From jason at jsperformancemotoring.com  Wed Mar  4 07:58:47 2026
From: jason at jsperformancemotoring.com (JS Performance Motoring, LLC)
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:58:47 -0500
Subject: [Fot] Maxpeeding rods for small journal Spitfire
Message-ID: <CAEN1C=SynymtHoknEYffA5nh4sxMKY=8cWC_dvS1NaMDPA1+kQ@mail.gmail.com>

Would there be any interest in ?Maxpeedingrods? 4340 forged connecting rods
for the small journal Spitfire engines? (1147 and 1296)

These forged rods from China have been available for the TR3/4, TR6, GT6
and large journal Spitfire engines for a number of years, but up to this
point, they have not been available for the small journal engines.

I have used them in many of our street engine builds, closely checking
every rod before installation.  I usually find the rods are weight matched
within 1 gram, the big ends measure in the middle of the tolerance range,
and the small ends require just a slight hone for proper pin fit.  For
street and budget racing builds, these are a great alternative to reworking
stock rods.

I?ve discussed having a run of these made with the people at Maxpeeding, I
would need to order a minimum of 10 sets: If there is interest, I could
move forward with this, then offer them for sale for $575/set plus shipping
from Ohio.

These will be made from forged 4340 steel, and are a H-beam design with
5/16? ARP 2000 bolts included.

If you are interested in a small journal version, please send me a message.


Jason Sukey
JS Performance Motoring, LLC
440.984.7720
jason at jsperformancemotoring.com
www.jspmparts.com
https://www.facebook.com/JSPerformanceMotoring/
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From joealexandervintage at gmail.com  Thu Mar  5 08:26:15 2026
From: joealexandervintage at gmail.com (Joe Alexander)
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:26:15 -0600
Subject: [Fot] Anyone going to Chicaland Swap Meet?
Message-ID: <D06A9D39-AF4B-4892-B931-1AE35E69A333@gmail.com>

Thanks,

Joe Alexander
4505 Donald Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
The-vintage-racer.com
Gasketinnovations.com
Cell:  319.464.4711


From jason at multivintage.com  Thu Mar  5 19:57:02 2026
From: jason at multivintage.com (Jason Ostrowski)
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:57:02 -0600
Subject: [Fot] Anyone going to Chicaland Swap Meet?
In-Reply-To: <D06A9D39-AF4B-4892-B931-1AE35E69A333@gmail.com>
References: <D06A9D39-AF4B-4892-B931-1AE35E69A333@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALCydYorDi1mbR+WfS+BB2aLFn_xWpNDq2+2kOyBtQszF=J4zA@mail.gmail.com>

I will be there Joe.

Jason Ostrowski
Friendly Ghost Racing
1969 Triumph GT6+ Racecars

On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 4:56?PM Joe Alexander <joealexandervintage at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks,
>
> Joe Alexander
> 4505 Donald Dr
> Cedar Falls, IA 50613
> The-vintage-racer.com
> Gasketinnovations.com
> Cell:  319.464.4711
>
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From quikrx at yahoo.com  Fri Mar  6 08:23:46 2026
From: quikrx at yahoo.com (ralph hansen)
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2026 15:23:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] Anyone going to Chicaland Swap Meet?
In-Reply-To: <CALCydYorDi1mbR+WfS+BB2aLFn_xWpNDq2+2kOyBtQszF=J4zA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D06A9D39-AF4B-4892-B931-1AE35E69A333@gmail.com>
 <CALCydYorDi1mbR+WfS+BB2aLFn_xWpNDq2+2kOyBtQszF=J4zA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <196086545.5493126.1772810626454@mail.yahoo.com>

 I'll be there - Apex2Apex Motorsports
    On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 09:53:50 PM CST, Jason Ostrowski <jason at multivintage.com> wrote:  
 
 I will be there Joe.
Jason OstrowskiFriendly Ghost Racing1969 Triumph GT6+ Racecars
On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 4:56?PM Joe Alexander <joealexandervintage at gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks,

Joe Alexander
4505 Donald Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
The-vintage-racer.com
Gasketinnovations.com
Cell:? 319.464.4711

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From vfracing at aol.com  Sun Mar  8 10:44:15 2026
From: vfracing at aol.com (Philip Gott)
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2026 12:44:15 -0400
Subject: [Fot] New vs old crankshaft
References: <12A023FC-DC7E-4916-B601-A31DAE30ED18.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <12A023FC-DC7E-4916-B601-A31DAE30ED18@aol.com>

