Top End: Sep 11

September 2011

Volume 56, No. 9

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

Solo and Membership meetings - Tuesday, September 13 Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY Top End delivery issues - see page 9

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA www.flr-scca.com 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 Scott Moller ................. (585) 230-5464 1301 Whalen Rd Penfield, NY 14526-1917 assist-re@flr-scca.com Treasurer Elizabeth Thiel ........... (585) 671-9995 Fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd. Webster, NY 14580 treasurer@flr-scca.com Secretary Carl F. Dresie ............ (585) 544-6482 119 Brookview Dr. Rochester, NY 14617-3903 secretary@flr-scca.com Activities Director Barb Lissow ............... (585) 773-9712 250 Carter St. Rochester, NY 14621-5142 activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Directors Dave Ciufo ................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 director3@flr-scca.com Charles Tanck ............. (585) 467-4993 175 Eastgate Drive Rochester, NY 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 625 Fairmount Ave. Rochester, NY 14626-1613

Appointed Positions Race

Competition Board Rich Smith, Chair (585) 703-0631 clubracing@flr-scca.com Dave Ciufo .................. (585) 346-5002 Fran McAllister ........... (585) 254-5920 Peter Kummer ............. (585) 624-2853 Russell Jaslow ........... (585) 724-5890 Mary Hartman ........... (585) 426-3288 Erik Shepard .............. (585) 269-7097 “Glen National” Race Chairman Chris DeMinco ........... (585) 359-6792 glennationalrace@flr-scca.com “FUN ONE” Race Chairman Russell Jaslow ............. (585)269-5423 funone@flr-scca.com Chief Registrar Marsha Toombs .......... (585) 328-2617 registrar@flr-scca.com

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Chief, Timing & Scoring Carl F. Dresie ............. (585) 544-6482 ts@flr-scca.com Chief, Flagging and Communication Barbara Lissow ............ (585) 338-7249 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 Brian Buchman ......... (585) 747-3808 solo_chair@flr-scca.com Dave Avery ................ (585) 415-8003 david.avery@kodak.com Alan Smith ................. (585) 359-4688 asmith2357@aol.com Marnie Soom .............. (585) 233-2760 marniesoom@gmail.com Mike Stutzman ........... (585) 889-2564 stutz@eartling.net Chief Registrar Cory Kuhns ................ (585) 210-0824 soloregistrar@flr-scca.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, Trophies Marnie Soom ............. (585) 233-2760 marniesoom@gmail.com

Chief, Workers Edwin Jeffries ............ (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffries@gmail.com Chief, Waivers Brian Buchman .......... (585) 747-3808 solo_chair@flr-scca.com

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

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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 EDITORIAL CONSULTANT MaryAnne Shults 23864 Sycamore Dr Mission Viejo, CA 92691-3038 (949) 768-2609 e-mail: webmaster@flr-scca.com TOP END CIRCULATION Change of Address Notify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership Chair: Mike Brunner 228 Robert Quigley Dr. Apt-1 Scottsville, NY 14546 (585) 752-7233 e-mail: membership@flr-scca.com And/Or: The EDITOR (see above)

Contents RE’s Report...................................................4 Meeting Minutes ................................... 4 - 7 August Membership .......................... 4 - 6 July BOD Minutes ........................... 6 - 7 FLR News ............................................. 7 - 9 Walk of Fame ......................................... 7 Membership News ..................................8 E-mail address ........................................ 8 Nominating Committee .......................... 8 Special Meeting ..................................... 9 Editor’s Bench ............................................ 9 Timing Tower ............................................. 9 Ken Buchel .................................................. 9 Picnic Flyer ............................................... 10 Solo ................................................... 11 - 15 Meeting Notes ...................................... 11 Event #4 Results .......................... 12 - 13 Event #5 Results .......................... 14 - 15 Rally ................................................... 16 - 17 Meeting Notes ...................................... 16 October Flyer ....................................... 17 Classified Ads ........................................... 18 Membership Application ............................19 Calendar ..............................inside back cover Last Pit ...................................... Back Cover Photo Credits: Front & Back Covers ........ “Roz” Rosintoski Pages 3, 13 and 15 ..................... Jane Quinn

Cover Photo: Vince LaManna at the Glen Double National. Vince qualified first in class both days, finished second for both days.

“Roz” Rosintoski photo Chris Bucknam checking out Jake Bucknam 3

REPort Mike Toombs Regional Executive Some days are tougher than others, for all of God’s creatures. Why do I mention that? Marsha and I live in the 19th Ward of the city across the Genesee from the University of Rochester. This area has been known to have bats and bats have gotten into our house a few times. It has happened about a dozen times the 26 years we have lived here.

The problem is that it has happened twice in the past two weeks. There is one good thing is that I have become pretty good at getting them out of the house, the last one I was able to bat down and then grab it with my gloved hand and throw it out the window. I’m hoping that I found out how they are getting in the house and fixed it today, Marsha is really hoping that I found the spot they are getting in. If you want to hear any of the stories I can tell you that go along with our bats, ask at the next meeting.

The Northeast Division Solo championships were the last weekend of July. I thought the event went great, plenty of entries, four runs each day and we were finished early both days. The welcome party Friday night was good as was the free lunch. My new car ran great, just couldn’t find the point where I was pushing the car enough, but not too much. I also found that when I had my left foot over the brake pedal instead of the clutch and went to shift to 2nd gear, not only does the car stop but it doesn’t go into gear well. There were a lot of people from all over the division that worked to put the event together and as much as I would like; I can’t name them all, but thanks for putting on a great event.

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As many of you know we changed our online race registration this year and this has lead to changes in the registration process at the track. The Glen Region’s July Sprints was the first event at Watkins Glen where we didn’t use folders in registration. It went pretty smoothly and I think it made registration a little faster. At the Pocono Double National they also went without folders with a twist, they had the binders divided up by the alphabet. The huge advantage that they have at Pocono is that everyone can get into the track prior to registration being open. This way the drivers are able to get unloaded and don’t seem to be in the big hurry that you see at WGI. Friday afternoon I did some sight seeing around the track and the bumps at the bus stop are not something I would want to drive my solo car across. I saw several cars catch some air and found themselves turned a little sideways.

Our October meeting is going to be a special meeting that you won’t want to miss. We are going to have a picnic and some story telling by some long time drivers (not necessarily old).

It’s amazing how things have changed in motorsports so check out the flyer elsewhere in Top End and come out.

It is with a sad heart that we found out that Ken Buchel died on August 9th.

Ken was injured at the Glen Double National Race. Marsha and I had gone to Strong Memorial Hospital and meet the family a couple of days after the race. I’m sure that the family appreciates everything that was done by everyone during their long stay in Rochester. I would like to thank Chris De Minco for all of his efforts for the Buchel family.

There is a notice elsewhere in Top End if you would like to help the family out.

Until next month…

Mike

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes August 2, 2011 Location: Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, New York 14534 Regional Executive Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m.

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

The August issue of Top End has not been delivered to most members. (The reasons for late delivery will be looked into. Any changes in the schedule required for a timely delivery will be presented to the board of directors.

Ed.) Activities An “Old Timer’s” meeting is being planned for the September meeting.

We are hoping for lots of bench racing from racers, rallyist, soloists and ? (This meeting has been moved to October.

Ed.)

PROVIDING THE RACING COMMUNITY WITH INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INCOME FOR OVER 40 YEARS. September 2011

Membership Report – Mike Brunner Mike reported that the region currently has 444. That is down two from July.

Nineteen members attended the Solo and general membership meetings.

John Walsh reported on the discussion being held by the national planning committee on membership retention. If a member stays for three years that person will likely be a long-term member. Most of those who drop out do so before the three years. Ideas, suggestions, etc. on how to retain those members should be passed along to John. It was noted that people who enter the Solo series as a group tend to stay and compete as a group. Members who do not enter as a member of a group are more likely to quit.

