<div style="color:black;font: 10pt arial;">I wanted to pass along the latest on Sprite Midget Race Series Rules and Regulation revision 5/16/23, which you can see below or it maybe clearer in above attachment. This has been reviewed by the majority of Rules and Reg Team. Yellow highlights latest changes
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%">2023 VSCDA Sprite
Midget Race Series Rules and Regulations</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(Revision 5/16/23 rough draft)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">I<b><i>. Objective:</i></b> Increase numbers for Racing Spridgets @ VSCDA
Events by having: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">A. More cars, which, will allow
more wheel to wheel racing safely within Spridget Classes (with classes for
various levels of preparation). <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">B. Continued tradition established
by Thickos through camaraderie and group get together (cook out lunch Saturday
and Sunday, British Pub Saturday evening <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">when a 3 day race weekend</span> along with technical and
moral support through group). <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">C. Series Points developed from
Earlier Vintage Vee model. Including durability (laps completed) from 1st
Sprint Race, Fastest time from 1st Qualification Race and Position for Spridget
Race in a best 2 out of 4 race weekends identified in series. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">D. To embrace vintage sports car
racing philosophy and etiquette of VSCDA’s Driver Policy with an emphasis on
Safety. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">E. Encourage street Austin Healeys
& MGs as spectators by offering special parking near our Spridget Compound
inviting them to join in the fun and encourage track touring session and
assisting as crew. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Note: Revisions to this document will be <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">highlighted in yellow</span> so
changes from previous documents can be seen more easily. Date of revision will
be listed at top of document. II. 2021 <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>II. VSCDA Sprite Midget Point Races</i></b> <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">2023: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">A. Gingerman April 4-28 – (May 4&5 Driver School) (May
6&7 Race Weekend) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">B. Blackhawk Classic June 16-18 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">C. Waterford Hills July 21-23 near Clarkston, MI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">D. Grattan Grand Finale August 11-13</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>III. Racing Classes per VSCDA / SCCA (1972 Classifications Guidelines
for Points and Awards)</i></b> Revamp with 1972 GCR / PCS Focus. Our intent is
to have anyone interested in racing a Vintage Spridget to join us. This is a
double edge sword since an individual may have their own personal opinion of
why they think they should or should not be in a certain class. Vintage Racing
has many clubs throughout the US and Canada with different criteria than ours.
We have 3 levels within 3 classes that should allow anyone interested in racing
to have a place to compete with other similar prepared racing Spridgets. We
recognize that everyone has an opinion of what is fair, based on their logic.
We have tried to make that more defined by 1972 SCCA GCR Specifications
detailed, which is a VSCDA requirement. We would like to encourage placing the
proper designation on your car & when you register. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>IV. SMRS 1972 SCCA GCR / PCS Highlight of Requirements</i></b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">A. Background: VSCDA defines
Regulations for Group 2 cars like our Sprites and Midgets from the VSCDA
Website and updated 3/28/22 titled TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RACE CARS: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">B. VSCDA - SCCA 1967 General Competition
Rules Appendix A/Article. Production Category Sports Cars (w/PCS sheets) and
after review, 1972 and prior cars homologated to similar regulations published
by FIA and some other sanctioning bodies. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">C. Objective: Now that we have a
copy of SCCA’s 1972 GCR /PCS rev 1/73 we actually have facts on what was
required then vs what we heard or thought it might be. This document is
available to anyone that would like an electronic copy. The goal for this
document is to highlight requirements as of 1972 GCR that would impact Square
Body Sprites and Midgets on common areas of misunderstanding. For the sake of
commonality and consensus within our group Mk1 Bug Eyes will also follow 1972
GCR requirements, which is consistent with VSCDA requirements. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">D. 1972 SCCA GCR Highlights (the
following highlights are for those wanting to run in ERA Correct 2E Bug Eye or
2D Square Body class). Comments are in ( ) for clarification: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">a. Interior: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"> i.
