Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Gingerman Race Season

From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023 17:56:30 +0000 (UTC)

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Spridgetonites,
We are getting closer to GMan here is a highlight of that weekend:
SMRS (Sprite MidgetRace Series) 2023 Season Start

(revised March 6, 2023)

April 29-30 DriverSchool and May 4-7, 2023 Gingerman Race

=C2=A0Highlight Plan / Agenda

Summary:=C2=A0 This is our opening race of the season andSMRS.=C2=A0 This i=
s a great time of year to havefun with all those friends you haven=E2=80=99=
t seen for a while.=C2=A0 It also allows you to get back into thegroove (li=
terally racing groove) in the Beautiful South Haven Lake MichiganResort Are=
a among the dandelions and flowering fruit trees.=C2=A0 We will have 4 race=
s this year (Gingerman May4-7, Blackhawk June 16-18, Grattan 11-13 and we w=
ill add Waterford Hills July21-23) with the best 2 out of 4 deciding overal=
l points at our Grattan GrandFinale with end of season awards.

On the safety aspect of our racing I have observed less andless hand signal=
s from Group 2 with our Spridget Group doing a little better,but there is a=
lways room for improvement.=C2=A0I would like to remind all of us to use ha=
nd signals, which allows forsafer racing by letting the overtaking driver k=
now you are aware of him andpointing him by.=C2=A0=C2=A0 The acknowledgment=
 ofthe hand signal is more important than the actual direction you are poin=
ting themby.=C2=A0 The pointing direction that you wantthem to pass, may no=
t always apply depending on what combination of turns arecoming up, but it =
does show you are aware of their presence.=C2=A0 It is always the overtakin=
g driver=E2=80=99s responsibilityto complete a safe pass.=C2=A0 I have copi=
edand posted the criteria for the =E2=80=9CJim Donato Most Respected Driver=
 Award=E2=80=9D, whichwe encourage to set the proper attitude and goals for=
 a safe weekend.

Jim Donato SpriteMidget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award (Traveling =
Steering WheelAward) Criteria:

I.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Predictable/ Trusted (uses mirror=
s, points faster cars by, passes safely and allowsothers room to pass and i=
s always a defensive driver over competition, stays onracing line except wh=
en car failures would leave fluids on track)=20

II.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Objective(listens to others and approaches co=
ncerned drivers with openness.=C2=A0 Can sit down with any driver and feelc=
omfortable that he did the right thing when on the track)

III.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Observant(looks forward to observe incidents and flag =
stations, inspects car betweensessions for safety to avoid causing accident=
s to others on track.)

IV.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Respectful(Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emo=
tional win at all costs attitudeand maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy)

Agenda (tentative, please verify these times when you get your =C2=A0race p=
acket):

Thursday is a class day in the afternoon for Driver SchoolStudents.=C2=A0 F=
riday is the on Track Day forStudents.=C2=A0 We have always done a greatjob=
 supporting new Spridget Drivers with advice and mechanical help to keepthe=
m running throughout the weekend.=C2=A0Please let me know if you can assist=
.

Thursday May 4 (Set up)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will arrive around =
noon and stake out ourtypical Spridget Paddock Area (Please look me up and =
introduce yourself.=C2=A0 I will be around my Red Enclosed Trailer withSpri=
dget Decals and Thicko on side). Please plan on paddocking with us it is ag=
reat way to meet other competitors and understanding all the fun we havetog=
ether.=C2=A0 Big Healeys are always welcometo join us as well.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will attempt to sec=
ure our typical paddockspace, which you will find on the same road as you e=
nter the track going Northon the East Side of the this road, just past firs=
t bathrooms is our typicalSpridget Paddock.=20

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Race Car Tech Inspect=
ion for all drivers isavailable from 3-6

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Friday May 5 (Driver =
School)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will be there befor=
e 9AM to support anySpridget Driver School attendees and will attend the Gr=
aduation Ceremony andDinner.=20

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Race Car Tech Inspect=
ion for all drivers isavailable from 3-6

=C2=A0=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Saturday May 6 =
(Practice and Race Day)

Group 2 is inRace Group E this time making us the last group out for all se=
ssions.=C2=A0 The following is an early tentativeagenda.=C2=A0 You should c=
onfirm times whenyou receive your Driver=E2=80=99s Packet.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A07:45 AM Mandatory Dri=
ver=E2=80=99s Meeting Tower / TechBar

