I have spend more than two thirds of my life racing cars and building and
managing race car teams. Every once in a while it seems that a little
levity is the right thing. That was my intent and it seems most think so. I
have other reasons to be happy to be on the right side of the grass. Lots
of pole positions, lots of wins in lots of great cars. Lots of winning in
difficult races like Sebring and the Runnoffs, lot of information that I
pass on every day to folks who just love their Tr's. I have this one
thought to leave you all with for the year, " It's going to be too tough if
you don't have a sense of humor" so lighten up everybody and enjoy the fun
there is RIGHT NOW. I AM. ( believe me, there are ladys out there who are
NOT in their dotage that LOVE to talk to guys with a little character.)
----- Original Message -----
From: <N197TR4@cs.com>
To: <TRBILBO@AOL.COM>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: Proposed new member with a 'Gloria'
> Bill in SoCal,
>
> Point well taken and timely, IMO.
>
> The original intent was to connect the current vintage racers together by
> internet after the track went "cold" on racing weekends for an exchange of
> friendship and ideas. It did not take long before autocrossers and the
SCCA
> guys joined in. There are some remaining wannabe racers and some folks
who
> we never hear from, but that is of no consequence.
>
> The Gloria owners represent a population of two, in North America, have
> something unique, and might have something to offer the list...at least
they
> will take nothing away from it, if we never hear from them....I hope we
will.
>
>
> (BTW,our Coventry Connection is at work researching the origins of the
name,
> "Gloria", and will report shortly. Jack Drews posed the question and I
will
> be pleased to hear about a confirmation of the origins of this name...and
> Will and Wood should have a few remarks of their own)
>
> However, yes, it would be good not to dilute the intent of the
list...which
> is/was to connect the competition minded folks together.
>
> Glad you brought this up.
>
> In my mind, the list should be made up 'primarily' of past, present, and
> future (in planning) competition folks.
>
> While I am on the soapbox, this group has presented itself very well,
indeed,
> over the past two years....
>
> Witness really only one sour exhaust note in two years and this was taken
> care of in short order, mainly by the perp, as he requested removal from
the
> list.
>
> Also, witness the heartening & sometimes humorous exchange in the last few
> hours regarding fathers and sons and grandfathers as it relates to
> Triumphs...Across the US and across the ocean to England. (Justin, BillB,
> LeonG, BillW, et.al.)
>
> But again, it would be nice to keep it a small personal group with a
relevent
> connection to our passion for competition TRs...but not to be construed as
> elitest, nor sexist.
>
> Timely remark, Billy...thanks
>
> Finally, I hope I am speaking for Bradakis & Lye, as well. Even though
there
> are really no "founding fathers", as this FOT entity does not really
exist,
> except in our hearts and minds....Along with some t-shirts, patches,
decals,
> and a banner.
>
> Joe
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/9/99 9:42:55 PM Central Standard Time,
TRBILBO@AOL.COM
> writes:
>
> << Despite the fact that I know i will offend a few ... the proposer maybe
> ...
> the nominee for sure .... I just wanted to ask as politely as possible
about
> the charter of the FOT.
>
> The recent nomination of a no doubt delightful fellow and enthusiast but
a
> sterling member of FOT gave me pause to ponder the purpose of the FOT
site.
> I
> belong to many Triumph sites and mail lists but thought FOT required you
to
> own, desire to own, formerly own or participate or have related racing
> experience in some competitive fashion. As broad as we'd like to state
it, I
> thought (right or wrong and I would gladly be corrected) there was to be
a
> racing theme (and of course the kindly use for VTR
correspondence/business
> as
> appropriate) to this mail list.
>
> Now PLEASE don't send me burning emails....I am asking just for some
> clarification because I know MANY great guys with collectible pieces of
TR
> history but didn't think it was appropriate to bring them on board. I
know
> we
> have "no rules - no dues" and I love that.
>
> Just curious what the 'founding fathers' feel our future FOT maill ist
> direction should be, given the rapid growth of the email as it is.
>
> Again...no offense intended to any ...
>
> Or tell me to shut up and go have another Guiness...I could do that too.
> Smile.
>
> Thanks all.
>
> Bill
>
> >>
>
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