No Images? Click here In this issue: Note from the RE • The 2017 AutoX Season is Officially Underway • Rallycross School & Event #1 - THIS Weekend • Motorsports, Susquehanna Style • April Regional Meeting • Classifieds • Member Spotlight: Stephen Hyatt • Goodbye to a Longtime Sponsor • Wreck & Reclamation • Sportscare Feature: The Season Ahead • Greenpower Student Electric Car Challenge Kicks Off May • Safety First for Safety Stewards • Classic Competition Note from the RE Hi, there —With the first two autocross events at Hershey under our belts and the first two rallycross events well underway this weekend, we find ourselves at the beginning of yet another promising season for Susquehanna SCCA. We’ve made some improvements to which have already proven positive, and we’re looking forward to continuing that trend throughout the remainder of the season. We hope you’ll join us! In other (good) news, as of last week, the Susquehanna Region hit an all-time club high of 393 region members. We’re happy to have each and every one of you! We’re looking forward to continued growth this year with the addition of our membership chair, Tracy Holmes. On a personal note, many of you remember that I assumed the title of Editor of The Squeal back in Sept. 2015, just a couple of months after I joined SCCA. It’s been my pleasure to create and deliver the Squeal to you for the past 19 months. But, with new roles come new responsibilities and priorities. So, it is also my pleasure to announce that we have a new editor. Starting this month, Susquehanna member Melissa Mauro has assumed the title — although she’d say it’s more like “editor-in-training” — and I know she’s going to do a stellar job. Please join me in thanking Melissa for stepping up to assume the important responsibility of keeping us all informed. I, for one, appreciate it immensely. Until Next Time — Kristen Poole From the Editor's DeskI'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 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. AX #1 at Hershey Park161 Drivers Registered AX #2 at Hershey Park150 Drivers Registered 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! Autocross Event #3 - AM - Autocross Event #4 - PM - 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. 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. Member Moments Check out the link below to see where your fellow members are competing other than with the Susquehanna Region. Puttering Around PA Want to know what events are happening soon in surrounding regions and clubs? Checkout the link below! April Regional MeetingTuesday, April 25 • 7:30 p.m. Meeting Agenda
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! Member SpotlightName: Stephen Hyatt
Goodbye to a Longtime Sponsorby Alan Lesher Wreck & Reclamationby Alan Lesher News from SCCA Sportscar Feature: The Season Ahead MARCH 28, 2017 — Safety First for Safety Stewards MARCH 24, 2017 — Greenpower Student Electric Car Challenge Kicks Off May APRIL 12, 2017 — Classic Competition APRIL 6, 2017 — ——— Sponsors ———2017 Event Schedule4/22/17: RX School, Elmerton Lot 2017 OfficersRegional Exec: Kristen Poole 2017 Meeting Schedule 04/25/17: Regional Meeting, Gilligans 2017 Rules Contributions:Have suggestions for the type of articles or info you'd like to see in The Squeal? Feel free to email me with questions or content suggestions.
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