EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF AMATEUR MOTORSPORTS AT
March 7–9, 2014 | Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, North Carolina
FEATURED SPEAKERS: RANDY POBST PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPION
Andy Pilgrim
Pirelli World Challenge Champion
25+ Expert-led Racing Seminars 1,000+ Amazing Products and Services 100+ Must-See Exhibits + Road Racing + Solo/Autocross + PDX + Hill Climb + Time Trials + Rally + RallyCross IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Held in conjunction with SCCA’s National Convention!
REV UP FOR SUCCESS The first annual MSX, the North American MotorSports Expo, unites members of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) with national car clubs and driving enthusiasts from around the country. This one-of-a-kind event focuses on all forms of road racing — helping you build better, drive smarter and win!
WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITORS See the industry’s top companies displaying their innovative products and services, including: + AiM Sports, LLC
+ Performance Friction Brakes
+ AEM Performance Electronics
+ Race-Keeper
+ Carbotech Performance Brakes
+ RACER
+ Carolina Regional Mustang Club
+ Ralf Racing
+ Classic Motorsports
+ RE Suspension Technology
+ Grassroots Motorsports
+ Sports Car Club of America
+ Holliday Canopies
+ SportsCar
+ K & K Insurance Group Inc.
+ Sunoco, Inc.
+ Motorsport Illustrated News
+ Traqmate
+ MotorsportReg.com
+ Williams Racing Development
+ MyLaps Sports Timing
Plus many more! Visit www.msxexpo.com for the complete list.
FREE access for SCCA Members to the MSX Expo Floor
ACCELERATE YOUR
COMPETITIVE EDGE
MSX is about getting racers into the action. This event provides product and performance solutions for drivers who buy and drive in all forms of racing competition.
SEE MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS SHOWCASING THEIR NEWEST PRODUCTS Axles Bearings Blowers Brakes Cams Carburetors Chassis Coatings Crankshafts Data Acquisition Driveshafts
Drivetrains Electronics Engines Exhausts Fuel Cells Gaskets Hardware Headers Ignition Systems Insurance Oil Products & Lubricants
Pistons Pushrods Racewear & Apparel Restraints Safety Gear Seating Software & Technologies Steering Suspension Systems
Tires & Wheels Trailers & Hauling Equipment Transmissions Valves Welding Products Wheels Windscreens
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS AND DEMOS See exhibitors showcase their products, services and expertise right on the show floor!
SHOW HOURS Friday, March 7 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 8 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 9 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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ONE-OF-A-KIND
RACING WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE MSX offers in-depth programming and education for racing you won’t find ANYWHERE else. Learn about:
Technology
Products and technology to build and improve race cars
Driving
Ways to advance driving skills
Data Acquisition
Tips for leveraging data and boosting performance into a winning streak
Business
Best practices for securing sponsors and managing the business aspects of the industry
Featured Speakers Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Randy Pobst
Andy Pilgrim
+ Two-time Rolex 24 winner
+ Five Pro Championships
+ Two-time SCCA Solo National Champion
+ 64 Pro Race Wins
+ Two-time SCCA Runoffs National Champion + Six-time Pirelli World Challenge Champion
Racecraft: The Natural Laws of Passing
+ National Corvette Hall of Fame + Three-time Rolex 24 Winner + 2005 Pirelli World Challenge GT Champion
Analyzing the Course/Distracted Driving Education
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COME HEAR THE MASTERS OF RACING –
ONLY AT MSX! Guy Ankeny
Andy Hollis
Roger Caddell
Ken Payne
Dean Case
Aditya Madhavan
Mike Collins
Tom Moore
Jim Drago
Andy Pilgrim
Charles Espenlaub
Randy Pobst
(invited)
Ryan Eversley
Tom Spears
(invited)
Glenn Stephens
Tom Fowler
Ted Theodore
Terry Giles
Dan Tiley
Lee Grimes
Lee Williams
Steve Hoelscher
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 7 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Opening Night Reception
Saturday, March 8 Time
Session
Speaker
Track
Lee Grimes
Technology
How to Correctly Use Your Safety Equipment Your life may depend on safety equipment — are you using it properly?
Charles Espenlaub (invited)
Driving
Drive Trains — Get the Most out of What You Have Could you be getting more from your existing setup?
Lee Williams
Technology
10:30 am – 11:30 am Chassis 101 — Build a Winning Foundation Is your chassis built to win?
Hillclimb — Economical Adrenaline- Ted Theodore Packed Motorsports Competition Do you know the fastest growing segment in time trials? 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Saturday Keynote — Randy Pobst
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Shocks 101 — Science and Physics for Racers Could physics win you more races?
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Guy Ankeny
Driving
Technology
Data Acquisition — The Basics Glenn Stephens Can you translate numbers into wins?
Data Acquisition
Getting to the Track Will you be sitting on the roadside when the race starts?
Business
Tom Spears, Tom Moore
Getting the Most out of Your Tires Ken Payne and Brakes Can a few key secrets shave seconds off your time?
Technology
Shocks 201 — Advanced Skills What does your competition know about shocks that you don’t?
Lee Grimes
Technology
Data for Setup — Solo/Autocross How can you change your setup for better times in Solo?
Andy Hollis
Data Acquisition
Driver Fitness In a race of milliseconds, could your fitness leave you behind?
Ryan Eversley (invited)
Driving
Driving Simulators — More Than a Game Could you be improving every day through simulations?
