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MARIO HERE Sorry I missed this year's NJMP event Hope to see you next year great pix thx Mario L Parker Stalker Classic Longboat Key FL 734 368 6059

Thanks everyone. A bunch were sold last week. Would love to sell the remainder to some young entrepreneur. If such person wants to continue making parts I will connect them to my supply source. Thx Mario

ALL 2020 has become a year of reflection for many of us. Ellen and I are now in our early Seventies and decided that 2020 is a good year to downshift to become more fully "RETIRED". As a result we have sold our largest web business but now wish to sell other minor business assets like our remaining S7 grill emblem inventory. SHORTY up to 13 6.6" WIDE BY 6.1" TALL MAX AERO up to 15 9.0" WIDE BY 8.5" TALL FULL up to 11 9.0" WIDE BY 8.5" TALL TOTAL 39 EMBLEMS All purchases of more than 4 of any size or combo of sizes are available for $25 EACH (1/2 off previous $49.99 retail) Please spread the word. Be safe, stay healthy Mario "Larry" Parker The ELP Group LLC Longboat Key, FL 34228 mlparker27@aol.com 734 368 6059

GUYS still interested in market forecast question below Scott Minehart clearly intends a US made lightweight kit that is: A) lower cost than Westfield and others B) FOB clearwater Florida what are your opinions of market size for low cost US made lightweight kit that is set up for miata donor parts? 5 per year? 50 per year? more or less? Mario Brunton Stalker #142 LS1 V8 Brunton Classic

All in a recent visit to the new Brunton Stalker location in Clearwater Florida I had a chance to see Scott Minehart's newest project the concept is a US made Stalker lightweight similar to the previous stalkers but using smaller gage frame tubes, lighter suspension & donor Miata running gear Scott believes there is a market for an inexpensive lightweight seven type car his concept of a price point kit and a donor Miata makes good sense to me how do the other forum members opine? thx Mario LS1 powered Brunton Stalker #142

All- Hooked on Driving FL still has a few spots left in this 4 day/4 track/4 cities event. The 4 tracks are Miami Homestead, Palm Beach International, Daytona, Sebring. Each track day gives 4 half hour sessions per group. The package deal includes food and hotels. Modeled after the one lap of America, the event looks to be a blend of party, fellowship and track time. I'm going with three other Sarasota area cars but I'm the only seven car so far. Care to join? Info @ hooked on driving website.MarioStalker #142

Shane Thanks for posting the Barber You Tubes and thanks for your kind words Here's more info for those who want to know more about Barber or stalker #142 Since NJMP last year: ALL Here are two short videos from my weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham Alabama Mar 28/29 The track is very challenging, very technical, and super well cared for. The grounds are a park-like setting with beautiful landscaping, sculptures and the home of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The Museum houses 750 motorcycles and many Lotus and other race cars (including Dickie Smothers' 1970 Lotus Type 70 F 5000). The car ran VERY well. For the first time in three years and 10 track outings there were zero problems requiring repair attention. Hats off to my new crew chief and tuner Mark Tucker. The new Mantec 9000+ clutch has solved all high speed shifting issues. One video is 5 minutes, the other is 3 minutes. You get some sense of speed when the S7 is passing other cars. If you have a large enough screen you can see the speedo in the center of the dash. The red tape just left of top center is 125 MPH. Center vertical on the speedo is 110 MPH FIVE MINUTES. THREE MINUTES Enjoy Mario

ALL Shane is back home (almost) He's in a Little Rock Hospital closer to home & family than Texas. Well wishes, good thoughts & prayers are working. Good progress buddy Mario

Shane I tried putting up a quick reply last night (didn't see it in the thread) about yesterday's conversations with you and Robin. Although I don't see it in this thread, looks like everyone knows the core message.......that you have a positive outlook on a speedy and thorough recovery. My request was for other seven buddies to keep the humor, well wishes and prayers headed your way. By now you have seen plenty of responses here on USA7s and the Stalker forum. Glad to see that you are back at the keyboard. No surprise that your fan club is large, encouraging and ready to help you any way we can. C U soon buddy. Mario

All Shane & I have previously discussed the notion of Barber MSP on our list for 2015 CY venues. To the extent that other Seven's are interested in a Barber gathering similar to last July at NJMP that would be great! We just returned from a cold & wet Chin event at COTA in Austin. Choosing a date that should have good weather (not too hot) would be preferrred. It was my first event running with Chin vs other HPDE options. I thought that they ran a well organized event. Mario Stalker #142

All Here are two short you tube clips from NJMP & Watkins Glen The round trip was 3000+ miles from LBK. Very worthwhile and memorable in so many ways. Part One- NJMP event was 7/4 & 5 with fellow S7 type cars. NJMP is a motor racing country club that is a superb track & facility. Frosting on the cake was the exceptional hospitality of our hosts, Mike, Tom & Don. I was happy to have crew helper Steve Mack and to be in the paddock next to fellow Stalker owner Shane & his Dad. Mostly damp first day and sunny second day. This clip is started by all the seven type cars driving past my buddy Shane's red V8 powered stalker on the warm up lap. After that the field picks up speed. Part Two- Watkins Glen was 7/7 & 8 SCDA event with various car types. Running at the Glen has been a long time aspiration. We stayed at the historic Seneca Lodge and had dinner with new Sal, Janet, and new friends (Mike and Rose). Thanks again for my crew helper Sal Lauro. We dodged the first day showers and used slicks in the dry on both day one and day two. The 6 speed trans became terminal such that it was locked up in 4th gear during most of the laps. Nothing I could do about it trackside, but the torquey engine and light weight car made it possible to drive the course in fourth. Still achieved respectable speeds and passes but since I was unable upshift I couldn't go faster than 130 MPH on the longer straights. Family Time- Dinner with the whole fam damily in Westfield NJ on 7/9. Great to see everyone. Then had 36 holes of YMCA Billy's Buddies charity golf outing organized by brother Lee. The Little Engine that could- The 2000 VW Rialta is a sweet little RV and tow vehicle. Outfitted with a few improvements (trans cooler, trans temp gage, larger tires, beefed up trailer hitch. electric brakes on the trailer) it did a REMARKABLE job for a 2.8 L V6. It got me there and back without incident, it was a cozy overnight spot & a comfy trackside resting place. I took it across the FL truck scales and confirmed that I was moving 10600 pounds (only me on board) to 11100 pounds (the Parkers & Lauros) down the road depending on passenger loading. Absolutely amazing! Next racing adventure is Circuit of the Americas in November. Ciao Mario

Shane Thanks for posting for JImmy What an amazing journey & story Mario

I'm bringing 10 sets of my "Max Aero" S7 kits to the July 4/5 NJMP event for anyone wishing to save the shipping & handling 4MARIO mlparker27@aol.com

Any news on next steps in the process? Please advise. Thx Mario Stalker V8 #142