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The monthly publication of the Finger Lakes Region of the Sports Car Club of AmericaTRANSCRIPT
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x 1000TOP ENDTOP ENDThe Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region Sports Car Club of America
February 2010 Volume 55 No 2
Solo and Membership meetings - Tuesday February 2Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY
2 February 2010
wwwflr-sccacom Finger Lakes Region - SCCA
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORSREGIONAL EXECUTIVEMichael Toombs (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St Rochester NY 14619-2227 reflr-sccacomASSISTANT REGIONAL EXECUTIVEJohn Walsh (585) 546-5670 244 Mendon Center Rd Honeoye Falls NY 14472-9335 assist-reflr-sccacomTREASURERElizabeth Thiel (585) 671-9995 fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580 treasurerflr-sccacomSECRETARYCarl F Dresie (585) 544-6482 119 Brookview Dr Rochester NY 14617-3903 secretaryflr-sccacomACTIVITIES DIRECTORBarb Lissow (585) 338-7249 250 Carter St Rochester NY 14621-5142 activitiesdirectorflr-sccacomDIRECTORSJohn Morris (585) 872-7789 12 Summit Knolls Dr Webster NY 14580-2816 director1flr-sccacomScott Moller (585) 230-5464 1301 Whalen Rd Penfield NY 14526-1917 director2flr-sccacomDave Ciufo (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd Livonia NY 14887-9306 director3flr-sccacomGene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 8 Musket Ln Pittsford NY 14534-3608
RACECOMPETITION BOARDRich Smith Chair (585) 703-0631 clubracingflr-sccacomDave Ciufo (585) 346-5002Fran McAllister (585) 254-5920Peter Kummer (585) 624-2853Russell Jaslow (585) 724-5890Mary Hartman (585) 426-3288Erik Shepard (585) 269-7097 ldquoWESTWARD HOrdquo RACE CHAIRMENScott Moller (585) 230-5464 westwardflr-sccacomMeridith Croucher (315) 331-5354ldquoFUN ONErdquo RACE CHAIRMEN John Walsh (585) 546-5670 funoneflr-sccacomElizabeth Thiel (585) 671-9995CHIEF REGISTRAR Judy Dennis (585) 872-1503 registrarflr-sccacomCHIEF TIMING amp SCORINGCarl F Dresie (585) 544-6482 tsflr-sccacom
CHIEF FLAGGING amp COMM Barbara Lissow (585) 338-7249 fcflr-sccacomCHIEF STARTERJohn Flowers CHIEF GRID Rosemary Goodnight (585) 637-5882CHIEF PITS ampPADDOCKTBACHIEF SCRUTINEERINGBruce Perry (585) 382-9234 techflr-sccacomCHIEF SOUND CONTROLJim Craven (585) 889-5363 soundflr-sccacomNYSRRC REPRESENTATIVEMary Hartman (585) 426-3288
RALLY RALLY CHAIR(S) Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 rallyflr-sccacomPRESIDENT COCR Gail McGuire (585) 226-2958 RALLYCROSS REPRESENTATIVE and COORDINATOR Jim Perrin (716) 510-5871 rallycrossflr-sccacomMEMBER AT LARGE Amy Smith anthroamyaolcom
SOLO SOLO BOARDBrian Buchman (585) 425-0018 bb54climbaolcomDave Avery (585) 425-9610 davidaverykodakcomBrian Buchman (585)747-3808 bbuchmanjohnholtzcomGeorge Modlin (585) 265-9599 gandemogmailcom Alan Smith (585) 359-4688 asmith2357aolcomMarnie Soom (585) 233-2760 marniesoomgmailcomMike Stutzman (585) 889-2564 stutzeartlingnet CHIEF REGISTRARDana and Cory Kuhns (585) 223-3753 solo2registrarflr-sccacomCHIEF SAFETY STEWARDDave Avery (585) 425-9610 davidaverykodakcomCHIEF TECHNICAL INSPECTION Jim Hoelscher (585) 247-9596 jhoelschrochesterrrcomCHIEFS NOVICE PROGRAMGeorge Modlin (585) 265-9599 gandemogmailcomBrad Johnson (585) 672-5271 baj212yahoocomTIMINGSCORING amp RESULTSJake Massey (585) 697-4139 eselredyahoocomCHIEF SOUND CONTROLEdwin Jeffries (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffriesgmailcomCHIEF TROPHIESMarnie Soom (585) 233-2760 marniesoomgmailcom
CHIEF WORKERSEdwin Jeffries (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffriesgmailcomCHIEF WAIVERSNick Babin (717) 468-7047 babinnickgmailcom
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONSMEMBERSHIPMike Brunner (585) 752-7233 membershipflr-sccacomTOP END EDITORCarl Dresie (585) 544-6482 topendflr-sccacomMERCHANDISEChris McAllister (585) 872-2530(days) merchandiseflr-sccacomEQUIPMENT CHAIRMANAlan Blood (585) 242-9039 equipmentflr-sccacomREGIONAL HISTORIANLynn Randall (585) 451-5298 historianflr-sccacomWEBMASTERMaryAnne Shults (949) 768-2609 webmasterflr-sccacom
STPR Motorsports LLCManagersMeridith Croucher (315) 331-5354 meridith1cmsncomLewis Giesy (315) 597-9637Alan Smith (585) 359-4688 rallymasterstprorgTreasurerJoyce Bucknam (315) 597-5668
NEDIV ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONSAREA 10 DIRECTORJohn Sheridan (518) 861-8389 PO Box 739 Altamont NY 12009 john12009aolcomNEDIV EXECUTIVE STEWARD RACE Tom Hoffman (443) 507-0957 andso4thverizonnetNEDIV ROADRALLY STEWARDTed Goddard (802) 263-5678 tedgcbtdsnerNEDIV RALLYCROSS STEWARDScott Beliveau (603) 524-4305 beliveauaavidcomNEDIV SOLO EVENTS BOARDTina Reeves tmrsccafrontiernetnetNEDIV SOLO STEWARDDavid Newman (610) 4335690 dn59verizonnetNEDIV SOLO SAFETY STEWARDBruce Bellom (914) 739-6815
Not all 2010 appointments have been made 2009 information is shown where the new have not been named Updates will be made as they become available Ed
32010 February
TOP END is the official publication of the Finger Lakes Region (FLR) SCCA and is mailed to all members in good standing and to advertisers Opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not neces-sarily reflect the views of FLR Permission to reprint articles is granted to all SCCA regional publications and its national magazine SportsCar Full credit must be given to FLR TOP END and the author
Non-membership subscrip-tion rate $1500 per year Submit subscription orders and address changes to the Circulation Editors Bulk rate mail is not forwarded by the Post Office when you change your address even if you file a forwarding request with your Postmaster
Submit materials for pub-lication to the Editor or any of the Editorial Staff Contact Editor for information regard-ing submission of classified advertising Contact the Ad-vertising Editor for commer-cial advertising Deadline for submissions to TOP END is the 12th of each month Typed printed and electronic files are acceptable Contact Editor re-garding electronic file formats and fonts All submissions are subject to revisions that may be necessary to meet the require-ments for publication
The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Staff ContentsRErsquos Report 4 - 5 December BoD Meeting Minutes 5 FLR News 6 Membership News 6NYSRRC Awards 7To National Drivers 7 - 8From Topeka 8 - 9Awards Banquet 10 - 13Solo Calendar 14Rally 15 - 21 Rally Reports 15 Long Way Home Results 16 - 17 Event Flyers 18 - 19 RallyCross Supps 20 - 21Classified Ads 21Membership Application 22Calendar inside back coverLast Pit Back Cover
Photo CreditsCover pp 11-15 12-123 Back Cover-234 LKEiserdpp 3 6 Gary Morganpp 10-23 11-134 12 Mike Brunnerpp 10-1 120345 Back Cover-156 Lynn RandallPage 16 Top Marnie SoomPage 16 Bottom Mike Kamm
EDITORADVERTISINGCarl F Dresie119 Brookview DrRochester NY 14617-3903(585) 544-6482e-mail cfdresiecscom
CO-EDITORCOPY EDITORLynn Randall15 Diana DrScottsville NY 14546(585) 889-1289e-mail lynnsccarochesterrrcom
COPY EDITORMaryAnne Shults23864 Sycamore DrMission Viejo CA 92691-3038(949) 768-2609e-mail webmasterflr-sccacom
TOP END CIRCULATIONChange of AddressNotify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership ChairMike Brunner228 Robert Quigley Dr Apt-1Scottsville NY 14546(585) 752-7233e-mail membershipflr-sccacomAndOr The EDITOR (see above)
Cover PhotoMarnie Soom accepts the
Outstanding Contribution to the Region Award the George B Merwin trophy from Mike Toombs
LKEiserd photo Chuck Krueger at speed in his Elva Mk 5
4 February 2010
Mike ToombsRegional Executive
REPort
We had our banquet on the 9th of January by the way congratulations to everyone who won awards - no not won awards ndash earned awards
In case you werenrsquot at the banquet here is what I said
ldquoIt takes a lot of people to keep this organization running There are no unimportant people when it comes to putting on our events From the flagger out on the corner to the Rally safety steward they are all an important part of the club
We are lucky to have a region that has four very active groups This past year we put on three races Westward Ho The Glen National and The Fun One and each was a well-organized event I need to thank the chairs for each event ndash Scott Moller with help from Lew Giesy chaired the Westward Ho race Elizabeth Thiel put a lot of
time and effort into the Glen National Race with a little help from me Dealing with the Trans-Amreg added to a lot of stress to organizing that race The Fun One was chaired by Bob Henderson and John Walsh with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with the 45th running of this event ndash the longest running regional race in SCCA history I need to also mention the three registrars who were chief registrars for those events If we had to pay Wilma Giesy Judy Dennis and Marsha Toombs for all the work they put into the three races we would quickly go bankrupt As well as chairing the National Race Elizabeth also spent a lot of time making sure that the Saturday night parties at both WGI events were well organized and everyone had a good time
The Solo program had eight events and put on the Finger Lakes National Tour Brian Buchman took over the active program and pushed it forward with support from a countless number of people Marnie Soom once again stepped up and chaired the National Tour her fourth year in a row chairing that or the ProSolo Then there were chairs for each regional event two at RIT one at Xerox and five at the Seneca Army Depot these people spent hours designing and setting up each event
This year we put on our second Street Survival School Dave Avery continues to chair a fine event and each year we gain a little knowledge on running the event and hopefully help some young drivers live to be old drivers
The RoadRally program put on their usual night rallies once again Deb and Tom Langdon did a fine job not chairing the rally program As well as the biweekly Saturday night rallies during January and February there were a couple of summer rallies for a little extra fun The Rally event chairs spent a lot of time laying out the rallies and checking out the mileages and checkpoint locations so that everyone running the rally can have fun
Jason Light took over RallyCross and spent time reinvigorating that program We owe thanks to Bruce Perry for allowing us to put on events on his property I think we also need to thank Brucersquos neighbors it can get a little dusty during some of those summer events
STPRreg LLC continues to be efficiently run by the three managers Lew Giesy Meridith Croucher and Alan Smith Each year they strive to make STPR a better event
There are also people who are in the background helping keep the region running Carl Dresie spends a lot of time putting together Top End every month I have always felt and continue to feel that a monthly newsletter is very important and we continue to put out what I believe is one of the better ones MaryAnne Shults continues to keep our web page up to date The Solo board the Rally board and the Club Racing board (chaired by Rich Smith) are always there to make sure each program continues to run well Mike Brunner has spent a lot of time trying to grow our membership
I also need to thank the board of directors for their support and help this year
The four officers wereScott Moller - Assistant RECarl Dresie - SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBrad Johnson - Activi t ies Director
The DirectorsJim Craven Gene DinkelJohn MorrisJohn Walsh
Next year is looking like it is going to be another good year People have volunteered to chair every activity Scott Moller and Meridith Croucher are going to be chairing Westward Ho John Walsh and Elizabeth Thiel are going to be chairing The Fun One Brian Buchman is continuing to chair the Solo program and Deb and Tom
52010 February
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
The January 5 meetings were cancelled See you at the February 2 meeting
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29 2009Location 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580The meeting was called to order at 745 pm
Officers and directors present Michael Toombs Regional Executive Elizabeth Thiel Treasurer Carl Dresie Secretary Brad Johnson Activities Director Jim Craven and John Walsh Directors
Board members absent Gene Dinkel Scott Moller and John Morris
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order
The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Treasurerrsquos Report ndash Elizabeth ThielAll bills have been paid except for
City Blue and Ace Mailing The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29 2009 was presented All pending payments have been received The Web site hosting bill has not been received The treasurerrsquos report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven seconded by Brad Johnson
The Web site billing procedure was discussed Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300
John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races We should not be charged for every car A motion by Carl Dresie seconded by Jim Craven to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New
York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair The region will cover the cost of Jimrsquos Finger Lakes Region associate membership
Solo Report Insurance and warranty information
regarding participating in Solo events was discussed Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims
Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served
We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School Probable site is SeAD Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools
Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races
in 2010 are set
The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffsreg was discussed These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries
Activities Report ndash Brad Johnson
Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60
Old Business A deposit check has been sent to
Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range
New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members
are currently registered to attend the national convention They are Mike Toombs Tina Reeves and Eva Ames Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized
The meeting was adjourned at 900 pm on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Respectfully submitted Carl F Dresie Secretary
are continuing to not chair the rally program Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School Jim Perrin from Western New York has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program
