member of the month - Copperstate Mustang Club

August
2013
2013 OFFICERS
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Dana Cook
2005 Mustang GT Race Car owned by Don and Dana Cook
Driver – Dana Cook
PRESIDENT
JEFF MINX
480-748-8185
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Don Cook
480-201-2158
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Sharon Maloley
602-448-8138
[email protected]
TREASURER
Doris Minx
Pending e-mail
SGT. AT ARMS
Andy Sievers
602-544-0192
The car was bought from a Ford dealership in November 2004 in Simi Valley, CA but its destiny was to be one of the fastest modular motor race cars in the
US. Once torn apart, the car started out with a 5.4L modular motor with twin 74mm
turbos.
One cloudy day at a car show a Berge, a friend of ours asked if we would like to buy
a race car together. We looked at each other and Don saw the spark in my eye. We
looked over a few cars and talked at length at what this was going to mean…for all
of us. We decided on one and in December 2008, headed to Ventura, CA to look at
an 8 second, 170 mph race car. We were all still unsure what we were going to do
with this car, but decided to go ahead and buy it anyway. We were banking on the
fact that we were all competent adults that had specific skills and together we would
figure it out.
COPPERSTATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Jacobelli
Wes Young
Tim Francis
480-375-0620
602-882-9129
281-753-7158
Chris Valentino
Jo Young
Donna Bickel
817-247-9204
480-248-6214
480-588-6383
BOARD ALTERNATES
Tom Martin
Dana Cook
602-621-0590
480-201-2159
RACING DIVISION COORDINATOR
Andy Sievers
602-544-0192
CHIEF JUDGE
Chris Valentino
817-247-9204
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
Becky Field
480-813-6838
AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL
Tom Martin
602-621-0590
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Chris Valentino
817-247-9204
[email protected]
CLASSIFIED and EVENTS
Scott Nett
480-213-8722
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hank Gallo
602-300-3396
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
Greg Nelson
[email protected]
MCA REPRESENTATIVE
Tim Francis
281-753-7158
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Becky Field
480-813-6838
PARADE COORDINATOR
Fabian Pugliese
602-339-3183
CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER
Patrick Sweeney
[email protected]
Hank Gallo
CLUB WEBSITE
602-300-3396
www.copperstatemustangclub.com
The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club,
Inc. Submission deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of every month and can be sent
to the club PO Box 50309, Phoenix AZ 85076.
Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits
of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!
MEETING MINUTES
Board Meeting - 07/10/2013
Meeting opened at 6:30pm at Berge Ford
Board Attending: Jeff Minx, Don Cook, Dana Cook, Chris Valentino, Doris Minx, Sharon Maloley,
Jo Young, Wes Young, Tom Martin
Excused:
Andy Seiver, Dave Jacobelli, Donna Bickle, Tim Francis
Members Attending:
Scott Nett
The following items were discussed as follows:
Status of organization’s 501c(7) – Sharon Maloley reported on the results of the meeting with the
CPA firm and the findings from the IRS. A lengthy discussion resulted on the decision to provide the facts at the membership meeting to get a sensus on the direction to move.
Prescott Cruise Update – Scott Nett reported an update listing all possibilities and opportunities
that the committee is working on for the event
Christmas Party in December – suggested that it be a pot luck and something different this year
Yarnell Fire Fighters Donation – Dave Jacobelli sent out an email making a motion to donate
$500 to the 100 Club; this motion was seconded by Donna Bickle and the majority of the
board voted and agreed – to be brought to the membership for approval
Ice Cream Social Closing - $215 was spent in gift cards for the drawings at the event – members
were responsible for the purchasing of their own order
Food Drive Donations – advised there is a continuing effort for members to bring canned goods
to the general meeting for the food drive
2014 Elections – ballots will be disbursed in October needing names for the ballots
Bob Bondurant Birthday Celebration – Jeff Minx announced an event coming will pass along details as they are received
No further discussion.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm
Sharon Maloley
2013 Secretary
Meeting Minutes Cont.
