The Link 2002-01 - Motorsport Club of Ottawa

Greg Brady and Steve Frankovitch
after the Rally of the Tall Pines
January 2002
January 2002
2001 MCO Executive
President
and
Ontario Race Organizing Rep.
Ron Woltman
H: (613) 831-8682
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Vice-President
Bennett Leckie
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Directors
Public Relations
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Open Wheel
Rick Miskiman
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Closed Wheel
Steve Greiner
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Rally
Craig Hamm
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Membership
Patrick Weightman
(613) 831-3749
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Treasurer
Robert Benson
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Hotline
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Editorial Exhaust
Well, after a quick rest for the
holiday season, the Winter season
begins anew.
This month marks the start of the
Yokohama/Subaru Winter Rally
Series (Subaru being a new sponsor
this year), the MCO Winter Driving
Schools and the MCO Slush
n'Slides.
The (exceedingly active) MCO
Rally group are also hosting the
second Rally in their TSD Series,
January 12. Since there are only 20
positions available, I would suggest
everyone interested contact one of
the series co-ordinators (best done
through the MCO web forum).
There are sup-regs available for this
rally, again check on-line.
After missing last month, the
second of the "Moving to the Next
Level" series is on page 5. I hope to
get 4 more articles for the coming
issues.
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Solo-I Liasion
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Richard Muise
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Special thanks to
Steve Bolt for help in
preparation of the Link.
Motorsport Club of Ottawa
Founded 1949
Founding Member CASC 1951
Incorporated 1953
January 2002
CASC 2002 Magnum Ice Race Schedule:
TLMC
January 19/20
PMSC
January 26/27
BARC
February 2/3
BEMC
February 9/10
TAC
February16/17
DAC
February 23/24
Rain Date March 2/3
Note: first event (DAC) moved to February Rain Date
registration opens 8:00am, drivers meeting 9:00am
CASC 2002 Tentative Ontario Region Schedule:
Spring Fling
BARC
BEMC
CRDA
MCO
VARAC
DAC
BARC
CRDA
BEMC
CASC/Panoz
Shannonville
Mosport
Mosport
Shannonville
Shannonville
Mosport
Shannonville
Mosport
Mosport
Mosport
Mosport
April 12/14
April 27/28
May 11/12
June 1/2
June 22/23
June 29/30 *
July 20/21
August 10/11
Aug 31/ Set 1
Sept 14/15
Sept 28/29
Sunday January 13
Sunday January 27
Sunday February 10
Sunday February 24
(Rain dates: February 3 and 17)
MCO Winter School Dates
Sunday January 6
Sunday January 20
Saturday February 2
Saturday February 16
All Events are at Capital City Speedway
Are you looking for a racing school
that won't break the bank?
The Motorsport Club of Ottawa may have what you are
looking for!
Learn from award-winning race drivers and
senior racing officials.
* Tentative F1600 only
Yokohama/Subaru Winter Rally Series
Défi des Glaces
Rallye des Neiges
Snowy Safari Rally
Frostbite Rally
Ontario Winter Rally
Tentative MCO
Slush n' Slide Schedule
January 5-6, 2002
January 19-20, 2002
February 9-10, 2002
March 1-2, 2002
March 2-3, 2002
MCO Rally Championship Series Schedule:
Lanark Winter Highands Rally
- night time drive, January 12, 2002
(see ad on page 5)
MCO will be putting
on an Accredited Race Driver's school
at Shannonville Motorsport Park on the
weekend of April 20-21, 2002.
If you are interested in getting your basic race
licence or renewing a race licence that
has lapsed, please contact Richard Muise (below),
or signup online at
http://www.mco.org/school/raceschool.htm
Contact: Richard Muise (phone: (613) 241-9983,
[email protected]).
Slush n'Slides (see top right)
Mangy Moose
- daytime drivex, March 2002, 160km
Totally Silly Drive (TSD)
- night time learnex, May 2002, 132km
Solo-II schedule
- to be determined
Golden Pine Rally
- daytime drivex, September 2002, 200km
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January 2002
MCO 2002 TSD Rally
Championship
Regulations
2) Authority
The final authority for the Series will be the
Rally Group Competition Coordinator. In
case of disputes, for guidance, the
Competition Coordinator may consult the
event Rallymaster or the Rally Director.
These rules are intended to supplement the
CARS, Rallysport Ontario, and MCO rules 3) Eligibility
i) Safety
applicable to TSD rallies.
Anyone with a vehicle which meets the
safety and eligibility requirements outlined
1) Championship Events
T h e 2 0 0 2 T S D c h a m p i o n s h i p s e r i e s in the CARS and RallySport Ontario rules
comprises of six TSD road rallies sponsored f o r T S D ev e n t s m a y co mp et e i n t h e s e
by the Motorsport Club of Ottawa. Not all events. All vehicles must be road legal and
rallies need to be attended to qualify. operated in accordance with any applicable
Furthermore, to encourage diversity and traffic regulations at all times.
skills improvement, a minimum level of
participation is required at non-rally MCO ii) Behaviour
e v e n t s a n d n o n - M C O r a l l y e v e n t s a s Any team may be excluded for safety or
behavioral reasons at the discretion of the
outlined in (i) and (ii), below.
Competition Coordinator or event director's
sole discretion and without recourse. Any
i) MCO Rally events
To qualify for the club championship you behavior which causes harm to the image of
must compete in at least three (3) MCO rallying will not be tolerated and will result
in exclusion from future events.
rallies.
The tentative schedule for the series events
in MCO competition 2002 is:
• November 16 Mississippi Valley Drivex
• January 12 Lanark Highlands Winter Rally
• March 23 Mangy Moose Rally
• May 18 Totally Silly Drive Drivex
• September 14 Golden Pine Drivex
• October 19 Lanark Highlands Drivex
iii) Membership
Any competitor must be MCO members in
order to score points in the championship
series as of the 2nd to last event in the
season.
given simplified or different instructions
consistent with reasonable competition.
Classification decisions are final and are not
subject to appeal.
Once a competitor is assigned a class (at
first attended MCO rally) they remain in
that class for the duration of the season.
5) Equipment
There are no limitations on navigational
equipment including the use of computers
or other measurement or calculation devices
for any of the competition classes.
6) Scoring
Each rally will be scored in two classes, and
for overall position. Class winners receive
plaques at each event. The overall position
is scored for determining the championship.
The intention is to level the playing field,
giving determined Novices a chance at the
club championship.
The scoring schedule for all events is listed
below:
Position in Class
Points
1st
5
2nd
4
3rd
3
4th
2
5th or lower
1
DNF
0
Individuals who competed in events without
being MCO members can use points from
the three most recent 2002 series events Position Overall
Points
1st
5
The MCO rally events will be mostly they participated in before becoming
2nd
4
‘drivex’ events (simple turns and distances). members.
