----- Original Message -----
From: John Lehman <JELehman@ix.netcom.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>; <fot-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:09 PM
Subject: Fluid dampners, Mid-Ohio, and sponsorship
> FOT,
>
> Since I receive the FOT in digest form my answers tend also to be in that
> form. Hence:
>
> 1) Fluid dampeners--I'm running a fluid dampener from a 302 Ford V-8 on
the
> GT6. It seems to smooth things out nicely, but at this point that's a
> pretty subjective observation. I'm still looking for a reasonably priced
> light-weight flywheel to go with the next rebuild. We did modify the
pulley
> but it wasn't terribly hard to do as I recall. Anyone's welcome to check
it
> out at Mid-Ohio next week.
>
> 2) Susan's questions--Mid-Ohio paddocks are open (no extra charge) for the
> SVRA weekend. I think week-end passes are $35 and tent camping is $15.
> Some of us will be there on Wednesday. Registration starts Wed. and
> Mid-Ohio has a driver's school Wed for vintage racers. Practice starts
> Thursday. www.MidOhio.com will probably be some help. www.SVRA.com has
the
> racer's schedule.
> Sorry all my crew passes are spoken for. They only allow three. Please
> stop by our paddock and get acquainted. We expect a jam session
(acoustic)
> Saturday night. Bring your axe.
>
> 3) I'm fortunate enough to have a sponsor in Wirsbo (www.wirsbo.com) again
> this year. I'm not trying to commercialize the sport so much as to get
> someone else to pay for my racing. That is admittedly a fine distinction.
> We've invited quite a number of clients (I'm a manufacturer's rep for
Wirsbo
> in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania) to partake in the fun, food, and spirit.
> I want to be conscious of my fellow racer's sensibilities and not let this
> bit of commercialism spoil the event. But it's great for me. Lots of
> friends, event costs covered, and a perfectly legitimate tax write-off for
> the sponsors. If you want to know about heating your next garage floor,
> come to the Wirsbo/Famous Supply/ Blue Moon Racing tent. We hope to set
up
> our paddock next to the Triumph enclave near the maintenance/shower
> facilities. Hope to see you all there!
>
> John Lehman
> '68 Triumph GT6 #440
>
> Could someone check this out for me. a picture would be nice.
just the wrench JW.
>
>
>
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