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Re: [Spridgets] Allen's back re: Frank C

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Allen's back re: Frank C
From: Allen Hefner <lbc77mg@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:58:54 -0400
Yes, I was the rally guy for SR98.  At the time I was the Regional Rally
Steward for the Phila. Region SCCA.  The gimmick rally went from the hotel
near Carlisle, PA up to a small town called Pitman, PA (Pop. waaay less than
this list).

It was a load of fun watching all the LBCs driving the winding hills and
switchbacks of central PA as I drove around looking for strays.

SR98 was another of Frank's ideas.  He was full of them.  He got us all
together and we made it happen.  Without his inspiration, I hope we can keep
the momentum going.  We owe it to him.

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget


On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com> wrote:

>  Hi Allen,
>
> If my memory serves me correctly we met at Sprite Rush 98 (I don't think it
> was 03) and you organised the rally but couldn't stay for the rest of the
> meet.
>
> I've also decided I need to be back on the list though I've kept in touch
> with some listers and had exchanged e-mails with Frank over the weekend.
>
> Regards
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>
> In a message dated 15/04/2011 16:31:01 GMT Daylight Time,
> lbc77mg@gmail.com writes:
>
> Hi List,
>
> After hearing the terrible news about Frank C. I decided I need to be
> back on this list.  For anyone who signed up in the past few years, I was
> very active here for quite a while.
>
> I am very priviledged to have known Frank.  He (and others) came to my
> house
> and helped install my kitchen cabinets and rebuild some of my garage.
> Sadly, I had to sell that house, just when it was getting good.  He also
> brought ne a Gift Sprite as a housewarming gift.  Now I live in a condo and
> a project car is out of the question.
>
> I think we all agree that Frank Clarici made generous people seem like
> Ebenezer Scrooge in comparison.  And his knowledge of LBCs and resto
> technique was legendary.  He could rebuild a carb before you could get your
> hands out of your pockets.
>
> Yesterday I sent in a pic and a short obit to Classic
> Motorsports<http://www.classicmotorsports.net/>magazine.  I recommend
> that everyone write to David Wallens at
> david@classicmotorsports.net and let him know that the LBC world has lost
> a
> very important person.
>
> I missed you guys!
>
> Thanks,
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
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