3rd
3
Standard forms of navigational (‘navex’)
4th
2
r a l l y i n g m a y a p p e a r i n c o m p e t i t o r iii) Worker Points
Wo r k e r p o i n t s d o n o t c o u n t t o w a r d s
5th or lower
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routebooks, but it is not mandatory.
placement and are used only to determine
DNF
0
Result or placement in any of these events championship eligability. In order to be
counts directly towards your Series points considered for the 2002 championship Example: First overall will get a total of 10
awards a competitor must have earned no points, 5 for overall plus 5 for first in class.
standing.
less than 300 worker points in the 2002 A competitor earning 3rd in class, but 4th
season for MCO. At least 100 points must overall earns 5 points total at that event.
ii) Diversity and Skills Improvement
In addition to participation in rally events be earned through working MCO rally This system will recognize better overall
o rg a n i z e d b y t h e M o t o r s p o r t C l u b o f event(s) in the 2002 season. This rule is placings by competitors in both classes.
Ottawa, to be considered for the 2002 meant to spread the workload more evenly
championship awards a competitor must in the club and to create well-rounded MCO Points are awarded each for Driver and
have participated in at least three (3) of the r a l l y i s t s . I f t h e r e i s a t i e f o r t h e Navigator and are non-transferable if you
championship, the workers points may be change from driver to navigator, and vice
following:
• one event of the 2002 Yokohama/Subaru used as a tie-breaker at the discretion of the versa.
Competition Coordinator.
Winter Rally Series;
7) Rally Workers Points
• one 2002 MCO Slush n’ Slide event
4) Classes
Worker points earned for the events shall be
(Winter Solo II);
The competition for the events is divided as follows:
• one 2002 MCO Summer Solo II event;
250
• one Ontario Road Rally Championship into two groups: Expert and Novice. A • Rally Master
Novice entry is any team where both driver • Green Crew
125
(ORRC) event
and co-driver have not participated in more • CP Marshal
100
• one SMCC (Montreal) event
50
Result or placement in any of these events is than 3 TSD events. If either team member • Administration
irrelevant in terms of this series – but has participated in more than 3 TSD events (Assisting w/paperwork, registration or
t h e n t h e y a r e c o n s i d e r e d E x p e r t advertising)
participation counts.
competitors. Teams may be classified as • LINK article
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Competitors are responsible for sending Novice or Expert irrespective of their (Rally related to be counted towards rally
proof of participation (i.e. results) from experience level at the sole discretion of the worker points)
t h e s e e v e n t s t o t h e C o m p e t i t i o n Competition Coordinator or Rally Director.
Coordinator, Corey Groves, in order to be In an effort to encourage new rallyists the (continued on page 11)
Novice competitors in any event may be
counted.
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January 2002
Rallying for the
Mentally Unstable...
By Greg Brady
Well, It all started over a beer that became two beers that became more and
kept on multiplying... What for us
had been a computer game was now a
reality. We had spent the last year
turning our Subaru (boobaru to us) into a PGT rally car. Many late nights
and lots of work later we were done,
had signed up for Perry Sound (Voyageurs) and were on our way.
We made it to scrutineering and worried like crazy that there was something wrong with the car that would
get us disqualified. To our amazement the car passed and we were
ready to race). With blood pumping
we went and ran the Odo Check section about 5 times, trying to figure out
how to set the rally computer. We finally got it half-setup and went to the
hotel to review the navigation notes.
We spent a sleepless night deciding
on a system to mark the severity of
the corners (1-5) (navigators, treat
them badly!, they'll always let us
drivers down!) We were able to get
an hour or so of sleep and were waiting for the sun to come up.
Off to Stage 1, we feel lost even
though we haven't made it to stage 1
yet... We get there to take our place in
line. 5.4.3.2.1..GO and off we are
running I hit the throttle hard, downshift, upshift, left, right, turn the car
sideways a few times and we somehow make it out the other end... a full
1 km stage! Wow, we are proud of
ourselves now and ready to face anything. Stage 2, we come into a few
corners with our hearts in our mouths;
have to remember to practice a bit
with the car BEFORE a rally... 4wd
cars take some getting used to... my
last 'rally' type car was a Trans-Am...
wheweh. We push as hard as we can,
Steve is trying to figure out where we
are on the pace notes, I drive blindly
hoping that he finds our spot soon.
Cars are starting to show up in strage
positions, upside-down, in ditches, I
do my best to keep it on the road.
Stage 3: the road turns into a goatpath, I am pushing as hard as I can
when we nail a big rock that sends us
off the road, 'Rock!' yells Steve as we
dive into the ditch and scrape along
some big trees. I keep the throttle
down and somehow the car jumps
back on the road and we keep on going, GRIND..CRUNCH... one of our
wheels is broken, and we finish up on
our 3 good ones. We get to the turnaround, jump out of the car, change to
the spare in about 30 sec... only to
find out that we have a 1/2hr wait. I
take my glasses off... Steve slams the
spare down on them... oops... love
your navigator right? Stage 4; with
no glasses and bent control arms and
a tire rubbing on the wheelwell we
limp through this stage to service area
1. We pick up a nice time penalty
and thanks to some help from the
Subaru Mechs, we are able to unbend our control arm enough to continue the rally. Remember the words
'hydraulic-ram'.. you may need one
sooner than you think. On we go to
the next half of the rally, more of the
same, only now the sun is low in our
eyes and I am driving without my
glasses. We fire up on all four cylinders and are off racing into the sun,
blink... what was that??? Someone
jumping up and down waving a caution marker' says Steve. OMG hit the
brakes... look to the left.. I am able to
just see Peter Reilly's Focus upsidedown with them wading out of the
river; back on the throttle, we somehow missed the big rock that knocked
a few teams out. We speed along and
pass the car in front of us... we catch
the car in front of him... the stage is
over. The next few stages are more
of the same. Having discarded all
semblance of knowing what we are
doing we have a great time and end
up in 15 place. We end the rally quite
pleased with ourselves, have a few
beer, relax and head home to fix the
car and get ready for the next rally.
Ottawa Lynx at Jetform Park
www.ottawalynx.com
http://www.plus1performance.com
Proud sponsor of the
MCO Solo-II Timing Board
Sponsor of the MCO Solo-II season
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Moving to the
Next Level
by Richard Muise
Marshalling is a great, low cost way of
becoming more involved in motorsport.
Your role as a marshal is to ensure a safe
race for both drivers and fellow workers,
be the eyes and ears of Race
Control/Clerk of the Course and to be the
first respondent to an accident. A great
deal of responsibility will be expected of
you, but the rewards are great.