Old Business The nominating committee for the 2012 region’s board of directors is Dave Avery, Lew Giesy, Lynn Randall, Alan Smith and Rich Smith. Volunteers for nominations to the board positions are needed. Contact any member of the nominating committee.

Race Report A brick has been purchased honoring George Morris and will be dedicated on Sept. 9.

Transponder sales are going well. We have six remaining; three that appear to be in good working order and three that have various problems.

Glen National Race The double national at Watkins Glen was reviewed at the July meeting. (Finger Lakes member results are in the August issue of Top End. Ed.) Thanks and a round of applause to Bob Swinehart for the excellent job on the program.

Financial activity is not complete on the race, but we will have a positive cash flow.

Fun One – Russell Jaslow Sanction numbers have been received. Registration will be open on MotorsportReg.com within a few days.

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The supplemental regulation will be posted on the website within the week.

Westward Ho! The board has approved scheduling Westward Ho! for June of 2012. Lew Giesy has accepted the position of chair for this event. Possible support series are being investigated.

Rally Report Alan Smith is arranging for the end of year Rally Party and visit from Santa.

Probable date and location is the second Friday in December at Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield.

The 2012 Winter Rally Series is tentatively scheduled for every other Saturday from January 7 through March 3. The region’s year-end party and the Wellsboro Winter Rally may impact that schedule. The March event may feature more paved roads than typical.

Summer RoadRally The remaining rally in the summer series will be a social event on Oct. 16.

Rick Barnes is rallymaster for that event.

A flyer will be available soon.

RallyCross The July 23 RallyCross was cancelled because there were only two entries.

Solo Report – Brian Buchman There have been two events since the July meeting. The July 17 Solo at the Seneca Army Depot (SeAD) had 81 entries. The other was the Northeast Division Divisional Solo on July 30 and 31 at SeAD with about 130 entries. Tina Reeves and Kathy Barnes chaired the event for NEDiv. This was also the 5th event in the Finger Lakes Region’s 2011 Solo series. The FLR results are still being pulled from the overall results.

Upcoming events at SeAD are on August 14 with Marnie Soom as event chair and on August 21 with Marcus Kroll and Dave England. Marcus and Dave are rookie event chairs and will be getting assistance from Jeff Colegrove – course design – and Shaun Hallam – chair.

Mike Toombs reported that the Divisionals went fairly well with a dinner Friday night and smooth operation on Saturday and Sunday. Runs were wrapped up by 3:30 on Saturday and 3:00 on Sunday. Jake Bucknam was second in F Mod. The Street Survival School will be held on August 20 at SeAD. Dave Avery needs instructors, course workers and a few students.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on a motion by Mike Brunner, seconded by Lynn Randall.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary Program Motorsports and Social Media – MaryAnne Curry-Shults and Mike Toombs.

Social Media includes the various sites available through the internet (computers, cell phones and other mobile devices). It provides communication for different size groups with various connections doing anything from notification to individual interaction.

The Finger Lakes Region, SCCA has several paths of social media. www.flr-scca.com is our primary website and is used to tell the world who we are and what we are doing.

Race, rally and Solo areas of interest are covered from the basic description to current activities. www.facebook.com/flrscca is used for notification and conversation through both “like” and “group.” www.youtube.com/user/flrscca is a place for the posting of videos made by members. Race laps, rally stages and Solo runs can be posted for viewing by anyone. www.sports.groups.yahoo.com/ group/flrsolo and www.sports.groups. yahoo.com/group/FingerLakesRally have been available for several years.

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The Solo group is used to notify members and to hold conversations on various topics. The rally group is used for notification of events, primarily the monthly meeting. http://twitter.com/#!/flrscca is a website where up to date announcements of up to 140 characters can be posted, informing followers regarding current events.

Bench Racing Local jobs for RIT graduates and girl friends that are into Solo and other SCCA activities would help in membership retention.

Jake Bucknam helped on cone pickup at the Divisional Solo. There would have been more than two if the extra people had been able to catch the truck. (Some people walk slower than others.)

The difference between a slide and a spin is whether you can get the clutch in early enough to not kill the motor.

Getting the clutch in so that you don’t need to restart the engine qualifies as a slide. A spin requires that you reach for the ignition key.

It has been reported that the “Winding Stairs” road out of Hammondsport has been paved. That and a car with more power make that hillclimb a possibility for the last winter rally. A left turn “up the hill” while already on a hill can result in late times at a checkpoint.

Some people are still asking about the dog show at the Glen double national. It was reported to be near the world’s larges Olympic size pool, not the duck pond.

The ability of the EZPass units to be read on the Thruway apparently is dependent upon the vehicle. MG’s can be a special problem, requiring stopping still without reading unit, as reported by Dave Avery.

AMB transponders are potted in plastic (epoxy?) to give the units shock resistance, etc. This makes swapping out a battery very difficult.

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board Meeting Minutes July 26, 2011 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617 Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; Scott Moller, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Barbara Lissow, Activities Director; Dave Ciufo, Mark Eksten, Fran McAllister and Charles Tanck, Directors.

Also present: Dean Croucher; Meridith Croucher, STPR� Manager; Chris DeMinco, National Race Chair; and Lew Giesy, STPR Manager.

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

The minutes of the June 28, 2011, board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Dave Ciufo seconded by Charles Tanck.

Activities Report Rather than a “Cruise Night” it is suggested that members join the group for lunch. One member to contact would be Bob Swinehart.

The August 2 general membership meeting will feature a presentation on the use of Social Media by the region membership.

The September meeting has been moved to Sept 13. The “Old Driver’s” gathering will be held on Oct 4 at a place to be named later. (The Rotary Lodge at Camp Eastman has been reserved for this gathering. Ed.) Fran McAllister and crew are working on details. Past members will be invited.

More information will be published in the September issue of Top End and on the website.

New Business The VS2 group will have a party on Friday evening at the Fun One. Finger Lakes Region will donate ½ entry if VS2 has 20 entries or a full entry if

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they have 25, to be used at any future Ciufo.

Finger Lakes Region racing event on a Rally Report motion by B. Lissow, seconded by S. The only rally currently scheduled Moller. to run is the Oct 16 social rally. Rick The nominating committee consists Barnes has an event in the books that of: Dave Avery, Lew Giesy, Rich Smith will be used. The 2012 Winter Series and Lynn Randall. Another member, tentative dates are Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, representing the rally group, is needed. Feb 18 and March 3. Alan Smith will be contacting Cheap Charlie’s to schedule Other Business the Rally Winter Party and visit from The health of several members was Santa. The current thought is to have discussed. the party on a Friday evening early in December.

Race Report

WGI will be pre-billing for weekends starting next year.

RallyCross The July 23 RallyCross event at Perry’s Park was cancelled.

Jeff Hume will be the Finger Lakes Region’s photographer at the Solo Report Runoffs®.

The Divisional Solo event, organized by the Northeast Division, is scheduled The purchase of batteries for the for July 30 and 31 at the Seneca Army race radios at a projected cost of $438 Depot. They will be using much of our was approved on a motion by D. Ciufo, equipment. seconded by C. Tanck.

Treasurer’s Report - Elizabeth Thiel An equipment manager is needed A printout of the financial report was for race (and other) events. not available due to printer problems.

There will be one double national The information was available on the next year at a track other than Watkins treasurer’s laptop; questions could be answered. The June 30 statement from Glen.

Wealth Management was also available.

Glen Double National Race – Chris The current status of Administration, DeMinco Race, Rally and Solo accounts was Total cars on course, as determined reviewed. by transponder number, were 266.

Financial activity for the double Several cars were approved replacement national race is still being wrapped up. of broken cars. Operation of the event was discussed, including charges and Several expense items were reviewed.

Cash flow for this event is positive. staffing. Hospitality was impressive.

