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The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes Region, Sports Car Club of America.
August 2014 Volume 59, No. 8
Solo and Membership Meeting - Tuesday, August 5The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar,
3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467
Finger Lakes Region Family Picnic - Saturday, August 23Scottsville Fire House Pavilion
385 Scottsville-Mumford Rd., Scottsville, NY (see page 8)
2 August 2014
www.flr-scca.com Finger Lakes Region - SCCA
Elected Positions2014 Board of DirectorsRegional Executive Charles Tanck ............. (585) 467-4993 175 Eastgate Drive Rochester, NY 14617-4104 [email protected] Regional Executive Dave Ciufo ................. (585) 346-5002 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 [email protected] Elizabeth Thiel ........... (585) 671-9995 Fax (585) 266-0942 753 Klem Rd. Webster, NY 14580 [email protected] Marcus Kroll ................ (585)563-6206 502 Thornell Rd Pittsford, NY 14534 [email protected] Director Mary Hartman ............ (585) 426-3288 2840 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624-4807 [email protected] Chris Ciufo .................. (585) 322-5713 6488 Coe Rd. Livonia, NY 14887-9306 [email protected] Ben Gilmore ............... (315) 521-4538 1996 Stevenson Road Seneca Falls, NY 13148 [email protected] Brian Reeves .............. (585) 429-7613 17 Chi Mar Dr Rochester, NY 14624-4055 [email protected] Fran McAllister .......... (585) 750-4674 54 Gateway Rd. Rochester, NY 14624-4438 [email protected] Regional Executive Michael Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617 152 Gillette St. Rochester, NY 14619-2227 [email protected] PositionsRaceCompetition Board Chris DeMinco ............ (585) 330-5456 [email protected] Fran McAllister ........... (585) 750-4674 Dave Ciufo .................. (585) 346-5002 Peter Kummer ............. (585) 624-2853 Mary Hartman ........... (585) 426-3288 Charlie Tanck ........... (585) 467-4993“Westward HO!” Race Chairman Lew Giesy ................... (315) 597-9637 [email protected]
“FUN ONE” Race Chairman Chris DeMinco ............... (585) 330-5456 [email protected] Registrar Marsha Toombs .......... (585) 328-2617 [email protected], Timing & Scoring Carl F. Dresie .............. (585) 544-6482 [email protected], Flagging and Communication Barbara Lissow ............ (585) 773-9712 [email protected], Starter John Flowers ............... (607) 546-2369 [email protected], Grid .......................................................TBAChief, Pitts and Paddock .......................................................TBAChief, Scrutineering Bruce Perry .................. (585) 382-9234 [email protected], Sound Control Jim Craven .................. (585) 889-5363 [email protected] Representative Mary Hartman ............. (585) 426-3288 [email protected] Rally Chair .......................................................TBAInterim RoadRally Chair Tom Langdon .............. (315) 524-2260 [email protected] Chair Tony Zanni ................. (585) 281-2510 [email protected] Solo Board Marcus Kroll ................... (585)563-6206 Shaun Hallam ............... (585) 455-9607 [email protected] Hoelscher ..................... (585)576-3357 [email protected] Stutzman ................... (585)503-8679 [email protected] Toombs .................. (585) 328-2617 [email protected] Stillman ..................... (585) 261-0572 [email protected] Modlin ..................... (585) 265-9599 [email protected] Colin Kingsley .................. (914) 980-9326 [email protected] Registrar Shaun Hallam ............... (585) 455-9607 [email protected], Safety Steward Brian Reeves ................. (585) 429-7613 [email protected], Technical Inspection Jim Hoelscher ............. (585) 247-9596 [email protected], Novice Program Greg Turner ............ (585) 637-7045 [email protected]
Chief, Junior Driver Program Brad Fish ............. ...(585) 392-5283 [email protected], Timing & Scoring and Results Colin Kingsley ........ (914) 980-9326 [email protected] Chief, Sound Control TBA ...................................................... Chief, Workers George Modlin .......... (585) 265-9599 [email protected] Chief, Waivers Tina Reeves ............... (585)429-7613 [email protected] PositionsMembership Mike Brunner ............. (585) 752-7233 [email protected] END Editor Carl Dresie ................. (585) 544-6482 [email protected] Chris McAllister (585) 872-2530(days) [email protected] Chairman Michael Toombs ........... (585) 328-2617 [email protected] Historian Lynn Randall .............. (585) 451-5298 [email protected] TBA [email protected] Media MaryAnne Shults ....... (949) 768-2609 [email protected]® Motorsports, LLCManagers Meridith Croucher ....... (315) 331-5354 [email protected] Lewis Giesy ................. (315) 597-9637 [email protected] Alan Smith .................. (585) 359-4688 [email protected] Joyce Bucknam ........... (315) 597-5668 [email protected] Administrative