What?s the difference between early TR cranks with screws to plug the oil galleries versus those with hex head plugs?
Moldex quoted me $4500 for a ghost
Main crank, so I am rethinking my crank sourcing. I last paid them $2700 in 2019. We shift at 6000 rpm so the billet main is, at that price, a luxury. 
Looking over my inventory, I have a number of usable cranks, but obviously want to lose as little material as possible in the remachining. I have an older crank in good condition, but it has the screws in the oil galleries instead of hex head plugs. Was there a significant upgrade in cranks when they switched gallery plugs? I don?t recall seeing anything about a preferred factory crank.
Thanks and regards to all,
Phil

Sent from my iPhone

From jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Mar 17 10:57:17 2026
From: jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net (Jim Dooley)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:57:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>

I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.? Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?
I always enjoy reading the emails from other members.
Please let me know.
Thanks,?Jim Dooley
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From fubog1 at aol.com  Tue Mar 17 11:18:08 2026
From: fubog1 at aol.com (fubog1)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:18:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
In-Reply-To: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <349459466.2149412.1773767888516@mail.yahoo.com>

 Same here...
Glen Efinger
    On Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 01:12:59 PM EDT, Jim Dooley <jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:   

 I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.? Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?
I always enjoy reading the emails from other members.
Please let me know.
Thanks,?Jim Dooley
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From ofracer at gmail.com  Tue Mar 17 12:22:07 2026
From: ofracer at gmail.com (Mike Harmuth)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:22:07 -0400
Subject: [Fot] 1969 Spit race car in Lambertville, Michigan on BAT.
Message-ID: <CAO0FjVb5rrGxVYrFHsf2e0SzTv4xunB1RG95SRqW6P5SYyRyow@mail.gmail.com>

FYI, not mine, the link was sent to me by a friend. it would be great to
see this back on track.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-triumph-spitfire-24/

mike h
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From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Mar 17 17:58:27 2026
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:58:27 -0600
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
In-Reply-To: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ba0d8f2c-621d-489e-a706-cae742118e4e@bradakis.com>

On 3/17/26 10:57 AM, Jim Dooley wrote:
> I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.  
> Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?

Interesting.  Apparently your email provider doesn't want to talk to 
Team Net:

ar 17 13:07:33 autox postfix/smtp[23605]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=6.5, 
delays=5.9/0/0.52/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:13:56 autox postfix/smtp[27731]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=389, 
delays=375/0.35/13/0.04, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:23:57 autox postfix/smtp[31432]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68]:25, delay=990, 
delays=976/0.21/14/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:44:08 autox postfix/smtp[8940]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=2201, 
delays=2176/0.19/24/0.58, dsn=2.0.0, status=sent (250 ok dirdel)



mjb.


From spitlist at cox.net  Tue Mar 17 18:47:02 2026
From: spitlist at cox.net (JOE CURRY)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:47:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
In-Reply-To: <ba0d8f2c-621d-489e-a706-cae742118e4e@bradakis.com>
References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
 <ba0d8f2c-621d-489e-a706-cae742118e4e@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <1481507988.53577.1773794822606@mail.yahoo.com>

 If that was me, I would be setting up a Hotmail or Gmail account for FOT.
Joe C.
    On Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 05:33:57 PM MST, Mark Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:  
 
 On 3/17/26 10:57 AM, Jim Dooley wrote:
> I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.? 
> Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?

Interesting.? Apparently your email provider doesn't want to talk to 
Team Net:

ar 17 13:07:33 autox postfix/smtp[23605]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=6.5, 
delays=5.9/0/0.52/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:13:56 autox postfix/smtp[27731]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=389, 
delays=375/0.35/13/0.04, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:23:57 autox postfix/smtp[31432]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68]:25, delay=990, 
delays=976/0.21/14/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host 
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04] 
Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected 
volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see 
https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM command))
Mar 17 13:44:08 autox postfix/smtp[8940]: 20F87A1044: 
to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>, 
relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=2201, 
delays=2176/0.19/24/0.58, dsn=2.0.0, status=sent (250 ok dirdel)



mjb.

