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The Observer’s Stand
Volume#5
Issue#6
September/October 2007
Publication:
The Observer’s Stand is published by the Ohio
Valley Region/SCCA, Inc.
The Ohio Valley Region of the
Sports Car Club of America
The Observer’s
Stand
Staff:
Editor: Mary Jane Berchak
Graphics Editor: Michael Berchak
Circulation Manager: Sue Rupp
Writers & Photographers: Members of OVR
ISSN 1087-9390
Volume#53 Issue# 6
Subscriptions:
The Observer’s Stand is free to members of the
Ohio Valley Region/SCCA. Non-members may
subscribe at a rate of $15.00 per year. Bulk-rate
mail is not forwarded by the Post Office. To subscribe, or to submit an address change, please
contact:
1. OVR Contacts
2. OVR BOD Notes
3. OVR Schedules
4. Windtunnel
5. OVR Socializer Event
6. OVR Thanks Workers
7. OVR Road Racing Results
8. OVR Solo Chairman Report
9. OVR Solo Results August Event
10.OVR Solo Results September Event
11. OVR Merchandise
12. OVR Classifieds
Sue Rupp, Membership Chair
2801 Township Road 192
Fredericktown, Ohio 43019-9427
740/694-1393
Disclaimer:
The views expressed herein are solely those of the
writers, and are not necessarily those of
OVR/SCCA, Inc. or SCCA, Inc.
Submissions/Reprints:
Submissions of articles and photographs are
encouraged and welcome! The deadline for submission of articles and/or photographs for publication is the monthly meeting of the Board of
Directors. Permission to reprint material published
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Stand.
Classified Ads:
Guidelines: All OVR/SCCA members receive
FREE ad space in The Observer’s Stand and on
the OVR web site! Non-member classified advertisers will be charged at the rate of $5.00 per ad, per
insertion, payable in advance of the advertisement
being published. Paid advertisements are designated by a “ppa” at the end of the ad.
ON THE COVERS:
Hey any body got a towel?
Workers try to dry out on Sunday at the end
of a rainy weekend event. What dedication
to the club and the sport... they might even
put the post office to shame :)
Send All Classifieds To:
Mary Jane Berchak
6939 Watkins Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015-9100
740/881-0172
[email protected]
the observer’sr stand
photos by Jeff Knapp of the weather at the
Autumn Classic
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Matt Downing
380 Quail Hollow Court
Pickerington OH 43147
614/834-0305
[email protected]
Julie Raterman
213 E. Weisheimer Road
Columbus OH 43214
614/488-3960
[email protected]
Jude Summers
130 Forest Ridge Place
Columbus OH 43235-4625
614/888-4646
Gloria Sheets
2515 Marblevista Blvd.
Columbus OH 43204
614/586-8101
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ohio Valley Region
Contacts
Regional Executive
Tim Gordon
1901 Cowan Creek Road
Clarksville OH 45113-8275
614/231-1077
[email protected]
Assistant Regional
Executive
Brooks Greer
33 Sycamore St.
Crooksville, OH 43731
[email protected]
Directors
Phil Alspach
44 Forest Ridge Drive
614/888-8100
[email protected]
Barry Baker
694 Mount Vernon Avenue
Marion OH 43302-5330
740/387-2675
[email protected]
Andy Bell
301 Holly Grove Road
Lewis Center OH 43035
614/847-9921
Craig Wollenslegel
431 Whitehall Drive
Columbus OH 43213
614/237-7098
[email protected]
Officers
Historian
Rebecca Fast
2761 Berlin Station Road
Delaware OH 43015-9406
[email protected]
Membership Chair
Sue Rupp
2801 Township Road 192
Fredericktown OH 43019
740/694-1393
[email protected]
Region Secretary
Simi Dhillon
4501 Blendon Grove Way
Columbus OH 43230
614/946-1017
[email protected]
Social Co-Chairs
Beth Domoracki
5690 Jousting Lane
Columbus OH 43231
614/882-9102
[email protected]
Peggy Gavin
260 Fairway Drive
Columbus OH 43214
614/985-6817
[email protected]
Treasurer
Phil Alspach
See listing under Directors
Communications
Observer’s Stand Editor
Mary Jane Berchak
6939 Watkins Rd.
Delaware OH 43015
740/881-0172
[email protected]
Community Special
Events Liaison
Frank Vessell
5563 BowFalls Blvd.
Dublin OH 43016
614/529-1302
[email protected]
Publicity Chair
Tonya Smith
1995 Willow RunRd.
Grove City OH 43123
614/991-4492
[email protected]
Web Master
Contact Observer’s Stand
Editor
[email protected]
the observer’s stand
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Autocross/Solo
Chairman
Andy Bell
Novices
Tonya Smith
See listing under Publicity
Flagging &
Communications
Ronda Knapp
P.O. Box 392
Newark OH 43058-0392
740/336-8153
[email protected]
Grid
Brooks Greer
See listing under
Assistant RE
Information
Duane Ward
5885 Linworth Road
Worthington OH 430853309
614/436-6087
[email protected]
RallyCross Chairman
Orion Fairman
185 Tenagra Way
Columbus OH 43228
[email protected]
Race Specialty Chiefs
Race/Licensing
Competition
Licensing/Novice
Permits/Log Books/GCR
David Brown
1557 Bean Oiler Road
Delaware OH 43015
740/363-4180
[email protected]
Course
Larry Hall
8465 Bridletree Way
614/846-1228
[email protected]
Pit/Paddock
Brian Flint
623 Pub Street
Galloway OH 43119-9097
614/878-7299
[email protected]
Start
Mike Metzler
1089 Noble Avenue
Barberton OH 44203-7563
330/825-6038
[email protected]
Timing & Scoring
Tony Kasper
803 Joselyn Avenue
Mansfield OH 449904-1664
419/756-7487
[email protected]
Timing & Scoring
David Killian
12115 Drake Road
North Royalton OH 44133
440/646-4089
[email protected]
Pro Race Coordinator
And National Race Chair
Jude Summers
See Listing under Directors
Regional Race Co-Chairs
Phil Alspach
Matt Downing
Registration/Race
Jude Summers
Scrutineer/Tech
Barry Baker
Sound
Dennis Barschow
6221 Hollyberry Lane
Hamilton OH 45011-5196
513/868-2708
[email protected]
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SCCA NATIONAL OFFICE
Sports Car Club of
America
Post Office Box 19400
Topeka, Kansas 66619
800/770-2055
GREAT LAKES DIVISION
Rally Steward
Mike Bennett
42089 Park Ridge Road
Novi MI 48375
248/380-8078
[email protected]
Director
Larry Dent
1438 County Road 66
Auburn, IN 46706
260/357-4105 (7am-9pm)
[email protected]
Rallycross Steward
Dave Rudy
422 Terrace Creek Ct.
Lebanon OH 45403
937/545-2995
[email protected]
Executive Steward
Steve Harris
1619 Chartwell Drive
Dayton OH 45459
937/631-4484
[email protected]
Flagging &
Communications
Debbie Martens
5324 Roberts Drive
Flint MI 48506
810/736-2585
[email protected]
Deputy Executive Steward
Andy Welden
3414 Waterloo Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317/297-5474
[email protected]
Depputy Executive
Steward
Asst. Flagging &
Communications
Dennis Hand
715 Shorefront Circle
Midland MI 48640
989/631-8571
[email protected]
John Peterson
3711 Mack Road, B-1
Fairfield, OH 45014
513/860-2288
[email protected]
Driver Licensing
Maurice LaFond
418 Quentin Rd
Eastlake OH 44095
440/946-2207 h
[email protected]
Solo Steward
Jason Tipple
6063 Federalist Dr.
Galloway OH 43119-8276
614/774-9537
[email protected]
Emergency Services
Dave Howard
416 Cottage Ave
West Carrollton OH 45449
937/859-3343
[email protected]
Solo Safety Steward
Rick Swartz
9019 Split Tree Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317/842-5306 h
[email protected]
Race Admin
Stephanie Eisele
57 Sycamore Ddr.
Painsville OH 44077
440/357-8440 h
[email protected]
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Registrar
Dorothy Harrington
340 Bellaire Rd.
Avon Lake Oh 44012
[email protected]
Scrutineering (Tech)
Bobbi Ross
4807 Stoneybrook Road
Cincinnati OH 45244
513/528-3232
[email protected]
Sound Control
E.B. Lunkin
9660 Cunningham Ln.
Cincinnati OH 45243
531/831-9660
Starters
Bobbe Orr
629 W. South Sst.
Kalamazoo MI 49007
269/381-6317 h
[email protected]
Timing/Scoring
Tony Kasper
19820 Newcastle Rd.
Gambier OH 43022
419/878-7487
[email protected]
National Car Numbers
Kathy Gall
14591 Mill Hollow Lane
Strongsville OH 44136
[email protected]
Scheduling Rep.
Liz Eslaire
5712 Homewood Dr.
Ft. Wayne IN 46825
[email protected]
Pit and Grid
Ed Hill
70 Labelle St.
Dayton OH 45403
937/461-6688 h
[email protected]
Great Lakes Regional
Champ Series
Chairman
Regional Points
Stephanie Eisele
57 Sycamore Drive
Painesville OH 44077
440/357-8440
[email protected]
Committee Members
David Brown
1557 Bean Oller Road
Delaware, Oh 43015
740/363-4180
[email protected]
Dayle Frame
703 Pine Ridge Drive
DeWitt, Michigan 48820
517/669-0035
[email protected]
Bob Mac Donald
19828 Stoughton Drive
Strongsville, Ohio 44149
440/846-0065
[email protected]
IT-7 Liaison
Rich Miller
10469 Piedmont Drive
Brighton, Michigan 48114
810/227-8059
[email protected]
J. L. Quinn, III
6748 Dorchester Court
Indianapolis, Indiaana 46214
317/248-9626
[email protected]
CFF-CFC Liaison
Rex Gunning
66 Haney Road
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
937/383-6967
[email protected]
Mike Winebrenner
2382 Clarendon Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40205
502/458-9923
[email protected]
Spec Miata Liaison
Mark Bennett
16065 State Route 301
Lagrange, Ohio 44050
[email protected]
Web Sites of OVR Member Interest:
www.scca.org
Club Info:
www.ovr-scca.org
http://www.autocrossforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3325
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ovr_scca/
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/Ohio_Road_Racing_Officials/
Solo Sites:
http://www.autocrossforum.com/forums/index.php?showforum=56
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GeGQdJGrGo
http://www.moutons.org/sccasolo/
http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
RallyCross sites:
http://www.scca.org/_FileLibrary/File/2007rxRules.pdf
Road Racing Sites:
http://www.lakeeriecommunications.com/schedule1.htm
Divisonal Sites:
http://www.greatlakes-scca.org/
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OHIO VALLEY REGION SCCA
Board of Directors’ Meeting, June 13, 2007
Winking Lizard, Bethel Rd., Columbus, Ohio
Board Members Present: Matt Downing, Tim Gordon, Jude Summers, Andy Bell, Phil Alspach, Barry
Baker,
Officers Present: Ronda Knapp, Mary Jane Berchak, Tonya Smith, Simi Dhillon, Gloria Sheets, Dave
Brown, Brooks Greer, Larry Hall, Duane Ward, Frank Vessel, Julie Raterman, Peggy Gavin,
Members Present: Mike Smith, Aaron Ritch, Ken Berchak, Mike Berchak, Deb Hamilton
Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
Minutes: The May 2007 minutes were distributed.
