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Focus Event ‘05
Focus Event ‘05
My Favorite Memory of Mitty Weekend
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It was a fantastic time. I’m really glad we signed up
for both the MG/TR group and the HSR Group 2
races. Track time became reasonable for the length
of the tow and entry fee. Particularly since the Saturday
morning sessions were basically rained out
and the Group B afternoon session was (ahem)
rather short. What a fun track! It was our first time.
We probably wouldn't have gone to the Mitty without
the MGVR “Focus Event” and we're very glad
we went…
...Made some new friends, including Craig Chima, who gave me some great advice on some
mods to the Midgets. Got to meet Kent Prather, who seems like a very nice man. He committed
to going to Oklahoma, which is not too far from his base in Kansas. While on that
subject, I encourage all of you to consider coming to Hallett, Ok. next year. It isn't necessarily
a legendary track and there aren't any wineries nearby, but you'll get a warm welcome
along with more track time than you've ever had before! Particularly when compared to the
Mitty, the Zippo, the BRIC, etc. The seat time/entry fee ratio will probably be the highest
you've ever seen. Although a half-mile shorter than RA, for example, the length is taken out
of the long straights, so you won't have time to file your nails waiting for the next corner to
arrive. There are lots of corners and elevation changes. It is a great track for MGs! I realize
it is a long way to tow for the northeasterners, but, hey, I've gone to the Zippo twice and
that's 3200 miles round trip from Houston! Time for you guys to make an effort.
Dave Littlefield
1974 Midget ‘The Gnat” #57
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IN my humble view: It was a great weekend, by all measures, and while a couple of cars
mysteriously broke (George Pardee's brand-new engine in his TF somehow seized early on) I
didn't witness any MG or Triumph carnage - if you don't count:
- Will Bowden's traditional spin at turn 5 during the MG-TR "A" feature which is the same
thing he did at the same turn in the same car - and
probably the same tires - in 1983 (I took pictures
then), so I guess Will's of the school that once you
have a line that works, you stick with it!
- During practice on Friday, a TR3 and the gorgeous
NA of Bob Sterling apparently ended up tussling for
Photo courtesy Walter and Lu Pietrowicz
the same bit of track. Result: minor dent in the NA's
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