Jan. 2013 - Top End by Finger Lakes Region, SCCA

January 2013

Volume 58, No. 1

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

The January General Membership Meeting has been cancelled. See you at the banquet on Jan. 12 (see page 8)

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA Elected Positions

2013 Board of Directors

Regional Executive Michael Toombs............ (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St. Rochester, NY 14619-2227 re@flr-scca.com Assistant Regional Executive Dave Ciufo .................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 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 Marcus Kroll................. (585)563-6206 502 Thornell Rd Pittsford, NY 14534 secretary@flr-scca.com Activities Director Mary Hartman ....................................... 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624-4807 activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Directors Chris DeMinco ............ (585) 330-5456 980 Rush Scottsville Rd Rush, NY 14543-9781 director3@flr-scca.com Charles Tanck .............. (585) 467-4993 175 Eastgate Drive Rochester, NY 14617-4104 director1@flr-scca.com David Avery ...................(585)415-8003 director2@flr-scca.com Fran McAllister ........... (585) 750-4674 33 Red Bud Rd. Rochester, NY 14624-4717 director4@flr-scca.com

Appointed Positions Race

Competition Board Fran McAllister............ (585) 750-4674 clubracing@flr-scca.com Dave Ciufo................... (585) 346-5002 Peter Kummer.............. (585) 624-2853 Mary Hartman ............ (585) 426-3288 Charlie Tanck ............. (585) 467-4993 “Westward HO!” Race Chairman Lew Giesy..................... (315)597-9637 Glen Majors Race Chairmen Chris DeMinco ............ (585) 330-5456 Elizabeth Thiel ............ (585) 671-9995 glenmajors@flr-scca.com “FUN ONE” Race Chairman TBA funone@flr-scca.com

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Chief Registrar Marsha Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617 registrar@flr-scca.com Chief, Timing & Scoring Carl F. Dresie ............... (585) 544-6482 ts@flr-scca.com Chief, Flagging and Communication Barbara Lissow............. (585) 773-7912 fc@flr-scca.com Chief, Starter John Flowers................ (607) 546-2369 starter@flr-scca.com Chief, Grid TBA Chief, Pitts and 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 flrrep@nysrrc.org

Rally

Rally Chair TBA Interim RoadRally Chair Tom Langdon............... (315) 524-2260 rally@flr-scca.com RallyCross Chair Tony Zanni.................. (585) 281-2510 rallycross@flr-scca.com

Solo

Solo Board Tom Weaver ................ (585) 978-2966 solo_chair@flr-scca.com Brian Buchman .......... (585) 747-3808 bbuchman@johnholtz.com Dave Avery.................. (585) 415-8003 david.avery@kodak.com Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688 asmith2357@aol.com Mike Stutzman............ (585) 889-2564 stutz@eartling.net Chief Registrar Shaun Hallam ................ (585) 455-9607 shallam@rochester.rr.com Chief, Safety Steward Dave Avery.................................. (585) david.avery@kodak.com Chief, Technical Inspection Jim Hoelscher.............. (585) 247-9596 jhoelsch@rochester.rr.com Chief, Novice Program Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688 asmith2357@aol.com Chief, Timing & Scoring and Results Tom Weaver ................ (585) 978-2966 thomas.w.weaver@gmail.com

Chief, Sound Control Edwin Jeffries ............. (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffries@gmail.com Chief, Workers George Modlin ........... (585) 265-9599 gandemo@gmail.com Chief, Waivers Brian Buchman ............. (585) 747-3808 bbuchman@johnholtz.com

Administrative Positions

Membership Mike Brunner.............. (585) 752-7233 membership@flr-scca.com TOP END Editor Carl Dresie .................. (585) 544-6482 editor@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 chairman@stpr.org Lewis Giesy.................. (315) 597-9637 lgiesy@localnet.com Alan Smith ................... (585) 359-4688 rallymaster@stpr.org Treasurer Joyce Bucknam............ (315) 597-5668 treasurer@stpr.org

NEDiv Administrative Positions

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 Steve McKelvie.............(508) 520-7135 shanna12@comcast.net NEDiv RallyCross Steward Scott Beliveau...............(603) 524-4305 beliveau@aavid.com NEDiv Solo Steward David Newman ........... (610) 433-5690 dn59@verizon.net NEDiv Solo Safety Steward Bruce Bellom ............... (914) 739-6815 brubel51@aol.com Additional positions: see http://www.nescca. com/nescca_main/contacts.html

January 2013

The Official Publication of the

Finger Lakes REGION

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

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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 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 December Membership Meeting............ 4 - 5 November BOD Minutes ...................... 6 - 7 FLR News .................................................. 7 Membership News ................................ 7 More stuff .............................................. 7 Annual Banquet Flyer ................................ 8 National News ............................................ 9 Solo .......................................................... 10 Rally .................................................. 11 - 17 Rally Meeting Notes ............................. 11 Let’s Go Winter Rallying ..................... 12 Cobwebs Results ...................................13 December RallyCross Results .............. 14 Rally Fliers ................................... 16 - 17 FLIR Flyer ............................................... 18 Classified Ads .......................................... 19 Membership Application .......................... 20 Calendar ......................... Inside Back Cover Last Pit ...................................... Back Cover

Cover Photo: Class winners in the Finger Lakes Region’s 2012 Solo Championship (by category): Pro (top-left); Stock (top-right); Modified (bottom-left); Street Touring (bottom-center); Novice (bottom-left). Additional photos are on the back cover. The full list of class awards is given on page 10 and complete standings (thorugh August 2012) can be found at: http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/2012/ points2012.pdf Alan Smith photos.

