So where is it colder than Kansas in February?–San Diego, that’s where! Having left KCI for the SCCA National Convention with temperatures in the 60’s, the chilly Pacific on-shore breeze was not what any of us were expecting. Nonetheless, were temperatures in the 30’s going to deter the KC Party Crew from sitting at a shore-front bar sipping margaritas? No way!
   Major topics of discussion at the Town Hall were my bête noire–the 103 dB rule–and the new participant insurance arrangements. Despite the opposition of the membership, no change in the Sound Control regulations is likely in the near future. The bottom line on the insurance controversy is not to worry–SCCA’s insurance will pay anything your primary carrier won’t, and if you don’t have any health insurance, SCCA’s insurance will pay the lot.
   The session on Mini Grand Prixs was very informative, and what we learned will be applied to our next efforts. One thing that was stressed is that the Region should not be responsible for the event in its entirety, from setting the course up to tearing it down and everything in between. We should provide our expertise at running the racing (for example, like we do for the NASCAR Trucks), and not be expected to do all the donkey work. Also, we should not be responsible for enforcement of the rules–that is the organizers’ job–and, yes, there are cheaters everywhere!
   The Web Page seminar was gratifying in that we already seem to be doing most of the things that were recommended. The things we don’t do at present involve accepting payments electronically (for membership, race entries, merchandise, etc), but we are looking at developing a suitable system.
   The Competition Board Town Hall was relatively quiet. Some re-hashing of the production car cage rules, but no change there, and some discussion of specific cars, which will be of no interest except to those who own them. One thing of general interest is that the issue of FIA flagging is being re-visited: it appears that many members would like to replace our flagging rules with the international standard. More on this, no doubt, in due course.
   But it wasn’t all work. The most unlikely event was a trip to Sea World, which featured a simulated helicopter ride (piloted, I think, by Gary Spurgeon) to an arctic base inhabited by, amongst other creatures, a very happy walrus.
   For the KC gang, the highlight of the social functions was undoubtably the award to Checkpoint of first place in the Regional Publications Competition for medium/large regions. Congratulations to Alex Clark, Angelo Trozzolo and all the contributors. The trophy was accepted on behalf of Alex by Hazel Haupt who reciprocated by presenting Fred Slick with a cap inscribed "Kansas–Big Cock Country". Yes, it was a rooster. Fred was, for the first time in recorded history, completely at a loss for words.
   Next year is Denver. There probably won’t be a beach, but there will be margaritas.

ReView With Bob Henson

The 1999 National Convention in San Diego was very good. The first part of the week was warmer in Kansas City than it was there. In one of the meetings, an RE from another region spoke up and said that the Club was missing out by not having events like the BMW and Porsche Club’s "Street Cars on the Track." I replied that we, the Kansas City and Kansas Regions, dba KVRG, have had this type of event for the past four years at Heartland Park Topeka. I advised them that our first event April 10 and 11 would be a Performance Car Driving Event, Driver’s School, Regional, and Solo II (everybody gets to drive weekend). After the meeting was over, several people stopped by to talk with me about the event.
   On Friday at the Club Racing Luncheon of Champions, the Kansas City Region, Alex Clark and Angelo Trozzolo received first place out of 31 regions in the Medium/Large category (300 - 650 members) for our publication, Checkpoint. Hazel Haupt picked up the award on their behalf and gave Fred Slick a present in return. You’ll have to ask her about it. This is a great award and acknowledges Alex and Angelo’s hard work, as well as that of all the contributors. So all of you who would like to contribute articles and pictures and get in on the publication – you are welcome to join in. Congratulations!
   Thursday afternoon at the SCCA – The Next Millennium meeting, there was a lot of good information both given and received on where the club has gone and where it is going. There were 37 MidDiv members in attendance; nine from the Kansas City Region. Myself, Linda and Danielle Henson (Danielle’s first, but I’m sure not her last, convention), Hazel Haupt, Charlie Clark, Neava Ford, Tom Holstrom, Guy Watney and Pat diNatale. Be sure to ask us about the convention. San Diego hosted a wonderful event. Look for other articles in this issue.
   I would like to thank Chuck and Alex Clark for putting together the club display at the World of Wheels. The club received third place for club display. Thanks go to all those who brought their cars: Bill Rinke, Terry and Shelly Nicoll, Charlie and Sharlene Smith, Bob Dimond, Mike Starnes, John Strickler, Richard Davison Sr. and Jr., and Dennis Barry. Also, thanks to all other members who helped represent the KC Region.
   We had the 1998 Awards Banquet in January. Lori Wolf chaired the event along with her helper, Melissa Seamann. They did a wonderful job. The view of Kansas City was fabulous and the food was great. They put on a fantastic event. Congratulations to all award recipients.
   Thanks!
   Bob Henson
   Regional Executive

