St. Louis Region SCCA
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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
Club Racing program is still struggling with low entries to 2010 races, as it has for the last several years.  The good news is that the recent school graduated 5 new racers
 
SCCA Block

Congratulations to the new Club Race Competition license holders that are St. Louis Region SCCA Region members.  These members "graduated" this weekend at Gateway Raceway!

Sean Maloney, St. Charles
Dave Montgomery, St. Louis
Jeff Roettering, Union
Bruce Stephens, Wentzville
Tim Weatherford, Maplewood
 
The monthly Socials have been a success and new members are attending and joining the region at many of them. Spazio's has been a great facility for this as everyone remarks on the good food and reasonable prices.
 
The European Car show was discussed and the Board weighed the benefits for our club doing car shows this year. The board decided that our membership drive, exposure efforts and charity efforts were already committed to other ideas for 2010. These plans were made at our budget meeting early this year and car shows were discussed at this time. The events the BoD chose to go with for 2010 are proving to be successful for the region.   At this time the BoD decided to stay on course with decisions and plans already made.
 
Membership is growing and we are at the top of the list in SCCA Regions with growth and retention.  The efforts towards growing made this year have been great. Solo has signed up members at almost all of their events this year.
 
The BoD decided to do a Mid Year Financial review with each program at their July 19th Meeting.  Program managers and Program Treasurers are being requested to attend. 
 
The August 16th Board meeting the BoD is inviting our Webmaster, Jamie Leavell and our Program Managers to attend to explain Google Wave to all of us to see it's benefits for the region communications. 
 
Elections will be November 15th and nominations are open to all members over the age if 16.  Some of the current Board Members are planning on running again.  Some for the same positions, some for different ones. A few other members have already expressed interest in running.  If you are interested in being part of the Board Management Team that oversees the Regions programs, the business of the Region, the communications and the Region social activities please contact the Board at [email protected]
 
What qualifications are needed?  Management, financial, business, communications, computer, people, organizational, social skills are always welcome along with a desire to help the St. Louis Region. 
Time needed to do the job? Some members spend a few hours a week and some more. 
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).
 
 
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 
 
 
  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

 
 
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Upcoming Events for YOU!

 

 
DateProgramEvent
6/21Region"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" Monthly Social. Learn about Solo Suspension set up tricks and tips
6/27SoloSTL Solo Series Event #7
7/10Road RallyOn the Roads Again NT Tour Road Rally
7/11Road RallyTrust Me Two NC Course Road Rally 
7/11SoloSTL Solo Series Event #8
7/19Region"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" Monthly Social. Bench Racing and how to go to the Solo Nationalsor the Club Racing RunOffs.
7/21PDXPDX Afternoon Event
7/31Club RacingClub Racing Regional, National IT Tour Races
8/1Club RacingClub Racing Regional, National IT Tour Races
8/1SoloSTL Solo Series Event #9
8/11PDXPDX Afternoon Event
8/15SoloSTL Solo Series Event #10
8/16Region"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" Monthly Social.  Sponsorship for drivers and programs
8/21PDXPDX Full Day Event
8/22SoloSTL Solo Test n' Tune Event
9/20Region"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" Monthly ocial, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Solo National Report and how to go see the Run Offs at Road America
10/13PDXPDX Afternoon Event
10/17SoloSTL Solo Year End Event
10/18Region"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 
10/30Street SurvivalSt. Louis Region SCCA's First Annual TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL 
11/15Region"Make it Easy, Make it Fun with STL Region SCCA" -  Social, Dinner (if you choose) Bench racing, Election Meeting at 7PM - Annual Meeting after election
12/20Region"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 FUN
1/15Region2010 Region Awards Banquet
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:
BoDBoD[email protected]
Steve SlottenMembership[email protected]
April SchnarthorstSolo [email protected]
Bryon ProkopfClub Racing[email protected]
Jose HernandezPDX [email protected] 
Scott RoseDrifting[email protected]
Mark HuebbeRallyCross[email protected] 
Ron FerrisRoad Rally[email protected]
Tom vanHattenPro Rally[email protected]
Kevin Brown Street Survival[email protected]
SCCA Street Survival Event - Kevin Brown
 

Street Survival  

 

October 30, 2010 at Gateway Raceway!

 

Mark your calendar for one of the most important things the St. Louis Region is doing for our community! 

 

Instructors will be needed and the call for the Pre Event Instructors Class will be announced.  It will be just a few weeks before the event is held.

The Tire Rack Street Survival� Teen Driving School - Car control instruction designed to provide teen drivers with accident avoidance skills and knowledge. It's not just about Driving, It's about Living.... 
 

