I try to get them in the envelopes to all winners, rookies, modified,
everybody.
--Pat Kelly
Elmoizme@aol.com wrote:
> Do rookies get these flags too :D?
>
> Elton
> SM-R#68
>
> In a message dated 6/1/2000 10:13:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> lollipop@ricochet.net writes:
>
> << A little history:
> When we first started the program, we actually gave trophies at
> events (not so many), but we got tired of hauling trophies, and when
> folks didn't come to get them, then we'd have to chase the winners
> down...far too much effort.
> At the end of the season, we not only give series' trophies (a nicely
> mounted or framed photo of you in your car with appropriate finish
> place), plus a fabric checkered flag (this has been dropped)
> After realizing event trophies ate up a lot of effort, and time, we
> went to the checkered flag decals, the same as they did (or still do) for
> roadracing. That's why you see the word "autocross" on the side. The road
> racers were offended when we left that part blank. In fact, the road race
> checkered flag decals say "road race" so there will be no confusion. :-)
> Yes, the intention is they be used like the old WWII fighter pilots
> did for "kills," pasted on the side of your car.
> Unfortunately this batch is not really weather and sun resistant, so
> keep them out of the sun as they fade over a period of time. The magnet
> idea Jerry mentions is good, that way they can be put away until next
> time and stay out of the weather except on competition days.
> --Pat Kelly
> your results and flag envelope stuffer person
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