July 2006 - Central PA Region SCCA

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGION - SCCA
July 2006
“YOUR NATIONAL AWARD WINNING NEWSLETTER”
June 30, 2006
NewSprint
“Better to have been a racer for a moment than a spectator for a lifetime”
Inside this issue:
Regional Club News
2
National and Northeast
Division Club News
3
ONLY ABOUT THREE
WEEKS LEFT BEFORE
4 THE MUCH ANTICIPATED
CONE KILLER CLASSIC
2006 Schedule
NEW POINTS SYSTEM
By Toby Mordkoff
5
Recent Photos
6
SCCA Membership Application
7
Autocross results
Meeting Minutes—
March and April
8, 9
10, 11
PRE-REGISTER
FOR
CONE-KILLERCLASSIC
NOW
Final arrangements are under way for
the First Annual Cone Killer Classic on
July 22 and July 23. And this event is
filling up fast. Remember that REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR THIS
EVENT ON SUNDAY JULY 16. So
go to myautoevents.com to get registered. The event is limited to 120 competitors. You are free to register for
Saturday or Sunday or both days.
As you may expect, this event requires
a lot of effort and work. Lots of help is
needed. Competition will actually begin Friday July 21 with fun runs in the
afternoon. Friday will be a day to set
up the course and test the course. Then
the course will be torn down and a short
course will be set up for Friday afternoon fun runs for $1.00 per run. So
come and help Friday and enjoy
some fun runs Friday afternoon. A
sign up sheet is available at the
registration desk for all those will-
at the registration table on Saturday.
Of course, daytime food will continue
to be provided by Angelina’s both
days.
ing to help. Saturday and Sunday will
be extended runway events. And, the
course on Sunday will be a reverse of
the Saturday course. Interesting !!!
Special Cone Killer Classic t-shirts
will be given to all competitors or
register and participate for BOTH
DAYS.
So plan on making a weekend of it.
Camping will be permitted Saturday
night at the airport. You will be permitted to leave your equipment at the airport Saturday night if you plan on staying elsewhere. Although your equipment will not be in a gated/locked area,
designated club members will be patrolling the equipment area all night Saturday night for security. And don’t forget, there will be a picnic dinner Saturday night at the airport. The dinner will
be supervised by our esteemed chef
Gary Gurchik, CPR Assistant Regional
Executive. For competitors, the dinner
is included in the registration fee. Noncompetitors and guests may participate
in the dinner for a nominal $5.00 fee.
All you need to do is purchase a ticket
Professional photography services of
Rapid Image will be on site Sunday
for action photos of you and your car.
Kelly comes to the events with her
mobile office and you will be able to
purchase and receive your top quality
photos on site.
There will be special trophies for this
two day event. There will be the regular glass trophies for each of the two
days individually. But, additionally,
there will be special First, Second, and
Third place trophies for each class for
the combined Cone Killer Classic
weekend.
See you at the FIRST
ANNUAL CONE
KILLER CLASSIC.
ALL PHOTOS IN THIS ISSUE CURTESY OF AARON EBERHARD
WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
George Fink ,
Trout Run
Logan Fink,
Trout Run
Steven Lower,
State College
Tom Leeper,
Brush Valley
Joshua Charlton,
Stoystown
Chris Barnard,
Beech Creek
Sign of the Times? Wet but Spirited on May 21 and June 4
July 2006
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REGIONAL
CLUB NEWS
SCCA - Central Penna. Region
Officers and Executive Committee
Officers
Regional Executive
Assistant R/E
Treasurer
Secretary
David Mohar
Gary Gurchik
Lauren Mohar
Ron Dotts
(724) 423-8006
(814) 941-4925
(814) 359-2902
(814) 355-4293
Executive Committee
Solo II Chair
Newsletter
Membership
Merchandise
Sponsorship
Website
Historian
Josh Duvall
Ron Dotts
Lauren Mohar
Lee Watson
David Mohar
Karl Bender
Dave Dix
(814) 466-6455
(814) 355-4293
(814) 359-2902
(814) 312-2949
(724) 423-8006
(814) 880-2324
(814)
SCCA-Central Penna. Meetings are Held The
Second Tuesday of Every Month at Damon’s
Grill. Dinner at 6:00 pm and Meeting Begins at
7:00 pm. Upcoming Meetings:
July 11
August 8
Sept 12
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
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The Sports Car Club of America, as a service to it’s members.
