Subject: [Spridgets] VSCDA Group 2 Driver Committee Summary 2024

From: stanbmason--- via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:20:26 +0000 (UTC)

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The following as Group 2 Representative is my analysis of Driver Committee =
results from the 2024 VSCDA 5 Races.=C2=A0 An attached Word document may be=
 more clear.

Group 2 Drive Committee Summary andOverview 2024

(rev 11/25/24a)

=C2=A0

As Group 2 Representative I have reviewed the 2024 DriverCommittee Report.=
=C2=A0 2024 is the worse yearfor incidents in Group 2 in the 11 years of be=
ing a representative, which isdisappointing.=C2=A0 I have specifically anal=
yzedGroup 2 incidents and have the following concerns and observations:

Overall:

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Group 2 is 29% of inc=
idents of all race groups(5 plus groups or more during each race weekend) w=
ho were in incidentsresulting in contact with other cars or track obstacles=
.=C2=A0 Sprite and Midgets represent 89% of Group 2incident (we are the pro=
blem!).=C2=A0 We dorepresent 50% of the grid in some events, but these numb=
ers are still largerthan what they should be!

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Gingerman =3D 50%

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Blackhawk Farms =3D 38% (up to 51 cars in session)

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Grattan =3D 20%

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Road America =3D 10% (up to 70 cars in session)

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Ozarks =3D 33%

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0In all the following =
observations belowinvolving 2 cars it is the responsibility of both drivers=
 to be observant andavoid an accident by either backing off and or yielding=
 to other car.=C2=A0 These are my observations and opinions. TheSMRS Most R=
espected Driver Award applies to all these conditions and is listedbelow.=
=20

=C2=A0

Observations:

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Driver too close to o=
ther car resulting in tooshort of a reaction time to avoid incident.

o=C2=A0=C2=A04 incidents resulting in collisions

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Corrective action =E2=80=93 provide more room andawareness of =
being alert to possible quick response for things not going asplanned.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Driver lost control b=
y overdriving and going offtrack only involving them (I personally don=E2=
=80=99t feel as concerned with thesesituations since there was no contact w=
ith other cars and did not impact others,other than body & mechanical repai=
r to driver=E2=80=99s car)

o=C2=A0=C2=A04 incidents resulting in collisions

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Corrective action - Less aggressive driving andawareness of li=
mit

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Driver lost control b=
y overdriving and orspinning involving other cars

o=C2=A0=C2=A02 incidents resulting in collisions

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Corrective action - Lead driver causing accidentneeds to reduc=
e aggressiveness and know limit.=C2=A0Second driver needs to anticipate pot=
ential condition and be prepared toavoid spinning car.

=C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Driver lost control b=
y mechanical issuesresulting in spin and involving other cars

o=C2=A0=C2=A01 incident resulting in collisions

o=C2=A0=C2=A0Corrective action- Lead driver causing accidentneeds to check =
for car reliability as much as is possible.=C2=A0 Second driver needs to an=
ticipate potentialcondition and be prepared to avoid spinning car.

=C2=A0

=C2=A0

Jim Donato Most Respected Driver (started in 2016 in honor ofJim=E2=80=99s =
contribution and example of a great respected driver)

Criteria: Adriver that exemplifies the meaning of a Vintage Sports Car Most=
 Respected=C2=A0=C2=A0 Driver includes:

Predictable (Stayson racing line and points racers by when being passed or =
when passing.=C2=A0 Makes sure that over taking driver knows theyare about =
to be passed and allows room and good judgement),

Confident &Observant (Uses mirrors and is aware of others racing nearby)

Respectful(Confirms that their race car is mechanically sound and will not =
cause othersto be injured from improper maintenance.=C2=A0Can sit down with=
 other competitors and enjoy their company after anysession)=20

Objective(open to other=E2=80=99s comments) Drives Defensively (adjusts for=
 conditions safelyregardless of other driver=E2=80=99s interaction).

=C2=A0

I would ask everyone in Group 2 to consider your driving asit relates to th=
e above conditions and improve this situation, so we can allenjoy Safe Comp=
etitive Racing.

