Jan. 2011 Top End

January 2011

Volume 56, No. 1

The OfďŹ cial Publication of the Finger Lakes Region, Sports Car Club of America.

Solo and Membership meetings - Tuesday, January 4 Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA www.flr-scca.com

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Michael Toombs ...................... (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St. Rochester, NY 14619-2227 re@flr-scca.com ASSISTANT REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Scott Moller ............................. (585) 230-5464 1301 Whalen Rd Penfield, NY 14526-1917 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 Dave Ciufo .............................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 director3@flr-scca.com Charles Tanck ......................... (585) 467-4993 175 Eastgate Drive Rochester, NY 14609-6836 director1@flr-scca.com Mark Eksten ............................ (585) 766-2777 872 North Winton Road Rochester, NY 14617-4104 director2@flr-scca.com Fran McAllister ....................... (585) 750-4674 625 Fairmount Ave. Rochester, NY 14626-1613

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 “Glen National” RACE CHAIRMEN TBA national@flr-scca.com “FUN ONE” RACE CHAIRMEN TBA funone@flr-scca.com CHIEF REGISTRAR Marsha Toombs .......................(585) 328-2617 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 ........................... (607) 546-2369

starter@flr-scca.com

CHIEF, GRID ....................................................................TBA 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

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

MEMBERSHIP Mike Brunner ............................(585) 752-7233 membership@flr-scca.com TOP END EDITOR Carl Dresie ................................(585) 544-6482 cfdresie@cs.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

RALLY CHAIR(S) ....................................................................TBA INTERIM CHAIR Tom Langdon ...........................(315) 524-2260 rally@flr-scca.com RALLYCROSS REPRESENTATIVE and COORDINATOR Jim Perrin ..................................(716) 510-5871 rallycross@flr-scca.com

STPR® Motorsports, LLC

SOLO

NEDIV ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

SOLO BOARD Brian Buchman ........................ (585) 747-3808 solo_chair@flr-scca.com Dave Avery ...............................(585) 425-9610 david.avery@kodak.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 Cory Kuhns ...............................(585) 210-0824 soloregister@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 Alan Smith ................................(585) 359-4688 asmith2357@aol.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 Brian Buchman ........................ (585) 747-3808 solo_chair@flr-scca.com

Managers Meridith Croucher.....................(315) 331-5354 chairman@stpr.org Lewis Giesy ..............................(315) 597-9637 Alan Smith ................................(585) 359-4688 rallymaster@stpr.org Treasurer Joyce Bucknam .........................(315) 597-5668

AREA 10 DIRECTOR John Walsh .............................. (585) 546-5670 244 Mendon Center Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472-9335 NEDIV EXECUTIVE STEWARD, RACE Earl Hurlbut. .............................(585) 219-4891 ehurlbut@rochester.rr.com NEDIV ROADRALLY STEWARD Ted Goddard ............................(802) 263-5678 tedgcb@tds.ner NEDIV RALLYCROSS STEWARD Scott Beliveau ...........................(603) 524-4305 beliveau@aavid.com NEDIV SOLO STEWARD David Newman ....................... (610) 4335690 dn59@verizon.net NEDIV SOLO SAFETY STEWARD Bruce Bellom ............................(914) 739-6815

Additional positions: see http://www. nescca.com/nescca_main/contacts.html

January 2011

The Official Publication of the

Finger Lakes REGION

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

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2011 January

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 EDITORIAL CONSULTANT 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 Meeting Minutes ................................... 4 - 7 December Membership ..................... 4 - 6 Novemober BOD ............................. 6 - 7 FLR News .............................................. 7 - 8 5 Minutes ............................................... 7 Editor’s Bench ....................................... 8 Membership News ................................. 8 Remembering ......................................... 8 National New .............................................. 9 NYSRRC .................................................. 10 Bnquet Flyer .............................................. 11 2010 High Points .............................. 13 - 14 Solo ................................................... 14 - 15 Rally .................................................. 16 - 20 RallyCross Results ............................... 16 Rally Season Points .............................. 17 Rally Event Flyers ........................ 18 - 21 Classified Ads .............................................22 Membership Application ............................23 Calendar ..............................inside back cover Last Pit ...................................... Back Cover Photo Credits: Front Cover, p 10. ................. Mary Hartman P 4 ............................................... Jane Quinn P 3, Back Cover .......................... Staff Photo

Cover Photo: Tim Meddaugh presents the NYSRRC Inter-Regional Award to Mike Toombs, Finger Lakes Region Regional Executive. The award is given to the region whose driver’s have accumulated the most points in the New York State Road Racing Championship series.

Yes! Virginia, Santa does have elves!

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REPort Mike Toombs Regional Executive

Thanksgiving weekend found Marsha and me at the New York State Road Racing Championship banquet at Watkins Glen International. We had the honor of accepting some awards for Finger Lakes Region drivers and witnessing other region drivers getting their well-deserved awards. Those winning awards were James Tyo in Club Ford, John Morris in Improved Touring A, Dan Thiel was second in Improved Touring B, Dave Ciufo second in SM, and Mike Hausknecht first in Spec Racer Ford with Chris Pluta second. There was a close battle in the top ten drivers with Mike Hausknecht beating out Charlie Campbell from the MoHud Region by one point. Also finishing in the top ten from our region were Chris Pluta who was tied for fifth and Dave Ciufo finishing eighth. Special awards were given out to several region members as well. Mike Meyers won the Best New Driver award and Mike Hausknecht won the Driver of the Year Award. The Finger Lakes Region won the NYSRRC Inter Regional Award; I was happy to receive that award. All in all, Finger Lakes Region drivers had a good season.

Now for some sad news - Judy Dennis, former Regional Executive, region board member, NYSRRC 4

administrator and National Registrar passed away Dec. 5. Judy did a lot for the region, SCCA and anyone who asked for her help. Marsha and I will miss her as a friend and the region will miss her 40 years of service. This year has been tough for the SCCA family in Upstate New York.

I made mention of the year-end banquet in my column last month. I would like to expand on what I said.

The board decided we would subsidize the cost of the banquet and would charge $25 for adults and $15 for children. We always take this time to celebrate another year; we offer our congratulations to members in all areas of participation. We also offer thanks to the members who have been in the club and made it what it is. So I need your help – I need you to come to the event and have a good time.

This month I seem to be jumping all over the place. Every month I wonder how people write columns for newspapers every day. I find that sometimes I forget what I wanted to say until after Top End is published.

The new Director for Area 10 took office on Jan 1. John Walsh has taken over the reigns from John Sheridan. I have gotten to know both Walsh and Sheridan well in the past few years.

John Sheridan helped me a lot when I first became Regional Executive and there were some concerns with our LLC. Since then I have turned to him with questions more than once and have gotten sage advice. John Walsh has some big shoes to step into; he follows a long line of people who have taken it upon themselves to be members of the SCCA Board of Directors. Having worked with John Walsh on the regional level, I know that he is up to it. I would like to thank both John’s for their service to the club and for their help.

