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News from the Board of Directors Meeting
Dover Motorsports Declines 2011 NASCAR Events at Gateway International Raceway
Release date: July 28, 2010
Contact: Brandon W. Mudd
618-482-2495
bmudd@dovermotorsports.com
Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway International Raceway has notified NASCAR that it will not seek 2011 sanctions for its two Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series races.
Vice President and General Manager of Gateway, Terry Harmeson stated, "This was a difficult decision in light of the many years of earnest and continued efforts on everyone's part to develop a viable market for these events in one of our nation's greatest cities. We remain committed to fulfill the balance of our 2010 schedule including our October 23rd NASCAR Nationwide race which will provide our fans the opportunity to see Danica Patrick compete here for the first time. We also plan to explore various ways to change the economics at Gateway both from the revenue and expense side."
Denis McGlynn, President & CEO of Dover Motorsports, stated, "We have a group of extremely dedicated and talented employees who make Gateway a great destination and we deeply appreciate all the support we have had from the racing community over the years - from racing fans and drivers to sponsors, team owners and sanctioning bodies. However, economics dictate that we evaluate all of our options for this facility, including its possible sale."
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What does this mean to the St. Louis Region's events?
We want to let you know what we know. We have a very good relationship with Gateway and this is what they are telling us:
Dover has dropped the NASCAR series here at Gateway. As for as local management reports, NASCAR is the ONLY thing that is being dropped at Gateway. We are working with Gateway as we speak for the 2011 events.
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Board of Directors [Bod] Election Nov. 15, 2010
Elections will be November 15th and nominations are open to all members over the age if 16. The 2010 Board of Directors are all serving as the nominating committee for this election and Steve Slotten will be chairman. Nominees will be announced at the September Social 9/19 at Spazio's.
Anyone wishing to run for election is to send their name and a short statement with their reason they want to run for the position and their qualifications to the Board by the September BoD meeting 9/13/10 BOD@stlscca.org
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.
Positions open for election are:
REGIONAL EXECTUVE: (1 year position) 1 needed
A. The Regional Executive shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, officers and
members.
B. He shall report at each meeting of the members and Directors on the condition of the Club.
C. He shall cause to be called regular and special meetings of the members and Directors in accordance with requirements of the law and these By-laws.
D. He shall appoint and discharge necessary and appropriate positions and committees.
E. He shall sign and execute, together with the Treasurer, all contracts in the name of the Club, and all notes and drafts. The Regional Executive or Treasurer may execute checks on behalf of the Club.
F. He shall perform or cause to be performed all duties assigned or delegated to him by the Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
G. He shall cause all books, reports, statements and other certificates and records to be kept and filed as required by law.
H. He shall enforce these By-laws and perform all the duties incidental to his office and which are required by law, and generally, he shall supervise and control the corporate activities and affairs of the Club.
I. He shall have such other and further duties and authority as may be prescribed elsewhere in these By-laws or from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ASSISTANT REGIONAL EXECUTIVE: (1 year position) 1 needed
In the absence or incapacity of the Regional Executive, the Assistant Regional Executive, or if there be none, the Secretary, shall perform all the duties of the Regional Executive, unless some other officer is designated by the Board of Directors to perform such duties. The Assistant Regional Executive shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors or by the Regional Executive.
SECRETARY: (1 year position) 1 needed
A. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive
Committee and of the members in appropriate books.
B. He shall attend to the giving of all required notices.
C. He shall be the custodian of the records of the Club, or at such place as he shall select, subject to approval of the Board of Directors, a person, firm or corporation to be the custodian of the records of the Club.
D. He shall keep the principal office of the Club, or at such place as he shall select, subject to approval by the Regional Executive, books or records containing the names, alphabetically arranged, of all persons who are members of the Club, showing their places of residence. He shall keep a book or record and the minutes of the members., Executive Committee and the Board of Directors Meetings available to members.
E. He shall attend to all correspondence and present to the Board of Directors at its meeting all official communications received by him.
F. He shall perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary of the Club.
TREASURER (1 year position) 1 needed
A. The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of and be responsible for all the funds of the Club and shall deposit such funds in the name of the Club in such banks, safe deposit companies, or investments as the Board of Directors may designate.
