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August 2017

Membership NewsWMR welcomes our new

or returning members

Congratulations to the following who

celebrated membership anniversaries last month

WithJuly

Comes the Smell of

Race Fuel

Gunpowder and High Octane

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39 years Thomas Start27 years Chris Bischoff27 years J Phillip Cull25 years Jason Gyulay14 years Dr. Raymond Barnes13 years Terry Feichtenbiner12 years Craig Nedeau12 years Alexander Basaj12 years Anna Basaj12 years Michael Basaj9 years Ann Felice4 years David Auner4 years Pete Hansen4 years Debra Hansen3 years Tyler Wilson3 years Robert Hardin2 years Steven Hart2 years Jeffrey Chirico2 years Scott Beute1 year Marsella White1 year Matthew White1 year David Zanon1 year Irene Dalziel1 year Michael Miles1 year Richard Thorstenson IV

Jonathan Gallee Kalamazoo, MIJonathan Gillam Brighton, MITayler Hoevenaar Lowell, MIBobo LaMontagne Traverse City, MIConnie LaMontagne Traverse City, MIHunter Reisch Kalamazoo, MIMitchell Winoiecki Cedar, MIPaul Zube Big Rapids, MI

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Regional Executive and Backfire Editor Jim Washburn2385 Cedar Park Dr. Apt 310Holt, MI 48842(517) [email protected]

Assistant RE Fred Hawley4543 Eastwood DriveOkemos, MI 48864(517) 349-0120hawley.%@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer Verne Wandell3634 Pristine Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49048(269) [email protected]

Secretary Mary Ellen Sickles513 Ash St.Lansing, MI 48906(517) [email protected]

Director at Large Lenny Basaj6629 Burton Woods DrWhitehall, MI 49461(231) [email protected]

Director (Past RE) , Radios and Starter Bruce Beauvais12974 BeardsleyGreenville, MI 48838(616) [email protected]

Director (Past RE) and Course Control Wayne Rogers1662 4 MileGrand Rapids, MI 49525(616) [email protected]

Competition Manager Dayle Frame703 Pine Ridge Dr.DeWitt, MI 48820(517) [email protected]

Solo Manager Brad Yonkers7341 S Montcalm AveLowell, MI 49331(616) [email protected]

Sound Control Rich Sheldon20666 Walnut Dr.Reed City, MI 49677(231) [email protected]

Membership Chair(s) Pete & Debbie Hansen12194 74Th AveAllendale, MI 49401(616) [email protected]

Webmaster Brad Watson3267 Wheaton Rd.Charlotte, MI 48813(517) [email protected] Rod & Mary Ellen Sickles513 Ash St.Lansing, MI 48906(517) [email protected]

Course Control Wayne Rogers(see above)can also be reached at(616) 238-6186

Paddock Thomas Smolenski1010 South Harbor Dr.Grand Haven, MI 49417(616) [email protected]

Flagging & Communications Karen Crider6671 Ambassador Ave Apt 212Grand Ledge, MI 48837(813) [email protected]

Timing & Scoring Lorrie Gaunt-Wandell3634 Pristine Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49048(269) [email protected] TBA

2017 WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION OFFICIALS


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Contributors

JIM WASHBURNRegional Executive and Backfire Editor

DAYLE FRAME, FRED HAWLEY, VERNE WANDELLService Awards Program Committee

CalendarMay, 2017LET THE RACING SEASON BEGIN !(No Meetings until the end of the Racing Season)

October 07, 2017General Membership / Board of Directors Meeting at the County Seat Restaurant, 128 S Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI Dinner at 6:00pm, Meeting at 7:00pm

Due To Our Heavy Racing Involvement, Our Monthly General Membership Meetings Will Be On Hiatus For

The Summer---

Please Join Us Again In The FallAt The

County Seat Restaurant128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI

9/23/13 3:43 PM128 S Jefferson St, Hastings, MI 49058 - Google Maps

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For the “off season” October thru April,we typically meet the 2nd Saturday of the month

with an optional dinner at 6:00pmfollowed by the meeting at 7:00pm.

Our next meeting will be October 7, 2017.


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2017 GREAT LAKES DIVISION SOLO SERIES SCHEDULE

May 20 - 21 SVR - Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, Oscoda, MI (2 Days, 2 Events)

July 1 - 2 Indianapolis Region - Grissom Aeroplex, Peru, IN (2 Days, 2 Events)

July 9 Fort Wayne Region - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN

October 8 Kentucky Region - Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY

TBD Awards - TBD

For more information andto Register for a specific event go to

www.soloseries.org

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2017 WMR SOLO SCHEDULE

May 20 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445

September 4 WMR - Labor Day Event at Grattan

May 20 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445

Contact Brad Yonkers at [email protected]

for more information.

2016 GREAT LAKES DIVISION CLUB RACING SCHEDULE

April 8 GLDiv/WHRRI Driver’s School (classroom) at Waterford Hills

April 29 - 30 GLDiv/WHRRI Driver’s School (track time) at Waterford Hills

May 4 - 7 VSCDA “Gingerman Spring Brake Drivers School & Races” at Gingerman

May 20 - 21 SBR/DET/WOR Double Regional at Gingerman

June 2 - 4 OVR “Race of Champions” Majors Double Event at Mid-Ohio

June 24 -25 SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio at Mid-Ohio

June 24 - 25 WMR “Unrestricted” Double Regional at Grattan

July 8 - 9 SBR / DET “Bert Olson” Majors Double Event at GingerMan

July 15 - 16 OVR Double Regional at Mid- Ohio

August 4 Cincinnati Region PDX at Mid-Ohio

August 5 - 6 Cincinnati Region Double Regional at Mid-Ohio

August 12 - 13 WMR Majors Double Event at Grattan

August 18 - 20 VSCDA “Vintage Grand Prix Au Grattan XXX” at Grattan

Sept 25 - Oct 1 2017 SCCA National Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

