R. W. "Kas" Kastner experience in the automotive industry spans over 50 years. He has particular experience in the field of performance vehicles and automotive racing and racing team management. Kas was a well known production car driver in the late 1950's and class Champion of the California Sports Car Club in 1959 as well as winner of the Championship for the SCCA during that same year. The Championships were won driving a 1958 TR3A Triumph . Kas also started the USA Triumph Competition Department for the Triumph factory in the early 1960's. He authored the Triumph Preparation manuals distributed by the Triumph factory in the 1960 - 1972 era of production car racing. R.W. is well-known for his pursuit of power increases for the Triumph cars with long experience in engine dynamometer testing. Leadership and development experience in Formula 5000, Can Am, Indy and IMSA where he lead the team of Nissan Prototype cars to four consecutive Drivers Championships for Geoff Brabham and three consecutive Manufacturers championships for Nissan. Since 2003 he has authored and published the four books on Triumph racing and historical information on racing drawing from his past experiences as the Triumph Competition Manager for the USA. To learn more about Kas, take a look at his website: http://www.kaskastner.com/