B. He shall keep at the principal office of the Club, or with persons, firms and corporations designated by the Board of Directors, accurate books of account of all its business transactions and shall at all reasonable hours exhibit books and accounts to any Director upon application to the office of the corporation during business hours.
C. He shall render a report of the conditions of the finances of the Club at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors and at such other times as shall be required of him, and he shall make a full financial report at the annual meeting of members.
D. Any assistant to the Treasurer, in the absence of or incapacity of the Treasurer, may perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.
E. He shall further perform all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer of the Club.
MEMBERS AT LARGE (2 year position) 3 needed for 2011
A. They shall further help manage the region
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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).
August 16, 2010
Bench Racing for Region Members and Guests and planning for the Solo Nationals and Runoffs coming in Sept. Be there! Have dinner, or a drink or just visit with fellow car enthusiasts. |
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 PDX PDX Afternoon Event
Sunday, August 15, 2010 Solo STL Solo Series Event #10
Monday, August 16, 2010 Region "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 Sponsorship
Saturday, August 21, 2010 PDX PDX Full Day Event
Sunday, August 22, 2010 Solo STL Solo Test n' Tune Event
Monday, September 20, 2010 Region "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 America
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 PDX PDX Afternoon Event
Sunday, October 17, 2010 Solo STL Solo Year End Event
Monday, October 18, 2010 Region "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
Saturday, October 30, 2010 Street Survival St. Louis Region SCCA's First Annual TEEN STREET SURVIVAL SCHOOL
Monday, November 15, 2010 Region "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
Monday, December 20, 2010 Region "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
Saturday, January 15, 2011 Region 2010 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:
Region Board of Directors BoD BoD@stlscca.org
Steve Slotten Membership swsohboy1949@yahoo.com
April Schnarthorst Solo aprils@eregion.org
Bryon Prokopf Club Racing br_prok81@hotmail.com
Jose Hernandez PDX jose_63042@yahoo.com
Scott Rose Drifting scott@drivingangle.com
Mark Huebbe RallyCross markhuebbe@hotmail.com
Ron Ferris Road Rally ronmferris@hotmail.com
Tom vanHatten Pro Rally tvhevh@charter.net
Kevin Brown Street Survival 09Plym@gmail.com |
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STL Club Racing Program News - from the Committee
Program Manager, Bryon Prokopf
We would like to thank everybody who came out to our Regional/National/IT Tour at Gateway on July 31 - August 1. We had a very good turnout of drivers and volunteers to help us put on this very successful weekend. Race results are posted on the website roadracing.stlscca.com
Congratulations to all the winners that we had this race weekend. The ever popular DASH race finished with Denny Stripling in 1st, Rich Wiese in 2nd and Dave Prokopf in 3rd. Bruce Stephens and Alex Furla split $100 for being matched with Denny in the DASH. Thank you to all of the SRF drivers who came out and participated in our 1st SRF Challenge race.
We will begin planning our 2011 racing schedule very soon. Stay tuned for an announcement in the coming months.
We are in need of a chief of tech and a food coordinator for the 2011 racing season. If you, or anybody you know, would consider helping us fill these positions, please contact Bryon Prokopf at br_prok81@hotmail.com or 618-660-6174. |
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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. Interested in learning how to drift or what is going on in St. Louis with drifting? Contact Scott Rose scott@drivingangle.com |
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STL PDX News - from the committee
Program Manager, Jose Hernandez
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.
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.
2010 Solo Performance St. Louis PDX Program
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 grail_girl@yahoo.com or 314-616-6313
Need Info on the 2010 Solo Performance St. Louis PDX Program? Contact our Chairman, Jose Hernandez at jose_63042@yahoo.com 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
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
VISIT OUR SPONSORS SOON AND THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING OUR FUN! |
Program Managers, John Huebbe and Mark Huebbe
The rallycross program is seeking a new grass lot in the St Louis metro area to hold our events. If you have a lot or know someone who does that would be willing to let the rallycross program use it, please contact Mark Huebbe. |
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STL Solo News - from the Committee
Program Manager, April Schnardthorst.
Event 9 was August 1st and we had 103 drivers including many new and first-timers as well as out-of-towners.
We signed up at least two more SCCA members at the event.