Instrument panel (maybe altered if weight is not reduced see GCR) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">ii. Interior trim – Removal of
interior trim except door panels <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">iii. Seats – Driver seat maybe
replaced. Passenger seat maybe removed. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">b. Exterior: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">i. Grills may not be removed <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">ii. Front signal light, lenses,
bulbs must be removed and opening can be used for venting brakes with maximum ¼
in wire mesh <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">iii. Headlight openings must be
covered if not used for ducting air and must be metal, fiberglass etc. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">iv. Spoilers are permissible, but
minimal (see additional details 1972 GCR) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">v. Fenders maybe altered only to
provide for tire clearance, provided that the fender opening profile, viewed
from the side of the automobile is not changed. vi. Safety fuel tanks must be
place close to original position. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">c. Tires, Wheels, Suspension: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">i. Wheels maybe 1.5 inches wider
than specified. Wheels may not exceed +/- 2 inches track dimension. Center lock
wheels and hubs is permitted within this track restriction (wire wheel
condition), (square bodied cars in the later years had 4.5 inch wide rims so up
to 6 inch wide rim is possible) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">d. Engine Compartment: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">i. Battery – make or size of
battery provided its voltage and location remains unchanged <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">ii. Generator / Alternator –
Standard maybe replaced with generator or alternator of different make or size
as long as location and drive are the same. iii. Velocity stack and or cold air
box maybe used <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">iv. Transmission / Rear Axle –
ratios as specified by SCCA (PCS) Straight Cut Close Ratio accepted with
designated ratios <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(these
ratios were BMC’s Straight Cut Close Ratios)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">1972 SCCA Highlights: <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">HP 948<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">(VSCDA 2E)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">GP 1098<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">FP 1275<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">(VSCDA 2D)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2 X 1.25 SUs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">Additional details available upon
request through scanned copies of 1972 SCCA GCR/PCS <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>V. VSCDA has exceptions that override SCCA 1972 GCR/PCS requirements,
which can be implemented:<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">A. Page 6 VSCDA “Maximum overbore
0.060”, standard stroke” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">B. Page 6 VSCDA “Weight on PCS,
minus 5% tolerance” <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(these
weights are found in VSCDA GCR section of Website)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">C. Page 8 VSCDA “Roller rockers are
permitted” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">D. Page 9 VSCDA “Electronic
ignitions triggered from the distributor are allowed. The make of the distributor
is free, provided installation does not require any modifications to the
engine. Crankshaft triggering is specifically prohibited.” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">E. Tire Specification requirement
per VSCDA 8/1/2020: Group 2: Vintage
Production Production cars: Avon: CR6ZZ, ACB9 only (ACB10 not permitted) BFG:
G-Force Sport Dunlop: L or M-series; Formula Ford (9092) Falken: RT615K
Goodyear: Vintage Blue streak, as appropriate Hankook: Z212, Z213 Hoosier:
Street TD, TD S, Vintage TD, VFF, Speedster, Super Chain Link Kumho: V700
Nitto: NT-01 Toyo: Proxes RA1, R888, R888R Vredestein: Sprint Classic, Sportrac
5 Yokohama: A008R, A032R Minimum marked aspect ratio of 60, tread depth must
have 2/32" remaining at all times. Certain unlisted tires MAY be allowed
on a case by case basis. All exceptions must be pre-approved, noted in logbook
and will only be considered in special cases.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><o:p> </o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">G. Mod 1 & Mod 2
Specifications: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">a. If you do not comply with 1972
SCCA GCR and or PCS than you are not in 2E or 2D classification and will be
placed in Mod 1 or 2 classification. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">b. I was not able to transfer the
Mod 1 & 2 section into this document (please see that VSCDA chart on Page 7
under Group 2 MOD Preparation. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">The above SMRS requirements were prepared in 2017 by Stan
Mason and approved by (Buzz Merchlewitz, Thad Evans, John Deikis and Doug
