Jungle Motor Sports

9th Annual Murray Motorsports Daytona 500 Party

2012-01-25T17:28:00.003-06:00

9th Annual Daytona 500 Race Party

Hosted by Murray Motorsports
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
Broadcast starts at 12:00 NOON

at Murray Motorsports
215 Sandberg Road, Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-0811

Bring a favorite dish to share and a lawn chair!
Alan will provide big screen TV!
It will be armchair racing at its best!

Directions:
1. Take I-94 (West for most of us) to Exit 193, Hwy 25 Monticello.
2. South on Hwy 25.
3. Right at second stoplight on Chelsea.
4. Left at first opportunity (on Sandberg.). Alan’s shop is the second building on your RIGHT. Find a place to park and come on in!

Upcoming TSD rallies

2012-01-23T09:34:00.002-06:00

Here are some upcoming events in our area.
Feb 11 - Minnesota Valley Winter Rally (LOL, SCCA Tour)

Feb 25 - Keweenaw Winter TSD Rally (Lake Superior Region, SCCA Tour)

March 10 - Lucas Flamethrower Rally (Alfa club)

March 25 - Muddy WatersRally (LOL, SCCA GTA)

May 5-6 LOL Rally Weekend (LOL, SCCA, Tours)

The latest info can be found here https://sites.google.com/site/mnwisroadrally

NASCAR comes to BIR?!?!

2011-12-14T23:42:00.002-06:00

http://www.brainerdraceway.com/road-racing/nascar-kn-series-scca.html

24 Hours of Lemons 2012

2011-12-14T22:27:00.003-06:00

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

ChumpCar 2012

2011-12-14T22:25:00.001-06:00

http://ww.chumpcar.com/

SCCA 2012 Road Racing Schedule

2011-12-14T22:20:00.000-06:00

http://www.cendiv-scca.org/03Racing.html

There also will be a driver's school at BIR the week of Memorial Day.

NASA's 2012 Road Racing/HPDE Schedule

2011-12-14T22:13:00.002-06:00

Rumor is that BIR is still being negotiated!

http://www.nasamidwest.com/

ICE RACING 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-12-14T22:05:00.001-06:00

http://iira-icerace.org/

As of this week there is just over 6 inches of ice so far! The lack of snow fall is going to make things interesting! One of the big changes for this year is that the Rubber-to-Ice racers (no studs, just snow tires) do NOT need a cage!!!! So any old car will do!

Winter Rally Series

2011-12-02T10:15:00.001-06:00

The website for the ASCC web site for the 2011-12 Winter Rally Series has been updated. Not all links are working yet, but at least the schedule is up.

The first event is less than two weeks away, on Dec. 10th. Competitors and workers should get in touch with Clarence Westberg:

clarence.westberg@gmail.com
http://arrowheadscc.org/wrs2012/index.htm

For those of you not familar w/ TSD's....Time Speed Distance....they are kinda like a rally, where you are give "stage notes" and you need to get from point A to point B with in a certain amount of time. If you are early or late, you loose points. It gets to be quite challenging, especially when one makes a wrong turn, and now one has to make up that "lost time". Most of these are done on "back roads" in country.

Neon Update....

2011-11-08T18:06:00.002-06:00

For those of you who don't know, my last event of the year wasn't that much fun.....
well just read about it here:
posting on Neons.org forums

Rally-X 11/12!

2011-11-08T13:09:00.000-06:00

Don't miss the last Rally Cross of the season!!! Saturday November 12th in Cannon Falls, MN!

Event Master Dan "Deputy Ginger" Drury is aiming to make this course the biggest and fastest of the 2011 season.

If you missed the last event on October 30th you MUST know the course conditions were GREAT!!

Price
$40.00 for SCCA Members
$55.00 for Non-Members

SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address
3830 325st street
Cannon Falls, MN
55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, November 11th.

Special Note: We need to have 12 PAID competitors by Friday November 11th at 5PM in order to hold the event. Please check the hotline for updates.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on November 11th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php
All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
9:30AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10:00AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

222k and counting....