On that note I think I’ll stop writing now and send this to Carl. See you at the banquet!

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes December 7, 2010 Location: Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, New York 14534 Regional Executive Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m.

The following are arranged by topic and may not be in chronological order.

The December issue of Top End had not reached a number of members by the time of the December meeting.

Therefore the approval of the November 2, 2010, General Membership Meeting minutes will be approved at the January meeting.

Activities – Barb Lissow The Year-End Banquet will be held at the Burgundy Basin Inn on January 29, 2011. Cost will be $25 per person.

Information and a reservation form will printed in the January issue of Top End. In addition to the region awards, high points will be awarded. High points information will be printed in the January issue of Top End. Both are on the FLR website, www.flr-scca.com.

Rotating trophies need to be returned to John Walsh.

The auto show will be the end of February – beginning of March. Barb will have more information later.

Membership Report Charles Tanck will be fulfilling the remaining year of Scott Moller’s term on the Board of Directors. Scott has resigned as a board member to take the position Assistant Regional Executive.

Thirteen members were present for the General Membership meeting.

Membership was down 18 from last month to 470.

January 2011

Chairs are needed for the Glen National and Fun One races at Watkins Glen International. The WGI contracts have been received and deposits are due by April 1.

Westward Ho The board made the decision to conduct Westward Ho in 2011 on May 14-15 contingent on the inclusion of the Formula First group. There are no Great Lakes Division conflicts with this date; it does follow a driver’s school held the week before.

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Judy Dennis passed away on Dec. 5. During her 40 years as a Finger Lakes Region member, Judy served in a number of roles including 15 years as Chief Registrar for Finger Lakes.

Chris Bucknam recounted his experience as Solo Chairman and the support given by Judy, including the making of flags.

This is one of many stories about Judy. Mike Toombs noted that she started him on the path that led to being Regional Executive.

Old Business The Mini-Con was a great success. Thanks to Elizabeth Thiel for a job well done. Due to her efforts, we will not lose as much money as we could have.

The Competition Clinic was well attended. John Walsh put together a good set of seminars. The speaker on engine preparation could have taken up a full day. Attendance was more than expected.

Race Report The Finger Lakes Region was awarded the Inter Region Award at the NYSRRC banquet.

The region will be going with MotorsportsReg for race registration. This service will be at no charge for all but online credit card payments. The service can also be used for Rally and Solo events.

2011 January

Rally Report The RoadRally/RallyCross Awards and Christmas party is set for Saturday, Dec. 11, at Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield.

Alan Smith is taking reservations.

Jim Perrin would like to step down as RallyCross chairman. A successor needs to be named if a RallyCross series is to run in 2011. The RallyCross chair does not need to chair the events, but someone to complete the paperwork is required.

The Winter Rally Series starts on Jan. 8, with “Is This A Road” chaired by Cory Kuhns and Marnie Soom. The start and finish is at MacGregor’s in Canandaigua. Registration opens at 3:00 p.m. First car off at 4:31. Workers are needed, contact Cory or Marnie. (See the flyer on page 5.)

The second event is “The Long Way Home ‘11” with rallymaster Alan Smith writing his usual great event. This rally will be part of the WINTR series.

(Flyers for these events will be in the January issue of Top End and www.flr-scca.com/rally/2011. Ed.) The February rallies are “The Ithaca Rally” with rallymasters Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber on Feb. 5 and an event on the Feb. 19. These will be split by a coefficient 2 performance rally on the Waste Management Site organized by the STPR® committee. This will be a oneday event. More information to come.

Solo Report – Brian Buchman We will not be hosting a national Solo event at the Seneca Army Depot in the coming year. Approval to use the site had not been received in time to put an event on the schedule.

The use of SeAD during 2011 has not been resolved.

Attendance at the Solo nationals requires competition in a national or tour event, not a Solo Pro. A “Thruway Series” has been discussed with Western New York, Finger Lakes and Central New York. Nothing has been finalized.

The Solo program needs to start putting effort into defining sites and a series. The rental cost of Rochester Institute of Technology is prohibitive.

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Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel Elizabeth reported on the amount in the checking account as reported in the Nov. 30 bank statement. Another $1000 or so has been paid since then. The charges for the Mini-Con are included.

Financial details are available from Elizabeth.

All bills have been paid. The use of our debit card without a pin number led to confusion when paying the bill for the Mini-Con. A cashier’s check solved the problem. Other Mini-Con bills for NEDiv and the Competition Clinic have yet to be resolved.

Weekend membership, etc., bills have been received.

The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by the membership present.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. on a motion by John Walsh, seconded by Marnie Soom.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary Bench Racing An ice Solo, similar to the ice racing series, was raised as a possible winter event.

Whether the quality of the band or the cold weather was the reason, a band playing at another function while an ice Solos was being run didn’t sound all that great.

It was decided that Andy Smith was not doing donuts in the parking lot. He may be a good driver, but he was under one of the tables.

The efforts of the National Race Committee were bypassed. The comments by Mike Toombs at the MiniCon on the reasons for folding NESCCA into NEDiv created quite a debate at the Sunday meeting. There was a surprising amount of support.

The SCCA National mailing list includes only those who are regular members; spouse and family members are not on that list.

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Cost for the banquet will be $25 per person. A flyer will be printed in the January issue of Top End.

December 6, 2010

Charles Tanck will be asked to serve the remaining portion of Scott Moller’s term. Scott is resigning his position as a board member to take the office of Assistant Regional Executive.

Location: 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.

Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; John Walsh, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Barbara Lissow, Activities Director; Dave Ciufo, Scott Moller and John Morris, Directors.

Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order.

The minutes of the Oct. 26, 2010, board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Scott Moller.

Activities Report – Barb Lissow The Year-End Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at the Burgundy Basin Inn. Awards will include membership and High-Points awards. High points information will be printed in the January issue of Top End and on www.flr-scca.com.

New Business The date and location of the Roundtable is changing.

The national convention registration for Mike Brunner and Tina Reeves will be subsidized.

Old Business The Mini-Con went very well.

Top End printing and mailing costs need to be reviewed with FedEx Office.

Race Report The national office has contracted with MotorsportsReg for race and event registration. The cost will only be for credit card payments made through MotorsportsReg. Participation information will be provided to the national office. The program has additional features that appeal to the registrars.

The other provider is DLB who will charge $150 per event.

January 2011

An agreement made at the Mini-Con was to go with the same registration program, the one that will be used by the Glen Region.

MotorsportsReg will be available for Solo and Rally.

The use of MotorsportsReg was approved on a motion

by Scott Moller, seconded by John Walsh.

Marsha Toombs has been appointed Region Chief of Registration.

Mike Toombs will be registrar for the Glen National, Marsha Toombs for the Fun One. Race chairs are needed for the Glen National and the Fun One. Contracts for the Watkins Glen International events have been received. Deposits are due April 1.

Westward Ho The dates for Westward Ho will be May 14 and 15 pending the dates available for a participating series.

