Greetings!
Well, now I know what the racer's version of groundhog day is. Gorgeous weather tempting the car out of the garage early, only to be scared back in by an onslaught of snow! How many more weeks must I wait? I miss playing with my summer toy!
NSSCC's Indoor Race School is March 17th. Tell your family, friends, coworkers, or strangers on the street! This school is for everyone... there will be seperate clinics for racers, autocrossers, and staff. For more information visit their website or click the flyer to print some hand outs.
Congratulations to our new HSAX Director Tom Hille! He's got a lot of great ideas we're hoping to see implemented this year too. All Autocrossers should make sure to check the autocross forums to contribute to the discussions.
Racers, have your cars ready by March 31st for Annual Tech Day at Advanced Autosports. Physicians will also be there to administer race physicals for only $10!
The GCR is being updated for the 2012 season. It will be posted on the website once finished, so keep checking!
Lynn Serra has been doing a excellent job lining up member benefits for us! New ones are listed below, but be sure to check the forum to catch updates as more come in. Until we race again, Michele Salamun
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Member Benefits
| Lynn Serra, has started contracting & compiling a members' benefit package e.g. coupons for dollars or a percentage off of merchandise or services for members of MCSCC.
Benefits will be listed, as she obtains them, on the Forum with the hope of having a special place on the Council website later.
Did I hear you say, "What can I do to help?" Of course I did. We all know companies we use for products and services. Please either contact them directly or forward contact information to lynnellynserra@att.net. Please do not use the Forum to advertise firms that are not willing to offer benefits to our ~800 members - contact Lynn directly outside the Forum.
MCSCC members should be prepared to show their current club membership card to be eligible for discounts.
If we want to continue to get benefits from any of the firms listed, we must consistently support them.
New Benefits:
25% off all Bell Helmets and Products from:
Steve Thomas Racing 410 Pera Street Ludlow, IL 60949
Visit the store or website. Choose your merchandise and then call Steve directly at (217) 766-7889. Mention you are a Midwestern Council member to receive 25% off all Bell helmets and other Bell products!
We now have a corporate account with:
Advanced Auto Parts
You will receive various discounts depending on what you are purchasing. You must mention Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs plus know our phone number, which is: (815) 708-6796. Discount applies in store and online.
We currently are at the highest level of discounts. AAP watches the amounts sold to each of their corporate partners. If we spend $500/month or more we will remain at the highest level. $200/month is the next level, at which we will get a lower discount. Please remember to shop here when you can, to keep our discount at the max!
Hotels near Blackhawk Farms are offering special rates:
Comfort Inn 2786 Milwaukee Rd.
Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 362-2666 Fax: (608) 362-0590
Per Jason, MCSCC members are entitled to rooms for $69/night +tax, year round, if they mention Blackhawk Farms Raceway.
Best Western 5910 Technology Drive South Beloit, IL (815) 389-4211
Per Debbie, MCSCC members are entitled to rooms for $86/night +tax, year round, if they mention Blackhawk Farms Raceway.
SPEED-FUN-EXCITEMENT!
Melrose Park Indoor Grand Prix
2225 W. North Avenue Melrose Park, IL (708) 343-RACE
All MCSCC members (must show current club membership card to be eligible) are entitle to the following special pricing 7 days/week with no expiration and no exceptions:
3 Races for $20
Free Daily License
Free Daily Headsock
10% discount for any parties booked
Continuing Benefits:
Behling Racing Equipment 5170 N. 125th Street Butler, WI 53007 (262) 783-7474 24 hour: (800) 255-4117
Bill Behling is willing to give all MC members percentages off on all race equipment. Discount varies by product and you must show your Club card e.g. LSCC, FTR, etc to get the discount.
Behling's has a full line of racing equipment from driveline parts and pieces to body parts to fuel and brake systems, parts, and do-dads and a full line of safety equipment. They even put the ends and fitting on braided steel lines and offer shock dyno services. They feature Bill Simpson's IMPACT line of helmets, suits, belts, and accessories; ask about the belts that are designed to work with the HANS Device. They also sell head and neck restraint systems, including The HANS Device.
Need a new helmet this year? (Most of us do!) Behling's has a special on SA2010 helmets until approximately April 20th or while supplies last.
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Harlan Update
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Sentencing for Nancy Harlan was held Feb 9th. Chuck Cassaro and Dick Karth attended and gave victim impact statements. She was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with no time off for good behavior or early release, and was immediately taken into custody. She is also ordered to pay restitution of $119K (which would not be vacated by bankruptcy) beginning immediately. MC was advised to pursue a civil judgement and is investigating the feasibility of pursuing one for whatever assets can be recouped.
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Risk Research Survey
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P L E A S E H E L P!
