Mohawk-Hudson Region SCCA -- News and Announcements
Saratoga Auto Museam -
The region has voted to "Buy a Brick" and I would like to make this
available to the other members as well.
Submitted by Tom Campbell
John Fitch needs our support
Clark Nicholls' Friends of Fitch web site
John's racing safety web site
Wikipedia entry
What
the problem is - buried oil tanks and ruinous bills
Lakeville Journal Editor
Blog Mention (scroll down)
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Friends of Fitch
179 West Main Street
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
419-668-8563
Contact: Carl Goodwin
attlastt@frontier.net
Submitted by: Dave Wachtel/Clark Nicholls on 03/25/08
2008 Race Car Tech Party
The annual "Tech. Party" will be held at Bob Karl's Auto Dealership in Troy, NY on Sunday, April 06, at 12:00 Noon.
Details and map
MoHud Car Show Coming Up May 18!
Once more we have been invited to participate in the annual car show at the Saratoga
Auto Museum. This year it will be on Sunday May 18. As in the past, we will have the position of honor on the front
lawn of the museum. This is about the 5th year we have done this and it is always a great time. There is a big
crowd to see our cars and lots of other cars in the show for us to enjoy. It has always been a great way to start
off the summer car season. Tom Campbell will be coordinating our participation. Please let him know soon if you
would like to put your car in the show. In any case, plan to stop by during the day and see how things are going.
Tom Campbell 587-2522, scca10director@juno.com
LRP Repaving - Race Canceled
Sat, Feb. 23, 2008
Lime Rock Park will start moving earth on May 27th and about 7 days later workers will start paving. The plan is
to repave the existing track and add two more configurations. The timeline is weather dependent and rain could
change the schedule. The paving is expected to be completed during the first week in June and will need a three
two four week curing time.
The MoHud race scheduled for June 7th and the NER race scheduled for June 21st have both been
canceled. The track has offered us other dates including July 4th and August 23rd; however these are not good dates
because they conflict with other NARRC events. Come to the March 5th Meeting for more information.
Submitted by: Jack Hanifan
Jeff Campbell to speak at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
Sat March 15, 1:00PM
Jeff, son of long time Mo-Hud and former National Board member Tom Campbell, will recount his experiences as a
crewman in the Indy Racing League and Rolex Daytona Prototype series.
News
articles here and here (PDF Files)
See poster Poster in PDF format
Contact the museum for more information:
Phone: 587-1935
Saratoga Automobile Museum
Bruce Cargill passes away. - The region extends condolences to the family and friends of this unique and remarkable past Mo-Hud member.
Remembrances are at: http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000102098924X Bruce's many friends include some of the leading figures in SCCA racing as well as ordinary members and friends. Bruce touched a lot of lives and will be missed by all.
Photos from the 50th anniversary pages:
On the podium - C&D Challenge 1972
Bruce and friends
Received Feb. 13, 2008
Hello Folks!
Please find attached a List of Events for the upcoming March 14th-16th NeDiv RoundTable. This list is NOT inclusive
and there will be more than is listed! Social Functions that are outside of the event (Wine Tours, Shopping, etc)
are being finalized and will be released soon. We hope to see all of you there! --Ed...
In The Spirit Of The Sport,
Edward A. Zebrowski
Regional Executive: Glen 71
Glen Region - further details.
List in MS Word format
List in PDF format
Bill Green to Speak at Center Jan. 19
(for release Jan. 10, 2008)
WATKINS GLEN, NY - International
Motor Racing Research Center Historian Bill Green will kick off a year-long celebration
of the Center's 10th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of racing in Watkins Glen with a talk at the Center on
Saturday, Jan. 19.
Green's talk will be the first of 2008 in the Center's monthly talk series, Center Conversations. It will begin
at 1 p.m. and is free and open to all.
The Center is located at 610 S. Decatur St., Watkins Glen.
Green will speak about the early years of racing in Watkins Glen and how it all began.
Green has been a fan of Watkins Glen racing since the first race in 1948, when he was 8 years old. His collection
of race materials, now legendary, was started that day, too.
Green has written one book, “Watkins Glen, From Griswold to Gordon: Fifty Years of Competition at the Home of American
Road Racing,” with J.J. O’Malley. He consulted on two other books about Watkins Glen: “Watkins Glen, 1948-52, The
Definitive Illustrated History” by Philippe Defechereux and “The Glen, 50 Years of Road Racing Excellence.”
He has been Watkins Glen track historian since 1968, Glen Region SCCA historian since 1974 and Race Communications
Association historian since 1998. From 1984-95, Green was deputy archivist for the SCCA.
Green has been Center historian since 2004.
Center Conversations is a free monthly talk series that takes listeners behind the scenes of motorsports. The talks
are informal, and everyone is invited.
Call (607) 535-9044 for more information.
