Top End January 2014

January 2014

Volume 59, No. 1

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

Solo and Membership Meeting - Tuesday, January 7 The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (see page 6)

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA Elected Positions

2014 Board of Directors

Regional Executive

Charles Tanck .............. (585) 467-4993

175 Eastgate Drive

Rochester, NY 14617-4104

re@flr-scca.com Assistant Regional Executive

Dave Ciufo .................. (585) 346-5002

6488 Coe Rd.

Livonia, NY 14887-9306

assist-re@flr-scca.com Treasurer

Elizabeth Thiel ............ (585) 671-9995

Fax (585) 266-0942

753 Klem Rd.

Webster, NY 14580

treasurer@flr-scca.com Secretary

Marcus Kroll................. (585)563-6206

502 Thornell Rd

Pittsford, NY 14534

secretary@flr-scca.com Activities Director

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

2840 Chili Ave.

Rochester, NY 14624-4807

activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Directors

Chris Ciufo................... (585) 322-5713

6488 Coe Rd.

Livonia, NY 14887-9306

director3@flr-scca.com

Ben Gilmore ................ (315) 521-4538

1996 Stevenson Road

Seneca Falls, NY 13148

director1@flr-scca.com

Brian Reeves ............... (585) 429-7613

17 Chi Mar Dr

Rochester, NY 14624-4055

director2@flr-scca.com

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

33 Red Bud Rd.

Rochester, NY 14624-4717

director4@flr-scca.com

Appointed Positions Race

Competition Board

Chris DeMinco............. (585) 330-5456

clubracing@flr-scca.com

Fran McAllister............ (585) 750-4674 Dave Ciufo................... (585) 346-5002 Peter Kummer.............. (585) 624-2853

Mary Hartman ............ (585) 426-3288 Charlie Tanck ............ (585) 467-4993

“Westward HO!” Race Chairman

westward@flr-scca.com

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

funone@flr-scca.com

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www.flr-scca.com

Chief Registrar

Marsha Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617

registrar@flr-scca.com Chief, Timing & Scoring

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

ts@flr-scca.com Chief, Flagging and Communication

Barbara Lissow............. (585) 773-9712

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

Marcus Kroll.................... (585)563-6206

Shaun Hallam ................ (585) 455-9607

solo_chair@flr-scca.com Aretta Stillman .............. (585) 261-0572

amstillman@gmail.com

George Modlin .............. (585) 265-9599

gandemo@gmail.com

Colin Kingsley ............ (914) 980-9326

ckingsley@gmail.com Chief Registrar Shaun Hallam ................ (585) 455-9607

shallam@rochester.rr.com Chief, Safety Steward

Brian Reeves .................. (585) 429-7613

bjreeves@rochester.rr.com Chief, Technical Inspection

Jim Hoelscher.............. (585) 247-9596

jhoelsch@rochester.rr.com Chief, Novice Program

Greg Turner ................ (585) 637-7045

gregturner@frontiernet.net Chief, Junior Driver Program

Brad Fish ....... ............. (585) 392-5283

bfish117@yahoo.com Chief, Timing & Scoring and Results Colin Kingsley ............ (914) 980-9326

ckingsley@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

Tina Reeves ................ (585)429-7613 solobear@gmail.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

Mike Stutzman ........... (585) 503-8679

webmaster@flr-scca.com Social Media

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

jwalsh@scca.com NEDiv Council Chair Mike Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617

re@flr-scca.com 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 Additional positions: see http://www.nediv. com/

January 2014

The Official Publication of the

Finger Lakes REGION

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

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2014 January

Contents

EDITOR/ADVERTISING Carl F. Dresie 119 Brookview Dr. Rochester, NY 14617-3903 (585) 544-6482 e-mail: cfdresie@cs.com

RE’s Report..................................................4 December Membership Meeting ............... 5 November Board Meeting .......................... 5 FLR News .................................................. 6 Membership News ................................ 6

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)

Meeting Location................................... 6 National News ............................................ 7 Banquet Flyer ............................................. 8 Rally .................................................... 9 - 12 Rally Meeting Notes ...................... 9 - 10 Rally Flyers ...................................11 - 12 RallyCross ................................................ 13 Classified Ads .......................................... 14 Membership Application .......................... 15 Calendar ......................... Inside Back Cover

Last Pit ................................ Back Cover

Cover Photo: The entrance to the tunnel on Mudville Road that many rallyists are to busy to appreciate at night during Alan Smith’s “Long Way Home.”

