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<div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">My Fellow Spridetsannnss,</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Things are shaping up good for Grattan with lots of fun planned and of course end of season SMRS awards. When you arrive Thursday be aware of late entry into Paddock expected for 6PM unless Grattan Track Renters leave early. Kathy Newton will have assistants laying out our paddock space and I will try to get to our location as soon as I can to place our Spridget Signs on the perimeter. I am going to attempt to place our trailers parallel to paddock road on Northside. This always takes more time trying to snake in trailer and disconnect tow vehicles, so please be patient. The following is an update of the agenda at this point in time, which is a good guide for our SMRS Point Sessions, Brat Lunch and Fun!</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I look forward to seeing everyone and encourage safe driving in the Vintage Spirit of Competition! Please make a special point of thanking those that contribute to our fun and Event Chair Kathy Newton's organization to make Grattan paddock placements as Sane as possible!</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Stan Mason</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%">2024 Grattan SMRS Agenda
/ Plans</span></b></p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">8/2/24</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">The following is what I expect to happen based on
preliminary schedule published.<span> </span>Because
of various issues at track they could be delayed.</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">Group 2 (Production Based Sports Cars from 1950-63) will be Grattan
Race Group C or 3<sup>rd</sup> group out on track at Grattan.<span> </span>This is the group that Sprites race in.</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">Thursday 8/9/24 –</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Arrive at track and set up Spridget Paddock
space</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color:red">Enter Paddock 6PM unless
Thursday renters leave early</span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Dinner Grattan Pub</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">Friday 8/10/24 –</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->10:00 AM – Practice</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->11:40 AM – Practice</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2:10 PM – Qualify <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(SMRS Fastest Time Points)</span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->4 PM - Cape of Good Hope Portable Pub for
toasting our heroes of the past and King of England</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->6 PM – BBQ at the Big Top Tent</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">Saturday 8/11/24 –</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->8:20 AM - Drivers Meeting</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->9:25 AM – Qualify</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->11:05 AM – Sprint Race <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(SMRS Durability Points)</span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->12:30 PM - SMRS Brat Lunch</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2:00 PM – Heat Race</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->6:00 PM – BBQ at the Big Top Tent</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">Sunday 8/12/24 -</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->9:50 AM – Sprite Midget Race <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">( SMRS Finishing Position Points)</span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->11:50 AM – Feature Race</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->12:30 PM – SMRS Brat Lunch & end of season
awards</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Pack up and go home</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal">We will have ballots for our 2 Special Awards please review
and pick up ballots and vote:</p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>A. Gary Kropf Spirit Award for Vintage Spridgets </b>(Traveling Large
Piston Award). Criteria: </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">1. Fast, safe, courteous driver,
(promotes the “vintage spirit”) </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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. </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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. </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">4. Volunteers with the VSCDA on
committees, and sub-committees </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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: </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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) </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">2. Objective: Listens to others
and approaches other drivers that <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">they</span> 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. </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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. </p>
<p class="ydp2bd3a427MsoNormal" 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. </p></div><br></div></div>
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