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BOT Minutes 3 Calendar of Events 4 Race Results 6 Classifieds 8 Inside This Issue The Blower Newsletter of Neohio Region, SCCA June 2017 The Starting Line REport by Kerry Klotzman Volume 64, Issue 6 Neohio SCCA Points Event #3 June 25, 2017 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Captain's Lot, Eastlake 35010 Vine St. Willowick, OH 44095 Cost: $25 - $50 Contact: Jason Pokines (440) 299-7656 Welcome to Summer! It seems that we have all been waing a long me for the weather to change, and I am OK with 6 days in June so far at 90+ degrees , it allowed the repave at Nelson to get done. I got to “tour” the new surface last weekend, and it is SMOOTH! I don’t recall it being like a totally new track in my last 37 years of being there in one capacity or another. I will have to relearn the line, as there are no longer any “arfacts” on the surface to clue me in, but no complaints here! Ganar had a great event out at Nelson last weekend. If you want to get out on the track to check it out, please contact Gabe Guerrez. We appreciate their invite to come out and promote the SCCA to the aendees. A big thank you to Maddie Oswalt for conducng our Focus group/ Trustee retreat last month. I believe that this will help your leadership team to do a beer job of helping the Neohio Region to grow and be a lot more fun moving forward. A shout out to Bob MacDonald and Impact Communicaons for hosng and allowing us to run our TRSS and Board meengs there for the past two months. The newly renovated facility is beauful and conducive to doing great things with minimal distracon. Also, thank you for the food and beverages, helping to nourish us and stay on track during the hours spent working together. I understand that the Tire Rack Street Survival event that was scheduled for Saturday June 24 at Lorain County Community College has been postponed unl October. Please ask Bob MacDonald what you can do to help. Please note that the 7pm Neohio BOT meeng has been rescheduled to July 11 because of the Naonal Holiday on July 4th. It will be back at the Winking Lizard on Miles Road in Bedford. I can’t wait to get a copy of the book about the history of Nelson Ledges that is currently being put together by Reed Kryder. Please contact Reed at kryderacing@aol. com if you have any pictures and /or stories. If you act quickly, you could be immortalized in his book. He has offered to give credit to all who contribute. Thanks to Dave Klein (Dave Klein Racing Photography) for (Connued on page 6)
Transcript of Volume 64, Issue 6 June 2017 - NEOHIO SCCA• Promo video production is in process. RALLY: No report...
BOT Minutes 3
Calendar of Events 4
Race Results 6
Classifieds 8
Inside This Issue
The BlowerNewsletter of Neohio Region, SCCA
June 2017
The Starting LineREport by Kerry Klotzman
Volume 64, Issue 6
Neohio SCCA Points Event #3
June 25, 2017 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Captain's Lot, Eastlake 35010 Vine St.
Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: $25 - $50
Contact: Jason Pokines
(440) 299-7656
Welcome to Summer! It seems that we have all been waiting a longtime for the weather to change,and I am OK with 6 days in June so far at 90+degrees , it allowedtherepaveatNelsontogetdone.I got to “tour” the new surfacelast weekend, and it is SMOOTH!Idon’trecall itbeinglikeatotallynew track in my last 37 years of being there in one capacity oranother. Iwillhavetorelearntheline, as there are no longer any“artifacts” on the surface to cluemein,butnocomplaintshere!
Ganar had a great event out atNelson lastweekend. If youwanttogetoutonthetracktocheckitout,pleasecontactGabeGutierrez.We appreciate their invite to come out and promote the SCCA to the attendees.
AbigthankyoutoMaddieOswaltfor conducting our Focus group/Trusteeretreatlastmonth.Ibelievethat this will help your leadership teamtodoabetterjobofhelpingtheNeohioRegiontogrowandbealotmorefunmovingforward.
A shout out to Bob MacDonald and Impact Communications forhostingandallowingustorunourTRSSandBoardmeetingsthereforthe past two months. The newly
renovated facility is beautifuland conducive to doing greatthings with minimal distraction.Also, thank you for the food andbeverages, helping to nourish usandstayontrackduringthehoursspentworkingtogether.