Rally Report Meridith Croucher will be at the December board meeting to review the planned STPR® (un-named) coefficient 2 event on the Waste Management site scheduled for Feb. 12. STPR® committee meetings have been scheduled.

The current RallyCross administrator, Jim Perrin, is resigning. A replacement has not been named.

Flyers for the January 8 and January 15 RoadRallys have been printed in the December issue of Top End. Solo Report The Solo program is in the middle of the winter hiatus.

Not much is happening. Solo awards and RIT have been paid.

We have not heard on any decision by the Seneca County Development Corporation. Because of the delay, no national tour event was scheduled for SeAD (and the Finger Lakes Region). Follow-up with the development committee is needed. Cost of repairing the sealer between the blocks in the concrete area is part of the issue. We have offered to share the cost.

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel The Profit & Loss by Class statement for Jan. 1 through Dec. 6 was presented for review. Not all of the transactions were included as the transactions for the Mini-Con are not all completed. The adjustments received from the accountant also need to be entered into the P&L statement.

Expenses for speakers, etc. at the Mini-Con have not all been received. Money for several sponsorships has not come in. The bills for NEDiv speakers, etc. need to go out.

The Mini-Con will show a loss, but less than previous due to sponsorships, etc.

The checking and investment account transaction information has been received.

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Family commitments forced the change in date for the board meeting and have delayed some financial work.

The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Barb Lissow, seconded by Scott Moller.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. on a motion by Dave Ciufo, seconded by John Walsh.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

FLR News

“5 Minutes” Items of immediate interest.

January 4 The first membership meeting of the new year. With the long weekend and an extra day we should all be ready to go for the 2011 season.

January 5 Barb needs your competition and participation results for High Points SOON. See pages 13 ands 14. Information and forms have been sent to MaryAnne for the website.

2011 January

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From the editor’s bench

The change in printers has allowed us to go full color on for the Top End. Currently we have only used that feature on the outer front and back cover. Paperweight and surface are also changes that are available.

Comments and suggestion on the use of these features are welcome.

The downside to this change has been a slowdown in delivery of Top End. This could be a problem with printing, but is more likely a problem with distribution (Post Office). More information is needed.

I would like to not change the current issue preparation schedule.

The schedule is as follows: 1.) Delivery to the printers 15 days before the next monthly meeting. That is Monday. 2.)

Assembly of the issue Saturday and Sunday prior. 3.) All articles edited and prepared for assembly Wednesday through Friday. All material for inclusion needs to be available Tuesday through Thursday.

To meet that deadline, submissions should be made by the 12th of the month.

Membership News and Information Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA

Andrew Robert Mullard Regular Solo Web Site Contact information is available from the Membership Chair, Regional Executive and/or Top End Editor.

Welcome Back Stuart B Sacks

Don't forget to renew

Ryan Christopher DeCaro James J DeKoeyer David Donatello 8

Christopher Allen England Phillip Fleischer Mark Fleischer David Fleischer G Mike Godat Chris Harper Jared Hill Gillian G Pielow Peter Pietrantoni Katherine Powers Peter Shipman Stephanie Snyder Mackenzie Taw Gary L. Walker

Remembering Judy Dennis (Fleming, McAllister)

December 5, 2010. Predeceased by her husband, George; brother, Jim Fleming; granddaughter, Jayne Girven.

She is survived by her children, Lynn (Don) Girven, Shawn McAllister Ruddell, Mark (Chris) McAllister, Scott (Jennifer) McAllister; grandchildren, Anne, Christine and Maureen.

Judy joined the Finger Lakes Region and SCCA in early 1970, with club and Pro racing as her listed areas of interest.

During her 40 years as an active member of the region she served as Regional Executive ('86), Secretary ('73 and '77), Activities Director ('84), Director ('85, '87-'88, '96-'97), Top End editor ('80, '82-'83), race chair ('83, '84, '86, '88. 06, '07) and region registrar ('95 - '10). As the region's chief of registration she held a national Registrar's license. Judy also served as coordinator of the New York State Road Racing Series.

Many a region member has a story to tell about Judy and her influence on him/her and the region. We all will miss her.

A Memorial Service was held Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1130

Webster Road, Webster, NY 14580.

Donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

From the family

By Chris McAllister: Judy considered SCCA her second family and truly loved spending time with her many close friends over the past 40 years - friendships her children appreciated so much on behalf of their mother and thank all her SCCA friends for.

Judy was the only family member among her husbands and children (and all but one in-law kid) not to race, but was the most ardent fan of her family of racers. Never an event went by that she wasn't calling and checking on her kid’s results - and passionately expressing her joy or frustration, depending on the outcome. I remember one of my first SCCA events when Mark had an incident in the 90 at The Glen...before he was even out of his car, Judy was there. After a brief check to see that he was OK, as a mom would, she immediately asked when he would be back on the track, as a fan would!

She could always be found with a smile at registration, especially if you brought her a sweet treat as an incentive to overlook a late registration fee. So many racers have crossed Judy's path over the last four decades, and she was so familiar with these drivers' lives and racing careers! Many times she could be heard wondering why she hadn't received an entry from a regular...and worrying why! I remember overhearing many long phone conversations from late entries or last minute cancellations, conversations where one minute was SCCA business and the remainder was just "chatting".

She never criticized or chastised fellow SCCA members, a trait that is to be much admired. SCCA, and Finger Lakes Region especially, lost a great worker, fan, friend, and family member.

We are all a bit better for having had Judy in our lives.

January 2011

National News Mazda & Honda Unveil B-Spec Racers For SCCA Club Racing ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2010) – With the goal of providing close racing in affordable cars from a variety of manufacturers, Honda and Mazda jointly announced the formation of “B-Spec” Showroom Stock racing. Honda Performance Development, the racing arm of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, the performance division of Mazda North American Operations, unveiled their entries for the proposed new low-cost B-Spec, developed from the MAZDA2 and Honda Fit at last week’s Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, Fla. B-Spec refers to all cars meeting a common set of rules that can be adopted by any race circuit or sanctioning organization.

Together, Honda and Mazda solicited an independent body to develop a set of vehicle specifications that will be available for all to use – the motorsports equivalent of “freeware.” The final rules should be ready for release within 60 days.

Both the B-Spec Honda Fit and MAZDA2 will be eligible for 2011 SafeRacer SCCA National Club Racing events in the H Production (HP) and Super Touring Under (STU) classes, and for regional races in HP and STU and the ITE class. Beginning in 2012, the cars will run in Showroom Stock C One of the fastest-growing segments of the automobile business, B-segment cars are among the most affordable, and enjoy great support from younger demographics. In addition to the MAZDA2 and the Honda Fit, the category includes the Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris.

Two prototypes for the class – a MAZDASPEED-run MAZDA2 and a

Honda Fit, prepared and entered by Team Honda Research-West – debuted at last weekend’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill seasonending NASA endurance racing contest in Willows, CA. Designed to be an entry-level category, BSpec cars will feature showroom stock racing cars utilizing stock engines and chassis, fitted with a competition roll cage, racing seat and other safety equipment; and manufacturerapproved suspension components, tires and wheels. Weight distribution will be used to balance performance among competing manufacturers.

