Northwest Sports Car News

Official Membership Magazine of Northwest Region SCCA August 2014 Northwest Sports Car News The official membership magazine of Northwest Region, Sports Car Club of America.

Editor: Jeff Zurschmeide [email protected]

Publisher: Falstaff Publications 5857 Carman Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Northwest Sports Car News is pub- lished on the first day of each month by Falstaff Publications under contract for Northwest Region Sports Car Club of America.

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Content and Advertisements are due on the 20th of each month. Display ads must be submitted as On The Cover TIFF or JPG at 300dpi. Ad rates: Michael Manning leads the field at Full page $1000/year or $100/month Pacific Raceways during the Memorial Day Majors event. 1/2 page $500/year or $50/month 1/4 page $250/year or $25/month Photo by Doug Berger www.dbpics.com 1/8 page $200/year or $20/month Articles and photographs may be Northwest Region Contacts submitted by e-mail or in any digital format. Other formats accepted by arrangement with the Editor. Copyrighted materials may not be Regional Executive John Taylor [email protected] printed without prior permission. Asst. RE Race Chuck Huffington [email protected] All materials submitted become prop- Asst. RE Solo Dick Willy [email protected] erty of Northwest Region and Falstaff Publications. Writers and photogra- Membership John Forespring [email protected] phers retain original copyright to their work. Materials are printed according Time Trials David Conover [email protected] to the discretion of the Editor and Re- Webmaster Joe Goeke [email protected] gional Executive. Street Survival Sherri Masterson [email protected]

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2 Northwest Sports Car News Welcome Back to Northwest Region By John Taylor, Regional Executive

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3 Northwest Sports Car News SCCA Pro Racing Executive Changes Announced Tom Campbell to Retire, Robert Clarke Named President

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 9, 2014) –

SCCA Pro Racing Ltd. President and CEO Tom Campbell has announced his intention to retire later this year, and the company has named former Honda Performance Development chief Robert Clarke its new president.

Clarke joins SCCA Pro Racing after leading Honda Performance Develop- ment (HPD) for 15 years, 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 world-class research and development business, also winning six manufacturer championships, eight driver championships and 123 wins in top domestic open-wheel series and .

Clarke’s motorsports roots started with SCCA Pro Racing President Robert Clarke SCCA, attending his first race with his father in 1959, establishing a base that time, with a focus of bringing stability In addition to serving as SCCA Pro would drive his racing passion, both in Racing President, Clarke will also business and as a participant, for the to the organization. work closely with the parent company, next 55 years. SCCA, Inc., in business development. “The business of professional racing is a challenging one, and I am happy to “I am very excited to work with SCCA, “Robert brings a tremendous back- as it is an opportunity for me to give say that SCCA Pro Racing is on sound footing and primed to begin a success- ground and new perspective to our back to the sport where my passion overall business,” SCCA, Inc. President for racing started,” Clarke said. “I look ful next chapter,” Campbell said. “It was never my intention to have a long ten- and CEO Lisa Noble said. “SCCA, Inc. forward to use the skills, expertise and and SCCA Pro Racing, will greatly experience I gained at Honda and to ure with SCCA Pro Racing, but rather to position it for future growth. Robert benefit from his contributions. We look help SCCA, as a whole, venture into forward to working with Robert and some new directions to become more brings the professional motorsports industry experience and skill set we the opportunities his involvement will contemporary and relevant for today’s bring to both companies.” society and automotive enthusiast.” need to realize our full potential. I look forward to working closely with Robert Campbell, a former Chairman of the over the coming months.” Board of Directors of both Sports Car Club of America, Inc. and its subsid- Campbell will remain with SCCA iary, SCCA Pro Racing, was named Pro Racing as Chief Executive Officer interim President and CEO of SCCA throughout the transition, with Clarke Pro Racing in January 2011. Campbell starting as the new president immedi- agreed to remain in the position full- ately.