Bruce). Since that time additional items
have been added for more clarity. A
check off list is also available from Stan Mason for assisting with classifying
your car by yourself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">VSCDA Sprite / Midget Minimum Weight
Requirement weight in pounds (all fluids and without gas)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal">(reference 6.25 lbs. per gallon of
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1408<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1338<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1267<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1197<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="121" valign="top" style="width:90.6pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">Square Body<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1478<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1404<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1330<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal">1256<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><o:p></o:p></div>
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</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Overall macro summary of differences in Spridget
classifications for guidelines:<o:p></o:p></div>
<table class="MsoTableGrid" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<tbody><tr>
<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>Sprite
Mk1 (Bug Eye) <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">or base chassis for specialty
Sprites</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>Sprite
Mk2-5/ Midget Mk1-4 (Square Body)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">or base chassis for specialty
Sprites</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2E = VSCDA ERA Correct Production Sports Car, 1972 SCCA GCR/PCS compliant,
948 Block, <996cc, steel body car, door panels, lever shocks, 2x1.25 SUs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2D = VSCDA ERA Correct Production Sports Car, 1972 SCCA GCR/PCS
compliant, 1275 Block, <1326cc, steel body car, door panels, lever shocks,
2x1.25 SUs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2M1 = Steel body car, 1275 block, <1326cc Weber or other non-stock
carb, stock brakes per 1972 GCR, rear tube shocks only<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2M1 = Steel body car, 1275 block, <1326cc Weber or other non-stock
carb, stock brakes per 1972 GCR, rear tube shocks only<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2M2 = Same as 2M1 including fiberglass body parts, rear disc brakes,
tubular shocks, alloy head, A-Arm shock support, <span style="background: yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Dog Box Transmission</span><o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2M2 = Same as 2M1 including fiberglass body parts, rear disc brakes,
tubular shocks, alloy head, A-Arm shock support, <span style="background: yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Dog Box Transmission</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>GT/
Prototype<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>GT/
Prototype<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2UP = GT / Prototype Class including Speedwell, WSM (Period
Fiberglass Bodies) with<1100cc engine, rear disc brakes. No weight
requirement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2UP = GT / Prototype Class including Speedwell, WSM, Arkley (Period
Fiberglass Bodies) with<1100cc engine, rear disc brakes. No weight
requirement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow:6;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:25.15pt">
<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:25.15pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2OP = Same as 2UP with 1275cc Block, <1383cc, no weight
requirement<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td width="312" valign="top" style="width:233.75pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:25.15pt">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal">2OP = Same as 2UP with 1275cc Block, <1383cc, no weight
requirement <o:p></o:p></div>
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</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>VI. Race Series Points 2022 awarded</i></b> from accumulation of 2 of
the 4 designated races of Gingerman, Black Hawk Farms, Pittsburgh GP and
Grattan. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">A. 1st Sprint Race (Durability
Points per class) represent 1/3 of total points during race weekend. The First Sprint
Race is usually held on Saturday (maximum 8 points). If a racer completes less
than the most completed laps available by a similar class racer the results
will be based on a percentage of that 8 points rounded up. These points reward endurance. If the class
session has less than 8 laps and a competitor completed all laps available they
will be awarded 8 points. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">B. 1st Qualification (Fastest Time
per class): Points are awarded per C below except based on fastest time. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">C. Sprite Midget Exclusive Race
(Finishing Position per class): Points are awarded based on finishing position.
