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Volume 2010, Issue 1 February 2010

Trophy Winners from COM Banquet in Nashua

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Officers, Directors and Chiefs

For contact information go to COM Sports Car Club - COMSCC Officers, Board of Directors, and Chiefs of Specialties

Officers President: John Spain Vice President: Will Martins Secretary: Bill Hosselbarth Treasurer: Paul Shearer

Board of Directors Bruce Allen Gordon Andrade Dan D'Arcy Mike Demopoulos Fred Ferguson Lester Seal Mark Swinehart Sam Webster

Chiefs of Specialties Drift Editor: Lou Milinazzo Chief of Equipment: Bill Hosselbarth Chief of Event Operations: Sam Webster Event and Trophy Chair: Toni Clark Chief of Instructors Will Martins Chief of Membership: Paul Shearer Pointskeeper: Mark Swinehart Chief of Publicity: Bill Hosselbarth Registrar: Mark Swinehart Chief of Rules: Chief Steward: Nate Hine Chief of Tech: Bill Fitzmaurice Chief of Timing and Scoring: Bill Hosselbarth Chief of Marketing and Webmaster: Mike Demopoulos Stewards Nate Hine (Chief Steward) Bill Fitzmaurice Bruce Allen Christopher Tier David Boutelle Keith Guigere Kevin Foote Lee Walsh Lester Seal Scott Rosnick Will Martins Advertising Rates: Text ads with small photo free for members. Full Page $150; Half Page - $100; Quarter page - $50. Color is free. Please email files to editor [email protected]

Table of Contents Officers, Directors and Chiefs ...........................2 Boiler Plate .......................................................2 Starting Line......................................................3 From the Editor .................................................3 From the Former Editor.....................................3 From the President…………………………………………………….….3 From the Treasurer-------------------------------------4 From the Outgoing Treasurer------------------------4 From the Secretary-------------------------------------5 From the Chief of Operations-------------------------16 Finish Line: Events..........................................17 Banquet Photos .....Error! Bookmark not defined.

Boiler Plate The Four Wheel Drift is the official publication of the COM Sports Car Club, Inc. All information is for the use of club members only. The Drift is published several times a year, usually after each event. About the Club: The COM Sports Car Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with membership open to any person interested in sports cars, High Performance Driving Events and Solo I time trial competition. For up-to-date information, answers to questions, etc. visit our Web site at http://www.comscc.com/. Time trial results, championship points status and class records for each track are current on the Web site. Membership and Board meetings Board meetings of the club are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 at Yangtze River restaurant 584 King St Route 110 in Littleton (exit 31 off 495) - go 100 yards up Route 119, turn left on Route 110 at the lights, less than 1/4 mile up on your left. Click here for a Google Map of the location. Everyone is welcome to attend. General meetings are held at 7:00 before the Board meeting except in January when the awards banquet is the meeting. Copyright COM Sports Car Club Inc. All rights reserved

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Starting Line From the New (Again) Editor Lou Milinazzo I’ll be taking over the Drift from Bruce Allen. Bruce has done a great job with the newsletter. He actually recruited me to do this job my first time around. I am a long time COM member, (first event was back in 1988). I have previously served as Drift Editor and as a Director. As always, I would invite members to send in articles and photos that would be interesting to the club. Whether that be a technical article, past COM experience, or car guy/gal stuff in general, it makes for a better read. I really enjoyed the last few Drifts that included a lot of member input. COMSCC has an exciting event schedule this year, I look forward to seeing you at the track, Lou Milinazzo

From the Outgoing (Again) Editor Bruce Allen I have enjoyed the task of making the COMSCC Four Wheel Drift an indispensable part of your post-track life for the last year. Lou Milinazzo who, like me was once before an editor has expressed an urgent desire to become the new editor and the Board of directors has approved his appointment. My condolences to Lou, but he knows what he is getting into and the pay is great. Preparing the Drift requires a surprising amount of work although not as much as when we mailed print editions. Editing the photographs an creating a presentable Drift takes a lot of time. Drumming up content (photos and articles) can take a lot more time. I have been lucky this year to have a number of people send me photographs for the events I have not attended. Often it is up to the Drift editor to take the photos himself and this can be tough when instructing, driving, competing and repairing. I will be turning over my large supply of sledgehammers, brow beaters and ass kickers to Lou so he can effectively draw a continued supply of reports and wisdom from the Officers, Chiefs and other members of the club. So, Sayonara and good luck, Lou.