2011-10-26T16:01:00.001-05:00

So it isn't racing related other than this car has gone to one rally-x, and has prolly 100 miles of doing laps at IIRA (International Ice Racing Association) events but.....The daily driver/beater Jetta recently turned 222,222 miles. Far as I know the motor has never been opened up. I get excessive oil vapor in the crank case breather, it knocks a bit, and the transmission has a bearing whine, but it just keeps going!

Stealerships...

2011-10-26T15:57:00.001-05:00

$61 for 12 little bolts from the dealer! Aparently they are made of Un-obtain-ium!
They are Dodge parts for pete's sake! For all those who think foreign cars have expensive parts can go take a leap.

Brand new flexplate & clutch bolts for the Neon. New clutch, used flexplate, new motor mounts, Prothane motor mount inserts (thanks John G.!).

Land O' Lakes Region SCCA Oktoberfest Rally Cross

2011-10-21T00:05:00.000-05:00

Land O' Lakes Region SCCA Oktoberfest Rally Cross

DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR BIGGEST VENUE!!!!!!
SUNDAY 10/30 at Cannon Falls.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address
3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, October 28th.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on October 28th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.

All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php

All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.

All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.

All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.

Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.

Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
9AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

Don't buy from HugoAutoParts!

2011-10-20T14:59:00.000-05:00

So I purchased a neon Cylinder head from them. I got it and gasket matched the intake & exhaust ports, then had it taken to another machine shop to swap the valve springs and hot tank it again (to clean the aluminum shavings). That machinist said it had a warp to it and had to shave .003 off of it. One of the bolt holes for the cam bearing cap was stripped. Also there was an exhaust valve that had a slight bend to it. Plus they coat the head in some sort of spray paint that comes off w/ brake cleaner. That machinst said it looks as if they took the head to a belt sander.

I was under the gun to get the car ready for the NASA event at Road America so I just had that machinest fix it. Hugo won't do anything for me cuz, they didn't inspect it or do the repair work.

Nice.....another $250 down the drain.

Lake Superior Pro Rally

2011-10-18T23:48:00.000-05:00

Link to Jerry Winker's facebook collection

Open House

2011-09-30T16:12:00.002-05:00

Lake Superior Pro Rally

2011-09-25T20:35:00.002-05:00

auto-x 9/25 @ Lacrosse Speedway

2011-09-21T10:52:00.000-05:00

event flyer.pdf
"Autocross using current SCCA Solo rules. Sunday is part of the Land O'Lakes Region Championship Series.

Registration begins at 9:00am. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Drivers meeting begins at 11:00am.
Cost is $25.00 for SCCA members with a current membership card, $35.00 for nonmembers.
All entrants will be required to work at various positions around the track to help facilitate the event. This generally consists of replacing pylons, noting penalties, and helping ensure a safe event.
http://www.scclac.org/

auto-x 9/18

2011-09-15T14:58:00.002-05:00

Dog Daze Rally-x review

2011-09-15T14:48:00.001-05:00

The SCCA-LOL Dog Daze Rally-X, sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, took place on August 21st. The location was hay field located just outside of Pine City. The land was rented to LOL by member and rally-x competitor. Many people camped on the property and partied the night prior.

22 competitors showed up to compete. The cars varied from a plethora of the Subaru name plate, VW Golfs (one of which has been campaigning in Chump Car & 24 Hours of Lemons endurance racing), a Ford Ranger, a Audi V8 Quattro, a future SCCA ITB car among others. Another interesting turn of fate, an old friend has returned home. Mark Utecht's X-rally car has changed hands again. After spending some years on the east coast competing, the Subaru WRX rally car is now back in MN, driven by a road racer name Steven Michael who plans to turn away from tarmac and towards gravel for a while.

