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In this issue: Note From The RE • One of Our Own Joins the National Staff • • Interested in Becoming an Autocross Chief? • February Regional Meeting • New Class for Solo Competition • DirtFish RallyCross - 2020 Events • ProSolo Sees Dramatic Increase in Prize Money Payout • Track Night Announces 2020 Event Schedule
Note From The RE
Just a quick note from me this month...as we will have A LOT to share next month. Both the Autocross and Rallycross programs are in high gear! We're working behind the scenes with our Chairs and Chiefs to get dates available and we will have news to share soon. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting details coming soon.
Keep It Classy
Susquehanna
Melissa Mauro
One of Our Own Joins the National Staff
Our previous fearless leader of three years, Kristen Poole, has taken a staff position with the SCCA National Staff this year, and we couldn't be happier! We're excited to see her bring her amazing leadership skills and talents to SCCA National! To read the full article about Kristen's story, click below.
Interested in Becoming an Autocross Chief?
We're still looking for and accepting "applications" for people who are interested in becoming Worker Chief or Registration Chief. We have a few people who have expressed interest in each position, but we don't want to miss out on anyone who is interested.
If you'd like to step up, and become more active in the program, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested or have any questions for us, please email autocross@scca-susq.com.
To learn more about the positions - please click on the link below:
Susquehanna Represented at Motorama
By: Andrew Lobb
A simple Google search of the Motorama car show will leave you curious for more answers. Motorama's slogan boasts that it's a "live racing event that's unlike any other".
It's home to all forms of motorsports new and old. A walk across the million square feet playground gives you access to anything you can dream of with a motor. At any given time there are cars, trucks, dirt bikes, quads, RCs, go karts, and more - all competing for your attention.
Tucked in a back corner of Speed Show sat 7 cars supporting the SCCA. These all have been modified and worked over for a purpose. All 7 are different brands, having different modifications, but all for the same passion. Everyone entered in Motorama loves some form of racing. Having a sponsored car from Road Racing, Rallycross, Autocross, and from Hill Climb showed a variety of what can be done to a vehicle to the public.
In the background a TV blared audio of screeching tires and roaring engines of the cars at events all throughout our region. From mild to wild, showcasing that you can race with stock vehicles such as Jacob's GTI up to have extremely prepared vehicles such as Kristen Poole's Porsche showed a new audience that there are outlets for legal racing. Using our existing registration system we recruited many new people that were interested in coming out and supporting the SCCA.
However small the impact seems all the workers at the table had a great time coming in speaking about their passions and showing videos of them racing throughout the region. All and all the impact that we had at Motorama was a large one, families got to share stories of racing, children got educated, and the love of racing was spread. Until next year...
February Regional Meeting
Thursday, February 27th • 7:30pm
Our next meeting will be held on the second floor at Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. All members are encouraged to attend. Come an hour early for dinner (and a drink) with other members.
News from SCCA
New Class for Solo Competition
JAN 24, 2020 — Unveiled in a town hall of autocross event planners and participants at the SCCA Convention in January, the Xtreme Street (XS) category is the newest classing of cars eligible for SCCA Solo competition. The category will be divided into two classes – Xtreme Street A (XS-A) and Xtreme Street B (XS-B).
ProSolo Sees Dramatic Increase in Prize Money Payout
FEB 19, 2020 — Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo® is America’s Premier Autocross Championship Series, both in format and competition. In 2020, prize payouts will match that well-earned reputation. SCCA ProSolo participants will see a significant boost in Challenge purses in 2020, both at individual events and in a year-end payout. A total of over $41,000 will be awarded to ProSolo competitors who finish at the top in Super Challenge and Ladies’ Challenge at individual events, as well as the season-long JCJ Overall and Fletcher Ladies Cup winners. There’s also a potential year-end prize for Bonus Challenge competitors.
DirtFish RallyCross - 2020 Events
FEB 21, 2020 — The DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Tour schedule has been locked in. This year, competitors will have the opportunity to step beyond Regional and Divisional competition at three different premier locations across the nation before heading to the renowned Road America for National Championship.
Track Night Announces 2020 Event Schedule
FEB 11, 2020 — More than 34,000 cars have been on track since the inception of the SCCA Track Night in America program in 2015. In 2020, thousands more can fulfill their dream at more than 30 tracks and more than 138 days across the country already on the schedule, with more to be added. Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado and Nelson Ledges Road Course in Ohio join Track Night’s list of venues for 2020, which includes VIR, Daytona Lime Rock Park, Road Atlanta in the east, going all across the country to the Pacific Ocean at Portland and Auto Club Speedway.
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2020 Event Schedule
Our 2020 event schedule is pending!
2020 Officers
Regional Exec: Melissa Mauro
Assistant RE: Nick Landis
Treasurer: Alan Lesher
Secretary: Jared McGahen
Director 3 Yr: Chris Brown
Director 2 Yr: Rob Springer
Director 1 Yr: Markus Houser
2020 Meeting Schedule
Regional Meetings:
2/27/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
3/26/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
4/23/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
5/28/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
6/25/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
7/23/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
8/27/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
9/24/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
10/22/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
11/19/2020 - Member Meeting, ABC
2019 Rules
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