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July, August, September, October, and November immediately before the monthly meeting date of that month. The deadline for
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comments, articles, and photos should be submitted to the editor.
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MEMBER BIRTHDAYS—MARCH/APRIL
Steve Shuss
Jeremy Beckner
Lee Watson
Don Wilson
Steve Lower
Gary Gurchik
Shawn Lewis
Karen Hoover
Thelma Pahel
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
July 12
July 15
July 15
July 16
July 29
COMPETITION UPDATE
Competition continues at a brisk pace at CPR with events 3, 4, and 5 each with a
big roster of drivers—76 on May 21, 56 on June 4, and 76 again on June 18. Persistent wet weather made competition difficult and sometimes a little unfair with
some heats dry while others had soaking rain on the same day.
May 21 saw Sam Strano take first place in the popular new Index Class, just
nosing out Ron Dotts who took second. This event also saw Ron Dotts take his
first FTD, ever (excluding the lightning fast shifter carts of course). Speaking of
shifter carts, Ryan Lower again showed father Steve how to get it done. Chris
Barnard continued his winning ways in AS as did Chris Gottschall in his Audi
in FS. Weather changes between heats caused some unusual results in ESP, and
Mike Cunningham again frustrated Steve Eastman in CP.
The June 4 Fathers Day event saw Ron Dotts again taking car FTD with Park
Wiker taking Index. Gary Gurchik took back the lead in ESP and Steve Eastman took it away from Mike Cunningham in CP. No Fathers Day gifts for
Steve Lower or Howard Henning as their sons showed no mercy with wins by
Ryan Lower in F125 and by Daniel Henning in STS.
On June 18 Sam Strano dominated both FTD and Index Class. Mike Cunningham took it back from Steve Eastman in CP. James Pahel took BSP and Gary
Gurchik again took ESP.
After 5 events and half way through the Summer Series, Ron Dotts has the
points lead in Index but it will be a struggle to keep it. Chris Gottschall has a
solid lead in FS as does Gary Gurchik in ESP. It’s likely to be a shootout to the
end between lead Mike Cunningham and second place Steve Eastman in CP.
Ryan Lower has a razor thin lead in F125 and Adam Mohar not willing to give
his sister a break in FJB. Dan Warner is on top in SM while Howard Henning
is going to have to battle son Daniel to stay on top in STS. With the new points
system, the tables could turn dramatically in the second half. So, stay
tuned………..
OUTSIDE COMPETITION
Noteworthy are the various outside events that CPR members have attended.
Ron Dotts, Bryan Smith, Don Wilson, and Keith Hoover competed in York in
May and all 4 took first place with Bryan Smith taking FTD. Park Wiker and
Sam Strano traveled to Devens MA for the National Tour event. Park trophied
and Sam took first place. Park Wiker, Keith Hoover and Bryan Smith did a nonSCCA autocross event in Cumberland MD. Ron Dotts, Dave Mohar, Brian
Smith, Mike Cunningham, and Lee Watson traveled to Beaver Run with varying
results. It was crowded and was very slippery but the Steel Cities club is a great
group of people and Beaver Run Motorsports Complex is a pretty cool place.
I’ll definitely go back.
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National Club News
A FEW COMMENTS ABOUT THE 2006 TIRE RACK SCCA SOLO NATIONALS
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXCERPTS FROM A RECENT MEMORANDUM ISSUED BY ROGER JOHNSON, SOLO NATIONALS EVENT CHAIRPERSON:
As the 2006 Solo Nationals approach, we are reminded that the event will be held at Heartland Park Topeka (HPT) race track.
There has been much speculation about this change and I would like to address some of these. I would point out that two of the
nation’s best Solo course designers, Karen Babb and Kevin Youngers, have been assigned Course Designers for 2006.
Some recent correspondence from Karen observed the following: “I have never seen this good of a blacktop surface anywhere.
Although the overall square footage available at HPT is less than Forbes, the actual square footage of usable surface at Forbes is
much less because of the minefield of grates, poles, peaks, valleys, holes, heaves and snakes. There are no such issues at HPT.
