[Fot] Kastner Cup Update

[bob.lang.40]

Day two of the 2026 VARAC Grand Prix weekend was quite interesting. One "highlight" was a LOT of double yellow laps due to various reasons. That said, the Kastner Cup race ran almost flawlessly bar a big spin and related pandemonium that created near the front of the field.

The overall winner of the Kastner Cup race was Tim Cook in the really Kool, REALLY FAST Group 44 tribute TR8. Henry was second and Jesse Darrow rounds out the podium after a thrilling last lap duel with this author.

I personally can't wait to see the videos from my car and Chuck Gee as the two Darrow Spitfires, Chuck and me had some great back and forth until the spin... and the spin was pretty spectacular in Turn 1 about 5 laps in. There was a local yellow at 1 for the rest of the race, so one passing place was out of the mix.

I'm certain that the spectators enjoyed the race.

As far as attrition, Dave Gott had a front left vertical link failure that happened at the entrance to Moss while the Group 1 race was under caution following the pace car. Broken suspension is not good, but going under 30 mph (estimate) probably kept the outcome from being "really bad". Dave has some work to do, but we suspect it'll include some improvements.

At the Kastner Cup presentation, I was shocked - truly - when Kieth Files called my name. Honestly, a huge thank you for the recognition. I am honored.

And with that next year the Kastner Cup heads to Grattan!

Today there's a full slate with the highlights of the Jack Drews Memorial and several mixed group races. And sky is perfect.

Regards,

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Bob Lang
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-------- Original Message --------
On Sunday, 06/21/26 at 06:35 Irv Korey <emanteno at gmail.com> wrote:

> Your 2026 Kastner Cup winner is Bob Lang. Congratulations to Bob. Well deserved.
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> Irv Korey
>
> On Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM Ken Hollar <krhollar at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Gents,
>>
>> Any updates on activities in Canada?
>>
>> Southern California is a long way from the Track.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ken Hollar
>> 1959 TR3A #27
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