From the Editor's Desk

Hi, there — Can I be honest? I don't have much to say this month except that this issue is jam-packed with good info and that you should — for sure — join us for our next meeting. It's this Tuesday, June 28. Keep your eyes out for the agenda this weekend and I'll look forward to seeing you there. 

Until next time — Kristen Poole
Assistant Regional Executive & Editor, The Squeal

Autocross Recap

We had what amounts to a double-double-header since the last newsletter. Two double headers on back-to-back weekends. All four events went smoothly, thanks to all of the core volunteers the Susquehanna Region is lucky to have. We even avoided the severe weather that was forecasted on Sunday, June 5. 

Our next event isn't until Sunday, September 11, which is another double-header at Farm Show. Until then, check out the full list of autocross results from this season at the link below. 

Gus’s Race Car Returns to Central PA

by Daren Stonesifer
I added a new race car to the stable. Well, new for me. According to the Vin Plate, it’s a 1973 Porsche 911S. More on that later.

I’ve always thought that having a purpose built race car with removable body panels that allow easier access to components would make racing easier. Since these cars are constructed for the specific purpose of racing, they have no unnecessary extra metal or components. This allows for the lowest possible weight. Furthermore, their suspensions are optimized for handling and provide every needed adjustment for toe, camber, and so on. 

Conversely, door slammers, otherwise known as production cars, converted into race cars can be difficult to access certain areas. They typically have body and other panels that block access to components such as the engine, transmission, electrical, and suspension. Additionally, their stock body panels, initially added to promote strength and safety of their structure, add substantial extra weight. Of course many of these panels can be removed upon converting the car from street to race car, but at the risk of compromising chassis strength or violating the sanctioning body rules.

So when the most recent car built by Gus Rosenberg came up for sale again on eBay, I couldn’t resist. Gus had built this car during a period from 2006 to 2009. Like Gus’s current race car, it is a tube frame Porsche 911 targeting the SCCA GT2 class. Gus already had been campaigning his other GT2 Porsche for a couple years when he decided to build a second car for fun.