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From mecook635 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 17 19:05:10 2026
From: mecook635 at gmail.com (Mark Cook)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:05:10 -0400
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
In-Reply-To: <1481507988.53577.1773794822606@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <479091202.1408884.1773766637735@mail.yahoo.com>
 <ba0d8f2c-621d-489e-a706-cae742118e4e@bradakis.com>
 <1481507988.53577.1773794822606@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAPR120_3ZxJk5de5a1nnV0UE+=+EncPjcWnxWAq81H_OrTiHYQ@mail.gmail.com>

I had the same problem for all of December, so set up a gmail account just
for FOT. No problems now.

Mark Cook

On Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 8:56 PM JOE CURRY <spitlist at cox.net> wrote:

> If that was me, I would be setting up a Hotmail or Gmail account for FOT.
>
> Joe C.
>
> On Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 05:33:57 PM MST, Mark Bradakis <
> mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 3/17/26 10:57 AM, Jim Dooley wrote:
> > I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.
> > Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?
>
> Interesting.  Apparently your email provider doesn't want to talk to
> Team Net:
>
> ar 17 13:07:33 autox postfix/smtp[23605]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=6.5,
> delays=5.9/0/0.52/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM
> command))
> Mar 17 13:13:56 autox postfix/smtp[27731]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=389,
> delays=375/0.35/13/0.04, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM
> command))
> Mar 17 13:23:57 autox postfix/smtp[31432]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68]:25, delay=990,
> delays=976/0.21/14/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM
> command))
> Mar 17 13:44:08 autox postfix/smtp[8940]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=2201,
> delays=2176/0.19/24/0.58, dsn=2.0.0, status=sent (250 ok dirdel)
>
>
>
> mjb.
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From sjanzen at me.com  Tue Mar 17 19:32:48 2026
From: sjanzen at me.com (Scott Janzen)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:32:48 -0400
Subject: [Fot] Spitfire racer on BaT
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From tr6driver at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 17 20:31:02 2026
From: tr6driver at yahoo.com (James Palmer)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:31:02 -0400
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
References: <41E8B47D-3A96-4858-ABF7-540E14FC1EA4.ref@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <41E8B47D-3A96-4858-ABF7-540E14FC1EA4@yahoo.com>

Ok, friends?help!
I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go, right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as you don?t look TOO close ;-)
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What else?  

Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage, fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.

Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?

Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the Southeast (I?m in NC).

Jamie Palmer

From whitedog72 at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 17 21:39:23 2026
From: whitedog72 at hotmail.com (f s)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:39:23 +0000
Subject: [Fot] Searching for Mid America Raceway Pics
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Good evening
I am looking for 60s thru 80s pics of MAR in Missouri.
I am opening a car themed venue near the old track and would love to have some good pics to display.
Any help or leads appreciate.
Thanks
Andy
https://www.benchracers-stc.com/



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From chasgee22 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 17 21:59:23 2026
From: chasgee22 at gmail.com (Chuck Gee)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:59:23 -0400
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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Hi Jamie,

Check out VDCA, https://www.vintagedrive.com/.  I?m down in SC and this is the group I race with.  Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road Atlanta.  A real easy and friendly group.

You can find the rules on their website.  You are correct about the fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.  They look too heavy anyway.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Chuck Gee

> On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Ok, friends?help!
> I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go, right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as you don?t look TOO close ;-)
> <image0.jpeg>
> <image1.jpeg>
> <image2.jpeg>
> <image3.jpeg>
> <image4.jpeg>
> <image5.jpeg>
> 
> 
> What else?  
> 
> Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage, fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.
> 
> Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?
> 
> Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the Southeast (I?m in NC).
> 
> Jamie Palmer_______________________________________________
> fot at autox.team.net
> 
> http://www.fot-racing.com
> 
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From rkramer56 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 06:58:11 2026
From: rkramer56 at gmail.com (Bob Kramer)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:58:11 -0500
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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Jamie

We were at a crossroads with our ChampCar TR6 as well. It did its job and
by my count it helped 6 drivers make the decision to get involved with
vintage racing. As time went on we made the car faster by adding fuel
injection and aero and raced with experienced drivers to great effect.
Everyone had a great time but their focus was on their vintage car and last
year we did not have enough of us older drivers to make a ChampCar entry
work. The car sat all year but still starts right up!  This year, we gave
it one last try at getting enough drivers and we have a group of younger
drivers and a couple of new drivers, so we have three races planned. The
fact that COTA is turning itself into a private, high dollar, membership
only club, and there is one last ChampCar race there in December gave
people the impetus to sign up. After that,I think the end is near for my
ChampCar program.