Dave Ciufo and Elizabeth met Fun One 2011 with the accountant and reviewed the Sanction numbers have been accounting process. We are in good received. Entry information will be on MotorsportReg.com within a few days. shape with our accounting process. It is recommended that a balance sheet Westward Ho! 2012 be created quarterly for review. That This event will run in June of 2012 balance sheet should also include the depending upon the ability to include club’s assets. This information should a support group. Possibilities are Pro- be “tightened up.” The market value IT, Formula First, etc. Lew Giesy will of the investment accounts should be pursue. The running of Westward Ho! reported yearly. An inventory of the 2012, depending upon the inclusion equipment that the club owns needs to of a support group, was approved on be updated and the value included in a motion by C. Tanck, seconded by D. the asset statement.

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A report on club equipment and estimated value needs to be generated by chiefs of specialty and others who hold club equipment. An accounting of the equipment, it’s value and location needs to be done yearly.

The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Carl Dresie, seconded

by Barb Lissow.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. on a motion by Dave Ciufo, seconded by Barb Lissow.

Respectfully submitted,

FLR News Walk of fame induction July 25, 2011

Mr. George Morris 24 Van Cortland Drive Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 The Watkins Glen Historical Committee Co-Chairmen, Mr. William Green and Mr. James Scaptura are proud to announce that you have been nominated and selected for induction into the prestigious Watkins Glen “Walk Of Fame”.

The long time success you have had after receiving your SCCA racing license in 1959 and the sportsmanship you have demonstrated will be recognized by the placement of an engraved stone in the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Post Office at Watkins Glen, N.Y. Your induction will be celebrated on Friday, September 9, 2011; we will provide more details regarding the specific time at a later date.

The sponsorship for your induction has been provided by Mr. Gary Morgan and Mr. Robert Henderson both whom are previous inductees into this honorable group of drivers.

William Green, Co-Chairman Scaptura, Co-Chairman 7

Membership News and Information Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Chris Michael Fedele First Gear Solo Web Site Eric Janveaux Regular Solo Phone Inquiry

Mark A Audino Bret J Bauer John Lukasiewicz James Picariello Jonathan Picariello Stuart B Sacks John Stephens Jack E Thompson David Eugene Thompson Matthew Evan Zollweg

Full Address information

Sean Andrew Rasmussen First Gear Club racing, Solo Web Site Hayden Tyo Family Phone Inquiry

Don't forget to renew

Street address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are available from the membership chair, the regional executive or the secretary.

E-mail address errors A recent e-mail was sent to region members using the e-mail address given by the national office. The following people had addresses that were not valid for the reason given.

Address not found.

Bill Rogerson Marybeth Bradbury Christopher J Bucknam Bill Coykendall Ryan Davis Roy Hopkins Jerry Kerwin Matthew R Kremers Elizabeth B Krueger Debra Lisena-Tyo James E McBride Wayne Steven Pluta Tim Rizzo Stephen A Stewart Michael P Stutzman Diane G Swinehart Anna Thiel Nancy J Thomas Gregory H Turner Dagny C Williams Inbox full.

Michael Cianciosi Wilma Giesy

78 Bennington Drive Rochester, NY 14616 585-621-8200

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Please log in to your information link on www.scca. com and add your current e-mail address if you have one and it is not given or update your address if it is not current.

2012 Officers Nominating Committee A nominating committee has been formed to select a slate of candidates for the 2012 board of directors.

Committee members are: Dave Avery, Lew Giesy, Lynn Randall, Alan Smith and Rich Smith. Offices to be elected are: Regional Executive, Assistant Regional Executive, Treasurer, Secretary, Activities Director and two Directors.

Directors serving a second year of a two year term are: Mark Eksten and Fran McAllister.

Consider contacting the committee or saying yes when you are called. A strong board of directors with representation from the racing, rally and Solo communities will insure the continued success of our region.

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September 2011

Special Meeting

By Fran McAllister

The region is planning a special meeting to honor drivers from the past who have helped to make the Finger Lakes Region and sports car racing what it is today. I am accumulating a list of Finger Lakes Region drivers dating back to 1955 and I am impressed with how long the list is. We have also had some well-known race drivers who have won national championships. Drivers such as Warren Agor, Bill Coykendall, and in more recent years Jerry Alaimo and the Dennis brothers. Expanding the list to team members, race workers, RoadRally and Solo, it becomes even more impressive.

The meeting was originally scheduled for September, but the task of contacting everyone and making arrangements have forced it to be moved to October. The Rotary Lodge at Camp Eastman has been reserved for the evening of October 4. A flyer promoting this picnic meeting is printed in the September issue of Top End. More information will be available in the October issue of Top End, both as mailed and on the region’s website at www.flr-scca.com.

I am looking for volunteers to help me contact as many of these past members as we can, to personally invite them to this event.

You can contact me at (585) 750-4674 or send an e-mail to jenright4@rochester.rr.com.

(Updated August 25, 2011. Ed.)

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From the Editor’s Bench Top End is currently being printed and mailed by FedEx Office. The printing is done at their New York City site and it is delivered to the US Post Office adjacent to FedEx’s production site. Delays in getting the issue into your hands can occur in the printing process and in the US Post Office. Mailing is done by bulk, which has a hold time of up to ten days in the Post Office.

I will be checking on the shipping date and need your help in determining when it is delivered. To that end, pleas send an e-mail to cfdresie@cs.com giving only your zip code and date received. (Note: The September issue was delivered to the Post Office at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24.)

For those who can’t wait, Top End is available at www.flr-scca.com before the first of the month.

Price is $50 to region members, $75 for non-members and includes information on charging these units.

There are two or three working units remaining. Contact me at (585) 544-6482 or cfdresie@cs.com if you would like to purchase a transponder.

Mounting hardware is included.

If you would like to be close to what is happening, knowing who is leading in each class or interfacing with the driver, join the T&S team. Jobs available range from runners/posters to tapers, to computer operators, all the way to apprenticeship in leading the Timing & Scoring effort. For more information, contact me.

Ken Buchel Passing

Ken Buchel from Denver, Pa. passed away early Monday morning August 8th from complications suffered in a racing accident during the Finger lakes Double National at Watkins Glen July 9th. Rescue workers were forced to extract him from his car and he was air lifted to Strong Hospital in Rochester NY

By CFDresie, Finger Lakes Region were he remained in critical condition in Chief of Timing and Scoring the Trauma Center until his passing.

From the Timing Tower

The number of competitors renting battery powered transponders at our races has dropped to the occasional one. Because of the low rental rate, the region’s board of directors voted to sell off the remaining working transponders on a first come-first served basis to the region’s racing competitors.

Ken was self employed and ran Buchel's Auto Body and was a long time racer, first with motorcycles and then sports cars with both EMRA and SCCA. There will be a Celebration of Life for Ken Saturday August 27th at 5:00 PM at Foxchase Golf Club, 300 Stevens Rd, Stevens Pa. 17578

These AMB transponders were purchased by the region in the early For those of you who would like to 2000’s and were manufactured by AMB make a personal contribution to Ken's up until 2005, at which time a newer family please send cards or donations design was brought out. The batteries directly to Ken's wife Barbara at: on these units are becoming weaker (the working units will hold a charge for three Barbara Buchel or four days). The batteries are not easily 700 South Ridge Rd. replaced. I can provide more information Denver, Pa 17517 if you need.

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Finger Lakes Region

PICNIC

& monthly meetings “Old Drivers”, mechanics, etc. gathering and bench racing.

Tuesday, October 4 - 6 p.m. ‘til 10? at Rotary Lodge, Camp Eastman, Irondequoit, NY

Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda provided Bring a dish to pass Payment is not required, However, We do need reservations,

SO PLEASE --RSVP BY OCTOBER 1

Contact: Fran McAllister - (585) 750-4674 or Bob Swinehart - (585)223-5159 grandpagofast@gmail.com

Directions to Camp Eastman From the West of Rochester, NY: Rte. 104 East to St. Paul Blvd; proceed North 4.5 miles to Lakeshore Blvd; turn right; 1.0 mile to Camp Eastman.

