Top End - Nov. 2012

November 2012

Volume 57, No. 11

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

General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, November 6 Election of Officers Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA Elected Positions

2011 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

Carl F. Dresie .............. (585) 544-6482

119 Brookview Dr.

Rochester, NY 14617-3903

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

Mark Eksten ................ (585) 766-2777

872 North Winton Road

Rochester, NY 14609-6836

director2@flr-scca.com

Fran McAllister ........... (585) 750-4674

33 Red Bud Rd.

Rochester, NY 14624-4717

Appointed Positions Race

Competition Board

Fran McAllister (585) 750-4674

clubracing@flr-scca.com

Dave Ciufo................... (585) 346-5002 Peter Kummer.............. (585) 624-2853

Russell Jaslow ............ (585) 724-5890

Mary Hartman ............ (585) 426-3288

Erik Shepard ............... (585) 269-7097 Rich Smith (585) 703-0631 “Westware HO!” Race Chairman

Lew Giesy..................... (315)597-9637 “FUN ONE” Race Chairman

Chris DeMinco ............ (585) 467-4993

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

Jeff Colegrove ............. (585)678-1322

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

November 2012

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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 October Membership Meeting............... 4 - 5 October Program ........................................ 5 September BOD Minutes ...................... 6 - 7 FLR News ............................................. 7 - 8 Membership News ................................ 7 Bad E-mail Addresses ........................... 7 2013 Ballots........................................... 7 FLR at the Runoffs® .............................. 8 Annual Banquet Flyer ................................ 9 National News ................................... 10 - 11 Race ................................................... 12 - 13 Fun One ............................................... 12 Last Chance ......................................... 13 Solo, Event 8 ............................................ 14 Rally .................................................. 15 - 20 Rally Meeting Notes ........................... 15 Genesee Colour Tour Results .............. 15 October RallyCross Results ................ 16 Rally Fliers .................................. 17 - 20 Classified Ads .......................................... 21 Membership Applcation ........................... 22 Calendar ................................................... 23 Last Pit ..................................................... 24

Cover Photo: Stephen Wheeler qualified seventh and placed seventh in the STL supplemental race at the 2012 SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America.

Jeff Hume photo.

Friday evening registration at the Fun One before the lights went out.

Mike Brunner photo.

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REPort Mike Toombs Regional Executive We find ourselves having our annual meeting in November this year. The nominating committee had problems putting together a slate of candidates.

I’ve tried everything in an effort to get people involved in the region and yet once again we have trouble getting a group of people to run for office. I have no concerns that the group that is running for office is involved and interested in the advancement of the club; I just wish that it was easier for us to find more people.

As I enter the eighth year of my being the regional executive, I wonder when someone will come forward and show an interest in running the region. Maybe next year…

The Solo program finished up a tumultuous season on Sunday Sept. 30.

The last event was a late add on and for those who missed it; you missed a lot of fun. The turnout was a low, just over 30 drivers and we all had a good time.

The event was run much like a two-day event with the morning runs going in one direction and the afternoon going in the other direction. Then the best run from the morning and afternoon were added together to determine the winners.

Unfortunately I didn’t win my class, but my car (which ran on drying pavement that Brian and I didn’t have) had fastest time of the day for the combined runs.

Then to complete the day, we had a challenge series with the 16 fastest drivers running in brackets against each other and the 16 slower drivers. Well lo and behold I was the fastest driver among the slower drivers. Who said you can’t win and lose in the same day?

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The SCCA Club Racing program at Watkins Glen International ended the year with the Glen Region’s Last Chance weekend. They once again put together a multiple sanctioned event with enough racing to make everyone happy. They also ran an autocross again on Sunday using the paddock. Try as I might I couldn’t get any heat into the tires and the car spent most of the day sliding around the corners. Now if the track had done a better job of paving the paddock! I’ve never seen so many elevation changes in such a small area, so when I wasn’t sliding around corners I was bouncing.

The National Office has been promoting the Majors Program. They have requested that we make our National race next year part of that program. I have talked to Club Racing and discussed our options. Now this isn’t a simple thing, there are some requirements that make it tough for us, but there are also some advantages that make it right for us. I need to do some more talking to people before we can make a decision on what to do. I’ll let you know as soon as a decision has been made.

Don’t forget the RallyCross season is in full swing. Then we have the upcoming Rally to the Glen H Curtiss

Museum on Nov 3. This rally includes entry to the museum, Marsha and I have been there before and it is quite the place. For years the region had these types of destination rallies and we are trying again. We are hoping that this might attract more people and become a yearly thing. Are you going to be there?

Well, Carl asked me to get this done so he could put Top End together so I had better finish it. I would love to see all of you at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Until next month, Mike

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes October 2, 2012 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617 Assistant Regional Executive Dave Ciufo called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

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

The August general membership meeting minutes as printed in the September issue of Top End were approved on a motion by Mike Brunner, seconded by Chris Bucknam.

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

Activities – The 2012 NEDiv Mini-Con will be held Nov. 9 – 11 at the Ramada Inn in Ithaca, NY, hosted by the Glen Region.

Information is available at www.nediv. com and from Sandy Sanders at (607) 423-4137.

The Finger Lakes Region Year-End banquet is scheduled for Saturday Jan. 12 at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport.

The Rochester Automobile Dealers

November 2012

Association show is scheduled for Feb. 28 through March 3. Think about showing your competition car and let Barb Lissow know that it will be available.

Membership Report – Mike Brunner The region currently has 432 members, a decrease of six from the September count.

Eighteen members and guests attended the Solo and general membership meetings.

New Business Elections will be held at the Nov. general membership meeting. Ballots will be sent out via “Click-to-Mail” the week of Oct. 22. They will include a choice of day of the week for the general membership meetings.

Race Report We will be purchasing two TranX Pro decoders from IndyCar. They will be tested initially as a second or backup system at an upcoming race.

Fun One 2012 Entries were right at the 250 budget number. Damage and oil dry costs were higher than expected. As a result, financially the event was just below breakeven.

The power outage Friday evening, caused by a lightning strike, had an effect on registering competitors. It also delayed entering competitor information into the timing & scoring software.

The results book is available, contact Carl Dresie, (585) 544-6482.

A debriefing meeting will be scheduled by Fran McAllister to review the weekend.

Rally Report The October rally meeting has been moved back a week to October 16.

Rick Barnes will be out of town on the original date.

Rally Cross The Sept. 29 RallyCross had 22 competitors making up to ten runs.

(Results are printed in the November issue of Top End. Ed.)

2012 November

The remaining 2012 events are Oct. 27 (a night time RallyCross), Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The last Saturdays in Jan. and Feb. 2013 have been requested for the start of the 2013 season.

Social Road Rallies Rick Barnes has written a rally to be run on Oct. 14. A flyer is printed in Top End. The rally to the Glenn H Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport is scheduled for November 3. Lynn Randall is rallymaster for this 60 competitive mile social rally. A flier will be printed in Top End. Winter Series A “Dust Off The Cobwebs” event is scheduled for Dec. 1. This is a paved and smooth unpaved rally designed to bring the competitors back up to speed on navigating skills and to give new rallyists a chance to learn the skills needed to navigate a tulip style rally. Some of the more experienced competitors may also use this opportunity to try new procedures.

The first event of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series scheduled for Jan. 5 will have Alan Smith as rallymaster. The Jan. 19 rally will have Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber as rallymasters. That event will run out of Ithaca.

Solo Report An event was run Sunday, Sept. 30 at Delphi, with 32 competitors entered.

