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Region News
News from the Board of Directors Meeting

These are some highlights, the Official minutes are available at www.stlscca.org

 

Tech-O-Rama -  Dave Jones  and Julia Briggen presented ending financials for the event.  The final cost was $365.78 which is well within the $500 budget previously approved by the BoD.  The BoD would like to make the Tech-O-Rama an annual event.  We would prefer to have it in February and to start planning it earlier than this year. The donation to Backstopper was made.  There was discussion about how to use the "worker fund" money.  Terry Gilven of Hoosier would like to figure out how to grow the fund, and find ways to share it across the programs.  Dave said he would get back to the BoD on the "worker fund" ideas.

The entire Board felt this event was a GREAT Region Event!  The Board would like to formally thank Dave and Julia for all their hard work!  Thanks to both of them!

 

Street Survival-  Kevin Brown has volunteered to chair a Tirerack Street Survival School.  The committee is Bob Mondschein, Dana Hullinger,  Steve Slotten, Carla Ruso, Jose Hernandez, Rich Wise, Jan Rick and Chuck Deprow.  They had a productive meeting on March 29 with Tom Allen, Chairman of the BMW school.  The committee will shadow the BMW Club's Street Survival School on May 22.  TireRack/SCCA Foundation pays a lot of the costs of the school.  Sponsors are being pursued to pay for lunches are other expenses.  Date is October 30.

 

Region Bumper Stickers-  The region has ordered 1000 St. Louis Region Stickers to be given out at socials and events.  These have the region website on them.

 
Elections for 2010 Board- The Board is already planning for the elections to be held Nov. 15, 2010.  Anyone interested in running may contact the Board now at [email protected]
 

Drifting- The St. Louis Region has a new program, Drfiting.  This new group is lead by new member, Scott Rose and will be mentored by the PDX Committee this year.  The PDX gropp has offered the drifting group a test day during a PDX event.  It was held May 8. For more info see the newest program column below

 
BIG NEWS - The St. Louis Region has grown from 542 members (on 1/1/10) to over 600 as of now  

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Make it Easy, Make it Fun Socials - No Boring Meeting!
The St. Louis Region Monthly
MAKE IT EASY, MAKE IT FUN Socials 
The St. Louis Region SCCA Make it Easy, Make it Fun Socials at
Spazio's,
  EVERY 3rd Monday EACH MONTH,
12931 Lackland Road, 314-576-0400.
 
There are NOT meetings, but Socials!   
 They are EASY & FUN!
 "Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" - Social, Dinner (if you chose, come right from work, Spazio's is open all afternoon).
So... You say, " what is a social?"  
Well it is NOT A BORING MEETING. It is face to face time for friendship with others who enjoy having and nurturing a sports car addiction.  It is 12 steps of how to grow that addiction with current and possibly new friends.  
 
It is a "hello", it is a "what tires are you going to use this season?" It is a place to talk about your new car, or ask others how to set up your shocks. Or it is a time and place to invite that co-worker that is interested in cars to meet others with the same interests.
 
Think of it as a time and place to come, maybe have dinner, maybe have a drink or a cookie, maybe bring the kids (of all ages) and see some car friends. 
 
It is informal. No dress code, no membership required, just a friendly smile and some car talk.
 
The Region will offer a BIT of info IF anyone wants it or needs it. But, we promise NO BORING MEETING JUNK. Mostly it is a place to come and do a little bench racing, enjoy some friendship, maybe see an old friend or maybe even make a new friend.  So come on by on the 3rd Monday of each month.
 
May 17, 2010
We will MAKE IT EASY to learn all about Data Aquisition with  Dave Jones 
 Fun with Data Aquisition!
From Dave Jones, Data Acquisition Presenter.  We will set a small course in the parking lot at Spazio's, install a data logger in someone's car, and have them drive slow laps around the course, trying different brake points, turn-in points, etc. Then we will take that data and open in on the screen for everyone to see. We will go through the easy steps we would use if this were an autocross or a road course, looking for clues about the car, the driver, and how to improve each.When we're done, you'll see how easy it is to install and gather data, and how valuable data can be to improve at the track. If there is interest, we'll hold more advanced sessions on other evenings.
 
