REport
by
John Lieberman
WOW!
You guys and gals really rock!!
What
a way to start off a new year. We had 20 students attend our season-opening
autox school. They all got gobs of seat time and it really showed at the next
day’s season-opening autox. Unfortunately, all that seat time also took a heavy
toll on a few cars - corded tires, a smoked clutch, busted shift linkage, etc!
A big note of thanks has to go out to Bruce Nock fo4r organizing the school and
the Sunday autox - to Richard White for coming out of retirement to help
instruct - and to Barry Booker and James Cox for all of the help they provided.
Based on the success of that school, we may even try to do another one sometime
later in the year.
I
do want to thank all of you, again, for helping foot my bill to attend the
national convention in Denver. It was either the fifth or sixth one I’ve
attended - I’ve lost count - and, by far, the best. The club of ours is moving
back into the national prominence it once
enjoyed. Our membership now tops 63,000. We have several new national
sponsors. And our President, Steve Johnson, is an absolute jewel. The move of
our national office from Denver to Topeka is going full steam. The SCCA
University is up and running. And the future looks very bright.
Unfortunately,
we still have some money problems and that’s going to mean a national dues
increase of $10 on June 1st. It’s the first time our national dues
have gone up in four years. Our regional dues won’t change. Plus, in the
aftermath of 9/11, we’re facing some pretty stiff insurance issues. And,
because of that, event safety is more important now than ever before. So please
understand if I raise a safety issue.
On
the local level, our timer fund has been growing by leaps and bounds. We
elected to take all of the proceeds from our school - less expenses - and
devote them to the fund, too. That means that we’re about one event away from
being able to buy the new timing gear! We’ll probably spend a lot of time at
our March 4th meeting discussing that issue and deciding which way
to go with it.
We’re
off and running on what could very well prove to be the best year in Red
River’s history. Thank you all for being a part of it. We have an ambitious
schedule but we also have an ambitious attitude. And, by golly, we’re going to
DO it!!
Until
next time, go fast - have fun - but be safe.
John
Our fearless leader rounding
the turns at our season opener 2-17-02
photo by Gary Linde
MY VIEW
by
Gary Linde
I’ve had numerous requests for membership applications during the last few months, now I can agree with John, we are on the grow! I think the Autocross school headed up by Bruce Nock is more responsible for this than anything else. We’ve had a lot of novice participation in the past year, but they weren’t joining the SCCA, just racing with us. Many raced with us one time and got discouraged and never came back. After the school they saw that they also could be competitive and are beginning to join. I’ll keep you all informed on our progress. Right now our membership stands at 51 members. I would like to see our membership rise to approx 80 members by the end of this season.
My
opinion of our last event was very positive. I know many of you felt it to be too
busy and slow, but think of it as an extension of the school. We were treated
to almost every type of turn you will come upon in this sport. If my count is
correct we had 23 turns on that 14 acre patch of asphalt. I was able to
negotiate the entire course 4 times without a DNF (granted I didn’t turn in the
times many of you did)_with my history of geriatric brain fade, it couldn’t
have been that difficult to follow. And what a learning experience.
I
really wanted to thank Richard White for all the help he gave me, specially in
finding the right tire pressures. I doubted what he was telling me, but I did
it anyhow and He was RIGHT! On the skid pad, following his instruction on tire
pressure, my Miata stuck like glue. Now I need to spead up my thought process
to keep up with the car, common problem with us 60 year olds, right Bob?
I
guess I’ve voiced my opinion enough for one month, so remember “Drive fast, no
cones, and have Fun!”
Gary
Sam Holmes beating me in my own car. Of course we were on his tires.
Sam’s car had a problem and I corded my tires at the hands on school previous
day.
photo
by Gary Linde
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale: 1986 Honda CRX.
ITA or Solo II legal. Has clean title if you want to make it street
legal. Asking $2500. Will throw in 13 X 7 Revolution wheels with Kumho race
tires for $300. Contact Brian Stelly at 318-868-5216 or email sirstelly@msn.com
For Sale: VW-based
kit car. Porsche look-a-like. Chassis is a 1968 VW Beetle. Engine replaced in
1989 with 1600cc. Light blue/black interior- Recaro seat (which need to be
welded into car again.) No A/C but has heat. AM/FM cassette. Needs some engine
work, has set up in garage since 1993, leaking oil. Asking $4000. Call Cherry Langley
972-492-5436 or email clan4026@aol.com
For Sale: Design your own
package deal!
1998 Hallmark 24’ trailer - wired for 110v & 12v,
cabinets, tire racks, fuel jug (4) rack, door pit caddy, $6500.00.
1998 Chevy CK1500 Silverado-extended cab, LineX bed
liner, Snugto bed cover, all set up to tow trailer above.$22,675.