Minor changes to be made to minutes have been requested; changes will be made and sent out.
Motion to approve the minutes as submitted with updates requested.
Summers/ Baker
Motion carried.
News:
Report from Tim Gordon about the National Race was successful in spite of the inclement weather. The
challenges were handled properly and everything was completed without a hitch. Tim would like for a list
of names of those that worked the Specialty Race. Mary Jane Berchak would also like this information.
Old Business:
No old business.
OFFICER REPORTS:
Observers’ Stand: Mary Jane Berchak reported the deadline for June’s magazine is this weekend. She
is still waiting for additional write ups about socializers, and Regional Executives report. She has also
requested that if anyone has photographs available to please submit those as well. Mary Jane has
received race pictures from a photographer from an other region; these photographs are of races that
have occurred this season and include OVR drivers. The June issues will be out by the end of this month.
Competition Licensing Dave Brown reported that a novice permit request was made of him this past
weekend; due to time constraints though it was not possible to meet this request. As a region we may
want to consider if we should order one for the region for next year.
National Race: Jude Summers reported overall the race was a success. Workers were in abundance,
many thanks to Ronda, Gloria and Duane! Congratulations to all stewards for putting on a great race.
Participation included 207 National Drivers and 40 Regional Drivers.
The party was successful and Doug Ruth also ensured timing was upheld within contracted terms, no
overage charges were incurred from the track.
Pro Race: Contracts have been completed and received. The only major change is that there is a reduction in the number of timing and scoring workers from 12 to 8.
Treasurer’s Report: Phil Alspach distributed and explained the Treasurer’s Report (May), checking and
savings registers. A copy for the Observers Stand was submitted.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Reports
Baker/ Downing
Phil Alspach abstains, Motion carried
Phil mentioned his computer which he uses to maintain treasures files has recently crashed; previously it had been discussed and approved that he can replace it for $750.00. The information from old
machine will be transferred to new computer.
Solo: Andy Bell reported the solo computer has had errors begin to pop up; Mike Smith was commissioned to take a look at the machine, the issue is resolvable the estimate is $90.00 and Mike will take
care of making the repairs.
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National Trails Raceway events have been successful; still working on resolving grid issues.
The events at Cooper have been successful; $135 was collected during an event where fun runs were
run.
NAPA hats were donated by Auto Body Specialists (Neva Hoover).
Evo School was held this past weekend, attendance was low but this may have been due to holiday
weekend and many other races going on in the area. Points even four was held at OSU on Sunday.
Small issues which have come up during the course of the first few events have been resolved or are
pending resolutions, chiefs rate on DLB have now been implemented. Access to Paypal is still pending for
Andy, Craig and Andy will work to resolve this do that reconciliation is not delayed.
Membership: Sue was not present however Phil reported that he had spoken to Sue. Phil would like to
suggest not printing the Rosters for this year and waiting until after next falls elections to print (January
2008). The roster will be available from Sue by e-mail, the website can be updated to reflects that if a
member would like a copy of the roster they can send their name and member number and then will be
provided with the roster.
Motion to approve not printing the 2007 roster.
Alspach/ Baker
Motion carried
Rally Cross: Orion Fairman was not present, no new updates.
Website: Discs with race day pictures have been sent to Zsolt.
Historian: The region is still looking for someone to assume additional historian responsibilities and help
Rebecca. Rebecca also reported that she is aware of a storage bin with OVR artifacts; she doesn’t have
access to these items but would be interested in reviewing the contents of the stored items. Tim has
offered to take inventory and review.
Information: Race was a success; workers for next weekend are being lined up.
Special Events: Frank Vessel reported he is continuing to line up hospital visit for June visit. IRL will be
going to a hospital in Akron as locally hospitals have relationship with Frank and will work through him to
schedule visits.
Publicity: Tonya Smith reported that the Worker Day tour at Mid Ohio was successful. Thanks to David
Wyatt & Mike Smith. There are 5 new workers from Solo who will be volunteering in the future.
Social: Gloria Sheets reported on behalf of the social chairs; the July 25 th Clippers game is upcoming.
The information for this Socializer needs to be updated for the Observers’ Stand and the website.
Regional Race: Sups have been completed and sent for review; still pending to hear back about them.
NEW BUSINESS:
Steve Lease was present to bring up the idea of memorializing Doc Mills at the regional race this year.
Further discussion will be required but there is opportunity to plant a tree with a plaque dedicated to
Doc, with a possibility of a ceremony to be conducted during the race weekend.
Transponders have not been available to be sold by OVR for race weekends; there is potential by having these available for racers in need to better serve the needs of racers. Matt Downing will look into
details of cost and availability. After he reports on this a motion can be made.
I-Card could not be read due to poor antenna this past weekend. It can be purchased for approximately $2000.00 An antenna will also need to be purchased. Dave Brown will investigate further and
report back.
The sound meter needs to be calibrated. There is a missing piece on the meter that needs to be
bought; Tim will contact Brian Culbertson about getting these issues resolved.
The need for specialty chief for emergency services fire and safety has been brought up. Due to the
dynamic that Mid Ohio acquires the volunteers from area fire stations for this duty we have not been
aware of them or acknowledged them for their service.
Rich Nestor is willing to accept this position.
Motion to approve Rich Nestor as Specialty Chief for Emergency Services Fire & Safety
Downing/Bell
Jude Summers abstains, Motion carried
Motion to adjourn the June Board Meeting of 2007
Baker/ Downing
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Simi Dhillon, 2007 Region Secretary
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Board of Directors’ Meeting, July 11, 2007
Board Members Present: Tim Gordon, Jude Summers, Andy Bell, Phil Alspach, Barry Baker, Craig
Wollenslegel
Officers Present: Ronda Knapp, Mary Jane Berchak, Tonya Smith, Simi Dhillon, Gloria Sheets, Dave
Brown, Larry Hall, Duane Ward, Frank Vessel, Sue Rupp, Beth Domoracki
Members Present: Mike Smith, Ken Berchak, Deb Hamilton, Becky Wollenslegel, Zsolt Dvornik, Jeff
Knapp,
Minutes: The June 2007 minutes were distributed.
Minor changes to be made to minutes have been requested; changes will be made and sent out.
Motion to approve the minutes as submitted with updates requested.
Summers/ Baker
Motion carried.
Officer Reports:
Membership: Sue Rupp has distributed the 2007 roster to all board members and specialty chiefs. It is
also available via e-mail to existing members from Sue.
Competition Licensing Dave Brown has no new updates.
Pro Race: There were 51 workers for the first event.
For the upcoming weekend the workers lined up include:
Grid
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Pit/Paddock
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Start
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Tech
10
Time/Score
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Course Marshall
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Driver Info
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Admin (photos/pace car)
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Per Ronda LEC will have a tent up in the infield where they will be recruiting workers and members for
LEC regions.
Solo: Andy reported the PAX class has been introduced at in the solo scoring, the issues with calculating
has been resolved and is moving forward.
The GTO event that was held raised $500 for the Stanberry Cup. 12 drivers took part, 3 new drivers
will join with the OVR on the July 21 st event. This event has lead to discussion for future events between
Pontiac and OVR.
Monday there will be a classic car test in collaboration with the Good Guys car show. This is being
held at National Trails Raceway, there will be a drag race and mini auto-x segment.
The computer has been fixed by Mike Smith within the agreed upon budget.
Treasurer’s Report: Phil Alspach distributed and explained the Treasurer’s Report (June), checking and
Summers/Baker
Phil calls for motion to accept regional race budget for 9/7 & 9/8.
Alspach/Baker
Motion carried
the observer stand
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Regional Race: Phil reported that sanction number has been received; this needs to be published on the
website along with the entry forms. Phil will send race entry form to Berchaks’ (via e-mail) so the file can
be converted and Zsolt will publish to the website.
Entry forms have been mailed via bulk mail. Checkered flags have been ordered, as have trophies.
Insurance is pending. Race meeting will be scheduled.
The tree for Doc Mills have been secured but will not be planted in time for the race. There will be a
memorial service in the infield on Saturday evening. There is also a potential for Doc’s T2 winning race
car to be used as a pace car for the T2 race and the memorial race; logistics will need to be worked out.
Special Events: Frank reported that hospital visits were held in June. Race Brian Flint toured the hotel.
The next weeks visit will be on Wednesday at 6:30PM, Randy Pobst and Chalres Espenlaub have confirmed they will attend; a few others are still pending.
Hats have been continued to be donated.
Observers’ Stand: Mary Jane Berchak June magazine has been mailed out.
Mary Jane has gotten e-mails about classifieds being hard to find on the website. Right now they are
accessed through the OS link on the site; this will be corrected to have a link go directly from the site.
The results for the regional and restricted race can not be pulled up on the website; Mary Jane will
reformat and send to Zsolt again.
Elections: The August issue of the OS will need to include those that are interested in running for office.
There will also need to be an announcement from the RE to those interested in running for a position
with more details about the campaigning process.
Social Chair: Gloria reported registration is open for the 7/25 Clippers Game Socializer.
August 18 for $10 the Socializer is Figure 8 School Bus Racing at Columbus Motor Speedway.
Worker Licensing: Ronda reported that workers may need to fill out IRL specific waiver for IRL weekend. This can be pulled from LEC website. It is suggested to have it filled out before arriving at registration to ensure registration is quick.
Information: Duane has workers who have volunteered for the weekend and the schedule has been created.
Publicity: Tonya has no new news.
Website: Workers page has been updated.
Rally: No representative present.
Historian: Not present, Tim reported he is continuing to do inventory of storage area.
Old Business:
During Pro weekend Duane ran into I-Card card contact, this contact was provided to Tim Gordon. Tim
will provide this information to Dave so that Dave can follow up with the contact person. Another update
is that the antenna has been replaced. Now it is a matter of replacing the transmitted (appx cost $2000).
The board at this time does not want to buy an I-Card transmitter.
Sound meter has been delivered to Brian, will be fixed and calibrated by August NEO race.
New Business:
Mike Dickerson from SCCA has reported that 90 day membership will be discontinued. A weekend
only membership can be purchased.
Motion to adjourn the July Board Meeting of 2007
Baker/ Downing
Respectfully submitted,
Simi Dhillon, 2007 Region Secretar
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Board of Directors’ Meeting, August 8, 2007
Board Members Present: Tim Gordon, Phil Alspach, Barry Baker, Jude Summers, Craig Wollenslegel
Officers Present: Mary Jane Berchak, Peggy Gavin, Larry Hall, Sue Rupp, Gloria Sheets, Tonya Smith
Members Present: Ken Berchak, Mike Berchak, Deb Hamilton, Duane Ward, Becky Wollenslegel
Minutes: The July 2007 minutes were distributed and revisions made.
Motion to approve minutes
Baker/Summers
Motion carried.
Officer Reports:
Historian: Rebecca Fast not present. No report.
Competition Licensing: Dave Brown not present. No report.