Training:
Marshals must take a course from one of
the CASC groups. There is one 1-day
course usually offered at Shannonville in
conjunction with Spring Fling (in April)
and the Motorsport Marshalling Service
(http://motorsportmarshalling.on.ca) also
offers their own 2-day course at Mosport.
The SMP class also offers fire
extinguisher training.
After getting your license, you are able to
work at any of the events in the Ontario
region. After working 15 event days, you
move out of the novice ranks and can take
on more responsibility as a marshal. With
further experience, you can also work at
the CART and Formula-1 events.
Work:
There are a number of positions that you
will work each day at the corner. To
provide some variety, you will usually
rotate between all the positions (excluding
Corner Captain). Each day every marshal
will work at a different corner, again to
provide some variety.
The safety marshal is the person who first
responds to an accident. They will always
bring a fire extinguisher in case it is
needed. Incidents can range from a single
car spin, where the safety marshal will
simply direct the car back onto the track
when there is no oncoming traffic to a
severe accident with a fire where you are
required to attend to the accident and call
for ambulance or fire vehicles.
There are two or three flaggers at each
corner. The blue flag position is an
experienced marshal who must memorize
as most or all of the field during the race
so they can blue flag lapped cars and not
interfere with drivers fighting for position.
The white flagger will face oncoming
traffic (and the yellow flag marshal) and
watch for slow moving racecars or safety
vehicles, as well as watch yellow flag
marshal for problems they can't see. The
yellow flag marshal will face down track
to the next corner (in some corners this
means keeping your back to oncoming
traffic). When an incident occurs between
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the flag station and the next corner, the
yellow flag will be displayed. The corner
captain may also request certain flags,
such as a steady yellow in the corner
preceding a waved yellow, or indicate that
a red flag must be displayed to stop an
event.
The phone operator is the line of
communication to and from other corners
and Race Control. Phones are no longer
used, having been replaced by radios and
larger headsets. They work closely with
the Corner Captain. They also get to hear
everything that is going on during the
race.
January 2002
you might also want to invest in a cooler.
You will be feed at the track, but it's good
to have some extra food and cold drinks in
the cooler. It also provides a place to sit
down between races; believe me it's
necessary after standing all day
(especially after a 2 or 3 hour endurance
race).
A personal tip: buy cargo pants with lots
of pockets. I bought a pair of cheap cargo
pants at Mark's Work Warehouse and I
could keep my gloves, sunscreen, scissors,
whistle, lip balm, event schedule, my
license and work card in all the pockets,
ready at hand.
The Corner Captain is the marshal in
charge of the corner and all marshals
working at the corner. They will assign
positions to the marshals, work with the
phone operator to stay in touch with the
race events, signal important information
to the flag marshals (such as when to
display the red flag) and be a judge of fact
for all incidents in the corner. This
position is only given to experienced
marshals and is the position of the most
responsibility.
Costs:
The costs involved are extremely low. The
equipment (one time) costs can be under
$200. The recurring costs are travel
expenses to and from the event
(Shannonville is about 2 hours, Mosport is
about 3.5 to 4 hours drive), any extra food
and drink and the hotel costs. Hotel rooms
cost $79 in Belleville and $79 and up in
Bowmanville/Oshawa. Sharing a room
will reduce costs, or camp at the track for
free.
Aside from being right in the thick of
things (read my article on working the
ALMS weekend, September 2001 Link),
probably the best part of marshalling is
learning the sign language. Because of the
noise levels that close to the race, hand
signals are used to convey messages
between the marshals. Most of the signals
are to communicate things like when and
what flags should be displayed (as
indicated by the Corner Captain) or to
signal the safety marshal to watch a
particular car for signs of problems such
as smoking. But the signals are versatile
enough
to
provide
complete
conversations, such the phone operator
telling the rest of the marshals at the
corner what is happening at other parts of
the track. Learning to read and send those
signs has been one of my favourite parts
of marshalling.
Admittance to the event is free of course,
and some events will provide a second
free ticket for significant others. Lunch
and drinks are provided at the track.
Sometimes supper on the Saturday night
is also provided.
Equipment:
The equipment costs
for marshalling are
low. You are required
to own a loud whistle,
safety scissors, leather
gloves
and
noncoloured (i.e. white,
sometimes light gray)
clothing, including the
hard to find white rain
gear. The clothing must
not be green, red,
yellow or black as
those match flag
colours.
After those essentials,
Summary:
I can't think of a better way of getting
close to the action. You can be right on the
track, in the middle of things, not
watching from crowded grandstands. You
get to meet and work with a great group of
other enthusiasts and even meet top
drivers (Ron Fellows came to say Hi to
everyone in the MMS group during the
ALMS weekend at Mosport. We all got to
ohh and ahh over his Daytona Rolex and
get some autographs). Marshalling also
gives back to the sport, where
volunteerism is seemingly fading and
<cough> flagging.
2002 Winter Highlands Rally
Saturday January 12, 2002
195Kms, evening Rally
Start Location: JR's Restaurant, Ottawa St, Almonte
(from Ottawa, take Exit 155 off
the 417, proceed West)
Schedule:
16:00 - 16:45
Registration
16:35
Drivers' meeting
17:00
Car 0 starts
Beginner and Expert classes
January 2002
MCO Rally Group News
January 2002
by Craig Hamm
This column is to inform MCO members
about rallying activities in your very own
club!
For our next event, Jim Morrow is
Rallymaster for rally #2 in the MCO Rally
Championship Series: Lanark Highlands
Winter Rally, January 12, at night, as a
driving tune-up for the very competitive
Yokohama/Subaru Winter Rally Series
(TSD). As the YSWRS has added a 5th
event, it turns out that MCO Lanark
Winter Rally running on January 12 is the
weekend right in the middle of the first
two events (Defi des Glaces Jan. 5 out of
LaChute, PQ, and Rallye des Neiges, Jan.
19 out of Buckingham, PQ). Details on
these rallies, and/or links to the events, are
updated frequently on the MCO website
as a rally approaches. Pray for snow, it's
softer than those magnetic trees and
ditches.
Greg Brady and Steve Frankovitch
competed in the final round of the 2001
Canadian Rally Championship in their
Rideau Lakes Racing Impreza, featured
on last month's cover. The event this year
was uncharacteristically void of snow and
ice. For about five teams this resulted in
average speeds pushing 120 kph on
forestry roads over 22 km long! Just
hours before the MCO banquet Greg and
Steve had a dramatic off (i.e. roll) on
Stage 5, but were in fine shape. So, why
you were all putting on your pressed shirts
and shiny shoes thinking racing was over
for the year, two MCO rally members
were in Nomex charging up the
leaderboard at very high speed down in
Bancroft! Out of at least 40 entries, they
were 15th when cruel fate struck it's final
blow for the team. See picture on cover
for the damage.
