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June 2010
Fun-filled Activitiesplanned forSummer 2010
JUNE 2010
Members and theirfamilies enjoyed theevents last year as
the photos show.More of the same is
planned again forthis year.
See pages 24-25
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MOHAWK-HUDSON REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA
John Stim MemorialRace Resultspages 4-6
Golf Outingpage 25
GO-KART FUN!page 24
EVO School Autocrosspages 26-27
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SOLO CHAIRRuss Burckhard19 Carpenter DriveSchenectady, NY [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRDavid Wachtel1596 Best RoadRensselaer, NY 12144(518) 286-3589 [email protected]
KNOCKOFF EDITORLisa Hanifan39 Ramsey PlaceAlbany, NY 12208518-438-3754 [email protected]
RACE OFFICIALChief of PitsClark Nicholls65 Hartwood RoadLee, MA 01238(413) 243-3433 [email protected]
SCRUTINEERING (TECH)Richard Welty(518) [email protected]
MERCHANDISEGeoffrey M. Stim41 Wallflower DriveRexford, NY 12148(518) 885-9300 [email protected]
DIRECTORBruce Kosakoski59 Hoffay RoadAverill Park, NY 12018(518) 674-8816 home
DIRECTORDick Stewart13 Fletcher PlaceWest Sand Lake, NY 12196(518) 674-5683 home(518) 674-1010 voice & [email protected]
The KnockOff is the official publication of theMohawk-Hudson Region, Sports Car Club ofAmerica. Opinions expressed here are not nec-essarily those of the Mohawk-Hudson Region orof the Sports Car Club of America.
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MOHAWK - HUDSON REGION SCCA OFFICERS & ADMINISTRATORS
REGIONAL EXECUTIVEJack Hanifan39 Ramsey PlaceAlbany, NY 12208-3016518-438-3754 [email protected]
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R E P O R TR EThe 22nd Annual John Stim Memorial is now history. It was a success due to the efforts of many ofour members and our friends from Northern New Jersey Region. I hope I do not forget anyone but Iwant to thank them all. Our Race Chairman Gene Tricozzi and our Registrar Nancy Boice deservespecial mention. Nancy did an outstanding job taking care of registration for three races. Genecoordinated the entire weekend. Russ Burckhard did whatever was asked of him, picking up theMoHud Van, delivering ice, picking up and setting up for Saturday’s lunch and more.
Clark Nicholls and Dave Hathaway recruited a great Pit staff. Peter Kroth and Diane O’Connor did agreat job with our Grid. Rich Welty with the assistance of Bill Ettheron took care of number of Annualsand did a stellar job with compliance. Butch O’Connor made sure the radios worked and transportedworkers. BK Karl had his shop give priority to the MoHud van, so that it was available on Saturday.NNJR RE Chris Mosley and his wife Linda organized the Saturday evening Social event. Pete Smithdid a tremendous job organizing the Friday night dinner.
Rich Alexander recruited a very experienced F&C contingent, a little light on Friday but great numberson Saturday. Jim and Trish Bucci did Sound Control in a manner that would have made DaveMcClumpha proud. Peter Watson from NYR stepped in to fill the position of Chief Starter and was theNESCCA worker of the event. Marie Sheehe with the assistance of Lenore Panas, Connie McIntyreand Nancy Huber among others provided quick and accurate results. Roly Heacox was invaluable asmy assistant and Dave Panas headed a tower crew of Bob Introne, Peter Roberts and Walt Huber.Our Exec Steward, Earl Hurlbut was Tech Steward assisted by Kathy Barnes on Saturday.
Dave Canavan took charge of the raffle for the Hoosier Tires that Jim Garry secured for us. LisaHanifan did her usual outstanding performance creating the logo for our trophies and event program.Todd Boice in addition to working Registration and Tech, printed our Entry List. Last but not leastGreg Rickes wrote some of the Race dedications and with the assistance of Craig Robertson was thevoice of Lime Rock Park.
Thank you one and all!!
Congratulations to all of the MoHud drivers who competed in our races.