PositionsArea 10 Director John Walsh .................. (585) 624-9289 [email protected] Council Chair Mike Toombs .......... (585) 328-2617 [email protected] Executive Steward, Race Earl Hurlbut . ................(585) 219-4891 [email protected] RoadRally Steward Steve McKelvie ............(508) 520-7135 [email protected] RallyCross Steward Scott Beliveau ..............(603) 524-4305 [email protected] Solo Steward David Newman .......... (610) 433-5690 [email protected] positions: see http://www.nediv.com/
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The Official Publication of the Finger Lakes REGION
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
Staff ContentsRE’s Report .................................................4 July Meeting ............................................ 4 - 5June Board Meeting .................................. 5FLR News ................................................. 5 Membership News ................................ 5 National News ........................................... 6Mary Worthington ..................................... 6Fun One History ........................................ 7Picnic Flyer ............................................... 8Solo .......................................................... 9 Solo Notes ............................................ 9Rally ....................................................... 10 Rally Meeting Notes .......................... 10RallyCross ............................................... 11Race .................................................. 12 - 14 Comp Corner ............................. 12 & 14 Westward Ho! ..............................12 - 13ClassifiedAds.......................................... 14Where were you? .................................... 14Calendar ........................ Inside Back Cover
Last Pit ..................................... Back Cover
EDITOR/ADVERTISINGCarl F. Dresie119 Brookview Dr.Rochester, NY 14617-3903(585) 544-6482e-mail: [email protected]
FEATURE EDITORLynn Randall15 Diana Dr.Scottsville, NY 14546(585) 889-1289e-mail: [email protected] TOP END CIRCULATIONChange of AddressNotifytheSCCANationalOfficeinTopeka and the Membership Chair:Mike Brunner228 Robert Quigley Dr. Apt-1Scottsville, NY 14546(585) 752-7233e-mail: [email protected]/Or: The EDITOR (see above)
Cover Photo:.
Racing through the hay fieldsofOhio.ChrisDeMincoplacedfirstinafieldofsevenin both the Saturday and Sunday races at Westward Ho!, June 21 and 22 on the Nelson Ledges track. See more on pages 12 - 14.
Photo courtesy of Chris DeMinco
Watch out for wild horses when driving around Rochester!
4 August 2014
Charlie TanckRegional Executive
REPortMeeting MinutesFinger Lakes Region, SCCA General Membership Meeting Minutes
Westward Ho! is complete! We have Lew and Wilma Giesy to thank for the extraordinary persistence to get the event run. Track management was not very helpful. It was interesting, the paddockresembledahayfieldandsomeof us raked the grass from our areas. Since our race, Mahoning Valley has cancelled their Divisional race and is hoping things will improve at the track so they can hold races later in the season. Things do not look promising.
The Glen Region held the Eastern Conference BFGoodrich Tires Super Tour at the Glen this past weekend. Their numbers were down but that may have been because of the way the Fourth of July fell. A lot goes on that weekend. Many communities and places have celebrations and festivals.
I worked tech on Saturday and Sunday. I am not sure a lot of our Club Racers appreciate the off track effort that goes into putting on races. I am amazed at some of the discussions we
have had at the board meetings and conventions relative to workers. We have wasted a lot of time talking about buying lunches for workers and after race gatherings. Buying lunches is the least we should do for workers. The comment that they get to watch the races is pure bull. The things I have seen people do at registration goes beyond what is necessary. It isn’t their fault you forgot your license or to renew your membership. They just quietly make the phone calls and internet inquiries to get a racer on the track. Try working a corner for eight hours on a hot day or working the grid or getting grid sheets and results out or pushing a hundred plus cars across the scales at tech. As the garages and paddock emptied Sunday we were still there waiting for the last groups’ winners to be released and then we had to load the scales and clean up the garage. A kind word and a thank you to the workers goes a long way. The race chair still had work to do relative to results and audits and bill paying. At Solo events participants are required to work the course in their off time. Maybe we need some sort of service requirement for racers.
Gatherings after the races are an expectation. All events have them on Saturday night. Our race chairs and treasurer work hard to produce a good party at a reasonable cost to the region. This has become a cost of doing business, just like on-line registration and accepting credit cards. It is not debatable. We can’t go back to the 60’s when things were different and most of us would not want to, except to be young and foolish again.