From the East of Rochester, NY: Rte. 104 West to Culver Road; turn right and head North 2.4 miles to Lakeshore Blvd; turn left and proceed West 2.0 miles to Camp Eastman.

From the Southeast of Rochester, NY: Rte. 590 North to Durand Blvd; turn left and proceed West to Lakeshore Blvd; 2.0 miles to Camp Eastman.

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September 2011

Solo Brian Buchman Solo Chair

Solo Meeting Notes, August 2, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

By George Modlin

Attendees ======== Dave Avery, Brian Buchman, Chris Bucknam, Jake Bucknam, Ed Jeffries, Corey Kuhns, George Modlin, Mike Stutzman and Mike Toombs Topics ===== Course reviews Both August 14 and August 21 course maps were reviewed, August 21 at start of meeting, and August 14 at end of meeting.

Both courses are in "draft" stage with changes still being made. Speed, safety, concrete transition and start interval were topics discussed for both.

Cory Kuhns is doing the August 14 event. He did say that he doesn't want to do another "speed maintenance" type of course. Course setup will be early (8 a.m.?) on Saturday.

The second August event has lots of contributors. Marcus Kroll and Dave England (former CS Boxster, now Porsche 924S co-drivers) are the event chairs.

Shaun Hallam is lending a hand in a mentoring role. Jeff Colegrove is the course designer with a course layout based very loosely on the Divisionals Sunday course. The feature element of this layout is a long combination of sweeping rights out of the "P" all the way back around to the runway center. (Side note: in my car this took a full seven seconds at between 43 and 52 mph peaking at 1.00g.)

Split event with course reversal The basic idea is that since lower

2011 September

attendance results in us doing six run events, why not do three runs with the course in one direction, and then three in the reverse direction. There were several reasons why this idea was rejected. A.) It would take too long to swap mid-event while ensuring safety. B.) There would be some additional work for timing. C.) It would dramatically change the feel of the event. The idea was shelved for now.

Work/run order The feedback that was received from this experiment was clear. It won't be tried again.

Balancing run groups Most of the meeting was spent discussing this topic. It was rather unstructured and took several side paths. A lot of time was spent working through the idea that Ed presented that the biggest reason for the imbalance between groups is the need to keep all of the Novices together in one run group. It should be noted that the Novice Chief wasn't at the meeting; so all topics related to the Novices will still need to go through him. How to split the Novices into multiple groups was discussed. It was thought that two groups of Novices is the right number of groups for the number of Novices that we have been seeing this year (one is too few, three is too many).

One idea was that it might be possible to separate, or at least identify Novices depending on experience. This would help dealing with having too many green Novices working course at the same time.

Another idea was to have Novice buddies that mentor Novices through their day.

A sidetrack discussion was about having the right number of Novices. In other words, should the Novice program focus on just the newest Novices that need the most help, or should the Novice program handle everyone that isn't ready to compete in open classes. This discussion should be handled outside of the run group balance issue, and we ďŹ nally got back on track.

Even though the Novice distribution was pointed to as the primary issue with worker balancing across groups, there were other issues discussed. One of them is that not everyone is reporting and working with the right groups. This may have been a problem at the last event since we did work/run rather than the normal run/work. Another discussion point to help with worker balance is the number of exempt workers. It may be possible to reduce the number of exempt workers in multiple areas and create a larger worker pool. There is also some variability from event to event depending on who shows up that day. It seems that we are most exposed when we are near the crossover point between doing two and three run groups.

An observation is that we may be operating as if the attendance was greater than we are currently experiencing.

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Finger Lakes Region Solo Series Results, Event #4 - Seneca Army Depot - 7/17/’11 Total Registered: 81, with Times: 80

Best Plc

#

Driver

Runs 1-6

Year/Make/Model

Time

B Stock

1

2

Anthony Cuzzacrea

11 Subaru sti

59.317

1 2 3

17 Greg Cuda 1 Marcus Kroll 2 Chris England

99 Miata 00 Porsche Boxster Porsche 944

1

13 Doug Hall

Mini Cooper

58.866

793 Randall Humpreys

11 Mustang

66.372

1 1

7

1

James S.

fjb

58.211

57.730

60.311

55.894+1

57.706

57.706

48.415

55.410+OFF 61.525 60.410+1

56.277 60.088+2 58.966

56.518+4 58.631 62.716

56.349 58.482+2 59.580

74.035+OFF 57.681+1 58.382+1

56.277 58.631 58.966

46.878 48.839 49.118

57.464

67.889

57.931

58.219+1

57.282

57.282

46.799

65.357

63.920

64.684

65.096

66.830+1

63.920

52.861

58.173+OFF

57.435+OFF

63.947+2

64.481+3

64.685+2

64.020

63.482+1

64.020

50.639

58.959 61.501

58.170 61.680+OFF

58.832 61.009

58.107 60.213

57.782 60.558

57.782 60.213

49.634 51.723

58.384

57.681

58.400

57.281

56.959

56.959

50.522

56.476 58.236+1 59.234

56.109 58.521+1 58.761

62.493+OFF 57.543 58.652+1

55.702+1 58.665+1 63.786+OFF

55.504 59.137+2

55.504 57.543 58.761

47.733 49.487 50.534

59.692

62.160

58.448

57.990

56.972+2

57.990

50.045

59.972

58.895

58.574

58.390

56.238

56.238

50.895 42.777 43.449 44.523 45.076 45.352 45.418 46.042 48.325 50.571

C Stock

57.393+1 63.455+1 62.354

D Stock F Stock

G Stock

60.119+OFF

Pax

H Stock

OFF

OFF

67 David Avery

67 MGB

67.894

1 2

11 Christopher Chen 95 Jason Lane

99 BMW M3 E36 M3

61.402 64.596

1

13 William Mapstone

74 Jaguar XJ6

58.803

342 Mike Stutzman 14 James Hoelscher 305 Chris Schiffner

96 Ford Mustang Cobra 88 Chevrolet Camaro 79 Oldsmobile Cutlass

98 Joseph Consentino

88 CRX Si

60.809

77 Leo Sawyer

89 Lotus Super Seven

64.557

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

161 61 144 21 199 44 9 99 121

Red Devil Red Devil 84 F500 Dare Devil 94 F500 KBS MK8 95 F500 KBS MK7 84 F500 Dare Devil 92 VW Solo Vee 95 F500 KBS MK7 94 F500 KBS MK.8

47.495 49.302 50.133 53.371+OFF 53.551 59.336+OFF 53.469 55.412+1 59.906

51.789+OFF 49.745+1 49.252 50.487+1 51.114 52.617 51.863+OFF 54.241 60.274

47.320 48.197 49.992 51.354 51.669+OFF 51.562 57.558+1 53.387+1 57.134

48.216+1 47.583+1 49.364+2 50.197+2 51.459 50.779 50.932 53.068+1 57.604

48.064 49.576 50.650+OFF 50.525 50.490 51.004+2 57.223 56.057

49.766+1 49.863 50.169 50.242 51.027 53.457 55.942

47.320 48.064 49.252 49.863 50.169 50.242 50.932 53.457 55.942

1 2 3

88 Paul Smith 27 Garrison Mossley 9 Kevin Albino

BMW E36 M3 2.5 RS 91 VW Jetta

55.557+OFF 57.590+OFF 61.887+1

58.277 57.290+1 61.755

55.700 56.876+2 61.465

56.130 57.783 60.910

55.379 57.404+1 59.644

55.742+OFF 56.605 59.512

55.379 56.605 59.512

48.124 49.189 51.715

1

21 Jose Mercado

RSX

56.649+OFF

55.517+2

56.631

56.698

54.964

54.967

54.964

46.994

44 Connor Miller

08 Kart CRG

92.798

86.163

81.224

79.072

74.726

72.650

72.650

60.008

22 Nathaniel Mercado

Super Duper Fast Kart

1 2 3 1 1

1 1

Jeff Colegrove Stefan Colegrove Mark Seelbinder Jake Bucknam Paul Shaver Steve Hayward Todd Miller Julie Shaver Chris Bucknam

