The Link 2003-05 - Motorsport Club of Ottawa

May 2003
May 2003
2003 MCO Executive
President and
Ontario Race Organizing Rep.
Ron Woltman
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C: (613) 863-5360
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Louis' Steakhouse
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Directors
M.C.O.
P.O. Box 65006,
Merivale Postal Outlet
Nepean, ON K2G 5Y3
Bennett Leckie
W: (613) 822-1765 x124
leckierb@hovey.ca
Open Wheel
Rick Miskiman
H: (613) 592-0696
rick_miskiman@yahoo.com
Warren Haywood
dubrally@cyberus.ca
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Richard Muise
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Rally
Greg Kierstead
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Appointees
Membership
Jodie Shay
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Treasurer
Robert Benson
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Secretary
John Powell
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Solo-I Liaison
Jeff Graves
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Paul Swinwood
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Editorial Exhaust
Race season is upon us again, and this
year, I'm happy to be involved.
It's unfortunate that I won't be driving, but
a quick look at my tax return this year tells
me that it's probably a much better thing
that I crew, rather than have to dish out the
big bucks to get into the drivers seat.
Taxes. I hate that word. Seriously, who's
idea was it to take our hard earned money
away from us during the year, only to have
to fork over another big cheque in April?
I don't think that the man who decided tax
time was April was a racer. Imagine, if
you will, how many more trick intake
manifolds,
fancy
suspension
thingamagoogers and super-cool decals
we'd all be able to run if that multiple
thousands of dollars was going into the
race car budget at the start of the year,
instead of Jean's pocket.
Anyways, with the onset of the race
season, I hope to see submissions from the
road racing community making The Link
the fine publication that it can be.
Remember, this is the history of YOUR
club.
18th day of every month.
Ontario Race Committee Rep
Cindy Armstrong
H: (613) 489-2725
cindy.armstrong@sympatico.ca
Club Merchandise Co-ordinator
Warren Haywood
dubrally@cyberus.ca
Club Display Co-ordinator
Jean MacGillivray
H: (613) 256-0188
rosetta@magma.ca
LINK Editor
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Mark Atos
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March 18th 2003
Louis's Steak House, Ottawa,
Ont.
to show the proper completion of
BoD Policy that the audit period
such forms, and Bennett Leckie
will be two years unless a new
noted that if the Treasurer was
Treasurer is appointed.
not available, a second person - Paul Swinwood then expressed
would be needed for deposits.
the thanks of those present to Mr.
- Paul Swinwood raised the point
Campagna, and also to Bob
that, due to the current size of the
Benson for his excellent work.
Club and the administrative
workload, perhaps it is time to MCO Policy and Procedures
engage an Administrator. Such Manual
person could be paid an As a result of a suggestion during
honorarium, and would be the discussion on the Audit, it was
available to look after such items decided that Bennett Leckie, Bob
as the foregoing.
Benson and John Powell will
- Regrading full annual audits, Mr. review and prepare an up-dated
Campagna suggested that, given Policy and Procedures manual in
an annual cost of $1,200.00 to the near future.
$1,500.00, and the competency of
the current Treasurer, it shouldn't Credit Card Payments
be necessary. If an audit is done Bennett Leckie noted that there had
by him next year, however, it been some e-mail discussion within
shouldn't require a 100% check the Executive regarding the
as he is now familiar with our acceptance of credit cards for
organization, and the cost would payments to the Club.
The
be less. In response to a question following points were raised in
from Rick Miskiman, Marco discussion:
stated
that
non-profit - Benefits, if any, will have to be
organizations were often audited
weighed against administrative
annually, but not always. Rob
costs
and
reconciliation
Microys noted that at one time
workload. This would also be
there was an internal annual
affected by which card or cards
review, and Marco noted that
we accept.
with if a Policy and Procedures - There was a brief discussion of
the methods which could be used
Manual was put in place, and
to accept cards, including issues
given the present Treasurer, an
of a secure application need the
audit every two years would be
need to hire someone to design
sufficient unless a new Treasurer
such, telephone authorizations,
is appointed.
manual completion of card sales
- Rick Miskiman suggested that the
slips, etc..
report and proposed actions be
put before the membership for - Bob Benson will investigate the
discussion
of
By-Law
issues surrounding the acceptance
amendments for the AGM. Rob
of credit cards.
Microys suggested that By-Laws
are difficult to amend they are Tuition "Receipts" for Income
not the place for operational Tax - Driving Schools
policies and procedures.
A It has been noted that some Driving
separate Policy and Procedures Schools have been issuing receipts
Manual would be more effective for entry fees with a notation that
as it could be issued and they were issued "for income tax
amended by the BoD. One purposes", or similar wording.
should be developed by the AGM There was a discussion regarding
for
presentation
to
the whether or not MCO should
membership, and their opinion be consider this for our schools, as
ascertained regarding conducting follows:
audits, or we could make it a
Minutes of Meeting
MCO Executive Committee
PRESENT
Executive: Bennett Leckie, VicePresident; Rob Microys, Past
President & Website Editor; Rick
Miskiman, Director & Open
Wheel; Craig Hamm, Director &
Rally; Bob Benson, Treasurer; Jeff
Graves, Solo I; Paul Swinwood,
Karting; Jodie Shay, Membership;
Mark Atos, Link Editor; Warren
Haywood, Club Merchandise Coordinator; John Powell, Secretary.
Members/
Guests: Marco Campagna C.A.,
Club Audit
ABSENT WITH EXCUSES
Executive:
Ron
Woltman,
President; Richard Muise, Director
& Closed Wheel; Greg Kierstead,
Director & Solo II; Jean
MacGillivray, Club Display.
NOTES
1. "att." indicates documents
attached to the original of these
minutes.
In the absence of the President, the
Vice President opened the meeting
for business at 6:40 p.m..
Club Audit
Bennett Leckie introduced Marco
Campagna, who gave a brief
overview of his Financial Review
Report (att.).
Mr. Campagna
reviewed the records of all of the
FY 2001/2002 transactions, as there
appeared to have been no audit for
several years. He found that the
Treasurer's financial books and
records were in very good order,
and everything was accounted for.