Champ Cars set to race in Hawaii

HONOLULU – The largest single-day payout in auto racing history – $10 million, with half going to the winner – awaits a select group of CART drivers in the inaugural Hawaiian Super Prix on Nov. 13.
   The event is not a part of the 20-race FedEx Championship Series schedule. It’s open only to the top-12 finishers this season based on PPG Cup points as well as four additional drivers to be selected by the promoter.
   The event will be held at Barbers Point airport, just outside Honolulu, on a 1.8-mile layout designed on the airport tarmac.
   "This will be an incredible way to end this millennium," CART chairman Andrew Craig said. "A $5 million winner’s purse gets everyone’s attention, both drivers and fans alike."
   Craig hopes the event also will raise the level of awareness and presence worldwide for CART.
   "It comes at a time when our regular season already has concluded, so it will keep us top of mind with the public for that much longer in 1999," he said.
   CART’s regular season will end two weeks before the event, with the Marlboro 500 in Fontana, Calif.
   The three-hour event, which will include a 60-minute entertainment-filled intermission, will offer two races. The Champ Car drivers will compete in two 60-minute heats, with accumulated points determining the winner and finishing order.
   The driver who wins the pole will earn $250,000, and other cash prizes will be earned for other categories such as fastest lap. Viewers also will have an opportunity to win prizes, including a $1 million grand prize.
   "I would probably pass out if I won this race and $5 million," said driver Greg Moore. "That’s more money than most people see in their lifetime."
   The race will be the first in Hawaii involving a major circuit.
   "We believe the Champ Cars offer the most spectacular and exciting form of motorsports in the world, and that is reflected in the major commitment we have made to bring these drivers and teams to Hawaii," said Dick Rutherford, co-founder of the event.
   Television coverage of the event will be available only on a pay-per-view basis, also a first for CART. Details will be announced at a later date.
   The contract between CART and the Hawaiian Super Prix is for three years.
   Story courtesy of ESPN.

From The Editor
Taking A Walk In Another Woman’s Shoes
by Alex Clark

All of my life I have dedicated as much free time as humanly possible to the sport of auto racing through the Kansas City Region SCCA. I have grown up watching the hard work it takes to keep a car competitive, the dedication that it takes to stand on a corner in the cold wind and rain, and the comfort provided by the comraderie at the end of the day. I have also seen this dedication create conflict within family and personal relationships, both observed from afar and in personal experience. I never understood why someone who loved me would look negatively upon an activity that brought me such joy and pride. It is said that before you can understand another person’s perspective, you must walk a mile in their shoes. Over the past two months, I have run a marathon in those unfamiliar Nikes and have a new appreciation for the "other side" of SCCA involvement.
   At the end of last season, Chuck decided to transform his ITA Mazda RX7 into an E Production car. He told me that it really wouldn’t be much more work than he had already planned to do to the ITA car over the offseason and that the conversion would not be a big deal. New engine, new body work, new suspension, fire system, fuel cell, extra cage work, and new tires and wheels. After that, a nice new paint job would complete the metamorphosis and we would be National racing. Sounded great to me!
   Being young and ignorant provides one with an optimistic view of the world. We plodded through the off-season like most do. As the March R/N in Memphis approached, it was obvious that the relaxed pace of going into the shop on Saturday and Sunday most every weekend was not adequate. By the first of February, it became obvious that some week nights would have to be sacrificed as well. As the first of March rolled around, four nights a week from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM plus ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday was barely enough time to finish the car and get it to Memphis. Chuck and Charlie were putting in every extra minute to finish the car, getting home late and feeling exhausted. It was a true testament to my husband’s undying love of this sport and I was proud of his dedication and hard work.
   Having said that, I have to say that there did exist the "other side." While he was exhibiting this awe inspiring dedication, I was home taking care of two small children and spending a lot of time alone. I experienced the loneliness that only comes when you feel somehow "left behind." It was odd and unpleasant. I started to understand why some people have a hard time being supportive of their spouse’s involvement in racing (or any other hobby that takes this amount of time, money and effort). Had it not been for my own love of racing and my own extraordinarily high level of dedication to the sport, I may have found myself becoming jealous of this "other woman" (a sleek, black Mazda RX7). Luckily, I take as much pride in my husband’s efforts as he does and was thrilled to see that all of the hard work payed off. We had a wonderful weekend in Memphis and he took home a 1st and 2nd place trophy.
   I suppose if this story has a moral, it has two. The first being that if you are a driver or worker heavily involved in racing who has a spouse or significant other who is not, try to remember that to them this very well may seem like an activity that takes you away from and "leaves them behind." That is not a good feeling and it may make it hard for them to be as supportive as you would like. It takes a lot of patience to deal with the hours that you spend away from home, especially if it comes at a time when you are really needed there. To the spouse/significant other who is not involved in the sport, I would say this: Treasure the time that your loved one is away. They could not be as happy if it were not for the involvement in racing. It is a part of that person and it makes him/her feel complete, just like you do. It is not meant to make you feel bad, but to make them feel good. Everyone needs an outlet...this is theirs.