Andy Smith, a future Solo champion? Alan Smith photo. 3

REPort Mike Toombs Regional Executive

Once again I find myself under the gun trying to get my column to Carl before it is too late. I seem to have a lot of things going on this month and getting this done in time got missed. Sorry Carl. Marsha and I went to the Mohawk Hudson year-end banquet the second weekend of December. It was fun to go to a banquet and see how other regions do things. Their Solo chair gave out the championship awards and the special year-end awards. The races were honored with year-end championship awards and each race driver at the banquet was given a T-shirt. They also held their elections for next year, not unlike ours there was no opposition and the slate passed without opposition. While at the MoHud banquet Tom Campbell gave me all of the minutes of the NEDiv Council going back to 1981. I started looking at them the other night (I know I should have been writing this) and it was an interesting read. Much like today, there were some issues in the division. The NEDiv race schedule can be found on our website. I’m sure that there are going to be some changes to the schedule as it currently stands and there are going to be major changes next year. If you are interested in the future of racing you should keep an eye on things in SportsCar. Speaking of SportsCar, what a change! The cover itself jumps out at you. 4

The Rally season is getting started and I would be remiss in not mentioning it. I know the season is once again going to be a good one. Now if the weather would only cooperate. I know there are some people out there who would disagree, but I thought last winter sucked – to put it bluntly. If it’s going to be winter, it might as well snow and be cold, who remembers the warm nonsnowy winter, I don’t know about you but I remember the snow storms and the cold weather, not the lack of snow.

If you have a rotating trophy awarded at last year’s banquet, be sure to get it to Dave Ciufo.

Our banquet is right around the corner. I hope to see you all there, it always a fun time and I know you’ll regret not being there.

If you have ideas, suggestions, etc. for a program, let Mary know.

Until next month ….. Mike

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes December 4, 2012 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617 Regional Executive Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. The following is arranged by topic and may not be in chronological order. The November general membership meeting minutes were approved on a motion by Fran McAllister, seconded by Lew Giesy. Activities – Mary Hartman The Finger Lakes Region Yearend banquet is scheduled for Saturday Jan. 12 at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport. Mary needs a head count, so let her know if you will be attending. More details can be found in Top End and at www.flr-scca.com under upcoming events.

If you have any suggestions on who should be given any of the awards, let a board member know. The awards will be finalized at the Dec. 18 board meeting. Barb Lissow worked the US Gran Prix on the Course of the Americas she has photos, newsletters and stories. Mary plans to ask her to present at the February meeting.

Membership Report – Mike Brunner The region currently has 426 members, a decrease of eight from the November count. Eighteen members and guests attended the Solo and general membership meetings. A memorial service was held last Saturday for longtime region member, Carol DeSeyn. New Business – John Walsh, Area 10 representative on the SCCA Board of Directors Insurance costs for 2013 will be about 20% less all across the programs. Thanks to the insurance committee for finding a new carrier. Also, insurance does not need to be pre-paid. A “Barriers to Entry” committee is working on ways to make it easier to get into SCCA road racing. A more controlled race environment similar to vintage events with 13-13 rules, not requiring medical or license is to be offered. It will be wheel to wheel racing with a greater level of instruction. This is a path to race licensing different from the school path. John commented that the various ISC tracks (Watkins Glen, Daytona, etc.) do not all operate under the same rules. The regions running at Watkins Glen need to have discussions with them on how the events will be run.

January 2013

Old Business The survey on the bottom of the ballot asking for input on the general membership meeting was presented to the board of directors. The week and day of the week have not been set. Also, a site needs to be named. We are still looking, if you have any ideas let Mike Toombs know. If we do move, notice will be in Top End and on the web site with enough lead time to insure that everyone knows of the new date and place.

the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series. The six teams that participated enjoyed the event. A report and results will be printed in the January issue of Top End. Alan Smith noted that the rally would have been challenging if there had been snow. He found the pace, without snow, to be somewhat challenging.

The 2012 RoadRally and RallyCross Holiday Party and Awards presentation will be held Dec. 22 at Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield. Details can be found in The January general membership Top End and on the web site. You should pre-register. This will allow “Santa” to meeting will be at Murph’s on Jan. 8. prepare gifts. Mike Toombs was elected as NEDiv Rally Cross – Chris Bucknam Council Chair. The Nov. 18 RallyCross was the first Race Report – Mike Toombs time Chris had a chance to “spectate” at The Northeast Division schedule is one of the region’s RallyCross events. out. Copies have been sent to Carl and Sixteen competitors ran. The change MaryAnne so events should be in Top from frost covered ground to muddy End and on www.flr-scca.com. There conditions required that the course be will be three Majors in NEDiv, six in changed during the day. Tony Zanni has the Eastern Conference. The Eastern done a nice job of running the event and conference is made up of NEDiv and making it a fun, laid back time. the Southeast Division. The three NEDiv STPR® - Alan Smith Majors are at Summit Point, New The Wellsboro Winter Rally will not Jersey and ours at Watkins Glen. All are doubles. Sebring, Atlanta and VIR are be run this year. STPR 2013 organization the SEDiv Majors. All six will be used is underway. Alan has the route planned. to name a Conference championship. Winter Series The Winter Rally Series kicks off with Alan Smith’s “The Long Way Westward Ho! 2013 Home” on Jan. 5, followed in two weeks Our Nelson Ledges race is scheduled by Gary Thomas’ “Ithaca Rally.” Jamie for June 22 and 23. Lew Giesy will be Hayslip will be writing a rally as will race chair for this event and Wilma will John Werner. The fifth rally is still in the be registrar. works. Frank Beyer’s WINTR rally does Glen Major 2013 not meet the requirements for our series. The last Major in the Eastern Fliers for the first few events are on Conference is our event at Watkins the web and printed in Top End. Glen on July 5, 6 and 7. Chris DeMinco and Elizabeth Thiel will chair this event; Solo Report – Jeff Colegrove The Solo picnic was held on Nov. 18. Mike Toombs will be the registrar. Tasty food, a bit of bench racing, some Fun One 2013 beer. We did finish the season in the hole The Fun One will run Sept. 14 and 15. by about $2000. A race chair has not been named; Marsha Year-end awards have been decided Toombs will be the registrar. and will be presented at the Jan. 12 Rally Report banquet. “Dust off the Cobwebs” was run on Dec. 1 as a shakedown in preparation for

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel All bills submitted to the region have been paid. Expenses for the Solo picnic and the Dec. 1 RoadRally were paid. Income from the rally has been received. The current checking account balance was reported. The books for 2012 will be closed in a few weeks. After that the books will be given to the accountant for preparation of our tax filing. Because we are a not-for-profit, the taxes are not due until May. Mike commented that Race and Solo lost money in 2012. Rally made a few dollars. At the rate of loss experienced this year, we would go bankrupt in several years. Therefore we need to rethink our income and expenses. Financial statements are available for review from Elizabeth. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Dave Avery, seconded by Chris Bucknam. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p. m. on a motion by Dave Ciufo, seconded by Mike Brunner. Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

We have three races in 2013.

