Subject: [Spridgets] Grattan SMRS 8/9-11/24

From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:22:22 +0000 (UTC)

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SMidgets!
I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Grattan 8/9-11/24 Vintage Race=
 Weekend & End of Season Awards!=C2=A0 Lots of fun planned.=C2=A0 I am goin=
g to attempt to layer park trailers parallel to our typical paddock area ro=
ad East of Toilet Bowl Turn.=C2=A0 We are getting near the cutoff for early=
 bird registration, so if you have not register do it soon!=C2=A0 The follo=
wing are tentative plans:

2024 Grattan SMRS Agenda/ Plans

7/15/24

The following is what I expect to happen based onpreliminary schedule publi=
shed.=C2=A0 Becauseof various issues at track they could be delayed.
Times below are specific for Group 2 (Production Based Sports Cars from 195=
0-63) will beRace Group C or 3rd group out on track at Grattan.=C2=A0 This =
is the group that Spridgets race in.
Thursday 8/9/24 =E2=80=93

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Noon =E2=80=93 arrive=
 at track and set up SpridgetPaddock space

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Dinner Grattan Pub

Friday 8/10/24 =E2=80=93

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A010:00 AM =E2=80=93 Pr=
actice

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:40 AM =E2=80=93 Pr=
actice

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02:10 PM =E2=80=93 Qua=
lify (SMRS Fastest Time Points)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A04 PM - Cape of Good H=
ope Portable Pub fortoasting our heroes of the past and King of England

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A06 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ at=
 the Big Top Tent

Saturday 8/11/24 =E2=80=93

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A08:20 AM - Drivers Mee=
ting

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A09:25 AM =E2=80=93 Qua=
lify

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:05 AM =E2=80=93 Sp=
rint Race (SMRS Durability Points)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A012:30 PM - SMRS Brat =
Lunch

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02:00 PM =E2=80=93 Hea=
t Race

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A06:00 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ=
 at the Big Top Tent

Sunday 8/12/24 -

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A09:50 AM =E2=80=93 Spr=
ite Midget Race ( SMRS Finishing Position)

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A011:50 AM =E2=80=93 Fe=
ature Race

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A012:30 PM =E2=80=93 SM=
RS Brat Lunch & end of seasonawards

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Pack up and go home

We will have ballots for our 2 Special Awards please reviewand pick up ball=
ots and vote:

A. Gary Kropf Spirit Award for Vintage Spridgets (Traveling LargePiston Awa=
rd). Criteria:=20

1. Fast, safe, courteous driver,(promotes the =E2=80=9Cvintage spirit=E2=80=
=9D)=20

2. Assists others within thepaddock =E2=80=93 repairs, parts, advice. Willi=
ng to jump into help and assist otherSpridget make the next session.=20

3. Quick to organize groupactivity =E2=80=93 brats for lunch =E2=80=9Call p=
ork weekend=E2=80=9D, watching other group races, fromthe best vantage poin=
ts, coordinating seating at dinner, etc.=20

4. Volunteers with the VSCDA oncommittees, and sub-committees=20

B. Jim Donato Sprite Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award(Traveli=
ng Steering Wheel in a display case Award) Criteria:=20

1. Predictable / Trusted (usesmirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely=
 and allows others room to pass andis always a defensive driver over winnin=
g at all cost), stays on racing lineexcept when car failures would leave fl=
uids on track or safety is a concern)=20

2. Objective: Listens to othersand approaches other drivers that they may h=
ave an issue with in an open and fair way. Can sitdown with any driver and =
feel comfortable that they did the right thing when onthe track.=20

3. Observant: Looks forward toobserve incidents and flag stations, inspects=
 car between sessions for safetyto avoid causing accidents to others on tra=
ck.=20
4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist,which is identified as an emotional win at a=
ll costs attitude and maintainsVintage Spirit Philosophy.=20

See you there, as they say bring plenty of gas!Stan Mason
=C2=A0

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ly:arial;font-size:16px;"><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">SMidgets!<=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data=
-setdir=3D"false">I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Grattan 8/9-=
11/24 Vintage Race Weekend &amp; End of Season Awards!&nbsp; Lots of fun pl=
anned.&nbsp; I am going to attempt to layer park trailers parallel to our t=
ypical paddock area road East of Toilet Bowl Turn.&nbsp; We are getting nea=
r the cutoff for early bird registration, so if you have not register do it=
 soon!&nbsp; The following are tentative plans:</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-=
setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><div><p c=
lass=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center">=
<b><span style=3D"font-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%">2024 Grattan SMRS Agen=
da
/ Plans</span></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cent=
er">7/15/24</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">The following is what I expect to happen =
based on
preliminary schedule published.<span>&nbsp; </span>Because
of various issues at track they could be delayed.</p>