San Diego Convention Bodes Well For Future Of SCCA, Area 6

The convention in San Diego was a good convention from what I was able to see. The DOD was in meetings a good part of the time. We not only had our own business meetings, but attended several of the other board’s meetings and the Town Halls.
   We were able to go on a tour of the USS Champlain, a Millile Cruiser. Dennis Dean, who retired from the Navy as a Captain, was able to arrange a tour for some of us. It was a great tour and if you ever get the chance, you need to take a tour of one of these ships. We also had a private party at Sea World for those attending the convention that chose to go, it was a great event and a great time. Our Saturday night speaker was Craig Breedlove, who did a great job and gave a very interesting speech with some neat video. My wife, Gayle, and I had the opportunity to talk with him before the dinner and he is a real nice, quiet guy. We enjoyed talking with him.
   One of the major topics at the town hall was the issue about our insurance no longer being primary coverage. Dan Sherrod, chairman of the insurance committee, explained that we were facing a possible large increase in premiums because our policy provided that we would be primarily liable on the first $5000.00 of claims, regardless of whether there was other coverage or not and almost all of our claims were under $5000.00. I am talking of medical claims of workers and drivers, not liability claims. Under the new plan, our coverage will take care of anything that is not covered by the injured party’s policy up to $5000.00 and then our main policy takes effect, now up to one million dollars coverage. This does represent an increase in our maximum coverage from $500,000 to $1 million. By doing it this way, we are told that the costs should remain the same, even with the maximum increase. I did not vote in favor of this for several reasons, one of which was that some policies have a limit to the amount that it will pay in a given period and that could have an adverse effect on a non SCCA claim if a person has a substantial claim while at an SCCA activity. The insurance committee is looking into the cost of reinstating the $5,000.00 as primary coverage.
   The BOD discussed Pro Racing and its future. The 1999 schedule looks good and it appears that the competition will be good.
   The BOD has approved guidelines that allow the advertising of non-spectator club racing events, one main item is that it must state that "everyone entering the event site must first sign a release waiver form." These guidelines will be available from National shortly. We also approved Performance Car Event regulations which will be out in the near future. The competition board asked us to state our position on a couple of items in Showroom Stock, one as to trunk kits and the other as to competition adjustments. The BOD told the comp board they would not approve "competition adjustments" in Showroom Stock. As to the trunk kits, the following was approved:
   Add 12.1.3.E.33 "Trunk Kits - Manufactures of their representatives may request and the Competition Board may allow a classified car to be modified by the addition, deletion, or substitution of selected components as a package which will have a manufacturers part number. These components may consist of any or all of the following: suspension springs, non-adjustable shock absorbers and/or struts, anti-roll bars, suspension components or mounting hardware to achieve mo more than 2 degrees negative camber, engine control modules with on the road speed limiter removed, wheels, and wheel spacer (for tire clearance, no more than one-fourth (1/4) inch thick). No additional component modifications will be considered. These modifications shall be listed in the Showroom Stock Specifications and shall be applied to the car as a complete package. If an updated model of a previously-classified car is classified, no additions shall be made to the trunk kit for the previous model" Effective 1/1/2000.
   If anybody has any questions about what is going on please don’t hesitate to contact me.
   Ron Franklin
   Area 6 Director

