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Thanks, Stan. Your work at being the Group 2 rep over the years has been
not just to "represent" us to the club but also to help us. Bravo, my
friend!
-John D and his driver, Nigel Johnsfolly
On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 4:17 AM <stanbmason@aol.com> wrote:
> Hello Spridgeteers of All Varieties and Happy New Year.
>
> I wanted to follow up on my earlier January email that said I would share
> the results from Driver Incidents in Group 2.
>
> Before I do that I want to make a special point of mentioning the 2 award=
s
> presented by VSCDA for the great work that 2 of our Spridget members and
> Alumni were awarded in 2021:
> Carl Wallin received the Art Blye Distinguished Award. Carl has been
> such a great mechanical gift for all of us throughout the years as an
> expert crew &/ Spridget Problem Solver Extraordinar. His abilities have
> also been a great asset for Tech Inspection./ Scrutineering and all his
> dedication to VSCDA. Congratulations Carl
> Charlie Hall received the President's Safety Award. Charlie has done a
> fabulous job with Driver's Committee through out the years and it is grea=
t
> to see him recognized for his dedication to all of us. Congratulations
> Charlie.
>
> *2021 Group 2 Increased Unsafe Driving While Racing*
> Over the last 11 years of being Group 2 representative we have seen
> gradual to major improvements as reported by the (DC) Drivers Committee
> (responsible for improving driver safety and enforcing penalties for thos=
e
> drivers found in violation of good Vintage Race Driver Principles). 2021
> was the absolute worse that has been recorded in over 10 years for Group
> 2. I have requested the findings from the DC so we can see where these
> mistakes have been made. This is an opportunity to learn from those
> mistakes, whether they involved you or as a learning tool for improvement=
.
> I have summarized those results to try and leave the original comments by
> DC stand and remove names and car numbers. It is not my intent to
> embarrass or humiliate anyone that was involved in these incidents, but t=
o
> draw attention to where mistakes were made so others will not repeat thos=
e
> mistakes. Our Sport requires everyone to be aware of all things around us
> while on the track and maintain a Vintage Spirit avoiding Red Mist. This
> summarized DC Incident report is being sent to Spridget Drivers and not o=
ur
> normal distribution of crew and other Spridget Street friends that
> typically would be on our overall distribution. If you know of someone
> that races with us in Group 2 that would benefit from this information
> please pass it along to them. I am unaware of a way to copy everyone in
> Group 2 easily. I will highlight areas where I think are we are making
> repeated mistakes. I would also ask that these results are taken serious=
ly
> and analyzed by all of us with the intent of applying this knowledge so w=
e
> can decrease incidents in the future. I welcome anyone=E2=80=99s observat=
ion and
> please share your thoughts with everyone on this distribution.
>
> Overall Stan Mason=E2=80=99s observation from 2021 DC Group 2 Racing Inci=
dents:
> 1. General awareness of other cars particularly in traffic -
> Corrective action =3D use your mirrors and be multitasking visually as a
> corner is approached. (I personally have seen all of us being lax in
> pointing others by, which is the best way to get feedback that you are
> aware of other cars that are expecting to pass).
> 2. Too Aggressive =E2=80=93 Corrective Action =3D When in doubt wai=
t for
> another opportunity that is safer. Remove the Red Mist.
> 3. Passing - Corrective Action =3D SVRA issued their recommendation f=
or
> making a safe pass, which I think is worthwhile to share: The
> responsibility for a clean pass rests with both drivers. Primary
> responsibility is with the overtaking car. Corner stations will advise
> slower cars with a blue/yellow flag (passing flag.) Watch your mirrors. I=
f
> practical, the overtaken driver should clearly indicate to the overtaking
> driver on which side the pass should be made while maintaining a
> predictable racing line. See VSCDA recommended Ace Factor E. Paul
> Passing attached
>
> I want to thank all of those dedicated VSCDA members that are or have bee=
n
> in DC. I know their job is not always appreciated as it should be for
> keeping us safe through enforcing and eliminating bad players that are no=
t
> willing to learn and change their behavior. We enjoy this exciting sport
> of Vintage Sports Car Racing and we want to keep it safe and reasonable s=
o
> it continues to be fair for all of us. A special thanks to Gary Kropf wh=
o
> has taken the time to document these incidents into a Xcl Spreadsheet so =
it
> can be more clearly understood. I know compiling these incidents has tak=
en
> a lot of his personal time to condense into a meaningful document for our
> Group 2 and other VSCDA Racing Groups.