Bruce (the Greased Shadow)

From the President John Spain I am really looking forward to our 2010 season. We have 8 events including two new tracks, a summer visit to Mont Tremblant, early autumn at The Glen and three weekends at NHMS including a 3 Day event on 4th of July Weekend. (Nice.) I hope that you are all as excited as I am! As I am sure many of you will agree, one of my favorite experiences behind the wheel is learning a new track and addressing all of the challenges that go along with it. This year We get to do it twice! 2009 was a building year for the club. The Board made some tough decisions regarding away events and the number of events held and focused on building a schedule that had a reasonable expectation of breaking even in a difficult economy. I am happy to say that this was not only a prudent choice it actually exceeded expectations. Your club is in good shape. Many thanks go to our Board of Directors and Chiefs for all of the hard work last year. Many new programs were added to bring in new members and a lot of extra work went into promoting our events to help them succeed. They did, and I believe that we actually attracted new members or "grabbed market share" in the process. It is now incumbent upon us to make our new members feel welcome and help them to discover what makes COM special . . . what makes COM THE place to host your track time: "It's all about the fast lap" . . . and good friends, great instructors (thanks to all of you!), thoughtful and valued classroom presentations (thanks Stephan!) and well run events (thanks to Mark Swinehart, Sam Webster, Will Martins, Paul Shearer, and allot of behind-the-scenes effort from the rest of the Board of Directors and many other volunteers.) We have a very special organization in the Com Sports Car Club and I am proud to be your president. Thanks for having me! All The Best, John

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From the Treasurer Fred Ferguson

Registration & Membership Site Updates A few enhancements to the site have been made that are worth noting.

• Car & Driver Log Book – If you’re like me, you have a log or file of car maintenance, setup, and track events. My own racing log – a simple Excel sheet – was useful until I had several hundred entries and it was troublesome to maintain. Also, it was accessible only from my home PC.

The COM log book provides access your log from anywhere via the My Profile and My COM pages. Log entries can be downloaded to Excel, and entries can be linked to specific cars or specific track events. You may find it useful to have it accessible at the track via the web.

• Member Directory – The Member Directory is accessible from the Members-Only page. The directory provides a roster of current club members. Note that anyone can be “unlisted” if they wish by simply updating their My Profile site settings.

• Annual Election – The 2010 election of club officers and directors will be (and now has been) done via an online ballot.

• Credit Cards – Starting in 2010, COM will accept Visa and MasterCard in addition to electronic checks. You may also submit payment via money order or personal check as before.

• Checkout Page – The checkout page has been updated to support the new payment options. In addition, you can now update your profile and car information at checkout. Please note that your membership status will be verified at checkout, so if your membership needs to be renewed you will be prompted to do so when you register for your first track event.

A few more tweaks are in planning but please share your ideas and suggestions – racing against the clock is all about you but COMSCC is all about “us” and the club needs your support to run well. See you at the track! Fred Ferguson, Treasurer

From the Outgoing Treasurer Paul Shearer [I am reprinting Paul’s presentation given at the Banquet. Ed] I joined COM in 1995 and became Treasurer in 1996. I am retiring this year after 14 years as Treasurer. Unless there has been huge write-in effort, your treasurer next year will be Fred Ferguson. Fred and the board have a lot of new ideas and you will see a variety of programs rolled out to simplify registration and payment. Since I am retiring, I get to reminisce a bit. Fifteen years ago when I joined, Frank Perron was the club president. Frank served for a couple years and did a great job. He went away for a few years but has now come back to the club and is driving and instructing again. Welcome back, Frank. Over the years, I have worked with a number of presidents starting with Frank followed by Joe Traut Dean Clark Rob Goldfarb Herb Dasilva Alex Teng Will Martins and now John Spain I have also worked with a number of Registrars -- starting with Cathy Clark, Dean’ wife followed by Nicole Traut Fred Sanford Debbie Stohn and now Mark Swinehart I have to say that the real pleasure of the Treasurer position has been working with Mark Swinehart. He does a great job for the club and is a delight to work with. I will miss his humor. Moving on to the more conventional Treasurer presentation: I want to first look at our 10 year financial performance. 2009 was a very good year for us. We showed a net profit of $23,587 and are on our way to recovering from five very difficult years from 2004 -2008. To accomplish this, they board made some difficult choices to reduce our losses. Mosport and Calabogie are great tracks and much loved by the few people that attended those events, but in the entire time we went to those tracks, we never made money at any of those events. It was simply too far for most people to travel and we were unable to attract and meaningful number of local Canadians for these events. Last year, we lost modestly at WG and MT, broke even at NH1 and then made good profits at the rest of the NH events. WG loses mostly because the track fees are much higher than other tracks. The attendance and revenue is comparable to an NH event but the expenses are higher. With good gains at NH, we can easily tolerate modest losses at WG and MT.

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The 2010 schedule has been developed by John Spain who has worked with the tracks to negotiate rates and dates, and has given us a schedule that limits our downside financial risk and gives us good opportunities for profits. John has added two new tracks for COM, Monticello in New York and New Jersey Motorsports Park. Monticello will be on the full over 4 mile course and NJ will be the 2.25 mile Thunderbolt track. John has negotiated reduced rates for these events that will allow us to break even at a fairly low level of attendance limiting our financial risk. However, we would expect that many people will want to try these interesting new tracks and the events will be very successful. Beyond the two new tracks we will have four events at NH with three weekends including one three day long weekend. MT and WG fill out the calendar with their usual events. Lastly, I wanted to look at membership trends. Membership seems to have stabilized after years of gradual decline. There are a number of programs in effect to increase membership, including hot lap ridealongs and promotions at motor events. Membership should begin to trend upward again. I have enjoyed my time as Treasurer. The club is in good financial shape now but will still need another year or two of strong profits to rebuild its cash reserves. I believe that I am leaving you in good hands with Fred.

