<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Well done to everyone involved! It was an honor to be part of another fantastic Kastner Cup.<div><br></div><div>Thanks to everyone who played a part,</div><div>Jesse Darrow <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 21, 2023, at 3:02 PM, Joe Alexander via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Brilliant! Thank you Mark. <div><br></div><div>I am really looking forward to Sonoma, next year, after experiencing this one.<br><br><div dir="ltr">Joe Alexander<div>4505 Donald Dr</div><div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>The-vintage-racer.com</div><div>Gasketinnovations.com</div><div>Cell: 319.464.4711</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 21, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Mark Alexander <markarthuralexander@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Brian's write-up is incredible. I think I have read it 4 times to figure out how to extend additional thoughts to express gratitude that Brian succinctly conveys. </div><div><br></div><div>To build upon Brian's well articulated message I'll do my best here by simply adding a few additional thoughts to underline and reiterate:</div><div><br></div><div>Every year, the Kastner Cup has always adapted to the event, venue, and sanctioning body. This, of course, brings both opportunities and challenges all at the same time.</div><div><ul><li>Brian and I did our best to align with the fundamental tenets of the Kastner Cup set forth by our predecessors. </li><li>Road America was incredible to work with as a sanctioning body. They were flexible and supportive leading up to the event and through-out the weekend. This said, we did run into some challenges with this size of an event but Road America staff made note on several occasions the professionalism of Kastner Cup participants. We all really represented Kas well here.</li><li>We worked hard at making sure both race entries and street Triumphs were accommodated, presented, and together in the paddock. With the number of overall race entries to the WIC, we were making adjustments in the weeks and days leading up to the event for street and race paddock parking. We really appreciated everyone's flexibility in changes and approach.</li></ul><div>A peek behind the scenes for just a moment:<br></div><ul><li> Grid position for the Kastner Cup race was determined by the very seasoned and helpful timing and scoring staff at Road America based on the qualifying sessions on Saturday. Not all cars participated in qualifying which resulted in the grid presented for Sunday's race. Good feedback from drivers and the Grand Marshal proved very helpful and is an example of where RA staff were flexible in working with us. 3 trips to timing and scoring Sunday morning corrected the grid but didn't perfectly translate to false grid staff and running order. For those racing participants on false-grid on Sunday, you experienced a bit of delay as we continued to work with the grid marshal to make "most" of the corrections. Thanks for your patience and feedback.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>To add to Brian's comment, "it takes a village":<br></div><div><br></div><ul><li>Throught-out the past year, Grand Marshal, Joe Alexander, provided invaluable feedback and counsel to make this event happen. The important relationship with Kas firmly sustains the future of the Kastner Cup. </li><li>Curt. Your process oriented approach we simply tried to build-upon your success. </li><li>2017 Kastner Cup Chairs: Brian Garcia and Jason Ostrowski. Their experience hosting the 2017 Kastner Cup and connections with RA proved invaluable. We were able to leverage many of their ideas and efforts and for this event Brian Garcia really laid the groundwork with RA to make it all happen. Many meetings and phone calls. </li><li>The topic of the Kastner Cup grid for Sunday is important as it is a great example of how well everyone works together for the Kastner Cup event each year and this is where I really want to highlight <b>Henry Frye</b>. Henry was back in Connecticut working up spreadsheets for the running order. This was never asked of Henry, not planned, but immensely valuable. We were able to take Henry's analysis to timing and scoring and make changes to the grid. So, thanks to Henry. Well played at an important moment. </li><li>Bob Johns and family: Your feedback is always on-point. Your attendance is very much a highlight of the Kastner Cup weekend. Thank-you.</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>Mark</div><div><br></div><div>2023 Kastner Cup Co-Chair's:<br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><u>Brian Garcia</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in">Email: <a href="mailto:cudapilot@comcast.com" target="_blank">cudapilot@comcast.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in">Mobile: 847.452.2246</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><u>Mark Alexander</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in">Email: <a href="mailto:markarthuralexander@gmail.com" target="_blank">markarthuralexander@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><br></p></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 10:54 PM Joe Alexander 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:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite">Thank you, Brian & Mark.</blockquote><div><br></div>Curt Johnston took the Kastner Cup up a notch and you guys built on his successes.<div><br></div><div>The Kastner Cup and Gary Kincel’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony were unqualified successes. I am proud to be a part of this.</div><div><br></div><div>Venues and sanctioning bodies have been coming to us. I think Kas Kastner’s Legacy is secure with the Kastner Cup Series leading the way.</div><div><br></div><div>See many of you at Sonoma. KCup 2024.</div><div><br></div><div>Best Regards,<br><br><div dir="ltr">Joe Alexander<div>4505 Donald Dr</div><div>Cedar Falls, IA 50613</div><div>The-vintage-racer.com</div><div>Gasketinnovations.com</div><div>Cell: 319.464.4711</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 20, 2023, at 12:05 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot <<a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net" target="_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">This is several days overdue but as typically happens the real world was waiting to bash me over the head as soon as I got back from Road America and I've been playing catch up all week. I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you that attended the Kastner Cup last weekend. All that were there can attest to the fact that this was no small event. With 500+ cars and thousands of spectators it is difficult for a group to stand out but we did. From the cars on display at the welcome dinner, to the FOT members involved with and honored at the HOF induction, to the parade and concourse Friday night, and all weekend on the track you shined in the spotlight. I hope you enjoyed your time there. I can tell you first hand that we made a great impression on the Road America staff as I'd knew we would. </span>
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<span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Thanks too to all that supported the event through your donations of time, materials, and/or labor. There are a lot of moving pieces involved in executing a good event and it takes a village. The event would not have happened without you. I personally wish I would have had more time to hang out with all of you but my own Vintage ride demanded a lot of my time and attention last weekend as they are prone to do. It was great to meet so many of you though and I look forward to seeing you at other events in the future. Big thanks to my co-chair Mark Alexander for all of his efforts over the past year to help bring all of this together. It started with a phone call from him to me when I was on my way to GingerMan in April of last year. I think we met our expectations, Mark. Thanks to our special guests Peter Brock and Bob Johns for gracing us with their presence, history, and insight that made the event all that much more special. Thanks to Shawn Frank for his time spent capturing the event for all to enjoy in the future. And finally thanks to Joe Alexander for being our Grand Marshal and keeping Kas' spirit alive. He would have been proud of you last weekend and of all of you that raced. Exquisite cars and racing all weekend long. </span>
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<span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">Congrats to our Kastner Cup winner Tony Drews. The selection process is not an easy one but Tony exemplifies the pillars that the award stands for. Congrats also go to our marque award winners:</span>
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<span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">One last bit of housekeeping - for those interested in event posters they are still available through Mark Alexander. If you still would like to order a Kastner Cup shirt the online sale is still opens but closes this Sunday. Here is the link: </span></span>
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<span style="font-family:helvetica;font-size:12pt">As I said last weekend - FOT and the Kastner Cup represent the best parts of Vintage Racing. As a driver of several orphan cars I have no equivalent to this group or the Cup but I thank you for allowing me to be a Friend of Triumph. Thanks again and best of luck with the rest of your racing seasons.</span>
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