The course was well designed for the small area available. Five runs were done in the morning, and then the course was reversed for another five runs in the afternoon. (Results are printed in the November issue of Top End. Ed.) A set of challenge runs were made after the regular runs. They were run “head-to-head” with times based on the best time of the competitor.

The Solo picnic needs to be scheduled.

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel Elizabeth reported the checking account balance. The amount reflects payment of entries for the Fun One ‘12.

Both race and Solo did not break even for 2012. All Fun One bills are paid.

Guard rail charges will be submitted for insurance reimbursement.

Audit reports are needed for the last few Solo events have been submitted and we will not be charged any late penalties.

A refund for overpayment of the cleaning charges for the Driver’s Social picnic has been deposited. A check has been written to pay for two MyLaps decoders purchased from IndyCar. Financial statements are available for review from Elizabeth.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p. m. on a motion by Alan Smith, seconded

by John Walsh.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

Program –

John Gorsline was introduced by Andy Villa, who has joined John in providing insurance services to the racing community.

John’s first experience with racing was as a young child accompanying his father in a black with red interior Jaguar XK 120. After leaving the Marines, he started providing insurance to race car drivers through the Gorsline Company, Protection Strategies for High Risk Professionals.

Starting with questions covering road racing events and people the program continued with a slide show of places and people. That was followed by racing anecdotes and descriptions of the race track services that the Gorsline Company provides.

Thanks to John and Andy for a very interesting evening.

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes September 25, 2012

Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617 Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

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

Others present: Barb Lissow Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order.

The minutes of the August 28, 2012 board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Chris, seconded by Charlie.

Activities Report Charlie recommended that bench mark dates be set for race, rally, Solo,

etc. Time lines/check lists need to be defined.

John Gorsline is scheduled to speak at the October meeting.

The Year-End banquet will be January 12, 2013 at the Green Lantern.

The subsidized cost will be $25 per person.

Fran commented that we need to find a way to get the three different groups (race, rally and Solo) to become closer together.

Future Drivers’ Social gatherings should be scheduled for a summer Saturday afternoon.

New Business The December board meeting will be held on Dec. 18. The Jan. 2013 general membership meeting will be held on the 8th.

Locations for the general membership meeting are being investigated.

The possibility of event sponsorship was brought up by Dave. A marketing person would need to be named.

Old Business The ballot for the election2013

officers and board of directors will be sent using Click-2-Mail. Ballots will be mailed by Oct. 25 and need to be delivered to the secretary by mail Nov. 6 or in person at the November general membership meeting.

The ballot will include the list of candidates given by the nominating committee plus any names received by petition. Petitions need to be received by the secretary on or before Oct. 23.

The ballot will also include a preference for general membership day of the week meeting date.

Race Report The 2013 national race at Watkins Glen will be a major on the major’s tour.

The national office has asked that this be a double. The races need to be “time certain,” i.e., each race starts at a set time. The double event needs to be run through the NEDiv council. The NEDiv Race Council has defined a different track to hold a double national for 2013.

Fun One 2012 – Chris DeMinco The Watkins Glen International supplies and repairs invoice shows three hours of overtime, five barrels damaged, one guard rail replacement and 63 bags of SpeedyDry charged to the Fun One. The budget included two hours of overtime.

Entry numbers were 252 for Saturday, 228 for Sunday with a total of 265 for the weekend.

A great job was done on the t-shirts.

The race results book is available from Carl.

A fun One debrief meeting will be scheduled. Available chiefs of specialty should be invited. Fran will schedule the meeting.

Rally Report Rick Barnes is rallymaster for the “Genesee Valley 2012 Colour Tour,” a social rally October 14. A flyer is available in the October issue of Top End.

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November 2012

A flyer for the “Rally to the Glenn H. Curtis Museum” is included in the October issue of Top End. Marilynn Randall is rallymaster for this event.

The “Dust off the Cobwebs” rally is scheduled for December 1. This will be a test/training event for the Winter Rally Series.

(Post meeting: The October Rally meeting has been moved to the 16th.

The Sept. 29 RallyCross will be held at Perry’s Park.)

Solo Report There will not be any more events at RIT this year due to construction. There may be out of region events added. Other sites are still being discussed. A Solo has been scheduled at Delphi for Sept. 30.

Rochester Institute of Technology site rental fees have been paid.

The year-end Solo picnic has yet to be scheduled.

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel All region bills have been paid.

The Profit and Loss by Class statement for Jan. 1 through Sept. 25, the balance sheet as of Sept. 25 and copies of the invoice for supplies and repairs from Watkins Glen International were distributed for review. Note that financial statements are available for review from Elizabeth.

The track supplies and repairs invoice along with the food service bills have been paid. All Fun One except for insurance have been paid. Expenses attributed to a car/driver cannot be recouped.

Solo audits are needed. Top End counts have been submitted. Entry moneys have been received.

The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Charlie, seconded by Chris.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. on a motion by Elizabeth, seconded

by Charlie.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

2012 November

FLR News

Membership News and Information

Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Aaron League First Gear Formula SAE Leslie Ann Dudek Family , Spouse Written Inquiry Douglas Cross Regular Phone Inquiry Sally Bossert Regular Written Inquiry William J Bowman Regular Written Inquiry

Don’t forget to renew Christopher Braun Curtis Braun Chris Michael Fedele Tim Ferris Kevin Wade Harvey Eric Janveaux Carole Pluta Alexander Rosini Dan Wilcox

Bad e-mail addresses

The following members have an invalid e-mail address listed with the National Office or an account that will not accept e-mail messages.

David Bergeron Russell Cappa Wilma Giesy Roy Hopkins Jerry Kerwin Paul Kreutzwiser Elizabeth B Krueger Tim Rizzo Robert A Rodd Stephen A Stewart Diane G Swinehart Chris Allan Thompson Gregory H Turner Robert K Tyo Jr. Lyn A Wechsler Dagny C Williams Peter S. Woodworth

2013 Board Candidates and Ballot Candidates for the open board positions in the year 2013 are: Regional Executive - Mike Tombs Assistant Regional Executive Dave Ciufo Secretary - Marcus Kroll Treasurer - Elizabeth Thiel Activities Director - Mary Hartman Two Directors - David Avery and Fran McAllister Dave Avery, Nominating Committee Chair Chris DeMinco and Charlie Tanck will be completing the second year of their two year term.

Included on the ballot is a survey asking for membership input on the day of the week and the week of the month for the general membership meeting.

Brian D Barlow Colby James Barlow 7

2012 SCCA Runoffs Finger Lakes Region drivers compete at the 2012 SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America.

Stephen Wheeler placed seventh in STL. Michael Hausknecht did not finish in Spec Racer Ford after qualifying 19th in a field of 40 cars.

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (September 23, 2012) – Ray Huffmaster, of Clarkston, Mich., won the Super Touring Lite® class debut at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs® after a final-lap pass on Jim Drago, of Memphis, Tenn. Rich Walke, of Hawthorn Woods, Ill., made a last-lap pass of his own to finish third.

While the STL class was running as a supplemental class this year at Road America and not for a National Championship, the action was no less intense. Huffmaster’s No. 31 Huffmaster Security/Hoosier Mazda RX-8 and Drago’s No. 2 East Street Racing Mazda Miata swapped the lead officially eight times, and many more times at the back of the circuit before crossing the timing stripe.

1, (1), Ray Huffmaster, Clarkston, MI, Mazda RX-8, 13.

2, (2), Jim Drago, Memphis, TN, Mazda Miata, 13.

3, (4), Rich Walke, Hawthorn Woods, IL, Mazda RX-7, 12.

4, (3), Bob Beede, Greenwich, CT, Honda Civic Si, 12.

