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The official publication of the Finger Lakes Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)TRANSCRIPT
The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region, Sports Car Club of America.
January 2013 Volume 58, No. 1
The January General Membership Meeting has been cancelled.See you at the banquet on Jan. 12 (see page 8)
2 January 2013
www.flr-scca.com Finger Lakes Region - SCCA
Elected Positions2013 Board of DirectorsRegional Executive Michael Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St. Rochester, NY 14619-2227 [email protected] Regional Executive Dave Ciufo ................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 [email protected] Elizabeth Thiel ........... (585) 671-9995 Fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd. Webster, NY 14580 [email protected] Marcus Kroll ................ (585)563-6206 502 Thornell Rd Pittsford, NY 14534 [email protected] Director Mary Hartman ...................................... 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624-4807 [email protected] Chris DeMinco ........... (585) 330-5456 980 Rush Scottsville Rd Rush, NY 14543-9781 [email protected] Charles Tanck ............. (585) 467-4993 175 Eastgate Drive Rochester, NY 14617-4104 [email protected] David Avery ..................(585)415-8003 [email protected] Fran McAllister .......... (585) 750-4674 33 Red Bud Rd. Rochester, NY 14624-4717 [email protected] PositionsRaceCompetition Board Fran McAllister ........... (585) 750-4674 [email protected] Dave Ciufo .................. (585) 346-5002 Peter Kummer ............. (585) 624-2853 Mary Hartman ........... (585) 426-3288 Charlie Tanck ............ (585) 467-4993“Westward HO!” Race Chairman Lew Giesy .................... (315)597-9637Glen Majors Race Chairmen Chris DeMinco ........... (585) 330-5456 Elizabeth Thiel ........... (585) 671-9995 [email protected]“FUN ONE” Race Chairman TBA [email protected]
Chief Registrar Marsha Toombs .......... (585) 328-2617 [email protected], Timing & Scoring Carl F. Dresie .............. (585) 544-6482 [email protected], Flagging and Communication Barbara Lissow ............ (585) 773-7912 [email protected], Starter John Flowers ............... (607) 546-2369 [email protected], Grid TBAChief, Pitts and Paddock TBAChief, Scrutineering Bruce Perry .................. (585) 382-9234 [email protected], Sound Control Jim Craven .................. (585) 889-5363 [email protected] Representative Mary Hartman ............. (585) 426-3288 [email protected] Rally Chair TBAInterim RoadRally Chair Tom Langdon .............. (315) 524-2260 [email protected] Chair Tony Zanni ................. (585) 281-2510 [email protected] Solo Board Tom Weaver ............... (585) 978-2966 [email protected] Brian Buchman ......... (585) 747-3808 [email protected] Dave Avery ................. (585) 415-8003 [email protected] Alan Smith ................. (585) 359-4688 [email protected] Mike Stutzman ........... (585) 889-2564 [email protected] Chief Registrar Shaun Hallam ............... (585) 455-9607 [email protected], Safety Steward Dave Avery ................................. (585) [email protected], Technical Inspection Jim Hoelscher ............. (585) 247-9596 [email protected], Novice Program Alan Smith ................. (585) 359-4688 [email protected], Timing & Scoring and Results Tom Weaver ............... (585) 978-2966 [email protected]
Chief, Sound Control Edwin Jeffries ............ (585) 730-2778 [email protected], Workers George Modlin .......... (585) 265-9599 [email protected] Chief, Waivers Brian Buchman ............ (585) 747-3808 [email protected] PositionsMembership Mike Brunner ............. (585) 752-7233 [email protected] END Editor Carl Dresie ................. (585) 544-6482 [email protected] Chris McAllister (585) 872-2530(days) [email protected] Chairman Alan Blood ................. (585) 242-9039 [email protected] Historian Lynn Randall .............. (585) 451-5298 [email protected] MaryAnne Shults ....... (949) 768-2609 [email protected]® Motorsports, LLCManagers Meridith Croucher ....... (315) 331-5354 [email protected] Lewis Giesy ................. (315) 597-9637 [email protected] Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688 [email protected] Joyce Bucknam ........... (315) 597-5668 [email protected] Administrative
PositionsArea 10 Director John Walsh .................. (585) 546-5670 244 Mendon Center Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472-9335NEDiv Executive Steward, Race Earl Hurlbut . ................(585) 219-4891 [email protected] RoadRally Steward Steve McKelvie ............(508) 520-7135 [email protected] RallyCross Steward Scott Beliveau ..............(603) 524-4305 [email protected] Solo Steward David Newman .......... (610) 433-5690 [email protected] Solo Safety Steward Bruce Bellom .............. (914) 739-6815 [email protected] positions: see http://www.nescca.com/nescca_main/contacts.html
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The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes REGION
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Staff ContentsRE’s Report .................................................4 December Membership Meeting ........... 4 - 5November BOD Minutes ..................... 6 - 7FLR News ................................................. 7 Membership News ............................... 7 More stuff ............................................. 7Annual Banquet Flyer ............................... 8National News ........................................... 9Solo ......................................................... 10Rally ................................................. 11 - 17 Rally Meeting Notes ............................11 Let’s Go Winter Rallying .................... 12 Cobwebs Results ..................................13 December RallyCross Results ............. 14 Rally Fliers .................................. 16 - 17FLIR Flyer .............................................. 18ClassifiedAds.......................................... 19Membership Application ......................... 20Calendar ........................ Inside Back CoverLast Pit ..................................... Back Cover
EDITOR/ADVERTISINGCarl F. Dresie119 Brookview Dr.Rochester, NY 14617-3903(585) 544-6482e-mail: [email protected]
CO-EDITOR/COPY EDITORLynn Randall15 Diana Dr.Scottsville, NY 14546(585) 889-1289e-mail: [email protected] TOP END CIRCULATIONChange of AddressNotifytheSCCANationalOfficeinTopeka and the Membership Chair:Mike Brunner228 Robert Quigley Dr. Apt-1Scottsville, NY 14546(585) 752-7233e-mail: [email protected]/Or: The EDITOR (see above)
Cover Photo:Class winners in the Finger Lakes
Region’s 2012 Solo Championship (by category): Pro (top-left); Stock (top-right); Modified (bottom-left); Street Touring (bottom-center); Novice (bottom-left). Additional photos are on the back cover.
