From stanbmason at aol.com  Tue Mar  1 08:55:44 2022
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2022 15:55:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Racing
In-Reply-To: <CA+SaxAcfXSn+AwxvvkeceZE9bZ-OS2WzZebm5Mk8MaAidKKmHQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+SaxAcfXSn+AwxvvkeceZE9bZ-OS2WzZebm5Mk8MaAidKKmHQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1206972706.2627566.1646150144708@mail.yahoo.com>

A couple of bits of Spridget Interest items:
First our SCCA Sprite Racer friend Jason Stine sent us a promotional YouTube video for the HProduction Race and Fun.? It is interesting to me to see how HProduction has changed with lots of Sedans running in this SCCA Class when in the 1960 through the 80s were primarily Bug Eyes with 948cc engines.
Scott Young Enterprises has just had some Steel Flywheels mad for 948cc engines.? Scotty is highly recommended for race transmissions and clutches (Tilton etc.).? He can be reached at?972.737.8047
?See ya at Gingerman Soon
Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Stine <stine.jason at gmail.com>
To: Stan Mason <StanBMason at aol.com>
Sent: Mon, Feb 28, 2022 5:01 pm
Subject: H Prod Invitational

Hi Stan -?
Can you please forward this to the Spridget crowd?? Spectators welcome at the event!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBdSbpxoK24
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Mar  2 08:21:50 2022
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2022 09:21:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Side curtain " handles "
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEON1gG904_=pABQTnccni-LX2jnYP23w9amQMM_+aoTLaA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAL4ZEON1gG904_=pABQTnccni-LX2jnYP23w9amQMM_+aoTLaA@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi all,

so I chanced upon seeing the two different types of side curtains that I have.  One is the Weathershield kind and one is unmarked but I believe it is for the hardtop.

Questions relates to the ?nobs? that are used to slide the plexiglass open.  On the Weathershield kind it is a small block but thicker and the other kind has a block that is out an inch square.

Is one correct or are they both different?

Thanks!

Letser

From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Mar  2 18:06:52 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 01:06:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRING soon?
References: <981476355.231755.1646269612648.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <981476355.231755.1646269612648@mail.yahoo.com>

March 20th 2022 is the first day of Spring 2022!? ? WOO-HOO!19 days to go!I am having a childish moment of excitement since I JUST realized the fact that in calender days...Winter is almost over!Chuck
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Sat Mar  5 10:10:06 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2022 17:10:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hans Device?
References: <2050682471.585131.1646500206617.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2050682471.585131.1646500206617@mail.yahoo.com>

It has come to my attention that for our 2023 Hillclimb season a head restraint will become a required piece of driver safety equipment.If anyone knows a driver retiring from competition either willing to donate one off these to another driver or sell one PLEASE pass along my contact information?? ?WE THANK EVERYONE!?Chuckcrusaderchuck55 at aol.comPlanning a few upgrades for Frank's race car project through this year...
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Mon Mar  7 13:08:46 2022
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 20:08:46 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi List,

It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine, though
it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they hoped, if it
all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the numerous punctures
Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just old tyres that have
sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they are Chinese copies
of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might have said - dung
forged tyres that are rubbish.

Regards

Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Mar  7 13:34:06 2022
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 14:34:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <98FBA659-81FB-4D54-AE46-376CE36F44F4@comcast.net>

HAH!!

Lester


> On Mar 7, 2022, at 2:08 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi List,
> 
> It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine, though it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they hoped, if it all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the numerous punctures Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just old tyres that have sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they are Chinese copies of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might have said - dung forged tyres that are rubbish.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Mar  7 13:54:55 2022
From: derf247 at gmail.com (Derf)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 14:54:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEAAx7-4uD9Y0H7OADk4-Pk+pyk6vv1TELEsGGE5n4un1gf1fw@mail.gmail.com>

What's really happening in Ukraine is NATO is trying to move east and Putin
isn't having it.


On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 2:09 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine,
> though it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they
> hoped, if it all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the
> numerous punctures Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just
> old tyres that have sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they
> are Chinese copies of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might
> have said - dung forged tyres that are rubbish.
>
> Regards
>
> Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Mon Mar  7 13:57:06 2022
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (AOL Mail Update (Terms & Policy))
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 20:57:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ukrane OSHIT?
References: <1259267285.1209741.1646686626470.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1259267285.1209741.1646686626470@mail.yahoo.com>

Just mentally rambling...Aparently Russians do not work well together.Just saying.....we take better care of our cars than.....Chuck
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From dtwoerpel at gmail.com  Mon Mar  7 14:00:59 2022
From: dtwoerpel at gmail.com (Dave and Terri Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 15:00:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CADtDyyDV3a+ew_yiAmnhfw_D6kj3SPQ+q8XWELsJQ1dUwHJEpA@mail.gmail.com>

LOL!!  Brilliant,  Daniel!  Exactly what Frank would have said. "Made with
bootleg rubber"...recalling the time we struggled with the Holy Sprite's
windscreen seal. ?

