From The Editor's Desk

by Jake Limm

What an exciting couple of weeks it's been. Things are really ramping up, we've got our  first AX event at Spooky Nook in two weeks, there's RX and a Road Rally on the horizon, and it's car show season -- what more could you ask for? Aside from maybe a cold beverage for these hot days (there's a hidden message, let's see who wins it this month!)

At a personal level, I'm looking forward to seeing all the friends I don't get to catch up with during the winter months; not that I'm anywhere close to catching you on the course anyway, but it's good to see everyone's smiling faces and beautiful cars.

Note From the RE

by Kristen Poole

I’m going to cut to the chase. This year hasn’t been an easy one; for the Susquehanna Region or for me personally. I’ve been describing it as a “hardship” year. But the more I think about it, the more I think it’s just experiencing growing pains. I could write for days about growing pains, but I’ll spare you. 

What I’ll say is, as a region, while the RallyCross program is going strong, we haven’t yet had our first local autocross of the season and we have seen a pretty significant (albeit not totally unexpected) dip in membership numbers. But behind the scenes, the focus of the leaders in this region — those around awhile, and those stepping up now — is focused sharply on making sure 2020 is the most successful it can be. We’re finding our stride, as it were. 

For me personally, I’m sure many of you have noticed I’ve been absent from Facebook and somewhat less active in region leadership this year. While I may be a bit less visible, I am no less involved. You can always reach me via email, the website, by call or text, carrier pigeon, smoke signal…

BITE SIZE NEWS

Our First AX Event at Spooky Nook!

by Chris Brown

Two weeks from now, we will have our first event at Spooky Nook Sports Complex. It has been a long time since this region has seen a different autocross venue than the Farm Show Complex, and Hershey Park. With that being said: Spooky Nook has been more than accommodating and is going to offer us luxuries that we've never seen at a venue before! I mean come on, who doesnt want food available on site?!

Due to this being our first event at this new venue, we're capping this first event at 80 participants. Make sure you get yourself registered as soon as possible so you don't miss out on the fun!! Keep your eyes peeled for updates about the event in the upcoming weeks.

We hope to see you all there!

Rallycross Updates

Hi gang,

Hope you’re enjoying your summer break! While we’re still a couple of weeks out until our next event at the Farm Show lot, we’re still at work, improving things behind the scenes and ironing out the kinks. The second half of our season is looking to build on everything the first half did, and then some!

If you’ve got a suggestion or want to help out, drop us a line, we’d love to hear your idea: rallycross@scca-susq.com

See you in the dirt!

TURN UP THE PiNK Car Show

By Adam Moore

As some of you may know, one of our regions sponsors, Slow Sally's Stickers & Things puts on the TURN UP THE PiNK car show. The TURN UP THE PiNK car show is a non-profit that donates all proceeds to the Feel Your Boobies Foundation that works to promote proactive breast health to young women through education and outreach programs. 1st person to mention "mudkips"  to me at the july meeting gets a beer or soda courtesy of the editor!
This year, the Susquhanna Region SCCA will be setting up a booth at the 7th annual TURN UP THE PiNK car show and we are looking for 4-6 volunteers to help hand out information, provide knowledge and promote our region for potential members found in the local car community. This is a great opportunity to help our sponsor supporting an important cause.

We are looking for 4-6 volunteers who have knowledge of AutoCross, RallyCross, Road Rally, and any other discipline our region supports. So not to over burden people, we are requesting 2-3 people who will be requested to help setup and then man the booth from 8am to noon, and then 2-3 more people to continue to man the booth until 4pm and help clean up. This event is very family friendly, displays 200+ cars, and has some of the best local food trucks to provide nourishment throughout the day (and in my opinion some of the best food comes from food trucks!) So all the volunteers are encouraged to come for the whole day with their friends and family. Just like our events, spectating is FREE! Just bring cash for the food trucks!

Additionally, we would like to display some SCCA cars at the booth, we are looking for 1-3 more cars from any racing discipline, AutoCross, Hill Climb, or RallyCross. If you have a well setup car, and can display it for the whole day please contact us.
The 7th Annual TURN UP THE PiNK car show is Saturday, September 14th this year. I know that is the date of an AutoCross event up at Pocono Raceway, but not everyone will be attending that. Please reach out to myself, Adam Moore if you are interested in providing any volunteer work for this years TURN UP THE PiNK car show booth for our SCCA region.

Road Rally Incoming!

by Lisa Leathery

A fun back-road drive with a scavenger hunt, find and view beautiful BARN quilts, answer questions about what you see and find.  This is a 55-mile drive, estimate 2 hours .

What you need:  A car, driver with current driver’s license, co-pilot.  Suggest in car support, pen, clip board, refreshments.  Bring binoculars!

This is a great event to do with your spouse, children, parents and friends. Back seat passengers allowed (point deduct for additional set of eyes)   It is great fun. Participants from last year said -  thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Prizes and awards: Will be given to competitors in each class (Class registration 1 to 4 = one award, class registration 5 to 10 = two awards, class registration with 10 plus = three awards)

Class breakdown:

•                 Advanced driver or navigator:  participated in 4 or more road rallies
•                 Experienced driver or navigator:   participated in 1 to 3 road rallies
•                 Novice driver and navigator:  never participated in road rally

SCCA Membership not required to participate, all welcome.

Tickets will be posted closer to event date.

2019 PHA Mid-Season Report
 

Here are results for Susquehanna region drivers competing in the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association 2019 series at the halfway point.  Events completed are Spring Jefferson, Spring Weatherly, Pagoda and Giants Despair.  These results are in no particular order; by class as reported by PHA.

Photo Credits:  winged open wheel car:  Reading Eagle. Other pictures, PHA.   Story compiled by Alan Lesher.

July Regional Meeting

Thursday, June 27th • 7:30 p.m. 

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. person to mention this to me at the May meeting gets a beer or soda courtesy of the editor!

News from SCCA

2019 Rules