Top End - Oct 2012

October 2012

Volume 57, No. 10

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

General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, October 2 Program - John Gorsline, 40+ Years of Motorsports Experience Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617

Finger Lakes Region - SCCA Elected Positions

2011 Board of Directors

Regional Executive

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

152 Gillette St.

Rochester, NY 14619-2227

re@flr-scca.com Assistant Regional Executive

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

6488 Coe Rd.

Livonia, NY 14887-9306

assist-re@flr-scca.com Treasurer

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

Fax (585) 266-0942

753 Klem Rd.

Webster, NY 14580

treasurer@flr-scca.com Secretary

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

119 Brookview Dr.

Rochester, NY 14617-3903

secretary@flr-scca.com Activities Director

Mary Hartman .......................................

2840 Chili Ave.

Rochester, NY 14624-4807

activitiesdirector@flr-scca.com Directors

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

980 Rush Scottsville Rd

Rush, NY 14543-9781

director3@flr-scca.com

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

175 Eastgate Drive

Rochester, NY 14617-4104

director1@flr-scca.com

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

872 North Winton Road

Rochester, NY 14609-6836

director2@flr-scca.com

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

33 Red Bud Rd.

Rochester, NY 14624-4717

Appointed Positions Race

Competition Board

Fran McAllister (585) 750-4674

clubracing@flr-scca.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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www.flr-scca.com

funone@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) 773-7912

fc@flr-scca.com Chief, Starter

John Flowers................ (607) 546-2369

starter@flr-scca.com Chief, Grid

........................................................TBA Chief, Pitts and Paddock

........................................................TBA Chief, Scrutineering

Bruce Perry................... (585) 382-9234

tech@flr-scca.com Chief, Sound Control

Jim Craven ................... (585) 889-5363

sound@flr-scca.com NYSRRC Representative

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

flrrep@nysrrc.org

Rally

Rally Chair

........................................................TBA Interim RoadRally Chair

Tom Langdon............... (315) 524-2260

rally@flr-scca.com RallyCross Chair

Tony Zanni.................. (585) 281-2510

rallycross@flr-scca.com

Solo

Solo Board

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

solo_chair@flr-scca.com

Brian Buchman .......... (585) 747-3808

bbuchman@johnholtz.com

Dave Avery.................. (585) 415-8003

david.avery@kodak.com

Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688

asmith2357@aol.com

Mike Stutzman............ (585) 889-2564

stutz@eartling.net Chief Registrar Shaun Hallam ................ (585) 455-9607

shallam@rochester.rr.com Chief, Safety Steward

Dave Avery.................................. (585)

david.avery@kodak.com Chief, Technical Inspection

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

jhoelsch@rochester.rr.com Chief, Novice Program

Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688

asmith2357@aol.com Chief, Timing & Scoring and Results

Tom Weaver ................ (585) 978-2966

thomas.w.weaver@gmail.com

Chief, Sound Control

Edwin Jeffries ............. (585) 730-2778

edwinjeffries@gmail.com Chief, Workers

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

gandemo@gmail.com Chief, Waivers

Brian Buchman (585) 747-3808 bbuchman@johnholtz.com

Administrative Positions

Membership

Mike Brunner (585) 752-7233

membership@flr-scca.com TOP END Editor

Carl Dresie (585) 544-6482

editor@flr-scca.com Merchandise

Chris McAllister (585) 872-2530(days)

merchandise@flr-scca.com Equipment Chairman

Alan Blood (585) 242-9039

equipment@flr-scca.com Regional Historian

Lynn Randall (585) 451-5298

historian@flr-scca.com Webmaster

MaryAnne Shults (949) 768-2609

webmaster@flr-scca.com

STPR® Motorsports, LLC

Managers

Meridith Croucher........ (315) 331-5354

chairman@stpr.org

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

lgiesy@localnet.com

Alan Smith ................... (585) 359-4688

rallymaster@stpr.org Treasurer

Joyce Bucknam............ (315) 597-5668

treasurer@stpr.org

NEDiv Administrative Positions

Area 10 Director

John Walsh .................. (585) 546-5670

244 Mendon Center Rd

Honeoye Falls, NY 14472-9335 NEDiv Executive Steward, Race

Earl Hurlbut ..................(585) 219-4891

ehurlbut@rochester.rr.com NEDiv RoadRally Steward

Steve McKelvie.............(508) 520-7135

shanna12@comcast.net NEDiv RallyCross Steward

Scott Beliveau...............(603) 524-4305

beliveau@aavid.com NEDiv Solo Steward

David Newman ........... (610) 433-5690

dn59@verizon.net NEDiv Solo Safety Steward

Bruce Bellom ............... (914) 739-6815

brubel51@aol.com Additional positions: see http://www.nescca. com/nescca_main/contacts.html