Our very own MLRC import, Warren
Haywood, has been a busy man. After
helping out at Tall Pines, he jumped right
in and took on the task of getting HAM
radio involvement in the rally group, and
then volunteered to be our Rally Group
"regalia master". We'll have some cool Tshirts before the Jan. 12 rally, for sale at
$15 in a variety of sizes, ant vee haff plans
for more goodies . . . .
November's Rally Group meeting was a
huge success. We started off with the incar footage of Greg Brady and Steven
Frankovitch's massive shunt at Tall Pines.
Another angle is in the TSN broadcast!
We then got down to the business end
with updates and information, and
welcomed many newcomers. In fact, we
had a record attendance of 18 people! We
also presented the Novice plaques for 1st
place driver and navigator for the
Mississippi Valley Rally, held in early
November.
Plans are in the works to have Doug
Mepham come and give a full audiovisual presentation of his experience in
last
years
Targa
Tasmania
(http://www.targa.org.au/), a historic
tarmac rally covering 2000 kilometers
over 5 days on the island of Tasmania. An
event that is limited to 300 entries! The
competition concept is drawn directly
from the best features of the Mille Miglia,
the Coupe des Alpes and the Tour de
Corse. Also, we are due a visit by
Rallysport Ontario president, Paul
Henshal, who may attend Doug's
presentation as well. So, you want to talk
to the big boss at the provincial level, and
a CARS board member? Then come to
our rally group meeting. Details will be
released as they become available.
Speaking of Targa events, the inaugural
running of Targa Newfoundland
(http://www.targanewfoundland.com/) is
to be held Sept 13, from St. John's, a place
I called home for 10 years before coming
to Ottawa.
It is funny, since
Newfoundland is devoid of motorsports as
we know it, and now they are hosting the
biggest all-tarmac rally in North America,
with a field limited to 200 entries. The
entry criteria aren't your bog-standard
autos, either. This is a FIA listed rally,
hosting cars built between 1900 to
present, in a myriad of classes based
primarily on age and displacement.
"Desirable cars" are welcome, as well as
participants with "celebrity." Knowing
most of the coastal roads myself, this is
going to be one HUGE event, and already
I hear rumblings of some stage roads
bound to become "famous." Craig Seko is
hard at work to enter Targa Newfoundland
in his Porsche 944 with Jim Morrow as
co-driver. I know I'm going back 'home'
next September for a little 'vacation' . . . .
Let's support Craig Seko's efforts and
applaud his dedication for the long road
ahead.
Finally, come out to the Emerald Plaza
Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, on
Merivale Road. We have a great space to
hold our discussions, loads of free
parking, a moderately central location
next to many restaurants, and audio-visual
equipment for watching videos after the
business portion of the meeting. All are
welcome, especially non-MCO members,
whether you are curious about rallying, or
are fully involved. Meetings are held the
last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Rally on!
Supporting the Tall Pines Rally were Tony
Lai, Jodie Shay, Jim Morrow, Jaak Laan,
Alan Ritchie, Corey Groves, Nancy
Bleses, Warren and Nancy Haywood, and
yours truly. When comparing to the very
large rally clubs in southern Ontario MCO
had a very high percentage of volunteers.
This is good for rallying, and it is
certainly good for MCO! Well done to all
our dedicated volunteers. The reward for
our efforts and expenses: getting CLOSE
to the famous cars and people, seeing
some fantastic racing, free T-shirt and
other stuff, and a big banquet! It doesn't
get much better than this. Finally,
congratulations to Maple Leaf Rally Club
for running a truly fantastic event.
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Miscellaneous
Rumblings II
by John Powell (I guess you
know which one by now.)
1. Because ...
In my introduction to my first column, I
said I would include pieces based on my
own opinions and experiences. The following is one of them. It concerns a "lost"
generation - at one time lost in "space" so
to speak, but mainly it's lost between the
post World War 1 generation, who went
through the Depression, and the "baby
boomers" of the late '40s to mid '50s. It is
hinged on a recent sad event, but there are
motorsports connections, as there are with
music and many other facets of life. It
may not read perfectly, as I wrote it just
the way the thoughts came to me, except
for one or two words, and of course the
use of every modern writer's crutch,
"Spell Check".
2. (Untitled - I can't think of an appropriate one.)
This morning was November 30th 2001.
When I got up and looked into my shaving mirror, I felt old. I was born in 1940,
so I guess it's only natural to feel "old" occasionally, but this was different - George
Harrison died last night.
Now I wasn't a "teeny-bopper" in the '60s,
I was a War Baby entering young adulthood. As were The Beatles, Moody
Blues, the 'Stones, The Who, and a whole
host of others. There was something
about the War Baby generation, those who
came of age between about 1956 and
1966, that changed the world. I'm including here people born just before World
War II, and who lived through it as young
children. Although popular mythology attributes the revolution of the mid to late
'60s and early '70s to the Baby Boomers,
the vast majority of it's leaders, activists,
feminists, philosophers, and, yes, musicians, were War Babies. Think of the ages
of Abbie Hoffman, Mick Jagger (the geriatric rocker), Justin Hayward, Paul and
Ringo, John, if he were alive today, and
many, many others. Some, such as Timothy Leary, were even older. But the effects weren't just in music, political action, and I guess, fashion - or the lack of
it. Our sport in North America was also
affected by the War Baby generation.
The foundations were, of course, laid
down by the generation of the '20s and
early '30s. They brought the first MG TCs
back with them after the war, and bought
and raced the TDs, XK120s, Allards,
TR2s and Healeys. They also built the
first tracks, originally on abandoned air
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fields, and then the purpose-built road
courses, such as Watkins's Glen and Mosport. The War Babies built on this foundation, moving from hot rods into sports
cars, clubs and racing, starting from about
1958 on in increasing numbers. We demanded faster, nimbler and better built
cars, and as these were mostly imports,
forced Detroit (eventually) to begin thinking about their vehicle designs. We even
got a few out of them - the Muscle Cars to
be sure, but also the Mustang, Corvair
Monza (it wasn't as bad as Nader, one of
the activists we produced, said), and so
on. The quality wasn't that much better
yet, but they were more interesting cars.
Oh yes, we were also the ones who also
bought the first Japanese cars - remember
the Isuzu Bellet?
In music, the Beatles brought back the fun
of early Rock 'n Roll from the mid '50s, as
by the early '60s American rock music
was getting rather tired. They were also a
large part of the innovation which was
then known as "acid" or "head" rock, and
later "album" rock. They experimented
with new instruments, some electronic,
and with album-long themes written in the
same manner as classical music, not just
as 2 to 3 minute song cuts. Today their
style is known as "classic" rock, and is
still a musical force.