I understand that the Tire Rack Street Survival event that was scheduled for Saturday June 24 at LorainCountyCommunityCollegehasbeenpostponeduntilOctober.Please ask Bob MacDonald what youcandotohelp.
Please note that the 7pm Neohio BOTmeetinghasbeenrescheduledtoJuly11becauseoftheNationalHolidayonJuly4th.Itwillbebackat the Winking Lizard on MilesRoadinBedford.
I can’t wait to get a copy of thebook about the history of Nelson Ledgesthat iscurrentlybeingputtogether by Reed Kryder. PleasecontactReedat [email protected] if you have any pictures and /or stories. If youactquickly,youcouldbeimmortalizedinhisbook.Hehasofferedtogivecredittoallwhocontribute.
Thanks to Dave Klein (Dave Klein Racing Photography) for
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R.E. & Club Office Kerry Klotzman (216) 469-0190 [email protected]
Assistant R.E. OPEN
Treasurer Joe Blaha 334 Keyser Pkwy. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Jeff Blumenthal (216) 469-0341 [email protected]
Membership Secretary Tara Oram 216-272-2487 [email protected]
Trustees Joe Blaha '17 [email protected]
Kerry Klotzman ‘17 (216) 469-0190 [email protected]
Jim Pracker '17 (440) 338-1222 [email protected]
Dave Lancaster, '18 (440) 796-8214 [email protected]
Bob MacDonald '18 (216) 509-6671 [email protected]
Jason Pokines '18 (330) 475-2559 [email protected]
Gabriel Guterriez '19 [email protected]
Bill Moore '19 440-591-0989 [email protected]
Maddie Oswalt '19 [email protected]
Specialty Chiefs
Novice Licenses Jim Pracker (440) 338-1222 [email protected]
Registrar & Pointskeeper Dorothy Harrington 216-390-2856 [email protected]
Tech Inspection Maurice LaFond 440-946-2207 [email protected]
Timing & Scoring Brenda Nick [email protected]
Sound Control Gary Bargerstock 724-527-5686 [email protected]
Pits Bill Stewart 814-882-7225 [email protected]
Grid OPEN
Flagging & Communications OPEN
Emergency Services OPEN
Rally Chair Greg Lester [email protected]
Solo Chair Jason Pokines (330) 475-2559 [email protected]
Rally Cross Chair OPEN
Street Survival Bob MacDonald (216) 509-6671 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Laura O’Neill 330-467-4472 [email protected]
Web Master DuaneHarrington [email protected] http://neohioscca.com/
Track Contacts
Nelson Ledges Road Course FredWolfe
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 419-884-2295
Monthly Meetings
Neohio Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Any exceptions will be published in The Blower.
Meetings are held at 7:00 PM in the private room at Winking Lizard, 25200 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146. Members and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Membership meeting dates and times are published in The Blower.
The Blower
The Neohio Blower is the official publication of the Neohio Region, Inc., Sports Car Club of America. Material in this issue may be reproduced by other regions of the SCCA without specific permission, if proper acknowledgment of both source and author is given. All other reproduction requires specific permission of the Neohio Regional Executive. All photos are copyrighted to the owner and may not be reproduced without expressed written permission of the owner.
Articles for publication in The Blower may be submitted in most Windows based word processing formats. You may mail or e-mail material to the editor or Kerry Klotzman at [email protected] by the last day of each month.
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Neohio Region, SCCAMeeting Minutes APPROVED | May 2, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: JimGreen, Joe Blaha, Kerry Klotzman, Jim Pracker, Jeff Blumenthal, Jason Pokines, DaveLancaster,BobMacDonald,GabeGutierrez
EXCUSED MEMBERS: TaraOram,ScottLunder,BillMoore,MadelineOswalt
GUESTS: Welcometoall.
MeetingcalledtoorderbyJimPrackerat7:02pm.
Minutespresentedfrompastmeetingsforapproval.MOTIONtoaccepttheminutesaspresented.(Lancaster/MacDonald)Approved.(Correctedamountofdepositcheckfornextyear’sbanquetfrom$500to$250.)