Special Events: Frank Vessel on call at work and unable to attend. Report sent to/presented by Tim. We
had a successful visit to Children’s Hospital. Speed World Challenge drivers Charles Espendlaub, Charlie
Putnum, and Randy Pobst attended, along with Diane Putnum, Nancy Shillace, and Kathy Gall. We
stopped at the activity center first to visit the kids before their bingo game and to drop off toys. Then
we went room to room, giving away stuffed animals to several patients. SWC driver Jim Osborn and his
wife Amy Jo were not able to attend due to the paddock parking fiasco at Mid-OH. They were planning
to attend and provide donations to the hospital. Read Nancy’s article for a more detailed report. I will
begin working at least one more visit this year, which will be by local drivers.
I received a donation of hats at one of the Solo events and another at Mid-OH. I may have around
40 hats at this time.
Solo: Andy Bell ill and unable to attend. Report sent to/presented by Craig. We did Hot Rod Event at
National Trails. Thanks to Mike and Tonya Smith, Craig and Cody Wollenslegel and Coby Hartman who
came out to help. Thanks to John Fergus who came out to drive. The owners were pleased and OVR
should get some press time in the national magazines. (Probably in November)
Aug event at NTR went well. Portion of the track was breaking up at the end of the day from where jet
fuel from the jet-powered dragsters has been spilled onto the surface. We showed it to the owner who
was grateful we pointed it out and will get the areas repaired before any further damage can be done.
Ground has been broken for new Clipper’s Stadium. We continue to look for more sites.
Gov Cup went okay this year. Extreme heat on Saturday, rain on Sunday. Lot had been resealed and was
slippery in heat on Saturday and wet on Sunday. Site owner not concerned about any damage we might
do because resurfacing was not done in timely manner earlier in the summer. Thanks to Autobody
Specialists and Appearance Automotive for a great party Saturday night.
Congratulations to Randy Hoover, 2007 Governor’s Cup winner.
Phil commented that he enjoyed the event which was well run in spite of the weather.
Tim and Phil asked how long it takes for $ to be deposited after Solo events. Discussion about what is
a reasonable expectation. Also inquiry about how funds come in from DLBracing.com.
Observers’ Stand: Mary Jane Berchak reported she has some articles for the August issue. Deadline for
submissions is Aug. 12th . She will try to have the magazine to the printer in a couple weeks.
Pro Race: Jude reported plenty of help for IRL – approx. 84 workers. Long day, etc, but everyone who
worked had a good time.
Regional Race: Phil reported 31 entries already - at a month out. Insurance, trophies, and everything
else moving along on schedule. Sound meter has been repaired and recalibrated. Race Meeting for chiefs
scheduled at Jude’s on Wed. Aug. 29.
Treasurer’s Report: Phil Alspach distributed and explained the Treasurer’s Report (July), checking and
the observer stand
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Phil asked about credit card problems with Race Registration. Gloria Sheets, Chief Registrar reported that
the problem was a software glitch and that it has been resolved. Phil reported that he discovered two
unauthorized charges made against our account in the last 2 weeks. Both were debits to pay utility bills.
Larry and Phil are investigating
Baker/Wollenslegel
Social: Gloria and Peggy reported that tickets are available for the Aug. 18th event at Columbus Motor
Speedway. Tickets are $10.00 and the gates open @ 5 PM. Gloria will try to get tickets to everyone who
has requested them in advance.
Schedule for the rest of the year – Sept 26 th Auto Assets Shop Tour, Oct 24 th Nominations, Nov 28th
Elections both @ Winking Lizard.
Worker Licensing: Ronda Knapp not present. No report.
Membership: Sue Rupp reported updated membership numbers not available. As of mid-July we had
866 members 182 Family, 11 1st Gear, 4 Life, 18 Dual, 561 Regular, 1 Speed Freak, 89 Spouse, 1 “Fan”.
Phil commented that the “old” temporary membership forms purchased by the club are no longer
valid. Sue reported on the LEC membership booth at Grand AM and IRL.
Publicity: Tonya wants to thank the LEC workers who rescued her at the Vintage Motorcycle Event.
Website: Zolt Dvornik not present. No report. Discussion about who should have access to post “News”
on the website. Tim will contact Zolt to give Gloria Sheets access to “News” section of website.
Rallycross: No representative present. No Report.
Old Business: Gloria and Tim asked how much we pay DLB to list social events. No charge for these
listings - discussion about the DLB process. Tim doesn’t want to have registration for social events or the
Banquet online. He said registration will be in the Observer’s Stand and by mail only.
New Business: Larry Hall would like to see the website used as a tool for Race Chairs. He suggested a
Race Chair checklist on the website to help keep track of what duties have been completed by Chiefs.
Find ways to increase communication and take advantage of the technology available to us.
Motion to adjourn the August Board Meeting of 2007
Baker/Alspach
Respectfully submitted by Becky Wollenslegel
(because Simi Dhillon is busy planning a Wedding!)
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Board of Directors’ Meeting, September 12, 2007
Board Members Present: Tim Gordon, Phil Alspach, Jude Summers, Craig Wollenslegel
Officers Present: Mary Jane Berchak, Peggy Gavin, Larry Hall, Sue Rupp, Gloria Sheets, Tonya Smith,
Simi Dhillon, Ronda Knapp, Matt Downing, Frank Vessel, Dave Brown,
Members Present: Ken Berchak, Mike Berchak, Duane Ward, Becky Wollenslegel, Bob Smith, Zsolt
Dvornik, Jeff Knapp, Paul Fishel,
Minutes: The August 2007 minutes were distributed and approved.
Motion to approve minutes
Gordon/Summers
Motion carried.
Officer Reports:
Special Events: Frank Vessel reported the hospital visit in Cleveland for 9/19 was successful. The Berea
hospital visit has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for October or November. There is a Children’s
Hospital visit scheduled in November. Hats are continuing to be collected.
Publicity: Tonya Smith will be relinquishing her post at the end of this year due to expecting twins in
2008.
Rally Cross: Orion Fairman was not present but Andy reported they have been having discussions with
management at National Trails the plan is to hold the first rally cross on the Sunday after the Stanberry
Cup. There are pre paid sanctions which will be used.
Solo: Andy Bell reported there have been two events since the last meeting. There is one points event
left, this is the Stanberry Cup. Three chiefs have indicated they will be retiring after this season and Andy
is working to recruit new people to take over these positions.
Worker Licensing: Ronda Knapp was present but no news to report.
Website: Zsolt Dvornik was present but no news to report.
Social: Gloria reported that the Sept 26th Auto Assets Shop Tour has been cancelled, will need to
reschedule for a time which is convenient for the shop.
Other upcoming events are Oct 24th Nominations and Nov 28 th Elections both at Winking Lizard.
The ballot ad for Mary Jane to put in the Observers Stand will be provided to her.
The Social committee is working on details for a buffet with the hotel for the banquet. They will provide more details after further discussions occur.
Competition Licensing: Dave Brown had no new update.
Pro Race: Jude Summers had no news to report.
Regional Race: Phil reported the weekend was successful; there were 187 participants, due to weather
however on Sunday there were only 135 cars. There were sufficient workers for the event.
Scheduling for next year will need to be completed by end of September.
There were some post race issues which will need to be discussed with race committee; due to
schedule submission date approaching a meeting is being held at Jude’s house next Wednesday. All chiefs
will be asked to attend.
Treasurer’s Report: Phil Alspach distributed and explained the Treasurer’s Report (August), checking
and savings registers. A copy for the Observers Stand was submitted.
Summers/Downing
Observers’ Stand: Mary Jane Berchak reported that the latest issue has been published and mailed.
She also wanted to share that contribution to the Observers’ Stand has increased from members.
the observer stand
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Membership: Sue Rupp reported updated membership numbers include 17 new members have been
added since last month. She has also received two e-mails from Mike Dickerson who is looking for active
membership chairs for each region.
Regarding the issue of temporary memberships, they are no longer valid for workers; the worker
incentive program will carry forward.
Historian: Rebecca Fast not present. The search for a new club historian or assistant historian continues.
Old Business:
Tim shared that Doc Mills Memorial Service was successful. The tree has been planted and the plaque is
being looked into. Also the Dave Stewart plaque is to be replaced.
The 2008 Drivers School will be held at Nelsons Ledges.
Motion to adjourn the September Board Meeting of 2007
Gordon/Summers
Respectfully submitted by Simi Dhillon
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2007 OVR Event Schedules
OVR Board of Directors Meetings
November 14
Places
to
Party!
Winking Lizard
1380 Bethel Rd
Cols Ohio
December 12
Event
Date
Time
Location
Elections/Gravity Grand Prix
28-Nov
7:30 PM
Winking Lizard
2007 Annual Awards Banquet
19-Jan 08
5:30 PM
Holiday Inn, Worthington
(formerly The Radisson)
Holiday Inn
(Radisson)
7007 N. High St
Worthington, Oh
OVR Regional RallyCross Series
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!!!
The Ground Hog has been found and is currently serving out his sentence for hiding from authorities. Some of his duties include picking
up cones both during the event and after, assisting with early morning
registration and other general duties during and after the event.
Additional duties also include bringing members of the event staff cool
frosty beverages of choice after the event is done. (yes this includes
some adult beverages as well...... mmmmm beer mmmmm....
The official RallyCross event schedule will be posted in future issues of the
Observer’s Stand as well as online.
the observer’s stand 16
September/ October 2007
Banquet ad goes here
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July-August, 2007
DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVE
by Mary Jane Berchak
Since Ken unretired the K B ENGINEERING rolling
laboratory and entered the 2007 Autumn Classic
as a driver and I attended the event as a crew
member instead of a worker, I thought I’d pass
along my views of the event from the other side of
the guardrail.
the race. But he made it through and got a First in
class. Two more good things.
While a “No Schedule” Schedule drives me nuts, I
understand the need for one and I have gradually
learned to live with it. It seemed to have really
been necessary this weekend because of the
changeable weather. The announcements that
affected us were timely and easy to understand.
We were always able to be at the right place at the
right time. Another good thing.
The weather was yuukkkky. Fortunately, it was
only rainy, the wind wasn’t a big issue and the
temperature wasn’t horrible.
The tire selection procedure always produced
stressful results.
Everything else was someplace between good and
great.
The Don Mills Memorial Service was relocated
because of the weather, but the Service itself was a
sadly wonderful part of the weekend.
We arrived at Registration early on Friday, and
found that someone had arranged temporary parking while we waited for Registration to open. First
good item. The Registration procedure went
smoothly and adding a crew member caused no
problem. Next good item. No problem finding a
paddock location, and unloading the car. Car and
driver went to Tech because car needed an Annual.
Both came back rather quickly with stickers on car
and new helmet. Another good item.
Let me tell all of you something. FROM THE
PROSPECTIVE OF THE DRIVER AND CREW, the
event was well run and enjoyable.
All of the hard work before the event and at the
track produced an event that went well for the driver and crew and everyone involved in the production of the weekend deserves a big pat on the back
and a thank you from the heart.
The Party was dampened by a downpour, but the
food was good and there was plenty. (The best
part was that I didn’t have to cook.)
Saturday, driving to the Track, we passed through
2 rain showers and decided to get rain tires, just
in case. First tire vendor didn’t have any rains
that fit the car. Second vendor had 4 tires that
were the right size. Then came a series of choices—-rains or drys. Saturday morning – rains and
damp but drying track. Turned out not too bad.