There was four run-sets, each run set contained two runs. The best run of each run-set was added for a total time. In the Modified 2-wheel-drive class 1st, and 3rd place were separated by 0.382 seconds! 195.369 seconds for 1st, 195.654 seconds for 2nd, and 195.751 for 3rd. Modified 4-wheel-drive actually had an unprecedented tie for 1st place of 196.917 seconds; which is may be the first time that has happened in LOL Rally-X history.
This event had two different families doing battle with each other. A father & daughter, team Freund competed against each other in their Subaru. This time age and wisdom concurred youth and exuberance. Brother & sister, team Martin duked it out in a mostly stock VW Golf with 220,000 miles on it. The little bother put up a good fight for his first time competing; but lost out to his older sister, by 0.929 seconds!
The next rally-x will be held Sept. 25th at the same location. Spectators and more competitors are welcome. Watch the forums and facebook for more details.

Pictures from 9/11/11 & 9/12/11 auto-x

2011-09-12T23:16:00.000-05:00

Event was held at Cantebury Park.

Placed 1st is Street Modified Front-Wheel-Drive on saturday, and 3rd on Sunday (a late cone call took my 2nd place away).

picture gallery 1
picture gallery 2
picture gallery 3

Pics from Dog Daze Rally-X

2011-09-12T22:43:00.001-05:00

Not long after the battle at BIR2, the Chumeons Golf was repaired and sent out to battle in an hay field. The mighty Golf took 1st in Modified 2wd (just barely beating the turbo charged honda del sol). This event was held in Pine City, MN.

Pictures are from Josh Jutting

SCCA/Trans-Am Open House

2011-08-25T10:51:00.002-05:00

Promoting the Trans-Am race at BIR coming up in labor-day. Snacks & beverages will be served. Volunteers works and spectators for the race are welcomed.

DERHAAG Motorsports

749 Canterbury Road South, Shakopee, MN

auto-x 8/27 & 28

2011-08-25T09:19:00.002-05:00

Pics from MOWOG #5

2011-08-11T16:28:00.001-05:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aranach/sets/72157627405572192/

Brand new Hoosier A6's (thanks Phill's Tire Service) and a ported 2.9l throttle body. 1st place out of 3.

Dog Daze RallyCross

2011-08-08T17:00:00.000-05:00

Need a bit practice for Ojibwe Forests Rally? Feeling deprived from the lack of dirt on your car? Get your A$$ up to Pine City for Rally Cross!!!

It's been too damn long since we got the officially play in the dirt! Between the cancelled Nemadji Trail Rallies and the recent Rally Cross worker issues most of us are running around like crack heads needing a fix!

Come get dirty, put your car sideways, and drive your Subaru like it's ...supposed to be driven!

AUGUST 21st, Pine City, MN

Thanks to Josh Jutting we're set for a great time and a new venue!!!

Date of the event: August 21st. Please note that we are starting 1 hour later due to the travel.

ONE TIME "NEW VENUE" PRICE REDUCTION
$35.00 for SCCA Members
$50.00 for Non-Members

SPECIAL NOTICE:
Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address
13792 White Oak Road
Pine City, MN 55063

Directions:
1.35 North to Pine City Exit (2nd Pine City Exit~County Rd 11)
2.Head WEST on County Road 11 for approx 1.7 Miles.
3.Turn RIGHT onto Pioneer Road .9 miles
4.Turn Left onto White Oak Road .4 miles

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, August 19th.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on August 19th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $35.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$50.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).

All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php

All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you're ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
10AM REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
11AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
11:30- DRIVERS MEETING
12:00- RUNS START

Oktoberally Road Rally

2011-08-06T14:53:00.000-05:00

September 17 & 18, 2011. LaCrosse, Wisconsin
http://www.scclac.org/wp-content/uploads/2011-09r-flyer.pdf

make weight....

2011-07-29T12:04:00.000-05:00

According to SCCA rules the neon needs to weigh 2650lbs coming off of the track (which is fricken lame, if you ask me, especially when miatas need only be 2200lbs or something, anyways I digress)....w/ me, all my gear, and nearly a full take of fuel I come across the scales at 2590. So instead of adding lead weights in the floor of the passenger seat I am adding back in a "spare tire". John "Fossco" made a heavy duty mount for the wheel, one that will survive mutliple g-forces.