The National -Tom Campbell 4th in FP, Jon Vandercar 4th in FV, Bob Karl Jr 6th SM, Doug Garrison 12th
SRF, Jeff Lehner 13th SRF, Pat Stringer 15th, SRF
The $210 Regional- David Lendrum 3rd SM, Bob Karl Jr 5th SM, Alan Lendrum 7th SM, Dominick Karl9th SM, Ken Lendrum 10th, BK Karl 11th, Jared Lendrum 12th, Pete Smith 3rd SSM, Walt Ryan 19th SM,Gene Tricozzi 5th ITA and Michael Lo and Brian Blizzard who were both taken out in the first lap.
Pro IT- Dominick Karl 8th SM, BK Karl 9th SM, Fred Fox dnf, Michael Lo dns
Thanks without you the weekend would not have been a success.
Impact Safety Equipment- Last month I wrote that Impact safety equipment was compliant, the dayafter the KO went to press, and SCCA national released a memo decertifying the equipment. Pleasecheck the SCCA website to see what you have to do if you have Impact equipment. Note if you havean Impact Helmet with a SNELL sticker it is compliant.
from Jack Hanifan
June 20104
John Stim Memorial Event
Attached are the results of the John Stim Memorial Event, presented by the Mohawk Hudson Region
SCCA, Inc. in conjunction with the Northern New Jersey Region SCCA, Inc. This event was held on the 1.53
mile Lime Rock Park road course May 14-15, 2010 in Lime Rock, CT. The national races were run under sanction
#10-N-1064-S. The event also included a restricted regional race under sanction # 10-R-1065-S, and Round 2 of
the Team Di Pro-IT series, an enduro run under sanction #10-E-1066-S.
There were 258 cars on course divided into eight groups – 173 cars in six national races, 42 cars in the one
regional race, and 43 cars in the TeamDI Pro IT series race. National race groups one through six ran two 22.5
minute qualifying sessions (by group) on Friday, which set the starting grids for Saturday’s 30 lap races. The
regional race group ran a 12 minute qualifying session on Saturday morning, setting the grid for their afternoon 20
minute race. The TeamDI Pro IT group ran a 15 minute qualifying session on Saturday morning, which set the grid
for their 45 minute race that afternoon. Temperatures were in the high 70s to low 80s on Friday, with partly
cloudy skies. Saturday’s temperatures were in the mid-70s with clear skies, and all sessions were run on a dry
track.
The AMB transponder system was used for timing the qualifying sessions, and scoring for the races was
accomplished with three independent lapcharts. There were 15 workers in Timing & Scoring representing the
Glen, Mohawk Hudson, Northern New Jersey, New England, and New York, and Philadelphia SCCA regions.
Senior members were: Marie Sheehe, Results; Joe Boruch, Timing Captain; Judy Bloeser, Scoring Captain, and
Lenore Panas, Results Distribution.
The following ten new track records were set on Saturday, May 15th.
AS Mike Lavigne Ford Mustang 0:59.443 92.660 mph
CSR Bill Goldkind Toyota Viking 0:50.128 109.879 mph
DSR Robert Gardner Stohr WF-1 0:48.184 114.312 mph
FA John Thompson Swift 014 0:47.029 117.119 mph
FC Chris Fahan VanDiemen RF99 0:50.524 109.017 mph
GT1 William Rozmajzl Oldsmobile Cutlass 0:51.689 106.560 mph
GT2 Jim Goughary Nissan 350Z 0:54.852 100.416 mph
SSB Bob Beede Honda Civic Si 1:03.287 87.032 mph
STO Chuck Fernandez Ford Mustang 0:59.697 92.266 mph
T3 Dominic Cimino Dodge Neon 1:02.324 88.377 mph
Marie E. Sheehe, Chief of Timing & Scoring
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Pos. No. Name Best Laptime Session Speed Class Car Make Mem Reg Sponsor
1 16 Phil Parlato (Commack, NY) 00:58.911 2 93.497 STU BMW 325i 270588 NYR Phil's Auto Body, Inc.