Saturday afternoon, drys with a dry track until the
pace lap. Entire grid on drys. Rain and storm
sometimes made it difficult to see across the
track. Ken survived and even got a trophy.
Sunday morning —- rains and damp track. OK.
Sunday afternoon —-spitting rain, which tires?
Rains and then the track starts to dry out. Ken
said he was looking for wet spots by the end of
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FIGURE 8 SCHOOL BUS RACING at
COLUMBUS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Socializer Date: August 18,2007
When you see the course marshall staging area that looks like this, you really begin to wonder what
is about to happen. Of course............... it’s the school bus figure 8 event.
GREEN FLAG, GREEN FLAG, GREEN FLAG always means GO!!!!!!!!!
It was a little surprising to notice
that some of the vehicles in this
competition actually contained
passengers. They almost look as
strange as the event itself.
This is not a bad photo.............as the action
progressed, it really got that dusty and difficult to see the action.
Photos by Doug Gall.
The inevitable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here comes the knight in shining armor, the Front End Loader,
to right the rolled-over competition vehicle.
Chairmen
Phil Alspach
Matt Downing
Grid
Burleigh Coldiron
Kathy Gall
Tara Oram
Judith Poling
Information
Duane Ward
Donna Tonkin
Philip Osborn
Taryn Hodge
Course
Brooks Greer
Larry Hall
Mary Moore
Bob Bruce
Bob Smith
David Rupp
Edwin Sanders
A SPECIAL THANKS
TO ALL OF THE
PEOPLE WHO
WORKED THE
OVR /SCCA
Registration
Jude Summers
Sue Rupp
Eric Marcus
Mary Ellen Hall
Peggy Dietz
Dorothy Harrington
Beth Domoracki
Colleen Dick
Gloria Sheets
Ron Dick
Peggy Gavin
Julie Raterman
PaceCar
Brooks Church
Willy Church
Bob Antoine
R. B. Wright
Start
Don Randles
Lee Pfeiler
Elizabeth Himes
Frank Vessell
Pete Larson
Randy Holton
Melissa Baker
Mike Metzler
Diane Tedeschi
Pits & Paddock
Brian Flint
Dave Jones
Jim Strapp
Joe Hayes
Robert Hengen
Kevin Burk
Tech
David Larue
Barry Baker
Earl Myers
Dennis Powell
Jeb Bucher
Deb Hamilton
Stewards
Dan Hodge
John Peterson
Fred McAnnich
Doug Ruth
Ann K. Burke
James Green
Richard Cole
Rich Langford
Duane Harrington
Debbie LaFond
Hugh Laird
Lauri Burkons
John Pfetzing
Pat McCammom
Fire & Safety
Richard Nester
David Howard
John Lee Jr.
Tom Howell
Raymond Porter
Michael E. Qunintdree
Sound
Wayne Briggs
Jason Briggs
William Porter
Barney Powers
AUTUMN
CLASSIC
DOUBLE
REGIONAL
AT THE
MID-OHIO
RACE
COURSE
Timing & Scoring
Letty Walker
Mick Walker
James Wilson
Karen Wilson
Ronald Gallmeyer
Tony Kasper
Dawn Smith
David Killian
Jon Goins
Carol A. Gallmeyer
Flagging
&
Communication
Susan Leach
Susanne Beal
Louis Beal
Ernie Woeller
Charles Tucker
Peter Meyer
Lowell McClure Jr.
Patrick Leach
Michael Pryor
Jeff Knapp
Ronda Knapp
Judith Cowie
Bob Cowie
Tom Phillips
David Wyatt
Todd Cholmordeley
Kenneth Valore
Thomas Wierzbicki
Josh Scott
Doug Imhoff
Dennis Simko
Jamie Scholl
Robert Roberts
E. Lynn Roberts
Kevin Woeller
Kevin Shea
Medical
Kathlee Parker
Keith Neale
OVR Road Racing Results
Autumn Classic
Mid Ohio
September 8, 2007
OA
IC Car No. Class Name
Group 2
2
2
11
6
14
8
24
1
25
9
3
14
83
1
8
ITA
ITA
SM
IT7
ITA
Kevin Ruck
Matt Downing
Denny Mathiaas
Phil Alspach
Michael Pahls
Group 3
5
1
10
3
12
2
13
4
15
1
16
5
20
6
38
1
13
2
73
4
43
ITB
ITC
FP
ITB
GP
ITB
ITB
Scott Hileman
Richard Ruck
Wes Holliday
Jim Heckman
Barry Wills
Duane Ward
Ron Copeland
Group 4
6
8
11
20
24
DNF
77
65
95
70
75
96
ITS
ITS
ITS
EP
ITS
ITE
Larry Morris
Bart Morris
Willy Church
Ken Berchak
Matt Morris
Keith Wise
1
3
6
2
11
Group 5
1
1
6
6
8
8
13
2
14
2
5
15
80
10
77
SRF
SRF
SRF
SSC
T2
Group 6
12
2
16
1
17
1
36
21
3
FC
Doug Brown
CSR L. Jack Ruscilli
FS
Chris M. Moore
Group 7
1
1
3
3
9
1
10
7
11
2
14
4
51
80
65
15
52
77
Autumn Classic
Mid Ohio
September 9, 2007
OA
Group 2
1
5
7
10
21
JD Pfetzing
Suren Tchobanian
RB Wright
Tom Hopson
Dick Ruhl
1 Hour Enduro
ESRF JD Pfetzing
ESRF R B Wright
EITS Bart Morris
ESRF Suren Tchobabian
ESM Mason Workman
EITS Larry Morris
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IC Car No.
Class
Name
1
2
1
4
12
3
14
1
8
552
ITA
ITA
IT7
ITA
SM
Kevin Ruck
Matt Downing
Phil Alspach
Michael Pahls
Mason Workman
Group 3
5
6
10
14
3
1
4
5
1
73
38
4
ITC
GP
ITB
ITB
Richard Ruck
Barry Wills
Scott Hileman
Duane Ward
Group 4
5
9
11
1
1
5
65
70
77
ITS
EP
ITS
Bart Morris
Ken Berchak
Larry Morris
Group 5
1
8
9
13
1
8
9
2
5
15
80
10
SRF
SRF
SRF
SSC
JD Pfetzing
Suren Tchobanian
R B Wright
Tom Hopson
Group 6
18
1
3
FS
Chris M. Moore
HITS
HITS
HSRF
HIT7
HSM
HSRF
HITB
Handicap Race
Larry Morris
Bart Morris
Suren Tchobaniaan
Phil Alspach
Mason Workman
JD Pfetzing
Duane Ward
Group 7
1
2
3
7
9
10
11
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
77
65
15
1
52
5
4
THE LONGEST DAY OF NELSON
NELSON LEDGES ROAD COURSE
August 26, 2007
OA
3
7
8
11
12
29
33
Car No.
6
6
6
6
PIC
2
1
2
1
3
5
6
Class
ITE
ITA
ITS
SRF
SM
ITA
ITB
Car. No.
56
41
51
15
12
16
6
Name
Craftsman Motorsports 1
Team Subway
5:01 Motorsports
Hippi Racing
Margarita Motorsports 1
Spirit of Nelson
Hippi Racing
Name
Jason Albright
Matt Brannon
Chase Navarre
Bill Baten
Region
WOR
OVR
OVR
INDY
12
12
12
12
12
Dan Harding
Ken Mast
Allan Milarcik
Brent Walton
Keith Wise
NEO
MVR
MVR
MVR
OVR
15
15
15
Joe Heretta
JD Pfetzing
Ray Rivard
OVR
OVR
OVR
16
16
16
16
16
16
Norman Chute
Roland Hahn
EB Lunken
Brian Roesser
Mike Saddleton
Bruce Wolf
SCR
OVR
Cincy
OVR
MVR
WOR
41
41
41
41
41
Mark Crum
Donald Duman
Joe Plunkett
Pete Smith
Lee Niffenegger
PHIL
NER
PHIL
MoHUD
OVR
51
51
51
51
Andy Cotyk
Steve Kramer
Lance Loughman
Audrey Zavodsky
OVR
HUS
WMR
DET
56
56
56
56
56
Jim Briody
Alan Himes
Mitch Piper
John Schmitt
Brett Spaude
SJR
WDC
WDC
OVR
CFLR
Make
BMW 330i
Miata
Datsun 510
SRF
Miata
RX-7
FX-16
Total Time
24-02:02.027
24-01:42.209
24-02:16.239
24-01:29.667
24-01:52.206
24-00:59.520
12-51:30.623
Jude Summers got the results from
this race and the list of drivers and forwarded them to me.
Thanks Jude
A NOTE TO OVR
To all the good folks of OVR,
A big thank you for the $50.00 gas
card for Speedway as an appreciation gift to a worker.
Thanks again for your support of the
workers.
Bob Cowie
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Dog Days of Summer National
Grattan
August 13, 2007
OA
IC Car No Class Name
Group 2
9
1
8
FV
Jeff Loughead
Group 3
2
2
82
GT!
Dick Greer
Group 4
1
6
8
13
14
1
2
3
3
2
5
4
9
84
98
FP
FP
FP
EP
GTL
Joe Walker
Peter Morton
John Walker
Lee Feineigle
Bill Davidson
Group 5
1
1
91
SRF
Nick Evans
Group 7
DNF
18
FE
The Bert Olson National
Gingerman
August 25, 2007
OA
Car No
IC
Class
Name
Group 1
5
13
2
1
7
53
T3
SSB
Chads Gilsinger
Chase Lin
Group 2
7
12
2
2
54
18
S2
FE
Mark Hardymon
Corey Dalenberg
Group 3
10
2
83
AS
Ken McVicker
1
83
5
84
EP
FP
EP
Sam Halkias
John Walker
Lee Feineigle
Corey Dalenberg
Group 4
1
DNF
DNF
Group 6
1
1
91 SRF
Nick Evans
Jeff Knapp took this photo at the Autumn Classic and I have a question..........
Where are the cars??????????????????
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Cincinnati Regional
Mid Ohio
August 12, 2007
Cincinnati Regional
Mid Ohio
August 11, 2007
OA
IC
OA
Car No Class Name
Group 1
5
5
7
7
10
10
23
3
25
4
31
20
3
19
99
1
4
14
ITA
ITA
ITA
IT7
ITC
ITA
Kevin Ruck
Jeremy Lucas
Ian Green
Phil Alspach
Carl Holbrook
Matt Downing
Group 2
3
3
4
4
5
5
8
8
15
3
19
6
25
15
27
11
42
96
79
95
2
6
75
48
ITS
ITS
ITS
ITS
ITB
ITB
ITS
ITB
Brian Ehmer
Keith Wise
Larry Morris
Willy Church
James Heckman
Joe Heretta
Matt Morris
Duane Ward
Group 3
7
7
10
10
13
13
20
20
25
25
26
26
27
27
17
21
83
78
72
52
12
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
Brian Murdick
John Guthrie
Dennis Mathias
Roy Korth
Lara Korth
Keith Workman
Eric Stoller
Group 5
1
1
2
2
4
4
12
12
49
15
74
80
SRF
SRF
SRF
SRF
Bob Chapman
Ray Rivard
Dave Coppock
R.B. Wright
IC
Car No
Class
Name
Group 1
7
8
22
24
7
8
3
20
19
99
1
14
ITA
ITA
IT7
ITA
Jeremy Lucas
Ian Green
Phil Alspach
Matt Downing
Group 2
3
4
6
7
16
19
3
4
6
7
5
8
42
96
95
79
2
6
ITS
ITS
ITS
ITS
ITB
ITB
Brian Ehmer
Keith Wise
Willy Church
Larry Morris
James Heckman
Joe Heretta
Group 3
5
9
14
18
24
31
5
9
14
18
24
31
17
21
78
52
83
72
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
Brian Murdick
John Guthrie
Roy Korth
Keith Workman
Dennis Mathias
Lara Korth
Group 5
1
3
9
12
1
3
9
12
49
15
SRF
SRF
SRF
SRF
Bob Chapman
Ray Rivard
R.B. Wright
Dave Coppock
80
74
Photos by Jeff Knapp.
