And you would have a good chance of that happening in California, depending
on the track, the event, and the sanctioning body. Even our beloved SOVERN
in Washington state is getting sticky with the locals, but if you travel
very far you'd be unlikely to sit out the race.
The Monterrey Historics are super strict about their rules, but you're not
that likely to even see an application blank unless you're a known quantity.
On the other hand, PIR is a fine track with excellent facilities. SIR is the
wildest, wooliest track you'll ever race on. A long haul for those in the
Midwest (as Joe can attest) but the Portland Historics is a great event,
(July 13,14, 15th). I know the promoter fairly well, and I could probably
convince her do some special hosting and special events. The Portland event
is preceded by the Northwest Historics at SIR the previous weekend (July
6,7,8).
Imagine if you will, a ten day event spanning two tracks. Two races, two
autocrosses, a "California mille" type tour of the northwest in between.
plus all the parties and special events associated with the Northwest's two
premier vintage events and a few more we could put on ourselves. These are
well attended events so getting all the cars registered for both races might
be problematic, but it's certainly possible.
Sounds like a wild time to me.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: David & Krystal Wingett [mailto:elkhorn@megsinet.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 4:25 PM
To: EISANDIEGO@aol.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: FOT Voter confusion
I for one am VERY interested in coming out to the Left Coast and
would jump at a chance to run Monterey or any other track. My worry is any
sanctioning body enforcing there vision (illusion ) of Vintage racing. My
fear is showing up and being told "... well, we will have a display area for
current ( Hybrid ) racers."
David W.
----- Original Message -----
From: <EISANDIEGO@aol.com>
To: <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 4:33 PM
Subject: FOT Voter confusion ...Is Someone Going to Demand Recount?
> Uncle Jack
>
> Thanks for your comments. There appears to be a misunderstanding about
> what was being proposed.
>
> The proposal was to have separate autocross and race and even car show
> events held during the same race weekend. It probably became confusing
with
> the discussion of using the track for autocross events. Thanks for
bringing
> this up before the voting deadline.
>
> I wonder how many others were also confused by the ballot (survey)?
> Please be assured that we will take revised responses if anyone else was
> confused.
>
> Regards, Cary
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