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Re: [Fot] The Kastner Cup at Mosport

To: Chuck Gee <chasgee22@gmail.com>, Triumph FOT <fot@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] The Kastner Cup at Mosport
From: DAVE HOGYE <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:39:44 -0700 (PDT)
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Thanks for the report, Chuck.
Congratulations to Bob Lang.  Well deserved.  All ways in in the hunt towards 
the front.  
I'll look forward to some videos.
Best,
Dave H. 
> On 06/22/2026 5:33 PM PDT Chuck Gee <chasgee22@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>  
> Hello all,
> 
> Iâ??m about half way home and thought Iâ??d share my thoughts on the Mosport 
> Kastner Cup races last weekend.
> 
> - Henry was right, VARAC puts on one heck of an event at Mosport.  They 
> welcomed the Triumphs with open arms, provided lots of track time, and fed us 
> well.  
> 
> - We had the mandatory test day on Thursday with 4 on track sessions.  I ran 
> 3 of those.  The race weekend had 10 sessions and I ran 9 of those.  My car 
> worked very well all weekend with just a couple of minor issues that were 
> easily fixed.  I never even had to add oil or water the whole time.  Crazy.  
> Just A LOT of gas.
> 
> - Bill was right.  The Mosport track is both fun and terrifying at the same 
> time.  I felt like I was doing pretty good most of the weekend, but Henry 
> still turned a lap 3 seconds faster than my best time.  I could never really 
> get comfortable going into turn 2.  I even tried just closing my eyes and 
> hoping for the best, but that didnâ??t work either.  Iâ??m thinking I only 
> achieved 2 3/4 testicles rather than a full 3.
> 
> - Hanging out with fellow FOT racers is always a great time.  There isnâ??t a 
> bad one amongst us (except for me, maybe).  Everyone has a good time, races 
> clean, and is always willing to lend a hand or spare part if needed.
> 
> - Bob Lang, Jesse Darrow, and Pat Darrow provided some great racing fun.  
> Iâ??ll post the video I took during the Kastner Cup race and youâ??ll see 
> what I mean.  All three are my kind of people, and I hope they take that as 
> the compliment I intend it to be!
> 
> - Thanks to Greg Thompson who gave me one of those fancy blue Bosch coils 
> after my Pertronix coil failed.  The car ran so much better after that.
> 
> - Congrats to Bob Lang for winning the Kastner Cup.  He deserved it.
> 
> - It was an honor to take 2nd place in the Jack Drews Memorial race.  I 
> deserved 3rd, but Jesse Darrow was kind enough to run out of gas towards the 
> end.  Fortunately for me, he doesnâ??t suspect any foul play.  I also won the 
> Peggy Kastner fastest TR4 award, which was a nice bonus.
> 
> - A big thanks to Henry Frye for organizing this one.  I always wanted to 
> race at Mosport and he gave me the reason to finally do it.  I truly 
> appreciate your efforts and your friendship Henry.
> 
> Iâ??m sure I forgot something but this email is already too long.  Hope to 
> see you all at the next one!
> 
> Chuck Gee
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