4 Northwest Sports Car News BMW’s New i8 Supercar is Mean and Green

By Jeff Zurschmeide, Northwest Sports Car News Editor

he conventional wisdom is that T“green” cars are slow, practical, and not very exciting. And while that is not always true, the whole notion has been turned upside down with the new BMW i8 super car. The BMW i8 is substantially smarter than you, and it has two engines, and The i8 is technically a hybrid vehicle, it’s crazy stupid fast and great handling. And it costs $136,000 to own one. and BMW classed it in a new “i” sub- Got a problem with that? brand, along with their new four-door i3 electric car. These are, for the mo- flow wind around the tires help reduce built for speed, not for comfort. ment, the only cars BMW has put in the drag, along with a central vent in the i class. But the i8 is an entirely new kind forward hood to keep the electric motor The i8 fuel economy rating is an of hybrid, with a design unlike any- cool. interesting story. The EPA has not yet thing else on the road. released official fuel economy num- The doors on the i8 open up and out bers, but the i8 has been rated at up The difference with the i8 is that it has over tall and wide sills. This makes to 94 MPG in Europe. However, in a two engines – or more accurately, a it a challenge for taller, larger, or less day-long drive through the mountains, three-cylinder 1.5-liter turbocharged flexible people to get in and out of the we saw an average of 25.4 MPG. The gasoline engine in the back to drive the i8. The interior is comfortable, though, lesson here is that if you drive the i8 rear wheels and an electric motor in the and the dashboard layout and controls like a sports car, you’ll get sports car front to drive the front wheels. The two are every bit as high-tech as the rest of fuel economy. If you drive more gently, power plants are coordinated by the the car. You also sacrifice cargo space you’ll get better economy. car’s on-board computer. So the i8 can - there’s just a tiny trunk in the rear of be a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle the car, and it gets really hot. You will The bottom line is that the BMW i8 is one moment, then an all-wheel-drive end up using the back seat to carry any an entirely new kind of car. The i8 is hybrid or a rear-wheel-drive sports car, luggage you might have, because the priced at $136,600, including destina- as determined by driving conditions rear seat is way too small to transport tion fees. So this is not a car that most and driver input. The car does all that people. of us will be considering as a daily driv- automatically for you, and when the er. But in the world of expensive exotics two engines are working together, they On the road, the i8 drives as great as it like the Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi deliver an impressive 362 horsepower. looks. It’s blazingly fast, corners like a R8, and even the Tesla Model S, the i8 race car, and generally lives up to the is a serious competitor, and it’s certain Outside, the i8 looks like a space ship hype. The i8 will go from zero to 60 that this will not be the last word on the straight out of a science fiction movie. in 4.5 seconds in a blast of sports car subject from BMW. The carbon fiber bodywork is beyond engine noise mixed with high-torque complicated, and includes all kinds of electric pull. The brakes are similarly aerodynamic tricks to make the i8 slip effective, and the ride is as firm as any through the air. Things like air vents to sports car on the market. This car is

5 Northwest Sports Car News SCCA Majors – Pacific Raceways – May 24-26, 2014

Top to bottom - The event was a memorial for long- time NWR member and steward Steve Danton, and a lap of honor was performed for his family, Dave Gay- lord has a moment in the race, Dave Humphrey in his GT3 Nissan, Tom Burt races in SRF. Photos by Doug Berger - www.dbpics.com