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WOR GAMES DOUBLE REGIONAL
MID-OHIO
OCTOBER 7, 2007
OA
Group 2
WOR GAMES DOUBLE REGIONAL
MID-OHIO
OCTOBER 6, 2007
OA
IC Car No. Class
Group 2
1 1
38 ITB
2 2
2 ITB
4 2
42 SSC
9 2
41 ITC
12 5
10 SSC
Name
Scott Hileman
Jim Heckman
Larry Ray
Carl Holbrook
Tom Hopson
73
99
17
29
14
2
88
ITA
ITA
SM
SM
ITA
SM
SM
Kevin Ruck
Ian Green
Brian Murdick
John Guthrie
Matt Downing
Eric Stoller
Deb Mathias
Group 4
1
6
8
18
20
1
6
8
1
2
49
5
74
65
89
SRF
SRF
SRF
GTL
GTL
Bob Chapman
JD Pfetzing
Dave Coppock
Earl Myers
Rusty Bell
2
5
6
8
17
36
10
58
91
3
FC
FC
DSR
DSR
FC
FS
Mark Bueltel
Doug Brown
Phil Alspach
Vince Massa
Ron Thomas
Chris Moore
1
1
2
6
4
96
83
77
FP
ITS
FP
ITS
Peter Morton
Keith Wise
Chuck Kuhn
Larry Morris
Group 7
8 4
14 2
18 1
94
77
32
ITE
T2
GT3
Craig Markusic
Dick Ruhl
William Koch
Group 6
1
3
9
15
Car No.
Class
Name
1
2
6
10
15
1
2
3
4
3
38
2
42
10
41
ITB
ITB
SSC
SSC
ITC
Scott Hileman
Jim Heckman
Larry Ray
Tom Hopson
Carl Holbrook
1
4
7
12
16
20
26
1
4
2
7
7
13
18
73
99
17
29
14
88
2
ITA
ITA
SM
SM
ITA
SM
SM
Kevin Ruck
Ian Green
Brian Murdick
John Guthrie
Matt Downing
Denny Mathias
Eric Stoller
1
6
7
17
18
1
6
7
1
2
49
5
74
65
89
SRF
SRF
SRF
GTL
GTL
Bob Chapman
JD Pfetzing
Dave Coppock
Earl Myers
Rusty Bell
2
8
15
26
30
1
2
1
5
2
91
17
11
10
3
36
FC
FC
CSR
DSR
FS
FC
Ron Thomas
Mark Bueltel
L. Jack Ruscilli
Phil Alspach
Chris Moore
Doug Brown
1
3
4
10
1
1
2
2
4
96
77
83
FP
ITS
ITS
FP
Peter Morton
Keith Wise
Larry Morris
Chuck Kuhn
6
14
3
2
94
77
ITE
T2
Craig Markusic
Dick Ruhl
Group 3
Group 3
1 1
4 4
5 1
19 11
21 9
30 20
34 22
Group 5
4
17
28
35
DNF
DNF
IC
Group 4
Group 5
DNF
Group 6
Group 7
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Autocross:
Autocross vs Golf
As solo chair you have
days and even weekends
that make your blood
pressure rise and the
stress levels make you
wonder why you ever volunteered for the job. (I
am guessing the club racing stewards have the
same thing as I have seen
them in action and appreciate what they do!) The
majority of the issues are
never seen or realized by the average competitor and when you are surrounded by
good people who are all trying to work
things out, it minimizes the stress. Still, I
recently wondered if I shouldn’t take up golf
as an alternate relaxing hobby. Both
autocross and golf are games of one and
games of many. They are both about
improving your own game as much as beating others. I started looking at the comparisons:
A Solo Word ............
by Andy Bell
Golf:
Financial:
Golfing once a week at most public courses
$30 or more
Joining a club $big bucks
Golf clubs (Ok I have a set but need the
newest, greatest driver) $400
Golf lessons $200-$500
Stress:
Golf club wrapped around tree or in water
Lost balls
Trees/water hazards/sand traps
Public embarrassment
Waiting on the group ahead
Questioning shot counts
Playing in the rain
Benefits:
Meet new people
Expand colorful language
Some exercise (If you walk the course)
You can pound the $#%$# out of a small
white ball
You can have a beer while playing
Lots of places to play
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Financial:
Racing once a week $25-$30
SCCA Family membership about $150
New race tires $200-$400 depending on the
Kart or the Miata
Evolution driving school $250
Stress:
Working in T&S
Resolving unknown cone calls
Figuring out mystery car numbers
Public embarrassment
Determining number of runs in a day
Keeping places to play
Playing in the rain
Benefits:
Meet new people
Expand colorful language
Some exercise (If you sprint to the downed
cones)
You can pound the $#%$# out of small orange
traffic cones
You get to go as fast as you can (Which means
you can scare yourself sometimes!)
The clock doesn’t lie about results.
Ok so they shake out remarkably close. Still,
the one that makes it for me is that scaring
myself going as fast as I can. Once the helmet
goes on, the smile goes ear to ear! So racing
it will be for me because speed and friendships
at the track are what still makes it fun for me
even after all the stress of putting on an event.
Last weekend I went to help coach at my
son’s pee wee football game after our race. I
happened to run into the Commissioner of the
league. When I saw him he was arguing with
a half a dozen parents about how long the
games had gone over their time limits. While I
talked to him, he had people come up and
complain that the game balls were too slippery
for the kids to grip, then he had two irate
coaches arguing about the legal weight limit of
one of the kids running the ball in a game. He
turned to my head coach and myself explained
that the availability of the playing fields had
been delayed by the high school grounds crews
in the morning and had thrown the whole day
off. When we walked away I thought,” He
must have some serious stress. Maybe he
should take up a relaxing hobby, like
autocross!”
THE BELL BOYS
ADVENTURES AT THE
GREAT LAKES DIVISIONAL
The inaugural 2007 Great Lakes Divisional was held
this year at the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru, Indiana.
Many of our OVR members have raced on this facility and this year I thought I would go over to see
what it was all about. Drew and I packed up Friday
and headed out for the 3 ½ hour drive across 33 to
get there for Friday night tech. It was one of our
more adventurous trips as we seemed to be a target
for all types of road hazards coming off other vehicles along the way. These included a mattress flying out of a pick up, Two kayaks sliding off the roof
of the car in front of us, and a truck blowing a tire
just in front of us. If anyone doubts the effectiveness of autocross sharpening your car control skills,
I’m prepared to tell you they helped keep us safe on
that trip!
Friday night
We pulled into Peru at a little after 4:00 and found a
parking spot to leave the kart while we checked out
what was going on. Jen Meridith got us checked in
for the weekend and we went off to find how they
wanted to run tech. That evening we only had a
few of the karts on site and we quickly went over
them and got them stickered for the weekend. We
also went out to walk the course. For those who
have never gone, Grissom lets the SCCA use an old
aircraft parking area for their events. The course
uses the taxiway with aircraft revetments on each
side. Each revetment is large enough to hold a
medium bomber, so they create little patches of
track where you run off the main taxi way, go
through some features, and pop back out onto the
taxi way on your way to the next part of the course.
Drew said it reminded him of a Christmas tree
where you run out into each branch and then back
to the trunk each time. That seems like a pretty
accurate description.
Saturday
I woke up Saturday in the tent and it felt COLD!
It was probably in the 50’s but coming straight
from 90 degree weather it was a shock. Drew
and I quickly got dressed and Drew jumped into
his driver’s suit which was the only thing he had
with long sleeves. We headed out to the site and
hooked up with the Hoovers so we could see how
the day would go. They introduced me to the
McClintock and Sheidler familes. For those who
don’t know this group of F125 drivers from
Michigan, they make up about 5 of the top 10
autocross F125’s in the country. We had talked
many times on the phone but it was good to put
names with faces. From there we went to find
out where kart grid would be and ran into our first
snag of the weekend. Over the course of the next
few hours we were told 3 different places to grid
the karts. This was very frustrating and in retrospect I should have been more firm about where I
wanted the karts.
The race
Neva was anxious to try out the new gearing on
her kart. The girls ran a group ahead of the guys
and formula juniors so I was able to watch her
race. Neva was up against Jackie McClintock as
her competition. The new gears really made a
difference and Neva battled neck and neck with
Jackie through the first 3 runs. At the end of 3
runs Jackie held the lead by .3 sec. Jackie then
threw down a scorcher run to end the day .7
ahead of Neva.
Drew went out next and was very close to the
Formula A kids in time. When he came in he
refused to tell me what it was like until I had done
my first run! Thanks kid! He ran smooth all day
and just could not quite catch the older kids. After
the third run it was obvious that we should regear
for the bigger track but since he had no competition in his class we let it ride for the day.
For the first time in a few years I had butterflies
as I climbed into the kart. The two things on my
mind were the surface (I’ve never driven on concrete) and how fast Neva and Jackie had just run.
(Ok I admit it I was afraid that the girls would
The course was very long and flowing, so we knew it
beat me this weekend!) At that point all of the
would be quick. The asphalt is older and rough and
kart drivers had told me to be careful on the start
in many places breaking up. For this weekend, the
because it was very easy to stall the kart on the
major rough spots were avoided and we never had a
concrete due to the extra grip. As I rolled to the
problem even in the karts.
line and took off I realized I had forgot to clear out
the engine and so bogged badly for the first 20 or
That night we went to the Air museum where we
30 feet before the engine cleared out and I was on
were making camp and spent the night visiting and
my way! Wow was it fast. The kart just STUCK
chatting with the other competitors camping there.
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everywhere on the concrete. When I got back to
grid I watched the other two drivers running with
me finish and I was in the lead! It didn’t last. The
second driver group for the F125 class included Alan
Sheidler who was on fire all weekend and my short
lived lead was over as he crossed the line over a
second ahead of me. My second run had a better
start but I pushed way to hard into the slalom and
killed my momentum correcting for it. My third run
was better but I bogged the motor again on the
start. At this point Brian Hoover pulled me aside for
a pep talk. He asked if I was OK since the kart was
driving on rails and he knows I like to pitch it
around to get fast. He was right and now I had a
feel for the concrete so I pushed harder on the last
run to end up with my best time of the day.
Unfortunately this was 2 seconds off my closest
competitor and almost 3 seconds off the lead!
Ouch! These guys are the reason karts have the
PAX they do. They can drive to that level!