I know some of you will not agree with my comments. You can express your opinions in Top End. Just send an essay to Carl Dresie ([email protected] or Top End Editor, 119 Brookview Dr., Rochester, NY 14617-3903). We have been looking for articles
July 1, 2014Location: Fireside Grill & Sports Bar, 3939 E Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467
Regional Executive Charlie Tanck called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m.TREASURER'S REPORT – Elizabeth Thiel
All of our bills are paid and we have money in the checking accountMEMBERSHIP – Mike Brunner
Membership up six in June, and another nine in July
Surprising number of non-local membersWEBSITE
Send improvements/suggestions to [email protected]
STPR® will be removed, Top End will be added, and Solo Schedule will be revisedRALLY
Ben Gilmore's budget was approved by the Board
The first RallyCross event of the 2014-2015 series had a good crowdSOLO
We're generating some surplus but the truck has set us back
Insurance is not concerned with the injury to an RIT student after one of our events
RIT is making us pay for bathroom access; we're going to do less days there next year
Ide day is ready to goVan Bortel has not provided the
support we requested for Corvette Day butKittyconfirmedshewouldpayfortheir entrants
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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
FLR NewsMembership News and Information
Lots of people travelled to Syracuse for the Fairgrounds Out of Region eventRACE
Lew worked hard to get Nelson Ledges to deliver an event, but the track conditions were poor
There were 72 entrants to Westward Ho!, and people were happy to run
There were a few accidentsThe September Fun One will have
Formula First and Vintage Sports 2000 groups in large numbersMeeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Marcus Kroll, Secretary
June 24, 2014Location: Fireside Grill & Sports Bar, 3939 E Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467
Officersanddirectorspresent:CharlieTanck, Regional Executive; Dave Ciufo, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Marcus Kroll, Secretary; Chris Ciufo, Ben Gilmore, Fran McAllister, Brian Reeves, Chris DeMinco, Directors; Mike Toombs, Past Regional Executive
Others Present: John Walsh, SCCA Board of Directors; Carl Dresie, Top End Editor, Lew Giesy, Westward Ho! Race Chair
Charlie called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.RALLY BUDGET - Ben Gilmore
Minor surplus projectedTypically have 15 competitors per
RallyCrossCourse requires lots of maintenanceNine events planned, but all subject
to weather/conditionsLooking into purchasing equipmentContemplating late registration feesBudget approved
TREASURER'S REPORT – Elizabeth ThielNelson Ledges might generate a surplusSolo sanctions have been paid
VINTAGE SPORTS 2000The two main groups merged this yearThey plan to have 40+ cars at the Fun
One as their feature eventThey're willing to pay extra for their
own class/raceSOLO
Novice school went wellWe were locked out of the bathrooms
at the RIT eventThe Central New York event went
well, they had far more people than they were used to due to our attendance, and we wound up helping them with registration and timingDEVELOPMENT
Spending level authorization were discussed and approved
We reviewed thefinancial policiesand procedures for the boardRACE
Nelson ledges had excess expenses we thought were included in the contract priceNEW BUSINESS
Charlie's son is opening up a new tool store on West Henrietta RoadMeeting adjourned 8:53 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Marcus Kroll, Secretary
Welcome to the Finger Lakes Region, SCCA
Brendon DibbellFirst GearWritten Inquiry
Joseph M DoscherRegularPro Racing
Timothy Laurence LombardiInd Three YearsClub Racing, Pro Racing, SoloWeb Site
John PultzRegularPro Racing
Don't forget to renewJameson BlandfordJessica BockKevin BurleyJason ClearyH William Connors II, Christina,
Kaylin and NathanRadim` HlidekPhilip J LepelGary MooreRemo RuscittiCelleste SergioJohn R Williamson
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6 August 2014
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Robert Clarke to be named president of SCCA Pro RacingCurrent president and CEO Tom Campbell will retire later in 2014By: Autoweek Staff on July 10, 2014
Former Honda Performance Development chief Robert Clarke is set to take over as the new president of SCCA Pro Racing after Tom Campbell retires later this year.
Clarke joins SCCA Pro Racing after leading Honda Performance Development from 1993-2008. Clarke began at Honda in 1981, before starting HPD as a ground-up operation, establishing organization, facilities, policies, procedures and developmental goals. As its president and CEO, Clarke developed HPD into a successful motorsports research and development business, also winning six manufacturer championships, eight driver championships and 123 wins in top domestic open-wheel series and sports car racing.
Clarke's motorsports roots started with SCCA. He attended hisfirstracewithhisfatherin1959,establishingabasethatwould drive his racing passion, both in business and as a participant, for the next 55 years.
Campbell, a former chairman of the board of directors of both Sports Car Club of America Inc. and its subsidiary, SCCA Pro Racing, was named interim president and CEO of SCCA Pro Racing in January 2011. Campbell agreed to remain in the position full-time, with a focus of bringing stability to the organization.
Campbell will remain with SCCA Pro Racing as chief executive officer throughout the transition, with Clarke starting as the new president immediately.