6 Northwest Sports Car News Honda Performance Development Sponsors SCCA FF 45th Anniversary

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 16, 2014) – Honda a celebrity appearance that we should In addition to the Formula F and For- Performance Development has been be able to announce in the coming mula Ford classes, /600, named presenting sponsor of the For- days. This event is shaping up as a ‘can’t and Spec: RaceAtom races mula F 45th Anniversary, part of the miss’ for those in the small formula car are a part of the weekend. HPD will SCCA Summer SpeedFest, Aug. 9-10 at community.” also post contingency to Honda-pow- Barber Motorsports Park. ered Formula 600s. The Formula F 45th anniversary event As a presenting sponsor of the event, is the focal point of the SCCA Summer Registration is now open for the SCCA HPD will have a large presence on site, SpeedFest at Barber Motorsports Park. Summer SpeedFest, with schedule and including displays and giveaways, and Highlighting the weekend is the Satur- supplemental regulations also posted at will provide the weekend’s pace car – a day night Formula F birthday celebra- SCCA.com/FF45th. race-prepared Honda CRZ. tion open to drivers, participants, work- ers and crew members of each class HPD will also post contingency pay- participating in the weekend, including outs at the same level as the U.S. Majors dinner, at the track. The celebration will Tour, offering $500 for a win, $300 for feature industry celebrities and legend- second-place, and $150 for a third-place ary racers. finish in Formula F while running a Honda motor. On the track, run groups will feature cars from each era of the Formula F “We’re thrilled to announce HPD’s timeline, ranging from vintage racers involvement with this Formula F to what are now known as “Club Ford” birthday celebration, and especially for through the current National Cham- the true support that they’re throw- pionship-eligible specs. Each class will ing behind the competitors for this race both on Saturday and Sunday, with milestone weekend,” Lisa Noble, SCCA a 45th celebration planned at the track President/CEO, said. “In addition to the for Saturday night featuring industry support as presenting sponsor, HPD is celebrities and legendary racers. helping us put the finishing touches on 7 Northwest Sports Car News The Road to Lincoln, Nebraska Flying Solo with Lacey Otis Below - Lacey Otis lines up against Connie Smith at the 2014 Packwood ProSolo Photo by Eric Hyman

s we approach the end of Athe 2014 Solo season, many Solo enthusiasts are preparing to travel halfway across the country for both the ProSolo Finale and the Solo National Champion- ships. These final events are what many Soloists prepare for and look forward to all year.

The first event to take place will be the 2014 ProSolo Finale. The event takes place August 30th and 31st at Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Nebraska. The ProSolo Finale has an event cap of 260 entrants. As a result, only quali- fying members are eligible to participate in the event. Registration for the ProSolo Finale opened on the travel if you want to earn enough points and life long memories. morning of July 29th and within just a to be eligible to register for the finale. few hours, there were 193 people regis- For members of Northwest Region, the There is a new theme for the event each tered for the event. closest ProSolo event was held in Pack- year. This year’s theme is all things wood, WA. The second closest ProSolo beach related. You can expect to see tiki Registration for the ProSolo Finale is event was in the central valley town of torches, flip flops, beach balls, and even broken down into two tiers. The first Crows Landing, CA. swimming pools. It will truly be a Solo tier of registration is for people who enthusiasts paradise. If you haven’t have earned a minimum of 25 points The 2014 TireRack SCCA Solo National already, you should start making plans in the class they will be registering for Championships are also being held at to be there. or have scored points at 3 events in the Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, NE. the class they are registering for. 275 The event kicks off on Tuesday, Sep- If you think that Nebraska is too far to members qualified for the first tier of tember 2nd. Fortunately this event has drive your car or you don’t have a way registration. a much higher participation cap and to get your car there, then you may there are no qualification requirements. want to consider finding someone you The 2nd tier of registration is open to The event draws 1200 Solo enthusiasts can co-drive with. Some participants people who scored points in at least two from across the US, Canada, and even offer their cars up to co-drivers for a fee events in their class. This tier will open South America. because they need a tire warmer and it to participants on the morning of Au- helps them cover their costs. gust 8th, if the event is not already full. Attending the Solo National Cham- There is a waitlist available for people pionships is a goal that should be on Online registration for the Solo Nation- who do not get registered before the every Solo enthusiasts bucket list. It’s al Championships is open until August event cap is reached. definitely something you should do at 25th. You can find more information at least once in your Solo career because scca.com/solo During the 2014 season the ProSolo se- the experience is one of a kind. The ries made stops in 9 cities across the US. competition, the people, the cars, and Is 2014 the year you drive the road to This means that you must be willing to the camaraderie make for fun times Lincoln?