Marnie Soom photo.

Jerry Kerwin discusing the “gifts” to be passed out to those attending the 2007 rally Christmas Party.

Staff photo.

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REPort Charlie Tanck Regional Executive

As we start the New Year the region has many things going on. The Race and Solo programs are done for the year and starting to plan for 2014. The Rally and RallyCross programs are underway and continuing into the coming months. We have our annual awards banquet coming up January 25th at the River’s Edge Party House and hope to see many of you there.

We are also moving our membership meeting to the Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467. We should thank Murph’s in Irondequoit for hosting us the past 2 years. The room we were using got to be too small for the membership meetings and the games in the room were a bit disruptive at times. The food was good and the staff friendly but a larger venue was needed.

My tenure with the board has taught me a few things. First is that the year goes by very fast and with only 12 board meetings we have to be organized and 4

decisive. Second, there are a myriad of opinions on any subject within the board and among the region members. Lastly we are an organization of volunteers and we need to support peoples’ efforts and give them clear direction. More things come to mind but that’s for another time.

I should give you a little background about myself. I am a retired engineer. I worked for GM and Delphi Automotive for 34 years. For the most part I enjoyed my various jobs. Being an engineer I found that you had to continue to learn things on an ongoing basis or you quickly become obsolete. Relative to automotive engineering, I currently feel obsolete. Engineers are cursed. They want to know why things happen and look for logic that is not always evident and sometimes does not exist. I don’t think you’ll find many engineers that go into politics. I rejoined the SCCA in 2007, after a long absence. My primary interest has been Club Racing. I know some of you are concerned about a single focus, but I have done rallies and solos (long enough ago that they were called gymkhanas) and enjoyed both. I feel a bit out of my element taking on the Regional Executive position but will give it my best shot.

We have to do a better job promoting our events. What makes them unique?

How do we use social media, the newspaper, and our website? What do we want people to know about the region? Seasons in the Northeast are short. On any weekend competitors can pick and choose where they want to participate. These things will be important if we want to grow. How will we adapt for the future? Expenses at Watkins Glen have gone up. How do we put on an event that produces some revenues but doesn’t price us out of the market or compromise quality? Venues for a SOLO event are hard to find. Is there a place other than RIT? How do we get members to be more active in the region? We had a tough time filling the board of directors’ slate, what happens when we can’t?

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

I hope that my future articles will have answers to some of the questions that were posed. Change is inevitable.

Not everyone will be happy as we move forward. We have a solid foundation due to the work of previous boards and Mike Tombs’ long term commitment to the region. Feel free to attend board meetings and offer suggestions and ideas. But also be willing to work on their implementation. The region needs your support.

Charlie

Regional Executive Charlie Tanck in action at the 2013 Fun One

January 2014

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes December 3, 2013 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub 705 Titus Ave Rochester NY 14617 Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m.

All further meetings will be at the Fireside Grill & Sports Bar November minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report (Mike Toombs) • We have money in the bank.

Solo (Marcus Kroll) • We are exploring marketing and sponsorship opportunities • The truck needs new graphics • We are exploring a web forum for discussions • There will be discussions regarding classes and indexes for next year • We need new sites • Solo will assist Imagine RIT on May 3 with an electric vehicle autocross. We will do timing and course design. There is no liability.

Rally (Alan Smith) • Christmas Party is December 14th at Cheap Charlie’s • The Winter rally series starts January 4th, at the Wadsworth Grill on Rt. 36 • The Ithaca rally is January 18.

• Stories of danger and daring were shared by various members for approximately 20 minutes Race (Fran McAllister) • We plan on being responsible for at least two events next year • Watkins Glen wants more money for races and camping • Worker overtime daily rate has increased • The new track being built in Central New York is coming along

2014 January

• New England has three tracks Lime Rock, New Hampshire and Thompson is re-opening Membership (Mike Toombs) • We had no new members and lost seven members.

• Down to 438 members - still high for this year.

