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In this issue: From the Editor's Desk • Bite-Size News • RallyCross School and Points Event #1 • 2019 Street Survival Set for July 20 • Road Rally Scheduled for October 26th • March Regional Meeting • Anniversaries • Region Merchandise Available • Three Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund Recipients Named for 2019 • Mazda Motorsports Back at the Track in 2019 • New Online Contingency Form for Solo Competitors • ’19 Hoosier Super Tour: Road Atlanta Winner Videos
From the Editor's Desk
Hi There -
Two years ago in April, I was writing my first note to all of you as the new editor for the Squeal. I’m happy to announce, that as of next month, I will be passing the torch to our new editor, Jake Limm. He’s only been a member since last July, but he’s already stepped up in a big way to help the club. He’s the webmaster, and now our Squeal editor! You won’t be getting rid of me completely, as you’ll still hear from me for all things Autocross and Street Survival.
I am so grateful for Jake stepping up to become the editor, so I can focus on the Autocross program, as well as our new fledgling Street Survival program. I’m leaving you in good hands, as he’s already taken the reigns with very little training, and I’m looking forward to seeing what wonderful things he’ll do for the Squeal with all of his amazing talents.
Keep it Classy Susquehanna
Melissa Mauro
BITE-SIZE NEWS
New Membership Chair
We’re happy to announce that TJ Brillhart has taken over the vacant position of Membership Chair for the Susquehanna Region. Watch for exciting things happening for current and new members, and contact TJ on Facebook or by email with questions or comments relating to membership.
2019 Bylaws
The 2019 Region Bylaws were unanimously approved at the February membership meeting. All members are subject to the bylaws of the club, so make sure you take a peek!
Annual Waivers
We have unfortunate news for anyone who signed and handed in an annual waiver form at the banquet or January meeting. Somewhere between Kristen’s house and the National Office, they disappeared into thin air. If you want an annual waiver for 2019, you’ll need to complete the form again (in color!).
RallyCross School/TnT and Points Event #1
by John Roscinski
It's time to break out your folding chair and your helmet! Our annual RallyCross School is happening again on Saturday, April 13th! This year, you can learn the ins and outs of RallyCross at our new Spooky Nook venue. We'll cover some history along with car prep and driving techniques, with a variety of drills to support the latter. We also have a concurrent Test & Tune for you know-it-all types who want to give your new mods a proper shakedown. Registration for the RallyCross School/Test & Tune will be capped at 30 entries. Which brings me to my next point, points events!
After you get your schoolin', test your new skills at our first points event of the year on Sunday, April 14th. This venue is a little bigger than we're used to,
and should let us try some new things we haven't been able to in the past. We've got a few other updates in our supps, which you should familiarize yourself with when you finally put that impact wrench down.
See you in the dirt!
2019 Street Survival Set for July 20
by Melissa Mauro
We have secured a date for our second Tire Rack Street Survival, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th. I’m in the process of finalizing the sanctions, and waiting to get the official event set up through Tire Rack. As soon as that is officially on the books, I’ll be setting up a form for any coaches who are interested in volunteering again.
If you weren’t a coach at the last event, and you’re interested to coach this year, please click the link below to become a coach! It only takes about 45 minutes to get certified.
If you’re interested in helping me with the event or donating anything to the event as a business, we’d love your support as a sponsor. If you’re interested or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at streetsurvival@scca-susq.com
Road Rally Scheduled for October 26th
Save the date! Susquehanna SCCA and the Frontier Barn Quilt Trail of Fulton County will hold our 2nd Road Rally! Driver and Navigator (extra passengers allowed) will tour the back roads of Fulton County. This is a fun/social road rally.
More details to follow, mark your calendars for October 26th!
March Regional Meeting
Thursday, March 28th • 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.
Anniversaries!
Let's all congratulate the following region member who is celebrating a big anniversary with SCCA this month:
- Peter K Bauer - 30 years
- Kenneth J Taggart Sr. - 30 Years
Region Merchandise Available!
Have you been looking for region specific apparel and gear? SCCA Gear added a new section for region merchandise and we've made sure that the Susquehanna region is a part of it.
News from SCCA
Three Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund Recipients Named for 2019
MAR 20, 2019 — For a sixth year, SCCA members have submitted the names of autocross competitors they believe should be Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund recipients. Named and established by the family of Wendi Allen, the scholarship honors the multi-time National Solo Champion who loved the SCCA . The fund gives back to the sport by helping young women become more successful drivers.
New Online Contingency Form for Solo Competitors
MAR 14, 2019 — In an effort to improve the experience of SCCA Solo competitors, we are excited to announce that we will be beta testing a new process for collecting and submitting contingency information at the next few Tire Rack National Solo events, including the Dixie, Charlotte, and Mineral Wells Champ Tours as well as the Crows Landing ProSolo.
Mazda Motorsports Back at the Track in 2019
MAR 11, 2019 — For 2019, Mazda Motorsports is again making an effort to place more people at the events Mazda racers attend, and that includes select Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour and U.S. Majors Tour® dates. David Cook, Mazda Motorsports Manager of Business Development, said the initiative was well received last year, so Mazda continued the effort into the current racing season.
’19 Hoosier Super Tour: Road Atlanta Winner Videos
MAR 17, 2019 — The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour is comprised of an exciting 11-weekend schedule that brings together top competitors. Visiting some of the greatest tracks in North America, each weekend has two races for each of 29 car classes. The Hoosier Super Tour packs a ton of great action into each and every weekend.
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2019 Preliminary Event Schedule
4/13/19: Rallycross School, Spooky Nook
4/14/19: Rallycross Event #1, Spooky Nook
5/11/19: Rallycross Event #2, Elmerton
6/8/19: Rallycross Event #3, Spooky Nook
8/4/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
8/10/19: Rallycross Event #4, Elmerton
8/24/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
9/7/19: Rallycross Event #5, Spooky Nook
9/14/19: NEPA/SUSQ AX, Pocono
9/15/19: NEPA/SUSQ AX, Pocono
9/29/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
10/5/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
10/6/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
10/19/19: Rallycross Event #6, Elmerton
11/9/19: Rallycross Rain Date, Spooky Nook
*This schedule of events is preliminary and far from complete. Watch for future updates.
2019 Officers
Regional Exec: Kristen Poole
Assistant RE: Melissa Mauro
Treasurer: Alan Lesher
Secretary: Brian Holmes
Director 3 Yr: Rob Springer
Director 2 Yr: Markus Houser
Director 1 Yr: Bryan Roper
2019 Meeting Schedule
Regional Meetings:
3/28/19: March Member Meeting, ABC
4/25/19: April Member Meeting, ABC
5/23/19: May Member Meeting, ABC
6/27/19: June Member Meeting, ABC
7/25/19: July Member Meeting, ABC
8/22/19: August Member Meeting, ABC
9/26/19: September Member Meeting, ABC
10/24/19: October Member Meeting, ABC
11/21/19: November Member Mtg, ABC
2019 Rules
Contributions:
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