8 Northwest Sports Car News SCCA National Championship Runoffs Registration is Open! TOPEKA, Kan. (July 21, 2014) – Reg- 30 feet in length istration for the 2014 SCCA National for an additional Championship Runoffs® at Mazda cost. Raceway Laguna Seca, the first west coast visit for the event in 46 years, Unlike in the opened on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 past, where a.m. (EDT, 7 a.m. PDT). specific spaces were reserved The registration process for the Run- in the paddock, offs, running Oct. 7-12 at the classic participants will Monterey, California circuit, includes be assigned to the ability for a driver to choose a car a paddock area number for the National Championship based on their event, as well as sign up for the Mon- space needs and More information, including the day, Oct. 6, test day. Driver car num- then parked as they stage to enter the Supplemental Regulations, schedule, bers from 2013 will be honored in the facility. This will both ensure easy access detailed paddock parking instructions same class for one week, until July 30. to spaces and utilize every possible piece and more, is available at SCCA.com/ Complete registration process, includ- of real estate in the paddock. Space is Runoffs ing car number conflict procedures, is limited, and the main paddock areas . included in the supplemental regula- will be assigned by entry date. tions. Test day registration for Monday, Oc- tober 6 is also available at the time of Included in each entry for 2014 is a Runoffs Registration. The test day entry 30-foot long by 25-foot wide paddock fee is $300. space. Larger spaces are available for participants with trailers longer than Frequently Asked Questions about the SCCA Runoffs! What do you need to know before hop- measurement. If your tow vehicle does day, October 6, you will be able to sign ping on to SCCA.com/Runoffs? not fit in that space, you will have to up for it here as well. unhook it and park it in the assigned What about parking? overflow area. Do not include these in Your payment information – you will your footprint dimensions. need a credit card to complete registra- This year is different than years past, tion. when it comes to paddock parking. Please plan accordingly; erroneous information may result in the loss of I’m running in Spec Miata – Does We know we’re going to the west coast, your paddock location. If you reserve a Hoosier have a special deal for me? and there aren’t many places more fun space larger than your actual footprint, and intriguing than Mazda Raceway the parking officials reserve the right Why yes they do – thanks for asking! Laguna Seca. If you’ve been to the to move you to an appropriately sized Runoffs in recent years, you know that space. Like last year, Hoosier is offering a set registration has involved picking out of SM7 tires to the first 50 Spec Miata your paddock spot for the weekend. A more detailed document and FAQ on entries into this year’s Runoffs. Drivers parking requirements is available on must be on site at the Runoffs, qualified Because of the space requirements, the driver information page, here. in Spec Miata and participate in the this year is different. Each entry comes official event (beginning Tuesday, Oct. with a 25 by 30 foot space. You will not So, what do I need to know when I 8) in Spec Miata to be eligible. Should select a specific paddock spot during register? more than 50 drivers enter the event, registration. You will only confirm and one of the first 50 registered driv- whether you will fit in a standard space First, that you’ll be able to access the ers withdraws for any reason, the next or upgrade to a larger space. If your car registration link on MotorsportReg driver on the list will move into the top is traveling in someone else’s trailer, or through SCCA.com/Runoffs. The last 50, etc. A driver may only claim one set you are transporting someone else’s car link is also where you’ll find the supps, of tires and there will be a handling fee (or two cars of your own), you will have schedule, and more information. Once of $15 per tire that needs to be paid to access to one space per entry. there: Hoosier upon receipt at the track.

For instance, if you have 4 cars in your You will be asked for your personal More details will follow, but be sure to trailer, all entered in the Runoffs (i.e. information, including: enter quickly to guarantee your spot in four entries) and your trailer is 8’ wide •Membership number/expiration line. with a 25’ awning and 60’ long, you will •At-track cell phone number not need to pay for a larger sized space. •Names AND Member Numbers of I have another question! The four qualifying entries will provide Entrant and Crew you enough space to accommodate If we didn’t completely cover it here, your footprint. Car information, including: or you have another question, contact •Transponder Number the Club Racing office atRunoffs@ If, however, you have a hauler that is 8’ •Logbook Number SCCA.com and someone will be glad wide with a 20’ awning and 75’ long. •Displacement to help! You only have one qualifying entry in •GCR Spec Page the Runoffs and will not be sharing •Car Weight Information, includ- paddock space with any other competi- ing base weight, any weight modifiers tor. You will need to upgrade to a 30’ x and the corresponding adjustment (in 80’ space for an additional fee during pounds), and your total official car online registration. weight •Your VIN, if you run in B-Spec, Spec So, when you register, it will be impor- Miata, or a Touring class; Your homolo- tant to know how your car is getting to gation certificate number if you run a Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and how formula car, prototype, or sports racer large your trailer is. •Your engine make, especially for pro- totype and formula cars Remember, when measuring your foot- print, that the trailer is the designated If you want to run the test day on Mon- 10 Northwest Sports Car News SCCA Announces Runoffs Contingencies for 2014

