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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Russ Moore, Event Coordinator Date and venue set for the 2003 International Triumph Challenge December 1, 2002 -- The Friends of Triumph, in conjunction with VARAC and Mosport International Raceway are pleased to confirm the 2003 International Triumph Challenge. Racing Triumphs of all levels of preparation are invited to come and participate at Mosport on June 26 -29, 2003. The Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) has named Triumph the featured marque of it's annual Vintage Festival, and is working with the Friends of Triumph to ensure a successful event. Upon seeing the excitement and enthusiasm we brought to Mid-Ohio last year, VARAC and Mosport are offering an additional practice day for us, making the event a full four days, a first for the Vintage Festival! VARAC hosts a handful of Vintage and Historic classes, so we are assured plenty of track time for all racers. We will have a VARAC driving instructor with decades of experience at Mosport in attendance for those of us who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the track at speed. The Toronto Triumph Club and the British Saloon Car Club will be hosting a Peoples Choice car show. Plans are also in the works for an autocross and/or a road rally for those interested in sharing in the fun. This event will mark the return to North America by the Brits, last seen at Mid-Ohio in 2002. As of this writing they are over committed for their car transporter, so we are sure to see a good showing of entries from the UK. Rumor has it they are working on hiring a second transporter! Inquiries indicate that there may be other countries represented. VARAC has agreed to allow any level of race car preparation, from Vintage through current SCCA spec, as long as the car runs on treaded tires. Fuel cells and proper roll over protection required. If your race car is Triumph powered, it is most probably eligible to run this event. Drivers should have credentials from any VMC member organization or SCCA. Any questions on car or driver eligibility should be directed to Russ Moore. Commitments are already in place for several very significant Triumph race cars to be in attendance, on track as competitors or pace cars. For up to the minute information, visit these websites - Friends of Triumph, www.fot-racing.com; VARAC, www.varac.ca; and Mosport International Raceway, www.mosport.com.This is going to be the event of the season for Triumph racers and fans. Plan now to attend! # # # |
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