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Appreciated Nigel
-----Original Message-----
From: John Deikis <deikis@gmail.com>
To: Stan B Mason <stanbmason@aol.com>
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Sent: Sun, Jan 30, 2022 1:58 pm
Subject: Re: 2021 SMRS Driver Committee and Recognition
Thanks, Stan. Your work at being the Group 2 rep over the years has been no=
t 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 t=
he results from Driver Incidents in Group 2.
Before I do that I want to make a special point of mentioning the 2 awards =
presented by VSCDA for the great work that 2 of our Spridget members and Al=
umni were awarded in 2021:Carl=C2=A0 Wallin received the Art Blye Distingui=
shed Award.=C2=A0 Carl has been such a great mechanical gift for all of us =
throughout the years as an expert crew &/ Spridget Problem Solver Extraordi=
nar.=C2=A0 His abilities have also been a great asset for Tech Inspection./=
Scrutineering and all his dedication to VSCDA.=C2=A0 Congratulations CarlC=
harlie 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 Congratulatio=
ns Charlie.
2021 Group 2 IncreasedUnsafe Driving While Racing Over the last 11 years of=
being Group 2 representative wehave seen gradual to major improvements as =
reported by the (DC) DriversCommittee (responsible for improving driver saf=
ety and enforcing penalties forthose drivers found in violation of good Vin=
tage Race Driver Principles).=C2=A0 2021 was the absolute worse that has be=
enrecorded in over 10 years for Group 2.=C2=A0 Ihave requested the findings=
from the DC so we can see where these mistakes havebeen made.=C2=A0 This i=
s an opportunity tolearn from those mistakes, whether they involved you or =
as a learning tool for improvement.=C2=A0 I have summarizedthose results to=
try and leave the original comments by DC stand and removenames and car nu=
mbers.=C2=A0 It is not myintent to embarrass or humiliate anyone that was i=
nvolved in these incidents,but to draw attention to where mistakes were mad=
e so others will not repeat those mistakes. Our Sport requires everyone to =
be aware ofall things around us while on the track and maintain a Vintage S=
pirit avoidingRed Mist.=C2=A0 This summarized DC Incident reportis being se=
nt to Spridget Drivers and not our normal distribution of crew andother Spr=
idget Street friends that typically would be on our overalldistribution.=C2=
=A0 If you know of someonethat races with us in Group 2 that would benefit =
from this information pleasepass it along to them.=C2=A0 I am unaware of a =
wayto copy everyone in Group 2 easily.=C2=A0 Iwill highlight areas where I =
think are we are making repeated mistakes.=C2=A0 I would also ask that thes=
e results are takenseriously and analyzed by all of us with the intent of a=
pplying this knowledgeso we can decrease incidents in the future. I welcome=
anyone=E2=80=99s observation and pleaseshare your thoughts with everyone o=
n this distribution.=20
Overall Stan Mason=E2=80=99s observation from 2021 DC Group 2 RacingInciden=
ts: 1.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0General awareness of other cars p=
articularly intraffic - Corrective action =3D use your mirrors and be multi=
tasking visually asa corner is approached. (I personally have seen all of u=
s being lax in pointingothers by, which is the best way to get feedback tha=
t you are aware of othercars that are expecting to pass). 2.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Too Aggressive =E2=80=93 Corrective Action =3D When in=
doubt wait for another opportunity that is safer. Remove the Red Mist.3.=C2=
=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Passing - Corrective Action =3D=C2=A0SVRA issued their rec=
ommendation for making a safe pass,which I think is worthwhile to share: Th=
e responsibility for a clean pass restswith both drivers. Primary responsib=
ility is with the overtaking car. Cornerstations will advise slower cars wi=
th a blue/yellow flag (passing flag.) Watchyour mirrors. If practical, the =
overtaken driver should clearly indicate to theovertaking driver on which s=
ide the pass should be made while maintaining apredictable racing line.=C2=
=A0 See VSCDA recommended=C2=A0Ace Factor E. Paul Passing attached =C2=A0 I=
want to thank all of those dedicated VSCDA members that are or have been i=
n DC.=C2=A0 I know their job is notalways appreciated as it should be for k=
eeping us safe through enforcing andeliminating bad players that are not wi=
lling to learn and change theirbehavior.=C2=A0 We enjoy this exciting sport=
ofVintage Sports Car Racing and we want to keep it safe and reasonable so =
itcontinues to be fair for all of us.=C2=A0 Aspecial thanks to Gary Kropf w=
ho has taken the time to document theseincidents into a Xcl Spreadsheet so =
it can be more clearly understood.=C2=A0 I know compiling these incidents h=
as taken a lot of his personal time tocondense into a meaningful document f=
or our Group 2 and other VSCDA RacingGroups.=20
Our vision for the SMRS Jim Donato "Most Respected DriverAward", is importa=
nt as it relates to this situation more than ever and is stated below: 1. P=
redictable / Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster carsby, passes safely and=
allows others room to pass and is always a defensivedriver (over winning a=
t all cost), stays on racing line except when carfailures would leave fluid=
s on track or safety is a concern) 2. Objective: Listens to others and app=
roaches other driversthat they may have an issue with in an open and fair w=
ay. Can sit down with anydriver and feel comfortable that they did the righ=
t thing when on the track. 3. Observant: Looks forward to observe incident=
s and flagstations, inspects car between sessions for safety to avoid causi=
ng accidentsto others on track. 4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is i=
dentified as anemotional aggressive win There are 2 attachments with this e=
mail that I would recommendthat everyone reviews: =C2=B7=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A02021 Group Incident Report Summary =C2=B7=C2=
=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Ace Factor Scanned Copy of rec=
ommended passingby E Paul I hope that everyone has time this Winter to rev=
iew thesedocuments and personally apply how we can all be better Vintage Sp=
orts CarDrivers and carry on the Vintage Spirit Attitude.=C2=A0=20
Now get back to your Race Spridget so you can make Gingerman and Enjoy A Gr=
eat Season!!!!=20
VSCDA Group 2 Representative Enjoy=C2=A0 a Spridgetly Life! Stan Mason=C2=
=A0=20
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<div style=3D"color:black;font: 10pt arial;">Appreciated Nigel<br>
<br>
<br>
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size=3D"2">-----Original Message-----<br>
From: John Deikis <deikis@gmail.com><br>
To: Stan B Mason <stanbmason@aol.com><br>