2 34 Donald Kraftson (New York, NY) 00:58.988 1 93.375 FP Elva Courier 279632 PHL Ariane Capital Partners LLC
3 2 Charles Vacarro (Patterson, NY) 00:59.311 1 92.866 EP Mazda RX7 146288 NYR Village Auto Works
4 83 Christopher Howard (Holliston, MA) 00:59.859 2 92.016 FP Mazda MIata 211118 NER
5 36 David Brand (Muttontown, NY) 00:59.973 1 91.841 T2 Lotus Exig 118305 NYR
6 88 Brian Kleeman (Baltimore, MD) 01:00.045 2 91.731 T2 Nissan 350Z 261223 WDC inquisiqr3.com
7 12 Fred Pignataro (East Northport, NY) 01:00.739 1 90.683 STU BMW 323 201213 NYR Habberstad BMW
8 17 Joseph Boruch (Waterbury, CT) 01:00.918 1 90.417 EP Triumph TR3A 262853 NNJ The Roadster Factory
9 43 Jonathan Leitner (Shelburne Falls, MA) 01:00.933 2 90.394 EP BMW 325i 258687 NER Greenfield Imported Cars
10 3 Serge Lentz (Circleville, NY) 01:01.238 2 89.944 FP Mazda Miata 279176 NYR Belgo-Am Racing
11 44 Steven Gorriaran (Providence, RI) 01:01.792 1 89.138 STU Mazda 1999 Miata 331897 NER Gorilla Racing / Driven Performance / Racer Motors
12 33 Greg Amy (Middletown, CT) 01:01.847 2 89.058 STU Aura Integra 287196 NER Kessler Engineering
13 55 Derek Whitis (Talahassee, FL) 01:01.889 1 88.998 STU Mazda Miata 99 370869 DIX Freedom Autosport, Mazda
14 27 James McCarthy (Smithtown, NY) 01:01.931 2 88.938 T2 BMW M3 351790 NYR Habberstad BMW
15 04 Jack Hall (Sherman, CT) 01:02.003 1 88.834 STU Mazda RX7 310721 NER Hekawi Racing
16 31 Windell Holmes (Jamaica, NY) 01:02.018 2 88.813 STU Acura Integra 253635 NYR Arch Auto Parts / Full Line Auto
17 98 Greg Amy (Middletown, CT) 01:02.349 1 88.341 STU Aura Integra 287196 NER Kessler Engineering
18 97 Dominic Cimino (Ewing, NJ) 01:02.772 2 87.746 T3 Dodge Neon 055796 NNJ Clayton Amerman Dodge
19 11 Ronald Jesberger II (Garden City, NY) 01:02.906 1 87.559 SM Mazda Miata 316736 NYR Accurate Auto Parts
20 63 Hugh McHaffie (Walpole, MA) 01:03.194 1 87.160 EP Miata MX5 351951 NER Flatour Motorsports
21 69 Yiannis Tsiounis (New York, NY) 01:03.304 1 87.009 STU Mazda Miata 95 STU 379718 NYR Quick Silver Leasing
22 30 Jim Ocuto (Mohawk, NY) 01:03.484 2 86.762 SSB Mazda 1999 Miata 197743 CNY Tioga Building
23 1 Bob Demers (Dover, NH) 01:03.738 1 86.416 SSB Pontiac Solstice 288891 NER www.midwaymotorcars.com
24 89 Tom Campbell (Saratoga Springs, NY) 01:03.878 1 86.227 FP Mazda Miata 052194 MHR
25 21 Bob Beede (Greenwich, CT) 01:04.062 2 85.979 SSB Honda Civic Si 127829 NER Honda of Keene, NH
26 7 Rhett O'Doski (Tallahassee, FL) 01:04.233 1 85.750 SM Mazda Miata 381435 DIX O'Doski School of Male Dancing
27 8 Dave Colledge (Roswell, GA) 01:04.322 2 85.632 STU Mazda Miata 353788 ATL Performance Plus Marketing
28 61 Daniel Moen (Rindge, NH) 01:04.462 1 85.446 STU Mazda STU Miata 402433 NER
29 65 John Peterson (Virginia Beach, VA) 01:04.516 2 85.374 STU Mazda Miata 122072 ODR
30 88 Jerry Rigoli (Acton, MA) 01:05.130 1 84.569 SSB Mazda 02 Miata 288040 NER
31 71 Larry Dulude (Litchfield, CT) 01:05.330 1 84.310 SSC Honda Civic Si 102695 NER DrivingImpressions/Ignition Inc./Goodyear
32 99 Bill Umstead (White Plains, NY) 01:05.601 1 83.962 STU Mazda RX7 132033 NYR My Wife
33 41 Peter Schwartzott (Freeville, NY) 01:07.295 2 81.849 SSC Honda Civic si 415655 WNY Hawk Brake