Dave W
59:()
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI
"Pay It Forward"

On Mon, Mar 7, 2022, 2:09 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine,
> though it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they
> hoped, if it all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the
> numerous punctures Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just
> old tyres that have sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they
> are Chinese copies of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might
> have said - dung forged tyres that are rubbish.
>
> Regards
>
> Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Mar  7 18:41:51 2022
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 19:41:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C6F56653-ECA1-4838-92A4-9AEA4ED8B61A@yahoo.com>

Luvvit!!!!

Ron Soave

> On Mar 7, 2022, at 2:09 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi List,
> 
> It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine, though it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they hoped, if it all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the numerous punctures Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just old tyres that have sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they are Chinese copies of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might have said - dung forged tyres that are rubbish.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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From healeyrik at gmail.com  Tue Mar  8 06:57:39 2022
From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2022 08:57:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dung forged?
In-Reply-To: <C6F56653-ECA1-4838-92A4-9AEA4ED8B61A@yahoo.com>
References: <CAMhoh1XuEMS2RD_rHFHiA0PsbhtooSN=Ye3Gs8SKrwEzVvgTKQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <C6F56653-ECA1-4838-92A4-9AEA4ED8B61A@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAGfzsZfvEvcZnnPE5nYC2f1ADPmMY-mf5JX_pMdfZ2adU0j+wA@mail.gmail.com>

The biggest dung-forged item the Russians have is Putin.

Rick Neville

On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 8:42 PM Ron Soave via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Luvvit!!!!
>
> Ron Soave
>
> > On Mar 7, 2022, at 2:09 PM, Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Hi List,
> >
> > It seems hard to really find out what's really happening in Ukraine,
> though it's obvious the Russians aren't succeeding in the manner they
> hoped, if it all.  One thing that interested me was a report that the
> numerous punctures Russian vehicles are experiencing are due to not just
> old tyres that have sat on stationary vehicles for some years but that they
> are Chinese copies of Michelin tyres.  Or put another way as Frank might
> have said - dung forged tyres that are rubbish.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Daniel (and there is still no news on hoses)
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> >
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From emailme at greggowins.com  Tue Mar  8 10:11:42 2022
From: emailme at greggowins.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:11:42 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin,
 TX
In-Reply-To: <01000178ad0ceee8-bfe135b2-994f-4f90-ac22-4f719301112e-000000@email.amazonses.com>
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Hey everyone,

Been a while since I've posted about this.   Since this is going to be in
Texas, we are going to do it bigger.   As well as two Sprites, there will
be two weekends!   This will give folks some flexibility and options.

DATES:
Weekend One:  May 20th-22nd
Weekend Two:  May 27th-30th (Memorial Day weekend)

LOCATION:
Driftwood, TX (just southwest of Austin)

VEHICLES:
1965 Sprite
1969 Sprite

We are in the process of getting my Dad's Sprite from Fort Worth to my
place, and he's already started ordering parts.   I've been swamped with
work, but will be contacting Hap very soon to get started on the engine
rebuild for mine.

Let me know if you have any questions or need more info.  Looking forward
to this!

Greg Gowins
Driftwood, TX



On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 10:56 AM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Howdy everyone,
>
> Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID
> thing.  I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute
> care rehab place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then
> I catch it there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.
>
> Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.
> To that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place
> outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to
> do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this
> year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20
> years.
>
> I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a
> surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for
> a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an
> angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised
> by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the
> quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the
> hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his
> strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until
> his breastbone heals.
>
> I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions
> about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!
>
> Greg Gowins
> Driftwood, TX
>
>
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 25 19:54:19 2022
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:54:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] AH Spares Bugeye Grill
Message-ID: <CAL4ZEOPYX=fthzi=uqN-jezihHt=Ef_U-+9-2vxYhNVuUFGoxg@mail.gmail.com>

 The Bugeye grill on the car now is the re-chromed original.  When I had
the car repainted for the 2008 Lake of the Ozarks 50th the body shop was
heavy handed and the top most pin was pulled so hard to install the speed
nut it cracked the metal of the grill around it.  Not super evident until
you get close.  Up close you can see the crack at the peak of the grill.
     I bought a replacement grill from AH Spares and it arrived today.
First of all, it is a bad pressing that lacks the detail at the top edge.
On the original there is a definite border edge.  The repro has no such
detail.  Maybe not important to some people, but it bugs me.  Second, the
grill came bent at the bottom.  See picture below.  Both ends bent like
this.  The chrome is cracked at the bend also. Glad I didn't spring for the
high quality show chrome version.
Mike MacLean
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 26 07:26:47 2022
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:26:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] AH Spares Bugeye Grill
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From my friend Yves?.diff gasket. 