The manufacturers will use an independent third party to homologate competing cars and provide equalized specifications to any interested sanctioning bodies or race tracks. A racer who builds a B-Spec car will be able to race the same car across multiple sanctioning bodies by simply changing the sanctioning-body decals. Only homologated OEM models will be eligible within the rules.

This is intended to be a grassroots class of racing, and at present, there are no plans for a B-Spec professional series.

Quotes: Jeff Dahnert, SCCA President & CEO – “We’re very intrigued by the collaboration of Honda and Mazda on a common rule set for these sub-compact market cars.

It’s often perceived that manufacturers are seeking any advantage possible over their competition, but this effort is proof that rivals can work together toward a common goal—one that will likely be attractive to many of SCCA’s members. We look forward to seeing these cars in National competition in 2012” In addition to the four confirmed participants, others have been involved in the discussion with an eye to joining the B-Spec ranks in 2011 or 2012. Ron Stukenberg, Senior Manager, Motorsports, Nissan North America noted that “Nissan Motorsports is very interested in the B Spec program and is closely evaluating it for possible future Versa entrants. The concept of cost-effective, entry-level sedan racing is certainly a great way to hone a driver’s motor-racing skills and hearkens back to the days of our involvement with the BRE 510.

In the next few months, Nissan Motorsports should be in a position to finalize our intentions in this new class.”

2011 January

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Race Rich Smith Competition Board Chair

New York State Road Racing Championship

AWARDS 2010 CLASS CHAMPIONS: Awarded to the top drivers in points in each class. Trophies will be given per GCR or better.

CF James Tyo FLR CFC Jack Dinehar GLN F500 Russell Strate WNY FF Charles Foster NER FM James Esgrow GLN FST Randy Shinn NEO FV Guy Bellingham WNY ITA John Morris FLR ITB Nat Wentworth NER ITC Joe Gumkowski WNY ITE Vic Franzese GLN SM Charlie Campbell MOHUD SPO George Hulse GLN SPU Ken Fisher GLN SRF Michael Hausknecht FLR SSC Peter Schwartzott NYR (tie) SSC Steven Simpson NYR (tie) SSM Amy Mills NER TOP 10 DRIVERS Given to the ten drivers with the most points. Ties will be broken based on average points per event, and then by number of wins, seconds, etc.

1. Michael Hausknecht FLR 201 2. Charlie Campbell MOHUD 200 3. Charles Foster NER 159 4. Guy Bellingham WNY 157 5. Russell Strate WNY 131 Chris Pluta FLR 131 6. James Esgrow GLN 129 7. Ken Fisher WNY 122 8. David Ciuifo FLR 114 9. Peter Schwartzott NYR 108 Steven Simpson NYR 108 10. Joe Gumkowski WNY 94 10

INTERREGIONAL AWARD: Given to the region whose drivers accumulate the most points.

FLR 732 points BEST NEW DRIVER: Awarded to the best new driver in the series based on performance and attitude. Although chosen by the NYSRRC Officials, nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.

Mike Meyers FLR MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Awarded to the most improved driver based on performance during the current year and the previous year.

Although chosen by the NYSRRC Officials, nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.

John Helms GLN EDDIE WHITMORE/JOHN MAGEE FV MEMORIAL AWARD: The winner of this trophy is a formula vee driver chosen by the formula vee drivers in the series. “Skill – Sportmanship – Spirit” are the criteria used in determining its recipient.

Guy Belingham WNY

Mike Meyers - Best New Driver

James Tyo, 1st CF

SCUDERIA DOM “THE JIM BURLEIGH AWARD” Jim Burleigh was a FLR steward who enjoyed joking with his coworkers, and even gave out DOM patches. He was a worker who contributed much to the sport and spread his enjoyment of it to those around him, and it those qualities that merit winning this award. Although it has also been known as the “Dirty Old Man” award, several women are among the list of past winners.

Ray Oliver GLN ROBERT W. STEPHENS AWARD “IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SPORT”: Robert W. Stephens was a Glen Region member, and founder of the NYSRRC series. Each year the Glen Region chooses as this trophy’s recipient someone who exemplifies the phrase “In the Spirit of the Sport.”

Vic Franzese GLN DRIVER OF THE YEAR: Chosen by the NYSRRC officials based on performance, attitude, and contribution to the sport. Nominations from participants are encouraged and welcome.

Mike Hausknecht FLR

Michael Hausknecht Driver of the Year

Michael with Tim Meddaugh 1st in SRF

January 2011

Annual Banquet

2010 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition

Saturday January 29, 2011 Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford ph. (585) 248-2660

5:30-6:30 p.m. ............... Registration, Open bar*, Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m. ...................... Dinner & Cash Bar Following dinner ............ Presentation of awards and recognition *Beer, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase during and after dinner Directions to Burgundy Basin Inn: 1. Leave 490 (East of Rochester) at exit 27/Bushnell’s Basin 2. Turn right onto Route 96/Pittsford Victor Rd. 3. In 0.3 miles turn right onto Marsh Rd. (This is the second right.) Caution!! Single Lane Bridge 4. In 0.25 miles turn left into the BBI parking lot Also available at http://wwr.flr-scca.com/bbin.html

PLEASE R.S.V.P by January 22, 2011 Barb Lissow, 250 Carter St., Rochester, NY 14621-5142 ph. (585) 338-7249 e-mail: activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Name(s)

Number of Adults _____ x $25 = $_______ Number of Children ____ x $15 = $_______ Total enclosed

2011 January

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Checks payable to “Finger Lakes Region, SCCA” At the door or mail to: Finger Lakes Banquet 250 Carter St. Rochester, NY 14621-5142 11

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January 2011

Finger Lakes Region High Points Championship It's been a very exciting year so far in the Finger Lakes Region. As everyone is aware, it takes the people in the region to make it great and the members of this region continue to volunteer their time and efforts to make this organization work so well. The Finger Lakes Region High Points Championship is intended to reward members for participation in Finger Lakes Region and national SCCA events. Points are awarded to participants (competitors and workers) in Racing, RallyCross, TSD Rally, Solo, Charitable and public events from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.

A form is available on the FLR Website (http://www.flr-scca.com/ highpoints.html) or in this issue of Top End to track member participation.

Please complete this form and submit to the Activities Director (Barb Lissow).

Forms may be mailed to:

Barb Lissow 250 Carter St. Rochester, NY 14621-5142 Points must be submitted by January 5, 2011. Members are responsible for tracking their own points. Winners will be recognized at the Finger Lakes Region Annual Banquet, January 29, 2011. Please review the High Points website or the article in this issue of Top End for eligibility requirements. Thanks to everyone for their participation throughout the year!

