Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Gingerman Highlights and Results

From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 13:29:09 +0000 (UTC)

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=C2=A0 Spridget Lovers and Racers!
Below you will see a summary of last weekend's race at Gingerman along with=
 attached results.
Gingerman Highlight 2024

What a great weekend for Sprite Midget Race Series with 20Spridgets racing =
making it the 2nd largest attendance from 21 in2021.=C2=A0 It is always so =
great to kick offthe season here with the uniqueness of flowering fruit tre=
es and Lake Michiganair mixed with race gas and rubber making for a perfect=
 bouquet of aromas. =C2=A0=C2=A0We had one of largest gathering of Spridget=
 DriverStudents ever of Dan Parson and his Bug Eye that we remember from 20=
 years ago,August Schmitz, Bruce and Greg Newcomer Father and Son team, Jef=
f Porada fromWinner Circle Spridget Performance.

I always enjoy reflecting on the past as part of mygeezerliness and it is e=
xciting to see SMRS expand or at least maintain theirnumbers.=C2=A0 I inter=
viewed one of ourStudent Driver=E2=80=99s and they volunteered saying that =
he wanted to race with usbecause we have the largest gathering of Spridget =
Racing in the US (yes we do!).=C2=A0 The demographics are changing as well =
withyounger families bringing their toddlers. We have our own SMRS Toddler =
Jensencoached by Ashley and Nathan Burress with surrogate Grandparents in t=
he SMRSPaddock.

=C2=A0

SMRS Posters by Jeff Carloss are always special, and thisyear is no excepti=
on with group pics of the past =C2=A0and a focus on the upcoming Road Ameri=
caHealey Challenge in September 13-15, 2024 followed by Austin Healey ClubC=
onclave.=C2=A0 Please support SMRS by buyingthese cool posters to adorn you=
r favorite trailer or Sports Car Cave.=C2=A0 They are $10 and go towards ou=
r end of yearawards.

Thanks to Rick Fisk for compiling results of SMRS Season2024 (see attached)=
.=C2=A0 You will notice a Pin front of some drivers that cars have not been=
 evaluated for classificationwithin SMRS.

=C2=A0

Safe racing is always my biggest concern as Group 2Representative.=C2=A0=20

SMRS=E2=80=99s Most Respected Driver Award says it best and needs tobe revi=
ewed often:

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=A0Criteria: A driver that exemplifi=
es the meaningof a Vintage Sports Car Driver includes:

a.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Predictable (Stays on racing line poi=
nts racersby when being passed or when passing makes sure that over taking =
driver knows theyare about to be passed and allows room and good judgement)=
,

b.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Confident & Observant (Uses mirrors and isa=
ware of others racing near)

c.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Respectful (Confirms that their race =
car ismechanically sound and will not cause others to be injured from impro=
permaintenance. =C2=A0Can sit down with othercompetitors and enjoy their co=
mpany after any session)=20

d.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Objective (open to others comments) and Dri=
vesDefensively (adjusts for conditions safely regardless of other driver=E2=
=80=99sinteraction).

=C2=A0

VSCDA and I consider Safety the biggest concern forcontinuing Vintage Sport=
s Car Fun.=C2=A0 Therewere 3 incidents at GMan 2024 in Group 2 with Spridge=
ts.=C2=A0 Two of those were cars coming in contact withother cars that were=
 spinning.=C2=A0 This is adifficult situation not knowing where the spinnin=
g car is going to move andevery situation is different.=20

The VSCDA Driver=E2=80=99s School teaches thatif a car spins in front of yo=
u=C2=A0drivetoward the spinning car=C2=A0by the time you reach it, it will =
havemoved.=C2=A0 Direction of the spinner is difficult to predict.=C2=A0 So=
, aimingfor the spin will most likely mean that it has moved by the time yo=
u reach thepoint where you first observed the spin !=C2=A0

My personal experience has observed that most spins occur onthe out board s=
ide of the turn and as the car spins it slows down and usuallycrosses back =
over the track to the inboard side of the turn.=C2=A0 This is a problem if =
you are followingclosely behind, but most generally keeping your momentum m=
ay help you bygetting through before the car starts moving across the track=
 to theinside.=C2=A0 If you are further behind andsee it happening slowing =
down immediately is probably a better alternative.=C2=A0 Self-appraisal is =
important for all of usafter an incident to replay how you could have avoid=
ed or improve the conditionand put in your tool bag for the future. If ther=
e is anyone that has further insight please share.