After the day ended, some minor course corrections
were added to allow us to run the course the other
direction. We took some time to walk the new layout and then went to meet the Hoovers to go find
some dinner. We went to Harvey Hinclemeyer’s in
Peru and had some great Italian food and company
for the evening. Neva had heard that the temp
would drop into the low 40’s that night so Drew and
I were thankful that Brian and Neva invited us to
sleep in the sleeper cab of their truck rather than
the tent. At 4 in the morning a heavy but short rain
hit as well, so it was good to be protected from the
elements!
Sunday Prep
When we got to the site Sunday, we went to work
on putting a new spur gear on Drew’s kart. As soon
as I had it in place I realized that we were out of
adjustment room on the motor and would need to
remove more links from Drew’s chain. We borrowed
a chain break and halfway through the operation the
tool broke. Brian and I got creative on removing
the links and got everything together just in time to
roll the karts up to grid.
I also talked quite a bit with Alan and made some
significant tire pressure changes for the day based
on his recommendations.
Sunday race
run cleanly and with an outstanding time, so the
gap in the final results looked a bit larger than the
close race that had taken place to that point.
The juniors were all very close together again and
Drew was just behind. We did have some drama
on Drew’s first run as he neared the end of the
track we heard the engine rev suddenly indicating
he had lost drive to the wheels. He calmly
reached up, switched off the engine and continued
to coast about 100 feet and across the finish line
for a clean albeit slow run. His mechanic let him
down again. I had done so much work on the
chain I had forgotten to go back and tighten the
spur gear nuts. They had backed off which
allowed the spur gear to wobble and the chain to
pop off. No damage was done and we quickly had
everything back together for his last two runs. He
ended up about 1-2 seconds behind two of the formula junior A’s and 4 seconds off the winner.
Since he was the only one in FJB he went home a
Divisional Champion.
Sunday I felt much more comfortable with the kart
and track and had three good runs with the kart
moving around more in the manner I am used to.
It still wasn’t enough to close the gap, but I felt
good about the experience and the fact that I kept
improving all weekend. Alan Sheidler took home
the win in the class edging out JT
McClintock,almost 4 seconds ahead of me!
We wrapped up and had trophies, and were on the
road by 2:00. Other winners from OVR were
Jason Tipple and Mike Perakis. I want to thank
the race organizers who put the event together. It
is very had to coordinate things across regions and
I felt that the event ran well.
Drew and I had a good time. I highly recommend
attending a divisional or higher race. You really
get to see how drivers take the competitive edge
to the next level both in improving themselves and
the equipment they run. It is also a much more
intense experience with the way the race is run
and the flow of the course. I am a firm believer
that you will only improve to the level you compete with. Competing at this level can take your
local game to a whole new place!
Neva and Jackie continued their Saturday battle. As
they went into the 3rd run Jackie was just a little
ahead and Neva decided to do an all out run since
she had nothing to lose. As Neva completed the
first part of the course she went just a bit wide hit a
bump and the kart looped. Jackie completed her
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
I would like to get on my soapbox to address some issues that I would like to focus on going into next
season. We will be planning for 2008 soon and that’s where you, the solo competitor for OVR, come in.
We need help and volunteers for our solo specialties going into next year.
The specialty chiefs that are responsible for providing our smooth running events need help. We need
fresh blood waiting in the wings to give them a break once in a while. The majority of the chiefs in the
solo program have been a chief for 6-7 years or longer and many are getting to the burn out stage or
simply want to switch or reduce some responsibilities. Our chiefs show up tirelessly to every event and
their only rewards are your thanks for the job they do and a discount on their entries. It is extremely
rare when a chief is not available for an event and surprisingly difficult to find substitutes when they are
out. Several have come to events this year when they didn’t even have vehicles to drive and still fulfilled
their obligations. We have so much new blood with enthusiasm for the sport, that we need some of those
individuals to step forward into some leadership roles. In the last two years we have backfilled our registration chief, worker chief, timing chief, and novice coordinator, created the waiver chief positions, and
even broken in a new solo chair. That said, the chiefs for safety, course set up and tear down, and course
design have all let me know that they would like to try other positions, retire as chiefs, or go part time
so they don’t have to be at EVERY event. In my opinion all of these individuals have gone above and
beyond for the club and the program and I would like to help them out with their wishes. None of the
positions is a “for life” thing although I often feel they are viewed that way. In many clubs these responsibilities rotate every few events.
This is also your opportunity to get involved with the group that controls way the program runs and really be able to incorporate any new ideas or changes that you think can help the program. Forums are
great and can provide food for thought, but they are all talk. Becoming a chief is a way to bring the subjects to action. If you are interested in a chief’s position please contact me at any time. Now is a great
opportunity to get involved, because you can work into the position to see if you like it and not just have
it thrust upon you. Even giving a chief a break for a couple events will help.
If you choose not to be a chief, learn to lend a hand. All of the officials you see at a solo event are volunteers. There is too much work for just a few people to do everything that needs to be done before, during and after an event. We always need help lining the course, marking cones, sweeping the track and
setting up Moby in the morning. In the afternoon when others are relaxing waiting for trophies, we are
stacking cones, storing the timing systems and repacking Moby for the next event. We would love to be
able to change our tires and relax too, but cleaning up is part of autocross and if everyone can pitch in to
do a little to help us pack, then no one has to do a lot and the quicker we can get to trophies
Andy Bell
Solo Chairman OVR
By the time you read this issue of The Observer’s Stand, you
should have received your ballot for the 2007 OVR elections.
Become involved in the operation of your club by voting for the
candidates of your choice for the Regional Executive and the
members of the Board of Directors for the 2008 year.
You might also note the information for the 2007 Awards
Banquet.
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T:1
T:1
T:2
T:1
A-Stock
Matthew Dahn [179]
Larry Dues [42]
Joe Duda [77]
4 Rich Scotti [69]
5 Jack Baruth [31]
6 Mark Baruth [131]
7 Michael Eckert [79]
8 Lee Franz [4]
9 Eric Wecker [21]
Best
Points
48.695
100
48.83
98
48.855
97
48.995
94
49.076
93
49.276
89
49.318
88
50.815
61
51.93
40
C-Stock
Matt Davis [19]
2 John Voegeli [5]
Best
Points
48.643
100
50.006
75
D-Stock
Jeff Robinson [45]
Eric Sobkowiak [12]
3 George Arteaga [231]
4 PJ Rogers [7]
5 Steve Fraley [9]
Best
Points
49.989
100
53.476
37
53.505
37
55.072
25
55.908
25
D-Stock Ladies
Jennifer Branton [4]
Best
Points
60.401
70
E-Stock
T:1 Joshua Blunck [4]
T:2 Young-Jin Lee [15]
3 Ed Streibig [49]
4 Gordon Crites [77]
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:2
Best
Points
51.215
100
55.926
25
56.69
25
58.057
25
F-Stock
Steven Dalstrom [170]
Keith Miller [70]
3 Brandon Nee [66]
4 Samuel Rajkowski [24]
5 Mike Reddy [166]
Best
Points
50.338
100
51.449
80
54.916
25
56.096
25
56.523
25
G-Stock
Grayson Gates [7]
Jerry Schafer [64]
3 Tom Poole [22]
4 Jerry Hughes [78]
5 Joshua Throckmorton [47]
Best
Points
54.096
100
54.698
90
56.475
60
57.356
46
59.768
25
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:1
T:2
T:1
Solo Results
T:1
T:2
T:3
Event Location: COOPER STADIUM
Event Date: AUGUST 26, 2007
T:1
T:2
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T:1
T:2
T:3
T:1
H-Stock
Zsolt Dvornik [72]
John Souder [35]
3 Stephen Skakun [73]
4 Kristin Holby [173]
5 Robert Forsblom [71]
6 Chris Kennedy [41]
Best
Points
50.756
100
51.199
92
52.959
61
54.767
29
56.043
25
56.264
25
Super Stock
Bryan Schafer [18]
Steven Tornik [89]
3 Paul King [4]
4 George Tornik [68]
Best
Points
46.108
100
52.736
25
55.155
25
57.839
25
A-Street Prepared
Gregory Lloyd [77]
2 Bob Grundey [44]
Best
Points
46.511
100
57.849
25
B-Street Prepared
Mike Perkis [68]
Ben Senft [79]
3 Jon Beerman [71]
4 Ray Stoquist [33]
Best
Points
47.718
100
47.86
97