The full list of class awards is given on page 10 and complete standings (thorugh August 2012) can be found at: http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/2012/points2012.pdf
Alan Smith photos.Andy Smith, a future Solo champion?
Alan Smith photo.
4 January 2013
Mike ToombsRegional Executive
REPort
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2012
Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617
Regional Executive Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m.
The following is arranged by topic and may not be in chronological order.
The November general membership meeting minutes were approved on a motion by Fran McAllister, seconded by Lew Giesy.
Activities – Mary HartmanThe Finger Lakes Region Yearend
banquet is scheduled for Saturday Jan. 12 at the Green Lantern Inn in Fairport. Mary needs a head count, so let her know if you will be attending. More details can be found in Top End and atwww.flr-scca.comunder upcomingevents.
If you have a rotating trophy awarded at last year’s banquet, be sure to get it to Dave Ciufo.
If you have any suggestions on who should be given any of the awards, let a board member know. The awards will be finalizedattheDec.18boardmeeting.
Barb Lissow worked the US Gran Prix on the Course of the Americas she has photos, newsletters and stories. Mary plans to ask her to present at the February meeting.
If you have ideas, suggestions, etc. for a program, let Mary know.
Membership Report – Mike BrunnerThe region currently has 426
members, a decrease of eight from the November count.
Eighteen members and guests a t tended the Solo and genera l membership meetings.
A memorial service was held last Saturday for longtime region member, Carol DeSeyn.
New Business – John Walsh, Area 10 representative on the SCCA Board of Directors
Insurance costs for 2013 will be about 20% less all across the programs. Thanks to theinsurancecommitteeforfindinga new carrier. Also, insurance does not need to be pre-paid.
A “Barriers to Entry” committee is working on ways to make it easier to get into SCCA road racing. A more controlled race environment similar to vintage events with 13-13 rules, not requiring medical or license is to be offered. It will be wheel to wheel racing with a greater level of instruction. This is a path to race licensing different from the school path.
John commented that the various ISC tracks (Watkins Glen, Daytona, etc.) do not all operate under the same rules. The regions running at Watkins Glen need to have discussions with them on how the events will be run.
OnceagainIfindmyselfunder thegun trying to get my column to Carl before it is too late. I seem to have a lot of things going on this month and getting this done in time got missed. Sorry Carl.
Marsha and I went to the Mohawk Hudson year-end banquet the second weekend of December. It was fun to go to a banquet and see how other regions do things. Their Solo chair gave out the championship awards and the special year-end awards. The races were honored with year-end championship awards and each race driver at the banquet was given a T-shirt. They also held their elections for next year, not unlike ours there was no opposition and the slate passed without opposition.
While at the MoHud banquet Tom Campbell gave me all of the minutes of the NEDiv Council going back to 1981. I started looking at them the other night (I know I should have been writing this) and it was an interesting read. Much like today, there were some issues in the division.
The NEDiv race schedule can be found on our website. I’m sure that there are going to be some changes to the schedule as it currently stands and there are going to be major changes next year. If you are interested in the future of racing you should keep an eye on things in SportsCar.
Speaking of SportsCar, what a change! The cover itself jumps out at you.
The Rally season is getting started and I would be remiss in not mentioning it. I know the season is once again going to be a good one. Now if the weather would only cooperate. I know there are some people out there who would disagree, but I thought last winter sucked – to put it bluntly. If it’s going to be winter, it might as well snow and be cold, who remembers the warm non-snowy winter, I don’t know about you but I remember the snow storms and the cold weather, not the lack of snow.
Our banquet is right around the corner. I hope to see you all there, it always a fun time and I know you’ll regret not being there.
Until next month …..Mike
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Old BusinessThe survey on the bottom of the
ballot asking for input on the general membership meeting was presented to the board of directors. The week and day of the week have not been set. Also, a site needs to be named. We are still looking, if you have any ideas let Mike Toombs know. If we do move, notice will be in Top End and on the web site with enough lead time to insure that everyone knows of the new date and place.
The January general membership meeting will be at Murph’s on Jan. 8.
Mike Toombs was elected as NEDiv Council Chair.
Race Report – Mike ToombsThe Northeast Division schedule is
out. Copies have been sent to Carl and MaryAnne so events should be in Top End and onwww.flr-scca.com.Therewill be three Majors in NEDiv, six in the Eastern Conference. The Eastern conference is made up of NEDiv and the Southeast Division. The three NEDiv Majors are at Summit Point, New Jersey and ours at Watkins Glen. All are doubles. Sebring, Atlanta and VIR are the SEDiv Majors. All six will be used to name a Conference championship.
We have three races in 2013.
Westward Ho! 2013Our Nelson Ledges race is scheduled
for June 22 and 23. Lew Giesy will be race chair for this event and Wilma will be registrar.
Glen Major 2013The last Major in the Eastern
Conference is our event at Watkins Glen on July 5, 6 and 7. Chris DeMinco and Elizabeth Thiel will chair this event; Mike Toombs will be the registrar.
Fun One 2013The Fun One will run Sept. 14 and 15.
A race chair has not been named; Marsha Toombs will be the registrar.
Rally Report “Dust off the Cobwebs” was run on
Dec. 1 as a shakedown in preparation for
the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series. The six teams that participated enjoyed the event. A report and results will be printed in the January issue of Top End. Alan Smith noted that the rally would have been challenging if there had been snow. He found the pace, without snow, to be somewhat challenging.
The 2012 RoadRally and RallyCross Holiday Party and Awards presentation will be held Dec. 22 at Cheap Charlie’s inBloomfield.DetailscanbefoundinTop End and on the web site. You should pre-register. This will allow “Santa” to prepare gifts.
Rally Cross – Chris BucknamTheNov.18RallyCrosswasthefirst
time Chris had a chance to “spectate” at one of the region’s RallyCross events. Sixteen competitors ran. The change from frost covered ground to muddy conditions required that the course be changed during the day. Tony Zanni has done a nice job of running the event and making it a fun, laid back time.