Here's what I know.  My Texas club recently updated our rules and added
classes for 1985 cars. Other clubs have rules with cut off years that vary,
but the reality of shrinking grids has hit vintage racing clubs and soon
most will accept more modern cars. In the 1985 SCCA GCR and PCS car weights
are reduced and fiberglass panels are allowable. Modern Fuel injection is
clearly out, because almost all rules are based on the concept of "period
correct".  Triumph's fuel injection is allowed. The TR6 has a couple of
build options, in Former CP, GT2C and former DP in GT3D. The PCS rules are
almost identical but the car weight is substantially higher for GT3D.
You'll want to ditch the bumpers and upgrade the camshaft and valve train,
and most clubs want a period looking paint job. You can run dual SU's or
Strombergs in GT3D, but you'll want Webers for GT2C.

My car would need a lot of work for a vintage conversion, mostly because
the bones are so bad. The body is very rough under the panels and the
floors are literally road signs. It worked for Lemon's, WRL, and
Chump/Champ, but the driveline is top notch. I'm not sure what I am going
to do with it going forward but after this year I will make a decision. I
may pull it apart and move the driveline into a street car.

Bob

On Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 23:22, Chuck Gee <chasgee22 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jamie,
>
> Check out VDCA, https://www.vintagedrive.com/.  I?m down in SC and this
> is the group I race with.  Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road
> Atlanta.  A real easy and friendly group.
>
> You can find the rules on their website.  You are correct about the
> fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.  They look too
> heavy anyway.
>
> Feel free to reach out with any questions.
>
> Chuck Gee
>
> On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> ?Ok, friends?help!
> I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long
> driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one
> thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to
> make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the
> fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go,
> right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as
> you don?t look TOO close ;-)
> <image0.jpeg>
> <image1.jpeg>
> <image2.jpeg>
> <image3.jpeg>
> <image4.jpeg>
> <image5.jpeg>
>
>
> What else?
>
> Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage,
> fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.
>
> Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?
>
> Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the
> Southeast (I?m in NC).
>
> Jamie Palmer_______________________________________________
> fot at autox.team.net
>
> http://www.fot-racing.com
>
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From ofracer at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 07:02:32 2026
From: ofracer at gmail.com (Mike Harmuth)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:02:32 -0400
Subject: [Fot] Bob Tullius December 7, 1930 - March 16, 2026
Message-ID: <CAO0FjVZnkCX7JVXVuXeaxaL-KT7S=wBWPWhSXAi7EnPTg2zxPA@mail.gmail.com>

I just saw this on another site. He passed away on Monday.

https://memoritree.com/memorial/robert-charles-tullius

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From terrysopher at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 07:29:12 2026
From: terrysopher at gmail.com (Terry Sopher)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:29:12 -0400
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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Jamie - Apex Motorsports is near you, if you are still living where you were when Cathy & I were in NC/TCOC.  They maintain a number of cars for VDCA members and may be good to talk with them in addition to the Info Chuck sent below!

Hope to make it to The Gathering this year!