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Ron Soave

> On Mar 25, 2022, at 8:55 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> The Bugeye grill on the car now is the re-chromed original.  When I had the car repainted for the 2008 Lake of the Ozarks 50th the body shop was heavy handed and the top most pin was pulled so hard to install the speed nut it cracked the metal of the grill around it.  Not super evident until you get close.  Up close you can see the crack at the peak of the grill.  
>      I bought a replacement grill from AH Spares and it arrived today.  First of all, it is a bad pressing that lacks the detail at the top edge.  On the original there is a definite border edge.  The repro has no such detail.  Maybe not important to some people, but it bugs me.  Second, the grill came bent at the bottom.  See picture below.  Both ends bent like this.  The chrome is cracked at the bend also. Glad I didn't spring for the high quality show chrome version. 
> Mike MacLean
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 07:29:17 2022
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:29:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Side curtain " handles "
In-Reply-To: <0D73CD3E-C0A3-403C-9CAE-798618C0CAF1@comcast.net>
References: <CAL4ZEON1gG904_=pABQTnccni-LX2jnYP23w9amQMM_+aoTLaA@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Lester,
Did you get an answer to this question? I made my replacement
plexiglass and added new seals but I need to glue on the
plexiglass handles. What would be that answer?
Thank you kindly,
Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Wed, Mar 2, 2022 at 10:22 AM JMFangio via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> so I chanced upon seeing the two different types of side curtains that I
> have.  One is the Weathershield kind and one is unmarked but I believe it
> is for the hardtop.
>
> Questions relates to the ?nobs? that are used to slide the plexiglass
> open.  On the Weathershield kind it is a small block but thicker and the
> other kind has a block that is out an inch square.
>
> Is one correct or are they both different?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Letser
> ------------------------
>
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-- 
"Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 09:10:57 2022
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:10:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Gauging interest in a spring 2022 OSHIT in Austin,
 TX
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Hi Greg and Spridgeteers,
For those of us who can't make it, please post photos of this awesome OSHIT
event and let us know about the wrench turning done. It always motivates us
to do the same. Greg do you have an account on https://www.ahexp.com.
I love the "Bigger OSHIT" because it's in Texas!
Have fun,
Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"

California Sprite because she came from Los Angeles.
"Pinky" because that's what the author Terry Horler called the deep pink
Sprite in his book, Original Sprite and Midget.

On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 12:11 PM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> Been a while since I've posted about this.   Since this is going to be in
> Texas, we are going to do it bigger.   As well as two Sprites, there will
> be two weekends!   This will give folks some flexibility and options.
>
> DATES:
> Weekend One:  May 20th-22nd
> Weekend Two:  May 27th-30th (Memorial Day weekend)
>
> LOCATION:
> Driftwood, TX (just southwest of Austin)
>
> VEHICLES:
> 1965 Sprite
> 1969 Sprite
>
> We are in the process of getting my Dad's Sprite from Fort Worth to my
> place, and he's already started ordering parts.   I've been swamped with
> work, but will be contacting Hap very soon to get started on the engine
> rebuild for mine.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions or need more info.  Looking forward
> to this!
>
> Greg Gowins
> Driftwood, TX
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 10:56 AM Greg Gowins via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Howdy everyone,
>>
>> Hopefully folks are doing well and getting through this whole COVID
>> thing.  I caught it at the end of January, visiting an uncle at an acute
>> care rehab place.  I had to have a negative test to even get to visit, then
>> I catch it there!   I go and get my first vaccine shot here in a bit.
>>
>> Hopefully by next spring things will be back to some sense of normalcy.
>> To that end, I'd like to gauge interest in hosting an OSHIT at my place
>> outside of Austin, TX next April/May.  And since this is Texas, we have to
>> do it bigger, with TWO Sprites.  Mine, which I actually might complete this
>> year, then my dad's which needs a LOT of work.  It has been sitting for 20
>> years.
>>
>> I'd like to get my dad's running, because a week and a half ago he had a
>> surprise quadruple bypass.  He went in for a stress test in preparation for
>> a pinched nerve procedure, which he failed.  They set him up for an
>> angioplasty and a stent, then once they started that, they were surprised
>> by the state of his arteries, and immediately got him into surgery for the
>> quad bypass.   He's recovered amazingly well, and was released from the
>> hospital yesterday to go to a rehab place for a few days to get his
>> strength built back up, and get used to doing things without his arms until
>> his breastbone heals.
>>
>> I know when we had the last OSHIT at Jim Johnson's, there was discussions
>> about folks wanting to visit Austin.  This might be the impetus to do so!
>>
>> Greg Gowins
>> Driftwood, TX
>>
>> ------------------------
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 09:55:47 2022
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:55:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Full Engine Rebuild for 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye
 (Frogeye) : 30 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
In-Reply-To: <499D6374-6064-48DF-B19A-5D8307C3EDF6@cox.net>
References: <499D6374-6064-48DF-B19A-5D8307C3EDF6@cox.net>
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Wow, I use the Instructables site in my classroom for electronics projects.
I never knew that it had this section.
Thanks Alan.

Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"


California Sprite because she came from Los Angeles.

"Pinky" because that's what the author Terry Horler called the deep pink
Sprite in his book, Original Sprite and Midget.

On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 8:34 AM Alan Fisher via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Thought I would pass this along
> A feature article on  a website I enjoy getting
>
>
> https://www.instructables.com/Full-Engine-Rebuild-for-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-/
> Alan
>
> Sent from my iPad
> ------------------------
>
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>
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>
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From healeyrik at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 10:36:40 2022
From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:36:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] AH Spares Bugeye Grill
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The problem, Mike, is you ordered a grill, which is fine for cooking slabs
of raw meat over a dung fire, instead of a grille, which goes on the front
of a bugeye.

Best always,
Rick Neville

On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 9:55 PM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The Bugeye grill on the car now is the re-chromed original.  When I had
> the car repainted for the 2008 Lake of the Ozarks 50th the body shop was
> heavy handed and the top most pin was pulled so hard to install the speed
> nut it cracked the metal of the grill around it.  Not super evident until
> you get close.  Up close you can see the crack at the peak of the grill.
>      I bought a replacement grill from AH Spares and it arrived today.
> First of all, it is a bad pressing that lacks the detail at the top edge.
> On the original there is a definite border edge.  The repro has no such
> detail.  Maybe not important to some people, but it bugs me.  Second, the
> grill came bent at the bottom.  See picture below.  Both ends bent like
> this.  The chrome is cracked at the bend also. Glad I didn't spring for the
> high quality show chrome version.
> Mike MacLean
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
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From k8djc at zoominternet.net  Sun Mar 27 11:37:23 2022
From: k8djc at zoominternet.net (Nelson Wittstock)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:37:23 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Side curtain " handles "
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I wasn?t confident in using super glue to attach my handles so I drilled and tapped for set screws instead.  I used a bottoming tap so the holes that I tapped would not go completely through.  The were countersunk on the outside so nothing would stand proud of the surface.

I had seen this type of attachment on an old Ferrari and figured if it is good enough for one of those then it work on a ?lowly? Sprite.  BTW I used my small milling machine to ensure that the holes would match up.

Good luck,  Nelson
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 13:55:50 2022
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:55:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Side curtain " handles "
In-Reply-To: <14E3D40D0F824943846150EAEF7F1BD9@MININTHVRIDDO>
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When I replaced the plexiglass in my Bugeye side screens, I used superglue
to glue the handles 20 years ago.  Still holding.  When I bought the
plexiglass to use as a replacement I also bought a long "bar" of plastic
the same size as the original "handles".  I just cut two handles off to
length and polished the sharp edges and glued them on.I can see where the
drill and tap method would work too, just more work though.  That being
said, I hardly ever use the sidescreens here in SoCal.  In fact the top is
just about never up.
Mike MacLean

On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 10:37 AM Nelson Wittstock via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I wasn?t confident in using super glue to attach my handles so I drilled
> and tapped for set screws instead.  I used a bottoming tap so the holes
> that I tapped would not go completely through.  The were countersunk on the
> outside so nothing would stand proud of the surface.[image: Side curtain
> front][image: Side curtain handle rear]
>
> I had seen this type of attachment on an old Ferrari and figured if it is
> good enough for one of those then it work on a ?lowly? Sprite.  BTW I used
> my small milling machine to ensure that the holes would match up.
>
> Good luck,  Nelson
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 27 13:59:54 2022
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:59:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] AH Spares Bugeye Grill
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Thanks Rick.  That is really about all this grill is good for.
Mike MacLean

