Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stan Mason Resignation Group 2 Rep and SMRS Lead

From: John Deikis via Spridgets <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 19:37:31 +0100

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Stan,
A brief message from Italy ( for the time being). You have virtually
single-handedly stirred the energy and spirit of Midwest Spiridget racers
and created a group that races with gusto, helps one another, and
socializes like no other =E2=80=9Cgang=E2=80=9D in vintage racing. The Cape=
 of Good Hope
Pub was/is unique and 100% Stan Mason  style!

Thanks for your dedication and work. And I=E2=80=99ll get that header to yo=
u soon!

Be kind to others
*JohnD*

On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 6:39=E2=80=AFPM Loren <[email-masked]> wr=
ote:

> Stan-
>
>
>
> First, it was a true pleasure to meet and race with you at Road America.
> Thank you for the fun racing, cold beer, and good cheer!
>
>
>
> On top of all that you have accomplished with the SMRS, you also helped
> inspire the Sprite-Midget Challenge on the west coast. We=E2=80=99re a fe=
w years
> behind the SMRS, but we are growing in participation and number of events
> (from one for several years, to five in 2025). Coincidentally, a local El=
va
> racer has picked up a Sprite so he can race with us, after seeing all the
> fun we=E2=80=99re having. He will have his Elva at PIB in 2026 though; I=
=E2=80=99ll make
> sure to connect you.
>
>
>
> Whoever picks up the mantle for SMRS, please keep me on the email list.
> And everyone else: Remember that you are welcome to come race in any of o=
ur
> SMC races!
>
>
>
> Best-
>
>
>
> Loren
>
>
>
> *Subject:* Stan Mason Resignation Group 2 Rep and SMRS Lead
>
>
>
> Hello Smidget, Peoples, Spritehites, Lovers and Fatihfull
>
>
>
> The following highlight includes my resignation as Sprite Midget Race
> Series Leader and VSCDA Group 2 Representative:
>
>
>
> *2024 SMRS Group 2 Stan Mason Resignation *
>
> (revised rough draft 11/30/24)
>
>    1. *SMRS Overall* - It is hard to believe that for 13 years we have
>    been having great fun on and off the track as the Sprite Midget Race
>    Series.  Before SMRS we would be excited if we had 5 Spridgets racing =
for
>    the weekend.  In the beginning there was a lot of time spent promoting
>    through magazine article and internet social media.  In my opinion we =
have
>    grown to a self-sustaining point that is comfortable requiring less
>    promotion.  Our numbers (15 cars registered for Spridget Race) have al=
lowed
>    us to have our own exclusive race at all 3 designated SMRS race weeken=
ds.
>    I have seen other groups try to have their own exclusive races with le=
ss
>    success.  Our other emerging strength is a younger group of racers tha=
t
>    will continue to keep the SMRS Flag Flying.
>    2. *SMRS Account* =E2=80=93 If you have any interest in being a sponso=
r or
>    have some suggestions of someone that maybe interested, please let me
>    know.  Our treasury is minimal and probably can make it through next y=
ear.
>    I had medals as awards this year to keep costs down.  Please buy our h=
ats,
>    t-shirts and posters to support our supplies and awards.
>    3. *SMRS Contributors *=E2=80=93 I appreciate the following that have