Activities (Mary Hartman) • Banquet is January 25 at River’s Edge • Mary is presenting on Richard Petty Experience Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus Kroll, Secretary

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 26, 2013 Location: Fireside Grill & Sports Bar, 3939 E Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467 Officers and directors present: Mike Toombs, Regional Executive; Dave Ciufo, Assistant Regional Executive; Fran McAllister and Charlie Tanck, Directors; Mary Hartman, Activities Director, Marcus Kroll, Secretary Others present: Carl Dresie, Top End Editor Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m.

November minutes approved.

The next Board Meeting is December 17th at the Fireside Treasurer's Report • We have money in the bank • All bills are paid • Report approved

Solo • Picnic November 22 had low turnout due to last minute planning • Shaun Hallam and Marcus Kroll will serve as Solo Co-Chairs for 2014 • Mike Toombs met with RIT regarding "Imagine" event on May 3 - We will design the course and run timing - No liability associated with our activities - Autocross for electric cars • We need a new design and wrap for the Solo truck Rally • Schedule is out for February and March events • Possible sponsors for program • STPR® has been moved up one week Race • Race needs a schedule in advance with event chairs • Weekends will have one sanction fee, even with two events • Committee met with Watkins Glen regarding things that will add consistency and transparency • September 13th and 14th under contract with Watkins Glen Activities • Banquet is January 25th at River's Edge • Richard Petty experience will be presented at December 3rd meeting Old Business • We would like STPR ® to submit a proposal to us in writing for board discussion regarding their profitability and license fees.

New Business • Meetings will be at the Fireside going forward.

Adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus Kroll, Secretary

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FLR News

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

Michael Borraccia 13 Airy Dr Spencerport, NY 14559-1162 dominic.borraccia@delphi.com (585)490-0217 First Gear Phone Inquiry

Meeting Location

Solo,general membership and board meetings Starting Jan. 7 and continuing the Solo, general membership and board meetings will be held in the back room of The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467. The Fireside is on East Henrietta Rd. south of the Thruway and north of Erie Station Rd. across from Roth Middle School at the intersection pf Garden Pkway. (See map below.)

Food and a full bar are available.

See: http://www.firesidegrillsportsbar. com/ for more information. Come out

and enjoy the company of like-minded car enthusiasts.

Driving directions:

From the north: Exit 390 South at exit 14 and follow the ramp to follow 15A. Turn left on 15A. The Fireside is on the right in 2.93 miles.

From the Thruway: From exit 46 follow the Lehigh Station Rd. ramp to Lehigh Station Rd. Turn right then right onto East Henrietta Rd. in 1.42 miles.

The Fireside is on the right in 1.14 miles.

From Rt. 15: Turn east onto Erie Station Rd. In 2.0 miles turn left (north) onto East Henrietta Rd. The Fireside is on the right in 0.25 miles.

Don't forget to renew

Chad Bacon Matthew Boyce Aaron League Michael Liggett Carolyn Avery Roy Bruno, Jr. Christopher Ciufo James A Dunst Mark Froelich Vincent LaManna & Family Sam Mammano Andrew Robert Mullard Marilyn S Randall MaryAnne Curry-Shults John Simonson Tracy Strutz Daniel Thiel & Family Tom Weaver

Contact Info

All Finger Lakes Region members should verify and update their contact information as listed with the SCCA National Office.

Go to: http://www.scca.com/ and click on Member Login. Enter your member and password. On the next page verigy the information. Click on the update panel to make any changes.

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January 2014

National News

2014 Rules Changes Approved at SCCA Board Meeting

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 9, 2013) – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors voted to approve rules changes proposed by the Club Racing Board, effective 1/1/14.

Recommended for approval in the December 2013 Fastrack® News (http:// scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/13fastrack-dec-club.pdf, beginning on page 11), each item passed unanimously.

Additionally, the Board requested that the CRB consider permitting Improved Touring-spec cars into the

GT category, as it approved for the Production category via request letter #12279.

Kansas Region SCCA – The First To Unveil New Region Website Template

TOPEKA, Kan. (November 21, 2013) – The Kansas Region SCCA today unveiled the new look KSSCCA.org website, becoming the first Region to take advantage of SCCA’s new Region Website Template.

The new program allows participating regions to build a working, functional website in less than an hour, with support from the SCCA National Office, for a nominal fee.