2011 January

Finger Lakes Region High Points Championship 2010 The Finger Lakes Region High Points Championship is intended to be a reward for participation in Finger Lakes Region (FLR) and SCCA events. Points are awarded to participants (competitors and worker) in racing, RallyCross, rallying, solo, charitable and public events from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. Competition, worker and total points will be recognized.

HIGH POINT SUBMISSION FLR events, for which information has been provided to the Activities Chair, will be compiled. Participation in non-FLR events should be reported to the Activities Chair. Points must be submitted by January 5, 2011. Members should report participation and are ultimately responsible for their points.

HIGH POINTS WINNERS Winners will be recognized at the Finger Lakes Region Annual Banquet, January 29, 2011.

FORM FOR SUBMITTING POINTS For this year online points submission may be made to activitiesdirector@flrscca.com or download the tally sheet and submit to Activities Director. There is also a copy published in TOP END. Complete the 2010 form and mail to:

Barb Lissow 250 Carter St. Rochester, NY 14621-5142 Or activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com CATEGORIES • Racing • Rally • Solo • Public Events • Finger Lakes Region elected and appointed positions.

ELIGIBILITY • Must be a paid member of SCCA • Must enter or work events as a FLR-SCCA member.

• Associate members are not eligible for the High Points Championship.

• Must participate (compete or work) in a SCCA category. Bonus points are awarded for each additional category on which you participated.

SPECIFICATIONS • A minimum of four hours participation is required to constitute a working day.

• The greater of Chair, Chief of Specialty, etc. points or competition points or worker points will be used. If both competing and working, competition points earned will be credited, with additional worker points included up to the worker point value. If the competition points are greater than the work points, no work points will be awarded.

• Event Chair and Worker Coordinator must submit results and worker list to Activities Director.

• The decision of the FLR Activities Director will be final regarding the crediting of points.

• Additional events and points awarded may be approved by the Board of Directors.

BONUS POINTS For every additional category that is worked or participated in, member will receive an additional 15 points in addition to points received for that event; i.e.: participation in each of Rally, Solo, Race and (1) Public Event and (1) Charitable Event, will earn an additional 60 points.

You must work at one of the following events in order to be eligible for the high points championship: • FLR Regional Race • FLR Public Event • FLR Charitable Event 13

Finger Lakes Region High Points Submission Form

Name: Address: Phone: Membership No. Total Points:

(Last)__________________(First)___________________ _______________________________________________ Mail to: Barb Lissow _______________________________________________ 250 Carter St. _______________________________________________ Rochester, NY 14621-5142 ______________ Total Competition Points: _________ Competition Points Dates Event Event Plc. Strt* Pts. Dates Plc. Strt* Pts.

* Number of competitors in your class.

Worker Points

Yearly Appointment Circle pts Regional Executive 60 Solo Board Chair 50 TOP END Editor 50 Solo Divisional Chair 45 Assistant R. E. 40 Auto Show Chair 40 FLR Activities Director 40 FLR Secretary 40 FLR Treasurer 40 Multiple Volunteering FLR Race Chair FLR Race Registrar FLR Charitable Event Chair Chair of any other FLR Event

Chief Steward Regional Rally Rallymaster

Solo Chair Solo Registrar Other FLR voluntary positions

Program Chair

Pts. No. 40 35 30 20 20 20 20 20 15 15

Recruitment of speaker for a Membership Meeting

15

Steward (other than Chief), non-SCCA, FLR approved

15

Attending an SCCA conv.

10 10

Charitable event part.

Conduct an event for a General Member Mting Display of a car at a FLR approved auto show

14

Total Worker Points: _________ Solo Divisional Specialty FLR Webmaster 40 15 RallyCross Series Chair Chief 40 Assist. TOP END Editor Chief of any specialty 30 10 Competition Board B. O. D. Member 30 10 Competition Board Chair 30 Member Race supplemental Membership Chair 30 regulations Committee National Specialty Chair 10 20 Merchandise Chair Member 15 Regional Historian (upon Rally Board Member 10 the printing of a "year in Solo Board Member 10 15 review" in December TOP END) Tot. Published in TOP END, Event Work, Competition Crew, 5 pts.

Dates Issue or event Pts.

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Rally

Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Results Perry’s Park September 4, 2010 Car # 56 39 29 17 58 31 82

Tom Langdon Interim RoadRally Chair

Car # 56 39 29 17 58 31 82

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RallyX Class O4 2wd Open Open O4 Open 2wd

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Place Total Marque O.A. Cls Time* Cones Audi Q 1 1 26.17 0 Celica 2 1 27.04 2 WRX Wagon 3 1 27.07 3 Forester 4 2 28.51 18 Impreza RS 5 2 29.74 0 WRX 6 3 30.71 3 Cavalier 7 2 40.43 2 * includes penalties

Name Mike Woodruff, Sr. Tony Zanni Pat Smith Jim Perrin Ben Ripson Jon Schwartzmeier Rick Leto

Run number plus cones 9 10 11 12

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16 17 18

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1.57 1.54 1.52 1.50 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.32 1.29 1.25 1.24 1.27 1.24 1.21 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.17 1.17 1.19 1.59 1.80+1 1.53 1.69 1.36 1.39 1.32 1.29 1.26 1.28 1.27 1.29 1.48 1.20 1.21 1.17 1.23 1.17 1.38+1 1.13 1.64 1.75 1.68 1.62 1.34 1.52+1 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.59+1 1.25 1.23 1.39+1 1.18 1.18 1.17 1.17 1.15 1.13 1.52 1.59+1 1.49 1.63+2 1.60+2 1.39 1.39 1.89+5 1.75+1 1.45+2 1.39+1 1.24 1.37+2 1.29+1 1.29+1 1.20 1.18 1.16 1.53 1.16 1.77 1.72 1.63 1.77 1.44 1.52 1.41 1.41 1.36 1.33 1.37 1.31 1.31 3.00 1.26 1.20 1.38 1.17 1.18 1.20 1.79 1.84 1.75 1.54 1.48 1.45 1.58+1 1.43 1.38 1.47+1 1.37 1.37 3.00 1.35 1.41+1 1.30 1.33 1.30 1.29 1.28 1.48 1.44 1.43 1.45 1.34 1.33 1.32 1.34 1.30 1.29 1.30 1.41+1 3.00 3.00 3.00+1 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

October 24, 2010

Car # 31 58 29 10 39 36 56 17 45 16

RallyX Class O4 O4 Open 2wd U4 O4 O4 Open O4 U4

Name Ben Ripson Mike Woodruff, Sr Pat Smith Ben Gilmore Angelo Filippone Jason Rodgers Larry Roland Jon Schwartzmeyer Jessie Roland Nate Michals

Place Marque O.A. Cls 1 1 RS Audi 2 2 WRX 3 1 Neon 4 1 Brighton 5 1 RS 6 3 Audi 7 4 WRX 8 2 Audi 9 5 Brighton 10 2

Total Time* Cones 18.82 1 19.49 0 20.12 4 20.40 1 20.52 4 21.15 0 21.17 1 21.67 2 21.81 1 22.29 2 * includes