From the Secretary Bill Hosselbarth

COM Sports Car Club Meeting November 18, 2009 – Littleton, MA In attendance: Club Officers Board Members (Directors) John Spain (phone)President Gordon Andrade Les Seal Will Martins, Vice President Sam Webster Mark Swinehart Bill Hosselbarth, Secretary Bruce Allen Paul Shearer, Treasurer Fred Ferguson Other members Richard Murphy Jeff Wasilko Richard Harding Marcus Barrow Chuck Manning Ted Drotleff Evan Nelson Bob Brooks Lou Milinazzo General Meeting called to order 7:09 Reminder ‐ Nominations for board & exec committee to be presented at next meeting. Bill Hosselbarth to bring nomination forms. Fred Ferguson will automate voting process on web site. Sam Webster asked if he should pursue World of Wheels (March 10th ‐12th) – time commitment & cost? Sam will look

into. Ted Drotleff asked about the 48 Hours of Tri‐State – is the club willing to again sponsor with a free track day. Board Meeting called to order at 7:20 Secretaries Report The minutes from the October Board meeting were distributed. Motion to accept by Mark Swinehart, second Sam Webster ‐ passed Treasurer’s report Paul Shearer passed out a balance sheet dated 11/19/2009. This report should be considered the final for the year. Dues less admin expenses accounted for $8k in profit ‐ Will Martins noted the club need to provide more for the members for the dues that have been paid. We have adequate savings to cover the deposits needed for next year. Motion to accept Will Martins, second Mark Swinehart ‐ passed 2010 Schedule Update John Spain, earlier today had distributed via email the final 2010 schedule: May 3 & 4 Mon/Tues Montecello (Full Course) May 31/Jun 1 Mon/Tues NHMS July 2,3 & 4 Fri/Sat/Sun NHMS (three day event) Aug 2 & 3 Mon/Tues Mont Tremblant Aug 28 & 29 Sat/Sun NHMS Sept 14 &15 Tues/Wed The Glen Oct 9 & 10 Sat/Sun NHMS Motion by Bill Hosselbarth to accept the entire schedule as presented, second Gordon Andrade – passed Once confirmed John Spain will post on forum and distribute via special email. Page 2 of 15 Banquet The banquet plans and costs are a repeat of last year – Jan 9th, deposit sent. Motion by Mark Swinehart to keep the fee at $35, second Les Seal – passed. Note ‐ all perpetual trophies need to be returned to Sam Webster prior to next meeting – Sam will contact individually by email 2009 Special Awards These awards are decided at the Dec meeting – please come prepared to discuss with nominations. Nominations will be sought via the email forum and Bill Hosselbarth will keep track of them for the meeting and prepare ballots. 48 Hours of Tri‐State

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Motion by Mark Swinehart to donate an education day and club membership to the 48 Hours of Tri‐State charity event, second Fred Ferguson – passed 2010 Rule Change results are on the attached pages Motion by Les Seal to adjourn, second Gordon Andrade ‐ meeting adjourned at 9:25 November To‐Do’s Bill Hosselbarth – Nomination papers for Dec meeting – email board with nomination papers for special awards and tabulate nominations for presentation at Dec meeting Fred Ferguson – automate voting process on web site John Spain – confirm track dates and post on forum Paul Shearer – email to members the 2010 track schedule & reminder about nominations (after confirmation by John) Sam Webster – contact perpetual trophy winners to return trophies Page 3 of 15 2010 Rule Change Results – Nov Meeting #1 This rule was discussed but received no support Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:06 am Rulebook Section **************************************** Car classification **************************************** Old Rule: N/A **************************************** New Rule: I propose the Ariel Atom (any series) with a 4cyl. supercharged or turbocharged engine be assigned to Prepared B class,and can be run with or without the factory fenders. For information purposes I present the following: The Ariel Atom is a sports car created and designed to be operated on public roads,and is street legal in many states and countries.It uses a Chevrolet Cobalt SS drivetrain or Honda Civic drivetrain.It will pass all safety and emission standards in most states.It may look like a formula car,and have high performance numbers,however, is not a formula car. It is a very basic sports car with minimal comfort features, all

for the sake of less weight. Classifying any car without fenders as an open wheel car that must run in the Formula class is much too generic a statement. A 1933 Ford coupe without fenders would have to run in Formula under those open wheel guidelines.So would a fenderless Caterham or Locost. The SCCA classifies Formula cars as such: "The Formula Category is intended to provide the membership and inter‐ested manufacturers with the opportunity to compete in purpose built, highly modified open wheel single seat race cars. The Club may alter or adjust specifications and require, permit, or restrict certain specific components to equate competitive potential."

