Jim & all
Regarding the FOT Thread proposing a 2001 Tour
Exactly!
Seriously, I think there is enough talent and resources in the FOT to
develop this plan.
Certainly this is a very cohesive group. No one has ever failed to pay their
dues or broken a rule. Obviously with no Board of Directors to muck this up
this is a very well run non-organization
Let the idea simmer. I am for it. I would not have the knowledge or talent
to do this project justice, but I certainly would support it, in every way
that I could.
It is consistent with a long term plan that I have. Perhaps someone could
come up with a baseline proposal.
Time for a short story....I was riding the "tube" in London when I spotted a
young guy wearing a "Brooklands" T-shirt. I tied to strike up a conversation
with a kindred spirit. He said, "Oh this shirt. I got this in a garage sale.
I have NO idea what Brooklands is."
Regards,
Joe Alexander
Vintage Triumph of Iowa
Amici Triumphi
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Hill [mailto:Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu]
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 11:45 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Required Reading
Fellow FOT:
I think this is starting to come together . . .
Roger Beasley wrote:
> [T]he Goodwood Festival of Speed . . . was an unforgettable experience
. . . . the most awesome collection of wheeled machinery that mortals
are likely to encounter . . . Racetorations . . .displayed two of the
finest race modified TR-3s you are likely to see . . . It was a true
thrill to rub shoulders with greats such as Stirling Moss, John Surtees
and Mario Andretti . . . <
R.M. Bownes III suggested an itinerary including:
> Goodwood, BMHT, Coventry, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Aston Martin,
Silverstone, Blenheim, 100 acre wood & Pooh Stick bridge, Windsor,
Brands Hatch, Thruxton Circuit, Abingdon <
And then there's this Alexander fellow (Hi Joe!), who has declared
himself "Vintage Triumph of Iowa" [no dues, no meetings, no board of
directors, no back biting, no newsletter and no plans to invite the VTR
National Convention to Iowa]. Clearly this man has plenty of time on his
hands to begin organizing . . . [drum roll] . . .
The Vintage Triumphs of Iowa
2001 Millennium Tour of Goodwood & Environs
Joe - please sign me up for VTOI and a spot on the Tour. I'll volunteer
to be in charge of not holding meetings.
Jim Hill
SpyderWeb Vintage Racing
Amici Triumphi
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