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Membership Magazine of Oregon Region
Sports Car Club of America
DecEMber, 2015
Loud Pedal
On The Cover
The official membership
magazine of Oregon Region
Sports Car Club of America.
Editor:
Jeff Zurschmeide
[email protected]
Publisher:
Falstaff Publications
5857 Carman Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Loud Pedal is published on the first
day of each month by Falstaff
Publications under contract for
Oregon Region Sports Car Club of
America.
Content and Advertisements are due
on the 15th of each month for the
following month’s issue.
Contact Oregon Region SCCA for
address changes:
Oregon Region SCCA
PO Box 1056,
Beaverton OR 97075
Photographers:
Jeff Boerio, Ron Coelho, Doug
Berger, Tami Daniels, Ken Dwinnell,
Wayne Flynn, Dennis Healy, Phil
Nishikawa, Joe Cantrell,
Jeff Zurschmeide, Peo Orvendal, Lee
Casebeer
Oregon Region’s Jim Weidenbaum was elected to serve
as SCCA Area 13 Director, and Todd Harris was elected
to serve as Oregon Region’s Regional Executive for 2016.
Election results were announced at the regional banquet
on Nov. 21
Oregon Region Office
PO Box 1056, Beaverton OR 97075
Voice/Message
503-224-9469
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Oregon Region Sports Car Club of
America.
Articles and photographs may be
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format. Other formats accepted
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Copyrighted materials may not be
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All materials submitted become
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Materials are printed according to
the discretion of the Editor.
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Oregon Region SCCA
2016 Rose Cup to be a Joint Effort by SCCA, Cascade, FOPIR
For answers to your questions, contact:
E. C. Mueller, PIR, 503-823-7223
Rich Jarvis, PRFF, 503-227-2681
local clubs would be best to position the Rose Cup Races
for growth and highlighting PIR and motorsports in the
Portland area and the greater Northwest.”
Friends of PIR Join with SCCA and Cascade Sports
Car Club to Take Over Operations in 2016
PORTLAND, Ore.- The Portland Rose Festival
announced today that the public benefit non-profit
-- Friends of Portland International Raceway (FOPIR)
-- will assume oversight of the historical Rose Cup
Races, starting in 2016. The Rose Cup Races, set for
July 29 - 31, 2016 will still be a highlight Sanctioned
Event on the Festival’s calendar of events. The Rose
Festival will turn over operational controls to the
group, made up of experienced racers and race
management personnel from the Sports Car Club of
America, the Cascade Sports Car Club and dedicated
PIR volunteers.
“The Rose Cup Races have been a part of the Rose
Festival since 1961, and continuing that tradition is
very important,” said Jim Franzen, long time Race
Chairman for the Rose Festival. “Looking ahead, the
Rose Festival felt having FOPIR working with the
“Turning this historically significant racing event
over to these dedicated professionals of FOPIR, will ensure
the Rose Cup Races have the best opportunity for future
growth and development,” said Jeff Curtis, CEO, Portland
Rose Festival Foundation. “Although we are stepping back
from the controls, the Portland Rose Festival will continue
featuring the race as a prominent event. We know that the
expertise and energy this group brings will grow the race
in exciting new ways.”
FOPIR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to the
preservation and enhancement of Portland International
Raceway (PIR) as a resource for those who use it,
sustaining and expanding PIR’s civic contribution as an
institution in North Portland in a manner that assures
its ongoing value as a venue for motorsports and other
diverse forms of recreation and entertainment. The first
step is for a Race Committee to be formed with event
planning following quickly thereafter. More information
regarding the 2016 Rose Cup Races is expected after the
first of the year.
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Oregon Region SCCA - Annual Meeting and Banquet
Photos by Sandra Ferrick
and Jeff Zurschmeide
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By
Lacey Otis
Solo
Director
The annual Solo awards banquet
was held on November 7th. In
addition to the awards for class
championships, there were 3 special
awards given out. The special
awards were for Driver of the Year,
Novice Driver of the Year, and the
Doug Barrett Sportsman of the Year.
Solo Special Awards Presented to Dan Bullis
Aaron Safstrom, and Mina Ingraham
Dan Bullis (l) and Aaron Safstrom.
The Doug Barrett Sportsman of the
Year award was given to Dan Bullis.
Dan received this award because
he went above and beyond to help
make Solo events happen.
Dan had initially volunteered
to chair one event during the
season, but he ended up chairing 3
events because a member became
injured and was no longer able to
participate.
