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FLAGGING/COMMUNICATIONSStanding on every corner of every race trackaround theworld are the'people inwhite'. Thisspecialty,commonlyreferred to as"cornerworkers", isactually madeup of threesubspecialties. Flagging, Communications, andSafety. The Flagging and Communications workermay actually participate in all three areasthroughout a given day without ever leaving his orher station. Flaggers relay information to the driverson course with a variety of different flags.Communicators use radios at each corner to callrace control and advise them of any changes thatwill affect the drivers on the course. The third partof this specialty is Safety. Corner workers assignedto Safety go to an incident scene to provide a firstresponse and communicate back to the cornerwhat stopped cars may need in the way ofassistance. For more information on this Specialtycontact Dave Kentala. REGISTRATIONYour first contacts at any event are the smilingworkers of Registration. Prior to the weekend, weprocess the competitors’ entries in preparation forthe Driver’s and Crew’s arrival, assign car numbersand race groups. At the track they make sure youhave the proper credentials (photo ID., license) andhave signed the waiver. While Registrars areusually most busy in the morning when they firstopen, they do not stay open all day long, so there issome time during the day to do other things, watchracing, help other Specialties or just relax. For moreinformation on this Specialty please contactNorthwest Region Chief: Sherri Masterson.
PADDOCKIf you think the race track sometimes gets crowded,imagine what it is like where the cars park whenthey are not racing. Paddock is the group that isresponsible for ensuring the safe and speedypassage of the race cars to the grid prior to theirevent, and from the track back to their paddockareas. You could say that these are the folks whodirect traffic-- For more information on thisSpecialty contact Ken Jones.
Whether It’s Being In The Action Or Directing The Action
Club RacingVolunteer Worker Info
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Regional Executive andBackfire Editor Jim Washburn2385 Cedar Park Dr. Apt 310Holt, MI 48842"517# [email protected]
Assistant REFred Hawley4543 Eastwood DriveOkemos, MI 48864"517# 349$0120hawley.%@sbcglobal.net
TreasurerVerne Wandell3634 Pristine Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49048"269# [email protected]
SecretaryMary Ellen Sickles513 Ash St.Lansing, MI 48906"517# [email protected]
Director at Large Lenny Basaj6629 Burton Woods DrWhitehall, MI 49461"231# [email protected]
Director !Past RE" , Radios and Starter Bruce Beauvais12974 BeardsleyGreenville, MI 48838"616# [email protected]
Director !Past RE" and Course Control Wayne Rogers1662 4 MileGrand Rapids, MI 49525"616# [email protected]
Competition ManagerDayle Frame703 Pine Ridge Dr.DeWitt, MI 48820"517# [email protected]
Solo Manager Brad Yonkers7341 S Montcalm AveLowell, MI 49331"616# [email protected]
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Membership Chair!s"Pete & Debbie Hansen12194 74Th AveAllendale, MI 49401"616# [email protected]
Webmaster Brad Watson3267 Wheaton Rd.Charlotte, MI 48813"517# [email protected] Mary Ellen Sickles513 Ash St.Lansing, MI 48906"517# [email protected]
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Paddock Thomas Smolenski1010 South Harbor Dr.Grand Haven, MI 49417"616# [email protected]
Flagging & Communications Karen Crider100 W Brunswick Dr #41DeWitt, MI 48820"248# [email protected]
Timing & Scoring Dave Ferris6157 Nichols RdMason, MI 48854"517# [email protected] TBA
2017 WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION OFFICIALS
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Membership News
WMR welcomes our new or returning members
Congratulations to the following who
celebrated membership anniversaries last month
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50 years Chuck Shapiro35 years Frederick Hawley33 years Barbara Steencken32 years James Eslaire31 years Mary Sickles31 years Rodney Sickles23 years Mary Gyulay15 years Juan Marchand10 years Charles McGee6 years Brandon Blaga6 years Bradley Yonkers5 years Ralph Gilles4 years Robyn Whalen4 years Douglas Fetrow3 years Matthew Caris1 year Nicholas Kurdziel1 year Carl Heideman1 year Charlotte Heideman1 year Christopher Heideman1 year Hope Heideman1 year Aaron Linke1 year Ryan Wilson1 year Steven Andriukaitis1 year Benjamin Mulder1 year Austin Floyd1 year John Valente1 year Chris Felice
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Contributors
JIM WASHBURNRegional Executive and Backfire Editor
Region Calendar
May, 2018LET THE RACING SEASON BEGIN !(No Meetings until the end of the Racing Season)
October 13, 2018General Membership / Board of Directors Meeting at the County Seat Restaurant, 128 S Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI Dinner at 6:00pm, Meeting at 7:00pm
Due To Our Heavy Racing Involvement, Our Monthly General Membership Meetings Will Be On Hiatus For
The Summer$$$
Please Join Us Again In The FallAt The
County Seat Restaurant128 S. Je&erson Street, Hastings, MI
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For the “o& season” October thru April,we typically meet the 2nd Saturday of the month
with an optional dinner at 6:00pmfollowed by the meeting at 7:00pm.
