rml
I guess i didn't say that the only safety equipment that beaverun will
require of our TRs will be a helmet and 2 point seat belt. this should mame
most of the VTR members eligible to participate.
bruce
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From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: BeaveRun Trial Balloon #2
> Hi,
>
> (Apolgies for the cross-posting)
>
> Okay - we're getting closer to trying to "push" this one. As you may
> recall, about 6 weeks ago, the idea of holding a motorsport event _prior_
> to the VTR/TRF Summer Party came up on this list (and the big Triumphs
> list and probably 6 pack). There was a very positive response from that
> initial trial balloon. And there were quite a few respondents.
>
> So Bruce Stutzman talked "rates" with the management and availability.
> Note: facility availability is not guaranteed for the road course because
> there is a possible event conflict with a car manufacturer.
>
> Here are a couple of possible options:
>
> 1. autocross/solo on the .8 mile kart track (the track is 26 feet wide, so
> it is suitable for a solo event of some kind). This would be CHEAP, figure
> $20 / car 15 car min. for break even.
>
> 2. autocross on the autocross pad. Any course design is doable, this is a
> fairly large paved area. Cost: CHEAP, $20/car, 15 cars min. for break
> even.
>
> 3. time-trial / open track on the road course. This would be on the "north
> track" and would be set up to allow cars with good rollover protection a
> chance to stretch thier feet. It would (likely) be a "no passing" type
> situation for any street cars and it could be set up to allow more general
> practice for cars that are prepped with better safety equipment. Think
> more of a high-speed driver school than wheel-to-wheel racing. Cost:
> EXPENSIVE, $150 / car, 30 car min. for break even. There could be a higher
> per car cost if there was a smaller number of committed participants (e.g.
> $225 for 20 cars etc).
>
> Note: if option 3 is selected, then the rest of the facility could be used
> as part of the package. This would allow autocrossers to autocross and
> road racers to play at higher speeds (if that seems of interest to
> possible participants).
>
> Note: the price of renting the entire track includes corner workers and
> stuff (including insurance) - this is actually pretty reasonable. And it
> helps the participants focus on driving instead of other stuff.
>
> The only drawback to option 3 is getting 30 attendees to commit (or to get
> a sponsor and 20 or so commited racers). We could conceivably work out a
> mixed price structure with option 3 with autocrossers paying one fee and
> road racers another, but I don't want this to get too confusing or
> complicated.
>
> The possibility of a conflict for the track does exist, but a commitment
> SOON might work in our favor. In the event of a conflict for the track,
> there is still the possibility of an autocross event on the kart track or
> autocross pad.
>
> So, who would be willing to COMMIT to this venture? We're talking about
> holding the event on either Weds. or Thurs. (6 or 7 Aug, 2003) at BeaveRun
> race facility about 75 miles from Armagh.
>
> Please submit your comments and preferences to me ASAP, I'll try to
> compile a list to see if we can meet the criteria. Once I get that, I'll
> talk to VTR and/or TRF about co-hosting/advertising or whatever. I'd
> really like to get commitments soon so that we can promote this activity
> (and increase the chance of success).
>
> I think this would be a really great opportunity to get a larger number of
> racing Triumphs to come to VTR this year. Even if not, I would really like
> the VTR autocross to be Triumphs only with VTR rules... I'm pretty sure
> I'm not the only one that plans to attend that is concerned about running
> an autocross with the other British cars. I don't mean to "dis" any other
> marques, I just think a VTR national should have TRIUMPHS competing for
> trophies.
>
> regards,
> rml
>
> p.s. if there is anyone from TRF or VTR on this list that objects to this
> event possibility - PLEASE SPEAK UP (to me directly)! I'll also accept
> positive comments. :-)
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