>
> Our vision for the SMRS Jim Donato "Most Respected Driver Award", is
> important as it relates to this situation more than ever and is stated
> below:
> 1. Predictable / Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes
> safely and allows others room to pass and is always a defensive driver
> (over winning at all cost), stays on racing line except when car failures
> would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern)
> 2. Objective: Listens to others and approaches other drivers that they ma=
y
> have an issue with in an open and fair way. Can sit down with any driver
> and feel comfortable that they did the right thing when on the track.
> 3. Observant: Looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations,
> inspects car between sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to
> others on track.
> 4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional
> aggressive win
> There are 2 attachments with this email that I would recommend that
> everyone reviews:
> =C2=B7 2021 Group Incident Report Summary
> =C2=B7 Ace Factor Scanned Copy of recommended passing by E Paul
> I hope that everyone has time this Winter to review these documents and
> personally apply how we can all be better Vintage Sports Car Drivers and
> carry on the Vintage Spirit Attitude.
>
> Now get back to your Race Spridget so you can make Gingerman and Enjoy A
> Great Season!!!!
>
> VSCDA Group 2 Representative
> Enjoy a Spridgetly Life!
> Stan Mason
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Thanks, Stan. Your work at being the Group 2 rep over=
the years has been not just to "represent" us to the club but al=
so to help us. Bravo, my friend!</div><div>-John D and his driver, Nigel Jo=
hnsfolly<br></div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" cla=
ss=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 4:17 AM <<a href=3D"mailto:sta=
nbmason@aol.com">stanbmason@aol.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote cla=
ss=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid =
rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div style=3D"color:black;font:10pt arial">
<div>
<div id=3D"gmail-m_3860226555768824792yiv0069429314">
<div style=3D"font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;fo=
nt-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Hello =
Spridgeteers of All Varieties and Happy New Year.</span><br>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">I wanted to follow up on my earlier January email that said I would share=
the results from Driver Incidents in Group 2.</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Before I do that I want to make a special point of mentioning the 2 award=
s presented by VSCDA for the great work that 2 of our Spridget members and =
Alumni were awarded in 2021:</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Carl=C2=A0 Wallin received the Art Blye Distinguished Award.=C2=A0 Carl h=
as been such a great mechanical gift for all of us throughout the years as =
an expert crew &/ Spridget Problem Solver Extraordinar.=C2=A0 His abili=
ties have also been a great asset for Tech Inspection./ Scrutineering and a=
ll his dedication to VSCDA.=C2=A0 Congratulations Carl</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Charlie Hall received the President's Safety Award.=C2=A0 Charlie has=
done a fabulous job with Driver's Committee through out the years and =
it is great to see him recognized for his dedication to all of us.=C2=A0 Co=
ngratulations Charlie.</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
;text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b><span style=3D"font-size:14pt;line-=
height:107%">2021 Group 2 Increased
Unsafe Driving While Racing</span></b></div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Over the last 11 years of being Group 2 representative we
have seen gradual to major improvements as reported by the (DC) Drivers
Committee (responsible for improving driver safety and enforcing penalties =
for
those drivers found in violation of good Vintage Race Driver Principles).=
=C2=A0 2021 was the absolute worse that has been
recorded in over 10 years for Group 2.=C2=A0 I
have requested the findings from the DC so we can see where these mistakes =
have
been made.=C2=A0 This is an opportunity to
learn from those mistakes, whether they involved you or as a learning tool =
for improvement.=C2=A0 I have summarized
those results to try and leave the original comments by DC stand and remove
names and car numbers.=C2=A0 It is not my
intent to embarrass or humiliate anyone that was involved in these incident=
s,
but to draw attention to where mistakes were made so others will not repeat=
those mistakes. Our Sport requires everyone to be aware of
all things around us while on the track and maintain a Vintage Spirit avoid=
ing
Red Mist.=C2=A0 This summarized DC Incident report
is being sent to Spridget Drivers and not our normal distribution of crew a=
nd
other Spridget Street friends that typically would be on our overall
distribution.=C2=A0 If you know of someone
that races with us in Group 2 that would benefit from this information plea=
se
pass it along to them.=C2=A0 I am unaware of a way
to copy everyone in Group 2 easily.=C2=A0 I
will highlight areas where I think are we are making repeated mistakes.=C2=
=A0 I would also ask that these results are taken
seriously and analyzed by all of us with the intent of applying this knowle=
dge