Our next meeting will be October 13, 2018.
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2018 GREAT LAKES DIVISION SOLO SERIES SCHEDULE
May 20 $ 21 SVR $ Oscoda$Wurtsmith Airport, Oscoda, MI "2 Days, 2 Events#
July 1 $ 2 Indianapolis Region $ Grissom Aeroplex, Peru, IN "2 Days, 2 Events#
July 9 Fort Wayne Region $ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
October 8 Kentucky Region #Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY
TBD Awards $ TBD
For more information andto Register for a specific event go to
www.soloseries.org
* * * *2018 WMR SOLO SCHEDULE
May 20 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley$Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
September 4 WMR $ Labor Day Event at Grattan
October 14 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley$Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
Contact Brad Yonkers [email protected]
for more information.
2018 GREAT LAKES DIVISION CLUB RACING SCHEDULE
April 21 GLDiv/WHRRI Driver’s School "classroom# at Waterford Hills
April 28 $ 29 GLDiv/WHRRI Driver’s School "track time# at Waterford Hills
May 3 $ 6 VSCDA “Gingerman Spring Brake Drivers School & Races” at Gingerman
May 19 $ 20 SBR/DET/WOR Double Regional at Gingerman
June 1 # 3 OVR “Race of Champions” Majors Double Event at Mid#Ohio
June 9 # 10 NeOhio Double Regional at Nelson Ledges
June 23 # 24 SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid#Ohio at Mid#Ohio
June 23 # 24 WMR “Unrestricted” Double Regional at Grattan
July 7 $ 8 SBR / DET “Bert Olson” Majors Double Event at GingerMan
July 14 $ 15 OVR Double Regional at Mid$ Ohio
August 3 Cincinnati Region PDX at Mid$Ohio
August 4 $ 5 Cincinnati Region Double Regional at Mid$Ohio
August 11 $ 12 WMR Majors Double Event at Grattan
August 17 $ 19 VSCDA “Vintage Grand Prix Au Grattan XXX” at Grattan
October 5 OVR PDX at Mid$Ohio
October 6 $ 7 OVR Double “Sprint Classic” Regional at Mid$Ohio
October 16 $ 21 2018 SCCA National Runo&s at Sonoma Raceway
For more information andto Register for a specific event go to
www.motorsportreg.com
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April 21 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley$Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
September 3 WMR # Labor Day Event at Grattan
September 22 WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley$Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
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2016 WMR "Majors atGrattan"
Registration ends in 3 days on August 5, 2016 11:59PM EDT
Unlike past years, both drivers and workers can registerfor this event here.
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2016 WMR "Majors at Grattan" info on Aug 13, 2016 (479999) |MotorsportReg.com
SCCA - WesternMichigan Region -Club RacingSaturday, Aug 13 —Sunday, Aug 14, 2016Grattan Raceway, Belding,MI
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Come out for our2018 WMR
“Original Unrestricted”Double Regional
Club Racing Eventheld by the
Western Michigan Region
June 23rd & 24th, 2018Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan
! A challenging and fun 2 mile, 12 turn road course! Approximately 50 feet of elevation change! Garages and paved paddock spaces available! Free on$site camping for volunteer workers! Race Monitor live event timing for crew and
spectators! WMR’s famous “Que$It$Up” track dinner on
Saturday evening for workers, drivers, and crew
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Get InvolvedA Call for Volunteer Workers
for the Upcoming Racing Season
How can I help? Don't worry, there are lots of ways!