He
has
made
some
recommendations, particularly
regarding policies and procedures.
Following Marco's presentation, the
following items were discussed:
- Regarding drop boxes for
deposits, Bob Benson noted that
there is some potential for
operational and control problems
with poor deposit reconciliations.
Rob Microys noted that we need
a Policy and Procedures Manual
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May 2003
them again to advise them of the
Several of those present
situation and see if there are any
questioned this, as such schools
more of their students yet to
are not normally recognized
register. He is also waiting for
institutes of learning. In addition,
responses from 11 prospective
the eligibility for a tax deduction
students, and will attempt to
is normally founded on
contact them.
attendance as a student at such
recognised institution, or that the - Various alternatives were
training
is
required
for
discussed, centring on adding a
occupational skills up-grading.
lapping event, as savings between
- If driver training is required for
the full track and half track were
occupational purposes, a proper
not that great. The lapping would
receipt for any fees would
only be for experienced people,
normally be accepted to establish
with instruction available.
the amount of the deduction - There was also a brief discussion
claimed, regardless of any
of the costs involved on running
wording such as the foregoing.
the two events. Pricing for the
- There could be repercussion on
lapping event should probably be
the Club if the student's tax
in the area of $240.00 for the
deduction was disallowed.
weekend, with appropriate
- In view of the above, those
adjustments for a single day and
present felt that the Club should
member discounts.
Paul
not follow such a practice.
Swinwood volunteered to look
after the lapping event if it is to
Racing School
be organized.
Rob Microys gave the following - Bob Benson noted that we are
report:
now in a risk situation for both
- Enrollments to date have been
the school and the race. There
much lower than expected, and in
was short notice for running the
investigating impacts of a
school and we don't have a good
possible cancellation, he has
date. We should plan on running
discovered that we would, at a
both the school and the lapping
minimum, lose our track deposit
event to mitigate our risk for the
of $5,600.00. Bob Benson asked
school weekend.
if we had a signed contract, as he
has not seen one yet. Rob replied Ted Powell Summer Trophy
that a draft contract was faxed to Races
Ron Woltman on Feb. 18th, but Rick Miskiman gave an up-date as
in any case it would be bad faith follows:
to use the lack of a contract to - There have been two meetings of
back out without paying.
the Race Committee to date, with
- In answer to a question, Rob
two and three people attending.
replied that we had 11 students
Cindy Armstrong will be Clerk of
signed up, and the break-even
the Course, and a Secretary of the
points are 18 for the full track
Meet and others remain to be
and 14 for Fabi, with no skidappointed. Entry levels will not
pad.
be known until lat April/early
- Rick Miskiman noted that the
May, and there's still lots of risk,
worst case is that we risk
especially given the current
$5,600.00, and what else could
situation with the Racing School,
we run with that?
as there seems to exist a level of
Regarding
the
VARAC
apathy.
Richard Muise will
involvement, Rob noted that
attend the upcoming ORO
three or four of the students are
meeting, and will report if there's
their members, but we have no
anything from CASC.
recent news from them. He - Bennett Leckie has taken the
added that VARAC has stated
Friday for a Lapping School to
that they will share any loss if we
help make the weekend pay. The
go ahead, and he will contact
entry fee will be $120.00 for
-
Club members and $150.00 for
others. Rick Miskiman suggested
that workers from other clubs,
such as the BMW Club, should
also be given the Members' rate.
Winter Events
The end-of-season reports on the
Winter Driving Schools, Winter
Solo II and RallyX given at the
March General Meeting were
repeated for the benefit of those
who may have missed them.
Speedorama
There was no report as the
organizers could not be present, but
there was some discussion on the
cars to be exhibited and matters
concerning access to hydro, and
whether or not we would have to
pay for it.
Rally
Items discussed on this item were:
- Craig Hamm needs copies of the
Club's incorporation papers for
our RSO affiliation.
Rob
Microys provided copies of the
current papers, but warned that
they are out-of-date, and Steve
Greiner is still trying to get the
Provincial Government Dep't.
concerned to make corrections.
Craig will send copies to RSO
with a disclaimer regarding this
point.
- There was a discussion on the
outstanding donation to the
Lanark County Therapeutic
Riding Program from the 2002
Lanark Highlands Rally. Bob
Benson noted that there was a
commitment for such donation,
but no decision on the amount.
An amount will be determined
and sent out.
- Craig will be attending the RSO
AGM, but still has only 40
proxies, the same as at the last
General Meeting. He would like
more in order to give MCO a
greater voice.
- Regarding the passing of Tony
Lai, there will be a memorial
reception this Saturday, and Jim
Morrow and Jean MacGillivray
will be attending.
- Craig Hamm then announced that
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May 2003
he will be resigning as a Director
and Rally representative effective
with the close of business of the
current meeting, and that Warren
Haywood has volunteered to take
his place. After some discussion,
the BoD members present passed
a Resolution (att.) appointing
Warren to the position of Director
for the remainder of Craig's term
of office, effective at the close of
business of the current meeting.
Warren will also assume the
Rally portfolio, and remain as
Club Merchandise Coordinator
until a replacement is found.
- The meeting then expressed the
Club's appreciation to Craig for
all the work he has done, and
thanked Warren for assuming the
position of Director.
- Craig then raised the subject of
worker support for Club rallies.
He had budgeted a $100.00 per
event average for worker rewards
to MCO staff, and asked how to
handle
the
transfer
of
merchandise assets to Rally
expenses for this budget line
object. Bob noted that such must
be approved as an expense
against Merchandise as he doesn't
have authority to approve
expenses from "other" accounts.
The $100.00 per event allowance
(or $700.00 per year) would have
to be approved by the BoD, and
would have to be documented.
Solo II
In the absence of Greg Kierstead,
Jeff Graves noted that the schedule
for the Club's series is on the Club
forum.
Solo I
Jeff went on to report as follows:o
The new Solo I car classification
system has been approved for use
in 2003.
