Note from the RE

From the Editor's Desk

I'd like to take a minute to introduce myself to everyone.  My name is Melissa Mauro, and I'm pretty new to the racing scene, as this is only my second year autocrossing!  After a small get together following our first autocross event this year, and speaking with Kristen, I volunteered to help take over The Squeal responsibilities. Although I am new to all-things-racing, I've been quickly drawn in to the adrenaline and excitement that is this sport!

I don't know many of you, but I hope to change that this season!  I've never witnessed more comradery  or sportsmanship in such a small time.  Everyone's willingness to help a fellow racer in need and make available their expertise has been an amazing and humbling experience for me.  I'll be driving a 2001 Silver Toyota MR2 this year, and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you at upcoming events!  Enjoy my first Squeal issue!

Keep it Classy Susquehanna - Melissa Mauro
Editor-In-Training, The Squeal

The 2017 AutoX Season is Officially Underway

With our first event of the season on the books, relatively good weather (for March in PA) and a wonderful turn out, Hershey Park's first events were a success! Many thanks are in order!  

We'd like to thank Sam Strano, the course designer for these events, for designing two challenging and exciting courses!  We'd also like to thank all our event chiefs and volunteers. Without you, we wouldn't have had the success we did!  

All of the participants received a survey after the events, and we've gotten a lot of responses with great feedback, which we'll be reviewing and considering for future events. Of note, the new iPad check-in registration process went very smoothly, so we'll be continuing that process in the future.  

May Events & June Farm Show Cancellation

Our next autocross event is a doubleheader at the Farm Show Complex, scheduled for May 28th.  Register now with the links below!

The June 11th doubleheader at the Farm Show Complex has been CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts with the Venue.  We will keep you posted with alternate dates and venues once we finalize the events.

Rallycross School & Event #1 - THIS Weekend!

It’s rallycross weekend! The weather forecast started out iffy early this week but seems to have changed in our favor with highs in the low 60s and very small chance of rain. As we speak, the school is well under way at the Elmerton Farm Show lot. A total of 14 slots had been filled before pre-registration, so with a couple of walk-ups expected, the school should be pretty close to full with a cap of 20 participants.

If you are wanting to play in the dirt this weekend but didn’t get signed up, there are 6 slots open for the season’s first points event tomorrow (Sunday, April 23) to bring the event to its cap of 40 participants. You can register as a walk-up for $55.

Motorsports, Susquehanna Style

With the first Autocross event under our belts, and the first Rallycross event taking place this weekend, our season is finally here!  With the continuing help of Tracy Holmes, here are our Member Moments and Puttering Around PA posts on the website. 

April Regional Meeting

Tuesday, April 25 • 7:30 p.m.
Our next meeting will be held in the private dining room at Gilligan's Bar and Grill, 987 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17111.  All members are encouraged to attend. Come early for dinner (and a drink) with other members. 

Meeting Agenda

• Review & discussion on rallycross school and first event of the season - John Roscinski/All
• Continued discussion on giving back to autocross and rallycross chiefs - All
• Update on progress made with scheduling autocross test and tune(s) at PSH - Doug Austin
• Update on possible new meeting venues - Doug Austin
• Updated & continued discussion on karts from talks with divisional safety - Doug Austin/All
• Open for discussion - Do we want to sell shirts again this year? - 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!

Goodbye to a Longtime Sponsor

by Alan Lesher
After a long tenure as a Susquehanna region sponsor, Air Cooled Racing is leaving the arena.  The region wishes to extend a big thank you to Air Cooled Racing for their many years of support.  That does not mean we have seen the last of Steve Limbert.  He is a licensed SCCA tech inspector and will continue to offer that service to members.   In addition, Steve is our region go to guy for log books and permits and can be reached at his shop in  Wellsville             at 717-432-4116.      

Wreck & Reclamation

by Alan Lesher
Nearly a year later, it is coming  back together.  

News from SCCA

2017 Rules