Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Grattan August 11-13

From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:29:16 +0000 (UTC)

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SMidgeteers!
Just wanted to send out plans for the Great Weekend of Sprite Midget Racing=
 at Grattan.=C2=A0 Don't miss the early bird registration and $100 reductio=
n by August 4th coming soon.The following are our plans or down load attach=
ment.=C2=A0 We have quite a few overall potential champions with perfect po=
ints of 48 from 2 races!

Grattan 2023 SpriteMidget Race Series Finale August 11-113

Revised 7/31/23

It looks like a good turn out for Spridgets at Grattan forthe moment, don=
=E2=80=99t miss the $100 reduction from early registration by August 4th.=
=C2=A0 We expect more Spridgets from Texas and PA. Thisyear=E2=80=99s award=
s will be navy blue baseball caps with a tan bill including SMRS logo onfro=
nt and 2023 1st, 2nd & 3rd on back forthe top 3 class points in each of our=
 8 classes. You need to have raced in 2 ofthe 4 available races to qualify =
(Gman, Blackhawk, Waterford Hills &Grattan).=C2=A0 We will be selecting ano=
therworthy racer for the Gary Kropf Spirit Award and the Jim Donato Most Re=
spectedDriver Award.=C2=A0 To reinforce the need forall of us to be predict=
able, observant, vintage sports car drivers.=C2=A0 I will be providing a ba=
llot that defines thecriteria for both of these awards with the lucky honor=
ee recognized Sunday. =C2=A0=C2=A0I will bring along the cow bell that I wi=
llring 15 minutes before any SMRS announcements.=C2=A0We are a large group =
and it takes a lot of time walking around to informeveryone that we are get=
ting together only to have those that said they weregoing to be there not s=
how up, so please listen for the cow bell!

SMRS has done a great job of being Safe Vintage Racers atGingerman and Blac=
khawk and we need to continue that value at Grattan as well.

The paddock does not open on Thursday until 5:30 PM sincethere is another g=
roup renting the track.=C2=A0=C2=A0It is always a tight squeeze atGrattan a=
nd I ask everyone to be patient and try to squeeze in allowing othersto gai=
n access to our paddock.

Our Group 2 (Vintage Production Sports Cars 1950-1963) willbe Group C for t=
his race, which should get us off the track earlier in eachsession.=C2=A0 W=
e can expect a similarexperience to last year with lots of track time, as t=
hey say bring extrafuel!=C2=A0 We will have our traditional exclusiveSunday=
 Sprite Midget Luncheons with our favorite Sports Car food group =E2=80=9CB=
rats=E2=80=9D (Itis always appreciated if you can get pre cooked brats or b=
oil prior to showingup so they can brown on the grill more quickly and redu=
ce the amount of greasefires we have).=C2=A0 It is greatlyappreciated when =
others can assist with grilling responsibilities knowing someof us will be =
up to our elbows in grease (not pork, but petroleum) trying tomake the next=
 session.=C2=A0 Side dishes arealways appreciated as well.=C2=A0 I willprov=
ide condiments, hot grill, plates, napkins & plastic ware.=C2=A0 Please bri=
ng enough food for you and yourcrew plus 20% for friends, workers and other=
s that we will invite to join us.

The Cape Of Good Hope Portable British Pub will be broughtout Friday Evenin=
g.=C2=A0 With plenty ofbeverages provided by Stan Mason.=C2=A0 We had2 spec=
ial SMRS friends that are no longer with us that we want to recognize,Duane=
 (Ottie) Otmann and Don Kelley=E2=80=99s Dad Jeff. =C2=A0=C2=A0We willhave =
the award ceremony on Sunday.=C2=A0Points for Grattan sessions are Friday 1=
st Qualification(fastest time per class), 1st Sprint Race Saturday (durabil=
ity) andSaturday Smidget Race (position.=C2=A0 I willtry my best to get to =
the Spridget Paddock as quickly as I can to discourageothers from entering =
our Paddock Space please help me in letting others knowthat this space is f=
or Spridgets only.=C2=A0We will be located in our typical area just down th=
e hill from the PavedPaddock and just East of Toilet Bowl Turn in row 1 & 2=
 West where weusually gather.=C2=A0 We can expect Group 2 tobe crowded agai=
n making it more important than ever to keep a cool head andkeep the Vintag=
e Spirit so we can all enjoy a great weekend of fun and free ofdamage!!