>    contributed to our group:
>
>
>    1. Jeff and Janet Carloss for Poster Design and Sale
>       2. Rick Fisk for compiling results and end of season awards
>       3. Bob Danielson for the Jim Donato Most Respected Driver Award and
>       updated plaques.
>       4. Charlie Hall for Gary Kropf Spirit Piston Award and updated
>       plaques
>       5. Colin and Cana for their contribution of annual sticker / decals
>       6. Sponsors in our past Erick Zanner, Dave Kessinger and Bob
>       Danielson
>
> 4.      *Spridget Contributors to VSCDA* - We appreciate our group=E2=80=
=99s
> unselfish contribution to VSCDA making us the largest contributor to VSCD=
A
> for volunteering their time and making this club continue to thrive for o=
ur
> enjoyment.:
>
> a.      Tom Wilcox Blackhawk Event Chairmen.
>
> b.      Carl Goodwin, Brad & Jeff Carloss for their contributions to
> Scrutineering / Tech Barn
>
> c.       Stacey Donato for her overall running of VSCDA registration and
> all that she does along with her family.  Registration assistance from
> Sheryl Carloss, Janet Carloss, Jeff and Jan Freers and others.
>
> d.      Charlie Hall, Gary Kropf, Roger Heil, John Salisbury & Jim Donato
> for Drivers Committee.  Gary Kropf initiated the Driver=E2=80=99s Committ=
ee Summary
> of actions, which is greatly appreciated and time consuming.  I think
> measuring something as important as safety is the key to reducing inciden=
ts
> and allowing us to improve.
>
> e.      Doug Bruce for Homologations and Grattan Corner / Paddock Worker
> Sprite Door Annual Award selected for the best Grattan worker selected by
> their peers.
>
> f.        Jim Donato as VSCDA Vice President and Event Chair of Healey
> Challenge at 2024 Road America Weekend
>
>    5. *Driver Incidents Spridgets and Group 2* =E2=80=93 As the VSCDA Gro=
up 2
>    representative I can say that this past year has been one of our worst=
 with
>    mostly SMRS as the problem.  Thanks to all of you that maintain the
>    Vintage Spirit while on the track.
>    6. *Stan Mason Resignation =E2=80=93 *I will be no longer continue as =
the lead
>    for the SMRS and have also resigned as Group 2 Representative, which I=
 have
>    filled for the past 10 plus years.  I will not race next year.  I am i=
n
>    process of restoring a 1958 Elva Sports Racer and taking the lead for =
the
>    2025 Elva 70th Reunion at Put-In-Bay, which will require my focus.  I
>    am hopeful there will be someone willing within our group to carry on =
the
>    SMRS or whatever name seems appropriate.  I have always believed that
>    having new people at the helm for any group helps grow that group to n=
ew
>    heights that may have different direction and vision for an improved
>    Spridget Group.  I am happy to help anyone willing to take on this rol=
e and
>    have prepared an overview of the responsibilities that I managed along=
 with
>    SMRS treasury, grilling equipment, past awards and gear.  I am proud o=
f the
>    success we have had, which exceeded my expectations of fun, camaraderi=
e and
>    good wheel to wheel racing, and I know that momentum will continue.
>
> Thanks for all your support throughout the years and Enjoy a Spridgetly
> Life of Relative Speed!
>
> Happy Holidays!
>
> Stan Mason
>
>
>