<div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Times below are specific for Group 2=
 (Production Based Sports Cars from 1950-63) will be
Race Group C or 3<sup>rd</sup> group out on track at Grattan.<span>&nbsp; <=
/span>This is the group that Spridgets race in.</div>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Thursday 8/9/24 =E2=80=93</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left: 38.=
45pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-farea=
st-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=
=3D"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-siz=
e: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Noon =E2=80=93 arrive at track and set u=
p Spridget
Paddock space</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left: 38.4=
5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareas=
t-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=
=3D"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-siz=
e: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Dinner Grattan Pub</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Friday 8/10/24 =E2=80=93</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]-->=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-f=
ont-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weig=
ht: 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></span><!--[endif]-->10:00 AM =E2=80=93 Practice</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->11:40 AM =E2=80=93 Practice</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><span>=C2=B7<spa=
n style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; f=
ont-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot=
;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->2:10 PM =E2=80=93 Qualify <span style=3D=
"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(SMRS Fastest Time Points)</span><=
/p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->4 PM - Cape of Good Hope Portable Pub fo=
r
toasting our heroes of the past and King of England</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weigh=
t: 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></span><!--[endif]-->6 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ at the Big Top Tent</=
p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Saturday 8/11/24 =E2=80=93</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]-->=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-f=
ont-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weig=
ht: 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></span><!--[endif]-->8:20 AM - Drivers Meeting</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->9:25 AM =E2=80=93 Qualify</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><span>=C2=B7<spa=
n style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; f=
ont-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot=
;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->11:05 AM =E2=80=93 Sprint Race <span sty=
le=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">(SMRS Durability Points)</spa=
n></p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->12:30 PM - SMRS Brat Lunch</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->2:00 PM =E2=80=93 Heat Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weigh=
t: 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></span><!--[endif]-->6:00 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ at the Big Top Ten=
t</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Sunday 8/12/24 -</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]-->=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-f=
ont-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weig=
ht: 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></span><!--[endif]-->9:50 AM =E2=80=93 Sprite Midget Race <sp=
an style=3D"background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">( SMRS Finishing Positi=
on)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->11:50 AM =E2=80=93 Feature Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--=
><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-=
font-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-wei=
ght: 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></span><!--[endif]-->12:30 PM =E2=80=93 SMRS Brat Lunch &amp;=
 end of season
awards</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family:Symbol"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style: normal; font-weigh=
t: 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></span><!--[endif]-->Pack up and go home</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">We will have ballots for our 2 Special Aw=
ards please review
and pick up ballots and vote:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:.5in"><b>A. Gary Kro=
pf Spirit Award for Vintage Spridgets </b>(Traveling Large
Piston Award). Criteria: </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">1. Fast, safe=
, courteous driver,
(promotes the =E2=80=9Cvintage spirit=E2=80=9D) </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">2. Assists ot=
hers within the
paddock =E2=80=93 repairs, parts, advice. Willing to jump into help and ass=
ist other
Spridget make the next session. </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">3. Quick to o=
rganize group
activity =E2=80=93 brats for lunch =E2=80=9Call pork weekend=E2=80=9D, watc=
hing other group races, from
the best vantage points, coordinating seating at dinner, etc. </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">4. Volunteers=
 with the VSCDA on
committees, and sub-committees </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:.5in"><b>B. Jim Dona=
to Sprite Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver Award</b>
(Traveling Steering Wheel in a display case Award) Criteria: </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">1. Predictabl=
e / Trusted (uses
mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allows others room to pas=
s and
is always a defensive driver over winning at all cost), stays on racing lin=
e
except when car failures would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern=
) </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">2. Objective:=
 Listens to others
and approaches other drivers that <span style=3D"background:yellow;mso-high=
light:yellow">they</span> may have an issue with in an open and fair way. C=
an sit
down with any driver and feel comfortable that they did the right thing whe=
n on
the track. </p>

<p class=3D"ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">3. Observant:=
 Looks forward to
observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car between sessions for safe=
ty
to avoid causing accidents to others on track. </p>

<div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist,
which is identified as an emotional win at all costs attitude and maintains
Vintage Spirit Philosophy. </div><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in"><br></div=
><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in"><br></div><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in=
" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">See you there, as they say bring plenty=
 of gas!</div><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"f=
alse">Stan Mason</div>

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                <div><div id=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362"><div><div style=
=3D"font-family:arial;font-size:16px;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362yah=
oo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">SMidgets!</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><=
div dir=3D"ltr">I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Grattan 8/9-11=
/24 Vintage Race Weekend &amp; End of Season Awards!&nbsp; Lots of fun plan=
ned.&nbsp; I am going to attempt to layer park trailers parallel to our typ=
ical paddock area road East of Toilet Bowl Turn.&nbsp; We are getting near =
the cutoff for early bird registration, so if you have not register do it s=
oon!&nbsp; The following are tentative plans:</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></d=
iv><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" c=
lass=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"fon=
t-size:18.0pt;line-height:107%;">2024 Grattan SMRS Agenda
/ Plans</span></b></p>