It should be remembered that a very big complaint about Forbes was the deteriorating surface and the move to HPT was largely
driven by this input. Stay tuned and have faith in the people who put this together. Yes, it will be different. No, it won’t be perfect. Yes, it will evolve.”
Holding the Sole Nationals at a purpose built race facility, instead of a location designed for other uses really makes a positive
impression. Everything about this site is about racing. Buildings erected for automotive competition. Real toilets ! A paddock
wide address system. It only seems fitting that the Sole Nationals be held in a purpose built race facility instead of a parking
lot—a place where the Nation’s best will compete for a chance to earn their 2006 Solo National Championships.
Divisional Club News
2006 NORTHEAST DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This year, the Northeastern Divisional Championship will be held near the small village of Romulus, NY. On July 21 through July 23. The event is being hosted by the Fingerlakes Region. The
event will be held at Seneca Army Depot at an airstrip there. I am very familiar with this very scenic area. It is located approximately 22 miles north of Watkins Glen on the Eastern shore of Lake
Seneca. There is a large state campground located almost adjacent to the event site and on the
shore of the lake. The area has become extremely popular for it’s locally owned wineries and is
very crowded on summer weekends. There is a shortage of nice motel rooms but numerous bed
& breakfast rooms. So I would encourage those attending to make your motel or B & B reservations soon. The event is not yet available for registration.
July 2006
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Central Pennsylvania Region
Sports Car Club of America
2006 Autocross Schedule
DATE
April 9th
EVENT
Test & Tune
2006 Summer Series
April 23rd
May 7th
May 21st
June 4th (first runway event)
June 18th (runway event)
July 9th
(runway event)
July 22nd (runway event)
July 23rd (runway event)
August 6th (runway event)
August 20th (runway event)
Event #1
Event #2
Event #3
Event #4
Event #5
Event #6
Event #7
Event #8
Event #9
Event #10
2006 Fall Events
September 10th
September 17th
October 1st
October 8th
Registration and Tech from 8:00AM to 9:30AM
Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 9:45AM
First Car Off at 10:00AM
Event #1
Event #2
Event #3
Event #4
(CONE KILLER CLASSIC)
(CONE KILLER CLASSIC)
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AS MOST OF YOU ARE AWARE, WE ADOPTED A REVISED SEASON POINTS SYSTEM THAT
BECAME EFFECTIVE AT THE BEGINNING OF 2006. THIS DECISION WAS MADE AT OUR
DECEMBER 2005 MEETING AND, SHORTLY AFTER THAT, TOBY MORDKOFF PREPARED
THIS ARTICLE EXPLAINING IT. MY APOLOGIES FOR NOT POSTING THIS SOONER.
New Points Systems for 2006
At the December General Meeting, the ways in which points are awarded was discussed in detail. In the end, two
changes were approved, although some other issues remain open.
The first change concerns the points earned for Regional Class Championships. Starting last year, points have been
awarded by finishing position, regardless of the number of competitors. This will continue. The change is in the specific
numbers of points. In order to make it more possible for someone who is far behind to catch up in the last few events,
ProSolo-style points will be used in 2006. In particular, first will receive 20 pts, second 16, third 13, fourth 11, fifth 9,
sixth 7, seventh 6, eighth 5, ninth 4, tenth 3, eleventh 2, and everyone else will receive 1. By increasing the gaps between first and second, and between second and third, a class leader who “falls apart” during the last few events could
easily be overtaken.
The second change concerns the manner in which Solo 2 Champion will be determined. The key difficulty here is how
to make comparisons across classes with very different numbers of drivers. On one hand, if points are awarded by finishing position, then there is a distinct advantage for being in a small class (with fewer people to beat). On the other
hand, awarding points in terms of how many other competitors were slower (i.e., the current system of number-ofpeople-beaten plus one) gives a huge advantage to those who run in the larger classes. And, at the risk of insulting myself, this system is also biased in favor of classes like Street Modified, where only a few cars are prepared anywhere near
the limit of the rules.
Because both of the simple options have problems, two other methods were discussed. One new method would be based
on PAX, but this was rejected, mostly because it would too closely match the new PAX-based class. Therefore, a
method based on “trophy positions” was approved. The SCCA awards varying number of trophies, depending on the
number of competitors in the class. For example, when there are three or fewer drivers, there is only one trophy. When
there are four through six drivers there are two trophies, and seven to nine drivers yields three trophies. Trophy position
is calculated by counting the number of other trophy positions that were slower and adding one. So, if there is only one
trophy, that one person is in trophy position 1. If there are two trophies, the winner is in trophy position two and the second-place driver is in trophy position one.