The other incident could have been avoided if those involvedwould have been=
 less aggressive and held back and passed safely.=C2=A0 Sanctions were impo=
sed to those that wereconsidered unsafely racing.

TheDriver's Committee asked me to express:

TheDriver=E2=80=99s Committee and vintage traditions are guided by the fact=
 that VintageRacers are not supposed to or expected to lose control of your=
 car.=C2=A0 Ityou do spin, you are driving faster or more aggressively than=
 is appropriate"

Next stop in the SMRS best 2 of 3 series is Blackhawk FarmsJune Father=E2=
=80=99s Day Weekend.=C2=A0 Supported bymany SMRS members and Lead by Tom Wi=
lcox.=C2=A0More details as we get closer.

=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"><br><blockquote style=3D"padding=
-left:10px;border-left:2px solid #0f69ff;margin-left:20px"><div class=3D"yd=
pad5ee05fyiv9936760988" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">&nbsp; Spridget L=
overs and Racers!</div><div class=3D"ydpad5ee05fyiv9936760988" dir=3D"ltr" =
data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div class=3D"ydpad5ee05fyiv9936760988" dir=
=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Below you will see a summary of last weekend=
's race at Gingerman along with attached results.</div><div class=3D"ydpad5=
ee05fyiv9936760988" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><div><p class=3D"ydp6=
fe53734MsoNormal"><b><i>Gingerman Highlight 2024</i></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">What a great weekend for Sprite Midget Ra=
ce Series with 20
Spridgets racing making it the 2<sup>nd</sup> largest attendance from 21 in
2021.<span>&nbsp; </span>It is always so great to kick off
the season here with the uniqueness of flowering fruit trees and Lake Michi=
gan
air mixed with race gas and rubber making for a perfect bouquet of aromas. =
<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>We had one of largest gathering of Spridget Driver
Students ever of Dan Parson and his Bug Eye that we remember from 20 years =
ago,
August Schmitz, Bruce and Greg Newcomer Father and Son team, Jeff Porada fr=
om
Winner Circle Spridget Performance.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">I always enjoy reflecting on the past as =
part of my
geezerliness and it is exciting to see SMRS expand or at least maintain the=
ir
numbers.<span>&nbsp; </span>I interviewed one of our
Student Driver=E2=80=99s and they volunteered saying that he wanted to race=
 with us
because we have the largest gathering of Spridget Racing in the US (yes we =
do!).<span>&nbsp; </span>The demographics are changing as well with
younger families bringing their toddlers. We have our own SMRS Toddler Jens=
en
coached by Ashley and Nathan Burress with surrogate Grandparents in the SMR=
S
Paddock.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">SMRS Posters by Jeff Carloss are always s=
pecial, and this
year is no exception with group pics of the past <span>&nbsp;</span>and a f=
ocus on the upcoming Road America
Healey Challenge in September 13-15, 2024 followed by Austin Healey Club
Conclave.<span>&nbsp; </span>Please support SMRS by buying
these cool posters to adorn your favorite trailer or Sports Car Cave.<span>=
&nbsp; </span>They are $10 and go towards our end of year
awards.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Thanks to Rick Fisk for compiling results=
 of SMRS Season
2024 (see attached).<span>&nbsp; </span>You will notice a P
in front of some drivers that cars have not been evaluated for classificati=
on
within SMRS.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Safe racing is always my biggest concern =
as Group 2
Representative.<span>&nbsp; </span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">SMRS=E2=80=99s Most Respected Driver Awar=
d says it best and needs to
be reviewed often:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left: 0.7=
5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>I.<span style=3D"font-style: nor=
mal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height=
: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Criteria: A driver that exemplifies the =
meaning
of a Vintage Sports Car Driver includes:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style: norma=
l; 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;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Predictable (Stays on racing line points=
 racers
by when being passed or when passing makes sure that over taking driver kno=
ws they
are about to be passed and allows room and good judgement),</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>b.<span style=3D"font-style: norma=
l; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: =
normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Confident &amp; Observant (Uses mirrors =
and is
aware of others racing near)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>c.<span style=3D"font-style: norma=
l; 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;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Respectful (Confirms that their race car=
 is
mechanically sound and will not cause others to be injured from improper
maintenance. <span>&nbsp;</span>Can sit down with other
competitors and enjoy their company after any session) </p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left: 1in;=
"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>d.<span style=3D"font-style: normal;=
 font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: no=
rmal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Objective (open to others comments) and =
Drives
Defensively (adjusts for conditions safely regardless of other driver=E2=80=
=99s
interaction).</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">VSCDA and I consider Safety the biggest c=
oncern for
continuing Vintage Sports Car Fun.<span>&nbsp; </span>There
were 3 incidents at GMan 2024 in Group 2 with Spridgets.<span>&nbsp; </span=
>Two of those were cars coming in contact with
other cars that were spinning.<span>&nbsp; </span>This is a
difficult situation not knowing where the spinning car is going to move and
every situation is different. </p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Arial&qu=
ot;,sans-serif;color:#1D2228;letter-spacing:-.25pt;background:yellow">The V=
SCDA Driver=E2=80=99s School teaches that
if a car spins in front of you&nbsp;<b style=3D"outline: none !important"><=
i style=3D"outline: none !important"><u style=3D"outline: none !important">=
drive
toward the spinning car</u></i></b>&nbsp;by the time you reach it, it will =
have
moved.&nbsp; Direction of the spinner is difficult to predict.&nbsp; So, ai=
ming
for the spin will most likely mean that it has moved by the time you reach =
the
point where you first observed the spin !</span><span style=3D"font-family:=
&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;color:#1D2228;letter-spacing:-.25pt;background=
:white"><span style=3D"orphans: 2; widows: 2; text-decoration-thickness: in=
itial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; floa=
t: none; word-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">My personal experience has observed that =
most spins occur on
the out board side of the turn and as the car spins it slows down and usual=
ly
crosses back over the track to the inboard side of the turn.<span>&nbsp; </=
span>This is a problem if you are following
closely behind, but most generally keeping your momentum may help you by
getting through before the car starts moving across the track to the
inside.<span>&nbsp; </span>If you are further behind and
see it happening slowing down immediately is probably a better alternative.=
<span>&nbsp; </span>Self-appraisal is important for all of us
after an incident to replay how you could have avoided or improve the condi=
tion
and put in your tool bag for the future. If there is anyone that has furthe=
r insight please share.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">The other incident could have been avoide=
d if those involved
would have been less aggressive and held back and passed safely.<span>&nbsp=
; </span>Sanctions were imposed to those that were
considered unsafely racing.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-heig=
ht:107%;font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A;letter-s=
pacing:-.25pt;background:white">The
Driver's Committee asked me to express:</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;line-heig=
ht:107%;font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A;letter-s=
pacing:-.25pt;background:white">The
Driver=E2=80=99s Committee and vintage traditions are guided by the fact th=
at Vintage
Racers are not supposed to or expected to lose control of your car.&nbsp; I=
t
you do spin, you are driving faster or more aggressively than is appropriat=
e"</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Next stop in the SMRS best 2 of 3 series =
is Blackhawk Farms
June Father=E2=80=99s Day Weekend.<span>&nbsp; </span>Supported by
many SMRS members and Lead by Tom Wilcox.<span>&nbsp;
</span>More details as we get closer.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Stan Mason</p></div><br></div></blockquot=
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From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 13:30:32 +0000 (UTC)

