repeat after me - team continental · july 2014 tell tale 5 the bruce baggett memoria l grand prix...
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Mr. President Duane Starr Says…
TC'ers it time for our annual race at ORP. We celebrate Bruce Baggett once again with "Bagg’s Revenge" the first counter clockwise Conference race at ORP.
The Baggs was a proponent of tracks being able to run in both directions. ORP was designed with going both ways in mind. At this point in time ORP is the only bi-directional track in ICSCC!
Our vice-president , Ben Weaver, has designed a great tribute to Bruce Baggett. We have a great T-shirt to commemorate this event. Please help support the t-shirt sales and buy early as there is a limited number. If they sell out we can take orders for more.
All of our race officials have been working very hard to prepare for this race. Please treat them with TLC, as they deserve it. Better yet, roll your sleeves up and find some way to help out. Even if it is just getting someone a drink or give them a break if you can. Being a team is at the core of who we are. I am always amazed by how Team Continental rises to a challenge.
For a good time call 503 982 3313, Paul Evers is looking for instructors on Sept 8. This is a NWAA event, so let's welcome the autocrosser / hillclimers to ORP.
Please take advantage of the great deal on food for the weekend. Buy a food band for all of the meals for $40. You cannot beat this deal. Hurry there is a limit to this as well. Thank you for your support in advance of this great race weekend. Blessings to you, Duane Starr
Team Continental President
Tell Tale
VOLUME 24, ISSUES 7 July 2014
REPEAT AFTER ME:
HELL YES, I am going to ORP.
It’s a great chance to own a lap record!
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2014 TEAM CONTINENTAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Duane Starr [email protected]
503-318-6722
Vice President Ben Weaver [email protected]
425-299-0602
Past President Terry Amundson 503-539-4300
Secretary Bob Smethers [email protected]
971-207-5147
Treasurer Valorie Starr [email protected]
503-693-7394
Driving Master Jim Larfield [email protected]
503-234-3721
Membership Director Dennis Roberts [email protected]
503-318-7624
Race Chairman Pete Belfanti [email protected] 503-803-6627
E-Board Rep Kevin Smith [email protected]
503-693-7394
Contest Board Rep Peter Linssen [email protected]
503-706-4135
Communication Director Jeremy Plance [email protected]
503-956-3175
Team Continental Registrar
Valorie Starr [email protected] 503-668-6998
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MEETINGS
Board Meeting
August 6th
at 7 pm in
The Blue Goose 2725 SE Ankeny
Mazda Racer Christine Crane’s Restaurant
In the former Esparza’s Restaurant just out the back door of Holman’s Bar and Grill
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Presents
The Bruce Baggett Memorial Grand Prix II – Bruce’s Revenge July 25 -26-27, 2014
Drive your car on track / Rental race cars available. Learn from the most qualified instructors in the N.W.
All events will be run in the counter clockwise direction!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: International Conference of Sports Car Clubs
Championship Road Racing All classes:
Gates open at 7:00 A.M. Practice at 8:00 Racing 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Special Race: 1 hour Mini Enduro Saturday Night!
