Great, thanks!
Chuck
> On May 22, 2017, at 7:25 PM, Joe Alexander <joealexandervintage at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Yes. Gas is readily available.
>
> It is my understanding there will be a tire supplier and service for the
> weekend, at this event.
>
> Joe Alexander
> 645 1st Street
> Jesup, IA 50648
> The-vintage-racer.com
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>
>> On May 22, 2017, at 9:22 PM, chasgee22 at gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> I assume there is race gas and a tire guy at the track for the weekend?
>>
>> Chuck
>>
>>> On May 22, 2017, at 12:13 PM, Brian Garcia via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Afternoon all! We are less than four weeks away from the 15th Annual
>>> Kastner Cup at Blackhawk Farms. As of this morning we have 30 Triumphs that
>>> have registered. It's going to be a super competitive field and I suspect
>>> that we should end up north of 35 cars in the field. For those that haven't
>>> registered yet I wanted to let you know that VSCDA's early bird pricing
>>> ends next Monday 5/29 so the event entry will go up $50 after that date.
>>> The link to online entry is:
>>> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/event-summary-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The preliminary schedule is also out. There has been some confusion on
>>> this so I'll try to summarize as best as I can.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday registration and tech open at 4 p.m. As of this time I cannot
>>> promise that it will open earlier or that anyone will be able to set up in
>>> the paddock before that. There is a private rental that day and for
>>> insurance purposes we can't be in the track area until they are done for
>>> the day. One item of note for those that have not been there before -
>>> Blackhawk's infield requires crossing the track to enter so ingress/egress
>>> is only possible between timed sessions on track. Keep that in mind over
>>> the course of the weekend.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, the Triumphs will run in their own group - designated Group F
>>> on the schedule. So all Triumphs will run two practice sessions together
>>> and then a Qualifying session together in the afternoon on Friday. That
>>> qualifying session will set the grid for the Kastner Cup the following day.
>>> Friday night in the FOT Hospitality tent there will be a wine and cheese
>>> gathering featuring the cars of Beady Eye Racing along with several
>>> important announcements. You won't want to miss it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday morning, the Triumphs will be rolled into their normal
>>> production groups. All 4 cylinder Group 2 cars will likely roll into Race
>>> Group C. All 6 cylinder Group 8 cars will likely roll into Race Group D (I
>>> say likely because VSCDA is reserving the right to adjust this based on
>>> entry mix). On Saturday morning you will qualify with these groups.
>>> That Qualifying session will set you up for the Sprint races to follow
>>> later that morning and early afternoon. The Kastner Cup will begin just
>>> after 5 p.m. on Saturday with awards immediately following in the FOT
>>> hospitality tent.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday you will run with your race Group (C or D) for your feature race.
>>> The link to the preliminary schedule is:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-vscda-blackhawk-vintage-classic-xxv/custom-17-706dde3c6c304c0d9262e3e7bca7dd88.aspx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I know this is a lot of information but I will send truncated (only
>>> containing info pertinent to our groups) schedules as we get closer and
>>> VSCDA finalizes group assignments. Also, there will be handouts for FOT
>>> members at registration with all the info you'll need for the weekend. The
>>> FOT tent will also be a great resource throughout the weekend. The tent
>>> will include:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> FOT hospitality area
>>> FOT service area for any racer in need of covered, lit, communal automotive
>>> triage (compressed air, tools, jacks, etc. available)
>>> Track maps and spotters guides
>>> Kastner Cup videos & in car video fresh from this event and archived from
>>> others.
>>>
>>>
>>> Things are really coming together for a great event. There are still some
>>> items/areas that I could use some help with. I will be meeting with the
>>> VSCDA race chair and track management this weekend and will follow up with
>>> some specific requests in the near future. Thanks to all that have
>>> registered and/or donated to the cause to date. You are helping to make
>>> this a memorable event.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> More soon - thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian Garcia
>>>
>>> Friendly Ghost Racing
>>>
>>> 847.452.2246
>>>
>>> cudapilot at comcast.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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