[Fot] Hard Question; Kastner Cup

[Shawn Frank]

I'll post photos and video to the list if you don't want to go, but would
love to see everyone there.

Shawn Frank
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On Thu, May 21, 2020, 8:29 PM Joe Alexander via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> 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:
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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