I probably shouldn't get into this, but here goes:
This was a vintage race, not a regional or national. We don't have runoffs
at the end of the year. We (most of us) do this for fun, and the friendships
we develope. Not for a national championship or a trophy.
The vintage guys stress safety; it's a no-contact sport. Sometimes things do
happen, but outward aggression on the track is not acceptable. The Lotus
driver is on a 13 month probation.
Some vintage organizations tell you at the driver's meeting: if you REALLY
need a trophy, they will give you one. If not , drive sensibly. And have
fun.
At the W G Vintage race in Sept, I had a great race with a 356 Porsche. We
both had a blast. Didn't matter who won. I talked to the driver of the 356
after the race; we were both elated with the race. No trophy can ever be
better than that feeling. And we were mid pack!-
Just my 2 cents worth.
Peace, Bill Tobin SVRA & VRG Vintage driver---- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Johnson" <fpspitfire@comcast.net>
To: "John Frymark" <jfrymark@aol.com>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Triumph TR4 NJMP in car
>I probably shouldn't get into this but. You guys crack me up.
>
> If I'm behind someone who gets that much wheel spin and that horrible of a
> rub
> off the corner you can damn sure bet I'm going outside and going to drop
> down
> a but to get the position yielded.
>
> It is RACING after all. If your supposed to just run behind, why flipping
> bother
>
> Aaron
> #87 HP Spitfire 1500
> Southern Illinois Region SCCA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 8, 2011, at 2:46, John Frymark <jfrymarkoyls@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm surprised nobody mentioned the start. I presume the Lotus had pole
>> and
> controlled the start from the pace car. He just took off and didn't let
> the
> grid form up for the green flag. Maybe probation will allow the "red fog"
> to
> lift, but probably not.
>>
>> John Frymark
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