STPR® - Alan SmithThe Wellsboro Winter Rally will not
be run this year. STPR 2013 organization is underway. Alan has the route planned.
Winter SeriesThe Winter Rally Series kicks off
with Alan Smith’s “The Long Way Home” on Jan. 5, followed in two weeks by Gary Thomas’ “Ithaca Rally.” Jamie Hayslip will be writing a rally as will JohnWerner.Thefifthrallyisstillintheworks. Frank Beyer’s WINTR rally does not meet the requirements for our series.
Fliersforthefirstfeweventsareonthe web and printed in Top End.
Solo Report – Jeff ColegroveThe Solo picnic was held on Nov. 18.
Tasty food, a bit of bench racing, some beer.Wedidfinishtheseasonintheholeby about $2000.
Year-end awards have been decided and will be presented at the Jan. 12 banquet.
Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth ThielAll bills submitted to the region have
been paid. Expenses for the Solo picnic and the Dec. 1 RoadRally were paid. Income from the rally has been received.
The current checking account balance was reported. The books for 2012 will be closed in a few weeks. After that the books will be given to the accountant forpreparationofourtaxfiling.Becauseweareanot-for-profit,thetaxesarenotdue until May.
Mike commented that Race and Solo lost money in 2012. Rally made a few dollars. At the rate of loss experienced this year, we would go bankrupt in several years. Therefore we need to rethink our income and expenses.
Financial statements are available for review from Elizabeth.
The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Dave Avery, seconded by Chris Bucknam.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p. m. on a motion by Dave Ciufo, seconded by Mike Brunner.
Respectfully submitted,Carl F. Dresie, Secretary
6 January 2013
Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesNovember 27, 2012
Location: Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14617
Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; Dave Ciufo, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Mary Hartman, Activities Director; Chris DeMinco, Fran McAllister and Charles Tanck, Directors.
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order.
The minutes of the October 30, 2012 board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Chris, seconded by Charlie.
Activities Report The Year End banquet is set for Jan.
12 at the Green Lantern in Fairport.
The $25 fee represents a subsidy of $7 per person. Mike will be the Master of Ceremonies. With the membership awards being moved out of the banquet, some awards may be brought back into the banquet starting with 2013.
Mary has contacted Barb Lissow to present a program on Barb’s trip to the US Grand Prix at Austin Texas. The date has not been set.
We will have a January membership meeting on the 8th.
A s i t e fo r t he Membersh ip Recognition Picnic needs to be reserved soon; many places are being booked now.
New BusinessJeff Dahnert, SCCA President,
talked at the Northeast Division’s Mini-Con. Subjects included a new insurance provider, marketing, the Majors program, etc. Our race is not only a Majors but is also BFGoodrich Super Tour. There will be three Majors events in the Northeast Division. The Eastern Council, which includes the Northeast Division and the Southeast Division, will have a total of six Majors. Our race will be the last in the Eastern Council and will have a special party.
The Runoffs® format used this year was better, but improvements may be made.
Sports-Car magazine has been repurchased by the previous publisher.
Mike has been elected as NEDiv council chair for 2013.
The NYSRRC banquet was last weekend.DaveCiufo finished fourthin SM over two other FLR drivers and ninth in points; Bruce Perry was second in ITA and highest ranking of the nine Finger Lakes Region drivers scoring points; Chris Tyo was second in CF; Mike Meyers was first in FM; Bob Henderson was third in ITR beating Steve Mancini by 12 points; Ryan Brown was second in ITS over Nancy Thomas; Chris Pluta placed second in SRF; Mary placedfirstinSSC.Fullstandingscanbe found at http://www.nysrrc.org/archives/2012/2012finalstdgs.pdf.
Old BusinessCarl distributed a summary of the
results for the general membership meeting survey. The second Wednesday of the month received the most “votes.” A site for the membership meeting needs tobedefined.Thiswillbebroughttothegeneral membership at the December meeting.
The board meeting may remain the last Tuesday of the month, but may change at the discretion of the board. The site for the board meetings may not change.
Race ReportA divisional race committee has been
formed. They are looking at creating a divisional race series starting in 2014, possibly with only one event at any one track.
Increased track rental costs and reduced entries have put the racing events at risk. The situation was discussed among the board members prior to the meeting and continued during the treasurer’s report and in the race report.
The Glen Region needs to be brought into this discussion.
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FLR NewsMembership News and Information
The status of the Oneida, Syracuse and Adirondack race tracks were discussed. The New York Safety Track (Oneida) is 2.1 miles long with 18 turns.
MotorsportReg is changing the plan we use for registration. A free plan is available if payment is not made through them. That plan can be used for elections, reservations, etc.
The Glen Region offered to buy wireless scales for use by Tech.
Rally Report “Dust off the Cobwebs” will run Dec.
1. First car off for the approximately 130 competitive mile event will be 4:01 p.m. The event has been pre-checked. There are three short unpaved sections.
The Rally awards and Christmas party is Dec. 22 at Cheap Charlie’s in Bloomfield.
Solo Report Mike will discuss the Solo issues with
Tom Weaver.
A tentative Solo schedule needs to be available for the Rochester Auto Show.
The So lo p rogram may use MotorsportReg for pre-registration next year. This could increase entries due to wider exposure to our events.
Top End – Carl DresieThe December issue hit the mail
stream today (Nov. 27). Delivery by the US Postal Service is expected to have delays due to the high mail load during the holiday season.
Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth ThielThe Profit and Loss by Class for
January 1 through November 27 was distributed for review.
Several bills paid today are not included in the statement. Approximately $12k will come out of the checking account.
A Fun One entry deposit was mistakenly entered twice. When corrected, the Fun One shows a loss. Unexpected expenditures are part of the Fun One loss.
The Solo program shows a loss.
All region bills have been paid.
We need to rethink expenditures. We need to continue the discussion with race chairs, etc. on cost control.
The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Mary, seconded by Chris.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on a motion by Elizabeth, seconded by Dave.
Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary
Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA
Sam MammanoRegularClub Racing
Address changesAllan W & Lorraine Davis
Gregory Davis
Gregory William Fotiades, Jr.
Don't forget to renewSteve Baxter
Joseph & Theresa Carozzoni
Stefan Kucynski
Jeffrey Meyers
Rich, Kim, Ryan & Abby Smith
Alaina Wayland
Street address, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for new members and new street address for members that have moved can be obtained from the membership chair, the Top End editor and/or the Regional Executive. They are not published in widely accessible issues for personal security reasons. (Ed.)
Letters and other informationPit to car communications
A letter to the editor in SportsCar stated that the VHF FM radios that racers use for pit-car communication mustbemodified.Asof12/31/12 theFCC is requiring the radios have their band width reduced. A local shop that can do this is :Licciardi Radio Service, 992 Carter St., Rochester, NY 14621. The cost will be $25.00 per radio.
Brian Fallon
Top End issuesThere are two issues impacting Top
End.
First, due to the heavy holiday mail traffic hard copy delivery has been delayed for a week or more. The online version(www.flr-scca.com/TopEnd)isavailable a week or more prior to the next meeting.
Second, the cost of printing and mailing each issue is over $600 per month. Suggestions on how to reduce that cost should be given to the board of directors. One idea is to not mail hard copy to those with an active e-mail address.
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PLEASE R.S.V.P by January 3, 2013Mary Hartman, ph. (585) 426-3288
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Green Lantern InnOne East Church Street,
Fairport, New York 14450
ph. (585) 223-0556
2012 Annual Awards Banquet
SaturdayJanuary 12, 2013
Checks payable to “Finger Lakes Region, SCCA”At the door or mail to: Finger Lakes Banquet 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624
Number of Adults _____ x $25 = $_______
Number of Children ____ x $15 = $_______
Total enclosed $_______
Name(s)
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. - Registration, Open bar*, Hors d’oeuvres**
*Beer, wine, soda, juice - Cash bar for mixed drinks Beverages will be available for purchase
during and after dinner.** Cheese, crackers and vegetable tray
Dinner & Cash Bar at 7:00 p.m. - Sliced USDA Choice Sirloin in Gravy, Chicken on the Bone, Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Roasted Potato, Steamed Vegetables. Green Salad, Assorted Warm Rolls
Presentation of awards - Following dinner
The Green Lantern Inn has been a landmark in the Rochester New York area for over 125 years. Originally built as a private residence, the Inn was converted to a boarding house, a tavern, a full service restaurant and is presently a banquet facility.
The Deland House, now known as the Green Lantern Inn was designed by Mr. John Thomas and is in the style of a French chateau. Started in 1875 and occupied in 1876, it is considered to be the best local example of high second empire ar-chitecture.
Handicapped accessible entrance and park-ing off Route 250.
92013 January
National NewsCRB Releases New GT-2 Classifications and Adjustments for 2013TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 7, 2012) -- In an effort to strengthen the GT2 class, the SCCA Club Racing Board announced the classification ofTrans-AmSeriesClass 2 cars as well as many former Super Touring® Over cars.
To accomplish this, the current GT-2 spec lines have been revised for 2013. These changes came after more than a year of study by the GT Advisory Committee and by an ad hoc group of GT drivers, builders and car owners.
The new spec lines include revised weights and restrictors for existing GT-2 cars.
Ex-STO cars may be prepared to the 2012 STO rules, with the exception that tires are free in GT-2 within the STO wheelsizes.Specificationsforthesecarsare now included in the race memo and mayvaryfrom2012STOspecifications.
Trans-Am 2 cars may run in GT2 under TA2 rules and published spec lines, with the exception that tires are free in GT-2 within the TA2 wheel sizes. Regional GTA class cars may run in GT-2, but must make the changes necessary to comply with the TA2 rules.
The CRB apologizes for the late notice of the change, but the opportunity to embrace these cars became available as a result of a cascading set of rule changesfromtheTouringreclassificationthat was just completed.
Please go to http://www.scca.com/clubracing/content.cfm?cid=44472 to view the race memo that will include the new spec lines for all the GT-2 cars. The memo is available directly here: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/RM%2012-10.pdf.
2013 Runoffs Qualifications Announced
For an easy-to-read graphical representation of the qualification process go to http://www.scca.com/assets/13-runoffs-qualifications2.pdfTOPEKA, Kan. (December 4, 2012) – Sports Car Club of America announced today the qualification criteria for the50th SCCA National Championship Runoffs®, set for Road America Sept. 16-22, 2013.
Thequalificationprocessis largelyunchanged from 2012, with paths through the Divisional Points, National Points and now the U.S. Majors Tour. Additionally, as the Runoffs’ Golden Anniversary, all former Champions are invited to participate in the event.
As was the case in 2012, to qualify through either Divisional or National point standings, a drivermust finishfour SafeRacer National Racing Series races (regular National or U.S. Majors Tour events included), with a minimum of two starts within their Division of Record. Once the participation criteria are met, at least one of the following performance criteria is required:
- Finish in the top three of their class in their Divisional Championship.
- Finish in the top half of the coast-to-coast, National Point Standings within their class during 2013.
- Reach or exceed a minimum number of points for a given class in the National Point Standings (listed below), set by the top half of the 2012 National Point Standings.
Through the U.S. Majors Tour, any driver participating in three different Majors events in the same class (turning awheelinanofficialsession)willearnan invitation in that class. This criteria was used in 2012 for the Majors pilot program in what has become the Mid-States Conference.
A special invitation will be extended to any past SCCA National Champion
to return to the 50th running of the Runoffs, provided that they qualify for a National license. Any past Runoffs National Champion may enter one class at the 2013 Runoffs without meeting the participation or performance criteria.
“Not only will we crown our annual National Champions at the 2013 Runoffs, but we will celebrate 50 years of one of the great motorsports events in America,” SCCA President & CEO Jeff Dahnert said. “As part of that celebration, we invite any of our past Champions to return to battle today’s best amateur racing drivers. You only have one 50th birthday, and we want to make sure that the event be as spectacular as the racing on the track.”