- Jeff then raised the topic of Club
interest in running an MCO Solo
I event in 2004. He has received
more information regarding
organizing an event from Dave
Pratt.
There would be no
financial commitment required
for 2003, as we would just be
sending observers to some
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events.
There is some
information in his e-mail
regarding
finances
and
organizational issues involved in
running an event, and the
organizing clubs share the
season's costs and profits.
- Mark Atos raised the question of
the benefit to our members in
running an event based on the
number of MCO competitors.
Executive.
Club Merchandise
Warren Haywood showed those
present the new MCO coffee cups,
which will sell for $7.00 retail, and
advised that we will now need a
new Club Merchandise Coordinator
in view of his appointment as
Director and Rally representative.
Karting
Treasurer
Paul Swinwood gave a brief upBob Benson outlined our current date as follows:
situation, mentioning that Rally is - There has been a sudden change
currently +$700.00, WDS and Sn'S
of leadership at OKRA, and the
+$5,400.00, and the Racing School
President and Secretary were
-$281.00. We have $38,256.63 in
defeated in an unexpected
the bank, and after deductions for
election. This should have no
the book reserve and Shannonville
immediate effect on the Club,
expenses, etc., our disposable funds
and Karting memberships and
stand at approximately $11,000.00.
licences will be renewed.
- An offer has been made to
The Link
purchase the Quyon property, and
Mark Atos reported that:
the track may be operating this
- He needs to know when the
year under new ownership.
accounts
of
the
current
There is the possibility that a
advertisers in the Link are due for
mini-enduro will be run in late
renewal.
summer.
- The request to pre-print Link - The prospect of having a Karting
covers has been approved.
event in Aruba is now doubtful.
- He asked that Directors submit a
Paul has some cost figures, such
monthly report to the Link in
as a $3,300.00 per entry fee for
order to address past issues
one week's stay and three races,
regarding members' perceptions
and this with transportation costs
of
not
receiving
Club
would probably be too high to
information.
make the event feasible.
- Mark also made his perennial plea
for articles for The Link.
The meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:55 p.m..
Membership
by John Powell, Secretary, MCO, March
Jodie Shay reported that we Prepared
21st 2003, amended March 26th 2003.
currently have 264 members, and
613-835-2910
that he is caught up on renewals. Tel.
e-mail - mgb296@hotmail.com.
He suggested that we investigate email renewal notices, as postage is
running at $40.00 to $50.00 per
month.
E-mail Enquiries
There was a brief discussion on
whether or not to designate
someone to answer and direct
general e-mail enquiries.
The
feeling was that anyone familiar
with the topic should be able to
provide at least an interim reply,
and forward the message to the
responsible member of the
May 2003
The President's Report
by Ron Woltman
I don't believe I have ever been so
proud to be a member of The
Motorsport Club of Ottawa this
past Easter Weekend! The Club just
concluded its' second Annual
CASC-OR Race school at
Shannonville Motorsport Park. For
sure, from all perspectives, the
school was an unqualified success.
Oh, But for One More
Chance
by Mark Atos
suffice to say, this is very positive
and exciting.
Isn't that always the way. This winter's
Less positive, is that entry fees
have been hiked again! At the last
ORO meeting the two dissenting
Clubs (MCO and CRDA) were outvoted, and the new price structure
was kept! I argued (event though I
remain an ardent proponent that the
organizing clubs MUST make
money), to NOT raise the fees. I
suggested it was better to have
MORE entries at a lesser rate;
rather than fewer racers at higher
rates. Moreover, we as organizers,
were skating on thin ice, as we had
argued originally that we needed to
raise entry fees, to offset higher
insurance costs (they are down),
and ambulance costs (about the
same).
Everyone involved - the volunteer
workers, the instructors, the
students - all had a marvelous time,
working 'hand-in-hand' to ensure
the success of the event. We had
36 students, 22 instructors and a
dozen eager workers! The weather
was superb. The facility, as always,
was excellent. And, at the end of
weekend, as I spoke with Bob
Armstrong, Paul Swinwood, Len
Clue and many others, all that
could be said was that we are a
very fortunate organization to have Other clubs pushed for the increase,
so many hard-working, dedicated offset they argued by a revenue
sharing scheme, predicated upon
and committed individuals.
race weekends, that enjoy 130 plus
Our Treasurer soon will pronounce entries!! I said we would be
the financial success of the school overjoyed if we reached 130
(which I am confident will be very entries!! I am still uncertain how
positive), but either way THANK that strategy will unfold.
YOU TO ALL who contributed.
Stand up and take a bow.
Ending on a positive note: MCO is
going to be organizing a SUPER
The Ted Powell Memorial Trophy BBQ party Saturday night
Weekend (July 4-6/03) is (Checkers the Cow generously
progressing smoothly.
The provided by John Blouin's Equipe
aforementioned Race School Pumpkin), and barbequed to
Weekend will, I am confident, perfection by Kilby Racing. Beer
insulate us against financial stormy supplied by the club:
please
weather. And, your committee remember to be your own Liquor
(headed by Richard Muise and Rick Control Board.
Miskiman) is pushing hard to
ensure the overall success and On the Solo II front, your executive
financial viability of our biggest has been working feverishly to put
event of the year.
in place a site that is safe, faster and
protected from the political winds
Over the past weekend at SMP, we that blow around the national
were able to glean that John Capital Region. See Solo II reports
Bondar, President of CASC-OR, for updates, and check web site
has been working behind the scene, [www.mco.org].
to inject some further financial
stability into the Ted Powell See you at the race track or rally
Weekend. Further detail to come as event!
we nail down some of the bits;
Slush 'n' Slide (Solo II) series was one
fraught with thrills, spills, and lots of
chills, but never failed to be enjoyable.
I had the pleasant opportunity to drive
(what's left of) Mike Cauchy's Corolla
GTS for the duration of the season,
along with Bennett Leckie and Mike
himself.
Coming up on the last event of the
season, I had the class win locked up,
and was looking forward to some
interesting math amongst myself, Jean
Major, and Jeff Graves, in order to
determine the overall winner.
That event, oh, how I rue that event...