Valorie Starr [email protected]
503-693-7394
Jim Larfield [email protected]
503-234-3721 Oregon Raceway Park On Hwy. 97 just 27 miles
South of the Columbia River OregonRaceway.com
541-333-2452
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Race Chairman Pete Belfanti Says… ICSCC racers! Less than two weeks until the Bruce Baggett grand Prix – II Bruce’s Revenge July 25,26,27 at Oregon raceway Park. TC would like to highlight a few key items to all attending or wanting to attend. A –n- T tire will be on sight for tire needs all weekend. 503-236-2106 Meal band program Limited to 140 total sale. 75 sold to date. BANDS ARE PRE-SALE ONLY. No band sales at the event. Contact [email protected] to register your band purchase ahead of the event. Pre sale closes on 7/19. Meals included, Friday lunch, dinner. Saturday breakfast, lunch, Dinner, Sunday breakfast, and lunch. As always our Saturday night social is open to all entries. Pay by cash or check raffle Don’t forget your checkbooks or cash. Paying by cash/check gets you entered to win your weekend FREE! More races you enter the bigger the prize, and better the chances. Racer rebate program Post race rebates will pay out if the two conditions below are met. More details at motorsprotsreg.com (fine print) 72 two day entries as of 7/17. Only 13 more to go for the first condition to be met. 1. 85 two race combo packages must be sold by the late entry deadline of 11:59pm July 22nd 2014 2. Total entries must meet or exceed the following pay schedule. Total Entry count rebate per entry 255 $6.00 265 $8.00 275 $10.00 285 $15.00 295 $20.00 SRX deal Because Spec racers are excluded from the NW endurance championship we will honor the endurance entry price for a two day 2nd group entry into Group 3 SRX. Contact TC registrar for this deal. You must purchase a two day package (group 6) to qualify for this deal. True Spec racers are the only qualified cars for this discount. See you at ORP Peter Belfanti Team Continental Race Chairman 2014 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Driving Master Jim Larfield Says…. Hi All, Just 2 weeks until Team Continental driver training / track day / test and tune on Fri July 25. Sign up now to reserve a spot before your group fills up. This event will be run in the counterclockwise direction and some drivers say the track seems to flow better this way. Racers remember all new class lap records will be established this weekend since we are running counterclockwise. Fri will be your opportunity to get extra practice before the races on Sat and Sun and a jump on your competition. To register: http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/team-contintntal-july-25th-2014-drivers-training-oregon-raceway-park-077828#.U74NEfldVic Any questions contact: [email protected] Jim Larfield ~ Team Continental Driving Master
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The Bruce Baggett Memorial Grand Prix II – Bruce’s Revenge
July 25 -26-27, 2014
. Don’t let a little thing like no car keep you away…’ Rental race cars available, make your reservation today.
Driver School, Novice Program, License Keeper, Tight Points Race, Special Enduro Race, or Just For Fun?
Whatever your reason we probably can fit you behind the wheel of one of our fleet of rental racers. All cars are “arrive and drive”. Car, fuel, tires, included and delivered to the track. We feature the hardest tires and lowest rental prices in the Northwest. Daily rental starting @ $500. First come / first choice. Reserve today!
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TEAM CONTINENTAL – BOARD MEETING MINUTES, revised
Date: June 4, 2014
Location: Kennedy School, Agnes White Rm – Portland, OR
BOD MEMBERS: Bob Smethers, Pete Belfanti, Al Kolkemo, Jon Wilson, Dennis Roberts, Peter Linssen, Kevin Smith, Ben Weaver, Val Starr
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bill Murray GUESTS: Stacey Smith, Toni Larfield, Bill Craine, Lynn Coupland, Kathy (Pete Belfanti’s Guest)
Meeting called to order at 7:08 pm by TC Vice President, Ben Weaver;
OFFICER REPORTS: PRESIDENT (Duane Starr): excused, out of town; VICE PRESIDENT (Ben Weaver):
T-shirt design contest in process and will close June 18th; T-shirt sales will be announced for initial purchase price of $10 with initial quantity batch of 50, second order in other quantities may be available later; Jimbo mentioned Mel may be interested in design submittals;
CONTEST BOARD REP (Peter Linssen):
Preparing to announce first rule change proposal meeting, location is being considered; MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR (Dennis Roberts):
105 total paid TC Members to date.
Newest member Scott Hanken - maybe we will see the TC Boner Jacket reappear soon! DRIVING MASTER (Jim Larfield):
19 participants registered so far, instructors Registration is open for July DT event;
Ronnie Swyers and Andy Robottom are signed up for recurring instructors;
Bill M - if any instructors are interested in assisting at ORP sat-sun-mon, please contact Bill;
RACE CHAIRMAN (Pete Belfanti):
Happy to report Baggs vision is coming to fruition - running counterclockwise configuration in July;
CCW has been approved by ICSCC Stewards and has been accepted by ICSCC HQ;
TC work party was held, track is looking great - thanks to Jim, Austin Smith, Tom Miller and others!