Each website, following a common template, features customized information about the Region, but also news and information about the SCCA that is populated as it is updated on SCCA.com. The result is a website that remains fresh for the Region, who is most often using a volunteer to provide content, with little necessary upkeep.

“The website is an opportunity for the local Region to both communicate with existing members and greet potential new members, but it’s not always easy to do with a volunteer staff,” Rick Myers, SCCA Region Services Manager, said.

“Under the new format, a Region website will have relevant information handy, a crisp look, and stay refreshed with little effort on the Region’s part. We applaud the Kansas Region for getting its site up and running, as well as the Alaska Region and Las Vegas Region, which are also in the works.”

Regions can get more information on the available Region Websites by contacting Rick Myers, SCCA Region Services Manager.

Are You A Hemingway Wannabe?

A Recantuer of Renown?

Help Us Keep TOP END “TOPS” “with the first snowflakes of the season covering the smooth black pavement unfolding in the night, I remembered that my summer tires still pounded the pavement. ” If you attended a FINGER LAKES Region, SCCA or other event and are willing to write about it, please send your article to: TOP END Editor 119 Brookview Dr. Roch., NY 14617 e-mail: cfdresie@cs.com Please do not send copyrighted material without exclusive written permission of the author.

2014 January

Amatuer Ansel Adams?

Do You Photograph People And Action?

Help Us Keep TOP END “TOPS” We are in need of photographs taken at FINGER LAKES Region races, rallys, meetings, etc. If you take photographs at these or other occasions and are willing to see them published, please send them to: TOP END Editor 119 Brookview Dr. Roch., NY 14617 e-mail:cfdresie@cs.com

Please do not send copyrighted photos without exclusive written permission of the photographer.

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2013 Annual Awards Banquet

Saturday January 25, 2014

The River’s Edge

Directions:

31 Paul Road @ Scottsville Road Rochester, New York 14624 ph. (585) 766-1435

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

The River’s Edge Party House is located at the south end of the Greater Rochester International Airport. o Take Exit 17 / Scottsville Road off of I-390 o Turn toward Scottsville (away from downtown) o Travel 1.5 miles to the light at Paul Road o Turn right on Paul and then the first left into the parking lot.

*Beer, wine, soda - Cash bar for mixed drinks ** Cheese, crackers, assorted vegatables and dips

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

Sirloin of Beef Personally Carved by our Chef, Oven Roasted Chicken, Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions, Penne Marinara, Italian Green Beans Amandine, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Family Style Salad, Assorted Relish Tray, Warm Artisan Rolls & Butter, Coffee & Tea Service Handicapped accessible entrance and parking off Paul Rd..

Following dinner: Presentation of awards

PLEASE R.S.V.P by January 19, 2014 Mary Hartman, ph. (585) 426-3288 e-mail: MKHartman@Genesee.edu or activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Mike Toombs, ph. (585) 328-2617 e-mail: mltoombs@netacc.net Name(s)

Number of Adults _____ x $25 = $_______ Number of Children ____ x $12 = $_______ Total enclosed 8

$_______

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

Finger Lakes Banquet 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624

January 2014

Rally Tom Langdon Interim Rally Chair

Rally Meeting Notes

November 19, 2013 96 Church Street, Victor, NY These notes are grouped by subject and are not in chronological order.

The following nine RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Mike Brunner, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jerry Kerwin, Tom Langdon, Lynn Randall, Alan Smith, Mike Toombs and Tony Zanni.

Meeting started at 7:36 p.m. Note taking stopped at 9:18 p.m., rally discussion stopped just before 9.

General Rally The menu for the Rally party was given. Alan took food requests. The Mexican sundae was selected as the desert. A little extra may need to be kicked in for cheese, crackers and drinks.

Tony and Tom have received inquiries about sponsorship for the Winter Rally Series and the RallyCross Series. Sponsorship packages need to be defined. Packages could include an ad in Top End. The Patrick Place rally can be run as a social rally and not a charity rally. It is scheduled for May 4.

2014 January

2014 Winter Rally Series The winter series schedule is: • Jan. 4 - Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, The Long Way Home ‘13, Wadsworth Grill, 3901 Main St., Wadsworth, NY, Contact Alan Smith, (asmith2357@aol.com / (585) 359-4688 • Jan. 18 - Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Ithaca Winter Rally, Burger King, Watkins Glen, NY, (Contact Gary Thomas @ gary. george.thomas@gmail.com / (607) 277-0501) • Feb. 1 – TBA (A rallymaster is needed.)

