From the Editor's Desk

Hi, there — 

This past month brought a few firsts for me. I finally got the take the MR2 out on my first autocross course.  It was also my first time running in the rain, and the first time I've ever spun a car completely around. Unfortunately, I can't even blame the latter two on each other. It was driver error — not the slippery roads — that led to my spin. I participated in a test & tune with the Nittany Bimmers Chapter at Hershey and had a great time!  Going from an AWD Subaru WRX to a RWD, mid-engine MR2 has been, and will be, quite a learning experience for me.  My co-driver/instructor has been a huge help to me, with his last run of the day being, as I called it, "poetry", I hope to one day be half as good as he is!  I can't wait to get out to the Farm Show, and continue getting to know the MR2.  I hope to see you all there, hopefully not while spinning.

Keep it Classy Susquehanna - Melissa Mauro
Editor, The Squeal

Note from the RE

NEW Meeting Venue & Weeknight

Please take note that our monthly regional meetings have changed both venue and weeknight.  The meetings will now be held on Wednesday evenings, at Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 N Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.  The updated directions and meeting details are listed below in the meeting section of this issue.  We hope to see you at the meeting!

First 2017 Rallycross Hits Event Cap!

by John Roscinski

The first Rallycross weekend of 2017 was a success. Fourteen students braved the rain and the wind to learn a new driving skill set on Saturday. Sunday followed with the first points event of the season, and much, much nicer weather. So nice in fact, it caused us to do something we've never done before (And no, it didn't involve a Subaru driver in a BMW). I'm talking about the first time we've ever hit our event cap! Come to think of it, social media probably had more of an effect than the weather... Now that being said, make sure to get preregistered early for our next event at the Elmerton lot on June 24, which is another first: Susquehanna RX is hosting a North East Divisional Rallycross!

Come play with us in the dirt!

Farm Show Doubleheader Next Weekend

The first Farm Show Doubleheader will be happening one week from today!  Make sure you get registered soon, as registrations closes on May 25th.  Please check out the event details for start times and all pertinent information to help the events run smoothly and successfully.

Motorsports, Susquehanna Style

As the weather warms up and we continue our racing seasons, check out all there is to do in the region and how our members have been doing at local events.  With the continuing help of Tracy Holmes, here are our Member Moments and Puttering Around PA posts on the website. 

May Regional Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th • 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 early for dinner (and a drink) with other members.

Meeting Agenda

• Update on banquet venue - Doug Austin
• Update on Penn State Harrisburg scheduling
• Discussion about trailer cost and purchasing - Chris Benfer (provided via email)
• Update on pricing for, and continued discussion surrounding t-shirts & polos - Kristen Poole
• Upcoming autocross event scheduled May 28 - Geoff/All

Classifieds!

Don't forget our our new Buy & Sell Page on the website.  Click the link below to view the site for all-things racing - cars and parts!

Neon Recovery

by Alan Lesher

The car is coming back together.  It starts, runs, drives.  Brakes are fixed.  The fluid transfer tube on the left front caliper cracked and had to be replaced.  What else could go wrong?  Well, let me tell 'ya!  The left front strut housing was bent, but not discovered until a few weeks ago.  So,  that is being addressed.  May not be done in time for the Pocono race Memorial Day weekend.

News from SCCA

2017 Rules