Motorsports is more than just driving, and there are a million$and$one ways to get involved. Running an event requires the talents of a wide variety of dedicated individuals. Our members enjoy serving in all types of exciting positions. If you ever thought you might like to give racing a try... working races can give you valuable insights into driving, preparation, and the race tracks themselves. Getting involved as a race worker or an o!cial is as easy as going to a local event and volunteering to help. There are lots of jobs to do... One of these might be just for you. Those wanting to lend a hand are welcomed with open arms, and are rewarded with adventure, camaraderie, and friendship. Volunteers can register at any event even if they have no prior experience. We will provide the basic training and pair you up with an experienced worker. Over time you will grow into the position you like. Of course, if your first choice doesn't meet your expectations there are many more to choose from. Workers are issued a license just like the competition drivers, and can work their way up through the four levels of licenses by participating at di&erent events and gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a National License. In addition to local events, SCCA licensed workers help sta& most of the professional motor$sport events held in the United States including SCCA Pro Racing, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, and Formula One. If you are still unsure about which type of volunteer work you would like to do, just contact one of our Specialty Chiefs. The brief summary below is aimed at shaping your impression of what may fit your style and desire.
RegistrationThe Registrar is the intake person for our Club Racing events. The Registrar is responsible for
checking in drivers, crew and workers for the event. The registration team work just outside the track entrance at a registration station or desk where race credentials are verified, insurance waivers are signed, entry fees are collected, and information and schedules for the race weekend are distributed. Be the first o!cial face they see, point them to where they need to be and make sure everyone gets started on the right track. If you have good organizational skills this could be the place for you.For more information on this Specialty please contact: Marilyn Russell, Chief of Registration, at " [email protected] # or call her at 260-338-0134.
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Scrutineer / Tech If you have interest in inspecting race cars and poking around under the hood, this might be an ideal
place for you. There are two primary functions of tech. The first entails a complete pre$race visual inspection of all the safety equipment including driver suits, helmets, seat belts, shoulder belts, the roll cage, the fire system, and the general integrity and race worthiness of the car.
The second function is to impound cars at the end of a race to determine their legality with respect to the General Competition Rules and the specifications for their class "often times, the car’s minimum weight#. The Scrutineer is also responsible for post$race inspections possibly including mechanical teardown’s due to a competitor protest
For more information on this Specialty please contact: Ed Maklenburg, Chief Scrutineer, at " [email protected] # or call him at 248-685-2773.
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StartAll eyes are on the Starter holding the flag at the beginning and the end of the race, but waving the
green and the checker flags is just a small part of what Starters do. The Starter communicates the Chief Steward's instructions to the drivers through a series of colored flags, beginning with the green flag to
start the race. In addition, the Starters maintain the lap count, the elapsed time for the session, and must follow the race order by charting the race as it unfolds. Throughout the race, the Starter also uses other flags, including: blue, black, red, yellow, white, and of course, the flag every leading driver eagerly awaits, the checkered flag! For more information on this Specialty please contact: Bruce Beauvais, Chief of Start, at " [email protected] # or call him at 616-754-9583.
Wearing their distinctive green shirts, the pit and gridworkers position the cars on the false grid, make last-minute safety checks and are responsible for safety in thepit areas.
RegistrationThe registrars organize the official entries and provide passes and credentials. Theyare also the first people to meet the drivers when they arrive at the track, so if youare a people person, this might be the place for you. For more information, call Linda Henson (816 795 8520)
Sound ControlResponsible for ensuring that cars do not violate local or national sound controlregulations. For more information, call Guy Watney (913 491 4965)
StartersPerched on their stand above the start/finish line, thestarters control the start and finish of the practice andqualifying sessions and the races themselves. They alsodisplay the black flag signals when required.
ScrutineersThe tech inspectors make sure that every car meetsSCCA technical specifications and safety regulationsbefore it is allowed onto the track. They also perform thepost-race inspections. For more information, call Bob Henson (816 795 8520)
StewardsThe stewards are responsible for the overall organization and running of the event,and are particularly concerned with issues involving safety and the enforcement ofthe rules. Most stewards hold, or have held, a national competition license.