• Feb. 22 - Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Karl Haltiner @ HaltinerKM@aol.com / (585) 425-4569 • March 8 - Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 9673762 The Feb. 1 rally could be moved to March 22.

We will provide assistance for a first time rallymaster.

Tom has made a few minor updates to the series general instructions. They will be posted on the website.

Review the need to work as part of the series points. Worker incentives need to be reviewed. Possibly an endof-session recognition.

The artwork for the 2013 series will be updated for 2014.

Charlie Tanck will be invited to “ride-along” on a winter rally.

RallyCross November results have been sent to Top End. October results have not been sent.

The next event is scheduled for Dec. 14.

RallyCross safety stewards are needed.

STPR® STPR 2014 will be May 30 and

31, still the weekend after Memorial Day. This move is made to avoid a conflict. Make sure you check your room reservations. James Quattro needs to be notified of the date change.

Miscellaneous Discussions The Solo, membership and board meetings have been moved to the Fireside Grill and Sports Bar. (See more information in the January Top End.) Sundae is defined as: The spelling comes from the English word Sunday or the German Sontag and refers to a special treat usually eaten on weekends.

Pro racing events are now included in the race working membership incentive.

Tom has a contact in Vermont for rust free southern Subarus.

Weiner dog owners sometimes believe their dogs communicate with them.

GPS maps may not be current (a road may no longer exist).

December 10, 2013 96 Church Street, Victor, NY These notes are grouped by subject and are not in chronological order.

The following eight RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jerry Kerwin, Tom Langdon, Alan Smith, Jerry Trippe and Tony Zanni.

General Rally Sponsorship packages were discussed. Interest has been expressed for both the RallyCross and Winter Rally Series’. Size and number of ads in the Top End, where the name and logo are used, what the sponsorship covers and rates for the various packages were discussed.

Depending on ad timing, size could be ¼ or ½ page. Sponsor ID could be on the trophies, fliers and rally paperwork.

RallyCross sponsorship could include lunch, etc. Cost of trophies, etc. could be split between the sponsors and the club. A SCCA member discount is also a possibility. The reach of ads, etc. needs to be part of selling the packages. An 9

advitorial could be offered.

Use of the Finger Lakes Region’s website was discussed.

2014 Winter Rally Series Equipment needs for the Winter Rally Series were described for Jerry T’s information. They include: Good snow tires, Good long tow rope, Triangles or flares, A set of highlighters – not pink or yellow if using a red “head light”, Good interior lights – not the car lights but a book light or “head light,” Calculator, A navigator that is good at math, a GPS unit. An area map can be useful if you go off course.

Check point procedures were reviewed.

A beginner rally team should have a goal of staying on course. On time can be attempted with practice.

Tony has put together a flyer for the series. Information is need for the events after the Ithaca rally.

Possibilities for the Feb. 1 rally were discussed. If the rally cannot be organized by Feb. 1 it could be run March 22. Carl will send Tony several routes to use as a base. Tony would need an assistant to set up a rally. Areas would be east or south from Canandaigua.

Event flyers need to be on the Finger Lakes Region website and Facebook.

RallyCross The next RallyCross events are Dec. 14 and Jan. 11.

STPR® The Waste Management Winter Rally running Feb. 15 has a possible five entries at this time.

Miscellaneous Discussions Snow caused some members to arrive later than usual.

Alan turned in a 60 minute TA request.

A Mini Clubman rides better on the highway than the coupes, reported by Tom after driving the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire.

Tim O’Niel’s rally school had a 30% off “Black Friday” special. Learning the car is a big part of the novice becoming faster.

Left wheel braking equals left foot braking.

NYSDOT plows can effectively block a road, especially with the help of their wings, but they can be passed in an emergency by an EVO Trader Joe’s has GOOD cookies.

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Santa, Rudolph and Chief Finger Lakes Region RoadRally elf Tom Langdon at the Dec. 14 Rally Christmas Party.

More pictures can be found at: http://photo.flr-scca. com/panda_image_gallery/index.php?a=vg&g=cfdre sie_0.25352200_1387221475&r=1

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January 2014

The Long Way Home ‘14 January 4, 2014

It is once again time to enjoy the winter roads of the Southern Tier with the Finger Lakes Region’s 2014 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.

