Race Staff Corner 

The 2011 racing season has come to an end and each and every member of our Race Staff should be very proud of the contribution they made this year. This was a transitional season for us as we recruited and trained new members and drew upon our experienced team to dedicate themselves to a busy schedule.

What is most interesting about our Race Staff is finding out more about their individual backgrounds and the reasons why they enjoy this aspect of racing. The most common factor is a love of racing and a desire to be a member of an exceptional team that quickly becomes a group of life long friends.

Our vision for Midwestern Council is to grow our Race Staff program as we welcome more new members to our dynamic program that at its core is the safety of our racing family.

We are very grateful for our Race Staff and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Madd Matt   by Lynn Serra 

Madd Matt Lagessie, a long-time MCSCC racer, experienced a cardiac event while competing in the Vintage/Historic group during That Loooong Race.  Matt was air lifted to Rockford Memorial Hospital where he spent about 2 weeks in the ICU, during much of which he was under heavy sedation.  Not even Bob Currey sneaking in a cold beer could wake him!

Matt is able to open his eyes, move his arms and head, and, per Al Houston (Volvo guy), squeezes your hands really hard.  He is able to sit up in a special chair and receives physical and speech therapy.

Obviously, he can hear everything you say.  If I had a nickel for every time I heard Al or Rob Fike curse in there I could afford a new racecar; but that stimulates Matt and the doctors want Matt to stay stimulated to improve his chances for recovery.

Matt's recovery is going to be a long one.  He and his family need a lot of support now. There are a number of things you can do to help:

• Donate now.  We all need to help them out now.  Please send donations to:

Lynn Serra

18902 Righeimer Road

Harvard, IL 60033

Make checks out to Simone Lagessie

Please send your donation before December 15th to be included in a mass "MCSCC donation"

• Go visit Matt.  You don't have to stay long. Read Autoweek or another magazine to him, bench race, go with another racer and just talk about racing or diving.  Did you know Matt was a certified diver?  Perform range of motion exercises on Matt if you are trained - it is important to keep his joints limber.

• Bring food, gas cards, or magazines to leave in the room.  

• Send a get well card.

• Offer to do something around the house e.g. rake leaves, clean gutters, etc. - contact lynnellynserra@att.net if you have something in mind.  I'm sure it is difficult for his wife of 18 years, Simone, to cook, get the kids to their activities, and do all the things around the house that Matt would normally do.

• Pray for healing for Matt and strength for his family.

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Representatives from each club meet in Rockford the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss upcoming events and issues that arise.  These meetings are open to all MC members.

Next Meeting: Dec 8th 

Held at:  Sam's Ristorante 

6075 E Riverside Blvd

Rockford, IL

Minutes of the last meeting:

November 10, 2011 Minutes

Reminders...

As of 4/14/2011 seat belt life span will now be extended to five (5) years subject to condition.

There are important conversations happening in the Autocross forum.  Get there if you care!  Online HSAX Committee Meetings are led by Robert Dudek, HSAX Director.

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Trick or Treat Report

Another successful Long Race has come and gone.  The weather cooperated and we had a GREAT showing for the Trick or Treat activity on Saturday.  The kids looked great and it certainly looked like they were having fun.  We'd like to thank all of those who helped chaperone the kids and provided candy.  Thanks to Chicagoland Sports Car Club for providing the Trick or Treat bags.  We'd also like to thank Lindstrand Motorsports (LMI) for providing most of the goodies distributed to the kids.  Much appreciated!  A special thank you as well to Gary Schneider & Gretchen Patey who once again provided the Trick or Treat transportation.  They have provided their extra-long trailer for several years which has now become a very familiar site on Trick or Treat day.  Thanks for the extra effort to bring it down each year!!

  

Your Trick or Treater Leaders

Ronda Sandsnes & Gail Woelfle

• Patti Martin - she'll back next year in her "official" capacity
• Sarabess Boldt
• Nancy and Romayn Rote
• Reeta Sandsnes
• Dewey Reeder
• Robin and Chris McNicol
• Gail Woelfle
• Patti Green
• Safety and Rescue
• And last but not least, Chicagoland Sports Car Club and the kids.  Without them it wouldn't happen!!

Nov. 11th, 2001

Hi Ronda,

Just a quick note before any more time goes by to let you know what a great time my guests and I had at That Loooong Race event again this year. All aspects of it were great, and a good time was had by all.

I think you know that I am a big, long time fan of the Big Wheel Races. They were always the highlight of my grandchildren's lives in the 1980's and 1990's. They are all in college now, but to this day, all I have to do is look at them and say, "Blackhawk Farms Raceway" and their eyes light up.

The last couple of years my niece's children (toddlers) have been attending, and they have become BIG fans. I thought you'd enjoy this picture. From the right, that's Celia who has a little too much class to work up a sweat during her race. Her little sister, Josie, has just learned to walk, but does not realize that she's not very good at it. She has so many clothes on she could hardly move. Next to her is cousin Cole, the most professional of the group. He finished Third in his very competitive race. He should have finished 2nd, but Uncle Bill had told him not to crash into anyone, so he eased up at the end and a little girl went shooting by him like he was standing still. Finally, there's C.J. He's wearing gloves that are way too big for him, but he won't give them up. They look like Uncle Bill's racing gloves and he can wrap them up over his sleeves like Uncle Bill does.

Ronda... we had a ball. Thank you AND CLSCC!!!

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