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Re: Checkerefd Flag Stickers

To: Elmoizme@aol.com
Subject: Re: Checkerefd Flag Stickers
From: Pat Kelly <lollipop@ricochet.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 17:47:27 -0700
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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