Entries are coming in - 15 double entries, 5 enduro entries, 19 weekend food ticket sales;
Food ticket sales will be limited to 140 wrist bands - in 2013 100+ bands were sold (workers are free);
2 ICSCC events prior to the ICSCC event at ORP, Race Announcements have been distributed;
Payment has been submitted to Grass Valley RV park for FREE worker showers;
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MSReg is on line - Jeremy received recognition for developing our online paddock reservations;
Next TC RC committee - 7pm, June 24th, 12350 7th St - Beaverton, OR 97005 - byochair -
Hiring workers has interesting feedback - 25% F&C positions being filled with ICSCC experience - Workers need to sign up 2 weeks prior to event to be compensated $100 per day for paid positions,
Trophies design is definitely one of a kind - planning for 130+ trophies, may do 1st place trophies then backfill with the 2nd through 5th places with other design;
Kevin presented at ICSCC SRP event - some discussion with attending drivers at Sat drivers meeting;
Deposits and event request forms have been submitted;
Jon W - per map for paddock - red means space is already reserved;
Bill W - would like to coordinate food services water availability with Robert W;
Discussion on what constitutes a rattlesnake and appropriate ammunition for snake loads (?);
SECRETARY (Bob Smethers): 2014 BOD and General Meeting Minutes are available for review; TREASURER (Val Starr):
See report of TC General Funds, Profit & Loss reports dated April 15, 2014 (see handout);
Have new membership dues, have paid towing fee to sergeants; MERCHANDISE DIRECTOR (Ben Weaver): present, no report; EXECUTIVE BOARD REP (Kevin Smith): present, no report; COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (Jeremy Plance): not present; PAST PRESIDENT/BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (Terry Amundson): not present, no report; STAR PROJECTS, Rat Race Report (Bill M): present; Bill M - if any instructors are interested in assisting at ORP sat-sun-mon FINANCE COMMITTEE (Mitch Lea): not present, no report; OLD BUSINESS: TC RADIOS/EQUIPMENT
Per discussion at work party - Mike C would evaluate for purchase at advertised rate;
M/S (Kevin S / Bob S) - Motion to recommend TC general membership approve purchasing radios from Ken - Motion approved unanimous;
NEW BUSINESS:
Peter L - phone calls from CRB meeting location referring to TC BOD meeting - Val already cancelled;
Recommend TC BOD holding meeting elsewhere - Per Bill C - The Blue Goose is under new management by Kristine Craine, 28th & SE Ankeny - southwest style tex-mex food, behind Holmans; - July 2nd proposed date for the next TC BOD meeting;
Per Dennis - since Scott Hanken is new member, will we see the boner jacket again - Bob S will pursue;
Rooms are available at the Tall Winds for TC weekend in Morrow - See Pete B for details;
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Summer Party (Val & Duane): This event will be at the Starr Alpaca Farm August 16th, 2014 Annual Banquet: still need volunteer to host this event Spiritual Leader (Robert Waco): Christmas Party (Lynn Coupland): (M/S by consensus): Motion to adjourn, Motion passed (unanimous), meeting adjourned 8:06 P M; ANNOUNCEMENTS, BS & BONER DISCUSSIONS:
Bill M - brake markers are almost in...
Respectfully Submitted, Bob Smethers, TC Secretary
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEAM CONTINENTAL – GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Date: June 18, 2014 Location: Mars Meadows Restaurant, East Delta Park Meeting was called to order at 7:xxpm by TC President Duane Starr; BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: SECRETARY (Bob Smethers):
Meeting minutes are available for review at each BOD and General Membership meeting;
PRESIDENT (Duane Starr): Thanks to Ben and the BOD for filling in, Duane has interesting pics of Linda Vaughn and her 2 best friends; MERCHANDISE (Ben & Darcy Weaver):
One design has been submitted - design contest has been extended; COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (Jeremy Plance): CONTEST BOARD REP (Peter Linssen):
Working on date in August for TC Rules change proposal meeting; MEMBERSHIP (Dennis Roberts):
107 TC Members have joined new or renewed to date; DRIVING MASTER (Jim Larfield):
28 entries received so far, email blast will be distributed shortly;