June 21, 2010 
  We will MAKE IT EASY to learn about Solo Suspendion with Dave Whitworth 
Solo Suspension Discussion

  From Dave Whitworth, Solo Suspension Presenter.  This "Back by Popular Demand Program" from several years ago will show you the tips and tricks that Dave had learned from many years of solo suspension success and even the painful lessons of things that didn't work so well.  Dave has just finished his NEW Solo EM car and will bring it to show everyone the things he is talking about. You won't want to miss this up close and personal discussion.

 
Dave Whitworth EM 

 

Events
STL Upcoming Events
 
 5/14/10PDX Club Trials AM EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 5/14/10Club Racing Drivers School, Regional RaceGateway Raceway Road Course
 5/15/10Club Racing Drivers School, Regional RaceGateway Raceway Road Course
 5/16/10Club Racing Drivers School, Regional RaceGateway Raceway Road Course
 5/17/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Having More FUN with Data Acquisition - This is will a hands on demo of how they work - don't miss it!Spazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 5/22/10BMW TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL Gateway Raceway Road Course
 5/23/10STL Solo Series Event #5Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 5/29/10You Play We Pay Event - travel with the Solo GroupBlytheville, AR Solo National Tour
 5/30/10You Play We Pay Event - travel with the Solo GroupBlytheville, AR Solo National Tour
 6/9/10PDX Afternoon EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 6/12/10Test n' Tune Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 6/13/10STL Solo Series Event #6Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 6/21/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" - Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, More FUN with you Solo Car - A Solo Suspension DiscussionSpazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 6/27/10STL Solo Series Event #7Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 7/10/10On the Roads Again NT Tour Road RallyTo be announced
 7/11/10Trust Me Two NC Course Road Rally To be announced
 7/11/10STL Solo Series Event #8Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 7/19/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" - Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, How EASY is  to go to the National Events - Solo Nationals or Run Offs Spazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 7/21/10PDX Afternoon EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 7/31/10Club Racing Regional, National IT Tour RacesGateway Raceway Road Course
 8/1/10Club Racing Regional, National IT Tour RacesGateway Raceway Road Course
 8/1/10STL Solo Series Event #9 ******revised was 7/25/10Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 8/11/10PDX Afternoon EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 8/15/10STL Solo Series Event #10Gateway Raceway Drag Lot
 8/16/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -  Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Make your racing experience more EASY and FUN with SponsorshipSpazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 8/21/10PDX Full Day EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 8/22/10STL Solo Test n' Tune EventGateway Raceway Drag Lot
 9/20/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -   Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Solo National Report and how to go see the Run Offs at Road AmericaSpazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 10/13/10PDX Afternoon EventGateway Raceway Road Course
 10/17/10STL Solo Year End EventGateway Raceway Drag Lot
 10/18/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -   Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Happy Hour, Have FUN sharing your CD of photos or videos on the big screen TV, The EASY way to Meet the candidates for the Nov. Election Spazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 10/30/10St. Louis Region SCCA's First Annual TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL Gateway Raceway Road Course
 11/15/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -  Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Election Meeting at 7PM - Annual Meeting after electionSpazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 12/20/10"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -   Holiday Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Meet the new Board of the Region, have a drink, say Happy Holidays to your racing friends and have FUNSpazio's West Port 6 PM (Spazio's is open earlier if you want to go right after work) 
 1/15/112010 Region Awards BanquetSpazio's
STL Region SCCA Main Website is www.stlscca.org 
Club Racing Click from Main Website or www.roadracing.stlscca.org
Solo - Click from Main Website or  www.stlssolo.org
PDX - Click from Main Website or www.stlpdx.com
RallyCross - Click from Main Website or www.stlrallyx.org
Teen Street Survival School www.streetsurvival.org 
Contacts:
Region Board [email protected]Board
Steve Slotten[email protected]Membership
April Schnarthorst[email protected]Solo
Bryon Prokopf[email protected]Club Racing
Jose Hernandez[email protected] PDX
Scott Rose[email protected]Drifting
Mark Huebbe[email protected] RallyCross
Ron Ferris[email protected]Road Rally
Tom vanHatten[email protected]Pro Rally
Kevin Brown [email protected]Teen Street Survival

 

 

For more info check the website for each programs info at www.stlscca.org 

SCCA Street Survival Event - Kevin Brown
 
October 30, 2010 at Gateway Raceway!
 
