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February 2015 Volume 60, No. 2

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

Solo and Membership Meeting - Tuesday, February 3 The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA Elected Positions

2015 Board of Directors

Regional Executive

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

175 Eastgate Drive

Rochester, NY 14617-4104

re@flr-scca.com Assistant Regional Executive

Chris De Minco............ (585) 330-5456

980 Rush Scottsville Rd .

Rush, NY 14543-9781

*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

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

17 Chi Mar Dr

Rochester, NY 14624-4055

director2@flr-scca.com

Kurt Thiel .................... (585) 905-6251

4293 State Route 21 S

Canandaigua, NY 14424-8937

*director4@flr-scca.com

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

Competition Boards

Race

Race Board

Chris De Minco............ (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

Lew Giesy.................... (315) 597-9637

westward@flr-scca.com Chief Registrar

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

registrar@flr-scca.com

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www.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

........................................................TBA 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 Jim Hoelscher ...................... (585)576-3357

jhoelsch@rochester.rr.com Mike Stutzman .................... (585)503-8679

stutz@earthling.net Michael Toombs................... (585) 328-2617

mltoombs@netacc.net

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

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Chief, Sound Control TBA.......................................................

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

mltoombs@netacc.net Regional Historian

Lynn Randall............... (585) 451-5298

historian@flr-scca.com Webmaster

William Crowe .

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) 624-9289

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/

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The Official Publication of the

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Finger Lakes REGION

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

Staff TOP END is the official publication of the Finger Lakes Region (FLR), SCCA, and is mailed to all members in good standing and to advertisers.

Opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the views of FLR. Permission to reprint articles is granted to all SCCA regional publications and its national magazine, SportsCar. Full credit must be given to FLR, TOP END and the author.

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EDITOR/ADVERTISING Carl F. Dresie 119 Brookview Dr. Rochester, NY 14617-3903 (585) 544-6482 e-mail: cfdresie@cs.com FEATURE EDITOR Lynn Randall 15 Diana Dr. Scottsville, NY 14546 (585) 889-1289 e-mail: lynnscca@rochester.rr.com TOP END CIRCULATION Change of Address Notify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership Chair: Mike Brunner 228 Robert Quigley Dr. Apt-1 Scottsville, NY 14546 (585) 752-7233 e-mail: membership@flr-scca.com And/Or: The EDITOR (see above)

Contents RE’s Report..................................................4 January Membership Meeting ............... 4 - 5 December Board Meeting .......................... 5 FLR News ............................................. 5 - 8 Auto Show Announcement ................... 5 Membership News ................................ 6 Proposed ByLaws Update ................ 6 - 8 2014 Awards Banquet Flyer .................. 9 Solo .......................................................... 10 Report .................................................. 10 Rally................................................... 11 - 14 Rally Meeting Notes ........................... 11 Long Way Home Report ..................... 12 Cabin Fever Flyer ............................... 13 Lost in a Wintery Wood Flyer ............. 14 Classified Ads .......................................... 15 Membership Application .......................... 16 Calendar ................................................... 17 Last Pit ...................................... Back Cover

Cover Photo:.

Laslo Jacobs and Peter Nicosa finshed their first Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series event in Laslo’s Nissan Versa. They managed several good leg scores.

Staff photo.

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REPort Charlie Tanck Regional Executive

We have had our first membership meeting for 2015. Around the time this is published we will have our awards banquet. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized by the Region and the various competition groups.

In 2014 the FLR board undertook some administrative items in hopes to define some of the areas that were often discussed at board meetings but never finalized. Three guidelines were produced to finalize these discussions.

They are posted on our website. In my tenure with the board I have found that many items have been addressed by previous boards. What was confusing was finding these documents and knowing it was the last update.

Someone (usually Carl Dresie) had a copy. Getting accurate information to our members is important.

Guideline 2014-1 has to do with who will be reimbursed for various conventions. It states what has been the Finger Lakes Region policy but also gives latitude to expand reimbursement 4

with prior board approval. Hopefully this will provide us with a consistent treatment of all members.

Guideline 2014-2 has to do with spending approval. Most spending in the region is approved via a competition group’s budget that is presented and approved by the board. As with any organization things come up periodically that are not covered in budgeted items and need to be addressed quickly. To expedite such matters spending limit authorizations have been established.

This hopefully will give members the information needed and who to contact when dealing with these expenses. It will allow us to capitalize on opportunities that may come up with a short timeframe to act.

Guideline 2014-3 has to do with our competition boards. It establishes a minimum standard for the boards and responsibilities of the chairperson and event chairs. There is nothing new in here. It is pretty much how we are operating now. One of the main provisions is giving the board chairs more authority. After budget approval the chairpersons are authorized to request sanctions with no other approvals. As Regional Executive I have approved sanctions for groups. My approval added no value. It was just one more bureaucratic step for groups who are doing a good job. This is a way of showing that we trust these groups to run their areas.