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A09:30 AM Warm-up Sessi=
on

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:30 AM Practice Ses=
sion

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Noon =E2=80=93 Track =
Touring and Group Lunch Pleasebring enough brats and other dishes to suppor=
t your crew and another 20% forthose that support us for - 2 lunches.=C2=A0=
Please boil brats prior to coming so we can grill brats quicker and haveles=
s grease fires.=C2=A0=C2=A0 I will bring platesand plastic ware.=C2=A0 This=
 is always a goodtime to discuss any issues anyone may have along with SMRS=
 Gear for sale tosupport our Series.=C2=A0=20

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02:45 PM Qualification=
s (this session counts towards SMRS positionpoints).=C2=A0 The fastest per =
class will get8 points and descend per position.=C2=A0 Youdo not to be out =
for duration of session.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A04:55 PM Sprint Race (=
this session counts towards SMRS durability pointsand you must be out for t=
he whole session to be awarded maximum 8 points)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A05:30 PM or after race=
 session Portable Cape OfGood Hope Pub (announcements and toasts for Queen =
and our Racing Heroesfollowed by =E2=80=9CGod Save The Queen=E2=80=9D=C2=A0=
 Pleasebring whatever beverages you may have for toasting)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Track Dinner Party

Sunday May 7 (Race Day)=C2=A0

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A09:30 AM Sprint Race G=
roup 2

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:30AM Group Lunch S=
MRS Race Season & RaceHighlights.=C2=A0 Highlights of Black HawkFarms by Ro=
n Soave / Tom Wilcox.=C2=A0 DonKelly who is taking the lead on the Waterfor=
d Hills SMRS Race will highlightplans too.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A01:10 PM Sprite Midget=
 Race (this session counts towards finishingposition points per Spridget Cl=
ass)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A03:50 PM Feature Race =
Group 2

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Please remember to si=
gn up for the Sprite MidgetRace when registering or before Saturday 10AM at=
 Registration.=C2=A0 We are very fortunate to have our own raceagain this y=
ear at GMan and your registering for this race will determine ifthat contin=
ues.

We always have room for streetSprites Midgets and Big Healeys in our Paddoc=
k Area.=C2=A0 If you would like to crew, assist or learnwhat a race team is=
 like please see me and we will find a place for you.

I look forward to seeing all mySpridget Friends at GMan for another great y=
ear of fun on and off the track!

Stan Mason

=C2=A0

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<div style=3D"color:black;font: 10pt arial;">Spridgetonites,
<div><br>
</div>

