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Solo and Membership meetings - Tuesday, February 2 Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY
Finger Lakes Region - SCCA www.flr-scca.com
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Michael Toombs ...................... (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St. Rochester, NY 14619-2227 re@flr-scca.com ASSISTANT REGIONAL EXECUTIVE John Walsh .............................. (585) 546-5670 244 Mendon Center Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472-9335 assist-re@flr-scca.com TREASURER Elizabeth Thiel ........................ (585) 671-9995 fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd. Webster, NY 14580 treasurer@flr-scca.com SECRETARY Carl F. Dresie ......................... (585) 544-6482 119 Brookview Dr. Rochester, NY 14617-3903 secretary@flr-scca.com ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Barb Lissow ............................ (585) 338-7249 250 Carter St. Rochester, NY 14621-5142 activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com DIRECTORS John Morris ............................. (585) 872-7789 12 Summit Knolls Dr. Webster, NY 14580-2816 director1@flr-scca.com Scott Moller ............................. (585) 230-5464 1301 Whalen Rd Penfield, NY 14526-1917 director2@flr-scca.com Dave Ciufo .............................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 director3@flr-scca.com Gene Dinkel ............................ (585) 383-0363 8 Musket Ln Pittsford, NY 14534-3608
RACE
COMPETITION BOARD Rich Smith, Chair .................... (585) 703-0631 clubracing@flr-scca.com Dave Ciufo .............................. (585) 346-5002 Fran McAllister .........................(585) 254-5920 Peter Kummer ...........................(585) 624-2853 Russell Jaslow ......................... (585) 724-5890 Mary Hartman ......................... (585) 426-3288 Erik Shepard............................. (585) 269-7097 “WESTWARD HO” RACE CHAIRMEN Scott Moller ..............................(585) 230-5464 westward@flr-scca.com Meridith Croucher.....................(315) 331-5354 “FUN ONE” RACE CHAIRMEN John Walsh ................................(585) 546-5670 funone@flr-scca.com Elizabeth Thiel ........................ (585) 671-9995 CHIEF REGISTRAR Judy Dennis ..............................(585) 872-1503 registrar@flr-scca.com CHIEF, TIMING & SCORING Carl F. Dresie ............................(585) 544-6482 ts@flr-scca.com
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CHIEF, FLAGGING & COMM. Barbara Lissow .........................(585) 338-7249 fc@flr-scca.com CHIEF, STARTER John Flowers ...................................................... CHIEF, GRID Rosemary Goodnight ...............(585) 637-5882 CHIEF, PITS &PADDOCK ....................................................................TBA CHIEF, SCRUTINEERING Bruce Perry ...............................(585) 382-9234 tech@flr-scca.com CHIEF, SOUND CONTROL Jim Craven ................................(585) 889-5363 sound@flr-scca.com NYSRRC REPRESENTATIVE Mary Hartman ...........................(585) 426-3288
RALLY
RALLY CHAIR(S) Tom & Deb Langdon ................(315) 524-2260 rally@flr-scca.com PRESIDENT COCR Gail McGuire ............................(585) 226-2958 RALLYCROSS REPRESENTATIVE and COORDINATOR Jim Perrin ..................................(716) 510-5871 rallycross@flr-scca.com MEMBER AT LARGE Amy Smith ....................... anthroamy@aol.com
SOLO
SOLO BOARD Brian Buchman ........................ (585) 425-0018 bb54climb@aol.com Dave Avery ...............................(585) 425-9610 david.avery@kodak.com Brian Buchman ..........................(585)747-3808 bbuchman@johnholtz.com George Modlin ..........................(585) 265-9599 gandemo@gmail.com Alan Smith ................................(585) 359-4688 asmith2357@aol.com Marnie Soom.............................(585) 233-2760 marniesoom@gmail.com Mike Stutzman ..........................(585) 889-2564 stutz@eartling.net CHIEF, REGISTRAR Dana and Cory Kuhns ...............(585) 223-3753 solo2registrar@flr-scca.com CHIEF, SAFETY STEWARD Dave Avery ...............................(585) 425-9610 david.avery@kodak.com CHIEF, TECHNICAL INSPECTION Jim Hoelscher............................(585) 247-9596 jhoelsch@rochester.rr.com CHIEFS, NOVICE PROGRAM George Modlin ..........................(585) 265-9599 gandemo@gmail.com Brad Johnson.............................(585) 672-5271 baj212@yahoo.com TIMING/SCORING & RESULTS Jake Massey ..............................(585) 697-4139 eselred@yahoo.com CHIEF, SOUND CONTROL Edwin Jeffries ...........................(585) 730-2778 edwinjeffries@gmail.com CHIEF, TROPHIES Marnie Soom.............................(585) 233-2760 marniesoom@gmail.com
CHIEF, WORKERS Edwin Jeffries ...........................(585) 730-2778 edwinjeffries@gmail.com CHIEF, WAIVERS Nick Babin ................................(717) 468-7047 babin.nick@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
MEMBERSHIP Mike Brunner ............................(585) 752-7233 membership@flr-scca.com TOP END EDITOR Carl Dresie ................................(585) 544-6482 topend@flr-scca.com MERCHANDISE Chris McAllister..............(585) 872-2530(days) merchandise@flr-scca.com EQUIPMENT CHAIRMAN Alan Blood ................................(585) 242-9039 equipment@flr-scca.com REGIONAL HISTORIAN Lynn Randall.............................(585) 451-5298 historian@flr-scca.com WEBMASTER MaryAnne Shults ......................(949) 768-2609 webmaster@flr-scca.com
STPR Motorsports, LLC
Managers Meridith Croucher.....................(315) 331-5354 meridith1c@msn.com. Lewis Giesy ..............................(315) 597-9637 Alan Smith ................................(585) 359-4688 rallymaster@stpr.org Treasurer Joyce Bucknam .........................(315) 597-5668
NEDIV ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
AREA 10 DIRECTOR John Sheridan ............................(518) 861-8389 PO Box 739 Altamont, NY 12009 john12009@aol.com NEDIV EXECUTIVE STEWARD, RACE Tom Hoffman............................(443) 507-0957 andso4th@verizon.net NEDIV ROADRALLY STEWARD Ted Goddard ............................(802) 263-5678 tedgcb@tds.ner NEDIV RALLYCROSS STEWARD Scott Beliveau ...........................(603) 524-4305 beliveau@aavid.com NEDIV SOLO EVENTS BOARD Tina Reeves.................tmrscca@frontiernet.net NEDIV SOLO STEWARD David Newman ....................... (610) 4335690 dn59@verizon.net NEDIV SOLO SAFETY STEWARD Bruce Bellom ............................(914) 739-6815 Not all 2010 appointments have been made. 2009 information is shown where the new have not been named. Updates will be made as they become available. Ed.