TREASURER’S REPORT:
• MOTION–toacceptreportaspresented.(Lancaster/Pokines)–Approved.
• $610adjustment+$540forSoloaddedtoeventsfeesforSoloinAprilreport.
REPORTS & COMMITTEE REVIEWS
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE: WelcomebacktoKerry,afterrecentsurgery!
COMPETITION COMMITTEE: No report
MEMBERSHIP: 544(new=16)
SOLO:
• Nonewpavementat thistime.TrailerMaintenance isdone.Springtraininghad19attendeesandpointsevent#1had33.
• Promovideoproductionisinprocess.
RALLY: No report
STREET SURVIVAL:
• 24thofJuneisournexttargetdate.LCCCisopentohostingourevent.
• Willalsopursueaneventforthefall.
HALL OF FAME: No report
OLD BUSINESS:
• NeedtoreviewConstitution/Bylawsre:referencetowhocan/cannotvote.
NEW BUSINESS:
• ScottLunderhasresignedasTrusteeandAsstREduetofamilyobligations.WeneedtoelectanewAsstREandnewTrusteetoreplaceScott.Kerrywillfollowupwithpotentialcandidates.
• NeedtoelectanewChairpersonfortheBoard.
• GanarinvitedSCCAtohaveboothatnext(6/3-4)trackdayatNelsonLedgesor6/16-17.
Next Meeting:AtImpactCommunications6/6/17
MOTIONtoadjournat8:30pm.(Lancaster/Blaha)–Approved
Respectfullysubmitted:JeffBlumenthal
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Dates to RemembeR
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
JuNe / July 2017
June 5 June 6
7 P Trustee Meeting @Winking Lizard Bedford Hts.
June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11
June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18
June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25
Neohio SCCA Points Event
June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2
July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9
July 10 July 11
7 P Trustee Meeting @Winking Lizard Bedford Hts.
July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16
July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23
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Reprinted from http://www.nelsonledges.com/
NelsonLedgesRoadCourseisrepavedwitha2mileslongtrackandconsistsofsevenmajorturns.Ithasalonghistoryofracing.Thetrackand facilities havebeen improvedover thelast several years under newmanagement.The track has had two configurations. Thepresent day course was created when the sectionoftrackfromturnfourtoturnelevenwas added to form what is known as the carousel. The original course turned to theright at turn fourmakinga straight to turneleven.
Hereareafewphotosofthenewpavement!
Nelson Ledges Road Course - Update
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Race ResultsBy Debbie LaFond
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NeohiohadagreatrepresentationatMid-OhiotheweekendofJune3-4 at the Hoosier Super Tour.Great weather and even betterracingbothdays!
Hoosier Super Tour Results
• MaxGee-STU-7th both days
• WilliamMoore-T2-8th & 6th
• AliSalih-T3-1st both days
• KeithJones-T4-10th both days
• S.SandySatulloIII-SRF3-18th &8th
• Dave Lancaster - SRF3 - 9th & 11th
• James Libecco - SRF3 - 8th & 28th
• G.LeeSpuhler-SRF3-28th & 30th
• RyanMcManus-GT1-2nd & 1st
• AlGaudino-GT1-3rd & 2nd
• Aaron Quine - GT2 - 1st both days
• TerryGilles-GT2-5th & 3rd
• JohnLechner-AS-7th & 9th
• Jonathan Davis - SM - 10th & 40th
• AJRoderick-SM-26th & 20th
• RobertMacDonald-SM-38th &28th
• DanHarding-SM-41st&35th
• David Strittmatter - FP - 5th & 8th
• LouisDecuzzi-EP-10th & 6th
• Rob Piekarczyk - B Spec - 1st both days
• TedSahley-BSpec-2nd&5th
• TomCoury-BSpec-3rd & 2nd
• DavidHarris-P2-7th
• JamesDietz-FF-8th & 2nd
• BrianFarnham-FV-5th & 11th
GoodLucktothoseheadingtotheJuneSprintsinacoupleofweeks.
Reminder to check the Neohio website for updated RegionChampionship points. If you aremissing an event please contactDebbie LaFond at [email protected].
permission to use photos taken by him at Nelson for our online and promotionaluse.