34 19 David Gran (Newington, CT) 01:07.349 2 81.783 SSC Honda Civic 322104 NER
35 00 Michael Turchuk (Oxford, CT) 01:07.486 1 81.617 STU Acura Integra 373171 NER Spouse
36 45 Garry DeLea (Essex, CT) 01:07.546 2 81.544 SSC Mazda Protégé 234787 NER
37 57 Carolyn Kujala (Tucson, AZ) 01:08.100 2 80.881 SSB Mini Cooper S 054330 RGR Gila Monster Racing / Whitehead Motors / Summit
38 22 Laura Olson (Costa Mesa, CA) 01:10.588 2 78.030 STU Mazda MX-5 256273 CAL Essix Motor Sports
39 26 Jon Einhorn (New Haven, CT) 01:13.238 2 75.207 EP Austin Healy 3000 289850 NER
DNS 10 Chip Williams (Durham, CT) --:--:--.--- 1 - T2 Nissan 350Z 422151 NER
DNS 48 James Alley (Londonderry, NH) --:--:--.--- 1 - STU Mazda STU Miata 354746 NER
DNS 77 Mark Scharf (Worcester, MA) --:--:--.--- 1 - SSB Mazda Miata 167927 NER Wrinkle Free Racing
DNS 8 Craig McHaffie (Walpole, MA) --:--:--.--- 1 - EP Mazda MX-5 351954 NER Flatout Motorsports
Marie E. Sheehe, Chief of T&S
Posted 5/14/10 at 3:35 PM
John Stim Memorial National Race
Official Grid
presented by the Mohawk Hudson and Northern New Jersey Regions under SCCA Sanction Number 10-N-1064-SMay 14-15 on the 1.53 mile Lime Rock Park road course, Lime Rock, CT
Group 1EP, FP, SSB, SSC, STU, T3
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1 1 83 FP Christopher Howard (Holliston, MA) 30 00:59.038 90.637 Mazda MIata 211118 NER
2 1 16 STU Phil Parlato (Commack, NY) 30 00:59.774 89.540 BMW 325i 270588 NYR Phil's Auto Body, Inc.
3 2 34 FP Donald Kraftson (New York, NY) 30 00:59.546 89.367 Elva Courier 279632 PHL Ariane Capital Partners LLC
4 3 3 FP Serge Lentz (Circleville, NY) 30 01:00.410 88.551 Mazda Miata 279176 NYR Belgo-Am Racing
5 1 08 T2 Brian Kleeman (Baltimore, MD) 30 01:00.074 88.306 Nissan 350Z 261223 WDC inquisiqr3.com
6 2 27 T2 James McCarthy (Smithtown, NY) 30 01:01.285 88.274 BMW M3 351790 NYR Habberstad BMW
7 1 17 EP Joseph Boruch (Waterbury, CT) 30 01:00.762 87.963 Triumph TR3A 262853 NNJ The Roadster Factory
8 2 2 EP Charles Vacarro (Patterson, NY) 30 00:59.245 87.782 Mazda RX7 146288 NYR Village Auto Works
9 2 31 STU Windell Holmes (Jamaica, NY) 29 01:01.621 87.496 Acura Integra 253635 NYR Arch Auto Parts / Full Line Auto
10 3 44 STU Steven Gorriaran (Providence, RI) 29 01:02.220 87.062 Mazda 1999 Miata 331897 NER Gorilla Racing / Driven Performance / Racer Motors
11 4 11 STU Ronald Jesberger II (Garden City, NY) 29 01:02.101 87.008 Mazda Miata 316736 NYR Accurate Auto Parts
12 4 89 FP Tom Campbell (Saratoga Springs, NY) 29 01:01.789 86.220 Mazda Miata 052194 MHR
# 13 1 97 T3 Dominic Cimino (Ewing, NJ) 29 01:02.324 86.074 Dodge Neon 055796 NNJ Clayton Amerman Dodge
14 5 04 STU Jack Hall (Sherman, CT) 29 01:02.282 86.018 Mazda RX7 310721 NER Hekawi Racing
15 6 55 STU Derek Whitis (Talahassee, FL) 29 01:02.808 85.935 Mazda Miata 99 370869 DIX Freedom Autosport, Mazda
16 7 69 STU Yiannis Tsiounis (New York, NY) 29 01:02.845 85.452 Mazda Miata 95 STU 379718 NYR Quick Silver Leasing
17 8 33 STU Greg Amy (Middletown, CT) 29 01:02.092 85.380 Aura Integra 287196 NER Kessler Engineering
# 18 1 21 SSB Bob Beede (Greenwich, CT) 29 01:03.287 85.109 Honda Civic Si 127829 NER Honda of Keene, NH
19 2 30 SSB Jim Ocuto (Mohawk, NY) 29 01:03.524 84.663 Mazda 1999 Miata 197743 CNY Tioga Building