48.18
91
48.937
77
B-Street Prepared Ladies
Kathy Petrucci [68]
C-Street Prepared
Mike DePietro [54]
Mark Gleckler [14]
Joe R [6]
4 Don Howard [94]
5 John Albert [117]
6 Jason Shaw [20]
7 Maec Bauer [11]
C-Street Prepared Ladies
Linda DePietro [54]
D-Street Prepared
T:1 Garrick Forkenbrock [72]
T:2 Mike Ucker [28]
T:3 Bruno Taqbacchi [57]
4 Joseph Panico [3]
5 Bill Herron [35]
6 Ryan Smith [93]
7 ron zimmermann [1]
Best
Points
55.051
70
Best
Points
49.041
100
50.095
81
50.168
79
50.262
78
52.139
43
52.559
35
53.174
25
Best
Points
52.396
70
Best
Points
46.848
100
47.42
89
47.825
81
49.841
43
50.091
38
51.106
25
57.021
25
Best
Points
55.944
100
57.324
78
E-Street Prepared
T:1 Dave Kutney [42]
T:2 William Rockhold [92]
3 Matthew Marsh [13]
4 Ray Belfrage [88]
5 Andrew Huff [16]
6 Andre Takacs [25]
Best
Points
48.112
100
49.176
80
52.731
25
52.977
25
54.133
25
55.474
25
F-Street Prepared
T:1 Kevin Funk [70]
Best
Points
52.49
70
Best
Points
46.905
100
48.942
61
49.176
56
49.231
55
50.61
29
51.708
25
52.287
25
52.854
25
52.984
25
53.987
25
55.633
25
T:1
T:2
T:3
T:4
Street Modified 2
T:1 William Wigton [9]
T:2 Shawn Kelly [16]
3 Jason Paul [21]
4 Dave Treadway [93]
Best
Points
49.127
100
51.278
61
54.273
25
54.546
25
Street Touring Sport
T:1 Randy Hoover [19]
T:2 Rich Grunenwald [31]
T:3 Rhett Van Voorhis [25]
4 Z.B. Lorenc [22]
5 Stanislav Ilin [5]
6 Michael Mason [199]
7 William McGowan [328]
8 Daniel McGowan [326]
Best
Points
49.968
100
50.717
87
51.574
71
51.753
68
53.208
42
54.444
25
54.957
25
55.39
25
Street Touring Sport Ladies
T:1 Melissa Anderson [19]
Street Touring Ultra
T:1 Alexander Witt [69]
T:2 James Stewart [20]
3 Bob Lee [28]
4 Scott Johnson [39]
5 Tonya Smith [182]
Best
Points
56.538
70
Best
Points
50.278
100
50.465
97
50.581
95
50.987
87
51.122
85
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:1
T:2
Solo Results
Street Modified
Aaron Ritch [4]
Dick Safier [19]
Ben Ellinger [6]
Mike Rosenfeld [63]
5 Tim White [65]
6 Tom Scarpitti [91]
7 Adam Kolatorowicz [80]
8 Paul Kolatorowicz [420]
9 Kyle Adams [30]
10 Rob Phillips [9]
11 Matt Stachler [14]
T:1
T:2
T:3
D-Street Prepared Ladies
T:1 Liz Foreman [69]
2 Heather Runk [3]
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Street Touring Xtra
Joe Blaha [29]
Mike Herbert [96]
Craig Distl [79]
4 Simi Dhillon [17]
5 Peter Bates [44]
6 Scott Hale [118]
7 Aimee Fairman [5]
Best
Points
50.694
100
52.041
76
52.165
74
52.839
62
53.3
54
53.753
46
55.296
25
C-Prepared
David Packard [112]
Craig Wollenslegel [12]
3 Kevin Glaser [1]
4 Billy Shawver [11]
Best
Points
50.89
100
52.14
78
52.745
67
55.141
25
C-Prepared Ladies
Brenda Ucker [28]
E-Prepared
Chris Raglin [11]
Jason Moses [1]
3 William Mohrman [38]
4 marty kasa [76]
5 Kiel Mohrman [138]
Best
Points
49.446
70
Best
Points
46.723
100
51.526
25
52.781
25
53.452
25
53.581
25
T:1
G-Prepared
Larry Wright [13]
Best
Points
55.666
70
T:1
X-Prepared
Ryan Manilla [7]
Best
Points
50.524
70
T:1
B-Modified
Phil Alspach [10]
Best
Points
48.911
70
T:1
T:2
E-Modified
Matt Jones [87]
Darren Grundey [4]
3 Jim Graber [5]
4 Clint Frysinger [48]
5 Jeffrey Heindrichs [160]
6 Denise Frysinger [77]
Best
Points
52.349
100
53.892
73
53.982
72
57.628
25
58.601
25
62.516
25
T:1
E-Modified Ladies
Kelly Jones [87]
Best
Points
53.377
70
T:1
F-Modified
Ron Teeter [149]
Best
Points
49.024
70
F-Modified Ladies
Traci Teeter [49]
Best
Points
50.139
70
T:1
Formula 125
Andy Bell [9]
Best
Points
44.825
70
T:1
Formula 125 Ladies
Neva Hoover [99]
Best
Points
46.606
70
T:1
Formula Junior 1
Dillon Packard [25]
Best
Points
54.079
70
T:1
T:1
T:1
Formula Junior 3
Drew Bell [6]
2 Ben Raglin [9]
Formula Junior 4
Cody Wollenslegel [12]
PAX
Michael Smith [82]
2 Andrew Scott [87]
3 Orion Fairman [77]
Best
Points
54.921
100
56.449
75
Best
Points
49.309
70
Best
Points
39.531
100
39.587
99
41.202
62
Solo Results
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Best
Points
51.113
100
51.873
87
51.939
85
52.64
73
53.312
61
53.403
60
53.759
53
53.953
50
53.998
49
54.744
36
C-Stock
Matt Davis [19]
John Voegeli [5]
3 Ralph Cummings [6]
4 Mark Mitias [15]
Best
Points
54.306
100
54.806
92
55.298
84
57.431
48
D-Stock
T:1 Jeff Robinson [45]
T:2 Eric Sobkowiak [12]
3 Jason Huang [501]
4 PJ Rogers [7]
Best
Points
54.818
100
60.119
25
62.05
25
62.668
25
T:1
E-Stock
Young-Jin Lee [15]
Best
Points
60.056
70
G-Stock
Grayson Gates [7]
Phil Alspach [10]
3 Joe Grumbles [70]
4 Tom Poole [22]
5 Rudi Coursen [9]
Best
Points
57.673
100
59.069
78
59.507
71
60.446
57
61.875
34
T:1
G-Stock Ladies
Sarah Coursen [6]
Best
Points
67.246
70
T:1
H-Stock
Dustin Lansing [11]
Best
Points
64.836
70
T:1
T:2
Super Stock
T:1 Bryan Schafer [18]
2 george clark [44]
3 andrew clark [0]
Best
Points
51.21
100
56.559
25
58.032
25
A-Street Prepared
John Liebrecht [11]
2 Bob Grundey [44]
Best
Points
55.648
100
62.271
25
T:1
T:1
T:1
T:2
T:1
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B-Street Prepared
Mike Perakis [68]
2 Jason Prosnik [44]
3 Bryan King [544]
Best
Points
52.078
100
54.322
61
54.713
54
C-Street Prepared
Mark Gleckler [14]
2 John Albert [117]
3 Frank Vessell [65]
Best
D-Street Prepared
Eric Campbell [8]
Garrick Forkenbrock [72]
3 Michael Ucker [28]
4 Bill Herron [35]
5 Paul Weikel [5]
6 ron zimmermann [1]
Best
Points
50.519
100
51.465
83
51.944
75
55.276
25
57.18
25
63.154
25
53.51
58.238
59.749
Points
100
25
25
D-Street Prepared Ladies Best
Points
Heather Runk [3]
61.741
100
2 Liz Foreman [69]
64.596
58
E-Street Prepared
Andre Takacs [25]
Best
Points
59.938
70
F-Street Prepared
Nick Newcome [81]
2 Kevin Funk [70]
Best
Points
54.789
100
56.27
76
Street Modified
T:1 Aaron Ritch [4]
T:2 Dick Safier [19]
T:3 Tony Wiesenhahn [211]
4 ben ellinger [6]
5 William Rockhold [92]
6 mike monjot [96]
7 Tim White [65]
8 Dave McDonough [74]
Best
Points
51.203
100
52.016
86
52.358
80
54.153
48
54.521
42
56.635
25
57.627
25
61.849
25
T:1
T:1
Solo Results
T:1
T:2
T:1
Event Location: COOPER STADIIUM
Event Date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2007
A-Stock
Michael Eckert [79]
Kris Bjerkaas [30]
Matthew Dahn [179]
Jack Baruth [31]
5 Rich Scotti [69]
6 Mark Baruth [131]
7 Larry Dues [42]
8 Joe Duda [77]
9 Niles Patel [51]
10 Andy Basham [11]
T:1
T:2
T:3
T:4
T:1
T:1
T:2
T:3
Street Modified 2
Tony Cosentino [80]
Street Touring Sport
Rich Grunenwald [31]
Randy Hoover [19]
Matt Hudson [70]
4 Andrew Kenst [98]
5 Dave Everest [9]
6 Stanislav Ilin [5]
7 Z.B. Lorenc [22]
Best
Points
61.773
70
Best
53.94
54.83
57.695
57.92
58.819
59.391
59.689
Points
100
85
37
34
25
25
25
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:2
T:1
T:1
T:2
Best Points
61.598
Street Touring Sport-2
Keith Miller [70]
2 Tyler Bussey [99]
Best Points
56.627
100
62.889
25
Street Touring Ultra
Tonya Smith [182]
Bob Lee [28]
3 Alexander Witt [69]
4 James Stewart [20]
Best Points
55.142
100
55.761
90
55.787
89
56.196
83
Street Touring Xtra
Craig Distl [79]
Michael Herbert [96]
3 Rob Bolan [11]
4 Al Lelikou [40]
Best Points
56.794
100
57.018
96
58.437
74
63.251
25
C-Prepared
BRIAN HOOVER [128]
David Packard [112]
3 Craig Wollenslegel [12]
4 Kevin Glaser [1]
5 Billy Shawver [11]
Best Points
51.873
100
55.131
43
58.499
25
59.324
25
59.815
25
C-Prepared Ladies
Brenda ucker [28]
E-Prepared
Chris Raglin [11]
Ben miller [111]
3 William Mohrman [38]
4 Marty kasa [110]
5 Kiel Mohrman [138]
Best Points
52.576
70
Best Points
50.062
100
50.908
85
57.149
25
58.867
25
60.97
25
T:1
G-Prepared
Larry Brown [31]
Best Points
57.652
70
T:1
X-Prepared
Ryan Manilla [7]
Best Points
64.448
70
T:1
A-Modified
peter smith [85]
2 Jenny Williams [185]
Best Points
47.286
100
48.293
81
E-Modified
Ben Senft [148]
Clint Frysinger [48]
3 Doug Turner [3]
4 Darren Grundey [4]
5 Matt Jones [87]
6 Greg Turner [1]
Best
Points
53.101
100
53.336
96
53.857
87
55.724
56
57.187
31
68.214
25
T:1
E-Modified Ladies
Kelly Jones [87]
Best
Points
58.555
70
T:1
F-Modified
Stuart Phipps [62]
Best
Points
48.306
70
Formula 125
Tim Rhode [15]
2 Andy Bell [9]
3 Travis Farley [151]
Best
Points
47.356
100
49.267
64
53.104
25
T:1
T:2
70
T:1
37
T:1
Formula 125 Ladies
Neva Hoover [99]
Best
Points
51.028
70
T:1
Formula Junior 1
Dillon Packard [25]
Best
Points
57.339
70
T:1
Solo Results
T:1
Street Touring Sport L
Melissa Anderson [19]
Event Date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2007
T:1
T:1
T:1
T:2
Formula Junior 3
Drew Bell [6]
2 Nick Rhode [61]
3 Ben Raglin [9]
Formula Junior 4
Cody Wollenslegel [12]
PAX
Andrew Scott [87]
Michael Smith [82]
3 Zsolt Dvornik [72]
4 Brent Hathaway [89]
Best
Points
59.098
100
63.137
38
63.715
30
Best
Points
53.941
70
Best
Points
43.854
100
43.984
97
44.003
97
44.16
94
ITEM #
Description
Price
OVR-NT OVR Name Tag
$10.00
Price includes postage
Name & Return Address Required
OVR PitStop
OVR & SCCA Merchandise
Contact: Phil Alspach
Solo Rule Books are available for
$20.00 ($25.00 for non-members) plus
$4.50 (priority mail) or $2.50
(media/book rate) shipping and handling; from Phil Alspach (Merchandise
or Andy Bell (Solo Chair).
Club Racing Rule Books (GCR) Will
not be sold locally but can be ordered
from National Headquarters.
Please make checks/money orders
payable to:
OVR-SCCA, Inc.
(Please include $1.00 for postange
and handling unless otherwise noted.)