Best, Terry 

> On Mar 18, 2026, at 00:11, Chuck Gee <chasgee22 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Jamie,
> 
> Check out VDCA, https://www.vintagedrive.com/.  I?m down in SC and this is the group I race with.  Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road Atlanta.  A real easy and friendly group.
> 
> You can find the rules on their website.  You are correct about the fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.  They look too heavy anyway.
> 
> Feel free to reach out with any questions.
> 
> Chuck Gee
> 
>>> On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> ?Ok, friends?help!
>> I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go, right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as you don?t look TOO close ;-)
>> <image0.jpeg>
>> <image1.jpeg>
>> <image2.jpeg>
>> <image3.jpeg>
>> <image4.jpeg>
>> <image5.jpeg>
>> 
>> 
>> What else?  
>> 
>> Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage, fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.
>> 
>> Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?
>> 
>> Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the Southeast (I?m in NC).
>> 
>> Jamie Palmer_______________________________________________
>> fot at autox.team.net
>> 
>> http://www.fot-racing.com
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From tr6driver at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 18 07:40:22 2026
From: tr6driver at yahoo.com (Jamie Palmer)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:40:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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References: <41E8B47D-3A96-4858-ABF7-540E14FC1EA4@yahoo.com>
 <0B634215-B957-43AB-B8E7-80F97FEF0D6A@gmail.com>
 <CABFvdWtTorWP8myWuRBcQtPMaEgZR1V2X0YtvzUxm+Q-AE2vCg@mail.gmail.com>
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 Bob, thanks for the valuable input.? It sounds like your thoughts are very similar to mine.? One option is for me to cannibalize the car for the other TR6-based vehicles (my 73 street car, the 2000 Mk. 1 sedan, a Hunter kit car, and a Jamaican kit car), but it turned out quite nicely (I was lucky enough to start with a fairly solid pile of "bitsa") and I hate to do that after 5 years building and prepping the car.
The VDCA rules sound quite reasonable, and I don't think it would be too difficult to find four suitable fenders.? I originally got the engine running on a set of 175 CDs anyway, so they are sitting there ready to go.? Honestly, I'm not that worried about being "competitive", just would like to not be the slowest car on track by 5 seconds a lap (Lucky Dog experience last fall).? Heck, she's (her name is Lacey) set up to run on regular unleaded as it's darned expensive to run premium all weekend!??
Thanks again, friends, and I'll keep all informed.? Chuck has been kind enough to invite Cristina and me to the VDCA event coming up at the end of March, so we're planning on coming up on the Saturday to check things out.
To be honest...I'm excited!
Jamie?
    On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 08:58:47 AM EDT, Bob Kramer <rkramer56 at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Jamie
We were at a crossroads with our ChampCar TR6 as well. It did its job and by my count it helped 6 drivers make the decision to get involved with vintage racing. As time went on we made the car faster by adding fuel injection and aero and raced with experienced?drivers to great effect. Everyone had a great time but their focus was on their vintage car and last year we did not have enough of us older drivers to make a ChampCar entry work. The car sat all year but still starts right up!? This year, we gave it one last try at getting enough drivers and we have a group of younger drivers and a couple of new drivers, so we have three races planned. The fact that COTA is turning itself into a private, high dollar, membership only club, and there is one last ChampCar race there in December gave people the impetus to sign up. After?that,I think the end is near for my ChampCar program.? ?
Here's what I know.? My Texas club recently updated?our rules and added classes for 1985 cars. Other clubs have rules with cut off years that vary, but the reality of shrinking grids has hit vintage racing clubs and soon most will accept more modern cars. In the 1985 SCCA GCR and PCS car weights are reduced and fiberglass panels are allowable. Modern Fuel injection is clearly out, because almost all rules are based on the concept of "period correct".? Triumph's fuel injection is allowed. The TR6 has a couple of build options, in Former CP, GT2C and former DP in GT3D. The PCS rules are almost identical but the car weight is substantially higher for GT3D. You'll want to ditch the bumpers and upgrade the camshaft and valve train, and most clubs want a period looking paint job. You can run dual SU's or Strombergs in GT3D, but you'll want Webers for GT2C.

My car would need a lot of work for a vintage conversion, mostly because the bones are so bad. The body is very rough under the panels and the floors are literally road signs. It worked for Lemon's, WRL, and Chump/Champ, but the driveline is top notch. I'm not sure what I am going to do with it going forward but after this year I will make a decision. I may pull it apart and move the driveline into a street car.
Bob
On Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 23:22, Chuck Gee <chasgee22 at gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Jamie,
Check out VDCA,?https://www.vintagedrive.com/.? I?m down in SC and this is the group I race with.? Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road Atlanta.? A real easy and friendly group.
You can find the rules on their website.? You are correct about the fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.? They look too heavy anyway.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chuck Gee

On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:



?Ok, friends?help!
I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).? So, one thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.? I?m guessing the fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go, right?? Not major issues.? Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as you don?t look TOO close ;-)<image0.jpeg><image1.jpeg><image2.jpeg><image3.jpeg><image4.jpeg><image5.jpeg>

What else? ?

Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.? Has full cage, fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.? See pics if they come through.

Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?

Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the Southeast (I?m in NC).

Jamie Palmer_______________________________________________
fot at autox.team.net

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From mecook635 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 07:45:43 2026
From: mecook635 at gmail.com (Mark Cook)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:45:43 -0400
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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Jamie,

Great to hear from you.  I am familiar with your car having checked out
your cage in Pittsboro last year.  I recall you were running Lucy Dog
Racing.  I cannot speak to the conversion, but fuel injection is permitted
though not sure if it requires original equipment from "the day".