2013 January

PROVIDING THE RACING COMMUNITY WITH INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INCOME FOR OVER 40 YEARS. 5

Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

The $25 fee represents a subsidy of $7 per person. Mike will be the Master of Ceremonies. With the membership awards being moved out of the banquet, some awards may be brought back into the banquet starting with 2013.

November 27, 2012 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617

Mary has contacted Barb Lissow to present a program on Barb’s trip to the US Grand Prix at Austin Texas. The date has not been set.

Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

We will have a January membership meeting on the 8th.

Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; Dave Ciufo, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Mary Hartman, Activities Director; Chris DeMinco, Fran McAllister and Charles Tanck, Directors.

A site for the Membership Recognition Picnic needs to be reserved soon; many places are being booked now.

Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order. The minutes of the October 30, 2012 board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Chris, seconded by Charlie. Activities Report The Year End banquet is set for Jan. 12 at the Green Lantern in Fairport.

New Business Jeff Dahnert, SCCA President, talked at the Northeast Division’s Mini-Con. Subjects included a new insurance provider, marketing, the Majors program, etc. Our race is not only a Majors but is also BFGoodrich Super Tour. There will be three Majors events in the Northeast Division. The Eastern Council, which includes the Northeast Division and the Southeast Division, will have a total of six Majors. Our race will be the last in the Eastern Council and will have a special party.

The Runoffs® format used this year was better, but improvements may be made. Sports-Car magazine has been repurchased by the previous publisher. Mike has been elected as NEDiv council chair for 2013. The NYSRRC banquet was last weekend. Dave Ciufo finished fourth in SM over two other FLR drivers and ninth in points; Bruce Perry was second in ITA and highest ranking of the nine Finger Lakes Region drivers scoring points; Chris Tyo was second in CF; Mike Meyers was first in FM; Bob Henderson was third in ITR beating Steve Mancini by 12 points; Ryan Brown was second in ITS over Nancy Thomas; Chris Pluta placed second in SRF; Mary placed first in SSC. Full standings can be found at http://www.nysrrc.org/ archives/2012/2012finalstdgs.pdf. Old Business Carl distributed a summary of the results for the general membership meeting survey. The second Wednesday of the month received the most “votes.” A site for the membership meeting needs to be defined. This will be brought to the general membership at the December meeting. The board meeting may remain the last Tuesday of the month, but may change at the discretion of the board. The site for the board meetings may not change. Race Report A divisional race committee has been formed. They are looking at creating a divisional race series starting in 2014, possibly with only one event at any one track. Increased track rental costs and reduced entries have put the racing events at risk. The situation was discussed among the board members prior to the meeting and continued during the treasurer’s report and in the race report. The Glen Region needs to be brought into this discussion.

January 2013

The status of the Oneida, Syracuse and Adirondack race tracks were discussed. The New York Safety Track (Oneida) is 2.1 miles long with 18 turns. MotorsportReg is changing the plan we use for registration. A free plan is available if payment is not made through them. That plan can be used for elections, reservations, etc. The Glen Region offered to buy wireless scales for use by Tech. Rally Report “Dust off the Cobwebs” will run Dec. 1. First car off for the approximately 130 competitive mile event will be 4:01 p.m. The event has been pre-checked. There are three short unpaved sections. The Rally awards and Christmas party is Dec. 22 at Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield. Solo Report Mike will discuss the Solo issues with Tom Weaver. A tentative Solo schedule needs to be available for the Rochester Auto Show. The Solo program may use MotorsportReg for pre-registration next year. This could increase entries due to wider exposure to our events. Top End – Carl Dresie The December issue hit the mail stream today (Nov. 27). Delivery by the US Postal Service is expected to have delays due to the high mail load during the holiday season. Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel The Profit and Loss by Class for January 1 through November 27 was distributed for review. Several bills paid today are not included in the statement. Approximately $12k will come out of the checking account. A Fun One entry deposit was mistakenly entered twice. When corrected, the Fun One shows a loss. Unexpected expenditures are part of the Fun One loss.

2013 January

The Solo program shows a loss. All region bills have been paid. We need to rethink expenditures. We need to continue the discussion with race chairs, etc. on cost control. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Mary, seconded by Chris. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on a motion by Elizabeth, seconded by Dave. Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

FLR News Membership News and Information

Street address, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for new members and new street address for members that have moved can be obtained from the membership chair, the Top End editor and/or the Regional Executive. They are not published in widely accessible issues for personal security reasons. (Ed.)

Letters and other information Pit to car communications A letter to the editor in SportsCar stated that the VHF FM radios that racers use for pit-car communication must be modified. As of 12/31/12 the FCC is requiring the radios have their band width reduced. A local shop that can do this is :Licciardi Radio Service, 992 Carter St., Rochester, NY 14621. The cost will be $25.00 per radio.

W e l c o m e t o t h e Brian Fallon Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Top End issues Sam Mammano Regular Club Racing

Address changes Allan W & Lorraine Davis Gregory Davis Gregory William Fotiades, Jr.