Car Craft Summer Nationals 2011 pics & videos

2011-07-28T00:32:00.002-05:00

<---my run (fastest of the weekend 44.307)

<--mustang cobra & marauder

<--another mustang

This is the winning Nova, 45.2sec. very smooth & controlled. 2nd was a Corvette C6? on Hoosier A6 race tires.

Link to some other pictures....unfortunatly there aren't any of the auto-x in this collection.

Ojibwe Forest Rally Needs You!

2011-07-25T22:13:00.000-05:00

Volunteers still needed for the Ojibwe Forests Rally Weekend. Want to be part of the action - Sign up Now!

Don’t just imagine… BE THERE! Want the best seat in the house? The best way to spectate is to volunteer. Sign up to work today! It takes an enormous commitment of time and people to organize a rally. You can get in on the excitement and see the racing up close by volunteering as an event worker.

2011 OFR Weekend Schedule will be published here as soon as it’s available.
Most workers get their own intersection in the woods to watch the cars. There are numerous opportunities to work with a group of your friends. Your group or club could volunteer to work together on a stage. Work at spectator areas and get the best parking and watching locations! Fill out our worker registration form.

We have openings for:
Course marshals: See the cars up close and at racing speeds by helping time the cars in and out of checkpoints, guarding access to closed forest roads, and assisting with spectator stages. For the beginning worker, this is a great introduction!

Ham radio operators: Get in on the race communications by transmitting vital information during the progress of the race to the control operator. Previous race experience is not necessary; just a willingness to help keep workers and competitors up-to-date.

Control Workers: Ensure that the times for completion of each stage are accurate. Championships have been won and lost on one tenth of a second. Mathematical ability is not required, just a steady hand on
the watch.

Medical personnel: Although there has never been a serious accident at the event, we plan for emergencies with qualified rescue crews.

Doctors, nurses, EMT’s and First Responders are needed for the safety crews. You can work medical and another specialty too.

Course set up/take down: All the forest roads seen in competition need to be carefully inspected the morning of the event. You can actually drive the rally stages as you put up and take down banner
tape that warns the general public the event is taking place.

More information at http://ojibweforestrally.com or sign up at
http://www.rallymasterpro.com/
Sign up now while there is still time!!!
Thank You!
Bob Carter
Chief of Controls
2011 Ojibwe Forests Rally Weekend
August 26 - 27, 2011

2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals Auto-x and Launch Box Events

2011-06-24T23:34:00.000-05:00

It's time again for the Car Craft Summer Nationals held at the Minnesota State Fair grounds. The LOL region SCCA will be running the auto-x and launch box events. The auto-x gets bigger and bigger each year and we expect to see even more participants this year. Volunteers are needed for both the auto-x and launch box. Many of you have helped in the past. If you want to see cool cars in action, rather than sitting by the curb, this is a great way. Below is a schedule and positions for volunteers:

Friday July 22nd
9:00am - 11:00am course design and set up
11:00am - 5:00pm auto-x and launch box (30 minute break for lunch)

Saturday July 23rd
11:00am - 4:00pm auto-x and launch box (30 minute break for lunch)

Sunday July 24th
9:30am - 12:30pm auto-x and launch box
12:30pm - 1:30pm clean up
Positions:
Tech Inspection - inspect cars for safety (there are no performance rules!)
Cone Marshal - run for hit cones and place them back
Starter - waves cars to the start line
Timing and Scoring - run the timing system for the auto-x
Launch Box - run the radar gun system for the launch box

When we are done each day, you're able to stay on grounds to see the show.

Please send all questions to danielcorgard@earthlink.net or call me at 612-741-3668.

