[Fot] Hard Question; Kastner Cup

[Joe Alexander]

Fair Question Phil:

“Best”.   In our history, some of the Kastner Cups were small intimate events where good friends got together, raced together, and had a good time. This can be one of those events.

“Significant”.  We had Kas at Mid-Ohio in 2002. It was the start of something very important to many of us. Ideally, “The Return to Mid-Ohio” would have been 2022, but it didn’t seem like a good idea to wait for combined anniversary of the 1st Big Triumph event in 1992 (the 50th Anniversary of Triumphs in Competition) and the 20th Anniversary of the Kastner Cup.

So let’s put “Best” and “Significant” together and just do it. 

It won’t be the major production that was originally conceived, but that’s out of our control. But we can do what we can to Honor Kas’ Contribution to the Motorsports World, with the people that are able to be there.

It will also be an opportunity for you guys to discuss the future of “Triumph Focus Events”. It doesn’t have to end at Mid-Ohio. It shouldn’t. But it can be re-invented into something very significant. Kastner Cup II.

The FOT and the Kastner Cup has quietly garnered recognition and respect on a global level. We have the best and most significant people in the sport. When we go to Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, Road America, and Mid-Ohio, the GATE is huge. And usually we have more fun than any other groups.

So the 18th Running of the Kastner Cup promises to be the Best and most Significant.

We have Clark Lincoln’s Poster and Shirt artwork, plenty of room in the paddock, and our friends at hand. 

What more could we ask for. See you there, if you can....all of you.

Joe Alexander
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> On May 21, 2020, at 7:26 PM, Phil Gott via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I hate to be “the guy,” but it needs to be asked: we have been told this will be the best and most significant Kastner Cup ever. Under normal circumstances, that would be enough for me to go. Prior SVRA events I’ve attended have been great fun, and I trust the FOT organizers to Pit on a great program. But this year is different. SVRA seems to be doing everything in its power to minimize viral risks. But there are still risks, especially to us “FOGs.”
> A good deal of the fun of these events is the social side, and as far as I can tell ( please correct me if I am wrong) the social aspects have been canceled as part of mimimixing the health risks.  We will be wearing masks when not in our cars. For me that
> means spending the weekend looking out through foggy glasses.
> Yes, this will likely be the most memorable Kastner Cup ever.
> But the question is: what is planned that will make this the best and most significant Kastner Cup ever?
> Thanks,
> Phil
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