B Street Prepared

X Prepared

C Prepared

56.785 59.546+1 61.575+1

E Prepared D Modified F Modified

Street Modified

Street Modified F

Junior Kart 3 (FJB)

Junior Kart 4 (FJA)

DNS

Pro (Pax Class)

DNS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

STU 183 Dave Potocki STU 83 Dan Kaufman ST 178 Dale Kunze FS 97 Michael Potocki ST 78 Todd Kunze SS 1 Chris Morton DS 70 John Cass CSP 152 Edwin Jeffries CSP 52 Jason Offord ES 55 Tom Weaver STR 1 Bret Wallace BS 1 Brian Buchman

05 Subaru WRX STi WRX 89 Honda Civic SI 07 Ford Shelby GT 89 Honda Civic SI 05 Lotus Elise 08 Mini S 96 Mazda Skirt 96 Mazda Skirt 94 Mazda Miata 95 Mazda Miata 06 Mitsubishi EVO

53.728+5 55.269+1 55.368+OFF 54.822+1 55.822 53.994 56.053 52.877+2 55.282+1 54.621+OFF 56.455+2 58.768+1

53.900 54.816 54.732 55.867 55.703+5 53.516 57.519+1 52.923+1 53.444+1 53.752+1 56.110+1 54.558+1

53.231+1 53.815+1 54.584+1 54.887 55.141+2 53.551 56.058 52.725 53.178 53.854+3 55.618 54.784+1

53.093 54.580 999.999+DNF 54.231+3 54.815 53.296 55.258 53.425+1 53.249 53.433+1 55.545+1 55.993+3

52.268+6 53.289 54.295+1 54.323 54.815 52.811 54.105+2 53.110+1 52.519+2 53.438+1 55.490 55.471

53.315+1 53.665 54.926 54.521+2 55.529+OFF 52.603 54.218+1 53.376 52.830+1 53.695+4 55.746+1 54.734+1

53.093 53.289 54.732 54.323 54.815 52.603 55.258 52.725 53.178 55.433 55.490 55.471

44.491 44.656 44.880 44.925 44.948 45.080 45.145 45.238 45.626 45.732 46.389 46.540

1 2 3 4 5

STS STS ST STS STR

90 Mazda Miata Scott's Oink 06 Toyota Scion tC Girly Miata 02 Honda S2000

54.644+2 57.431 58.907 63.245+OFF 63.745

53.714+1 56.769 58.427 61.692+1 62.494

61.600+3 57.464 57.642 60.363 62.544

53.915+3 57.132+1 58.924 61.965+5 60.519

54.377 56.162 58.696 62.284+1 61.577

53.101+2 56.677 58.466+1 62.100+2 60.710

54.377 56.162 57.642 60.363 60.519

44.752 46.221 47.266 49.678 50.593

12

9 6 68 11 4

Scott Prior Paul Quinn Shaun Hallam David Prior Duane Myer

Street Touring (Pax Class)

September 2011

Best Plc

#

Driver

Runs 1-6

Year/Make/Model

Time

Pax

Street (Road) Tire (Pax Class)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

HS 14 Andy Cocilova HS 41 Greg Turner CS 91 George Modlin DS 63 Dan Wilcox DS 31 Tim Ferris DS 317 Daniel Emord ESP 42 Rich Hutchinson GS 16 Mike Smith ESP 4 Timothy Norton ESP 523 Nate Michals CS 46 Doug Krasucki GS 25 H. William Connors II BS 55 Tom Arter ES 16 Craig Wallace BS 5 Brian Willie DSP 50 Robert Poznikas SM 3 Mark Eginton SM 86 Corey Shepardson BSP 69 Kai Kao

Corvette 10 Mini Cooper 09 Pontiac Solstice 08 Mini Cooper S Conv.

00 Acura Integra 10 Subaru WRX 2010 Legacy GT 00 Subaru Impreza RS Legacy GT 04 Subaru WRX 07 Mazda MX5 11 Volvo C30 06 Mercedes SLK 55 81 Porsche 924T 03 Honda S2000 Mustang GT 66 Ford Mustang 84 Toyota Corolla 91 Mazda RX7

58.784+2 58.855 58.881 58.814 59.700 60.117 58.642 61.291 57.312+OFF 61.669+OFF 61.517 63.633+2 61.795 61.756+OFF 64.749 66.433+OFF 63.009+1 66.335+1 65.561

58.068 58.677+1 57.586 58.560 59.378 60.152 57.364+1 59.536 57.036 58.598 60.499 63.731 61.742 64.776+OFF 63.521 65.355+OFF 62.091+OFF 63.237 68.574

57.667+OFF 58.509 56.320+1 58.413 57.867 58.080 57.544+1 58.880+1 56.782+1 61.341 60.412 67.915+3 62.036 62.528+1 62.554+1 64.957 60.545+1 64.699+1 71.003

57.229+1 58.865 57.187 57.809

57.903 57.784 55.825 57.743

56.879 58.102+1 55.581 58.613+1

64.103+OFF 55.830+2 59.868 55.514+1 58.147+1 60.796 63.341+1 63.716 66.145+1 63.480 64.462 61.150+1 66.233 65.733

59.482 56.076+5 60.310+1 56.606+1 57.981 60.041 62.825+1 63.497 61.539+1 62.284 64.015 62.443 63.592 63.085+2

58.242 56.361 59.704 55.497+3 57.703 60.189 62.877 62.448 63.065 62.360 64.223 61.721+OFF 65.027 64.030

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

HS 234 Matthew Mullard SS 44 Nathan Sunseri STX 6 Andrei Stihi CS 7 Matthew Zakhary GS 385 Robert Maxwell ST 111 Christopher Messenger STX 1 Thomas Vieira DS 16 Gillian Pielow FS 1 James Evangelisti BSP 2 Andrew Mullard GS 21 Christina Connors BS 79 Joseph Welch BSP 1 Joel Ajavon HS 11 Aretta Stillman

07 Mazda 3 05 Lotus Elise 02 Subaru WRX Wagon 98 BMW M3 09 Subaru 2.5i 03 Legacy GTI 11 BMW 328xi 00 BMW M5 M3 11 Volvo C30 01 CLK 55 AMG 97 BMW M3 08 VW Jetta 2.5 SEL

72.623 59.361+3 64.919+OFF 62.387+2 66.292 65.869 68.884+OFF 69.810 69.999 64.455+1 70.106 67.564+1 68.831+OFF 75.601

66.692 60.263+1 62.879 61.565+OFF 66.189+2 65.279 66.237 67.981+1 68.049+OFF 62.939 66.443 69.406+OFF 66.508 77.467

65.684 58.393 63.835 62.625+1 65.767+4 64.715+1 68.159+OFF 66.963 64.227 62.782+4 66.680 65.066 65.584 73.560

65.373 59.247+OFF 63.527+1 62.125+1 64.342+OFF 63.969+1 64.106 66.966 66.884+OFF 62.970 65.571+1 64.308+1 64.535 69.292+2

63.025 59.385 64.098 60.642+1 64.605 63.760 62.916+1 66.799 63.573+OFF 62.723 66.022+2 65.403 64.552 69.635+1

62.413+2 58.283 64.242 60.457+1 64.538+1

Raw time Pax Stock Street Prepared Prepared Modified

Time 47.320 42.777 56.277 57.782 55.504 47.320

Class FM FM CS BSP CP FM

# 161 161 17 11 342 161

Novice (Pax Class)

Top Times Of Day

Driver Jeff Colegrove Jeff Colegrove Greg Cuda Christopher Chen Mike Stutzman Jeff Colegrove