Budget Overview:
Our financials will be reviewed at our August SAC meeting which was rescheduled to the third Tuesday instead of the second due to multiple personnel conflicts. We are still on track since the last report to the board since we had one event and it was profitable. No major deviations from our budget planning assumptions at this time.
Upcoming Events:
Event #10 is scheduled for this Sunday, August 15th which is our final points event.
Our second Test N Tune is scheduled for August 22nd.
And the End-Of-Year event is still scheduled for October 17th.
We are making every effort to increase membership this year through steps we are taking toward promotion, education, and making it more fun.
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 www.wavesco.com 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. www.aprilstaxes.com She also enjoys racing with the SCCA Solo program. You can contact April Schnardthorst at 314-724-8804 or email at aprils@eregion.org
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.
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STL Road Rally News
Program Manager, Ron Ferris, Chairman
The Road Rally Weekend July 10, 11, 2010 was held, we have requested a report on this event and hope to recieve a report for the next Wheelspin on it.
National News:
2010 United States Road Rally Challenge (R)
(Washington DC Region SCCA and Branded Rally Club of Maryland)
Emmitsburg, Maryland
10/22/2010 - 10/24/2010
We are honored to be hosting the 2010 USRRC, the nation's premiere RoadRally event. This three day rally weekend, featuring events in all three SCCA RoadRally series, is intended to provide an annual venue to bring competitors of all levels together, from occasional regional entrants to die-hard national competitors, for a weekend of fun, competition, and socialization.The weekend will begin with the first running of Chris Bean's Rally. Blue and Gray National GTA Rally. The event will feature a relaxed pace, allowing contestants to take in the history and awe of the Civil War era. Questions throughout the event will require awareness of the General Instructions, and provide both a fun rally for newcomers as well as a legitimate test for long-time rallyists. An "armchair rally" will be provided in advance of the event to ensure all competitors are prepared for what will be expected. The rally will end in the vicinity of Gettysburg National Military Park, PA, where dinner will be provided by the committee.
Saturday will feature Eric Bloom's award-winning Catoctin Monte National Tour Rally. This event is a Monte Carlo style event, which means that teams are given the mileage for every turn and all possible controls, and the perfect Car 0 time to reach that control. Scores are generally low, as no calculations are required! For this year's challenge, we are bringing out all the stops, so be prepared for manned controls everywhere! The rally will end with dinner, provided by the committee, at the Braddock Inn in Braddock Heights, MD.
Sunday will feature the third running of Steve Gaddy's Lobster Traps National Course Rally. While the overall event will provide Steve's usual challenge to experienced competitors, the majority of legs will be basic, requiring no in depth logic or intricate knowledge of the RRRs to perform correctly. This event will end around 4pm in Mount Airy, MD with a no-host dinner, and final awards. Rally Headquarters will be the Sleep Inn & Suites, 501 Silo Hill Parkway, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Phone 301-447-0044 before September 21 and mention the US Road Rally Challenge to receive the special rate of $85/night for Thursday through Saturday nights. Note above that the rally on Sunday will end about 1 hour away, closer to the Baltimore/Washington areas. Baltimore-Washington airport is the best logistical option. The other Washington area airports and Harrisburg, PA are also viable options.
More details and registration information available here!
RoadRally Board Online
The RRB wants to better connect with the entire rally population, so we're now on Facebook! You don't need to be a Facebook member to view the page, but you will need to join if you want to post comments. And please remember that all formal communications must still be emailed to us at rrb@scca.com.