10 instructors signed up so far, need more if anyone is interested in serving the club; RACE CHAIRMAN (Pete Belfanti):
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MSR latest reporting indicated 19 double entries received with 6 2nd entries, some enduro entries;
Bonus payout - need to meet minimum entries of 85 to qualify;
TC Race Committee meeting 6pm, Tues 6/24 at Pete’s house - address: 12350 7th St (off Hall St);
Wrecker and Ambulance have been coordinated, ICSCC announcement distribution is completed;
Participants will receive chapstick instead of dash plaques;
Trophies casting project needs tremendous help, 3-4 helpers to pack sand - only for inaugural sat CCW only - 1st place - work party scheduled TBD
Supplemental Regulations will be modified in the next 2 weeks;
Randy - any feedback from Sheldon for worker base, Kim administering worker volunteer base;
Worker volunteers filling up roster very well - may not need ORP paid staff; TREASURER (Val Starr):
See report of TC General Funds dated 5/21 (handout);
Payment for towing services has been completed, most race expenses have been paid;
TC BOD meeting location has been changed to 28th and Ankeny - corner of Holmans (Blue Goose);
EXECUTIVE BOARD REP (Kevin Smith): present, no report; PAST PRESIDENT (Terry Amundson): not present, no report; VICE PRESIDENT (Ben Weaver): present, no report; STAR PROJECTS (Bill Murray): COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PICNIC CHAIRMAN (Val & Duane): Summer party scheduled for Aug 16th, 2014 at Starr Alpaca Farm - Val is asking for volunteers, plenty of tent space available. TC Band is being considered; SPIRITUAL LEADER (Robert Waco): COMPETITION COMMITTEE (Jon Wilson): ROD REP (Ken Killam): HISTORIAN (Bill Murray): EQUIPMENT CHAIRMAN (Tony Hauser): WEBMASTER (Jeremy Plance): CHRISTMAS PARTY (Lynn Coupland): TROPHY CHAIRMAN: Steve Leonard is considering this appointment BANQUET CHAIRMAN: This position is open – please contact Duane if you are interested in serving TC; OLD BUSINESS: RADIOS
Duane will report back with recommendations for acquisition discussion;
From TC BOD - Kevin S / Bob S - recommend TC general membership approve purchase radios from Ken - approved unanimous - $20 battery cost new, Motorola P1225, through eBay, existing radios are 10-15yr old, new purchase meets programmable requirements, setup for 12.5 Khz, pre-programmed for TC/SCCA channels, F&C vs base comm channels to be determined, This is the same group of radios TC event has rented - SCCA SP50’s are out dated; new purchase includes 6-gang chargers, see itemized list;
Ric / Michael C have approved purchase at $2375 cost;
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Rentals cost approx. $30 per radio/weekend, ORP charges $24 per radio/day;
Bill - if compliance with FCC - Bill recommends purchasing from General funds, not Baggs fund;
Headsets are compatible between SCCA and proposed TC purchase;
M/S (Bill C/Ben Weaver) - Motion to purchase radios for $2375 per inventory sheet; discussion: Bill M - frequency will communicate with each other, discussion which fund to be paid from - motion already designated TC General fund, Ken will determine squelch code; Motion passed unanimously;
NEW BUSINESS: (none) (M/S by consensus): Motion to adjourn, Motion passed (unanimous), meeting adjourned 7:54PM; ANNOUNCEMENTS, BS & BONER DISCUSSIONS:
Darren Dilley - crew chief Bert may have an issue with fuel load Respectfully Submitted, Bob Smethers, TC Secretary
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEAM CONTINENTAL – BOARD MEETING MINUTES, revised Date: July 2, 2014 Location: Blue Goose – Portland, OR BOD MEMBERS: Bob Smethers, Dennis Roberts, Peter Linssen, Kevin Smith, Ben Weaver, Jim Larfield, Duane Starr COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bill Murray GUESTS: Stacey Smith, Toni Larfield, Bill Craine ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminiscing about Bill Bachofner stories... Meeting called to order at 7:18 pm by TC President, Duane Starr - fantastic Oregon weather with family reunion - this is the last BOD meeting prior to TC Race in July OFFICER REPORTS: PRESIDENT (Duane Starr): MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR (Dennis Roberts):
111 total paid TC Members to date. newest member interested in sports car racing, including Toni L as newest member;
Dennis will not be in attendance next month, vacationing in August at Brainerd Intl Raceway (?)