October 13 OVR PDX at Mid-Ohio

October 14 - 15 OVR Double “Sprint Classic” Regional at Mid-Ohio

For more information andto Register for a specific event go to

www.motorsportreg.com


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WMR "Original Unrestricted" Double Regional at GrattanResults for Saturday's Race - 06/24/17

Class

Position in

Class Name Hometown Region Make/Model LapsBest Time

AS 1 Craig Weidner Cadillac MI WMR Ford Mustang 15 01:27.730AS 2 David Ours Marshall MI WMR Ford Mustang 15 01:29.038

CFC 1 Andrew Gamble Pittsburgh PA STC Van Diemen 14 01:21.658CFC 2 David Rock Washington MI DET Reynard 90SF 13 01:23.447CFC 3 Doug Brown Delaware OH OVR Van Dieman RF-91 10 01:30.333CFF 1 Phil Kingham Dexter MI DET Zink Z-10C 15 01:21.991CFF 2 Paul Quiniff Des Plaines IL CHI Lola 540F 14 01:26.556CFF 3 David Harmison Milan MI DET Royale RP-21 7 01:23.340EP 1 Gary Simmons Mansfield OH NEO Honda Prelude 15 01:34.711F5 1 Thomas Diehm Milford MI DET NOVABLADE F500 15 01:20.773FC 1 Tyler Woods Rockford MI WMR Van Diemen RF-93-1967 15 01:20.306FC 2 Curtis Easterling Livonia MI DET Crossle 63f 14 01:22.943FC 3 Cade Wilson Howell MI WMR Van Diemen RF-94 13 01:28.932FC 4 Mark Harmer Troy MI DET Van Diemen RF-98 1 01:25.972FC 5 David Howe Farmington Hills MI DET Carbir DS3FE 1 Larry Winkelman Farmington Hills MI DET SCCA Enterprises FE 15 01:22.071FE 2 Clemens Burger Noblesville IN IND SCCA Enterprises FE 14 01:22.930FF 1 Robert Dietz Hinckley OH NEO Van Diemen RF02 Honda 15 01:23.907FF 2 Dave McGinnis Harrow Ontario DET Vector 93 14 01:29.879FF 3 Gordy Good Bay City MI SVR Van Diemen RF90 2 01:27.894FM 1 Thomas Peet Haslett MI DET Star Mazda FM 13 01:29.135FM 2 Steve Johncock Bellevue MI WMR Star Mazda FM 8 01:22.076FP 1 Brian Frank Eaton OH CIN Ford Fiesta 14 01:36.122FP NS Larry Savage Elkhart IN SBR Lotus EuropaFS 1 Jon Staudacher Kawkawlin MI DET Staudacher S16 15 01:16.405

FST 1 Matthew Seim Okeana OH CIN Evolution MK2 13 01:34.041FST 2 Garry Moorman Fenton MI DET Evolution FST 11 01:39.843FV 1 Phil Yaccarino Troy MI DET Citation FV 13 01:36.452FV 2 Daniel Guenther Saint Louis MO STL Caracal D 13 01:35.044

GT1 1 Robert Hoffman St. Clair Shores MI DET Chevrolet Camaro 12 01:26.428GT2 1 Gordon Leslie Windsor ON DET Pontiac FIERO 15 01:21.136GT2 2 Gary Burnside Byron Center MI WMR Chevrolet Camaro 14 01:32.657GTL 1 Bill Pintaric Youngstown OH NOV Nissan 200SX 15 01:31.356GTL 2 Robert Dalziel Ada MI WMR Triumph Spitfire 14 01:38.610GTL 3 Jameson Savage Grand Rapids MI WMR Toyota Corolla 6 01:35.803HP 1 Ron Copeland Maumee OH OVR Honda Crx 15 01:34.990HP 2 Frank Schwartz Ann Arbor MI Honda CRX 14 01:36.246HP 3 Scott Mackela Lake Orion MI DET Honda CRX 14 01:39.321ITA 1 Sean Grogan White Lake MI DET Dodge Neon ACR 15 01:30.958ITA 2 Jonathan Rogers Milford MI DET Dodge Neon ACR 15 01:31.546ITA 3 Jeff Mabrey Findlay OH NOW Honda Civic Si 15 01:30.913ITA 4 Sean Duncan Portage MI DET Honda CRX Si 15 01:33.710ITA 5 Devin Anderson De Forest WI Milw Acura Integra 14 01:35.093ITB 1 Lenny Basaj Whitehall MI WMR Volkswagen GTI 14 01:35.814ITB 2 James Morgan Jr Greenville PA MVR White 14 01:39.475ITB 3 David Small Rochester Hills MI DET Alfa Romeo Alfetta 13 01:44.990ITR 1 Lance Hancock Michigan City IN SBR Ford Mustang GT 13 01:37.436P1 1 James Cain Hartland MI DET Staudacher S12 15 01:16.379P2 NS Fred Michael Pittsboro IN CIN Tiga Mariah SC82SM 1 Justin Hille Ypsilanti MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:28.620


