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We just got word that John McGill is happily ensconced in a nursing home.

Briarfield at the Ridge
3379 Main St     (SR 46)
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

Visiting hours 7 am – 10pm daily

2010 Super Sweep events selected.   Unfortunately Nelson Ledges is not among them.  Maybe next year.


2010 Trans-Am Schedule has added Road America to the schedule.  June 18 – 20.  This event will be held in conjunction with the NASCAR Nationwide race at Elkhart.  Now we know why the Sprints were moved.


AS Review Committee Report
 

Minor Waivers

Please be aware that for a minor at the race track to be covered by the P & A accident insurance they MUST be listed as a participant on the entry form and either have an Annual SCCA Minor on file or fill out an event waiver form at registration for all of SCCA events.    Minors 16 and 17 who want to work in a hot area or race must have their waivers on file with the National office.


SCCA Needs Nominations for Club Racing Workers of the Year

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 29, 2009) – SCCA is seeking nominations for the 2009 Club Racing Workers of the Year. The Club annually recognizes the contributions and efforts of one individual per specialty at the National Championship Runoffs.

Winners are selected by a pool of nominations made by their peers, so submitting nominations is critical to the process. In recent years, the number of nominations has decreased. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor your favorite workers!

“We really want to see this program have a boost of energy in 2009,” SCCA VP of Club Racing Terry Ozment said. “Workers are SCCA’s most valuable asset. They provide the means for SCCA to conduct events while holding costs down. The Worker of the Year program is designed to honor their significant contributions to Club Racing. It’s too important not to submit a recommendation!”

Winners in 10 specialties (Emergency Services, Grid and Pit, Timing and Scoring, Scrutineering, Race Administration, Sound, Flagging & Communications, Registration, Stewarding and Starter) will be announced at the Worker Recognition Celebration, Thursday, Sept. 24 at Road America. Winners each receive a jacket, plaque, patch and SCCA Merchandise gift certificate. One winner will be drawn to receive a lifetime membership.

Nominations can be made by anyone and should include the individual’s name and specialty along with a brief explanation of why their efforts in 2009 have been exemplary. To nominate someone, just send an email woy@scca.com. Don’t delay, do it today!


New Highway Laws for the State of Ohio.  Effective July 1, 2009 (?)
    Truck speed limit for Interstate Highways is now 65 mph
    Headlights are required when wipers are on in the rain
    Drivers must slow down or move over for tow trucks stopped on side of road

Race Tire Service at Nelson Ledges - Stupid Fast Tires authorized dealer for Kumho and Hoosier Tires.  Make sure you order your tires at least 10 days prior to an event.

Breaking News - Due to economic situations and low car count Steel Cities Region regretfully have to cancel the August Double Regional at this time.  Steel Cities Region apologizes for any inconvenience this might have cause in your scheduling for the year.
 

GoRacingTV Broadcast June Sprints

David Pintaric in action at Mid Ohio
 

Neohio & Nelson Ledges      12 Hours of Nelsons     Presented by CARBOTECH
Aug. 21, 22 & 23

NEWS FLASH

THERE IS A RUMOR OUT THERE THAT WE MAY CANCEL THE 12 HOURS OF NELSONS.  IT IS RUMORS LIKE THAT THAT ARE CAUSING LOW TURN OUTS.

WE, NELSON LEDGES AND NEOHIO ARE COMMITTED IN THE CONTINUATION OF THIS LONG TRIDITION OF ENDURANCE RACING AND FULLY INTEND ON HAVING THIS RACE.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY PASSING THIS ON THROUGH YOUR VARIOUS CHAT ROOM AND POSTING.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY GETTING THOSE INTENT TO ENTERS RETURN TO US.

SUPPS WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY.

Dorothy Harrington
Chief Registrar
LD 2009


In Memory:   Joe Crugnale passed away over the weekend.  While he was not a member of SCCA, he was a member of the racing family at Nelson Ledges.  Joe and his wife, Lila ran the concession stand until 2008.   Our condolence to Lila, Kelly & Greg (Joe's daughter & son-in-law) and Gene (Holly), Marie & Alexandra.

Funeral serivce will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 2 at Russell Funeral Service, 15670 W High St. (Rt. 87), Middlefield, OH.  Burial at Troy Cemetery.  Donations may be made to Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH  44110

Andy Porterfield awarded the John McGill Award for 2008.

SCCA announces the Super Sweep Award

Notice to all drivers:  Make sure your driver suit meets the GCR rule.  You will not be given a waiver to have it corrected by the next event. If your suit is non-compliant, you will be sent home.  The rule states:

Driving suits that effectively cover the body from the neck to
the ankles and wrists. One piece suits are highly recommended.
All suits shall bear an SFI 3.2A/1 or higher certification label
or FIA 1986 Standard or FIA 8856-2000 homologation label.
Underwear of fire resistant material shall be used except with
suits carrying FIA 1986 Standard, or FIA 8856-2000 label or
SFI 3-2A/5 or higher (e.g., /10, /15, /20) Certification Patch.
 

Neohio Competition Clinic        March 28, 2009          FlyerEntry Form

Need your driver physical or annual tech.  Well you can do both on April 4th at Nelson Ledges.  Once again, Dr. Mike Saddleton will be doing annual driver physicals at the track and the Neohio Tech crew will do the annual tech on your race car on the same.  Why not kill two birds with one stone.  Appointments start at 10:00am   Contact Debbie LaFond   fastlady1026@yahoo.com

SCCA National Run-Offs TV schedule  -  revised and replays

SCCA names a new President/CEO - Jeff Dahnert

Trans-Am returns in 2009 - The Muscle Milk Trans-Am Series

T3 allowed to compete at 2009 SCCA National Run-Offs - complete story

2009 SCCA Board & Committee Appointments - complete story

Revised SCCA Fees - complete story

SCCA is coming out with annual waivers and hard cards for its members.  The             projected roll out is January 2009.  The hard card will be free to members holding a competition license and volunteer workers who worked a minimum of 4 days in 2009.  All others will have to pay $10.00.   Even though you have a hard card and sign the annual waiver, you must still go to registration to get your credentials for the weekend.   The is an optional program for 2009.

The annual waivers, when available can either be notarized and sent back to SCCA National along with your photo or they can be done with an SCCA registrar.    Sandi Kryder
hopes to have the annual waivers available for the January membership meeting for anyone wishing to get a hard card.
 
 
 

       Rick Myers named Region Development Manager replacing Mike Dickerson

    National Participation numbers

            2008 Longest Day of Nelson Ledges results - click here

            Need to upgrade you worker license, there is a new upgrade form - click here

           Reminder:   If you have moved, have an e-mail address change, phone number
           change etc., you can change it your self with SCCA National by logging into
            your membership and selecting the "member home" tab then click "edit".

            SCCA Board Rescinds National Club Racing Consolidation Plans
    2009 SCCA RUN-OFFS MOVE TO ROAD AMERICA IN ELKHART LAKE, WI
             2008 SCCA National Championship Runoffs® Schedule & Supps are now available
           in the May Fastrak.
           Finger Lakes Pursuit Race is back - CLICK HERE
           Volunteers Needed at 2008 SCCA Run Offs - CLICK HERE
           Volunteer Incentive Program - CLICK HERE
           Tech Recruiting - CLICK HERE