Well, now George is gone. Not in a seemingly random act of violence as was John's
death, but of a disease that is all too common a threat as we grow older. And that, I
think, is why I'm writing this, although
now that I'm done, I don't feel so old anymore. Thanks for the music, George.
3. Groaner
Q. What do you call quicksand with a
light 4 wheeled horse carriage sinking into
it?
A. A Slurry with a Fringe on Top. (With
apologies to "Oklahoma!".)
4. August Company
I recently discovered, in a missive from
on high, that I have something in common
with our esteemed Chief Executive Officer. Apparently, back in the Dark Ages, I
was not the only member of a greasy fingernail and drinking club, known more
politely as a sports car club, to purloin and
parody the title of a legitimate motorsports column for my own nefarious purposes. It seems that when our Hon. Prez,
Ron Woltman, was editor of The Link
back in the mists of time (the late '60s and
early '70s), he also was successfully
tempted by The Horned One to commit
the same misdeed as I, and also entitled
his column "Miscellaneous Rumblings". I
suppose that the present column should
now be titled "Miscellaneous Rumblings
January
2002
March
2001
III", but with his permission, and pleading
ignorance of his intervening contribution
to motorsports journalism excellence, I'll
just leave things as they are.
5. I Don't Know What to Do. Should I
Buy a New Car? ..... Or get a haircut?
A new pension statement arrived in the
mail one day in late November showing
my Income Tax reduction. Immediately, I
wondered what I could do with this newfound wealth, courtesy of our generous
Dominion Government. My first thought
was to put it in the Bank, there to receive
the benefit of their magnificent rate of interest, paid at the expense of the modest
salaries of their executives, and the meagre returns to their shareholders. But
wait, did not The Hon. The Minister of Finance plead with us to immediately dispense our windfall to the benefit of the
faltering economy? Unsaid, of course,
was that this would also be mainly to the
benefit of his friends in the upper echelons
of the world of Corporate capitalism. As
usual, though, I fear that I digress.
What, then, to do? I could really use a
new car - in fact, I could use a car period!
Of course, it must be made in Canada in
order to benefit our Economy - not that
there's been a car really made in Canada
since before World War II. Somebody
else designs 'em, and we just make some
of the parts and assemble them. I'm not
counting racing cars here, though, such as
the Sadler Formula Juniors and Mk. 5s,
Kelly and Huron F. Vees, and the Kikis,
although there was more Canadian engineering went into them and others like
them than any of the post-war "Canadian"
passenger cars.
Now this "Canadian" car would have to
meet my personal requirements. First, it
must be rear wheel drive (I won't go into
detail - the FWD crowd is probably still
cross with me over last month's column),
or possibly AWD. Second, it must have
excellent performance, handling and braking characteristics, with traction control
and anti-lock brakes with an "off" switch.
(I drive on gravel and snow-covered roads
out here on the fringes of our new megamini city.) And finally, it must easily accommodate a six foot driver, have a well
laid-out interior, and have excellent seats.
Oh, I almost forgot - no transverse engine
- except maybe, and that's a big maybe, in
an AWD. I've had enough cramped fingers and wrists, scraped knuckles, and all,
thank you very much! The only such engine that was OK to work on in my experience, was in the Mini, and with the electrics up front, it usually got drowned out
just in a heavy mist. Oh Lord, I just realised that this wish list is probably impossible since Volvo went FWD and stopped
January 2002
assembling cars in Dartmouth N.S.. Does
B.M.W. assemble cars here yet?
There is one more requirement, and that's
financial. The monthly payments for my
contribution to the national economy must
not exceed the amount by which my taxes
have been reduced by the above mentioned Hon. Minister. This would be
$2.66 per month! Hey! That wouldn't
even buy that haircut, would it? Perhaps I
should get an expensive Christmas present
for that someone special? A new toothbrush, maybe?
6. "Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud ..."
...Or maybe not so glorious. This fall has
been warm and wet, and the frost hasn't
set in yet. Now as far as the heating fuel
bills are concerned, this is great, but ... out
here on the concessions, we've been living
in a sea of mud worthy of any spring
thaw! (Hint: if you want to know if someone lives in the country, just check their
boots and their vehicles in the fall or early
spring.) Normally we'd have a bit of the
sticky stuff for a week or two, then it
would freeze. But freeze-up is late this
year. I'm writing this on December 3rd,
the high today was 6°C, the low expected
is 1°, and it rained ... again ... with more
expected tomorrow ... and another high
well above freezing.
The hippopotami (hippopotamuses? Hippopotameese? - whatever!) of the old
English Music-hall song would be glad.
I'm not! I had some low spots in the yard
right in front of the garage, left over from
digging up the well and water lines - but
that's a whole other tale of woe. I decided to level them off with some free fill,
courtesy of Bell Canada's engineering division. Oh, fool that I was - some of it
contained clay - greasy, sticky Leda clay.
We call it Sarsfield clay around here
'cause there's so much of the damn stuff.
Now if it's reasonably dry when you put it
down, and there's enough time and traffic
to pack it down really well before it rains,
it will form a reasonably hard, water-resistant (but not repellant) surface. But it
wasn't, there wasn't, and it didn't!
I've tried several times to level it with the
back blade and pack it down with the tractor, but the bloody stuff just sticks to the
wheels! There's been more packed on the
front wheels and wedged between the
cleats and chains on the rear tires than is
left in the groove I was trying to pack.
And now, of course, there's clay all over
the place, thrown off from the tractor
wheels. And I can't get into the garage
without leaving great long ruts and ridges
which would play hell with the snow
blower when it does freeze, not to mention getting vehicles stuck in if there's ice
or snow.
The worst part is that the RX7 is on it's
trailer, trapped in the wrong side of the garage. I moved it there a few weeks ago so
I could finish my attempts to patch some
holes in the roof, walls and foundations on
the east side. I was hoping for a long dry
spell or the freeze-up to move it back to
it's proper side so I could get to work on
it, and also do winter prep. on the vehicles
and tractor. If I try to move it now, there'll
be more ruts, and there's a good chance
the pick-up or trailer would get stuck. I
could use the tractor, with a ball mounted
on the tool-bar, which would still leave
ruts. It would also mean taking the snow
blower off then mounting it again, which
is a real chore. And you just know what
would happen as soon as it was off, don't
you?
7. Allard Again ...
On Nov. 27th I received a nice e-mail
(with photos) from Evan Gamblin about
the Chrysler-Allard mentioned by Bennet
Leckie in the October issue, and my comments in the November and December
Miscellaneous Rumblings.
Apparently, the car in question is a '58 Allard Palm Beach, and it does indeed have
a Chrysler-Offenhauser engine with fuel
injection. The photo above was taken by
Evan at, if I read his note correctly, a recent VSCCA event at Lime Rock, Conn..
