[Fot] The Bigger Picture

[Bud R]

I saw more young people with Triumphs at VTR2013 this past October  
than I had at previous VTRs. I've had similar concerns about the  
future of vintage cars and vintage racing but was encouraged by what I  
saw. I made a point to engage some of the younger folks in  
conversations about their cars and was happy to see a lot of the same  
dedication and enthusiasm that we have. They share our love of good  
looking cars and going fast so there is hope.

There are quite a few young people racing in the Rocky Mountain  
Vintage Racing races and in our little segment of  Triumph racers  
there's a twenty YO that has already been racing a couple years in a  
TR4. His younger brother (16) already has his a TR6 that he's working  
on. When you see young people at these shows and races talk to them.  
They know cool when they see it and a little encouragement goes a long  
ways.

Happy Thanksgiving
Bud Rolofson

Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut)
71 Spitfire MK IV Race Car #3
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle
77 Z-50A Hardly Davidson Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)









On Nov 28, 2013, at 8:38 AM, BillDentin at aol.com wrote:

> <<< Gentleman: some demographics
> Do you have a feeling for the stability of  triumph club's nation- 
> wide? Folks
> ove, economic pressures, younger and mid level folks may not have  
> excess hobby
> esources, fewer cars as some restorations go overseas, etc...  The  
> current
> ntry-level club "vintage" racing scene will follow.  The higher end  
> will
> remain
> lat.
> Thoughts
>
> ent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >>>
> ordy...
> I've thought about the issue, including the items you've mentioned  
> and the
> impact they have on the hobby.
> My own interest was tied to the sports cars I lusted after in my  
> youth, but
> could not afford until in was in my 40s.
> I notice those generations behind me have different tastes (i.e.,  
> muscle cars,
> in particular).  That impacts our marque and road racing.
> But I also think one can argue that the investment value of  
> collector cars in
> general has improved in the current economy.
> Mike Cook might have a feel for the 'health' of 'Trium;ph Clubs'  
> these days.
> I suspect some are doing great, others not so much.
> Bill Dentinger
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