The last thing that was addressed was our By-Laws. There were no drastic changes. The timeframe between reviews was formalized to every four years. The terms for board officers was changed from one to two years. Term limits for the RE were added. The RE is now limited to two consecutive two year terms. Hopefully members will come forward to fill these positions as needed as the term limits come up.

This is a volunteer organization.

The board’s function is to facilitate the various group endeavors. Day to day operations should be done by the

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people who are most knowledgeable.

The board should make suggestions and ask questions of groups’ proposals but it should not be in the business of developing the proposal. If you have any suggestions for other areas that need to be addressed please let us know. Our next effort will be the financial policy.

Until next month, Charlie

Meeting Minutes Finger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes January 6, 2015 Location: Fireside Grill & Sports Bar, 3939 E Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467 Regional Executive Charlie Tanck called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

DEVELOPMENT • Spending limits have been approved by the Board.

• The Bylaws will be voted on at the March meeting.

• Dave Ciufo resigned; Chris DeMinco has been appointed Assistant Regional Executive.

TREASURER • We ended last year on a good note.

• We have paid our bills for this year, no income yet.

MEMBERSHIP • We broke even with four new members and four losses - at 435 members.

NEW BUSINESS • Alex Avery has finished school and can take photos.

SOLO • We have placed an order for new wireless timing equipment and live timing.

• Xerox is not going to charge us for Street Survival on April 18th.

• We hope to have sponsors for Street Survival.

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• The schedule is coming along.

• Marcus will begin reaching out to sponsors.

• Marcus is working on the budget.

We need new cones.

RALLY • Long Way Home at the Wadsworth Grill on January 10th.

• Six events scheduled in the series.

RACE • We planned to share the Nelson Ledges /Westward Ho event with Ohio but haven't heard back from track management. January 15 is the drop dead date before we pull the plug.

• Our only other race is the July Majors at Watkins Glen – volunteer attendance may be an issue.

Adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus Kroll, Secretary

Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

December 30, 2014 Location: Fireside Grill & Sports Bar, 3939 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467 Officers and directors present: Charlie Tanck, Regional Executive; David Ciufo, Assistant Regional Executive; Marcus Kroll, Secretary; Mary Hartman, Activities Director; Directors, Chris Ciufo, Ben Gilmore Others Present: Chris DeMinco, Race Competition Board chair; Carl Dresie, Top End Editor Charlie called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

ACTIVITIES • Banquet is January 31; RSVP required by January 25.

• All information is in Top End. DEVELOPMENT • Bylaws were agreed to by the board

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(to be published in Top End).

• The Vote will be held at the March Membership Meeting (notice will be in Top End).

• Spending Limits have been approved by the Board.

• We are going to update our financial policies next.

• Solo budget will be presented in February.

• Race budget due in March - annual budget rather than "per race".

• Rally budget due in April.

• Groups will review performance in October.

• Dave Ciufo is resigning as Assistant Regional Executive; the Board will appoint Chris DeMinco in his place for 2015.

RALLY • Twenty four people attended the Christmas party with Santa and helper.

• The Winter Series ends in March so thinking of having an end of season awards party.

• Long Way Home is January 10.

• Ithaca Rally is January 24.

• Rally needs to use Social Media to promote their events.

• No progress on Perry's Park tentative RallyCross the 17th.

SOLO • Street Survival will be held at Xerox in Webster.

• MCC has agreed to five dates with a few extras.

• Have not heard from Delphi.

• Have not heard from Brockport Airport.

• Spencer has agreed to having an event on their grounds.

• We plan to coordinate with WNY/ CNY • Lots of local competitors are planning to attend national events.

• New equipment expenditure of $5,000 was approved.

• We have to start going after sponsors now.

RACE • Nelson Ledges is iffy; January 15 deadline to hear from them – no response so far.

• Majors event is coming together, but we anticipate a decline to 220 participants. It will be hard to break even at $600 per car.

• We are reviewing the Watkins Glen contract.

Meeting adjourned 8:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus Kroll, Secretary

FLR News 2015 Greater Rochester International Auto Show

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

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February 26 – March 1, 2015 Riverside Convention Center 123 E Main St Rochester , NY 14604 Cars to display and volunteers to man the booth are needed. Contact Barb Lissow at (585)773-9712 or blcatscars@aol.com.

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Membership News and Information Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA William & Sandra M Barkley Family Club & Pro Racing, Solo Web Site Joseph Pizzarello Regular Club Racing, Rally, Solo Web Site Dr. Isaac G Maier Ind Two Years Club Racing Web Site James Harry Costanza 2First Gear Rally Web Site Nicholas Koilpillai First Gear Rally Web Site

Don't forget to renew Sam Dragos Sharon S Hogan David Krieger Laurie Scribner Tom Weaver Andrew Beasten James A Dunst Brandon James West

Full address information Full address information such as street address, telephone number and e-mail address are printed in the hard copy edition of Top End and are also available from the membership chair, the regional executive or the secretary.

