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Apologies to our 2014 Winner Greg Blake for the type-o. I'm not sure who G=
reg Black is but I'm sure you are faster... ;)
Brian
> On 08/04/2022 10:24 AM Brian Garcia via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrot=
e:
>=20
>=20
> Good morning, FOT
>=20
> I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=
=E2=80=99s Kastner Cup at Road America. The 21st running of the Kastner Cu=
p will be a Celebration of Champions. We are hoping to get as many of the =
past Cup Recipients together as possible to honor their contribution to the=
first 20 years of this remarkable tradition of camaraderie within the Vint=
age Racing world. There will be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kas=
tner Cup. The tradition has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does =
not have room left for the names of those winners to come. As such, a new =
Kastner Cup is being commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the cur=
rent Cup will reside on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame. I=
t is a tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues=
and we are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years For your refe=
rence, here is a list of all of those that we will honor:
>=20
> Kastner Cup Winners
>=20
> * 2003: Jack Drews (TR-4) Mosport Raceway, Ontario Canada
> * 2004: John Wilkins (Spitfire) Buttonwillow Raceway, California
> * 2005: Jeff Snook (TR-3) Atlanta Raceway, Georgia
> * 2006: Tom Kreger (TR-6) Hallett Raceway, Oklahoma
> * 2007: Chuck Gee (Spitfire) Miller Motorsports Park, Utah
> * 2008: Tony Garmey (TR-250K) Watkins Glen, New York
> * 2009: Mordy Dunst (TR-4) Portland International Raceway, Oregon
> * 2010: Keith Files (TR-4) Topeka Raceway Park, Kansas
> * 2011: Jerry Barker (Herald) Laguna Seca, California
> * 2012: Randy Williams (TR-3) Road Atlanta, Georgia
> * 2013: Ken Knight (TR-4) Road America, Wisconsin
> * 2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, =
Texas
> * 2015: Mark Wheatley (TR-4) Summit Point, Virginia
> * 2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, Californi=
a
> * 2017: Jeff Snook (TR-3A) Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL
> * 2018: Jim Dolan (GT-6) Pitt Race Complex, Pennsylvania
> * 2019: Brian Howlett (TR-4) Buttonwillow Raceway, California
> * 2020: Mike Munson (TR-6) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio
> * 2021: Jeff Quick (TR-4A) Portland International Raceway, Oregon
> * 2022: Henry Frye (TR-250) Pittsburgh International Race Complex
>=20
>=20
> On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years=
have successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, =
long/fast to short/twisty, and have been hosted by organizations big and s=
mall that exist in both for and not for profit varieties. All throughout, =
FOT has remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D operati=
ng without dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics that can cre=
ep into any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of why we exi=
st: to race. The event that will host us next year is big departure from t=
he event that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017. The former, at Road =
America, is one of the largest Vintage Events in the country at a historic=
, premier circuit that everyone who is anyone that has raced in the US in t=
he last 60 years has turned a wheel on at some point. The Weathertech Inte=
rnational Challenge (WIC) is organized by the same team that hosts Indycar,=
NASCAR, and IMSA and the event accordingly has a pro level feel to it. The=
latter, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, wonderfully laid back club leve=
l event held at what I think is one of the hidden gems of US Circuits. I a=
pproached Joe with the idea of hosting the Cup at Blackhawk because I reall=
y wanted to give those that hadn=E2=80=99t a reason to come and experience =
one of my favorite events and tracks because I knew they would love it and =
that we could put on a good event there. Though on the different of the sp=
ectrum, I feel the same way about the host track and event next year. Beyo=
nd just the racing challenges and thrills that Road America provides, the e=
vent provides a singular opportunity for us amateur racers to get a little =
taste of what it would have been like to race in the golden era when crowds=
gathered to see beautiful pieces of machinery being pushed to unreasonable=
limits by drivers brave (or foolish?) enough to wield them. The community=
embraces the event with open arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that =
race weekend surpasses any other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or =
otherwise. We want to give you guys a reason not just to experience it, bu=
t to be at the center of it. We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm =
as welcoming as it was in 2017. But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothi=
ng outside of the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucke=
t list item, next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our pa=
ddock that I think everyone should experience once. I have been lucky to p=
articipate in the WIC for the past 10 years. During that time I have exper=
ienced it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall g=
roup wins. No matter how things are going on track, being able to experien=
ce that weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highlight of=
my year every year. A long day of wrenching and bleeding on your car turn=
s around quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousands watching=
and cheering. For those few hours you feel like the racing heroes you wat=
ched growing up. There is an intrinsic value to that type of experience.