<div>We are getting closer to GMan here is a highlight of that weekend:</di=
v>

<div><br>
</div>

<div>
<div class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><b><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%">SMRS (Sprite Midget
Race Series) 2023 Season Start<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><span=
 style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%">(revised March 6, 2023)<o:p></=
o:p></span></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><b><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%">April 29-30 Driver
School and May 4-7, 2023 Gingerman Race<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><b><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%">&nbsp;Highlight Plan / Agen=
da<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>Summary</b>:&nbsp; This is our opening race of =
the season and
SMRS.&nbsp; This is a great time of year to have
fun with all those friends you haven=E2=80=99t seen for a while.&nbsp; It a=
lso allows you to get back into the
groove (literally racing groove) in the Beautiful South Haven Lake Michigan
Resort Area among the dandelions and flowering fruit trees.&nbsp; We will h=
ave 4 races this year (Gingerman May
4-7, Blackhawk June 16-18, Grattan 11-13 and we will add Waterford Hills Ju=
ly
21-23) with the best 2 out of 4 deciding overall points at our Grattan Gran=
d
Finale with end of season awards.<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal">On the safety aspect of our racing I have observed=
 less and
less hand signals from Group 2 with our Spridget Group doing a little bette=
r,
but there is always room for improvement.&nbsp;
I would like to remind all of us to use hand signals, which allows for
safer racing by letting the overtaking driver know you are aware of him and
pointing him by.&nbsp;&nbsp; The acknowledgment of
the hand signal is more important than the actual direction you are pointin=
g them
by.&nbsp; The pointing direction that you want
them to pass, may not always apply depending on what combination of turns a=
re
coming up, but it does show you are aware of their presence.&nbsp; It is al=
ways the overtaking driver=E2=80=99s responsibility
to complete a safe pass.&nbsp; I have copied
and posted the criteria for the =E2=80=9CJim Donato Most Respected Driver A=
ward=E2=80=9D, which
we encourage to set the proper attitude and goals for a safe weekend.<o:p><=
/o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom=
-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in"><b>Jim Donato Sprite
Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award </b>(Traveling Steering Whee=
l
Award) Criteria<b>:<o:p></o:p></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom=
-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l=
1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><i>I.<span style=3D"font-style: =
normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font=
-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b>Predictable
/ Trusted</b> (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allow=
s
others room to pass and is always a defensive driver over competition, stay=
s on
racing line except when car failures would leave fluids on track) <o:p></o:=
p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom=
-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l=
1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><i>II.<span style=3D"font-style:=
 normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; fon=
t-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal=
; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b>Objective</b>
(listens to others and approaches concerned drivers with openness.&nbsp; Ca=
n sit down with any driver and feel
comfortable that he did the right thing when on the track)<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom=
-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l=
1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><i>III.<span style=3D"font-style=
: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; fo=
nt-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: norma=
l; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b>Observant
</b>(looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car bet=
ween
sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to others on track.)<o:p></o=
:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom=
-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l=
1 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><i>IV.<span style=3D"font-style:=
 normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; fon=
t-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal=
; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><!--[endif]--><b>Respectful</b>
(Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional win at all costs atti=
tude
and maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy)<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%"><b><span style=3D"font-=
size:16.0pt;line-height:106%">Agenda </span></b><b><span style=3D"font-size=
:12.0pt;line-height:106%">(tentative, please verify these times when you ge=
t your &nbsp;race packet):</span></b><b><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;lin=
e-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%"><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Thursday is a class day in the afternoon for Dri=
ver School
Students.&nbsp; Friday is the on Track Day for
Students.&nbsp; We have always done a great
job supporting new Spridget Drivers with advice and mechanical help to keep
them running throughout the weekend.&nbsp;
Please let me know if you can assist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%"><b><i><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Thursday May 4 (Set up)<o:p></o:p></span><=
/i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-h=
eight:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D=
"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Sym=
bol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-a=
sian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fo=
nt-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->I will arrive around noon and stake out our
typical Spridget Paddock Area (Please look me up and introduce yourself.&nb=
sp; I will be around my Red Enclosed Trailer with
Spridget Decals and Thicko on side). Please plan on paddocking with us it i=
s a
great way to meet other competitors and understanding all the fun we have
together.&nbsp; Big Healeys are always welcome
to join us as well.<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-f=
amily:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant=
-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=
nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->I will attempt to secure our typical paddock
space, which you will find on the same road as you enter the track going No=
rth
on the East Side of the this road, just past first bathrooms is our typical
Spridget Paddock. <b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><=
o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-f=
amily:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant=
-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=
nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers is
available from 3-6<b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><=