On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 9:36 AM HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com> wrote:

> The problem, Mike, is you ordered a grill, which is fine for cooking slabs
> of raw meat over a dung fire, instead of a grille, which goes on the front
> of a bugeye.
>
> Best always,
> Rick Neville
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 9:55 PM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> The Bugeye grill on the car now is the re-chromed original.  When I had
>> the car repainted for the 2008 Lake of the Ozarks 50th the body shop was
>> heavy handed and the top most pin was pulled so hard to install the speed
>> nut it cracked the metal of the grill around it.  Not super evident until
>> you get close.  Up close you can see the crack at the peak of the grill.
>>      I bought a replacement grill from AH Spares and it arrived today.
>> First of all, it is a bad pressing that lacks the detail at the top edge.
>> On the original there is a definite border edge.  The repro has no such
>> detail.  Maybe not important to some people, but it bugs me.  Second, the
>> grill came bent at the bottom.  See picture below.  Both ends bent like
>> this.  The chrome is cracked at the bend also. Glad I didn't spring for the
>> high quality show chrome version.
>> Mike MacLean
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets
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From stanbmason at aol.com  Wed Mar 30 11:53:23 2022
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:53:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS at Pittsburgh
References: <831941277.9731.1648662803420.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <831941277.9731.1648662803420@mail.yahoo.com>

Spridget Racers,

I was just getting ready to send out an update on our upcoming Gingerman Race (I will do soon) when I found the Pittsburgh GP announcement with outstanding compliments from Dave Kessinger our sponsor of the Sprite Midget Race Series.? As I mentioned earlier this year this race venue will become our first event outside of VSCDA races to expand our series and pull in others from the East Coast and Canada that may have not raced with us.? Please see link below for more details about SMRS and the Donna Mae Mims exclusive Spridget Race.? This weekend will be part of SMRS for points with us growing to the best 2 of 4 races.

https://www.pvgp.org/spridget-race/?fbclid=IwAR3H5OKcZL5C1aMHA-U94GXmUcQtZPk9QALZwXuA0J4k8Cf--H5fY3DbFYU


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From ezanner at gmail.com  Wed Mar 30 11:54:29 2022
From: ezanner at gmail.com (Erick Zanner)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:54:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS at Pittsburgh
In-Reply-To: <831941277.9731.1648662803420@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <831941277.9731.1648662803420.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <CA+7rDgvzF-KncrXH3PyEN=k6qV+-ZiUAnKkWCYD9bhe-t4+tdQ@mail.gmail.com>

Awesome, thanks for the update!

On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 1:53 PM <stanbmason at aol.com> wrote:

> Spridget Racers,
>
> I was just getting ready to send out an update on our upcoming Gingerman
> Race (I will do soon) when I found the Pittsburgh GP announcement with
> outstanding compliments from Dave Kessinger our sponsor of the Sprite
> Midget Race Series.  As I mentioned earlier this year this race venue will
> become our first event outside of VSCDA races to expand our series and pull
> in others from the East Coast and Canada that may have not raced with us.
> Please see link below for more details about SMRS and the Donna Mae Mims
> exclusive Spridget Race.  This weekend will be part of SMRS for points with
> us growing to the best 2 of 4 races.
>
>
>
> https://www.pvgp.org/spridget-race/?fbclid=IwAR3H5OKcZL5C1aMHA-U94GXmUcQtZPk9QALZwXuA0J4k8Cf--H5fY3DbFYU
>
>
> Have a Spritely Life!
> Stan Mason
>
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From stanbmason at aol.com  Wed Mar 30 12:02:55 2022
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:02:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: SMRS at Pittsburgh
In-Reply-To: <831941277.9731.1648662803420@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <831941277.9731.1648662803420.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <831941277.9731.1648662803420@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <558163572.4083.1648663375675@mail.yahoo.com>

Spridget Racers,

I was just getting ready to send out an update on our upcoming Gingerman Race (I will do soon) when I found the Pittsburgh GP announcement with outstanding compliments from Dave Kessinger our sponsor of the Sprite Midget Race Series.? As I mentioned earlier this year this race venue will become our first event outside of VSCDA races to expand our series and pull in others from the East Coast and Canada that may have not raced with us.? Please see link below for more details about SMRS and the Donna Mae Mims exclusive Spridget Race.? This weekend will be part of SMRS for points with us growing to the best 2 of 4 races.

https://www.pvgp.org/spridget-race/?fbclid=IwAR3H5OKcZL5C1aMHA-U94GXmUcQtZPk9QALZwXuA0J4k8Cf--H5fY3DbFYU


Have a Spritely Life!Stan Mason
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From stanbmason at aol.com  Wed Mar 30 12:12:59 2022
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:12:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gingerman 2022 Sprite Midget Race Series
References: <988485559.8284.1648663979551.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <988485559.8284.1648663979551@mail.yahoo.com>

The following is our update on Gingerman coming up at the end of April.? There is another attachment that lays out this same information.
Gingerman 2022 SMRS Season Start Plans

All Spridgetolites!