If you are in possession of the Special Kropf Piston SpiritAward and or the=
 Donato Most Respected Driver Award please bring those with youso it can be=
 provided in our award ceremony to the new awardees.

We will have 2023 SMRS posters, decals, baseball hats alongwith 2021 T-Shir=
ts in larger sizes only.=C2=A0This regalia contributes to our treasury to s=
upport our awards and lunchsupport, which is dwindling.

We always call this our SMRS Grand Finale with fun awardsand fun on and off=
 the track, see you there!

SMRS Tentative Agenda / Plans:

(Please confirm times in yourregistration packet)

Thursday August 10

=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 5:30 AMPaddock Opens

=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 EveningGrattan Bar downtown

Friday August 11

=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 10:20AM Practice 1

=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 1:00 AMPractice 2

=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 2:10 PM Qualifying 1st (SMRSFastest Time Per Class Points)

=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 4:20 PMEnduro

=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 4:00 PMCape Of Good Hope Bar Opens (Discussions, Tributes &=
 Toasts)

Saturday August 12

=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 8:20Driver=E2=80=99s Meeting Start / Finish Line

=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 10:15AM Qualifying 2nd

11:40 AM Lunch SMRS Brats

1:05 PM Sprint Race (SMRS Durability Must Stay Out forwhole session for Max=
imum Points)

4:00 PM Heat Race

6:00 PM Dinner Big Top

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

Sunday August 13=20

=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 9:30AM Emergency Warm-Up

=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 9:50 Sprite Midget Race (SMRSPosition Points)=20