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1.54 1.49 1.47 1.48 1.36 1.37 1.39 1.56+1 2.46 2.37 2.33 1.56 1.54 1.52 1.52 1.46 1.44 1.43 1.44 2.53 2.51 2.54 1.58 1.65+1 1.52 1.51 1.58+1 1.45 1.52 1.57+1 2.58 2.52 2.64+1 1.61 1.57 1.60 1.68+1 1.56 1.52 1.51 1.54 2.52 2.45 2.85 1.73+1 1.78+2 1.61 1.62 1.51 1.46 1.48 1.51 2.79+1 2.53 2.50 1.80 1.71 1.68 1.65 1.58 1.57 1.58 1.54 2.74 2.65 2.65 1.71 1.73 1.70 1.65 1.56 1.54 1.60 1.62 2.77+1 2.66 2.63 1.67 1.69 1.68 1.65 1.72+1 1.56 1.57 1.56 2.93 2.85+1 2.79 1.83 1.81 1.79 1.79 1.72 1.48 1.47 1.47 2.82 2.89+1 2.74 1.91 1.98+2 1.71 1.69 1.69 1.62 1.68 1.56 2.82 2.85 2.78

penalties

November 14, 2010 Car # 5 58 31 45 36 55 29 97 34 56 116 4 50 39 16 282 17 10 24 11

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RallyX Class Open O4 O4 Open O4 U4 U4 2wd O4 O4 2wd Open U4 Open 2wd Open 2wd 2wd Open Open

Name John Bathgate Mike Woodruff, Sr Ben Ripson Nick Meyer Jason Rudgers Jesse Luce John Stewart Cory Kuhns Anthony Cuzzacrea Frank Dinino Marnie Soom Pat Smith Mike Harvey John Schwartzmeyer William Sully Brendan Raymondi Wayne Sully Ben Gilmore Nicole Raymondi Brian West

Marque Subaru WRX Audi Subaru RS Subaru WRX Subaru 2.5i Subaru 2.2 Subaru Impreza Honda CRX Subaru Outback Subaru Outback Honda CRX Subaru WRX Subaru 2.2 Subaru WRX Ford Focus Subaru STI Ford Focus Dodge Neon Subaru STI Subaru Turbo

Place O.A. Cls 1 1 2 1 3 2 4 2 5 3 6 1 7 2 8 1 9 4 10 5 11 2 12 3 13 3 14 4 15 3 16 5 17 4 18 5 19 6 20 7

Total Time* Cones 10.68 1 11.24 0 11.41 1 11.57 0 11.59 0 11.62 0 11.93 0 11.99 2 12.42 0 12.74 0 12.82 0 13.37 1 14.17 0 14.35 0 14.44 0 14.91 16 15.37 0 16.31 1 16.97 0 24.46 0 * includes

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Run time plus cones 4 5 6 7

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1.09 1.22+1 1.06 1.06 1.02 1.03 1.03 1.04 1.04 1.09 1.18 1.12 1.12 1.11 1.11 1.07 1.05 1.09 1.12 1.27 1.15 1.14 1.25+1 1.14 1.09 1.09 1.11 1.11 1.17 1.16 1.10 1.09 1.08 1.07 1.27 1.22 1.21 1.19 1.18 1.16 1.23 1.20 1.16 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.13 1.12 1.17 1.18 1.17 1.14 1.14 1.11 1.22 1.20 1.19 1.17 1.16 1.12 1.21 1.18 1.16 1.16 1.28 1.21 1.23 1.16 1.16 1.18 1.13 1.14 1.11 1.12 1.31+1 1.21 1.17 1.16 1.40 1.24 1.20 1.18 1.18 1.16 1.26 1.33 1.29 1.31 1.25 1.26 1.21 1.23 1.25 1.25 1.30 1.31 1.25 1.25 1.45 1.24 1.18 1.18 1.16 1.18 1.42 1.46 1.38 1.34 1.27 1.25 1.16 1.13 1.18+1 1.09 1.05 3.00 1.13 1.15 1.17 1.31 3.00 1.15 1.13 1.13 1.26 1.44 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.25 1.23 1.20 1.23 1.19 1.34 3.00 1.32 1.32 1.24 1.28 3.00 1.23 1.21 1.21 1.33 1.31 1.36 1.27 1.27 1.25 1.46+3 1.39+2 1.24+1 3.00+2 1.25+1 1.29+1 1.55+2 1.42+3 1.10 1.21+1 1.20 3.00 3.00 1.18 1.14 1.14 1.15 1.17 1.18 1.21 3.00 3.00 1.14 1.11 1.25 1.32 1.35 1.35 1.27 1.52+1 1.46 1.34 3.00 1.26 1.25 1.46 1.53 1.44 1.47 1.41 1.18 3.00 1.17 1.11 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

penalties

January 2011

Finger Lakes Region 2010 Rally Series Standings Equipped

1 (tie) 1 (tie) 3 4 5 6 (tie) 6 (tie) 8 (tie) 8 (tie) 10(tie) 10(tie) 12 13 (tie) 13 (tie) 13 (tie) 13 (tie) 13 (tie) 18 (tie) 18 (tie) 18 (tie) 21 (tie) 21 (tie) 23

Eric Hobron Alan Smith Ben Gilmore Marc Goldfarb Curtis Braun John Kastenhuber Gary Thomas Frank Beyer Mike Masoway John Buffem Tim Penasack Mike Friedman Dennis Blevins Don Kennedy Jim Nauman Eric Salminen Dan Thiel Steve McKelvie Pam Peterson Dave Siesicki Matthew Goehle Michael McGinnis Cameron Sands

1 (tie) 1 (tie) 3 (tie) 3 (tie)

Karl Haltiner Mac McCann Rick Barnes Jason Kostyshak

Limited

Winter Rally Series

5 (tie) 5 (tie) 7 (tie) 7 (tie) 9 10 11 (tie) 11 (tie) 11 (tie) 14 (tie) 14 (tie) 16 (tie) 16 (tie) 16 (tie) 19

Cassandra Rife Marnie Soom Karl Hughes Mark Laitenberger George Modlin Jerry Kerwin Philip E. Barnes Tony Esposito Brad Johnson Don DeRose Mike Kamm Cory Kuhns Dana Kuhns David Muench Lynn Pease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (tie) 7 (tie) 7 (tie) 7 (tie) 11 12 (tie) 12 (tie)

Jeff Coppola Shaun Hallam Stephen Coppola Justin Fay John Stephens Gabe Clune Kevin Cowley Tran Dinh Jaime Miller Peter Miller Tracie Paige Alex Kuklov Natalia Kuklova

Novice

14 (tie) 14 (tie) 14 (tie) 14 (tie) 14 (tie) 14 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 27 (tie) 27 (tie) 27 (tie) 27 (tie) 27 (tie) 27 (tie) 33 (tie) 33 (tie) 33 (tie) 33 (tie) 37 (tie) 37 (tie) 37 (tie) 37 (tie)