5, (5), Greg Amy, Middletown, CT, Acura Integra, 12.

6, (6), David Palfenier, Naperville, IL, Mazda MX5, 12.

7, (7), Stephen Wheeler, Geneva, NY, Acura Integra, 12.

8, (10), Mike Smith, Elk Grove Village, IL, Honda Civic Si, 12.

DNF, (9), Peter Keane, Cocoa Beach, FL, Acura Integra GSR, 4.

DNS, (8), L. Patrick Sandlin, Cordova, TN, Mazda Miata, ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Sept. 21, 2012) – Cliff White, of Huntsville, Ala., made an exciting final corner pass on then race leader Brian Schofield, of Lakeland, Fla., to capture his first-career Spec Racer® Ford National Championship at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America. Todd Harris, of Portland, Ore., finished second, and Schofield was third.

Driving the No. 58 Cottage Senior Living Spec Racer Ford, White’s car appeared to be hooked up early and often.

He could choose just about any racing line he wanted and make it stick. White spent most of the race battling Harris, Schofield, and Scott Rettich, of Camden, Ohio, for the top spot. With the exception of White, each of these drivers led the race at one point. In fact, the only part White led was the final straight to the finish line, with a little help from Harris.

The final margin of victory was 0.135-second.

1, (2), Cliff White, Huntsville, AL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

2, (6), Todd Harris, Portland, OR, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

3, (1), Brian Schofield, Lakeland, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

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4, (5), Scott Rettich, Camden, OH, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

5, (4), Steve Fogg, West Linn, OR, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

6, (8), John Tipton, Lake Oswego, OR, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

7, (10), Keith Verges, Dallas, TX, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

8, (9), TJ Acker, Santa Clarita, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

9, (12), John Greene, Gainesville, GA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

10, (13), Paul Marino, Chatsworth, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

11, (11), John Black, Olympic Valley, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

12, (16), Jim Marinangel, McHenry, IL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

13, (18), Bruce Myers, Greenland, NH, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

14, (21), Mark Vultaggio, Swiftwater, PA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

15, (24), Jason Wolfe, Mount Vernon, OH, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

16, (17), Mark Ballengee, Shaffer, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

17, (25), Mark Hutchins, Lincoln, NE, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

18, (7), Denny Stripling, McKinney, TX, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

19, (28), John Annis, Tampa, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

20, (26), Chris Current, Silver Spring, MD, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

21, (27), Tom Miserendino, Los Angeles, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

22, (32), Kerry Bonner, Katy, TX, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

23, (38), Frank Vultaggio, Apalachin, NY, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

24, (30), Tom Panaggio, Land O Lakes, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

25, (36), Steve Introne, North Attleboro, MA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

26, (33), Roy Hillenburg, Friendswood, TX, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

27, (40), Tim Gray, Eden Prairie, MN, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

28, (39), Tim Blakeley, Dallas, TX, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

29, (35), Wade White, Vail, CO, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

30, (37), Paul Jankovskis, Camarillo, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

31, (15), Jeff Beck, Ingleside, IL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

32, (29), Craig Zaph, New York, NY, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 13.

33, (20), Lee Douglas, Portland, OR, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 11.

34, (34), Matt Gray, Chaska, MN, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 9.

35, (31), Rod Simmons, Oakland, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 6.

36, (3), Mike Miserendino, Bakersfield, CA, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 6.

37, (23), Andrew von Charbonneau, Delray Beach, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 6.

DNF, (19), Michael Hausknecht, Rochester, NY, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 5.

DNF, (14), Richie Stanley, New Smyrna Beach, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 5.

DNF, (22), Chad Galloway, New Smyrna Beach, FL, SCCA Spec Racer Ford, 3.

Michael Hausknecht in the field at the 49th SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America. Jeff Hume photo.

November 2012

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.

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National News New Member Communication Options Available TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 19, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America has launched three new initiatives to better communicate information to members, including a Video Mailbag, the SCCA Official Blog and new content through Twitter.

The SCCA Video Mailbag is an opportunity for members to submit questions about SCCA to the staff. Questions are up to the member, but the goal is for staff to offer insight into decisions or programs within the Club. This would be the type of question you might ask one of the staff if you were face-to-face at an event. The staff will collect questions and then record a video answer, courtesy of our friends at GoPro, the Official Camera of SCCA. Go to www.scca.com/mailbag to submit questions.

Available at http://sccaofficial.blogspot.com, the new SCCA Official Blog is the opportunity to get a peek behind the scenes from the perspective of the SCCA Headquarters.

Topics can range from more detail about a program or decision, to more lighthearted topics that pop up from time-

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to-time. The Blog launches today, with a piece offering more insight into Thursday’s announcement about the restructuring of SCCA Club Racing.

Finally, for those on Twitter, make sure you follow @ SCCAJeff. That’s right; the Prez has entered the Twittersphere!

SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert will chime in with his personal thoughts on the happenings in SCCA and all of motorsports.

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SCCA Board Approves Touring and Showroom Stock Club Racing Reorganization TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 13, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors approved a proposal to reorganize its Club Racing Touring and Showroom Stock classes for 2013.

First proposed in 2011, with a final revision submitted by the Club Racing Board Oct. 9, the proposal takes the cars competing in six classes – Touring 1-3, Showroom Stock B and C and Super Touring® Over and arranges them into five new classes – Touring 1-4 and B-Spec.

“This reorganization has been a thorough process that has taken more than one year to develop and has included an incredible amount of work by the Club Racing Board and its sub-committee, as well as copious amounts of input from the Touring and Showroom Stock racing community,” SCCA Vice-Chair Lisa Noble said. “This reorganization, including the splitting of B-Spec out into its own class, will provide a solid platform for these classes to flourish for many years.”

2013 New Class Summary 2013 Touring 1 – Includes 2012 Touring 1 cars with performance adjustments and de-tuned STO cars* 2013 Touring 2 – Includes many 2012 Touring 2 cars, as well as de-tuned Touring 1 cars 2013 Touring 3 – Includes 2012 Touring 3 cars and some de-tuned Touring 2 cars 2013 Touring 4 – Includes 2012 SSB and SSC cars (except B-Spec) with performance adjustments 2013 B-Spec – Includes B-Spec cars that previously ran within SSC, with some adjustments *-plans are in place to welcome existing STO cars into existing GT classes as well The full proposals are posted on the SCCA.com web site.

The new Touring 1 class overview is here: http://www.scca. com/assets/2013%20T1.pdf. The Touring 2-4 class overview is here: http://www.scca.com/assets/2013%20T2-T4.pdf.

November 2012

Majors to Replace Nationals by 2014

the intense competition of Championship racing within the SCCA.” A path to the National Championship Runoffs will exist through both the Majors and Regional programs.

For 2013, that path includes Majors Conference Championships (comprised solely of Majors events) and the National and Divisional Point Championships (including all Majors and regular National events).

Details of the 2014 path are still being determined, although the Board has committed for paths to exist for Runoffs-eligible classes through both the U.S. Majors Tour and Regional Racing.

TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 18, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors announced today the most significant change to its amateur road racing program in 50 years. Following the 2013 season, “National” racing will be phased out, with the U.S. Majors Tour serving as the top level of a two-tier SCCA Club Racing program in 2014.

“As the U.S. Majors Tour gains momentum, it will take its natural position as the premier level of competition within SCCA’s amateur road racing program,” SCCA Chairman Jerry Wannarka said. “By 2014, amateur road racing will have two levels of racing – the U.S. Majors Tour and Regional Racing, with the Majors program focused on clustering the best and toughest competition and Regionals focused on local racing programs.”

