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Greetings!
Guess who finally got back out on track... yup, this girl! I had a great day at the Driver's School Saturday. The new-ish manual transmission performed well, I didn't embarrass myself with the clutch, and it was soooo nice to get instant response from the car. After a quick re-bleed and double check under the hood, I should be good-to-go for Road America next weekend.
By the way fellow HSAXers, there's plenty of space left in the HPDE group Sunday. There's also a parking lot AX on Saturday for those without [my] phobia of orange cones. For anyone not racing, Gail Woelfle will be running her Race Staff Clinic on Saturday. Road America is a premier track to learn the different staffing specialties, and then you'll be able to help at future events in a variety of ways. Email Gail at buddygail62@gmail.com for more information. If you already have the knowledge, please sign up to help staff the event; it's a huge track & we need all the help we can get. Our racers will also be treating staff to rides (at speed) around the track following Saturday's race. Trust me... that's an experience!
Reminder note regarding GingerMan:
The race is being held on Saturday, with the HSAX on Sunday. I've scheduled vacation days Friday & Monday... it's going to be a GREAT weekend!
Until we race again, Michele Salamun
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July Autobahn Event
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click image below to see all pictures:
 | | HSAX drivers waiting for the green light on their next chance for a best time and class win. |
OLD GLORY GRAND PRIX HSAX WINNERS
| BR | Kamil Dziwisz | | CR | Eric Kwasigroh | | SU | Ron Adee | | SS | Howard Mueller | | SM | Henry Klopp | | SR | Stefan Stefanov | | YM | Dave Lopina | | YP | Mike Nasif | | XP | Michael Prescott | | XS | Leng Vang | | AM | Brad Oblak | | AP | Rob Roderick | | AS | Eric Barnes | | BM | Chip Walterman | | BP | Steven Cates | | CM | Elvis Komskis | | CS | Jim Wenger | | DM | Peter Marsico | | DP | Robert Dudek | | DS | James Morris | | EP | Mark Groseth | | ES | Scott Lampe |
 | | Drivers tighten up their formation, ready for the green flag to drop on the Saturday evening Stars and Stripes race. |
 | | Ron Jerominski chases Dick Karth into turn 1 during Sunday's Race. |
OLD GLORY GRAND PRIX WINNERS
| SRF | Peter Jankovskis | | FV | Eric Lecuyer | | S2 | Jim Shanel | | FF | Frank Reimann | | DSR | Mark Schnell | | CSR | Bernie Grogan | | FC | Jeff Primm | | CFF | Scott Reif | | CFI | Tim Roach | | GT2 | Bryan Duncan | | ST1 | Jeff Vance | | SP | Walt Kelley | | ITGT | Tim Mclean | | EP | Caitlan Bunt | | SSGT | Steve Gambla | | GT3 | Art Jahn | | GTSC | Dick Karth | | ITA | Ken Kannard | | ITB | Danny Gawlik | | SSC | Brian Donlan | | ST2 | Arturas Lavrentjevas | | SM | Jack Murphy | | ITS | Tim Schreyer | | GP | Ray Elliot | | V/H | Walt Kelley |
 | | Join Danny Gawlik in the #171 VW Scirocco as he races to his first ITB win with Midwestern Council. |
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VSCDA Reflections
By Sheryl Rakowski
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Sadly, there was a tragedy at this year's VSCDA event that I failed to acknowledge in the last edition of the Klaxon. My heart went out to Robert Hanneman's family, friends, all of the staff that worked quickly & diligently caring for him & the situation, and everyone at the track who had to find a way to carry on with the rest of the event. Sheryl wrote a poignant recap of the weekend which I meant to include, but it was lost from my files. My apologies for the delay. A reprint of the VSCDA release regarding this loss can be found on our Facebook page. ~Michele
Greetings Everyone,
Most if not all the folks who will read this know that motorsports is filled with beauty, fun and excitement. But as with many things of value, it also comes with challenges and risk. And now, as I stare at this mostly blank computer screen, it's difficult to know how to strike the right tone with my VSCDA weekend recap and thank-yous since we experienced more of the latter than we hope we'll ever have to.
In most respects this was a typical Father's Day event for Midwestern Council with plenty to delight us: awe-inspiring cars, large fields, good food, and most importantly - good friends. Although trivial in retrospect, Saturday's biggest challenge was the weather. Morning showers dampened the enthusiasm of the drivers leaving those of us on the corners with little to oggle and "Ooooh" about. But the clouds eventually dispersed and the bounty was restored. Oh, and the dinner Saturday evening? All I can say is, man, VSCDA puts on a darned good spread!
Sunday... started out picture perfect. That's the part of the day I keep grasping for. A sometimes endless display of racing machinery at its finest, under a bright sunny sky, with just the right amount of little popcorn clouds. It was the kind of event on the kind of day that made my fingers ache a little to be holding a camera. Only before we made it to lunch, the day got a lot darker, though it had nothing to do with a change in the weather. And of course, as we all know, road racing is not a fair-weather sport. So eventually, the cars once again started coming. The drivers, once again, started racing. And we all started taking our smiles where we could find them, and being more generous with our hugs than we'd probably been in a very long while.