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BYLAWS OF THE FINGER LAKES REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

WHEREAS the FINGER LAKES REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (“Club”) approved bylaws on July 9, 1981, with revisions on October 3, 1988, November 6, 1991 and November 7, 2009; and WHEREAS the Club desires to amend and restate the bylaws; .NOW, THEREFORE, the Club amends and wholly restates the bylaws to read as follows: I. NAME AND PURPOSE A. The name of the Club shall be the FINGER LAKES REGION S P O RT S C A R C L U B O F AMERICA, INC. B. The purpose of the Club shall be to promote the welfare of the community through as follows: the promotion of local and national amateur sports competitions and exhibitions; participation in and conduct of competition events; the promotion of ownership, operation and preservation of sports cars; holding driver education events; cooperation with similar clubs and groups.

C. The corporate seal shall be circular in form, being inscribed with the name of the Club, the year of its incorporation and the word “New York.” The Secretary, with the approval of the President or Treasurer, may change the form of the seal at any time.

II. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES A. The original members of the Club constituted all members in good standing of the Western New

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York Region Sports Car Club of America, Inc. residing in the State of New York, Counties of Allegheny, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Wyoming.

B. Current membership in the Club shall be restricted to members of the Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (“SCCA”) who designate the Finger Lakes Region as their local region.

C. Annual regional dues shall be set by the Board of Directors. If no change in the amount of dues is made by the December board meeting preceding the year end, then dues shall remain as they were for year ending.

D. Termination of Membership: 1. Regional membership will automatically lapse for nonpayment of dues if national membership in the SCCA has lapsed for non-payment of dues. Regional membership will also lapse for non-payment of regional dues at the end of 90 days after being billed.

2. Any member may be suspended until the next annual meeting for infraction of the Club rules by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors of the Club or for other cause if a majority of the Board of Directors deems the suspension to be in the best interest of the Club. Upon suspension, the member will be informed in writing and will be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard regarding the suspension.

3. Any suspended member may be presented at the next annual meeting for expulsion and shall be expelled if a majority of the members present and voting shall vote to expel the member.

The vote shall be by secret ballot.

4. Any member may resign by

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written letter to the Secretary.

The resignation shall be effective upon receipt, provided all debts to the club have been paid.

III. MEETING OF THE MEMBERS A. Regular meetings of the membership shall be held monthly, or as otherwise scheduled by the Board of Directors. Meetings shall include reports of officers and committees and other such business as may come before the meeting.

B. The annual meeting of the members shall be held at the regular meeting in December of each year for election of directors and officers.

C. Special meetings of the members may be called by the Regional Executive, or by a majority of the Board of Directors.

D. A written or printed notice stating the place, day, hour and purpose of the annual meeting of the members and special meetings shall be given by the Secretary at least 10 days before these meetings. Notice shall be sent to each member by mail or email to the address appearing on the records of the Club.

E. A quorum shall consist of the members present at regular, special, or annual meetings.

F. All actions not otherwise specifically detailed in these bylaws shall be by majority vote of those board members present.

IV. CLUB ADMINISTRATION A. The administration of the Club shall be by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and directors whose election, qualification, duties and term of office are set forth below.

B. Each member of the board of Director shall have one vote.

C. A Quorum of the Board of Directors shall be a majority of the then existing members of the Board of Directors.

D. The elected officers of the Club shall be the Regional Executive

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who will function as President; the Assistant Regional Executive who will function as Vice President; Secretary, Treasurer, and Activities Director. They shall serve for two year terms, with a maximum of four consecutive years of service.

The past Regional Executive shall attend board meetings for one year following the election of a new Regional Executive, but shall have no vote and shall serve only in an advisory capacity.

E. In addition, there shall be four elected directors. Each director shall serve a two year term, with a maximum of four consecutive years of service. The elections shall be staggered, with two directors running for office each year.

F. Candidates for officers and directors shall be selected by a nominating committee and presented to the board for approval prior to annual elections.

G. Additional nominations for officers and directors may be made in writing to the Secretary by petition of not less than five members of the Club, and submitted at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting.

H. Candidates shall have been a member of the Club and SCCA Inc. continuously for at least two years prior to qualifying to run for office.

Membership shall be deemed to have begun as of the date the member’s application is received by the Club’s membership volunteer.

I. The officers and directors shall be those nominees duly elected by majority vote of the members present in person or by proxy at the annual meeting. Voting shall be by secret ballot.

J. In the event of a vacancy among the Officers or Directors, the Board of Directors may appoint an acting officer or director to serve for the remaining service period of the vacated position. The appointee shall have the full authority of their

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position and, in the case of an acting director; the period of appointment shall not be regarded as a term in office for re-election purposes.

K. The duties of the Officers and Directors shall be as follows: 1. The Regional Executive shall preside at the meetings of the Club and Board of Directors, shall set the agenda for those meetings, and shall be the primary point of contact between the Club and SCCA, Inc. The regional executive is authorized to sign contracts and checks on behalf of the Club.