VSCDAGroup 2 Representative

Stan Mason

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61931680yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">The following as Group 2 Represe=
ntative is my analysis of Driver Committee results from the 2024 VSCDA 5 Ra=
ces.&nbsp; An attached Word document may be more clear.</div><div dir=3D"lt=
r"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><p align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cente=
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t:107%">Group 2 Drive Committee Summary and
Overview 2024</span></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:cent=
er">(rev 11/25/24a)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal">As Group 2 Representative I have reviewed=
 the 2024 Driver
Committee Report.&nbsp; 2024 is the worse year
for incidents in Group 2 in the 11 years of being a representative, which i=
s
disappointing.&nbsp; I have specifically analyzed
Group 2 incidents and have the following concerns and observations:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal">Overall:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left: 45p=
t;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-=
font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-s=
ize-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal=
; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Group 2 is 29% of incidents of all race groups
(5 plus groups or more during each race weekend) who were in incidents
resulting in contact with other cars or track obstacles.&nbsp; Sprite and M=
idgets represent 89% of Group 2
incident (we are the problem!).&nbsp; We do
represent 50% of the grid in some events, but these numbers are still large=
r
than what they should be!</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Gingerman =3D 50%</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Blackhawk Farms =3D 38% (up to 51 cars in sessi=
on)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Grattan =3D 20%</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Road America =3D 10% (up to 70 cars in session)=
</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ozarks =3D 33%</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 45=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast=
-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-=
size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: norma=
l; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->In all the following observations below
involving 2 cars it is the responsibility of both drivers to be observant a=
nd
avoid an accident by either backing off and or yielding to other car.&nbsp;=
 These are my observations and opinions. The
SMRS Most Respected Driver Award applies to all these conditions and is lis=
ted
below. </p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left:.75in=
;mso-add-space:auto">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal">Observations:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left: 45p=
t;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-=
font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-s=
ize-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal=
; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver too close to other car resulting in too
short of a reaction time to avoid incident.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->4 incidents resulting in collisions</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action =E2=80=93 provide more room a=
nd
awareness of being alert to possible quick response for things not going as
planned.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 45=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast=
-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-=
size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: norma=
l; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by overdriving and going of=
f
track only involving them (I personally don=E2=80=99t feel as concerned wit=
h these
situations since there was no contact with other cars and did not impact ot=
hers,
other than body &amp; mechanical repair to driver=E2=80=99s car)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->4 incidents resulting in collisions</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action - Less aggressive driving and
awareness of limit</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 45=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast=
-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-=
size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: norma=
l; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by overdriving and or
spinning involving other cars</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->2 incidents resulting in collisions</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action - Lead driver causing acciden=
t
needs to reduce aggressiveness and know limit.&nbsp;
Second driver needs to anticipate potential condition and be prepared to
avoid spinning car.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 45=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast=
-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-=
size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: norma=
l; font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Driver lost control by mechanical issues
resulting in spin and involving other cars</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->1 incident resulting in collisions</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 1i=
n;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=3D"font-family:Courier New;mso-far=
east-font-family:Courier New">o<span style=3D"font-size-adjust: none; font-=
stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Times Ne=
w Roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Corrective action- Lead driver causing accident
needs to check for car reliability as much as is possible.&nbsp; Second dri=
ver needs to anticipate potential
condition and be prepared to avoid spinning car.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1.0=
in;mso-add-space:auto">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in=
;mso-add-space:auto">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><b><i>Jim Donato Most Respected Driver </=
i></b>(started in 2016 in honor of
Jim=E2=80=99s contribution and example of a great respected driver)<b><i></=
i></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in;line-height:10=
6%">Criteria: A
driver that exemplifies the meaning of a Vintage Sports Car Most Respected&=
nbsp;&nbsp; Driver includes:</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left:1.0i=
n;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Predictable</b> (Stays
on racing line and points racers by when being passed or when passing.&nbsp=
; Makes sure that over taking driver knows they
are about to be passed and allows room and good judgement),</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1.0=
in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Confident &amp;
Observant</b> (Uses mirrors and is aware of others racing nearby)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1.0=
in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Respectful</b>
(Confirms that their race car is mechanically sound and will not cause othe=
rs
to be injured from improper maintenance.&nbsp;
Can sit down with other competitors and enjoy their company after any
session) </p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left:1.0=
in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%"><b>Objective</b>
(open to other=E2=80=99s comments) Drives Defensively (adjusts for conditio=
ns safely
regardless of other driver=E2=80=99s interaction).</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left:1.0in=
;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%">&nbsp;</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal">I would ask everyone in Group 2 to consid=
er your driving as
it relates to the above conditions and improve this situation, so we can al=
l
enjoy Safe Competitive Racing.</p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;line-h=
eight:107%">VSCDA
Group 2 Representative</span></b></p>

<p class=3D"ydp798a1462MsoNormal"><i>Stan Mason</i></p></div><div><br></div=
><p></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>
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