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SM 2 Henry Strang Springboro OH CIN Mazda Miata 15 01:29.736SM 3 Clark Cambern Dewitt MI WMR Mazda Miata 15 01:29.879SM 4 Brian Naumann Milford MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.554SM 5 Natalino Scappaticci Ann Arbor MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.326SM 6 Alex Piku Grosse Pointe MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.670SM 7 Seth Rowley Bay City MI SVR Mazda Miata 15 01:29.745SM 8 Alejandro DellaTorre Oak Park MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.089SM 9 Kristen Novak Highland MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.078SM 10 Gavin McGee Brighton MI WMR Mazda Miata 15 01:30.586SM 11 Eric Matoy Leonard MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.416SM 12 Michael Novak Highland MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.218SM 13 Jimmy Vajdak Royal Oak MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.572SM 14 Adam Stroup Plymouth Mi DET Mazda Spec Miata 15 01:30.440SM 15 Mark Beyer Waterford MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.436SM 16 Clayton Cavell Indianapolis IN IND Mazda Spec Miata 15 01:32.291SM 17 Philip Heald Rock Island IL GtRv Mazda Miata 15 01:32.076SM 18 Paul Klain Novi MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:32.648SM 19 Frank Todaro Dublin OH OVR Mazda Miata 14 01:29.394SP DNS Kyle Bergeon Lenox MI DET Porsche 930SR 1 Steve Ives Durand MI DET Renault SR 14 01:34.301SR 2 David Vestrand Oakland MI DET Renault Sport R 14 01:35.194SRF 1 Scott Schweitzer Lake Orion MI DET SCCA Enterprises SRF 15 01:29.152SRF 2 Greg Brinkman Cincinnati OH CIN SCCA Enterprises SRF 15 01:30.906

SRF3 1 Glenn F Gehrke Davisburg MI DET SCCA Enterprises SRF3 15 01:26.230SRF3 2 G. Lee Spuhler Paris OH NEO SCCA Enterprises SRF3 15 01:28.140STL 1 Alejandro DellaTorre Oak Park MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.010STL 2 Michael Mulvaney Farmington Hills MI DET Honda CRX 15 01:30.293STL 3 Clark Cambern Dewitt MI WMR Mazda Miata 2 01:42.327STU 1 Matt Wolfe Canton MI DET Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 15 01:31.817STU 2 Chris Dercole Solon OH MVR Ford Mustang 15 01:32.722T4 1 Jim Coughlin Hilliard OH OVR Honda Civic Si 15 01:32.546

NOTE: New Track Record for ITR (1:37.436) by Lance Hancock

Car #78 SM — No Working Transponder

WMR "Original Unrestricted" Double Regional at GrattanResults for Saturday's Race - 06/24/17

Class

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WMR "Original Unrestricted" Double Regional at GrattanResults for Sunday's Race - 06/25/17

Class

Position in


AS 1 Craig Weidner Cadillac MI WMR Ford Mustang 15 01:27.452AS 2 David Ours Marshall MI WMR Ford Mustang 15 01:29.299

CFC 1 Andrew Gamble Pittsburgh PA STC Van Diemen 15 01:20.101CFC 2 David Rock Washington MI DET Reynard 90SF 13 01:25.212CFC 3 Doug Brown Delaware OH OVR Van Dieman RF-91 13 01:29.502CFF 1 Phil Kingham Dexter MI DET Zink Z-10C 15 01:21.025CFF 2 David Harmison Milan MI DET Royale RP-21 15 01:22.099CFF 3 Paul Quiniff Des Plaines IL CHI Lola 540F 14 01:25.256EP 1 Gary Simmons Mansfield OH NEO Honda Prelude 14 01:34.081F5 1 Thomas Diehm Milford MI DET NOVABLADE F500 15 01:19.574FC 1 Tyler Woods Rockford MI WMR Van Diemen RF-93-1967 15 01:19.188FC 2 David Howe Farmington Hills MI DET Carbir DS3 15 01:19.275FC 3 Mark Harmer Troy MI DET Van Diemen RF-98 15 01:19.410FC 4 Curtis Easterling Livonia MI DET Crossle 63f 15 01:21.565FC 5 Cade Wilson Howell MI WMR Van Diemen RF-94 14 01:23.990FE 1 Clemens Burger Noblesville IN IND SCCA Enterprises FE 15 01:22.144FE 2 Larry Winkelman Farmington Hills MI DET SCCA Enterprises FE 13 01:21.400FF 1 Robert Dietz Hinckley OH NEO Van Diemen RF02 Honda 15 01:23.073FF 2 Gordy Good Bay City MI SVR Van Diemen RF90 14 01:25.267FF 3 Dave McGinnis Harrow Ontario DET Vector 93 14 01:29.849FM 1 Steve Johncock Bellevue MI WMR Star Mazda FM 14 01:23.921FM 2 Thomas Peet Haslett MI DET Star Mazda FM 13 01:28.587FP 1 Brian Frank Eaton OH CIN Ford FiestaFP DNS Larry Savage Elkhart IN SBR Lotus EuropaFS 1 Jon Staudacher Kawkawlin MI DET Staudacher S16 15 01:16.781

FST 1 Matthew Seim Okeana OH CIN Evolution MK2 13 01:31.755FST 2 Garry Moorman Fenton MI DET Evolution FST 4 01:35.948FV 1 Phil Yaccarino Troy MI DET Citation FV 13 01:36.024FV DQ Daniel Guenther Saint Louis MO STL Caracal D 6 01:37.342

