[TR] Stags at the Kastner Cup Races in Topeka Kansas USA August 19-22

[Glenn A. Merrell - TSN]

Joe,

You better believe you will be #1 on my list for contact, notification 
and for planning to be part of the Paddock activities.

Maybe Phil is able to reconsider his schedule after seeing the potential 
publicity for uncle jack, certainly if he can get VIP status for all the 
racer events.  And Phil races too, if I recall correctly.  But if his 
other event is pre-scheduled or on the personal commitment calendar, I 
am sure we would understand.  It would be nice since Vintage Triumph 
Register just added Jack Drews to the Honorary Membership listing ... 
(nudge nudge hint hint)

As to attendance and gathering of the herd and other Triumphs, I planted 
the thought with the usual fertilizer, rattled the bushes and cages as 
usual, so let's see how many are willing to come out to one MAJOR 
Triumph party!!
I also posted on the British Car Forum so this should be getting maximum 
exposure to all the Triumph clans.  IF anyone is sponsoring a Paddock 
tent with free beer

If I recall there were something over 250 Triumphs at Watkins Glen in 
2008 including all the racers?  The Heartland Gran Prix should be able 
to produce far more than that!!

Cheers!

Glenn Merrell
TSN Admin
http://www.triumphstag.net
mailto:StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org



On 7/25/2010 3:34 PM, n197tr4 at cs.com wrote:
> Glenn,
>
>   Your timing to mention this FOT Kastner Cup event couldnt be any better.
>
> I wanted 'uncle jack' as the honorary pace car as a tribute to my long time
> friend. Mr. Ethier has another event on his schedule that he doesnt want to
> miss. I understand that.
>
> However, it would be cool to have a gathering of Stags with us.
>
> We have a number of features planned that will appeal to everyone.
>
> Ramada Inn has very special rates available. Cheaper than Super 8, I hear.
>
> Entertainment on Saturday night. Live music by Soul to Soul out of Texas.
>
> You get a herd of stags to come and we will pay special attention to you.
>
> Kas, of course will be there.
>
> Some other folks of TRIUMPH racing history will be there telling stories of
> racing in the 50s.
>
> VTR is going to have something special going on in the paddock as well as a
> deluxe poster for the second year.
>
> Suitable for autographing by Kas and Sam....and then frame it.
>
> We are honoring Sam Halkias and he will have the SCCA TR6 Champ Car on display
> and driving his vintage TR6.
>
> In the field of entries there may be as many as 18 TR4s...the biggest showing
> of TR4s that I am aware of.
>
> This event is about Triumphs, for Triumph people.  Triumphs will be the
> stars.
>
> Gate is inexpensive for the weekend.
>
> We have a great T-SHIRT with Sam Halkias on it. We are going to offer it to
> all Triumph guys....$12.50 I think.
>
> This is an opportunity for central states TRIUMPHS to participate in what is
> usually held on either coast.  2011 is west and 2012 will be east..........
>
> VENDOR and AUTOJUMBLE activity. Rent a vendor space for $100 and get passes,
> then sell off some of spares...get some guys together and do it.
>
> Let me know, so we can plan for you. Join us in the paddock!
>
> Thanks Glenn,
>
> Joe Alexander
> FOT