Things are shaping up well for the Gingerman Driver Schooland Race Weekend April 29- May 1 ,when registering please remember to takeadvantage of early bird rates any time on or before April 19th alsomake sure you check the box for the exclusive Spridget Race.? We continue to be fortunate to have our ownexclusive race and it will only continue if we have decent numbers in this race(last year we had 22 Spridgets registered for weekend).? As of March 27 we had no Spridget DriverSchool Students register, which is a shocking contrast to last year when we had5.? If you know of someone that is aSpridget Student please let me know.? Ihave several Ace Factor Booklets that do a great job of providing knowledge onRoad Racing and Specifically Vintage Racing that I will forward to them so theycan gain knowledge before showing up for this highly recognized driver school.

Our Joint SMRS Brat lunch will maintain our traditionalprocess for Saturday and Sunday Group Lunch - SMRS will provide disposableplates, forks, napkins, chips, serving spoons, some condiments and grillsthanks to our sponsor Dave Kessinger.? Itis recommended that every Spridget Racer provide pre-boiled brats to lessengrease fires and shortening cooking time for serving this large group.? There will be 2 lunches, so determine theamount of crew and friends you have attending along with another 20% for othersthat help us to race like Tech Inspection and Corner Workers or new racers thatmay not be familiar with our process.? Otherdishes are appreciated.? In more recentlunches Stan Mason and his crew have taken on more responsibility in the actualcooking.? I would like others to take onmore responsibility in this area and am considering assigning specific groupsto assist. If you are interested in helping please contact me.

We will have SMRS regalia in Posters and may have stickerswith last year?s T-Shirts available as well.

This year we are recognizing our Female Racers.? I am proud that we have more female racers inour group and probably represent as much as 70% of total VSCDA femaleracers.? We have added the Pittsburg GPat Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July to our calendar this year,which will include a special exclusive Spridget Race honoring Donna Mae Mimsthe first female to win an SCCA National Title in a Pink Bug Eye Sprite.


?
Plans for Gingerman Weekend (based on VSCDA 3/27/22 tentativeagenda):

Thursday April 28 - I will trailer up my Sprite around Noon andStake out the Spridget Paddock that is located in our traditional areaapproximately 100 ft ??north of main gateon East Side of main road leading into track.?This is also a great time to see what Spridget Driver School attendeesand introduce our self and offer support to them over Friday and throughout theweekend.

Friday April 29 - I will be at the track before 9AM toassist Driver School and Spridget Trailers Paddock Parking along with gettingthe Bug Eye Teched.? That evening?sdinner is always fun seeing some of those friends that you have not seen for 6months along with Student Graduation Certificates.

Saturday April 30th ? We will be Race Group E (Group2) for the weekend, which is the last race group out for each session

7:45 AM - Mandatory Driver?s Meeting at start tower area

9:30 AM ? Warm-up

11:30AM ? Practice Session

Noon ? SMRS Brat Lunch in Spridget Paddock

2:45PM ?Qualifying (SMRS position points)

4:55PM ?Sprint Race 1 (SMRS durability points)

5:30PM ? Cape Of Good Portable Pub toasting andannouncements

6:00PM - Dinner



Sunday May 1st- 

9:30AM ? Sprint Race 2

12:55PM? Sprite Midget Exclusive Race 15 lap?

(SMRSposition points)1:30 PM SMRS Brat Lunch and Spridget Race positionrecognition (this is a later lunch since the Spridget Race was after ourtraditional lunch time).

3:35PM Feature Race


?
Pack up and get ready for Black Hawk.


?
Stan Mason

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From stanbmason at aol.com  Wed Mar 30 12:15:28 2022
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:15:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gingerman 2022 Sprite Midget Race Series
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The following is our update on Gingerman coming up at the end of April.? There is another attachment that lays out this same information.