Entry fees are $35/car for SCCA members, $45/car for guests. There is a 35 car limit, so pre-registration is recommended. Series classes are Equipped, Limited, Stock, and Novice.

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

Start/Finish location: Wadsworth Grill, 3901 Main Street, Wadsworth, NY (on route 36 South of route 63) Schedule:

Registration Novice school Driver’s Meeting First car starts First car finishes

3:00 to 4:00 PM 3:20 PM 4:00 PM 4:16 PM about 10:30 PM

Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions: Alan Smith, asmith2357@aol.com, (585) 359-4688 2014 January

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA

Presents, Event #2 of the 2014 Winter Rally Series

5th Annual Ithaca Winter Rally January 18, 2014

This is a Thomas and Kastenhuber production.

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

Entry fees are $35/car for SCCA members, $45/car for guests.

There is a 35 car limit, so pre-registration is recommended.

Series classes are Equipped, Limited, Stock and Novice.

The rally starts at Burger King in Watkins Glen 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

2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

4:01 p.m.

10:45 p.m.

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

The Royal Court Motel has rooms at $59 for a double If you have any questions, contact Rallymaster Gary Thomas @ gary.george.thomas@gmail.com or call (607) 277-0501 12

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Tony Zanni Name Andre Skandar Ben Gilmore Darren Ohara Chris Chilson Tony Zanni Jake Vallee Mark Froelich Brandon Chilson Ryan Kolupa Garrison Moseley Jeff Benson Benjamin Osborne John Cordaro Matt Filion Chris Ciufo Chris DeMinico CJ Surrusco Sean Havens

Quality automotive repair

All makes and Models • Brakes • Tires

Alignments • After-market Part Installation

Maintenance • Timing belts • Suspension

Pre-Track Inspections • HPDE Rentals

144 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609 Located next to the public market www.rediimports.com • 585·235·3444

2014 January Car OBS WRX Dodge Neon Subaru RS2.5 Subaru Impreza Honda CRX Suberu WRX Subaru impreza Subaru OBS Subaru Auto Wgaon Honda CRX Subaru Forester Subaru Legacy Wagon Slobaru Forester Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Miata of Doom Mad Max Miata VOLVO 245 Subaru WRX

Place O.A. Cls 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 5 2 5 2 7 1 8 3 8 3 10 3 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 5 17.67 18.41 18.48 18.51 18.62 18.62 18.95 19.06 19.06 19.23 19.67 20.31 20.80 23.67 25.39 25.47 27.02 29.42

Total Time

Run number plus number of cones in run. Times include all penalties, 3.00 is no run. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 1.33 1.34 1.33 1.34 1.33 1.24 1.22 1.23 1.23 1.25 1.21 1.20 1.22 1.20 1.41 1.38 1.34 1.34 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.31 1.31 1.31 1.27 1.28 1.26 1.25 1.40 1.36 1.34 1.47+1 1.35 1.30 1.29 1.29 1.30 1.27 1.29 1.27 1.29 1.26 1.39 1.38 1.37 1.38 1.38 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.29 1.31 1.27 1.30 1.29 1.28 1.39 1.37 1.38 1.35 1.45+1 1.37+1 1.25 1.34+1 1.28 1.37+1 1.25 1.34+1 1.26 1.22 1.39 1.37 1.37 1.48+1 1.35 1.26 1.52+3 1.37+1 1.25 1.26 1.21 1.22 1.25 1.32+1 1.66+1 1.52+1 1.35 1.35 1.34 1.34 1.29 1.31 1.27 1.28 1.26 1.27 1.46+1 1.25 1.45 1.38 1.44 1.52+1 1.40 1.35 1.33 1.32 1.29 1.41+1 1.30 1.30 1.31 1.26 1.43 1.41 1.43 1.44 1.43 1.33 1.31 1.36 1.31 1.31 1.33 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.49+1 1.39 1.35 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.50+1 1.44+1 1.44+1 1.31 1.32 1.31 1.31 1.29 1.54 1.53 1.51 1.50 1.49 1.41 1.37 1.35 1.34 1.33 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.34 1.54 1.50 1.50 1.49 1.41 1.44 1.38 1.40 1.51+1 1.49+1 1.38 1.47+1 1.39 1.41 1.45 1.46 1.44 1.43 1.39 3.00 1.34 1.35 1.35 1.34 1.34 1.32 1.29 1.30 1.48 1.46 2.47 1.46 1.42 1.36 1.31 1.34 1.43 3.00 1.33 3.00 1.32 1.29 1.38 1.38 1.34 1.35 1.35 3.00 1.30 3.00 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.33 3.00 3.00 1.40 1.36 1.40 1.35 1.35 1.38 1.33 1.31 1.30 1.30 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.58 1.54 1.49 1.46 3.00 1.64 1.47 1.47 1.45 1.44 1.48 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.62+1 1.46 1.43 1.44 1.44 1.34 1.35 1.34 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