This new method is a bit complicated, but it charts a middle-ground course between the two simpler extremes. It rewards larger classes, but only about a third as much as the current method. It also stresses winning, since the winner of a
class is always in a trophy position.
Of course, for Solo 2 Champion, all events count (not just CPR events) and “bigger” events are worth more points. Continuing this, Divisional- and State-level events have their points doubled, plus anyone attending gets a one-point bonus
(even if they do not win a trophy). National Tour and ProSolos get triple points with a two-point bonus. And Nationals
and the ProSolo Finale get quadruple points with a three-point bonus.
The one open issue that was not discussed concerned how many CPR events will be “dropped” from the scoring for the
Regional Class Championships. In the past, one-third of the events (rounding down) have been dropped. As of now,
this will be repeated, but an explicit vote might be taken at the January Meeting.
July 2006
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PHOTOS FROM MAY 21 AND JUNE 4 EVENTS BY AARON EBERHARD
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Solo II Results
Event #3 - May 21, 2006
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ESP
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ESP
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FSP
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F125
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STN
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Sam Strano
Ron Dotts
Park Wiker
Barry Duvall
Josh Duvall
Rosanne Freeburger
Matt Fisher
John Stevens
Lee Watson
Dave Mohar
Aaron Eberhard
Chris Barnard
James Pahel
William Deibel
Jim Pahel
Paul Goebel
Don Wilson
Van Michael
Alan Pozner
Mark McClelland
Jon McCloskey
Chris Gottschall
Keith Hoover
Charles Ricketts
Rob Beck
Jon Claypool
Rick Venturella
Bryson Hildebrand
Douglas Kellander
Lauren Mohar
Kip Kilmer
Brian Park
Ben Gebrosky
Ronald Chappell
Jeremy McCauley
Gary Gurchik
Ted Bakowicz
Allen Kugler
Denise Kugler
Mike Cunningham
Steve Eastman
Steve Shuss
John Franzen
Ryan Lower
Steve Lower
Adam Mohar
Rebecca Mohar
Kevin Klink
Daniel Henning
Howard Henning
Warren Rhyner
Bruce Stephens
Jordan Conrad
Chris Janusz
Toby Mordkoff
Kristell Janusz
Gami Sanchez
Dan Warner
Charlie Faris
Anthony Caligiuri
Saul Leininger
Cory Hamer
Jason Klingler
Tommy Conway
Robert Tanacredi
David Kessling
Robert Klingler
Jesse Marshall
Kyle Hoff
Matthew Heald
Thomas Tremper
Justin Walsh
John Zimmerman
Robert Storch
Donald Lykon
Car
BMW 330Ci
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Mustang GT
Acura RSX Type S
Acura RSX Type S
Acura Integra Type R
Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
Chevrolet Corvette
Dodge SRT-4
Chevrolet Corvette
Mazda Miata
Honda S2000
Chevrolet Corvette
Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
Chevrolet Corvette
Mini Cooper S JCW
Mazda Miata
BMW 330Ci
Acura Integra Type R
Mazda Miata
BMW Z3
Audi S4
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac GTO
Buick Regal
Dodge Neon R/T
Acura RSX Type S
Mini Cooper
Buick Somerset
Chevrolet Corvette
Toyota MR2
Acura RSX Type S
Toyota Celica
Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang GT
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Honda Civic
Honda Civic
Ford Fairmont
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro
CRG Kali
CRG Kali
Kart
Kart
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic Si
Honda Civic Si
Subaru Impreza WRX
Honda Civic Si
Subaru Impreza WRX
Honda Civic
Eagle Talon
Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Nissan 240SX
Mazda Miata
Mazdaspeed Protege
Nissan 240SX
