[Spridgets] SCCA Racing Spridget For Sale

[John Deikis]

Although the thread seems to have gone pleasantly off-course, this is a
good conversation to have.

I have been racing my 1275 Midget on and off for about 26 years (kinda
"off" for the last few). I built it following the 1968 MG/British Leyland
factory Competition Manual for European endurance racing. It's all  steel,
with a factory hard top, windshield and legal road equipment. Which means
it's HEAVY!

In 1997 I raced in Spec Sprite, a great idea that never really took off.
With VSCDA, SVRA, VRG and VARAC I used to run pretty much mid-pack. As the
years have progressed (and perhaps drivers have gotten more financially
successful (?), even all-steel vintage Spridgets have expensive, highly
prepared motors and are *fast*. It's still fun and, in the right run group,
there's always the slow MGA and the strong 948 Bugeye to dice with. In
VSCDA, we don't award trophies, which is a good thing. (What would Soave do
with all those trophies! ;-)))

As for checking the integrity of the preparation, my car was only carefully
examined once, and that was to qualify for the Era Correct designation.
Tech looks at safety items but not at one's honesty. Not a problem since
vintage racing has always been an "honorable sport" unlike most omotor
racing. Post-1972 "obsolete" SCCA cars? Create additional classes, or let
them run "exhibition." The prize money is the same.

On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 2:23 PM Steve Coleman <steve at onecoleman.com> wrote:

> Does anyone at VSCDA actually check cars for rule compliance?   I've never
> had my car checked but would welcome it.
>
> On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM jeffrey porada <wc at spridget.com> wrote:
>
>> Oops, didn’t mean to open a can or worms. Just was trying to find out
>> what the real answer was for these people. Seems like there’s a lot of
>> opinions on this for the future.
>>
>>  What is the official current stance? Should I tell them they are welcome
>> but have to run the required tires? They may be welcome in the future, but
>> not yet? Didn’t mean to bring up a debated subject, just looking for the
>> answer to a question I’m frequently asked.
>>
>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:24 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>>
>> Just my opinion here too - put the steel fenders hood and trunk on it and
>> go racing.  We can fit it in and welcome more drivers.  Really cheap for
>> that much car.
>>
>> You won't see me at Road America, just not a good track for a 948
>> Sprite.  No interest in the conclave either.  Big Healey guys have been
>> looking down their noses at me for 50+ years and I don't need more of that.
>>   :-)
>>
>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 12:20 PM, stanbmason at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I am passing this information.  My personal opinion is that this is a to
>> highly modified Spridget for Vintage Racing.
>>
>> ----- Forwarded Message -----
>> *From:* Mike Westerfield <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>
>> *To:* stanbmason at aol.com <stanbmason at aol.com>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:27:03 AM EDT
>> *Subject:* Spridget
>>
>> Stan:
>>
>>
>> I bought this roller from Don Feller years ago with the intention of
>> building a vintage spridget.  It’s a roller (no engine or transmission) and
>> is disassembled.  Don’s son raced it as a limited prep midget in SCCA.
>>
>>
>> Welded differential
>>
>> 5-gallon fuel cell
>>
>> Fuel pumps
>>
>> Steel hood, trunk and fenders
>>
>> Fiberglass hood, truck and fenders
>>
>> Typical analog gauges
>>
>>
>> I’d like to get $1,500 for it all but open to reasonable offers.
>>
>>
>> Let me know if you need more information or more pictures (I photographed
>> all the parts prior to disassembling)
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your help, Stan.
>>
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>> *Michael J. Westerfield*
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>> *Address:**  8090 Furlong Drive, Cleves, Ohio  45002*
>>
>> *Office:** 513.353.0700  Fax: 513.353.1701  Mobile:  513.703.8957*
>>
>> *Email:   **mwesterfield at gowestech.com <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>*
>>
>> *Website:**  www.gowestech.com <http://www.gowestech.com/>*
>>
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>> *From:* stanbmason at aol.com <stanbmason at aol.com>
>> *Sent:* Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:38 PM
>> *To:* Mike Westerfield <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: VSCDA Group 2 M1 and M2
>>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>>
>> If you want to put a price and details on your Spridget I can send out in
>> my Distribution List
>>
>>
>> Stan
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>> On Friday, June 7, 2024 at 01:37:47 PM EDT, Mike Westerfield <
>> mwesterfield at gowestech.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW, I do have a spridget rolling chassis if you know anyone that would
>> be interested in it.
>>
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>> Currently disassembled.
>>
>>
>> *Michael J. Westerfield*
>>
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>> <image001.jpg>
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>> *Address:**  8090 Furlong Drive, Cleves, Ohio  45002*
>>
>> *Office:** 513.353.0700  Fax: 513.353.1701  Mobile:  513.703.8957*
>>
>> *Email:   **mwesterfield at gowestech.com <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>*
>>
>> *Website:**  www.gowestech.com <http://www.gowestech.com/>*
>>
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>> *From:* stanbmason at aol.com <stanbmason at aol.com>
>> *Sent:* Friday, June 7, 2024 12:55 PM
>> *To:* Mike Westerfield <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: VSCDA Group 2 M1 and M2
>>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your interest.  Do you have a racing Spridget?
>>
>>
>> If you go to VSCDA's website you will find more details:  Technical-Requirements-for-Race-Cars-2022.pdf
>> (vscda.org)
>> <https://vscda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Technical-Requirements-for-Race-Cars-2022.pdf>
>>
>>
>> We have a SMRS (Sprite Midget Race Series) and we have some additional
>> clarification where we use SCCA 1972 GCR and exceptions that VSCDA
>> specify.  These are true Vintage Cars that fit in 2E or 2D.  If they
>> deviate from that then they are in M1 or M2.  One of our problems is when
>> Racers register, they can put whatever is their opinion of what they think
>> they are.  I have attached our SMRS Rules and Regulations and is what we
>> use to calculate point per class:
>>
>>
>> If you have any other questions please let me know.
>>
>>
>> Stan Mason
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:53:38 AM EDT, Mike Westerfield <
>> mwesterfield at gowestech.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Stan:
>>
>>
>> Could you explain the car specifications for Classes M1 and M2 in VSCDA
>> Group 2, or point me to the appropriate resource?
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> *Michael J. Westerfield*
>>
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>> *Address:**  8090 Furlong Drive, Cleves, Ohio  45002*
>>
>> *Office:** 513.353.0700  Fax: 513.353.1701  Mobile:  513.703.8957*
>>
>> *Email:   **mwesterfield at gowestech.com <mwesterfield at gowestech.com>*
>>
>> *Website:**  www.gowestech.com <http://www.gowestech.com/>*
>>
>>
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>> Jeff Porada
>> The Winner’s Circle
>> www.spridget.com
>> 216-889-4666
>>
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>>
>>

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Be kind to others
*JohnD*
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