First (8 points), Second (7), Third (6), Fourth (5), Fifth (4), Sixth (3),
Seventh (2) & all other finishers (1). <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">D. A racer can accumulate up to 16
points for Qualification and Sprint Race along with additional points for the
Feature Race or Exclusive Sprite Midget Race. The maximum points awarded per
race weekend would be 24. The maximum accumulated in the best 2 out of 4 series
would be 48 points. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">E. A driver will not receive points
for a session in which they were involved in an on track incident resulting in
a disciplinary action from the VSCDA Drivers Committee. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">F. If a driver enters all 4
eligible race weekends he or she can throw out the worst weekends, which will
allow any mechanical or other issues to be discounted. Final results will be
tallied from the 2 weekends with the most accumulated points unless otherwise notified
by racer. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">G. An overall winner will be
selected regardless of class based on a perfect score of 48 points from 2 race
weekends. If more than one racer has highest points accumulated it will be
considered an overall winner tie. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">H. Awards will be presented at
Grattan per the above Class Categories at the end of the last Group 2 race. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">I. These awards are in the spirit
of Vintage Sports Car Philosophy recognizing fun and durability by completing
the most laps per race weekend contributing 1/3 of total available. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i>V. Race Series Special Awards</i></b> (these awards will be determined
by drivers and crew and awarded with end of season awards): <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>A. Gary Kropf Spirit Award for Vintage Spridgets </b>(Traveling Large
Piston Award). Criteria: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">1. Fast, safe, courteous driver,
(promotes the “vintage spirit”) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">2. Assists others within the paddock
– repairs, parts, advice. Willing to jump into help and assist other Spridget
make the next session. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">3. Quick to organize group
activity – brats for lunch “all pork weekend”, watching other group races, from
the best vantage points, coordinating seating at dinner, etc. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">4. Volunteers with the VSCDA on
committees, and sub-committees <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>B. Jim Donato Sprite Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award</b>
(Traveling Steering Wheel in a display case Award) Criteria: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">1. Predictable / Trusted (uses
mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allows others room to pass and
is always a defensive driver over winning at all cost), stays on racing line
except when car failures would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">2. Objective: Listens to others
and approaches other drivers that may have an issue with in an open and fair
way. Can sit down with any driver and feel comfortable that they did the right
thing when on the track. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">3. Observant: Looks forward to
observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car between sessions for safety
to avoid causing accidents to others on track. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist,
which is identified as an emotional win at all costs attitude and maintains
Vintage Spirit Philosophy. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i>VI. Abbreviations and
clarifications:</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">GCR = SCCA General Competition
Rules <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">PCS = SCCA Production Car
Specifications <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">ERA Correct = 1972 SCCA GCR for
Group 2 Production Sports Car Class (Bug Eye & Square Body). Up until this
time we have only had 1275 engines for Square Bodies. Other considerations will
be made if 1098 or later 1500cc race cars join us. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">M1= Modification Preparation (This
class is for Spridgets more slightly modified beyond ERA correct including all
Bug Eyes over 1098cc and or additional weight reductions of 10%) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">M2= Modification Preparation (This
identifies Spridgets more highly modified beyond M1 with more recent SCCA raced
cars and or additional weight reduction of 15%) <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i>VII. Misc</i></b>: <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">This document is a “Work In
Progress” and can be expected to change in the future based on understanding
other Vintage Group requirements and our own consensus of what seems reasonable
among our group. We are open to any thoughts of how to improve this fun Vintage
Spridget Racing series. This series is for fun on and off the track. There is a
class for every level of preparation. Please contact Stan Mason =
StanBMason@AOL.com. This is open to anyone interested in Vintage Racing a
Spridget with us and of course it includes our typical joint cookout for all
attendees usually Saturday and Saturday Lunch. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i>VIII. VSCDA Sprite Midget Race
Series</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">I will post results, updates,
photos and revisions to rules through our e-mail distribution list if I have
your e-mail address. There is also additional up to date details and pics on
our VSCDA website under Racing Tab / Events / Sprite Midget Series. If you have friends that would be interested
in being updated on this race series please let me know their E-Mail Address.
VSCDA continues to do a great job promoting our series through their
advertisements and exclusive races through Vintage Sports Car Publications. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">A. Sprite Midget Race Series
Sticker (provided by Cana and Colin Comer) and Class Letters are available for
$10, Jeff Carloss has Series Posters for $10, which all go to help support the
series. SMRS T-Shirts $15. We will have these items available at Gingerman,
Blackhawk and Grattan for anyone that is interested. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">B. We are always looking for
sponsors. Please mention that
opportunity to others you know and suppliers of parts. We are always interested in anyone that would
like to fully or partially support our Series. If you would like to be more
involved in our group and would like to have a special project or position
please let me know. This group will only continue to be successful if we have
others that are willing to contribute and lead. Thank you for your interest,
support and participation, corrections and suggestions are always welcomed! Please
forgive my grammar. Ask for latest
revision to make sure you have the latest changes.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">Stan Mason<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
</div>