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~July 2014~ New member David Jussel, STO6 Subaru WRX (Aaron Baker photo) The official newsletter of the Salina Region SCCA June Sprints at Road America. I've been to Road America more times that I can count, but it was Connie's first time. We met REVs friends Judy Clark and Dan Deener at the track, and had a wonderful three days of racing. The Salina Region, Sports Car Club of America, is in a state of The June Sprints are Chicago Region's annual National flux, as I suspect many Regions are, in the process of changing. (Majors in current parlance) Races. 363 entries (plus late Our history as an autocross-intensive region is likely as illustrious arrivals) in eight race groups. 51 cars took the green flag in as any. However, we are struggling. Our Region membership Spec Miata. Talk about a serpent, nose-to-tail racing. Even the numbers are flat, our event participation is minimal. Perhaps we're announcer kept saying, “here comes the snake.” Spec Racer not alone, but extra diligence is called for. Ford also had 51 entries. Watching Andy McDermid, driving a Our solo season is well under way. With six events under our 2013 Ford Mustang in American Sedan, mix it up with a quartet belt, eight days of solo actually, and with seven solo events, eight of Porsche 911s was sit on the edge of the seat excitement. days coincidentally, still on the schedule, we're at the halfway McDermid has six national championships in the class. point, kind of. Our reputation as a laid-back, friendly, inclusive, Road America, built in Wisconsin Kettle Moraine (read region is intact. glacial) terrain between Plymouth and Elkhart Lake during the Our Solo event organizational performance is improving, we early fifties, is without doubt my favorite place to watch races. have been able to include a few new operational personal, and our Not only is the race track and the racing awesome, but the food efficiency seems better. We still have room for improvement. We is in a league of its own. Comparing Road America concession desperately need new blood, new event chairs, new volunteers, stands to other sports venue concession stands, is akin to and new members. comparing gourmet restaurants to toxic waste dumps. There are Anyone interested in jumping in – there is a good safety net 16 permanent concession stands operated by various civic (plenty of help) – should contact: Dennis Smith, Solo Chairman; groups that have been competing for business for more than 50 Bill Preheim, Regional Executive; or any Board of Directors years. From bratwurst (Johnsonville is less than 10 miles east), member: Nancy Smith, Connie Preheim, Bill Dayton, Monte corn on the cob, homemade ice cream, hot German potato salad Rans, David Knudsen, Artt Mann, Rocky Entriken, Abner Perney, (my favorite is the Plymouth Baptist Church stand near or Ken Kennedy. If we don't have the answer you're looking for, start/finish), and a wealth of local Wisconsin beers. we'll help you find it. Combine the wonderful food, the competitive racing, and the Last month, I was lucky enough to re-live part of my past awesome track, and it is hard to think of a better road trip. SCCA life. Connie & I bought tickets to the 59th running of the —Bill Preheim ~ ~ Next Events ~ ~ Next Business Meeting July 19-20 ~ Divisional Solo Aug. 3, 2014 2-day, 2-course event ~ Marshall Field, Ft. Riley After the solo event Entry fees $65 ~ $45 for soldiers in STO classes Site TBA Pre-registered drivers only - www.salinascca.com or www.motorsportreg.com Will be announced At the event August 3 ~ Solo Business meetings East Crawford Recreation Area, Salina are open to all Entry fees $30 members, $35 non-members members and guests $5 discount for pre-registering - www.salinascca.com or www.motorsportreg.com Page 2 ~ July 2014 The Write Line Salina Region Schedule ~ 2014 All at East Crawford Recreation Area unless noted elsewhere Event Chair Safety Aug. 3 - Solo Abner Perney — Sept. 7 - R.E. Challenge 14.1 Bill Preheim — Sept. 21 - R.E. Challenge 14.2 at Yoder — Oct. 5 - Octoberfast 25 Salina Region Board — Board Members ~ 2014 Oct 26 - Solo - at Ft. Riley Artt Mann — • Regional Executive Nov. 9 - Solo Mike Herrick — BILL PREHEIM Two “Challenge” events will comprise the Wichita-Salina Challenge, 785-392-2532 each region’s drivers scoring points for an overall RE’s Cup championship. [email protected] Both the Salina and Wichita events count in the Salina Region championship. • Assistant R.E. MONTE RANS 620-327-2711 SPS/R&S MiDiv Solo Series - 2014 [email protected] • Secretary June 21-22 — Neosho, Mo. KEN KENNEDY July 19-20 — Ft. Riley, Ks. 785-643-2225 Aug. 16-17 — Lincoln, Neb [email protected] • Treasurer SCCA 2014 Solo Nationals ~ Sep. 2-5 ~ Lincoln. Neb. CONNIE PREHEIM 785-392-2532 [email protected] Meeting Minutes • Past R.E. (Subject to correction and approval at the next Salina Region board meeting) BILL DAYTON 620-617-8612 June 29, 2014 (July meeting) [email protected] Salina Region SCCA June 29, 2014, meeting was called to order by R.E. Bill Preheim at 3:30 p.m. at Legends Bar and Grill, Salina, KS. Board members present • Solo Chair were Rocky Entriken, Connie & Bill Preheim, Monte Rans, Artt Mann, Dennis & Nancy DENNIS SMITH Smith and Ken Kennedy. Guests - David Knudsen, Haylee Terrill, and Samantha Terrill. 