General Meeting - 07/14/2013
Meeting at Mt. Olive Church began with lunch served at 1pm hosted by Doris and Jeff Minx
Meeting called to order at 1:05pm with an introduction of the board.
Board Attending:
Excused:
Jeff Minx (President) , Sharon Maloley (Secretary), Doris Minx (Treasurer), Jo Young, Wes
Young, Dave Jacobelli, Chris Valentino and Tom Martin
Donna Bickle, Don Cook, Dana Cook, Tim Francis and Andy Seivers
Jeff opened a discussion on the following topics:
Current status of the 501c(7) – Jeff called on Sharon to update the members – after a lengthy discussion it was
determined that numerous people will research for additional documentation to proceed further with the filing – it was also advised that $850 was required to file for the non-tax exempt status – check #2069 was
provided to cover the filing cost
AAHC update – Dan Martorano reported setting up the next petition to place for voting on the public toll roads
to be placed on the next ballot – lots of information and debate on the impact to the public if the toll roads
are passed
MCA 50th Anniversary – Dave Jacobelli announced that registration was open
Ford Asset program – scholarships still in process – new class is starting – no details as individual responsible is
out on medical leave
Wounded Warrior update – the car is in St Louis – on tour just waiting for it to arrive in Phoenix – Dave Jacobelli reported there are approximately 6 members who have signed up to drive when arrives in Phoenix
Donations for the families of the Yarnell fire – Dan and JoAnn Martorano were invited to car show in Yarnell;
they reported some of the details of the sad event; Bill Hopkins shared that his grandson was an honor guard
for one of the victims and he had the opportunity to meet with his grandson and showed his support; Dave
Jacobelli motioned the club donate $500 to the 100 Club and announced he would be speaking to Greg at
Berge Ford to get their matching of dollars. In addition several members volunteered to add $100 each to
the donation.
Time for members to be thinking of names for the 2014 Officer’s and Board Members – the ballots will be issued in October
Club encouraging members to remember to bring food donations for the church and also for the food banks
Past events were reported in updates – fun seemed to be the theme of past events in June
Upcoming events – Pizza Party – November is in the works and will be held at Upper Crust Pizza Parlor off of
the 101 and Cave Creek
Dave Jacobelli and Scott Nett revealed more details of the October 19 Monsoon Madness Cruise in Prescott –
see one of them for details – also they are looking for sponsorships or donated items for the event
50/50 drawing – winner donated the $37 back to the club
Meeting adjourned 3:10pm.
Sharon Maloley
2013 Secretary
Member of the Month Cont.
In January of 2009, off I go to Gainesville, FL to attend the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School where I
earn my competition drag racing license. As soon as I got back it was time to get in the car and take her for
a spin. My first “attempt” at launching was about as scary as they come. People said they could hear me
screaming in the stands yet I’m not sure I recall screaming...well, maybe a little. I spent the majority of
2009 learning how to drive and proving that I was a capable driver here for the long haul. I did compete in
one local race in which I was awarded the quickest elapsed time (ET) for the year for Arizona’s Fastest
Street Cars (AFSC). By the end of 2009, I had set a new record for the car putting it into the 7.9X range
and putting myself on the short list of fastest modular motors. In 2010, I competed in local and west coast
races and earned the quickest and fastest (ET and MPH) car for the year in AFSC.
In 2011, due to extenuating circumstances, we bought out the other owner’s of the car. We were now on
own to make the decisions in what direction we wanted to go. We updated the car with bigger turbos and
went to a 3 speed transmission. The car was down most of the season but we still managed to make a couple races. We spent 2012 trying for a championship and accomplished that. We made every race and won
the 2012 Outlaw Champion for Arizona’s Fastest Street Cars. It was a very proud moment for me and my
team. At the last race we (probably more like I) blew up the motor but still won the round. At the point, I
had already clinched the championship so we loaded it back on the trailer and celebrated our championship
season.