In addition to serving as SCCA Pro Racing president, Clarke will also work closely with the parent company, SCCA Inc., in business development.
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20140710/motorsports/140719996#ixzz375QuWfld
National News
Noted PassingsMary E. Worthington, 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died on July 15, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born August 23, 1940, in Rockland, Delaware, the daughter of the late Mervin S. and Annabelle (Ronk) Blank. Mary was employed by the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce since 1973, serving as the Executive Director. She also served as the Executive Secretary/Treasurer of Growth Resources of Wellsboro Foundation, an industrial development corporation, and as Executive Director and Treasurer of the Wellsboro Foundation, a charitable organization, sponsor of the PA State Laurel Festival. In her position with the Chamber of Commerce, Mary worked cooperatively with many local agencies and organizations on matters of tourism,beautification/community enhancement, economicdevelopment, Historic District designation; including the Wellsboro Borough Council, Wellsboro Parks & Recreation, the Tioga County Commissioners, Laurel Health System, Penn College of Technology, University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, Penn Dot, and others. Mary served as Treasurer for the Northern Appalachian Storytelling Festival for over 21 years. She also worked with the Susquehannock Trail Pro Rally organizers since the event was brought to Wellsboro over 37 years ago. She was a member of the State Transportation Advisory Committee, appointed by Governor Ridge in 1996. She was Chairperson of Tioga Management Services Organizations, Inc. She was a director of Tioga County Development Corporation, a member of the PA Chamber of Commerce Executives, member of PA Economic Development Association, member of Keystone State Railroad Association, served on the advisory board of Tioga County Human Service Agency, the advisory board of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. She was a participant intheTravelPennsylvaniaAssociationCertificateProgramandwastherecipientofaCertificateofAppreciationfromthe Federal Aviation Authority, March 1996, for her support during development of Grand Canyon State Airport. She was a member of the Wellsboro Rotary Club. She moved to Wellsboro, Tioga County, in 1971 from Radnor, PA.
72014 August
History of the Fun OneBy Marilyn S. (Lynn) Randall FLR Historian
The actual date of the first FingerLakes “Fun One” regional race has come under question. Is the year 2014 the 50th Anniversary, or will it be the following year, when the track will be closed for repair? I guess it depends on the point of view. Here is the beginning of the history of the race. Draw your own conclusion.
Nothing was mentioned of a race at Watkins Glen, in the 1964 section of Finger Lakes Region by John Castle, who was our region’s historian for many years.
In 1965, the SCCA National Convention was held in Philadelphia, PA. At the convention, our region was given permission to hold a non-spectator race at the Watkins Glen course. This was to be the First Finger Lakes Invitational, and was to be held October 16-17. Continuing in the Castle history, “October was the month of the longawaitedfirstracetobesanctionedby the Finger Lakes Region. This was a most successful event, put together by Barry Budlong, and RE Roger Clouser. An ambitious weekend it was with a program of 20 races and trophies for almost everyone. Even with competition from Lime Rock and Nelson Ledges that weekend, we had an entry of 94 cars. “
In my FLR history archives, I have a program from “The Second Annual Finger Lakes Invitationals.” October 15-16, 1966. John Castle was the race chairman. The number of entries increased to 117, with 28 from the Finger Lakes Region. Again, quoted from the Castle History, “There were drivers from 18 different regions, 264 workers, 7 half kegs of beer emptied, and 155 trophies awarded.”
In 1967, Roger Clouser was the race chairman of the race still called, Finger Lakes Invitationals, with 128 entries. Again, the race was in October, the weekend after the Grand Prix. This year, the registration was moved from the “tiny shack on the course” to the Redman’s Hall in the village. The
hospitality party was held at Seneca Lodge. At the October membership meeting, there was a table to collect money from members to sponsor the hospitality party.
A Regional Executive column in the November 1968 column told about the 1968 Finger Lakes Invitational .In this yearfielded184entries,withseven15minute races on Saturday, and seven 30 minute races on Sunday. Race Chairman was Barry Budlong, assisted by Gene Dinkel. The Saturday night party was again held at Seneca Lodge, complete with a band. In the program, to quote Barry, “This year, the race is being called the October Speedfest. The theme is Germanic, and in keeping with the theme, the party will feature German Beer and Bavarian melodies from the band”
Gene Dinkel was both Activities DirectorandRaceChairmanforthefifthannual Finger Lakes Invitational Race at Watkins Glen in 1969. Count them, yes; this is thefifthannualrunningofthis race. According to Gene, there were a large number of new faces at the race. (Maybe it was the German beer and band from the previous year that encouraged them to attend!) Starter Bill Moran had his toes run over by a race car, resulting in four broken toes with tread marks
on them. (there was not a starter’s stand then! Thirty seven Finger Lakes members competed. Entrants came from as far away as Cal Club, with a total of 157 entries. The youngest driver was 21, and the oldest driver was 56. The average age of the winners was 30.7. Occupations of the entries , included engineers (26) salesmen (10) and one music merchant, one pipe fitter, one dental technician, one research scientist andoneflorist.(Someoneintheregionmust have been taking a statistics course, or had a lot of time on their hands.) This year, 1969, the race was nicknamed The FunOne.TheFunOneartworkwasfirstused on the program for this race. On the covered it stated, in no uncertain terms that it was the Fifth Annual Finger Lakes Invitational. (See page 54A, if you own a copy of the John Castle History.)