When we needed someone at the
last minute, Dan was there. Dan
also took it upon himself to help out
novice members at the events. Dan
likes to have a good time and he
brings a lot of fun to the Solo group.
The Novice Driver of the Year
award was given to Aaron Safstrom.
Not only is Aaron an excellent
novice driver (he won E Prepared),
but he also jumped on board the
Solo committee right away.
Aaron was willing to help out
wherever he could. There were
multiple times when Aaron showed
up at 6:00am to help set up the
event and he stayed late to help
with the tear down.
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The Driver of the Year award was
given to Mina Ingraham. The 2015
season was a great one for Mina.
Regionally she won the Street
Touring Ultra championship. At
the Packwood National Tour, Mina
won Street Touring Ultra Ladies
and at the Packwood Pro Solo, Mina
Oregon Region SCCA
won Ladies Class 3 and the Ladies
Challenge.
Mina then went on to win the
National Championship in Street
Touring Ultra Ladies. Mina
accomplished quite a lot in 2015.
Congratulations to everyone who
won an award!
By
Todd Harris,
Regional
Executive
The 2015 racing season has come
to a close. The holiday season is
now in full swing, with Christmas
lights and music everywhere you
turn. A perfect time to reflect on
the past year.
It’s also a time to start dreaming
about the upcoming year (and
racing season). Every racer,
worker, official, and race fan has
many wishes they would like to
have Santa bring them. A new
helmet, tickets to the Indy 500, a
regional championship, or even a
new Rose Cup…..
As Oregon Region SCCA’s newly
elected Regional Executive, I’ve
spoken to many of our members
recently in an effort to hear
their thoughts about our club.
Through these discussions it
has become clear to me that our
membership holds the Oregon
Region near and dear to their
heart. Fantastic stories about “the
good old days”are tempered with
concern about our racing future.
Ask Not What Oregon Region Can Do For You
How do we increase the fun
factor at our events for everyone
involved? How do we entice
more racers to join us on our race
weekends? How do we bring
new, and younger, people into
our club? These are just a few of
the many questions I’ve heard.
While there may not be clear
answers to these questions, it
will be up to myself and our
Board of Directors to lead Oregon
Region into the 2016 season and
beyond. Our board is composed
of several smart,
passionate
people willing
to put in the
hard work
needed to create
opportunities
for the success
of our club.
members. We will be looking for
people to step up and contribute
in many different ways in the
coming months.
To paraphrase President Kennedy,
“ask not what the Oregon Region
can do for you – ask what you can
do for Oregon Region.”
Now go relax by the fireplace
with your eggnog as Bing Crosby
sings White Christmas. You’re
going to need some rest…..we’ve
got work to do next year.
But the BOD
can’t do all the
work without
support from its
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By Jim Weidenbaum
Area 13 Director
We’re not in Kansas anymore…
No wait, actually, I will be in
Kansas shortly for my first SCCA
Board of Directors meeting,
representing SCCA Area 13.
I’ve already reviewed an 83
page BOD brief, followed by
supplemental brief, various
financial statements, and deep
dive studies commissioned by the
current Board. Having been in
corporate leadership positions, I
understand the Board must focus
on issues, get to the crux of the
matter, then determine a course
of action without making every
decision a mini-series in length
and/or drama.
What’s unique to the SCCA is it
needs to run like a business, yet be
highly aware that every decision
likely impacts someone who is
passionate about its outcome.
At our core is the need to build
SCCA’s current membership base
of drivers, workers, and stewards.
Yet, SCCA has a huge opportunity
to expand our presence among
those who love “playing” with
cars, but who may not be part
of the racing community. Track
Night in America and Street
Survival are two current programs
that introduce non-members and
non-racers to SCCA.
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current, traditional SCCA Club
Racing, Solo, and Stage Rally. The
Board can develop new initiatives
and build up exiting programs,
but where the rubber hits the
road/tarmac/dirt/snow is at the
Region level.
It is incumbent on the Board to
ensure there is a clear path for the
Regions to succeed.
There is sure to be animated Board
dialog on Club Racing classes, the
Majors, and continuing to rotate
the Runoffs around the country.
There will also, most assuredly,
be some direct conversation
regarding when new programs,
such as Track Night in America,
become a regular event that
Regions “own,” i.e., apply for a
sanction and run the event, with
its success or failure owned by the
Region.
