CLCSF@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 97-06-28 11:55:09 EDT, you write:
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> Has anyone received either an acceptance or rejection for Monterey
> Historics yet?
>
> I entered for the Historics but if, as I expect, I am turned down then I
> want to enter the pre-historics the week before, but I'm trying to hedge
> my bets here since I can't do both of them.
> Malcolm Cox napa ca
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> >>
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> As this annual period of anxiety sweeps over California, many of us sit back
> and wonder why ?
> Who cares if anyone is accepted to that bloated series of demonstration
> laps called the "Historics" Several years ago I quit HMSA after 10 years of
> putting up with Steve Earls arrogance and the "charm" of Debbie. I'm sure he
> doesn't miss me, but believe me its wonderful not spending the summer
> worrying about whether or not Steve Earl "accepts" me. I dont need him to
> run at Laguna Seca anymore, there are so many real Vintage races that I have
> to pick and choose.
> Want to run a great event ?, truck back to Elkhart Lake with us next month or
> go up to Seattle where the race organizers dont think they are doing you a
> favor by letting you bring your car to the event.
>
> The term "Steve Earl tires "speaks for itself.
> Only he would think he has the power to overrule the tire rules of every
> other vintage club within a 2 days drive.
>
> Lest you think this is sour grapes, Yes, I have run the Historics on several
> occasions. It's just that I have found better places to invest my time and
> money.
>
> Boy, does that feel good! I think I'll go out to the garage and start packing
> for Elkhart Lake
>
> DonSF
I just can't let this one go by. We went to Monterey for both weekends
last year (1996), for the first time after 20 years of vintage and non
vintage racing. It was absolutely wonderful! Steve and Debbie Earle were
just great - treated us easterners with great respect and charm. We
played by the rules, made sure we didn't screw up (we understood we were
on someone else's "turf"- if it matters) The racing is incomparable and
has us somewhat spoiled now -after we've seen Paree!) Now we know where
all the east coast cars went to!
Anyway, I think Steve Earle is more than OK in my book. He has a VERY
tough job. Just stop and think for a minute what he has to go though to
put that event on. Despite all this he took the time to be extremely
nice to us. (We are not rich eighteen-wheeler types, by the way.) Just
being there was reward enough. I've seen a lot of badly run events, and
his is certainly not one of them. Plus he is holding the line against
taking the "vintage" out of vintage racing, and takes a lot of flak for
it. I will be thrilled to go back someday. Steve, you have our votes, if
it matters.
Flame away!!!
Susan
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