Mid-point of 2012 SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series point standings, by class:
American Sedan: 36 pointsB Spec: (using SSC level): 40 pointsC Sports Racing: 38 pointsD Sports Racing: 33 pointsE Production: 39 pointsF Production: 26 pointsFormula 500: 36 pointsFormula 1000: 43 pointsFormula Atlantic: 25 pointsFormula Continental: 22 pointsFormula Enterprises: 28 pointsFormula F: 22 pointsFormula Mazda: 32 pointsFormula Vee: 32 pointsGT-1: 25 pointsGT-2: 36 pointsGT-3: 38 pointsGT-Lite: 34 pointsH Production: 31 pointsSports 2000: 24 pointsSpec Miata: 10 pointsSpec Racer Ford: 13 pointsSuper Touring Lite: 19 pointsSuper Touring Under: 20 pointsTouring 1: 47 pointsTouring 2: 44 pointsTouring 3: 45 pointsTouring 4 (using SSB level): 50 points
The 2013 SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series, U.S. Majors Tour and BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour begins January 4-6, 2013 at Sebring International Raceway.
10 January 2013
SoloTom WeaverSolo Chair
Position Class Driver Car ModelTotal Points
Points W/Drops
1 PRO Chris Morton 06 Subaru STI 157 1472 PRO Shaun Hallam 06 Scion tC 70 683 PRO John Cass 08 MINI Cooper S 65 624 PRO Tina Reeves 94 Mazda Miata 50 495 PRO Brian Reeves 94 Mazda Miata 35 341 STOCK Greg Turner 10 Mini Cooper 156 1241 STOCK George Modlin 09 Pontiac Solstice 146 1243 STOCK Andy Cocilova 02 Pontiac Trans Am 101 1014 STOCK Dan Wilcox 08 MINI Cooper S 62 625 STOCK Gillian Pielow 11 BMW 328xi 49 471 SP Kai Kao 91 RX7 62 621 SM Corey Shepardson 94 Acura Integra 142 1421 ST Mel Dillon 07 MINI Cooper 135 1352 ST Andrei Stihi 02 Subaru WRX Wagon 27 271 PREP James Hoelscher 88 Chevrolet Camaro 165 1552 PREP Marcus Kroll 02 Pontiac Transam 130 1161 MOD Jake Bucknam KBS Mark8 149 1292 MOD Stefan Colegrove 97 RD F5 125 1253 MOD Jeff Colegrove 97 RD F5 100 1001 JA Sara Ledaim Margay 98 981 JB Connor Miller xx Kart CRG 180 1601 N Jason Cleary 10 Mazdaspeed3 80 802 N Aretta Stillman 08 VW Jetta 2.5 63 613 N Luis Fonseca 02 Chevy Cavalier 54 544 N Gregory Fotiades 05 Dodge SRT4 34 345 N Bob Day 77 280z 6 6
StandingsthroughAugustcanbefoundat:http://www.flr-scca.com/solo/2012/points2012.pdf
Rally2012 Finger Lakes
Region SoloChampions
Jeff Colegrove, 2012 Finger Kakes Region Solo chair presented the 2012 Solo Champions awards at the Solo picnic Nov. 18.
Alan Smith photo.
112013 January
RallyTom LangdonInterim Rally Chair
Rally Meeting NotesDecember 11, 201296 Church Street, Victor, NY
These notes are grouped by subject, not in chronological order.
The following six RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jamie Hayslip, Tom Langdon and Alan Smith.
The January general membership meeting has been moved to the 8th. The January rally meeting will be moved to Jan. 15.
RallyCrossThe December RallyCross will be
this coming Saturday at Perry’s Park.
The results of the Nov. 18 RallyCross will be printed in the January issue of Top End.
Rally Yearend PartyAlan is taking reservations for the
Dec. 22 rally party.
STPR®
The Wellsboro Winter Rally will not be run this year, for two reasons. The new ownership of Rally America is sorting through insurance and sanction issues. Also, entries the past two years have barely covered expenses.
Committee meetings for the 2013 running of STPR will be scheduled.
Greg Lester has expressed an interest in writing the charity rally run on the Friday of STPR weekend. The charity rally will be sanctioned and conducted as a social rally. Many of the roads
in the area have been upgraded to accommodatethetrucktrafficassociatedwith fracking.
Summer and Fall Rally Series“Dust off the Cobwebs,” the Dec.
1 shakedown event had six teams competing. Dan and Anna Thiel left the OMP early so that they could man the first checkpoint.AlanSmith andEricHobron then worked the last checkpoint before the break. Rallymaster Carl Dresie, with the help of Ben Gilmore worked the last checkpoint, allowing Alan and Eric to start scoring the event. Results and a report will be printed in the January issue of Top End.
Winter Rally SeriesThe WINTR series proposed by
Frank Beyer may be run as an invitation-only event for the winners of preceding winter rallies. The exclusion of a Novice class and the possibility of it being a long event does not meet the needs of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series.
John Werner will be contacted regarding moving his event to Feb. 2 from the March date. That will leave the only series rally without a named rallymaster as the last of the series. This allows for more time to name a rallymaster and to write the rally.
Rick Barnes would like route information several days before an event. This gives him time to enter the route into a GPS system making course closing easier.
The general instructions for the 2013 Winter Rally Series have been completed.Theonlysignificantchangeis to the factors for B speeds in the Limited and Stock classes, going from 1.1 to1.13. Series fees will be the same as last year, $35 per members, and $40 for guests.
JamieHaysliphascreatedaflyerforthe Feb. 16 rally. It will be published in Top End and put up on the web-site.
Winter Series trophies will be glasses with series information silk screened onto the glass. The size may be graduated between classes. A number of other trophies were mentioned including window stickers. Suggestions are welcome. It was noted that printed labels may not withstand washing.
Miscellaneous Discussions When an experienced rally team
leaves the OMP at 4:30, not 4:31, the following teams begin to question their out time and the setting on their clock. But, one should realize that even an experienced team can make a mistake, even for the second time in several years. Also, following an experienced rally team can be a problem, as they may notleaveontimeorfollowtheofficialrally route.
