Rick,
Around here we have the pleasure of racing with a "vintage" Sprite that cost
the owner well over $50k (he has 3 of them).
We in now way mean to diminish your efforts in the Spec Sprite class. I
looked at the proposed rules for modifications and had a few problems with
them. Also, I can assure you that my very legal 948cc MKII Sprite cost far
less than the $8k estimate I've seen for the Spec Sprites.
We publicly flog cheaters... in print and in person.
WST
Team Thicko
Rick Doig wrote:
> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> >
> > Rich,
> >
> > For a small fee, I can provide you with some of Elmo Mancici and Black
> > Bart's cheatin' dog tricks....
> >
> > WST
> > Flounder
> > Team Thicko
> >
> > Rich.A.Wagner@mcdermott.com wrote:
> >
> > > A proposed spec sprite race class appeared in the current MiniMania
> > > sprite
> > > sale
> > > flyer as well as on their web page. The intent is to keep costs low
> > > and
> > > with a
> > > few exceptions (e.g.. locked rear end and cut down windshield), the
> > > car
> > > could
> > > still be streetable. The only significant engine mod allowed is a
> > > Kent 276
> > > cam
> > > - 8.8 compression, stock carbs and no head modifications. How does
> > > this
> > > proposal differ from the improved touring D rules for a spridget?
> > >
> > > Rich Wagner
> > > 74 midget
> > > 90 miata (I know it's heresy and might get me thrown off the list)
>
> As an owner/racer of one of the original first three
> "Spec-Sprites", (built by myself and Roger Williams, the originator of
> the idea) I have only three things to say: 1. There will always be
> someone who thinks they are getting away with something if they cheat.
> 2. If you do cheat, you'll be running ahead of the pack all by yourself,
> while the rest of the Spec-Sprites will be having fun dicing in the
> turns. If a plastic trophy is that important to you, then go ahead. 3.
> I've raced my Spec- Sprite all this past year and can honestly say it
> feels fast, it feels safe, it feels reliable, it is inexpensive, and IT
> FEELS GREAT!!
> Bend the rules, perspire a bit at pre-race tech, cloak your
> work, beat everyone, and after the race I'll shake your hand and tell
> you "Good race" and mean it , because I don't care!! I'm having fun!!!
> Spec-Spritefully Yours,
> Rick Doig
> Gulf Coast Healey Club
> Houston, Texas
> P.S. If anyone would like more information about the rules and
> guidelines for the Spec-Sprite program, or perhaps want a
> Spec-Sprite(Midget) built for you, you can contact Roger Williams by
> phone at 281-341-5767 or e-mail:
> rwilliam@elsikmail.alief.isd.tenet.edu
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