SCCA’s amateur road racing program has been tiered for more than half a century, with “National” racing serving as the top level.

“Over the years, SCCA’s ‘National’ program has evolved across the country into something with little cohesion,” Wannarka continued. “With only a handful of General Competition Rules requirements separating a National event from a Regional event, these two programs have morphed, in many cases, into one type of event that is managed entirely at the local level.

“The goal is to have a very direct path to the Runoffs through the U.S. Majors Tour,” Wannarka said. “But, there will continue to be an additional path through local events that a driver might support throughout the year. It is important for both the U.S. Majors Tour and the Regional Racing programs to thrive. The Runoffs need to support this initiative with a qualification path for each.”

Details on Championship point structures, 2013 events and Runoffs criteria will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additional information is available at www.sccamajors. com.

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“The changes over the next year will take the premier events, geared toward our National Championship drivers, and provide a better link through a series managed by the SCCA National Headquarters. For non-Majors events, this change will remove the limitations that holding a National event have historically placed on our Regions, providing the flexibility needed to customize their Regional Racing programs.

“The focus of the Regional Racing format is on the experience of getting on track and racing wheel-to-wheel. The U.S. Majors Tour takes that same experience and focuses on

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No. 1 62 1 77 34 79 31 08 11 12 21 30 36 53 71 85 91 92 9 82 86 88 03 10 54 03 10 34 36 88 91 17 99 02 40 71 11 30 72 92 23 34

Class AS CF FM HRG2 HRG3 HRG3 HRG4 ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITB ITR ITR ITR ITS ITS ITS SM SM SM SM SM SM SPO SPO SRF SSC SSC SSM STL STL STL VS2 ITA

Name Kent Johnson Chris Tyo Mike Meyers Russell Cappa Dick Giambra Steve Rauh J Edward Diamond Kurt Thiel Charlie Cook Michael Liggett Michael Lavan Fran McAllister Charles Tanck Peter Kummer Charles Tanck Tom Kearney James Gregorius Robert Bruce Perry Jason LaManna Mark Eksten J. Robert Henderson Steve Mancini Mark McAllister Daniel Thiel Nancy Thomas Mark McAllister Daniel Thiel David Ciufo Charles Tanck Daniel K. Thiel James Gregorius Joe Quaranto Andrew Quaranto Raymond R. Moser Mary Hartman Charles Tanck Jeffrey Cook Fran McAllister Chris De Minco Robert Bruce Perry Vince LaManna Chris Ciufo

Hometown Wellsville NY Rochester NY Penfield NY Rochester NY Rochester NY Webster NY New York NY Canandaigua NY Byron NY Henrietta NY Pittsford NY Rochester NY Rochester NY Honeoye Falls NY Rochester NY Fairport NY Lakeville NY Leicester NY Ontario NY Rochester NY Palm City FL Victor NY Webster NY Webster NY Tallahassee FL Webster NY Webster NY Livonia NY Rochester NY Webster NY Lakeville NY Holley NY Brockport NY Red Bank NJ Rochester NY Rochester NY Bergen NY Rochester NY Scottsville NY Leicester NY Ontario NY Livonia NY

Marque 1992 Ford Mustang 1980 Van Diemen RF80 CF 1996 MSR Formula Mazda 1968 Datsun 510 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV Alfa Romeo Porsche 911 1995 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1985 Mazda RX7 1994 Mazda Miata 1988 Volkswagen GTI 1990 Mazda Miata 1991 Nissan SE-R Ford Escort 1992 Mazda Miata 1994 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1985 Volkswagen Golf GL 1994 BMW 325i 1992 Toyota Supra 1989 Porsche 944 S2 1999 Mazda Miata 1999 Mazda Miata Alfa Romeo Milano 1999 Mazda Miata 1999 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1999 Mazda Miata 1994 Mazda Miata 1988 Ford Mustang GT 1990 Ford Mustang Srf SRF 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Ford Escort 1990 Mazda Miata 1988 Volkswagen GTI 1982 Mazda RX 7 1990 Mazda Miata 1980 Tiga/Lincspd SC80 1990 Mazda Miata 88.219 85.256 80.299 84.966 81.485 82.268 79.624 84.905 84.331 87.283 80.079 89.843 87.757 86.928 86.411 85.838 78.357 85.118 83.892 84.929 75.089 82.980 84.395 93.049 92.261 87.245 75.048 79.219 79.543 82.844 86.082 97.784 81.110

2:18.745 2:23.567 2:32.431 2:24.058 2:30.211 2:28.781 2:33.722 2:24.160 2:25.143 2:20.234 2:32.800 2:16.238 2:19.476 2:20.805 2:21.648 2:22.595 2:36.208 2:23.800 2:25.900 2:24.100 2:43.000 2:27.500 2:25.000 2:11.543 2:12.667 2:20.295 2:43.100 2:34.500 2:33.879 2:27.748 2:22.190 2:05.174 2:30.906

Qualifying Best Tm Best Speed 2:12.138 92.630 2:13.806 91.476 2:05.221 97.747 2:38.140 77.400 2:30.885 81.121

4/4 9/9 8/9 9/9 3/10 16/20

2/20 13/20 3/20 DNF/6 4/8 6/8 7/8 6/21 8/21 18/21 8/31 17/31 16/31 DNF/31 DNF/31 21/31 6/8 5/8 14/19 3/5

1/1 4/20 18/20 5/20 14/20 12/20 DNS/20 6/20

PIC 1/4 1/1 2/3 1/2 5/8

Saturday

2:31.304 2:28.779 2:27.178 2:20.319 2:03.865 2:30.603

2:22.005 2:26.300 2:21.223 2:17.603 2:18.528 2:22.185 2:19.941 2:20.013 2:36.095 2:21.772 2:22.287 2:21.204 2:23.906 2:11.338 2:09.915 2:20.772 2:35.172

2:16.810 2:23.020 2:34.489 2:24.843 2:27.855 2:25.931 2:22.638

Best Tm 2:13.689 2:11.980 2:02.916 2:37.409 2:33.618

Sunday Qualifying Best Speed Best Tm Best Speed PIC 91.556 1:27.289 101.044 2/3 92.741 1:28.009 100.217 1/1 99.580 1:20.300 109.837 1/2 77.759 1:43.946 84.852 1/2 79.678 1:39.548 88.600 6/8 1:37.729 90.250 3/8 89.467 1:30.885 97.046 1/1 85.582 1:33.676 94.154 3/18 79.229 1:39.796 88.380 14/18 84.505 1:34.188 93.643 2/18 82.784 1:37.660 90.313 13/18 83.875 1:37.771 90.211 12/18 85.812 1:36.502 91.397 16/18 1:52.169 78.631 15/18 86.194 1:33.599 94.232 1/18 83.664 1:36.562 91.340 11/18 86.671 1:31.831 96.046 DNF/18 88.952 1:30.775 97.163 4/7 88.358 86.085 1:35.132 92.713 DNS/7 87.465 1:31.823 96.054 6/21 87.420 1:32.118 95.747 7/21 78.414 1:42.515 86.036 18/21 86.336 1:32.928 94.912 3/28 86.023 1:32.912 94.929 10/28 86.683 1:32.989 94.850 9/28 85.056 1:38.596 89.456 17/28 93.195 1:24.969 103.803 4/5 94.215 1:24.449 104.442 5/5 86.949 78.880 1:42.889 85.723 2/6 1:52.169 78.631 5/6 80.897 1:38.175 89.840 3/4 82.270 1:37.225 90.717 7/7 83.165 1:35.189 92.658 6/7 87.230 1:31.753 96.128 2/7 98.817 1:24.100 104.846 4/9 81.273 1:37.082 90.851 6/18