Volkswagen R32
Ford Thunderbird
Honda Prelude
Mazdaspeed Protege
Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird
Honda Civic
Subaru Impreza WRX
Acura Integra
Chevrolet Cavalier
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Pontiac Firebird
Ford Mustang Cobra
Honda CRX
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76.903
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80.126
81.707
81.436
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82.808
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85.857
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82.710
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75.493
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82.511
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72.773
77.880
85.786
74.211
71.259
73.962
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74.390
83.678
93.870
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82.626
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115.189
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113.601
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62.619
62.822
68.205
57.545
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59.990
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64.285
73.985
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61.650
65.422
59.062
62.305
63.198
58.345
60.069
66.499
58.899
59.932
60.214
63.229
67.816
63.865
61.626
63.850
64.572
64.661
65.554
66.300
66.751
66.961
67.253
67.590
68.451
68.463
68.971
71.273
72.485
72.591
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Central PA Region - SCCA
Solo II Results
Event #4 - June 4, 2006
# Class Name
520
518
521
515
516
525
523
519
517
312
307
209
103
310
210
106
110
214
216
212
303
101
220
111
213
113
114
112
108
211
208
304
308
109
107
131
130
133
132
306
206
207
314
311
102
204
315
317
104
313
205
301
105
203
217
201
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
IND
AS
BS
CS
ES
FS
FS
FS
GS
GS
HS
HS
HS
ASP
BSP
CSP
CSP
DSP
ESP
ESP
ESP
ESP
ESP
CP
CP
CP
CP
F125
F125
FJB
FJB
STS
STS
STX
STX
STX
STX
SM
SM2
SM2
STN
STN
STN
STN
STN
STN
STN
STN
Park Wiker
David Mohar
Ron Dotts
Josh Duvall
Rosanne Freeburger
Barry Duvall
Keith Hoover
Lee Watson
Aaron Eberhard
Chris Barnard
Paul Goebel
Don Wilson
Jon McCloskey
Chris Gottschall
Charles Ricketts
Rob Beck
Rick Venturella
Jon Claypool
Bryson Hildebrand
Doug Kellander
Kevin Mazur
Adam Conrad
James E. Pahel
Dave Kraige
Jenny Eberhard
Jim Wegielewski
Gary Gurchik
Jeremy McCauley
Ron Chappell
Ted Bakowicz
Lauren Mohar
Steve Eastman
Mike Cunningham
John Franzen
Steve Shuss
Steve Lower
Ryan Lower
Adam Mohar
Rebecca Mohar
Daniel Henning
Howard Henning
Warren Rhyner
Bruce Stephens
Melissa Wegielewski
Jordan Conrad
Dan Warner
Charlie Faris
Joe Barnhart
Kenny Steinbacher
William Conway
Kyle Hoff
Robert Klingler
Jeffrey Rice
Robert Storch
Andrew Kuklis
Mathew Miller
Car
Run 1
Ford Mustang GT
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Corvette
Acura RSX Type S
Acura Integra Type R
Acura RSX Type S
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge SRT-4
Mazda Miata
Honda S2000
Mini Cooper S JCW
Mazda Miata
BMW Z3
Audi S4
Pontiac GTO
Chevrolet Caprice
Acura RSX Type S
Dodge Neon R/T
Mini Cooper
Buick Somerset
Volkswagen GTI
Porsche 911
Chevrolet Corvette
Audi Quattro Coupe
Mazda Miata
Honda Prelude
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Fairmont
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Mustang
CRG Kali
CRG Kali
Kart
Kart
Honda Civic Si
Honda Civic Si
Subaru Impreza WRX
Honda Civic Si
Peugeot 405
Subaru Impreza WRX
Nissan 240SX
Mazda Miata
Toyota MR2 Turbo
Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
Honda Prelude