Rally Safety Steward Licenses have been issued to several of the region’s rallyists.
The rally box needs to be cleaned out and restocked.
Tom’s retirement date is projected to be this coming March.
Jamie related that care should be taken when stepping onto the edge of the road, especially when the weather has been at or above freezing. Sometimes the result is being waste deep in cold water. Sometimes the planets just don’t align.
Automobile problems discussed included “The Prince of Darkness,” failure prone Saab air conditioning brackets, vehicle speed signal wiring points and the quirks of Ford Escort GT’s.
The meet ing was devoid of any discussion of wiener dogs and submarines. Very unusual!
12 January 2013
Let’s go Winter RallyingBy Gretchen Kriesen
“Did you have fun?” This question is sprinkled over the RoadRallygroupas theypour into thebreakor thefinallocation, often while griping about a turn that was missed, a Time Allowance (TA) that was miscalculated, or a particularly gnarly section of dirt, gravel, or maddening twists. Having fun…it’s good to be reminded of the point of these rallies.
So why go out there, in the middle of winter and drive around for seven hours on back “roads” (and at times, “road” is used in its loosest interpretation possible), obsessing about each turn and each second, about where the next checkpoint will be, and why your handbrake is sticking and how that will ruin the rally for you? From the outside, it seems like a lot of frustration. From the outside it would. From the outside it did.
And then I was drafted, a last-minute effort for Jamie to compete this season. Jamie sits in the driver’s seat with a lot of experience. I’m in the navigator’s seat with impaired math skills, a short attention span, a tendency for motion sickness, and a nasty habit of saying “left” when I mean “right.” To make matters even more stressful for Jamie, I’m his wife. From what I understand, rallying spouses are few and far betweenlikely;duetothestressoffindingyourway,quicklybut accurately, in the snow, in the dark, on roads that are often unpavedandintheconfinesofacarwhichshrinkswitheachpassing mile and curt remark.
With that said, allow me to describe the emotional stages one will experience as a Rally participant.
INSECURITY: Will I royally mess this up?
NAUSEA: Will I puke in this car? How many Dramamine can one take in seven hours?
EXHAUSTION: If I close my eyes for a second, I’ll be fine. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
PANIC: Where’s the road? Did we miss the road? Should we take a TA?
FRUSTRATION: How can we still be off?
ANNOYANCE: This is your fault.
HAPPINESS: We are doing well!
BLISS: We are winning!
ANGER: We are losing!
RATIONALIZATION: Our windshield wipers weren’t working well.
ARROGANCE: We are amazing!
HUMILITY: Have you seen Alan and Eric’s score?
But it’s not just about the exciting emotional experience described above that should draw you in. No, my friends, rallying offers you one-of-a-kind adventures that will make you a better person, a better driver, and result in world-wide fame and fortune, stunning good looks, the jealousy of some, the awe of many, and a god-like status. (Results may vary.) (Significantly.)
So, here are The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Go Rallying (Preferably with the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA.)
10. Be smarter! Road rallying increases your eye-hand-foot coordination, math abilities, powers of concentration, sense of direction, and determination.
9. Navigators: Work on your trust issues! As a navigator, you will have to take it on faith that what may seem like reckless, out-of-control, idiotic driving is actually the result of your partner’s driving prowess.
8. Drivers: Work on your poker face! When your driving is reckless, out-of-control, and idiotic, a straight face will convince your partner that you are the driving expert you lied and told him you were.
7. Beat Alan and Eric (the perennial favorites)! It has been done. It could be done again. It could be done by you.
6. Test the limits of your marriage! Want to know just how much you love each other? Rally together. Remember, what is screamed in the car, stays in the car. And hopefully that’s not your daily driver.
5. Visit new and interesting places! Even if you won’t be able to see anything but the road, and even then only the ten feet ahead of you.
4. Buy a ham! Learn about the secret grocery store deep in the southern tier that sells good half-hams at can’t-be-passed-up prices!
3. Execute Extreme Quality Testing on Your Car! Hear your carmakenewandexcitingnoises,andremembertofinishfirstyoumustfirstfinish.
2. Learn why someone can be irate over a fraction of second! Learn also how a small mistake can be brought up year after year as the reason why a season went awry and the title slipped out of your hands.
1. Have Fun! Even I got hooked. So, come join the fun.
132013 January
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2006-2010
Car Class DriverNo. Speed Navigator Marque O.A. Cls Raw Factored 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 EquippedA
Alan SmithEric Hobron Subaru Outback 1 1 140 140 -101 -2
2.5TA -1 0 0 4 8 -2 0 13 -9
3 EquippedA
Dan ThielAnna Thiel Volvo 240 3 2 465 465 47 -24 -56
4.5TA -117 36 -19 -12 -10 -112 -15 -17
5 StockB
James HayslipGretchen Kriesen VW Jetta 2 1 301 340 -99 -2 -1 -1 -98 -5 6 -1 2 72 -14
7 StockB/C
Eric VoelkleTony Zanni 2001 Neon 4 2 539 * 567 -81 80 -8 -24 -10 13 -46 -71 -125 -62 -19
11 NoviceC
Evan BrentScott Mason WRX 5 1 755 755 -128 124 -64 -119 -91 -20 -58 -26 64 -30 -31
9 NoviceC
Jake BucknamKris Knapp Slowbalt 6 2 1014 1014 -147 5 -22 -32 -116 -19 200 -115 -81 -77 -200
* Tony drove Legs 1 through 6 at B speeds, Eric drove 7 through 11 at C speeds
Place Leg with Time AllowancesScore
"-" = Early
“Dust off the Cobwebs” Results
Dust off the Cobwebs, Dec. 1, 2012By Carl F. Dresie, Rallymaster
Late afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 1, twelve adventurous individuals left Charlie Riedel’s in Canandaigua in teams of two for MacGregor’s in Canandaigua. A trip of just over 1 ½ miles,thatshouldtakelessthanfiveminutesifyoumakethelights. But, with the help of eight others under the guidance ofawanderingsoul,thetriptook150milesandfiveandahalf hours.