2. The Assistant Regional Executive shall perform the duties of the Regional Executive in his or her absence, and shall assist the other officers as required.

3. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and Board of Directors and shall record all the votes and minutes of those meetings.

The Secretary shall ensure that notice of all meetings of the members and votes by the members are communicated to the membership.

4. The Treasurer shall have custody of all money, debt, and obligations belonging to the Club. They shall receive money from the Club and deposit it in the Club account. The Treasurer is authorized to sign contracts and checks on behalf of the club.

The Treasurer shall give a report on the financial status of the Club at the annual meeting, and when requested, at the Board Meetings and Membership Meetings.

No obligations, debt or other liability shall be incurred by the Treasurer without the specific prior approval of the majority of the Board of Directors.

5. The Activities Director shall coordinate the Club’s calendar and carry out a balanced program of activities for the year.

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V. COMMITTEES 1. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed prior to July 1 of each year by the Board of Directors. None of the members shall be on the Board of Directors, with the exception of officers leaving office at the end of the year.

The names of the members of the nominating Committee shall be announced after August 1. The Committee shall submit, in writing, the names of the candidates for election as officers and directors to the Board of Directors for approval. Following approval, the names of the candidates shall be published in the November issue of Top End prior to the annual meeting so that the membership may make an informed vote.

2. The Board of Directors may at any time appoint standing committees to act with respect to unique matters.

VI. FISCAL YEAR A. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year.

VII. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS A. The Board of Directors of the Club, or any 10 members, may by written petition submitted to the Secretary, propose amendments to the bylaws.

B. Upon such proposal being made, a copy shall be included in the notice of the next meeting of the members, together with a proxy proposal.

C. A vote shall be taken not less than 10 days nor more than 50 days following notification to the general membership.

D. These bylaws may be amended by a two-third majority vote of the members present at the meeting at which the vote is taken, either in person or by proxy.

VIII. REGIONAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS A. Eligibility to receive annual year end awards shall be confined to members of the Club.

B. Eligibility to receive regional competition awards shall be confined to SCCA members.

IX. GENDER The masculine gender, whenever used herein, shall include the feminine, the feminine shall include the masculine; the neuter shall include both the masculine and feminine; and the singular shall include the plural wherever necessary or appropriate.

Dated: .. 1/14/2015 ___________________________ MARCUS W. KROLL, ESQ. Secretary

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“If everything seems under control then you’re not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti “If you wait, all that happens is you get older.” – Mario Andretti “Everything comes to those who wait... except a cat. ” – Mario Andretti “You're safer in the race car than you are in cars going to and from the track. ” – Mario Andretti “Unfortunately, we don't educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road. ” – Mario Andretti “If a neighbor is killed in a car accident, do you sell your car and stop driving?” – Mario Andretti Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/ authors/m/mario_andretti.html#SpeTSboJIhyTSg2m.99 Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/ authors/m/mario_andretti.html#SpeTSboJIhyTSg2m.99 Juan Manuel Fangio’s advise to a new, young, hot shot driver on his team who was puzzled because he could not match Fangio’s lap times. Juan hesitate for a moment and simply said, “ more gas, less brake.”

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2014 Annual Awards Banquet

Saturday January 31, 2015

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. -

Choice Sirloin of Beef Personally Carved by our Chef, Oven Roasted Chicken, Meatballs and Sauce, Penne Marinara, Italian Green Beans Amandine, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Family Style Salad, Assorted Relish Tray, Warm Artisan Rolls & Butter, Coffee & Tea Service

Following dinner: Presentation of awards

Handicapped accessible entrance and parking off Paul Rd..

PLEASE R.S.V.P by January 25, 2015 Mary Hartman, ph. (585) 426-3288 e-mail: MKHartman@Genesee.edu or activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Name(s)

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

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$_______

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

Finger Lakes Banquet 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624

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Solo

Marcus Kroll and Shaun Hallam Solo Co-Chairs

2015 SCHEDULE

April 18:

STREET SURVIVAL (XEROX) April 19: MCC April 26:

SPENCER SPEEDWAY May 9-10:

NJ (PRO) May 16:

NOVICE SCHOOL (MCC) May 17: DELPHI May 30-31:

WILMINGTON (PRO) June 7: MCC June 13-14:

DEVENS (CT) June 21: MCC June 27-28:

TOLEDO (PRO) July 5: MCC July 12:

MCC July 18-19:

TOLEDO (MT) August 1-2:

WILMINGTON (PRO) August 9: MCC August 8-9:

WILMINGTON (CT) September 5-6:

LINCOLN (PRO) September 8-11:

LINCOLN (NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) October events will be tentative. Out of Regions are pending.

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events yet but plan to hold them at Ralph Wilson Stadium. We will work together to coordinate some Out of Region events with them as well.

We're hopeful of holding a joint event with the Genesee Valley BMW Club. The goal would be to donate all surplus from this event to the Joel Ajavon scholarship at the Rochester Area Community Foundation.