Age & Treachery Visits Save A Connie Museum
by Jane Gilmore

Ladies, have you noticed how most of the guys who hang around cars also fit into that category of "Connaiseur d’ Avion, Train & Automobile"? My husband sure fits the stereotype. He has his cars to restore and to race. He plays with toy trains and loves to go to model train shows. He stops what he is doing when a prop plane flies over and will identify it by the sound and speed if he can’t see it.
   I’ve also noticed that the conversations at any Age & Treachery gathering includes cars (real, imagined, big, little, new, old), race calendars, planes and trains (real, imagined, big, little, etc.) By the way, have you seen Mike Farley’s train models? But back to the story for now.
   It only made sense that the gang from Age & Treachery Racing, Ltd. Recently spent an afternoon crawling over, under and through some planes. The guys needed a diversion. Tinkering with cars on all those warm winter days was becoming too routine. So a while back, after their communal Brookside breaking of the fast, the Age & Treachery group rallied at the Save A Connie Museum at the downtown airport in Kansas City.
   The Save A Connie (SAC) organization promotes the preservation of propeller-driven transport aircraft. They have renovated a Lockheed Super G Constellation and named her "Star of America." The "Skyliner Kansas City" is a Martin 404 also revived. SAC volunteer crews fly both planes nationwide to air shows. The Star of America has been in a movie and several commercials.
   SAC maintains a museum of early prop-driven commercial aircraft. It is the final resting place for the complete galley out of a Lockheed Electra and an operations/communication center circa 1950. Show cases are chock full of vintage valves and plugs and old gyro instruments. Mannequins dressed in TWA uniforms oversee the show. Also on display for close-up and intimate inspection is a huge bisected motor. The tour guide told us it is a 3350 Wright 18 cylinder double radial engine.
   The ATR tour group included Bob Feighner, Dave Speight, Dick Carlson, Gene Walker, Bob and Jane Gilmore, Phil and Janelle Brown, Bruce McNamara, and Joe Hallauer.
   After inspecting the Connie and the Martin, we followed our volunteer tour guide to another hanger on the other side of the field. There SAC is restoring a Douglas DC3. This is in the early stages of work: a wingless chassis of outer skin and frame work, the inside crawling with wires and hydraulic cables. It is an amazing, overwhelming mess. I am overwhelmed at trying to make sense of those wires and cables and amazed at the people who understand it all.
   All in all, I was impressed with the Save A Connie Museum and restoration. Hubby Bob was REALLY excited about it. What could I do? I had to give in to the boy. I bought him an annual membership to SAC. Now he can go play with airplane parts. Oh boy, another hobby!
   If you would like more information about Save A Connie, Inc., check with Bob Gilmore, or the group is listed in the phone book (that’s how I found them), or check out their Web site at www.saveaconnie.org.

Looking ahead - A Note From A Board Member

We are beginning the start of an eventful new year. We already have planned racing and solo IIs that fill our summers.
   I realize that these events are fun filled and exciting but I believe that we can do better than that. I want to see everyone involved starting with the new members. I know that you have some great ideas and this is your chance to help improve the number and quality of the events we put on.
   We have the summer to look forward to but let us not forget the off season. Over the years we have done economy runs, gimmick rallies….. These are just a few of the ideas to make the year better.
   Now I would like to here from you. This is your club and the only way to keep it exciting and new members joining is if we all work together.
   Questions and comments please contact Chris Kern at (work) 785-843-7095 & (home) 913-677-5733.

Memphis Motorsports Park — March 20-21
March Mayhem Regional/National
by Chuck Clark

The 1999 Midiv racing season got under way on March 20th & 21st with a Regional / National race weekend at Memphis. Saturday’s regional racing was done in the rain, which at Memphis can be, to say the least, interesting. The treacherous conditions kept most of the national drivers in the paddock for the day, leaving the track to regional drivers and fools. In the regional driver category, Paul Brown took 2nd in ITA. Representing the fools, I won EP, uncontested.
   MidSouth Region provided us with their outstanding local barbeque at the participant party Saturday night. Most people took their food and socializing back to the shelter of their motorhomes, due to the less than perfect weather.
   By Sunday morning, the skies were clear, the track had dried, and six KCR drivers were anxiously awaiting their first green flag of 1999. In race group 1, Paul Brown won ITA easily. In race group 3, which was SRF in a split start with the small GT classes and all of the production classes, John Strickler came out on the winning end of a hard fought 3-way battle in SRF. Also in race group 3, I was able finish second in EP, despite spinning off track as a result of contact with another RX-7. In race group 4, Curtis Farley won FC, Andy Meyer was 4th in FC, and Marty Walter was 7th in FC.