Gingerman 2022 SMRS Season Start Plans
 All Spridgetolites! Things are shaping up well for the Gingerman Driver Schooland Race Weekend April 29- May 1 ,when registering please remember to takeadvantage of early bird rates any time on or before April 19th alsomake sure you check the box for the exclusive Spridget Race.? We continue to be fortunate to have our ownexclusive race and it will only continue if we have decent numbers in this race(last year we had 22 Spridgets registered for weekend).? As of March 27 we had no Spridget DriverSchool Students register, which is a shocking contrast to last year when we had5.? If you know of someone that is aSpridget Student please let me know.? Ihave several Ace Factor Booklets that do a great job of providing knowledge onRoad Racing and Specifically Vintage Racing that I will forward to them so theycan gain knowledge before showing up for this highly recognized driver school. Our Joint SMRS Brat lunch will maintain our traditionalprocess for Saturday and Sunday Group Lunch - SMRS will provide disposableplates, forks, napkins, chips, serving spoons, some condiments and grillsthanks to our sponsor Dave Kessinger.? Itis recommended that every Spridget Racer provide pre-boiled brats to lessengrease fires and shortening cooking time for serving this large group.? There will be 2 lunches, so determine theamount of crew and friends you have attending along with another 20% for othersthat help us to race like Tech Inspection and Corner Workers or new racers thatmay not be familiar with our process.? Otherdishes are appreciated.? In more recentlunches Stan Mason and his crew have taken on more responsibility in the actualcooking.? I would like others to take onmore responsibility in this area and am considering assigning specific groupsto assist. If you are interested in helping please contact me. We will have SMRS regalia in Posters and may have stickerswith last year?s T-Shirts available as well. This year we are recognizing our Female Racers.? I am proud that we have more female racers inour group and probably represent as much as 70% of total VSCDA femaleracers.? We have added the Pittsburg GPat Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July to our calendar this year,which will include a special exclusive Spridget Race honoring Donna Mae Mimsthe first female to win an SCCA National Title in a Pink Bug Eye Sprite.  ? Plans for Gingerman Weekend (based on VSCDA 3/27/22 tentativeagenda): Thursday April 28 - I will trailer up my Sprite around Noon andStake out the Spridget Paddock that is located in our traditional areaapproximately 100 ft ??north of main gateon East Side of main road leading into track.?This is also a great time to see what Spridget Driver School attendeesand introduce our self and offer support to them over Friday and throughout theweekend. Friday April 29 - I will be at the track before 9AM toassist Driver School and Spridget Trailers Paddock Parking along with gettingthe Bug Eye Teched.? That evening?sdinner is always fun seeing some of those friends that you have not seen for 6months along with Student Graduation Certificates. Saturday April 30th ? We will be Race Group E (Group2) for the weekend, which is the last race group out for each session 7:45 AM - Mandatory Driver?s Meeting at start tower area 9:30 AM ? Warm-up 11:30AM ? Practice Session Noon ? SMRS Brat Lunch in Spridget Paddock 2:45PM ?Qualifying (SMRS position points) 4:55PM ?Sprint Race 1 (SMRS durability points) 5:30PM ? Cape Of Good Portable Pub toasting andannouncements 6:00PM - Dinner

 Sunday May 1st-  9:30AM ? Sprint Race 2 12:55PM? Sprite Midget Exclusive Race 15 lap?(SMRSposition points)1:30 PM SMRS Brat Lunch and Spridget Race positionrecognition (this is a later lunch since the Spridget Race was after ourtraditional lunch time). 3:35PM Feature Race  ? Pack up and get ready for Black Hawk.  ? Stan Mason 
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From ezanner at gmail.com  Wed Mar 30 12:22:05 2022
From: ezanner at gmail.com (Erick Zanner)
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:22:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Gingerman 2022 Sprite Midget Race Series
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Looking forward to it!

On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 2:12 PM <stanbmason at aol.com> wrote:

