02 Feb. 2012 HDJ

The Hero
Driver’s
Journal
February 2012
If you enjoy some gravel come to The Cannonsburg Tour TSD rally event March 3rd.
Flying BMWs are not required but are certainly encouraged to participate.
Please see the flyer insert for more information.
The Furrin Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 1665, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1665
David Vanderschaaf
616-453-0073
541 Collindale Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-4626
Vice President
[email protected]
Matthew Huizing
616-676-0236
2357 Grand Valley Dr. NE, Ada, MI 49301-9264
Treasurer
[email protected]
Blake Forslund II
616-813-6021
643 Marietta NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Secretary
[email protected]
Mary Savage
616-364-4563
2308 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4251
Membership
[email protected]
Peter and Debra Hansen
616-895-7661
12194 74th Ave., Allendale, MI 49401
Member at Large
[email protected]
Eric and Cheri Duram
404 Avery, Lowell, MI 49331
Past President
[email protected]
Nic Boris
616-459-0349
1340 Penn Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-5265
Resident Agent
[email protected]
Bob Shedd
616-243-2109
1506 Johnston SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2831
Journal/Mailing
[email protected]
Matthew Huizing
616-676-0236
2357 Grand Valley Dr. NE, Ada, MI 49301-9264
Rally Committee
[email protected]
Jeff Boris
616-364-9677
320 Eleanor NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4077
Nic Boris
616-459-0349
1340 Penn Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-5265
[email protected]
Speed Committee
[email protected]
616-482-9258
616-826-0980
[email protected]
Curt Rosenstengel
616-460-9581
4787 W. Goodemoot Dr., Lake Odessa, MI 48849
Dave Vanderschaaf
616-453-0073
541 Collindale Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-4626
Jason Porritt
616-453-0704
1118 Parmalee Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mark Wiser
616-257-7899
2501 Byron Center Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Social Chair
[email protected]
Mary Savage
616-364-4563
2308 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4251
Web Committee
Jason Porritt, Curt Rosenstengel
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.furrin.org
President
[email protected]
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The Hero Driver’s Journal allows its contibutors the fullest latitude in voice of opinion. Therefore, the views
expressed herein may not be aligned with the Furrin Group, Inc. The H.D.J. is published by the Furrin Group,
Inc. of Grand Rapids , MI.
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Furrin Group General Meeting Minutes, January 17, 2012
The meeting was called to order by President Dave Vanderschaaf at 7:30 PM at El Barrio restaurant.
Secretary - Mary Savage reported that the minutes of the December, 2011, meeting were in the January HDJ. It
was moved, seconded, and the motion passed, to accepted them as printed.
Treasurer - Blake Forslund reported that we have an approximate balance of $6,790. All bills presented have
been paid.
Vice President - Matt Huizing had no report.
Membership - Pete and Deb Hansen reported that renewals are now due and payable.
Member at Large - Eric Duram had no report.
HDJ - Matt Huizing reported that the January issue was mailed Saturday, Jan. 14; they should all be delivered
now.
Social - Mary Savage had no report.
Points - President Dave thanked Suzy Beauvais for her service as Points chairman for the past several years,
and a round of applause was given. “Points” is not an elective position and the Board discussed at the Board
meeting some changes to the position. It was decided to have the points handled by Membership; as some of
their duties are now handled by others. “Modern technology”!!
Past President - Nic Boris had no report.
Speed and Ice - Curt Rosenstengel reported NO ICE!! Not much chance of having any in the GR area this
winter.
Speed - there is a tentative schedule for the season, details later. We are invited back to Muskegon.
Rally - Jeff Boris reported they hope to do a TSD rally in early March, it is being worked on now. If you are
interested in putting on a rally, or learning how to put on a rally, see him.
OLD BUSINESS
Vintage Racing - Bob Shedd reported that VSCDA will do their “Spring Brake” Driving School and race the
first full weekend in May. Jeff Janus asked for workers to help with the event, which will be at Gingerman
Raceway in South Haven.
NEW BUSINESS
John Atsma announced the Karting event will be 4/28/12; save the date. He will have more information in
February and in March. Curt reported there was a discussion at the Board meeting on the dollar amount FG
contributed to pay for each FG member to run. There was concern that we only see some members at this
event, no other events or meetings. It was suggested that FG only pay $20 per person, not $30, for 2012; then
making some changes for 2013 to encourage members to be more involved the rest of the year. Discussion
followed. Bruce Beauvais moved that we have a $30 co-pay for 2012, motion seconded. Question called, and
motion passed.
Dave Vanderschaaf reported that at this time we seem to be the leader in West Michigan at putting on events,
and advising/helping newer groups to put on safe, legal, well-run events. As such, we should try to put the
other groups events in the HDJ, to allow wider participation in everyone’s events.