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EDITOR/ADVERTISING Carl F. Dresie 119 Brookview Dr. Rochester, NY 14617-3903 (585) 544-6482 e-mail: cfdresie@cs.com CO-EDITOR/COPY EDITOR Lynn Randall 15 Diana Dr. Scottsville, NY 14546 (585) 889-1289 e-mail: lynnscca@rochester.rr.com COPY EDITOR MaryAnne Shults 23864 Sycamore Dr Mission Viejo, CA 92691-3038 (949) 768-2609 e-mail: webmaster@flr-scca.com TOP END CIRCULATION Change of Address Notify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership Chair: Mike Brunner 228 Robert Quigley Dr. Apt-1 Scottsville, NY 14546 (585) 752-7233 e-mail: membership@flr-scca.com And/Or: The EDITOR (see above)
Contents RE’s Report ............................................. 4 - 5 December BoD Meeting Minutes ................ 5 FLR News ................................................... 6 Membership News ....................................... 6 NYSRRC Awards ........................................ 7 To National Drivers ............................... 7 - 8 From Topeka ......................................... 8 - 9 Awards Banquet ................................ 10 - 13 Solo Calendar ............................................ 14 Rally ................................................. 15 - 21 Rally Reports ....................................... 15 Long Way Home Results ............. 16 - 17 Event Flyers ................................. 18 - 19 RallyCross Supps ......................... 20 - 21 Classified Ads ............................................ 21 Membership Application.............................22 Calendar ..............................inside back cover Last Pit ...................................... Back Cover Photo Credits: Cover, pp 11-1,5, 12-1,2,3, Back Cover-2,3,4 .......................... LKEiserd pp 3, 6 ...................................... Gary Morgan pp 10-2,3, 11-1,3,4, 12 ......... Mike Brunner pp 10-1, 1203,4,5, Back Cover-1,5,6 ...................... Lynn Randall Page 16 Top ............................. Marnie Soom Page 16 Bottom ........................ Mike Kamm
Cover Photo: Marnie Soom accepts the Outstanding Contribution to the Region Award, the George B. Merwin trophy from Mike Toombs. LKEiserd photo
Chuck Krueger at speed in his Elva Mk 5 3
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Mike Toombs Regional Executive We had our banquet on the 9th of January; by the way, congratulations to everyone who won awards - no, not won awards – earned awards. In case you weren’t at the banquet here is what I said. “It takes a lot of people to keep this organization running. There are no unimportant people when it comes to putting on our events. From the flagger out on the corner to the Rally safety steward, they are all an important part of the club. We are lucky to have a region that has four very active groups. This past year we put on three races, Westward Ho!, The Glen National and The Fun One and each was a well-organized event. I need to thank the chairs for each event – Scott Moller with help from Lew Giesy chaired the Westward Ho! race. Elizabeth Thiel put a lot of 4
time and effort into the Glen National Race with a little help from me. Dealing with the Trans-Am® added to a lot of stress to organizing that race. The Fun One was chaired by Bob Henderson and John Walsh with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with the 45th running of this event – the longest running regional race in SCCA history. I need to also mention the three registrars who were chief registrars for those events. If we had to pay Wilma Giesy, Judy Dennis and Marsha Toombs for all the work they put into the three races we would quickly go bankrupt. As well as chairing the National Race, Elizabeth also spent a lot of time making sure that the Saturday night parties at both WGI events were well organized and everyone had a good time. The Solo program had eight events and put on the Finger Lakes National Tour. Brian Buchman took over the active program and pushed it forward with support from a countless number of people. Marnie Soom once again stepped up and chaired the National Tour, her fourth year in a row chairing that or the ProSolo. Then there were chairs for each regional event, two at RIT, one at Xerox and five at the Seneca Army Depot, these people spent hours designing and setting up each event. This year we put on our second Street Survival School. Dave Avery continues to chair a fine event and each year we gain a little knowledge on running the event, and hopefully help some young drivers live to be old drivers. The RoadRally program put on their usual night rallies once again. Deb and Tom Langdon did a fine job not chairing the rally program. As well as the biweekly Saturday night rallies during January and February there were a couple of summer rallies for a little extra fun. The Rally event chairs spent a lot of time laying out the rallies and checking out the mileages and checkpoint locations, so that everyone running the rally can have fun.
Jason Light took over RallyCross and spent time reinvigorating that program. We owe thanks to Bruce Perry for allowing us to put on events on his property. I think we also need to thank Bruce’s neighbors; it can get a little dusty during some of those summer events. STPR® LLC continues to be efficiently run by the three managers, Lew Giesy, Meridith Croucher and Alan Smith. Each year they strive to make STPR a better event. There are also people who are in the background helping keep the region running. Carl Dresie spends a lot of time putting together Top End every month. I have always felt, and continue to feel; that a monthly newsletter is very important, and we continue to put out what I believe is one of the better ones. MaryAnne Shults continues to keep our web page up to date. The Solo board, the Rally board and the Club Racing board (chaired by Rich Smith) are always there to make sure each program continues to run well. Mike Brunner has spent a lot of time trying to grow our membership. I also need to thank the board of directors for their support and help this year. The four officers were: Scott Moller - Assistant RE Carl Dresie - Secretary Elizabeth Thiel – Treasurer Brad Johnson - Activities Director The Directors: Jim Craven Gene Dinkel John Morris John Walsh Next year is looking like it is going to be another good year. People have volunteered to chair every activity. Scott Moller and Meridith Croucher are going to be chairing Westward Ho!, John Walsh and Elizabeth Thiel are going to be chairing The Fun One. Brian Buchman is continuing to chair the Solo program and Deb and Tom
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are continuing to not chair the rally program. Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School. Jim Perrin, from Western New York, has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program. Next year’s Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again. The officers are: John Walsh – Assistant RE Carl Dresie – Secretary Elizabeth Thiel – Treasurer Barbara Lissow – Activities Director The Directors are: Dave Ciufo Gene Dinkel Scott Moller John Morris On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank. This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things. Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar, she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago – so they way I see it – basically, it’s all her fault.” I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks. I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting, so hopefully I’ll see you there. Until next month… Mike
Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes The January 5 meetings were cancelled. See you at the February 2 meeting.
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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 29, 2009 Location: 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY 14580 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Brad Johnson, Activities Director; Jim Craven and John Walsh, Directors. Board members absent: Gene Dinkel, Scott Moller and John Morris. Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order. The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson. Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel All bills have been paid except for City Blue and Ace Mailing. The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29, 2009 was presented. All pending payments have been received. The Web site hosting bill has not been received. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven, seconded by Brad Johnson. The Web site billing procedure was discussed. Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification. Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget. Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300. John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races. We should not be charged for every car. A motion by Carl Dresie, seconded by Jim Craven, to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved.