Don't forget to renew Steve Baxter

Joseph & Theresa Carozzoni Stefan Kucynski Jeffrey Meyers Rich, Kim, Ryan & Abby Smith

There are two issues impacting Top End. First, due to the heavy holiday mail traffic hard copy delivery has been delayed for a week or more. The online version (www.flr-scca.com/TopEnd) is available a week or more prior to the next meeting. Second, the cost of printing and mailing each issue is over $600 per month. Suggestions on how to reduce that cost should be given to the board of directors. One idea is to not mail hard copy to those with an active e-mail address.

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2012 Annual Awards Banquet Saturday January 12, 2013

Green Lantern Inn One East Church Street, Fairport, New York 14450 ph. (585) 223-0556

Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Registration, Open bar*, Hors d’oeuvres**

*Beer, wine, soda, juice - Cash bar for mixed drinks Beverages will be available for purchase during and after dinner. ** Cheese, crackers and vegetable tray

Dinner & Cash Bar at 7:00 p.m. -

Sliced USDA Choice Sirloin in Gravy, Chicken on the Bone, Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Roasted Potato, Steamed Vegetables. Green Salad, Assorted Warm Rolls

Presentation of awards Following dinner

The Green Lantern Inn has been a landmark in the Rochester New York area for over 125 years. Originally built as a private residence, the Inn was converted to a boarding house, a tavern, a full service restaurant and is presently a banquet facility. The Deland House, now known as the Green Lantern Inn was designed by Mr. John Thomas and is in the style of a French chateau. Started in 1875 and occupied in 1876, it is considered to be the best local example of high second empire architecture. Handicapped accessible entrance and parking off Route 250.

PLEASE R.S.V.P by January 3, 2013 Mary Hartman, ph. (585) 426-3288 e-mail: MKHartman@Genesee.edu or activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Name(s)

Number of Adults _____ x $25 = $_______ Number of Children ____ x $15 = $_______ Total enclosed 8

$_______

Checks payable to “Finger Lakes Region, SCCA” At the door or mail to:

Finger Lakes Banquet 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624

January 2013

National News

CRB Releases New GT-2 Classifications and Adjustments for 2013 TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 7, 2012) -- In an effort to strengthen the GT2 class, the SCCA Club Racing Board announced the classification of Trans-Am Series Class 2 cars as well as many former Super Touring® Over cars. To accomplish this, the current GT-2 spec lines have been revised for 2013. These changes came after more than a year of study by the GT Advisory Committee and by an ad hoc group of GT drivers, builders and car owners. The new spec lines include revised weights and restrictors for existing GT-2 cars. Ex-STO cars may be prepared to the 2012 STO rules, with the exception that tires are free in GT-2 within the STO wheel sizes. Specifications for these cars are now included in the race memo and may vary from 2012 STO specifications. Trans-Am 2 cars may run in GT2 under TA2 rules and published spec lines, with the exception that tires are free in GT-2 within the TA2 wheel sizes. Regional GTA class cars may run in GT2, but must make the changes necessary to comply with the TA2 rules. The CRB apologizes for the late notice of the change, but the opportunity to embrace these cars became available as a result of a cascading set of rule changes from the Touring reclassification that was just completed. Please go to http://www.scca.com/ clubracing/content.cfm?cid=44472 to view the race memo that will include the new spec lines for all the GT-2 cars. The memo is available directly here: http:// scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/ RM%2012-10.pdf.

2013 January

2013 Runoffs Qualifications Announced

For an easy-to-read graphical representation of the qualification process go to http://www.scca.com/ assets/13-runoffs-qualifications2.pdf TOPEKA, Kan. (December 4, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America announced today the qualification criteria for the 50th SCCA National Championship Runoffs®, set for Road America Sept. 16-22, 2013.

The qualification process is largely unchanged from 2012, with paths through the Divisional Points, National Points and now the U.S. Majors Tour. Additionally, as the Runoffs’ Golden Anniversary, all former Champions are invited to participate in the event. As was the case in 2012, to qualify through either Divisional or National point standings, a driver must finish four SafeRacer National Racing Series races (regular National or U.S. Majors Tour events included), with a minimum of two starts within their Division of Record. Once the participation criteria are met, at least one of the following performance criteria is required: - Finish in the top three of their class in their Divisional Championship. - Finish in the top half of the coast-tocoast, National Point Standings within their class during 2013. - Reach or exceed a minimum number of points for a given class in the National Point Standings (listed below), set by the top half of the 2012 National Point Standings. Through the U.S. Majors Tour, any driver participating in three different Majors events in the same class (turning a wheel in an official session) will earn an invitation in that class. This criteria was used in 2012 for the Majors pilot program in what has become the MidStates Conference. A special invitation will be extended to any past SCCA National Champion

to return to the 50th running of the Runoffs, provided that they qualify for a National license. Any past Runoffs National Champion may enter one class at the 2013 Runoffs without meeting the participation or performance criteria. “Not only will we crown our annual National Champions at the 2013 Runoffs, but we will celebrate 50 years of one of the great motorsports events in America,” SCCA President & CEO Jeff Dahnert said. “As part of that celebration, we invite any of our past Champions to return to battle today’s best amateur racing drivers. You only have one 50th birthday, and we want to make sure that the event be as spectacular as the racing on the track.” Mid-point of 2012 SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series point standings, by class: American Sedan: 36 points B Spec: (using SSC level): 40 points C Sports Racing: 38 points D Sports Racing: 33 points E Production: 39 points F Production: 26 points Formula 500: 36 points Formula 1000: 43 points Formula Atlantic: 25 points Formula Continental: 22 points Formula Enterprises: 28 points Formula F: 22 points Formula Mazda: 32 points Formula Vee: 32 points GT-1: 25 points GT-2: 36 points GT-3: 38 points GT-Lite: 34 points H Production: 31 points Sports 2000: 24 points Spec Miata: 10 points Spec Racer Ford: 13 points Super Touring Lite: 19 points Super Touring Under: 20 points Touring 1: 47 points Touring 2: 44 points Touring 3: 45 points Touring 4 (using SSB level): 50 points The 2013 SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series, U.S. Majors Tour and BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour begins January 4-6, 2013 at Sebring International Raceway. 9

Solo

2012 Finger Lakes Region Solo Champions Jeff Colegrove, 2012 Finger Kakes Region Solo chair presented the 2012 Solo Champions awards at the Solo picnic Nov. 18. Alan Smith photo.