So, to our flagging and communications team for this VSCDA weekend, I'm giving out cyber hugs full of gratitude. To all our friends in Midwestern Council Race Staff, for you it's supportive armfulls of admiration and appreciation. And to our friends in VSCDA, I know we all wish to share the condolences of the heavy-hearted... but also the highlights reel of all the best memories the weekend had to offer.
We'll see you all again next time around.
We're racers after all... it's kinda what we do.
Sheryl A. Rakowski
Co-chef of Flagging & Communications
Midwestern Council of SCC
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We still have a few vacant positions in need of dedicated members. It is important to our organization that all open positions be filled so that our events can be run as smoothly as possible. If you can help, please email racestaff@mcscc.org to volunteer. Thanks! HSAX Director (John Churchill will continue as Acting Director until a new one is found.)
HSAX Starters (We would like to have a team of starters in place for HSAX events. Starters who are also HSAX participants are still able to race and will receive priority access to the track for scheduled Practice Sessions and Timed Runs.)
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Sociable!
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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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Marketplace
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Midwestern Council's website has a Classified Ads section. Council members may place 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.
MCSCC logo items are available for purchase at Cafe Press.
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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: August 8
Held at: Sam's Ristorante
6075 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL
Minutes of the last meeting:
July 11, 2013 Minutes
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Council Events
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August 17-18
Double Race Weekend
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Road America
Plymouth, WI
Online registration now open:
September 14-15
Race/HSAX
GingerMan Raceway
South Haven, MI
Save the date:
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Local Club Events
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August 11 Salt Creek Sports Car Club Autocross #3 (solo II) Maywood Park 8600 West North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL
August 17 Madison Sports Car Club Autocross #5 (solo II) Road America N7390 State Hwy 67
Plymouth, WI
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Member Benefits
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Lynn Serra continues to compile a members' benefit package (e.g. coupons for dollars or a percentage off of merchandise or services) for MCSCC.
Please support our exciting partnerships so we can continue receiving benefits from these businesses. MCSCC members should be prepared to show their current club membership card to obtain any discount.
 Continuing Benefits:
Advanced Auto Parts
Discounts varies depending on product. You must mention Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs and provide our phone number (815) 708-6796.
Discount applies in store only. Ask the cashier to do a wide area search for Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs because the origin store changes.
MCSCC currently has the highest level of discount & must spend spend $500/month or more to maintain it.
Behling Racing Equipment
5170 N. 125th Street
Select SA2010 helmets discounted for MCSCC while supplies last. Show current club membership card to receive percentages off on all race equipment (discount varies by product).
Boyd-Built Fabricators
Sheet Metal Brakes
423-6989-1270
www.Boyd-Built.com
boydbuiltfabricators@comcast.net
$50 off 7' 2" racer brake and $75 off any size commercial brake with proof of MCSCC membership.
Late Model Throttle, LLC
Devon Hassinger
$15 off Dyno Pulls: normal price $65 for 2 wheel drive cars and $80 for 4 wheel drive cars. This is 3 pulls with AFR.
10% off Dyno Tuning.
Race Car Supply
Butch Deer
(847) 695-6978
cell (859) 963-8318
www.sracing.com
Butch@racecarsupply.com
Currently offering a $500.00 discount on a new Evolution Formula First Kit or $1000.00 on a complete car. Also, 10% discount on Racequip safety products (suits, helmets, FIA and SFI harness systems, gloves, and shoes).
RACEShopper.com
(800) 733-8380
Free shipping on orders over $50. Mention you are an MCSCC Member & promo code MCSCC2013RACE
Steve Thomas Racing
410 Pera Street
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 766-7889
25% off all Bell Helmets and Products. Visit the store or website. Choose your merchandise and then call Steve directly at (217) 766-7889. Mention Midwestern Council membership to receive discount
First Place Trophies & Awards
The Trophy Store Inc.
48 N Ayer St Harvard, IL
815-943-7870
* 10% off awards and embroidary
* No set-up fees
* Free digitizing for orders of $200+
* Free delivery & shipping
Vintage Sports Car Inc.
and Historic Race Car
1114 Rail Drive, Unit D
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337 4001
$10 per hour discount on service
Hotels>
Best Western
5910 Technology Drive
South Beloit, IL
Debbie will provide MCSCC members a room rate of $86/night +tax (year round) if they mention Blackhawk Farms Raceway.
Comfort Inn
2786 Milwaukee Rd.
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608) 362-2666
Fax: (608) 362-0590
Jason will provide MCSCC members a room rate of $69/night +tax (year round) if they mention Blackhawk Farms Raceway.
Fairfield Inn of Beloit 2784 Milwaukee Rd Beloit, WI
Ask for the Blackhawk Farms rate:
Traditional King - $84 2 Queen beds - $84 King Suite - $99 2 Queen Suite - $99 All prices are plus tax.
Recreation>
Melrose Park Indoor Grand Prix
2225 W. North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL
(708) 343-RACE
Show current club membership card to receive 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 parties
Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo Village Road
Volo, IL 60073
(815) 385-3644
www.volocars.com
Click here for $ off coupon.
Restaurants>
Rockton Inn
102 E Main St, Rockton, IL
(815) 624-8877
Order "Tammy's appetizer of the day" with dinner to receive that appetizer for free.
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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 (generally) for inclusion in the next month's Klaxon.
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