>=20
> Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruist=
ic desire to keep it going. Most of the time, their motivations are like m=
ine when it comes to the choice of venue and event. They have a connection=
there and try to play host to those that can make it. The choice of venue=
and event will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice. Whether it is th=
e cost of towing or time needed to travel, distance is probably the first b=
arrier that some need to consider. Next is scheduling =E2=80=93 particular=
ly for summer events. Vacations and other obligations (or even other Vinta=
ge Events) can come into conflict. Can't forget cost - racing is an expens=
ive hobby regardless of the location and the cost of running the Cup vs. pe=
rhaps something local certainly is a consideration for every racer. Lastly=
, there are those that have a strong preference for one of the two ends of =
the spectrum of event as I described above. All of those factor into your =
choice on whether or not you are able to or want to attend the event that i=
s being organized for you. We understand all of these factors and make the=
same decisions ourselves every year when the next Cup is announced. Unfor=
tunately, we can=E2=80=99t change the geography of our huge country, the pr=
ice of fuel, or the personal, professional, or racing calendars of our memb=
ers. We can only influence the experience for those that make it As a =
=E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no establishe=
d revenue or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the=
best with the money raised. We will put on a great event and do our best =
that make sure those that attend have a good time. We want it to be someth=
ing Kas would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in his st=
ead as Grand Marshall. The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the rest are =
fringe benefits. From the inside you guys might not appreciate how truly u=
nique this tradition is our level of racing. As an outsider I see it and a=
ppreciate it enough to do my part to keep it going even though I don=E2=80=
=99t own a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the opportunity to experien=
ce the Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly hope to someday). I=
hope those that are able will find a way to be a part of it too and will p=
ut it on your schedules for next year. For those that can=E2=80=99t we und=
erstand and will miss you but will do our best through multiple methods to =
keep you apprised throughout the event.=20
>=20
> Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to =
keep you abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments. Th=
anks to all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard to l=
et you enjoy the spotlight in '23!
>=20
> Best regards,
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Brian Garcia
>=20
> Co-Chair 2023 Kastner Cup
>=20
> July 14-16 Road America
>=20
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is but I'm sure you are faster... ;)</span>
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On 08/04/2022 10:24 AM Brian Garcia via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> =
wrote:
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<br>
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color: #333333;" class=3D"default-style">
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Good morning, FOT
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<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
I wanted to send out a couple of notes this week regarding next year=
=E2=80=99s Kastner Cup at Road America. The 21<sup style=3D"line-heig=
ht: 0;">st</sup> running of the Kastner Cup will be a Celebration of Champi=
ons. We are hoping to get as many of the past Cup Recipients together=
as possible to honor their contribution to the first 20 years of this rema=
rkable tradition of camaraderie within the Vintage Racing world. Ther=
e will be a ceremonial retirement of the current Kastner Cup. The tra=
dition has outlasted the trophy and the current Cup does not have room left=
for the names of those winners to come. As such, a new Kastner Cup i=
s being commissioned and, after the handoff next year, the current Cup will=
reside on display at the British Sports Car Hall of Fame. It i=
s a tribute to Kas and to all of you that this wonderful event continues an=
d we are looking forward to ushering in the next 20 years For your re=
ference, here is a list of all of those that we will honor:
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
<strong>Kastner Cup Winners</strong>
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li>2003: Jack Drews (TR-4) Mosport Raceway, Ontario Canada</li>
<li>2004: John Wilkins (Spitfire) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li=
>
<li>2005: Jeff Snook (TR-3) Atlanta Raceway, Georgia</li>
<li>2006: Tom Kreger (TR-6) Hallett Raceway, Oklahoma</li>
<li>2007: Chuck Gee (Spitfire) Miller Motorsports Park, Utah</li>
<li>2008: Tony Garmey (TR-250K) Watkins Glen, New York</li>
<li>2009: Mordy Dunst (TR-4) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</l=
i>
<li>2010: Keith Files (TR-4) Topeka Raceway Park, Kansas</li>
<li>2011: Jerry Barker (Herald) Laguna Seca, California</li>
<li>2012: Randy Williams (TR-3) Road Atlanta, Georgia</li>
<li>2013: Ken Knight (TR-4) Road America, Wisconsin</li>
<li>2014: Greg Black (TR-3 on a TR4 chassis) Eagle Canyon Raceway, Tex=
as</li>
<li>2015: Mark Wheatley (TR-4) Summit Point, Virginia</li>
<li>2016: Jerry Barker (Herald from Hell) Sonoma Raceway, California</=
li>
<li>2017: Jeff Snook (TR-3A) Blackhawk Farms Raceway, IL</li>
<li>2018: Jim Dolan (GT-6) Pitt Race Complex, Pennsylvania</li>
<li>2019: Brian Howlett (TR-4) Buttonwillow Raceway, California</li>
<li>2020: Mike Munson (TR-6) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Ohio</li>
<li>2021: Jeff Quick (TR-4A) Portland International Raceway, Oregon</l=
i>
<li>2022: Henry Frye (TR-250) Pittsburgh International Race Complex</l=
i>
</ul>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
On another note, as you can see above the events of the past 20 years =
have successfully taken place on all manner of circuits from pro to club, l=
ong/fast to short/twisty, and have been hosted by organizations big a=
nd small that exist in both for and not for profit varieties. All thr=