=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 11:30AM SMRS Brat Lunch

1:00 PM SMRSAwards

2:30 PM FeatureRace

=C2=A0 Stan Mason

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<html><head></head><body><div class=3D"yahoo-style-wrap" style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial;font-size:16px;"><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">SMidgeteer=
s!</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" d=
ata-setdir=3D"false">Just wanted to send out plans for the Great Weekend of=
 Sprite Midget Racing at Grattan.&nbsp; Don't miss the early bird registrat=
ion and $100 reduction by August 4th coming soon.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" dat=
a-setdir=3D"false">The following are our plans or down load attachment.&nbs=
p; We have quite a few overall potential champions with perfect points of 4=
8 from 2 races!</div><div><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">=
<div><p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align=
:center"><b><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">Grattan 2023 =
Sprite
Midget Race Series Finale August 11-113</span></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cent=
er"><span style=3D"font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%">Revised 7/31/23</span>=
</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">It looks like a good turn out for Spridge=
ts at Grattan for
the moment, don=E2=80=99t miss the $100 reduction from early registration b=
y August 4<sup>th</sup>.<span>&nbsp; </span>We expect more Spridgets from T=
exas and PA. This
year=E2=80=99s awards will be navy blue baseball caps with a tan bill inclu=
ding SMRS logo on
front and 2023 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> &amp; 3<sup>rd</sup> on back =
for
the top 3 class points in each of our 8 classes. You need to have raced in =
2 of
the 4 available races to qualify (Gman, Blackhawk, Waterford Hills &amp;
Grattan).<span>&nbsp; </span>We will be selecting another
worthy racer for the Gary Kropf Spirit Award and the Jim Donato Most Respec=
ted
Driver Award.<span>&nbsp; </span>To reinforce the need for
all of us to be predictable, observant, vintage sports car drivers.<span>&n=
bsp; </span>I will be providing a ballot that defines the
criteria for both of these awards with the lucky honoree recognized Sunday.=
 <span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>I will bring along the cow bell that I will
ring 15 minutes before any SMRS announcements.<span>&nbsp;
</span>We are a large group and it takes a lot of time walking around to in=
form
everyone that we are getting together only to have those that said they wer=
e
going to be there not show up, so please listen for the cow bell!</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">SMRS has done a great job of being Safe V=
intage Racers at
Gingerman and Blackhawk and we need to continue that value at Grattan as we=
ll.</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">The paddock does not open on Thursday unt=
il 5:30 PM since
there is another group renting the track.<span>&nbsp;
</span><span>&nbsp;</span>It is always a tight squeeze at
Grattan and I ask everyone to be patient and try to squeeze in allowing oth=
ers
to gain access to our paddock.</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">Our Group 2 (Vintage Production Sports Ca=
rs 1950-1963) will
be Group C for this race, which should get us off the track earlier in each
session.<span>&nbsp; </span>We can expect a similar
experience to last year with lots of track time, as they say bring extra
fuel!<span>&nbsp; </span>We will have our traditional exclusive
Sunday Sprite Midget Luncheons with our favorite Sports Car food group =E2=
=80=9CBrats=E2=80=9D (It
is always appreciated if you can get pre cooked brats or boil prior to show=
ing
up so they can brown on the grill more quickly and reduce the amount of gre=
ase
fires we have).<span>&nbsp; </span>It is greatly
appreciated when others can assist with grilling responsibilities knowing s=
ome
of us will be up to our elbows in grease (not pork, but petroleum) trying t=
o
make the next session.<span>&nbsp; </span>Side dishes are
always appreciated as well.<span>&nbsp; </span>I will
provide condiments, hot grill, plates, napkins &amp; plastic ware.<span>&nb=
sp; </span>Please bring enough food for you and your
crew plus 20% for friends, workers and others that we will invite to join u=
s.</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">The Cape Of Good Hope Portable British Pu=
b will be brought
out Friday Evening.<span>&nbsp; </span>With plenty of
beverages provided by Stan Mason.<span>&nbsp; </span>We had
2 special SMRS friends that are no longer with us that we want to recognize=
,
Duane (Ottie) Otmann and Don Kelley=E2=80=99s Dad Jeff. <span>&nbsp;</span>=
<span>&nbsp;</span>We will
have the award ceremony on Sunday.<span>&nbsp;
</span>Points for Grattan sessions are Friday 1<sup>st</sup> Qualification
(fastest time per class), 1<sup>st</sup> Sprint Race Saturday (durability) =
and
Saturday Smidget Race (position.<span>&nbsp; </span>I will
try my best to get to the Spridget Paddock as quickly as I can to discourag=
e
others from entering our Paddock Space please help me in letting others kno=
w
that this space is for Spridgets only.<span>&nbsp;
</span>We will be located in our typical area just down the hill from the P=
aved
Paddock and just East of Toilet Bowl Turn in row 1 &amp; 2 West where we
usually gather.<span>&nbsp; </span>We can expect Group 2 to
be crowded again making it more important than ever to keep a cool head and
keep the Vintage Spirit so we can all enjoy a great weekend of fun and free=
 of
damage!!</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">If you are in possession of the Special K=
ropf Piston Spirit
Award and or the Donato Most Respected Driver Award please bring those with=
 you
so it can be provided in our award ceremony to the new awardees.</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">We will have 2023 SMRS posters, decals, b=
aseball hats along
with 2021 T-Shirts in larger sizes only.<span>&nbsp;
</span>This regalia contributes to our treasury to support our awards and l=
unch
support, which is dwindling.</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal">We always call this our SMRS Grand Finale=
 with fun awards
and fun on and off the track, see you there!</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cent=
er"><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">SMRS Tentative =
Agenda / Plans:</span></i></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cent=
er"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">(Please confirm times=
 in your
registration packet)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Thursday August 10</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5:30 AM
Paddock Opens</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Evening
Grattan Bar downtown</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Friday August 11</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>10:20
AM Practice 1</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:00 AM
Practice 2</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=
=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">2:10 PM Qualifying 1st (SMRS
Fastest Time Per Class Points)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>4:20 PM
Enduro</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>4:00 PM
Cape Of Good Hope Bar Opens (Discussions, Tributes &amp; Toasts)</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Saturday August 12</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>8:20
Driver=E2=80=99s Meeting Start / Finish Line</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>10:15
AM Qualifying 2nd</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in">11:40 AM Lunch=
 SMRS Brats</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in"><span style=3D=
"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">1:05 PM Sprint Race (SMRS Durabili=
ty Must Stay Out for
whole session for Maximum Points)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in">4:00 PM Heat R=
ace</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in">6:00 PM Dinner=
 Big Top</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Sunday August 13 </b></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in"><span>&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp; </span>9:30
AM Emergency Warm-Up</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in"><span>&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp; </span><span style=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">9:50 =
Sprite Midget Race (SMRS
Position Points)</span><span> </span></p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"text-indent:.5in"><span>&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp; </span>11:30
AM SMRS Brat Lunch</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5i=
n">1:00 PM SMRS
Awards</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5i=
n">2:30 PM Feature
Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp; </span>Stan Mason</p></div><=
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From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:30:09 +0000 (UTC)

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 SMidgeteers!