o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-f=
amily:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant=
-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=
nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-heig=
ht:106%">Friday May 5 (Driver School)<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-f=
amily:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant=
-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=
nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->I will be there before 9AM to support any
Spridget Driver School attendees and will attend the Graduation Ceremony an=
d
Dinner. <b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p>=
</span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-f=
amily:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant=
-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=
nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;=
;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers is
available from 3-6<b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><=
o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"line-height:106%"><b><i>=
<span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">&nbsp;</span></i></b></di=
v>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-he=
ight:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"=
font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-famil=
y:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-num=
eric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-s=
ize: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-heig=
ht:106%">Saturday May 6 (Practice and Race Day)<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></=
div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:.25in;line-height:106%">Group=
 2 is in
Race Group E this time making us the last group out for all sessions.&nbsp;=
 The following is an early tentative
agenda.&nbsp; You should confirm times when
you receive your Driver=E2=80=99s Packet.<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-h=
eight:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D=
"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Sym=
bol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-a=
sian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fo=
nt-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->7:45 AM Mandatory Driver=E2=80=99s Meeting Towe=
r / Tech
Bar<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->9:30 AM Warm-up Session<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->11:30 AM Practice Session<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Noon =E2=80=93 Track Touring and Group Lunch Pl=
ease
bring enough brats and other dishes to support your crew and another 20% fo=
r
those that support us for - 2 lunches.&nbsp;
Please boil brats prior to coming so we can grill brats quicker and have
less grease fires.&nbsp;&nbsp; I will bring plates
and plastic ware.&nbsp; This is always a good
time to discuss any issues anyone may have along with SMRS Gear for sale to
support our Series.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-va=
riant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: norma=
l; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&=
quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:=
yellow">2:45 PM Qualifications (this session counts towards SMRS position
points).&nbsp; The fastest per class will get
8 points and descend per position.&nbsp; You
do not to be out for duration of session.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-va=
riant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: norma=
l; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&=
quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:=
yellow">4:55 PM Sprint Race (this session counts towards SMRS durability po=
ints
and you must be out for the whole session to be awarded maximum 8 points)<o=
:p></o:p></span></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->5:30 PM or after race session Portable Cape Of
Good Hope Pub (announcements and toasts for Queen and our Racing Heroes
followed by =E2=80=9CGod Save The Queen=E2=80=9D&nbsp; Please
bring whatever beverages you may have for toasting)<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-he=
ight:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"=
font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symb=
ol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-as=
ian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fon=
t-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Track Dinner Party<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%"><b><i><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Sunday May 7 (Race Day)&nbsp;
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-h=
eight:106%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D=
"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Sym=
bol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-a=
sian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fo=
nt-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->9:30 AM Sprint Race Group 2<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->11:30AM Group Lunch SMRS Race Season &amp; Race
Highlights.&nbsp; Highlights of Black Hawk
Farms by Ron Soave / Tom Wilcox.&nbsp; Don
Kelly who is taking the lead on the Waterford Hills SMRS Race will highligh=
t
plans too.<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-va=
riant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: norma=
l; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&=
quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:=
yellow">1:10 PM Sprite Midget Race (this session counts towards finishing
position points per Spridget Class)<o:p></o:p></span></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-=
height:106%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=
=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:=
Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-eas=
t-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;=
 font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->3:50 PM Feature Race Group 2<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"text-indent:-.25in;line-he=
ight:106%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"=
font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symb=
ol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-as=
ian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fon=
t-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Please remember to sign up for the Sprite Midge=
t
Race when registering or before Saturday 10AM at Registration.&nbsp; We are=
 very fortunate to have our own race
again this year at GMan and your registering for this race will determine i=
f
that continues.<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%">We always have room for=
 street
Sprites Midgets and Big Healeys in our Paddock Area.&nbsp; If you would lik=
e to crew, assist or learn
what a race team is like please see me and we will find a place for you.<o:=
p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%">I look forward to seein=
g all my
Spridget Friends at GMan for another great year of fun on and off the track=
!<o:p></o:p></div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%">Stan Mason<o:p></o:p></=
div>