20 9 65 STU John Peterson (Virginia Beach, VA) 28 01:03.348 84.589 Mazda Miata 122072 ODR
21 10 8 STU Dave Colledge (Roswell, GA) 28 01:03.745 84.254 Mazda Miata 353788 ATL Performance Plus Marketing
22 3 63 EP Hugh McHaffie (Walpole, MA) 28 01:03.219 84.216 Miata MX5 351951 NER Flatout Motorsports
23 3 1 SSB Bob Demers (Dover, NH) 28 01:03.326 84.105 Pontiac Solstice 288891 NER www.midwaymotorcars.com
24 11 38 STU Steven Lewis (Wilbraham, MA) 28 01:03.772 84.006 Mazda Miata 034061 NER Steve Lewis Subaru
25 12 49 STU Bill Fenton (Keene, NH) 28 01:03.109 83.269 Honda Civic Si 147869 NER Honda of Keene
26 13 61 STU Daniel Moen (Rindge, NH) 28 01:04.496 83.041 Mazda STU Miata 402433 NER
27 1 81 SSC Joel Lipperini (Pittston, PA) 28 01:05.384 82.513 Acura Integra 266214 NEP Racelanz / BFoodrich / RaceShopper
28 4 88 SSB Jerry Rigoli (Acton, MA) 28 01:05.320 81.716 Mazda 02 Miata 288040 NER
29 2 71 SSC Larry Dulude (Litchfield, CT) 27 01:05.887 81.072 Honda Civic Si 102695 NER DrivingImpressions/Ignition Inc./Goodyear
30 14 99 STU Bill Umstead (White Plains, NY) 27 01:05.295 80.576 Mazda RX7 132033 NYR My Wife
31 3 45 SSC Garry DeLea (Essex, CT) 27 01:06.614 80.383 Mazda Protégé 234787 NER
32 4 41 SSC Peter Schwartzott (Freeville, NY) 27 01:07.136 80.265 Honda Civic si 415655 WNY Hawk Brake
33 15 00 STU Michael Turchuk (Oxford, CT) 27 01:06.678 79.812 Acura Integra 373171 NER Spouse
34 16 22 STU Laura Olson (Costa Mesa, CA) 27 01:07.206 79.467 Mazda MX-5 256273 CAL Essix Motor Sports
35 5 19 SSC David Gran (Newington, CT) 27 01:06.885 79.424 Honda Civic 322104 NER
36 5 57 SSB Carolyn Kujala (Tucson, AZ) 27 01:07.280 78.985 Mini Cooper S 054330 RGR Gila Monster Racing / Whitehead Motors / Summit
37 17 7 STU Rhett O'Doski (Tallahassee, FL) 26 01:03.505 77.055 Mazda Miata 381435 DIX O'Doski School of Male Dancing
38 4 26 EP Jon Einhorn (New Haven, CT) 24 01:12.373 71.668 Austin Healy 3000 289850 NER
39 6 60 SSB Fred Pignataro (East Northport, NY) 22 01:03.618 83.816 Mini Cooper S 201213 NYR Habberstad BMW
DNS DNS 36 T2 David Brand (Muttontown, NY) 0 --:--:--.--- - Lotus Exig 118305 NYR
DNS DNS 43 EP Jonathan Leitner (Shelburne Falls, MA) 0 --:--:--.--- - BMW 325i 258687 NER Greenfield Imported Cars
# TRACK RECORD
Elapsed Time: 30:23 Marie E. Sheehe, Chief of T&S
Margin of Victory: 22.335 seconds Posted 5/15/10 at 1:15 PM
Official Race Results
John Stim Memorial National Racepresented by the Mohawk Hudson Region and Northern New Jersey Region under SCCA Sanction Number 10-N-1064-S
30 lap races run May 15, 2010 on the 1.53 mile Lime Rock Park road course in Lime Rock, CT
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SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO Report by Russ Burckhard
The Solo season is off and running. Despite the setback of having our first points event canceled, wehad a successful test and tune/school at Adirondack Community College. 28 entrants came out forsome seat time and instruction. I want to thank all of the instructors who helped out; the studentsseemed happy with what they were taught and were able to put it to good use as their times weredropping throughout the day.