oughout, FOT has remained a =E2=80=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=
=9D operating without dues, fees, bylaws, or any of the red tape politics t=
hat can creep into any sanctioning body and take away from the enjoyment of=
why we exist: to race. The event that will host us next year is big =
departure from the event that hosted the last race I chaired in 2017. =
The former, at Road America, is one of the largest Vintage Events in=
the country at a historic, premier circuit that everyone who is anyone tha=
t has raced in the US in the last 60 years has turned a wheel on at some po=
int. The Weathertech International Challenge (WIC) is organized by th=
e same team that hosts Indycar, NASCAR, and IMSA and the event accordingly =
has a pro level feel to it. The latter, at Blackhawk Farms, is a smallish, =
wonderfully laid back club level event held at what I think is one of the h=
idden gems of US Circuits. I approached Joe with the idea of hosting =
the Cup at Blackhawk because I really wanted to give those that hadn=E2=80=
=99t a reason to come and experience one of my favorite events and tracks b=
ecause I knew they would love it and that we could put on a good event ther=
e. Though on the different of the spectrum, I feel the same way about=
the host track and event next year. Beyond just the racing challenge=
s and thrills that Road America provides, the event provides a singular opp=
ortunity for us amateur racers to get a little taste of what it would have =
been like to race in the golden era when crowds gathered to see beautiful p=
ieces of machinery being pushed to unreasonable limits by drivers brave (or=
foolish?) enough to wield them. The community embraces the event wit=
h open arms and the atmosphere in Elkhart Lake that race weekend surpasses =
any other race weekend of the year =E2=80=93 Pro or otherwise. We wan=
t to give you guys a reason not just to experience it, but to be at the cen=
ter of it. We will make sure the FOT paddock is as warm as welcoming =
as it was in 2017. But, unlike Blackhawk where there is nothing outsi=
de of the track gate that I would classify as an experiential bucket list i=
tem, next year=E2=80=99s event offers many things outside of our paddock th=
at I think everyone should experience once. I have been lucky to part=
icipate in the WIC for the past 10 years. During that time I have exp=
erienced it all from mechanical failures and a wreck to podiums and overall=
group wins. No matter how things are going on track, being able to e=
xperience that weekend at Elkhart Lake on a summer weekend has been a highl=
ight of my year every year. A long day of wrenching and bleeding on y=
our car turns around quickly when you get to drive it into town with thousa=
nds watching and cheering. For those few hours you feel like the raci=
ng heroes you watched growing up. There is an intrinsic value to that=
type of experience.
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
Each year, those that organize the Cup do so out of the same altruisti=
c desire to keep it going. Most of the time, their motivations are li=
ke mine when it comes to the choice of venue and event. They have a c=
onnection there and try to play host to those that can make it. The c=
hoice of venue and event will never be everyone=E2=80=99s first choice.&nbs=
p; Whether it is the cost of towing or time needed to travel, distance is p=
robably the first barrier that some need to consider. Next is schedul=
ing =E2=80=93 particularly for summer events. Vacations and other obl=
igations (or even other Vintage Events) can come into conflict. Can't=
forget cost - racing is an expensive hobby regardless of the location and =
the cost of running the Cup vs. perhaps something local certainly is a cons=
ideration for every racer. Lastly, there are those that have a strong=
preference for one of the two ends of the spectrum of event as I described=
above. All of those factor into your choice on whether or not you ar=
e able to or want to attend the event that is being organized for you. =
; We understand all of these factors and make the same decisions ourselves =
every year when the next Cup is announced. Unfortunately, we can=E2=
=80=99t change the geography of our huge country, the price of fuel, or the=
personal, professional, or racing calendars of our members. We can o=
nly influence the experience for those that make it As a =E2=80=
=9Cclub that=E2=80=99s not a club=E2=80=9D we also have no established reve=
nue or budget for these events so we fundraise what we can and do the best =
with the money raised. We will put on a great event and do our best t=
hat make sure those that attend have a good time. We want it to be so=
mething Kas would be proud of and that Joe Alexander will be proud of in hi=
s stead as Grand Marshall. The Kastner Cup is the draw =E2=80=93 the =
rest are fringe benefits. From the inside you guys might not apprecia=
te how truly unique this tradition is our level of racing. As an outs=
ider I see it and appreciate it enough to do my part to keep it going even =
though I don=E2=80=99t own a Triumph and haven=E2=80=99t ever had the oppor=
tunity to experience the Kastner Cup as a competitor (though I certainly ho=
pe to someday). I hope those that are able will find a way to be a pa=
rt of it too and will put it on your schedules for next year. For tho=
se that can=E2=80=99t we understand and will miss you but will do our best =
through multiple methods to keep you apprised throughout the event.
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
Mark and I will continue to post details even at this early stage to k=
eep you abreast of how things are shaping up and any new developments. =
; Thanks to all that have shown their support so far - we are working hard =
to let you enjoy the spotlight in '23!
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
Best regards,
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
<div>
<br>
</div>
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Brian Garcia
</div>
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</div>
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Co-Chair 2023 Kastner Cup
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<br>
</div>
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July 14-16 Road America
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