October 2014 Sports Car Club of America, Inc. - Incorporated June 29, 1959 2014 RallyCross Auto Terminology In this month’s “Car Chatter” article, Series A Success Charlie Demmy explores the varying terminology applied to common automotive features. The name used to describe a particular part or related item depends on which side of the Atlantic Ocean you happen to be located. To us in the States, the British seem to have come up with some odd descriptions, but surely the Brits would argue the same about our interpretations. The use of “boot”, “bonnet” and “wing” are quite foreign to us. See Charlie’s story on Page 4. q Kyle Salerno powered through the loamy soil to win the Modified Rear Wheel Drive class at the first 2014 RallyCross event. The 4-event series was quite a success. — John Rudy photo Gettin’ down and dirty. Susquehanna Region’s first effort at hosting a full RallyCross series proved a huge success. The core workers and course designers did a fantastic job organizing and executing the events. Participants were treated to a variety of course designs and the weather assured different track conditions for each event. The Farm A British citizen would describe this Austin Healy Show’s Elmerton lot is a great fit. All in all, a as having its bonnet raised and the hood lowered. very productive and entertaining RallyCross An American would say the hood is raised and season. See Henry’s story on Page 5. q the convertible top lowered. — John Rudy photo From the Page 2 Editor’s MARCHOCTOBER 2012 2014 The Squeal is a monthly publication of Desk Susquehanna Region, SCCA Send editorial, scheduling and advertising to: Susquehanna Region’s final rallycross The Squeal — John Rudy, Editor 3800 Hillcrest Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 began on a soggy note. The grassy course was [email protected] slippery for the start, but improved through the day. This final event was held Saturday, Susquehanna Region’s membership meets October 11 on the Farm Show’s Elmerton at 7:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each Avenue lot where 24 drivers braved the month, except December, at Gilligan’s Bar & varying conditions. Those who participated Grill, 987 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA. For more information, go to our website at determined the series points standings for www.scca-susq.com some classes. There’s more on the event and a series wrap-up in this newsletter. REGION OFFICERS For the autocrossers, the 2014 season will Regional Executive end this weekend with Events #12 & #13 at Steve Limbert — 717-432-4116 Assistant Regional Executive Hershey on October 25 & 26. Series class Henry Brillinger — 717-697-1610 championships and the PAX award are still up Treasurer for grabs. This weekend will determine who Alan Lesher — 717-486-4087 will receive year-end trophies for their efforts. Secretary Alan Pozner 1yr — 717-343-7708 Following this weekend’s autocrosses, Directors there will be a lull in region activity. The next Markus Houser 3yr — 717-495-6742 scheduled event is the January 17, 2015 Year- Geoff Craig 2yr — 717-367-7853 end Awards Banquet at the Grantville Holiday Dave Walter 1yr — 717-691-9320 Inn. Members will be notified when banquet ASCC Representative Markus Houser — 717-495-6742 registration information becomes available. Come out to Gilligans for the membership AUTOCROSS COMMITTEE meeting on Tuesday, October 28th. The meet- Geoff Craig — Chair ing will begin at 7:30 pm, but come earlier for Henry Brillinger — Site Aquisition/Relations a good meal. Nominations for 2015 officers Geoff Craig — Course and Grid Design Chris Paveglio — Pre-registration will be accepted at this meeting and will Jeremy Utterback — Registration again be entertained at the November 25th Dennis Cipriany — Safety meeting where nominations will be closed and Ryan Hetrick — Tech Inspection elections held immediately thereafter. Anne Demmy — Timing The car show circuit is also winding Charlie Demmy — Starter down. I’ve attended a few more local shows, Greg Hagan — Novice Program shows of a more generic nature and not Dan Woland — EMT Services (Position Open) — Workers dedicated to a particular marque. And though Markus Houser — Truck & Equip. Manager these “anything goes” shows generally attract American iron, imports can be found RALLYCROSS COMMITTEE interspersed among the entries. q — John Adam Moore & John Roscinski — Co-chairs Page 3 « Meeting Minutes « Regional Executive Steve There were two reports that Harley Davidson lot in York Limbert called the September 23 difficulty was experienced in for autocross but Dave Walter meeting to order at 7:30 pm at reading the file copy of The pointed out that a binding Gilligan’s Restaurant. Squeal. Those reporting the contract could not be written Treasurer Alan