<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:arial;font-size:16px;"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%">VSCDA Group 2 and
Spridget Racers 2024 Season</span></b></p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:107%">(Revised September 23,2024)</span></p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">I hope everyone’s 2024 Vintage Sports Car Season was fun for
most of you.<span> </span>There were others,
especially Spridgets that were not, as a result of contact and major
repairs.<span> </span>This is a concern to me as the
VSCDA Group 2 Representative. We have encouraged the Vintage Spirit for over
the 13 years that Sprite Midget Race Series group has existed, yet it does not
seem to be applied recently.<span> </span>We have
become the majority of the entrants in Group 2 with our number 50% or greater.<span> </span>I understand that with more in the group that
the probability of more accidents is possible, which I don’t see as an excuse
for increased incidents.<span> </span>Group 2 had 8
incidents resulting in 38% of overall incidents within VSCDA.<span> </span>Sprite Midgets incidents are 64% of Group
2.<span> </span>I wanted to get this information out
before the Ozark Race coming up on October 11-13 and hope that everyone will be
more conscious of this issue.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal"> </p>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Some of the Good News is Passing under Yellow has been a concern for some years and
it appears that there has been improvements this year by imposing stricter
enforcement with some being sent home for the weekend.</div>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%">Incidents and corrective actions:</span></b>
I want to highlight and group our 2024 incidents so there is an awareness of
where these mistakes are made and corrective actions to consider. <span> </span>The following comments are my opinions with
some reference to other technical sources. I am not criticizing individuals for
the incidents that they experienced, since they have happened to me as
well.<span> </span>Some of the sources referenced
were: (AF = Ace Factor E. Paul Dickinson)</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Mechanical -<span>
</span>a car had a mechanical issue and resulted in another car coming in
contact </p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action – This is difficult and based
on how to avoid a spinning car. <span> </span>Anticipation is emphasized in AF and the
following car may have avoided accident with Anticipation.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Over aggressiveness – This happened where more
than 3 cars were in a turn or at the start of the race.<span> </span></p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action - Reducing competiveness and
making room and awareness of others around through using mirrors is the best
solution.<span> </span>When in doubt don’t would be
the best path.<span> </span>There will be other
opportunities where it will be safer to pass in future laps. </p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Off track - This happened during the first lap
when tires are cooler and not up to their maximum adhesion.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action – The first lap is always the
most critical with everyone in close contact, any mistakes made then are
usually going to result in contact with others.<span>
</span>Give room and maintain position with great awareness of everyone around
you.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Drafting - Described as running very closely to
get an aerodynamic advantage allowing the following car to gain speed.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action – This is a condition that
reduces time to react because of close contact and usually done on a straight
where higher speeds are also involved.<span>
</span>Not doing it is the ultimate solution to this condition.<span> </span>If you are going to do it then Extra Anticipation
is required.<span> </span>I have also observed that
having a string of cars running closely can result in overtaking drivers paying
more attention to the rear bumper of the car in front of them Vs using your
long rang vision by looking ahead in anticipating of any upcoming changes that
may result in a chain reaction.</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal">I am including our Jim Donato Most Respected Drivers Award
Criteria, which always applies:</p>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" 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="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" 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 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="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" 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>
<div 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.</div><div style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.02em;"><br></span></div><div style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.02em;"><br></span></div><div style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.02em;">I wish everyone a great time at
the Ozark Race and have safe fun with our CVAR Spridget Friends!</span></div>
<p class="ydp5fc7ac9eMsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">Stan Mason</p>
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