I needed a 100 point score on that day
to make it into the shootout as
described in a past issue by Warren,
and was well on my way. With two
excellent runs in, I only needed to post
a time for my fourth run (after stuffing
the car in Run 1, which I'll blame on
the use of studded tires that I had never
driven before).
So, Bennet comes off the track, and
tells me that the car is running out of
gas, and that he stalled out at least
three times on his run. No problem,
I'll just run up to the gas station, and
put a few bucks... Without a wallet,
that'd be a difficult thing to do, says I...
So, hat in hand, I go to my direct
competition for the championship, and
manage to eke a few dollars out of
them (thanks guys) for the gas that I
need to make my final run.
A quick trip up to the gas station, and
back to the staging area for my run,
and I'm ready to go.
Start flag waves, I take off like a
rocket down the front straight
(remember I said I only needed to
finish?) with my eyes burning red. As
I approach the first corner, I brake,
then I brake harder, then I try to brake
even harder, and then, the stupid
snowbank brings me to a complete
stop. I'm stuck, and that's the end of
my championship run. I swear, they
could hear me curse three counties
over.
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May 2003
Rob's Report: MCO Performance Driving School
Words and photos by Rob Microys
Well, this was an effort which had
me on a roller-coaster which at
times left me sleepless at night, but
in the end, I had no reason to worry
about a thing... it went off quite
well.
We started organizing the event in
late February, in hopes that we
could run the school to help
generate a bit of income to stave off
any serious losses which may be
experienced by running the Ted
Powell Summer Trophy Races.
There were times leading in to the
middle of March in which I didn't
have enough students signed up to
even cover the costs of the track
rental with only just over a month
to go before the school. Through
marketing efforts by many people,
we successfully filled the school
during the April monthly Meeting
on April 1st. That was the biggest
hurdle to climb. Now we had the
students, would the weather hold
out...
students arrive to take the course.
Bob and Cindy were instrumental
in setting the exercise schedule,
arranging the workers and
instructor's tasks, and it all turned
out great.
Even the weather
decided to participate, and some of
us were in tee shirts by mid-day on
Disaster struck the HRC school, Sunday, even a bunch of us trench
and a snow storm forced the workers returned home on Sunday
postponement of the school. Some night with sunburns.
students could not make the
rescheduled school, and came to us I spent many of my hours at the
to see if there were any spots left. school flagging with Richard at the
We enlarged our school to 36 front straight, and letting cars out of
positions (from 30) and it was the pits. One thing that many
quickly booked up again.
students had a BIG problem with
was the blend line - I hope they
Things at the school ran quite remember when they get out to
smoothly.
My administrative their first races. Well, I did manage
headaches were mostly over within to get out and snap a bunch of
the first hour or two of arriving at photographs with my digital
SMP with all the students pouring camera and post them up to the
in to the classroom after that I website. I'm sure that Mark has
became a regular worker and cone taken a look at them already and
schleper. We managed to have 34 picked out a few for this issue of
The Link.
As
you'll see the car
of choice this year
was the Mini
Cooper. Turns out
you can rent them
out of Toronto,
they did look like
they were having a
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lot of fun out there.
Many thanks are required to have
this school go off as successfully as
it did, forget what I did, that was
nothing in comparison to running
the event.
Thanks and
acknowledgments are required, first
and foremost, to Bob and Cindy
Armstrong. The glue which held
the whole thing together. They
brought the instructors and workers
in to one organized group which
managed to get the school to run
smoothly. Then the rest of the
gang:
The Instructors, those in the silly
seat - my gosh. I'd be screaming at
my students to slow down! Those
brave folks, here they are... Kevan
Bennett, Bob Benson, Don Blewett,
John
Bondar,
Tom
Burge
(VARAC), Len Clue, Bob de Shane
(VARAC), JR Fortin, Steve
Greiner, Jeremy Hamilton, Steve
Kent, Bud Limbrick, John
Lockhart, Sam Mandia, Pierre
Mandeville, Ted Martin, Graeme
Peppler, Craig Pick (VARAC),
Mike Rosen (VARAC), Jay
Saslove, Frank Smith, Paul
Swinwood, Ron Woltman.
Of course, last but not least, the
May 2003
trench workers...Don Anderson,
Cindy Armstrong (worker AND
STUDENT!), Jennifer Armstrong,
Chris Capowski, Evan Gamblin,
Jeff Graves, John Hunt, Chris
Krepski, Rob Microys, Richard
Muise, Charles Payne, John Powell,
Steve Pomeroy, Rick Cornford,
Matt Cornford. Thanks to all who
worked the event!
Of course, I've likely missed
somebody who attended!
I
apologize in advance! Also the
help and support of the entire
Board of Directors, Jeff Bateman
(from VARAC - helped us get a
number of students! Thanks Jeff!),
Bennett Leckie and Don at
Kemptville Promotions for our
vinyl group numbers and name tag
equipment - we have to try and
look professional you know!
So hurl this URL in to your web
browser and check out the full size
photos that I took of the weekend.
http://www.mco.org/photos/2003m
coraceschool.htm
I'll make sure that next year's
school gets booked, announced,
and filled a little more in advance
for 2004! For those that missed the
school, stay tuned for information
on next year's school.
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May 2003
Miscellaneous
Rumblings II
by John Powell
1. "Close only counts ...
... in horseshoes and grenades!" At
least, that's how the old saying
goes. But to my often peculiar
mind, there's quite a few more.
Some that immediately come to
mind (in no particular order) are:
"Close only counts in horseshoes
and ...
... a politician's promises."
(Especially at election time.)
... corporate financial statements."
... psychiatric diagnoses."
... weather forecasting anywhere in
Southern Ontario." (Especially in
April?)
... budget estimates for public
works projects."
... the interpretation of statistics."
... truth in advertising."
2. Learning the ropes in Motor
Racing - the 1956 Lotus 6
Well, after almost two years of
frustration, which I won't go into
here, I just received my new 2003
Novice race licence. What better
way to celebrate, then, than to go
back 40 years to 1963, and look at
my experiences with my first
Novice licence.