#2 This rule was discussed but received no support Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:07 am Rulebook Section **************************************** Safety requirements **************************************** Old Rule: Addition to rules. Usage of Methanol fuel. **************************************** New Rule: Cars running methanol fuel, in any concentration, shall be required to run in the Prepared divisions,(A,B or C) or Formula,which require proper fireproof safety gear be worn; SFI approved fire suit,gloves,shoes. Due to the nature of Methanol,and its extreme volatility,when being used as a fuel in a race car, an on board fire supression system shall be required.Placarding of vehicles using methanol as a fuel to warn others is also suggested. Seeing as COM cannot determine the strenght of said Methanol,all usage shall be considered at a 100% concentration,and treated as such. Cars utilizing Methanol shall be required to inject said fuel downstream of the throttle body (or bodies) to allow containment of said material between the throttle body(s) and combustion chamber in the event of a continual Page 4 of 15 discharg failure. Unless contained, Methanol being discharged upstream into the air box or intake inlet may be exposed to potential ignition sources and a subsequent uncontrolled flash fire.

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#3 This request was approved as written Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:11 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** XII. 2 **************************************** Old Rule ‐ PREPARED B (P/B) Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules SCCA GT2, DP, EP, Formula 440, Formula 500 **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Move F500 to FP (F500s are generally competitive with Formula Ford that is in FP)

#4 This request was approved with a change – delete the words “after the throttle body” Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:12 pm Rulebook Section **************************************** VI. H. (new section) **************************************** Old Rule: none **************************************** New Rule: All cars shall be powered by gasoline, diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel or electricity (provided by batteries) alone or in combination. Gasoline may be leaded or unleaded. Gasoline may include race gas limited by the SCCA fuel GCR to prevent toxic chemical use. Pump gasoline including Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol (Methanol or Ethanol) as limited by

SCCA GCR may be used. Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol as a primary fuel is prohibited. Small amounts of Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol may be injected into an engine after the throttle body for engine cooling and detonation control when mixed with at least 50% water. No more than one gallon of such a mix shall be carried in the car to ensure that it is not a primary fuel. Whenever an alcohol/water mix is injected into the engine it shall be considered a fuel and the tank must follow the same rules as other fuels. (Note: when hybrid or battery‐only cars start showing up we need to consider the safety implications of 500 volt batteries. When hydrogen or LNG powered cars start showing up we will need to change this rule.) Page 5 of 15

#5 This rule was discussed but received no support Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:10 pm Rulebook Section **************************************** XI street prepared **************************************** Old Rule: 7. 100% of stock frame or sub‐frames must be retained **************************************** New Rule: 7. frame and/or sub‐frame(s) must remain stock but may be modified to allow for brake cooling ducts any modifications made may serve no other purpose.

#6 This rule was discussed but received no support Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:39 pm Rulebook Section **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK GT (SSGT) **************************************** Old Rule: none – **************************************** New Rule:

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Add 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 2010 Dodge Charger, 2010 Mustang GT

#7 This rule was discussed but received no support Oct 26, 2009 1:19 pm Rulebook Section **************************************** XXII Prepared **************************************** Old Rule: PREPARED B (P/B) Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules SCCA GT2, DP, EP, Formula 500 **************************************** New Rule: PREPARED B (P/B) Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules SCCA GT2, DP, EP [Moves Formula 500 to FP. Speed is comparable to Formula Ford, which is in FP. ‐ Nate] Page 6 of 15

#8 This request was approved as written Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:20 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** XII. PREPARED **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** This classification includes full race prepared cars and cars with modifications not normally found in street legal cars. Modifications are allowed within the realm of those allowed by major sanctioning bodies such as SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, or FIA. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** This classification is for any car not that does not fit into any of the more restrictive classes above.

Any competitor entering a Prepared car not explicitly described below should consult the COMSCC Stewards, who have discretion to classify it as they deem appropriate.

#9 This request was approved as written Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:21 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** Section: XII. PREPARED **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** FORMULA PREPARED SCCA Formula Ford, CSR, DSR, SCA (Any Formula Car that meets SCCA Formula General Specifications that is not otherwise classified by COMSCC shall run in Formula Prepared.) **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** FORMULA PREPARED FP is for high‐performance purpose‐built race cars. FP has no performance limits so modifications from the original sanctioning body\'s specifications are allowed. Included are: Any Formula Car (in the sense of an open‐wheeled, single seat, open cockpit car) that is not otherwise classified. Typical are the SCCA FA, FB, FC, FE, FF, FM, F500 Formula car classes. Any Sports Racer (in the sense of a closed wheel, open cockpit car) that is not otherwise classified. Typical are the SCCA ASR, CSR, DSR, ESR, S2000 classes. Any Sports Prototype (in the sense of a closed wheel, closed cockpit car) that is not otherwise classified. Typical are Page 7 of 15 American LeMans or GrandAm P1, P2 and GTP.