Next yearrsquos Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again
The officers areJohn Walsh ndash Assistant RECarl Dresie ndash SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBarbara Lissow ndash Activities Director
The Directors areDave CiufoGene DinkelScott MollerJohn Morris
On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago ndash so they way I see it ndash basically itrsquos all her faultrdquo
I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting so hopefully Irsquoll see you there
Until next monthhellipMike
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
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For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
2 February 2010
wwwflr-sccacom Finger Lakes Region - SCCA
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORSREGIONAL EXECUTIVEMichael Toombs (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St Rochester NY 14619-2227 reflr-sccacomASSISTANT REGIONAL EXECUTIVEJohn Walsh (585) 546-5670 244 Mendon Center Rd Honeoye Falls NY 14472-9335 assist-reflr-sccacomTREASURERElizabeth Thiel (585) 671-9995 fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580 treasurerflr-sccacomSECRETARYCarl F Dresie (585) 544-6482 119 Brookview Dr Rochester NY 14617-3903 secretaryflr-sccacomACTIVITIES DIRECTORBarb Lissow (585) 338-7249 250 Carter St Rochester NY 14621-5142 activitiesdirectorflr-sccacomDIRECTORSJohn Morris (585) 872-7789 12 Summit Knolls Dr Webster NY 14580-2816 director1flr-sccacomScott Moller (585) 230-5464 1301 Whalen Rd Penfield NY 14526-1917 director2flr-sccacomDave Ciufo (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd Livonia NY 14887-9306 director3flr-sccacomGene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 8 Musket Ln Pittsford NY 14534-3608
RACECOMPETITION BOARDRich Smith Chair (585) 703-0631 clubracingflr-sccacomDave Ciufo (585) 346-5002Fran McAllister (585) 254-5920Peter Kummer (585) 624-2853Russell Jaslow (585) 724-5890Mary Hartman (585) 426-3288Erik Shepard (585) 269-7097 ldquoWESTWARD HOrdquo RACE CHAIRMENScott Moller (585) 230-5464 westwardflr-sccacomMeridith Croucher (315) 331-5354ldquoFUN ONErdquo RACE CHAIRMEN John Walsh (585) 546-5670 funoneflr-sccacomElizabeth Thiel (585) 671-9995CHIEF REGISTRAR Judy Dennis (585) 872-1503 registrarflr-sccacomCHIEF TIMING amp SCORINGCarl F Dresie (585) 544-6482 tsflr-sccacom
CHIEF FLAGGING amp COMM Barbara Lissow (585) 338-7249 fcflr-sccacomCHIEF STARTERJohn Flowers CHIEF GRID Rosemary Goodnight (585) 637-5882CHIEF PITS ampPADDOCKTBACHIEF SCRUTINEERINGBruce Perry (585) 382-9234 techflr-sccacomCHIEF SOUND CONTROLJim Craven (585) 889-5363 soundflr-sccacomNYSRRC REPRESENTATIVEMary Hartman (585) 426-3288
RALLY RALLY CHAIR(S) Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 rallyflr-sccacomPRESIDENT COCR Gail McGuire (585) 226-2958 RALLYCROSS REPRESENTATIVE and COORDINATOR Jim Perrin (716) 510-5871 rallycrossflr-sccacomMEMBER AT LARGE Amy Smith anthroamyaolcom
SOLO SOLO BOARDBrian Buchman (585) 425-0018 bb54climbaolcomDave Avery (585) 425-9610 davidaverykodakcomBrian Buchman (585)747-3808 bbuchmanjohnholtzcomGeorge Modlin (585) 265-9599 gandemogmailcom Alan Smith (585) 359-4688 asmith2357aolcomMarnie Soom (585) 233-2760 marniesoomgmailcomMike Stutzman (585) 889-2564 stutzeartlingnet CHIEF REGISTRARDana and Cory Kuhns (585) 223-3753 solo2registrarflr-sccacomCHIEF SAFETY STEWARDDave Avery (585) 425-9610 davidaverykodakcomCHIEF TECHNICAL INSPECTION Jim Hoelscher (585) 247-9596 jhoelschrochesterrrcomCHIEFS NOVICE PROGRAMGeorge Modlin (585) 265-9599 gandemogmailcomBrad Johnson (585) 672-5271 baj212yahoocomTIMINGSCORING amp RESULTSJake Massey (585) 697-4139 eselredyahoocomCHIEF SOUND CONTROLEdwin Jeffries (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffriesgmailcomCHIEF TROPHIESMarnie Soom (585) 233-2760 marniesoomgmailcom
CHIEF WORKERSEdwin Jeffries (585) 730-2778 edwinjeffriesgmailcomCHIEF WAIVERSNick Babin (717) 468-7047 babinnickgmailcom
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONSMEMBERSHIPMike Brunner (585) 752-7233 membershipflr-sccacomTOP END EDITORCarl Dresie (585) 544-6482 topendflr-sccacomMERCHANDISEChris McAllister (585) 872-2530(days) merchandiseflr-sccacomEQUIPMENT CHAIRMANAlan Blood (585) 242-9039 equipmentflr-sccacomREGIONAL HISTORIANLynn Randall (585) 451-5298 historianflr-sccacomWEBMASTERMaryAnne Shults (949) 768-2609 webmasterflr-sccacom
STPR Motorsports LLCManagersMeridith Croucher (315) 331-5354 meridith1cmsncomLewis Giesy (315) 597-9637Alan Smith (585) 359-4688 rallymasterstprorgTreasurerJoyce Bucknam (315) 597-5668
NEDIV ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONSAREA 10 DIRECTORJohn Sheridan (518) 861-8389 PO Box 739 Altamont NY 12009 john12009aolcomNEDIV EXECUTIVE STEWARD RACE Tom Hoffman (443) 507-0957 andso4thverizonnetNEDIV ROADRALLY STEWARDTed Goddard (802) 263-5678 tedgcbtdsnerNEDIV RALLYCROSS STEWARDScott Beliveau (603) 524-4305 beliveauaavidcomNEDIV SOLO EVENTS BOARDTina Reeves tmrsccafrontiernetnetNEDIV SOLO STEWARDDavid Newman (610) 4335690 dn59verizonnetNEDIV SOLO SAFETY STEWARDBruce Bellom (914) 739-6815
Not all 2010 appointments have been made 2009 information is shown where the new have not been named Updates will be made as they become available Ed
32010 February
TOP END is the official publication of the Finger Lakes Region (FLR) SCCA and is mailed to all members in good standing and to advertisers Opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not neces-sarily reflect the views of FLR Permission to reprint articles is granted to all SCCA regional publications and its national magazine SportsCar Full credit must be given to FLR TOP END and the author
Non-membership subscrip-tion rate $1500 per year Submit subscription orders and address changes to the Circulation Editors Bulk rate mail is not forwarded by the Post Office when you change your address even if you file a forwarding request with your Postmaster
Submit materials for pub-lication to the Editor or any of the Editorial Staff Contact Editor for information regard-ing submission of classified advertising Contact the Ad-vertising Editor for commer-cial advertising Deadline for submissions to TOP END is the 12th of each month Typed printed and electronic files are acceptable Contact Editor re-garding electronic file formats and fonts All submissions are subject to revisions that may be necessary to meet the require-ments for publication
The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Staff ContentsRErsquos Report 4 - 5 December BoD Meeting Minutes 5 FLR News 6 Membership News 6NYSRRC Awards 7To National Drivers 7 - 8From Topeka 8 - 9Awards Banquet 10 - 13Solo Calendar 14Rally 15 - 21 Rally Reports 15 Long Way Home Results 16 - 17 Event Flyers 18 - 19 RallyCross Supps 20 - 21Classified Ads 21Membership Application 22Calendar inside back coverLast Pit Back Cover
Photo CreditsCover pp 11-15 12-123 Back Cover-234 LKEiserdpp 3 6 Gary Morganpp 10-23 11-134 12 Mike Brunnerpp 10-1 120345 Back Cover-156 Lynn RandallPage 16 Top Marnie SoomPage 16 Bottom Mike Kamm
EDITORADVERTISINGCarl F Dresie119 Brookview DrRochester NY 14617-3903(585) 544-6482e-mail cfdresiecscom
CO-EDITORCOPY EDITORLynn Randall15 Diana DrScottsville NY 14546(585) 889-1289e-mail lynnsccarochesterrrcom
COPY EDITORMaryAnne Shults23864 Sycamore DrMission Viejo CA 92691-3038(949) 768-2609e-mail webmasterflr-sccacom
TOP END CIRCULATIONChange of AddressNotify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership ChairMike Brunner228 Robert Quigley Dr Apt-1Scottsville NY 14546(585) 752-7233e-mail membershipflr-sccacomAndOr The EDITOR (see above)
Cover PhotoMarnie Soom accepts the
Outstanding Contribution to the Region Award the George B Merwin trophy from Mike Toombs
LKEiserd photo Chuck Krueger at speed in his Elva Mk 5
4 February 2010
Mike ToombsRegional Executive
REPort
We had our banquet on the 9th of January by the way congratulations to everyone who won awards - no not won awards ndash earned awards
In case you werenrsquot at the banquet here is what I said
ldquoIt takes a lot of people to keep this organization running There are no unimportant people when it comes to putting on our events From the flagger out on the corner to the Rally safety steward they are all an important part of the club
We are lucky to have a region that has four very active groups This past year we put on three races Westward Ho The Glen National and The Fun One and each was a well-organized event I need to thank the chairs for each event ndash Scott Moller with help from Lew Giesy chaired the Westward Ho race Elizabeth Thiel put a lot of
time and effort into the Glen National Race with a little help from me Dealing with the Trans-Amreg added to a lot of stress to organizing that race The Fun One was chaired by Bob Henderson and John Walsh with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with the 45th running of this event ndash the longest running regional race in SCCA history I need to also mention the three registrars who were chief registrars for those events If we had to pay Wilma Giesy Judy Dennis and Marsha Toombs for all the work they put into the three races we would quickly go bankrupt As well as chairing the National Race Elizabeth also spent a lot of time making sure that the Saturday night parties at both WGI events were well organized and everyone had a good time
The Solo program had eight events and put on the Finger Lakes National Tour Brian Buchman took over the active program and pushed it forward with support from a countless number of people Marnie Soom once again stepped up and chaired the National Tour her fourth year in a row chairing that or the ProSolo Then there were chairs for each regional event two at RIT one at Xerox and five at the Seneca Army Depot these people spent hours designing and setting up each event
This year we put on our second Street Survival School Dave Avery continues to chair a fine event and each year we gain a little knowledge on running the event and hopefully help some young drivers live to be old drivers
The RoadRally program put on their usual night rallies once again Deb and Tom Langdon did a fine job not chairing the rally program As well as the biweekly Saturday night rallies during January and February there were a couple of summer rallies for a little extra fun The Rally event chairs spent a lot of time laying out the rallies and checking out the mileages and checkpoint locations so that everyone running the rally can have fun
Jason Light took over RallyCross and spent time reinvigorating that program We owe thanks to Bruce Perry for allowing us to put on events on his property I think we also need to thank Brucersquos neighbors it can get a little dusty during some of those summer events
STPRreg LLC continues to be efficiently run by the three managers Lew Giesy Meridith Croucher and Alan Smith Each year they strive to make STPR a better event
There are also people who are in the background helping keep the region running Carl Dresie spends a lot of time putting together Top End every month I have always felt and continue to feel that a monthly newsletter is very important and we continue to put out what I believe is one of the better ones MaryAnne Shults continues to keep our web page up to date The Solo board the Rally board and the Club Racing board (chaired by Rich Smith) are always there to make sure each program continues to run well Mike Brunner has spent a lot of time trying to grow our membership
I also need to thank the board of directors for their support and help this year
The four officers wereScott Moller - Assistant RECarl Dresie - SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBrad Johnson - Activi t ies Director
The DirectorsJim Craven Gene DinkelJohn MorrisJohn Walsh
Next year is looking like it is going to be another good year People have volunteered to chair every activity Scott Moller and Meridith Croucher are going to be chairing Westward Ho John Walsh and Elizabeth Thiel are going to be chairing The Fun One Brian Buchman is continuing to chair the Solo program and Deb and Tom
52010 February
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
The January 5 meetings were cancelled See you at the February 2 meeting
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29 2009Location 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580The meeting was called to order at 745 pm
Officers and directors present Michael Toombs Regional Executive Elizabeth Thiel Treasurer Carl Dresie Secretary Brad Johnson Activities Director Jim Craven and John Walsh Directors
Board members absent Gene Dinkel Scott Moller and John Morris
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order
The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Treasurerrsquos Report ndash Elizabeth ThielAll bills have been paid except for
City Blue and Ace Mailing The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29 2009 was presented All pending payments have been received The Web site hosting bill has not been received The treasurerrsquos report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven seconded by Brad Johnson
The Web site billing procedure was discussed Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300
John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races We should not be charged for every car A motion by Carl Dresie seconded by Jim Craven to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New
York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair The region will cover the cost of Jimrsquos Finger Lakes Region associate membership
Solo Report Insurance and warranty information
regarding participating in Solo events was discussed Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims
Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served
We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School Probable site is SeAD Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools
Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races
in 2010 are set
The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffsreg was discussed These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries
Activities Report ndash Brad Johnson
Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60
Old Business A deposit check has been sent to
Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range
New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members
are currently registered to attend the national convention They are Mike Toombs Tina Reeves and Eva Ames Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized
The meeting was adjourned at 900 pm on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Respectfully submitted Carl F Dresie Secretary
are continuing to not chair the rally program Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School Jim Perrin from Western New York has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program
Next yearrsquos Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again
The officers areJohn Walsh ndash Assistant RECarl Dresie ndash SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBarbara Lissow ndash Activities Director
The Directors areDave CiufoGene DinkelScott MollerJohn Morris
On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago ndash so they way I see it ndash basically itrsquos all her faultrdquo
I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting so hopefully Irsquoll see you there
Until next monthhellipMike
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
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MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
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Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
32010 February
TOP END is the official publication of the Finger Lakes Region (FLR) SCCA and is mailed to all members in good standing and to advertisers Opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not neces-sarily reflect the views of FLR Permission to reprint articles is granted to all SCCA regional publications and its national magazine SportsCar Full credit must be given to FLR TOP END and the author
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The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Staff ContentsRErsquos Report 4 - 5 December BoD Meeting Minutes 5 FLR News 6 Membership News 6NYSRRC Awards 7To National Drivers 7 - 8From Topeka 8 - 9Awards Banquet 10 - 13Solo Calendar 14Rally 15 - 21 Rally Reports 15 Long Way Home Results 16 - 17 Event Flyers 18 - 19 RallyCross Supps 20 - 21Classified Ads 21Membership Application 22Calendar inside back coverLast Pit Back Cover
Photo CreditsCover pp 11-15 12-123 Back Cover-234 LKEiserdpp 3 6 Gary Morganpp 10-23 11-134 12 Mike Brunnerpp 10-1 120345 Back Cover-156 Lynn RandallPage 16 Top Marnie SoomPage 16 Bottom Mike Kamm
EDITORADVERTISINGCarl F Dresie119 Brookview DrRochester NY 14617-3903(585) 544-6482e-mail cfdresiecscom
CO-EDITORCOPY EDITORLynn Randall15 Diana DrScottsville NY 14546(585) 889-1289e-mail lynnsccarochesterrrcom
COPY EDITORMaryAnne Shults23864 Sycamore DrMission Viejo CA 92691-3038(949) 768-2609e-mail webmasterflr-sccacom
TOP END CIRCULATIONChange of AddressNotify the SCCA National Office in Topeka and the Membership ChairMike Brunner228 Robert Quigley Dr Apt-1Scottsville NY 14546(585) 752-7233e-mail membershipflr-sccacomAndOr The EDITOR (see above)
Cover PhotoMarnie Soom accepts the
Outstanding Contribution to the Region Award the George B Merwin trophy from Mike Toombs
LKEiserd photo Chuck Krueger at speed in his Elva Mk 5
4 February 2010
Mike ToombsRegional Executive
REPort
We had our banquet on the 9th of January by the way congratulations to everyone who won awards - no not won awards ndash earned awards
In case you werenrsquot at the banquet here is what I said
ldquoIt takes a lot of people to keep this organization running There are no unimportant people when it comes to putting on our events From the flagger out on the corner to the Rally safety steward they are all an important part of the club
We are lucky to have a region that has four very active groups This past year we put on three races Westward Ho The Glen National and The Fun One and each was a well-organized event I need to thank the chairs for each event ndash Scott Moller with help from Lew Giesy chaired the Westward Ho race Elizabeth Thiel put a lot of
time and effort into the Glen National Race with a little help from me Dealing with the Trans-Amreg added to a lot of stress to organizing that race The Fun One was chaired by Bob Henderson and John Walsh with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with the 45th running of this event ndash the longest running regional race in SCCA history I need to also mention the three registrars who were chief registrars for those events If we had to pay Wilma Giesy Judy Dennis and Marsha Toombs for all the work they put into the three races we would quickly go bankrupt As well as chairing the National Race Elizabeth also spent a lot of time making sure that the Saturday night parties at both WGI events were well organized and everyone had a good time
The Solo program had eight events and put on the Finger Lakes National Tour Brian Buchman took over the active program and pushed it forward with support from a countless number of people Marnie Soom once again stepped up and chaired the National Tour her fourth year in a row chairing that or the ProSolo Then there were chairs for each regional event two at RIT one at Xerox and five at the Seneca Army Depot these people spent hours designing and setting up each event
This year we put on our second Street Survival School Dave Avery continues to chair a fine event and each year we gain a little knowledge on running the event and hopefully help some young drivers live to be old drivers
The RoadRally program put on their usual night rallies once again Deb and Tom Langdon did a fine job not chairing the rally program As well as the biweekly Saturday night rallies during January and February there were a couple of summer rallies for a little extra fun The Rally event chairs spent a lot of time laying out the rallies and checking out the mileages and checkpoint locations so that everyone running the rally can have fun
Jason Light took over RallyCross and spent time reinvigorating that program We owe thanks to Bruce Perry for allowing us to put on events on his property I think we also need to thank Brucersquos neighbors it can get a little dusty during some of those summer events
STPRreg LLC continues to be efficiently run by the three managers Lew Giesy Meridith Croucher and Alan Smith Each year they strive to make STPR a better event
There are also people who are in the background helping keep the region running Carl Dresie spends a lot of time putting together Top End every month I have always felt and continue to feel that a monthly newsletter is very important and we continue to put out what I believe is one of the better ones MaryAnne Shults continues to keep our web page up to date The Solo board the Rally board and the Club Racing board (chaired by Rich Smith) are always there to make sure each program continues to run well Mike Brunner has spent a lot of time trying to grow our membership
I also need to thank the board of directors for their support and help this year
The four officers wereScott Moller - Assistant RECarl Dresie - SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBrad Johnson - Activi t ies Director
The DirectorsJim Craven Gene DinkelJohn MorrisJohn Walsh
Next year is looking like it is going to be another good year People have volunteered to chair every activity Scott Moller and Meridith Croucher are going to be chairing Westward Ho John Walsh and Elizabeth Thiel are going to be chairing The Fun One Brian Buchman is continuing to chair the Solo program and Deb and Tom
52010 February
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
The January 5 meetings were cancelled See you at the February 2 meeting
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29 2009Location 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580The meeting was called to order at 745 pm
Officers and directors present Michael Toombs Regional Executive Elizabeth Thiel Treasurer Carl Dresie Secretary Brad Johnson Activities Director Jim Craven and John Walsh Directors
Board members absent Gene Dinkel Scott Moller and John Morris
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order
The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Treasurerrsquos Report ndash Elizabeth ThielAll bills have been paid except for
City Blue and Ace Mailing The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29 2009 was presented All pending payments have been received The Web site hosting bill has not been received The treasurerrsquos report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven seconded by Brad Johnson
The Web site billing procedure was discussed Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300
John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races We should not be charged for every car A motion by Carl Dresie seconded by Jim Craven to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New
York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair The region will cover the cost of Jimrsquos Finger Lakes Region associate membership
Solo Report Insurance and warranty information
regarding participating in Solo events was discussed Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims
Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served
We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School Probable site is SeAD Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools
Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races
in 2010 are set
The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffsreg was discussed These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries
Activities Report ndash Brad Johnson
Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60
Old Business A deposit check has been sent to
Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range
New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members
are currently registered to attend the national convention They are Mike Toombs Tina Reeves and Eva Ames Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized
The meeting was adjourned at 900 pm on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Respectfully submitted Carl F Dresie Secretary
are continuing to not chair the rally program Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School Jim Perrin from Western New York has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program
Next yearrsquos Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again
The officers areJohn Walsh ndash Assistant RECarl Dresie ndash SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBarbara Lissow ndash Activities Director
The Directors areDave CiufoGene DinkelScott MollerJohn Morris
On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago ndash so they way I see it ndash basically itrsquos all her faultrdquo
I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting so hopefully Irsquoll see you there
Until next monthhellipMike
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
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Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
4 February 2010
Mike ToombsRegional Executive
REPort
We had our banquet on the 9th of January by the way congratulations to everyone who won awards - no not won awards ndash earned awards
In case you werenrsquot at the banquet here is what I said
ldquoIt takes a lot of people to keep this organization running There are no unimportant people when it comes to putting on our events From the flagger out on the corner to the Rally safety steward they are all an important part of the club
We are lucky to have a region that has four very active groups This past year we put on three races Westward Ho The Glen National and The Fun One and each was a well-organized event I need to thank the chairs for each event ndash Scott Moller with help from Lew Giesy chaired the Westward Ho race Elizabeth Thiel put a lot of
time and effort into the Glen National Race with a little help from me Dealing with the Trans-Amreg added to a lot of stress to organizing that race The Fun One was chaired by Bob Henderson and John Walsh with all of the pomp and circumstance associated with the 45th running of this event ndash the longest running regional race in SCCA history I need to also mention the three registrars who were chief registrars for those events If we had to pay Wilma Giesy Judy Dennis and Marsha Toombs for all the work they put into the three races we would quickly go bankrupt As well as chairing the National Race Elizabeth also spent a lot of time making sure that the Saturday night parties at both WGI events were well organized and everyone had a good time
The Solo program had eight events and put on the Finger Lakes National Tour Brian Buchman took over the active program and pushed it forward with support from a countless number of people Marnie Soom once again stepped up and chaired the National Tour her fourth year in a row chairing that or the ProSolo Then there were chairs for each regional event two at RIT one at Xerox and five at the Seneca Army Depot these people spent hours designing and setting up each event
This year we put on our second Street Survival School Dave Avery continues to chair a fine event and each year we gain a little knowledge on running the event and hopefully help some young drivers live to be old drivers
The RoadRally program put on their usual night rallies once again Deb and Tom Langdon did a fine job not chairing the rally program As well as the biweekly Saturday night rallies during January and February there were a couple of summer rallies for a little extra fun The Rally event chairs spent a lot of time laying out the rallies and checking out the mileages and checkpoint locations so that everyone running the rally can have fun
Jason Light took over RallyCross and spent time reinvigorating that program We owe thanks to Bruce Perry for allowing us to put on events on his property I think we also need to thank Brucersquos neighbors it can get a little dusty during some of those summer events
STPRreg LLC continues to be efficiently run by the three managers Lew Giesy Meridith Croucher and Alan Smith Each year they strive to make STPR a better event
There are also people who are in the background helping keep the region running Carl Dresie spends a lot of time putting together Top End every month I have always felt and continue to feel that a monthly newsletter is very important and we continue to put out what I believe is one of the better ones MaryAnne Shults continues to keep our web page up to date The Solo board the Rally board and the Club Racing board (chaired by Rich Smith) are always there to make sure each program continues to run well Mike Brunner has spent a lot of time trying to grow our membership