Mark you calendar if you can spare some time for one of the most important things the St. Louis Region is doing for our community! 
If you have a teen driver at home or know someone who does, then those sobering statistics should be of concern. Recent and well publicized national stories have brought to light the tragedy of teen injury and death caused by traffic accidents. The stories often mention how the teen driver "lost control and over-corrected..." causing a tragic accident of some kind.

The Tire Rack Street Survival� Teen Driving School will be a great community effort for the St.Louis Region, SCCA
Program News
STL Club Racing Program News - from  the Committee
Program Manager, Bryon Prokopf
 

We are looking forward to our Double School/Double Regional with Time Trials this coming weekend May 14-16 at Gateway.  The entry for this weekend is looking a little light but we are hoping that we end up with a decent entry and we get a good crowd of drivers and workers.  The weekend gets underway with the Time Trials on track on Friday morning.  The Drivers School will get underway with classroom on Friday morning and then the students will take to the track Friday afternoon.  The Drivers School will continue through the day on Saturday ending the day with an exclusive practice session for students and instructors.  Sunday will be a Double Regional with one qualifying session and one race for each group prior to lunch and then one qualifying session and one race for each group after lunch.  We hope to see you all at the track this weekend.

 

          Our final event of the year will be a Regional/National/IT Tour on July 31 - August 1 at Gateway.  Mark your calendars now; we will be opening registration for drivers and workers soon.  

      
STL Drifting - GymKhana Program News - from  the Committee
Program Manager, Scott Rose
 

The newest program of the St. Louis Region held it's 1st event at Gateway (on the south paddock in the infield) as a test on May 8.  The PDX Committee shared the facility as part of "mentoring" this program.  7 drivers attended and it was a GREAT Time for all! The committee is working on the next event.

 
 
 
May 8 2010 StL Drifting 

 

      
STL PDX News - from the committee    
Program Manager, Jose Hernandez
 
STLPDX

Precision Driving Xperience (PDX)

All of us have done the burn-out at a red light, or taken that curve at more than the "suggested speed," imagining ourselves as racers while never leaving our street cars. With these events, you don't have to dream anymore!

PDX's are about you, the driver. Plenty of seat time, plenty of individual instruction and a ton of driving exercises make up these events held at Gateway Raceway on the 1.6 mile Road Course; both of which is designed to educate you and make you more confident behind the wheel, both on the track and on the street.

 

 A Precision Driving Experience (PDX) is an opportunity to work with an instructor and get practice in car handling and precision driving in your own car on the 1.6-mile road course at Gateway International Raceway. This is a non-competitive, un-timed event. Drivers are grouped by prior experience. For safety, drivers are required to wear a helmet, long sleeve shirt and long pants.


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2010 Solo Performance St. Louis PDX Program 

Fri.  May 14, 2009 Instructors PDX Morning Event;
Wed. June 09, 2010 Afternoon Event;
Wed.  July 21, 2010 Afternoon Event;
Wed.  August 11, 2010 Afternoon Event;
Sat. August 21, 2010 Full Day PDX;
Wed. October 13, 2010 Afternoon Event. 
 

If you need help with Registration contact our registrar, Carla Russo at [email protected] or 314-616-6313
 
Need Info on the 2
010 Solo Performance St. Louis PDX Program? Contact our Chairman, Jose Hernandez at [email protected] or 314-753-3880
 
 

We are very proud to announce our Sponsors for 2010.

 
They are ......................................

 

Solo Performance Specialties  Visit Dave Whitworth or Jan Rick  at www.soloperformance.com or at 636-343-5095.

 

Izzy's Custom Cages  Visit Scott Rhea at www.Izzyscustomcages.com or 314-302-3395

 

McDonough-Whitlow, P.C. Visit Toni M. McDonough at www.mcdonough-whitlow.com or 217-532-9233

 

Dads Auto Repair Visit Bruce Stephens at www.dadsautorepair.net 636-970-2140

 

LKQ Corporation Visit Steve Kleeschulte at www.lkqcorp.com or 800-605-7359

 

Lynch Hummer, Visit Jim Lynch at www.lynchhummer.com  or 636-777-7600 or 1-800-HUMMER9.