<div class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"line-height:106%"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></div>
</div>

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Spridgetonites,
We are getting closer to GMan here is a highlight of that weekend:
SMRS (Sprite MidgetRace Series) 2023 Season Start (revised March 6, 2023) A=
pril 29-30 DriverSchool and May 4-7, 2023 Gingerman Race =C2=A0Highlight Pl=
an / Agenda Summary:=C2=A0 This is our opening race of the season andSMRS.=
=C2=A0 This is a great time of year to havefun with all those friends you h=
aven=E2=80=99t seen for a while.=C2=A0 It also allows you to get back into =
thegroove (literally racing groove) in the Beautiful South Haven Lake Michi=
ganResort Area among the dandelions and flowering fruit trees.=C2=A0 We wil=
l have 4 races this year (Gingerman May4-7, Blackhawk June 16-18, Grattan 1=
1-13 and we will add Waterford Hills July21-23) with the best 2 out of 4 de=
ciding overall points at our Grattan GrandFinale with end of season awards.=
 On the safety aspect of our racing I have observed less andless hand signa=
ls from Group 2 with our Spridget Group doing a little better,but there is =
always room for improvement.=C2=A0I would like to remind all of us to use h=
and signals, which allows forsafer racing by letting the overtaking driver =
know you are aware of him andpointing him by.=C2=A0=C2=A0 The acknowledgmen=
t ofthe hand signal is more important than the actual direction you are poi=
nting themby.=C2=A0 The pointing direction that you wantthem to pass, may n=
ot always apply depending on what combination of turns arecoming up, but it=
 does show you are aware of their presence.=C2=A0 It is always the overtaki=
ng driver=E2=80=99s responsibilityto complete a safe pass.=C2=A0 I have cop=
iedand posted the criteria for the =E2=80=9CJim Donato Most Respected Drive=
r Award=E2=80=9D, whichwe encourage to set the proper attitude and goals fo=
r a safe weekend. Jim Donato SpriteMidget Race Series Most Respected Driver=
 Award (Traveling Steering WheelAward) Criteria: I.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Predictable/ Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, p=
asses safely and allowsothers room to pass and is always a defensive driver=
 over competition, stays onracing line except when car failures would leave=
 fluids on track)  II.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Objective(listens to oth=
ers and approaches concerned drivers with openness.=C2=A0 Can sit down with=
 any driver and feelcomfortable that he did the right thing when on the tra=
ck) III.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Observant(looks forward to observe incidents and fl=
ag stations, inspects car betweensessions for safety to avoid causing accid=
ents to others on track.) IV.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Respectful(Avoids Red Mist, wh=
ich is identified as an emotional win at all costs attitudeand maintains Vi=
ntage Spirit Philosophy) Agenda (tentative, please verify these times when =
you get your =C2=A0race packet): Thursday is a class day in the afternoon f=
or Driver SchoolStudents.=C2=A0 Friday is the on Track Day forStudents.=C2=
=A0 We have always done a greatjob supporting new Spridget Drivers with adv=
ice and mechanical help to keepthem running throughout the weekend.=C2=A0Pl=
ease let me know if you can assist. Thursday May 4 (Set up) =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will arrive around noon and stake =
out ourtypical Spridget Paddock Area (Please look me up and introduce yours=
elf.=C2=A0 I will be around my Red Enclosed Trailer withSpridget Decals and=
 Thicko on side). Please plan on paddocking with us it is agreat way to mee=
t other competitors and understanding all the fun we havetogether.=C2=A0 Bi=
g Healeys are always welcometo join us as well. =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will attempt to secure our typical paddockspac=
e, which you will find on the same road as you enter the track going Northo=
n the East Side of the this road, just past first bathrooms is our typicalS=
pridget Paddock.  =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Rac=
e Car Tech Inspection for all drivers isavailable from 3-6 =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Friday May 5 (Driver School) =C2=B7=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0I will be there before 9AM =
to support anySpridget Driver School attendees and will attend the Graduati=
on Ceremony andDinner.  =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers isavailable from 3-6 =C2=A0=C2=
=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Saturday May 6 (Practice=
 and Race Day) Group 2 is inRace Group E this time making us the last group=
 out for all sessions.=C2=A0 The following is an early tentativeagenda.=C2=
=A0 You should confirm times whenyou receive your Driver=E2=80=99s Packet. =
=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A07:45 AM Mandatory Dri=
ver=E2=80=99s Meeting Tower / TechBar =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A09:30 AM Warm-up Session =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:30 AM Practice Session =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Noon =E2=80=93 Track Touring and Group Lunch Ple=
asebring enough brats and other dishes to support your crew and another 20%=
 forthose that support us for - 2 lunches.=C2=A0Please boil brats prior to =
coming so we can grill brats quicker and haveless grease fires.=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 I will bring platesand plastic ware.=C2=A0 This is always a goodtime to di=
scuss any issues anyone may have along with SMRS Gear for sale tosupport ou=
r Series.=C2=A0  =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02:45=
 PM Qualifications (this session counts towards SMRS positionpoints).=C2=A0=
 The fastest per class will get8 points and descend per position.=C2=A0 You=
do not to be out for duration of session. =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A04:55 PM Sprint Race (this session counts towards SMRS =
durability pointsand you must be out for the whole session to be awarded ma=
ximum 8 points) =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A05:30 =
PM or after race session Portable Cape OfGood Hope Pub (announcements and t=
oasts for Queen and our Racing Heroesfollowed by =E2=80=9CGod Save The Quee=
n=E2=80=9D=C2=A0 Pleasebring whatever beverages you may have for toasting) =
=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Track Dinner Party Su=
nday May 7 (Race Day)=C2=A0 =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A09:30 AM Sprint Race Group 2 =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:30AM Group Lunch SMRS Race Season & RaceHighlights.=C2=
=A0 Highlights of Black HawkFarms by Ron Soave / Tom Wilcox.=C2=A0 DonKelly=
 who is taking the lead on the Waterford Hills SMRS Race will highlightplan=
s too. =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A01:10 PM Sprite=
 Midget Race (this session counts towards finishingposition points per Spri=
dget Class) =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A03:50 PM F=
eature Race Group 2 =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0P=
lease remember to sign up for the Sprite MidgetRace when registering or bef=
ore Saturday 10AM at Registration.=C2=A0 We are very fortunate to have our =
own raceagain this year at GMan and your registering for this race will det=
ermine ifthat continues. We always have room for streetSprites Midgets and =
Big Healeys in our Paddock Area.=C2=A0 If you would like to crew, assist or=
 learnwhat a race team is like please see me and we will find a place for y=
ou. I look forward to seeing all mySpridget Friends at GMan for another gre=
at year of fun on and off the track! Stan Mason  =C2=A0=20