October 2012

The Official Publication of the

Finger Lakes REGION

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

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

Contents RE’s Report..................................................4 Septeber Membership Meeting.............. 4 - 5 September Program .................................... 5 AugustBOD Minutes ............................ 6 - 7 FLR News ........................................... 7 - 10 Membership News ................................ 7 2013 Candidates .................................... 8 Solo Nats ............................................... 8 Gorsline to speak ................................... 9 Drivers’ Social .................................... 10 Rally .................................................. 11 - 13 August RallyCross Results .................. 11 Rally Fliers .................................. 12 - 13 Classified Ads .......................................... 14 Membership Application .......................... 15 Calendar .................................................. 16 Last Pit ..................................................... 17

Cover Photo: Jeff Colegrove, 2012 Solo F Mod champion on the course at Lincoln Airpark.

Photo courtesy of www.gotcone. com. http://www.gotcone.com/ pgallery/2012_scca_tirerack_solo_ national_championships/?plog_page=2

Regional Executive Mike Toombs and Fran McAllister address the group at the Drivers’ Social.

Staff Photo.

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REPort Mike Toombs Regional Executive

By the time you read this, our big race weekend will have come and gone.

The Fun One was put together by Chris DeMinco and Elizabeth Thiel. They put in a lot of time and effort into having the same races that we conduct every year and to do it with less money. Of course we still have the world famous (assuming that you live in a small world) pig roast and T-shirts. I’m writing this the weekend before the race, but I know it will be a successful event. In 1981 when I first heard the term “The Fun One” I wondered how a group of people could put on a race that they knew ahead of time would be fun. I thought that making that type of declaration was a little presumptuous, but silly me, I didn’t know the people putting on the race back then and that they were putting on a fun event. So I went to my first Fun One, I was attending college in Rochester and had some trouble getting my class work done and driving to Watkins Glen.

Low and behold the group calling themselves the Finger Lakes Region did know what they were doing when they named the Fun One. So every year we have worked to keep the race meaningful and truly fun.

I talked about the election of officers in last month’s column. Unfortunately the nominating committee was having problems getting a slate of candidates together. Of course there are many things that I want to say about people not stepping up to help run the region.

I know that there are people out there 4

who have been consumers of what the region puts on every year; and if nothing else they may want to make sure that their activity continues. Okay, back to the election, due to the problems with getting the slate together, the annual meeting and the election of officers is going to be delayed until November.

Meeting Minutes

We had a group of people who drove the 18 hours to compete in the 40th Tire Rack Solo National Championships.

Unfortunately not everyone could win, but we do have a national champion, Jeff Colegrove, who just edged out his brother in F Modified. I’m sure there are some stories about the nationals and hopefully someone will take the time to write a first-hand report of their experience.

September 4, 2012

The second annual Old Driver’s picnic was the Tuesday night before the Fun One. This event was a rousing success last year and I hope that we were able to duplicate that again this year.

The SCCA National Championship RunOffs® start up the week after the Fun One. This year they are trying to cut down the number of days the competitors are required to be at the track. Hopefully this will make it possible for more drivers to compete.

If I’m not mistaken, we unfortunately are not going to have any region drivers competing this year at the RunOffs.

Now that the racing and Solo seasons are over we can look forward to the fall RoadRallys, the Winter Rally Series and the continuation of the RallyCross season. Due to scheduling conflicts the first RallyCross event to be held at the Perry-Warsaw airport has been moved to Perry’s Park. It would be great for us to develop another site to give Bruce’s field a little rest.

Well I have decided that this column must now come to an end.

So until next month…

Mike

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

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

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

Activities – Mary Hartman The “Driver’s Social” is scheduled for September 11 at the Scottsville Fire Hall.

John Gorsline will tell tales at the October general membership meeting.

The Finger Lakes Region YearEnd banquet will be scheduled for the second Saturday in January, Jan. 12.