GT1 1 Robert Hoffman St. Clair Shores MI DET Chevrolet Camaro 3 01:27.403GT2 1 Gordon Leslie Windsor ON DET Pontiac Fiero 15 01:22.797GT2 2 Gary Burnside Byron Center MI WMR Chevrolet Camaro 8 01:31.164GTL 1 Bill Pintaric Youngstown OH NOV Nissan 200SX 15 01:31.934GTL 2 Jameson Savage Grand Rapids MI WMR Toyota Corolla 14 01:34.037GTL 3 Robert Dalziel Ada MI WMR Triumph Spitfire 14 01:38.170HP 1 Frank Schwartz Ann Arbor MI Honda CRX 14 01:35.511HP 2 Ron Copeland Maumee OH OVR Honda Crx 14 01:35.606HP 3 Scott Mackela Lake Orion MI DET Honda CRX 14 01:39.478ITA 1 Jonathan Rogers Milford MI DET Dodge Neon ACR 15 01:30.400ITA 2 Jeff Mabrey Findlay OH NOW Honda Civic Si 15 01:29.887ITA 3 Sean Grogan White Lake MI DET Dodge Neon ACR 15 01:30.750ITA 4 Sean Duncan Portage MI DET Honda CRX Si 15 01:32.801ITA 5 Devin Anderson De Forest WI Milw Acura Integra 14 01:34.573ITB 1 Lenny Basaj Whitehall MI WMR Volkswagen GTI 14 01:35.303ITB 2 James Morgan Jr Greenville PA MVR White 14 01:37.516ITB 3 David Small Rochester Hills MI DET Alfa Romeo Alfetta 9 01:46.957ITR DNS Lance Hancock Michigan City IN SBR Ford Mustang GTP1 1 James Cain Hartland MI DET Staudacher S12 15 01:16.637P2 DNS Fred Michael Pittsboro IN CIN Tiga Mariah SC82SM 1 Justin Hille Ypsilanti MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:27.651


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SM 2 Henry Strang Springboro OH CIN Mazda Miata 15 01:28.562SM 3 Alex Piku Grosse Pointe MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:28.784SM 4 Seth Rowley Bay City MI SVR Mazda Miata 15 01:29.651SM 5 Natalino Scappaticci Ann Arbor MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.800SM 6 Alejandro DellaTorre Oak Park MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.296SM 7 Brian Naumann Milford MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.088SM 8 Adam Stroup Plymouth Mi DET Mazda Spec Miata 15 01:29.662SM 9 Gavin McGee Brighton MI WMR Mazda Miata 15 01:30.164SM 10 Mark Beyer Waterford MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.384SM 11 Jimmy Vajdak Royal Oak MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.704SM 12 Kristen Novak Highland MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:30.158SM 13 Eric Matoy Leonard MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:29.846SM 14 Clayton Cavell Indianapolis IN IND Mazda Spec Miata 14 01:32.767SM 15 Paul Klain Novi MI DET Mazda Miata 14 01:33.623SM 16 Philip Heald Rock Island IL GtRv Mazda Miata 14 01:32.589SM 17 Michael Novak Highland MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:28.575SM DNS Frank Todaro Dublin OH OVR Mazda MiataSM DNS Clark Cambern Dewitt MI WMR Mazda MiataSP DNS Kyle Bergeon Lenox MI DET Porsche 930SR 1 Steve Ives Durand MI DET Renault SR 14 01:33.699SR 2 David Vestrand Oakland MI DET Renault Sport R 14 01:34.927SRF 1 Scott Schweitzer Lake Orion MI DET SCCA Enterprises SRF 15 01:27.660SRF 2 Greg Brinkman Cincinnati OH CIN SCCA Enterprises SRF 6 01:30.494

SRF3 1 Glenn F Gehrke Davisburg MI DET SCCA Enterprises SRF3 15 01:27.604SRF3 2 G. Lee Spuhler Paris OH NEO SCCA Enterprises SRF3 15 01:27.515STL 1 Alejandro DellaTorre Oak Park MI DET Mazda Miata 15 01:28.762STL 2 Michael Mulvaney Farmington Hills MI DET Honda CRX 15 01:28.753STL DNS Clark Cambern Dewitt MI WMR Mazda MiataSTU 1 Matt Wolfe Canton MI DET Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 15 01:29.100STU 2 Chris Dercole Solon OH MVR Ford Mustang 15 01:32.197T4 1 Jim Coughlin Hilliard OH OVR Honda Civic Si 15 01:31.140

NOTE: New Track Record for SM (1:27.651) by Justin Hille

Car #70 FV — DQ per Chief Steward for Failure to Appear for Tech.Car #9 SM — Moved to Last Place in Class per Chief Steward for Failure to Impound

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In Memoriam---

Monte C. Fish September 24, 1942 ~ July 6, 2017

The step father of one of our 30 year members, Rod Sickles, passed away recently. Monte C. Fish of Lansing Michigan has gone home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2017, at the age of 74. Surviving are his 3 children, Rodney (Mary Ellen) Sickles, Susan Ann Cross, and Peggy (David) Warner; 6 beautiful grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl (Sue) Fish; and many other family members and friends. Born September 24, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan, Monte was a veteran serving with the U.S. Marines from 1962-68.

He was the owner-operator for 25 years of the 7-Eleven Store at Michigan Ave at Waverly Road. He later was the Deli Manager at the Lake Lansing Meijer until his retirement. He was a long time member and past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1039. Funeral services and visitation was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with Pastor David A. Davis of St. Luke Lutheran Church-Christ Campus officiating. The interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that a contribution may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society

In Monte’s memory, the Western Michigan Region of the SCCA has made a memorial contribution to the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Monte C. FishSeptember 24, 1942 - July 6, 2017

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Obituary for Monte C. FishMonte C. FishLansingHas gone home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2017, at the age of 74. Born September 24, 1942in Lansing, MI. Monte was a veteran serving with the U.S. Marines from 1962-68. He was theowner-operator for 25 years of the 7-Eleven Store at Michigan Ave at Waverly Road. He laterwas the Deli Manager at the Lake Lansing Meijer until his retirement. He was a long timemember and past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1039.Surviving are his 3 children, Rodney (Mary Ellen) Sickles, Susan Ann Cross, and Peggy (David)Warner; 6 beautiful grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl (Sue) Fish; and manyother family members and friends.Visitation is from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Tuesday with services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 inthe Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with Pastor David A. Davis of St. LukeLutheran Church-Christ Campus officiating. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Inlieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the AmericanCancer Society. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com(http://www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com/)

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2017 WMR Service Award ProgramThe WMR Board established a program for 2016 to recognize the efforts of our members who have

assumed responsibility for and participated in the duties necessary to plan and support our regions events and activities. Points were awarded to members using a system which attempts to reflect the time and responsibilities involved. The first season’s points recipients were awarded with dollar credits to be applied to their membership renewal, the purchase of SCCA merchandise or the WMR annual banquet.