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR (Dennis Roberts):
111 total paid TC Members to date. VICE PRESIDENT (Ben Weaver):
42 entries combined Test & Tune to date, can accommodate 150 - Expects to have more as we get closer to event entry deadline;
2-3 open wheel entries for the session could result in pro-rated rate for sessions - encouraging at least 10 entries for open wheel group which could result in a dedicated session;
TREASURER (Val Starr):
Ric F has accepted delivery of radio upgrades CONTEST BOARD REP (Peter Linssen): DRIVING MASTER (Jim Larfield): RACE CHAIRMAN (Pete Belfanti):
Robert Waco - requests we borrow tables, coolers, jugs to host another first class food extravaganza;
Garage discussion for hosting food hospitality space; Bill M - discussion using donated garage space for food prep at a cost of $150 per day, discussion on food service - do we need sit down garage space, or focus on byochair with worker/racer/crew hanging in the space;
Jim - with instructor training & worker training in the same space - contributed to synergy with discussion opportunities;
1. Contact Robert waco - fund his food buy with check. between $2000 and $3000
2. Trophy and driver packet chap stick (not event sticker ) invoices submitted.
3. Trophy casting day is July 5th, Need 1 or 2 more hands - goal is to build 45 trophy tops in 1 day. All materials ready.
4. discuss garages and if we wish to add 3, 4th garage for food service. I recommend adding 1 (south ORP club), unless ORP will provide dishwashing staff, tables and settings; if we rent 2 additional garages for hospitality seating. Don't want to put Robert on dish duty at all.
The board recommends that we wait to see how entries go, and approve addition of garages as needed to accommodate entries.
5. We are going with the advertising with the Bend Radio group - Check needs to be sent. Val should have contact information. - Val has been advised.
Will be giving away two drivers schools and pace car rides as part of the radio promo. More details to come.
6. Ric Farrar needs a check for Radio supplies and headset rentals. - Done
Entry report for this week is growing but still far short of what we need.
Race entries booked to date are 30% of budget; Food Sales are slightly behind but growing 20% to budgeted income. I expect this to be much higher this time next week.
Need 43 worker volunteers to staff the weekend - have unadvertised special to assist with staffing event in conjunction with event entries;
SECRETARY (Bob Smethers): 2014 BOD and General Meeting Minutes are available for review;
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MERCHANDISE DIRECTOR (Ben Weaver):
new design entry has resulted in an appealing tshirt design contest winner
Kevin - drop deadline is rapidly approaching for minimum to reach sellout to meet demand;
50 tshirt quantity at a minimum - Kevin S - how soon can orders be placed? EXECUTIVE BOARD REP (Kevin Smith): present, no report; COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (Jeremy Plance): not present; PAST PRESIDENT/BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (Terry Amundson): not present, no report; STAR PROJECTS, Rat Race Report (Bill M): present; Bill M - if any instructors are interested in assisting at ORP sat-sun-mon FINANCE COMMITTEE (Mitch Lea): not present, no report; OLD BUSINESS: (none) NEW BUSINESS: (none) COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Summer Party (Val & Duane): This event will be at the Starr Alpaca Farm August 16th, 2014 Annual Banquet: still need volunteer to host this event Spiritual Leader (Robert Waco): Christmas Party (Lynn Coupland): BS & BONER DISCUSSIONS: (none) (M/S by consensus): Motion to adjourn, Motion passed (unanimous), meeting adjourned 8:06 P M; ANNOUNCEMENTS, BS & BONER DISCUSSIONS: Respectfully Submitted, Bob Smethers, TC Secretary
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEAM CONTINENTAL – GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Date: July 16, 2014 Location: Mars Meadows Restaurant, East Delta Park Meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by TC President Duane Starr; BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: SECRETARY (Bob Smethers):
Meeting minutes are available for review at each BOD and General Membership meeting;
PRESIDENT (Duane Starr):
Moment of silence to honor recently departed Bill Bachofner;
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We have the core of TC in this room - 80/20 rule - we are the most important thing to TC. Duane requests each of us take the opportunity to have mind-share in each of our roles at a TC event. We are all important so please share with an active/new member - filling our shoes will be difficult;
Duane’s friends Paul & Carolyn, who he has known since grade school, are responsible for events such as the hill climb held weekend after Labor Day. Since these events need instructors, Duane suggests that with our TC experience, we may be in position to trade for track time;
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (Jeremy Plance): not present, no report; CONTEST BOARD REP (Peter Linssen):
Since are mid-way through the season, Peter encourages all TC Members to consider rule change proposals - meeting date to consider proposals will be announced soon, watch for TT and email blast;