Timing and ScoringIf you want to have the best viewing seat on the course, stay out of the weather and have first hand
knowledge of whose who and whose winning, then, Timing and Scoring is for you. The function of Timing and Scoring "T&S# is to report the race by recording each competitor’s speed, scoring him/her according to the number of laps completed and the order in which the car crossed the start/finish line; and to produce accurate results of the race. In earlier days stopwatches were used to track driver’s lap times. Each timer was assigned one or more cars to record lap times on time cards. Things have changed a lot since then and now this is tracked electronically with computers and in$car transponders.
Join us and be a part of a great team that documents and generates the o!cial results for the race. You will find working in Timing and Scoring is both fun and rewarding.
For more information on this Specialty please contact: Dave Ferris, Chief of Timing and Scoring, at "[email protected] # or call him at 517-290-7128.
on this specialty please contact: Tom Masterson
STARTERThe Startercommunicatesthe ChiefSteward'sinstructions tothe drivers
through a series of colored flags, beginning with thegreen flag to start the race. The Starter also usesother flags, including : blue, black, red, yellow,white, and of course, the flag every leading drivereagerly awaits, the checkered flag! For moreinformation on this Specialty please contact ChuckHuffington. STEWARDSThe Stewards arenormally long termmembers of the club,and are veryexperienced officials.They are usually ex-drivers, and areresponsible for thegeneral conduct of a racing event in accordancewith the "General Competition Rules". Stewards arethe executive decision makers at an event, andhave broad powers to assure the safety of an eventand the legality of the race cars. Stewards hear anddecide the outcome of protests, and may imposepenalties as a result. Like other workers andofficials, stewards have license grades that dependon their level of experience. The Chief Steward isthe senior official at a race. For more information onthis specialty please contact: Bob Grass.
TIMING &
SCORINGWant to have the best viewing seat on the course,stay out of the weather and have first handknowledge of whose who and whose winning, then,Timing and Scoring is for you There is a special
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Flagging and CommunicationsWorkers in F&C are the eyes, ears and hands of those in charge. One of the most visible specialties,
these are the corner workers whom you see dressed in white at every race track in the United States. This specialty is actually made up of three subspecialties. Flagging, Communications, and Safety. The F&C worker takes a position along the course and uses flags and hand signals to communicate track conditions to each driver. They use an array of colored flags to communicate to the drivers about the condition of the track, and radio’s or land lines to communicate with Race Control about incidents on the portion of track for which they are responsible. The third part of this specialty is Safety and as such they are the first responders to most incidents on the track. They are the first ones to arrive at an incident and help the unfortunate
driver get out of harm’s way. They also lend a hand and assist in cleaning up the mess left behind. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Karen Crider, Chief of Flagging and
Communications, at " [email protected] #
FLAGGING/COMMUNICATIONSStanding on every corner of every race trackaround theworld are the'people inwhite'. Thisspecialty,commonlyreferred to as"cornerworkers", isactually madeup of threesubspecialties. Flagging, Communications, andSafety. The Flagging and Communications workermay actually participate in all three areasthroughout a given day without ever leaving his orher station. Flaggers relay information to the driverson course with a variety of different flags.Communicators use radios at each corner to callrace control and advise them of any changes thatwill affect the drivers on the course. The third partof this specialty is Safety. Corner workers assignedto Safety go to an incident scene to provide a firstresponse and communicate back to the cornerwhat stopped cars may need in the way ofassistance. For more information on this Specialtycontact Dave Kentala. REGISTRATIONYour first contacts at any event are the smilingworkers of Registration. Prior to the weekend, weprocess the competitors’ entries in preparation forthe Driver’s and Crew’s arrival, assign car numbersand race groups. At the track they make sure youhave the proper credentials (photo ID., license) andhave signed the waiver. While Registrars areusually most busy in the morning when they firstopen, they do not stay open all day long, so there issome time during the day to do other things, watchracing, help other Specialties or just relax. For moreinformation on this Specialty please contactNorthwest Region Chief: Sherri Masterson.