Tom Weaver Solo Chair

Position Class 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 3 4 5 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 5

PRO PRO PRO PRO PRO STOCK STOCK STOCK STOCK STOCK SP SM ST ST PREP PREP MOD MOD MOD JA JB N N N N N

Driver

Car Model

Chris Morton Shaun Hallam John Cass Tina Reeves Brian Reeves Greg Turner George Modlin Andy Cocilova Dan Wilcox Gillian Pielow Kai Kao Corey Shepardson Mel Dillon Andrei Stihi James Hoelscher Marcus Kroll Jake Bucknam Stefan Colegrove Jeff Colegrove Sara Ledaim Connor Miller Jason Cleary Aretta Stillman Luis Fonseca Gregory Fotiades Bob Day

06 Subaru STI 06 Scion tC 08 MINI Cooper S 94 Mazda Miata 94 Mazda Miata 10 Mini Cooper 09 Pontiac Solstice 02 Pontiac Trans Am 08 MINI Cooper S 11 BMW 328xi 91 RX7 94 Acura Integra 07 MINI Cooper 02 Subaru WRX Wagon 88 Chevrolet Camaro 02 Pontiac Transam KBS Mark8 97 RD F5 97 RD F5 Margay xx Kart CRG 10 Mazdaspeed3 08 VW Jetta 2.5 02 Chevy Cavalier 05 Dodge SRT4 77 280z

Total Points Points W/Drops 157 70 65 50 35 156 146 101 62 49 62 142 135 27 165 130 149 125 100 98 180 80 63 54 34 6

147 68 62 49 34 124 124 101 62 47 62 142 135 27 155 116 129 125 100 98 160 80 61 54 34 6

Standings through August can be found at: http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/2012/points2012.pdf 10

January 2013

Rally Tom Langdon Interim Rally Chair

Rally Meeting Notes December 11, 2012 96 Church Street, Victor, NY

These notes are grouped by subject, not in chronological order. The following six RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jamie Hayslip, Tom Langdon and Alan Smith. The January general membership meeting has been moved to the 8th. The January rally meeting will be moved to Jan. 15. RallyCross The December RallyCross will be this coming Saturday at Perry’s Park. The results of the Nov. 18 RallyCross will be printed in the January issue of Top End. Rally Yearend Party Alan is taking reservations for the Dec. 22 rally party. STPR® The Wellsboro Winter Rally will not be run this year, for two reasons. The new ownership of Rally America is sorting through insurance and sanction issues. Also, entries the past two years have barely covered expenses. Committee meetings for the 2013 running of STPR will be scheduled. Greg Lester has expressed an interest in writing the charity rally run on the Friday of STPR weekend. The charity rally will be sanctioned and conducted as a social rally. Many of the roads

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in the area have been upgraded to accommodate the truck traffic associated with fracking. Summer and Fall Rally Series “Dust off the Cobwebs,” the Dec. 1 shakedown event had six teams competing. Dan and Anna Thiel left the OMP early so that they could man the first checkpoint. Alan Smith and Eric Hobron then worked the last checkpoint before the break. Rallymaster Carl Dresie, with the help of Ben Gilmore worked the last checkpoint, allowing Alan and Eric to start scoring the event. Results and a report will be printed in the January issue of Top End. Winter Rally Series The WINTR series proposed by Frank Beyer may be run as an invitationonly event for the winners of preceding winter rallies. The exclusion of a Novice class and the possibility of it being a long event does not meet the needs of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series. John Werner will be contacted regarding moving his event to Feb. 2 from the March date. That will leave the only series rally without a named rallymaster as the last of the series. This allows for more time to name a rallymaster and to write the rally. Rick Barnes would like route information several days before an event. This gives him time to enter the route into a GPS system making course closing easier. The general instructions for the 2013 Winter Rally Series have been completed. The only significant change is to the factors for B speeds in the Limited and Stock classes, going from 1.1 to1.13. Series fees will be the same as last year, $35 per members, and $40 for guests.

Winter Series trophies will be glasses with series information silk screened onto the glass. The size may be graduated between classes. A number of other trophies were mentioned including window stickers. Suggestions are welcome. It was noted that printed labels may not withstand washing. Miscellaneous Discussions When an experienced rally team leaves the OMP at 4:30, not 4:31, the following teams begin to question their out time and the setting on their clock. But, one should realize that even an experienced team can make a mistake, even for the second time in several years. Also, following an experienced rally team can be a problem, as they may not leave on time or follow the official rally route. Rally Safety Steward Licenses have been issued to several of the region’s rallyists. The rally box needs to be cleaned out and restocked. Tom’s retirement date is projected to be this coming March. Jamie related that care should be taken when stepping onto the edge of the road, especially when the weather has been at or above freezing. Sometimes the result is being waste deep in cold water. Sometimes the planets just don’t align. Automobile problems discussed included “The Prince of Darkness,” failure prone Saab air conditioning brackets, vehicle speed signal wiring points and the quirks of Ford Escort GT’s. The meeting was devoid of any discussion of wiener dogs and submarines. Very unusual!

Jamie Hayslip has created a flyer for the Feb. 16 rally. It will be published in Top End and put up on the web-site. 11

Let’s go Winter Rallying

ANGER: We are losing!

By Gretchen Kriesen

RATIONALIZATION: Our windshield wipers weren’t working well.