PAST PRESIDENT (Terry Amundson): not present, no report; MEMBERSHIP (Dennis Roberts):
113 TC Members have joined new or renewed to date, more are expected with upcoming TC race event;
DRIVING MASTER (Jim Larfield):
67 entries received as of this afternoon, projecting $12k revenue with $8100 expenses;
Group# 1 has 11 entries so all available instructors are needed;
Group# 2 & 3 have 14 entries;
Group# 4 & 4X - open wheel (6), closed wheel (37) with an excellent rate to encourage participation;
RACE CHAIRMAN (Pete Belfanti):
BOD has been made aware of an upcoming medical procedure which Pete will undergo following the TC Race event. This will not interfere with participating at the race, procedure scheduled for Aug 20th;
72 2-day entries, 22 2nd group entries and 3 novice 2-day entries received to date. TC is at 64% of budget which is approx. $12k short of target. 13 Group# 8 entries received out of budgeted 20;
Deadline to be eligible for post-race dividend is July 22nd;
61 meal ticket bands sold to date which gets TC close to covering $3k cost. All Worker meals are free;
Trophy fabrication Team including Duane, Al, Austin Smith & Scott have created sand castings and made 42 bases for 1st place trophies. Remainder of trophy pieces should be completed this week;
Equipment loading party scheduled to begin 5pm Monday, 7/21 at PIR south paddock near SCCA van;
Jeremy has repaired slow loading of ORP paddock map in MSR;
Bill M will refill all available propane bottles for cook equipment;
F&C turns are accounted for with full staffing - Thanks to Kim McFarland and Russ Newhouse;
Checkered Flags have been delivered tonight by Frank McKinnon, chapstick has been delivered;
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Ric ordered radio batteries and is seeking TC Member donations ($70 additional needed) for TC radio fund - Thanks to Steve L, Gary M, Bill C, Gordon J & Peter L for additional funding pledges;
Secondary Supps will be included in driver packets pending approval by ICSCC Steward Mike Tripp;
Bill M - question to Ric who confirmed radio frequency programming has been completed;
Bill M - has event flyers available for distribution;
TC Facebook page features a copy of radio ad created through Bend Radio Group. 12 pace car ride gift certificates and 2 Driver Schools are available in exchange for promotions;
TREASURER (Val Starr):
See report of TC General Funds dated July 16, 2014 (handout);
We have a little money left, most event related expenses have already been paid;
Per OR state - we owe $500 tax penalty & interest for filing back taxes, as previously anticipated;
EXECUTIVE BOARD REP (Kevin Smith):
Please contact Kevin to submit EBoard-related rule proposals for ICSCC Fall meeting in November;
Ken K - This is the time to consider all rules, ROD operations, etc.
Pete B - Discussion / agenda items could include yellow flag lighting systems at ICSCC facilities;
Bill M - This could be a big trend in the future; Ken K - Technology is already available; VICE PRESIDENT (Ben Weaver): present, no report; MERCHANDISE (Ben & Darcy Weaver):
T-shirts design contest received 2 submittals, winning choice will be announced near the event;
STAR PROJECTS/ORP UPDATE (Bill Murray):
Bill M - ORP enhancements include blasting videos (noon today) for fire control pond and fresh water system. Electricity and septic system is installed, future task includes leveling area west of garage space;
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PICNIC CHAIRMAN (Val & Duane): Summer party scheduled for Aug 16th, 2014 at Starr Alpaca Farm - Val is asking for volunteers, plenty of tent space available. TC Band is being considered;
Main course provided by TC, keg/beer pricing is being researched, potluck style;
Straw poll for attendance resulted in 60-70% attending tonight plan to participate at Summer party;
M/S - (Bill M/Ben W): Motion to allocate $350 for beer/meat, TC Members will bring potluck donations including salads & desserts; Motion passed (unanimous); Forks/Utinsels/Knives costs extra;
M/S - (Val S/Pete B): Motion to allocate additional $649.99 to include entertainment and other expenses - Motion passed (majority);
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BANQUET CHAIRMAN: This position is open – please contact Duane if you are interested in serving TC; SPIRITUAL LEADER (Robert Waco): COMPETITION COMMITTEE (Jon Wilson): ROD REP (Ken Killam): HISTORIAN (Bill Murray): EQUIPMENT CHAIRMAN (Tony Hauser): WEBMASTER (Jeremy Plance): CHRISTMAS PARTY (Lynn Coupland): TROPHY CHAIRMAN: Steve Leonard is considering this appointment OLD BUSINESS: (none) NEW BUSINESS: (none) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ken K - Flat tow 150 fully operational;
The “Ratillac” was well out of harms’ way of recent blasting which took place at ORP;
Thursday setup prior to TC event should be ok after 5-6pm (officially). Some access after 9am for TC limited setup. 24-hour gate access will be available Fri-Sat-Sun for TC event participants at ORP;
(M/S by consensus): Motion to adjourn, Motion passed (unanimous), meeting adjourned 7:56PM; BS & BONER DISCUSSIONS:
Numerous break-out sessions pertaining to event & race operations logistics; Respectfully Submitted, Bob Smethers, TC Secretary
TC ORP Radio spot 2014
Click the link above for 30 seconds of hype playing this week in the Bend Radio market.