So, I joined FOT and VDCA in 2024, have had a great time with the FOT
members picking their brains.  I highly recommend you try to visit VIR
during the VDCA VIR WIld Hare Run, Fri-Sun, March 27-29.  There, you can
meet some of the FOT members and see their cars.
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/3E645049-BFBC-0EAA-FB81891B17AC42D6/status

FOT members Chuck Gee, Henry Frye, Tony Drew, Phil Gott, Mark Wheatly, and
Allen Goode are registered running their Triumph TR3s and 4s, mostly in
Group 3 and a few others in Group 1 with Spitfires. There are no Triumphs
this year in Group 8, which is what I ran in last year running against some
Mustangs.   I cannot make it this year and had to cancel my registration.
But, I had a ball last year. I am considering running in SVRA in September,
but VDCA is also running at CMP this year in September - not to far from
Pittsboro.

My TR6 is stored at VIR, so let me know if you would like to see it for
ideas as well.

I suspect your car will likely run in Group 8 for VDCA (and SVRA) depending
on the modifications, possibly Group 3 if it is taken back to twin
SUs/Strombergs.  VDCA bases their classes and rules generally on SVRA
groups.  Though VDCA references SCCA vintage rules as well.  My car has
triple webers which kick it into Group 8 regardless.

Below are some links as well as the SVRA specs for TR5-250-6 cars.

Call me anytime and would be glad to share my experience.  I will send you
a text separately.

Mark Cook

Groups & Specs
SVRA Triumph TR5-250-6 Specs (Group 8)
https://svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TR_5-250-6.pdf

SVRA Group 3 Car Rules -
https://svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Svra_Group_3_1_25.pdf
SVRA Group 8 Car Rules -
https://svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Svra_Group_8_1_22.pdf
VDCA Car Groups -  https://www.vintagedrive.com/cars-groups

Tires: I have been running Hoosier HOTDR 24x7 tires.  These are basically
the same compound at Hoosier R7s, but fully treaded as the prior SVRA and
VDCA rules required.  This year, the tire rules for Group 8 have been
modified to allow Hoosier R7 and Race R8s as well as Toyo RR (now R).  In
addition to those tires, ."Any Treaded, DOT approved Tires with a UTQG of
100 or greater with appropriate Speed Rating and a minimum Aspect Ratio of
45" are permitted

SVRA Tire Regulations
https://svra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SVRA_Tire_Regulations_1_26.pdf

VDCA Tire Regulations
https://www.vintagedrive.com/_files/ugd/ab1165_8aa3f6ded156444c935067e7f619de09.pdf



On Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 9:03?AM Bob Kramer <rkramer56 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Jamie
>
> We were at a crossroads with our ChampCar TR6 as well. It did its job and
> by my count it helped 6 drivers make the decision to get involved with
> vintage racing. As time went on we made the car faster by adding fuel
> injection and aero and raced with experienced drivers to great effect.
> Everyone had a great time but their focus was on their vintage car and last
> year we did not have enough of us older drivers to make a ChampCar entry
> work. The car sat all year but still starts right up!  This year, we gave
> it one last try at getting enough drivers and we have a group of younger
> drivers and a couple of new drivers, so we have three races planned. The
> fact that COTA is turning itself into a private, high dollar, membership
> only club, and there is one last ChampCar race there in December gave
> people the impetus to sign up. After that,I think the end is near for my
> ChampCar program.
>
> Here's what I know.  My Texas club recently updated our rules and added
> classes for 1985 cars. Other clubs have rules with cut off years that vary,
> but the reality of shrinking grids has hit vintage racing clubs and soon
> most will accept more modern cars. In the 1985 SCCA GCR and PCS car weights
> are reduced and fiberglass panels are allowable. Modern Fuel injection is
> clearly out, because almost all rules are based on the concept of "period
> correct".  Triumph's fuel injection is allowed. The TR6 has a couple of
> build options, in Former CP, GT2C and former DP in GT3D. The PCS rules are
> almost identical but the car weight is substantially higher for GT3D.
> You'll want to ditch the bumpers and upgrade the camshaft and valve train,
> and most clubs want a period looking paint job. You can run dual SU's or
> Strombergs in GT3D, but you'll want Webers for GT2C.
>
> My car would need a lot of work for a vintage conversion, mostly because
> the bones are so bad. The body is very rough under the panels and the
> floors are literally road signs. It worked for Lemon's, WRL, and
> Chump/Champ, but the driveline is top notch. I'm not sure what I am going
> to do with it going forward but after this year I will make a decision. I
> may pull it apart and move the driveline into a street car.
>
> Bob
>
> On Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 23:22, Chuck Gee <chasgee22 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jamie,
>>
>> Check out VDCA, https://www.vintagedrive.com/.  I?m down in SC and this
>> is the group I race with.  Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road
>> Atlanta.  A real easy and friendly group.
>>
>> You can find the rules on their website.  You are correct about the
>> fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.  They look too
>> heavy anyway.
>>
>> Feel free to reach out with any questions.
>>
>> Chuck Gee
>>
>> On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> ?Ok, friends?help!
>> I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find
>> long driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one
>> thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to
>> make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the
>> fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go,
>> right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as
>> you don?t look TOO close ;-)
>> <image0.jpeg>
>> <image1.jpeg>
>> <image2.jpeg>
>> <image3.jpeg>
>> <image4.jpeg>
>> <image5.jpeg>
>>
>>
>> What else?
>>
>> Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage,
>> fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.
>>
>> Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?
>>
>> Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the
>> Southeast (I?m in NC).
>>
>> Jamie Palmer_______________________________________________
>> fot at autox.team.net
>>
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From rkramer56 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 18 08:12:50 2026
From: rkramer56 at gmail.com (Bob Kramer)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:12:50 -0500
Subject: [Fot] TR6 race car possible change of series
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Jamie