I am determined for our Vintage
racers to be getting a fair shake
at the national level and will be
interested to see how the Board
supports this key group.
Having raced many SCCA
weekends at Heartland Park,
including FV races against our
CEO, I look forward to returning
to Kansas … this time to do my
best to ensure SCCA members are
the clear winners.
Good Luck & Good Racing.
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Oregon Region SCCA
2016 Oregon Region SCCA Road Racing Schedule Announced
April 14-15 - SCCA Driver’s School Powered by Pro Drive
April 16-17 - Double Regional w/Vintage - PIR.
May 21-22 - Double Regional w/Vintage - PIR.
May 27-29 - SCCA Majors - Pacific Raceways (NWR SCCA).
July 2-4 - SCCA Majors - PIR.
July 16-17 - Double Regional w/Vintage - The Ridge (NWR SCCA).
July 29-31 - Rose Cup (Friends of PIR event; format TBD) - PIR.
August 13-14 - Double Regional w/Vintage - The Ridge (NWR SCCA).
August 27-28 - Double Regional w/Vintage - PIR.
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The SCCA Racer’s Holiday Gift Guide!
Because SCCA Members are Famously Hard to Shop For...
Porsche books! If you have a Porsche
fan on your list, you can’t go wrong
with some serious car porn under the
tree.
The Porsche 911 Red Book gives
every stat, detail, and option ever
made back to ‘65. You need this, and
it’s just $24.99 in softcover.
Buy this book at Quarto.
My Porsche Book is a photo essay
of a beautiful 356. This one will be
rare! Hardcover at $89.99
Buy this book on Amazon.
Randy Leffingwell is the gold
standard for car books, and his
work on the legendary Porsche
911 Turbo is sure to be a favorite
in any Porsche enthusiast’s
library! Hardcover at $60
Buy this book at Quarto!
It was only a matter of time before
Barrett-Jackson branched out to
a line of quality automotive care
products - the gold standard for hot
rods has staked their reputation on
this wax - and it works!
Buy it here
at B-J Autocare.
This product is truly a fantastic deal E-Sky makes a full backup camera system
for just $27.99 at Amazon.
It includes a full color flip-up 4.3-inch
monitor and the camera that mounts on the
license plate, plus all the wiring you need
to install it - takes about an hour - easy!
I installed this system on my own personal
truck, and it works very well! If you need
to back up your tow vehicle, or any car,
this is a fantastic and inexpensive gift idea.
Buy it here on Amazon.
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Oregon Region SCCA
We all know a kid who thinks
our sports cars are the greatest
thing in the world, right? Maybe
a grandchild or a neighbor would
love this book that details - in kidfriendly terms - exactly how to
build a car from scratch. Just $14.95
in hardcover! Buy it at Quarto.
If you find someone who doesn’t
love a Momo steering wheel, I
don’t want to know them. This
Indy style wood-rim wheel was
a new line just a year ago, and
now affordable at $289. Buy it
at Momousa.
This may be the best new product of the year!
This 6-in-1 device fits in your car’s 12V socket for
charging, or it can charge using a standard mini-USB
plug-in.
It’s got a USB port for charging your phone or other
device, and it’s a super-bright flashlight with an option to
flash red if you need to be rescued!
It will also cut your seatbelts and break out a window if
you crash. Amazing at $34.99!
Buy it at Securproducts.com.
Here’s another personal
favorite - this Optima Digital
1200 battery charger and
maintainer will charge, restore,
and maintain any kind of 12V
battery - deep cycle, conventional
wet cell, or Optima.
It gives you a battery health
readout, battery charge state,
and even includes quick-release
connections for maintenance
and a USB port to charge your
phone! Just $199.99 and you can
buy it at optimabatteries.com.
Fancy wristwatches are all the
rage now, and this Gamma
“Battleworn” watch from
Reactor is pre-distressed. I had
to wear my TAG Heuer dive
watch for 10 years to get this
kind of patina!
This watch is all stainless,
good to 300 meters underwater
(which is kind of amazing) and
has a 10-year lithium battery.
It’s priced around $500, and
you can learn more at www.
reactorwatch.com.
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15-Race Formula 4 United States Championship Calendar Unveiled
SCCA Pro Racing today
announced the dates for the
inaugural FIA-certified F4
United States Championship
Powered by Honda season.
The 2016 calendar features five
tripleheader race weekends
to decide the season-long
Championship.