Upcoming Events
06-Aug-10 SR First Friday Niter Cal Club Mission Hills, CA
07-Aug-10 NGTA Hurdle 2010 National GTA New England Southington, CT
07-Aug-10 RT/RC Road Runner South Jersey Pitman, NJ
08-Aug-10 RT/RC Read the Fantastic Manual South Jersey Pitman, NJ
14-Aug-10 RGTA Dragon's Lair Old Dominion Williamsburg, VA
15-Aug-10 RT I'll Take the Curtain, Monte Regional Tour Blackhawk Valley Janesville, WI
20-Aug-10 RT August AdventureArizona Border Tucson, AZ
21-Aug-10 NT Border Bash National Tour Arizona Border Tucson, AZ
22-Aug-10 NT Return to Buenos Aires Arizona Border Nogales, AZ
21-Aug-10 RGTA The Indy District Drive Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
29-Aug-10 RT The Equalizer Regional TourWashington, DC Glen Arm, MD
03-Sep-10 SR First Friday Niter Cal Club Mission Hills, CA
04-Sep-10 NC/GTA Oktoberally LOL LaCrosse, WI
05-Sep-10 NT Badger Trails LOL LaCrosse, WI
06-Sep-10 RC/GTA Quantum Leap LOL LaCrosse, WI
10-Sep-10 RT FPOR Detroit
10-Sep-10 RT Press On Regardless Rally Detroit
10-Sep-10 RT SPOR Detroit
11-Sep-10 RGTA Possum Kingdom Regional GTA Texas Plano, TX
12-Sep-10 RT H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Tour Steel Cities Wheeling, WV
18-Sep-10 RT/CH United Way KickOff Charity Detroit Alma, MI
18-Sep-10 RT Summer's End South Jersey Pitman, NJ
25-Sep-10 RGTA The Equinox RoadRally Old Dominion Richmond, VA
25-Sep-10 RGTA Regional GTA Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
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STL Rally News - from the 100 Acre Wood Committee
Program Manager, Tom vanHatten:
Well, we've really got to get down to it-the 2011 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is only a little more than 6 months away!
I know...it sounds like a long time from now, doesn't it? Plenty of time to get everything done, and, hey, there's not really all that much to do right away, is there? As Steve Mizerany used to say, "Don't be fooled!"
We've really been working on the 2011 100 Acre Wood for a good part of the LAST six months, even before we ran this year's edition back in February! Being a part of a national championship series is no small undertaking
What have we done so far?
--we have the preliminary rally route all laid out and have a pretty good idea about what is going to happen, and when
--we've been in contact with three of the four county governments we deal with each year that let us use some sections of their back roads to make up the thrilling special stages that are the heart of the 100 Acre Wood
--we've been talking with some of the municipal governments that we work with in Salem, Viburnum, Steelville, and Potosi to work to improve local participation in the rally
--we've discussed what went right (and what went wrong) with the 2010 rally, and figured out ways to help improve things for next February, especially regarding amenities and protection for spectators that come out to the woods to see rally cars at speed-at organized spectator points, of course
--we've started conversations with other regional forces to try and improve overall visibility for the rally in the greater St. Louis area
--we've started figuring out where we will make appearances down in the rally area during other county and city celebrations, and what charitable works we can do for the local communities as part of our 2011 rally activities
Now we're going to start gathering the committee together on a more and more frequent basis for the next 6 months, making the myriad number of contacts with county commissions, local law enforcement, emergency service organizations, chambers of commerce, local county and municipal business organizations, and people that live along the rally route to make the 2011 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood an even better event than the 2010 edition. It's almost like a second full-time job for some of the committee members, and is a lot of work for the rest at various times throughout the year.
There's a lot of work that goes into putting on this event every year, and we can always use a few more hands to make the load that much lighter for the rest of the rally committee.
The places that will really require manpower and planning this year are the spectator points out in the forest along the stages. This year we more than doubled, even tripled the number of spectators that came out to view the rally, with 1000-1500 spectators at our Friday and Saturday Parcs Expose and Rally Starts in Viburnum and Salem, over 2000 spectators in Potosi to watch the "super-special" stage at Lions' Park, and averaged over 500 people out in the woods at each of the eight on-course spectator points during the rally. That's a lot of people to direct, watch over, and keep safe, a lot of traffic to direct and cars to park (as we can), and a lot of people wanting to buy food, t-shirts, pins, and get Travis Pastrana or Ken Block to autograph that t-shirt once they've purchased it.
If this sounds like I'm pushing hard for more bodies to help us staff the rally, you're right. The massive increase in spectator attendance if telling me that coming to the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood has become a must-do for lots of "action-sports" fans-and that the crowds aren't going to get smaller any time soon. That means we need to grow as well to help give those fans the excitement they've come to see, but still keep them safe as well as happy.
If you want to take part in getting things ready for the last weekend of February 2011, now's as good a time as any to contact me, Curt Faigle, Rob Wright, or anyone else on the 100 Acre Wood Rally Committee to see how you can help us become a better rally each year. Do it now...we've only got 6 months before it's rally time in south-central Missouri-and there's so much to do before then!