> The following is our update on Gingerman coming up at the end of April.
> There is another attachment that lays out this same information.
>
> Gingerman 2022 SMRS Season Start Plans
> All Spridgetolites!
> Things are shaping up well for the Gingerman Driver School and Race
> Weekend April 29- May 1 ,when registering please remember to take advantage
> of early bird rates any time on or before April 19th also make sure you
> check the box for the exclusive Spridget Race.  We continue to be fortunate
> to have our own exclusive race and it will only continue if we have decent
> numbers in this race (last year we had 22 Spridgets registered for
> weekend).  As of March 27 we had no Spridget Driver School Students
> register, which is a shocking contrast to last year when we had 5.  If you
> know of someone that is a Spridget Student please let me know.  I have
> several Ace Factor Booklets that do a great job of providing knowledge on
> Road Racing and Specifically Vintage Racing that I will forward to them so
> they can gain knowledge before showing up for this highly recognized driver
> school.
> Our Joint SMRS Brat lunch will maintain our traditional process for
> Saturday and Sunday Group Lunch - SMRS will provide disposable plates,
> forks, napkins, chips, serving spoons, some condiments and grills thanks to
> our sponsor Dave Kessinger.  It is recommended that every Spridget Racer
> provide pre-boiled brats to lessen grease fires and shortening cooking time
> for serving this large group.  There will be 2 lunches, so determine the
> amount of crew and friends you have attending along with another 20% for
> others that help us to race like Tech Inspection and Corner Workers or new
> racers that may not be familiar with our process.  Other dishes are
> appreciated.  In more recent lunches Stan Mason and his crew have taken on
> more responsibility in the actual cooking.  I would like others to take on
> more responsibility in this area and am considering assigning specific
> groups to assist. If you are interested in helping please contact me.
> We will have SMRS regalia in Posters and may have stickers with last
> year?s T-Shirts available as well.
> This year we are recognizing our Female Racers.  I am proud that we have
> more female racers in our group and probably represent as much as 70% of
> total VSCDA female racers.  We have added the Pittsburg GP at Schenley Park
> in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July to our calendar this year, which will
> include a special exclusive Spridget Race honoring Donna Mae Mims the first
> female to win an SCCA National Title in a Pink Bug Eye Sprite.
>
> Plans for Gingerman Weekend (based on VSCDA 3/27/22 tentative agenda):
> *Thursday April 28* - I will trailer up my Sprite around Noon and Stake
> out the Spridget Paddock that is located in our traditional area
> approximately 100 ft   north of main gate on East Side of main road leading
> into track.  This is also a great time to see what Spridget Driver School
> attendees and introduce our self and offer support to them over Friday and
> throughout the weekend.
> Friday April 29 - I will be at the track before 9AM to assist Driver
> School and Spridget Trailers Paddock Parking along with getting the Bug Eye
> Teched.  That evening?s dinner is always fun seeing some of those friends
> that you have not seen for 6 months along with Student Graduation
> Certificates.
> *Saturday April 30th* ? We will be Race Group E (Group 2) for the
> weekend, which is the last race group out for each session
> 7:45 AM - Mandatory Driver?s Meeting at start tower area
> 9:30 AM ? Warm-up
> 11:30AM ? Practice Session
> Noon ? SMRS Brat Lunch in Spridget Paddock
> 2:45PM ? Qualifying (SMRS position points)
> 4:55PM ? Sprint Race 1 (SMRS durability points)
> 5:30PM ? Cape Of Good Portable Pub toasting and announcements
> 6:00PM - Dinner
>
> *Sunday May 1st-*
> 9:30AM ? Sprint Race 2
> 12:55PM ? Sprite Midget Exclusive Race 15 lap (SMRS position points)
> 1:30 PM SMRS Brat Lunch and Spridget Race position recognition (this is a
> later lunch since the Spridget Race was after our traditional lunch time).
> 3:35PM Feature Race
>
> Pack up and get ready for Black Hawk.
>
> Stan Mason
>
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From deikis at gmail.com  Thu Mar 31 07:42:01 2022
From: deikis at gmail.com (John Deikis)
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:42:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS at Pittsburgh
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Anyone new to Schenley Park, it is an AMAZING experience but takes all
weekend to get to know the course. Strongly recommend getting a copy of
Manley Ford's monograph that goes through the entire funhouse turn by turn
with specific recommendations on how to approach each one. (
Manley776 at yahoo.com)   This is not a course that tolerates mistakes!
JohnD
aka: Nigel Johnsfolly

On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 1:53 PM <stanbmason at aol.com> wrote:

> Spridget Racers,
>
> I was just getting ready to send out an update on our upcoming Gingerman
> Race (I will do soon) when I found the Pittsburgh GP announcement with
> outstanding compliments from Dave Kessinger our sponsor of the Sprite
> Midget Race Series.  As I mentioned earlier this year this race venue will
> become our first event outside of VSCDA races to expand our series and pull
> in others from the East Coast and Canada that may have not raced with us.
> Please see link below for more details about SMRS and the Donna Mae Mims
> exclusive Spridget Race.  This weekend will be part of SMRS for points with
> us growing to the best 2 of 4 races.
>
>
>
> https://www.pvgp.org/spridget-race/?fbclid=IwAR3H5OKcZL5C1aMHA-U94GXmUcQtZPk9QALZwXuA0J4k8Cf--H5fY3DbFYU
>
>
> Have a Spritely Life!
> Stan Mason
>
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