In January of this year we pulled the motor and sent it back to the builder, Modular Motorsports Racing, in
Camarillo, CA. With two other cars in the team, there are plenty of opportunities to learn what works and
what doesn’t on these motors. After many discussions, we decided to once again update the car so we can
be competitive among the ever evolving class. Currently we are building one of the 2013 5.8L modular
motors to go with our pair of 80mm turbos. We still have the 3 speed transmission and will also be transitioning to alcohol (methanol)l as a fuel instead of the racing gas we have been running all these years. We
will also be updating the chassis to become a “backhalf” car as well as lightening up the total package to
include lexan windows. We are confident these changes will enable us to be competitive in our True Ten
5/XDR class and hopefully even enable us to win a few races this year.
Looking back, I reflect on all the good times, good people and all around fun we’ve had in the last five
years. It has been something we’ve
been able to do with the family. And
of course, we could not have gotten
this far without sponsors that have
helped us over the years. Modular
Motorsports Racing had been our primary sponsor all these years and continues to support and believe in what
we do. They have also contributed to
the Copperstate Mustang Club.
I can’t end without thanking my husband Don for everything he has done
for me in helping me live my dream
of driving one of these cars. How
many husbands can say their wife
drives a race car at 200mph in the
quarter mile?
Monsoon Madness 2013 Cruise
COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB-MONSOON
MADNESS CRUISE
Dear Members:
We now have the flyer and registration for this upcoming event. Please register early so
we know how much “stuff” we are going to need to make this event a success. As we
have requested in the past, we need YOU to step up and help us with obtaining items for
the goody bag and door prizes. If you obtain an item for the goody bags or a door prize,
please notify Bob at [email protected] of what you have so we can track. We will
need to know the name and address of who donated the item(s) so we can recognize
them and send them a Thank You. We also need help with breakfast set up and tear
down (please let us know if you can help). Should you have any questions, please contact Dave at [email protected] Scott at [email protected] (480-897-0240)
or Hank at [email protected].
Thanks,
Your Cruise Committee.
Monsoon Madness 2013 Cruise
COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB PRESENTS
MONSOON MADNESS
ALL AMERICAN CAR CRUISE
Everyone is Welcome
Saturday, October 19th & 20th, 2013.
Cost is $40/car. (This includes Pancake Breakfast, Dinner for one, T-Shirt, Goodie Bag, & Photo Ops.)
This event will start at 8am on Oct 19 at Berge Ford with a pancake breakfast. Cars will then leave for Payson where there
will be a stop; then through Pine/Strawberry (first Photo Op) on to the Verde Valley and either travel south on I-17 to
Prescott or continue to Jerome (second Photo Op) and to Prescott. We hope to have everyone arriving in Prescott by 4pm.
We have secured the 4th and 5th floors of the City Parking Garage just west of Whiskey Row for parking.
Our dinner at Murphy’s is scheduled from 4 to 7pm. There will be door prizes given away as well as “baskets” to bid on.
Your entry fee includes dinner for one, if there is an additional adult or child, the fee is $15/adult, $5/child(12 and under).
Your meal choice will be a pulled pork sandwich, plain hamburger or turkey club with a choice of fries or coleslaw with unlimited soda, tea, coffee or water. Child’s menu is a choice of mac/cheese, corn dog bites, or hamburger with cheese, and
choice of fries, mashed potato or fresh fruit with unlimited soda or water.
We have also reserved rooms at The St. Michael Hotel (928-776-1999) in downtown Prescott. Please ask for rooms reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and make your reservation. We have a discounted rate of $80.10 to $89.10. Cost
of the room is your responsibility. There are also several other Historic Hotels in the downtown area in which you can feel
free to stay at.
On Sunday, Oct 20, we will park at the Wildflower Bread Company at the Prescott Mall from 9 to 11am for a car display
and breakfast and will then head home thru Yarnell and Wickenburg.
For additional information please call Scott Nett at (480)213-8722 or email Hank Gallo at
[email protected]
Go to www.copperstatemustangclub.com to obtain more details about all of the day’s events and information.