I also need to thank the board of directors for their support and help this year
The four officers wereScott Moller - Assistant RECarl Dresie - SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBrad Johnson - Activi t ies Director
The DirectorsJim Craven Gene DinkelJohn MorrisJohn Walsh
Next year is looking like it is going to be another good year People have volunteered to chair every activity Scott Moller and Meridith Croucher are going to be chairing Westward Ho John Walsh and Elizabeth Thiel are going to be chairing The Fun One Brian Buchman is continuing to chair the Solo program and Deb and Tom
52010 February
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
The January 5 meetings were cancelled See you at the February 2 meeting
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29 2009Location 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580The meeting was called to order at 745 pm
Officers and directors present Michael Toombs Regional Executive Elizabeth Thiel Treasurer Carl Dresie Secretary Brad Johnson Activities Director Jim Craven and John Walsh Directors
Board members absent Gene Dinkel Scott Moller and John Morris
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order
The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Treasurerrsquos Report ndash Elizabeth ThielAll bills have been paid except for
City Blue and Ace Mailing The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29 2009 was presented All pending payments have been received The Web site hosting bill has not been received The treasurerrsquos report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven seconded by Brad Johnson
The Web site billing procedure was discussed Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300
John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races We should not be charged for every car A motion by Carl Dresie seconded by Jim Craven to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New
York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair The region will cover the cost of Jimrsquos Finger Lakes Region associate membership
Solo Report Insurance and warranty information
regarding participating in Solo events was discussed Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims
Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served
We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School Probable site is SeAD Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools
Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races
in 2010 are set
The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffsreg was discussed These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries
Activities Report ndash Brad Johnson
Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60
Old Business A deposit check has been sent to
Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range
New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members
are currently registered to attend the national convention They are Mike Toombs Tina Reeves and Eva Ames Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized
The meeting was adjourned at 900 pm on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Respectfully submitted Carl F Dresie Secretary
are continuing to not chair the rally program Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School Jim Perrin from Western New York has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program
Next yearrsquos Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again
The officers areJohn Walsh ndash Assistant RECarl Dresie ndash SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBarbara Lissow ndash Activities Director
The Directors areDave CiufoGene DinkelScott MollerJohn Morris
On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago ndash so they way I see it ndash basically itrsquos all her faultrdquo
I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting so hopefully Irsquoll see you there
Until next monthhellipMike
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
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For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
52010 February
Meeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
The January 5 meetings were cancelled See you at the February 2 meeting
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Board of Directors Meeting MinutesDecember 29 2009Location 753 Klem Rd Webster NY 14580The meeting was called to order at 745 pm
Officers and directors present Michael Toombs Regional Executive Elizabeth Thiel Treasurer Carl Dresie Secretary Brad Johnson Activities Director Jim Craven and John Walsh Directors
Board members absent Gene Dinkel Scott Moller and John Morris
Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order
The November 24 board of directors meeting minutes were approved on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Treasurerrsquos Report ndash Elizabeth ThielAll bills have been paid except for
City Blue and Ace Mailing The profit and loss statement by class for January 1 through December 29 2009 was presented All pending payments have been received The Web site hosting bill has not been received The treasurerrsquos report was accepted on a motion by Jim Craven seconded by Brad Johnson
The Web site billing procedure was discussed Mike Toombs will ask for a clarification Discussion included assigning charges to the appropriate activity and including the charge in the appropriate budget Hosting for the Web site runs from August to August for a charge of $300
John Walsh questioned the NYSRRC car count fees for our regional races We should not be charged for every car A motion by Carl Dresie seconded by Jim Craven to have John Walsh send a letter to NYSRRC questioning the fee was approved
Rally Report Jim Perrin of the Western New
York Region has been appointed to the position of RallyCross chair The region will cover the cost of Jimrsquos Finger Lakes Region associate membership
Solo Report Insurance and warranty information
regarding participating in Solo events was discussed Claims outside of event participation is a factor in denial of claims
Seneca Army Depot dates are first come first served
We are listed by the national office as having a Street Survival School Probable site is SeAD Flyers need to be passed along to insurance companies and schools
Race Report Race chairs and dates for our races
in 2010 are set
The changes in qualification rules for the Runoffsreg was discussed These changes are felt to have a negative impact on national entries
Activities Report ndash Brad Johnson
Brad reported that the banquet count currently stands at just over 60
Old Business A deposit check has been sent to
Woodcliff for the November Mini-Con hosted by the Finger Lakes Region Registration fees are being studied and are expected to be in the $100 range
New Business Three Finger Lakes Region members
are currently registered to attend the national convention They are Mike Toombs Tina Reeves and Eva Ames Registration for Tina Reeves will be subsidized
The meeting was adjourned at 900 pm on a motion by John Walsh seconded by Brad Johnson
Respectfully submitted Carl F Dresie Secretary
are continuing to not chair the rally program Dave Avery is going to chair the Street Survival School Jim Perrin from Western New York has joined our region as an associate member and will be chairing the RallyCross program
Next yearrsquos Board of Directors is looking like it will be up to the challenge of running the region once again
The officers areJohn Walsh ndash Assistant RECarl Dresie ndash SecretaryElizabeth Thiel ndash TreasurerBarbara Lissow ndash Activities Director
The Directors areDave CiufoGene DinkelScott MollerJohn Morris
On closing there is also one additional person I need to thank This person spends countless hours listening to me and reminding me when I forget things Marsha is more than the Fun One registrar she is the person who got me involved in the SCCA 26 years ago ndash so they way I see it ndash basically itrsquos all her faultrdquo
I will be attending the National Convention in a couple of weeks I will be discussing what I find out at the February meeting so hopefully Irsquoll see you there
Until next monthhellipMike
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
6 February 2010
Chuck under the hood
Remembering Chuck KruegerBy Gene Dinkel
Charles H ldquoChuckrdquo Krueger 56 year National Life member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Finger Lakes Region has left us
Chuck was a master mechanic race car preparer a naturally skilled race driver and one of the nicest most generous humans ever to walk through a race paddock or anywhere else
Chuck started working on racecars and driving them about 1953 By the lsquo60s he had a shop in Teedrsquos Corners with a lot full of other peoplersquos racecars and trailers Chuck probably prepared about every race car of Finger Lakes Western New York Glen and Central New York region members It was this commitment to otherrsquos racecars that kept Chuck from getting his own cars ready to run In a race paddock Chuck was always willing to help another driver
Chuck raced at tracks all over the Northeast and at Daytona He won the MG Car Club feature race at Watkins
Glen in August 1960 in an MGA that he prepared Through the 1960s and into the lsquo70s Chuck raced a variety of cars Among them were an Elva Mk 5 Maserati-Ferrari Elfin sports racer Formula Juniors and Sports 2000
Chuck took time off in the 1980s to work for a construction firm operating h e a v y c o n s t r u c t i o n equipment and using his mechanical skills to keep them running In 1990 his son Charles W got him to FLRrsquos 25th Fun One Chuck felt the enthusiasm again for road racing and his son got the racing bug Charles W went to a driverrsquos school and purchased a Sports 2000 car to race In 1992
Chuck went to a driverrsquos school in his sonrsquos S-2000 (he won the schoolrsquos Sunday race) Chuck then bought a S-2000 and for the next two to three years it was a beautiful sight seeing the Kruegers racing wheel to wheel
Chuck was the Finger Lakes Regionrsquos Chief Scrutineer for many years a member of the competition board for a number of years a regional officer and a recipient of regional awards and trophies
Most of all drivers and crews will always remember the race car mechanical information skills and help he offered most generously
Krueger Charles HYork December 26 2009 at age
76 years He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bedell Krueger 4 sons Charles (Debbie) Krueger of Conesus Wesley (Karen) Krueger of Retsof Mark (Tonya) Krueger of Brockport Peter (SeaSail) Krueger of York 5 grandchildren brother Walter (Miki) Krueger of Leicester nieces and nephews
Welcome backRich Kim Ryan and Abby SmithRobert MicroysChris HarperRick Barnes
Address changeCarolyn ZielinskiKevin Wade HarveyJohn FilbyBrian Charles Seaback
Dont forget to renewBob MacDonaldSteve BaxterStephen WheelerCory and Dana KuhnsMike Woodruff SrFull address information is available
from the Membership Chair the Regional Executive or the Top End Editor
Wanted Photos articles anecdotes ads etc content for the April issue of TOP END All submissions should be fit for publication and public viewing It is hard to believe that many of you do not have that ldquoembarrassing momentrdquo of yours or anothers that you are willing to share
Membership News and Information
FLR News
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
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From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
72010 February
NYSRRC NewsNYSRRC Reserved Numbers
In the past the NYSRRC reserved numbers system has not been maintained Once you reserved a number it was yours for life This has resulted in people having numbers reserved for them after they have changed classes or stopped racing
So to alleviate the problems we are going to institute a process for updating the reserved number information yearly You will have from the last NYSRRC race in the fall until the first of March to resubmit your information to the NYSRRC administrator After March 1 all numbers that have not been renewed will be deleted and they can be reserved on a first come first served basis by any driver
If there are no changes to your information please e-mail Marsha Toombs at metoombsnetaccnet stating that If you want to keep your number and are staying in the same class but there are changes to the make model or year of your race car also please e-mail Marsha with the changes
As stated above if you have not notified Marsha of your intention to keep your reserved number by March 1st all of your information will be deleted
Tom Campbell Chairman NEDIV Council
Open Letter to the NEDIV National Drivers
The NEDIV Race schedule for 2010 was recently published Since then there has been concern expressed by some of the National drivers that there are no double National race events on the calendar
This issue was discussed at the NE Division meeting in November prior to finalizing the schedule Although there were a number of double Nationals requested in the end the regions as represented by the Regional Executives decided that there should be none on the schedule for 2010
The issue of having 3-day double race Nationals has been debated within the division for many years The arguments are primarily driver preference and regional finances It has long been stated that many drivers dont want to extend the weekend by the extra day (at least not on non-holiday weekends) and that they dont want to be disadvantaged if they cant attend the double event and have to travel to two separate single events More recently a strong viewpoint is emerging that the double race weekends are less expensive for the drivers than two separate single events and that the economics are changing some of the drivers preferences Undoubtedly both sides of that issue exist as well as several positions between the extremes
The other stake-holders in this issue are the racing regions ndash those that host the National races Total participation
in National racing has been declining by about 10 ndash 12 per year for the past 4 years Combined with increasing costs (track rental insurance etc) it has become more difficult for the regions especially those hosting the smaller events to break even financially The same trends exist in Regional racing but consistently greater numbers of entries per event make it more economical to host a Regional race The regions believe that large double race National events will draw entries away from the smaller singe race events to the extent that the single events may no longer be financially viable The recent feedback from the drivers who are lobbying for the doubles as being more economical are validating this concern