spectively. Hankook Tire will offer cash rewards to eligible racers finishing in the top five, with payouts for a podium ($4,000, $2,000 and $1,000) and fourth and fifth getting $500 each.

Hoosier Racing Tire will be giving out four free tires, as well as a set for each entered 2015 U.S. Majors Tour event, for race winners in every class. TOPEKA, Kan. (July 23, 2014) – Each Championship, with a runner-up finish Spec Miata gets a bump, with payouts driver at the 2014 SCCA National earning $1,500 and $1,000 for third. through 10th place, including 16 tires Championship Runoffs at Mazda MINI will also give $1,250 for an eli- for the Spec Miata National Champion. Raceway Laguna Seca, set for Oct. 6-12, gible Super Sweep. The first 50 Spec Miata entrants at the will have one goal in mind – winning event will receive a set of tires from a National Championship. However, Nissan Motorsports also offers cash Hoosier. Michelin will be awarding 46 companies have sweetened the pot payouts to its racers. A win is worth an eligible GT-2 winner with four new by committing to provide contingency $2,500 in a current model, with $1,500 tires. prizes in support of the event. and $1,000 rounding out the podium and a $1,000 reward for completing the Pirelli will award podium finishers in Mazda North American Operations, Super Sweep. Scion Racing will award GT-1, GT-2 and Prototype 1, on tires the Official Car of SCCA, will award eligible drivers for wins and runner-up purchased from JX2, with JX2 gift Mazda drivers $5,000 for a win in an finishes with $3,000 and $2,000, respec- certificates worth $500, $300 and $100, eligible class, with payouts of $3,000 tively. A pole or Super Sweep is worth respectively. Eligible class winners run- and $1,500 for second- and third-place $1,000. ning Yokohama Tires purchased from finishes, respectively. Additionally, Trackside Performance will receive two Mazda drivers from each Majors Con- Drivers in Fiat 500s, Fiat 500 Abarths free front and two rear tires. Second ference who finished in the top three or Dodge/SRT Vipers will be eligible for place will get two front tires, while in season-long points can pull from an prizes provided by SRT Motorsports. A third and fourth will each get one front additional tow fund. If a Mazda driver podium finish in an eligible class will tire. can complete the prestigious Super earn $2,500, $1,000 and $750, respec- Sweep, a $3,000 prize is available. tively. Toyota/TRD is offering up to A number of parts manufacturers and $5,000 for a win and $3,000 for a run- service providers are running pro- In 2014, Chevrolet will support B- ner up finish, as well as $1,000 for a top grams. Hawk Performance, the Official Spec, where a Championship will yield qualifier or Super Sweep. Brake Products of SCCA, will offer five $750. The remaining podium spots free axle sets of brakes to eligible win- will garner $500 and $250 awards, in Tire manufacturers are also part of the ners. Two free axle sets will be available that order. Ford Racing will be in the contingency equation for the Runoffs. for each of the remaining two podium mix, too. A win in an eligible vehicle is They are led by BFGoodrich Tires, the positions. Fourth- through 10th-place worth $2,500, with second place earn- Official Street Tire of SCCA, who will finishers will also get product certifi- ing $1,000 and third, $750. provide 12 complimentary tires to a cates ranging in value from $125, down National Champion in an eligible class. to $50. Honda Performance Development The company will award tires down Carbotech Performance Brakes will (HPD) will give out $2,500 to any to fourth, with each driver getting six, offer a 2015 product sponsorship pack- Honda/Acura driver who takes home a four and two tires, in that order for the age to all eligible National Champions, Runoffs gold medal in an eligible class, final three spots. which includes six axle sets of brakes. $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for third. The manufacturer will also provide In addition, HPD pays a start bonus Goodyear Tire will also put cash up for product certificates to finishers two and a prize for winning a Conference or grabs in select classes. The winner will through 10, with values ranging from Divisional point championship. MINI receive $500, with the final podium $300 to $50. USA has a $2,500 prize for a National spots getting $300 and $100 payouts, re-