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair. The region will cover the cost of Jim’s Finger Lakes Region associate membership. Solo Report Insurance and warranty information regarding participating in Solo events was discussed. Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims. Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served. We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School. Probable site is SeAD. Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools. Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races in 2010 are set. The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffs® was discussed. These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries. Activities Report – Brad Johnson Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60. Old Business A deposit check has been sent to Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region. Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range. New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members are currently registered to attend the national convention. They are: Mike Toombs, Tina Reeves and Eva Ames. Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on a motion by John Walsh, seconded by Brad Johnson. Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary 5
FLR News
Remembering Chuck Krueger By Gene Dinkel
Charles H. “Chuck” Krueger, 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region, has left us. Chuck was a master mechanic, race car preparer, a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest, most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else. Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953. By the ‘60s he had a shop in Teed’s Corners with a lot full of other people’s racecars and trailers. Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes, Western New York, Glen and Central New York region members. It was this commitment to other’s racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run. In a race paddock, Chuck was always willing to help another driver. Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona. He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins 6
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared. Through the 1960s and into the ‘70s Chuck raced a variety of cars. Among them were an Elva Mk 5, Maserati-Ferrari, Elfin sports racer, Formula Juniors and Sports 2000. Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm, operating heavy construction equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running. In 1990, his son Charles W. got him to FLR’s 25th Fun One. Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug. Charles W. went to a driver’s school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race. In 1992 Chuck went to a driver’s school in his son’s S-2000 (he won the school’s Sunday race!). Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel. Chuck was the Finger Lakes Region’s Chief Scrutineer for many years, a member of the competition board for a number of years, a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies. Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information, skills and help he offered most generously. Krueger, Charles H. York: December 26, 2009 at age 76 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bedell Krueger; 4 sons, Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus, Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof, Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport, Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York; 5 grandchildren, brother, Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester; nieces and nephews.
Chuck under the hood.
Membership News and Information Welcome back
Rich, Kim, Ryan and Abby Smith Robert Microys Chris Harper Rick Barnes
Address change
Carolyn Zielinski Kevin Wade Harvey John Filby Brian Charles Seaback
Don't forget to renew
Bob MacDonald Steve Baxter Stephen Wheeler Cory and Dana Kuhns Mike Woodruff, Sr.
Full address information is available from the Membership Chair, the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor. Wanted: Photos, articles, anecdotes, ads, etc., content for the April issue of TOP END. All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing. It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that “embarrassing moment” of yours or anothers that you are willing to share.
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Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers Tom Campbell, Chairman NEDIV Council
NYSRRC News NYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained. Once you reserved a number it was yours for life. This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing. So, to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly. You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator. After March 1, all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver. If there are no changes to your information, please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombs@netacc.net stating that. If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make, model or year of your race car, also please email Marsha with the changes. As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st, all of your information will be deleted.
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The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published. Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar. This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule. Although there were a number of double Nationals requested, in the end the regions, as represented by the Regional Executives, decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010. The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years. The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances. It has long been stated that many drivers don't want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they don't want to be disadvantaged if they can't attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events. More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate, single events and that the economics are changing some of the driver's preferences. Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist, as well as several positions between the extremes. The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions – those that host the National races. Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 – 12 % per year for the past 4 years. Combined with increasing costs (track rental, insurance, etc.) it has become more difficult for the regions, especially those hosting the smaller events, to break even financially. The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race. The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable. The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern. Many of the National participants are “local” drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but don't travel to the majority of the National races. If their local track loses its National these drivers won't fill the void with another National event at a more distant track. On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs. These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events. However, of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East, only 75 actually attended the Runoffs. Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population. For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events, Summit Point and Mosport, were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons. There remain 7 National races, all single race events, nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule. So, that is the dilemma – more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regions/ tracks out of the National racing schedule. This issue will be discussed further 7
at the Division's annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 – 14. This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution. It is very important that the decision makers, the RE's in the division, hear from more of the National drivers, hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints, so that they can make well informed decisions. Better yet, the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate.
From Topeka World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010
TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 4, 2010) – WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS. The World Challenge Championships, consisting of three separate categories—GT, GTS and Touring Car—are America’s top production car-based series. The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs, up from 60 minutes in 2009, with highquality production values, renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage. Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on www.versus.com “We are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUS,” WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said. “The series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program. We’re also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million households.” SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT, GTS and Touring Car), the World Challenge Championships are America’s top production car-based series. World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the world’s leading auto brands and makers of performance parts. Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the world’s leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing Series TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 31, 2009) – Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program. The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the “SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series” beginning in 2010. “SafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and we’re excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Series,” SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said. “One of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCA’s business, but its participant members as well.” As part of the sponsorship, SafeRacer will provide $15,000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship. The nationwide point Championship combines
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divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year In addition, SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series. “We are a company made up of SCCA racers and we’re excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series,” SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said. Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional “SCCA Club Racing” decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program. Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1, 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now Posted TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 22, 2009) – With a new season of racing just around the corner, SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs Three auto manufacturers, Volkswagen of America, Mazda North American Operations and Toyota/TRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010. Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes, paying as much as $1500 for a win. Additionally, Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes. Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race. Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints. Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well. Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
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National race win depending on which class the victory came in. Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix, with Toyo, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs. As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class, Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race, plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1,500. Posting in five classes, BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire. Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes. Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers, who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second A new contingency sponsor, TreadZone. com, is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels. Posting in all National and Regional classes, TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZone. com. Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZone. com or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears. The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo, BFG and Hankook Tires, plus Team Dynamics wheels, at the end of the season. Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster. Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program. AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth The iRacing.com program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged. The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacing.com credit for finishing in the top three, or a free onemonth subscription to iRacing.com for those who are not already members. With the addition of Touring 3 to their program, Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010. The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win, $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers. Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at www.scca.com. Select the Club Racing tab and then “contingencies” from the left-hand menu. Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
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in before their first event.
Keep checking www.scca.com for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available.