“Did you have fun?” This question is sprinkled over the Road Rally group as they pour into the break or the final location, often while griping about a turn that was missed, a Time Allowance (TA) that was miscalculated, or a particularly gnarly section of dirt, gravel, or maddening twists. Having fun…it’s good to be reminded of the point of these rallies. So why go out there, in the middle of winter and drive around for seven hours on back “roads” (and at times, “road” is used in its loosest interpretation possible), obsessing about each turn and each second, about where the next checkpoint will be, and why your handbrake is sticking and how that will ruin the rally for you? From the outside, it seems like a lot of frustration. From the outside it would. From the outside it did. And then I was drafted, a last-minute effort for Jamie to compete this season. Jamie sits in the driver’s seat with a lot of experience. I’m in the navigator’s seat with impaired math skills, a short attention span, a tendency for motion sickness, and a nasty habit of saying “left” when I mean “right.” To make matters even more stressful for Jamie, I’m his wife. From what I understand, rallying spouses are few and far between likely; due to the stress of finding your way, quickly but accurately, in the snow, in the dark, on roads that are often unpaved and in the confines of a car which shrinks with each passing mile and curt remark. With that said, allow me to describe the emotional stages one will experience as a Rally participant. INSECURITY: Will I royally mess this up? NAUSEA: Will I puke in this car? How many Dramamine can one take in seven hours? EXHAUSTION: If I close my eyes for a second, I’ll be fine. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz PANIC: Where’s the road? Did we miss the road? Should we take a TA? FRUSTRATION: How can we still be off? ANNOYANCE: This is your fault. HAPPINESS: We are doing well! BLISS: We are winning! 12

ARROGANCE: We are amazing! HUMILITY: Have you seen Alan and Eric’s score? But it’s not just about the exciting emotional experience described above that should draw you in. No, my friends, rallying offers you one-of-a-kind adventures that will make you a better person, a better driver, and result in world-wide fame and fortune, stunning good looks, the jealousy of some, the awe of many, and a god-like status. (Results may vary.) (Significantly.) So, here are The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Go Rallying (Preferably with the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA.) 10. Be smarter! Road rallying increases your eye-hand-foot coordination, math abilities, powers of concentration, sense of direction, and determination. 9. Navigators: Work on your trust issues! As a navigator, you will have to take it on faith that what may seem like reckless, out-of-control, idiotic driving is actually the result of your partner’s driving prowess. 8. Drivers: Work on your poker face! When your driving is reckless, out-of-control, and idiotic, a straight face will convince your partner that you are the driving expert you lied and told him you were. 7. Beat Alan and Eric (the perennial favorites)! It has been done. It could be done again. It could be done by you. 6. Test the limits of your marriage! Want to know just how much you love each other? Rally together. Remember, what is screamed in the car, stays in the car. And hopefully that’s not your daily driver. 5. Visit new and interesting places! Even if you won’t be able to see anything but the road, and even then only the ten feet ahead of you. 4. Buy a ham! Learn about the secret grocery store deep in the southern tier that sells good half-hams at can’t-bepassed-up prices! 3. Execute Extreme Quality Testing on Your Car! Hear your car make new and exciting noises, and remember to finish first you must first finish. 2. Learn why someone can be irate over a fraction of second! Learn also how a small mistake can be brought up year after year as the reason why a season went awry and the title slipped out of your hands. 1. Have Fun! Even I got hooked. So, come join the fun.

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Dust off the Cobwebs, Dec. 1, 2012

By Carl F. Dresie, Rallymaster Late afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 1, twelve adventurous individuals left Charlie Riedel’s in Canandaigua in teams of two for MacGregor’s in Canandaigua. A trip of just over 1 ½ miles, that should take less than five minutes if you make the lights. But, with the help of eight others under the guidance of a wandering soul, the trip took 150 miles and five and a half hours.

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Following a route that started out going north into Wayne County and meandering eastward then south into Seneca County the teams took a break at the PETRO truck stop at the intersection of Route 414 and the New York State Thruway. After refueling and taking a break to catch their breath, they started back westward, again meandering over a circuitous route toward MacGregor’s.

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The goal of this rally was to offer an opportunity for the novice to gain experience in the format of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series; for the teams testing new equipment and/or procedures to work the bugs out and gain experience; for the experienced teams to get back into the swing of things. Alan and Eric again learned that leaving the OMP a minute early added 100 points to their score. Most learned that it is difficult to drive at the requested speeds over smooth and relatively straight paved roads. (There were three short sections of unpaved roads for those who believe the Winter Series should concentrate on dirt, not macadam.) Without the help of the workers, the teams would not have been able to experience a TSD rally. Thanks to all who helped. Jerry Kerwin for pre-checking, making valuable suggestions, safety checking and working check points five and ten. Ben Gilmore for keeping the rallymaster on the route as course opening car. Dan and Anna Thiel for working check point one before running the route. Chris Bucknam and Lew Giesy for working check points two and eight. Larry Wells and Paul

Walker for working check points three and seven. Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak for working check points four and nine. Alan Smith and Eric Hobron manned the last check point on the first half and scored the event at the finish. Finally a special thanks to Ann for tolerating this lunacy.

“Dust off the Cobwebs” Results Car No.

Class Speed

Driver Navigator

Place Marque

Score

O.A. Cls Raw

Leg with Time Allowances

Factored

-1

-2

-9

Equipped Alan Smith A Eric Hobron

Subaru Outback

140

-101

-2 2.5TA

Equipped Dan Thiel A Anna Thiel

Volvo 240

465

-24

-56 -117 4.5TA

-19 -12 -10 -112 -15 -17

Stock B

James Hayslip Gretchen Kriesen

VW Jetta

301

340

-99

-2

-1

-98

-5

Stock B/C

Eric Voelkle Tony Zanni

2001 Neon

539 *

567

-81

-8

-24

-10

13 -46 -71 -125 -62 -19

Novice C

Evan Brent Scott Mason

WRX

755

-128

124

-64

-119 -91 -20 -58 -26

Novice C

Jake Bucknam Kris Knapp

Slowbalt

1014

-147

-22

-32 -116 -19 200 -115 -81 -77 -200

-1

-30 -31

* Tony drove Legs 1 through 6 at B speeds, Eric drove 7 through 11 at C speeds "-" = Early

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November 18 RallyCross Results, Perry’s Park Car RallyX No. Class 10 4 7 17 36 69 79 47 25 50 944 13 11 12 26 34 24 716