Subaru Impreza WRX
Ford Thunderbird
Honda Civic
Ford Mustang Cobra
Acura RSX
Honda Civic
61.790
63.968
63.119
66.358
65.525
65.697
63.384
70.478
70.191
62.952
68.967
72.959
82.344
68.399
78.488
82.539
66.343
71.219
71.952
80.798
79.645
75.606
70.370
68.113
79.416
66.786
62.519
65.681
68.504
74.327
83.515
67.009
65.227
68.481
67.719
62.401
100.148
70.048
79.217
68.705
75.504
70.136
68.312
70.625
71.728
77.100
69.804
71.678
71.589
79.841
75.801
77.510
76.077
79.547
83.286
80.522
Run 2
62.097
62.020
2 63.029
63.991
1 66.558
64.292
63.131
68.183
67.250
118.984
67.216
69.783
78.927
66.793
74.963
81.021
65.171
oc 71.822
82.187
76.117
79.648
66.911
67.799
69.054
1 79.031
67.145
61.086
64.824
110.950
70.578
77.709
64.297
64.058
1 64.151
66.094
60.845
74.789
66.182
71.851
1 67.360
3 71.955
68.511
1 67.593
69.664
70.609
90.977
67.104
oc 71.589
68.831
74.762
72.744
76.551
72.995
76.477
79.642
oc 78.150
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61.706
61.460
63.008
64.191
65.426
64.578
63.351
68.118
67.481
63.178
66.081
68.426
77.804
67.079
74.899
84.009
64.825
69.388
71.611
76.021
76.602
65.675
66.938
66.946
75.950
66.074
60.870
65.772
67.448
69.360
75.231
64.297
63.404
63.776
66.136
61.467
61.560
64.804
81.224
65.239
72.003
66.632
66.535
68.695
69.603
74.270
67.026
71.480
67.995
72.564
70.885
74.725
72.861
74.134
80.788
76.604
61.804
60.351
60.177
67.488
64.319
64.338
62.047
67.896
68.666
63.550
65.691
68.211
77.482
65.601
72.298
81.635
64.902
69.580
68.748
76.150
75.827
65.468
67.535
67.237
76.005
65.830
60.365
64.170
68.078
68.730
79.203
63.586
63.592
63.416
66.124
60.933
62.176
63.409
86.683
64.653
72.368
67.120
67.028
68.602
68.285
73.052
65.582
69.323
67.117
72.621
101.111
73.914
71.260
72.091
77.548
75.443
61.596
60.866
59.846
63.691
64.990
64.124
61.889
67.063
67.505
61.442
65.673
67.394
75.644
65.114
74.141
80.361
66.799
69.188
70.159
73.630
87.972
65.309
66.848
66.456
78.186
65.621
61.396
65.163
66.963
69.030
72.638
62.526
63.271
64.359
65.254
59.105
60.457
61.572
80.823
67.132
71.269
65.931
67.036
67.137
68.566
73.107
66.299
68.594
67.116
71.637
70.414
73.913
68.946
73.094
77.126
74.640
61.432
60.478
60.164
64.547
63.504
63.848
62.610
71.574
69.242
61.157
66.003
78.718
75.418
64.908
72.445
80.698
64.608
90.312
68.634
dns
77.119
66.079
66.607
66.404
75.563
66.137
60.617
65.915
67.708
68.945
88.917
65.044
63.036
63.349
65.324
60.309
69.593
62.038
89.719
65.661
70.887
60.817
66.623
68.449
68.218
dns
65.460
68.594
67.605
71.899
71.961
72.863
69.585
73.863
76.660
74.450
61.432
60.351
60.177
63.691
63.504
63.848
63.131
67.063
67.250
61.157
65.673
67.394
75.418
64.908
72.298
80.361
64.608
69.188
68.634
75.630
75.827
65.309
66.848
66.456
75.950
65.621
60.365
64.170
66.963
68.730
74.638
62.526
63.036
63.349
66.094
59.105
60.457
61.572
71.851
64.653
72.003
65.931
66.623
67.137
68.218
73.052
65.460
68.594
67.116
71.637
70.414
72.863
69.585
73.094
76.660
74.640
49.453
49.971
50.007
50.571
50.676
50.695
50.820
53.516
56.356
50.821
53.983
54.791
60.787
52.251
58.200
64.691
51.299
54.935
53.535
58.991
59.145
55.643
56.353
55.690
63.646
54.400
49.982
53.133
55.445
56.908
61.800
53.522
53.959
54.227
56.576
55.381
56.648
51.105
59.636
51.528
57.386
53.009
53.565
53.978
54.847
61.729
55.903
58.579
55.639
56.880
58.303
58.655
58.799
58.841
59.795
63.071
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MEETING MINUTES – May 9, 2006
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. Present were Dave Mohar (RE), Gary Gurchik (Asst RE), Lauren Mohar
(Treasurer), Ron Dotts (Sec.), Josh Duvall, Barry Duvall, Lee Watson, Jim Wegielewski, Mike Cunningham, Doug Kellander, Charlie
Faris, Steve Eastman, Nate Coraor, Ryan Lower, Steve Lower, Rob Beck, Steve Shuss.