The Lotus 6 (above) was Colin
Chapman's first "production" car,
and what a weird and wonderful
creature it was. Usually sold in kit
form, it could also be had
assembled by the factory, and was
available with several engine and
two gearbox choices. It was also
the
"aesthetically-challenged"
09
sibling of the Lotus 9 (below), the
latter being enclosed in beautiful
wind-cheating bodywork. This
was, if memory serves me,
designed by Mike Costin, the
"Cos..." in Cosworth, with the
"...worth" being Keith Duckworth.
The "9" had basically the same
chassis and running gear (bottom
centre), with extra hoops to mount
the bodywork. It normally came
fitted with an 1100cc Coventry
Climax FWA sohc engine, and with
disc brakes and bolt-on or centrelock alloy wheels instead of the
Ford drum brakes and steel wheels.
And it didn't stop there. Owners
could and did fit other components.
The "6" which briefly entered my
life in 1963 (below) had the Climax
FWA engine specified for the "9",
the alternate MG "T" gearbox, and
centre-lock wire wheels.
The
standard Lucas coil had been
changed to a Bosch Competition 6v
unit, and it was fitted with larger
British Lockheed drum brakes from
a '56 Humber Super Snipe. This
was a larger luxury cousin of the
Hillman, produced by the Rootes
Group, later Chrysler UK. The
most obvious change, however, was
that the neat little "cycle" fenders
had been replaced by great ugly
"bat-wing" types. This was done so
the car could be run in the 'States,
as the SCCA frowned upon cycle
fenders as being "dangerous". And
yes, that is me in the photo, playing
with the S.U. carburetors.
When I say that the car was
"weird", it's not in the derogatory
sense. It's just that it was a strange
collection of parts from various
sources, including those made "in
house". For example, the front axle
was from the older style '49 to '53
U.K. Ford 10 Anglia (not the later
squared-styling version that some
may remember). A beam axle with
trailing arms in its original
application, Chapman had split it
and hinged it at the centre to make
it an independent swing axle, still
with trailing arms, and then
suspended it by "Chapman" struts,
the original "coil-overs". Other
specified Anglia components were
one of the gearbox choices, the
other being an MG "T" type, the
torque tube drive shaft and rear
axle assembly, the drum brakes,
and the steel wheels. Engine
choices for the "6" were the Anglia
1172cc flat head in various states of
tune, and the MG "T" type XPAG
ohv engine (the last "real" MG
engine) in 1250cc and 1500cc I purchased the car in the late
versions.
summer of '63, together with a
friend, Mike Pringle, from Dave
Hunt, who had raced it previously
for a couple of years. My first
drive in the car (with no plates) was
on Weston Rd. in the vicinity of
Steeles Ave. in what is now
Toronto. We weren't concerned
about the lack of plates, as Weston
Rd. was then a two-lane country
road without much traffic. And
after all, we DID have a muffler -
May 2003
it's that little can at the end of the
tail pipe. The car was light, quick
and responsive, with a lovely
exhaust rap, but darty over the
bumps. And you REALLY had to
know how to double-clutch, as the
transmission was a "crash box".
The synchros, then only on 2nd to
4th, had been removed mainly for
quicker, smoother shifts, but also to
save a pound or two of weight.
Fortunately, the crowd I ran with
then mostly had British cars,
Austins, MGs and such, and we all
prided ourselves in our ability to
downshift into non-synchro 1st
while still moving. I eventually
came to prefer the "6"s gearbox to
the standards of the time. No
waiting for synchros to mesh and
quicker shifts. When you got it
right!!!!!
As we wanted to get some races in
for '63, and as Mike wasn't yet a
member of a club, I was selected as
the driver. I promptly got my Basic
licence (above), and off we and
Dave Hunt went to Waterford Hills
(Mich.), just outside of Detroit
(below). Dave would run in the
SCCA Regional races, and I would
run the Novice races.
you'll notice that you could run
more events with a Basic licence in
those days. In fact, a Basic licence
was then required in order to attend
a Driver's School. After the school
and three Novice races, you could
then apply for your National
licence. And as CASC was the
National governing body at the
time, this truly was a national
licence, and there was no need of
the Regional licences that we have
now. By 1965, the Basic licence
had changed to something akin to
the present one, except that it was
still required for Driver's School.
At Waterford Hills I learned a little
more about the quirks of the car,
and an important lesson on the
difference in speed of the various
cars which were being raced.
The quirk that I remember most
concerned the front wheel bearings,
as they had to be set quite loose for
racing. If they weren't, they seized
upon expanding with the heat, and
broke the stub axles, at which point
the car became a three-wheeler!
But there was a problem with our
wheel bearing setting - the
Scrutineers didn't like it! They had
to be tightened up to pass
scrutineering, and then backed off
to race. And if you forgot? ... I
remember Dave Hunt remarking at
the time that, during races, he and
Ollie Clubine (I think) in his
(much) Improved Production MG
TC would often go out and "throw
wheels at each other."
After prepping the car Dave went
out for his minimum five laps in
what we would now call the
"closed wheel" practice session.
Then he thought it was time for me
to turn my first wheel on a race
track, and sent me out (top right).
After a few laps I began to get
comfortable with the car, and this
was when I learned about "speed
Yes, novice racing without a differentials".
Driver's School. If you can make
out the small print on my licence, When my Dad was teaching me to
drive, he made me learn about
using my mirrors. One of his
methods was to suddenly block the
interior rear-view mirror while I
was driving, and make me describe
what was behind me and where.
Using my mirrors was thus a
subconscious driving habit even
before I started racing, so I was
confident that I would at least be
able to stay out of the way of faster
cars. Which, for the first few laps I
did. And then ...
Coming out of the last turn on to
the back straight, I knew there was
a Lotus 11 gaining on me, and that
he would pass me about half way
down the straight. At that point I
checked my mirrors, and there he
was, right on schedule. I also saw
another faster car exiting the last
corner on to the straight, but didn't
think much of it, as I knew he
would also pass me in a little while.