Saturday

Paul Brown — 2nd ITA (1:32.273)
Chuck Clark — 1st EP (1:45.171)

Sunday

Paul Brown — 1st ITA (1:24.676)
John Strickler — 1st SRF (1:18.354)
Chuck Clark — 2nd EP (1:21.806)
Curtis Farley — 1st FC (1:07:370)
H.A. Meyer II — 4th FC (1:07:789)
Marty Walter — 8th FC (1:09:758)

Race Group Notes
by Chuck Clark

The 1999 racing season is officially under way here in the Midwest Division. The first Regional / National weekend at Memphis is behind us, and some of us have an early jump on the points races. There has also been a super school / regional weekend at St. Louis, which hopefully, will bring some new participants to our program. Speaking of finding new participants, we’re looking forward to our first Heartland Park event of 1999, which will be a school / regional / PCDE event on April 10th & 11th. This is a great opportunity for us to bring other sports car enthusiasts to our club. Let’s take advantage of it. If you’re a licensed racer, get out there and lend a hand or a word of advice to a novice. If you’re not a licensed racer, but you are interested or curious, come on out and give it a try. All you need is a car, a driver’s license, and a desire to drive at speed.
   The following two weekends after Heartland, we’ll have Regional / National events at Hallett and Gateway, respectively. Needless to say, April will be a busy month for most of us, and we’ll have a lot of results and stories to share at the next race group meeting.
   If you have anything that you would like to have brought up for discussion at a race group meeting, please call me and let me know. I would like to have our meetings be more than just official business and race results.
   See you at Beamer’s on the 3rd Tuesday of the month!

Yakety Yak With Norma Williams

Dear Mom:

• Vern Kinney will be back racing this year in a Spec Racer Ford.
• Charlie and Sharlene Smith have sold the Pace Arrow motorhome and bought a brand new Allegro motorhome. They also bought a new "Timber Wolf" race trailer. So they are ready to "go racing"! They tried out the new motorhome this past weekend by driving down to Texas World. They just socialized and were spectators (race car not ready yet).
• Chris and Jill Ottinger announce the birth of their daughter, Amanda Marie. She was born January 14, 1998, and weighed in a 9 lbs. 8 oz. She was welcomed home by big sister, Stephanie, and big brother, Chris, Jr.
• John and Phyllis Nelson will be towing their race car to the track in style. They just purchased a GMC Sierra 3/4 ton 4x4. It’s blue to match the car.
• Tim Koch moved to a house in Lenexa, Kan., a couple of months ago. He now has a big garage for the race car, tow vehicle and trailer.
• Did you know? The town of White Pigeon, Michigan has a blue water tower! Ask Sharlene Smith!
• Chuck and Alex Clark announced the expected arrival of a new addition to their family. A third generation Clark/Haupt KC Region member should be here in time for the second half of the racing season – June 7th is the official due date.

Happy Birthday!

April

Shopping Around

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Suggested New Flagging Regs for Race Meetings
(1980 Vintage Automobile Racing Assn of Canada)

1. Each station is issued one large multicoloured umbrella.
2. The coloured panels of the umbrella are different for each station.
3. Umbrellas will be exchanged between stations after each session.
4. Marshals are encouraged to change the umbrella panel colours between laps.
5. Any complaints or protests by drivers must begin with a complete list of panel colours as they were in the lap previous to the protestable incident.
6. Umbrellas: motions and meanings:
• Umbrella open: Marshal is there.
• Umbrella moves occasionally: Marshal is awake.
• Open umbrella held vertically, rotated clockwise: Keep going.
• Open umbrella held vertically, rotated counterclockwise: Back up.
• Open umbrella held vertically, up and down motion: Look in your mirrors.
• Open umbrella held vertically, RAPID up and down motion: Get the lead out, buddy.
• Umbrella opened and closed rapidly while pointing in your direction: Get that $#@^% moving chicane out of there.
• Open umbrella held upside down: You, or someone, or everyone, is dropping oil on the track.
• Upside down umbrella opened and closed rapidly: Things are falling off your car.
• Closed umbrella held vertical and twirled: You won’t win but you have a neat car.
• Closed umbrella held vertical, side to side motion: Your car is right hand drive, move to the other seat.
• Closed umbrella, handle held to marshal’s ear: Your wife is on Line 2.
• Umbrella closed over marshal’s head: It’s over, go home now.

The notes with this say:
During a trial of this system at Corner 6 at Bryar, NH, two salient points emerged:
a) The system is suitable for international use. Both American and Canadian drivers responded with the same open-mouthed stare for the first lap and a one-finger salute for the second.
b) While it is admitted that during the trial only two spins were caused, it seems obvious that competent marshals, with a little training, could decimate the field in four laps or less, possibly ensuring there are no finishers. This would eliminate the need for scoring, trophies, etc.meaning we could all go home out of the rain that much earlier.

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s you.
-Rita Mae Brown