PADDOCKIf you think the race track sometimes gets crowded,imagine what it is like where the cars park whenthey are not racing. Paddock is the group that isresponsible for ensuring the safe and speedypassage of the race cars to the grid prior to theirevent, and from the track back to their paddockareas. You could say that these are the folks whodirect traffic-- For more information on thisSpecialty contact Ken Jones.
Grid Worker’s and Pit Marshal’sGrid worker’s line up cars at the beginning of each session and
are responsible for insuring that the race cars are placed in the proper order for the beginning of the race. They also check the driver’s safety gear, and make sure they have their belts fastened, their helmet strapped, their gloves on, their window net is up, their arm restraints are on, and that they’re ready to go Lastly, they are responsible for tra!c control as cars are released to the track.
For more information on this Specialty please contact: Mary Ellen Sickles, Chief of Grid, at" [email protected] #or call 517-372-1477.
The Pit Marshal’s control action in the Pit lane... they serve as tra!c cops and fire control personnel during practice, qualifying, and the race. They ensure that conditions in the Pits are safe at all times and make sure all personnel in the Pits follow the rules and procedures outlined in the General Competition Rules book. During the racing event, the Pit Marshal’s are there to ensure the competitor’s entry to and exit from the Pit area is done in a safe manner and to oversee the safety of car crews servicing the car.
For more information on this Specialty please contact: Duane Belisle, Chief of Pit, at " [email protected] #or call 574-875-9868.
PITPit Marshals areresponsible forenforcing rules ofconduct as per theGCR, the purposeof which is thesafety of ALLpersonnel in the Pit
area. During the racing event, the PM's are there toensure entry to and exit from the Pit area ofcompetition cars in a safe manner and to overseethe safety of car crews. To sum up: traffic control,crew control and safety supervision. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Ray Mortensen GRIDPre-grid'sjob is tomakesure
everyone is lined up in the proper order before theyenter the track for qualifying and racing. This iswhere you get to meet race drivers up close andpersonal. It's also important that the driver ischecked for safety gear and the car is safe to goout on course. This includes checking for items leftin the car, hood pins latched and the driver in hissafety equipment and seatbelts fastened. Thecrews are an important part of the specialty too.Probably about 50% of the drivers have crewpeople to take care of them. Even though theremay be crew members present, it is still the job ofthe grid workers to double check the driver. Thedriver has his session on the mind and may forgetto put on gloves or latch the hood down. Grid isprobably the best specialty at the track. Not only doyou get to be with all the great cars, you do get toknow the drivers, crew and families. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Scott Sesin
PITPit Marshals areresponsible forenforcing rules ofconduct as per theGCR, the purposeof which is thesafety of ALLpersonnel in the Pit
area. During the racing event, the PM's are there toensure entry to and exit from the Pit area ofcompetition cars in a safe manner and to overseethe safety of car crews. To sum up: traffic control,crew control and safety supervision. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Ray Mortensen GRIDPre-grid'sjob is tomakesure
everyone is lined up in the proper order before theyenter the track for qualifying and racing. This iswhere you get to meet race drivers up close andpersonal. It's also important that the driver ischecked for safety gear and the car is safe to goout on course. This includes checking for items leftin the car, hood pins latched and the driver in hissafety equipment and seatbelts fastened. Thecrews are an important part of the specialty too.Probably about 50% of the drivers have crewpeople to take care of them. Even though theremay be crew members present, it is still the job ofthe grid workers to double check the driver. Thedriver has his session on the mind and may forgetto put on gloves or latch the hood down. Grid isprobably the best specialty at the track. Not only doyou get to be with all the great cars, you do get toknow the drivers, crew and families. For moreinformation on this Specialty contact NorthwestRegion Chief: Scott Sesin
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Course Control The Course Marshal’s main responsibility is the clearing the track of disabled and stopped vehicles. Some of these cars may have a mechanical problem or they may simply have run out of gas and they need to be towed back to their paddock area. Course Marshal’s may also assist in clean$up of the track during and after events in the event of fluid spills or other situations that may leave debris on the track surface. In addition, the Course Marshal’s may assist in the distribution of corner equipment and the maintenance of corner equipment, including fire extinguishing equipment between events. For more information on this Specialty contact: Wayne Rogers, Chief of Course Control, at " [email protected] # or call him at 616-238-6186. CLOSE
Sound ControlWant to get close to the action, but don’t want to be in the action? If so, Sound Control could be
for you. Those who sta& Sound Control get to be out near the track and the action, but since their duty is to read the sound meter, they don’t go out on the track like the F&C workers do.