FYI - This event is sponsored by the St. Louis Region SCCA. This event is not sanctioned, operated or organized by SCCA, Inc |
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Membership News - Membership Chairman Steve Slotten
2010 is the 60th Anniversary of the St. Louis Region SCCA
542 Members as of January
600 Members as of August 16, 2010!
SCCA National Office June Leaderboard - Region Growth:
Jumbo Regions (1000+):
Oregon Region 6%
Milwaukee Region 4%
Chicago/Detroit Regions 3%
Large Regions (401-999):
St. Louis Region 12%
New York Region 7%
North Carolina Region 4%
Medium Regions (201-400):
South Jersey Region 17%
Reno Region 14%
Northwest Ohio Region 10%
Small Regions (<200):
Southern New York Region 52%
Snake River Region 24%
Dixie Region 21%
New members who recently joined the St. Louis Region - WELCOME
Jennifer Sheppard Saint Louis MO 7/6/2010
Mike Sheppard Saint Louis MO 7/6/2010
Gary Fogleman Maryville IL 7/9/2010
Edelmira Ledesma Glen Carbon IL 7/9/2010
Natalie Ledesma Glen Carbon IL 7/9/2010
Robert Ledesma Glen Carbon IL 7/9/2010
Ryan Ledesma Glen Carbon IL 7/9/2010
Bradley Mitchell Pittsboro IN 7/9/2010
Lance Morgan Millstadt IL 7/9/2010
Dave Black Saint Louis MO 7/12/2010
Francisco Perez Saint Louis MO 7/12/2010
Andrew Jennings Wentzville MO 3/30/2007
Eric Hauquitz O Fallon MO 7/19/2010
Saad Helmy Carbondale IL 7/22/2010
Scott Whittle Saint Louis MO 7/22/2010
John Cardwell Pacific MO 7/26/2010
MITCH HAMPTON O Fallon MO 8/2/2010 |
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2010 Runoffs to be Broadcast Live
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TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 6, 2010) - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that the 2010 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Subway will again have all 24 races broadcast live world wide, on the Internet through SpeedcastTV.com.
For the second-straight year, anyone with an Internet connection will be able to catch the drama as the best amateur road racers in North America fight for the coveted National Championship in a one race, winner-take-all event that has often been referred to as the "Olympics" of motorsports. After four days of qualifying, some 650 drivers are expected to fight for Championships in 28 different classes at Road America, Sept. 24-26.
"The feedback from the 2009 event coverage was tremendous and we committed to continue the relationship with Speedcast before the year was out," SCCA VP of Marketing & Communications Eric Prill said. "As a collective group, we're taking our experience and putting it toward improving the overall product and its delivery."
The biggest change will be the expansion to two announce crews. Sports car racing fans will recognize the familiar voices of veteran Runoffs announcers Greg Creamer, Dorsey Schroeder, Jim Tretow and John Bisignano throughout the broadcast. Current Runoffs racer Bart Wolf joins as the fifth member of the broadcast team and will work the booth as an analyst alongside Creamer.
"We're thrilled to have such experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining personalities to call the Runoffs action," Prill said. "Last year, we put a lot of pressure on one announce team to do all 24 races. They rose to that challenge, but with two teams, and the experience these gentlemen bring to the program, we know the 2010 broadcast will be a memorable one."
From a technical standpoint, the broadcasts will move to the Adobe® Flash® format, making it easier than ever for fans to view the action, be it on a PC or Macintosh operating system.
"I'm thrilled to offer the SCCA Runoffs on SpeedcastTV for the second year in a row," Speedcast Productions President Clark Cambern said. "The Runoffs live webcast was our most popular show in 2009, and we've been working hard with our partners at the SCCA to ensure that this year's coverage is even better."
As was the case in 2009, all 24 races will be aired live through SpeedcastTV.com beginning Friday, Sept. 24 and concluding Sunday, Sept. 26. In the weeks following the live broadcasts, each race will be posted to the Speedcast site for free On Demand viewing. Finally, a full DVD set of the races will again be available later in the year.
The 2009 SCCA National Championship Runoffs races are still available at www.speedcasttv.com/scca. That same page will go live with the 2010 event Friday, Sept. 24 at 8:15 a.m. (Central).
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