The entry-level, cost-contained
open wheel series has generated
significant interest since
its September launch, with
chassis manufacturer Crawford
sending, to date, 92 purchase
agreements to teams, drivers
and schools.
“At the F4 United States
Championship launch, we
stated that we were searching
for a five-stop, 15-race
schedule on premier tracks,
M
REALTY
concentrating on the eastern
half of the United States to
start,” Steve Oseth, SCCA Pro
Racing GM said. “We’ve done
that, and now can let those
interested in the Series know
not just what they can race, but
when and where.”
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The F4 United States
Championship, utilizing the
FIA Formula 4 homologated
Crawford chassis and Honda
K20 C1 2.0-liter engine, makes
its official debut at Lime
Rock Park on Memorial Day
Weekend, May 27-28, in concert
with the Pirelli World Challenge
GT and GTS event.
The following two stops on
the schedule are at New Jersey
Motorsports Park, June 1012, and Mid-Ohio Sports Car
Course, August 13-14. Both
events include participation
from SCCA Pro Racing’s Trans
Am Series, with the MidOhio date highlighted by the
NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Road Atlanta, September 17-18,
will be shared with HSR’s fall
vintage weekend. The inaugural
championship will conclude at
Homestead-Miami Speedway
with Trans Am, October 9-10.
A mid-season break was built
into the schedule to allow each
team a chance to reset before
the push to the end of the
season. With two events still
on the calendar, everyone can
examine data from the first part
of the season to optimize both
car and driver for a chance to
capture the inaugural series
championship.
The F4 United States
Championship will join FIA
Formula 4 championships
already established in Australia,
China, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Northern Europe and the
United Kingdom for 2016.
An American-built Crawford
carbon-composite chassis and
Honda K20 C1 2.0-liter engine,
producing the FIA-mandated
158 hp, leads the series. Pirelli
P Zero racing radial tires
complete the package, which
will meet the FIA price cap
of $45,000 for the chassis,
including paddle shifters, data
acquisition and camera. The
Honda engine will carry a oneyear lease price of $6,600. Tires
will be priced at approximately
$250 apiece, with a maximum
allotment of six tires (three
front, three rear) per race
weekend.
Cars will begin delivery to
customers in January.
At the September launch, the
Series announced a prize plan
of $1,000 to win each of the
three weekend races, with
an additional $1,000 prize to
the “weekend champion,” the
driver who scores the most
points in the three-race event.
$500 and $250 goes to the
additional podium finishers
in each race of the season. A
cash prize is also up for grabs
for the top three season-long
Championship finishers.
More information on the F4
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Monte Shelton Looks Back at 55 Years of SCCA Racing!
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Oregon Region SCCA
Photos by Doug Berger,
Bob Dunsmore, Bob
Mead, Jeff Zurschmeide
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2016 Kia Optima - Best Mid-Size Sedan
By Jeff
Zurschmeide,
Loud Pedal
Editor
Mid-size family sedans are the
second-largest group of cars sold
in North America, delivering over
2.1 million cars this year. Only
Compact SUVs sell more units.
As a result, the mid-size sedan
is absolutely critical for every
automaker, and they do a good job
of keeping feature lists long and
prices low, to please the widest
possible group of buyers.
In this rough-and-tumble market
competition, Toyota Camry is the
most popular choice, followed by
the Honda Accord, and then the
Nissan Altima. All of these are
strong contenders, but I believe the
2016 Kia Optima is the best mid-size
sedan on the market today, and I’ll
tell you why.
The Optima starts at $22,665,
beating the Camry and Accord
by over $1,000, and the Altima by
over $600. All the contenders have
comparable base engines, but with
the Optima, you get a very well
refined 2.4-liter direct-injected
engine rated at 185 horsepower
and 178 pound-feet of torque. The
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Optima also offers optional engines
including a 1.6-liter turbocharged
engine at 178 horsepower and
195 pound-feet of torque, or a
2.0-liter turbocharged engine at
245 horsepower and 260 poundfeet of torque. The Optima with
the 1.6-liter turbo engine starts
at $24,815 and the 2.0-liter turbo
Optima starts at $36,615.
With almost all Optima trim
levels, you get a 6-speed automatic
transmission, which is a big step
up from the continuously variable
transmissions offered by many
competitors. The sporty 1.6-liter
turbo Optima comes with a 7-speed
dual-clutch transmission, which is
unusual at that comparatively low
price point.