Street Modified Junior Kart Street Touring Street Tire Pro Novice

Time 54.964 72.650 44.752 44.991 44.491 49.852

Class SMF FJB SSTS RHS PSTU NHS

# 21 44 9 14 183 234

63.392+OFF 64.850 82.271+OFF 62.315 68.188+1 65.208+1 63.834 71.900+1

56.879 57.784 55.581 57.743 57.867 58.080 56.361 59.536 57.036 57.703 60.041 62.877 61.742 63.065 62.284 64.015 62.443 63.237 64.030

44.991 45.707 46.299 47.176 47.277 47.451 47.681 48.164 48.252 48.816 50.014 50.867 51.801 52.028 52.256 54.028 54.263 54.953 55.001

63.025 58.283 62.879 62.457 64.605 63.760 64.106 64.850 64.227 62.315 66.443 65.066 63.834 71.635

49.852 49.948 51.812 52.026 52.265 52.283 52.823 52.982 53.115 53.528 53.752 54.590 54.833 56.663

Driver Jose Mercado Connor Miller Scott Prior Andy Cocilova Dave Potocki Matthew Mullard

A few views from July 17

Craign Wallace

2011 September

Tim Ferris 13

Finger Lakes Region Solo Series

Results, Event #5 - Seneca Army Depot - 7/30-31/’11

Finger Lakes Series competitors running at the Divisional Solo Total Registered: 32, with Times: 32 Best Plc

#

Driver

Year/Make/Model

1

133 Brian Reeves

1994 Mazda Miata

2

33 Mike Toombs

99 Miata

1

1 Jose Mercado

Day C Street Prepared

Sat Sun Sat Sun

RSX

Sat Sun

Runs 1-4

63.856 55.121 63.263+1 55.090

64.400+2 55.362

63.049+1 55.454

60.731+OFF 63.946+2 51.661+OFF 54.205

63.021+1 54.232+1

62.924+1 53.615+2

62.400+1 65.307+OFF

X Prepared

C Prepared

1

14 James Hoelscher

88 Chevrolet Camaro

Sat Sun

1

74 Dave Dill

64 BMC Spitfire

Sat 46.056+OFF 65.289+OFF

1

144 Mark Seelbinder

84 F500 Dare Devil

2

21 Jake Bucknam

94 F500 KBS MK8

3

88 Todd Miller

92 VW Solo Vee

4

199 Paul Shaver

95 F500 KBS MK7

5

44 Steve Hayward

84 F500 Dare Devil

6

9 Michelle Quinn

1995 KBS MK7

7

99 Julie Shaver

95 F500 KBS MK7

D Prepared

44 Connor Miller

08 Kart CRG

55.231+3 48.646+1 56.415 49.670 56.698 49.502 57.473+3 52.344 56.644 51.606 57.928 50.062 60.118 57.460

54.739 47.588 54.988 48.457 56.375 50.405 56.608 48.571 56.196 49.873 58.174 49.433+1 59.504 51.643

55.758+1 47.950+1 55.423 48.207 56.043 48.593 56.920 49.058 56.754+OFF 49.338+1 57.162 49.180 60.008 51.933

Sat 101.549+OFF Sun 81.284+OFF

92.369 78.181

84.889 74.302

100.054+OFF 70.165

Sat 61.580+1 Sun 54.237+1 Sat 60.721+1 Sun 52.786+1 Sat 59.755+1 Sun 52.712+1 Sat 56.043+2 Sun 49.970 Sat 52.219+1 Sun 46.282 Sat 61.180 Sun 54.399+2 Sat 63.312+2 Sun 55.717 Sat 60.836 Sun 52.892+2 Sat 61.618+OFF Sun 53.083+1 Sat 65.458+2 Sun 57.996+1 Sat 63.727 Sun 55.186 Sat 63.520+2 Sun 53.478 Sat 66.275+1 Sun 48.882

60.830 53.206+1 60.487 52.393 58.693+5 51.574+3 55.549 49.541 52.708 46.714 62.229+1 54.752 63.540+1 55.580+1 60.803 52.633+1 61.418+1 53.225+3 66.477 57.547 63.436 54.049+2 61.316+3 53.039+2 55.504 48.802

60.602 53.359 60.076 52.446+3 58.673+1 51.039 54.804 49.669 51.821 46.694 61.767 55.416 63.941 56.382 59.251+3 52.442+1 61.639+1 52.324 65.522+1 56.484 62.331+2 54.591+2 61.540+2 53.276 54.896 48.769+1

60.399 52.594 60.592 52.088 58.830 50.186 55.618+1 48.655 52.410 46.850+1 61.410 53.844 63.121+1 55.366 60.089 52.793 61.259 52.214+2 64.631 56.069 63.787+1 54.474+1 70.040+OFF 53.436 59.011+1 47.752

Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun

56.124 49.916 55.716+2 49.221 57.446 50.679+1 56.169+2 49.472 57.854 51.141 59.716 51.379 60.067 52.799

Pro (Pax Class)

1

DS

91 Chris Morton

09 Chevrolet Cobalt

2

ES

55 Tom Weaver

94 Mazda Miata

3 SMF 333 Andy Walker

93 Honda Angry Civic

4

CM 193 Jim Garry

1985 Citation FF1600

5

BM 117 Brad Fish

81 Falt RT5

6

ST 178 Dale Kunze

89 Honda Civic SI

7

HS

2010 Mini Cooper

14 Andy Cociloca

8

STU 183 Dave Potocki

05 Subaru WRX STi

9

STU 83 Dan Kaufman

WRX

10

HS

41 Greg Turner

2010 Mini Cooper

11

FS

97 Heather Everett

2007 Ford Shelby GT

12

FS

197 Michael Potocki

2007 Ford Shelby GT

17 Ron Fish

81 Ralt RT5

13 BM

14

62.669 54.625

F Modified

Junior Kart 3 (FJB)

1

63.717 54.161 70.327 55.181

62.797 54.652 63.429 55.550+OFF

64.552+2 55.596 63.822+1 61.764

Time*

Pax

116.958

100.350

118.519

101.689

119.254

105.778

117.294

100.872

DNS

DNS

102.327

92.503

103.195

93.288

104.636

94.590

105.179

95.081

106.069

95.886

106.342

96.133

111.147

100.476

155.054

128.074

112.993

92.315

112.164

92.535

109.016

93.208

103.459

93.733

98.103

93.982

115.024

94.319

119.307

94.371

112.882

94.595

113.583

95.182

120.700

95.473

118.622

98.100

118.816

98.260

102.648

98.336

September 2011

Best Plc

# Driver

Year/Make/Model

Day Street Touring (Pax Class)

1 STU 91 RJ Surowick

WRX Sti

2 STX 13 Mark Pedley

2004 Volkswagen R32

3

06 Toyota Scion tC

ST

68 Shaun Hallam

Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun

61.428+2 53.250 64.442+1 56.284 66.442+1 57.236

Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun

64.830 55.972 65.194 56.111 68.272 58.873

Runs 1-4

61.079 60.990 53.294+2 54.059 65.752+OFF 64.099 55.214+1 54.976+1 64.806+1 66.455+OFF 56.762 56.104+1

Street (Road) Tire (Pax Class)

1

CS

91 George Modlin

09 Pontiac Solstice

2

DS

63 Dan Wilcox

08 Mini Cooper S Conv.

3

GS

16 Mike Smith

00 Subaru Impreza RS

Raw time Pax Street Prepared Prepared Modified

Time 98.103 92.315 116.958 117.294 102.327

Class PBM PDS CSP CP FM

63.008 54.830 66.075+OFF 55.982 67.757 57.804+OFF

Top Times Of Day # 117 91 133 14 144

Driver Brad Fish Chris Morton Brian Reeves James Hoelscher Mark Seelbinder

Junior Kart Street Touring Street Tire Pro

61.319 53.258 63.787 54.918+1 65.411 56.136

Time*

Pax

114.240

95.733

120.071

98.938

121.547

99.668

62.369 62.364 117.194 97.622 54.850 54.747+1 64.501 64.394 120.333 98.312 55.957 55.939 67.718 67.625 125.130 101.230 57.691 57.505 * Best Saturday time plus best Sunday time

Time 155.054 95.733 97.622 92.315

Class FJB SSTU RCS PDS

# 44 91 91 91

Driver Connor Miller RJ Surowick George Modlin Chris Morton

More views from July 17

2011 September

Doug Krasucki

Tom Arter

Shaun Hallam

Julie Shaver 15

Rally Tom Langdon Interim RoadRally Chair

Rally Meeting Notes

July 19, 2011 96 Church Street, Victor, NY The following report is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order.

