[Spridgets] Fwd: SMRS Gingerman Weekend May4-7

[stanbmason at aol.com]

Helllloooooo Spridget Lovers!
I hope everyone's Spridget projects are progressing nicely for updates and repairs in time for GMan.  This is going to be a great season.  I have attached the same copy and pasted information below for a better print out if needed.
SMRS (Sprite MidgetRace Series) 2023 Season Start (revised March 26, 2023) May 4-7, 2023 Gingerman Race  Highlight Plan / Agenda Summary:  This is our opening race of the season andSMRS and 65th Anniversary for Austin Healey Sprite.  This is a great time of year to have fun withall those friends you haven’t seen for a while. It also allows you to get back into the groove (literally racing groove)in the Beautiful South Haven Lake Michigan Resort Area among the dandelions andflowering fruit trees.  We will have 4 racesthis year (Gingerman May 4-7, Blackhawk June 16-18, Grattan 11-13 and we willadd Waterford Hills July 21-23) with the best 2 out of 4 deciding overallpoints at our Grattan Grand Finale with end of season awards. On the safety aspect of our racing I have observed less andless hand signals from Group 2 with our Spridget Group doing a little better,but there is always room for improvement. I would like to remind all of us to use hand signals, which allows forsafer racing by letting the overtaking driver know you are aware of him andpointing him by.   The acknowledgment ofthe hand signal is more important than the actual direction you are pointing themby.  The pointing direction that you wantthem to pass, may not always apply depending on what combination of turns arecoming up, but it does show you are aware of their presence.  It is always the overtaking driver’s responsibilityto complete a safe pass.  I have copiedand posted the criteria for the “Jim Donato Most Respected Driver Award”, whichwe encourage to set the proper attitude and goals for a safe weekend. Jim Donato SpriteMidget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award (Traveling Steering WheelAward) Criteria: I.                   Predictable/ Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allowsothers room to pass and is always a defensive driver over competitiveness,stays on racing line except when car failures would leave fluids on track)  II.                 Objective(listens to others and approaches concerned drivers with openness.  Can sit down with any driver and feelcomfortable that he did the right thing when on the track) III.               Observant(looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car betweensessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to others on track.) IV.               Respectful(Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional win at all costs attitudeand maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy) Agenda (tentative, please verify these times when you get your  race packet): Thursday is a class day in the afternoon for Driver SchoolStudents.  Friday is the on Track Day forStudents.  We have always done a greatjob supporting new Spridget Drivers with advice and mechanical help to keepthem running throughout the weekend. Please let me know if you can assist.  Thursday May 4 (Set up) ·        I will arrive around noon and stake out ourtypical Spridget Paddock Area (Please look me up and introduce yourself.  I will be around my Red Enclosed Trailer withSpridget Decals and Thicko on side). Please plan on paddocking with us, it is agreat way to meet other Spridget competitors and understanding all the fun wehave together.  Big Healeys are alwayswelcome to join us as well. ·        I will attempt to secure our typical paddockspace, which you will find on the same road as you enter the track going Northon the East Side of this road, just past first bathrooms is our typicalSpridget Paddock.  ·        Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers isavailable from 3-6 ·        Friday May 5 (Driver School) ·        I will be there before 9AM to support anySpridget Driver School attendees and will attend the Graduation Ceremony andDinner.  ·        Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers isavailable from 3-6  ·        Saturday May 6 (Practice and Race Day) Group 2 is inRace Group E this time making us the last group out for all sessions.  The following is an early tentativeagenda.  You should confirm times whenyou receive your Driver’s Packet. ·        7:45 AM Mandatory Driver’s Meeting Tower / TechBarn ·        9:30 AM Warm-up Session ·        11:30 AM Practice Session ·        Noon – Track Touring and SMRS Group Lunch.  Please bring enough brats and other dishes tosupport your crew and another 20% for those that support us for - 2lunches.  Please boil brats prior tocoming so we can grill brats quicker and have less grease fires.   I will bring plates and plastic ware.  This is always a good time to discuss anyissues anyone may have along with SMRS Gear for sale to support our Series.   ·        2:45 PM Qualifications (this session counts towards SMRS positionpoints).  The fastest per class will get8 points and descend per position.  Youdo not to be out for total duration of session. ·        4:55 PM Sprint Race (this session counts towards SMRS durability pointsand you must be out for the whole session to be awarded maximum 8 points) ·        5:30 PM or after race session Portable Cape OfGood Hope Pub (announcements and toasts for Queen and our Racing Heroesfollowed by “God Save The Queen / King” Please bring whatever beverages you may have for toasting) ·        Track Dinner Party Sunday May 7 (Race Day)  ·        9:30 AM Sprint Race Group 2 ·        11:30AM Group Lunch SMRS Race Season & RaceHighlights.  Highlights of Black HawkFarms by Ron Soave / Tom Wilcox.  DonKelly who is taking the lead on the Waterford Hills SMRS Race will highlightplans too. ·        1:10 PM Sprite Midget Race (this session counts towards finishingposition points per Spridget Class) ·        3:50 PM Feature Race Group 2 ·        Please remember to sign up for the Sprite MidgetRace when registering or before Saturday 10AM at Registration.  We are very fortunate to have our own raceagain this year at GMan and your registering for this race will determine ifthat continues. ·        The early bird reduced rate is a $100 so sign upprior to April 28. We always have room for streetSprites Midgets and Big Healeys in our Paddock Area.  If you would like to crew, assist or learnwhat a race team is like please see me and we will find a place for you. I look forward to seeing all mySpridget Friends at GMan for another great year of fun on and off the track! Stan Mason    
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