This should settle the question of the Fun One. The first running took place in 1965.Thefifth running tookplace in 1969, when the name Fun One was coined. So, if you are counting the number of times the event has been consecutively run, this September’s race makes the 50th running. If you are counting anniversaries, that is a different matter. So, in my humble opinion, let’s just call it the 50th annual Fun One, and party like it was 1969!
8 August 2014
Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Family Picnic
Saturday, August 23 - 2 p.m. ‘til ? (dinner at 4 p.m.)at the Scottsville Fire House Pavilion
385 Scottsville-Mumford Rd., Scottsville, NY
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided Bring your own beverage and a dish to pass
There is no charge, However we do need a head count, SO PLEASE ---RSVP BY August 19
Everyone Welcome - Race, Rally, Solo, Old Timers, New Timers, Wives,Kids and everyone interested in Motor Sports.
Contact: Fran McAllister(585) 889-5125 or [email protected]
We also welcome Western New York Region, Glen Region, Central New York Region and other sports car enthusiasts.
All are invited to join in the fun. Let’s make this the biggest and most fun event of the year.
Bring your special ride, (special parking provided), a special “show-and-tell” or other insterest. Mingle with other car enthusiasts and get to know all that the Finger Lakes Region does.
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92014 August
Marcus Kroll and Shaun HallamSolo Co-Chairs
Solo
10 August 2014
RallyTom LangdonInterim Rally Chair
Rally Meeting NotesJuly 8, 201496 Church Street, Victor, NY
These notes are grouped by subject and are not in chronological order.
The following seven RoadRally and RallyCross enthusiasts were present; Rick Barnes, Carl Dresie, Ben Gilmore, Jim Perrin, Dana Sieilio, Alan Smith and Tony Zanni. General Rally
Ben presented a combined rally budget at the June board meeting. RallyCross
The July RallyCross has been moved to the 27th. RobandColinSuszhavebeenworkingonthefieldatPerry’sPark
tosmoothoutthegullyinthefield.Theplanwastoputinavalleywitha couple of crossovers. The crossovers include drainage.
Tony reported that he, Jason Rudgers and Ben Osborne bought a ’99 Impreza wagon with 2.5 RS motor and 4.11 transmission for use as a RallyCross beater. The car has air conditioning and cruise control. This will replace the “Wagon of Doom.”
Tony is preparing RallyCross sponsorship packages. Top End ads can be part of the package. STPR®2014
JimpointedoutthepossibilityofconfusionexitingthefirstWasteManagement stage. If an early instruction is missed, a number of instructions“fit”resultinginasignificantretracingtogetbackonthetransit route.
The jump on the Waste Management stages was reviewed. It is awell-builtjumpdesignedtokeepthecarflatwhichallowsforhighspeeds. Access to the spectator area at the jump was planned to have a more direct route in. Conditions prevented the building of that road. Alan described the road building procedure used by Waste Management. It was noted that not all of the stage one and three roads are on Waste Management property.
A major problem with the Super Special stages at the Fairgrounds was the problemwith dust.As a result the stagesweremodified.Watering the day before does not work due to drying out of the course. Sprinkling during the event is a possibility, but raises the question of differing traction for the cars.
Procedures for running the Super Special stages if the competitors carhasbrokenwerediscussed.Allowingarunforthebenefitofthespectators is available.
The advantage of running one of the loops versus the other includes the tightness of the turn at the end.
A number of different options were further discussed. Every bunch of weeds or bush at an apex hides a stump.
Summer/Social RalliesRick Barnes is requesting that Oct. 19 be reserved for a fall rally. Lynn Randall is working on a fall rally.
Winter Rally SeriesSeveral of the rallies have rallymasters. Novice rallymasters will be
paired with experienced rallyists as part of their training. Miscellaneous Discussions
Repairsunderneathacarcanbemucheasiertodoifthecarisflippedup onto its side. This technique is especially good for gas line and gas tank repairs. (Leaking gas does not get into your eyes.)
Tony has a lead on 200 acres of land in Farmington. Additional investors are need for the RallyCross park.