Competition: Jon Claypool, Don Wilson, Keith Hoover, Doug Kellander competed in Hershey April 15, Jon finished first. Ron Dotts,
Jon Claypool, and Doug Kellander competed in Frackville April 30 with Ron and Jon finishing first. Ron Dotts to compete in Washington DC this weekend. Park Wiker very active at major events including Arkansas and DC.
Secretary: Copies of April Meeting Minutes distributed. Minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer: Current fund balance is $12,052.17. A short-term certificate of deposit for $5,000, is included in the fund balance. Karl
Bender donated a second laptop computer. A canopy for events was purchased for approximately $200.00. Lauren pointed out that
we are now able to save 50 cents per event entrant.
Solo II:
We are averaging 70 plus cars per event this year. The May 21 event could possibly be a runway event depending on placement of
firefighting equipment. Josh indicated that he has the course designed for the two day event. A member was sanctioned one event
for not working. CPR will need to begin buying general supplies on behalf of the airport because they are so short on funds and are
not buying anything. Paul Stinson, original chairperson of the upcoming two day event, has resigned from that position.
Newsletter: Ron Dotts indicated that the next newsletter will come out in late-May and anticipates using a monthly format thereafter
through October. He continued to solicit articles, photos commentary, etc.
Membership: No report
Merchandising: Schedule cards are now in circulation (approximately 2,000). T-shirts are selling well. Some general merchandise is
selling.
Old Business:
Event Pre-registration: Averaging 15 to 20 entrants using pre-registration – going well.
Sponsorship: Members who go to Quaker Steak & Lube after event with wristband on will get a 10% discount.
Insurance Quotes: No update. Need equipment list and airport lease agreement.
Two-Day Event: It was agreed the name of the event will be “FIRST ANNUAL CPR CONE KILLER CLASSIC”. Will do cookout,
campfires, beer permitted after event shuts down. Camping will be permitted. Lauren suggested making a list of duties and solicit
volunteers. Cost of event will be $30 per day with cap of 120 entrants per day. Pre-registration is required.
New Business:
Witches Rally: Jim Wegielewski and Nate Coraor planned out a route and road out the route. Indicated more details to follow at next
meeting and also indicated it would be a fun course.
Work Days: Dave Mohar expressed a need for work day volunteers on a regular basis because airport is shorthanded.
Car Shows: Car show planned for July 15 at Canoe Creek State Park from 12 to 5 pm. Rob Beck of Altoona is our contact for the
event. Try to let Rob know if you are attending by the night prior to the event. Anticipating about 6 CPR participants.
Policing Highway: Jim Wegielewski discussed potential problem of speeding to and from events. Much discussion followed. Mike
Cunningham moved to go with Josh Duvall’s suggestion that no sanctions be charged to members for speeding outside of Black
Moshannon Park and airport property but if caught speeding within that property we will adopt a “three strikes and you’re out” policy.
Jim Wegielewski seconded and motion passed.
Safety Complaint: Paul Stinson recently sent a letter of complaint to the SCCA National Office wherein he alleged that the Mid-State
Airport course is unsafe for shifter-carts. National Office has responded by indicating they will make a site visit in the near future. In
that regard, Dave and others have been working on fixing areas that could be construed as unsafe. Dave indicated that the pavement
in the transition area to the left tarmac needs improvement which may cost between $2,500 and $5,000. Barry Duvall motioned to
give the executive committee authority to spend the money if the National Office has no other higher critical issues. Steve Lower seconded and motion passed. Steve and Ryan Lower went on to thank CPR for their efforts in assisting shifter-cart competition to be allowed at Mid-State Airport.
Meeting Location: Management at QSL ordered us out of meeting location shortly after 9:00 pm. Meeting resumed in the parking lot.
Many complained this is totally unacceptable and that QSL is no longer workable because meetings must be shortened. It was
agreed that Ron Dotts would talk to Dave Weaver and we would seek a new location.