Auto-cross 6/25 @ Rosemont

2011-06-24T23:02:00.000-05:00

Held at Dakota Co. Tech. College.
Event details & registration
Map of the Course

Nemadji Trail Rally July 30th

2011-06-23T19:24:00.000-05:00

Nemadji Trail Rally is set for July 30th 2011 In Duquette, MN and we need volunteers! We have open slots that will get you right up to the action! When registering please select your preferred slot.

We have open positions as a Course Marshals, Start Control Workers, Ham Radio Operators, and Bannering!

As a way to say thanks for all your help we're partnering with NOS Energy Drink and they are providing $100 in prize money for Nemadji Trail volunteers! We will raffle off the prize money during the awards ceremony on Saturday night.

We have open positions as a Course Marshals, Start Control Workers, Ham Radio Operators, and Bannering!

Please follow this link to register for the Rally:
http://www.rallymasterpro.com/workers/?group=2

Thank you,
Mark Larson for Dave Goodman
Chairman
2011 Nemadji Trail Rally

Race At Autobahn With NASA

2011-06-23T19:19:00.000-05:00

http://www.nasamidwest.com/

IN THIS ISSUE

• NEXT MIDWEST EVENT: Autobahn Country Club
• 3-Hour Enduro At Autobahn
• Earn Free Track Time
• Road America Season Finale

NASA Midwest is returning to Autobahn Country Club for the second time in the 2011 season on July 8-10. Be prepared for non-stop action, from a Friday Enduro HPDE to Time Trial to wheel-to-wheel racing. Register now before online registration closes and save $50!

Friday Enduro

Enduro racers take note--this next Autobahn event features an endurance race on Friday. Either 1.5 hours or 3 hours in length, the choice is yours. You can Ironman it and drive solo, or team up with a friend or two and go for the win. Endurance racing is a great way to get cost-effective seat time. Register today for the enduro at Autobahn.

Share this email with your gearhead friends interested in on-track driving by clicking here. We always enjoy welcoming new members to the NASA family, plus new members receive a free membership and you can earn free track time when you use the NASA Winner Card!

Free Track Time & Great Prizes!

NASA Midwest will be giving away a free weekend's registration Saturday evening, so be sure to stick around for Saturday's post-race activities. When you bring a new member to a NASA event, don't forget your Winner Card. Not only do you earn free track time, but your friend gets a free NASA membership and you can win a Free Ride In 2012.

Don't miss Saturday evening's prize giveaway, either. US Race Gear is providing a ton of great stuff for NASA drivers.

See you at the track!

Autobahn: ALL NASA DRIVERS

• SAVE $50: Autobahn online registration closes soon and HPDE always sells out first. After registrations closes, you'll need to register at the track. Register now and save $50. Learn more about the event here.
• TECH: Did you know you can get your HPDE car Pre-Teched at any SAE certified shop? Simply have them complete the tech form and stamp their SAE number on it. Race cars will need to visit the growing list of NASA Approved Tech Shops.
• EVENT CONFIRMATION: You will receive a detailed event confirmation on the Tuesday before the event.

Autobahn: HPDE & TT DRIVERS

• HPDE TECH: Meet on grid well before first session to get your car through tech.
• DRIVERS MEETING: Get your car through tech before the meeting or you will most likely miss your first session trying to get ready.
• TRACK ACCESS: Wrist bands will be handed out in the drivers meetings during roll call.
• HPDE SELECTION GUIDE: Check out the HPDE Wizard to see if your experience matches the group you selected. If you want to change, e-mail us this week.
• TIME TRIAL CLASSES: Complete your TT Classification Forms BEFORE you go to the track. Hand it to your TT Leader in your morning Drivers Meeting.
• TIME TRIAL LICENCE IS REQUIRED: Complete the License Renewal or Application before the event.
• Sign Up Before The Deadline and before HPDE is sold out and save $50. Register now!

Road Racing Help?

2011-06-22T21:52:00.003-05:00

Do you have an interest in Road Racing? We are looking for some volunteers for our up coming events at BIR. Here is a link to some detailed job discriptions:

http://scca-lol.org/forum/index.php?topic=884.0

Land O' Lakes Region SCCA is always looking for more volunteers to help stage our Road Racing events at BIR.