One last thing. Vintage run groups can be smaller than ChampCar. This can
mean that you end up out on the track with no one to race with.  I hate
that!  Hopefully you will find a group of cars to dice with.  The good
thing with a TR6 is that you can ramp it up or down to fit the need.

Bob

On Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 08:40, Jamie Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Bob, thanks for the valuable input.  It sounds like your thoughts are very
> similar to mine.  One option is for me to cannibalize the car for the other
> TR6-based vehicles (my 73 street car, the 2000 Mk. 1 sedan, a Hunter kit
> car, and a Jamaican kit car), but it turned out quite nicely (I was lucky
> enough to start with a fairly solid pile of "bitsa") and I hate to do that
> after 5 years building and prepping the car.
>
> The VDCA rules sound quite reasonable, and I don't think it would be too
> difficult to find four suitable fenders.  I originally got the engine
> running on a set of 175 CDs anyway, so they are sitting there ready to go.
> Honestly, I'm not that worried about being "competitive", just would like
> to not be the slowest car on track by 5 seconds a lap (Lucky Dog experience
> last fall).  Heck, she's (her name is Lacey) set up to run on regular
> unleaded as it's darned expensive to run premium all weekend!
>
> Thanks again, friends, and I'll keep all informed.  Chuck has been kind
> enough to invite Cristina and me to the VDCA event coming up at the end of
> March, so we're planning on coming up on the Saturday to check things out.
>
> To be honest...I'm excited!
>
> Jamie
>
> On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 08:58:47 AM EDT, Bob Kramer <
> rkramer56 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Jamie
>
> We were at a crossroads with our ChampCar TR6 as well. It did its job and
> by my count it helped 6 drivers make the decision to get involved with
> vintage racing. As time went on we made the car faster by adding fuel
> injection and aero and raced with experienced drivers to great effect.
> Everyone had a great time but their focus was on their vintage car and last
> year we did not have enough of us older drivers to make a ChampCar entry
> work. The car sat all year but still starts right up!  This year, we gave
> it one last try at getting enough drivers and we have a group of younger
> drivers and a couple of new drivers, so we have three races planned. The
> fact that COTA is turning itself into a private, high dollar, membership
> only club, and there is one last ChampCar race there in December gave
> people the impetus to sign up. After that,I think the end is near for my
> ChampCar program.
>
> Here's what I know.  My Texas club recently updated our rules and added
> classes for 1985 cars. Other clubs have rules with cut off years that vary,
> but the reality of shrinking grids has hit vintage racing clubs and soon
> most will accept more modern cars. In the 1985 SCCA GCR and PCS car weights
> are reduced and fiberglass panels are allowable. Modern Fuel injection is
> clearly out, because almost all rules are based on the concept of "period
> correct".  Triumph's fuel injection is allowed. The TR6 has a couple of
> build options, in Former CP, GT2C and former DP in GT3D. The PCS rules are
> almost identical but the car weight is substantially higher for GT3D.
> You'll want to ditch the bumpers and upgrade the camshaft and valve train,
> and most clubs want a period looking paint job. You can run dual SU's or
> Strombergs in GT3D, but you'll want Webers for GT2C.
>
> My car would need a lot of work for a vintage conversion, mostly because
> the bones are so bad. The body is very rough under the panels and the
> floors are literally road signs. It worked for Lemon's, WRL, and
> Chump/Champ, but the driveline is top notch. I'm not sure what I am going
> to do with it going forward but after this year I will make a decision. I
> may pull it apart and move the driveline into a street car.
>
> Bob
>
> On Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 23:22, Chuck Gee <chasgee22 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jamie,
>
> Check out VDCA, https://www.vintagedrive.com/.  I?m down in SC and this
> is the group I race with.  Tracks we race include Roebling Road, VIR, Road
> Atlanta.  A real easy and friendly group.
>
> You can find the rules on their website.  You are correct about the
> fiberglass and fuel injection, probably the bumpers too.  They look too
> heavy anyway.
>
> Feel free to reach out with any questions.
>
> Chuck Gee
>
> On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:41?PM, James Palmer <tr6driver at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> ?Ok, friends?help!
> I finished my TR6 ?budget? endurance race car last year, only to find long
> driving stints may no longer work for my hands (long story).  So, one
> thought that occurred to me was to examine what changes I?d need to make to
> make it *eligible* (note, not competitive) for vintage.  I?m guessing the
> fiberglass fenders, bumpers and modern fuel injection would have to go,
> right?  Not major issues.  Cosmetically I wanted it pretty nice as long as
> you don?t look TOO close ;-)
> <image0.jpeg>
> <image1.jpeg>
> <image2.jpeg>
> <image3.jpeg>
> <image4.jpeg>
> <image5.jpeg>
>
>
> What else?
>
> Car is prepared to a moderate standard, but very safe.  Has full cage,
> fire suppression, fuel cell, etc.  See pics if they come through.
>
> Are the 200TW DOT tires legal?
>
> Thanks for any recommendations, especially sanctioning bodies in the
> Southeast (I?m in NC).
>
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From rjl6n at lumos.net  Wed Mar 18 08:55:54 2026
From: rjl6n at lumos.net (R. John Lye)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:55:54 -0400
Subject: [Fot] E-mails
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References: <479091202.1408884.1773766637735.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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Yeah, Yahoo accounts have been a problem for mailing lists for years now.