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Race Series) 2023 Season Start</span></b></div>
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<div align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"yiv1664099332Ms=
oNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;">(revised March =
6, 2023)</span></div>
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oNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;">April 29-30 =
Driver
School and May 4-7, 2023 Gingerman Race</span></b></div>
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<div align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"yiv1664099332Ms=
oNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;">&nbsp;Highli=
ght Plan / Agenda</span></b></div>
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<div class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><b>Summary</b>:&nbsp; This is our ope=
ning race of the season and
SMRS.&nbsp; This is a great time of year to have
fun with all those friends you haven=E2=80=99t seen for a while.&nbsp; It a=
lso allows you to get back into the
groove (literally racing groove) in the Beautiful South Haven Lake Michigan
Resort Area among the dandelions and flowering fruit trees.&nbsp; We will h=
ave 4 races this year (Gingerman May
4-7, Blackhawk June 16-18, Grattan 11-13 and we will add Waterford Hills Ju=
ly
21-23) with the best 2 out of 4 deciding overall points at our Grattan Gran=
d
Finale with end of season awards.</div>
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<div class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal">On the safety aspect of our racing I =
have observed less and
we encourage to set the proper attitude and goals for a safe weekend.</div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.5in;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><b>Jim Do=
nato Sprite
Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award </b>(Traveling Steering Whee=
l
Award) Criteria<b>:</b></div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;" class=3D"yiv1664099332=
MsoNormal"><b><i>I.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font=
-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><b>Predictable
/ Trusted</b> (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allow=
s
others room to pass and is always a defensive driver over competition, stay=
s on
racing line except when car failures would leave fluids on track) </div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;" class=3D"yiv1664099332=
MsoNormal"><b><i>II.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;fon=
t-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><b>Objective</b>
(listens to others and approaches concerned drivers with openness.&nbsp; Ca=
n sit down with any driver and feel
comfortable that he did the right thing when on the track)</div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;" class=3D"yiv1664099332=
MsoNormal"><b><i>III.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;fo=
nt-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><b>Observant
</b>(looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car bet=
ween
sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to others on track.)</div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;" class=3D"yiv1664099332=
MsoNormal"><b><i>IV.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;fon=
t-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;
</span></i></b><b>Respectful</b>
(Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional win at all costs atti=
tude
and maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy)</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><b><span =
style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Agenda </span></b><b><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">(tentative, please verify these t=
imes when you get your &nbsp;race packet):</span></b><b><span style=3D"font=
-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;"></span></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">Thursday is a class day in the af=
ternoon for Driver School
Students.&nbsp; Friday is the on Track Day for
Students.&nbsp; We have always done a great
job supporting new Spridget Drivers with advice and mechanical help to keep
them running throughout the weekend.&nbsp;
Please let me know if you can assist.</span></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><b><i><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">Thursday May 4 (Set up)</sp=
an></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
First"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretc=
h:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>I will arrive around noon and stake out our
typical Spridget Paddock Area (Please look me up and introduce yourself.&nb=
sp; I will be around my Red Enclosed Trailer with
Spridget Decals and Thicko on side). Please plan on paddocking with us it i=
s a
great way to meet other competitors and understanding all the fun we have
together.&nbsp; Big Healeys are always welcome
to join us as well.</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol=
;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>I will attempt to secure our typical paddock
space, which you will find on the same road as you enter the track going No=
rth
on the East Side of the this road, just past first bathrooms is our typical
Spridget Paddock. <b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">=
</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol=
;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers is
available from 3-6<b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">=
</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol=
;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">Frid=
ay May 5 (Driver School)</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol=
;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>I will be there before 9AM to support any
Spridget Driver School attendees and will attend the Graduation Ceremony an=
d
Dinner. <b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;"></span></i=
></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol=
;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>Race Car Tech Inspection for all drivers is
available from 3-6<b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">=
</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">&nbsp;</sp=
an></i></b></div>