In all grades of the Optima, you get
competitive fuel economy, ranging
between 22 to 28 MPG in the city,
and from 32 to 39 MPG on the
highway. The best fuel economy
of 28/39 comes with the sporty
1.6-liter Turbo model.
Inside the Optima, Kia has really
raised their game over the past
Oregon
Region
few years.
All trim
levelsSCCA
give you
a comfortable and well-equipped
cabin, with all the technology
and safety features you expect in
a new car. With the exception of
the base model, you can get Kia’s
UVO data services feature with
GPS navigation, and most trim
levels offer the Harman/Kardon
QuantumLogic premium stereo
system. Bluetooth hands-free phone
and music streaming is standard
across the line, as is a rear-view
camera and a host of other comfort
and convenience features.
Out on the road, you’ll find the
Optima delivers a solid ride,
confident handling, and a driving
experience that far exceeds its price
tag. The cabin is quiet, even on
Portland’s rough freeways. Most
importantly, all safety and stability
control features are standard across
the entire line – you don’t sacrifice
any safety features by buying the
base model, which is good for
budget-minded families.
If you’re shopping for a mid-size
family sedan this year, I strongly
encourage you to put the 2016 Kia
Optima on your list. Cross-shop the
competition, and I think you’ll find
that Kia Optima will deliver value,
features, and a satisfying driving
experience throughout the line.
Looking for Speed in the Off-Season?
By
Paul Goudy,
Road Racing
Director
The trophies have been handed
out for the season and now the big
question; “How can I become faster
for next year?”
For many racers the focus is on
the car, “what can be modified on
the car to get more power, more
traction, better handling and better
braking”?
A better question is; “What can I do
myself to become a better and faster
driver?”
This past week I found myself
running laps in a Race Simulator
at Maher Solutions in Hillsboro,
Oregon
Maher Solutions is a local company
that specializes in Race Simulators.
It is owned and operated by Keith
Maher.
Keith offers a full service, state of
the art Racing Simulator to both
Amateur and Professional Race
Drivers and Teams.
How about a different car? Keith
has the ability to put you into
a wide variety of cars, at no
additional cost.
Try that on a race weekend.
How about passing drills or
working on specific corners or
sections on a particular track?
Keith can custom program the
Simulator to a wide variety of
situations, including working on
specific driver needs.
Do you get easily frustrated with
slow drivers who block? (Who
doesn’t?)
The Simulator can be programmed
to put the driver into circumstances
that require him/her to deal with
these types of challenges, allowing
the driver to gain the necessary
skills and patience to deal with
specific situations effectively.
It becomes understandable why
several top professional race teams
have their own Race Simulators and
why many top drivers use them on
a regular basis.
For more information go to:
www.SimToWin.com or call Keith at
503-877-9647
Tired of spending big money on the car and not
going any faster?
Why not invest in yourself?
Our photo-realistic world class racing simulator allows
you to practice and test before the race weekend at a
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So you arrive prepared to win!
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These Simulators are not toys nor
are they games.
They go way beyond toys and
games.
I had used a Simulator several years
ago to learn a new track. My visit
to Maher Solutions showed how the
technology has advanced.
Want to learn a new track? A
Simulator can help, not only to
learn the corners, but also the
rhythm, braking points, shift points,
etc.
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October 2015 Board Meeting Minutes
OREGON REGION SCCA
B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S
MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED:
D AT E 1 0 / 2 1 / 2 0 1 5
PLACE: Raccoon Lodge
Restaurant
P R E S E N T: B O A R D
M E M B E R S : J i m We i d e n b a u m ,
C h r i s H a l e , P a u l G o u d y,
L a c e y O t i s , Ti m F e r r i c k
OFFICIALS: Mary Thompson,
K a re n M c C o y
MEMBERS: Donna Battin,
A a ro n B u c c i
A B S E N T: B r u c e Wi l s o n , Ti m
F e r r i c k , H a n s G u t m a n n , To d d
H a r r i s , J e ff Z u r s c h m e i d e ,
Carrie Sutherland, Kim
McFarland
C A L L TO O R D E R : R E J i m
c a l l e d t h e m e e t i n g t o o rd e r
at 7:05
MEMBER/NEW BUSINESS
COMMENTS: Minutes
a p p ro v e d L a c e y / C h r i s
T h e s e c re t a r y p re s e n t e d t h e
election slate as submitted to
h e r b y Ti m F e r r i c k .