John


On 3/17/2026 8:47 PM, JOE CURRY wrote:
> If that was me, I would be setting up a Hotmail or Gmail account for FOT.
>
> Joe C.
>
> On Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 05:33:57 PM MST, Mark Bradakis 
> <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 3/17/26 10:57 AM, Jim Dooley wrote:
> > I haven't been receiving any fot emails for the last couple weeks.
> > Checking to see if I have been deleted or what might be going on?
>
> Interesting.? Apparently your email provider doesn't want to talk to
> Team Net:
>
> ar 17 13:07:33 autox postfix/smtp[23605]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=6.5,
> delays=5.9/0/0.52/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM 
> command))
> Mar 17 13:13:56 autox postfix/smtp[27731]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=389,
> delays=375/0.35/13/0.04, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM 
> command))
> Mar 17 13:23:57 autox postfix/smtp[31432]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68]:25, delay=990,
> delays=976/0.21/14/0.05, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (host
> mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.137.26.68] said: 421 4.7.0 [TSS04]
> Messages from 50.198.190.17 temporarily deferred due to unexpected
> volume or user complaints - 4.16.55.1; see
> https://postmaster.yahooinc.com/error-codes (in reply to MAIL FROM 
> command))
> Mar 17 13:44:08 autox postfix/smtp[8940]: 20F87A1044:
> to=<jdooley46 at sbcglobal.net>,
> relay=mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net[98.138.3.192]:25, delay=2201,
> delays=2176/0.19/24/0.58, dsn=2.0.0, status=sent (250 ok dirdel)
>
>
>
> mjb.
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From robertten1 at aol.com  Wed Mar 18 09:37:52 2026
From: robertten1 at aol.com (robertten1 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:37:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Fot] Spam Folder ?
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Amici,
Attention to our members ... your emails ( ? ) are turning up in my Spam Folder.? And checking your email address does not look correct for you.? I've mentioned earlier and was told it sounds like we and fot might be hacked.? Noticed this starting in January and increasing last month.? ?FYI
Good luck all,Bob Totten?64 SpitGT? autocrosser

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