Many of the National participants are ldquolocalrdquo drivers who enter the one or two Nationals at the tracks closest to them but dont travel to the majority of the National races If their local track loses its National these drivers wont fill the void with another National event at a more distant track On the other hand are the drivers who only enter enough Nationals to qualify for the Runoffs These days that can be accomplished by only entering two double race events However of the 450 drivers participating in the 2009 Nationals in the North East only 75 actually attended the Runoffs Does it make sense to design the National racing program for that limited population
For the 2010 season two of our historical National race events Summit Point and Mosport were dropped by the host regions for financial reasons There remain 7 National races all single race events nicely distributed geographically and on the schedule
So that is the dilemma ndash more doubles to provide economy to some of the drivers at the cost of having fewer National races by forcing more regionstracks out of the National racing schedule
This issue will be discussed further
8 February 2010
Providing the racing community with
insurance and disability income
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wwwGorslinecom
From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
8 February 2010
Providing the racing community with
insurance and disability income
for over 40 years
wwwGorslinecom
From Topeka
at the Divisions annual Round Table meeting in New Jersey on March 13 ndash 14 This is a rather straight forward issue but with no easy solution It is very important that the decision makers the REs in the division hear from more of the National drivers hopefully from the full spectrum of viewpoints so that they can make well informed decisions Better yet the drivers are invited to attend the Round Table to present their views and participate in what will be a lively debate
World Challenge Programming to Air on VERSUS in 2010TOPEKA Kan (Jan 4 2010) ndash WC Vision today announced that the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships will air on VERSUS
The World Challenge Championships consisting of three separate categoriesmdashGT GTS and Touring Carmdashare Americarsquos top production car-based series The World Challenge 2010 telecasts will be 90-minute programs up from 60 minutes in 2009 with high-quality production values renowned announcers providing color commentary and feature segments with behind-the-scenes footage Some telecasts will air around IZOD IndyCar Series programming and series information will also be included on wwwversuscom
ldquoWe are thrilled that our 2010 events will air on VERSUSrdquo WC Vision VP of Marketing and Communications Dave Drimmie said ldquoThe series returns to a weekend timeslot and this year our fans will have a longer and more in-depth program Wersquore also looking at a syndication package that would enable World Challenge to reach a total of 160 million householdsrdquo
SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships Consisting of three separate categories (GT GTS and Touring
Car) the World Challenge Championships are Americarsquos top production car-based series World Challenge is the most relevant showcase for the worldrsquos leading auto brands and makers of performance parts Series events are a maximum of 50 minutes in length and feature standing starts with popular cars from the worldrsquos leading manufacturers racing head-to-head
SafeRacer Named Sponsor of SCCA National Racing SeriesTOPEKA Kan (Dec 31 2009) ndash Sports Car Club of America announced a multi-year partnership in which SafeRacer will become the title sponsor of the National Club Racing program The approximately 70-race National program will be referred to as the ldquoSafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo beginning in 2010
ldquoSafeRacer has supported the Club Racing program in various ways over the last several years and wersquore excited that it has expanded its support to become the sponsor of the National Racing Seriesrdquo SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said ldquoOne of our main focuses this year will be on developing partnerships that not only support SCCArsquos business but its participant members as wellrdquo
As part of the sponsorship SafeRacer will provide $15000 in certificates to be distributed to class Champions in the nationwide point championship The nationwide point Championship combines
divisional Championship points and bonus points for the number of racers a driver finishes ahead of to crown one overall point Champion each year
In addition SafeRacer will offer direct product discounts to participants in the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series
ldquoWe are a company made up of SCCA racers and wersquore excited to be able to support our fellow racers with the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Seriesrdquo SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said Racers competing in Nationally-sanctioned events will replace the traditional ldquoSCCA Club Racingrdquo decal with the new SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series decal as part of the program Decals will be available soon at no charge for the first set and will be required for all races after March 1 2010
Club Racing Contingency Programs for 2010 Now PostedTOPEKA Kan (Dec 22 2009) ndash With a new season of racing just around the corner SCCA Club Racers can now begin to register for contingency programs
Three auto manufacturers Volkswagen of America Mazda North American Operations and ToyotaTRD have committed to contingency programs in 2010 Volkswagen will make payments to top-three finishers in selected National classes paying as much as $1500 for a win
Additionally Volkswagen is offering $150 for a Regional race win in nine classes Mazda will also make payouts to eligible drivers who finish in the top three at a National Club race Those payments more than double for a podium finish at the June Sprints Bonus money from Mazda and Volkswagen is available for a Divisional Championship as well Toyota will reward either $800 or $400 for a
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
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Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
92010 February
National race win depending on which class the victory came in
Four tire makers are in the 2010 contingency mix with Toyo BFGoodrich Goodyear and Hoosier all posting programs As the spec tire for the Spec Miata class Toyo will pay prize money to the top eight finishers at every National race plus award each eligible Divisional Champion with $1500 Posting in five classes BFG will award race winners with two free tires and second-place finishers with one free tire Goodyear will also award two free tires to race winners in select classes Free tires are also to be won by eligible Hoosier drivers who will earn two free tires for a win and one free tire for finishing second
A new contingency sponsor TreadZonecom is also ready to help drivers get their hands on some tires and wheels Posting in all National and Regional classes TreadZone has developed a point system by which drivers can accumulate points to use toward purchases on tires and wheels at TreadZonecom Eligible drivers can even earn bonus points by making purchases at TreadZonecom or by submitting national racing publications in which their car appears The program also offers the potential to win free Toyo BFG and Hankook Tires plus Team Dynamics wheels at the end of the season Full details on the TreadZone contingency program are available on the SCCA Web site
AST Suspension is another new name to the contingency roster Drivers in select classes do not necessarily need to finish on the podium to collect prizes with this new program AST is offering a $500 product certificate for a race win and a $250 product certificate for finishing fifth
The iRacingcom program for National and Regional Club Racing has gone unchanged The program continues to offer registered drivers a $15 iRacingcom credit for finishing in the top three or a free one-month subscription to iRacingcom for those who are not already members
With the addition of Touring 3 to their program Summit Racing Equipment will post in eight National classes in 2010 The performance parts retailer is offering $125 for a race win $75 for a runner-up finish and $50 for a third-place finish to eligible drivers
Contingency registration forms and detailed information on these programs are now posted at wwwsccacom Select the Club Racing tab and then ldquocontingenciesrdquo from the left-hand menu Drivers should read the program requirements carefully and be sure to have the necessary paperwork turned
in before their first event
Keep checking wwwsccacom for additional Club Racing contingencies as they become available
From January 2010 Fastrack NewsBOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
An agreement has been reached with FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) which will provide significant discounts on printing and copying to Regions and the Club Office
The Board selected the Member of Excellence awardee Now in its second year funding was provided by a anonymous benefactor who wanted to give back to the club for the many fun years experienced in club activities The award is to be given to an individual who over the years has made important contributions to the club but has yet to be recognized for their efforts
392 SCCA RunoffsSCCA schedules and conducts an event each year called the SCCA Runoffs open to the highest placing all drivers from each Division Championship who meet the invitation qualifications The SCCA Runoffs are conducted under the provisions of 311 and determine the SCCA National Champion in each eligible class
SCCA publ ishes the Supplemental Regulations defining driver and car eligibility and other event details
A Invitations to the SCCA RunoffsInvitations are issued to the highest placing all drivers in each Runoffs-eligible class in each Division Championship based on the following minimum qualifications
1 The driver must start at least 4 National races and finish at least 4 3 National races in the current race season
2 At least 2 of these 4 National races must have been in his Division of Record
3 He must qualify in the same class(es) in which he is entering the Runoffs though he may compete in any car eligible for the class(es)
4 If a driver has designated a divisionclass combination for additional class qualification he must meet the requirements of 391A and 391F3
Electronic and printed editions of the GCR are available The electronic edition may be updated during the calendar year and will be available on the SCCA web site The electronic editions take precedence over the printed edition Express permission is granted members and others to transmit
and use the electronic editions for purposes related to SCCA Club Racing activities
Participant Licensing13 Licensing RequirementsA Only SCCA members may be licensed
B License applications are available from Divisional Specialty Administrators Regional Licensing Chairmen online at the SCCA official web site and by mail from the SCCA National Office
C Except for the Senior License level all Licenses are for one year concurrent with the membership term
D Following the initial year the renewal minimums are as follows
1 Regional Renewal Six (6) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
2 National Renewal Eight (8) days at SCCA Sanctioned events in the preceding 12 months
3 Senior Renewal Must be approved by Divisional Administrator and Executive Steward every three (3) years
E Anyone not meeting the participation requirements for his license (upgrade or renewal) is advised to contact his Divisional Specialty Administrator who may waive requirements
F Upgrading to the next level of license is dependent upon the specialty
G License RenewalUpgrade Forms are mailed automatically to license holders in advance of the expiration of the current License
14 Licensing MinorsA The SCCA defines a Minor as an
individual between 16 years and the age of majority as determined by the law in the state of the individualrsquos residence (typically 18 years old but it may vary) A Minor may apply for an SCCA Officialrsquos License
B Only the National Office may issue an Officialrsquos License to a Minor In addition to the Specialty License Application a Minor applicant must submit the following to the National Office
1 A completed Parental Consent Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement This document must be filed annually until the Minor achieves the age of majority in his state
2 A completed Minorrsquos Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
10 February 2010
2009 Annual Awards Banquet
It was great to see everyone at the 2009 Annual Awards and Membership Recognition Banquet held Jan 9 2010 at the Burgundy Basin Inn Attendance was near 100 people with all facets of the Finger Lakes Region being represented Scott Moller did an excellent job as emcee and Id like to thank him for taking on that duty The evening contained plenty of food drink jokes and bench racing for all to enjoy
Id like to once again congratulate all of the award winners of the evening
Brad Johnson2009 Finger Lakes RegionActivities Director
SPECIAL AWARDSOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGION - Mike Toombs
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year All areas of the Club activities are taken into accountmdashracing rallying concours publicity community services etc Participation is considered as well as working The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport This is the Regionrsquos highest honor Past recipients are either separately or together David Avery(2) Linda Barge(2) Tim Barge William Bell(2) Charles Berwind Marilyn Berwind Rusty Campbell Emily Castle John Castle(3) Joseph Cerino Roger Clouser Dean Croucher Meridith Croucher Gene Dinkel(3) Carl Dresie David Elder Lew Giesy J Robert Henderson Chris McAllister Judy McAllister Mac McCann George Morris(2) Jean Morris Tom Palmer(2) Bruce Perry Lynn Randall Donna Robinson John Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) Elizabeth Thiel Marsha Toombs(3) Mike Toombs(3) Bob Veltz Gail Veltz John Walsh Eileen Williams(2) and Chester Wilt For 2009 the George B Merwin trophy goes to Marnie Soom (Photo front cover)
