Sorry to hijack the thread but my phone does not seem to be able to send emails
to the list, so Iâ??ll ask it this way.
There is a race at the new track in the Ozarks, October 13-15 I think. Tony
attended last year. This event is on the weekend following our CVAR weekend at
Hallett. It's another 5 hours tow for me but it would be worth it if a gaggle
of Triumphs are coming from the other direction. Does anyone have this race on
their calendar this year. Tony liked it.
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> On Jul 26, 2023, at 11:08 PM, Terry Sopher via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Club events!
>
>> On Jul 26, 2023, at 12:04, yellow04 via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> This seems like a good time to get a feel for the kind of event we racers
>> want to run our future Kastner Cups with. The two main options are the
>> smaller club events, or the big festival events.
>>
>> Having competed at several Kastner Cup events, I can say there are many
>> aspects of the weekend that are the same regardless of the type of event. We
>> get to meet and mingle with new racers and old friends, check out cars we
>> don't typically run with, and get some insight on how our cars run against
>> other Triumphs. All the great stuff that makes up the fun. However, the
>> differences I see between the two types of events are as follows:
>>
>> Festival Events
>>
>> Typically higher entrance fees.
>> Less track time because the sanctioning body loads the schedule with a wide
>> variety of race groups. With more cars, the higher the possibility of
>> incidents, shortening sessions.
>> Organizers have less negotiating power as there is little flexibility with
>> the packed schedule.
>> Possibly more exposure to the Marque and vintage racing in general from a
>> wide variety of media.
>>
>> ~
>>
>> Club Events
>>
>> Typically lower entrance fees.
>> More track time, more flexibility in negotiating perks like our own run
>> group, a second All Triumph (Reunion) Race, etc. Club events don't usually
>> have run groups of 5 year old former NASCAR racers being piloted by guys
>> with big checkbooks and limited experience.
>> Limited media exposure compared to a major festival event, but good exposure
>> from the normal sources.
>>
>> ~
>>
>> I'll start. I'm all about driving the car. To me, track time is the biggest
>> draw for an event. I also look at the value, the anticipated track miles
>> raced vs the entry fees. Racing in front of 10,000 people is all fine and
>> good, but not a draw for me at all. Many of my racer friends share this
>> general opinion with me, but we can't ignore the success of the 2023 event
>> where we had strong numbers in general, and very strong numbers for racers
>> with very long tows.
>>
>> Can we get an idea of what type of events active racers would prefer future
>> Kastner Cup events to be held? Festival events or Club events?
>>
>> While we are at it, is there any track somebody has a hankering to run at?
>> That would be helpful information as well!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Henry Frye
>>
>>
>>>> On 2023-07-26 09:21, Ronnie Babbitt via Fot wrote:
>>> I suppose it wouldnâ??t have to be. However the Mitty is attended very
>>> well. The track has had many improvements since the KCup was last ran
>>> at Road Atlanta.
>>> Ronnie
>>>>> On Jul 25, 2023, at 11:21 PM, chasgee22@gmail.com wrote:
>>>> Would it have to be at the Mitty?
>>>> Chuck
>>>>> On Jul 25, 2023, at 9:26 PM, Ronnie Babbitt via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Is there any consideration to bringing the KCUP back to Road Atlanta
>>>>> During the Mitty.
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