The program has been approved by the board to be continued for the 2017 year with some enhancement and additional incentives. Bonus points will be awarded for members who are first time workers. There will also be bonus points for an increase in earned point totals over the previous year. We have added these bonuses to recognize those who participate for the first time to support our events as well as those who increase the days worked or assume additional responsibility.

We are also awarding points for those who work at VSCDA races at Gingerman and Grattan. It was an oversight to not include these events in the first year as WMR has continued to support VSCDA by considering their events as somewhat equal to ours.

The current point standings for 2017 are displayed on the next page in this issue. The participation year is December 2016 through November 2017. The points allocation table is shown below.

It is important to also mention the SCCA Volunteer Participation Program which is based on days worked for any SCCA events (including for other regions or the national office, such as the Runoffs). You should log your worker participation in any SCCA events on scca.com by going to your account page and click on “volunteer participation” in the SCCA Membership area. Doing this will reduce your membership renewal cost based on the days you work.

Sincerely,

The WMR Service Award Program Committee - Dayle Frame, Fred Hawley, and Verne Wandell.

2017 WMR SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM

The WMR Board established a program for 2016 to recognize the efforts of our members who have assumed responsibility for and participated in the duties necessary to plan and support our regions events and activities. Points were awarded to members using a system which attempts to reflect the time and responsibilities involved. The first season’s points recipients were awarded with dollar credits to be applied to their membership renewal, the purchase of SCCA merchandise or the WMR annual banquet.

The program has been approved by the board to be continued for the 2017 year with some enhancement and additional incentives. Bonus points will be awarded for members who are first time workers. There will also be bonus points for an increase in earned point totals over the previous year. We have added these bonuses to recognize those who participate for the first time to support our events as well as those who increase the days worked or assume additional responsibility.

We are also awarding points for those who work at VSCDA races at Gingerman and Grattan. It was an oversight to not include these events in the first year as WMR has continued to support VSCDA by considering their events as somewhat equal to ours.

The current point standings for 2017 are displayed on another page in this issue. The participation year is December 2016 through November 2017. The points allocation table is shown below.

There will be further information and details about the Service Award Program in the July issue of the Backfire.

It is important to also mention the SCCA Volunteer Participation Program which is based on days worked for any SCCA events (including for other regions or the national office, such as the Runoffs). You should log your worker participation in any SCCA events on scca.com by going to your account page and click on “volunteer participation” in the SCCA Membership area. Doing this will reduce your membership renewal cost based on the days you work.

WMR Worker Incentive Program Over the past few years, WMR has seen a steady decline in member participation at both General Membership meetings and events at the track. Previous efforts to alleviate this situation have not solved the problem so we thought we'd try and incentivize the issue. We thought it would be a smart idea to create an incentive program for our membership. But where to start? We had to look no further than our colleagues at South Bend Region. They have a program that seems to work very well for them. We thought we'd model our initiative after theirs, customize it to fit our needs and go from there. As with any program like this, it will evolve and adapt to our needs as those needs change over time. The theory is simple.....WMR will award points to its members for duties that support our races. As those points accrue during the season, we will post the tabulated points totals in the Backfire and our website. At the end of the season, the folks with the most points will have earned prizes. The details about those prizes and the distribution plan have not been determined yet. We have had $1000 (and maybe more) allocated to this prize fund by the WMR BoD. Below is the points allocation table as it stands now. There may be slight adjustments in this table before the season starts. We'll have further details as this plan get incorporated.

Item Points Item Points BoD Member 100 Race Chair 200

Backfire Editor 200 Co-Race Chair 200 Webmaster 200 Race Chief of Specialty 100

Program Manager 100 Race Worker (WMR) 50 ========================= =========================

Divisional Meeting Attendee 50 Solo Event Chair 200 Regional Meeting Attendee 25 Solo Co-Event Chair 200 Special Event Coordinator 100 Solo Chief of Specialty 100

Special Event Worker 50 Solo Safety Steward 100 Club Support 25 Solo Worker (non driver) 50

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I should take this time to remind our WMR membership that the SCCA already has a Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) in place. If you have worked SCCA Club Racing events (WMR or other region's events), go to scca.com, log in and you'll be able to add those dates to your account page. Utilizing this program can reduce your yearly membership dues significantly. If you have any questions about this, call SCCA headquarters at 800.770.2055. If you have any questions about our WMR program, please contact Verne Wandell ([email protected]). The Worker incentive Program Committee Fred Hawley, Dayle Frame, Verne Wandell