11 Northwest Sports Car News Eibach has also pledged their support award. eligible class. In addition, all partici- of the event, offering two free springs pants who register for the program will to winners and second-place drivers in Mobil 1, the Official Oil of SCCA, will be eligible for a 15-percent discount on eligible classes. Drivers claiming the offer a $500 cash bonus and custom a new CoolShirt system. final step of the podium will be eligible Mobil 1 racing suit to all eligible Na- to get one free spring. tional Champions. For second place, Supporting the Spec Miata class, exclu- Mobil 1 will provide a $400 product sively, is Driven Race Gear. The compa- Electromotive will offer a $500 certifi- certificate and third will get a $250 ny will provide a steering wheel, Nomex cate to National Champions. A $200 product certificate. shoes and Nomex gloves to an eligible certificate is up for grabs to second winner. Second place will get a steering place, with third getting a $100 certifi- SafeRacer, the Official Safety Provider wheel, while third can claim a pair of cate. Hyperco will offer two free Hy- of SCCA, pays out a $100 product cer- Nomex gloves. The fourth place finisher percoils certificates to first- and second- tificate for a win, and a $50 certificate has the opportunity to get a Driven gift place finishers in eligible classes. The for the first driver to miss the podium. certificate worth $50, while fifth place third-place driver will get one free will get a pair of Driven sunglasses. Hypercoil certificate. Sunoco, the Official Fuel of SCCA, will sponsor the Hard Charger Award, Fuel additive maker EFS Combust will Pagid RS drivers fulfilling the require- worth $100. The cash award will go to offer two bottles of their product to all ments and winning will get a full set the driver who advances the most posi- race winners who purchase the product of brake pads. Second place will get tions during each race. prior to the event. Drivers finishing one axle worth of pads. Penske Racing second will earn one bottle of product. Shocks is offering eligible class win- TireRack.com, the Official Tire Retailer Holliday Canopies is giving all eligible ners a $500 product certificate, which of SCCA, will also provide contingency drivers a custom canopy decreases by $100 for each position opportunities at the Runoffs. The com- certificate worth $300. A current owner through fifth. If eligible, the sixth-place pany will offer a $500 product certifi- who wins a National Championship driver will get a $50 certificate. cate to the pole qualifiers in each class. can take their prize in $150 of cash. Eligible fifth-place finishers in the race SPA Technique will be offering $100 will also receive a $50 certificate. Those looking to hone their Mazda product certificates to all winners en- Raceway Laguna Seca skills online rolled in the program, plus $50 certifi- SCCA Enterprises will offer contingen- may have turned to iRacing.com. The cates to all eligible fourth-place drivers. cies in support of the Spec Racer Ford company will offer winners a two-year National Champions enrolled in the and Formula Enterprises classes. The membership or 200 iRacing credits for contingency program for Taylor Race SRF National Champion will receive a existing members. Second- and third- Engineering will be able to get their 50-percent discount off the new GEN3 place drivers will get a one-year mem- hands on a $250 product certificate. conversion kit. The final two places on bership, or 100 iRacing credits. the SRF podium will earn $500 and For all eligible classes, Tilton Engineer- $250, respectively. In FE, the winner K1 RaceGear has thrown their hat into ing is offering a $175 product certificate will earn $500. Second will take home a the ring by offering product certificates to the National Champion. A $100 cer- $350 bonus, and third will get $200. to drivers in all classes. Competitors tificate is available for the third-place who take home gold at the Runoffs will finisher, and a $50 certificate is avail- For a winning B-Spec driver, Pire- be able to get a $50 certificate. The final able for the fifth-place driver. Wilwood lli World Challenge is offering a full podium position is also worth a $50 Disk Brakes will offer a $125 certificate season of entry fees for their Touring certificate, and an eligible Hard Char- to winning drivers enrolled in the Car B class. Second place will get three ger can take home a $50 certificate. program, while second- and third-place complimentary entries, with third place finishers will get $75 and $50 certifi- getting a single entry. Pegasus Supplies will cates, respectively. continue to offer a contingency pro- AiM Sports is offering a Solo lap timer gram. An eligible driver who wins the Several other organizations have shown to registered winners in all classes. Super Sweep Award will get a $250 gift their support for the event. GoPro, the Alpinestars will also offer registered certificate. Eligible finishers in fourth Official Camera of SCCA, will pro- National Champions, in select classes, a through sixth will get certificates start- vide one GoPro HERO3+ Black Edi- $250 product certificate. ing at $75 for fourth place. From there, tion Camera to the driver who wins the value will decrease by $25. the GoPro Hero Moment of the race. CoolShirt Systems will offer a $250 SCCA staff will select the winner of this cash prize to the Hard Charger in each Red Line Synthetic Oil will dole out 12 Northwest Sports Car News SCCA Contingencies - Continued 2014 Northwest a $750 product certificate to eligible Failure to meet any listed requirements winners in each class. The remainder of will result in the forfeiture of awards. and Oregon eligible podium finishers will get $400 For more information on these contin- Regions Combined and $250 certificates, in that order. gency programs, and how to register, Race Technology USA will offer prizes visit www.scca.com/runoffs. Road Racing Dates to podium finishers in all classes. Reg- istered winners will receive discounts More information on the Sports Car and Locations: on a new system or credit to upgrade an Club of America and the SCCA Nation- existing system. al Championship Runoffs is available at www.scca.com. August 9-10 Summit Racing Equipment will of- fer $150 in certificates to all eligible Double Regional National Champions. Second place will with NWR get a $100 certificate, while places third The Ridge Motorsports Park through sixth can each claim a $50 cer- tificate. In addition, Summit will pro- August 22-24 vide a $50 Hard Luck certificate to the Triple Regional/Vintage with program eligible starter who completes the least number of laps in each class. GASS and Pirelli Cup PIR Drivers are responsible for closely monitoring the program requirements for eligibility, and must register for con- tingency programs prior to competing.