785-243-6753 The June 8, 2014, minutes were approved. Motion to approve, Bill P.; second, [email protected] Monte. Passed 8-0. • Member At Large The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. Motion to approve, Artt; Chief Registrar second, Rocky. Passed 8-0. NANCY SMITH Old Business – East Crawford Recreation Area Track Repairs – Rocky mentioned 785-243-5192 that the city could replace the patch at almost any time and Salina Regional events [email protected] could be routed around the repairs. • Member At Large Divisional Update – Artt reported that banquet location and arrangements have Newsletter & Membership been made for 75 to 100 attendees. Rocky reported he sent an e-mail to all Salina ROCKY ENTRIKEN Region member STO participants. Artt reviewed the course layout and the fact that 785-827-5143 there will be a practice course available for $1.00 per run. Those wanting to reserve [email protected] rooms at the Hampton Inn in Junction City must ask for “Salina Region of Sports Car • Member At Large Club of America.” Chief of Tech Newsletter Information – Rocky will put a brief schedule of the Ft. Riley event in the ARTT MANN next newsletter. 785-565-3155 New Business – Timing System – Discussion was held in regard to the Salina [email protected] Region upgrading the timing system to a wireless system. • Member At Large Bill Payment – Discussion was held regarding online bill paying procedures. Equipment Manager Fall Event at Ft Riley – Artt reported the airfield may not be available for the Oct. 26 ABNER PERNEY Ft. Riley event. More information later when alternate details are confirmed. The date is 785-822-8570 also booked at ECRA as backup (there will be an event that day) [email protected] Event Chair Guide Sheet – Bill P. will share with board members by e-mail an event guide sheet he developed to be used by event chairs. The board will review and Other Officials ~ 2014 discuss this guide sheet at the next board meeting. Next Meeting – August 3, 2014, immediately following the autocross event. Webmaster Location to be determined by R.E. Bill Preheim and he will notify board members of the DAVID KNUDSEN 706-207-8336 location. [email protected] Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Submitted by: Ken Kennedy, Secretary The Write Line July 2014 ~ Page 3 Divisional Championship July 19-20 @ ft. riley Events Sign up now for Salina Region’s event in the MiDiv Solo Championship series! We need to see as many Elsewhere - 2014 Salina Region members as possible competing to make this A calendar of Solo and RallyX events by the Wichita, Kansas, Kansas City, Nebraska, NeOkla and Oklahoma Regions of SCCA. Go see how others do it! event a success. It’s a two-day ALWAYS CONFIRM THE EVENT BEFORE MAKING A LONG TRIP! event with two separate courses. (* = Salina Region event on this date) Yes, it counts in the Salina AUTOCROSS Region championship, and July 12-13.. Kansas/Kansas City @ Heartland Park Topeka (Double) July 13.......Nebraska @ Lincoln Airpark there’s bonus points (max of 10) ...................Oklahoma @ Remington Park, Oklahoma City for every car you beat. July 27.......Kansas City @ Blue River Driving Cntr, Independence Entry fee is $65. For that price you get two separate ...................Wichita @ Sunflower Aerodrome, Yoder courses plus a banquet -- in other words about what Aug 2-3....*.Kansas/Kansas City @ Heartland Park Topeka (Double) you’d spend for two one-day events and a pizza. Non- Aug 3......*.Nebraska @ Motorsports Park Hastings Aug 10.......Nebraska @ Lincoln Airpark members allowed too. Soldiers running in STO classes ...................NeOkla @ Fair Meadows, Tulsa State Fairgrounds pay $45, which includes weekend memberships for ...................Wichita @ Sunflower Aerodrome, Yoder non-members. Aug 23.......Nebraska @ Motorsports Park Hastings Registration open now for the Ft. Riley Divisional. Aug 24.......Blacktop Nationals in Wichita ...................Oklahoma @ Remington Park, Oklahoma City You can access the motorsportreg.com link through Sep 14.....* .Oklahoma @ Remington Park, Oklahoma City www.salinascca.com. Sep 21.....* .Wichita @ Sunflower Aerodrome, Yoder/R.E. Challenge Event Schedule: Sep 28........ Nebraska @ Lincoln Airpark ...................Oklahoma @ Remington Park, Oklahoma City Friday, July 18 Oct 12........ Wichita @ Sunflower Aerodrome, Yoder 5:00 p.m.-dark – Tech and check-in at Marshall Army Air Oct 18-19 ...Kansas/Kansas City @ Heartland Park Topeka (Double) Field (MAAF), course open for walking Oct 19.......