September 15 & 16, 2012

86.876 81.587 94.163 91.535 89.041 96.235 95.391 95.336 86.737 95.851 95.650 94.934 92.887 102.528 103.569 86.658 83.418 89.808 89.460 92.115 96.115 107.662 92.462

1:41.500 1:48.100 1:33.700 1:36.400 1:39.100 1:31.700 1:32.500 1:32.500 1:41.700 1:32.000 1:32.200 1:32.900 1:35.000 1:26.000 1:25.200 1:41.800 1:45.700 1:38.200 1:38.600 1:35.700 1:31.800 1:21.900 1:35.400

Best Tm Best Speed 1:28.000 100.211 1:26.200 102.300 1:19.800 110.571 1:40.700 87.566 1:39.600 88.530 1:37.200 90.772 1:31.800 96.034 1:34.100 93.704 1:41.700 86.722 1:34.600 93.233 1:37.200 90.752 1:37.000 90.961

Finger Lakes Region Drivers at the Fun One ‘12

Race Fran McAllister Competition Board Chair

November 2012

Mike Meyers in his Formula Mazda placed second in class on the WGI Long Course and first on the short course at the Fun One, Sept. 15 & 16.

Alan Kintz photo.

Kent Johnson took his A Sedan Ford Mustang to first in class on the WGI Long Course at the Fun One and second on the short course.

Alan Kintz photo.

Finger Lakes Region Drivers at the Last Chance October 6 & 7, 2012

Last Chance Enduro No. #88 #8 #15 #03 #83 #51 #70 #11

Class ITA ITR ITS SM SM SM2 SM2 SSM

Name Kurt Thiel/Russell Norton/John Williamson Mark Eksten/ Louis Betstadt Chris De Minco/ Paul Omichinski Fran McAllister/ Mark McAllister Daniel Thiel/ Dan Thiel Charles Boehly/ Richard Boehly John Swapceinski/ Henry Kuter Charlie Cook/ Jeffrey Cook

Make‐Model 1995 Mazda Miata 1994 BMW 325i 1988 Porsche 924S 1999 Mazda Miata 1999 Mazda Miata 1992 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata

Regional No. #92 #92 #88 #34 #12 #30 #36 #03 #34 #88 #36 #99 #1 #40 #11

Class FP ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA ITA SM SM SM SM2 SPO SPO SSC SSM

2012 November

Name Robert Bruce Perry Robert Bruce Perry Kurt Thiel David Ciufo Chris De Minco Fran McAllister Charles Tanck Mark McAllister David Ciufo Dan Thiel Charles Tanck Andrew Quaranto Joe Quaranto Mary Hartman Charlie Cook

Make‐Model 1990 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1995 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1982 Mazda RX 7 1988 Volkswagen GTI 1990 Mazda Miata 1999 Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata Mazda Miata 1990 Mazda Miata 1990 Ford Mustang 1988 Ford Mustang GT 2006 Chevrolet cobalt 1990 Mazda Miata

PIC 1 2 1 4 8 10 11 20 4 6 7 1 2 2 1

Qualifying Enduro Best Best Tm PIC Best Tm Best Speed PIC Best Tm Best Speed 1 2:26.4 83.605 1/1 2:22.3 86.012 2 2:17.7 88.916 2/3 2:17.1 89.307 5 2:27.6 82.923 2/5 2:20.5 87.101 9 2:25.5 84.147 8/14 2:20.5 87.088 7 2:23.1 85.554 11/14 2:21.2 86.702 9 2:32.5 80.277 4/10 2:20.0 87.444 5 2:25.3 84.263 7/10 2:21.6 86.471 ‐ ‐ 6 2:32.6 80.218 DNS/6

Qualifying Best Time Speed 2:52.130 71.109 2:44.950 74.204 2:44.222 74.533 2:46.627 73.457 2:55.765 69.638 3:02.442 67.090 3:07.477 65.288 ‐ ‐ 2:48.747 72.535 3:04.117 66.479 3:10.711 64.181 2:43.299 74.955 2:48.567 72.612 3:07.998 65.107 2:57.779 68.850

PIC 1/1 1/11 4/11 6/11 7/11 8/11 10/11 3/20 11/20 18/20 8/9 2/4 DNS/4 1/4 2/5

Race Best Time Speed 2:20.545 87.090 2:20.255 87.270 2:21.985 86.206 2:22.486 85.903 2:28.636 82.349 2:26.601 83.492 2:34.303 79.324 2:23.181 85.486 2:28.540 82.402 2:38.144 77.398 2:35.905 78.509 2:12.527 92.359 ‐ ‐ 2:33.856 79.555 2:30.737 81.201

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Solo Jeff Colegrove Solo Chair #

Driver

Finger Lakes Region Solo Series Event Results: # 8 - Delphi - 2012-09-30 Total Registered: 32

Top Times Of Day Time 48.688 39.901 44.105 41.292

Raw time Pax Prepared Touring

Plc

Cls

1

DS

2

CSP 331 Tina Reeves

94 Mazda Miata

3

STX 29 Garick Tischler

02 Chevrolet Corvete Z06

Class PCSP SHS PRXP TSTX

# 331 37 13 123

Driver Tina Reeves Brian Kuehl William Mapstone Mel Dillon

Pro Road Tire Junior Kart Novice

Time 40.320 39.901 54.117 43.667

Class PDS SHS JB NSTX

# 15 37 44 29

Driver Chris Morton Brian Kuehl Connor Miller Nick Chudy Best Time Pax

Runs 1-6 (additoional on second line)

Year/Make/Model

Session

06 Subaru STI

Morning 33.757+1 Afternoon 25.894+1 Morning 25.298 Afternoon 31.311 Morning 31.997 Afternoon 27.236+2 Morning 41.526+1 Afternoon 27.532+OFF Morning 59.226 Afternoon 27.253 Morning 34.928 Afternoon 26.191

24.173 25.167 24.800+1 26.252 30.985+2 26.630 33.137 26.423 29.330+1 26.775 32.281 26.043

23.788+1 25.082 23.889 25.636 30.042 26.486+2 31.408 26.565 28.803 27.171 30.874 25.761

23.274+1 24.938 23.305 25.457 27.466 26.558 30.068 26.064 27.108 25.948 30.224 25.408

23.416+1 25.149 23.815 26.423+2 26.276 26.206 26.903 30.164+1 25.771 25.866 29.429 25.213+1

Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon

24.725 27.005 25.861 26.828 26.335+1 28.230 25.330 26.972 25.393 31.624 24.778 26.739 26.227 27.753 27.127 27.437

24.649 26.659 24.466 26.491 25.424+1 27.424 24.548 26.580 24.342 26.362 24.752 26.600 24.789 26.510 25.346 26.678

23.974 26.323 24.301 26.243 25.088 26.587 24.319+1 26.584 24.276+1 25.603 24.578 26.374 24.500 26.941 25.016 26.456

23.885 26.268 24.184+2 26.304 24.367 26.974 30.174 26.668 24.107 25.407 24.641 26.696 24.745 26.270 25.152 26.679

23.768 26.171 24.178 26.072 23.983 26.463 24.722+1 25.988 23.591 25.311 24.682 26.181 24.788 26.444 24.994 26.769