Tony will be crewing for Kurt Thiel at the Black Bear Rally in Canada.
The retrieval of personal equipment and uninsured upgrades from “totaled” vehicles was discussed.
Not all roads shown on a GPS unit can be used for rallies, some are not even passable.
Did Tom get trapped under a submarine trying to rescue a wiener dog?
RallyCross
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RallyCrossToni ZanniRallyCross Chair
Name Marque O.A. Cls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 U4 Chris Chilson 96 Subaru Impreza 1 1 12.81 1.37 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.35 1.25 1.24 1.20 1.19 1.1910 U4 Brandon Chilson Subaru OBS of Death 2 2 12.92 1.34 1.34 1.35 1.33 1.34 1.26 1.25 1.22 1.21 1.3011 2WD Tony Zanni Honda wCRX 3 1 13.07 1.39 1.46+1 1.36 1.33 1.34 1.25 1.24 1.32+1 1.19 1.1913 O4 Collin Susz Subaru Forrester 3.0 4 1 13.26 1.26 1.41 1.38 1.41 1.35 1.38 1.34 1.27 1.24 1.2214 O4 Rob Susz Subaru Forrester 3.0 5 2 13.51 1.44 1.40 1.39 1.42 1.39 1.45 1.28 1.26 1.23 1.2517 O4 Darren Ohara Subaru RS 2.5 6 3 13.82 1.77+1 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.40 1.33 1.28 1.24 1.2330 Open Ryan Kolupa Subaru WRX 7 1 14.39 1.83 1.71 1.47 1.46 1.43 1.35 1.26 1.24 1.41 1.235 2WD Erik Voelkle Ford Fiesta RXXX 8 2 15.03 1.45 1.45 1.52 1.52 1.50 1.55 1.51 1.53 1.51 1.4925 2WD Alex Grassl Mercedes 190 E 9 3 15.64 1.84 1.60 1.92+2 1.53 1.53 1.49 1.49 1.44 1.39 1.4112 U4 Jon Wolff Subaru Grasshopper OBS 10 3 21.91 1.45 1.38 1.36 1.34 1.38 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.0026 U4 Andy Walker Subaru Grasshopper OBS 11 4 21.98 1.59 1.37 1.35 1.34 1.33 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.004 2WD Troy Miller Dodge Stratus of Despair 12 4 25.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.006 Open Shaun Hallam Audi Quatro 13 2 30.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.008 Open Lloyd Bridges Audi Quatro 13 2 30.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
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Finger Lakes Region RallyCross, Perry’s Park, Jun 21, 2014
“And Welcome to Hell Track” RallyCross Home Opener.Victor Prinzim
So there’s this old BMX movie from the 80s, Rad and it’s about a local guy who tries to make it into the biggest BMX race in the country. Anyway, there’s a line in that movie that always comes to mind when I show up to Perry’s Park… Say it in your best sports announcer’s voice, “And welcome to Hell
Track.” Let’s just say the winter wasn’t as kind to the RallyCross track as it has been in the future. There are some left over ruts, and some big dips… nothing too bad, however, we proved atthisfirstevent,thatit’salittlerougherthanmost RallyX locations.
Not to fear though! Thanks to Rob and Colin Susz. These guys ripped apart a Forester last year, actually tore the wheel wells off the thing, bought two more in the offseason and are back at it racing for family pride. They arealsoatwomanfieldtransformationcrew.Over the next few months, Rob, Colin and I are going to work on smoothing out Perry’s Park. It’s been a few years since we’ve done anyrealmaintenanceonthefield,soit’slongover due. So I ask you my RallyX friends and Racing family, if you can help out making our fieldsmoother,drainbetterandbesofteroncarspleasedropmealine,[email protected] to pick a time when we can work on the field.Robhasbroughtussomeniceequipmentto use; well he’ll use it we’ll shovel and rake.
Back to the Home opener, a lot of our regulars showed up for the 2014 RallyX Home Opener. The bad news is not all of them made it to the end. More on that ridiculousness later. Let’s get to the good stuff, Jim Perrin was there running registration, and heckling rally chairman Tony Zanni for not showing up early enough to set up the course. Which Jake Vallee was supposed to do. But at 8 a.m. decided he’d rather sleep in, and rather than calling Zanni, he Facebook messaged him. Questionable communication Mr. Vallee.
The Chilson brother’s, Chris and Brandon, showed up from Wellsboro, PA. One driving a car and the other towing a trailer with a car on it. Shaun Hallam and Lloyd Bridges showed up hoping to fair better on a 70 degree day than a -11 degree day with their compulsively overheating Audi Quattro and smartly a pick up truck. The truck proved worthy of a note in the story because it helped set a course in record time. The car on the other hand compulsively over heated on Lloyd’s 3rd or 4th runs. A gutsy new comer, Alex Grassl showed up to slay some grassl of his own in a Mercedes 190E.