Be safe and remember to fasten yourseatbeltastightasyoucan,as any loose inch matters in theeventualityofahigh-speedcrash.According to what I have readevery half inch of slack will triple theG-forceyou’llhavetoendureinacrash.Let’shopethatnoneofyoueverhavetofindoutifthisistrue.
Besafeoutthere,
Kerry
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2017 SCCA Great Lakes Division (GLD) Rally Championshipschedule:
• July 29 – Moonlight Monte;West Branch, MI; DetroitRegion,SCCA
• September 9 – Press On Regardless (POR); Gaylord,MI.;DetroitRegion,SCCA
• September 30 – Clare Color Tour; Clare, MI; DetroitRegion,SCCA
• October 14 – Johnny Appleseed; Bolivar, OH;NeohioRegion,SCCA
• October 29 – Lake Erie Covered Bridges; Conneaut,OH;MiseryBayRegion,SCCA
• November 18 – PavementEnds; Ionia(?), MI; DetroitRegion,SCCA
2017 SCCA GLD Rally Championship
Traditionalists often insist thatdevices that measure distance by counting tire rotations aresuperior to contemporary GPS receivers that compute distance based on electronic signals fromorbitingsatellites.
So, let’s do some back-of-the-envelope computations to seehowmeasurementsbyGPSmightcomparetomeasurementsbytirerotation.
We know that at 60 miles per hour a car will travel 88 feet inone second and at 30 miles per hour a car will travel 44 feet in onesecond.Ifameasuringdevicerecords distance by computingthe time between each rotationof a tire, we need to know thecircumference of an automobile tire to knowhow far the carwilltravelwitheachrotation.
Thefronttiresofmyrallycarare225/40/R18andthereartiresare295/30/R18. The circumferencesare 78.8 inches and 78.4 inchesrespectively,or6.566 feet,whichI’ll round up to 6.6 feet just tokeepthemathabitmoresimple.
GPS receivers measure distance by comparing successive three-dimensional points on the planet derived from between 2 to 20 simultaneous satellite signals(somedevicesreceivebothUSandRussiansatellitesignals).
If for example, a GPS receivercomputes distance once every second, we would expect thata car traveling at 60 mph wouldrecord a distance of 88 eachtime the GPS receiver updated
its distance measurement. Bycontrast, a devicemeasuring tirerotations would have produced13.3 estimates of 6.6 feet eachin the same one-second intervalusingthetiresusedinourexample.At30mph,therewouldhavebeen6.7estimatesof6.6feeteach.
This would seem to be a hugemeasurement advantage in favorof the tire rotation recordingdevice.
But, what if the GPS receivercomputed distances more frequently. For example, theDual 150 computes at a rate offour times per second (from USsatellites only) and the Dual 160model computes at a rate of 10 times per second (from both USandRussiansatellites).Withthesedevices, the advantage of thetire rotation recording device islessened or lost depending uponthespeedoftravel.
But,there’smore!!
What if we used software toestimate the distance traveledbetween signals from the GPSreceivers that also report the speedatthesametimedistanceisreported?
InsteadofrelyingonGPSdistancemeasurements every second, orfourtimesasecond,ortentimesa second, we could estimatedistance at almost any timeintervalwewouldlike.
In all ofmyGPS-based rally appsincludingmynewest,theGPSRallyComputer (aka SRC), I estimatedistance every 0.06 seconds or
Improving Accuracy of GPS Measurements with Softwareby Mike Young, MSYapps.com
nearly 17 times per second. So,at 60 mph, my apps estimatedistance in 5.3-foot increments,whichisequivalenttoonceevery8/10thsofatirecircumference.
At 30 mph, the estimationalgorithm produces 2.6-footincrements, which is equivalentto once every 4/10ths of a tirerotation.
While some might quibblewith the idea that estimatingdistance between GPS signals isless accurate than estimating adistancebetweentire rotations, Isuggestthattheaccuracycouldbeset at any desired level with either device. So, when all is said anddone, the arguments about theaccuracyofwheel-based systemsvs.GPSareadistinctionwithoutadifference.
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