Wo r k e r o f t h e y e a r a w a rd s
a n d f i n a l i s s u e s w e re
p re s e n t e d a n d a g re e d u p o n .
D o n n a & M a r y b ro u g h t t h e
attendees up to date on the
p u rc h a s e o f a w a rd s a n d
prizes they have obtained for
the drawing at the banquet.
R E G I O N A L O F F I C E : K a re n
advised that the move of the
o ff i c e w a s s u c c e s s f u l . I t w a s
a big job and could not have
been accomplished without
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t h e e ff o r t s o f … … … …
KEN KILLAM – BOB
SMETHERS & THE FERRICK
FA M I LY
T h e s e f i n e f o l k s a re w h a t
made it all happen and she
was grateful to them!
N e w s i t e – N e w a d d re s s –
New e-mail – have all been
published.
I n a n e ff o r t t o s a v e t h e
re g i o n s o m e m o n e y, s h e
suggested that we do an e
version of the latest Loud
P e d a l . T h e B O D a g re e d
that this would be in our
b e s t i n t e re s t . S h e w i l l d o a ,
“blast” to advise when it is
up on line.
TREASURER: Absent
K a re n p re s e n t e d P & L a n d
Balance Sheet to the RE and
t h e d i re c t o r s .
Carrie sent a suggestion that
we should have a monthly
s u m m a r y, i t e m i z e d a n d
detailed. She is willing to
p ro v i d e t h i s i n t h e f u t u re i f
w e s o d e s i re .
LOUD PEDAL: Absent
E n d u ro
7/2-3-4
Majors
(may be
2 day event)
7/29-31
Rose Cup
8/26-28
race
TNIA Events will be held in
June & September
S O L O I I : L a c e y re p o r t e d
that their last event was in
Sept in Packwood. It was a
good one with 103 entries on
S a t u rd a y a n d 6 3 o n S u n d a y.
November 7th will be their
e n d o f t h e y e a r a w a rd s
banquet at Nicoloi’s Grill &
Sports Bar in Lake Oswego.
The plan for 2016 is to hold
3 events in Packwood and 3
at PIR. They also may try
t o d o a Te c h & Tu n e i n l a t e
F e b r u a r y. M o re i n f o o n
these events when finalized.
R A L LY: C h r i s s a i d t h a t s a d l y
land is still a big issue with
t h e i r g ro u p . U n t i l t h e y c a n
f i n d s u i t a b l e , a ff o rd a b l e a n d
w e l c o m i n g p ro p e r t y t h e y a re
in a holding pattern. They
a re g o i n g t o t r y t o d o a n
e v e n t a t O R P i n N o v e m b e r.
D I R E C TO R S R E P O RT S :
T h e re w a s a S t a g e R a l l y l a s t
weekend at Mt. Hood.
R O A D R A C E : P a u l p re s e n t e d
the schedule for 2016 as
follows:
Their last event at The
Gravel Pit welcomed 48
participants.
3/19-20
2 day Dbl Regional
1 8 t h = P ro D r i v e S c h o o l
4/16-17
race
5/21-22
race with a Bracket
V I N TA G E : A b s e n t
Oregon Region SCCA
D I R E C TO R I : A b s e n t K i m
sent some pertinent info via
other committee members
c o n c e r n i n g p re p a r a t i o n s f o r
the banquet.
D I R E C TO R I I : Ti m re p o r t e d
o n e ff o r t s t o o b t a i n
i n t e re s t e d p a r t i e s t o r u n f o r
positions on the BOD.
PA S T R E G I O N A L E X E C :
Absent
A S S T: R E G I O N A L E X E C :
Absent
REGIONAL EXEC: Jim
questioned how we should
plan for the Majors next
y e a r. T h e re w a s d i s c u s s i o n
as to a 2 or a 3 day event. In
a 3 d a y, t h e 3 rd d a y w o u l d
b e a M o n d a y. T h e a t t e n d e e s
felt that a 2 day would be
p re f e r re d b y a l l i n v o l v e d .
T h e re w i l l a l s o b e m a j o r
changes to The Rose Cup
event for 2016 as well. First
a n d f o re m o s t i s t h a t t h e d a t e
will be July 29-31.
This date was selected
based on other events that
might conflict with driver
schedules.
It also may bring weather
that will encourage spectator
attendance which has been
lacking in the past years.
M o re c h a n g e s a re i n s t o re
for this event and will be
p re s e n t e d t o t h e m e m b e r s h i p
at a later date.