Some other familiar faces, Darren Ohara, last year’s Most Improoooved Driver Award recipient returned to try and dethrone last year’s championship winner Zanni.(Darren, You won the most improved driver award last year, it’s in the mail.) Ryan Kolupa had the longest trip to Perry’s Park from Utica, to prove once again an automatic transmission can be used in a RallyX. Erik Voekle made his triumphant return to RallyX this year in his new Ford Fiesta with rally lights and all, and sent it around the course. Other notables, Andy Walker’s Grasshopper showed up, with co-driver Jon Wolff, who proved you can’t leave a car in a fieldandexpectitnottobreak.Hecompletelytoreafrontcontrolarm in half. I was impressed. Also impressed that Walker welded it back together to get it on the trailer for the ride to the junk yard.
Some how, Zanni talked the winner of the National 2WD Class at STPR®, and Rally America Rookie of the year contender, Troy Miller to bring his Dodge Stratus up and rock a RallyX, which he did. No, really, he didn’t. The Dodge Stratus of Despair, Miller’s firsttowvehicle,andreccevehicleatSTPR,decidedtoendit’sown life on his 3rd run, when a transmission bearing or half shaft decided it just couldn’t go on… Smoke and scary noises made for a fun few minutes on the course. Of course Zanni thought he could pull it out of the way with his wCRX, that was a hoot to watch.
So that’s it in a nut shell, Chris Chilson, got 1st, Brandon Chilson 2nd, and Tony Zanni 3rd overall. The rest of the results are somewhere near this story, hopefully. We’ll be doing some greatworkoverthesummertomakethefieldsmootherandsofterfor cars. So get your snow tires back on and come to the next event. July 20 thru the 31st ish… as we have to reset that date… there is also a rumor that there will be a loaner car at the rest of the events, we’ll keep you posted.
A big thanks to everyone who competed, to Perrin for setting upregistrationandtech,BrucePerry,fortheuseofthefield.Untilnext time… drive fast and take chances.
12 August 2014
Chris DeMincoCompetition Board Chair
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Westward Ho! 2014 June 21 and 22Results Summary
The adjoining table gives the results by class for each car number. Finger Lakes Region members are shown in BOLD.
Results for each session are given as PIC (place in class/number running in that class).
Best time and speed for all of the sessions are given in the last two columns. Not all passing times were recorded due to damage to the loop connections that occurred when a car fireinthepitlaneatthestart/finishlinewas extinguished.
Full results are available through MyLaps, the Finger Lakes website and from the chief of Timing & Scoring ([email protected]).
Comp CornerChris DeMinco
They Did It !!! Hats off to Wilma and Lew Giesy for pulling off a miracle last month with the Westward Ho double Regional event! To make a long story short we were informed a few weeks before the event that the track had not weathered the Northern Ohio winter very well and there was considerable deterioration of the racing surface. Issues with the current track managers, the owner and another major user came to a head and the track was closed. It took several weeks of valuable time to get things sorted but the track reopened under new management (same owner) the week before our event and the facility was deemed usable. Countless calls, e-mails and even trips to the track were required but the Giesy's pulled it off with lots of help from our Finger Lakes members.
The track was "interesting" to say the least. When I go to Nelson Ledges
I never expect anything.... I've been going there since 1977 and it pretty much has remained the same - incredible race track design, great people, great competition with a touch of Adirondack camping. The words "roughing it" come to mind. This year things were a bit more primitive with minimal paddock preparation to put it politely. And when was the last time you went to a drivers meeting and were warned of hot race cars combined with tall grass creating potential thermal results. Everyone pitched in. Volunteers cut grass Friday during the test day and rakes were borrowed to make your paddock a bit more presentable. Some racers actually brought lawn mowers and weed whackers!
Even with the on-again / off-again statusandthelateconfirmationthattherace was on, we had a reasonable turnout of around 70 + cars. Lew provided a schedule with plenty of track time and the weather was beautiful. Racing was GREAT with lots of action. The FV group created lots of excitement when halfthefieldtookeachotheroutwith
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two cars providing aerial excitement. Then our very own Mary Hartman decided to keep the corner workers and ambulance drivers busy Sunday morning when she performed a triple barrel roll as she exited the high speed Kink on the back straight during the Enduro. The car crossed to the inside of the track. Dug in - and her skyward performancebegan.Iwasoneofthefirstto get to her. For those who know Mary she was a little excited to say the least and started to medically diagnose her pains as she was still strapped in the race car. Safety and Medical crews did their jobs and Mary was whisked away to the hospital to return later Sunday afternoon moving a bit slower in her hospital grubs with 4 fractured vertebrae. The racers rallied to her needs - loaded her car and equipment then devised a plan to get her broken self and equipment home safely. As far as Mary, she's on the mend and doing well thanks to a well-built race car and the proper safety equipment.