13 Northwest Sports Car News Classified Marketplace Race Cars For Sale 2005 Nissan 350Z Built primarily for club enduro racing. Professional custom-built cage. Could be SPM, GT or ITE. Gulf colors, 4 sets of wheels, new factory transmission. Limited spares, including 2nd trans (needs rebuilding). Radios, Racepak G2x (with instructions). Motivated seller, $20,000/OBO Vintage MG Midget Serious inquiries only, please. 1969 Lotus 61 Jim Sterling’s blue and white #27 Contact Bob Skinner Actively raced on the west coast for Midget is for sale. Very reliable well [email protected], 360-921-9647 the last 12 years since its restoration. sorted Vintage race car. It has very Extensive records are available from Formula Mazda with 23’ TPD trailer the restoration including hundreds of neutral handling, and is easy and fun for sale. $17,000. For more information to drive. First and second place in May photos and notes. contact [email protected] 2014 SCCA Vintage races, 2005 Vintage VP1 champ with 1098 engine. Provenance is well documented includ- • Strong 1275 Ward Barbour engine ing a number of early log books, re- • Jack Knight dog box transmission ceipts, photos and the original Hewland • 4.22 Salisbury limited slip case with documented serial number. I • Fire system also have a detailed letter from the 3rd • 10 Panasport type wheels owner documenting the history of the • 4 Hoosier drys (2 races) car. I am the 6th owner. • 4 Kuhmo wets • 2 spare drys The car appeared on the cover of Vic- Spare John stamps dog box and tranex tory Lane magazine (May 2010) and 4.5 Limited slip diff. Vintage Racecar magazines. The car Many other spares too numerous to list. has been raced in the following orga- nizations in the last decade: HMSA, I will crew for you for a few races until 1967 MG Midget: Fully Restored: Built HSR-W, CVAR and CSRG, SOVREN, you learn about the car. as a hill climb car with low end torque, Oregon Region SCCA. The last race $15,000 Dave Hubbard rebuilt 1380 cc engine. run was at the SOVREN Columbia 20Ft Pace enclosed trailer available CR straight-cut gears transmission. River Classic on Aug 31-Sept 1 where Call for details - Jim Sterling 1275 racing clutch housing and plate, the car placed as high as 6th in class 360-430-2906 lightened flywheel, 45 DCOE carb, (out of 16) with a novice driver. chrome wire wheels with new Avon