 

Adventure Performance of St. Louis Visit Jim Lynch or Omar Phelps at www.adventureperformance.com or 636-777-7600

 

Takata  For more info contact www.soloperformance.com or at 636-343-5095.

 

PhotoMotion  Visit Robert Phelan at www.photomotiononline.com or call 314-795-9778

  

Spazio's Visit Mark Russo at www.russosgourmet.com or call 314-576-0400.

 
VISIT OUR SPONSORS SOON AND THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING OUR FUN!
STL RallyCross News 
Program Managers, John Huebbe and Mark Huebbe
 

Gateway is no longer available for PDX Events. The group is looking for alternate fields to use.

They hope to have one picked out by the summer in order to continue the season.

Upcoming Events: Six events were planned for the year. April 24th, May 22nd, June 12th, July 24-25, October 3rd, October 31st with a rain date of possibly November 6th. The first event date has already passed and the May 22nd date is in doubt since we have yet to find a new location.  Most likely we'll be down to 3 or 4 events for the year.

 
2010 SCCA RallyCross National Championship Schedule
Jan. 16 - 17  Stafford Speedway Stafford Springs, Conn.
Feb. 27 - 28* Site TBA Florida Region
March 27 Miller Motorsports Park Tooele, Utah
May 22 Eastern States Challenge Championship Lenawee County Fairgrounds Adrian, Mich.
June 12 - 13 Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, W.V.
June 19 - 20 Western States Championship
Site TBA San Diego Region
June 26 - 27* Washington County Fair Complex Hillsboro, Ore.
July TBA Corcoran Lions Park Corcoran, Minn.
Sept. 11 - 12 Tennessee Roberts Field Manchester, Tenn.
Sept. TBA
Sept. 25 - 26* National Trail Raceway Hebron, Ohio  TBA
Site TBA San Francisco Region
2010 RallyCross National Championship Aug. 20 - 22
U.S. Truck Driving School - Fountain, Colo.
* - Tentative 
STL Solo News - from the Committee 
Program Manager, April Schnardthorst.
 
 STLSOLO
  

SOLO SAFETY STEWARD TRAINING CLASS - MAY 24, 2010

 

FOR NEW SSS APPLICANTS AND CURRENT SSS FOR 3 YEARS REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS

What is a Solo Safety Steward?

A Person accepting responsibility from the SCCA to:

-Help plan and oversee the safety aspect of an autocross event.

-Know and execute the regulations under which SCCA operates its events.

-Show good judgment in handling real world situations.

-Hold sufficient power to shut-down or cancel events that are in non-compliance.

 

Why become a Safety Steward?

-We can't run an event without one.

-Drivers, workers, and spectators all depend on you.

-People can and do get hurt in Solo.

-Our entry fees are affected by our insurance rates, the Solo Safety Program is in place to help keep those rates low.

 

How to become a Safety Steward.

-Be a member of the SCCA. Be over 18 years of age. Be a GOOD PERSON

-Attend a training seminar.

-Act as a deputy SSS for 2 Solo autocross events.

ill out the application and submit to the Divisional Safety Steward ([email protected])

(Applications available on line at www.scca.com or at the training)

May 24, 2010

6PM - Spazio's

No Cost  - Yes totally FREE

Dinner is on your own (Spazio's is reasonably priced if you desire dinner)

Sign up NOW at www.motorsportsreg.com 

 

Points Event May 23 

TEST N TUNE - JUNE 12
Points Event June 13
Sign up NOW at www.motorsportsreg.com 
 

The Solo Program sponsors are: 

Waves Corporation - Waves Corporation is an Information Technology Services Provider providing Managed IT Services, Value-Added Reselling, and Leasing Solutions for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses in the midwest.  As an independent solutions provider and IT Management firm, Waves Corporation provides you with your own IT solutions team. Our managed solutions will help you take control of your IT Needs so that you can focus on your business. Contact Dave Schnardthorst for all your IT needs at 800-750-4880

 

Aprils Tax Service,  Inc. - Aprils Tax Service,  Inc. - April's Tax Service offers tax preparation for individuals and businesses with professional and personal service at practical pricing. The company is an authorized eFile provider for both federal and state preparations.  April Schnardthorst, President of the company, has been a tax and accounting professional since 1998 and currently services over 200 clients each year.  She also enjoys racing with the SCCA Solo program. You can contact April Schnardthorst at 314-724-8804 or email at [email protected]

  

Takata - Takata isthe world leader in safety technology and the ultimate in safety and style.  Takata Multi-Point Racing harnesses, now available at Solo Performance Specialties trackside store and online. SCCA members be sure to take advantage of special pricing on harnesses. Strap in like a pro!  For more info contact www.soloperformance.com or at 636-343-5095.