2wd U4 O4 2wd U4 U5 U6 O4 2wd Open Open O4 Open Open Open Open Open Open

Name Ben Gilmore Jeremy Keck Branden West Ted Sweitzer Darren Ohara Michelle Richau Nate Michals Jake Vallee Eric Voelkle Ryan Kolupa Charlie Tameris Mark Froelich Kathryn Chapman Chris Chiufo Jake Bucknam Hugh Wilson Darryl Kucmeduss Jim Perrin

Marque Neon WOD RS Neon WOD WOD WOD RS Neon WRX Porsche 944 Impreza 2.5 Legacy Turbo Legacy Turbo Legacy Turbo WRX WRX Jeep

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

Cls 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 2 3 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8

Total Time Cones Run 1

Run 2

Run 3

Run 5

Run 6

Run 7

17.33 17.52 17.74 17.83 17.93 18.02 18.60 18.64 19.06 19.07 19.55 19.84 23.19 24.75 26.34 27.11 27.39 28.03

1.98 1.92 2.01 1.99 2.05 2.02 2.10 2.04 2.06+1 2.20 2.90 2.23 2.47 2.28+2 2.20+1 2.26 3.00 1.94+2

1.98 1.95 1.57 2.03 1.86 1.63+1 2.08+1 1.98 1.62 1.90 1.86 1.82+2 2.02 2.00 1.68 2.02 1.96 1.71 2.02 2.05 1.91 2.05 2.05 1.71 1.87 1.90 1.66 2.16 2.16 1.82+1 2.21+1 2.43+3 1.61 2.22 2.19 2.06 2.36 2.27 1.91 2.31+2 2.10 2.11+4 2.00 1.99 3.00 2.15 2.43 3.00 2.16 2.08 3.00 2.09+1 3.00 3.00

1.57 1.63+1 1.61 1.72+1 1.66 1.66 1.70 1.67 1.61 1.72 1.64 1.91+1 3.00+1 1.71 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

1.65+1 1.55 1.53 1.55 1.74+2 1.62+1 1.53 1.61+1 1.61 1.58 1.59 1.56 1.61 1.63 1.59 1.65 1.63 1.62 1.61 1.56 1.64 1.62 1.63 1.63 1.76+1 1.69 1.65 1.66 1.63 1.70 1.81+2 1.68+1 1.64 1.67 1.64 3.00 1.68 1.66 1.68 1.68 1.72+1 1.59 1.60 1.61 1.77 1.74 1.74 1.71 1.82 1.94+3 1.83 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

1 6 2 3 0 0 1 5 1 1 5 1 4 8 1 0 0 3

2.01 1.95 2.10+1 2.06 2.10 2.13 2.06 2.30+2 2.01 2.30 2.24 2.27 2.59 2.24 2.15 2.27 2.15 3.00

Run times with number of cones Run 4

Run 8

Run 9 Run 10

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RALLYCROSS 2012

Drive Fast. Take Chances. Get Dirty. RallyCross is the easiest way to get into the action of Performance Rally Racing. Perry’s Park offers a challenging dirt course that will test your drving skills slding sideways over dirt and gravel. Put your foot to the floor and join us this season! For more FLR-SCCA RallyCross information email rallycross@flr-scca.com or call RallyCross Chairman Tony Zanni at 585.281.2510 All events held at Perry’s Park, 4538 Caledonia Rd, Liechester NY. Dates and locations subject to change. Weather can cancel an event on short notice please visit www.flr-scca.com or facebook.com/flrscca for updates. Photo Monica Roche

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Event #1 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series

Saturday, January 5, 2013

It is once again time to enjoy the winter roads of the Southern Tier with the Finger Lakes Region’s 2013 Winter Rally Series. The first rally of the series consists of approximately 160 competitive miles using mostly unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier.

START/FINISH LOCATION:

The Yard of Ale and Canal House Inn 3226 Genesee Street Piffard, NY

ENTRY INFORMATION: • Fees: $35/car, SCCA members, $45/car, guests. • 35 car limit - pre-registration is recommended

SCHEDULE:

Registration .............................. 3:00 to 4:00 PM Novice school ........................................3:30 PM Drivers’ Meeting ....................................4:10 PM First car starts ........................................4:31 PM First car finishes ........................ about 11:00 PM

• Series classes —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.

Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions: Alan Smith asmith2357@aol.com • (585) 359-4688

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Event #2 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series

Saturday, January 19, 2013 4th Annual

a Thomas and Kastenhuber production

A rally of approximately 185 miles using both paved and unpaved roads in the southern parts of central New York State. START/FINISH LOCATION: Manos Diner 357 Elmira Rd (Route 13) in Ithaca, NY

ENTRY INFORMATION: • Fees: $35/car, SCCA members, $45/car, guests • 35 car limit - pre-registration is recommended

SCHEDULE: Registration ....................2:00 to 3:30 PM Novice school .............................3:00 PM Drivers’ Meeting .........................3:40 PM First car starts .............................4:01 PM First car finishes ..................... ~ 10:45 PM Want to stay overnight after the rally? Meadow Court Inn, (607) 273-3885 529 S Meadow St. (1/2 mile north of start/finish) Double for $59.00 + taxes There are also several other hotels in the area.

Questions? Want to pre-register? contact Rallymaster Gary Thomas gary.george.thomas@gmail.com 607.277.0501

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Event #4 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series

Cabin Fever

Saturday, February 16

Please join us for another great event of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series. This event will travel approximately 180 miles of paved and unpaved roads through the scenic regions of upstate New York.

START: Charlie Riedels 3140 County Rd. 10 Canandaigua, N.Y.

FINISH: Cheap Charlie’s 8 Elm St., Bloomfied, N.Y.

