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2003 International Triumph Challenge

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Subject: 2003 International Triumph Challenge
From: Henry Frye <henry@henryfrye.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 13:46:02 -0500
Hi gang,

In case you have not heard, the Friends of Triumph are organizing a major 
race event in 2003, this one will be at Mosport International Raceway. We 
are pulling out all the stops, all racers and Triumph fans will be treated 
to seeing lots of track time for lots of Triumph race cars. This is shaping 
up to be huge Triumph event.

Take a look at the press release:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT
Russ Moore, Event Coordinator
607-539-7442 between 7-10PM eastern time
rem9@sunlink.net.

Date and venue set for the 2003 International Triumph Challenge

December 1, 2002  --  The Friends of Triumph, in conjunction with VARAC and 
Mosport International Raceway are pleased to confirm the 2003 International 
Triumph Challenge. Racing Triumphs of all levels of preparation are invited 
to come and participate at Mosport on June 26 -29, 2003. The Vintage 
Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) has named Triumph the 
featured marque of it's annual Vintage Festival, and is working with the 
Friends of Triumph to ensure a successful event. Upon seeing the excitement 
and enthusiasm we brought to Mid-Ohio last year, VARAC and Mosport are 
offering an additional practice day for us, making the event a full four 
days, a first for the Vintage Festival!

VARAC hosts a handful of Vintage and Historic classes, so we are assured 
plenty of track time for all racers. We will have a VARAC driving 
instructor with decades of experience at Mosport in attendance for those of 
us who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the track at speed.

The Toronto Triumph Club and the British Saloon Car Club will be hosting a 
Peoples Choice car show. Plans are also in the works for an autocross 
and/or a road rally for those interested in sharing in the fun.

This event will mark the return to North America by the Brits, last seen at 
Mid-Ohio in 2002. As of this writing they are over committed for their car 
transporter, so we are sure to see a good showing of entries from the UK. 
Rumor has it they are working on hiring a second transporter! Inquiries 
indicate that there may be other countries represented.

VARAC has agreed to allow any level of race car preparation, from Vintage 
through current SCCA spec, as long as the car runs on treaded tires. Fuel 
cells and proper roll over protection required. If your race car is Triumph 
powered, it is most probably eligible to run this event. Drivers should 
have credentials from any VMC member organization or SCCA. Any questions on 
car or driver eligibility should be directed to Russ Moore.

Commitments are already in place for several very significant Triumph race 
cars to be in attendance, on track as competitors or pace cars.

For up to the minute information, visit these websites - Friends of 
Triumph, www.fot-racing.com; VARAC, www.varac.ca; and Mosport International 
Raceway, www.mosport.com.

This is going to be the event of the season for Triumph racers and fans. 
Plan now to attend!

                                                 # # #

Henry Frye
#04 TR4
Event Media Coordinator 

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