Location needs to be defined.

Program ideas are needed. A presentation by a Solo participant will be investigated.

PROVIDING THE RACING COMMUNITY WITH INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INCOME FOR OVER 40 YEARS. October 2012

Membership Report – Mike Brunner The region currently has 438 members. The increase of 23 from the August count includes the new members through the Solo program.

Twenty-one members and guests attended the Solo and general membership meetings.

New Business Elections will be held at the Nov. general membership meeting. The slate of candidates will be sent out via “Clickto-Mail” and printed in Top End. Bob Henderson suggested that Bob Swinehart be considered for a bravery award for riding around Watkins Glen with him on Tuesday at speed.

Knowledge of the course can contribute to driving near the limit.

Race Report Fun One 2012 The Fun One currently has 186 entries. There will be seven race groups with a 20 minute qualifying session followed by a 25 minute race, using the long course on Saturday and the short course on Sunday. The number of Westward Ho! competitors entering the Fun One is lower than expected.

We will again have the popular pig roast Saturday after the racing. Guest will be charged $5 for the pig roast.

MotorsportReg.com Registration Use of a credit card to pay for entries through MotorsportReg.com was discussed. Charges depend upon the card used. The fee for using a credit card through the online registration site depends upon the card being used. Entry fee payment at registration does not go through MotorsportReg.com. Elizabeth Thiel noted that cancellation refunds do not include the fee for using a credit card.

Rally Report Rally Cross The August 25 RallyCross had 22 competitors making nine runs. (Results are printed in the October issue of Top End. Ed.)

2012 October

The Sept. 29 RallyCross has been moved from the Warsaw-Perry airport back to Perry’s Park. The remaining 2012 events are Oct. 27 (a night time RallyCross), Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The last Saturday in Jan. and Feb. 2013 have been requested for the start of the 2013 season.

Social Road Rallies Rick Barnes has written a rally to be run on Oct. 14. A flyer is printed in Top End. The rally to the Glenn H Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport has been rescheduled to November 3. Lynn Randall is rallymaster for this 60 mile social rally. A flier will be printed in Top End. Winter Series The first and third Saturdays of January and February have been requested as dates for the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series. The fifth event will be in early March.

A “Dust Off The Cobwebs” event is scheduled for Dec. 1. This is a paved and smooth unpaved rally designed to bring the competitors back up to speed on navigating skills and to give new rallyists a chance to learn the skills needed to navigate a tulip style rally. Some of the more experienced competitors may also use this opportunity to try new procedures.

Solo Report There will be no more events at Rochester Institute of Technology. The Western New York Solo at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sept. 23 will be added to our out of region events. This event was added because we have not had the number stated in the supplemental regulations. The requirements for Solo trophies will be adjusted.

account balance. The amount reflects payment of the NYSRRC fee for Westward Ho!, payments and receipts for Fun One ‘12, Top End an, officer’s bond. Money taken out of the investment accounts will be returned after the Fun One. Audit reports are needed for the last few Solo events. Late submission of the audit reports will results in a penalty.

Financial statements are available for review from Elizabeth.

The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Chris Bucknam, seconded by several members.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p. m. on a motion by Mike Brunner, seconded by Mary Hartman.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

Meeting Program, Sept. 4

Bob Henderson with the help of Mike and Kim Ragan described the trip taken from Waterloo, NY to Palm City, FL. Mike was first mate and chief engineer.

Kim was navigator, blogger, cook, etc.

Rick Kreiselman was also in the crew.

The trip aboard the Roadrunner was taken using the canal system and the inland waterway from Sept. 21 to Oct. 1 2010.

Bob, Mike and Kim took turns describing each of the ten-plus days needed. Mike Brunner ran the computer used to show some of the pictures taken along the way. An itinerary that included times, miles, fuel usage, speeds and stopovers was passed out.

The rental fee at RIT will increase to $400 per day plus charges for security guards.

Total travel time was 119 hours, total miles were 1839, and total diesel fuel used was 2157 gallons. That calculates out to 0.85 mpg at an average speed of 17.4 mph.

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel Elizabeth reported the checking

The sights, observations and answers to questions asked were enjoyed by all.

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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes August 28, 2012 Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617 Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m.

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

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

The minutes of the July 31, 2012 board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Chris, seconded by Elizabeth.