#10 This rule was discussed but received no support Oct 27, 2009 1:21 pm

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Rulebook Section: **************************************** Section: XII. PREPARED **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** FORMULA PREPARED (FP) **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Rename the class as UNLIMITED PREPARED (UP) [The purpose of this change is to remove the cognitive dissonance, and confusion, of including closed wheel cars in this class. Alternatives of Formula Unlimited (FU) and Prepared Unlimited (PU) were considered and discarded. ‐ Nate]

#11 This rule was discussed but received no support Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:54 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX. SHOWROOM STOCK **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK A (SSA) **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK A (SSA) BMW E90 330 **************************************** Page 8 of 15

#12 This request was approved as written Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:57 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** ix ****************************************

Old Rule: **************************************** e36 M3 in SSGT **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** e36 m3 to SSA ****************************************

#13 This rule was discussed but received no support Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:51 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** VII. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** E. Drivers and passengers must wear a minimum M2000 (SA2000 recommended) Snell approved safety helmet at all times while on the course. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** E. Drivers and passengers must wear a minimum M2005 (SA2005 recommended) Snell approved safety helmet at all times while on the course. [M2000 and SA2000 helmets from before will be >5 years old in 2010. ‐ Nate] ****************************************

#14 This request was approved with a change – add Mustang GT 500 to SSU Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:51 pm Page 9 of 15 Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX. SHOWROOM STOCK ****************************************

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Old Rule: **************************************** missing new pony cars **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** SSU: add Chevrolet Camaro SS 2010+, Mustang GT500 SSGT: add Dodge Charger SRT8 2006+ SSA: add Chevrolet Camaro LS, LT 2010+ add Dodge Charger RT 2006+ [New pony cars classified according to power/weight ratio. ‐ Nate ****************************************

#15 This request was approved as written Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:19 pm **************************************** PROPOSED RULE ADDITION – for inclusion in the section dealing with the scoring of time trials and overall Driver Championship points ‐ Ties in the final point totals shall be resolved on the basis of each participant’s record of First Place finishes; then if necessary, Second Place finishes; then if necessary, Third Place finishes, and so on until a winner emerges. If this procedure fails to produce a result, they shall be considered tied for the position in the standings.

#16 This request was not approved Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:23 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX. SHOWROOM STOCK **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK A (SSA) BMW E30 M3 **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK B (SSB) BMW E30 M3

The Acura Integra Type R, BMW E36 325/328 and Mazda MX‐5 2006+ are in SSB. These cars all have similar power:weight and performance to an E30M3, recent TT results show equivalent relative performance. Also, if the 6‐cyl E36 M3 goes in SSA, the 4‐cyl M3 belongs in SSB. Page 10 of 15

#17 This rule was discussed but received no support Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:24 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX. SHOWROOM STOCK **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK B (SSB) BMW E30 325, Z3 1.9 **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** SHOWROOM STOCK C (SSC) BMW E30 325, Z3 1.9 Move these cars to SSC for consistency if the E36 M3 moves to SSA and E30 M3 moves to SSB. ****************************************

#18 This rule was discussed but received no support Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:06 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** ix **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** e46 M3 SSU **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** e46 M3 to SSGT ****************************************

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This rule was discussed but received no support by Mick on Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:38 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** Car Classification **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Showroom Stock GT (SSGT) Porsche 964 **************************************** New Rule: Page 11 of 15 **************************************** Showroom Stock A (SSA) Porsche 964 [If the e36 M3 get\'s moved to SSA, then the 964 (similar power/weight and TT times) should also move. In addition, despite upgrades from the 3.2L version, the 964 actually has worse power/weight than its predecessor (which is running in SSA). Finally, the power/weight and TT times of current (and proposed) SSGT cars including the e46 M3, 370z, Cayman S, and STi are significantly better than those of the early 90\'s 911\'s.]

#20 This rule was discussed but received no support Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:44 pm Rulebook Section: **************************************** Showroom stock **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Showroom Stock SSB ‐ Nissan Sentra SER SpecV 2002+ **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Showroom Stock SSC ‐ Nissan Sentra SER SpecV 2002+ The Nissan has 17# /hp yet the Mini Cooper can be as little 12.5#/hp and they are booth in SSB plus if the BMW E30 325 gets moved to SSC , the Nissan SER SpecV 2002+ should be moved ****************************************

#21 This request was approved as written Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:16 am Rulebook Section: **************************************** VII.E **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Drivers and passengers must wear a minimum M2000 (SA2000 recommended) Snell approved safety helmet at all times while on course. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Drivers and passengers must wear an M or SA Snell approved safety helmet at all times while on course. M2000 and SA2000 approved helmets will be valid through the end of the 2010 season. ****************************************

Page 12 of 15 #22 This rule was discussed but received no support by Mick on Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:16 am Rulebook Section: **************************************** X.3.A. **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Any bolt‐in anti‐sway bar(s), panhard bar, and/or swaybar endlinks may be added, substituted, or subtracted. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Any bolt‐in anti‐sway bar(s), panhard bar, torque arm, trailing arm, and/or swaybar endlinks may be added, substituted, or subtracted. ****************************************