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Driving
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Saturday, March 8 (CONTINUED) Time
Session
Speaker
Track
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Chassis 201 — Grassroots Aerodynamics How much is the air slowing you down?
Aditya Madhaven
Technology
Data for Setup — Road Course Is your car set up to win on the road course?
Steve Hoelscher
Data Acquisition
Sponsorship, Marketing and PR Could you be making money racing?
Dean Case
Business
Spec Miata
Jim Drago, Tom Driving Fowler, Mike Collins
Sunday, March 9 Time
Session
Speaker
Track
10:30 am – 11:30 am Chassis 301 — Prepare Like a Pro Could some advanced chassis secrets make all the difference?
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Technology
Data for Driving — Road Course How can data improve your driving skill on the road course?
Roger Caddell
Data Acquisition
Racecraft — The Natural Laws of Passing Could passing standards improve motorsports?
Randy Pobst
Driving
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sunday Keynote — Andy Pilgrim
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
How to Get the Most out of a Dyno Day Are you getting your money’s worth out of your dyno days?
Dan Tiley
Technology
Data for Driving — Solo/Autocross Does data hold the key to championship driving in Solo?
Steve Hoelscher
Data Acquisition
Tax Law – Can I Legally Write Off My Steven Keadle Racing? Is what you don’t know costing you money?
Business
Testing 101 — Preparing for Optimal Testing Results Can you get more out of your testing before ever hitting the track?
Driving
Andy Hollis
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SCCA Hall of Famers Meet and greet some of the legends at MSX! Karen Babb
Jim Downing
Roger Johnson
Skip Barber
Charlie Earwood
R. David Jones
Kathy Barnes
John Fitch
Berdie Martin
Chuck Billington
Jim Fitzgerald
Denise McCluggage
Marge Binks
Tom Foster
Bill Milliken
John Bishop
Marc Gerstein
Bobby Rahal
Bob Bondurant
Dan Gurney
Sue Roethel
John Bornholdt
Carl A. Haas
Fred Schmucker
John Buffum
Jim Hall
Art Trier
Bill Chambres
Bob Hubbard
Rob Walker
Nick Craw
Pete Hylton
Wayne Zitkus
Briggs Cunningham
Bill Johnson
SCCA Official PartnerS
MSX ADVISORY BOARD + Tony Ave, Professional Car Builder, Team Owner and Championship Driver + Dr. Kent Carter, SW Division Time Trial Administrative Council Representative + Mike Collins, Founder/Partner, MEATHEAD Racing + Philip Creighton, SCCA Pro BOD, Formula and Sports Car Prep Shop Owner
+ Lisa Noble, President & CEO, SCCA + Ron Foley, RallyCross Board Member, Marketing Committee Chairman + Eric Prill, VP Marketing & Communications, SCCA + Aimee Thoennes, Executive Assistant, SCCA + Heyward Wagner, Communications Manager, Tire Rack National Solo Program
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SCCA
NATIONAL CONVENTION Running Friday afternoon through Sunday, March 7–9, the SCCA National Convention is the annual gathering for the Sports Car Club of America. Instructional sessions and specialty training, leadership seminars, award receptions and more are a part of the Club’s National Convention.
SCCA Hall of Fame Induction Greg Creamer, one of road-racing’s foremost broadcasters, will be hosting this year’s SCCA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 2014 class is loaded with legends of motorsports. Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, safety heroes Dr. Bob Hubbard and Jim Downing, historian and SCCA ambassador Pete Hylton, and Kathy Barnes will all be honored. A ticket to the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is included with the full Convention registration. A ticket to the banquet and ceremony is available for purchase for just $100 before February 21, 2014.
Visit WWW.SCCA.com/Convention for the schedule and more information.
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CHARLOTTE WELCOMES MSX Charlotte’s motorsport heritage is undeniable, making it a racing enthusiast’s dream destination. Charlotte is proud to host MSX and SCCA’s National Convention. With its ties to racing’s past, present and future, Charlotte is not only the perfect location for MSX, but somewhere you’ll want to extend your stay to see all the city has to offer.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL The Westin Charlotte is pleased to offer a group rate of $129 per night to MSX and SCCA National Convention participants. This group rate is available until February 2, 2014, and is subject to availability. Book online at www.msxexpo.com.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register today! Seating limited. First-come, first-served.
FULL CONFERENCE: (includes MSX Expo & Opening Reception) SCCA member .............................................................................................$95 Non-member...............................................................................................$145 BONUS! Add SCCA membership (a $65 value!).................................. +$15
EXPO ONLY: SCCA member ..........................................................................................FREE Non-member.................................................................................................$10
SCCA’S NATIONAL CONVENTION: Held in conjunction with MSX (includes MSX Expo & Opening Reception) SCCA member............................................................................................$295 (includes one Hall of Fame Banquet Ticket and MSX Expo) SCCA Hall of Fame Banquet ticket........................................................ $100
READY. SET. REGISTER! From precision and performance to speed and competition, MSX connects you with peers, industry experts, equipment manufacturers and service providers to enhance your racing experience.
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Precision. Performance.
Speed. Competition.
Meet the racing leaders behind the products, ideas, trends and services that will help enhance your driving and advance your competitive edge.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday, March 7
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 8
Exhibits, Conference Sessions, Demonstrations and Events
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 9
REGISTER NOW AT WWW.MSXEXPO.COM/REGISTER
Opening Night Reception
Exhibits, Conference Sessions, Demonstrations and Events
313 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314