TOP END AWARD - Carl DresieAwarded to a Regional member who
has made an outstanding contribution to motorsports in general Selected by the TOP END Editor and Staff Since being first given in 1963 when Gene Dinkel was TOP END editor there have been over twenty recipi-ents from Roger Clouser to Marnie Soom
many more than once Roger Clouser (2) Meridith Croucher MaryAnne Curry John DeSeyn Mark Epping Brian Fallon John Greathead Dave Groh Mary Hartman (2) J Robert Henderson (3) Mark Krum Ron Kunst Chris McAllister (2) Gail McGuire George Morris (3) Bruce Perry (2) Lynn Randall Karl Scheible Dale Seeley Chris Shalvoy Marnie Soom and Roy Whitaker For this year the TOP END staff considered spreading the word that there was fun to be had in SCCA racing The TOP END Award for 2009 goes to Bob Swinehart
SPORTSMANSHIP - John WalshAwarded to the member who has most
consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region The term Sportsman-ship implies that the award goes to a true ldquosportsmanrdquomdashone who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who con-sistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain Past recipients are either separately or together Bob Ander-son William Bell Marilyn Berwind Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogoshian Larry Bubel Chris Buckman Barry Budlong James Burleigh John Castle Emily Castle(2) Jim Clarke Charlie Cook George Dennis John
DeSeyn(2) Gene Dinkel Howard Eckert Lew Giesy Fran Hicks Raymond Hicks(2) Jay Hughes James Jones Charles Krueger Bill Laitenberger(3) Vince LaManna Bill Leathersich Sr Nate Lucier Fran McAllister(3) John McArthur James McBride Todd Miller George Morgan Tom Palmer(2) Judy Schoonmaker J Stevenson Michael Stutzman Kurt Thiel Dan Way Gini Wheeler Roy Whitaker and Chester Wilt The 2009 Alix Lafontant trophy is awarded to Daniel Thiel
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD - Lynn Randall
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region The accumulated working
points recorded in the Regionrsquos High Points for that year will be considered Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker cat-egories not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such and been a true credit to the Region From 1979 the following have been awarded the Gene Dinkel Outstanding Worker Award Bill Barton Chris Buckman Jim Craven Meridith Croucher Judy Dennis Carl Dresie(2) Eric Ford Lew Giesy Mark Krum Barb Lissow(5) Judy McAllister Jean Morris Carl Prouty Lynn Randall Wayne Randall Ray Rogers MaryAnne Shults Alan Smith(2) Greg Spacher Peter Steinberg(2) Marsha Toombs(2) and Mike Toombs Barb Lissow is the recipient of this award for 2009
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD - Brad Johnson
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive Success of the supported team should be strongly
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
112010 February
considered The winner should normally come from Road Racing but mechanics that work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded The winner shall be a credit to the sport There shall be no repeat winners Nominations should be made by the Rally Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors Past recipients are Bruce Barletta Syl Barlow Chris Buckman Bill Crosby George Den-nis Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis Larry Eksten Don Girven Dave Goodnight Bill Groemminger Jay Hughes Leo Kellett Tim Lemke George Little Craig Mapstone William Mapstone Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John Morris Brian Reeves Rich Smith Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel Bob Veltz Lyn Weschler and R Wheller The 2009 AAMCO Transmission Trophy goes to George Little
RACE - Rich SmithDRIVER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstand-ing record in SCCA race participation Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor(2) Jerry Alaimo Jr Jerry Alaimo Sr(3) Joe Ca-malleri(2) Bobby Carville George Com-
machio Bill Coykendall(4) George Dennis Kevin Dennis(3) Mark Dennis(3) John DeSeyn(2) Ed Diamond Lou Gigliotti(2) J Robert Henderson(5) Vince LaManna(2) John Magee(4) James Martin Mark McAllister(2) Paul Miller Gary Morgan Chris Pluta and Eppie Wietzes The Com-petition Board awards the John and Emily Castle trophy to Michael Hausknecht
MOST IMPROVED DRIVERAwarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who has shown the greatest improve-ment during the season Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great prom-ise but to a license holder whose improve-ment over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record He shall have been a credit to the Region on the racecourse Past recipients are Jerry Alaimo Dave Ciufo Roger Clouser Charlie Cook Kevin Dennis Robert DePalma John DeSeyn Ed Diamond Don Girven Wes
Glantz M Greene Michael Hausknecht Craig Horning Tony Ilaqua Russell Jaslow R Johnson Bernie Kyler Lou Marth Dave Martin Chris McAllister Fran McAllister Mark McAllister Scott McAllister George Morris(2) Bell Nesbit Jim Nolan Chris Pluta(2) Steve Ross(2) Doug Seim Pete Smith Bob Swinehart Dan Thiel Kurt Thiel(2) H VanDinther Jeff Wayland(2) Ken Williams and Alf Zeller For the 2009 season the Competition Board selects Dave Ciufo as the most improved driver
BEST NEW DRIVER Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region
driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the racecourse Past recipients are Warren Agor Jerry Alaimo Jerry Alaimo Jr Bob Austin Hoffa Bogart Greg Bogosian Dave Ciufo Steve Cochran Charles Cook Kevin Dennis Mark Dennis
John Deseyn Chris DiMinco John Dixon Lou Gigliotti Don GirvenIII Dave Groh Michael Hausknect Dave Hoselton James Iovino Tom Kearney M King Chuck KruegerJr Lonnie LaFave Brad Loman Gary Lorow Mark Loucks John Magee Bill Moucha Sean Nally Mike Nix Bruce Perry Ken Phillips Wayne Pluta J Rowe Sharlene Seavey John Wanner S Wheeler John Williamson and Lou Wright The David H Martin Memorial trophy for 2009 goes to Mark Eksten
RALLY - Tom LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLYIST
Awarded to the rally driver navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition All types of rallies are considered with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of
competition The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region Prior outstanding rallyists awards have gone to Bill Bailey P Barnes R Campbell John DeSeyn Dee amp Dave Elder(3) J Robert Henderson(3) Katu amp Gene Hondorf Roy Hopkins Russ Hughes Bob Joseph Jon Kemp(2) Bill Laitenberger(4) Bill Leathersich Jr John McArthur Tom Palmer Bruce Perry Jon Kemp amp Karl Scheible Karl Scheible(3) Alan Smith Dan Thiel(5) Kurt Thiel and Chris Thompson For 2009 the award goes to Roy Hopkins amp Adrienne Hughes
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
12 February 2010
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Re-gional rallies For the second time the Ray and Fran Hicks trophy toes to Tom and Deb LangdonOUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR
Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors workers organizers or any combination thereof in the Road Rally andor Performance Rally program FLR membership is required Pre-vious contributor award recipients are Rusty Campbell Carl Dresie Steve Kittelberger Bill Laitenberger Mark Laitenberger Peter Steinberg amp John McArthur Bruce Perry John amp Donna Robinson Debbi Segall(2) Alan Smith Peter Steinberg(2) and Mike Toombs The John Robinson outstanding rally contribution award for 2009 goes to Rick Barnes for being rallymaster for two social rallies and providing a meeting site for the monthly rally meeting
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEARRecipient selected by the rally board from
the RoadRally andor PerformanceRally program Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region but in some rare instances may be from outside the region Past rally worker recipients are Phil Barnes Curtis Braun Curtis Braun Barb Lissow Carl Dresie(2) Eric Hobron Marsha Toombs and Bob Van Sice Jr For 2009 the award again goes to Carl Dresie
SOLO - Brian BuchmanSOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994 and was deter-mined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his her driving during the season Consideration is given to a driverrsquos performance at the divisional and national levels of competi-
tion This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship Some consideration may be given to a driverrsquos performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his her driving competition Past win-ners are Brian Buchman Sean Caron Brian Ciarlei Dave Ciufo Ken Flory Jason Gassman Brian Liedtke Chris Liedtke George Little Tim Moriarity(2) Chris Morton Alan Schoonmaker Paul Shaver and Greg West The driver of the year for 2009 is Chris Morton
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program Starting in 1086 the Marv and Eunice Brudno trophy has been awarded to Carl Blokker(2) Greg Bogosian George Modlin amp Jim Craven Denise Same amp Krista Gassman Patrick Gorris Sage Greathead Jason Gassman amp Jeff Guerdat Heidi Hall Jay Hughes Karl Hughes Brad Johnson Nate Lucier Christa Meck Amy Ingalls amp Tina Reeves Alan amp Judy Schoonmaker Judy Schoonmaker Paul amp Julie Shaver Mark Sirota Kim Smith Marnie Soom
Peter Steinberg and Paul Vogel The 2009 recipients are Cory and Dana Kuhns
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER Awarded to the driver who has shown
the greatest improvement in his her driv-ing performance over the course of the season This driver will also be a credit to the Region Past most improved drivers have been Nick Babin Nancy Blokker Brian Buchman Sean Caron Dave Cuifo Ron Fish(2) Jason Gassman Tom Kearney Sheryl Liedtke George M Little Christa Lux Craig Mapstone Scott Moller Chris Morton Adam Schoonmaker Alan Smith amp Julie Shaver Sheryl Spagg and Robert White The most improved driver for 2009 is Ed Jeffries
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition He shall also be a credit to the Region Previous Solo rookies of the year have been Alex Blake Brian Buchman Shawn Clapham Jamin Cummings Ken
Flory Jason Gassman Krista Gassman John Greathead Cory Kuhns Kim Meissner Bolaji Oguntoyinbo Tom Rapp Dave Schoenberger Dale Seeley Marnie Soom Eric Speitel Ed Sullivan and Tom Weaver Shaun Hallam Is this years Solo rookie of the year
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
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July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
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Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
132010 February
HIGH POINT CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS - Brad Johnson1st (Fred Allen Trophy) - Past recipients either separately or tied are Fred Allen Richard Apolant Bill Bell Katu Berglund
Chris Buckman Carl Clark George Dennis(2) Carl Dresie(4) Dave Elder(3) Dee Elder(2) Carl Gielow Karl Haltiner(3) Mary Hartman J Robert Henderson(8) Gene Hendorf Fran Hicks Ray Hicks(2) Tom Kearney Mark Krum Danny Lee Barb Lissow(2) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Tom Palmer Debbi Segall(3) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(3) Greg Smith(2) Marnie Soom Mike Toombs and Bob Veltz(2) With 263 points this years winner is Cory Kuhns
2nd (Joe Cerino Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Warren Agor Penny Allen Richard Bailey Carl Blokker Mike Brunner Dean Croucher George Dawson Carl Dresie(3) Dave Elder
George Gay Carl Gielow Lew Giesy(3) Rita Haltiner(2) Bob Hayward J Robert Henderson(4) Gene Hendorf(2) Katu Hendorf Fran Hicks Craig Horning(2) Joanne Jackson Cory Kuhns Bil l Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(3) Chris McAllister John McArthur(2) Gail McGuire Dee Meariam Tom Palmer Bruce
Perry Donna Robinson John Robinson Alan Schoonmaker C Schweiger Debbi Segall Marnie Soom and Mike Toombs With 251 points this years winner is Marnie Soom
3rd (Finger Lakes Region Trophy) Past recipients either separately or tied are Bill Bell Katu Berglund Frank Bov Chris Buckman(3) Barry Budlong Joe Cerino Michael Cianciosi(2) Meridith Croucher(2) Chris DeMinco George Dennis Dave Elder(4) Dee Elder(3) the Gays Lew Geisy(3) Karl Haltiner(2) Rita Haltiner
Ray Hicks Mark Krum Cory Kuhns Bill Laitenberger(2) Barb Lissow(2) Bob Lynch Fran McAllister Mark McAllister John McArthur Gail McGuire Gary Morgan Bill Mouche Lynn Randall(2) Donna Robinson John Robinson Bob Scott Debbi Segall(2) Chris Shalvoy Alan Smith(2) Pete Swain and Mike Toombs(3) With 210 points Barb Lissow takes third place in the high points championship for 2009
Membership Recognition- Mike Brunner55 years
Barry Budlong
David W Elder
David B Wild L P Willsea
50 yearsRobert L Burns
45 yearsJohn W Bailey Jeffrey Hume
40 years Judith Dennis Francis McAllister
35 yearsMissy Coykendall Rosemary A
Goodnight Kenneth J Williams
30 yearsKarl J Haltiner Steven Hayward William
Laitenberger Brian J Reeves
25 yearsMary K Hartman Scott D Hume James
F Nolan Wayne Steven Pluta
20 yearsAllan W Davis Lorraine Davis Kevin
Dennis James A Dunst Kurt Haderlein Lynn Haderlein Terry Hume Charles W Krueger Graham Lobban Mark McAllister Beth Alane Perry Paul Shaver John Peter Swapceinski Richard T Van Nostrand Dagny C Williams
15 yearsMarcia Armitage Michael Brunner
Michael Cafolla Robert A Hurley Vicky Hurley Gary L Morgan Gregory Shaver Daniel Thiel Elizabeth Thiel Nancy J Thomas Larry Wells
10 yearsMark Bartholomew Andy Blake Roy
Bruno Dick Giambra Jane E Kopp Craig S Lane Myra Liedtke George Little Richard Pearson Stephen A Stewart Paul Vogel
5 yearsRobert W Allen Carolyn Avery Elizabeth
Avery Kim K Avery Brian Ciarlei Brandon Hastings Brad Johnson Cory Kuhns Dana L Kuhns Debra Lisena-Tyo Gregory H Turner Keith J Turner Mary Lynne Turner Robert K Tyo Jeff Weaver
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
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Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
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To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
14 February 2010
SoloBrian BuchmanSolo Chair
Solo CalendarThe Finger Lakes Region 2010 Solo event calendar has
been set
April 24 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 1 RIT
May 29 Street Survival School hosted by Finger Lakes
Region SEAD
30 Finger Lakes Region Solo 2 SEAD
June 12 Finger Lakes Region Solo Test lsquonrsquo Tune SEAD