so we can decrease incidents in the future. I welcome anyone=E2=80=99s obse=
rvation and please
share your thoughts with everyone on this distribution.</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Overall Stan Mason=E2=80=99s observation from 2021 DC Group 2 Racing
Incidents:</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">1.<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;fon=
t-family:New">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span>General awareness of other cars particularly in
traffic - Corrective action =3D use your mirrors and be multitasking visual=
ly as
a corner is approached. (I personally have seen all of us being lax in poin=
ting
others by, which is the best way to get feedback that you are aware of othe=
r
cars that are expecting to pass).</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">2.<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;fon=
t-family:New">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span>Too Aggressive =E2=80=93 Corrective Action =3D When in
doubt wait for another opportunity that is safer. Remove the Red Mist.</div=
>
<div><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">3.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Passing - Correct=
ive Action =3D=C2=A0</span><span style=3D"background-color:transparent"><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:10pt">SVRA issued their recommendation for making a s=
afe pass,
which I think is worthwhile to share: The responsibility for a clean pass r=
ests
with both drivers. Primary responsibility is with the overtaking car. Corne=
r
stations will advise slower cars with a blue/yellow flag (passing flag.) Wa=
tch
your mirrors. If practical, the overtaken driver should clearly indicate to=
the
overtaking driver on which side the pass should be made while maintaining a
predictable racing line.=C2=A0 See VSCDA </span><span style=3D"font-size:13=
.3333px">recommended</span><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">=C2=A0Ace Factor =
E. Paul Passing attached</span></span></div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
;margin-left:0.25in">=C2=A0</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">I want to thank all of those dedicated VSCDA members that are or have bee=
n in DC.=C2=A0 I know their job is not
always appreciated as it should be for keeping us safe through enforcing an=
d
eliminating bad players that are not willing to learn and change their
behavior.=C2=A0 We enjoy this exciting sport of
Vintage Sports Car Racing and we want to keep it safe and reasonable so it
continues to be fair for all of us.=C2=A0 A
special thanks to Gary Kropf who has taken the time to document these
incidents into a Xcl Spreadsheet so it can be more clearly understood.=C2=
=A0 I know compiling these incidents has taken a lot of his personal time t=
o
condense into a meaningful document for our Group 2 and other VSCDA Racing
Groups.</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Our vision for the SMRS Jim Donato "Most Respected Driver
Award", is important as it relates to this situation more than ever an=
d is stated below:</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">1. Predictable / Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster cars
by, passes safely and allows others room to pass and is always a defensive
driver (over winning at all cost), stays on racing line except when car
failures would leave fluids on track or safety is a concern) </div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">2. Objective: Listens to others and approaches other drivers
that they may have an issue with in an open and fair way. Can sit down with=
any
driver and feel comfortable that they did the right thing when on the track=
. </div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">3. Observant: Looks forward to observe incidents and flag
stations, inspects car between sessions for safety to avoid causing acciden=
ts
to others on track. </div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an
emotional aggressive win</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">There are 2 attachments with this email that I would recommend
that everyone reviews:</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
;margin-left:38.65pt"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=
=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New">=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>2021 Group Incident Report Summary</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
;margin-left:38.65pt"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbol">=C2=B7<span style=
=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:New">=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Ace Factor Scanned Copy of recommended passing
by E Paul </div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">I hope that everyone has time this Winter to review these
documents and personally apply how we can all be better Vintage Sports Car
Drivers and carry on the Vintage Spirit Attitude.=C2=A0
</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Now get back to your Race Spridget so you can make Gingerman and Enjoy A =
Great Season!!!!</div>
=20
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">VSCDA Group 2 Representative</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Enjoy=C2=A0 a Spridgetly Life!</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal=
">Stan Mason=C2=A0</div>
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