Ryan DeCaro Michael Friedel Glenn Heyer Jon Laughlin Eric Roy Jon Waxmonsky Colin Bunting Hidetsugu Iwasaki Matthew McInnis Gillian Pielow Kyle Stevens Wells Turner John Walsh Ian Baker Katherine Dugan Jennifer Jordan Matt Magkoddam James Vanderhoef Clint Weigl Julian Merritt Max Tibett Tim Young Tenzin C. Zurkhang Andrew Aristizabal Perry Lau Chad Murkres Mike Palermo

1 2 (tie) 2 (tie) 4 (tie) 4 (tie) 6 (tie) 6 (tie) 8 (tie) 8 (tie) 10 11 12 13 (tie) 13 (tie) 15 16(tie) 16 (tie) 16 (tie) 16 (tie) 20 (tie) 20 (tie) 22 (tie) 22 (tie) 22 (tie) 25 (tie) 25 (tie)

Stock

Matt Rhoads Scott Grinnell Jaime Hayslip Dennis Gorlick Tom Kubis Deb Langdon Tom Langdon Lee McElhinney Jim Perrin Jacob Peter Rich Smith Tony Zanne Dan Kaufman Andrew Walker Gary Thomas Morgan Bida William Buck Alvin Fong Aslan Sweeney Karl Hughes Mark Laitenberger Greg Gonya Mark Gonya John Walsh Wes Morril Michael Ortega

RallyCross Series at Perry’s Park 1 2 3 (tie) 3 (tie) 5 (tie) 5 (tie) 7 8 9 10 (tie) 10 (tie) 12 (tie) 12 (tie) 12 (tie)

2WD

Rick Leto Ben Gilmore Tony Zanni Jeff Coppola William Sully Wayne Sully Cory Kuhns Marnie Soom Mark Curley Rich Smith Ed Green Paul Quinn Barbara Oertett Daniel Wieland

1 2 3 4 5 (tie) 5 (tie) 5 (tie) 8 (tie) 8 (tie) 10 (tie) 10 (tie) 12 (tie) 12 (tie) 12 (tie)

O4

Mike Woodruff Sr Ben Ripson Adam Yasin Jason Rodgers Heather Everett Mike Woodruff Jr Brandon Wojdan Ken Depke Carrie Oberg A. Cuzzacrea Larry Roland Frank Dinino Jessie Roland Laurence Roland

1 2 3 4 5 6 (tie) 6 (tie) 6 (tie) 9 10 (tie) 10 (tie) 12 13 14 (tie)

Open

Pat Smith Jim Perrin J.Schwartzmeyer Michelle Quinn John Bathgate Nick Meyer Joe Rank Benjamin Bipson Patrick Walker Jason Herbert J.Zimmerman Brendan Raymondi Nicole Raymondi Brian West

14 (tie) Austin Newmann 16 Chris Bergeron 1 2 (tie) 2 (tie) 4 5 6 7 (tie) 7 (tie) 9 10 (tie) 10 (tie) 12

U4

Angelo Filippone John Stuart Nick Meyer Saurabh Kohli Andrea Oslon Michelle Quinn Jesse Luce Brian Sharley Nate Michals Mike Harvey Punjabi Kohli Jeremy Washburn

Bold denotes Finger Lakes Region members as of Dec. 1 2010.

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Is This a Road?

A rally of approximately 180 miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier.

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.

January 8, 2011 Event #1 of the 2011 Winter Rally Series Start/Finish

MacGregor’s, 759 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424-2214

Directions

From Thruway exit 44, take route 332 south into Canandaigua.

MacGregor’s will be on the left, just past the 5&20 intersection.

Schedule

3:00–4:00 Registration 3:30–4:00 Novice meeting 4:00 Drivers’ meeting 4:31 First car off about 10:30 First car finishes

Rallymasters

Cory Kuhns, 585-210-0824, ckuhns97@gmail.com Marnie Soom, 585-233-2760, marniesoom@gmail.com

Cost

$35/car SCCA members, $45/car guests

More info

http://www.flr-scca.com/rally/

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January 2011

The Long Way Home ‘11 January 15, 2011

It is once again time to enjoy the winter roads of the southern tier with the Finger Lakes Region’s 2011 Winter Rally Series and the WINTR series. The second rally of the series consists of approximately 160 competitive miles using mostly unpaved, and some paved, roads in the New York Southern Tier. The Long Way Home is the first event in the WINTR Rally Series.

Entry fees are $40/car for SCCA members, $50/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.

Start/Finish location: TBA 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: Alan Smith, asmith2357@aol.com , (585) 359-4688

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Presents, Event #3 of the Winter Rally Series

Ithaca Winter Rally February 5, 2011

This is a Thomas and Kastenhuber production.

A rally of approximately 175 miles using paved and unpaved roads in the southern parts of West-Central New York.

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.

The rally starts and ends at Manos Diner 357 Elmira Rd (Route 13) in Ithaca, NY Schedule: Registration Novice School Driver’s Meeting First car starts First car finishes

3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

4:40 p.m.

5:01 p.m.

10:45 p.m.

There are several hotels in the area for those wishing to stay overnight after the rally.

If you have any questions, contact Rallymaster Gary Thomas @ gary.george.thomas@gmail.com or call (607) 277-0501 20

January 2011

Cabin Fever Rally 2011 WINTER SERIES EVENT #4

February 19, 2011 Please join us for another great event of the Finger Lakes SCCA Region Winter Rally Series. This event will travel approximately 160 miles of paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier.

SCHEDULE Registration: 3:00-4:00 pm Novice School: 3:30-4:00 pm Driver’s Mtg: 4:15 pm First Car Off: 4:31 pm First Car Finishes: 11:00 pm (approx.)

Vehicle and driver requirements: •

Snow tires recommended (all seasons may limit your speed group eligibility)

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Current State Inspection Sticker

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Tow rope/strap

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1 DOT Reflective Triangle (or 90 minutes of Road Flares)

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Valid Driver’s license

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Proof of Insurance

Start/Finish Location: Yard of Ale Canal House, 3226 Genesee St., Piffard, NY Entry Fee: $35/car for SCCA members; $45/car for guests Rally Master/Contact Information JAMIE HAYSLIP: Phone: 585.261.2057 ● email: jameshayslip@yahoo.com

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Classified Ads For Sale: 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster Series 1.5 42K miles, 4.2 liter engine, matching numbers, new paint (no rust), new top, new Connolly leather, stored inside, runs great.

Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568. Ph. (585) 314-1500 (1/11) For Sale: Mazda 323 GTX rally cars #1: 1988, 145K miles. Runs/drives. Has rust in quarter panels. Would make a great RallyCross or TSD car, or restore it. Many extra parts available. On snow tires on OEM wheels, includes older gravel tires on a 2nd set of wheels. $1200 as is, or with a spare gearbox & short block for $1500. #2: 1989, mileage unknown. Open-class stage rally car with logbook. Currently registered/insured/inspected. Too much to list. On studded snows, with Kumho gravel tires on a second set of wheels.