SOLO REPORT The schedule is coming along. We want We're still hammering out the details and to include national events in our schedule, date.

Street Survival will be held on April 18 at although they won't count for points.

We've taken a lot of care to avoid national Xerox. Hopefully the weather is terrible so events due to competitor feedback, but will we can really teach some car control. We'll inevitably conflict with regional events. We need instructors to help with this event. The first autocross of the year is the day after at can't please everyone.

MCC. Central New York has confirmed that they I'm putting together the budget. Aretta will host at least one Out of Region event at the Syracuse Fairgrounds. Construction has Stillman put together an analysis of last started at the Central New York Raceway and year's financials which is extremely helpful if it is ready in the fall we will hold a second to me. out of region at that location. In exchange Finally, the 2015 Rules have been we may host a second event at Spencer provisionally published. Make sure you Speedway if things go well for the first event. check them out because there have been This location is great for CNY competitors. some class changes (which I feel are unfairly We were both pleased with the increased biased against a certain manufacturer from attendance at each other's events last year.

Stuttgart . . . ) Western Region has not scheduled their Marcus Kroll

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Rally Tom Langdon Interim Rally Chair

Rally Meeting Notes

January 13, 2015 96 Church Street, Victor, NY These notes are grouped by subject and are not in chronological order.

The following eleven RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jamie Hayslip, Jerry Kerwin, Gretchen Kriesen, Tom Langdon, Alan Smith, Andy Smith, Zak Smith and Tony Zanni.

General Rally The best way to slow cars down through an area is via a CAS change between instructions with mileages. Using a pause over a distance may result in a team driving at rally speed and then taking the pause at the end.

Gary Thomas will purchase boxes for the rally clocks.

Both a rally safety pre-check and a rally pre-check form are available under the downloads link on the national SCCA website under RoadRally and Toolkits.

Carl has a preliminary calendar showing Solo and race dates.

Some dates are tentative.

RallyCross An application needs to be made to run at Perry’s park. Other venues are being investigated.

Ben has written a dust plan for RallyCross events. A calcium chloride solution can be used to help keep the dust down. The smaller the droplet size, the better job of keeping the surface damp.

Waste Management Winter Rally Carl will put together instructions to go with the radar gun equipment for Gretchen and Jamie to use for “O” Control at the WMWR. Entries are open now.

Winter Rally Series Trophy glasses were purchased for the six events, a case of 24 for each event.

Zak offered to print stickers for all participants in each of the series events. Stickers will be different for each event, so that if you compete in all events you will have a complete set of stickers.

The use of LED light bars needs to be addressed, because they are

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bright and can hinder check point timing AND alert local residence of the event.

Competitors that drop out of an event should NOT continue on the route. If they want to run the route they should continue and observe rally speeds.

The generals state that the most experienced member in the team defines whether the team is Novice or not.

The Long Way Home was reviewed. All but two of the 22 entries finished. Two detailing kit door prizes donated by Arete Auto Salon were raffled off. One competitor drove up from New Jersey; another has run events in India. They placed third overall, second in Limited running C speeds.

The Ithaca rally ready.

Jamie and Gretchen are ready to have Cabin Fever Rally 2015 checked. Arrangements will be made with Jerry.

Miscellaneous Discussions Several deer were struck on the Jan. 10 rally, but were not picked up and taken for meat. That use of deer roadkill is a standard in Maine.

The quality of the meat may not reach a high standard.

Hakkas are noted for not throwing studs.

Roadside gravel can perform the same function as the rumble strips on the edge of the Thruway of warning a driver when he is nearing the ditch.

A number of irrelevant and incriminating conversations are not included in these notes.

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Long Way Home 2015

The 2015 running of Alan Smith’s Long Way Home rally ran from the Wadsworth Grill to the ArrowMart in Friendship and back for a total of 167 miles, 136.21 leg miles. The roads used were many of those used in earlier runnings of the Long Way Home, include Mudville Rd. (twice) but put together in a different order. Of the 22 teams entered, one came from as far away as New Jersey. The Winter Series is gaining widespread recognition.

Congratulations to all 22 teams that competed. Karl Haltiner/Mac McCann took the overall win with only 67 points, as well as the win in the Limited class.

Gary Thomas/John Kastenhuber took the Equipped class with 70 points, only 3 points behind the O/A winners.

In Stock, Jamie Hayslip/Gretchen Kreisen held a strong lead in class even after capturing a timing allowance during Leg 4. An impressive win for Joe Dopkowski/Tyler Burke in Novice with on 170 points/fifth overall. Special thanks to Alan Smith and his volunteers for another excellent (and very popular) winter road rally event!

Thank you, Alan, for teaching me (again) that it's pointless to calculate past the first two instructions. - Gretchen Kriesen Thanks to Alan and all the workers for a great event! Had a great time. Great route and challenging checkpoints. Shaun Hallam We had a blast! Thanks to everyone who helped to make it happen. We will be sure to be back for another one! - Zak Smith

We’ve only had to pull one car out.