Objective: Participate in an On-Line Survey Questionnaire for Academic Research Study
Women leadership and performance in motorsports (as competitors, crew, staff, and/or as mothers) have an opportunity to participate in academic research that will be used to update and expand sociological empirical literature regarding women as risk-takers in male-dominated sports. This is a great chance to enhance appreciation of female involvement in "non-traditional" roles. I sincerely hope all applicable will let their voices be heard! See attachment for further details and to 'Volunteer-Sign-Up' click the link: 'Reply' card or copy/paste brief questions below into email with answers to cbrantl1@stu.argosy.ed subject = Reply Card: 'Volunteer for Research Study'
1) Date: ____________ Name: _________________
2) Email:
3) Gender:
4) Age:
5) Webpage:
6) Phone / Area Code:
7) How did you learn about signing up?
8) Identify your motorsport(s) participation:
9) Refer Candidate to Participate:
(Provide Name, Phone, Webpage/Email)
Thank you in advance for your timely assistance. I appreciate confirmation you will reach out to me regarding volunteering to participate in what I believe is important academic research. According to your feedback, I will follow-up with more information. Feel free to refer other female racers, call or email questions, and offer suggestions.
PS. Think about your contacts - you are welcomed to forward this description & attachment to others that qualify for the study... 'Let's Accelerate The News'.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Brantley
Doctoral Student
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The Words of the Day
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... or When Ever I Get Around to Doing it again.
By Hal Adkins
I will from time to time look in my little Websters Vest Pocket Dictionary that incidentally I don't keep in my vest pocket because I don't even own a vest, and pick out an interesting word or words to toy with. The first word for today is: AFFRONT vb or n : insult. The opposite word would seem to be ARREARS n pl : state of being behind in paying debts. but oddly no. You would think the word ABUT vb : touch along a border, might have a similar meaning to arrears because they sure would seem to mean the same thing after a couple of beers anyhow, butt apparently that is not the case.. OK none of them really have anything to do with each other, I just thought arrears and abut are funny sounding words and wanted to get goofy like a 13 year-old kid again, and I ran out of beer. Hope I did not affront any one, if so I take it all ABACK adv : by surprise. Well enough of this silly word play for now, unless anyone else can come up with something semi-related to the above to carry on with, but I have to go, got a hot date with ABROAD : 555-567-3636.
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Council Positions
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We still have a couple open positions waiting for you to take up the reigns.
Email Chuck Cassaro for more information if you are interested in either of the following positions:
- Race Staff Director
- HSAX Tech Chief
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New HSAX Director
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Did you notice we lost an open position above? Yup, that's right! Tom Hille of MSCC is our new Director of High Speed Autocross.
Congrats Tom!
Autocrossers: Be sure to check the Autocross Forum regularly to keep up on conversations and changes!
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Board of Directors Minutes
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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: March 8th
Held at: Sam's Ristorante
6075 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL
Minutes of the last meeting:
February 9, 2012 Minutes
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Upcoming
Council Events
| March 17
 NSSCC Indoor Race School
Autobahn Country Club
Joliet, IL
March 31
Annual Tech Day
$10 Driver physicals!
Advanced Autosports
1928 Whipple Street
Beloit, WI 53511
April 7
Tire Wall Day
Blackhawk Farms
South Beloit, IL
April 15
Driver School Class
Greater Rockton Centre
302 West Main Street
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-7101
April 21-22
1st Driver School & Race!
Blackhawk Farms
South Beloit, ILMar 21: membership deadline Apr 11: reg deadline Apr 15: optional class Apr 20: tech inspection Mar 21: membership deadline Apr 2: medical form & permit due Apr 11: reg deadline Apr 15: mandatory classroom session Apr 20: tech inspection |
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Upcoming
Local Club Events
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Attention Affiliate Clubs:
Use the Klaxon to spread the news of your local level events. Send event details to klaxon@mcscc.org by the 25th for inclusion.
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Rule Changes for 2012 Season
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Reminders...
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Autocrossers:
Did you renew your permanent number? If not, go grab it quick before someone else does!
reserve HSAX car number
Don't forget to order a new helmet if you were using an SA2000. Those won't pass tech this season.
As of 4/14/2011 seat belt life span will now be extended to five (5) years subject to condition.
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Marketplace
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Midwestern Council's website has a Classified Ads section. Council members have the benefit of placing ads there free of charge!
The MCSCC Forum also has a place to post an add for items you Want to Buy or have For Sale.
We have MCSCC logo items available for purchase through Cafe Press.
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Submissions
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Everyone is welcome, and encouraged, to submit stories/comments/pictures/videos/etc. Share your experiences with us! Simply email klaxon@mcscc.org by the 25th for inclusion in the next month's Klaxon.
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Sociable!
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Join us on your favorite social network:
 
- Share pictures/videos.
- Get event updates.
Don't forget to share us with your friends too! Help us spread the word about how great racing with Council is.
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