Finger Lakes Region, SCCA RallyCross Results Event 6 11-16-2013

Rallymaster: Class RallyX - Open RallyX - 2wd RallyX - O4 RallyX - O4 RallyX - 2wd RallyX - Open RallyX - U4 RallyX - O4 RallyX - Open RallyX - 2wd RallyX - U4 RallyX - U4 RallyX - U4 RallyX - Open RallyX - 2wd RallyX - 2wd RallyX - 2wd RallyX - Open

Toni Zanni RallyCross Chair

Car # 14 30 8 1 22 852 18 29 33 27 21 25 41 9 2 10 17 56

RallyCross

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For Sale: 2011 Volvo C30 R-Design. 2.5l turbo engine (eligible for Polestar upgrade), 6 speed manual transmission, Dynamic Sport suspension. One owner, little old lady's car.

100% dealer maintained with all updates.

Passion red exterior, charcoal leather/Flextech interior with nearly new Continental DWS allseason tires. Good all-weather car. Preferred (moonroof, keyless drive, dual power seats) and Climate (heated front seats, headlamp washers, rain sensor wipers, electronic climate control, interior air quality system) optional packages.

Full R-Design package with body kit, front and rear spoilers, R-Design interior touches, sport pedals, etc. 55,200 mostly highway miles with remainder of 5 year/60,000 mile factory bumper-to-bumper (includes wipers and brake pads) transferable warranty. HD radio, Bluetooth hands-free, USB and AUX ports, keyless entry. Comes with Volvo roof rack system by Thule. Also has powered trailer lighting adapter, ready for trailer hitch plus Volvo rubber winter floor mats. Gets 21-24 mpg around town, 29-32 mpg on highway (EPA 21/29). All receipts and original window sticker available. http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/c30/2011/ $17,900. Email jguerdat@gmail.com or call 330-5956 for contact info and more details.

(12/13) For Sale: Really good, mounted MICHELIN SNOW TIRES ! Just now, when you need them most but at an end of season price! Yes, these are theauthentic, made in the USA Michelins, used but four winters. Tread like you wouldn't believe. The wheels are steel, 16x16.5, 5-114, cb64. Will fit most popular cars with a 16 or 17 inch wheel. Snow tire is 215/55R16. This package was 656 bucks new - now only 350 American or sweetest offer. Call now - Bob Swinehart, 585 223 5159 or 585 615 6435.

(11/13) For Sale: Subaru Impreza WRX, white with 136k miles. It has a Sti body kit, with 3” JDM hood scoop, upgraded turbo, Sti injectors, new rotors. Both clutch and transmission have been replaced within the past year. There are two sets of rims, one with Artic snow tires, and a set of gold JDM rims with Federal 595 tires. It can be seen in Honeoye, or in Scottsville, whichever is nearer to you. Asking $5,500, and will give an SCCA discount. Great rally, or rallycross car.

Phone 1 585 889 1289, or e-mail, lynnscca@ rochester.rr.com. (11/13) For Sale: 1) 1991 Miata - fully prepped for track days/time trails. Hard top, hard dog roll

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bar, Ultra shield seats, Koni sport shocks, Spx2 Induction, Borla exhaust, Kosei K-1 wheels.