– Rick Barnes, at checkpoint 12.

I’m surprised there are no pics posted (on Facebook). Did anyone take any? Jake Vallee Here’s your event photo! Post Rally Civic! - Tony Zanni

Long Way Home 2015 Results Car No. 1 2 21 3 18 10 8 5 12 15 13 7 17 11 19 9 14 22 16 20 4 6

Cls Spd

Driver Navigator

Limited A Equipped A Limited C Limited A Novice C Stock B Limited A Equipped A Stock B Stock C Stock C Stock A Novice C Limited B Novice C Limited B Novice C Novice C Novice C Novice C Stock A Limited A

Karl Haltiner DeVillo McCann Gary Thomas John Kastenhuber Satish Gopalkrishnan Savera D'Souza Jeff Copolla Steve Copolla Joe Dopkowski Tyler Burke Jaime Hayslip Gretchen Kreisen Tony Zanni Mark Froelich Dan Thiel Anna Thiel Jake Bucknam Justin Snyder Griff Jones Christine Haka Ryan Kolupa Steve Scheibel Brian Scheible Mary Scheible Brandon Stevens Ryan Taylor Shaun Hallum Lloyd Christopher Surrusco James Parascandola Ben Gilmore Pamela Gilemore Kyle Lambert Greg Arnold Zak Smith Rob Roessel Jimmy Meyer Nicholas Pizzarello Laslo Jacobs Peter Nicosa Jim Perrin Lee McElhinny Andrew Johnson Jacob R Migho

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Place O.A. Cls 1 Subaru 1 2 Eagle Talon 1 3 Ford Escape 2 4 Subaru 3 5 Subaru 1 6 Subaru 1 7 Honda Civic 4 8 Subaru 2 9 Fiero 2 10 Subaru 3 11 Subaru 4 12 BMW 5 13 Subaru 2 14 Subaru 5 15 Honda Intregra 3 16 Dodge Neon 6 17 Subaru 4 18 Mazda Miata 5 19 Subaru 6 20 Nissan Versa 7 21 Subaru 6 22 Audi 7 Marque

Score Raw Fctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 67 -2 -1 3 67 70 1 3 15 70 60 3 -1 -1 75 1.5 TA 154 -46 2 3 154 170 2 6 5 170 160 10 -1 12 176 280 1 -20 -14 280 292 1 -5 7 292 396 4 -25 -9 435.6 455 19 -14 6 568.75 465 6 46 12 581.25 657 19 49 30 657 771 -35 -107 44 771 738 167 18 13 811.8 3.5 TA 831 13 17 29 831 873 8 6 -46 960.3 1257 -17 92 103 1257 1327 -7 -92 -37 1327 1424 25 -90 45 1424 1600 15 -51 51 1600 1687 -8 2 13 1687 3112 200 200 200 3112

Raw leg time 0.01 min., - = early, TA = Time Allownce, 200 Max. Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

22 2 7 0.5 TA -10 11 1 0.5 TA 1.5 TA 2 1 3 2.5 TA 2.5 TA 1.5 TA 23 -7 16 0.5 TA 98 3 1.5 TA -58 1.5 TA 120 0.5 TA 68 69

-3

-7

Leg 7

Leg 8

Leg 9

-1

-1

4

4

-3

3

-2

0

0

3 0.5 TA

-2

14

0

2

7

-4

2

3

2

-2

2

0

0

-3

3

6

-4 6.5 TA

40 4.5 TA 9

5

5

-1

20

2

-2

1

-1

9

2

-3

7

-10

7

9

0

6

6

1

0

78

-4

-1

3

5

-11

-3

-22

-59

-1

2

Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14 Leg 15 Leg 16

4 24 4.5 TA 0.5 TA

1 0 0 0.5 TA 2.5 TA 1.5 TA

2

5

3

9

19

-5

25

14

-12

11

39

0

9

-16

8

-6

23

-16

-9

-20

2

3

-145 1.5 TA

17

-19

-12

-17

-31

-1

-10

-5

40

10

1

12

-36

-3

3

-31

15

28

3

-4

4

200 38 10.5 TA -72 -103 1.5 TA 3.5 TA

16

-6

-13

-13

10

-6 0.5 TA

35

-56

65

-63

-32

-5

-77

-5

23

-42

-23

-69

-29

-40

26

-74

-8

-44

-56

-64

-17

-6

61

-4

-20

200

22

1

4

-16 4.5 TA

8

11

16

5

32

24

1

63

-173 1.5 TA

200 19.5 TA 200

-91

0

17

5

-33

77

12

27

16

-58

1

200 5.5 TA

-53

-9

-16

-200

62 1.5 TA -70 1.5 TA 165

50

-7

-7

-36

-27

-2

-97

40

82 5.5 TA

106

200

-30

0

-31

-106

160

9

120

-3

59

-49

-56

-102

-6

-114

200 3.5 TA

-172 11.5 TA

51

-115

78

26

200

15

-28

181

200

62

-1

-19

27

-200 3.5 TA

-200 2.5 TA

30

79

-55

-10

200

-200

140

200

-171

-190

200

-35

92

7

200

0

4

44

-200

65

-27

34

26

0

200

112

200

200

200

200

200

-200

200

200

200

200

200

200

112

200

200

200

200

200

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Cabin Fever Rally 2015 February 7, 2015 Please join us for another great event of the Finger Lakes SCCA Region Winter Rally Series. This event will travel approximately 150 miles of paved and unpaved roads in the New York Finger Lakes Region.

