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In this issue: From the Editor's Desk • Note from the RE • 2019 Board Election Results • It's (Almost) Party Time! • Announcing a New Autocross Venue • Hob-Nob at the NEDiv Convention • Susquehanna Region & The Frontier Barn Quilt Trail team up to create annual Road Rally in Fulton County, PA • December Regional Meeting (none!) • Region Merchandise Available • SCCA National Convention • Say "Hello" to Hawk • 2019 ProSolo Classes and Index • '19 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship
From the Editor's Desk
Hi There -
A short one from me this month - but I'd just like to say that I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Happy New Year! I can't wait to see what 2019 brings! Wishing you all the best this season!
Keep it Classy Susquehanna - Melissa Mauro
Editor, The Squeal
Note from the RE
From me and the rest of #teamsusquatch family to yours, wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday season. I look forward to seeing you all for another fun-filled year of motorsports in 2019!
2019 Board Election Results
The 2019 Susquehanna Region Officials and Board of Directors Elections took place at the November meeting. Below are the officers and directors for the 2019 season, who will take the reins at the banquet on January 12, 2019.
- Regional Executive: Kristen Poole
- Assistant Regional Executive: Melissa Mauro
- Secretary: Brian Holmes
- Treasurer: Alan Lesher
- Director (1 year): Bryan Roper
- Director (2 year): Markus Houser
- Director (3 year): Rob Springer
It's (Almost) Party Time!
by Kristen Poole
Come out and help us celebrate the success of our 2018 Triton Automotive Autocross and RallyCross Series at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey on January 12, 2019. We’ll present our region recognition awards as well as our series of competition awards (and a few new special ones) while enjoying complimentary beer and soda, a great buffet dinner and, of course, great door prizes!
Registration is NOW OPEN. We have a current cap of 140 people, and we’ve already got about 90 registered, so don't wait to RSVP!
SCCA members pay a discounted rate or $20 per person, with one non-member guest at the same price. Non-members and additional guests are also welcome to join us for $50 per person.
Announcing a New Autocross Venue!
We are pleased to announce that we have located a new autocross venue—Spooky Nook Sports—and have signed contracts for five events in 2019! The lot we'll use is Lot 6, highlighted in red below. Spooky Nook is located at 75 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545. We are hard at work locating additional venues. Both Hershey and Farm Show are unavailable for (at least) the 2019 season due to repaving and restructuring efforts.
Confirmed Spooky Nook Autocross Dates:
- August 4, 2019
- August 24, 2019
- September 29, 2019
- October 5, 2019
- October 6, 2019
Hob-Nob at the NEDiv Convention
by Kristen Poole:
Every year, the 21 regions in the Northeast Division of the SCCA come together for a divisional convention that includes educational and brainstorming sessions, good food, an awards ceremony and, of course, drinks and mingling. This year, Susquehanna Region is excited to be hosting the affair. We’ve got the sessions together and it’s stacked across all programs—Solo, RallyCross, Road Racing, Time Trials, Street Survival, Road Rally and Hillclimb—along with important sessions for region administration and leadership.
And, if you’re at all interested in Solo course design, it’s a must. For autocross, the course defines the experience... and when it comes to course design, Roger Johnson is the Guru. This year, he’s joining us for a 2-hour session!
If you’re interested in getting more involved with the region, this is a perfect opportunity to hob-nob with other region leaders and national employees… all while learning more about the SCCA’s bigger picture. Feel free to register using the link below or email Kristen if you have questions about attending as a Susquehanna Region member.
Susquehanna Region & The Frontier Barn Quilt Trail team up to create annual Road Rally in Fulton County, PA
by Lisa Leathery
While the Susquehanna region managed and conducted road rallies in the past, it had been many years since the last one was held. Even though there was ample support, we chose to do an easy GTA Rally “Game, Tour and Adventure.” We wanted this to be a fun activity, with no stress. It was a social event scheduled for October 6th. We were not requiring timing and exact mileage checks. Instead we wanted participants to take in the sites, spot the quilts, and enjoy time together with their team member(s).
December Regional Meeting
This is our month off! There is no December membership meeting for Susquehanna Region, but we’ll look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on January 24th.
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
SCCA National Convention
DEC 17, 2018 — Sure, the 2019 Sports Car Club of America® National Convention -- which officially begins the Club’s yearlong celebration of its 75th Diamond Anniversary -- will have lots of engaging educational presentations. But a Club that focuses on having #funwithcars needs to also have some fun with real cars during its National Convention, right?
2019 ProSolo Classes and Index
DEC 19, 2018 — Listed below are the classes and index factors for the 2019 ProSolo season. We are currently working with the SEB on a new class concept and if we can work out the details in January, we will announce a new supplemental class (one class) to be added to 20.8.A.2 below.
Say "Hello" to Hawk
DEC 14, 2018 — Hawk Performance, the official brake product of the SCCA, has been a great supporter of our programs and membership for over 16 years! In addition to providing support for competitors in programs like Solo and Road Racing, Hawk is frequently among the first to support SCCA’s new programs like Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack and Time Trials
'19 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship
DEC 18, 2018 — The RallyCross Board and SCCA have opted to return to the National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field in Indianola, Iowa, for the 2019 DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship. Slated to take place September 20-22, the the second year in a row for this venue.
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2019 Meeting Schedule
Regional Meetings:
1/12/19: 2018 Banquet, Sheraton Hbg
1/24/19: January Member Meeting, ABC
2/15-16/19: NEDiv Mini-Convention, Radisson Camp Hill
2019 Preliminary Event Schedule
8/4/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
8/24/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
9/29/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
10/5/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
10/6/19: Autocross, Spooky Nook
*This schedule of events is preliminary and far from complete. Watch for future updates.
2018 Officers
Regional Exec: Kristen Poole
Assistant RE: Doug Austin
Treasurer: Alan Lesher
Secretary: Brian Holmes
Director 3 Yr: Markus Houser
Director 2 Yr: Bryan Roper
Director 1 Yr: Kevin MacDonald
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
2018 Rules
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