<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Last"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;"=
>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;=
font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">Satu=
rday May 6 (Practice and Race Day)</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"margin-left:.25in;line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332Ms=
oNormal">Group 2 is in
Race Group E this time making us the last group out for all sessions.&nbsp;=
 The following is an early tentative
agenda.&nbsp; You should confirm times when
you receive your Driver=E2=80=99s Packet.</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
First"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretc=
h:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>7:45 AM Mandatory Driver=E2=80=99s Meeting Tower / Tech
Bar</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>9:30 AM Warm-up Session</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>11:30 AM Practice Session</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>Noon =E2=80=93 Track Touring and Group Lunch Please
bring enough brats and other dishes to support your crew and another 20% fo=
r
those that support us for - 2 lunches.&nbsp;
Please boil brats prior to coming so we can grill brats quicker and have
less grease fires.&nbsp;&nbsp; I will bring plates
and plastic ware.&nbsp; This is always a good
time to discuss any issues anyone may have along with SMRS Gear for sale to
support our Series.&nbsp; </div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;">=C2=B7<span s=
tyle=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Ne=
w;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><span style=3D"background:yellow;">2:45 PM Qualifications (th=
is session counts towards SMRS position
points).&nbsp; The fastest per class will get
8 points and descend per position.&nbsp; You
do not to be out for duration of session.</span></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;">=C2=B7<span s=
tyle=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Ne=
w;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><span style=3D"background:yellow;">4:55 PM Sprint Race (this =
session counts towards SMRS durability points
and you must be out for the whole session to be awarded maximum 8 points)</=
span></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>5:30 PM or after race session Portable Cape Of
Good Hope Pub (announcements and toasts for Queen and our Racing Heroes
followed by =E2=80=9CGod Save The Queen=E2=80=9D&nbsp; Please
bring whatever beverages you may have for toasting)</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Last"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch=
:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>Track Dinner Party</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal"><b><i><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;">Sunday May 7 (Race Day)&nbs=
p;
</span></i></b></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
First"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretc=
h:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>9:30 AM Sprint Race Group 2</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>11:30AM Group Lunch SMRS Race Season &amp; Race
Highlights.&nbsp; Highlights of Black Hawk
Farms by Ron Soave / Tom Wilcox.&nbsp; Don
Kelly who is taking the lead on the Waterford Hills SMRS Race will highligh=
t
plans too.</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;">=C2=B7<span s=
tyle=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Ne=
w;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><span style=3D"background:yellow;">1:10 PM Sprite Midget Race=
 (this session counts towards finishing
position points per Spridget Class)</span></div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Middle"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stret=
ch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>3:50 PM Feature Race Group 2</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoListParagraphCxSp=
Last"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch=
:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span>Please remember to sign up for the Sprite Midget
Race when registering or before Saturday 10AM at Registration.&nbsp; We are=
 very fortunate to have our own race
again this year at GMan and your registering for this race will determine i=
f
that continues.</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal">We always=
 have room for street
Sprites Midgets and Big Healeys in our Paddock Area.&nbsp; If you would lik=
e to crew, assist or learn
what a race team is like please see me and we will find a place for you.</d=
iv>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal">I look fo=
rward to seeing all my
Spridget Friends at GMan for another great year of fun on and off the track=
!</div>
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<div style=3D"line-height:106%;" class=3D"yiv1664099332MsoNormal">Stan Maso=
n</div>
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