T h e Te e n S t re e t S u r v i v a l
continues to be a huge
c a l l i n g c a rd f o r u s . T h e
upcoming event has the
l a rg e s t a t t e n d a n c e s o f a r
w i t h 3 4 a n d 2 3 m o re w a i t
listed. EC would like to
s e e m o re o f t h e s e p re s e n t e d
and Jim will be looking
and asking for suggestions
t o s e e h o w t h e p ro g r a m
a t P I R c o u l d b e i m p ro v e d
s o t h a t m o re y o u t h c o u l d
be accommodated. He
welcomes input on this.
In the past we have not held
a B O D m e e t i n g i n N o v e m b e r.
T h e a w a rd s b a n q u e t h a s
b e e n c o n s i d e re d t h e a n n u a l
m e e t i n g f o r t h e re g i o n . T h e
BOD suggested that we
continue this arrangement.
After the banquet we will
re v i s i t a s t o w h e n t h e B O D
will convene, possibly
J a n u a r y.
ADJOURN
M/S
Chris) M/P
( Ti m /
Respectfully submitted
Mary Thompson
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Will Schrader’s Spec Miata is for Sale
1999 SM built for the 2014 season and
only raced 8 weekends.
On pole and fastest lap of the weekend
at PIR July 2014 Majors
Fresh car with a brand new spare
Loyning’s motor.
May be willing to sell the spare motor
separate.
$30K for the whole package
Call Will Schrader 503-720-3762
The Platypus
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Portland, Oregon 97224
(360) 695-1476
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Oregon Region SCCA
2015 SCCA National Board Election Results Announced
The Sports Car Club of America
announced the results of the SCCA
Board of Directors elections that
were held in five of the SCCA’s
geographic Areas. Three new board
members were elected, with two
incumbents rejoining the board for
a second three-year term in office.
Area 5 Director Bruce Lindstrand,
of Darien, Wisconsin, and Area 7
Director Dan Helman, of Huffman,
Texas, will both serve second terms
in their respective seats. Both
directors ran unopposed.
Bob Dowie, of Chester, New
York, will replace Dick Patullo,
who completed his pair of terms,
in the Area One seat. Dowie ran
unopposed.
Jim Weidenbaum, Portland, Oregon,
will take over directorship of Area
13 from Todd Butler, a two-term
office holder. Weidenbaum captured
234 votes to John Taylor’s 178.
The 2016 SCCA Board of Directors:
Area 1: Bob Dowie
Area 2: Terry Hanusheck
Area 3: Lee Hill
Area 4: Steve Harris
Area 5: Bruce Lindstrand
Area 6: Peter Zekert
Area 7: Dan Helman
Area 8: Arnie Coleman
Area 9: Brian McCarthy
Area 10: John Walsh
Area 11: KJ Christopher
Area 12: Tere Pulliam
Area 13: Jim Weidenbaum
Election ballots were received
through November 16, 2015,
and counted by Mize, Houser
& Company, Certified Public
Accountants.
The current board is set to have one
more meeting in December, with the
new board officially beginning on
January 1, 2016.
Arnie Coleman, of Colorado
Springs, Colorado, will take over
the seat vacated by Bill Kephart,
who completed his maximum of
two terms. Coleman garnered 198
votes running against Stan Czacki
(130 votes) and John Copple (107
votes).
2016 Board of Director Election
Results:
Area 1: Bob Dowie – 1
Area 5: Bruce Lindstrand – 1
Area 7: Dan Helman – 1
Area 8: Arnie Coleman – 198
Stan Czacki – 130
John Copple – 107
Area 13: Jim Weidenbaum – 234
John Taylor – 178
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Oregon Region SCCA Contacts
2016 Board of Directors and Region Officials
Regional Executive
Asst. R. E.
Past R. E.
Road Racing Director
Solo Director
Rally Director
Director at Large
Director at Large
Todd Harris
Kristen Moore
Jim Weidenbaum
Paul Goudy
Lacey Otis
Chris Hale
Kim Kuzma McFarland
Tim Ferrick
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Vintage Director
SCCA Area 13 Director
Hans Gutmann
Jim Weidenbaum
[email protected]
[email protected]
Membership/Merchandise
Region Office Admin
Secretary to BOD
Treasurer
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Karen McCoy
Karen McCoy
Mary Thompson
Carrie Sutherland
Jeff Zurschmeide
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rally Officials
RoadRally Manager
RallyCross Manager
NorPac RallyCross Steward
Kevin Poirier
Rebecca Ruston
Ben Bradley
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Club Racing Officials
Race Ops Manager
Regl Points Keeper
Vintage Racing Steward
Vintage Racing Points
Bob Smethers
Kari Loyning
Spencer Gorham
Jonathan Keeble
971-207-5147
[email protected]
503-667-4590
[email protected]
Club Racing Specialty Chiefs
Course Marshal
Emergency
Flagging & Comm.