The follow six RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jerry Kerwin, Tom Langdon and Alan Smith.

Rally interest representation is needed on the region’s nominating committee and on the board of directors.

Rally Meetings The August meeting will be held on August 9 as originally scheduled. Rick’s plans have changed.

Be sure to check http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/ group/FingerLakesRally/ for any changes. The September general membership has been moved to the 13th, as a result, the September rally meeting has been moved to Sept 20.

Summer Rallies The last of the summer social rallies is scheduled for October 16. A flyer will be printed in the September and October issues of Top End and on the website.

Winter Rally Series The training rally needs to be scheduled closer to the start of the start of the winter series. Rallymaster and format/length need to be defined.

Eric Hobron is making several new checkpoint signs.

Five events are wanted for the winter rally series. Tentative dates are: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 3. Possible conflicts are the Finger Lakes Region’s Year End Party and the Wellsboro Winter Rally. Rallymasters need to be recruited for the series.

Year End Party Alan Smith will contact Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield about holding the Rally Year End Party there. The first choice date is the second Friday of December.

Miscellaneous Discussions Tubular meat products, chips, dips, potables, etc. were enjoyed prior to getting down to serious (?) business. The food, discussion and meeting were all enjoyed outside around the picnic table.

This may be repeated, watch for a notice on the groups Yahoo site, (sports.groups.yahoo.com/ group/FingerLakesRally/).

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Although a GPS may not be totally accurate, it can be useful in navigating for both competitor and worker. Another benefit is moving serious competitors out of stock class into limited.

“Winding Stairs” outside of Hammondsport is reported to have been paved. Use of paved roads may be advisable for the March 3 rally, this to avoid the soft, muddy roads frequently seen in the spring.

It was noted that some roads driven in the summer seem familiar from the winter series.

Getting to others is a question of “how did we get THERE?” The “Old Driver’s/Long Term Member” meeting will be held at the October general membership meeting.

An 1893 Columbian Exposition commemorative fifty-cent coin has an estimated value of $80 on the collector’s market, fifty cents at the local bar. How do these and other collector coins get into the currency steam?

Ride height on several motorcycles can lead to interesting contortions when coming to a stop.

Six-ounce lean steak burritos are available at Whole Foods in Portland, Maine.

Course following, staying on the road and other rally anecdotes were shared. They are not repeated here to protect the storytellers. It was noted that enjoying the humor of a competitor in front of a team, missing a turn, could lead to that team also missing the turn.

The remainder of the hour and a half time was spent discussing things ranging from Subaru rust problems, to fun driving roads, to hair, to bicycles, to trucks/pickups, to pastors and more.

Minimum reference to growing up in Kansas or working on submarines (how many subs are there in Kansas?).

August 9, 2011 96 Church Street, Victor, NY These notes are grouped by subject and are not be in chronological order.

The follow five RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jerry Kerwin and Tony Zanni.

Rally interest representation is needed on the region’s board of directors.

Rally Meetings The September general membership has been moved to the 13th, as a result, the September rally meeting has been moved to Sept 20.

Changes for this and other meetings will be given on http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ FingerLakesRally/.

RallyCross Series The July 23 event was cancelled; the next scheduled events are August 27 and September 24.

Tony Zanni will contact Elizabeth Thiel regarding the process used for the approved purchase of helmets. The new helmets go to Solo and the older ones used for RallyCross.

Ben Gilmore proposed that the November event be run on his property. That would require that the last two events be moved to a week earlier.

The current Finger Lakes Region calendar for the rest of 2011 will be sent to those at the meeting.

(Post meeting -The site will not be available because the crops will not be harvested in time.

Ed.) Summer Rally Series The last of the summer social rallies is scheduled for October 16. A flyer will be prepared for Top End and the website: www.flr-scca.com.

Winter Rally Series Rallymaster, date and format/length need to be defined for a training rally. This event is a noncompetitive event used to teach new rallyists and to clear out the cobwebs for the rest.

Five events are being planned for the winter rally series. Tentative dates are: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 3. Dates may change to avoid conflict with the Finger Lakes Region’s Year End Party and the Wellsboro Winter Rally.

Gary Thomas will be rallymaster for the event following Alan Smith’s rally. The last event could be primarily on paved roads in Wayne County.

Possible conflicts are the Finger Lakes Region’s Year End Party and the Wellsboro Winter Rally.

Additional rallymasters are needed.

Miscellaneous Discussions The August issue of Top End was late getting through the system that may have led to confusion regarding the date of the August rally meeting.

Meeting notices are printed in Top End, can be found on the website at www.flr-scca.com and are announced on the rally yahoo site, http://sports. groups.yahoo.com/group/FingerLakesRally/.

The Toyota Celica featured on the front cover and the page nine article still has a dead transmission.

The use of Trakker at STPR was discussed, both the requirements and the high number of “non-finishers” was discussed. If a competitor is time barred, Trakker may pass that team. The current STPR operating procedure should be reviewed to verify the actions taken between the last competitor and the course-opening car.

The Honda Civic “Kit-car” of Tony and Rich should be ready to run the upcoming winter series.

Randy Zimmer’s Miata bodied, tube frame RallyCross car was described.

A problem with an evening/night RallyCross event is the ability to find misplaced cones.

(Would the LED flashlights survive?)

Trees are not an effective sound barrier.

Kancamagus Highway (SR 112) through the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire is an interesting drive except during leaf viewing season.

Rumble strips along the edge of the road can be a valuable driving aid during periods of reduced vision. Orange paint can be used to define hazards in the road, such as rocks.

The options for mounting a rally sending units were discussed and where to mount them to prevent damage. JBWeld is good for mounting the magnets.

September 2011

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2011 September

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Classified Ads For Sale: RacePro Engineering has sold our race-winning 1995-based Mustang Cobra A-Sedan. We still have literally thousands and thousands of dollars in SPARES, including two complete sets of alloy wheels (one set with Hoosier slicks, one set with Hoosier rains), a nose, a wing, Koni struts, 2-way adjustables, various rate Eibach & Hyperco springs, Baer rotors & calipers (need rebuilding), racing radiator, Holly jets, motor parts, ignition parts, suspension parts - everything that can wear out or break!

Complete list upon request. Located in Watkins Glen, NY. $ 17,500 for quick sale.

Ed LoPresti. 607-535-4237. (6/11) For Sale: (13) Volvo 240 Turbo/Virgo wheels 15", used in good condition, all roll straight, 6 have center caps. (1) Volvo 740 turbo 5 spoke wheel 15" in good condition with Hankook Optomo Plus tire mounted on it, new, no center cap. $500.00 takes it all. Call Mark at 585-202-7520 or maudino2@rochester.rr.com. (5/11) For Sale: 2001 BMW 330I race car, exGrand Am road racing car, 3.0l engine, 5 speed manual transmission, 3.38 rear differential, M3 headers with 3 inch exhaust, full cage tied in to rear subframe, AMB timing and driver ID system, AIM MXL data logging dash, Koni spec 2800 series double adjustable shocks, H&R springs, ground control camber plates, steel braided brake lines, 10 lb. fire suppression system, single dry brake fuel fill with discriminator, dual sump fuel pumps, 17 gallon fuel capacity, six point driver restraint belts, right and left head restraint nets, drivers side window net, FIA seat on sliders, 16 inch cooling fan, 75mm dry lube wheel studs, 17 inch OZ wheels, M lower front wishbones, Delrin front wishbone mounts, Delrin rear subframe bushings, Delrin rear diff mounts, Delrin front trailing arm mounts, ball socket rear knuckle mounts upper and lower, stock DME reflashed, water bottle bracket, radio box, M3 style front bumper cover, front brake cooling ducts, tow hooks front and rear.