Mail Orders to:
OVR Merchandise
c/o Phil Alspach
44 Forest Ridge Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43235-1411
(614) 888-8100
OVR-50 OVR 3" Square decal w/new checkered flag logo
$0.50
OVR-HP OVR Hat Pin
$1.00
OVR-2
OVR 2 1/4 Decal
$0.50
OVR-3
OVR Patch
$1.00
OVR-4
OVR 3 1/2" Decal
$0.50
OVR-8
OVR 8" Decal
$1.50
2601
SCCA 8" Wire Wheel Decal
$2.50
2602
SCCA 4 1/2" Wire Wheel Decal
$1.30
2603
SCCA 2 1/4" Wire Wheel Decal
$1.00
2606
Master Switch Off Decal
$1.00
2607
Fire Extinguisher (Red E) Decal
$1.00
2608
SCCA Club Racing Decal (3 Reqired)
$1.50
2614
SCCA 2" Wire Wheel Inside Decal
$1.75
2620
SCCA Solo (Blue/Red) Decal
$1.50
2624
SCCA Wire Wheel Logo
$1.50
3615
SCCA Wire Wheel Patch
$2.50
3616
SCCA Wire Wheel w/initials Patch
$2.50
3619
SCCA Initial Patch (Red/White/Blue) Drivers
$3.00
3637
SCCA Club Racing Patch (Drivers Suit)
$3.50
3620
SCCA Flagging & Communications Patch
$3.00
3630
SCCA Initial (Red & Black Jacket Back) Patch
$3.50
4640
SCCA Wire Wheel Pin (for year tabs)
$4.00
4655
SCCA Initial Pin (rectangular) Cloisonne
$3.00
1500
SCCA Winshield Decal wide (special order)
$5.25
OVR New Logo Apparel (50th Anniversary)
Add $3.00 shipping & handling PER ITEM:
One Sz
OVR BaseBall Cap
$7.00
M/L/XL
OVR Polo/ White
$20.00
XXL
OVR Polo/ White
$21.00
XXXL
OVR Polo/ White
$22.00
XXXXL
OVR Polo/ White
$23.00
M/L/XL
OVR Denim Button Down
$25.00
XXL
$26.00
XXXL
$27.00
M/L/XL
OVR T shirt/ black
$7.00
OVR Sweatshirts
Add $5.00 S&H PER ITEM
M/L/XL
OVR Sweatshirts
$20.00
2XL/3XL OVR Sweatshirts
$25.00
Old Solo 2 Decals $.50 ea see Phil for
whats left to choose from!
38 September/October 2007
OVR Ball Cap
One size fits all
Only $7.00
OVR White Polo Shirt in sizes M to 3XL
with “50 Years of Competition” embroidered on the sleeve.
OVR Sweatshirt (black)
sizes M to 3XL
Wear Your OVR Pride on
Your Sleeve!
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Total:
1998 Freightliner
FL 106 Crew Cab, 275 HP Detroit, Automatic Trans
Guidelines: All OVR/SCCA members receive FREE Allison 6 spd, Two 100 Gallon Fuel Tanks, Air Ride
ad space in The Observer’s Stand and on the OVR
Seats, Many Extras, Titled as Motor Home.
web site! Non-member classified advertisers will be
charged at the rate of $5.00 per ad, per insertion, 1997 45’ Featherlite Trailer, 3 Large Car Capacity,
payable in advance of the advertisement being pub- Tire Rack, Air Compressor, Generator 7KW,
lished. Paid advertisements are designated by a
Lounge/Couch & Refrig., 35 x 18 Awning/Enclosure,
“ppa” at the end of the ad. Advertisements will run Fans, New Tires ‘07 Priced to Sell at $94,000
for two (2) issues, with the second month distinguished with a (*). Ads will not be run after two
Dick Ruhl (740)881-5309 Office (Col.,OH.), (614)
months without specific written, electronic, or tele- 554-1492 cell
phone instruction from the seller.
Classified Ads:
Send All Classifieds To:
Mary Jane Berchak
6939 Watkins Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015-9100
740/881-0172
[email protected]
Endurance Racing Fueling Package 11 gal. dump
can w/ male dry break,
female dry break for car, fuel cell filler plate, discriminator
valve/vent. Used only twice. Replacement cost new
is $800+, yours for
$400. RBWright, [email protected] (740) 9652793
For Sale: 4 - 16” x 9.5 “ 1986 Corvette wheels
(stock), very good condition (will fit 1984 - 1987
corvette also) They have 4 Hoosier 25.5 x 10 x 16
used race tires mounted on them. Asking $250.00
for everything, (wheels andtires). Call John Liebrecht
@ (740) 964-2219 .
For Sale
81 Rabbit (Red) Old autox car , GTI look, good
body, gutted interior, reinforced pedal and firewall.
88 Audi 3A 2.0 litre 2 x45 Delloros, MSD,
Supersprint Header, Quaife Poly, Front Custon
Konis, Fastrack, Blah, Blah, Blah $2500.
Wheels (VW) 15 x 7 BBS nice $200
13 x 6 Rials $150
GTI wheels straight $100
All come with blue & rotted tires free
For Sale 80 cc shifter go kart Birel A R 4 super
chassis, I have owned since new; never been
wrecked or bent, 40 mm rear axle, new rear
brake pads and rotor, tillet large seat, wet cassettes, new set Vega tires never used, new
rear hubs, new CIK side pods, Kart Racewear
cover, Scrub Bag steering wheel cover,
Streetster Kart stand, 8 races from new Honda
80cc engine with Dillon pro built SKUSA specs
6 speed transmission 25+hp to rear wheels,
RCE pipe and Titanium silencer, pump around
carburetor.
Kart has been raced mostly at
Circleville, health problems forces sale. Ron
Nist [email protected] (740) 369
5798 $ 2500.00
78 VW (H2O) 1600, 32/36 Weber on proper manifold Barbour test – ran 10 years ago – FREE
Steve Woods (614) 451-2195 after 7 pm
Vehicle Description 1989 Honda Race Car
FOR SALE
History, firehawk, Louis Rivera, T.C.Klein, Never
2003 FREIGHTLINER SPORTCHASSIS CREW-CAB.
licensed for the street, It was a factory sponsored
204” wheelbase. Caterpillar engine with Allison
race car with a production no of 00004, I purchased transmission. White exterior with “Saddle
the car from Louis Rivera and raced in NASA and
Ultraleather” and rosewood interior. Every available
SCCA for 7 years in ITA as well as H4. Equipment, option - too numerous to mention (call for details).
Include new D16a6 engine from Honda with three
Air suspension. Bostrum wide ride air suspension,
races on it, also Two spare short blocks and one
captain’s chairs in Ultraleather. Power down rear
spare head, these need work and assembly.
sofa becomes bed. Built in CB and LCD TV + DVD
Aluminum Radiator, Oil cooler, oil and temp gauges. player. Rear view camera system and dash mount
tachometer with rev light, Momo Steering wheel,
screen. Trailer Saver air hitch (5th wheel & gooserear stabilizer, front shock tower support, 800 lb
neck harware included). Total audio surround syssprings, Koni shocks, fronts have been revalved and tem with Kicker speakers. Large transverse storage
are adjustable, Aluminum flywheel and hd pressure unit behind cab with slide out tool chests/trays.
plate and competition clutch, includes, new Hawk
Taylor stainless air deflector/wing. ... This is a very
blue pads and rotors (to be installed by purchaser), luxurious, very serious towing rig - in pristine condispare fender, two short blocks and spare head. two tion and always stored inside heated building - ONLY
spindles, spare headers. All the recent motor work, 8000 MILES. Like new. Was $120,000+, asking
and trans. rebuild was done by Mark Connolly from $88,500. For information: Craig M. Richter. Cell:
Pittsburg, the final drive gear was added then and (614) 565-6520. Email: [email protected].
the new Honda block installed. Head prep was done
by Mark Connolly.The roll cage was by Street n
Track . It is fully welded via floor plates and integrated with the Body and a crossover bar connects
the rear shock mounts for added stiffness. The
Nascar style door bars are low , to accomodate a
large driver. The seat is a large Kirkey and is mounted on floor stays and integrated with the body, It
has an adjustable back support approved by
SCCA.The logbook is included and a transponder is
already installed. The car has been lightened by
removing firewall padding and bumper plugs and
other non essentials and curb weight w/o driver is
around 1825 lbs. All you need to race is the brakes
installed and the proper tires added, and other normal prep items. It was last driven in 2005. Has the
new mainshaft with the lower final drive gear, I
think is 4.92, it scoots out of the corners and also
has the Quaife limited slip drive.I will include the
ZDyne computer I used for the purchaser utilizing
Buy It Now.And I have tires, wheels and a Paramore
head, With the Head and the computer The dyno
results were 132 at the rear wheels.will deal on
package. Gene Hancock
Original 1994 Miata R Package with autocross pedigree. Helped me win Solo II B-Stock when new,
served as my daily fun-car since then. Now ready to
be the basis of your Spec Miata racing champion.
Factory equipped with1.8l engine and suspension
mods, Torsen limited slip, Bilstein struts, air
dam, spoiler, alloy wheels and exhaust. Added K&N
filter and Voodoo Knob.112,000 miles. Willing to
accept $2,700 from a person committed to keeping
her racing. Robert Larkin, [email protected]
41
For Sale, 1991 Mazda Miata, red, 74K mi.,
garaged every winter,$4,500, KeeKee wants
an upgrade-originally a 25th wedding anniv.
present. 435-2441. Joe Kohler
2000 Miata {Silver}
Built for Spec Miata and includes the following:
1. Sparco steering wheel
2. Momo seat
3 BSI exhaust
4 Suspension; Bilstein Shocks, Coil Over Kit, and
Anti-Roll Bar [ Eibach
Kit]
5. New Kumo XECSTA VC-10 and KZ-M Kazaera
rims
6. Fire Extinguisher B/C Dry
7. Needs Roll Bar
Price $7,900. or obo
Contact; Bob Miller @ 740 243 2246 or E-Mail
[email protected]
For Sale
1999 Ford Escort ZX-2. Two time Regional
Champion in SSC. This car ws purchased new
for race prep. No expense spared. Welded cage
with with “Petty” bar, cockpit Halon system,
removable steering wheel, trunk kit, 12 wheels,
custom paint, Momo seat, Hawk pads. This car
really handles, would make a great Solo car, too.
$3900 Contact John Ruhlin 740-972-1014 or
[email protected]
VW Clearance Sale
ITC Rabbit- $3,000 or best offer. 1997 CenDiv, Kryder,
Mid-Ohio Challenge Champ. Complete history available for
review. Raced only occasionally since 1997, last in 2005.
Offered as parked, ready to race, complete with battle scars.
Includes Havoc suspension w/ Bilstein coil-overs, custom
camber plates, 1600cc engine, bored .040 over w/ G-grind
cam, tri-Y header, Quaife w/ 4.22 final drive, Momo steering
wheel and seat (new), ATF fuel cell with dual fuel pump
pick-up, full gauges including mixture, oil cooler, aeroquip
everywhere, hard-wired radio harness, Auto Power cage,
auxiliary driving-light harness and light bar. Includes many
spares, eight extra wheels and rains, and parts car. The
Quaife and Momo bits are worth $1,500 alone.
GTL (nee GT4) Rabbit. $6,000 or best offer. Tub car. Top
10 2001 Runoffs. Highly developed 1600cc engine, Bertils
head, JE pistons, Carillo rods. Dyno sheet available.
Extensive spares, fender molds, 10 wheels (6 BBS), some
slicks, new & used rains.
R.B. (Bruce) Wright (740) [email protected]
If you have a good, heartwarming story, prices are negotiable. My garage overflows!
42
Memories of a
Doug Gall sent
in these photos
of Doc Mills’ car
pacing the Don
Mills Memorial
Endurance Race
September 8th,
2007 at
Mid-Ohio.
Great Friend of OVR
HEY! ANYBODY .......... ANYONE GOT A RUBBER SQUEE'GEE HANDY.....
WE WILL TAKE A TOWEL.... HOW ABOUT A BUCKET.....
EVEN A RUBBER DUCKEY WILL WORK.....
WHY DIDN’T THEY TELL ME THAT A DRIVERS SUIT IS NOT WATER PROOF!

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