It has become obivious that a lot of the listers are not familiar with the
history of past Sprite meets that have been put on by Rick Moses over the last
20 years. Rick has singlehanded put on the Sprite meets since 1988 every five
years. There was "Spritefest" in 1988, "Sprite Bash" in 1993, "Sprite Rush" in
1998 and "Sprite Spree '03".
These meets were to celebrate the Austin Healey Sprite, comrade, and driving
the cars. These events featured gymkanas, autocrossing, rallying, group drives
to dinner & attractions, tech sessions, guest dignitary (John Sprinzel for
SS'03), guest speakers, along with the traditional banquet on the last night.
After planning and doing this task single handed Rick asked that a committee
be formed for the purpose of planning and managing the 50th celebration. A
committee was formed before Sprite Spree '03 to help Rick do the final details
for that meet. A necllus of that committee is now begining the planning for
the 50th celebration.
Prior to Sprite Spree '03 a decision was made to include Midgets in the
celebration as they are cousins ('61 -'71). Yes the 1500's have different in
engines and rubber bumpers but they are still Spridgets. This decision will
remain in effect and all Spridget owners are welcome to attend the 50th
celebration.
This should give some background as to who we are, what we plan to do, and why
we do not wish to combine the 50th celebration with other venues.
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