The Glen Region had a successful Majors event over the 4th of July weekend with 243 cars entered and they go right back at it with their July Sprints the third weekend of July.
Next on the racing calendar is the Fun One September 13 and 14 at Watkins Glen. This will be our 50th anniversary making this Finger Lakes Regional the longest running event in SCCA history. The event will also be a NEDiv Divisional raising the level of competition and we will also feature races for: Historic Racing Groups vintage cars, the Formula First and vintage S2. We're trying something different this year with a special Saturday sprint race for the vintage S2 group that is promising to bring 40 + cars to the event. The Pig Roast is on Saturday night and we will be inviting the "Old Timers" who raced at the track in the earlier Fun Ones to share in the festivities.
Still looking for volunteers to help Elizabeth and me out with the event.
Specifically looking for someone to help with Trophies, the Special 50th anniversary T shirts and with advertisers. We need some help in contacting some of the Old Timers and spreading the word about the 50th Anniversary. Helpers are also needed to assist Elizabeth in the millions of things she does to keep racers and workers fed, watered and happy.
That's enough for now. Broken race cars in the garage and I need to load up for the July Sprints.
continued from page 12
Where?Where do you go when you just have
to get out and cruise a few roads?1. Kings Highway, Southbound.2. Hoffman Road, Eastbound3. Zoo Road4. Park Road, Westbound5. Bay Front Road, West(north)bound6. Bay Shore, Northbound
These are a few “favorite” drives. Get out your map and see if you agree. Send suggestions for other “drives” around Rochester to the editor at [email protected].
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Yahoo Groups: Solo - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/flrsolo/, RoadRally - sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/FingerLakesRally/
Calendar of events for the Finger Lakes Region
Dates and venues are subject to change. Request 2014 dates from the Activities Director.RallyCross events are subject to field conditions.
July 201427 RallyCross, (FLR) Note date change.29 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors
meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 ([email protected])
August 20141-3 SCCA Majors Race, Summit Point Motorsports Park2-3 Tire Rack SCCA Championship Tour, Wilmington
Airpark, Wilmington, OH2-3 Hillclimb,Polish Mountain5 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00
p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 (Contact [email protected])
5 FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 ([email protected])
9-10 NEDivisional Series, Pocono9-10 NEDivision Regional, New Hampshire Motorsports 10 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO #5, RIT 10 STPR® Wrap-up Meeting, Stoney Brook Park12 FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m.,
96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes ([email protected] / (585) 967-3762)
16-17 NEDivision Regional, New Jersey Motorsports Park16-17 Hilclimb,Duryea23 FINGER LAKES REGION SUMMER PICNIC,
Scottsville Firehall, 385 Scottsville – Mumford Rd.23 RallyCross, (FLR) Crossover event with the Solo series24 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO #6, RIT 26 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors
meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 ([email protected])
30-31 Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo Series Finale, Lincoln Airpark Lincoln, NE
30-9/1 NEDivision Regional, Summit Point30-9/1 NEDivision Regional, Thompson Speedway
Motorsports Park30-9/1 Track Trials, Summit
September 20148/30-1 NEDivision Regional, Summit Point8/30-1 NEDivision Regional, Thompson Speedway
Motorsports Park8/30-1 Track Trials, Summit2 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
– The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road,Henrietta,NY14467([email protected] further information)
2 FINGER LAKES Region General Membership Meeting - 8:00 p.m. – The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 ([email protected])
2-5 Tire Rack Solo National Championships, Lincoln Airpark Lincoln, NE
9 FINGER LAKES Region Rally Meeting, -7:30 p.m., 96 Church St., Victor, Rick Barnes ([email protected] / (585) 967-3762)
6-7 NEDivision Regional, New Hampshire Motorsports 7 FINGER LAKES Region OOR SOLO, WNY (Tent.) 13-14 NEDivisional Series, Watkins Glen International,
FLR - The FUN ONE13-14 PDX, Summit13-14 Hilclimb,Weatherly21 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO (Tent.) 27 RallyCross, (FLR)27-28 NEDivisional Series, LimeRock27-28 NEDivision Regional, Nelson Ledges 27-28 PDX, Nelson Ledges27-28 Club Trials, Nelson Ledges28 FINGER LAKES Region SOLO (Tent.) 30 FINGER LAKES REGION Board of Directors
meeting - 7:30 p.m., The Fireside Grill and Sports Bar, 3939 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 ([email protected])
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