Revised 7/31/23

Thursday August 10

Friday August 11

Saturday August 12

4:00 PM Heat Race

6:00 PM Dinner Big Top

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

Sunday August 13=20

1:00 PM SMRSAwards

2:30 PM FeatureRace

=C2=A0 Stan Mason

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oo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">SMidgeteers!</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></di=
v><div dir=3D"ltr">Just wanted to send out plans for the Great Weekend of S=
prite Midget Racing at Grattan.&nbsp; Don't miss the early bird registratio=
n and $100 reduction by August 4th coming soon.</div><div dir=3D"ltr">The f=
ollowing are our plans or down load attachment.&nbsp; We have quite a few o=
verall potential champions with perfect points of 48 from 2 races!</div><di=
v><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:c=
enter;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;">Grattan 2023 Sprite
Midget Race Series Finale August 11-113</span></b></p>

<p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv761=
6305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115=
%;">Revised 7/31/23</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">It looks like a g=
ood turn out for Spridgets at Grattan for

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">SMRS has done a g=
reat job of being Safe Vintage Racers at
Gingerman and Blackhawk and we need to continue that value at Grattan as we=
ll.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">The paddock does =
not open on Thursday until 5:30 PM since
there is another group renting the track.<span>&nbsp;
</span><span>&nbsp;</span>It is always a tight squeeze at
Grattan and I ask everyone to be patient and try to squeeze in allowing oth=
ers
to gain access to our paddock.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">Our Group 2 (Vint=
age Production Sports Cars 1950-1963) will

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">The Cape Of Good =
Hope Portable British Pub will be brought

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">If you are in pos=
session of the Special Kropf Piston Spirit
Award and or the Donato Most Respected Driver Award please bring those with=
 you
so it can be provided in our award ceremony to the new awardees.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">We will have 2023=
 SMRS posters, decals, baseball hats along
with 2021 T-Shirts in larger sizes only.<span>&nbsp;
</span>This regalia contributes to our treasury to support our awards and l=
unch
support, which is dwindling.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">We always call th=
is our SMRS Grand Finale with fun awards
and fun on and off the track, see you there!</p>

<p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv761=
6305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b><i><span style=3D"font-size:16.0pt;line-hei=
ght:115%;">SMRS Tentative Agenda / Plans:</span></i></b></p>

<p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv761=
6305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-height:11=
5%;">(Please confirm times in your
registration packet)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Thursday Augus=
t 10</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>5:30 AM
Paddock Opens</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>Evening
Grattan Bar downtown</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Friday August =
11</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>10:20
AM Practice 1</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>1:00 AM
Practice 2</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span><span style=3D"background:yellow;">2:10 PM Qualifying 1st (SMRS
Fastest Time Per Class Points)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>4:20 PM
Enduro</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>4:00 PM
Cape Of Good Hope Bar Opens (Discussions, Tributes &amp; Toasts)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Saturday Augus=
t 12</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>8:20
Driver=E2=80=99s Meeting Start / Finish Line</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp; </span>10:15
AM Qualifying 2nd</p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal">11:40 AM Lunch SMRS Brats</p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal"><span style=3D"background:yellow;">1:05 PM Sprint Race (SMRS Dur=
ability Must Stay Out for
whole session for Maximum Points)</span></p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal">4:00 PM Heat Race</p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal">6:00 PM Dinner Big Top</p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><b>Sunday August =
13 </b></p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>9:30
AM Emergency Warm-Up</p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style=3D"background:yellow;">=
9:50 Sprite Midget Race (SMRS
Position Points)</span><span> </span></p>

<p style=3D"text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414f=
MsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>11:30
AM SMRS Brat Lunch</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616=
305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">1:00 PM SMRS
Awards</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;" class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616=
305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal">2:30 PM Feature
Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydp65086f7cyiv7616305068ydpf295414fMsoNormal"><span>&nbsp; </sp=
an>Stan Mason</p></div><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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