Activities Report – Mary Hartman Bob Henderson will be talking about his boat trip from Geneva, NY to Florida at the September 4 meeting.

John Gorsline has been contacted regarding being a speaker at an upcoming meeting. He has a number of different subjects that can be used.

A date for the Year-End banquet needs to be defined. Location is up to Mary.

The Daytona party also needs to be defined.

Suggestions for programs were discussed. Additional ideas are welcome.

New Business Barb Lissow would like to have two Finger Lakes Region banners made for use at region events, auto show, etc.

Chris asked if an inventory region items be generated.

Old Business Notification of the candidates for the 2013 board of directors can be done using Click-2-Mail. Timing may require that the elections be moved to November.

Race Report Fun One 2012 – Chris DeMinco We are all set. A few stewards need to be named. We will need two pace car drivers to cover the expected split starts.

Current entry numbers stand at 144.

Formula First wants to be scheduled for mid-day.

Can we stop the clock during track cleanup? This is needed to keep the track time up. Can we use red flag or black flag all?

The pig roast is on. The price for tickets for extra guests was discussed.

Coupons will be issued.

Rally Report The September Rally meeting will be held on the 20th.

Rick Barnes will be rallymaster for a social rally October 14. A flier is available in the September issue of Top End. Information is needed on the social rally to the Glenn H Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport.

A “Dust off the Cobwebs” rally for the Winter Series is scheduled for December 1.

Solo Report There will not be any more events at RIT this year due to construction. There may be out of region events added. Other sites are still being discussed. If there are no in region events added, the rules for year-end trophies will be modified.

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

Top End – Carl Dresie The web version of the Top End has more content than the printed version, in addition to more color.

Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel The region’s financial computer died and has been replaced at a cost of $445.

Software and data recovery brought the total price to $800. Computer is fine; the printer needs to be setup. No printouts were available.

The income tax has been electronically sent. We do not owe any money.

Bills paid include the NYSRRC bill for Westward Ho! ($556), RallyCross helmets, Top End (cost for the September

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issue was $933) and WGI track rental.

Money was moved into the checking account to cover the Fun One track rental.

Race entries have been deposited.

Elizabeth needs the audit reports from the recent Solo events.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. on a motion by Chris, seconded

by Carl.

Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary

FLR News Membership News and Information

Welcome to the Finger Kakes Region, SCCA Donald Adams Regular Noah Bast Regular Solo Web Site

Stuart Burgess First Gear Alexander Cordts First Gear Club racing, Solo Web Site Mason Coughlin First Gear Tony M Dal Santo Regular Club racing, Solo Web Site

2012 October

Jim Day Regular Region

Melissa Wozniak First Gear Region

Robert Day First Gear Region

Timothy Young Regular

Travis Eichele Regular Region Luis Fonseca First Gear Region Brett Gage First Gear Region Matthew Gardner Regular Andrew Heyman First Gear Colin Kingsley Regular Region Steve Marshall Regular Region Christopher Messenger Regular Region Tim Moran First Gear Ryan Parsons First Gear Region Jacob R Richards Regular Region Bryan Rose First Gear Region Mike Seeley First Gear Joshua Taylor Regular Phillip Vars First Gear Formula SAE

Welcome back Tashko Sarakinov Regular Solo Web Site

Joseph Welch Regular Solo Former Member Rejoining

Don’t forget to renew

Nicholas John Babin Brian Buchman Christopher Allen England Marnie Soom

Full address information Full address information can 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.

Information updates Any changes to your mailing address, telephone number and/or e-mail address should be made by logging into your information area at www/scca.com (log in is on the upper right hand corner of the screen) and making corrections.

Again please note the necessity to provide an active e-mail address.

No Hard Copy

If you do not want a printed or hard copy of Top End mailed to you, send a note to the editor at cfdresie@cs.com.

You will be notified via your e-mail address of record when the next digital edition of Top End is available.

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2013 Board Candidates

Chris DeMinco and Charles Tanck will be completing the second year of their two year terms.

Candidates for the open board positions in the year 2013 are: Regional Executive - Mike Tombs Assistant Regional Executive Dave Ciufo Secretary - Marcus Kroll Treasurer - Elizabeth Thiel Activities Director - Mary Hartman Two Directors - David Avery and Fran McAllister Dave Avery, Nominating Committee Chair

Petitions for additional candidates must be received by the secretary on or before October 17, 2012 as defined

by Article V, Section 1 of the by-laws of the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA. Note: The Annual Meeting has been moved to the regular November general membership meeting, Nov. 6, 2012.