Lesher problem said they will try for its use because the lot reported on the club finances. reading the copy that is posted to owner requires flexibility in the The treasury remains in good our website to see if that solves potential use of the lot. shape but the balance declined their problem. Henry Brillinger announced a bit due to prepayment of the Geoff Craig reported that that he had reserved the small expenses of future events. Steve Jeremy Utterback was leaving room at the back of the formal Limbert pointed out that the by- the area so we will need someone dining room for an E-Board laws require that the treasurer’s to assume the responsibility meeting on December 9 for records be audited annually and for running registration at our the purpose of determining that we should consider an audit autocross events. Geoff also trophy awards and other issues of those records this year. suggested that we may want to in regards to the our Annual Steve Limbert reported that consider running fewer events Awards Banquet which will region membership declined in the future and we may want be held on January 17, 2015. from 340 to 333 this month. to consider running our series Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. q Markus Houser reported that in conjunction with other Respectfully submitted, our website is working well and clubs. A discussion followed Henry Brillinger, that all results have been posted. about the possible use of the Acting Secretary Gear Up For Final Autocrosses — By Geoff Craig Welcome Team to our last two 9:30AM Drivers meeting autocrosses of the season! And what a great 9:45AM Worker assignments season we have had. Weather is looking to 10:00AM First car off cooperate this weekend, so let’s finish up at Alan Pozner is the go to guy and Hershey with a bang! central scrutinizer for any set up decisions. We will meet on the large Hershey lot at Remember the time constraints are tight for 6:30AM to get the club truck. Set-up will this venue and we must act quickly! Thank start just before 7:00AM. You for being part of the Autocross set- EVENT TIMETABLE up team. You are Greatly appreciated and 6:30AM Meet to start set-up Desperately needed! 7:30AM Registration opens If you are unable to cover your usual 7:45AM Tech opens set-up and autocross position, please try to 8:30AM Course open for walking recruit a replacement AND Please let me 8:45AM Registration and tech closes, and know of the changes! novice walk through starts C-Ya Saturday and Sunday! You Guys 9:15AM Cars to grid and Gals are awesome! q — Geoff Craig Cover Page 4 Story Car Chatter – Terminology — By Charlie Demmy You might think that a bonnet is something ladies wear in an Easter Parade, or wings are found on a chicken, or a boot is worn in bad weather. But think again! Those of us who own British cars know better. To help the rest of you understand, I have compiled a list of frequently used terms that differ between British and American vehicles. BRITISH AMERICAN Bonnet Hood If you’re in London, you might hear, “Aye, mate. Boot Trunk Your boot is packed.” — internet photo Cubic centimeters Cubic inches Dickey Rumble seat and E-Tron Spyder, Renault Sport Spider (1996), Dynamo Generator and the Porsche 918 Spyder. Engine Motor The use of the name spider started long Gearbox Transmission before the automobile, and was applied to a Hood Convertible top horse drawn carriage equipped with four high Kilometers Miles wheels and a structure so light and fragile that it Paraffin Kerosene resembled a spider. Petrol Gasoline It was invented in Great Britain around 1860. Silencer Muffler The original word in English had an “I” instead Windscreen Windshield of a “Y” but can be found in the history of the Wing Fender automobile used either way. Despite its British Jaguar used terminology in referring to their origins, English car builders preferred to identify XK sports cars (XK 120, XK 140, XK 150). For their open sports cars as either two-seaters or example, a Jag XK 120 fixed-head coupe (FHC) roadsters. was a two door coupe with a fixed-roof. The Another variation of the convertible is the XK 120 drop head coupe (DHC) had a folding “CABRIOLET”, which is defined as a two or roof and roll down windows. The same car four door car with folding top and roll-down with a convertible top and side curtains was windows. A different spin on this was used by termed a roadster. The term used for the E-Type several European builders in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. convertible is OTS (open two-seater). In this configuration the window frames stay in While I am on convertibles, the Italians place and the cloth top slides back on channels liked to identify their top down cars as Spiders located in the door frames to fold neatly behind or Spyders.