BUT, a few seconds later, AND I
DO MEAN SECONDS, there was
a deafening roar, a rush of wind, or
so it seemed to me in my little
Lotus, AND A GORY GREAT
A.C./FORD COBRA STORMED
PAST ME AT ABOUT A
GAZILLION
MILES
PER
HOUR!!!! It surprised and shook
me so much that I must have
weaved all over the track. I
promptly pulled into the pits and
told Dave "I ain't goin' out there
again while that thing's out there."
After I calmed down a bit Dave
made me go out again, and I got
used to being passed by the Cobra
at a rate of what seemed like twice
for every one of my laps. And I
became VERY MUCH aware of
"speed differential."
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May 2003
So after a weekend with no further
untoward events, we put the car on
the trailer (below) and headed
home. I can't find the results for
that weekend, but I think Dave got
one 1st in class. As for me, I wasn't
the fastest car in Novice, as I would
have remembered that, nor the
slowest either, as I would have
remembered that too.
I ran a second Novice race later in
'63, the Grand Valley Car Club
Sprints at Harewood on October
11th and 12th (and it DIDN'T
snow), and I did get a signature on
my licence. But again I've lost the
results and don't remember how we
did. Mike Pringle never did get his
licence, as he encountered some
money (and girl-friend) problems.
I couldn't afford to run the car by
myself, so we had to sell it the next
spring. I still have the Lotus
brochure that came with the car, an
original Club Lotus numbered car
grille badge, and the experience of
owning a Lotus.
Next, whenever I get the time, my
second Novice licence and race car,
or at least what was in the process
of becoming a race car, the '67
MGB.
3. Funny you should mention that
During the discussion on the
decision of the Club's Board of
Directors and Executive Committee
to cancel this year's Ted Powell
Summer Trophy Races, members of
the BoD and Executive were given
an opportunity to express their view
prior to the vote of the membership.
When my turn came, I asked the
members present to think carefully
about the ramifications of
undertaking what was then, and to
some extent still is, a risky
undertaking. As an illustration, I
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outlined the disastrous experience
of The Sports Car Club - Toronto
(SCC), which was my club at the
time, in organizing the first stock
car race, a USAC event, at Mosport
in 1962. An event which seemed
less risky to SCC then than the
TPSTR does to MCO now, but
which eventually led to the demise
of the Sports Car Club.
Solo II
Director's Report
by Greg Kierstead
What a difference a month can make.
About two days after writing last
month's report I received word that
the city council office representing
ward 13 would prefer we did not host
events at the Ottawa Lynx Stadium.
Well, if there are those amongst They are concerned that our
you who think I stretched the point activities may bother local residents.
a bit, I refer you to page 38 of the
latest issue of Inside Track (vol.7 While I respect the rights of city
no.2). There you will find an residents I feel that, in choosing to
account of the race and an outline live near a sports venue, they have
of the financial disaster it was for chosen to accept the inconveniences
both the SCC, and a point which I that may bring. It is no different than
didn't mention, for Mosport itself. someone who buys a home next to a
The lesson was, and still is, that no highway, railroad line or factory. On
matter how emotionally one is that note I encourage you to think
attached to racing, business about how you feel about the
decisions, and organizing a race IS proposed condominium construction
a business decision, even for a club at Palladium/Huntmar.
of
volunteers,
MUST
be
approached rationally. And that is GO SENS GO!!
the approach your BoD and Oh, sorry, go sens go.
Executive try to take in managing
Karting
the affairs of YOUR club. OK,
that's enough "preachy" stuff, so
Director's Report
let's all go out and support YOUR
by Paul Swinwood
race, be it as competitors, officials
or workers, and have some fun!
The Motorsport Club of Ottawa does
not currently plan to hold a race
series this year in Ottawa. The issue
4. Parting Shot
of a race facility has yet to be
There's one of those "factory" resolved.
restaurants in Ottawa that's
wishing
MCO/ASN
advertising its fare as having "a Karters
taste as big as Texas". Now that affiliation should submit their
might be impressive to Americans, membership applications to the club
but not to us. After all, this "big as in the normal channels. Those
Texas" taste would only be as big wishing an MCO Kart licence should
as 65% of an Ontario taste, and just indicate this to the membership chair,
45% of a Quebec taste. Not much who will then make arrangements
with the Karting Director.
of a bargain, is it?
May 2003
Minutes of Meeting
MCO Monthly General Meeting
PRESENT
last year, but for 2004 it is
Executive:
Ron
Woltman,
proposed that each club will be
President; Bennett Leckie, Viceassessed a flat fee of $300.00.
President; Rob Microys, Past
Mark Atos asked if there will be a
President & Website Administrator;
reduction
in
the
Club's
Rick Miskiman, Director & Open
membership dues as a result of
Wheel; Richard Muise, Director &
any savings, and Ron replied that
Closed Wheel; Warren Haywood,
this will have to be looked at by
Director,
Rally,
&
Club
the Executive Committee taking
Merchandise Co?ordinator; Bob
into account increases in other
Benson, Treasurer; Jeff Graves,
costs and possible reductions in
Solo I; Greg Kierstead, Solo II;
revenues.
Jodie Shay, Membership; Mark - Regarding club votes at CASC
Atos, Link Editor; John Powell,
meetings due to the new
Secretary.
affiliation fee structure, there will
Members: Sufficient members were
be one vote each for the 28
present for a quorum.
member clubs.
- In reply to a question regarding
ABSENT WITH EXCUSES
CASC using part of its
Executive:
Paul
Swinwood,
approximately $200,000.00 bank
Karting; Jean MacGillivray, Club
balance, Ron replied that their
Display Coordinator.
auditor recommended that they
keep a reserve equal to one year's
NOTES
operating expenses.