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in-left:20px;"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydpad5ee05=
fyiv9936760988">&nbsp; Spridget Lovers and Racers!</div><div dir=3D"ltr" cl=
ass=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydpad5ee05fyiv9936760988"><br clear=3D"none"=
></div><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydpad5ee05fyiv9936=
760988">Below you will see a summary of last weekend's race at Gingerman al=
ong with attached results.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv072=
3458406ydpad5ee05fyiv9936760988"><div><p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406y=
dp6fe53734MsoNormal"><b><i>Gingerman Highlight 2024</i></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">What a great week=
end for Sprite Midget Race Series with 20

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">I always enjoy re=
flecting on the past as part of my
geezerliness and it is exciting to see SMRS expand or at least maintain the=
ir
numbers.<span>&nbsp; </span>I interviewed one of our
Student Driver=E2=80=99s and they volunteered saying that he wanted to race=
 with us
because we have the largest gathering of Spridget Racing in the US (yes we =
do!).<span>&nbsp; </span>The demographics are changing as well with
younger families bringing their toddlers. We have our own SMRS Toddler Jens=
en
coached by Ashley and Nathan Burress with surrogate Grandparents in the SMR=
S
Paddock.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">SMRS Posters by J=
eff Carloss are always special, and this
year is no exception with group pics of the past <span>&nbsp;</span>and a f=
ocus on the upcoming Road America
Healey Challenge in September 13-15, 2024 followed by Austin Healey Club
Conclave.<span>&nbsp; </span>Please support SMRS by buying
these cool posters to adorn your favorite trailer or Sports Car Cave.<span>=
&nbsp; </span>They are $10 and go towards our end of year
awards.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Thanks to Rick Fi=
sk for compiling results of SMRS Season
2024 (see attached).<span>&nbsp; </span>You will notice a P
in front of some drivers that cars have not been evaluated for classificati=
on
within SMRS.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Safe racing is al=
ways my biggest concern as Group 2
Representative.<span>&nbsp; </span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">SMRS=E2=80=99s Mo=
st Respected Driver Award says it best and needs to
be reviewed often:</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in;" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe537=
34MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span><span>I.<span style=3D"font-style:normal=
;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;fo=
nt-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Criteria: A driver that exemplifies the meaning
of a Vintage Sports Car Driver includes:</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1in;" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734M=
soListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;f=
ont-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font=
-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Predictable (Stays on racing line points racers
by when being passed or when passing makes sure that over taking driver kno=
ws they
are about to be passed and allows room and good judgement),</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1in;" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734M=
soListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>b.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;f=
ont-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font=
-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Confident &amp; Observant (Uses mirrors and is
aware of others racing near)</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1in;" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734M=
soListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>c.<span style=3D"font-style:normal;f=
ont-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font=
-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Respectful (Confirms that their race car is
mechanically sound and will not cause others to be injured from improper
maintenance. <span>&nbsp;</span>Can sit down with other
competitors and enjoy their company after any session) </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1in;" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734M=
soListParagraphCxSpLast"><span><span></span></span></p><div id=3D"ydp504a8c=
54yiv0723458406yqtfd63507" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406yqt2718551837">=
d.</div><span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:no=
rmal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;
</span>Objective (open to others comments) and Drives
Defensively (adjusts for conditions safely regardless of other driver=E2=80=
=99s
interaction).

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">VSCDA and I consi=
der Safety the biggest concern for
continuing Vintage Sports Car Fun.<span>&nbsp; </span>There
were 3 incidents at GMan 2024 in Group 2 with Spridgets.<span>&nbsp; </span=

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:#1D2228;letter-spacing:-.25pt;background:yellow;=
">The VSCDA Driver=E2=80=99s School teaches that
if a car spins in front of you&nbsp;<b style=3D"outline:none !important;"><=
i style=3D"outline:none !important;"><u style=3D"outline:none !important;">=
drive
toward the spinning car</u></i></b>&nbsp;by the time you reach it, it will =
have
moved.&nbsp; Direction of the spinner is difficult to predict.&nbsp; So, ai=
ming
for the spin will most likely mean that it has moved by the time you reach =
the
point where you first observed the spin !</span><span style=3D"font-family:=
sans-serif;color:#1D2228;letter-spacing:-.25pt;background:white;"><span sty=
le=3D"orphans:2;widows:2;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-colo=
r:initial;float:none;word-spacing:0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">My personal exper=
ience has observed that most spins occur on

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">The other inciden=
t could have been avoided if those involved
would have been less aggressive and held back and passed safely.<span>&nbsp=
; </span>Sanctions were imposed to those that were
considered unsafely racing.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282A;letter=
-spacing:-.25pt;background:white;">The
Driver's Committee asked me to express:</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:sans-serif;color:#26282A;letter=
-spacing:-.25pt;background:white;">The
Driver=E2=80=99s Committee and vintage traditions are guided by the fact th=
at Vintage
Racers are not supposed to or expected to lose control of your car.&nbsp; I=
t
you do spin, you are driving faster or more aggressively than is appropriat=
e"</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Next stop in the =
SMRS best 2 of 3 series is Blackhawk Farms
June Father=E2=80=99s Day Weekend.<span>&nbsp; </span>Supported by
many SMRS members and Lead by Tom Wilcox.<span>&nbsp;
</span>More details as we get closer.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406ydp6fe53734MsoNormal">Stan Mason</p></d=
iv><div id=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv0723458406yqtfd18533" class=3D"ydp504a8c54yiv07=
23458406yqt2718551837"><br clear=3D"none"></div></div></blockquote></div></=
div></div></div></div>
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