The leading cause of death among 13-19 year olds in the US is from a motor vehicle crash. 62% of teenage passenger deaths in 2004 occurred in vehicles driven by another teenager. Teenagers cause 2.5 million accidents per year. In 2007 that resulted in over 6,000 deaths of teens.

 

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
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Program News
STL Club Racing Program News - from  the Committee
Program Manager, Bryon Prokopf
 
 
 Racing at GIR  

We held a Double Drivers School/Double Regional on May 14-16.  Entry count was extremely low for this event.  We got about what we expected for the School but our Regional driver count was much lower than we expected.  Worker count was ok overall, F&C is continuing to struggle to be sufficiently staffed but we made the weekend work.  The weather continued to give us fits this year with rain most of the weekend.  Despite the weather, everybody had a good time from the workers to the participants.  The St. Louis Region now has 5 more licensed club racers after this weekend.  We have passed on our appreciation to KVRG and AVRG for all their help on putting on this race, both with worker support and financial support.

 

We just opened registration for our next race.  We are holding a Regional/National/IT Tour on July 31-August 1 at Gateway.  In addition to our normal weekend, we are trying out a "Challenge" race for SRF's on Sunday.  It is an attempt to attract more drivers by trying to give them a dedicated session and some solid competition.  We are going to hold our 4th annual DASH race on Saturday afternoon.  This race continues to be a fun event for competitors and workers and we are looking forward to another fun weekend.
STL Drifting - GymKhana Program News - from  the Committee
Program Manager, Scott Rose
 

The newest program of the St. Louis Region has been busy doing the Midnight Madness Events with Gateway Raceway.   The PDX Committee has been  "mentoring" this program.  The next events for St. Lousi Region is being discussed now.  Interested in learning how to drift or what is going on in St. Louis with drifting?  Contact Scott Rose [email protected]

 
STL PDX News - from the committee    
Program Manager, Jose Hernandez
 
STLPDX
Precision Driving Xperience (PDX)
 
The Committee discusses the possiblity of including some local car clubs to come and have a small car show at the Aug. 21, 2010 event. If you know of a club that might want to attend and BBQ, have a great social event at for free lot rental and be able to watch cars on the GIR road course contact our program manager, Jose Hernandez.
 

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 practic.
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 

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 RallyCross Events. The group is looking for alternate fields to use.

Contact the committee if you knwo of any venues for this program.


STL Solo News - from the Committee 
Program Manager, April Schnardthorst.
 
 STLSOLO

Event 4 was May 9th (96 drivers) and Event 5 was May 23rd (105 drivers).

Our first Test N Tune is scheduled for June 12th followed by Event 6 on June 13th (for points). Because of lot availability our point's season will end in August.

Our End-Of-Year event is still scheduled for October.

The charity event for Back-Stoppers is on hold as there has not been enough interest generated at the law enforcement agencies.

 

 The Bus and Trailer has been cleaned, polished and maintained.  Thansk to Chris Mertens, the entire Mertens family for working so hard on this for the Solo program.
 

Next Event - June 27, 2010 

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, Chairman
314-503-7411

St. Louis Road Rally Weekend July 10, 11, 2010

Presented by the St. Louis Region, Sports Car Club of America

The Weekend Rallies

ON The Roads Again                    

Saturday, 10 July 2010

The St. Louis Road Rally Weekend opens with On The Roads Again Tour Rally. It will provide contestants with great roads and great scenery with a tour of the river bottoms and the bluff area's hills and curves.  On The Roads Again is an interesting rally that both veterans and newcomers will enjoy. Rally teams can expect moderate to brisk average speeds with a mostly paved route.The rally will employ a standard written instruction format with passage controls and a few DIYCs used.

 

Trust Me Two

Sunday, 11 July 2010

Trust Me Two Course rally comes to the National schedule with timing traps based on the Main Road rules. 

This time teams will encounter the roads east of the Father of Waters as well as the rural lanes that crisscross the fertile valley and rugged hills of Illinois. Expect moderate to brisk average speeds, open controls, few DIYC's, and like On The Roads Again, mostly paved and some unpaved roads. The beauty of the countryside and the entertainment value of the roads will surprise you._

 

HEADQUARTERS

Four Points by Sheraton

319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Phone 618-622-9500 or 800-368-7764

www.fourpoints.com

The lodge will hold a block of rooms for the rallies until 25 June.

The room rate will be $79 + tax

This

rate includes full American Breakfast Buffet for 2 people per room.

 

For a special weekend rate mention Sports Car Club of America when you make your reservation.  


 

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!

 

The gang is working on another event that might be possible this year.  Too soon to let it out of the forest yet, but stay tuned!

 

 

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
623 Members as of June 15, 2010!
 