1. Copies of documents marked - On a question from Sam Mandia
"Att." are filed with the original
regarding increases in race entry
copy of these minutes.
fees, Ron affirmed that for 2003
such fees have been increased to
$325.00 for sprint races, with the
The President, Ron Woltman,
second entry fee raised to
opened the meeting for business at
$225.00. In reply to a second
approximately 7:03 p.m..
question from Sam regarding the
reason when CASC has
General
$200,000.00 in the bank, Ron
The President first opened the
repeated the above explanation,
meeting by welcoming members
and added that all the race
and guests, and voiced the
organisers expect to show a loss
appreciation of the Club for all the
this year. Rick Miskiman then
work Craig Hamm had done in his
asked if there would be any
eighteen months as a Director and
refund to competitors if the clubs
Rally representative.
break even on their events, and
Ron replied that a pro-rated
CASC Presidents' Meeting
refund is a possibility.
Ron Woltman attended this
meeting, and gave the following - Ron finally noted that members
brief summary:
with any specific concerns should
- The ASN insurance for this year
address them to him in writing,
has been finalised, and details
and he will raise them with
will be published in The Link.
CASC.
There is a new carrier, and
premiums will be lower this year. Club Audit
Nick Berry will draft a letter to Bennett Leckie gave a brief
ASN expressing our appreciation summary of the audit report, and
of their efforts.
noted that Bob Benson's work as
- Club affiliation fees will be Treasurer had been extremely wellassessed in the same manner as received by the auditor, to which
April 1st 2003
Louis's Steak House, Ottawa,
Ont.
members present expressed their
appreciation. Ron Woltman added
that there were some minor points
which will be addressed, and that
copies were available for those who
want them.
Solo II
Greg Kierstead gave a brief
summary of the current situation
regarding noise issues at Lynx
Stadium, and the following points
were discussed:
- Ron Woltman noted that he had
spoken to the councillor for the
Ward in which the stadium is
located. He sensed that the Not
in My Back Yard feeling was a
factor, but the councillor had
agreed to come out to a planned
demonstration event at the
Aviation Museum on April 13th.
- There was some discussion on
alternative venues, and Ron noted
that if the Club Solo II series
doesn't run, there will be a loss of
revenues for the Club. We need
new ideas regarding venues, and
would be looking for a broadcast
media representative to attend the
demonstration event. Greg then
noted that the Corel Centre is a
possibility as a venue, but there is
a problem with their booking
policy and they want $1,000.00
per day.
- Ron advised members to consult
the Club web site foe up-to-date
information
Racing School
Rob Microys reported as follows:o
The bad news is that the school is
not yet full, but the good news is
there's only one place left.
- The instructor and worker
arrangements are being finalized,
and
there
will
be
an
accommodation subsidy.
- Our information handout for
students has been well-received
in CASC circles.
- There will probably be lapping
sessions for instructors and workers
while
students
are
not
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May 2003
interested in help from Title
Sponsors. Ron Woltman added
that this has not been looked at
yet, but the executive would
certainly
entertain
any
expressions of sponsor interest.
- John Blouin announced that
At this point there was a break from
Equipe Pumpkin would sponsor
approximately 8:05 to 8:20 p.m..
the BBQ as a thank-you for 30
years of racing.
Speedorama
Stefany Malanka gave the
Marshal's School
following up-date:
Richard Muise announced that a
- The event will be run on April Marshal's School would be held at
25th to 27th . Our display is the Spring Fling test days, and
planned to be 10' x 40', but it may encouraged those interested to
be reduced to 10' x 30', in which attend.
case we would only have room
for three cars.
Lapping School
- Volunteers are need for the booth, Bennett Leckie announced that,
and will be provided with passes. with the assistance of the BMW
Open spots are 10a.m. to 4 p.m. club, a Lapping School would be
on Friday, and for all shifts on the held on the Friday of the TPSTR
Sunday.
race weekend, with both instruction
- Bruce Malanka added that the and lapping. Any profit would go
present budget is for expenses of towards the race weekend, and
$290.00, but may be reduced if information has been posted on the
we can arrange for free Club web site.
electricity. Volunteers will be
notified regarding their schedules Treasurer
Bob Benson reported that:o We
and obtaining their passes.
have
disposable
funds
of
Ted Powell Summer Trophy $28,492.00, and that the Winter
Races
School revenues were $7,680.00
Richard Muise reported as follows: with a few invoices still
- Cindy Armstrong will be the outstanding.
Clerk of the Course, and Ron - Insurance premiums paid to date
Woltman the Secretary of the
for Rally, Winter Solo II and the
Meeting. Volunteers for Section
Racing School total $3,075.00.
Head positions are still required. - The Rally Group is in the black,
- The next meeting of the Race
with profits of $1,113.00, up
Committee will be on the
from a break-even the previous
Tuesday following the April
year.
General Meeting.
- One half of the track deposit for
- The committee is working to
the Racing School has been paid,
reduce costs further, but entries
in the amount of $11,028.00.
are still a concern. The Fran-Am - Solo II usually involves a
class has very few cars, and the
commitment of $4,000.00 to
BMW series is also a question
$5,000.00, but is a revenue
mark. The Touring/GT series is,
generator.
however, showing some interest
amongst prospective entrants.o Membership
The Race budget currently stands Jodie Shay reported that we
at $20,000.00, and this would currently stand at about 260 to 265
require 80 entries at $350.00 each members, and that the change over
to break even.
appears to be running well. Ron
- In response to a question Woltman added that members
regarding corporate sponsors, interested in supporting RSO
Richard replied that we would be should indicate "Rally" on their
using the track.
- Ron Woltman noted that he had
stopped by Shannonville, and the
track owner. Mr. Gauthier, had
informed him that MCO was one
of his best customers.
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renewals.
Rally
Warren Haywood up-dated the
Rally scene as follows:
- The Lanark Highlands Winter
Rally, the second event in the
Club series, was a success,
especially with the support of the
Ham radio club in Almonte.
- The next rally will be the Mangy
Moose on April 26th, it will be a
Navex event, and information is
on the Club web site and in The
Link.
- Craig Hamm attended the RSO
AGM, and with the 38 Club
proxies and members present, we
had over one-half of the votes.
The new RSO President is Ray
Felice of MLRC, and the
Secretary is Nina Schafrick of
KWRC.
- Our Rally insurance has decreased
from $100.00 per event last year
to $250.00 for the season in
2003.