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#23 This request was approved as written Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:05 am Rulebook Section: **************************************** X. STREET TOURING **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used ADD TO LAST SENTENCE ABOVE: except for cars that meet the engine update/backdate criteria as described in X.12. ADD SECTION X.12: 12. Cars may update or backdate engine assemblies within its make, model, and chassis code provided that both cars (the engine donor and the engine recipient) share the same ST classification (e.g. ST4). The engine assembly must fit exactly like a direct replacement. NO modification to the chassis, subframe, motor mounts, or any other non‐ST compliant modification is allowed, except for those listed below. a. The "oengine assembly" includes the engine, intake and exhaust manifolds, and any part attached to the engine which is related to fueling, ignition, throttle, and idle control. b. Brackets to adapt throttle bodies and ignition coils may be used provided that they serve no other function. c. Stock motor mounts from either the donor or recipient must be used. d. Donor or "new" engine must have the same cylinder count and type of induction (naturally aspirated, turbo charged, supercharged) as the original or "old" engine.

e. Excluding the allowances listed in section X.12, all modifications related to the engine update/backdate must fit within the ST rules. Page 13 of 15

#24 This rule was discussed but received no support Rulebook Section: **************************************** 4? Couldn't find out where this was specified... **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Best lap of 3 is used to determine placing. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Award class trophies based on cumulative time for three laps. Possibly at just one event to re-gain experience with this format. ****************************************

#25 This request was approved as written Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Mazda RX7 13b is in SSB **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Move the Mazda RX7 13b from SSB to SSC **************************************** #1 ‐ This request was tabled to next meeting

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This rule was discussed but received no support Rulebook Section: **************************************** XII. 2. A. **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** FORMULA PREPARED SCCA Formula Ford, CSR, DSR, SCA (Any Formula Car that meets SCCA Formula General Specifications that is not otherwise classified by COMSCC shall run in Formula Prepared.) **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** FORMULA PREPARED Any open‐wheeled car that is not otherwise classified. Also SCCA CSR, DSR, SCA. ****************************************

#18 ‐ This request was tabled to next meeting

This rule was discussed but received no support Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX Showroom Stock **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** B. SUSPENSION 1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered. The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** B. SUSPENSION 1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered.

The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited. 2. Rear Toe Link strengtheners may be used on Lotus Elise/Exige and are highly recommended. ****************************************

COM Sports Car Club Meeting December 16, 2009 – Littleton, MA In attendance: Club Officers Board Members (Directors) John Spain President Gordon Andrade Les Seal Will Martins, Vice President Sam Webster Mark Swinehart Bill Hosselbarth, Secretary Bruce Allen Kurt Hissong Paul Shearer, Treasurer Fred Ferguson Dan Darcy Other members Richard Murphy Jeff Wasilko Bob Brooks Matt LeBlanc Mark Stellato General Meeting called to order 7:09 No general discussion items Board Meeting called to order at 7:09 (note ‐ minute’s not in chronological order) Secretaries Report The minutes from the November Board meeting were distributed. Motion to accept by Mark Swinehart, second Sam Webster ‐ passed Treasurer’s report Paul Shearer passed out a balance sheet dated 12/16/2009. Paul advised that we received another payment of $1,000 from a club member for Mt Tremblant damage. There are 18 Banquet registrations so far. Paul is documenting procedures for the next treasurer and will also be completing the 2009 tax return. Will Martins, Fred Ferguson and John Spain will head up a business audit of the treasurers books. John Spain will be picking up the administration for Track Insurance. Motion to accept Will Martins, second Mark Swinehart ‐ passed Discussion on Special awards Nominations for the Special Awards were reviewed by the Board and discussed. A paper secret ballot vote was taken and will be compiled by the secretary and the results sent to Sam Webster for the preparation of trophies. Banquet Update

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Dan Darcy handed out an information packet on the Banquet. Paul Shearer has made the deposit – will provide a check to the balance at the event. Sam Webster is handling the trophies. Will Martins will bring the projector and PC. Schedule Update John Spain advised the board that NJ Motorsports Park ‐ Thunderbolt track ‐ has been added as an 2010 event. It was noted the NJ has different Motorsports rules that are enforced by the NJ State police – we will advise the club of these rules when the event sign up opens.. 2010 Pricing It was suggested that the 2010 rates be set at the February Meeting – we need to find out what rate we will be charged by NHMS for 2010. Page 2 of 5 Nominations for Office Nomination papers for the Board and Executive Committee positions were complete and countersigned by five members. The following were nominated for election: • President John Spain • Vice President Will Martins • Treasurer Fred Ferguson • Secretary Bill Hosselbarth SECTION 2 ‐ BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors shall consist of not more than thirteen (13) members. The Board shall consist of the then current four Officers, those Officers from the previous year not currently serving as an Officer in the current year, and five or more at large members so as to make up a Board of Directors of thirteen (13) members. Paul Shearer has advised the board that he will not be accepting the automatic appointment so we will be electing 9 board members 1. Richard Murphy 2. Jeff Wasilko 3. Mark Swinehart 4. Mike Demopoulos 5. Sam Webster 6. Gordon Andrade 7. Kurt Hissong 8. Dan D’Arcy