(continued on page 4)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jeff Boris reported he and Nic ran “Son of Snowdrift” this past weekend. They were 6th out of 30 cars entered.
It ran in the South East part of the state.
Curt reported a number of FG members went to the Graveyard Motorsports event in Kalamazoo and took all
the hardware!
Curt reported that the collection last month for gas cards for St. John’s home took in about $135.
Jimmy reported the rally in Atlanta, Michigan (who knew there was such a place) has some FG members
running and some as workers.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn, motion passed. Adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ruzicka-Savage, Secretary
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Furrin Group Presents
The Cannonsburg Tour
TSD Rally
Saturday March 3rd
2:30pm Registration opens
3:15pm Driver's meeting
3:30pm First car off
8:00pm First car finishes (approx)
Starts at Mr Burger
5181 Northland Drive NE
Ends at Qdoba
5150 Northland Drive NE
Classes:
Equipped
Unequipped
Novice
Entry fee:
$15 for members
$20 for non members
FREE if you show up in a Group B homologation car
The rally is roughly 80 miles. The course is easy to follow with mileages given at
every turn. The speeds will be brisk. The roads are mostly gravel.
For more info contact
Nic Boris
[email protected] (616) 328-2807
Jeff Boris
[email protected] (616) 364-9677
13th GRAHAM PORTER
Memorial Karting Event
April 28, 2012, 10:00AM
(North Liberty, IN is in the Eastern Time Zone)
Facility: Michiana Raceway Park, No. Liberty, IN See:www.mrpmotorsport.co
Orientation: New driver orientation will take place @ 10:30, prior to drivers meeting.
Format: 8 Minute Practice/Qualifying session, 8 Minute Sprint Race,
2-hour enduro with 3 driver teams -- determined by qualifying times.
Drivers: Furrin Group members and non-members.
(Minors will need a parent or guardian present. Non-licensed minors need prior approval. )
Cost:
$100.00/driver if payment postmarked prior to April 14, $110.00 afterwards.
$65.00 for Furrin Group members who have been members prior to 2012, $75.00 if
postmarked after April 14.
Purpose: To have a tremendous amount of fun, same as in previous years.
Contact: John Atsma, [email protected]
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2840 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: ______________________cell:______________________
e-mail: _______________________________________________
 Yes I’m willing to drive passengers to the track. I can take _______.
 I’m looking for a ride to the track.
 I’d like to go for Oriental Buffet afterwards.
 Current Member (2012) and Previous Year(s) member
 $____________ Enclosed.
2012 Local Event Schedule
All dates and locations are tentative. Please check with the chairperson or the website/email list for up to date information.
February
18-19 MIRA Ice Racing on Chippewa Lake
21
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
25-26 MIRA Ice Racing on Chippewa Lake
March
April
May
3
The Cannonsburg Tour TSD Rally (see flier insert)
3-4
10
MIRA Ice Racing on Chippewa Lake
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #3 at Crystal Motor Speedway
20
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
24
25
Detroit SCCA Road Rally School in Pinckney
Graveyard Motorsports Autocross #5 in Kalamazoo
Detroit SCCA Moonlight Monte Road Rally
7
14
WMR SCCA Car Show at GVSU
14-15 3 Balls Racing Open Track Day at Gingerman
17
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
22
22
SBR SCCA Solo #1 at Tire Rack
Corvette Club Autocross at GM Hamtramck
28
Graham Porter Memorial Karting at Michiana Raceway Park (see flier insert)
2
Michiana BMWCCA Gilmore Cruise-In
4-6
VSCDA Spring Brake at Gingerman Raceway
5
5
6
12
Graveyard Motorsports Autocross #6 in Kalamazoo
Tire Rack One Lap of America at Tire Rack
Detroit SCCA Solo #1 at Silverdome
Michiana BMWCCA Spring Dust Off
12-13 Autocross #1/2 at West Michigan Auto Auction
June
13
Corvette Club Autocross at GM Hamtramck
15
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
19
19
19
19-20
20
26
28
Michiana BMWCCA Autocross #1 at Tire Rack
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #4 at Calhoun County Fairgrounds
Sports Car Show Extravaganza at US-131 Motorsports Park
WMR SCCA Solo #1 at MSU
SBR SCCA Solo #2 at Tire Rack
Royal Corvettes Rally at Fruitport Middle School
Detroit SCCA Solo #2 at Silverdome
1-2
Autocross #3/4 at Cruising Muskegon
2-3
2-3
3
6
16
17
17
17-18
Windy City BMWCCA Challenge at Tire Rack