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10 Basaj, Lenny 325 25 225 100 0 100 25 25 25 25 2511 Hawley, Fred 325 375 325 0 0 100 75 25 25 25 25 25 2512 Rogers, Wayne 300 425 300 0 0 100 50 100 5013 Sickles, Rod 300 525 300 0 0 75 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 2514 Orr, Bobbe 275 125 225 50 0 100 50 50 2515 Smolenski, Tom 275 425 275 0 0 75 100 50 25 2516 Otte, Matt 250 250 250 0 0 100 50 25 25 25 2517 Frame, Melinda 225 250 225 0 0 75 25 25 25 25 5018 Gyulay, Jason 225 50 175 50 0 100 7519 Hansen, Debbie 225 150 200 25 0 75 50 25 25 2520 Beauvais, Sue 200 300 200 0 0 50 50 25 25 25 2521 Maklenburg, Ed 200 275 200 0 0 100 75 2522 Ferris, Dave 175 75 150 25 0 50 25 25 25 2523 Hansen, Lydia 175 100 150 25 0 75 50 2524 Boris, Jeff 150 0 75 25 50 7525 Lublow, Ed 150 0 75 25 50 50 2526 Secor, Jeff 125 50 100 25 0 50 5027 Anderson, Eric 100 100 100 0 0 10028 Barnes, Ray 100 100 100 0 0 50 5029 Basaj, Alex 100 0 25 25 50 2530 Cull, Phil 100 100 100 0 0 50 5031 Dalziel, Irene 100 50 75 25 0 50 2532 DeLoof, Steve 100 50 75 25 0 7533 Ensing, Gordy 100 0 25 25 50 2534 Henry, Marc 100 200 100 0 0 50 5035 Martinez, Sally 100 100 100 0 0 50 5036 Steencken, Barb 100 175 100 0 0 75 2537 Doane, Marty 75 25 50 25 0 5038 Andrews, Sue 50 100 50 0 0 5039 Basaj, Anna 50 100 50 0 0 5040 Hoekstra, Ron 50 200 50 0 0 5041 Williamson, Aric 50 75 50 0 0 5042 Woods, Thomas 25 25 25 0 0 2543 Woods, Tyler 25 25 25 0 0 25


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12/10/2009

Pro Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises Series Announced

TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 10, 2009) – SCCA Pro Racinghas announced the formation of a five-event Pro Seriesfor SCCA’s Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprisesclasses.

Recognizing the need to give drivers in the popular SpecRacer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes anaffordable venue to compete at the professional level,SCCA Pro Racing has teamed up with SCCA Enterprisesto create a five-event, 10-race Pro Series schedule for

REGION

BENEFITS

STANDARDS

✓ A challenging and fun 2 mile, 12 turn road course✓ Approximately 50 feet of elevation change✓ Garages and paved paddock spaces available✓ Free on-site camping for volunteer workers✓ Race Monitor live event timing for crew and

spectators✓ WMR’s famous “Que-It-Up” track dinner on

Saturday evening for workers, drivers, and crew

Come out for

“The Last Chance Majors at Grattan”

our 2017 SCCA Majors Tour Eventheld by the

Western Michigan Region

August 12th & 13th, 2017

Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan

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Registration ends in 3 days on August 5, 2016 11:59PM EDT

Unlike past years, both drivers and workers can registerfor this event here.

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2016 WMR "Majors atGrattan"

Registration ends in 3 days on August 5, 2016 11:59PM EDT

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Get Involved A Call for Volunteer Workers

for the Upcoming Racing Season

How can I help? Don't worry, there are lots of ways!

Motorsports is more than just driving, and there are a million-and-one ways to get involved. Running an event requires the talents of a wide variety of dedicated individuals. Our members enjoy serving in all types of exciting positions. If you ever thought you might like to give racing a try... working races can give you valuable insights into driving, preparation, and the race tracks themselves. Getting involved as a race worker or an official is as easy as going to a local event and volunteering to help. There are lots of jobs to do... One of these might be just for you. Those wanting to lend a hand are welcomed with open arms, and are rewarded with adventure, camaraderie, and friendship. Volunteers can register at any event even if they have no prior experience. We will provide the basic training and pair you up with an experienced worker. Over time you will grow into the position you like. Of course, if your first choice doesn't meet your expectations there are many more to choose from. Workers are issued a license just like the competition drivers, and can work their way up through the four levels of licenses by participating at different events and gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a National License. In addition to local events, SCCA licensed workers help staff most of the professional motor-sport events held in the United States including SCCA Pro Racing, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, and Formula One. If you are still unsure about which type of volunteer work you would like to do, just contact one of our Specialty Chiefs. The brief summary below is aimed at shaping your impression of what may fit your style and desire.

Registration

The Registrar is the intake person for our Club Racing events. The Registrar is responsible for checking in drivers, crew and workers for the event. The registration team work just outside the track

entrance at a registration station or desk where race credentials are verified, insurance waivers are signed, entry fees are collected, and information and schedules for the race weekend are distributed. Be the first official face they see, point them to where they need to be and make sure everyone gets started on the right track. If you have good organizational skills this could be the place for you.For more information on this Specialty please contact: Marilyn Russell, Chief of Registration, at ( [email protected] ) or call her at 260-338-0134.

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Scrutineer / Tech

If you have interest in inspecting race cars and poking around under the hood, this might be an ideal place for you. There are two primary functions of tech. The first entails a complete pre-race visual inspection of all the safety equipment including driver suits, helmets, seat belts, shoulder belts, the roll cage, the fire system, and the general integrity and race worthiness of the car.

The second function is to impound cars at the end of a race to determine their legality with respect to the General Competition Rules and the specifications for their class (often times, the car’s minimum weight). The Scrutineer is also responsible for post-race inspections possibly including mechanical teardown’s due to a competitor protest

For more information on this Specialty please contact: Larry Pannemann, Chief Scrutineer, at ( [email protected] ) or call him at 414-573-7441.


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Start

All eyes are on the Starter holding the flag at the beginning and the end of the race, but waving the green and the checker flags is just a small part of what Starters do. The Starter communicates the Chief Steward's instructions to the drivers through a series of colored flags, beginning with the green flag to

start the race. In addition, the Starters maintain the lap count, the elapsed time for the session, and must follow the race order by charting the race as it unfolds. Throughout the race, the Starter also uses other flags, including: blue, black, red, yellow, white, and of course, the flag every leading driver eagerly awaits, the checkered flag! For more information on this Specialty please contact: Mark Henry, Chief of Start, at ( [email protected] ) or call him at 269-972-1493.

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Wearing their distinctive green shirts, the pit and gridworkers position the cars on the false grid, make last-minute safety checks and are responsible for safety in thepit areas.