From January 2010 Fastrack News
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office. The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee. Now in its second year, funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities. The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts. 3.9.2. SCCA Runoffs SCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs, open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications. The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 3.1.1. and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class. SCCA publishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details. A. Invitations to the SCCA Runoffs Invitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications: 1. The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season. 2. At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record. 3. He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs, though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es). 4. If a driver has designated a division/ class combination for additional class qualification, he must meet the requirements of 3.9.1.A. and 3.9.1.F.3. Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available. The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site. The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition. Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities. Participant Licensing 1.3. Licensing Requirements A. Only SCCA members may be licensed. B. License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators, Regional Licensing Chairmen, online at the SCCA official web site, and by mail from the SCCA National Office. C. Except for the Senior License level, all Licenses are for one year, concurrent with the membership term. D. Following the initial year, the renewal minimums are as follows: 1. Regional Renewal : Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months. 2. National Renewal: Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months. 3. Senior Renewal: Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years. E. Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator, who may waive requirements. F. Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty. G. License Renewal/Upgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License. 1.4. Licensing Minors A. The SCCA defines a Minor as an individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individual’s residence (typically 18 years old, but it may vary). A Minor may apply for an SCCA Official’s License. B. Only the National Office may issue an Official’s License to a Minor. In addition to the Specialty License Application, a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office: 1. A completed Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state. 2. A completed Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment.
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2009 Annual Awards Banquet
DeSeyn(2), Gene Dinkel, Howard Eckert, Lew Giesy, Fran Hicks, Raymond Hicks(2), Jay Hughes, James Jones, Charles Krueger, Bill Laitenberger(3), Vince LaManna, Bill Leathersich, Sr.., Nate Lucier, Fran McAllister(3), John McArthur, James McBride, Todd Miller, George Morgan, Tom Palmer(2), Judy Schoonmaker, J. Stevenson, Michael Stutzman, Kurt Thiel, Dan Way, Gini Wheeler, Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt. The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel.
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9, 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn. Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented. Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee, and I'd like to thank him for taking on that duty. The evening contained plenty of food, drink, jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy.
I'd like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening. Brad Johnson, 2009 Finger Lakes Region Activities Director
SPECIAL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year. All areas of the Club activities are taken into account—racing, rallying, concours, publicity, community services, etc. Participation is considered as well as working. The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport. This is the Region’s highest honor. Past recipients are, either separately or together, David Avery(2), Linda Barge(2), Tim Barge, William Bell(2), Charles Berwind, Marilyn Berwind, Rusty Campbell, Emily Castle, John Castle(3), Joseph Cerino, Roger Clouser, Dean Croucher, Meridith Croucher, Gene Dinkel(3), Carl Dresie, David Elder, Lew Giesy, J. Robert Henderson, Chris McAllister, Judy McAllister, Mac McCann, George Morris(2), Jean Morris, Tom Palmer(2), Bruce Perry, Lynn Randall, Donna Robinson, John Robinson, Debbi Segall(2), Alan Smith, Peter Steinberg(2), Elizabeth Thiel, Marsha Toombs(3), Mike Toombs(3), Bob Veltz, Gail Veltz, John Walsh, Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt. For 2009 the George B.. Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom. (Photo front cover.) TOP END AWARD - Carl Dresie Awarded to a Regional member who has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general. Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff. Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipients from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom,
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many more than once. Roger Clouser (2), Meridith Croucher, MaryAnne Curry, John DeSeyn, Mark Epping, Brian Fallon, John Greathead, Dave Groh, Mary Hartman (2), J. Robert Henderson (3), Mark Krum, Ron Kunst, Chris McAllister (2), Gail McGuire, George Morris (3), Bruce Perry (2), Lynn Randall, Karl Scheible, Dale Seeley, Chris Shalvoy, Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker. For this year, the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing. The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart. SPORTSMANSHIP - John Walsh Awarded to the member who has most consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region. The term Sportsmanship implies that the award goes to a true “sportsman”—one who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who consistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain. Past recipients are, either separately or together, Bob Anderson, William Bell, Marilyn Berwind, Carl Blokker(2), Greg Bogoshian, Larry Bubel, Chris Buckman, Barry Budlong, James Burleigh, John Castle, Emily Castle(2), Jim Clarke, Charlie Cook, George Dennis, John
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region. The accumulated working
points recorded in the Region’s High Points for that year will be considered. Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker categories, not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events. The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once, worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such, and been a true credit to the Region. From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award. Bill Barton, Chris Buckman, Jim Craven, Meridith Croucher, Judy Dennis, Carl Dresie(2), Eric Ford, Lew Giesy, Mark Krum, Barb Lissow(5), Judy McAllister, Jean Morris, Carl Prouty, Lynn Randall, Wayne Randall, Ray Rogers, MaryAnne Shults, Alan Smith(2), Greg Spacher, Peter Steinberg(2), Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs. Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009. MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive. Success of the supported team should be strongly
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machio, Bill Coykendall(4), George Dennis, Kevin Dennis(3), Mark Dennis(3), John DeSeyn(2), Ed Diamond, Lou Gigliotti(2), J. Robert Henderson(5), Vince LaManna(2), John Magee(4), James Martin, Mark McAllister(2), Paul Miller, Gary Morgan, Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes. The Competition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht.
considered. The winner should normally come from Road Racing, but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded. The winner shall be a credit to the sport. There shall be no repeat winners. Nominations should be made by the Rally, Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with ďŹ nal selection being made by the Board of Directors. Past recipients are: Bruce Barletta, Syl Barlow, Chris Buckman, Bill Crosby, George Dennis, Kevin Dennis, Mark Dennis, Larry Eksten, Don Girven, Dave Goodnight, Bill Groemminger, Jay Hughes, Leo Kellett, Tim Lemke, George Little, Craig Mapstone, William Mapstone, Fran McAllister, Mark McAllister, John Morris, Brian Reeves, Rich Smith, Dan Thiel, Kurt Thiel, Bob Veltz, Lyn Weschler and R.. Wheller. The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little.
RACE - Rich Smith DRIVER OF THE YEAR Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstanding record in SCCA race participation. Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success. Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse. Past recipients are: Warren Agor(2), Jerry Alaimo, Jr.., Jerry Alaimo, Sr.(3), Joe Camalleri(2), Bobby Carville, George Com-
MOST IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has shown the greatest improvement during the season. Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great promise, but to a license holder whose improvement over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record. He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse. Past recipients are: Jerry Alaimo, Dave Ciufo, Roger Clouser, Charlie Cook, Kevin Dennis, Robert DePalma, John DeSeyn, Ed Diamond, Don Girven, Wes
RALLY - Tom Langdon OUTSTANDING RALLYIST Awarded to the rally driver, navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition. All types of rallies are considered, with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
Glantz, M.. Greene, Michael Hausknecht, Craig Horning, Tony Ilaqua, Russell Jaslow, R.. Johnson, Bernie Kyler, Lou Marth, Dave Martin, Chris McAllister, Fran McAllister, Mark McAllister, Scott McAllister, George Morris(2), Bell Nesbit, Jim Nolan, Chris Pluta(2), Steve Ross(2), Doug Seim, Pete Smith, Bob Swinehart, Dan Thiel, Kurt Thiel(2), H.. VanDinther, Jeff Wayland(2), Ken Williams and Alf Zeller. For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver. BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition. He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse. Past recipients are: Warren Agor, Jerry Alaimo, Jerry Alaimo, Jr., Bob Austin, Hoffa Bogart, Greg Bogosian, Dave Ciufo, Steve Cochran, Charles Cook, Kevin Dennis, Mark Dennis,
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John Deseyn, Chris DiMinco, John Dixon, Lou Gigliotti, Don GirvenIII, Dave Groh, Michael Hausknect, Dave Hoselton, James Iovino, Tom Kearney, M.. King, Chuck Krueger,Jr., Lonnie LaFave, Brad Loman, Gary Lorow, Mark Loucks, John Magee, Bill Moucha, Sean Nally, Mike Nix, Bruce Perry, Ken Phillips, Wayne Pluta, J. Rowe, Sharlene Seavey, John Wanner, S.. Wheeler, John Williamson and Lou Wright. The David H. Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten.