GT3 VW Corrado. tires, Speedwell panhard rod assembly, I have to say that the car is a blast to Extremely successful and still compete- lowered springs front and rear, inte- drive and is well behaved. It is a good rior mint condition, long list of trick tive. 1991 NASPORT Champion, 2004 car for someone starting out in vintage modifications. PRICE REDUCED TO: Mid-Ohio Runoffs 3rd place, many Formula Ford or looking to drive a $14,900. Contact Richard at 541-278- wins since. To many spares to list here. historically significant race car. I have a $24,000. 1150 or [email protected] ton of spares which can be a part of the David Rugh 503-621-3794 sale as well.

Classified Policy: Price: $19,500 Classified ads are free to SCCA If have any questions, I can be con- members or for ads of interest to tacted at jcgreeven at gmail.com or 541 SCCA members as determined by 207-6944. the Editor. Ads remain in publication until withdrawn or until the space is needed for new ads.

14 Northwest Sports Car News Classified Marketplace Race Cars For Rent Safety Equipment Estate Sales & Appraisals HANS device, Model 30, large Sport 1. Brand new, never used, sized for the Life changes frequently require valua- 1991 BMW 325i in Pro3 Trim stout driver. Originally paid $572.00, tion and liquidation of Full Cage, Fire system, 5 point Har- will sell for $250.00. personal property. My twenty-plus ness, adjustable shocks, swaybars, all years of experience can help you with bushings delron Engine has had a fresh Driver’s Suits full estate sales, downsizing, moves and rebuild (rings/hone/bearings/head and appraisals for estates, dissolution and valve job/decked block...) 2 sets of tires, 1. R.J.S. Racing Equipment SFI-5, brand insurance purposes. trailer available if needed. Can run in new, never used extra- large sized for All services are personalized and confi- PRo3 class and or EIP class. 5’-9” 240 lbs driver. Originally paid dential. Free consultations. Mark Estes $470.00, will sell for $250.00. Shirley Sanders, 503-762-1272 http://www.pro3-racing.com/ [email protected] 503-734-7355 (leave message or text) 2. Simpson SFI-5, large, only worn a couple of times. Originally paid GASS Ride-Alongs! $450.00, will sell for $250.00. Ride along for a couple blistering hot 3. R.J.S. Racing Equipment SFI-1, laps in a 400 horsepower stock car for Want to keep your racing skills up slightly used, large sized, single layer just $100! These rides are available dur- year round? (requires Nomex long johns), will sell ing the August triple regional featuring for $150.00. GASS - and they’re super popular, so Install a complete race simulator com- be sure to show up early to reserve your plete with large screen, g force creation, 4. Design 500 RaceWear SFI-5, medi- place! surround sound, and custom software um-sized, worn only a couple of times. as well as a library of publicly available Will sell for $150.00. For Sale: 1995 Neon ACR, ex SSB. software. Three sets of wheels, factory shop All suits have been dry-cleaned, and are manuals, good assortment of useful Virtually all familiar tracks and race spotless. spare parts. $2500. cars are available. There are 2 simula- tors available, so you can race head to Call Richard at (541) 278-1150 or Contact Austin Smith - asmith73@ head with friends. Great for training [email protected] hotmail.com or 541 593-2495 new drivers for the track, or for slick street conditions. These are moving seat systems designed and built by Keith Maher, of Portland.

The original cost was $5,100 per system plus a projector and big screen display costing $1,400. Will sell a system without display for $3,500.

You can use a big screen TV instead of the projector. The ideal size is about 50 inches. Offering system complete with projector and screen for $4,200 each.

Contact Johnny Humphries - johnny- [email protected]

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