<p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv781=
5407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">7/15/24</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">The following is =
what I expect to happen based on
preliminary schedule published.<span>&nbsp; </span>Because
of various issues at track they could be delayed.</p>

<div dir=3D"ltr">Times below are specific for Group 2 (Production Based Spo=
rts Cars from 1950-63) will be
Race Group C or 3<sup>rd</sup> group out on track at Grattan.<span>&nbsp; <=
/span>This is the group that Spridgets race in.</div>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Thursday 8/9/24 =
=E2=80=93</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:38.45pt;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45=
a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=
=B7<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;=
font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Noon =E2=80=93 arrive at track and set up Spridget
Paddock space</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:38.45pt;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45=
a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=
=B7<span style=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;=
font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Dinner Grattan Pub</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Friday 8/10/24 =
=E2=80=93</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:no=
rmal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>10:00 AM =E2=80=93 Practice</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>11:40 AM =E2=80=93 Practice</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;"><span>=C2=B7<span sty=
le=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7p=
t;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>2:10 PM =E2=80=93 Qualify <span style=3D"background:ye=
llow;">(SMRS Fastest Time Points)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>4 PM - Cape of Good Hope Portable Pub for
toasting our heroes of the past and King of England</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><s=
pan style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:nor=
mal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal=
;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>6 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ at the Big Top Tent</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Saturday 8/11/24 =
=E2=80=93</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:no=
rmal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>8:20 AM - Drivers Meeting</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>9:25 AM =E2=80=93 Qualify</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;"><span>=C2=B7<span sty=
le=3D"font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7p=
t;line-height:normal;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>11:05 AM =E2=80=93 Sprint Race <span style=3D"backgrou=
nd:yellow;">(SMRS Durability Points)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>12:30 PM - SMRS Brat Lunch</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>2:00 PM =E2=80=93 Heat Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><s=
pan style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:nor=
mal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal=
;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>6:00 PM =E2=80=93 BBQ at the Big Top Tent</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">Sunday 8/12/24 -<=
/p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><=
span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:no=
rmal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norma=
l;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>9:50 AM =E2=80=93 Sprite Midget Race <span style=3D"ba=
ckground:yellow;">( SMRS Finishing Position)</span></p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>11:50 AM =E2=80=93 Feature Race</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">=
<span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:n=
ormal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>12:30 PM =E2=80=93 SMRS Brat Lunch &amp; end of season
awards</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><s=
pan style=3D"font-family:Symbol;"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-style:nor=
mal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal=
;font-family:New;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span>Pack up and go home</p>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">We will have ball=
ots for our 2 Special Awards please review
and pick up ballots and vote:</p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:.5in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24=
MsoNormal"><b>A. Gary Kropf Spirit Award for Vintage Spridgets </b>(Traveli=
ng Large
Piston Award). Criteria: </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">1. Fast, safe, courteous driver,
(promotes the =E2=80=9Cvintage spirit=E2=80=9D) </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">2. Assists others within the
paddock =E2=80=93 repairs, parts, advice. Willing to jump into help and ass=
ist other
Spridget make the next session. </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">3. Quick to organize group
activity =E2=80=93 brats for lunch =E2=80=9Call pork weekend=E2=80=9D, watc=
hing other group races, from
the best vantage points, coordinating seating at dinner, etc. </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">4. Volunteers with the VSCDA on
committees, and sub-committees </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:.5in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24=
MsoNormal"><b>B. Jim Donato Sprite Midget Race Series Most Respected Driver=
 Award</b>
(Traveling Steering Wheel in a display case Award) Criteria: </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">1. Predictable / Trusted (uses
mirrors, points faster cars by, passes safely and allows others room to pas=
s and
is always a defensive driver over winning at all cost), stays on racing lin=
e
except when car failures would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern=
) </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">2. Objective: Listens to others
and approaches other drivers that <span style=3D"background:yellow;">they</=
span> may have an issue with in an open and fair way. Can sit
down with any driver and feel comfortable that they did the right thing whe=
n on
the track. </p>

<p style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a2=
4MsoNormal">3. Observant: Looks forward to
observe incidents and flag stations, inspects car between sessions for safe=
ty
to avoid causing accidents to others on track. </p>

<div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist,
which is identified as an emotional win at all costs attitude and maintains
Vintage Spirit Philosophy. </div><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;"><br></di=
v><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;"><br></div><div style=3D"margin-left:1.0=
in;" dir=3D"ltr">See you there, as they say bring plenty of gas!</div><div =
style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;" dir=3D"ltr">Stan Mason</div>

<p class=3D"ydp7c087ed4yiv7815407362ydp5ec45a24MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p></div><=
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