Includes second set of doors with lexan windows. Great as a first stage rally car, for RallyCross, ice racing, etc. $4000 as described, or bundle with a spare long block assembly, N.O.S. gearbox, spare drive shaft, rear end, new unmounted Hankook gravel tires and a set of Borbet wheels for $5000.

If interested in either, contact Rick by phone at (585) 967-3762 or by email at expjawa@hotmail.com. (12/10) For Sale: 2005 Margay Brava 4.4 go-kart with blue printed World Formula engine.

Blue printed by Rich Gamrod in the spring of 2010. Includes One fold up stand and one two-level stand that easily transports two karts, gears, many spare parts, spare slicks and rain tires on wheels. Also includes freshened raptor motor. Will separate some items. Call Chris at (315) 597-5668 (12/10) For Sale: 4 Mounted studded (worn studs, three winters) Nokian, Hakkapeliitta 2 M+S tires. For 2001 Honda Civic LX 4-door. Size 185/70/14. Bolt pattern 14x6. $150/obo. Call Ken (585) 703-3345 or kwillia5@rochester.rr.com. (12/10) For Sale: Chrome plated 5-spoke steel wheels. Five bolt pattern, optional wheels for late ‘70’s early ‘80’s Buick (Century and others). No rust, just dirt. 4 for $75. Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (11/10) For Sale: RacePro Engineering offering our race winning 1995-based Mustang Cobra A-Sedan. History of podiums at SCCA Runoffs! Brand new (1.5 hours only) Marollo-built full race 302, Ford Boss block, Holly 650, aeroquip, best of everything!

Dyno sheets available. Freshened Tremec

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5-speed. Professionally built cage. Variety of spring rates. Koni 2-way adjustable shocks. monoballs. Brand new Baer racing brakes all around. ATL fuel cell. Three sets wheels, 2 with Hoosier slicks, and 1 with Hoosier rains. OMP Harness good through 2014.

Wired for radio. Current Annual SCCA safety and tech inspection, Log Books.

Literally thousands of dollars in Spares Package, including nose, wing, Koni struts, 2-way adjustables, various rate Eibach & Hyperco springs, Baer rotors & calipers, racing radiator, Holly jets, motor parts, ignition parts, suspension parts, tons more. Duplicates of everything that can wear out or break!

Build sheet and complete spares list upon request. Balanced and completely sorted.

Car is 100% race ready. Located in Watkins Glen, NY. $ 17,500 for quick sale. Ed LoPresti. 607-535-4237. (11/10) For Sale: 14 ft. enclosed racecar trailer/ Ramps/Inverter/ Electric Brakes/Winch/Gas Box/12’ Awning. Smithy Lathe Mill (NEW) Dry Sump Tank (7qts) Scales Leak down Gages Craftsman Rolling Tool Box w/Ramp.

Racecar jack. Scales used to corner weight a racecar. Shop equipment. Call for what is available. Come look and ask questions. Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568.

Ph. (585) 314-1500 (11/10) For Sale - Sparco Sprint 5 race seat and mounting brackets - Brand new, never used. Seat is black. Brackets are

red. $399. Seat: http://www.sparcousa. com/pseats_comp.asp?id=622 Bracket: http://www.sparcousa.com/pseats_acc. asp?id=153 Call Scott (585) 506-7366 or msgrinnell@mindspring.com. (10/10) For Sale: Jeep Grand Cherokee wheels (16x7-5 bolt) and Bridgestone Winter Dueler tires (275/75/16). Will separate. $500/obo. Wheels are in good condition.

Tires have good tread. Call Scott (585) 506-7366 or msgrinnell@mindspring.com.

(9/10) For Sale: 1972 Triumph TR6 Convertible.

Red, 4 sp trans., Body and paint excellent.

2000mi on carb rebuild. Red-line tires. Have all receipts. Runs great. Includes extra parts: 4sp trans, rear differential, new radiator and electric fan kit. $9700/obo Contact Duane Myers, duanecm6000@yahoo.com (585) 506-8194, pictures available. (8/10) 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 $3000. Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (12/09) 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 (7/10)

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

Contact the editor at cfdresie@cs.com for more info.

January 2011

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?

No

Yes

IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Year ______________Previous Member # ____________________________

Please list name and age of spouse and children under age 21:

Spouse's Name____________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______ Spouse's Member Number (if current member)________________________________________________________ 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 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP.......................$85 FIRST GEAR (21 & Under) NEW CLUB RACING VOLUNTEER

+ +

REGULAR MEMBER.................$15 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP .............$25

= = = =

$80 $110 $45 $30

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.

2011 January

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGION December 2010

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Ohio Winter Rally (WINTR Series), RoadRally, Ohio

8

FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)

January 2011

9

STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. 5795 W Henrietta Rd , Rochester, NY (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

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4

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FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flrscca.com for further information)

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) 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) Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, “Is This A Road?”, MacGregors, 759 South Main St, Canadaigua, NY 14424, Marnie Soom/Corey Kuhns

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Son of Sno*Drift (WINTR Series), RoadRally, Mexico Lindo, Waterford, MI

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FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)

10–12 National SCCA Convention, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV 12

Maple Leaf Winter Rally (WINTR Series), RoadRally, Ontario

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STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

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Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Event #4

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Winter Challenge Rally (WINTR Series), RoadRally, Vermont (NER)

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FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flrscca.com for further information)

March 2011

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Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, The Long Way Home, (WINTR Series), Alan Smith, (asmith2357@aol.com / (585) 359-4688

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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)

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STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. 5795 W Henrietta Rd , Rochester, NY (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

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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)

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STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

5

Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Event #5

8

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Rallye Des Neiges (WINTR Series), RoadRally, Bromont, Quebec

FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)

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FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flrscca.com for further information)

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STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. 5795 W Henrietta Rd , Rochester, NY (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

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Finger Lakes Region Year End Banquet, – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534

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STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact meridith1c@msn.com for further information.)

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FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m., Thiel’s, 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY (Contact re@flrscca.com for further information)

February 2011 1

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)

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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)

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Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Ithaca Winter Rally, Manos Diner, 357 Elmira Rd (Route 13) in Ithaca, NY, (Contact Gary Thomas @ gary.george.thomas@gmail.com / (607) 277-0501)

April 2011 5

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)

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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) 2011 dates are subject to change. Request dates from the Activities Director.

Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLETIN BOARD www.flr-scca.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Finger-Lakes-Region-SCCA/143648208904 24

January 2011

TOP END Finger Lakes REGION, SCCA INC.

Treasurer 753 Klem Rd. Webster, NY 14580 TOP END Editorial Staff 119 Brookview Dr., Rochester, NY 14617-3903

The LAST PIT

Santa recognizes that Rally people are sometimes “wierd.”

Waiting for Santa

Santa showing the ravages of time.

Interim Rally Chair Tom Langdon presented Rally Series Awards

Bottled Scotch - Bottled Lights!

Discussing important rally subjects?

Lighted, not light wheels