RegistrationThe registrars organize the official entries and provide passes and credentials. Theyare also the first people to meet the drivers when they arrive at the track, so if youare a people person, this might be the place for you. For more information, call Linda Henson (816 795 8520)

Sound ControlResponsible for ensuring that cars do not violate local or national sound controlregulations. For more information, call Guy Watney (913 491 4965)

StartersPerched on their stand above the start/finish line, thestarters control the start and finish of the practice andqualifying sessions and the races themselves. They alsodisplay the black flag signals when required.

ScrutineersThe tech inspectors make sure that every car meetsSCCA technical specifications and safety regulationsbefore it is allowed onto the track. They also perform thepost-race inspections. For more information, call Bob Henson (816 795 8520)

StewardsThe stewards are responsible for the overall organization and running of the event,and are particularly concerned with issues involving safety and the enforcement ofthe rules. Most stewards hold, or have held, a national competition license.

Timing and Scoring

If you want to have the best viewing seat on the course, stay out of the weather and have first hand knowledge of whose who and whose winning, then, Timing and Scoring is for you. The function of Timing and Scoring (T&S) is to report the race by recording each competitor’s speed, scoring him/her according to the number of laps completed and the order in which the car crossed the start/finish line; and to produce accurate results of the race. In earlier days stopwatches were used to track driver’s lap times. Each timer was assigned one or more cars to record lap times on time cards. Things have changed a lot since then and now this is tracked electronically with computers and in-car transponders.

Join us and be a part of a great team that documents and generates the official results for the race. You will find working in Timing and Scoring is both fun and rewarding.

For more information on this Specialty please contact: Lorrie Wandell, Chief of Timing and Scoring, at ( [email protected] ) or call her at 269-665-0645.

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on this specialty please contact: Tom Masterson

STARTERThe Startercommunicatesthe ChiefSteward'sinstructions tothe drivers

through a series of colored flags, beginning with thegreen flag to start the race. The Starter also usesother flags, including : blue, black, red, yellow,white, and of course, the flag every leading drivereagerly awaits, the checkered flag! For moreinformation on this Specialty please contact ChuckHuffington. STEWARDSThe Stewards arenormally long termmembers of the club,and are veryexperienced officials.They are usually ex-drivers, and areresponsible for thegeneral conduct of a racing event in accordancewith the "General Competition Rules". Stewards arethe executive decision makers at an event, andhave broad powers to assure the safety of an eventand the legality of the race cars. Stewards hear anddecide the outcome of protests, and may imposepenalties as a result. Like other workers andofficials, stewards have license grades that dependon their level of experience. The Chief Steward isthe senior official at a race. For more information onthis specialty please contact: Bob Grass.

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SCORINGWant to have the best viewing seat on the course,stay out of the weather and have first handknowledge of whose who and whose winning, then,Timing and Scoring is for you There is a special


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Flagging and Communications

Workers in F&C are the eyes, ears and hands of those in charge. One of the most visible specialties, these are the corner workers whom you see dressed in white at every race track in the United States. This

specialty is actually made up of three subspecialties. Flagging, Communications, and Safety. The F&C worker takes a position along the course and uses flags and hand signals to communicate track conditions to each driver. They use an array of colored flags to communicate to the drivers about the condition of the track, and radio’s or land lines to communicate with Race Control about incidents on the portion of track for which they are responsible. The third part of this specialty is Safety and as such they are the first responders to most incidents on the track. They are the first ones to arrive at an incident and help the unfortunate

driver get out of harm’s way. They also lend a hand and assist in cleaning up the mess left behind. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Karen Crider, Chief of Flagging and

Communications, at ( [email protected] )



FLAGGING/COMMUNICATIONSStanding on every corner of every race trackaround theworld are the'people inwhite'. Thisspecialty,commonlyreferred to as"cornerworkers", isactually madeup of threesubspecialties. Flagging, Communications, andSafety. The Flagging and Communications workermay actually participate in all three areasthroughout a given day without ever leaving his orher station. Flaggers relay information to the driverson course with a variety of different flags.Communicators use radios at each corner to callrace control and advise them of any changes thatwill affect the drivers on the course. The third partof this specialty is Safety. Corner workers assignedto Safety go to an incident scene to provide a firstresponse and communicate back to the cornerwhat stopped cars may need in the way ofassistance. For more information on this Specialtycontact Dave Kentala. REGISTRATIONYour first contacts at any event are the smilingworkers of Registration. Prior to the weekend, weprocess the competitors’ entries in preparation forthe Driver’s and Crew’s arrival, assign car numbersand race groups. At the track they make sure youhave the proper credentials (photo ID., license) andhave signed the waiver. While Registrars areusually most busy in the morning when they firstopen, they do not stay open all day long, so there issome time during the day to do other things, watchracing, help other Specialties or just relax. For moreinformation on this Specialty please contactNorthwest Region Chief: Sherri Masterson.

PADDOCKIf you think the race track sometimes gets crowded,imagine what it is like where the cars park whenthey are not racing. Paddock is the group that isresponsible for ensuring the safe and speedypassage of the race cars to the grid prior to theirevent, and from the track back to their paddockareas. You could say that these are the folks whodirect traffic-- For more information on thisSpecialty contact Ken Jones.

Grid Worker’s and Pit Marshal’s

Grid worker’s line up cars at the beginning of each session and are responsible for insuring that the race cars are placed in the proper order for the beginning of the race. They also check the driver’s safety gear, and make sure they have their belts fastened, their helmet strapped, their gloves on, their window net is up, their arm restraints are on, and that they’re ready to go Lastly, they are responsible for traffic control as cars are released to the track.

For more information on this Specialty please contact: Mary Ellen Sickles, Chief of Grid, at( [email protected] )or call 517-372-1477.