competition. The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region. Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to: Bill Bailey, P.. Barnes, R. Campbell, John DeSeyn, Dee & Dave Elder(3), J. Robert Henderson(3), Katu & Gene Hondorf, Roy Hopkins, Russ Hughes, Bob Joseph, Jon Kemp(2), Bill Laitenberger(4), Bill Leathersich, Jr., John McArthur, Tom Palmer, Bruce Perry, Jon Kemp & Karl Scheible, Karl Scheible(3), Alan Smith, Dan Thiel(5), Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson. For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins & Adrienne Hughes.
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BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
SOLO - Brian Buchman
SOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR Instituted around 1994, and was determined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his / her driving during the season. Consideration is given to a driver’s performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Regional rallies. For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb Langdon. OUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors, workers, organizers, or any combination thereof, in the Road Rally and/or Performance Rally program. FLR membership is required. Previous contributor award recipients are: Rusty Campbell, Carl Dresie, Steve Kittelberger, Bill Laitenberger, Mark Laitenberger, Peter Steinberg & John McArthur, Bruce Perry, John & Donna Robinson, Debbi Segall(2), Alan Smith, Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs. The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting. RALLY WORKER OF THE YEAR Recipient selected by the rally board from the RoadRally and/or PerformanceRally program. Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region, but in some rare instances may be from outside the region. Past rally worker recipients are: Phil Barnes, Curtis Braun, Curtis Braun, Barb Lissow, Carl Dresie(2), Eric Hobron, Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice, Jr. For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie.
tion. This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship. Some consideration may be given to a driver’s performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well. The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his / her driving competition. Past winners are: Brian Buchman, Sean Caron, Brian Ciarlei, Dave Ciufo, Ken Flory, Jason Gassman, Brian Liedtke, Chris Liedtke, George Little, Tim Moriarity(2), Chris Morton, Alan Schoonmaker, Paul Shaver and Greg West. The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton. OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program. Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to: Carl Blokker(2), Greg Bogosian, George Modlin & Jim Craven, Denise Same & Krista Gassman, Patrick Gorris, Sage Greathead, Jason Gassman & Jeff Guerdat, Heidi Hall, Jay Hughes, Karl Hughes, Brad Johnson, Nate Lucier, Christa Meck, Amy Ingalls & Tina Reeves, Alan & Judy Schoonmaker, Judy Schoonmaker, Paul & Julie Shaver, Mark Sirota, Kim Smith, Marnie Soom,
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel. The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns. SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown the greatest improvement in his / her driving performance over the course of the season. This driver will also be a credit to the Region. Past most improved drivers have been: Nick Babin, Nancy Blokker, Brian Buchman, Sean Caron, Dave Cuifo, Ron Fish(2), Jason Gassman, Tom Kearney, Sheryl Liedtke, George M. Little, Christa Lux, Craig Mapstone, Scott Moller, Chris Morton, Adam Schoonmaker, Alan Smith & Julie Shaver, Sheryl Spagg and Robert White. The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries.
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition. He shall also be a credit to the Region. Previous Solo rookies of the year have been: Alex Blake, Brian Buchman, Shawn Clapham, Jamin Cummings, Ken
Flory, Jason Gassman, Krista Gassman, John Greathead, Cory Kuhns, Kim Meissner, Bolaji Oguntoyinbo, Tom Rapp, Dave Schoenberger, Dale Seeley, Marnie Soom, Eric Speitel, Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver. Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year.
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HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson 1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients, either separately or tied are: Fred Allen, Richard Apolant, Bill Bell, Katu Berglund,
Perry, Donna Robinson, John Robinson, Alan Schoonmaker, C. Schweiger, Debbi Segall, Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs. With 251 points, this years winner is Marnie Soom. 3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients, either separately or tied are: Bill Bell, Katu Berglund, Frank Bov, Chris Buckman(3), Barry Budlong, Joe Cerino, Michael Cianciosi(2), Meridith Croucher(2), Chris DeMinco, George Dennis, Dave Elder(4), Dee Elder(3), the Gays, Lew Geisy(3), Karl Haltiner(2), Rita Haltiner,
50 years Robert L Burns
45 years John W Bailey, Jeffrey Hume 40 years Judith Dennis, Francis McAllister
Chris Buckman, Carl Clark, George Dennis(2), Carl Dresie(4), Dave Elder(3), Dee Elder(2), Carl Gielow, Karl Haltiner(3), Mary Hartman, J. Robert Henderson(8), Gene Hendorf, Fran Hicks, Ray Hicks(2), Tom Kearney, Mark Krum, Danny Lee, Barb Lissow(2), Chris McAllister, John McArthur(2), Tom Palmer, Debbi Segall(3), Chris Shalvoy, Alan Smith(3), Greg Smith(2), Marnie Soom, Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2). With 263 points, this years winner is Cory Kuhns. 2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients, either separately or tied are: Warren Agor, Penny Allen, Richard Bailey, Carl Blokker, Mike Brunner, Dean Croucher, George Dawson, Carl Dresie(3), Dave Elder,
35 years Missy Coykendall, Rosemary A Goodnight, Kenneth J Williams Ray Hicks, Mark Krum, Cory Kuhns, Bill Laitenberger(2), Barb Lissow(2), Bob Lynch, Fran McAllister, Mark McAllister, John McArthur, Gail McGuire, Gary Morgan, Bill Mouche, Lynn Randall(2), Donna Robinson, John Robinson, Bob Scott, Debbi Segall(2), Chris Shalvoy, Alan Smith(2), Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3). With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition - Mike Brunner 55 years
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25 years Mary K Hartman, Scott D Hume, James F Nolan, Wayne Steven Pluta 20 years Allan W Davis, Lorraine Davis, Kevin Dennis, James A Dunst, Kurt Haderlein, Lynn Haderlein, Terry Hume, Charles W Krueger, Graham Lobban, Mark McAllister, Beth Alane Perry, Paul Shaver, John Peter Swapceinski, Richard T Van Nostrand, Dagny C Williams 15 years Marcia Armitage, Michael Brunner, Michael Cafolla, Robert A Hurley, Vicky Hurley, Gary L Morgan, Gregory Shaver, Daniel Thiel, Elizabeth Thiel, Nancy J Thomas, Larry Wells