Following a route that started out going north into Wayne County and meandering eastward then south into Seneca County the teams took a break at the PETRO truck stop at the intersection of Route 414 and the New York State Thruway. After refueling and taking a break to catch their breath, they started back westward, again meandering over a circuitous route toward MacGregor’s.
The goal of this rally was to offer an opportunity for the novice to gain experience in the format of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter Rally Series; for the teams testing new equipment and/or procedures to work the bugs out and gain experience; for the experienced teams to get back into the swing of things. Alan and Eric again learned that leaving the OMP a minute early added 100 points to their score. Most learned that it is difficult to drive at the requested speedsover smooth and relatively straight paved roads. (There were three short sections of unpaved roads for those who believe the Winter Series should concentrate on dirt, not macadam.)
Without the help of the workers, the teams would not have been able to experience a TSD rally. Thanks to all who helped. Jerry Kerwin for pre-checking, making valuable suggestions, safetycheckingandworkingcheckpointsfiveandten.BenGilmore for keeping the rallymaster on the route as course opening car. Dan and Anna Thiel for working check point one before running the route. Chris Bucknam and Lew Giesy for working check points two and eight. Larry Wells and Paul
Walker for working check points three and seven. Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak for working check points four and nine. Alan Smith and Eric Hobron manned the last check point on thefirsthalfandscoredtheeventatthefinish.Finallyaspecialthanks to Ann for tolerating this lunacy.
14 January 2013
Drive Fast. Take Chances. Get Dirty.RallyCross is the easiest way to get into the action of Per-formance 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 � oor and join us this season!
For more FLR-SCCA RallyCross information email rallycross@� r-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.� r-scca.com or facebook.com/� rscca for updates. Photo Monica Roche
RALLYCROSSFINGER LAKES SCCA
2012
O.A. Cls Time Cones Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Run 7 Run 8 Run 9 Run 1010 2wd Ben Gilmore Neon 1 1 17.33 1 2.01 1.98 1.98 1.95 1.57 1.57 1.65+1 1.55 1.53 1.554 U4 Jeremy Keck WOD 2 1 17.52 6 1.95 1.92 2.03 1.86 1.63+1 1.63+1 1.74+2 1.62+1 1.53 1.61+17 O4 Branden West RS 3 1 17.74 2 2.10+1 2.01 2.08+1 1.98 1.62 1.61 1.61 1.58 1.59 1.5617 2wd Ted Sweitzer Neon 4 2 17.83 3 2.06 1.99 1.90 1.86 1.82+2 1.72+1 1.61 1.63 1.59 1.6536 U4 Darren Ohara WOD 5 2 17.93 0 2.10 2.05 2.02 2.00 1.68 1.66 1.63 1.62 1.61 1.5669 U5 Michelle Richau WOD 6 3 18.02 0 2.13 2.02 2.02 1.96 1.71 1.66 1.64 1.62 1.63 1.6379 U6 Nate Michals WOD 7 4 18.60 1 2.06 2.10 2.02 2.05 1.91 1.70 1.76+1 1.69 1.65 1.6647 O4 Jake Vallee RS 8 2 18.64 5 2.30+2 2.04 2.05 2.05 1.71 1.67 1.63 1.70 1.81+2 1.68+125 2wd Eric Voelkle Neon 9 3 19.06 1 2.01 2.06+1 1.87 1.90 1.66 1.61 1.64 1.67 1.64 3.0050 Open Ryan Kolupa WRX 10 1 19.07 1 2.30 2.20 2.16 2.16 1.82+1 1.72 1.68 1.66 1.68 1.68
944 Open Charlie Tameris Porsche 944 11 2 19.55 5 2.24 2.90 2.21+1 2.43+3 1.61 1.64 1.72+1 1.59 1.60 1.6113 O4 Mark Froelich Impreza 2.5 12 3 19.84 1 2.27 2.23 2.22 2.19 2.06 1.91+1 1.77 1.74 1.74 1.7111 Open Kathryn Chapman Legacy Turbo 13 3 23.19 4 2.59 2.47 2.36 2.27 1.91 3.00+1 1.82 1.94+3 1.83 3.0012 Open Chris Chiufo Legacy Turbo 14 4 24.75 8 2.24 2.28+2 2.31+2 2.10 2.11+4 1.71 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.0026 Open Jake Bucknam Legacy Turbo 15 5 26.34 1 2.15 2.20+1 2.00 1.99 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.0034 Open Hugh Wilson WRX 16 6 27.11 0 2.27 2.26 2.15 2.43 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.0024 Open Darryl Kucmeduss WRX 17 7 27.39 0 2.15 3.00 2.16 2.08 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
716 Open Jim Perrin Jeep 18 8 28.03 3 3.00 1.94+2 2.09+1 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Run times with number of conesCarNo.
RallyXClass MarqueName
Place Total
November 18 RallyCross Results, Perry’s Park
152013 January
Event #1 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series
It is once again time to enjoy the winter roads of the Southern
Tier with the Finger Lakes Region’s 2013 Winter Rally Series. The
first rally of the series consists of approximately 160 competitive
miles using mostly unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
ENTRY INFORMATION:
• Fees:$35/car,SCCAmembers,$45/car,guests.
• 35carlimit-pre-registrationisrecommended
• Seriesclasses—Equipped,Limited,Stock,andNovice
• Snowtiresarerecommended(all-seasontiresmaylimityourspeedgroupeligibility),towrope/strap,and90minutesofflaresoroneDOTtrianglearerequiredtocompete.
START/FINISH LOCATION:TheYardofAleandCanalHouseInn3226GeneseeStreetPiffard,NY
SCHEDULE:Registration.............................. 3:00to4:00PMNoviceschool........................................3:30PMDrivers’Meeting....................................4:10PMFirstcarstarts........................................4:31PMFirstcarfinishes........................ about11:00PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions:
Alan Smith
[email protected] • (585) 359-4688
Visit our website and/or social media for more information: www.flr-scca.com/rally
www.twitter.com/flrscca
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16 January 2013
Event #2 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series
A rally of approximately 185 miles using both paved and
unpaved roads in the southern parts of central New York State.