The Pit Marshal’s control action in the Pit lane... they serve as traffic cops and fire control personnel during practice, qualifying, and the race. They ensure that conditions in the Pits are safe at all times and make sure all personnel in the Pits follow the rules and procedures outlined in the General Competition Rules book. During the racing event, the Pit Marshal’s are there to ensure the competitor’s entry to and exit from the Pit area is done in a safe manner and to oversee the safety of car crews servicing the car.

For more information on this Specialty please contact: Duane Belisle, Chief of Pit, at ( [email protected] )or call 574-875-9868.



PITPit Marshals areresponsible forenforcing rules ofconduct as per theGCR, the purposeof which is thesafety of ALLpersonnel in the Pit

area. During the racing event, the PM's are there toensure entry to and exit from the Pit area ofcompetition cars in a safe manner and to overseethe safety of car crews. To sum up: traffic control,crew control and safety supervision. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Ray Mortensen GRIDPre-grid'sjob is tomakesure

everyone is lined up in the proper order before theyenter the track for qualifying and racing. This iswhere you get to meet race drivers up close andpersonal. It's also important that the driver ischecked for safety gear and the car is safe to goout on course. This includes checking for items leftin the car, hood pins latched and the driver in hissafety equipment and seatbelts fastened. Thecrews are an important part of the specialty too.Probably about 50% of the drivers have crewpeople to take care of them. Even though theremay be crew members present, it is still the job ofthe grid workers to double check the driver. Thedriver has his session on the mind and may forgetto put on gloves or latch the hood down. Grid isprobably the best specialty at the track. Not only doyou get to be with all the great cars, you do get toknow the drivers, crew and families. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Scott Sesin



PITPit Marshals areresponsible forenforcing rules ofconduct as per theGCR, the purposeof which is thesafety of ALLpersonnel in the Pit

area. During the racing event, the PM's are there toensure entry to and exit from the Pit area ofcompetition cars in a safe manner and to overseethe safety of car crews. To sum up: traffic control,crew control and safety supervision. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Ray Mortensen GRIDPre-grid'sjob is tomakesure

everyone is lined up in the proper order before theyenter the track for qualifying and racing. This iswhere you get to meet race drivers up close andpersonal. It's also important that the driver ischecked for safety gear and the car is safe to goout on course. This includes checking for items leftin the car, hood pins latched and the driver in hissafety equipment and seatbelts fastened. Thecrews are an important part of the specialty too.Probably about 50% of the drivers have crewpeople to take care of them. Even though theremay be crew members present, it is still the job ofthe grid workers to double check the driver. Thedriver has his session on the mind and may forgetto put on gloves or latch the hood down. Grid isprobably the best specialty at the track. Not only doyou get to be with all the great cars, you do get toknow the drivers, crew and families. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Scott Sesin


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Course Control The Course Marshal’s main responsibility is the clearing the track of disabled and stopped vehicles. Some of these cars may have a mechanical problem or they may simply have run out of gas and they need to be towed back to their paddock area. Course Marshal’s may also assist in clean-up of the track during and after events in the event of fluid spills or other situations that may leave debris on the track surface. In addition, the Course Marshal’s may assist in the distribution of corner equipment and the maintenance of corner equipment, including fire extinguishing equipment between events. For more information on this Specialty contact: Wayne Rogers, Chief of Course Control, at ( [email protected] ) or call him at 616-238-6186.


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Sound Control

Want to get close to the action, but don’t want to be in the action? If so, Sound Control could be for you. Those who staff Sound Control get to be out near the track and the action, but since their duty is to read the sound meter, they don’t go out on the track like the F&C workers do.

Racing noise may be music to a fans ears, but to the nearby landowner it may not be so pleasant. On a race track with noise regulations, SCCA Sound Control officials monitor the sound level of passing race vehicles during all practice, qualifying and race sessions. The sound output of the cars is recorded during practice, qualifying and the race to ensure compliance with a set level, usually 103 decibels. These readings are logged by car number and class every lap when the car is clear of traffic that could interfere with the reading. Cars that exceed the maximum allowable level are reported to the operating Steward so that appropriate action can be taken to correct the problem and allow the car to return to the track.

Regular sound level meter calibrations as well as various weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and barometric pressure, are checked and recorded. As weather conditions change, they are again recorded and adjustments are made as necessary.

For more information on this Specialty contact: Matt Otte, Chief of Sound Control, at ( [email protected] ).

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First time volunteers can sign up at the Registration desk at the race event. Even though you will not be turned away at the track... we are asking returning volunteers to sign up in the (workers) section at ( wmr-scca.motorsportreg.com ) before coming to the event.This gives us a better idea of staffing levels for each of the specialties and allows us to better plan

for the provided lunches, worker gifts, and the Saturday dinner party.


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I Need Someone to Help Mein Drivers Information

at our August 12th - 13th

Event at Grattan

Do you wish to stand out in the hot sun all day or weather that torrential downpour of cold rain with nothing but a wide brim hat to protect you? If so, working in Drivers Information is not for you.If on the other hand, you wish to be close to all the activities in the upper paddock, yet out of the elements, in a sheltered area with a nice cool breeze blowing through, and a comfortable chair to sit on… Drivers Information might be just the spot for you.It is our job to post the Grid Sheets and Race Results and make copies of them available to the drivers. After the results are final, we hand out the trophies. We also try to answer any questions that the drivers might have, or, at least, to direct them to the right person for an answer.

If you can help me, please contact me at [email protected] or give me a call at 517-242-0702

Jim WashburnRegional ExecutiveWestern Michigan Region


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Inside: Membership Recognition, Solo Championship and Club Racing Schedules

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Backfire is publication of the Western Michigan Region of the Sports Car Club of America.

The editor welcomes letters, articles and opinions of our members to be included in this publication provided that 1. The items are edited for grammar and improper expletives. 2. The content is not libelous nor unsupportable. The items must be received no later than the 15th of the month to be included in the next issue when and where space is available.

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