Barry Budlong,
George Gay, Carl Gielow, Lew Giesy(3), Rita Haltiner(2), Bob Hayward, J. Robert Henderson(4), Gene Hendorf(2), Katu Hendorf, Fran Hicks, Craig Horning(2), Joanne Jackson, Cory Kuhns, Bill Laitenberger(2), Barb Lissow(3), Chris McAllister, John McArthur(2), Gail McGuire, Dee Meariam, Tom Palmer, Bruce
30 years Karl J Haltiner, Steven Hayward, William Laitenberger, Brian J Reeves
David W Elder,
10 years Mark Bartholomew, Andy Blake, Roy Bruno, Dick Giambra, Jane E Kopp, Craig S Lane, Myra Liedtke, George Little, Richard Pearson, Stephen A Stewart, Paul Vogel 5 years Robert W Allen, Carolyn Avery, Elizabeth Avery, Kim K Avery, Brian Ciarlei, Brandon Hastings, Brad Johnson, Cory Kuhns, Dana L Kuhns, Debra Lisena-Tyo, Gregory H Turner, Keith J Turner, Mary Lynne Turner, Robert K Tyo, Jeff Weaver
David B Wild, L P Willsea
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Solo Brian Buchman Solo Chair
Solo Calendar The Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has been set. April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test ‘n’ Tune, RIT 25
78 Bennington Drive Rochester, NY 14616 585-621-8200
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Finger Lakes Region Solo #1, RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes Region, SEAD 30
Finger Lakes Region Solo #2, SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test ‘n’ Tune, SEAD 13
Finger Lakes Region Solo #3, SEAD
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Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR #1, SEAD, WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour, Seneca Army Depot, Romulus, NY (FLR) 25
Finger Lakes Region Solo #4, SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR #2, WNY, Batavia Motorsports Park 15
Finger Lakes Region Solo #5, SEAD
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Finger Lakes Region Solo #6, SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships, Lincoln Airpark, Lincoln, NE 26
Finger Lakes Region Solo #7, RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR #3, ECC-N, WNY Region 10
Finger Lakes Region Solo #8, RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
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Rally Tom and Deb Langdon Road Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set. All events at Perry’s Park, (rallycross@flr-scca.com) January 31 (Alternate date 1/30) February 28 (Alternate date 2/27) June 19 (Alternate date 6/20) August 7 (Alternate date 8/8) September 4 (Alternate date 9/5) October 24 (Alternate date 10/23) November 14 (Alternate date 11/13)
Rally Meeting Notes
coming Saturday. "Snowball10", the third, with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth, "The Route of all EVO '10", with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works. (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END. Ed.). Information is also available on the Web at http://www.flrscca.com/rally/2010. Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series. Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month. Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time. We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event. The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights. We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally. Excessive lights and/or noise will impact our ability to use the roads. The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups. Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season. Initial dates for the
series have been set, with seven dates currently on the calendar. RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section. 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site. Possible events for spring/summer/ fall daytime rallies were discussed. Several possibilities were mentioned. Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar. Miscellaneous discussions included: Roads used in Winter Series Rallies. The supply of weekend membership forms. High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars. Rally- prepared cars for sale. The “world” Ford Focus and the availability of performance options. The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer. The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse. Trap rally tricks were reviewed. Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale. Weiner dog brakes. Amish rest stops.
January 12, 2010 96 Church Street, Victor, NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present. The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order. The February Rally meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held March 9. Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event. Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor. The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well. (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site. Ed.) The second of the series, the "Ithaca Winter Rally", is written and will be pre-checked this
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The Long Way Home January 2, 2010 The eleventh (holy crap!) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd. Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams, but even so, 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series. We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete. Tim Penasack / Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki / Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England. I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well. I am pleased to report that all teams, except for one, made it through the event without any drama. That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also. The weather could have been more challenging, but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery. There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville, Nunda area, but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging. The only reports of “interesting” tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing, but everyone made it through that with minimal drama. (Not counting the three “offs”.)
Checkpoint #12
Seven teams competed in Stock class. Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 103.75 points. Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 202.5 points.
The route The Subaru Legacy of Michael McGinnis and Mathew Goehle “detuned” itself on Leg 8
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall. Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 286.25 points. George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class. Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak placed 2nd in class 9th overall in Rick’s Mazda 323 GTX 16
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points. Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an “oh so close” 31 points.