Colegroves repeat at Solo Nats

Finger Lakes region members Jeff and Stefan Colegrove placed first and second in the F Mod class at the 40th Tire Rack SCCA ® Solo ® National Championships. This is the second year in a row that they have taken the top two spots in F Mod. Nine FLR members joined the 1,135 drivers competing the 43 different classes this year at Lincoln, Neb. Airpark. Michelle Quinn, daughter of FLR members Paul and Jane Quinn, placed first in F Mod Ladies for the third consecutive year.

Place Car # Entrant H Stock Drivers: 12 8 41 Nick Babin

Chadds Ford, PA

Super Street Modified Drivers: 27 18 73 Paul Kreutzwiser

Guelph, ON F Modified Drivers: 27 1 161 Jeff Colegrove

Rochester, NY 2 61 Stefan Colegrove

Fairport, NY 16 199 Paul Shaver

Hilton, NY 17 99

Ron Fish Hilton, NY

F Modified Ladies Drivers: 5 3 99 Julie Shaver

Hilton, NY Road Tire RWD Drivers: 36 20 16 George Modlin

Webster, NY 34 67

Tashko Sarakinov Schomberg, ON

The final news release can be found at: http://www.scca.com/news/index. cfm?cid=51126 Complete results are given at: http://www.scca.com/events/results. cfm?eid=3611

Save the Date!

Saturday October 13 2012

It’s NOT a race... It’s a test of your skills!

Can you follow the clues and arrive at our secret destination?

Fun and family-friendly and it all benefits Lollypop Farm Learn more at www.lollypop.org/rally

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and tracks all over the world, for events ranging from endurance road racing to NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula 1.

He is a member of organizations such as the esteemed, invitation-only Road Racing Drivers Club as well the SCCA. "I try to do six races a year myself at tracks like Lime Rock, Road America, Road Atlanta, Moroso, VIR and that little track in [West] Virginia.. Summit Point," he said.

John Gorsline

JOHN GORSLINE TO SHARE 40+ YEARS WORKING WITH MOTORSPORTS' A-LIST

By MaryAnne Curry Shults

John Gorsline not only has a passion for racing, but more so for the people involved. For nearly half a decade, The Gorsline Company has provided financial services and insurance to some of the top names in motorsports.

And he's got 40+ years of stories to share, which he will do on Tuesday evening, October 2, when he is the guest speaker at the monthly membership meeting of Finger Lakes Region of the Sports Car Club of America.

Gorsline is founder and chairman of The Gorsline Company, started in 1966.

The company has earned an international reputation for its services. It utilizes colleagues throughout the U.S. to provide intimate service to their specialized clientele.

"Our depth and breadth of knowledge, expertise, service and experience are unsurpassed in the motorsports industry," according to the company's website.

"The Gorsline Company is proud of their long-standing relationships, which are maintained under the strictest of confidences."

The Gorsline Company annually presents the Human Performance Institute Scholarship to "a young aspiring driver who consistently displays exceptional talent and a professional respect for motorsports." John Gorsline started the scholarship "as a way to promote the sport and to recognize young future championship drivers." Some

John with Paul Miller Photo courtesy of John Gorsline. past recipients include Danica Patrick, NASCAR's Colin Braun and Patrick Long of the American Le Mans Series.

As a young man, Gorsline had diverse career experiences, but when he sold life insurance to renowned local journalist and newspaper icon, Paul Miller, he found his tie-in to motorsports.

Miller was the editor and publisher of the Times-Union and Democrat and Chronicle. From 1957 to 1978, he was the president of Gannett and from 1963 to 1977, president of the Associated Press.

Gorsline helped Miller's son, Paul (Jr), with his race team and Gorsline has never looked back.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet John Gorsline in person, hear his stories, and ask him questions. The FLR-SCCA meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Murph's Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave. in Rochester. Visit www.flr-scca.com for more information about the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA.

"My passion is the racing people, they absolutely intrigue me," Gorsline said. "I have lots of stories to tell, so there will be some interesting questions of your audience."

