Bob Wismer & Jack Drews have exceptional cars, worthy of showing to an
interested public...and I suspect we could get more there. Bill
Dentinger, Bob's partner in the Thunderbolt, has the famous 56 TR3 Beady
Eye Racer that he could show, if he has time and inclination. Jim Hill
is planning on having his TR6 completed by spring. Irv Korey "might"
have something for us. Even our "coast to coast" TR3A, which has been
driven to, and raced at Road America and Blackhawk Farms could be shown.
Having a "CLASS" for these cars would be nice, but not an overriding
consideration for this guy. Like the FOT, it would be nice to do
something friendly and low key without the anal nitpicking that I assume
goes on with the trailer queens.
I suppose we need to start dribbling something to Andy Lindberg and
Company to see what they are planning with the Minnesota Triumphs. Any
volunteers? I am not a concours knowledgeble person.
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> From: rgb@exact.com[SMTP:rgb@exact.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 4:20 AM
> To: Alexander Joseph H; 'DLMAssoc@aol.com'
> Cc: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: VTR National Convention
>
> >Is there not a category for displaying competition Triumphs?
> >I have not participated in the concours at VTR before
>
> To my knowledge this was not the case prior to this year's
> Dallas event. Due to 4 race cars arriving and the desire
> to have them displayed together for "concours", a class was
> quickly devised...
>
> There is a standard category for "modified" street cars, were
> originality isn't an issue, its just fit/finish/appearance.
> The race cars wouldn't stand a chance with this group, as
> its judged the same as the other concours, with no deduction for
> originality.
>
> The new class was certainly an attention getter and I'd like to
> see it continue. A group of polished race cars "like Joe's TR4"
> would most certainly enhance this class and encourage its
> acceptance into the "official" list at some point.
>
> We'll need to revamp the judging process as we were told "not"
> to deduct for non-original pieces and "not" to deduct for missing
> parts... (this last differs from the "modified" street class).
> This means a well-oiled steering wheel laying on a trailer could
> win... In my opinion, there was LOTS of room for improvement
> in the interior and trunks of the cars, if nothing more than
> a matching color of paint... A couple of sheets of riveted
> aluminum across the trunk openings and doors plus a freshly
> painted floorpan would have likely taken this class.
>
> We should request that the "race modified" class be included
> at the 1998 VTR event. I think these cars should be shown
> "off" the trailers as well. This will ease viewing and judging.
>
> Roger
>
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