Name _________________________________________ Ph # _____________ Email _____________________________
Address _______________________________________________ City _________________ State _____ Zip__________
Entry Fee for Cruise
$40
Additional Dinner-Adult $15/Child(12 and under) $5
____ (You will select your meal upon arrival)
Included Shirt (please circle size) SM M LG XL XXL $0
____
Additional Shirt $15 (please circle size) SM M LG XL XXL ____
Total: ____
Car: Year______ Make_____ Model_____ Color_____
Make checks payable to: Copperstate Mustang Club
Mail to Copperstate Mustang Club, c/o Hank Gallo, 20416 N 29th St, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Note: Payment must be postmarked by Oct 12. Can enter the day of cruise, but there is no certainty about availibility for
attending the dinner or getting a T-shirt.
Confirmation of your reservation with all the details of the day’s events will be emailed to you.
I agree to abide by all rules of the road and speed limits and I understand that I am solely responsible for my vehicle, contents and accommodations. I agree to release the Mustang Club of America, the Copperstate Mustang Club, Berge Ford
and all sponsors from liability for personal injury, loss or damage to property. Rain or shine-no refunds.
Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Date:____________________________________
Proposed 1966 Taillights
I know I shared a picture in the June newsletter
but new pictures have surfaced of the proposed
1966 taillights that never were. Think about how
cool these would have been, plus adding a sequential taillight wiring harness. But unfortunately they weren’t cost effective.
Proposed 1966 Taillights
They did make at least three prototype models with the proposed taillights. Wonder where they are today.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 7
Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: Copperstate Mustang Club will be having its monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford at 6:30pm. All are welcome to come out and participate. Help
make our club successful.
Aug 11
Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00 pm at the Community Hall of the Mount of
Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phx; we will have snacks/deserts to enjoy during the meeting.
We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Aug 16
Third Friday - Mesa: There is a car show on the south west corner of Gilbert Rd & Baseline every
Friday night. We will meet there around 6pm; there are numerous places to eat-Barro's Pizza, Cafe
Rio Mexican Grill, McDonalds, and Subway; we hope to see all of you there
Aug 17
Glendale Old Towne Cruise & Car Show: Downtown Glendale, 59th Ave to 56th Ave, Glendale; 1pm to 8pm; FREE; this is a new cruise & car show in downtown Glendale; parking all
around the park, all sides streets and parallel; this event will be the third Saturday of each month
except December.
Aug 31
Cruise to Prescott-Helping to support community: This cruise to Prescott is to help support people of Prescott in the aftermath of the Yarnall fire;
for more info contact Al Tracey 623-204-9172 or [email protected].
Sep 4
Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: Copperstate Mustang Club will be having its monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford at 6:30pm. All are welcome to come out and participate. Help
make our club successful.
Sep 7
Flagstaff Route 66 Days Charity Car Show: Hosted by Route 66 Car Club of Flagstaff in downtown Flagstaff; open to all makes/models/years; open to the first 450 cars; $35 preregistration;
show 8am to 5:30pm; go to the website to print off the registration; many club members go to this
event. We have blocked rooms again at the Ramada West, 2755 S Woodlands Village Blvd; please
call 928-773-1111 and ask for the rooms booked under Copperstate Mustang Club, then transfer the
room to your name; the rate is $74.99/night. This is a must attend event. For more info John 928451-1204.
http://www.route66carclub.com/
Sep 8
Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00 pm at the Community Hall of the Mount of
Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phx; we will have snacks/deserts to enjoy during the meeting.
We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Sep 20
Third Friday - Culvers: We will meet at Culvers at 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet
around 6pm; come out and enjoy the company of other Mustangers; weather should be getting better with fewer dust storms; see you there.
Sep 21
Glendale Old Towne Cruise & Car Show: Downtown Glendale, 59th Ave to 56th Ave, Glendale; 1pm to 8pm; FREE; this is a new cruise & car show in downtown Glendale; parking all
around the park, all sides streets and parallel; this event will be the third Saturday of each month
except December.
Oct 19
Copperstate Mustang Club Fall Show Mega Cruise: More information to follow
PO Box 50309
Phoenix, AZ 85076
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