SBR SCCA Solo #3/4 at Grissom Aeroplex
Kalamazoo Corvette Club Autocross
Michiana BMWCCA Gilmore Cruise-In
Michiana BMWCCA Autocross #2 at Tire Rack
SBR SCCA Solo #5 at Lake Michigan College
Corvette Club Autocross at GM Hamtramck
WMR SCCA Solo #2 at MSU
19
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
21
23
23-24
28-29
Flint Corvette Club Autocross
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #5 in South Lyon
SCCA Great Lakes Solo Divisional at Silverdome
Capital City Corvette Club Autocross
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July
1
Autocross #5 at US-131 Motorsports Park
4
7
7-8
7-8
14
Michiana BMWCCA Gilmore Cruise-In
German Cars at Gilmore
Michigan Autocross Group at Tire Rack
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Auto Faire XXII at Gilmore
Michiana BMWCCA Autocross #3 at Tire Rack
TBD Autocross #6/7 at GVSU
17
General Meeting at TBD
August
21
21-22
22
22
27-29
28
28-29
SCCA National Rallycross in Adrian
Windy City Miata Club Autocross at Tire Rack
WMR SCCA Solo in Kalamazoo
Detroit SCCA Solo #3 at Belle Isle
SCCA ProSolo at Toledo Express Airport
Detroit SCCA CAST in Stone Road Rally
Chicago PCA Driving School at Gingerman
1
3-5
Michiana BMWCCA Gilmore Cruise-In
SCCA Solo Nothern States Championship at Grissom Aeroplex
TBD Autocross #8/9 at MSU
11
12
Michiana BMWCCA Autocross #4 at Tire Rack
SBR SCCA Solo #6 at Grissom Aeroplex
17-19 VSCDA at Grattan Raceway
17-19
18
19
19
Detroit SCCA Solo #4 at Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #7 at Crystal Motor Speedway
WMR SCCA Solo #4 at Graveyard Motorsports
Corvette Club Autocross at GM Hamtramck
21
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
25-26 Windy City BMWCCA Driving School at Grattan
September
3
4-7
5
7-8
8
WMR SCCA Solo #5 at Grattan
SCCA Solo National Championship at Lincoln Airpark
Michiana BMWCCA Gilmore Cruise-In
Detroit SCCA Press On Regardless TSD Rally
Michiana BMWCCA Autocross #5 at Tire Rack
Autocross #10 at March of Dimes Bikers for Babies
9
TBD Autocross #11 at My Auto Import Center, Muskegon
15-16 WMR Porsche Club Driving School at Grattan
16
SBR SCCA Solo #7 at Tire Rack
October
November
December
18
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
22
23
WMR SCCA Solo #6 at Lansing Community College
Detroit SCCA Solo #5 at Silverdome
6
7
13
14
14
Detroit SCCA Rallycross in Marshall
Detroit SCCA Solo #6 at Belle Isle
Michiana BMWCCA Color Tour/Rally in Kalamazoo
SBR SCCA Solo #8 at Tire Rack
Corvette Club Autocross at GM Hamtramck
16
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
10
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #9 in Adrian
20
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
1
8
Detroit SCCA Pavement Ends Road Rally
Detroit SCCA Rallycross #10 in South Lyon
18
General Meeting at El Barrio Mexican Grill
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Membership & HDJ Advertisement Information
2012 Membership Rates:
Single Membership
New $17.00 (Renew $12.00)
Family Membership
New $27.00 (Renew $17.00)
(Renewals must be received by March 31st, 2012)
(Membership rates are reduced 50% after 10/1/2011)
2012 Hero Driver’s Journal Advertising Rates for one year
2”x3.5” = 30.00 Half Page = $60.00
Furrin Group General Meetings are held
the third Tuesday of every month. Our new
permanent General Meeting location is
El Barrio Mexican Grill restaurant at
545 Michigan St., Grand Rapids, just
east of College, 616-301-0010. There is
plenty of parking behind the building.
Meetings start about 7:30pm, come
earlier for dinner and drinks. El Barrio
is affiliated with the Beltline Bar and has
excellent burritos! Full menu listing is
available on the internet. Come see what
our club is all about!
Sherman Williams
Memorial Ad
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The Furrin Group
2357 Grand Valley Dr NE.
Ada, MI 49301-9264
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Time to Renew Your Membership
(unless you already have)
Renewal for 2012 is still only $12 a person or $17 for a family.
If you and your spouse or other relative are going to participate
in any of our 2012 events, your best deal is to renew as a family
(even if you had single membership in 2011).
The unlucky few of you who are not yet members,
can join our club right now for the low, low price of
$17 a person or $27 for a family.
Furrin Group membership includes a full year subscription
to this high quality newsletter and discounts at all Furrin Group events.
What a deal!
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