27.237 27.426

26.081 27.785

25.509 26.648

26.976 26.819

27.148 26.813

Pro Indexed

4

15 Chris Morton

DS

70 John Cass

08 MINI Cooper S

5

CSP

33 Mike Toombs

94 Mazda Miata

6

CSP 133 Brian Reeves

94 Mazda Miata

Road Tire Stock Indexed

1

HS

37 Brian Kuehl

90 Honda Civic

2

HS

1

10 Mini Cooper

3

HS

14 Greg Turner

10 Mini Cooper

4

HS

137 Bob Day

90 Honda Civic

5

CS

91 George Modlin

09 Pontiac Solstice

6

GS

500 Jeff Guerdat

Fiat 500 Abarth

7

DS

16 Gillian Pielow

11 BMW 328xi

8

GS

5

12 Fiat 500 Abarth

Jake Bucknam

Jen Arena

Road Tire Street Modified Indexed

1

SMF 86 Cory Shepardson

Acura Integra

Morning Afternoon

1

STX 123 Mel Dillon

07 MINI Cooper

2

STR

95 Mark Seelbinder

00 Suzuki Realm Runner

3

STF

11 Tom Weaver

4

STF 111 Jeff Colegrove

97 RD F5

5

STU 29 Andy Cocilova

02 Pontiac Trans Am

6

STS

17 Greg Fotiades

SRT4

7

STC

23 Keith Crossley

98 Dodge Neon

Morning 29.204 27.287 26.541 24.900 24.337 Afternoon 36.470+1 27.272+1 25.976 25.897 Morning 31.230 28.984 28.688+1 26.643 25.464 Afternoon 26.128 25.653+OFF 25.236 25.247 25.305 Morning 28.602 27.857 27.164 18.966+OFF 26.795 Afternoon 28.571 28.167 27.981 28.184 28.028 Morning 31.932+OFF 30.036 29.094 28.383 26.554 Afternoon 28.417 28.793 28.276 28.564+1 28.576+OFF Morning 35.116+OFF 34.763 32.170 30.241 26.640 Afternoon 27.275 27.080 38.172 26.608 26.866+1 Morning 32.709 31.931+1 31.230+1 29.574 29.885 Afternoon 28.834 29.053 29.605+2 28.098 31.838 Morning 35.793 34.911 34.635+OFF 30.779 30.000 Afternoon 28.855 28.379 28.865 28.223+1 28.175

94 Mazda Miata

Street Touring Indexed

Prepared Indexed

1

XP

13 William Mapstone 74 Jaguar XJ6

2

CP

305 Chris Schifner

3

XP

1

7

Joe Kwiatkowski

44 Connor Miller

Car 1993 Mazda RX7

xx Kart CRG

23.811 25.836 25.204 26.846+1 24.857 25.994

27.471

27.328

26.695

26.683

29.560

29.163

29.669

29.327

26.370 27.571 26.075 27.421 27.076 27.869 27.745 30.019 28.088 27.203 30.797 29.570

26.770 26.754 25.848 27.765 26.457 27.380 26.734+1 27.089 26.723 27.787 29.012 28.794

25.650 26.618 28.141 28.176 27.437 26.395

24.357 25.993 26.459+1 27.721 27.389 28.694

Morning

32.241 26.254 33.077 28.346

28.420 30.157 27.863

27.477 27.491 26.595 28.834 27.092 28.006 30.976+1 27.468 30.165 27.684 35.008 30.091

26.822 28.208 25.961 28.043 27.727 27.788 28.987 27.768+1 29.620 27.003 32.870 29.180

Afternoon

29.200

24.311 25.304 25.190 26.664 25.222+1 26.083

Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon

Junior Kart B

25.383

23.863 25.846 25.419+1 26.969 25.787 27.279

25.668

49.111

40.320

48.688

41.725

52.482

43.140

52.967

43.485

51.637

44.252

54.837

46.995

49.939

39.901

50.250

40.149

50.446

40.306

50.536

40.378

48.902

40.735

50.759

41.317

50.770

41.682

51.450

41.880

52.157

44.437

50.234

41.292

50.700

42.334

54.776

43.492

54.830

43.535

53.248

44.781

57.672

47.694

58.175

47.703

49.115

44.105

51.854

44.594

50.851

45.664

54.117

45.133

53.124

43.667

53.269

44.053

53.837

44.200

54.834

44.963

53.726

45.720

57.806

47.458

Novice Indexed

1

STX 29 Nick Chudy

VW GTI

2

STS 117 Mason Coughlin

98 Mazda RX7

3

DS

66 Aretta Stillman

12 MINI Cooper S

4

STC

2

02 Chevy Cavalier

5

DSP

25 Joshua Tayler

11 Mazdaspeed 3

6

DS

15 Jelfo Jeanette

Chevy Cobalt

14

Luis Fonseca

Morning 27.799+OFF Afternoon 28.381 Morning 27.258 Afternoon 28.540 Morning 28.487+OFF Afternoon 28.312 Morning 32.013 Afternoon 28.052+1 Morning 31.422 Afternoon 28.790 Morning 36.191 Afternoon 31.277

November 2012

Rally Tom Langdon Interim Rally Chair

Rally Meeting Notes August 14, 2012

96 Church Street, Victor, NY These notes are grouped by subject and any attempt to put into chronological order is beyond the ability of the author.

The following eight RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jerry Kerwin, Bill Laitenberger, Tom Langdon, Debbi Segal and Alan Smith.

RallyCross Series The plan is to have the October 27th RallyCross be a night event.

A RallyCross only budget needs to be prepared for the 2013 season.

The last Saturday of January and February will be requested for the start of the 2013 season.

Summer and Fall Rally Series Rick has redone an early rally. The “Genesee Valley 2012 Colour Tour” will run on Oct.14.

Genesee Valley Colour Tour 2012 Rick Barnes, Rallymaster

On Sunday, Oct. 14, five teams turned out to run the 2012 edition of the Genesee Valley Colour Tour, a fall-foliage social rally. The weather was reasonable – any day with temperatures in the mid ‘60s and no rain will qualify as such in NY during mid October – and leaves were just about at their peak color change. Some sunshine might have made them a little more brilliant, but all-in-all it was a fair fall day.

2012 November

Lynn Randall, with the help of Mike Brunner will be rallymaster for the “Rally to the Glenn H. Curtis Museum scheduled for Nov. 3. This is a destination rally starting at Tom Wahl’s in Avon in Avon and ending at the museum in Hammondsport, NY. The flyer for this event was in the October issue of Top End and will also be in the November issue.

Winter Rally Series A pre-Winter Rally Series, event will be organized by Carl Dresie. “Dust off the Cobwebs” will be written as a training/ learning event. The early stages will demonstrate the various instructions used in the winter series. Many of the instructions are included in the glossary of the general instructions.

The Winter Rally Series is scheduled for Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and a March date to be named later. Alan Smith will be Rallymaster for the Jan. 5 event starting and ending at the Yard of Ale in Piffard. This will be the 2013 edition of “The Long Way Home. Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber will again be rallymasters for the 4th annual “Ithaca Winter Rally.” (Fliers for these events are in the November issue of Top End. Ed.) Rallymasters for the remaining events will be named later.

Miscellaneous Discussions Bill and Debbi did not have the rally gods with them at the recent national rally in Pittsburgh. The rally featured twisty-curvy roads and a Saturday finish at an exotic car dealership. Thirty-three points could not be explained even by the fractional CAS’s The route looped from Tom Wahl’s Restaurant in Avon, out through Lakeville, Livonia and the surrounding countryside, before returning to Avon. All told, the total competitive distance was just under sixty miles. Scoring was handled by way of trivia questions – competitors were given a list of twenty questions with their route instructions. The answers to these questions were found along the way.

Official results as follows: Place 1 (tie) 1 (tie) 1 (tie) 1 (tie) 5

Driver Anderson, Blair Scheible, Wayne Smith, Alan Zanni, Tony Perrin, Jim

and odd pauses. The computer needed the tenth mode with a zero to give correct calculations. Overall it was a great rally.