13 Finger Lakes Region Solo 3 SEAD
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 1 SEAD WNY Region
July 10-11 Tire Rackreg SCCA Solo National Tour Seneca Army
Depot Romulus NY (FLR)
25 Finger Lakes Region Solo 4 SEAD
August 1 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 2 WNY Batavia
Motorsports Park
15 Finger Lakes Region Solo 5 SEAD
22 Finger Lakes Region Solo 6 SEAD
September 7-10 The Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships
Lincoln Airpark Lincoln NE
26 Finger Lakes Region Solo 7 RIT
October 3 Finger Lakes Region Solo OOR 3 ECC-N WNY
Region
10 Finger Lakes Region Solo 8 RIT
TBA Solo Picnic
78 Bennington DriveRochester NY 14616
585-621-8200wwwekstenautoworkscom
CLUB RACING AND TRACK EVENT PREPARATION FULL IMPORT MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES amp FABRICATIONENGINE BUILDING AND CUSTOM CYLINDER HEAD WORK
DYNOMAX CHASSIS DYNO BY LAND-AND-SEA10 Off Labor to Club Members
4 Time HSR 4 Hours of Sebring Class Winner2006-2009
Rally
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
152010 February
RallyTom and Deb LangdonRoad Rally Chairs
2010 Finger Lakes Region RallyCross Schedule
The schedule for the 2010 Finger Lakes region RallyCross series has been set All events at Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom)January 31 (Alternate date 130)February 28 (Alternate date 227)June 19 (Alternate date 620)August 7 (Alternate date 88)September 4 (Alternate date 95)October 24 (Alternate date 1023)November 14 (Alternate date 1113)
Rally Meeting NotesJanuary 12 201096 Church Street Victor NY
Seven RoadRally and RallyCross e n t h u s i a s t s w e r e p r e s e n t The following is grouped by subject and may not be in chronological order
The February Rally meeting has been cancelled The next meeting will be held March 9 Any issues needing discussion or approval will be brought up at a Winter Rally Series event
Rick Barnes was presented the rotating trophy and wall plaque for being Outstanding Rally Contributor
The first rally of the Winter Rally Series went off well (The results and report are in this issue of TOP END and on the Web site Ed) The second of the series the Ithaca Winter Rally is written and will be pre-checked this
coming Saturday Snowball10 the third with Tom Langdon as rallymaster and the fourth The Route of all EVO 10 with Karl Haltiner as rallymaster are in the works (Flyers for the third and fourth events are in this issue of TOP END Ed) Information is also available on the Web at httpwwwflr-sccacomrally2010
Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore are writing the final rally of the series Curtis is expected to be back in the Rochester area by the 20th of the month Work on the rally will begin in earnest at that time
We will be assessing a one-minute penalty for excess lights starting with the next event The Winter Rally Series general rules allows two extra lights We will also be initiating a noise requirement starting with the February 6 rally Excessive lights andor noise will impact our ability to use the roads
The results of past Winter Series Rallies need to be reviewed for seeding of starters and to define appropriate speed groups
Jim Perrin is RallyCross chairman for the 2010 season Initial dates for the
series have been set with seven dates currently on the calendar RallyCross supplemental regulations for the 2010 season are available and can be found in the February issue of TOP END in the Rally section 2010 RallyCross information is also available on the Web site
Possible events for springsummerfall daytime rallies were discussed Several possibilities were mentioned Rick Barnes asked for a current edition of the 2010 Finger Lakes Region calendar
Miscellaneous discussions included Roads used in Winter Series Rallies The supply of weekend membership forms High and low headlight beams on the HID systems on the newer cars Rally- prepared cars for sale The ldquoworldrdquo Ford Focus and the availability of performance options The ability of some cars to demonstrate torque steer The difference between region years and SCCA years and how to reclaim years before a membership lapse Trap rally tricks were reviewed Traction paws and that the Halloween style paws were on sale Weiner dog brakes Amish rest stops
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
16 February 2010
The Long Way HomeJanuary 2 2010
The eleventh (holy crap) version of the Long Way Home was held on January 2nd Being the holiday weekend reduced the field by a few of the regular teams but even so 19 teams gathered at the Yard of Ale in Piffard for the first event in the 2010 FLR Winter Challenge Series We did have a couple of teams that traveled a great distance to compete Tim Penasack Marc Goldfarb and Dave Siesicki Steve McKelvie both made the trip from New England I understand that they both made the drive back home shortly after the event as well I am pleased to report that all teams except for one made it through the event without any drama That team had engine problems and eventually made it home also The weather could have been more challenging but it was cold and the roads were smooth and slippery There was a little snow blowing around the Dansville Nunda area but then things cleared up and visibility was way too good to make the event really challenging The only reports of ldquointerestingrdquo tire tracks apparently came at a certain railroad crossing but everyone made it through that with minimal drama (Not counting the three ldquooffsrdquo)
Seven teams competed in Stock class Jacob Peters and Matt Rhoads took first place with 101 points and Jaime Hayslip and Scott Grinnell took second at 10375 points Dennis Gorlick and Tom Kubis rounded out the top three with 2025 points
Limited was bested once again by Karl Haltiner and DeVillo McCann with 20 points for first overall Rick Barnes and Jason Kostyshak had 28625 points George Modlin and David Muench had 1329 points for 3rd in class
Equipped had six teams with Tim Penasack and Marc Goldfarb taking first in class with 29 points Gary Thomas and John Kastenhuber placed second in class with an ldquooh so closerdquo 31 points
Checkpoint12
The route
Rick Barnes andJason Kostyshakplaced 2nd in class 9th overallin Rickrsquos Mazda 323 GTX
The Subaru Legacy ofMichael McGinnis and
Mathew Goehle ldquodetunedrdquo itself on Leg 8
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
172010 February
Car
ClassSpeed
DriverNavigator
MakeModel
PlaceClsOA
ScoreRawFctrd Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7 Leg 8 Leg 9 Leg 10 Leg 11 Leg 12 Leg 13 Leg 14
6 StockA
Jacob PeterMatt Rhoads
SubaruWRX 15 101101 2 -55 -5 -3 -10 0
05TA -3 0 0 0 2 -705TA
705TA 7
9 StockB
Jaime HayslipScott Grinnell
VWJetta 26 8310375 2 -1 9 4 6 5 4 3 -4 2
05TA 4 29 4 6
11 StockB
Dennis GorlickTom Kubis
FordFocus 37 1622025 3 -31 3 -14 -30 -10 4 21
05TA1
05TA1
15TA -1 3115TA 10 -2
5 StockA
Jim PerrinLee McElhinney
SubaruForester 410 573573 -10 112 85 18 -10 0 -5 3 -103
05TA-200
98TA4
-05TA-10
08TA 12 -1
12 StockB
Morgan BidaAslan Sweeney
SubaruImprezza 511 855106875 -10 72 140 150 45 -108 5 24 129
15TA 31 6 24 -8215TA -29
15 StockB
Andrew WalkerDan Kaufman
AcuraIntegra 614 117414675 13 50 174
15TA -175 -158 -47 -64 -61 83 1 -60 80 -8 -200
13 StockB
Rich SmithJohn Walsh
ToyotaCelica 717 1579197375 -11 28 200 109 163 123 60 103 158 70 65 89 200 200
17 NoviceC
Kevin CowleyTran Dinh
ChevyAveo 112 12571257 -26 -19 -130 -149 -31 -41 -200 -200
65TA -26 30 -92 -6 107 -200
18 NoviceC
John StephensShaun Hallam
HondaCivic 215 16341634 -35 200 200 66 182 145 175 125 185 69 36 148 65 3
35TA
19 NoviceC
Eric RoyMichael Friedel
VWJetta 318 21542154 -47 -96 200 -200 -200 -136 -200 -37 -200 -119 -200 119 200 -200
1 LimitedA
Karl HaltinerMac McCann
SubaruWRX 11 2020 0 -2 -1 -1 -1 0 -2 0 -3 0 2 4
02TA2
005TA -2
8 LimitedB
Rick BarnesJason Kostyshak
Mazda323GTX 29 22928625 -6 -15 -16 85 -17 -2 3 40
25TA 5 7 2 29 005TA 2
16 LimitedC
George ModlinDavid Muench
SuzukiSX4 313 8861329 -6 18 -99 -61 25 39 -143 96 85 -24 -27 42 192 29
3 EquippedA
Tim PenasackMark Goldfarb
Subaru25 RS 12 2929 -1 -1 3 1 -2 4 2 6 1 1 1 -2
05TA 2 -2
2 EquippedA
Gary ThomasJohn Kastenhuber
EagleTalon 23 3131 1 0 11 4 -3 1 0 1 2 1 0 4
15TA -1 205TA
7 EquippedA
Frank BeyerMike Masoway
SubaruForester 34 4848 -1
15TA-5
105TA -2 -5 -3 -1 -2 -315TA -2 -7 -2 -11
25TA 1 -3
10 EquippedB
Dave SiesickiSteve McKelvie
HondaCivic 48 1412115 1 -15 12
55TA -17 -7 1955TA 1 0 -12 -5 -9 34 9 0
4 EquippedA
Michael McGinnisMatthew Goehle
SubaruLegacy 516 16571657 -12 -41 44 -145
3TA 0 8 -7 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 EquippedB
Cameron SandsDan Thiel
SubaruWRX 619 18762814 -200 163 200 200 58 108 90 200 178 28 200 39 -12 -200
The Long Way Home 10 January 2 2010 - Alan Smith Rallymaster
Third place was Frank Beyer and Mike Masoway with 48 points
Novice had three teams competing Kevin Cowley and Tran Dinh placed first in class with 1257 points in the powerful rally Aveo with almost all early points John Stephens and Shaun Hallam tried their hand at winter rally and took second place with 1634 points with an impressive score of 3 on the last checkpoint with a TA Eric Roy and Mike Friedel rounded out the three in their Subaru with 2154 points
As with all of these events there is no way that they could be run without lots of dedicated workers I would like to thank Brain Fallon and John Simonson for working checkpoint 1 Craig McMaster Alan and Peter Blood worked checkpoints 2 and 9 Jerry Kerwin and Carl Dresie worked checkpoints 3 and 10 Jerry Kerwin brought out his new Evo which should be a great rally car but not a great checkpoint car since the headlights donrsquot seem to ever be able
to be turned off they kept very warm under the coats used to block the bright lights Steve Kittleberger and Barb Lissow worked checkpoints at 4 and 12 Marnie Soom and Ed Jeffries worked checkpoints 5 and 12 Checkpoint 12 being on the Mudville Road that Marnie had so much ldquofunrdquo on in last yearrsquos event Mike Toombs and Elizabeth Thiel worked checkpoints 6 and 13 they had an interesting view of the cars as they executed the RR crossing Karl Haltiner and Mac McCann were car 1 and also Checkpoint 7 before the break Bob Van Sice and kids worked two checkpoints in the second half checkpoints 8 and 14 plus also ran the entire route for me I short-circuited the course in a couple of sections to have enough time to make sure the checkpoint screws were properly setup
I would also like to thank Jerry Kerwin for doing tech and Gary Thomas for doing the Novice school for me Tom Langdon was planning on teaching the Novice school until he was required
to work for the weekend at the last minute Dan and Anna Thiel showed up at registration and ldquovolunteeredrdquo to be the sweep car This was Annarsquos first experience with rally I think I hope she enjoyed it Lastly I would like to thank my wife Amy she allows me the many hours of time to put this event together
Now that you have read through the ldquobread and butterrdquo section of the report I like to relay a few stories that come out of every event Unfortunately the most exciting story I heard was some minor ditch exploration near checkpoint 13 The only other cell phone call I received was an i-phone left in the snow at checkpoint 2 but that team quickly returned to retrieve it From an organizer standpoint this made the event easy to manage but I hope for more exciting weather for next year
Until the next event
Alan SmithRallymaster The Long Way Home
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
18 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA COCR
SNOWBALL 10 FEBRUARY 6 2010
The third rally of the Winter Series consists of approximately 140 competitive miles using mostly unpaved and some paved roads in the scenic (if this were a daylight rally) New York Southern Tier Entry fees are $35car for SCCA members $45car for guests There is a 35 car limit so pre-registration is recommended Series classes are Equipped Limited Stock and Novice Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete We will be initiating a noise requirement for this rally so please remember we would like to be able to use these roads again StartFinish location Yard of Ale Canal House 3226 Genesee St Piffard NY Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PM Novice school 330 PM Driverrsquos Meeting 410 PM First car starts 431 PM First car finishes about 1100 PM Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questions
TomampDeb Langdon Tlang399532aolcom or call 315-524-2260
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
192010 February
The Route of All EVO IVFebruary 20 2010
A rally of approximately 180 ldquointerestingrdquo miles using paved and unpaved roads in the New York Southern Tier In keeping with the winter rally series format
this is an evening TSD rally run at speeds within the local speed limits
Snow tires are recommended (all season tires may limit your speed group eligibility) tow ropestrap and 90 minutes of flares or one DOT triangle are required to compete
The Rally starts at Charlie Riedels Restaurant in Canandaigua NY on Routes 5 amp 20 (Eastern Blvd) Finish location still TBD
$35car for SCCA members $45car for guestsEquipped Limited Stock and Novice classes
Schedule Registration 300 to 400 PMNovice school 330 PMDriverrsquos Meeting 410 PMFirst car starts 431 PM
Contact the rallymaster to pre-register and for answers to questionsKarl Haltiner
HaltinerKMaolcom(585) 425-4569
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
20 February 2010
Finger Lakes Region SCCA Perryrsquos Park RallyCross Supplemental Regulations 1 Location
4538 Caledonia Rd Leicester NY 14481
2 Contacts Chairman Jim Perrin(716) 510-5871 (c)rallycrossflr-sccacom
Site Owner Bruce Perry(585) 382-9234 (h) perryracingwycolcom
3 Rally Chairs Tom amp Deb Langdon (315) 524-2260 (h) roadrallyflr-sccacom
4 Weather These events will not be run in heavy
rain The nature of a claydirt surface is that severe ruts will develop and could cause damage to the underside of unprotected vehicles Deep ruts could also cause a sliding vehicle to dig and roll A rain date has been set for the day after the scheduled date unless specified If in doubt access the web site wwwflr-sccacom or contact the RallyCross Chairman before leaving for the event
5 Schedule 900-945 Tech Inspection930-1000 Registration 1000-1020 Driverrsquos Safety Meeting1020-1030 Course Parade Lap1030 First Car Off400 Start of Last Run500 (appx) End of Competition515 Gathering in Garage and
Posting of Scores