9. Lester Seal 10. Bruce Allen • Fred Ferguson will setup a voting process on the web site • Paul Shearer will send out an email asking members to go the web site to vote – will send out a paper ballot if requested • Matt LeBlanc will tabulate the results and notify the Secretary (Matt will touch base with Fred Ferguson) World of Wheels & Portland ME Car Shows The Herricks are running the Portland ME car show – they should be all set. Sam noted that the World of Wheels would cost $1,000 and require a lot of volunteer help. There was general agreement that we would not do WoW this year. It was noted that the next Coffee & Donuts event in Mass would be a great venue for COM – we should keep our eye out for the next scheduled event. We should also work with Apex & Dent for winter meetings. Bob Brooks mentioned that the Corvette Club would be a good club to work with. John Spain made a motion to spend up to $400 to advertise with the Corvette Club – second Dan Darcy – passed. Credit Cards This issue has been discussed over the past few years. With the changing of the treasurer this opportunity is again an option. John Spain discussed various options for credit cards – a copy was emailed out to the board distribution list. John asked for a board consensus that this is the right path to follow. Motion by John Spain to accept credit card payments online for registration and other club fees. Seconded by Mark Swinehart ‐ passed Discussion of NHMS5 red flag Mark Swinehart reviewed the time trial incident at NHMS5. Mark mentioned that the corner worker in turn 6 might not have the mobility required to assist a driver in an emergency – this is not acceptable to the club. Sam will discuss with Glen at ProFlaggers at the beginning of the season. Page 3 of 5 Rule Discussions Nov Rule 18 – originally not moved, was brought up for discussion. Motion to accept by Bil Hosselbarth, second Fred

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Ferguson ‐ passed

#18 Rulebook Section: **************************************** IX Showroom Stock **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** B. SUSPENSION 1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered. The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited. **************************************** New Rule: **************************************** B. SUSPENSION 1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered. The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited. 2. Rear Toe Link strengtheners may be used on Lotus Elise/Exige and are highly recommended. **************************************** Nov Rule 23 ‐ passed last meeting – Bruce Allen asked that we review this rule ‐ Bruce Allen made a motion to rescind this rule, Fred Ferguson second. For 8 Against 4 – Rule 23 is now rescinded.

#23 This request was rescinded at the December Meeting Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:05 am Rulebook Section: **************************************** X. STREET TOURING **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used.

**************************************** New Rule: **************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used ADD TO LAST SENTENCE ABOVE: except for cars that meet the engine update/backdate criteria as described in X.12. ADD SECTION X.12: 12. Cars may update or backdate engine assemblies within its make, model, and chassis code provided that both cars (the engine donor and the engine recipient) share the same ST classification (e.g. ST4). The engine assembly must fit exactly like a direct replacement. NO modification to the chassis, subframe, motor mounts, or any other non‐ST compliant modification is allowed, except for those listed below. a. The "oengine assembly" includes the engine, intake and exhaust manifolds, and any part attached to the engine which is related to fueling, ignition, throttle, and idle control. b. Brackets to adapt throttle bodies and ignition coils may be used provided that they serve no other function. Page 4 of 5 c. Stock motor mounts from either the donor or recipient must be used. d. Donor or "new" engine must have the same cylinder count and type of induction (naturally aspirated, turbo charged, supercharged) as the original or "old" engine. e. Excluding the allowances listed in section X.12, all modifications related to the engine update/backdate must fit within the ST rules. Dan Darcy made a motion as follows: Rulebook Section: **************************************** X. STREET TOURING **************************************** Old Rule: **************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used. **************************************** New Rule:

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**************************************** Updating and back‐dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used with the following exception: the NA series Miata may use any 1.6 or 1.8 motor – must however be out of the same chassis type – motor must be stock and to ST rules. Second Fred Ferguson ‐ passed Motion by Bill Hosselbarth to accept the 2010 rules in total as presented. Second Lester Seal – passed unanimously Motion to adjourn by Sam Webster at 9:20 Seconded by Gordon Andrade – Passed

From the Chief of Operations Sam Webster

Welcome to 2010 COM members! A new and exciting year as we track to exciting new tracks! I will be working closely with the operations personnel at Monticello and New Jersey Raceway Park to get you all the best information available to smooth out our visits to these new venues. As always, volunteers appreciated! Watch the Events column on the forum for updates as they are available.

On another note, I have a bunch of unclaimed trophies from 2009. Here is the list of persons that need to email me at [email protected] with their contact info (telephone numbers appreciated as I may be able to deliver some of the trophies and save the club the postage.