Not the executive who prefers to sit behind a desk, Gorsline attends about 50 races a year to offer trackside support to drivers he considers not only clients, but also friends窶馬ames familiar to racing enthusiasts such as Earnhardt, Mears, Rahal, Sullivan and Redmond. His agenda includes some of the top events

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John with 2011 Indianapolis pole winner Alex Tagliani. Photo courtesy of John Gorsline.

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Drivers’ Social, September 11, 2012

Desserts, snacks, beverages and camaraderie were enjoyed by all who attended this event at the Scottsville Fire Hall.

Fran McAllister reviewed the early history of the Finger Lakes Region, from its beginning as part of the Western New York Region. Dave Wild, Paul Sullivan and others reviewed their early involvement.

Region histories compiled by John Castle are available from Lynn Randall.

Dave Wild started racing an MG TD and later moved on to an Elva Courier in the early days of the Finger Lakes Region. Dave still owns these cars.

Mike Brunner Photo.

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Brian Fallon competed seriously until a few years ago. Brian along with Ed Diamond and John Simonson ran La Carrera Panamerican several years (see April 2012 edition ofTop End).

Brian and Ed ran in Vintage races also.

Brian and John both ran and wrote rallys for the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series.

Mike Brunner Photo.

Paul Sullivan started racing in 1959 and drove MGs (As and Twin Cams) and Sunbeams. He worked the grid at Watkins Glen for several years. In 1965 he started selling Shelbys for Nagle Ford.

Mike Brunner Photo.

5 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner 2006-2010

Drivers, crew and workers from the early 60’s.

L to r; Fran McAllister, Earl Hurlbut, Dick Powers, Brian Fallon and Jim Craven. Mike Brunner Photo.

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August 25 RallyCross Results, Perry’s Park Car RallyX No. Class

Name

30 2wd Ryan Hallock 21 2wd Erik Voelkle 28 2wd Mike Woodruff 6 O4 Brandon West 27 O4 Jim Perrin 39 O4 Geoff Lowery 36 O4 Joshua Supry 5 O4 Tayler Powers 25 O4 Katie Marks 29 OPEN Christopher Ciufo 56 OPEN Sean Havens 38 OPEN Ryan Kolupa 34 OPEN Charlie Tameris 4 OPEN Randy Zimmer 611 U4 Jeremy Keck 22 U4 Tony Zanni 26 U4 Nate Michals 24 U4 James Scherzi 23 U4 Darren Ohara 20 U4 Josh Glassbery 7 U4 Andy Walker 9 U4 Dave Potocki Rallymaster: Tony Zanni

Marque Neon Neon Datsun 280z Subaru RS Subaru Imrpeza RS Subaru Impreza RS Subaru Imperza Subaru RS Subaru WRX Subaru Legacy Turbo Subaru WRX Subaru WRX Porsche 944 Miata Subaru Impreza 2.2 WOD2 WOD2 Subaru Impreza 2.2 WOD2 Subaru Impreza 2.2 Fubaru Fubaru

Place

Total

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

Time Cones 13.08 13.30 16.02 12.08 12.24 12.55 13.27 13.52 13.64 12.59 12.89 12.93 13.27 19.98 12.17 12.80 13.02 13.29 13.56 13.77 18.38 21.81

Run Number, Time plus number of cones (times include all penalties) 2 0 0 0 3 10 6 4 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0

1 1.62 1.74 1.61 1.49 1.55+1 1.50 1.57 1.81+1 1.88 1.65 1.69+1 1.57 1.74 3.00 1.51 1.55 1.61 1.71 1.89 1.78 1.27 1.28