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Blasting at Oregon Raceway Park July 2014
Oregon Raceway We are working on the holding pond for fire control, also the fresh water system "septic system is complete". Rest rooms and shower to follow.
Round 2 of blasting at Oregon Raceway Park
William Murray Jeez, that is one high performance gopher.
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For Sale: 1995 Neon ACR, ex SSB. Three sets of wheels, factory shop manuals, good assortment of useful spare parts. $2500. Contact Austin Smith – [email protected] or 541 593-2495
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OREGON RACEWAY PARK UPDATE: PAGE 1 OF 4
Large and small, O.R.P. has become the testing and development venue for some exciting new projects.
6/20/2014: Our first foot race: “Twilight on the Track” A Five K. to raise funds for the restoration
of the Grass Valley Pavilion. Left: The winner with her Garden Gnome first prize trophy.
6/8/2014
Reg Pridmore returns with his Class Rides program August 9th & 10th. Rob Burch’s Motofit will be back for another two days August 16-17th Tom Young and Al Edwards team up to bring Pacific Super Sport Riders second event August 23rd.
Motorcycle schools and track days are always well attended and fun to watch. The acceleration off the corners is amazing and the scream of the engines is phenomenal.
With the power of a Corvette in a well thought out chassis that comes in at a ton less than G.M.’s Plastic Pachyderm, this design from Portland’s Dennis Palatov holds the key to serious performance while maintaining reliability.
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OREGON RACEWAY PARK UPDATE: PAGE 2 OF 4
LEFT: One of the great icons of the motorcycle world: A vintage inline six cylinder Honda. This one belongs to motorsports writer Sam Moses. BELOW: Don Clinkenbeard’s June 29th Hooked on Driving event. Over 70 cars attended. The next H.O.D. at O.R.P. is on September 21st Sign up now, it will fill up fast.
The new “Vet” ain’t bad either.
Of course it’s gorgeous… it’s a McLaren.
Oregon Raceway Park…..
“Come for the racing stay for the sunsets”
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OREGON RACEWAY PARK UPDATE: Summer 2014 PAGE 3 OF 4
7/14-15/ 2014 Another event for The Porsche Train (a private track day group) Members working on the counter clockwise direction of the North Bowl and the Half Pipe.
A H.O.D. session on the pregrid.
Meanwhile….Construction continues. Check out video of the blasting operations on line: Blast One and Blast Two.
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OREGON RACEWAY PARK UPDATE: 7/12/2014 Page 4 of 4
When Chrysler comes to O.R.P. to play for the evening they bring the good toys!
No shortage of whoa to go with the go. These rotors are only slightly smaller in diameter than the entire wheel on the 1970 version of the Challenger.
The long shadows of evening produce some of the best times at O.R.P. The notes of a well tuned exhaust supplies the perfect accompaniment.
Close enough to the formal product launch to release some unofficial photo’s of the 707 H.P. Supercharged Challenger SRT Hellcat. Below: The inside headlight was eliminated by the factory to gobble up the coldest air available.
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Four days before TC hits the track and construction stuff is everywhere . The good news is the
track itself is in great condition and thanks to our CEO / Tractor Driver Tom Miller, the verges are mowed and the business part of the track is better groomed than Bruce ever was. Wish he was here so I could use that line on him. ~Ed.
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Portland, OR 97239
Calling all TC Drivers! Pete Belfanti has produced a trophy worth winning.
Limited to Saturday’s race only – Don’t let these go to strangers.