He says that it reminds him of a Shelby
Cobra coupe, and I agree. But from the
windshield back, I think that there's also
some resemblance to a Jaguar E Type
coupe. The shot of the engine intakes (below right) are definitely those of a fuel injected unit, and, the valve covers clearly
show the name "Offenhauser".
As Evan gave me the e-mail address of
Bob Girvin, the owner of the car, I decided to contact him to see if I could get
more information on the engine. His response (edited) was as follows:
proved to be too much for the car and was
replaced with a 1958 Chrysler 300D motor. I still have the 300D motor which is a
392 hemi. I have replaced the two 4 barrel carbs with a very early Hilborn injection set up that was made for the 1953-54
Chrysler 331. Current output of this motor is about 450 HP. Regards, Bob Girvin"
So I guess that's that - there definitely
were Chrysler-Allards, but the question of
original equipment fuel injection is still
open.
8. Next ...
Now that we've done with the Allards, at
least for now, how about another interesting topic, and one about which I know almost nothing. Up-draft carburetors, or
...draught and ...carburettors, if you wish.
Let's see if someone out there can tell us
something about their origin, development, and operating principles. Also, the
reason why they were supplanted by
down-draft carbs, especially on in-line engines. If I get enough responses answering these points, maybe we'll do a piece
on them. My e-mail is [email protected] .
9. Parting Shot
Another thing that bugs me - those damn
daytime headlights! I'm getting tired of
idiots flashing their lights at me in broad
daylight with clear visibility just because I
don't have my headlights on. Anyone who
can't see approaching vehicles when the
visibility is good without them being lit up
like a 747 on final approach needs their
eyes examined. Maybe they have blind
spots in their straight ahead or peripheral
vision - either that or they don't pay attention to something unless it hits them on
the head! And these are usually the same
people who drive at night or in restricted
visibility with those same lights on, blissfully unaware that they don't have any tail
lights illuminated, which to my mind, is
far more dangerous. If the government is
that concerned about visibility, they
should make it mandatory that daytime
tail lights be on also. In which case, why
not just wire all the lights on permanently,
including the 4-way flashers, and we'll all
go around lit up like Christmas Trees!
Grrrrrrrrrr!
"My car is one of two GT coupes made.
Both were to have Jag motors. However
my car was sold to a member of the Dupont family who supplied a very highly
modified Chysler 392 motor. This engine
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January
2002
March
2001
MINUTES OF MEETING
M.C.O. Executive Committee
December 18th 2001
Louis's Steak House, Ottawa, Ont.
PRESENT
Executive: Ron Woltman, President;
Bennett Leckie, Vice-President; Rick
Miskiman, Open Wheel; Steve Greiner,
Closed Wheel; Craig Hamm, Rally; Pat
Weightman, Membership; Bob Benson,
Treasurer; Paul Swinwood, Karting; Jeff
Graves, Solo I (and Interim Solo II); John
Powell, Secretary.
Members: Cindy Armstrong, CASC Race
Committee
representative;
Bob
Armstrong, Chief Instructor, Winter
Driving School.
ABSENT WITH EXCUSES
Executive: Rob Microys, Past President;
Basil Chiu, Public Relations.
NOTE: The full-time position for Solo II
is still vacant.
The President opened the meeting at 7:00
p.m., and introduced the new Secretary,
John Powell. Discussion then followed on
the following points:
Winter Driving Schools
There was an extensive discussion on
dates, course loading, special groups, and
other items as follows:
- Bob Armstrong showed a drawing of the
course layout, and Bennett Leckie
showed a drawing of how it aligned with
existing roads. There was general
approval of the layout.
- There are two special requests for
places- the Governor-General's Office
for four drivers, and a group from Mews
Chev-Olds. There is also the possibility
of another group from the Lanark
Therapeutic Riding School. The Mews
group would be a separate session, and
there was not much discussion on this
point other than that they should be
contacted soon.
- The main question was how to fit in the
G.-G.'s drivers. The preferred number of
students per session was 16, and we now
have 16, 14, 17 and 10 confirmed. One
member present observed that all
sessions were now full, with a waiting
list, but others doubted this. Bob
Armstrong said these 4 applicants could
be put in the first session, which would
make 20 students. This number is high,
but could be managed as it maintains an
even number of vehicles for pairing.
Other dates would not give this, i.e. 18
students would be 9 cars. Also discussed
was adding another date, possibly midweek, with no resolution. Bob
concluded by saying he could also look
at putting the four drivers in the Jan.
20th session.
- A question was asked about the length of
the sessions. Bob stated they would be
one full day.
- The Mews group was raised again when
a question was asked about Group
Rates. The answer was they were
getting it in the present price, based on
the proposed number of students.
- Ron Woltman asked for a vote on renting
Paul Swinwood's Port-a-Potty approved.
- Rick Miskiman will loan the Club his
awning for shelter. It will need tarps or
similar coverings for the sides, and a
suggestion was made to purchase a
small propane heater for warmth. Also
discussed was the Club purchasing a
portable shelter similar to a temporary
garage. The matter will be investigated.
- It was decided to hold the School's
Instructors Meeting at Ron Woltman's
on the evening of Jan. 3rd '02. It was
noted that for insurance purposes,
instructors should be members of
M.C.O..
CASC Driver's School
There is at present a proposal is to hold
a combined 2 day racing school and open
lapping event at Shannonville on April
20/21 '02.
- There was discussion on whether the
lapping event should be 2 one day
events or 1 two day event. Bob
Armstrong proposed the former option,
with a discount for participants opting to
stay for a second day.
- The optimal number of entrants would
be 20 students and 40 lapping
participants. The number of students
could be increased to 24, but that would
be the maximum.
The proposed
approximate fees would be $600 for the
school, and $200 per day for lapping, or
$300 for 2 days. There would be a
requirement for one instructor for each
two students, and some to supervise and
provide advice to lapping participants.
A point was raised that it might be
preferable to obtain ASN licences for the
instructors, rather than go to CASC.
- Advance registration discounts were also
discussed, and the general opinion was
that for such discounts, advance
registrations must be accompanied by
full payment of entry fees. Cindy
Armstrong voiced the opinion that Club
members should be given preference for
registration, at least for the first year, in
order to help more members enter
racing. There was general agreement on
this point.
- Regarding payment of expenses, it was
agreed that workers' lunches would be
provided as usual, but there would be no
BBQ. Accommodation expenses for
workers and instructors were discussed,
and will be addressed, as well as
whether or not the Club should pay up
front or reimburse expenses upon
submission of proof. As far as cost was
concerned, those present who would
attend the school were willing to pay an
additional $10 or $20 to provide meals
for workers, etc..
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January 2002
- There was a discussion on the track
deposit for the school, as Bob Benson
noted that finances were tight right now.