Jim Garry did all of the work to set up for a test and tune at Seneca on May 8th. Unfortunately hewas not feeling well and did not attend. Ken Hurd took over for him. With help from Arne Beebe andthe rest of the competitors, they were al able to put on the event. The entrants got a bunch of runs inbefore the winds and rain moved in. The event was called off when the portable toilet was blown over.
There’s no new info on the new site I’m working on but I’ll keep all informed.The rest of the schedulehasn’t changed and I don’t foresee any besides the possible addition of an event in August.
I have been on a mission over the last few weeks to see what happens at other events. The firstevent I went to was the PDX that the Patroon BMW Club put on at Lime Rock. I wandered aroundand watched what went on over the course of a day. I sat in on the student classes and then had thepleasure of being Gene Tricozzi’s co-pilot. Besides the ride I took with DJ at our race last year todistribute water and pick up workers in his pick up, it was the first time I was on the track. Gene did agreat job of showing me the various lines as we flew around the track in his Mazda RX-8. It isamazing how fast a 20 minute session goes by when you are having fun. I am sure it is differentwhen you are driving, but I could have rode around all day. The event itself was very well executed,the workers were professional, and the classroom training was informative and relevant to the needsof the students.
Another event I went to was the AMEC speed cross that was held at the Albany-SaratogaSpeedway in Malta. It looked like a fun event and the participants that I talked to agreed. The onlynegative that I have about the event was a big one. Safety was not a high priority according to what Iobserved. I explained what I saw to the AMEC members and they said that changes will be madegoing forward at future events.
The final event I attended was the Mohud race at Lime Rock. I wish I could tell you how the racingwas, but I only saw a few minutes worth all weekend. I was pretty busy running errands and makingsure that all of the workers were fed and had plenty of water. With all of my running around, I wasable to see all of the work that goes on to make the race successful. All of the workers and stewardsmade it look easy. You could see the pride of a job well done at the after work parties. All of their hardwork is deeply appreciated. Also I would like to extend a special thank you to the Northern NewJersey Region for all of their help in the joint effort of the event.
UPCOMING SCHEDULEMay 23 - ACC
May 29-30 - NE Divisional Championship Solo hosted by WDC Region FedEx Fieldin Landover Maryland.
June 6 - McCarty Ave OGS lotJune 27 - Wilton Mall
July 11-12 - Seneca National Tour (FLR) July 24-25 - McCarty Ave OGS lot
August 22 - Wilton MallSeptember 11 - Adirondack Corvette club at Prospect
September 19 - ACC October 3 - ACC
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MoHud Board Meeting Minutes April 26, 2010
Treasurer’s Report: Chip provided a summary of the months income and expenses.
Knock Off Editor: no report.
Solo/Rally Cross: Russ reported that the Region has been given a sizable number of trophies (from thePittsfield Rallycross that was scheduled this past winter season but was not held due to bad weather). Theseare available for future use by the Region. The recently held Test/Tune at Adirondack Community College had28 entries. Toilets were a problem the Port-a-Johns were not delivered. The school’s security graciouslyopened up one of the buildings for use by the participants. Russ offered to reimburse the school for the useof their facilities the same dollar amount that would have been paid for the Port-a-John rental. The schooladministration accepted the offer and thanked Mo-Hud. We will probably continue to do this in the future.The Board discussed the legality of the Mo-Hud loaner helmets. Jack indicated that the current helmetscontinue to be legal.
Russ is continuing to research other potential autocross sites that we might be able to use this year.
Membership: Jack indicated that we need to get more detailed information about the Volunteer WorkerProgram, especially the necessary forms that need to be completed and returned to National. Workers at theupcoming LRP Mo-Hud race may be able to take advantage of this program.
