<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp33de23b0yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:arial;font-size:16px;"><div id="ydp33de23b0yiv0761931680"><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:16px;" class="ydp33de23b0yiv0761931680yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir="ltr">The following as Group 2 Representative is my analysis of Driver Committee results from the 2024 VSCDA 5 Races. An attached Word document may be more clear.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p align="center" style="text-align:center;" class="ydp33de23b0yiv0761931680ydp18c0deeMsoNormal" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"></p><div><p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%">Group 2 Drive Committee Summary and
Overview 2024</span></b></p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">(rev 11/25/24a)</p>
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<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal">As Group 2 Representative I have reviewed the 2024 Driver
Committee Report. 2024 is the worse year
for incidents in Group 2 in the 11 years of being a representative, which is
disappointing. I have specifically analyzed
Group 2 incidents and have the following concerns and observations:</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal">Overall:</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Group 2 is 29% of incidents of all race groups
(5 plus groups or more during each race weekend) who were in incidents
resulting in contact with other cars or track obstacles. Sprite and Midgets represent 89% of Group 2
incident (we are the problem!). We do
represent 50% of the grid in some events, but these numbers are still larger
than what they should be!</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Gingerman = 50%</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Blackhawk Farms = 38% (up to 51 cars in session)</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Grattan = 20%</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Road America = 10% (up to 70 cars in session)</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ozarks = 33%</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->In all the following observations below
involving 2 cars it is the responsibility of both drivers to be observant and
avoid an accident by either backing off and or yielding to other car. These are my observations and opinions. The
SMRS Most Respected Driver Award applies to all these conditions and is listed
below. </p>
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<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal">Observations:</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver too close to other car resulting in too
short of a reaction time to avoid incident.</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->4 incidents resulting in collisions</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action – provide more room and
awareness of being alert to possible quick response for things not going as
planned.</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by overdriving and going off
track only involving them (I personally don’t feel as concerned with these
situations since there was no contact with other cars and did not impact others,
other than body & mechanical repair to driver’s car)</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->4 incidents resulting in collisions</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action - Less aggressive driving and
awareness of limit</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by overdriving and or
spinning involving other cars</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->2 incidents resulting in collisions</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action - Lead driver causing accident
needs to reduce aggressiveness and know limit.
Second driver needs to anticipate potential condition and be prepared to
avoid spinning car.</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by mechanical issues
resulting in spin and involving other cars</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->1 incident resulting in collisions</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Courier New;mso-fareast-font-family:Courier New">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action- Lead driver causing accident
needs to check for car reliability as much as is possible. Second driver needs to anticipate potential
condition and be prepared to avoid spinning car.</p>
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<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto"> </p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><b><i>Jim Donato Most Respected Driver </i></b>(started in 2016 in honor of
Jim’s contribution and example of a great respected driver)<b><i></i></b></p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;line-height:106%">Criteria: A
driver that exemplifies the meaning of a Vintage Sports Car Most Respected Driver includes:</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Predictable</b> (Stays
on racing line and points racers by when being passed or when passing. Makes sure that over taking driver knows they
are about to be passed and allows room and good judgement),</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Confident &
Observant</b> (Uses mirrors and is aware of others racing nearby)</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Respectful</b>
(Confirms that their race car is mechanically sound and will not cause others
to be injured from improper maintenance.
Can sit down with other competitors and enjoy their company after any
session) </p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Objective</b>
(open to other’s comments) Drives Defensively (adjusts for conditions safely
regardless of other driver’s interaction).</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"> </p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal">I would ask everyone in Group 2 to consider your driving as
it relates to the above conditions and improve this situation, so we can all
enjoy Safe Competitive Racing.</p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">VSCDA
Group 2 Representative</span></b></p>
<p class="ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><i>Stan Mason</i></p></div><div><br></div><p></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>