6 Registration Registration is located in the garage at
the house The entry fee is $30 per driver ($35 for non SCCA members) Go to Tech first Bring the completed Tech form to registration At registration please sign the waiver fill out the entry form sign up for a car number and receive your scorecard
7 Entry The entry will be limited to 50 entries
Preference to entry will be given to those
who volunteer to help organize the events and to help maintain the course
8 Tech Inspection When you arrive go to Tech first in
the service area and will be similar to a Solo inspection Tech Inspector will have the Tech forms A Snell M95 or newer helmet is required Loaner helmets will be available courtesy of the Finger Lakes Region Solo program The Event Chairman has the right to disallow an entry FOR ANY REASON If the tech inspection reveals any unsafe condition that cannot be fixed the competitor will not be allowed to run High center of gravity vehicles will not be allowed to run Exceptions to any of these provisions must be approved by the RallyCross Chairman and the Safety Steward prior to the day of the event
9 Classes The classes for this event will be 2WD All 2WD NA cars
U4 All AWD NA cars under 221 liters
O4 All AWD NA cars 221 liters and over
Open Log booked rally cars in Group 5 Open Light Open Production GT Super Production and all FI AWD cars
NA Naturally Aspirated FI Forced Induction
(Turbocharged or Supercharged)
AWD All Wheel Drive or 4WD Rally tires will be permitted for
ALL CLASSES Individual cars can be petitioned
for a classing waiver from the Rally Chairman
10 Scoring The score will be the total time of all
runs Timing will be to the 100th of a minute There will be at least 4 runs weather permitting Scoring will be conducted at the house Times will be radioed by the start and finish workers to the scoring workers At the end of each run the hard copy of the start and finish logs will be collected and used to verify the scores The scores will be posted on the Official Notice Board located in the service area Scoring questions must be addressed to the RallyCross Chairman
11 Start Order Car number order If there are multiple
drivers for a single vehicle we will assign car numbers that allow sufficient time to do the driver swap
12 FTC (Finish Time Control) The FTC location is shown on the course
map and is denoted by a clock sign The worker will write the finish time on the competitor scorecard
13 Service Area (Paddock) The service area is shown on the course
map Please enter and exit the service area as shown on the map to prevent traffic problems Speed limit in the service area is 5 mph
14 Spectator areas There are 2 designated spectator areas
shown on the course map The SPECTATOR AREA is outlined with straw bales Please access this area by walking straight out from the ATC along the white markers parallel with the start straight The SPECTATOR MOUND is in the back yard of the house Please walk along the road and then along the mowed yard to access this viewing area Please stay on the mound and do not get too close to the course All individuals on the property must have signed a waiver
15 Course Safety There will be a course marshal positioned
on the SPECTATOR MOUND who will give a course clear message via radio to the start worker The SPECTATOR MOUND is the only location that can view the entire course Two cars will be on the course at the same time In dry conditions the course will be 130 to 145 minutes long The starter will try to start one car every minute unless the course clear message is not received
16 Penalties Off course is defined as failure to
negotiate all course markers in order If a competitor leaves the course during a run the competitor must re-enter the course at the same location and complete the run in order to not be off course Hitting and significantly moving a course marker 010 min Off course will result in a fixed (bogey) time for the run 300 min If double runs are used the OC penalty will also be doubled Failure to work for each run will result in an OC penalty per work missed
17 Caledonia Road Please do not park on or block the road
in any way We do not want to sensitize the locals any more than we already are
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
212010 February
Classified Ads
Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom for more info
of Issues 12 6 3 1 Full Page $500 $275 $150 $100 frac12 Page 275 150 80 40 frac14 Page 150 80 45 25 Business Card 75 40 20 10
Commercial Ad Rates
To place a Classified Ad Contact the editor at cfdresiecscom Ads will run for three issues or longer if space allows Be sure to notify the editor if your item has been sold or is otherwise no longer available Your ad will also be published on the Finger Lakes Regions Web site in the Forum section (Classified Ads) at httpwwwflr-sccacomphpBB3viewforumphpf=13
Classified Ads are free to members $500 per issue for non-members
Free Classified Ads for FLR Members
For Sale 4 Kumho V700 Victoracer tires 18560HR14 mounted on series 1 Miata alloy wheels They have one good season of autocross or track days left in them $450 Also have some 1992 Miata accessories - tonneau cover top boot rear window protector etc Contact Dennis (585) 388-5794 or mdgorlickrochesterrrcom (110)
For Sale Buick Gran Sport 1986 only 1029 made V6 with Bosch fuel injection Body restored plus many new mechanical parts interior excellent Not a ldquowinter beaterrdquo Reduced to $6000 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Triumph Spitfire 1974 Stored winters no rust under 52000 miles 4 cylinder Recent clutch cylinder fuel pump carb rebuild New tonneau cover NYS inspected in June $3500 Contact Gene Dinkel (585) 383-0363 (1209)
For Sale Twin Hitachi SU carbs with manifold for early Datsun 510s includes new choke cable $175 Contact garygeorgethomasgmailcom (1009)
For Sale Mazda RX7 81 GS good body posi rear 81K $1850 3 first gen chassis 2-12A 1-13B 12A wreck - make offer Datsun 240Z 2+2 transaxle $200 Porsche 914 73 2L - engine $550 transaxle (side shifter) $450 original 15 x 55 Fuchs alloys $300 315-986-3481 or jdeseynrochesterrrcom (709)
For Sale 4 polished Aluminum Wheels very good condition 13rdquo x 55rdquo previously used for FF 4-hole pattern 0rdquo offset Pilot hole 275rdquo hub thickness 78rdquo Stud hole Diameter 1116rdquo 1 pair w 375rdquo Stud circle Diameter 1 pair w 4rdquo Stud circle Diameter there is plenty of material in the hub to allow re-drilling Make offer call Mac at 585-225-7992 or e-mail at macbt21hotmailcom (609)
Wanted Finger Lakes Region SCCA member looking for scrap metal batteries wire etc Will help clean out yards cellars attics garages etc Call Brian Barlow at (585) 289-8007 or e-mail playfreeguitar12yahoocom (509)
18 Dusty Conditions If the course is dry and dusty and the
wind is coming out of the south such that we are dusting the neighborrsquos house we will modify the course as necessary The neighbors are cool with this RallyCross course but they deserve our respect for their property and safety
19 Course Walk Thru The course walk thru time is published
in the schedule We have de-rocked the course but it is a never-ending battle All of the rocks under the deck at the house came from the course Competitors are encouraged to pick rocks and place them at the inside of the apex markers for collection at a later time Please do not throw rocks elsewhere into the field as we may have to change the course someday Rocks may be thrown into the woods however
20 Official Notice Board The official notice board will be located
in the service area It will be used to post the insurance and sanction certificate post scores and relay any special information such as course changes
21 Bathroom Participants and volunteers are invited
to use the bathroom in the house Use the back door on the deck It is the first room on the left
22 Competitor Work Assignments All competitors are required to work
a position for every run they make See the worker coordinator for worker assignment
23 Course Condition Due to the nature of loose surfaces the
course condition will change throughout the event This situation may even necessitate a course change during the event if an unsafe condition arises The RallyCross Chairman andor Safety Steward has the right to change the course AT ANY TIME during the event to maintain a level of safety As in ProRally there is no guarantee that all competitors will have the same course conditions
24 Loaned Equipment You must return all loaned equipment
including car numbers radios clocks etc or you will be removed from the final results of the event
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDROCHESTER NYPermit No 1761
The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer
22 February 2010Jan 11 2009
REGION 62
Membership Application
Dear Prospective SCCA Member To apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America the worldrsquos largest member participation automotive organization please complete the form below and return with payment to SCCA Membership Department P O Box 299 Topeka KS 66601-0299
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name ___________________________________ Birth date _______________ E-mail _____________________________________
Address _________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________County _________________________
Have you been an SCCA member before No Yes Year _____________Previous Member ___________________________
Single Married Spouses Name ________________________________________________ Birth date __________________
Spouses Member Number (if current member)_________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLYING FOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Please list names and ages of children under age 21
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
Name________________________________________________________Birth date ______ ______ ______
PRIMARY INTEREST IN SCCAPlease indicate the area(s) of SCCA in which you plan to participate or which interest you most Your response will be used toallocate your national dues to the areas you indicate Thank you
Club Racing Pro Racing Rally Solo Please send me a Crew License
Annual National Dues + Annual Regional Dues = TOTAL DUE
REGULAR MEMBER $65 + REGULAR MEMBER $15 = $80 SPOUSE MEMBER $23 + SPOUSE MEMBER $10 = $33 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $101 + FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $20 = $121 FEAR GEAR (21 amp Under) $30 + FIRST GEAR $15 = $45
Enclosed is my check or Money Order for $ ___________________ US DO NOT SEND CASH
VISA MC No ___________________________________Exp Date _________________________
I hereby apply for membership in the Sports Car Club of America Inc and its Finger Lakes Region (62) and agree to abide by the bylaws
Applicants Signature __________________________________________ Date _________________________
Dues include payment for subscription to SportsCar ($24 value) Dues are not deductible as charitable contribution
232010 February
Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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Finger Lakes REGION WEBSITE AND BULLE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the Finger Lakes REGIONJanuary 201030 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact
meridith1cmsncom for further information)
31 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 130)
February 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 3 Tom Langdon (tlan399532aolcom (315) 524-2260)
13 Winter Challenge Road Rally NER Barre Vt Ted Goddard (tedgcbtdsnet(802) 263-9540)
17 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
20 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 4 The Route of all EVO IV (Contact Karl Haltiner HaltinerKMaolcom (585) 425-4569)
20 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
26 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
28 Finger Lakes Region RALLYCROSS Perryrsquos Park (rallycrossflr-sccacom) (Alternate date 227)
March 20102 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
2 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
3ndash7 Rochester Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday
6 Finger Lakes Region Winter Rally Series Event 5 Curtis Braun and Ben Gilmore
9 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
12-14 NEDiv Roundtable Hamilton Park Hotel amp Convention Center Florham Park NJ (NNJR)
20-21 NEDiv Driverrsquos School Summit WDC
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
27-28 NEDiv Driverrsquos School and PDX NJMP JRB
30 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
April 20106 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy
Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
6 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
10-11 NEDiv National Race NHMS NER
13 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
17-18 Double National VIR NCR
21 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro 100 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
24 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Test lsquonrsquo Tune RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
25 Finger Lakes Region SOLO 1 RIT See httpwwwflr-sccacomsoloschedulehtml
24-25 NEDiv Regional Race (MARRS) Summit WDC
27 Finger Lakes REGION Board of Directors meeting - 730 pm Thielrsquos 753 Klem Rd Webster NY (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
30-51 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
May 2010430-1 NEDiv Driverrsquos School NHMS NER
1-2 NEDiv Regional Race (NERRC) NHMS NER
4 Finger Lakes Region SOLO Meeting - 700 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
4 Finger Lakes Region General Membership Meeting - 800 pm ndash Burgundy Basin Inn 1361 Marsh Road Pittsford NY 14534 (Contact reflr-sccacom for further information)
8-9 Driverrsquos School Great Lakes Nelson
8-9 Regional Race (MARRS) VIR NCR
11 Finger Lakes Region Rally Meeting -730 pm 96 Church St Victor Rick Barnes (rbarnestorsencom (585) 967-3762)
15 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Wellsboro Radio Check (Tent) (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
15-16 NEDiv Regional Race (Kryder) Nelson Ledges MVR
19 STPR Committee Meeting ndash Rochester 730 pm (Contact meridith1cmsncom for further information)
22-23 National and Restricted Regional Race Mid-Ohio OVR
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The LAST PIT More from the Awards and Membership Banquet
40 year members Fran McAllisterand Judy Dennis
Scott Moller MCAnna Thiel Photographer