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<div dir=3D"auto">Stan,=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"auto">A brief message from I=
taly ( for the time being). You have virtually single-handedly stirred the =
energy and spirit of Midwest Spiridget racers and created a group that race=
s with gusto, helps one another, and socializes like no other =E2=80=9Cgang=
=E2=80=9D in vintage racing. The Cape of Good Hope Pub was/is unique and 10=
0% Stan Mason =C2=A0style!</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"aut=
o">Thanks for your dedication and work. And I=E2=80=99ll get that header to=
 you soon!<br clear=3D"all"><br clear=3D"all"><div dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D=
"ltr" class=3D"gmail_signature" data-smartmail=3D"gmail_signature"><div dir=
=3D"ltr"><div><font face=3D"comic sans ms,sans-serif" style=3D"font-family:=
&quot;comic sans ms&quot;,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Be kind to others</f=
ont></div><div><font face=3D"comic sans ms,sans-serif" style=3D"font-family=
:&quot;comic sans ms&quot;,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i style=3D"font-fa=
mily:&quot;comic sans ms&quot;,sans-serif">JohnD</i><br></font></div></div>=
</div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div d=
ir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 6:39=E2=80=AFPM Lor=
en &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]=
</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:=
0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-lef=
t:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204)">

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ap: break-word;">
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Stan-<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">First, it was a true pleasure to meet and race with =
you at Road America. Thank you for the fun racing, cold beer, and good chee=
r!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">On top of all that you have accomplished with the SM=
RS, you also helped inspire the Sprite-Midget Challenge on the west coast. =
We=E2=80=99re a few years behind the SMRS, but we are growing in participat=
ion and number of events (from one for several
 years, to five in 2025). Coincidentally, a local Elva racer has picked up =
a Sprite so he can race with us, after seeing all the fun we=E2=80=99re hav=
ing. He will have his Elva at PIB in 2026 though; I=E2=80=99ll make sure to=
 connect you.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Whoever picks up the mantle for SMRS, please keep me=
 on the email list. And everyone else: Remember that you are welcome to com=
e race in any of our SMC races!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Best-<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Loren<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>Subject:</b> Stan Mason Resignation Group 2 Rep a=
nd SMRS Lead<u></u><u></u></p>
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<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif">Hello Smidget, Peoples, Spritehites, Lovers and Fatihfull<u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u>=C2=A0<u style=3D"fon=
t-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif">The following highlight includes my resignation as Sprite Midget Ra=
ce Series Leader and VSCDA Group 2 Representative:<u style=3D"font-family:A=
rial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span><=
/p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u>=C2=A0<u style=3D"fon=
t-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" align=3D"center" st=
yle=3D"text-align:center"><b><span style=3D"font-size:14pt;font-family:Aria=
l,sans-serif">2024 SMRS Group 2 Stan Mason Resignation
</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u s=
tyle=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,san=
s-serif"></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" align=3D"center" st=
yle=3D"text-align:center"><span style=3D"font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sa=
ns-serif">(revised rough draft 11/30/24)</span><span style=3D"font-size:12p=
t;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><=
/u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
<ol start=3D"1" type=3D"1">
<li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=3D"margin-bo=
ttom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt">SMRS Overall</span></b><span style=3D"fon=
t-size:12pt"> - It is hard to believe that for 13 years we have been having=
 great fun on and off the track as the Sprite Midget Race Series.=C2=A0 Bef=
ore SMRS we would be excited if we had
 5 Spridgets racing for the weekend.=C2=A0 In the beginning there was a lot=
 of time spent promoting through magazine article and internet social media=
.=C2=A0 In my opinion we have grown to a self-sustaining point that is comf=
ortable requiring less promotion.=C2=A0 Our numbers
 (15 cars registered for Spridget Race) have allowed us to have our own exc=
lusive race at all 3 designated SMRS race weekends.=C2=A0 I have seen other=
 groups try to have their own exclusive races with less success.=C2=A0 Our =
other emerging strength is a younger group
 of racers that will continue to keep the SMRS Flag Flying.=C2=A0 </span><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-=
family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u>=
</span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=
=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,se=
rif">SMRS Account</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot=
;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"> =E2=80=93 If you have any interest in being =
a sponsor or have some suggestions of someone that maybe interested,
 please let me know.=C2=A0 Our treasury is minimal and probably can make it=
 through next year.=C2=A0 I had medals as awards this year to keep costs do=
wn.=C2=A0 Please buy our hats, t-shirts and posters to support our supplies=
 and awards.=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonorma=
l" style=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,se=
rif">SMRS Contributors
</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&=
quot;,serif">=E2=80=93 I appreciate the following that have contributed to =
our group:</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif=
"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif"></u></span></li></ol>
<ol start=3D"3" type=3D"1">
<ol start=3D"1" type=3D"a">
<li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=3D"margin-bo=
ttom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Jeff and Janet Carloss for Poster Design and Sale</span><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sa=
ns-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li=
 class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=3D"margin-botto=
m:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Rick Fisk for compiling results and end of season awards</span><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:A=
rial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span><=
/li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=3D"margi=
n-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Bob Danielson for the Jim Donato Most Respected Driver Award and updated =
plaques.</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">=