Leaving Arizona, if you ask Bill and Debbi, can take several days. A bent trailer axle is not easily found. Cell phone problems only compound the problem.

Tom Langdon is now a Rally safety steward trainer.

If a charity rally is run in conjunction with STPR 2013, it will be conducted as a social rally. This format will have a maximum of 60 competitive miles.

Tony Zanni is teaching on Tuesday and Thursday evenings through the spring.

RallyCross information will need to be requested prior to the meeting. Notes will be sent to Tony as they are prepared.

Curtis Braun is home, continuing rehabilitation for his stroke.

Subaru odometers are just there for effect.

The Massacre Rally is a trap rally based on the Rand McNally map book done on paper. Competitors have nearly two months to complete the rally. A number of Finger Lakes Region people have worked as teams for this rally in the past. Bill and Debbi have information on the rally and welcome other people on their team. More information can be found on the internet at: http://home. earthlink.net/~oldmaltese/massacre.html.

St Valentine's Day Massacre

Despite some controversy regarding one or two of the answers, or perhaps the meaning of a question itself, everyone managed to do a decent job of finding the answers. Well enough, in fact, that four of the five competitors tied for the first place position and the remaining was just one point behind. In reality, everyone enjoyed the drive, had fun finding the answers, and left pleased. Well, at least as far as I could tell they did. So, it’s a win-win situation for all.

Codriver Anderson, Amy Scheible, Pat Dresie, Carl; Smith, Andy Scahill, Kathryn Kuhns, Dana

Vehicle 2013 Ford Mustang GT500 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2005 Subaru Outback 2008 Honda Civic Super Rally Cherokee

Score 16/20 16/20 16/20 16/20 15/20

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September 29 RallyCross Results, Perry’s Park Car # 20 27 22 38 29 611 11 39 8 608

RallyX Class Name Open Brandon West O4 Garrison Moseley U4 Nate Michals Open Charlie Tameris U4 Darren O'Hara U4 Jeremy Keck O4 Russel Fawley 2WD Erik Voelkel Open Ryan Kolupa O4 Jeremie Snyder O4 Mark Froelich 9 2WD Ryan Hallock 7 2WD Tony Zanni 21 Open Aaron Fuhrer 1 O4 Raquon Johnson 56 Open Sean Havens 24 U4 Michelle Richau 222 U4 Ryan Wypych 36 Open Jonathan LaPaglia 34 O4 Jeff Foster 2 O4 Dan Foster 12 Open Christopher Cinfo Rallymaster: Tony Zanni

Marque 2000 Subaru 2.5RS Subaru Impreza 2.5rs WOD2 1987 Porsche 944 WOD2 Subaru 2.5rs 2002 Subaru TS 2001 Dodge Neon 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 2006 Subaru 2.5i 2001 Dodge Neon 2001 Neon Porsche 2001 Subaru Impreza 2003 Subaru WRX WOD2 WOD2 2009 Subaru WRX 2001 Subaru Impreza 2001 Subaru Impreza 1991 Subaru Legacy

Position O.A. Cls 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 2 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 3 10 3 11 4 12 2 13 3 14 4 15 5 16 5 17 4 18 5 19 6 20 6 21 7 22 7

Total Time Cones 14.89 0 15.34 1 15.39 0 15.73 1 15.90 1 15.96 2 16.08 0 16.18 0 16.52 1 16.64 3 16.74 2 16.88 2 17.43 5 17.49 0 17.79 2 17.94 3 18.04 0 18.25 3 18.68 2 23.30 1 27.82 0 28.89 1

Number, Time plus number of cones (times include all penalties) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.55 1.53 1.50 1.50 1.47 1.48 1.48 1.47 1.45 1.45 1.73+1 1.54 1.54 1.53 1.54 1.49 1.49 1.49 1.52 1.47 1.61 1.59 1.55 1.56 1.54 1.51 1.49 1.52 1.51 1.51 1.65 1.63 1.60 1.55 1.56 1.54 1.54 1.54 1.51 1.61+1 1.64 1.59 1.59 1.55 1.54 1.57 1.55 1.79+1 1.55 1.53 1.72 1.69 1.73+1 1.60 1.58+1 1.57 1.54 1.50 1.52 1.51 1.71 1.61 1.59 1.55 1.62 1.54 1.60 1.59 1.59 1.68 1.73 1.64 1.65 1.63 1.59 1.58 1.57 1.59 1.63 1.57 1.88 1.80 1.73 1.73 1.58 1.56 1.57 1.53 1.62+1 1.52 2.07+2 1.81 1.64 1.62 1.56 1.65+1 1.56 1.59 1.59 1.55 1.86 1.81 1.72 1.70 1.67+1 1.73+1 1.56 1.57 1.58 1.54 1.95+1 1.85 1.81 1.82+1 1.60 1.60 1.58 1.58 1.55 1.54 1.62 1.67+1 1.66+1 1.66+1 1.56 1.51 1.62+1 1.62+1 1.51 3.00 1.95 1.86 1.87 1.77 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.66 1.63 1.65 1.97 1.92 1.85 1.76 1.68 1.74+1 1.91+1 1.62 1.65 1.69 1.94+1 1.81+1 1.66 1.73+1 1.55 1.55 1.57 1.55 1.58 3.00 2.03 1.87 1.85 1.80 1.83 1.77 1.76 1.71 1.71 1.71 1.80 1.82 1.76 1.88+1 1.66+1 1.56 3.00 1.61 1.63+1 1.53 2.09 3.00 1.71 1.64 1.64 1.68 1.62 1.96+1 1.61 1.73+1 1.76 1.63 1.70+1 1.59 1.62 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.89 1.93 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.89+1 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 = Maximum score

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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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MUSEUM H A M M O N D S P O R T, N E W Y O R K

Saturday, November 3, 2012 Start: Tom Wahl’s Restaurant, Avon, N.Y.

Come spend a fall afternoon exploring the natural scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes area of Upstate New York, famous for everything from its lakes to its wineries. We’ll traverse the countryside to the famous Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, a favorite for history buffs. This fun, 60-mile, easy course-following road rally includes tulip diagram instructions with questions to be answered along the way. Rules are based on the SCCA GTA (Game/Tour/Adventure) style.

Registration ...................................... 11 a.m.

Drivers’ Meeting .......................... 11:45 a.m.

First car out ......................................... Noon

$20 per car with two participants Price includes admission to museum.

Pre-registration required. Visit www.flr-scca.com/rally/2012 Questions? Contact the rallymaster: Marilyn Randall lynnscca@itimem.org, 585-889-1289 (before 9 p.m.)

Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and local history. Curtiss began his career as a builder of bicycles, then motorcycles. In 1907 he became the “fastest man on earth” when he attained a speed of 136.4 MPH on his V-8 powered motorcycle. An exact reproduction of this bike is one of several Curtiss motorcycles that are on display. On July 4, 1908, Curtiss gained notoriety of a different kind when he flew his flying machine, the “June Bug”, a distance of over 5000 feet to win the Scientific American Trophy. This was the first pre-announced, public flight in America. A full-sized reproduction of the “June Bug” is one of several historic aircraft on display.

Visit www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/ for further information about both Glenn H. Curtiss as well as the museum.

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Presents,

“ Dust off the Cobwebs” December 1, 2012 A chance to learn, refresh and/or test new ways to navigate the rallys of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series.