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Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points. Novice had three teams competing. Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points. John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA. Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points. As with all of these events, there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers. I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1. Craig McMaster, Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9. Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10. Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo, which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights don’t seem to ever be able
to be turned off; they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights. Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12. Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12. Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much “fun” on in last year’s event. Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13; they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing. Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break. Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half, checkpoints 8 and 14, plus also ran the entire route for me. I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup. I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me. Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute. Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and “volunteered” to be the sweep car. This was Anna’s first experience with rally, I think, I hope she enjoyed it. Lastly, I would like to thank my wife Amy; she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together. Now that you have read through the “bread and butter” section of the report, I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event. Unfortunately, the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13. The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2, but that team quickly returned to retrieve it. From an organizer standpoint, this made the event easy to manage, but I hope for more exciting weather for next year. Until the next event, Alan Smith Rallymaster, The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home '10, January 2, 2010 - Alan Smith, Rallymaster Car # 6 9 11 5 12 15 13 17 18 19 1 8 16 3 2 7 10 4 14
Class Speed Stock A Stock B Stock B Stock A Stock B Stock B Stock B Novice C Novice C Novice C Limited A Limited B Limited C Equipped A Equipped A Equipped A Equipped B Equipped A Equipped B
Driver Navigator Jacob Peter Matt Rhoads Jaime Hayslip Scott Grinnell Dennis Gorlick Tom Kubis Jim Perrin Lee McElhinney Morgan Bida Aslan Sweeney Andrew Walker Dan Kaufman Rich Smith John Walsh Kevin Cowley Tran Dinh John Stephens Shaun Hallam Eric Roy Michael Friedel Karl Haltiner Mac McCann Rick Barnes Jason Kostyshak George Modlin David Muench Tim Penasack Mark Goldfarb Gary Thomas John Kastenhuber Frank Beyer Mike Masoway Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie Michael McGinnis Matthew Goehle Cameron Sands Dan Thiel
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Make Model Subaru WRX VW Jetta Ford Focus Subaru Forester Subaru Imprezza Acura Integra Toyota Celica Chevy Aveo Honda Civic VW Jetta Subaru WRX Mazda 323GTX Suzuki SX4 Subaru 2.5 RS Eagle Talon Subaru Forester Honda Civic Subaru Legacy Subaru WRX
Place Cls/OA
Score Raw/Fctr'd
Leg 1
Leg 2
Leg 3
Leg 4
Leg 5
Leg 6
Leg 7
Leg 8
Leg 9
Leg 10
Leg 11
Leg 12
Leg 13
Leg 14
1/5
101/101
2
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-5
-3
-10
0 0.5TA
-3
0
0
0
2
-7 0.5TA
7 0.5TA
7
29
4
6
10
-2
2/6 3/7 4/10 5/11
83/103.75 162/202.5 573/573 855/1068.75
2 3 -10 -10
-1 -31 112
9 3 85
4 -14 18
6 -30 -10
5 -10 0
4
3
-4
4
21 0.5TA
1 0.5TA -103 0.5TA 129 1.5TA
-5
3
72
140
150
45
-108
5
24
-175
-158
-47
-64
-61
2 0.5TA 1 1.5TA -200 9.8TA
4 -1 4 -0.5TA
31 1.5TA -10 0.8TA
12
-1 -29
31
6
24
-82 1.5TA
83
1
-60
80
-8
-200
6/14
1174/1467.5
13
50
174 1.5TA
7/17
1579/1973.75
-11
28
200
109
163
123
60
103
158
70
65
89
200
200
1/12
1257/1257
-26
-19
-130
-149
-31
-41
-200
-200 6.5TA
-26
30
-92
-6
107
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2/15
1634/1634
-35
200
200
66
182
145
175
125
185
69
36
148
65
3 3.5TA
3/18
2154/2154
-47
-96
200
-200
-200
-136
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-37
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-119
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119
200
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2 0.05TA 0 0.5TA
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20/20
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0
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0
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2
4 0.2TA
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7
2
29
85
-24
-27
42
2/9
229/286.25
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-15
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85
-17
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3
40 2.5TA
3/13
886/1329
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18
-99
-61
25
39
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96
-2 0.5TA 4 1.5TA -11 2.5TA
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192
29
2
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2 0.5TA
1
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1/2
29/29
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3
1
-2
4
2
6
1
1
1
2/3
31/31
1
0
11
4
-3
1
0
1
2
1
0
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48/48
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-5
-3
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-2
-7
-2
1
0
-12
-5
-9
34
9
0
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141/211.5
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12 5.5TA
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19 5.5TA
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200
200
200
200
200
200
200
58
108
90
200
178
28
200
39
-12
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5/16
1657/1657
-12
-41
44
-145 3TA
6/19
1876/2814
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163
200
200
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Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6, 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved, and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier. Entry fees are $35/car for SCCA members, $45/car for guests. There is a 35 car limit, so pre-registration is recommended. Series classes are Equipped, Limited, Stock, and Novice. Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility), tow rope/strap, and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete. We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again. Start/Finish location: Yard of Ale Canal House, 3226 Genesee St., Piffard NY Schedule: Registration 3:00 to 4:00 PM Novice school 3:30 PM Driver’s Meeting 4:10 PM First car starts 4:31 PM First car finishes about 11:00 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions Tom&Deb Langdon @ Tlang399532@aol.com or call 315-524-2260 18
February 2010
The Route of All EVO IV! February 20, 2010
A rally of approximately 180 “interesting” miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier. In keeping with the winter rally series format, this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits. Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility), tow rope/strap, and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete. The Rally starts at Charlie Riedel's Restaurant in Canandaigua, NY on Routes 5 & 20 (Eastern Blvd). Finish location still TBD. $35/car for SCCA members, $45/car for guests Equipped, Limited, Stock, and Novice classes. Schedule:
Registration Novice school Driver’s Meeting First car starts
3:00 3:30 4:10 4:31
to 4:00 PM PM PM PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions: Karl Haltiner HaltinerKM@aol.com (585) 425-4569
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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Perry’s Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location: 4538 Caledonia Rd, Leicester, NY 14481 2 Contacts: Chairman Jim Perrin (716) 510-5871 (c) rallycross@flr-scca.com Site Owner: Bruce Perry (585) 382-9234 (h) perryracing@wycol.com 3. Rally Chairs Tom & Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrally@flr-scca.com 4. Weather: These events will not be run in heavy rain. The nature of a clay/dirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles. Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll. A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date, unless specified. If in doubt, access the web site www.flr-scca.com, or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event. 5. Schedule: 9:00-9:45 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:20 10:20-10:30 10:30 4:00 5:00 (appx.) 5:15
Tech Inspection Registration Driver’s Safety Meeting Course Parade Lap First Car Off Start of Last Run End of Competition Gathering in Garage and Posting of Scores
6. Registration: Registration is located in the garage at the house. The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members). Go to Tech first. Bring the completed Tech form to registration. At registration, please sign the waiver, fill out the entry form, sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard. 7. Entry: The entry will be limited to 50 entries. Preference to entry will be given to those
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who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course. 8. Tech Inspection: When you arrive, go to Tech first, in the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection. Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms. A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required. Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program. The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON. If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed, the competitor will not be allowed to run. High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run. Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event. 9. Classes: The classes for this event will be: 2WD All 2WD NA cars U4 All AWD NA cars under 2.21 liters O4 All AWD NA cars 2.21 liters and over Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5, Open Light, Open, Production GT, Super Production, and all FI AWD cars NA FI
Naturally Aspirated Forced Induction (Turbocharged or Supercharged) AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD * Rally tires will be permitted for ALL CLASSES ** Individual cars can be petitioned for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman 10. Scoring: The score will be the total time of all runs. Timing will be to the 100th of a minute. There will be at least 4 runs, weather permitting. Scoring will be conducted at the house. Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers. At the end of each run, the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores. The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area. Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman. 11. Start Order: Car number order. If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle, we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap. 12. FTC (Finish Time Control): The FTC location is shown on the course map and is denoted by a clock sign. The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard. 13. Service Area (Paddock): The service area is shown on the course map. Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems. Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph. 14. Spectator areas: There are 2 designated spectator areas shown on the course map. The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales. Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC, along the white markers, parallel with the start straight. The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house. Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area. Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course. All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver. 15. Course Safety: There will be a course marshal positioned on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message, via radio, to the start worker. The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course. Two cars will be on the course at the same time. In dry conditions, the course will be 1:30 to 1:45 minutes long. The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received. 16. Penalties: Off course is defined as failure to negotiate all course markers in order. If a competitor leaves the course during a run, the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course. Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 0.10 min. Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 3.00 min. If double runs are used, the OC penalty will also be doubled. Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed. 17. Caledonia Road: Please do not park on, or block, the road in any way. We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are!