Racing noise may be music to a fans ears, but to the nearby landowner it may not be so pleasant. On a race track with noise regulations, SCCA Sound Control o!cials monitor the sound level of passing race vehicles during all practice, qualifying and race sessions. The sound output of the cars is recorded during practice, qualifying and the race to ensure compliance with a set level, usually 103 decibels. These readings are logged by car number and class every lap when the car is clear of tra!c that could interfere with the reading. Cars that exceed the maximum allowable level are reported to the operating Steward so that appropriate action can be taken to correct the problem and allow the car to return to the track.
Regular sound level meter calibrations as well as various weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and barometric pressure, are checked and recorded. As weather conditions change, they are again recorded and adjustments are made as necessary.
For more information on this Specialty contact: Dayle Frame, Competition Manager and Race Chair, at " [email protected] # or call him at 517-575-9450.
First time volunteers can sign up at the Registration desk at the race event. Even though you wi! not be turned away at the track... we are asking all volunteers to sign up in the !workers" section at " wmr-scca.motorsportreg.com # before coming to the event.This gives us a better idea of sta"ng levels for each of the specialties and a!ows us to better plan
for the provided lunches, worker gi#s, and the Saturday dinner party.
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ATTENTION' Club Racing Drivers '
If you need an annual technical inspection, please contact the Chief Scrutineer, Ed Maklenburg at [email protected] or call him at "248# 685$2773 well in advance of coming to the track so we can minimize your wait time and the wait time of others.
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2018 WMR Service Award ProgramThe WMR Board established a program for 2016 to recognize the efforts of our members who have
assumed responsibility for and participated in the duties necessary to plan and support our regions events and activities. Points were awarded to members using a system which attempts to reflect the time and responsibilities involved. The first season’s points recipients were awarded with dollar credits to be applied to their membership renewal, the purchase of SCCA merchandise or the WMR annual banquet.
The program has been approved by the board to be continued for the 2018 year with some enhancement and additional incentives. Bonus points will be awarded for members who are first time workers. There will also be bonus points for an increase in earned point totals over the previous year. We have added these bonuses to recognize those who participate for the first time to support our events as well as those who increase the days worked or assume additional responsibility.
We are also awarding points for those who work at VSCDA races at Gingerman and Grattan. It was an oversight to not include these events in the first year as WMR has continued to support VSCDA by considering their events as somewhat equal to ours.
The current point standings for 2018 will be published periodically in the newsletter throughout the year. The participation year is December 2017 through November 2018. The points allocation table is shown below.
It is important to also mention the SCCA Volunteer Participation Program which is based on days worked for any SCCA events (including for other regions or the national office, such as the Runoffs). You should log your worker participation in any SCCA events on scca.com by going to your account page and click on “volunteer participation” in the SCCA Membership area. Doing this will reduce your membership renewal cost based on the days you work.
Sincerely,
The WMR Service Award Program Committee - Dayle Frame, Fred Hawley, and Verne Wandell.
The WMR Board established a program for 2016 to recognize the efforts of our members who have assumed responsibility for and participated in the duties necessary to plan and support our regions events and activities. Points were awarded to members using a system which attempts to reflect the time and responsibilities involved. The first season’s points recipients were awarded with dollar credits to be applied to their membership renewal, the purchase of SCCA merchandise or the WMR annual banquet.
The program has been approved by the board to be continued for the 2017 year with some enhancement and additional incentives. Bonus points will be awarded for members who are first time workers. There will also be bonus points for an increase in earned point totals over the previous year. We have added these bonuses to recognize those who participate for the first time to support our events as well as those who increase the days worked or assume additional responsibility.
We are also awarding points for those who work at VSCDA races at Gingerman and Grattan. It was an oversight to not include these events in the first year as WMR has continued to support VSCDA by considering their events as somewhat equal to ours.
The current point standings for 2017 are displayed on another page in this issue. The participation year is December 2016 through November 2017. The points allocation table is shown below.
