<div dir="ltr"><div>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. <br></div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Just wondering what the target Marques are for their other events, besides MG at Sebring and Triumph at the Glen.</div><div><br></div><div>mike h<br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 5:42 PM Bob Kramer <<a href="mailto:rkramer56@gmail.com">rkramer56@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">I sometimes run down rabbit holes and find snakes. Tell me if I have this figured correctly. <div><br></div><div>The SVRA has set up a for-profit featured marque program and wants Triumph to be the first _______. </div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Am I missing the cute little bunnies?</div><div><br></div><div>Bob Kramer<br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 10:41 AM Mike Harmuth via Fot <<a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net" target="_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>I received this from SVRA today. They're not my normal race group but this seems like a good deal. Anyone else going?</div><div><br></div><div>mike h<br></div><div><br></div><div>
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<p class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248size-18" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:17px;line-height:26px;text-align:center" lang="x-size-18"><span style="color:rgb(16,96,176)">Please accept this personal invitation to bring your</span><br>
<strong><span style="color:rgb(48,48,48)">1963 Triumph Spitfire</span></strong><br>
<span style="color:rgb(16,96,176)">to the Triumph Reunion at our 2019 US Vintage Grand Prix<br>
which includes FREE ENTRY*</span></p>
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<p class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248size-14" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px" lang="x-size-14"><span class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248font-sans-serif">Dear Mike Harmuth,</span></p><p class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248size-14" style="margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px" lang="x-size-14"><span class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248font-sans-serif">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.</span></p><p class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248size-14" style="margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px" lang="x-size-14"><span class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248font-sans-serif">At
each of our SVRA events, we will host a Featured Marque or Featured
Group. All hosted participants will receive special event entitlements
including, “<strong>Free Entry</strong>” 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.</span></p><p class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248size-14" style="margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px" lang="x-size-14"><span class="m_8013259049047033160m_-3511845928026343479gmail-m_7404848736719870248font-sans-serif">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.</span></p>
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