NRI

Overall

Delta

Tulip Comments

20

7.86

1.21

21

9.32

1.46

(Go straight at RT 172) Pause 0.1

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11.78

2.46

Smith Rd. CAS 25

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11.84

0.06

Chamber Maid Lane

24

13.06

1.22

Dim lights for house

25

13.11

0.05

Jones Rd. CAS rally speed

26

15.44

2.33

X

X

Pause 0.1

Pause 0.1

A RoadRally of approximately 130 miles in the Finger Lakes Region of New York

Start:

Charlie Riedel’s 3140 Townline Rd. (intersection of Rts 5&20 with CR 10) Canandaigua, NY (585) 396-3420

An opportunity ot learn the skills and technics needed to navigate the TSD (Time/Speed/Distance) using the instructions typically found in the events of the winter rally series.

An opportunity to “dust off” those navigating skills that have gotten rusty over the summer.

Finish:

An opportunity to try out that new equipment, test moving up a class and/or that new method of staying on time, all the time.

Entry fees are:

$35/car for SCCA members, $40/car for guests.

Series classes are: Equipped, Limited, Stock and Novice.

Speed groups are: A - 45, B - 40, C - 36 mph

Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group), tow rope/strap, 90 minutes of flares or a DOT triangle are required.

Schedule:

MacGregors’ 759 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY (585) 394-8080

Registration: Novice School Driver’s Meeting First car starts First car finishes

For further information contact Carl F. Dresie at cfdresie@cs.com or (585) 544-6482

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2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m. about 10:30 p.m.

November 2012

The Long Way Home ‘13 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, Piffard, NY Schedule: Registration 3:00 to 4:00 PM Novice school 3:30 PM

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.

Driver’s Meeting 4:10 PM First car starts 4:31 PM First car finishes about 11:00 PM

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.

2012 November

Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions: Alan Smith, asmith2357@aol.com, (585) 359-4688 19

Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Presents, Event #2 of the Winter Rally Series

4th Annual Ithaca Winter Rally January 19, 2013

This is a Thomas and Kastenhuber production.

A rally of approximately 185 miles using paved and unpaved roads in the southern parts of 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

2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:10 p.m.

4:31 p.m.

10:45 p.m.

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

Rally Motel: Meadow Court Inn, Double for $59.00 + taxes ½ mile North on NY 13, ph. (607) 273-3885 If you have any questions, contact Rallymaster Gary Thomas @ gary.george.thomas@gmail.com or call (607) 277-0501 20

November 2012

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: 1998 Open Car Trailer. 4-new tires, electric winch,storage box,electric brakes,removable tire rack,requires 2 5/16" tow ball. Very nice condition. Asking $1,595.00 Contact Larry at 585-621-8233 or ekstenauto@frontiernet.net (8/12) 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 to keep on winning. Asking $7500 including numerous spares. Call Bob Henderson at (561) 222-6686. (7/12)

2012 November

Classified Ads

For sale: 2 x 235/35/19 Michelin PS2 tires - nearly new - $200; 1 x 295/30/19 Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tire - nearly new - $100; 4 Acari Racing forged one piece wheels, made by Aluminum Precision Products - $1,500, Custom made for 996 Porsche 911, 19" staggered setup, 5-130 bolt pattern, Polished metal finish, Includes Porsche centercaps, Originally $900/ wheel; 15x7 Borbet wheels - $500, 4x100 bolt pattern, Powder coated key lime by Rochester Vibratory; 225/45/15 Hankook Ventus Z214 race tires, C71 soft compound tires - $500, brand new tires, never driven on, 0 miles. ; 15x6.5 BBS wheels, 4x100 bolt pattern - $500; 185/55/15 Michelin X-ice tires. Brand new, tires have less than 100 miles on them - $300; 15mm spacers for 4x100 bolt pattern, plus bolts, brand new, includes longer bolts - $50; 20mm spacers for 4x100 bolt pattern, plus bolts, never opened, brand new in bags, includes longer bolts - $70. Contact Marcus Kroll at 202-352-2627 or marcus.kroll@gmail. com. (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, SpringsWheels-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)

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://news.flr-scca.com/search/label/ Classifieds.

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.

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Membership Application Dear Prospective SCCA Member:

To apply for a membership in the Sports Car Club of America, the world’s largest motorsports enthusiast organization, please complete the form below and return, with payment, to SCCA Member Services Department, P.O. Box 299, Topeka, KS 66601-0299; Fax: 785.232.7213.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name __________________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ City _____________________________________________ State ______________ Zip _________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse Name ___________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________ Child’s Name ____________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________ Child’s Name ____________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________

Primary Interest:

Please indicate the area of SCCA in which you plan to participate, or interests you enjoy the most.

oClub Racing

o Time Trials/PDX

oRally

oRallyCross

Membership Dues (includes National and Regional dues) oIndividual ......................... $80 oFamily ........................ $100 oIndividual, 2-year ............$140 oFamily, 2-year ............ $180 oIndividual, 3-year ........... $200 oFamily, 3-year ............ $245

oSolo

o Vintage

oPro Racing

oFirst Gear (24 yrs & under) .............$45.00 oFirst Gear, 2-year ......................$75.00 oFirst Gear, 3-year ......................$95.00

Amount Due:

Membership Amount............................................................................ $ __________

Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________

-$15.00

Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________

-$15.00

Referred by __________________________________________ -$15.00 (FIRST/LAST NAME & MEMBERSHIP # REQUIRED) TOTAL DUE.............................. $ ____________ I will become a member in the FINGER LAKES REGION (#62).

By accepting membership in the SCCA and any SCCA region, I agree to conduct myself according to the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship in a manner that shall not be prejudicial to the reputation of the Club or fellow members. __________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S NAME (signature required)

Payment Method:

oCheck

o Auto-renew with Credit Card

oMoney Order

__________________________ DATE (required)

oCredit Card

Credit card listed below will automatically be charged National and Regional dues prior to membership expiration date.

__________________________________________________

__________________________

Visa/MasterCard/Discover Acct # Applications submitted by fax must be accompanied by a Visa or MasterCard account number for payment.

Exp.

Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar magazine ($24 value). Dues not deductable as charitable contribution.

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November 2012

Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region October 2012 27

RallyCross, (FLR)

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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)

November 2012 3

Tour Rally to the Glenn H Curtis Museum, FLR, Lynn Randall( lynnscca@rochester.rr.com) / (585)8891289

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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)

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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)

9-11 Mini-Convention, Ithaca, Glen 11

RallyCross, Summit, WDC

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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)

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RallyCross, (FLR)

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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)

TBA Rally Party and Awards 11

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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RallyCross, (FLR)

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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)

January 2013 5

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

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

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)

February 2013 2

RoadRally, (FLR), TBA

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RoadRally, (FLR), TBA

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RallyCross, (FLR)

March 2013

TBA RoadRally, (FLR), TBA

December 2012 1

Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Dust of the Cobwebs, Burger King, Canandaigua, NY, (Contact Carl F. Dresie at cfdresie@cs.com or (585) 544-6482)

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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)

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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)

Dates are subject to change.

Request 2013 dates from the Activities Director.

RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

Finger Lakes Region Bulletin Board and Websites Website: www.flr-scca.com - News: news.flr-scca.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/flrscca - YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/flrscca - Twitter: twitter.com/#!/flrscca Yahoo Groups: Solo - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/flrsolo/, RoadRally - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/FingerLakesRally/

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TOP END

The LAST PIT

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

Miatas at the Fun One. Alan Kintz photos.

Charlie Tanck as an ITA

Dave Ciufo as an ITA

Kurt Thiel as an ITA

Mark McAllister as an ITS

Bruce Perry as an STL

Daniel Thiel as an ITS