ENTRY INFORMATION:
• Fees:$35/car,SCCAmembers,$45/car,guests
• 35carlimit-pre-registrationisrecommended
• Seriesclasses—Equipped,Limited,Stock,andNovice
• Snowtiresarerecommended(all-seasontiresmaylimityourspeedgroupeligibility),towrope/strap,and90minutesofflaresoroneDOTtrianglearerequiredtocompete.
START/FINISH LOCATION:ManosDiner357ElmiraRd(Route13)inIthaca,NY
SCHEDULE:Registration....................2:00to3:30PMNoviceschool.............................3:00PMDrivers’Meeting.........................3:40PMFirstcarstarts.............................4:01PMFirstcarfinishes.....................~10:45PM
Questions? Want to pre-register? contact Rallymaster Gary [email protected]
607.277.0501
Visit our website and/or social media for more information: www.flr-scca.com/rally
www.twitter.com/flrscca
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news.flr-scca.com
Saturday, January 19, 2013
4th Annual
a Thomas and Kastenhuber production
Want to stay overnight after the rally?Meadow Court Inn, (607) 273-3885
529 S Meadow St. (1/2 mile north of start/finish)Double for $59.00 + taxes
There are also several other hotels in the area.
172013 January
Event #4 of the 2013 Winter Rally Series
Cabin FeverSaturday, February 16
Please join us for another great event of the Finger Lakes Region’s Winter
Rally Series. This event will travel approximately 180 miles of paved
and unpaved roads through the scenic regions of upstate New York.
ENTRY INFORMATION:
• EntryFees: $35/car,SCCAmembers $45/car,guests
• Seriesclasses—Equipped,Limited,Stock,andNovice
• Snowtiresarerecommended(all-seasontiresmaylimityourspeedgroupeligibility),towrope/strap,and90minutesofflaresoroneDOTtrianglearerequiredtocompete.Driverrequiredtoshowvaliddriver’slicense,proofofinsuranceandcurrentstateinspectionsticker.
SCHEDULE:Registration.....................3:00–4:00PMNoviceschool..................3:30–4:00PMDrivers’Meeting.........................4:15PMFirstcarstarts.............................4:31PMFirstcarfinishes.....................~10:30PM
Rallymaster / Contact InformationJamie Hayslip • 585.261.2057 • [email protected]
Gretchen Kriesen • 585.683.4633 • [email protected]
Visit our website and/or social media for more information: www.flr-scca.com/rally
www.twitter.com/flrscca
www.facebook.com/flrscca
news.flr-scca.com
START:CharlieRiedels3140CountyRd.10Canandaigua,N.Y.
FINISH:CheapCharlie’s8ElmSt.,Bloomfied,N.Y.
18 January 2013
192013 January
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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 5x114.3fitsMKIIToyotaMR2(1990- '99). All four for $400. Hoosier tires, 225/50 ZR15, two R3S03, one R3S04. Stored in garageuntil 2011, usedfivedays 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: 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)
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, Springs-Wheels-Body Pcs., Wing-Seat-Fuel Tank (Not Raced);
1Spex MK1 Road Racer DSR; Suzuki GSR-1000Modified,byOrientExpress,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)
Wanted: A navigator is needed for the winter series rallies and possibly beyond. He/she must be carsick free, math fluentandwillingtorun“B”speed(40MPH) class. If long term, I am willing to train on using my system on an Alfa B box with tables or a calculator. If the navigator uses a computer for timing, so much the better. If you, or you know of anyone who wants to try it, have them contact me. Jerry Kerwin [email protected] / (585)425-4210 (1/13)
Needed: Volunteers to run the activities of the club. See you chair of chief of specialty. (1/13)
20 January 2013
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 TYPEName __________________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________Address _______________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________City _____________________________________________ State ______________ Zip _________________________E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________________________Spouse Name ___________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________Child’s Name ____________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________Child’s Name ____________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________________
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Amount Due:Membership Amount............................................................................ $ __________Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________ -$15.00Weekend Membership #1 _______________________________ -$15.00Referred 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.
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212013 January
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Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region
*2013 dates for the region’s Solo, general membership, Rally and board meetings may be changing. Watch www.flr-scca.com for updates. Dates are subject to change. Request 2013 dates from the Activities Director.RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.
January 20135 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, The Long
Way Home ‘13, Alan Smith, ([email protected] / (585) 359-4688
12 Finger Lakes Region Awards Banquet, – Green Lantern Inn, One East Church Street, Fairport, NY 14450
15 FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes ([email protected] / (585) 967-3762)
19 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series, Ithaca Winter Rally, Manos Diner, 357 Elmira Rd (Route 13) in Ithaca, NY, (Contact Gary Thomas @ [email protected] / (607) 277-0501)
26 RallyCross, (FLR)
29 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
February 20132 RoadRally Event #3, (FLR), TBA
5* FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit,NY([email protected])
5* FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
12* FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes ([email protected] / (585) 967-3762)
16 RoadRally, (FLR), Cabin Fever Rally 2013, Charlie Reidel’s, Canadaigua, NY, Contact Jamie Hayslip ([email protected] / (585) 261-2057) and/or Gretchen Kriesen ([email protected] / (585) 683-4633)
23 RallyCross, (FLR)
26* FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
28-3/2 National SCCA Convention, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV
March 20132/28-2 National SCCA Convention, South Point Hotel,
Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, NV
TBA RoadRally Event #5, (FLR), TBA
5* FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit,NY([email protected])
5* FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
12* FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes ([email protected] / (585) 967-3762)
16-17 NEDiv Roundtable Training Meetings, The Inn @ Pocono Manor, Pocono, PA ...
23-24 Driver’s School, Summit, WDC
26* FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors meeting - 7:30 p.m., Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
April 20132* FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00
p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 Titus Ave., Irondequoit,NY([email protected])
2* FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – Murph’s Irondequoit Pub, 705 TitusAve.,Irondequoit,NY([email protected] further information)
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Above, Jim and Maggie Craven Mike Toombs, surveying the crowd.Left, a future class winner.