Paddock/HotPits
Pre-Grid
Sound Judge
Radio Tech
Registration (pre-race)
Registration (at track)
Chief Starter
Pace Car
Tech Inspection
Acting Timing and Scoring
Driver Services
Trophies
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Ken Killam
Christopher Nawrocki
Patrick Lundin
Chuck Zanardi
Julie Winslow
Sherm Egge
Ric Farrar
Karen McCoy
Donna Battin
Dwain Panian
Tim Stanley
Gordon Jones
Randi Miller-Graffy
Karen McCoy
Frank McKinnon
Oregon Region SCCA
503-970-5644
503-789-7653
[email protected]
360-574-8995
360-513-6728
[email protected]
503-245-2506
503-224-9469
971-222-5625
503-285-0989
503-693-8139
503-730-9673
[email protected]
[email protected]
503-227-0262
Classified Marketplace
Race Photos Needed
VINTAGE FORMULA FORD
1982 Royale RP31 – SN37
Ivey engine – very crisp and fresh
Asking $16,000 – car located in
Corvallis – shown by appointment
only. Call Bill Gellatly (503) 8676514 for additional details
For Sale: 1995 Neon ACR, ex SSB.
Three sets of wheels, factory shop
manuals, good assortment of useful
spare parts. $2500.
Contact Austin Smith - asmith73@
hotmail.com or 541 593-2495
1991 Mysterian Formula Vee
Very well sorted, low hours
on refresh, upgraded shocks,
adjustable front end, fresh spare
motor, 3 extra set of wheels, low
roll hoop, 2 spare noses, many more
spares. SCCA and IRDC log books
More pictures available.
$8,000.00
Enclosed trailer available for
$3,000.00
Willing to make package deal
Contact John 253 307-1982
Hey friends of Garth and Fred at
Trackside Motorsports We are looking for some fresh race
photos for ads in several racing
publications. If you are a customer
and have some cool photos please
send them to: Ed LaPlante, signs@
magneticsignpdx.com
Photo credit given if needed
No guarantees we will use your
photo but if it’s a great photo and
fits our format we’d love to see it.
Thanks Garth & Fred
Estate Sales & Appraisals
Life changes frequently require
valuation and liquidation of
personal property. My twenty-plus
years of experience can help you
with full estate sales, downsizing,
moves and appraisals for estates,
dissolution and insurance purposes.
All services are personalized and
confidential. Free consultations.
Shirley Sanders, 503-762-1272
[email protected]
Driver’s Suits
R.J.S. Racing Equipment SFI-5,
brand new, never used extralarge sized for 5’-9” 240 lb driver.
Originally paid $470.00, will sell for
$250.00.
R.J.S. Racing Equipment SFI-1,
slightly used, large sized, single
layer (requires Nomex long johns),
will sell for $150.00.
Design 500 RaceWear SFI-5,
medium-sized, worn only a couple
of times, will sell for $150.00.
All suits have been dry-cleaned,
and are spotless.
Call Richard at (541) 278-1150 or
[email protected]
1991 BMW 325i in Pro3 Trim
Full Cage, Fire system, 5 point
Harness, adjustable shocks,
swaybars, all bushings delron
Engine has had a fresh rebuild
(rings/hone/bearings/head and
valve job/decked block...) 2 sets of
tires, trailer available if needed. Can
run in PRo3 class and or EIP class.
Mark Estes
http://www.pro3-racing.com/
503-734-7355
Helmet $35 (size 7, Snell SA85)
Boots $25 (like new, Nomex III, size
10-12)
Design 500 Custom suit $100 (Like
new, fits 5’-10” to 6’-2 )
Deist Suit (Free to new driver or
worker or $40, size 6’, 180 to 200
lbs.)
Misc. Racing Stuff $15
Contact Sam Gotter at samgotter3@
yahoo.com or Vicki Gotter, 503-9709913
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