Adjournment: There being no further business in the parking lot, a motion to adjourn at 9:40 pm was made by Mike Cunningham,
and seconded by Jim Weigelewski. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ron Dotts, Secretary
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MEETING MINUTES – June 13, 2006
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm at Damon’s. Present were Dave Mohar (RE), Gary Gurchik (Asst RE), Lauren Mohar (Treasurer), Ron Dotts (Sec.), Josh Duvall, Barry Duvall, Jim and Melissa Wegielewski, Mike Cunningham, Doug Kellander, Charlie Faris, Steve Eastman, Nate Coraor, Ryan Lower, Steve Lower, Rob Beck, Steve Shuss, Larry Liskey, Chris Barnard, Mike Cunningham, Jon Claypool, Aaron Eberhard.
Guests: Jenna and Lauren Roy
Competition: Ron Dotts did his first Washington DC competition. Ron Dotts, Bryan Smith, Don Wilson, Keith Hoover competed in
York and all took first place with Smith FTD. Park Wiker trophied at Devens, MA and Sam Strano took first. Park Wiker, Keith Hoover, and Bryan Smith did a non-SCCA autocross at Cumberland Maryland.
Secretary: Copies of May Meeting Minutes distributed. Minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer: Current fund balance is $12,713.37. A short-term certificate of deposit for $5,000, is included in the fund balance. Discussion of the CD coming due followed. Lauren was authorized to use her discretion in choosing the most appropriate financial institution and may also consider money market instruments.
Solo II: Josh would like to purchase metal posts to mark work stations with work station numbers throughout the course. He was authorized to do so. We discussed the possibility of an event format change where we would run by classes. It was decided we would
do Cone Killer Classic will classes in the same heat and see how well it worked and then consider a permanent change to that format
beginning with the fall series. Some discussion of van wiring and timing power. Really need long timing cords (not extensions). Quite
expensive as cat 5 is about $1.25 per foot. Josh and others will investigate further. Paving of the bad area of tarmac will be completed this week by Lewis Paving. Discussion of roll-bar specs – will follow SCCA rulebook.
Newsletter: Ron Dotts indicated that the next newsletter will come out in late-June or early-July and anticipates using a monthly format thereafter through October. He continued to solicit articles, photos, commentary, etc.
Membership: Due to work and family responsibilities, Karen Hoover has resigned her position as Membership Chair. Lauren Mohar
was appointed the new Membership Chairperson. Membership currently stands at 113.
Merchandising: Due to work and family responsibilities, Karen Hoover has resigned her position as Merchandise Chair. Lee Watson
was appointed the new Merchandise Chairperson. Sales of goods going well. Charlie will check into finding inexpensive promotional
pieces with logo. Josh will check into car decals.
Old Business:
Points System: Reaffirmed that we had voted in December 2005 to adopt a new points system and that system will be used for 2006.
Ron will put Toby Mordkoff’s article on the system in the next newsletter.
Insurance Quotes: No progress has been made. Gary will check into it.
Cone Killer Classic The course layout for Cone Killer Classic will be done this week. Aaron Eberhard will do a scale map of the airport tarmac and runway for course design. Aaron will also prepare a parking map that will be distributed to people as they arrive. We
will offer fun runs on a short course the Friday before Cone Killer Classic at $1 per run. Ron will try to arrange to have Rapid Image
Photography present for the event.
New Business:
Witches Rally: Course design has been completed. Dave will let Jim know where to send paperwork.
Work Days: Dave Mohar expressed a need for work day volunteers on a regular basis because airport is shorthanded.
Car Shows: Car show planned for July 15 at Canoe Creek State Park from 12 to 5 pm. Rob Beck of Altoona is our contact for the
event. Bellefonte Cruise on June 17. Ron Dotts and Chris Barnard will attend and will try to promote SCCA-CPR.
Policing Highway: Much discussion about changing Supplements to address sanctions for careless driving to and from events. It was
decided that it was better not to have a specific sanction requirement because the Regional Executive has the authority to sanction
based on all the facts and circumstances.
Official Club Photographer: It was acknowledged that Aaron Eberhard was doing a fine job on photography. It was agreed that
Aaron Eberhard is authorized to be our official photographer and is permitted to do photography in place of his normal work session
requirement.
2006 Driver Challenge: Much discussion of possibly 2 Challenges – one for Index Class and one for all others. Decided there will be
only one Challenge and just one Index participant. Shifter Carts to be included. Run order by drawing.
2006 Police Challenge: Dave to talk to police about timing of the event.
Adjournment: There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made at 9:40 pm by Mike Cunningham, and seconded by
Ryan Lower. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ron Dotts, Secretary
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