Cindy Armstrong suggested dropping
the lapping day prior to the Canaska
Cup race meeting, thus reducing the
deposit for that event, and applying the
amount to the school deposit. No
decision was made at this time.
- Ron Woltman canvassed those present
for their opinions on the driver's school.
The general feeling can be summarised
as follows:
- Returning to organising a driver's school
would be good for the Club's image;
- There is a need for the school as the
present system of one club school or the
expensive commercial schools is not
good for the sport;
- The school would be a service to
members as it would provide a means of
progression from Karting, Solo I, etc.
from within the Club;
- For the good of the sport, it would not be
untoward to use surpluses from other
sources, such as lapping, to subsidize the
school, if necessary.
- Ron asked those present to signify their
approval of MCO organising a school
and lapping event on April 20th and 21st
2002 at Shannonville Motorsports Park approved unanimously.
Canaska Cup Organisers Meeting
There will be a meeting prior to the
monthly general meeting on Jan. 8th
2002, at 6:30 p.m.. The question of
cancelling the Friday test/lapping day will
be discussed.
Other
- January Monthly Meeting The Jan. 2002
meeting has been moved to Jan. 8th due
to a conflict with New Year's Day. It
was recommended that the Club's Hot
Line be checked to ensure this is
mentioned.
- February Monthly Meeting The Feb.
2002 meeting will be chaired by Bennet
Leckie in the absence of Ron Woltman.
- Banquet Up-date The banquet lost $600,
but if the cost of trophies were deducted,
it would have broken even.
Membership
Pat Weightman reported that we
currently have 200 members, and the Dec.
2001 renewals have been sent out.
Members are invited to up-date their
information using the form on the Club's
website.
Canaska Cup Levies
On the subject of CASC levies for the
Canaska Cup, Ron Woltman suggested
that if we can't come to an agreement with
them, send them a cheque for the amount
and settle the matter later.
Hot Line Up-dating
Rick Miskiman will look into this matter.
Rally
Craig Hamm gave an up-date on the
Rally situation, including the Lanark
Highlands Rally, and there was some
discussion including the following:
- MCO is still unknown in some circles,
even in the Ottawa area, but members'
activities are increasing.
- The Rally Group is establishing it's own
bank account for rally "stuff".
- Jim Morrow will be talking to The
Citizen for an article to be published
Jan. 4th 2002.
- The Club Rally Trophy Regulations will
be published soon.
- There was a discussion about rally
drivers from the '60s, and the possibility
of having some of them as guest
speakers. Walter Boyce and Doug
Woods were mentioned.
Solo II Representative
This position is still vacant, with Jeff
Graves, Solo I, acting as an interim
contact. If a Solo II representative is not
found soon, it could hurt their chances of
securing Club dates for their events.The
Citizen's car, etc. club gathering This
event will be held at the Science and
Technology Museum on Jan. 16th 2002.
Some who have attended in the past said it
was worthwhile to attend.
Club Karting
Paul Swinwood gave a report on the
Club's Karting situation as follows:
- There will be a meeting of the Karting
committee
to
discuss
engine
specifications.
- MCO will organise a 5 or 6 race club
series, to be held at Quiyon, under ASN
rules. A decision will be made by Dec.
28th 2001.
- Kart licencing through MCO will mean
50 to 60 more members for the Club.
- There will be a need for volunteers to
work at the Kart events.
The meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:45 p.m.
Prepared by John Powell, Secretary,
MCO, Dec. 20th 2001.
Tel. 613-835-2910;
e-mail - [email protected].
THE PRESIDENT'S
REPORT
The Millennium has finally arrived again. Here we are in 2002 with a full
year ahead for The Motorsport Club of
Ottawa. I am confident that with your
enthusiastic and talented executive to lead
us through the year, we can also look
forward to a successful one.
As you read the January Link, let me
report to you with some measure of
confidence, that we have had our first
'successful' school at Capital City
Speedway? The team assembled to
organize both the schools and the Solo
events have worked diligently to ensure
another good season on ice.
Bennett
Leckie (track prepper) and his group have
once again excelled themselves. By the
way, Bennett's new track groomer is worth
the drive out to the track to see.
Regarding both the winter and summer
Solo front, the executive is still searching
for an individual to lead that program.
Without someone, the Solo II season is
somewhat in jeopardy. Don't be shy - step
forward.
On a more positive note, let me thank and
introduce
some
new
executive
appointments: Jeff Graves as Solo 1
liaison; and John Powell as the new
Secretary of the Club. Jeff is 'sort of'
acting in a caretaker role for Solo II, but
only temporarily. See above.
A perusal of the minutes will show the
executive has agreed to go forward with
the organizing of an official CASC-OR
racing school for the weekend of April 2021, 2002. In conjunction with that
accredited racing school weekend, we
intend also to organize a lapping weekend
for individuals who want lots of track
time, but do have some experience.
Hands-on instruction will also be
available. While I am coordinating this
endeavor at the moment, and Richard
Muise is Chief Registrar, we do need a
coordinator. We are also considering
another track event - details tbc.
The move to the Stittsville bog has been
completed (phew!); the Bimmer tucked
away for the winter and the Legend (the
car you silly fools), just ticked over
331,000k. Oh, and my son was able to
take advantage of my month-old CAA
membership. Tire blew!
The best to everyone in 2002….
10
January 2002
Neat Stuff At Sam's
House #3
I guess after the last installment you probably think my workshop must resemble the
set for "Junk Yard Wars". Well that is only
half right. Some of the collected pieces will
never see the track ever again. Analyzing
failed components can help you attain a
certain amount of information, which may
help with future choices in your set-up for
the racecar
But, if you have friends like mine they are
always there to remind you on a regular basis of some of your poor decisions.
The bent crankshaft, the separated flywheel, the connecting rod with piston attached, the pulley, various valve springs,
dipstick and gland nuts. When welded together they make a really neat 40lb.
"Garden Centurion". You know the one
that can protect you from the VW demons.
When painted from left over spray cans,
they can quite decorative.
HEY! What Was That?
(MCO 2002 TSD Regs continued from
page 3)
The Snell Foundation standards are very
high and are up-dated in a timely manner
over the years. As well, the use of a Lexan
face shield is mandatory.
Worker points are cumulative i.e. Green
Crew & Marshal duties will result in 225
worker points.
In driving an open wheel car, the driver is
more vulnerable to flying debris. Over the
years various flying insects have hit me.
June Bugs being the worst. If you use a waterproof solution on your visor, they will
eventually slide (vapor trail) from dead
center to outer edge in no time. Combine
this with the usual amount of oil coming off
most racecars and it makes the visor very
difficult to see through. The often talked
about "marbles" are bouncing off you all
the time. Often ending up behind your
back, and falling into the seat under you.