Courtesy VintageIceRacersNY
THE FIRST ANNUAL GREATEST SKI
& SNOWBOARD TRIP
February 3rd 2008
Ski & Ride the biggest Ski Resort in southern New England. BERKSHIRE EAST has the most natural expert, and
challenging intermediate terrain, with novice / beginner areas that are an absolute industry leader.
No matter what your level is, or if you have never SKIED or ridden a SNOWBOARD before, the whole LIMEROCK GANG
will be there, and that will just have to be FUN.
So... if you don't want to be the ONLY ONE to say you didn't GO....... SIGN UP NOW !
Berkshire East is located in Charlemont, Ma just 20 minutes off I-91, less than 2 hours from Torrington. ( www.berkshireeast.com).
This is open to the people that work and play at Lime Rock Park,and their family.
Lift Tickets will be $ 33.00 each.
To get tickets just request them from groupberkshire@gmail.com. this is a Pay-Pal account setup just for this trip. (Berkshire East is not involved at this point, and
wouldn't know what you're talking about.).
The folks at Berkshire East have given us a great deal on tickets and use of the West Lodge, but we have to let
them know by January 23, how many people are coming and how many tickets we'll need. (Tickets will be full price
after the 23rd)
This trip is not affiliated with Lime Rock Park, so if you have questions E-mail me at mgeyselaers@gmail.com, I'll get back to you in the evening.
Doug LeBeau
2007 News
MoHud Regional Road Racing Championship
It is that time of year again; we will be presenting T-shirts to every driver who enters. In case you did not know, the deal has always been that if we made money on the race, we would spend money on the championship. I assume you know that the race in 2007 was a financial disaster, but I have obtained sponsorship for the T-shirts. Come to the banquet and find out who our sponsors are and thank them.
The rules are: you can count any 5 races; they can be Nationals, Regionals, Pro or Enduros. If you were in an Enduro you must have actually driven in the race. The MoHud race is a double point’s race, and this year it was a double regional, so if you ran both races you can count them both as a double if you worked the MoHud race you may choose another race(s) to count double.
Points are awarded for each race as follows: 1st 20, 2nd 15, 3rd 12, 4th 10, 5th 8, 6th 6, 7th 4, 8th 2, and 9th and higher 1pt. In addition you get one point for every other car in your class that you beat. The other cars must start i.e. you can count a DNF but not a DNS.
Your best 5 races should be totaled. Remember you can win one race and finish 2nd in another but the 2nd place race could have more points if it was a larger field. The races must have been run in 2007 and you have until November 28th to submit your points. Send your points to me at JackHanifan@hotmail.com
JackHanifan
No December General Membership Meeting
The Banquet at Mallozzi's on Nov. 30, 2007 replaces the December meeting. --
Info and ReservationsJULY 4, 2007
MEMBERSHIP MEETING MOVED TO JULY 11
2007 Tech Party
The annual "Tech. Party" will be held at Bob Karl's Auto Dealership in Troy,
NY on Saturday, April 07, 2007 at 12:00 Noon.
Note that this is the day before Easter, a change from the original planned date.
Bob is open for business that morning so please do not arrive early.
The Tech Party will be in/near the garage behind the showroom. There is ample room for your trailer or rig in back of the dealership.
Soda, Burgers and dogs will be provided compliments of the club and Greg Rickes!
Come and share your winter work woes or come just for the camaraderie
Note that the inspection is for cars that are to be raced in SCCA Club Racing. Annual tech inspection is required and has to be done before you go on track. If you don't want to waste time at your first event this season, hustle up and get your car ready!
Bring your personal safety equipment - helmet, driver's suit and arm restraints if required for your class.
Seat and shoulder belts will be date checked.
If you need a vehicle logbook, please contact Jack Hanifan as soon as possible.
The official address is:
Bob Karl's Sales & Service
2791 6TH Ave.
Troy, NY 12180-1517
518-272-7560
DIRECTIONS:
From Northway Route 87 (From North or South):
Take Exit 7 (Troy - Route 7 East exit) Take Route 7. cross bridge over Hudson River, stay in the very right hand lane and take the Downtown Troy-Hutton Street ramp - very right hand lane Go to first stop light and take right on 5th Avenue, go one block and take right onto Hoosick Street, go one block and take a left onto 6th Avenue —4 blocks up 6th Avenue on the left side—Bob Karl's Sale & Service—
From Route 787:
Take Exit 9E to Route 7 east and follow the same directions above.
Richard Welty and Harry Adalian will be performing the
required annual inspection.
Map to Bob Karl's dealership...
MapQuest link to this map page click HERE
2007 NER, NNJR, NYR and Mo-Hud Flag and Fire School at Lime Rock
March 24, 25
Class begins at 8:00AM both days. Novice lessons in the morning on Saturday and advanced sessions in the afternoon.
Lunch will be provided both days - SCCA membership is not required.
Contact Mack McCormack mccormackrr@taconic.net
Fred Mahler FredMahler@rcn.com
or Bryan Deane flagchief@yahoo.com
Additional informating is contained in the March KO.
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