SCHEDULE Registration: 3:00‐4:00 pm Novice School: 3:30‐4:00 pm Driver’s Mtg: 4:15 pm First Car Off: 4:31 pm First Car Finishes: 10:00 pm (approx.)

Vehicle and driver requirements: 

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



Current State Inspection Sticker



Tow rope/strap



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



Valid Driver’s license



Proof of Insurance

Start Location: Scovill’s Grill | 60 Red Jacket Street, Dansville, NY Finish Location: Scovill’s Grill | 60 Red Jacket Street, Dansville, NY Entry Fee: $35/car for SCCA members; $45/car for guests Rally Masters/Contact Information JAMIE HAYSLIP: Phone: 585.261.2057 ● email: jameshayslip@yahoo.com GRETCHEN KRIESEN:

Phone: 585.683.4633 ● email: gkriesen@rochester.rr.com 2015 February

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA

Presents Event #4 of the 2015 Winter Rally Series February 28, 2015

LOST IN A WINTERY WOOD ‘15

A rally of approximately 190 miles using paved and unpaved roads in the southern parts of Western 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.

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.

The rally starts at the TA Travel Center, 9616 Commerce Dr. Dansville, 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.

3:40 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

10:45 pm.

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

If you have any questions, contact Rallymasters: Jeff Coppola - jeffrx.coppx@yahoo.com or (585) 748-7268 Steve Coppola - coppolas53@gmail.com or (203) 843-1492 14

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Classified Ads Available: One gallon cooler with 12VDC120VAC contained pump that could be used for pumping chilled water through a racing suit. Has in-out tubing and also a small Velcro jacket. FREE, Can deliver to one of the Winter rallies. Gary Thomas Ithaca “gary.george. thomas@gmail.com” For Sale: - SCCA / SVRA / HSR / HRG – RX 7 ITA based1983 RX7. New York State Road Racing Champion 2014 and 2013. Vintage eligible in SVRA and HSR. Second Place Watkins Glen SVRA Vintage Gran Prix 2013.

Second and third places 2014 Walkins Glen Divisional.

Fresh rebuild on engine – all new seals, rotor tips and freshened transmission - 2014. Solid / straight car with safe cage tied into chassis with NASCAR driver side bars. Sparco driver’s seat and new Safe Racer 6 Pt belts 2014. LSD rear with rear disc brakes and Mazdaspeed front brake ducts. Rear adjustable Panhard bar. Tockico adjustable shocks with coil overs and adjustable front sway bar.

Griffin radiator with electric fan. 10 Gallon ATL fuel cell in 2013. Hoosiers with one weekend and Kuhmo mounted rains. Stainless braided brake lines. Hawk brake pads. Sparco Seat, with quick disconnect steering wheel.

Auto Meter gauges. Near minimum SCCA weight with 195 # driver. Safe - fast – well balanced - reliable racer. $4995 or best offer. Spares package available separately – (Panasports/brake pads/rotors/engine/body parts, Light Bar for night Endurance racing etc.) Contact Chris – Rochester NY - 585 330 5456 @ cdmad4494@aol.com (1/15) For Sale: Street/Solo/Track Day Jetta Engine: Blueprinted 0.10 over 2.0l. Eurospec steel rods, JE Pistons, Ported Polished big valve head with high rev valve springs. Performance cam, Headers. BBM Intercooled Stage 3 Supercharger, C2 Software. Matched injectors. billet fuel rail, Fuel pressure gauge. BEGI

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Variable pressure regulator, High volume, High pressure aux. fuel pump. Comp, Clutch.

Lightweight flywheel included. Catch Can. Pacesetter low restriction exhaust. 100 amp alternator. New Optima red battery.

Transmission: Volkswagen factory rebuilt 020 with Quaife limited slip. New axles, wheel bearings. Suspension: Voightland Cup kit.

Eurosport Adjustable rear sway bar and front bar. Eurosport upper and lower stress bars and rear stress bar. New lower control arms with ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends.

All suspension and steering rack bushings are poly. Rolling Stock: New Dunlop Dizzera's on XXRs, "Rally" tires on separate set of rims all 17". Eurosport Big brake kit and rear disc brake conversion, also big brake. Trim: Custom diamond flake green paint with gold pinstripe. Race seat, Corbeau passenger seat.