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18. Dusty Conditions: If the course is dry and dusty, and the wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighbor’s house, we will modify the course as necessary. The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety. 19. Course Walk Thru: The course walk thru time is published in the schedule. We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle. All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course! Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time. Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field, as we may have to change the course someday! Rocks may be thrown into the woods, however. 20. Official Notice Board: The official notice board will be located in the service area. It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate, post scores and relay any special information such as course changes. 21. Bathroom: Participants and volunteers are invited to use the bathroom in the house. Use the back door on the deck. It is the first room on the left. 22. Competitor Work Assignments: All competitors are required to work a position for every run they make. See the worker coordinator for worker assignment. 23. Course Condition: Due to the nature of loose surfaces, the course condition will change throughout the event. This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises. The RallyCross Chairman and/or Safety Steward has the right to change the course, AT ANY TIME, during the event to maintain a level of safety. As in ProRally, there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions. 24. Loaned Equipment: You must return all loaned equipment, including car numbers, radios, clocks, etc. or you will be removed from the final results of the event.
2010 February
Classified Ads For Sale: 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 185/60HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels. They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them. $450. Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover, top boot, rear window protector, etc. Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlick@rochester.rr.com (1/10)
For Sale: Mazda RX7: '81 GS, good body, posi rear, 81K $1850; 3 first gen chassis: 2-12A, 1-13B, 12A wreck make offer; Datsun 240Z: 2+2 transaxle $200. Porsche 914: '73 2L - engine $550, transaxle (side shifter) $450, original 15 x 5.5 Fuchs alloys $300. 315-986-3481 or jdeseyn@rochester. rr.com (7/09)
For Sale: Buick Gran Sport, 1986, only 1029 made. V6 with Bosch fuel injection. Body restored, plus many new mechanical parts, interior excellent. Not a “winter beater.” Reduced to $6000. Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (12/09)
For Sale: 4 polished Aluminum Wheels, very good condition, 13” x 5.5”, previously used for FF, 4-hole pattern, 0” offset, Pilot hole 2.75”, hub thickness .78”, Stud hole Diameter 11/16”, 1 pair w/ 3.75” Stud circle Diameter, 1 pair w/ 4” Stud circle Diameter, there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling, Make offer, call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21@hotmail.com (6/09)
For Sale: Triumph Spitfire, 1974. Stored winters, no rust, under 52,000 miles, 4 cylinder. Recent clutch cylinder, fuel pump, carb rebuild. New tonneau cover, NYS inspected in June. $3500. Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (12/09) For Sale: Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510's, includes new choke cable. $175 Contact gary. george.thomas@gmail.com (10/09)
Wanted: Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal, batteries, wire, etc. Will help clean out yards, cellars, attics, garages, etc. Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12@yahoo.com (5/09)
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members To place a Classified Ad: Contact the editor at cfdresie@cs.com. Ads will run for three issues, or longer if space allows. Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available. Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Region's Web site in the Forum section ("Classified Ads") at http://www.flr-scca.com/phpBB3/ viewforum.php?f=13. Classified Ads are free to members, $5.00 per issue for non-members.
Commercial Ad Rates # of Issues Full Page ½ Page ¼ Page Business Card
12 $500 275 150 75
6 $275 150 80 40
3 $150 80 45 20
1 $100 40 25 10
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Membership Application REGION #62
Dear Prospective SCCA Member: To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America, the world’s largest member participation automotive organization, please complete the form below and return, with payment, to SCCA Membership Department, P. O. Box 299, Topeka, KS 66601-0299. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________ / / Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________ Have you been an SCCA member before? Single
Married
No
Yes
Year _____________Previous Member # ___________________________
Spouse's Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________ / /
Spouse's Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21: Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______/ ______ / ______ Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______/ ______ / ______ Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______/ ______ / ______ Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______/ ______ / ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCA:
Please indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate, or which interest you most. Your response will be used to allocate your national dues to the areas you indicate. Thank you. Club Racing
Pro Racing
Rally
Solo
Annual National Dues
+
Annual Regional Dues
=
TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER ........................... $65 SPOUSE MEMBER ............................... $23 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP .....................$101 FEAR GEAR (21 & Under)................. $30
+ + + +
REGULAR MEMBER ................. $15 SPOUSE MEMBER ..................... $10 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ............. $20 FIRST GEAR ............................... $15
= = = =
$80 $33 $121 $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ U.S. VISA
Please send me a Crew License
M/C
DO NOT SEND CASH.
No. ___________________________________Exp. Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America, Inc., and its Finger Lakes Region (#62) and agree to abide by the bylaws. Applicant's Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________ Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value). Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution.
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February 2010
Jan. 11, 2009
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGION January 2010 30
STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
31
Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS, Perry’s Park, (rallycross@flr-scca.com) (Alternate date 1/30)
February 2010
30
Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flr-scca. com for further information)
April 2010 6
Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
6
Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
2
Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
2
Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
6
Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Event #3, Tom Langdon (tlan399532@aol.com/ (315) 524-2260)
13
Winter Challenge Road Rally, NER, Barre, Vt., Ted Goddard, (tedgcb@tds.net/(802) 263-9540)
17
STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
20
Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Event #4, The Route of all EVO IV!, (Contact Karl Haltiner @ HaltinerKM@aol.com / (585) 425-4569)
20
STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS), Summit, WDC
26
Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flr-scca. com for further information)
27
28
Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS, Perry’s Park, (rallycross@flr-scca.com) (Alternate date 2/27)
30-5/1 NEDiv Driver’s School, NHMS, NER
March 2010 2
Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
2
Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race, NHMS, NER 13
Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National, VIR, NCR 21
STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
24
STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
24
Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test ‘n’ Tune, RIT See: http:// www.flr-scca.com/solo/schedule.html
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Finger Lakes Region SOLO #1, RIT See: http://www.flr-scca. com/solo/schedule.html Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flr-scca. com for further information)
May 2010 4/30-1 NEDiv Driver’s School, NHMS, NER 1-2
NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC), NHMS, NER
4
Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
4
Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)
3–7
Rochester Auto Show, Wednesday through Sunday
6
Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Event #5, Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
8-9
Driver’s School, Great Lakes, Nelson
9
Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)
8-9
Regional Race, (MARRS), VIR, NCR
11
Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)
15
STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, Radio Check (Tent.), (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable, Hamilton Park Hotel & Convention Center, Florham Park, NJ (NNJR) 20-21 NEDiv Driver’s School, Summit, WDC 24
STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
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STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder), Nelson Ledges, MVR 19
STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race, Mid-Ohio, OVR
27-28 NEDiv Driver’s School and PDX, NJMP, JRB
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