Colin Ball - NHMS2 - SSGT 1st place

Stephen Hosker - NHMS2 - ST4 4th place

Matt Johnson - NHMS2 - SSA 1st place

Thomas Hansen Oct 25 - 2008 NHMS - PB 3rd place

Chris Tier - Oct 25 2008 - SPC 5th place

Paul Teasdale - MT Tremblant 2009 - SPB 1st place

Dan Baldwin - NHMS3 - SPB 2nd place

Brian Stonkus - NHMS3 - PA 1st place

Ryan Catucci - NHMS3 - SPC 3rd place

Jake Parrott - NHMS3 - PA 2nd place

Jonathon Whorf - NHMS3 - FP 1st place

Tim Mahoney - NHMS3 - SPB 3rd place

Mike Higgins - NHMS4 - SPA 4th place

Mario Bonacorsi - NHMS4 - ST4 2nd place

Glen Kurkjian - NHMS5 - SPA 2nd place

Raj - NHMS5 - SSGT 2nd place

Mike Wilson - NHMS5 - SSU 1st place

If any of you are planning of attending events and will be willing to wait until then, I will have these in my trailer, just let me know.

Let's go for that FAST LAP! Chief of Event Operations COM Sports Car Club

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AUGUSTA MAINE MOTORSPORTS EXPO Craig Herrick The Augusta Civic Center in Maine was the scene of the annual Northeast Motorsports Expo. from January 8 thru January 10th. Featuring a wide variety of racing vehicles, the show was a great venue for our club. Many cars were for circle tracks but also there were snowmobiles, tractors, trucks, midget racers, and classic cars. This show was definitely bigger than the Portland Expo last year with a larger crowed attending all 3 days. Many of the visitors to our booth were surprised and very pleased to learn that there is an actual road course racing club so close by. After asking all the usual questions they eagerly took what info. we had available. We ran out of fliers. We did have a few business cards and we made more copies of the 2010 schedule I had printed off from the club site, to pass out. We had 3 drawings for a RIDE-ALONG and one drawing for a free TRACK DAY. THE WINNERS ARE: RIDE-A-LONGS: Jim Leavitt, North Yarmouth, Me. David DuPont, Chelsea, Me. John D. Randall Jr. North Berwick, Me. TRACK DAY WINNER: Lewis Anderson, Hollis Me. I typed up an award for each and sent it to them by mail, offering Craig & I as mentors. I want to thank Kurt Hissong (Congratulations on the award for your car, it really looks awesome!!) for all the help and support he gave. Setting up, manning the table, and taking back down. It takes a lot of time, and driving back and forth, but it allowed for Craig and I to attend the club banquet Saturday night with Barry and Darlene Gammon. Barry was a big help in getting the club into the show. Also our daughter Karen & friend Kim manned the table with Kurt Saturday night and by themselves Sunday morning till we returned from Nashua. It was a busy weekend but we believe the club will benefit from it by the response we got. Craig was able to get pictures from the catwalk above the show. If you would like to see more pictures, go to www.mainelymotorsportstv.com . If you would like a CD of the show you can order one from that site for $20.00.

Well, gotta go plow ....again!!! See Ya...Craig & Dianne Herrick Photos by Craig and Dianne Herrick

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Banquet Photos

Will Martins-Arthur Kelley Memorial Award, Gordon Andrade-Instructor of the Year Award

Mark Swinehart- Street Touring 4 Class Champion

Bill Hosselbarth-Street Prepared C Class Champion

Long time Treasurer Paul Shearer receiving a departing gift from the club

Artwork by David Boutelle

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Dan Baldwin- Class Champion Showroom Stock A AND Class Champion (Tie) Street Prepared B

Nick Efremow Class Champion Street Touring 1

Mike Geldhart- Class Champion Showroom Stock Unlimited

Greg Loupis- Overall Driver Championship Winner Class Champion ST 3 and The Deutsche Autofahrer Anerkennung (German Cup)

Joel Adams- Class Champion Prepared A

Barry Gammon- 3rd Place Street Touring 4 Winner of The Most Improved Driver Award 2009

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Jeff Wasilko 2nd Place Street Touring 4

Sam Webster- Class Champion Street Touring 2 Marc Epstein 2nd place Street Prepared C, Winner of the Japanese Cup Award

Jonathon Whorf- Class Champion Formula Prepared

David Boutelle- Winner of the Andy Smith Jr. Memorial Award

Frank Perron- Class Champion (Tie) Street Prepared B

Rajan Parthasarathy Class Champion Showroom Stock GT

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Various Car Pics. We can’t have a Drift Without them! Corvettes are usually included (COMSCC) but I’m with Bruce, let’s lose the tape ☺.

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Starting LineFrom the New (Again) EditorFrom the Outgoing (Again) EditorFrom the PresidentFrom the TreasurerCOM Sports Car Club MeetingNovember 18, 2009 – Littleton, MACOM Sports Car Club MeetingDecember 16, 2009 – Littleton, MAFrom the Chief of Operations

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