Included spares package: hood, left and right fenders, front left and right lower arms, rear left and right trailing arms, 2 lower rear wishbones, rear cradle, left and right axles, front left and right spindles, spare brake

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pads, spare brake rotors, spare differential, set of wheels with rain tires, 8 sets of springs, front hub.

Car had 13 top tens in 2007 and 2008, 3 podiums, took 4th overall in Grand Am championship in 2007.

Car can be taken as is with some on track dents and dings or can be repaired and painted as you would like. Other cars are for sale is you are looking for more than one. $26,000 OBO. Contact John Bosch (585) 746-7241. (4/11) For Sale: 2002 CARBIR CS-2 Sports 2000, Full Carbon Body, Spare Nose, 3 Way Adjustable Ohlins, Elite Motor, 3 BBS Wheel Sets, Rains, PiII Dash and Spare Dash, 28 gear sets, Blueprinted Gearbox, Plated Suspension, Updated Front Uprights, Polished Tub, Spares package included, Great Car, well built and meticulously maintained, $30k, $28k as roller, $33k for everything with 24ft enclosed Pace trailer, Call: 315-524-2899 or Email: wayland@rochester.rr.com (4/11) For Sale: 18’ Open Race trailer, Diamond plate deck, 4’ tool box, tire rack, New Electric Brakes, New Winch, Awning system, Aluminum Ramps, Excellent condition. $2,400. Contact Steve (585) 750-9504 (4/11)

For Sale: 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster Series 1.5 42K miles, 4.2 liter engine, matching numbers, new paint (no rust), new top, new Connolly leather, stored inside, runs great. Must Sell. Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568. Ph. (585) 314-1500 (1/11) For Sale: 2005 Margay Brava 4.4 go-kart with blue printed World Formula engine.

Blue printed by Rich Gamrod in the spring of 2010. Includes One fold up stand and one two-level stand that easily transports two karts, gears, many spare parts, spare slicks and rain tires on wheels. Also includes freshened raptor motor. Will separate some items. Call Chris at (315) 597-5668 (12/10) For Sale: Chrome plated 5-spoke steel wheels. Five bolt pattern, optional wheels for late ‘70’s early ‘80’s Buick (Century and others). No rust, just dirt. 4 for $75. Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (11/10) For Sale: Smithy Lathe Mill (NEW) Dry Sump Tank (7qts) Scales Leak down Gages Craftsman Rolling Tool Box w/Ramp.

Racecar jack. Scales used to corner weight a racecar. Shop equipment. Much more.

Call for what is available. Come look and ask questions. Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568. Ph. (585) 314-1500 (11/10)

Free Classified Ads for FLR Members To place a Classified Ad: Contact the editor at cfdresie@cs.com. Ads will run for three issues, or longer if space allows. Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available. Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Region's Web site in the Forum section ("Classified Ads") at http://www.flr-scca.com/phpBB3/ viewforum.php?f=13.

Classified Ads are free to members, $5.00 per issue for non-members.

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September 2011

Membership Application REGION #62

Dear Prospective SCCA Member: To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America, the world’s largest member participation automotive organization, please complete the form below and return, with payment, to SCCA Membership Department, P. O. Box 299, Topeka, KS 66601-0299.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name _____________________________________ Birth date_________________ E-mail_______________________________________ / / Address___________________________________ Telephone_______________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________ State ________Zip __________________County __________________________ Have you been an SCCA member before?

No

Yes

IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Year______________Previous Member # ____________________________

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

Spouse's Name____________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______ Spouse's Member Number (if current member)________________________________________________________ Name___________________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______ Name___________________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______ Name___________________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______ Name___________________________________________________________Birth date______ / ______ /______

PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCA:

Please indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate, or which interest you most. Your response will be used to allocate your national dues to the areas you indicate. Thank you.

Club Racing

Pro Racing

Rally

Solo

Annual National Dues

+

Annual Regional Dues

=

TOTAL DUE

REGULAR MEMBER..........................$65 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP.......................$85 FIRST GEAR (21 & Under) NEW CLUB RACING VOLUNTEER

+ +

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

= = = =

$80 $110 $45 $30

Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $____________________ U.S. VISA

Please send me a Crew License

M/C

DO NOT SEND CASH.

No.____________________________________ Exp. Date __________________________

I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America, Inc., and its Finger Lakes Region (#62) and agree to abide by the bylaws.

Applicant's Signature____________________________________________ Date __________________________ Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value). Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution.

2011 September

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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region August 2011 30

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)

September 2011

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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)

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Solo, 2011CNY Solo #6Cherry Valley Motorsports Park

9/30-10/1 NARRC Runoffs, NARRC, Lime Rock (NYR)

8/30-9/2 Solo National Championship, Lincoln Airpark, NE

October 2011

3-4

Double Regional Race, MARRS, Summit Point (WDC)

9/30-10/1 NARRC Runoffs, NARRC, Lime Rock (NYR)

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Regional, Mid Ohio (OVR)

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Solo, Pleasant Gap, PA (CPR)

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Solo, Pleasant Gap, PA (CPR)

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Double Regional Race, MARRS, Summit Point (WDC)

FINGER LAKES Region SOLO OOR #2, ECC-N, WNY Event #10, WNY Region

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RallyCross School, Summit Point (WDC)

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FINGER LAKES Region Picnic- 6:00 p.m.(?) ‘til 10 p.m. (?) – Camp Eastman, Rotary Cabin, 1558 Lakeshore Blvd., Irondequoit, NY 14617 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m.(?)

– Camp Eastman, Rotary Cabin, 1558 Lakeshore Blvd., Irondequoit, NY 14617 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting 8:00 p.m.(?) – Camp Eastman, Rotary Cabin, 1558 Lakeshore Blvd., Irondequoit, NY 14617 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

6-8

Drivers School, Watkins Glen (GLN)

7-9

RallyCross National Championship, I-80 Speedway, Greenwood, NE

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Last Chance Enduro, Watkins Glen (GLN)

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Double Regional, Mid Ohio(OVR)

8-9

Regional Race, MARRS, Summit Point (WDC)

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Regional Race (Last Chance) and Pro IT Series, Watkins Glen (GLN)

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Solo, Cherry Valley Motorsports Park (CNY)

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

10-11 Double Regional Race, New Hampshire (NER) 11

Tarmac RallyCross, Cherry Valley Motorsports Park (CNY)

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RallyCross National Challenge, Summit Point (WDC)

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FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

– Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

16-17 F1600 and F2000 Championship, Lime Rock 17-18 NEDiv Double Regional Race, “FUN ONE ’11”, Watkins Glen, FLR 18

WNY Solo #12, ECC-N

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Solo Pleasant Gap, PA (CPR)

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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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PDX, Level 1, Summit Point (WDC)

19-25 Runoffs®, Road America 24

RallyCross, Perry’s Park, (FLR)*

15-16 Solo, Philipsburg, PA (CPR)

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FINGER LAKES Region SOLO #8, RIT See: http://www. flr-scca.com/solo/schedule.html

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Solo, NYS Fairgrounds, (CNY)

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

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Track Trials, Level 3, Summit Point (WDC)

* RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

Finger Lakes Region Social Rally, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762)

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September 2011

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The LAST PIT

Finger Lakes members at the Glen Double National - “Roz” Rosintoski photos

Charlie Cook

Dave Ciufo ahead of Mark McAllister

Erik Shepard

Mike Meyers

Michael Hausknecht leading Chris Pluta