Activities: Dick Stewart is planning on a Go Kart evening as well as a golf day. Details to follow. Dick willalso check on availability of the Troy Elks Club for the holiday banquet.
LRP Mo-Hud Race Jack provided a status report -• Supps are completed• Registration is going well - there are already 70+ registrants for the National race• Jim Garry is working with Hoosier, we will be getting 4 Hoosier tires.• Food plans are continuing to be made for lunch/dinner for the volunteer workers. Final preparations arealso being made for the Saturday night race worker party• Arrangements are being made to transport the Mo-Hud van to LRP, as well as getting the scales to thetrack.• Certified weights are required for the scales Rick Welty will coordinate.• Sound equipment NJ has the sound equipment and will bring it to the track.• Sunoco $250 raffle will be held.
PDX Monticello track inspection is scheduled for Sunday, May 9th.
The next Board meeting will be held on June 2 at 6:30 pm, prior to the monthly meeting.
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Monthly Membership Meeting Minutes May 5th, 2010
Secretary: minutes from last meeting which were published in the last KO were accepted.
Tresurer: no report (Chip is on vacation).
Solo/Rally: Russ reported that the recently held Test and Tune at Adirondack Community College was wellattended and a success. The portable toilets were not delivered to the site the school security opened one of thebuildings so that participants could use the rest room facilities. The Sunday autocross following the Test and Tunehad to be cancelled due to a conflict at the site.
Membership: Dave Wachtel has been ill. Although he wasn’t able to attend the monthly meeting, he providedJack with a membership report. Jack reported that the Region now has 330 members with 11 new members. Alarge number of Mo-Hud members were recognized for their anniversary dates ranging from 10 years up to 30year membersips.
Activities: Dick Stewart reported that the Go Kart evening is scheduled for August 4th. Golf outing is scheduled forAugust 12th. Pete Smith will assist coordinating. December 4th holiday banquet will be at the Troy Elks Lodge.
Road Racing: Jack reported that the upcoming Mo-Hud LRP race arrangements are going well.• Hoosier has provided the Region with 4 tires. Every worker and racer will receive a raffle ticket. Additionaltickets will be available for sale at the race.• National drivers will be able to participate in the Sunoco $250 random drawing 5 eligible entrants will receive$50 each.• Race entries are running well. There is a waiting list for some classes.• A volunteer is still needed to drive the Mo-Hud van to LRP (Dick Stewart may be able to help).• Tech Inspection location at LRP has been changed.
The recent driver school at NHIS was well attended. At the NHIS regional, there was some questions about thelegality of certain Miata roll cages. The CRB reviewed the matter, and ruled in favor of the competitor. BrianBlizzard finished 3rd in the Regional.
New Business - Dave McClumpa’s family thanked the Mo-Hud membership for their recent support and for theflowers that were sent in Dave’s memory. A motion was approved to purchase a brick at the Saratoga Museum inDave’s memory.
Monticello track inspection for the August PDX is scheduled for noon, May 9th.
John Sheridan provided a brief report on SCCA status:· SCCA Inc income is running ahead of what was budgeted for the year.· Membership is ahead of where it was last year, but still a bit less than 2007’s numbers.% National racing - # of participants are ahead of last year.% Regional racing - # of participants are a bit lower than last year.% Solo - # of participants are a bit lower than last year.· CRB has lowered the racing age from 16 to 15. Six 15 year olds are now licensed, one whom is doingextremely well in competition.· Racing gear manufactured by Impact has been de-certified. The equipment does not meet safet standards.All race sanctioning bodies have prohibited their use in competition events. The competitor is responsible tomake certain that his/her gear has the appropriate certificaton.· Two year harness life (SFI certification) is being reviewed by SCCA.· Fuel protest procedures were clarified both the individual issuing the protest as well as the competitor whosefuel is being protested much each put up a $250 bond. The $250 bond is returned to whomever wins the protest.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.
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Wed. Aug. 4th
Go-karts!6 PM
$2.50 per ride
F U N P L E X F U N P A R K
589 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush518-477-2651
http://www.funplexfunpark.com/
Climbing Wall, Mini-GoKarts, Bumper Boats, Mini-Golf!