SCHEDULE: Registration ..................... 3:00 – 4:00 PM Novice school .................. 3:30 – 4:00 PM Drivers’ Meeting .........................4:15 PM First car starts .............................4:31 PM First car finishes ..................... ~ 10:30 PM Rallymaster / Contact Information

ENTRY INFORMATION: • Entry Fees: $35/car, SCCA members $45/car, guests • Series classes —Equipped, Limited, Stock, and Novice • Snow tires are recommended (allseason tires may limit your speed group eligibility), tow rope/strap, and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete. Driver required to show valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current state inspection sticker.

Jamie Hayslip • 585.261.2057 • jameshayslip@yahoo.com Gretchen Kriesen • 585.683.4633 • gkriesen@rochester.rr.com

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January 2013

For Sale: Wheels and Tires: Circle Racing wheels, 14 x 6 front, 14 x 7 rear. Less than 12 lbs fr, 13 lbs rr. Bolt pattern 5 x 114.3 fits MKII Toyota MR2 (1990 - '99). All four for $400. Hoosier tires, 225/50 ZR15, two R3S03, one R3S04. Stored in garage until 2011, used five days at WGI driving schools. Lots of good "tread" left. $75 each, three for $200. Dunlop Sport 9000 tires, 225/50 ZR15. Lots of tread left, $160 for all four. Call Andy, 585-737-2250 (9/12) For Sale: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac ProRally car. This car has less than 18,000 miles on it and has never been titled. It was prepared as a rally car when new and has competed in a number of SCCA Pro Rallies through the years, winning its class on a few occasions. It has a bolt in cage that is removable, a TRD rally suspension an HKS adjustable turbo boost system, original ABS system, etc. Although the drive train is “young” in terms of mileage, the body has become corroded under neat and will need some attention. The car can be seen and driven by appointment at Wheeler Auto in Geneva, NY. Asking $4900. A rare model with the potential to be a “winner” again! Call Bob Henderson at (561) 222-6686. (7/12) For Sale: 1993 Toyota Supra race c ar. This car was raced recently at Watkins Glen in the “May Madness” Glen regional race in ITR and won its class in both races. It was originally prepared as a race car when new and has never been titled. Although it is 19 years old it is a “modern” car in appearance and in well maintained mechanical condition. It features a sophisticated “double wishbone” suspension and an excellent brake system. It is really “fun” to race and easy to drive. It has won its class in numerous national and regional SCCA races through the years and has potential

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to keep on winning. Asking $7500 including numerous spares. Call Bob Henderson at (561) 222-6686. (7/12) For sale: 2002 Dodge Neon; eligible for SCCA ITA racing; will also make a great ice racer. Car and assorted parts for $2900. Contact Mary Hartman at 585-426-3288. (7/12) For sale: 1999 Ford Escort ZX2, races in SSC or ITA, 8073 actual miles, 2.0L DOHC, 5 speed, Momo seat and removable steering wheel, Enkei rims, kill switch, fire system, ACT racing clutch, Hawk brake pads, RCI belts, extra set Enkei wheels and rain tires, spare parts, documented race history. Ready to race. $3600 or reasonable offer. Call 5585-467-4993 (6/12) For Sale: Racing Items: 1 Can Am Cycle Jacket Medium (New); 1 Set Nitrogen Gages for Racing; 1 7 Qt. Dry Sump Tank (New); 1 Set Engine Leak Down Gauges; 1 Tanner Racing Scales, 4 Pads and Module; Mini Sprint Rolling Chassis (No Motor), Most Body Pcs, Many Shocks, Springs-Wheels-Body Pcs., Wing-Seat-Fuel Tank (Not Raced);

1Spex MK1 Road Racer DSR; Suzuki GSR-1000 Modified, by Orient Express, Wing, Extra Nose, Slicks & Rains, Road Racing or Solo, Complete DSR or CSR Body by Beasley, Great Paint Job; 1 Small Plane/Race Car Windshield (New). Many shop tools, automotive items, marine items, lawn and garden items, household items, miscellaneous items. Call for updated list. Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568. Ph. (585) 314-1500 (6/12) Wanted: A navigator is needed for the winter series rallies and possibly beyond. He/she must be carsick free, math fluent and willing to run “B” speed (40 MPH) class. If long term, I am willing to train on using my system on an Alfa B box with tables or a calculator. If the navigator uses a computer for timing, so much the better. If you, or you know of anyone who wants to try it, have them contact me. Jerry Kerwin jerry.kerwin@ hotmail.com / (585)425-4210 (1/13) Needed: Volunteers to run the activities of the club. See you chair of chief of specialty. (1/13)

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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region January 2013 5

Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, The Long Way Home ‘13, Alan Smith, (asmith2357@aol.com / (585) 359-4688

Finger Lakes Region Awards Banquet, – Green Lantern Inn, One East Church Street, Fairport, NY 14450

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

19 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) 26

RallyCross, (FLR)

FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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RoadRally Event #3, (FLR), TBA

FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

12* FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen. com / (585) 967-3762) 16

RoadRally, (FLR), Cabin Fever Rally 2013, Charlie Reidel’s, Canadaigua, NY, Contact Jamie Hayslip (jameshayslip@yahoo.com / (585) 261-2057) and/or Gretchen Kriesen (gkriesen@rochester.rr.com / (585) 683-4633) RallyCross, (FLR)

26* FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

28-3/2 National SCCA Convention, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV

March 2013 2/28-2 National SCCA Convention, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV TBA RoadRally Event #5, (FLR), TBA 5*

FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

12* FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen. com / (585) 967-3762) 16-17 NEDiv Roundtable Training Meetings, The Inn @ Pocono Manor, Pocono, PA.... 23-24 Driver’s School, Summit, WDC 26* FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

April 2013 2*

FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) *2013 dates for the region’s Solo, general membership, Rally and board meetings may be changing. Watch www.flr-scca.com for updates. Dates are subject to change. Request 2013 dates from the Activities Director. RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

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2013 January

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The LAST PIT

More from the Nov. 18 Solo picnic. Alan Smith photos.

Above, Jim and Maggie Craven Left, a future class winner.

Mike Toombs, surveying the crowd.