Many other upgrade and maintenance parts. 2) 1997 Miata - 59k miles, Touring Package, 'real' oil pressure gauge, shock tower and subframe braces. A great low mileage car in nearly stock (bolt-on mods only) condition. Contact Scott at 585-506-7366 or sgrinnell@rochester.rr.com for a full list of upgrades and details for either car. (11/13) For Sale: R Comp tires. All are size 205/50/15 and only used on my Spec Miata. Always stored indoors or on enclosed trailer. - Set of 4 Toyo R888 originally shaved to 4/32" and heat cycled. These tires only have 8 heat cycles on them and would be great for Solo, track days, or even race. Plenty of life left in these. Still have 3/32" tread. Asking $150/set. - Set of 5 Toyo RA-1's. 3 of the 5 were shaved to 3/32" and only have 4 heat cycles on them. Between 1.5-2/32" tread. 2 of the 5 have 4 heat cycles and are at 4/32" (still original shave). These would be great for Solo, time trial, track day, or race. Cheap way to try R-Comps for the first time. Asking $80 for all 5. Contact Tom Kearney at Tjkearney3@hotmail.com (10/13) For Sale: Four (4) Corvette Wagon Wheels 18" x 9.5". OEM with factory markings, light weight construction. Mounted with 255/40/18 BFGoodrich G-Force Comp II tires.

Everything is brand new. $700 firm. Call

202-352-2627 or email marcus.kroll@gmail. com (11/13) For Sale: Top of the line 2000 Winnebago Chieftain 37' diesel pusher with a slide for living / kitchen areas. On our 2012 trip, towing about 4600 pounds (car on trailer), we traveled 6600 miles and averaged 10.4 miles per gallon!

Well maintained with plenty of upgrades.

NEW in 2012: Banks PowerPack for improved power & fuel mileage; 26" LCD TV w/ 3 year protection plan; TruControl Proportional Trailer Brake Controller; Dish Solo HD Receiver' Winegard Road Trip Automatic Satellite Antenna w/ 2 year protection plan; both side mirrors replaced; new toilet. Includes Queen Expanded Sleep Comfort Bed; Safe-TPlus Steering Control; SmartTire RV 6+4 Tire pressure and temperature monitor, custom computer work station; and more. Sold “As Is” but it's in great condition. Carpets & upholstery cleaned June 2013. Mileage 47,900 See extensive photo gallery for all amenities and upgrades: http://www.retiredaz.4t.com/ winnie.htm 17' Featherlite car trailer also available with first refusal to purchaser of RV. New $5778.

Four new tires and 2 new axles 2012 (~$1400).

Price $3900 Contact Bill at 585-214-9174 or blaitenberger@ gmail.com (9/13)

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January 2014

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

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__________________________ DATE (required)

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

__________________________________________________

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Exp.

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

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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region January 2014

4-5 Eastern Conference Major, Sebring Int’l Raceway 4 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, The Long Way Home ‘13, Wadsworth Grill, 3901 Main St., Wadsworth, NY, Contact Alan Smith, (asmith2357@aol.com / (585) 359-4688 7 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 7 FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 11-12 Eastern Conference Major, Palm Beach Int’l Raceway 11 RallyCross, (FLR) 18 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Ithaca Winter Rally, Burger King, Watkins Glen, NY, (Contact Gary Thomas @ gary. george.thomas@gmail.com / (607) 277-0501) 25 Finger Lakes Region Awards Banquet 28 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) RallyCross, (FLR) Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Karl Haltiner FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

7-9 National Convention, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC 8 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Rick Barnes 15-16 PDX, Summit 22-23 Eastern Conference Major, Road Atlanta 22-23 Driver’s School, New Jersey Motorsports Park 25 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 29-30 Driver’s School, Summit Point

April 2014 1

FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 1 FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 4-6 NEDiv Roundtable Training Meetings, The Inn @ Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor, PA............................

12-13 Tire Rack SCCA Match Tour, Wilmington Airpark, Wilmington, OH 12-13 NEDivisional Series, Summit Point 19-20 Eastern Conference Major, VIRginia Int’l Raceway 19-20 PDX, Summit 26-27 NEDivision Regional, New Jersey Motorsports Park 26-27 Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo Series, FedEx Field, Largo, MD 29 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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The Path to Patrick Place Rally, Lynn Randall( lynnscca@ rochester.rr.com) / (585)889-1289 6 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 6 FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 27 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information) 30-31 STPR©, Wellsboro, PA, Finger Lakes STPR© Motorsports, LLC

Dates and venues are subject to change.

Request 2014 dates from the Activities Director.

RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

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