly.
>
> The SVRA has set up a for-profit featured marque program and wants Triumph
> to be the first _______.
>
> We've been running Kastner Cup races around the country and usually, for
> the promise of X numbers of extra Triumphs making the tow, and an improved
> "show" for the promoter, we can arrange for an all Triumph Race at no
> additional charge. We get together because we want to race and
> commiserate together.
>
> So, down inside this hole, I see the SVRA adding a $100 to the normal
> feature event equation and then offering to give us back that same $100.
>
> Am I missing the cute little bunnies?
>
> Bob Kramer
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 10:41 AM Mike Harmuth via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I received this from SVRA today. They're not my normal race group but
>> this seems like a good deal. Anyone else going?
>>
>> mike h
>>
>> Please accept this personal invitation to bring your
>> *1963 Triumph Spitfire*
>> to the Triumph Reunion at our 2019 US Vintage Grand Prix
>> which includes FREE ENTRY*
>>
>>
>> Dear Mike Harmuth,
>>
>> I am excited to tell you about a brand new program that is being launched
>> for SVRA’s 2019 race season. Since acquiring SVRA, it has been my goal to
>> fund SVRA through sponsorships and engaging spectators, not just by the
>> entry fees paid by our racers. This year we are taking a big step with the
>> launch of our Reunion Program.
>>
>> At each of our SVRA events, we will host a Featured Marque or Featured
>> Group. All hosted participants will receive special event entitlements
>> including, “*Free Entry*” into the Sprint race. Each hosted entrant will
>> run two sessions on Friday and Saturday with their normal SVRA run group
>> and a Sunday 30 minute Reunion Race and Fan Walk. Each feature entrant will
>> receive a Reunion Group photo and Hero Cards to pass out to kids so they
>> can collect them and learn about your car. The Feature Marque/Group will
>> also be highlighted in the event program and on the poster. We really are
>> serious about you being the featured show for our spectators.
>>
>> For the US Vintage Grand Prix, we are hosting an Triumph Reunion. Please
>> click the link below to enter the race. You will be responsible for the
>> optional activities like; the test day, enduro and dinner tickets. The
>> Sprint race will cost $100 but we will issue a $100* dollar check to each
>> entrant that takes the green flag in Sunday's Triumph Reunion race. This is
>> a first step at being able to offer free entry to our featured groups. It's
>> my hope that someday, SVRA will be able to offer free entry to several race
>> groups on the same weekend.
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