 

 

You can always contact the Solo Committee by emailing them at [email protected]

Visit the Solo Website at www.stlsolo.org

STL Road Rally News
Program Manager, Ron Ferris
Upcoming 2010 Events planned to date are:
 
The July (July 10-11) events will be National Championship rallies. On the Roads Again is a Tour Rally and Trust Me Two is a Course event.

For more information call the "Rallywizard" Ron Ferris at 314-503-7411 or 

[email protected]
STL Rally News - from the 100 Acre Wood Committee
Program Manager, Tom vanHatten:
 
100AW
 
 

 

 Plans are already in the works for the 2011 event!  Watch for news on this event from Pooh & the Gang!

 

 

FYI - This event is sponsored by the St. Louis Region SCCA. 
This event is not sanctioned, operated or organized by SCCA, Inc.
Membership
Membership News Membership Chairman Steve Slotten 
 
2010 is the 60th Anniversary of the St. Louis Region SCCA
Member reports since January 2010
542 Members as of January
545 Members as of Feb.
551 Members as of March
591 Members as of April
613 Members as of May 13, 2010!
 
Long Time Members
VanceBraxton JrSt LouisMO4/1/1955
LTough IIIBrentwoodMO11/1/1958
TomTomlinsonTarpon SpringsFL2/1/1961
R JamesBoehmBendOR4/1/1965
RameauJohnsonAshevilleNC4/1/1966
BernieSunierOlivetteMO10/1/1967
JeroldAnnaBellevilleIL11/1/1968
KimDemotteSt LouisMO5/1/1970
EdSmithSaint LouisMO10/1/1970
MarkWeberSaint LouisMO10/1/1970
CarolCohnSaint LouisMO9/1/1971
JerilynWilsonSaint LouisMO10/1/1971
 
New members who recently joined the St. Louis Region - WELCOME
 

Jerry Bizzell 4/2

Alana Davis 4/3

Destiny Davis 4/3

Soraya Davis 4/3

Steve Davis 4/3

Ian Maloney 4/3

John Maloney Jr 4/3

John Maloney III 4/3

Sean Maloney 4/3

Vicky Moellenbeck 4/3

Martin Montagno 4/3

Clayton  Owens 4/3

Mike Pachangi 4/3

Bailey Ryan 4/3

Cameron Ryan 4/3

Cassie Ryan 4/3

Evie Ryan 4/3

Fynn Ryan 4/3

Jenny Ryan 4/3

Sean Ryan 4/3

Dan Shipley 4/3

Dan Shipley 4/3

Emily Shipley 4/3

Sallie Shipley 4/3

Stephen White 4/3

Brian Schwantner 4/4

Bradley Harris 4/9

Dana Harris 4/9

Genevieve Harris 4/9

Jonathan Harris 4/9

Kerry Brookshire 4/12

Jim White 4/12

Michael Oberts 4/15

Travis Scott 4/15

james poeling 4/19

Walter Davies 4/21

Ronald Fellwock 4/21

James Poeling 4/21

David Urani 4/21

Kathleen Ward 4/21

Corine Amir 4/22

Jake Amir 4/22

Zachary Amir 4/22

Andy Shanfeld 4/23

Ann Mertens 4/24

Chris Mertens 4/24

Donald Mertens 4/24

Jennifer Mertens 4/24

Jerry Osmoe 4/24

Kristen Englebright 4/26

Seth Englebright 4/26

Sherry Libbert 4/26

Makenzie Rose 4/26

Michelle Rose 4/26

Scott Rose 4/26

Jeff  Kerpan 4/27

David Ogden 4/29

Robert Gray 4/30

John Schmid 4/30

Mirna Schmid 4/30

Tony Shamoon 5/1

Meghan Chockley 5/6

Randy Chockley 5/6

Chris Lybarger 5/7

Ruth Braun 5/10

 
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