Long Time Members

Vance Braxton Jr St Louis MO  4/1/1955

Tom TomlinsonTarpon SpgsFL 2/1/1961

R James Boehm Bend OR4/1/1965

Rameau Johnson Asheville NC 4/1/1966

Bernie Sunier Olivette MO 10/1/1967

Jerold Anna Belleville IL 11/1/1968

Kim Demotte St Louis MO 5/1/1970

Ed Smith Saint Louis MO 10/1/1970

Mark Weber Saint Louis MO 10/1/1970

Carol Cohn Saint Louis MO 9/1/1971

Jerilyn Wilson Saint Louis MO 10/1/1971

 
 
New members who recently joined the St. Louis Region - WELCOME

First Last Name City ST Joined

James Mallrich Highland IL 5/1/2010

Tony Shamoon Caseyville IL 5/1/2010

Meghan Chockley Peoria IL 5/6/2010

Randy Chockley Peoria IL 5/6/2010

Chris Lybarger Edwardsville IL 5/7/2010

David Kohnle Columbia MO 5/17/2010

Zlatko Omerovic Ballwin MO 5/17/2010

Nathan Sullentrop Imperial MO 5/17/2010

Brandon Wesley Ballwin MO 5/17/2010

Jerry Adlersfluegel Jr Saint Louis MO 5/20/2010

Ralph Jennerjohn Marthasville MO 5/20/2010

Tim Potthoff Saint Louis MO 5/20/2010

Craig Woods Ballwin MO 5/20/2010

David Behlmann Florissant MO 5/24/2010

Mickey Holmes Granite City IL 5/25/2010

Blake Holmes Granite City IL 5/26/2010

Cynthia  Holmes Granite City IL 5/26/2010

Skyler Holmes Granite City IL 5/26/2010

Lee Hilliard Wentzville MO 5/28/2010

Jon Kilburn Saint Louis MO 6/2/2010

Bob Morris Fairview Heights IL 6/2/2010

Tom Muffler Alton IL 6/2/2010

Jaymes O'Brien Olivette MO 6/4/2010

Duane Turpin Saint Louis MO 6/9/2010

Robert Bateman Glencoe MO 6/18/2010

 

 
 
 
Memberships that have expired - Please Re-Join - We don't want to lose you as a St. Louis Region, SCCA Members!  

First Last Name City ST Expired

Mark Adams Wentzville MO 3/31/2010

Frank Agovino Chesterfield MO 4/30/2010

Marcus Ahern O Fallon MO 3/31/2010

Khalid Alam Chesterfield MO 4/30/2010

Dustin Ambler Saint Louis MO 3/31/2010

Ryan Barrett Overland MO 2/28/2010

Barry Betz Swansea IL 3/31/2010

Barry Calhoun Saint Louis MO 3/31/2010

John Cardwell Pacific MO 3/31/2010

Julian Cates Barnhart MO 2/28/2010

Philip Davis Manchester MO 4/30/2010

Donald Dickey Marissa IL 2/28/2010

James Elterman Saint Louis MO 3/31/2010

Mark Ezra Manchester MO 4/30/2010

Eliane Ezra Manchester MO 4/30/2010

Donald Giovanoni Ellisville MO 4/30/2010

Greg Hagopian Saint Charles MO 4/30/2010

Charles Herbig Ballwin MO 2/28/2010

Matthew Kastigar Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

Thomas Laird Lake Ozark MO 3/31/2010

Pamela Laird Lake Ozark MO 3/31/2010

Tom Langley Saint Louis MO 2/28/2010

Arthur Lindburg Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

Carol Lindburg Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

Brent Meyer Dallas TX 2/28/2010

Ben Moment Creve Coeur MO 4/30/2010

michael owen Saint Charles MO 2/28/2010

John Powers Chesterfield MO 4/30/2010

Alison Promaroli Ballwin MO 3/31/2010

James Rittis Odin IL 3/31/2010

Tom Scheifler Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

Mirna Schmid O Fallon MO 4/30/2010

Jeff Schroeder Springfield IL 4/30/2010

Stanley Schultz Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

Kenneth Sellenriek Chesterfield MO 4/30/2010

Bryan Spaeth Saint Louis MO 4/30/2010

James Stevens Swansea IL 2/28/2010

Margo Stevens Fulton MO 3/31/2010

James Swank O Fallon MO 3/31/2010

L M Tough III Brentwood MO 2/28/2010

Douglas Warren Chesterfield MO 2/28/2010

Deloris Warren Chesterfield MO 2/28/2010

Michael Webers Sullivan MO 2/28/2010

Curtis Weilandich Saint Clair MO 4/30/2010

Leann Weilandich Saint Clair MO 4/30/2010

Nicholas Wexberg Pacific MO 4/30/2010

 
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