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Sent: Sun, Jan 30, 2022 1:58 pm<br>
Subject: Re: 2021 SMRS Driver Committee and Recognition<br>
<br>
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<div>Thanks, Stan. Your work at being the Group 2 rep over the years has be=
en not just to "represent" us to the club but also to help us. Bravo, my fr=
iend!</div>
<div>-John D and his driver, Nigel Johnsfolly<br clear=3D"none"></div>
</div>
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<div class=3D"yiv0873121127gmail_quote">
<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv0873121127gmail_attr">On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at =
4:17 AM <<a rel=3D"nofollow noopener noreferrer" shape=3D"rect" ymailto=
=3D"mailto:stanbmason@aol.com"; target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:stanbmason@=
aol.com">stanbmason@aol.com</a>> wrote:<br clear=3D"none"></div>
<blockquote style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204=
,204,204);padding-left:1ex;" class=3D"yiv0873121127gmail_quote">
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<div>
<div id=3D"yiv0873121127gmail-m_3860226555768824792yiv0069429314">
<div style=3D"font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;"><span style=3D"font-=
size:10pt;">Hello Spridgeteers of All Varieties and Happy New Year.</span><=
br clear=3D"none">
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">I wanted to follow up on my earlier January email th=
at 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-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Before I do that I want to make a special point of m=
entioning the 2 awards 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-weight:normal;">Carl Wallin received the Art Blye Distinguishe=
d Award. Carl has been such a great mechanical gift for all of us thr=
oughout the years as an expert crew &/ Spridget Problem Solver Extraord=
inar. His abilities have also been a great asset for Tech Inspection.=
/ Scrutineering and all his dedication to VSCDA. Congratulations Carl=
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Charlie Hall received the President's Safety Award.&=
nbsp; Charlie has done a fabulous job with Driver's Committee through out t=
he years and it is great to see him recognized for his dedication to all of=
us. Congratulations Charlie.</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div>
<div align=3D"center" style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt=
;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;text-align: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-weight:normal;">Over the last 11 years of being Group 2 representati=
ve 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).&n=
bsp; 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 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. 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. 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. 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.&nbs=
p; 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>
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l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Overall Stan Mason=E2=80=99s observation from 2021 D=
C Group 2 Racing
Incidents:</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">1.<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-family:New;">
</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>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">2.<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-family:New;">
</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. Passing - Correc=
tive Action =3D </span><span style=3D"background-color:transparent;"><=
span style=3D"font-size:10pt;">SVRA issued their recommendation for making =
a safe 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. See VSCDA </span><span style=3D"font-size:13=
.3333px;">recommended</span><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;"> Ace Facto=
r E. Paul Passing attached</span></span></div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;margin-left:0.25in;"> </div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">I want to thank all of those dedicated VSCDA members=
that are or have been in DC. 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. 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. 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. =
; I know compiling these incidents has taken a lot of his personal time to
condense into a meaningful document for our Group 2 and other VSCDA Racing
Groups.</div>
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l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Our vision for the SMRS Jim Donato "Most Respected D=
river
Award", is important as it relates to this situation more than ever and is =
stated below:</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">1. Predictable / Trusted (uses mirrors, points faste=
r 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>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;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>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;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>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">4. Respectful: Avoids Red Mist, which is identified =
as an
emotional aggressive win</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">There are 2 attachments with this email that I would=
recommend
that everyone reviews:</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;margin-left:38.65pt;"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbo=
l;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">
</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-weight:normal;margin-left:38.65pt;"><span style=3D"font-family:Symbo=
l;">=C2=B7<span style=3D"font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:norm=
al;font-family:New;">
</span></span>Ace Factor Scanned Copy of recommended passing
by E Paul </div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;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.
</div>
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l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
</div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Now get back to your Race Spridget so you can make G=
ingerman and Enjoy A Great Season!!!!</div>
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l;font-weight:normal;"><br clear=3D"none">
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;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-weight:normal;">Enjoy a Spridgetly Life!</div>
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<div style=3D"color:black;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;font-style:norma=
l;font-weight:normal;">Stan Mason </div>
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