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Subject: [Fot] Kastner Cup Registration / Schedule
From: chasgee22 at gmail.com (chasgee22 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 19:28:14 -0700
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Great, thanks!

Chuck

> On May 22, 2017, at 7:25 PM, Joe Alexander <joealexandervintage at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Yes. Gas is readily available.
> 
> It is my understanding there will be a tire supplier and service for the 
> weekend, at this event.
> 
> Joe Alexander
> 645 1st Street
> Jesup, IA 50648
> The-vintage-racer.com
> Gasketinnovations.com
> Cell:  319.464.4711
> 
>> On May 22, 2017, at 9:22 PM, chasgee22 at gmail.com wrote:
>> 
>> I assume there is race gas and a tire guy at the track for the weekend?
>> 
>> Chuck
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2017, at 12:13 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Afternoon all! We are less than four weeks away from the 15th Annual 
>>> Kastner Cup at Blackhawk Farms. As of this morning we have 30 Triumphs that 
>>> have registered. It's going to be a super competitive field and I suspect 
>>> that we should end up north of 35 cars in the field. For those that haven't 
>>> registered yet I wanted to let you know that VSCDA's early bird pricing 
>>> ends next Monday 5/29 so the event entry will go up $50 after that date. 
>>> The link to online entry is: 
>>> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/event-summary-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The preliminary schedule is also out.  There has been some confusion on 
>>> this so I'll try to summarize as best as I can.  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Thursday registration and tech open at 4 p.m.   As of this time I cannot 
>>> promise that it will open earlier or that anyone will be able to set up in 
>>> the paddock before that.  There is a private rental that day and for 
>>> insurance purposes we can't be in the track area until they are done for 
>>> the day.  One item of note for those that have not been there before - 
>>> Blackhawk's infield requires crossing the track to enter so ingress/egress 
>>> is only possible between timed sessions on track.  Keep that in mind over 
>>> the course of the weekend. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  On Friday, the Triumphs will run in their own group - designated Group F 
>>> on the schedule.  So all Triumphs will run two  practice sessions together 
>>> and then a Qualifying session together in the afternoon on Friday.  That 
>>> qualifying session will set the grid for the Kastner Cup the following day. 
>>>  Friday night in the FOT Hospitality tent there will be a wine and cheese 
>>> gathering featuring the cars of Beady Eye Racing along with several 
>>> important announcements.   You won't want to miss it.  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Saturday morning, the Triumphs will be rolled into their normal 
>>> production groups.   All 4 cylinder Group 2 cars will likely roll into Race 
>>> Group C.  All 6 cylinder Group 8 cars will likely roll into Race Group D (I 
>>> say likely because VSCDA is reserving the right to adjust this based on 
>>> entry mix).   On Saturday morning you will qualify with these groups.   
>>> That Qualifying session will set you up for the Sprint races to follow 
>>> later that morning and early afternoon.    The Kastner Cup will begin just 
>>> after 5 p.m. on Saturday with awards immediately following in the FOT 
>>> hospitality tent.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sunday you will run with your race Group (C or D) for your feature race. 
>>>  The link to the preliminary schedule is: 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/custom-17-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  I know this is a lot of information but I will send truncated (only 
>>> containing info pertinent to our groups) schedules as we get closer and 
>>> VSCDA finalizes group assignments.  Also, there will be handouts for FOT 
>>> members at registration with all the info you'll need for the weekend.  The 
>>> FOT tent will also be a great resource throughout the weekend.  The tent 
>>> will include:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> FOT hospitality area
>>> FOT service area for any racer in need of covered, lit, communal automotive 
>>> triage (compressed air, tools, jacks, etc. available)
>>> Track maps and spotters guides
>>> Kastner Cup videos & in car video fresh from this event and archived from 
>>> others. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Things are really coming together for a great event.  There are still some 
>>> items/areas that I could use some help with.  I will be meeting with the 
>>> VSCDA race chair and track management this weekend and will follow up with 
>>> some specific requests in the near future.  Thanks to all that have 
>>> registered and/or donated to the cause to date.  You are helping to make 
>>> this a memorable event.  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> More soon - thanks!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Brian Garcia
>>> 
>>> Friendly Ghost Racing
>>> 
>>> 847.452.2246
>>> 
>>> cudapilot at comcast.net
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
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