<u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial=
,sans-serif"></u></span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703=
msonormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black"=
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Charlie Hall for Gary Kropf Spirit Piston Award and updated plaques</span=
><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"fo=
nt-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><=
/u></span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" sty=
le=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Colin and Cana for their contribution of annual sticker / decals</span><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-=
family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u>=
</span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonormal" style=
=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
">Sponsors in our past Erick Zanner, Dave Kessinger and Bob Danielson</span=
><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"fo=
nt-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><=
/u></span></li></ol>
</ol>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-bottom:0in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
;color:black">4.</span><span style=3D"font-size:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times=
 New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Spridget Contributors =
to VSCDA</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black"> - We appreci=
ate our group=E2=80=99s unselfish contribution to VSCDA making us the large=
st contributor to VSCDA for volunteering
 their time and making this club continue to thrive for our enjoyment.:</sp=
an><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"=
font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"=
></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">a.</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Tom Wilcox Blackhawk Even=
t Chairmen.=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
;color:black">b.</span><span style=3D"font-size:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times=
 New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Carl Goodwin, Brad &amp; =
Jeff Carloss for their contributions to Scrutineering / Tech Barn</span><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><=
/span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif=
;color:black">c.</span><span style=3D"font-size:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times=
 New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Stacey Donato for her ove=
rall running of VSCDA registration and all that she does along with her fam=
ily.=C2=A0 Registration assistance from Sheryl Carloss, Janet Carloss, Jeff=
 and Jan Freers and others.</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family=
:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">d.</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Charlie Hall, Gary Kropf,=
 Roger Heil, John Salisbury &amp; Jim Donato for Drivers Committee.=C2=A0 G=
ary Kropf initiated the Driver=E2=80=99s Committee Summary of actions, whic=
h is greatly appreciated and time consuming.=C2=A0 I think
 measuring something as important as safety is the key to reducing incident=
s and allowing us to improve.</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-fami=
ly:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">e.</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Doug Bruce for Homologati=
ons and Grattan Corner / Paddock Worker Sprite Door Annual Award selected f=
or the best Grattan worker selected by their peers.=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msolistparagraph" style=3D"mar=
gin-left:1in;background:repeat white">
<span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">f.</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:7pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black">Jim Donato as VSCDA Vice =
President and Event Chair of Healey Challenge at 2024 Road America Weekend<=
/span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></p>
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ttom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt">Driver Incidents Spridgets and Group 2</s=
pan></b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt"> =E2=80=93 As the VSCDA Group 2 repr=
esentative I can say that this past year has been one of our worst with mos=
tly SMRS as the problem.</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:&q=
uot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt">Thanks to all of you that maintain th=
e Vintage Spirit while on the track.=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></li><li class=3D"m_-6451644041375352423ydp89aec703msonorma=
l" style=3D"margin-bottom:10pt;background:repeat white;color:black">
<b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt">Stan Mason Resignation =E2=80=93 </span><=
/b><span style=3D"font-size:12pt">I will be no longer continue as the lead =
for the SMRS and have also resigned as Group 2 Representative, which I have=
 filled for the past 10 plus years.=C2=A0 I will
 not race next year.=C2=A0 I am in process of restoring a 1958 Elva Sports =
Racer and taking the lead for the 2025 Elva 70<sup>th</sup> Reunion at Put-=
In-Bay, which will require my focus.=C2=A0 I am hopeful there will be someo=
ne willing within our group to carry on the
 SMRS or whatever name seems appropriate.=C2=A0 I have always believed that=
 having new people at the helm for any group helps grow that group to new h=
eights that may have different direction and vision for an improved Spridge=
t Group.=C2=A0 I am happy to help anyone willing
 to take on this role and have prepared an overview of the responsibilities=
 that I managed along with SMRS treasury, grilling equipment, past awards a=
nd gear.=C2=A0 I am proud of the success we have had, which exceeded my exp=
ectations of fun, camaraderie and good
 wheel to wheel racing, and I know that momentum will continue.</span><span=
 style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-fam=
ily:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></s=
pan></li></ol>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"background:repeat white"><span style=3D"fon=
t-size:12pt;color:black">Thanks for all your support throughout the years a=
nd Enjoy a Spridgetly Life of Relative Speed!=C2=A0
</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=
=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-se=
rif"></u></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"background:repeat white"><span style=3D"fon=
t-size:12pt;color:black">Happy Holidays!</span><span style=3D"font-size:12p=
t;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><=
/u><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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t:0.25in;background:repeat white"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;color:black=
">Stan Mason</span><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-ser=
if"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style=3D"font-family:A=
rial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif"><u style=3D"font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u>=C2=A0<u style=3D"fon=
t-family:Arial,sans-serif"></u></span></p>
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