1998 Formula Mazda- All up dates, super light weight
(all AN hardware) radio system, 3 extra set of wheels, tons of spares &
equipment. $35,500.
Call Dave 253-846-1688 or email MVRacing@aol.com
For Sale: SCCA Autocross car. 1972 MG Midget (stripped for competition, not
legal for street use) 1275 cc engine, built and balanced by Kittler’s Machine.
Head/Intake ported & valve grind by Kittler’s Jan 2001. Cooper racing
pistons, competition cam, rod bolts and head studs are high tensile strength,
New clutch, water pump & radiator core. Light weight seat, SCCA approved
roll bar, 5-point approved seat belts, rebuilt transmission Aug 2001. HD
shocks, extra 1275 cc engine & many other parts. 4 new B.F.Goodrich
autocross tires. $6500.00 OBO. Call Randy Edwards (318) 797-3476 or e-mail randyjean@aol.com
Dr. Nidess rounding the hairpin on 2-17-02
Photo by Gary Linde
2002 Schedule
2002 SoloII/Rally Schedule
|
DATE |
PLACE |
EVENT |
HOST |
|
Mar 3 |
Red River
Raceway |
Regional
autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Mar 9 |
Red River
Raceway |
Drags
(work) |
|
|
Mar 17 |
Lee
Hedges Stadium (Caddo Parish) |
Regional
autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Apr
6 |
Red River
Raceway |
Drags
(work) |
|
|
April 14th |
Lake
Charles |
TLAC I |
SOWELA
Region |
|
Apr 6
& 7 |
Houston,
TX Greyhound Park |
National
Tour Solo |
Houston
Region |
|
Apr 28th |
Lee
Hedges Stadium (Caddo Parish) |
Regional
autocross or TLAC |
TBA |
|
May
3,4,&5 |
Red River
Raceway |
Drags
(work) |
|
|
TBA |
New
Orleans |
TLAC II |
DELTA
Region |
|
May 19 |
Lee
Hodges Stadium (Caddo Parish) |
Regional
autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Jun 8
& 9 |
TBA |
Divisionals |
TBA |
|
Jun 22 |
Red River
Raceway |
Drags (work) |
|
|
Jun 30 |
Red River
Raceway |
TLAC III |
Red River
Region |
|
Jul 13
& 14 |
TBA |
Divisionals |
TBA |
|
Jul 20th |
Dallas,
TX |
SOWDIV
Mid-year meeting |
|
|
Jul 21 |
TBA |
Regional
autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Aug 10-11 |
TB A |
Divisional
AutoX |
Possibly OURS |
|
Aug 25 |
TBA |
Regional
Autocross |
Red River Region |
|
Sep 6-8 |
Topeka,
KS |
ProSolo
Nationals |
|
|
Sep 7
thru 13 |
Topeka,
Kansas |
Solo II
National Championships |
|
|
Sep 14 |
Red River
Raceway |
Drags
(work) |
|
|
Sep 22nd |
Baton
Rouge |
TLAC IV |
CENLA
Region |
|
Oct 13 |
Lee
Hedges Stadium (Caddo Parish) |
Regional
Autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Oct 27 |
TBA |
Regional
Autocross |
Red River
Region |
|
Nov 10 |
RedvRiver
Raceway |
Autocross
(end of season) |
Red River
Region |
|
Nov 23 |
Paris, TX |
“Paris by
Night” Pro Rally |
Texas
Region |
|
Dec 15 |
Car
Museum Shreveport |
Christmas/
Awards Party |
Red River
Region |
Solo II Driver’s Meeting @
10:30 AM. First Car Out @ 11:00 AM.
Helmets must be Snell 90 or better. Loaner Helmets are available. Please check Hot Line (318) 677-3773 prior
to event for any changes.
2002 ROAD RACING SCHEDULE
|
DATE |
LOCATION |
EVENT |
HOST |
|
Mar 9
& 10 |
Texas
World Speedway |
Nationals/Regional |
Houston
Region |
|
Apr 20
& 21 |
Cabaniss |
Nationals/Regional |
S. Texas
Border Region |
|
May 25
& 26 |
Texas
World Speedway |
Nationals/Regional |
Lone Star
Region |
|
Jul 27
& 28 |
Texas
World Speedway |
Nationals/Regional |
Houston
Region |
|
Aug 24
& 25 |
Texas
World Speedway |
Regional |
Texas
Region |
|
Sep 16
thru 22 |
Mid-Ohio,
Lexington, Ohio |
Valvolone
Run Offs |
|
|
Nov 23
&24 |
Texas
World Speedway |
Nationals/Regional |
Houston
Region |
|
Dec 7
& 8 |
Cabaniss |
Regional |
S. Texas
Border Region |