MO-HUD ACTIVITIES
SUMMER 2010
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MoHud’s 7th Annual
GOLF OUTINGBurden Lake Golf Course
Thursday, August 12th, 2009Tee Time: 2 PM
Cost is $33 per personincludes golf cart, food and the traditional awards ceremony
which is no more than a nice pat on the back from Activities Director Pete Smith.
You do not have to be a good golfer to play.
Come and enjoy a day with friends and get a few swings in besides.
Pete Smith Dick Stewart518-587-9755 H 518-674-5683 H518-339-5744 C 518-209-6968 C
[email protected] [email protected]
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Evo autocross school weekendat Devens, May 8 and 9 2010Five of MoHud’s Miata drivers made the trek eastward to Devens Airfield on Mother’s Day weekendfor the Evolution Performance Driving School ( www.evoschool.com ) Greg and Susan Cuda ran inthe AMEC autocross at the Malta Speedway on Saturday, then drove out to Devens for Sunday’sschool. Kevin Gebert, Will Schambach, and Tom Moeller attended both days.
The weather was much less spring-like than the MoHud test-and-tune at ACC a few weeks earlier.Saturday was in the 50’s and ranged from drizzle to downpour to thunder and lightning. Sundaycleared up, with a mix of sun and clouds, and 20+ mph winds all day long. At 7am, the 40-degreetemperature had a windchill in the 20’s. On the bright side, there was no concern of dirt on thecourse, because it had all been blown to Rhode Island. The organizers were expecting wind, asevidenced by the pair of sandbags inside each of the porta-potties.
Phase 1 had two instructors per group, while phase 2 had three instructors. Will and Tom had BruceBellom and Ken Frey leading phase 1. For phase 2 we got Pat Salerno (a partner in the Evo Schoolorganization), Heyward Wagner and John Winchester.
Five MoHud drivers brought their four Miatas for the Sunday sessions
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Slalom cone split in half during Phase 1 school Saturday
Phase 1 is appropriate for complete novices, but is also a good beginning-of-the-season refresher forthose of us who can’t autocross year-round. Most of the emphasis is on car placement and lookingahead, so there are no surprises while you’re driving. The first three runs of the day are timed, thencompared with the last three runs of the day.
Phase 2 builds on the previous day’s skills, but moves the focus to mental work. The course was setup when we arrived, and we were given just one walkthrough, after having the course verballyexplained while we huddled at the start. There was also no timing – the instructors assessed each runand encouraged drivers to figure out what went wrong and fix it on the next run. After lunch, thecourse was changed slightly, three different times, which helped prevent driving from memory. By theend of the day, even without timing equipment, it was obvious that our group had all improvedimmensely.
Even though the school weekend was organized by the BMW club of Boston, there were plenty ofnon-German cars. Among the attendees, I counted 8 Miatas, a trailered Eagle Talon, and a NissanGT-R. The school hosted 55 people at 5 sessions Saturday, and 60 people at 5 sessions Sunday.There were also two sold-out phase 3 classes scheduled, but instructor Andy Hollis had to cancel.
Thanks to Steve Hazard of the Boston BMWCCA for getting the schools together, and for filling me inon some details by phone after the event. On Sunday July 11th they’re running a non-Evo school withmany of the same instructors– and Steve promises 30-50 runs. Visit www.boston-bmwcca.org formore information.
Tom Moeller
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LIME ROCK PARK, May 14-15, 20102 GREAT DAYS!!
LIME ROCK PARK, May 14-15, 20102 GREAT DAYS!!
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Thank youone and allfor a really
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Saratoga Auto Museum Car ShowTom Campbell
This year’s car show at the Saratoga Auto Museum was the best yet. The weather was outstandingand there were over 350 cars in the show - something for every interest. MoHud had our traditionalplace of honor in front of the building. There was much interest in our cars and programs and it wasfun to talk with the many people who stopped by. Adam Hennessy was awarded the show award forthe best race car with his “One Lap of America” Ultima GTR.
Thanks to the following for loaning us their cars and time:Jeff Lehner Spec Racer FordGene Tricozzi Spec MiataDan Grogan Spec MiataSteve Dwek ITS PorscheEric Smith Street Modified EvoBruce Kosakowski DSP BMWNick Galuardi Formula VeeAdam Hennessy Ultima GTRTom Campbell F Prod MiataRuss Burckhard MoHud Van
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