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1.60 1.56 1.64+1 1.31 1.41+1 1.30 1.26 1.38 1.61 1.61 1.59 1.34 1.33 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.54 1.55 1.52 1.27 1.27 1.26 3.00 3.00 1.45 1.63 1.46 1.21 1.23 1.22 1.20 1.19 1.45 1.55+1 1.57+1 1.31 1.20 1.18 1.23 1.20 1.58+1 1.63+4 1.61+4 1.26 1.24 1.21 1.31+1 1.21 1.56 1.76+2 1.63+1 1.27 1.35+1 1.50+2 1.26 1.37 1.71+1 1.60 1.61 1.31 1.32 1.40+1 1.41+1 1.35 1.85+1 1.63 1.60 1.40 1.31 1.30 1.30 1.37 1.57 1.52 1.51 1.29 1.25 1.23 1.36 1.21 1.61 1.56 1.58 1.31 1.22 1.40+1 1.27 1.25 1.60 1.58 1.53 1.41+1 1.31 1.31 1.29 1.33 1.64 1.61 1.59 1.34 1.30 1.32 1.33 1.40+1 1.25 1.22 1.24 1.27 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.49 1.50 1.48 1.22 1.22 1.26 1.24 1.25 1.54 1.53 1.67+1 1.29 1.31 1.29 1.35+1 1.27 1.65+1 1.58 1.60 1.29 1.30 1.27 1.31 1.41+1 1.64 1.65 1.58 1.35 1.35 1.36 1.36 1.29 1.71 1.64 1.62 1.40 1.33 1.33 1.32 1.32 1.93 1.58 1.60 1.35 1.35 1.41+1 1.40 1.36 1.25 1.30 1.28 1.28 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.26 1.27 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 = Maximum score

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RALLYCROSS 2012

Drive Fast. Take Chances. Get Dirty.

RallyCross is the easiest way to get into the action of Performance Rally Racing. Perry’s Park offers a challenging dirt course that will test your drving skills slding sideways over dirt and gravel. Put your foot to the floor and join us this season!

For more FLR-SCCA RallyCross information email rallycross@flr-scca.com or call RallyCross Chairman Tony Zanni at 585.281.2510 All events held at Perry’s Park, 4538 Caledonia Rd, Liechester NY. Dates and locations subject to change. Weather can cancel an event on short notice please visit www.flr-scca.com or facebook.com/flrscca for updates. Photo Monica Roche

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For Sale: Wheels and Tires: Circle Racing wheels, 14 x 6 front, 14 x 7 rear. Less than 12 lbs fr, 13 lbs rr. Bolt pattern 5 x 114.3 fits MKII Toyota MR2 (1990 - '99). All four for $400. Hoosier tires, 225/50 ZR15, two R3S03, one R3S04. Stored in garage until 2011, used five days at WGI driving schools. Lots of good "tread" left. $75 each, three for $200. Dunlop Sport 9000 tires, 225/50 ZR15. Lots of tread left, $160 for all four. Call Andy, 585-737-2250 (9/12) For Sale: 1998 Open Car Trailer. 4-new tires, electric winch,storage box,electric brakes,removable tire rack,requires 2 5/16" tow ball. Very nice condition. Asking $1,595.00 Contact Larry at 585-621-8233 or ekstenauto@frontiernet.net (8/12) For Sale: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac ProRally car. This car has less than 18,000 miles on it and has never been titled. It was prepared as a rally car when new and has competed in a number of SCCA Pro Rallies through the years, winning its class on a few occasions.

It has a bolt in cage that is removable, a TRD rally suspension an HKS adjustable turbo boost system, original ABS system, etc.

Although the drive train is “young” in terms of mileage, the body has become corroded under neat and will need some attention.

The car can be seen and driven by appointment at Wheeler Auto in Geneva, NY. Asking $4900. A rare model with the potential to be a “winner” again! Call Bob Henderson at (561) 222-6686. (7/12) For Sale: 1993 Toyota Supra race c ar. This car was raced recently at Watkins Glen in the “May Madness” Glen regional race in ITR and won its class in both races.

It was originally prepared as a race car when new and has never been titled. Although it is 19 years old it is a “modern” car in appearance and in well maintained mechanical condition. It features a sophisticated “double wishbone” suspension and an excellent brake system.

It is really “fun” to race and easy to drive.

It has won its class in numerous national and regional SCCA races through the years and has potential to keep on winning. Asking $7500 including numerous spares. Call Bob Henderson at (561) 222-6686. (7/12)