There will be further information and details about the Service Award Program in the July issue of the Backfire.
It is important to also mention the SCCA Volunteer Participation Program which is based on days worked for any SCCA events (including for other regions or the national office, such as the Runoffs). You should log your worker participation in any SCCA events on scca.com by going to your account page and click on “volunteer participation” in the SCCA Membership area. Doing this will reduce your membership renewal cost based on the days you work.
WMR Worker Incentive Program Over the past few years, WMR has seen a steady decline in member participation at both General Membership meetings and events at the track. Previous efforts to alleviate this situation have not solved the problem so we thought we'd try and incentivize the issue. We thought it would be a smart idea to create an incentive program for our membership. But where to start? We had to look no further than our colleagues at South Bend Region. They have a program that seems to work very well for them. We thought we'd model our initiative after theirs, customize it to fit our needs and go from there. As with any program like this, it will evolve and adapt to our needs as those needs change over time. The theory is simple.....WMR will award points to its members for duties that support our races. As those points accrue during the season, we will post the tabulated points totals in the Backfire and our website. At the end of the season, the folks with the most points will have earned prizes. The details about those prizes and the distribution plan have not been determined yet. We have had $1000 (and maybe more) allocated to this prize fund by the WMR BoD. Below is the points allocation table as it stands now. There may be slight adjustments in this table before the season starts. We'll have further details as this plan get incorporated.
Item Points Item Points BoD Member 100 Race Chair 200
Backfire Editor 200 Co-Race Chair 200 Webmaster 200 Race Chief of Specialty 100
Program Manager 100 Race Worker (WMR) 50 ========================= =========================
Divisional Meeting Attendee 50 Solo Event Chair 200 Regional Meeting Attendee 25 Solo Co-Event Chair 200 Special Event Coordinator 100 Solo Chief of Specialty 100
Special Event Worker 50 Solo Safety Steward 100 Club Support 25 Solo Worker (non driver) 50
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I should take this time to remind our WMR membership that the SCCA already has a Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) in place. If you have worked SCCA Club Racing events (WMR or other region's events), go to scca.com, log in and you'll be able to add those dates to your account page. Utilizing this program can reduce your yearly membership dues significantly. If you have any questions about this, call SCCA headquarters at 800.770.2055. If you have any questions about our WMR program, please contact Verne Wandell ([email protected]). The Worker incentive Program Committee Fred Hawley, Dayle Frame, Verne Wandell
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The Hoosier Shop Manual SeriesB$Spec, B Street, American Sedan, Classic American Muscle, Prepared All$Wheel Drive, E Street $Wheel Drive, E Street $Prepared, GT$Prepared, GT$Prepared, GT 1, Touring 1 .... Admittedly, participation options within the Sports Car Club of America® can be varied, confusing and daunting for newcomers. Be it road racing, autocross, RallyCross®, RoadRally or other SCCA® activity, the immense complexity of motorsports itself sometimes acts as a barrier to entry.
But thanks to support from Hoosier Racing Tire, the SCCA is producing the Hoosier Shop Manual series $$ a set of videos taking a quick look at some of the ways Club members have fun with cars. Each short video provides a glimpse into a competition activity and a specific way to get involved. Videos will be rolled out early in 2018 and can be viewed at SCCA.com.
Mike Cobb, SCCA President and CEO, said the videos are being created to help automotive enthusiasts gain a better grasp of the SCCA member experience. The first set of videos focus on specific car classes across several Club. In the future, the Hoosier Shop Manual series also hopes to explore various volunteer specialties.
"We want SCCA Regions to use these Hoosier Shop Manual videos as a tool for explaining just what this Club is all about and what we o&er to those who want to have fun with cars," Cobb said. "I'm &er to those who want to have fun with cars," Cobb said. "I'm &sure many current Club members have experienced a time when they've tried to explain the SCCA lifestyle to someone outside the Club and it just becomes a little confusing. With these videos, regions now have an online destination where prospective members can learn more from those actually taking part in specific SCCA motorsport pursuits."
The first Hoosier Shop Manual video is now available for viewing here and focuses on Beth Aquilante and her SCCA road racing American Sedan Camaro. Check back to SCCA.comfrequently as new videos are uploaded in the coming months.
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