<div dir="auto">Stan, </div><div dir="auto">A brief message from Italy ( for the time being). You have virtually single-handedly stirred the energy and spirit of Midwest Spiridget racers and created a group that races with gusto, helps one another, and socializes like no other “gang” in vintage racing. The Cape of Good Hope Pub was/is unique and 100% Stan Mason style!</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Thanks for your dedication and work. And I’ll get that header to you soon!<br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div dir="auto"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="comic sans ms,sans-serif" style="font-family:"comic sans ms",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Be kind to others</font></div><div><font face="comic sans ms,sans-serif" style="font-family:"comic sans ms",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i style="font-family:"comic sans ms",sans-serif">JohnD</i><br></font></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 6:39 PM Loren <<a href="mailto:loren@cascadeclimber.com">loren@cascadeclimber.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)">
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<p class="MsoNormal">First, it was a true pleasure to meet and race with you at Road America. Thank you for the fun racing, cold beer, and good cheer!<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On top of all that you have accomplished with the SMRS, you also helped inspire the Sprite-Midget Challenge on the west coast. We’re a few years behind the SMRS, but we are growing in participation and number of events (from one for several
years, to five in 2025). Coincidentally, a local Elva racer has picked up a Sprite so he can race with us, after seeing all the fun we’re having. He will have his Elva at PIB in 2026 though; I’ll make sure to connect you.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Whoever picks up the mantle for SMRS, please keep me on the email list. And everyone else: Remember that you are welcome to come race in any of our SMC races!<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Subject:</b> Stan Mason Resignation Group 2 Rep and SMRS Lead<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2024 SMRS Group 2 Stan Mason Resignation
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<b><span style="font-size:12pt">SMRS Overall</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"> - It is hard to believe that for 13 years we have been having great fun on and off the track as the Sprite Midget Race Series. Before SMRS we would be excited if we had
5 Spridgets racing for the weekend. In the beginning there was a lot of time spent promoting through magazine article and internet social media. In my opinion we have grown to a self-sustaining point that is comfortable requiring less promotion. Our numbers
(15 cars registered for Spridget Race) have allowed us to have our own exclusive race at all 3 designated SMRS race weekends. I have seen other groups try to have their own exclusive races with less success. Our other emerging strength is a younger group
of racers that will continue to keep the SMRS Flag Flying. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SMRS Account</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> – If you have any interest in being a sponsor or have some suggestions of someone that maybe interested,
please let me know. Our treasury is minimal and probably can make it through next year. I had medals as awards this year to keep costs down. Please buy our hats, t-shirts and posters to support our supplies and awards.
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<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SMRS Contributors
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">– I appreciate the following that have contributed to our group:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jeff and Janet Carloss for Poster Design and Sale</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rick Fisk for compiling results and end of season awards</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bob Danielson for the Jim Donato Most Respected Driver Award and updated plaques.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Charlie Hall for Gary Kropf Spirit Piston Award and updated plaques</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Colin and Cana for their contribution of annual sticker / decals</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class="m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sponsors in our past Erick Zanner, Dave Kessinger and Bob Danielson</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li></ol>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Spridget Contributors to VSCDA</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> - We appreciate our group’s unselfish contribution to VSCDA making us the largest contributor to VSCDA for volunteering
their time and making this club continue to thrive for our enjoyment.:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">a.</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Tom Wilcox Blackhawk Event Chairmen.
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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Carl Goodwin, Brad & Jeff Carloss for their contributions to Scrutineering / Tech Barn</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Stacey Donato for her overall running of VSCDA registration and all that she does along with her family. Registration assistance from Sheryl Carloss, Janet Carloss, Jeff and Jan Freers and others.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Charlie Hall, Gary Kropf, Roger Heil, John Salisbury & Jim Donato for Drivers Committee. Gary Kropf initiated the Driver’s Committee Summary of actions, which is greatly appreciated and time consuming. I think
measuring something as important as safety is the key to reducing incidents and allowing us to improve.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Doug Bruce for Homologations and Grattan Corner / Paddock Worker Sprite Door Annual Award selected for the best Grattan worker selected by their peers.
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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Jim Donato as VSCDA Vice President and Event Chair of Healey Challenge at 2024 Road America Weekend</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12pt">Driver Incidents Spridgets and Group 2</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"> – As the VSCDA Group 2 representative I can say that this past year has been one of our worst with mostly SMRS as the problem.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><span style="font-size:12pt">Thanks to all of you that maintain the Vintage Spirit while on the track.
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<b><span style="font-size:12pt">Stan Mason Resignation – </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt">I will be no longer continue as the lead for the SMRS and have also resigned as Group 2 Representative, which I have filled for the past 10 plus years. I will
not race next year. I am in process of restoring a 1958 Elva Sports Racer and taking the lead for the 2025 Elva 70<sup>th</sup> Reunion at Put-In-Bay, which will require my focus. I am hopeful there will be someone willing within our group to carry on the
SMRS or whatever name seems appropriate. I have always believed that having new people at the helm for any group helps grow that group to new heights that may have different direction and vision for an improved Spridget Group. I am happy to help anyone willing
to take on this role and have prepared an overview of the responsibilities that I managed along with SMRS treasury, grilling equipment, past awards and gear. I am proud of the success we have had, which exceeded my expectations of fun, camaraderie and good
wheel to wheel racing, and I know that momentum will continue.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li></ol>
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