From the Editor's Desk

Hi, there — 

Thankfully, I made it through W2 season and home from Las Vegas in one piece.  We learned so much while we were there, and we will be bringing a lot of that to you this season.  And no, I didn't gamble or do anything I can't talk about — so you don't have to ask me about any chicanery that happened... because I'm boring, and there is nothing to report!

On a positive note - in one month and 2 days, we'll be autocrossing, and in less than a month after that, we'll be rallycrossing!  Racing season is just about here!

Keep it Classy Susquehanna - Melissa Mauro
Editor, The Squeal

Final Call for Region Tech Day

Attention Drivers!

The Susquehanna Region is hosting an annual technical inspection day to be held Saturday, February. 24, 2018, with Saturday March 3 as the foul-weather make up day.  Annual tech will be available for GCR/Road Race, PHA/Hillclimb and autocross cars driven by last year's region trophy winners.  The event will be held at Auto Seat Cover Co. 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA. from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The GCR/Road Race and PHA/Hillclimb cars will probably be trailered.  Autocross cars may be trailered. Be prepared to unload if directed to do so.  All cars must be presented in competition condition.  This includes numbers and graphics.  Road racers & hillclimbers have been through this before; and this will be a normal, annual tech.  Autocross drivers should keep in mind that this will be an expanded version of an event inspection and may require removing a wheel.  Bring your jacks and tools as if you were at an autocross.  Autocross drivers:  if you are driving to the tech day and must drive on non-competition tires, BRING YOUR MOUNTED COMPETITION TIRES.   All Drivers:  bring your driver gear!  This is the final reminder.  There is a registration page on MotorsportReg so we can judge how many will be attending.  I hope this annual tech day works for everyone; and, it should further streamline the autocross series.  There is no charge for registration or the inspection. 

Alan Lesher for the e-board

2018 Autocross Program Dates

Below is our current schedule for the 2018 autocross season. We are on the hunt for new venues, so this is subject to changes/additions. Keep an eye out on Facebook and in your email for announcements on when registration will open (hint: soon!).

3/24/18: AX #1, Hershey Park
3/25/18: AX #2, Hershey Park
5/13/18: AX #3 & #4, Farm Show
5/27/18: AX #5 & #6, Farm Show
7/08/18: AX #7 & #8, Farm Show
7/22/18: AX #9 & #10, Farm Show
9/09/18: AX #11 & #12, Farm Show

2018 RallyCross Program Dates

New and improved! Now with more sponsors! Susquehanna region SCCA is proud to introduce the 2018 Triton Automotive RallyCross Championship Series! We are starting the year with the rally school again followed by four points events. Here are this year’s events:

Registration will be opening soon, so keep your eyes out for updates!

4/21/18 -  Rally School
4/22/18 -  Points Event 1
5/12/18  - Points Event 2
6/16/18  - Points Event 3
8/18/18 -  Points Event 4

SOLO Safety Steward Class Coming Soon

by Doug Austin

As some of you know (and the rest about to find out) I have been approved as one of the Northeast Division’s newest SOLO Safety Steward Instructors!

SOLO Safety Stewards are a very important part of the SCCA autocross program and, without them, no event could be held. Each event and each running heat must have a dedicated Safety Steward overseeing operations and being there to help us keep a fun and safe experience going at all times. Every SCCA region could use more who want to get licensed and keep the events going plus… it counts as your work assignment! New Safety Stewards simply need to attend a training class and shadow a licensed Safety Steward for two events to send in their forms for a full license. (HINT: The two days at Hersheypark count as two separate events, so you could hit all of your requirements in less than a month!) Existing licensed Safety Stewards simply need to maintain ongoing education through these courses and actively participate in at least a few events annually to maintain their license. It’s a very rewarding role and carries over to all regions – even Nationals!

With that little promo out of the way, what this means is that I can finally host training sessions for new SOLO Safety Stewards as well as provide the ongoing education requirements for those who are looking to renew their licenses. I was also given the opportunity through the Northeast Division conference as well as the National conference to get in some training and Q&A time with Doug Gill to get all the updated licensing requirements and knowledge for the 2018 Kart and Junior Kart updates.

We will be hosting an upcoming training seminar in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for announcements. I am still working out a location and a time, but the goal is to make it early March at the latest.

February Regional Meeting

Thursday, February, 22nd • 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.

Meeting Agenda

• Treasury:
  - Financial report - Lesher

• Autocross:
  - Update on decisions made at planning meeting - Benfer
  - Update on autocross 2018 schedule - Benfer
  - Discussion on plan for event trophies/cost - Benfer
  - Possible review/approval of 2018 Supplementals, if ready - Benfer

• Rallycross:
  - Update on decisions made at planning meeting - Roscinski
  - Discussion on plan for event trophies - Roscinski/All
  - Pricing and decision on colored wristbands - Roscinski
  - Review/approve 2018 Supplementals - Roscinski/All

• Club administration:
  -  Cost and plan discussion surrounding club t-shirt purchase - Poole/Roper

• Club Communication:
  - Website report - Poole
  - Facebook report - Austin
  - Squeal Report - Mauro

• Old Business:
  - Update on projected cost for RX radios (from November meeting) - Houser
  - Update from Truck Committee on progress - Houser
  -  Update on Flagship sponsorships for programs - Poole
  - Update on purchase of novice taxi magnets - Austin
  - Final update on Tech Day scheduled 2/24 - Lesher
  - Discussion on upcoming Solo Safety Steward Class - Austin

• New Business:
  - Further discussion on event schedule postcards, pricing, etc. - Mauro/Poole
  - Discussion on venue/dates for the 2018 banquet - Austin

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