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Classified Ads

For sale: 2 x 235/35/19 Michelin PS2 tires - nearly new - $200; 1 x 295/30/19 Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tire - nearly new - $100; 4 Acari Racing forged one piece wheels, made by Aluminum Precision Products - $1,500, Custom made for 996 Porsche 911, 19" staggered setup, 5-130 bolt pattern, Polished metal finish, Includes Porsche centercaps, Originally $900/ wheel; 15x7 Borbet wheels - $500, 4x100 bolt pattern, Powder coated key lime by Rochester Vibratory; 225/45/15 Hankook Ventus Z214 race tires, C71 soft compound tires - $500, brand new tires, never driven on, 0 miles. ; 15x6.5 BBS wheels, 4x100 bolt pattern - $500; 185/55/15 Michelin X-ice tires. Brand new, tires have less than 100 miles on them - $300; 15mm spacers for 4x100 bolt pattern, plus bolts, brand new, includes longer bolts - $50; 20mm spacers for 4x100 bolt pattern, plus bolts, never opened, brand new in bags, includes longer bolts - $70. Contact Marcus Kroll at 202-352-2627 or marcus.kroll@gmail. com. (7/12) For sale: 2002 Dodge Neon; eligible for SCCA ITA racing; will also make a great ice racer. Car and assorted parts for $2900.

Contact Mary Hartman at 585-426-3288.

(7/12)

For sale: 1999 Ford Escort ZX2, races in SSC or ITA, 8073 actual miles, 2.0L DOHC, 5 speed, Momo seat and removable steering wheel, Enkei rims, kill switch, fire system, ACT racing clutch, Hawk brake pads, RCI belts, extra set Enkei wheels and rain tires, spare parts, documented race history. Ready to race. $3600 or reasonable offer. Call 5585-467-4993 (6/12) For Sale: Racing Items: 1 Can Am Cycle Jacket Medium (New); 1 Set Nitrogen Gages for Racing; 1 7 Qt. Dry Sump Tank (New); 1 Set Engine Leak Down Gauges; 1 Tanner Racing Scales, 4 Pads and Module; Mini Sprint Rolling Chassis (No Motor), Most Body Pcs, Many Shocks, SpringsWheels-Body Pcs., Wing-Seat-Fuel Tank (Not Raced); 1Spex MK1 Road Racer DSR; Suzuki GSR-1000 Modified, by Orient Express, Wing, Extra Nose, Slicks & Rains, Road Racing or Solo, Complete DSR or CSR Body by Beasley, Great Paint Job; 1 Small Plane/Race Car Windshield (New).

Many shop tools, automotive items, marine items, lawn and garden items, household items, miscellaneous items. Call for updated list. Jim Nolan 1969 Eddy Rd. Walworth, NY 14568. Ph. (585) 314-1500 (6/12)

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

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

Commercial Ad Rates

# of Issues Full Page

½ Page ¼ Page Business Card

12 $500 275 150 75

6 $275 150 80 40

3 $150 80 45 20

1 $100 40 25 10

Contact the editor at cfdresie@cs.com for more info.

October 2012

Membership Application Dear Prospective SCCA Member:

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

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

Primary Interest:

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

oClub Racing

o Time Trials/PDX

oRally

oRallyCross

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

oSolo

o Vintage

oPro Racing

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

Amount Due:

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

Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________

-$15.00

Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________

-$15.00

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

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

Payment Method:

oCheck

o Auto-renew with Credit Card

oMoney Order

__________________________ DATE (required)

oCredit Card

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

__________________________________________________

__________________________

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

Exp.

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

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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region

September 2012

November 2012

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

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Rally to the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, FLR, Lynn Randall( lynnscca@rochester.rr.com) / (585)889-1289

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

– Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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

29 RallyCross, (FLR) Perry’s Park 29-30.Regional Race, Nelson Ledges, MVR

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

– Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

9-11 Mini-Convention, Ithaca, Glen

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

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

4-5 Drivers School, Watkins Glen, GLN 6-7 Regional Race, Summit, WDC 6

Last Chance Enduro, Watkins Glen, GLN

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

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

13 BAJ III Car Rally, Learn more at www.lollypop.org/ rally 14 Genesee Valley 2012 Colour Tour, Finger Lakes Region Social Rally, Rick Barnes (rbarnes@torsen. com / (585) 967-3762) 20 PDX, Limerock Park, MHR 21 RallyCross, Summit, WDC 20-21.Regional Race, New Jersey Motorsports Park, JRB 27 RallyCross, (FLR) 30 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

11 RallyCross, Summit, WDC

17 RallyCross, (FLR) 27 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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

– Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY (Contact re@flr-scca.com for further information)

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

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

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Dates are subject to change.

Request 2012 dates from the Activities Director.

Solo events and sites to be announced.

RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.

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A few of the cars that were driven to the Drivers’ Social