There have been some notable objects that
have entered my driving position. The most
significant being a bolt ( ½" x 1 ½" #9) that
bounced off the roll bar during the early
morning warm-up at Shannonville and
came to rest in my lap. Yet another was a
large stone that was deflected off my visor
during a race at Mosport. The new concrete
wall at Mosport provided another flying
projectile. While entering the track from the
pit exit, the car just ahead of me picked up
a large chunk off the wall and shot it back
at me, bouncing it off my side intrusion bar.
Call it luck, call it what you like. No damage to car or driver. Not only that but, you
guessed it. They are pictured at the lower
left.
A higher level of points may be awarded
for marshalling of events which are
unusually long or arduous at the
discretion of the Competition
Coordinator.
8) Awards
The awards for overall 1st Place Driver
and 1st Place Navigator will be presented
at the Motorsport Club of Ottawa Annual
Awards Banquet, usually held in late
November, or early December.
The award for 1st Place Driver is a
“keeper” wooden plaque, and the loan of
the MCO Rally Driver’s Trophy for one
year.
The award for 1st Place Navigator is a
“keeper” wooden plaque, and the loan of
the L. Smith Trophy for one year.
9) Inquiries
Questions regarding these regulations
may be sent to the Competition
Coordinator, Corey Groves, or the Rally
Director, Craig Hamm. These regulations,
however, are not subject to change until
the following competition year.
MCO General Meetings - 8PM, 1st Tuesday of every month
MCO Executive Meetings - 7PM, Third Tuesday of every month
LOUIS' STEAKHOUSE
1682 Cyrville Road
(613) 741-2130
From the 417, take the Innes Road exit (by 417 Nissan and Costco)
all are welcome!
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January 2002
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January 2002
The 2002 CASC Driver Development Fund
Dedicated to the memory of Muriel and Hal Knap
PURPOSE
To assist in the development of both new and experienced drivers within CASC-Ontario Region.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DRIVER DEVELOPMENT FUND (DDF) AWARD
Existing or potential competitors, from any discipline, who wish to apply for the award must be CASC
affiliated club members. The applicants must submit a written request for consideration to The Driver
Development Fund, in care of the CASC-OR office. This request should outline the applicant's competitive
history, future plans and other relevant activities, and include proof of affiliated club membership. The DDF
committee will review all applications received by February 15th, 2002 and discipline directors and
committee members will observe likely candidates during the following season. Successful applicants will be
notified that they are under consideration. The committee will select an award winner based on aptitude,
attitude and sportsmanship. This award will be announced at the 2002 Annual Awards Banquet and the
awards made available for the 2003 season. In 2001 we had 8 excellent applications and the final 3
contenders were certainly a fine example of the depth of talent in our regional programs.
AWARD DETAILS
There will be 3 awards in 2002, the main DDF award (which needs an application as noted above), one for the
Solo I champion, and one for the Solo II champion.
Solo I and Solo II Champion Awards
· Free race driver's school (courtesy of the Horizon Racing Club) for the Solo I and Solo II Champion - an
$895 value each.
DDF Award
· Free F2000 special lapping day and instruction at Mosport DDT (Courtesy of Bridgestone Racing
Academy). A $1495 value.
· Free entry fees for all regional race events during the year. A $2500 value.
· Free tutoring sessions, from experienced competitors, on car preparation and driving skills. Priceless!
· $5,000 cash award which can be applied to any costs for the season. This award will be paid out on a prorata basis at the end of each regional race weekend, i.e. if there are 10 scheduled regional race weekends,
the payout each weekend would be $500.
· Free publicity. Liaison
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January 2002
Classifieds
For Sale:
1990 BMW E30 M3 motor with chip.
Asking $4,600.
Contact: JeanMacGillivray (613) 256-0188
[email protected]
For Sale:
Race Winning 2000 CRG Santana 'S'
Very Good Condition, Modified KX80 motor, Fresh
top end, New pipe, can,
Tillett seat, Gearbox Velocity I Bodywork, spare CIK
Bodywork
Tack, Spare Tires, Many Spare Parts
Gearbox Racing Suit size 54
Race Ready $ 5000.00 Cdn. OBO
Call Bill or Herb @ 613-836-3811
email: [email protected]
Service Offered:
For any one interested, Bo's mobile service, (Bo
Skowronnek) is offering regrooving and studding for
your winter / rally / iceracing tires.
To contact Bo call 258-7707 (phone or fax)
More Symptoms of Rally Fever
by Jean MacGillivray
As the dry, gravel-covered roads of fall turn to snow
and ice, interest in rallying continues unabated at the
MCO. Meanwhile, we keep attracting more converts to
"the dark side." These winter days, everyone is comparing notes on tires, and the question of which roads
are winter-maintained becomes more pressing as we
plan more rallies. As we gear up for the winter rally
season, and look hopefully beyond to the Targa Newfoundland, I thought it appropriate to update the symptoms of "rally fever." Feel free to sympathize and/or
add to the list!
You know rally fever is high when...
· Christmas Eve day, he heads out to Capital City
Speedway to help Bennett prepare the track for winter-driving schools and Slush n'Slide. He comes back
enthused about the possibility of using it to fine-tune
rally-driving skills.
· Boxing Day, he heads out to measure one final
checkpoint.
· The day after, he proudly shows you the Supplemental Regs for the next rally, which he has typed out
WITHOUT your help.
· You are definitely planning next year's holiday
around a rally.
· Your budget shifts in priority towards buying the
items necessary for performance rallying so he can
co-drive.
· The discussion shifts to how strong you are so that
you can provide adequate support for this rally. The
term "weight training" is mentioned.
· He keeps mentioning that your car has a limited-slip
differential. He suggests making an "adjustment" to
your car so his car will be "better equipped."
· You buy him European Car to bring him back to reality.
· You categorize your house-guests as "rally guys" and
"other."
· He is a member of two rally teams and he wants you
to drive with him in the Mangy Moose Rally. That
would make three teams in all.
· You have a two-car garage. Both sides will shortly be
occupied, one by the 1973 BMW that needs a giant
cash infusion, and the other by the performance rally
car while it's being prepared. Meanwhile, both your
daily drivers are parked outside in the cold and snow.
· Non-converts begin to shy away from your husband
because they don't understand the need to rally. This
is a subject he ALWAYS mentions.
· The next year is being organized around rallies and
rally people.
· All of the above seems eminently reasonable to you.
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Parts, Performance and Service
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P.O. Box 37, 2319 Community Way,
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www.mainstreetottawa.com
(613) 489-0948
[email protected]
Grassroots Motorsport in the National Capital Region since 1949.
Affiliated with Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs - Ontario Region (CASC-OR),
Rally Sport Ontario (RSO) and ASN Canada FIA