Custom gauges for temp, oil press, vacuum, boost and A/F mixture. Momo shift knob, custom boot. Sparco steering wheel. Maserati air horns.

With it goes all documentation all the spares you want Basket engine, 2 gear boxes, wiring etc. Body panels. Less than 3000K on all mods. Over $30K invested. Reluctantly being sold to finance vintage racing effort. $15,000 obo. Contact Mark Green pitonview@yahoo. com 585-354-0806 (12/14) For Sale: 2005 Margay Brava 4.4 go-kart with blue printed World Formula engine.

Includes a two level rolling kart stand, 16 wheels, mounted rain tires, 4 clutches with gears, about two dozen sprockets for gear

ratio changes and tools for mounting tires.

Also included are lots of spare parts, including both front axles, steering rods, brake pads, fasteners, racing oil, carburetor, fuel pump, etc. Kart is set up for SCCA Solo in JA with spec tires (won every time last 2 years) and can be used in JB with a restrictor. Have also run it in KM, and even though it’s not using the larger, stickier tires allowed, it still finished 3rd in Modified for 2014. We have only run it in SCCA Solo events so very little time on the engine and no chassis damage. Have other kart parts I’ll throw in and have driver’s suits in 3 (teen age) sizes if you need one. Everything for $2200. Also have an enclosed trailer that carries the kart on the stand, with racks for tires, parts, tools, etc. Trailer is $1000 or the whole package for $3000. Contact Mike Lilley at 585.880.8084.

(12/14) For Sale: 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycle for sale. 12,500 miles, blue with short windscreen $1400 or best offer. Call Charlie at 585-467-4993. (10/14) For Sale: Ultrashield Racing Shoes and Gloves. Shoes are Mid-Top style in black suede, SFI 3.3/5 certified, size 10, brand new, $55. Gloves are Nomex with padded leather palm and knuckles. Black with white leather, SFI 3.3/1 certified, size Large, brand new, $30.

Take both for $75. They were included in a recent purchase and don’t fit me. Email Gary Lippert at glippert26@aol.com for pictures or call for questions 585.732.5154. (7/14)

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 News & Announcements blog at http://news.flr-scca.com under Classifieds.” Classified Ads are free to members, $5.00 per issue for non-members.

Commercial Ad Rates

# of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page

$500 $275 $150 $100 ½ Page 275 150 80 40 ¼ Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10 Contact the editor at cfdresie@cs.com for more info.

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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.

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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region

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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) STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Location varies (Contact chair@stpr.org for further information.)

Finger Lakes Region Awards Banquet, River’s Edge

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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) 3 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 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Cabin Fever Rally 2015, Scovill’s Grill, 60 Red Jacket Street, Dansville, NY, Jamie Hayslip (jameshayslip@yahoo.com / (585) 2612057) and/or Gretchen Kriesen (gkriesen@rochester.rr.com / (585) 683-4633) 10 FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen.com / (585) 967-3762) 12 STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Location varies (Contact chair@stpr.org for further information.)

14 RallyCross, (FLR) (Pending land use code variance) 20-22 National SCCA Convention - Charlotte Convention Center - Charlotte, NC 21 Wellsboro Winter Rally 22 STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m. (Contact chair@stpr.org for further information. Time may change.)

24 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) 26-3/1 2015 Greater Rochester International Auto Show, Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604 28 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Lost in a Wintry Wood, TA Travel Center, 9616 Commerce Dr. Dansville, NY, Jeff Coppola - jeffrx.coppx@yahoo.com or (585) 748-7268 or Steve Coppola - coppolas53@gmail.com or (203) 8431492

March 2015

2/26-1 2015 Greater Rochester International Auto Show, Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604 3 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) 3 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) 10 FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen. com / (585) 967-3762) 12 STPR Committee Meeting – Rochester, 7:30 p.m.

Location varies (Contact chair@stpr.org for further information.)

14 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Kurt Thiel 21 STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m.

(Contact chair@stpr.org for further information.)

21-22 SJR/NJMP - L - School 28 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Slip Sliding Away ’15, Rick Barnes 28-29 WDC/Summit - School 31 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)

April 2015 7

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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) STPR Committee Meeting – Wellsboro, 1:00 p.m.

(Contact chair@stpr.org for further information.)

Dates and venues are subject to change.

Request 2015 dates from the Activities Director.

RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

Finger Lakes Region Social Media: (Website) www.flr-scca.com, (News/Announcement) news.flr-scca.com, etc.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/flrscca - YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/flrscca - Twitter: twitter.com/#!/flrscca Yahoo Groups: Solo - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/flrsolo/, RoadRally - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/FingerLakesRally/

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Finger Lakes REGION, SCCA INC.

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The LAST PIT

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

Seen at the finish of The Long Way Home 2015.

Being first on the road can’t keep you clean.

Discover America, get lost on a rally?

More ventilation for a 10 degree winter drive.

Even a Fiero can pick up a little snow.

Now just how do I get lower numbers?

Now just how do I get lower numbers? v. 2