- There will be a Performance Rally
in Quebec on April 26th, with a
Rally Sprint on the Sunday.
- The next Rally Group meeting
will be on April 24th.
- For those interested, a Ham radio
course is planned for the first or
second week in May.
Club Merchandise
Warren Haywood gave a very
convincing sales pitch while
demonstrating Club merchandise
currently available, including a new
travel coffee (or tea; Sec.) mug.
Solo I
Jeff Graves reported as follows:
- The new classification system has
been posted on the SoloOntario
web site. If a competitor's car is
not on the list, they should e-mail
the Classification Committee for
advice.
- Jeff will attend the Solo I Open
House, and will take the
registration forms, etc., for those
who can't attend. There have
been some changes in entry fee
and refund policy, which is on the
SoloOntario web site.
- Two Solo I Schools will be held,
May 2003
MCO had been complimented on
one at Shannonville and the other
the quality of our web site.
at the Mosport DDT. The fee is
$400.00 for the school and two
Solo I events.
Club Web Site
- The first event will be a one day Rob Microys reported that there
event at Shannonville on May have been no changes as yet.
11th.
Other Business
The Link
Ron Woltman reported the
With profuse thanks, Mark Atos following:
reported that, for the first time in - Jim Morrow and Jean
living memory, the April issue
MacGillivray attended the
contained reports from every
memorial for Tony Lai.
Director. The deadline for the May - The Club History book is planned
issue is April 18th , and the "E"
for release at the November
version has added new PDF control
Awards Banquet.
features. Mark also made his - There is a dispute between the
monthly plea for Link articles.
CASC BoD and the previous
provider of office management
Electrathon
services regarding monies said to
Don Tarte gave an overview of this
be owed to the latter. The
year's event:
consensus of the CASC BoD is
- The competing vehicles are built
that there is no case.
by students, and this year the - CASC/ASN insurance issues have
event will be held at the Science
been resolved by the appointment
and Technology Museum on May
of a new carrier represented by
31st.
Kevin Besta, formerly of K & K
- We will have to design a course
Insurance.
and will need volunteer workers. - The Region has received
- Ron Woltman noted that there
$16,000.00 from ASN as their
could be insurance issues
proportion of the latter's
depending on whether the event
revenues.
is classified as a "race" or a - There will be a Regional
Committee to look at safety
"demonstration" event.
- Bruce Malanka will help with
issues.
liaison with the Museum.
- The Canadian Motorsports Hall of
Fame will rent some storage
Closed Wheel
space for artifacts from the
Richard Muise opened this topic
CASC office.
with the following:
- Bill 241 regarding changes to the
- Richard gave an up-date on the
Provincial Highway Traffic Act
Touring/GT Series.
to control street racing will
- Transponders are now available at
probably die on the Legislature's
the CASC office, the cost being
Order Paper if a Provincial
$397.00.
election is held. Members of the
- Spring Fling this year will be a
Club are still encouraged to write
three day event.
to their M.P.P.s with their
- The first race will be the BARC
concerns.
event at Mosport on April 26th
and 27th.
This month, Rob Microys beat
- Driver Development Fund Nick Berry in the race to move the
applications must be submitted adjournment of the meeting, and
by May 31st.
Nick had to be content with
- News from the ORO and ORC seconding the motion. Carried at
meetings is that there will approximately 9:30 p.m..
possibly be rule changes Prepared by John Powell, Secretary, MCO, April 5th
regarding "duckbill" seat belt 2003, amended April 9th 2003.
buckles, Laura Schmidt is the Tel. 613.835.2910
new Regional Registrar, and that e-mail - mgb296@hotmail.com
Open Wheel Directors
Report
by Rick Miskiman
The Ontario F1600 Championship is a
competitive,
economical,
and
enjoyable series of races designed to
challenge everyone from the budding
Professional to the seasoned
Master.The average grid size in 2002
was 18 cars and it was a F1600 only
grid.
There are 12 Rounds - contested over
the span of 5 months at Canadian
Automobile Sport Clubs sanctioned
Ontario Regional Events. Each
weekend consists of 2 races, with
exclusive practices and qualifying
sessions. This was arranged to create a
true "Double Header" and avoid
Saturday's bad luck from ruining 2
Rounds.
Un-official local chief FF1600 guru is
MCO Member Nigel Mortimer
Formula 1200 (F1200) known as
Formula Vee (FV) in many
jurisdictions was initiated over 35
years ago to provide close, inexpensive
racing for enthusiasts. To accomplish
this, rule changes are rare (e.g. The
then current 1200 cc V.W. engine
continues to be used today because
parts are still plentiful) resulting in
reliable cars that do not become
obsolete.
The F1200 cars compete in their own
six-race Phoenix Race Wear - Kumho
Tire Series, with The Trans Am
Weekend at Mosport being the series
premiere event. Several additional race
weekends are on the CASC schedule
in which F1200 cars compete among
other open wheel classes.
Un-official local chief FV1200 guru is
MCO Member Sam Mandia
There are also a lot of cars in Ontario
which run in a combined Formula
Libra format including FV 1600, FF
2000, F 500, F-SAE, F
750, F Atlantic as well as a rash of
other formats..
Open wheel racing is fast, exciting and
always well contested.
Richard Muise and I are also working
on the Ted Powell Memorial Weekend
Races at Shannonville July 5/6 and the
info will be contained in a separate
report.
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Table of Contents
Minutes of Executive Meeting, March . . . . . .
The President's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oh, But for One More Chance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rob's Report: MCO Performance Driving
School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous Rumblings II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solo II Director's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Karting Director's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minutes of General Meeting, April . . . . . . . . .
Open Wheel Director's Report . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coming Events
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May 10 & 11, 2003
MMS Flag Marshal School
Regional Race Event # 2, Mosport
May 16 - 18, 2003
Trans-Am Race Weekend, Mosport
May 29, 2003
Rally Group Monthly Meeting
May 31 & June 1, 2003
Regional Race Event # 3, Shannonville
June 3, 2003
MCO Monthly General Meeting
June 14, 2003
MCO Road Rally "Totally Silly Drive"
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