We have a Double Regional race (with Vintage car racing) at BIR July 9th and 10th. We also will be staffing the SCCA Pro-Race Weekend over Labor Day Weekend. The Pro weekend will include Trans Am, Playboy Cup Miata's, Pro Spec Racer Ford and Pro Formula Enterprise.

Here are some position descriptions. Contact Kathy Gillen (info below) if you can help our our club with your time. Nearly all of the positions do not require any previous experience. We provide free admission, free camping, meals and beverages to our volunteers as well as whole a bunch of gratitude- you will enjoy being a part of these events!

Our volunteers can also do the Lunch-time track touring at no charge.

Radio Equipment Chief: Responsible for ensuring that radios are available and distributed to corners, safety and administration staff. You’ll check radios out in the morning, then collect them at the end of the day and make sure they are on their chargers for the night.

Equipment Chief: Responsible for getting the brooms, fire equipment, and water jugs out to the corners in the morning and pick them up at night. Sunday evening you’ll help put equipment away.

Course Marshal: During the event, you’ll flat tow drivers in (using your truck.) Also respond to requests from Control or Flag Chief to handle various tasks during the day. May also assist Equipment Chief as needed.

Tech Assistant #1: If you’ve helped tech cars before and during races, we need your help! You’ll assist the Chief of Tech to ensure cars have required equipment to race safely.

Tech Assistant #2: No experience necessary. You are organized and willing to help with the paperwork and forms. This is an important position because you’ll dramatically speed up the Tech Process by freeing up the Scrutineers.

Pit. Grid, and Paddock: No experience necessary. You’ll help the various chiefs with traffic control, and manage the entry and exit of cars. You’ll help drivers fasten straps and equipment as needed.

Corner Workers: According to some, this is the best seat in the house! You’ll use flags to help drivers pass, assist the safety crew as needed, and be prepared to keep the drivers safe. No experience necessary. Many drivers also work corners because it helps them better understand the turning points. If you intend to become a driver, work corners to build your expertise!

Runner: Pick up and deliver lunches, assist the Flag Chief with radios, and do many odd jobs and tasks that require flexibility. This is an extremely important job!

For more information on any volunteer position please contact Kathy Gillen at 763-241-8010 or email kathy@gillengroup.com

JUNE BUG RALLY CROSS!!! June 25th (SATURDAY)

2011-06-21T11:45:00.000-05:00

Date of the event: June 25th, Saturday. Please note that we are starting 1 hour later due to the travel.

Price Reduction:
$35.00 for SCCA Members
$50.00 for Non-Members
SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address
13792 White Oak Road
Pine City, MN 55063

Directions:
1.35 North to Pine City Exit (County Rd 11)
2.Head WEST on County Road 11 for approx 1.7 Miles.
3.Turn RIGHT onto Pioneer Road .9 miles
4.Turn Left onto White Oak Road .4 miles

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, June 24th. If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on June 24th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $35.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$50.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.

All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php
All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
10AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
11AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
11:30- DRIVERS MEETING
12:00- RUNS START

Doug Rippie Motorsports & SCCA-LOL Open House

2011-06-08T14:12:00.000-05:00

Open House Tomorrow

Thursday, June 9th at 6pm
763-477-9272
Doug Rippie Motorsports (DRM)
1117 Highway 25 North
Buffalo, MN 55313

Join us for an evening of racing conversation at DRM!

Doug Rippie Motorsports is a fully equipped tuner shop specializing in late modelGM performance cars and trucks. We have been in the Corvette aftermarket performance industry since 1992, with racing roots as far back as 1965. DRM has built a reputation building top of the line cars at the track, street, strip, and show. DRM is constantly developing and redeveloping the fastest away around the track. That’s why we have won at the professional level, including World Challenge and the Corvette Challenge championships. DRM continues to push the limits in corvette performance today.

For a map and directions go to http://maps.google.com/ with the address above

June Bug RallyCross. 6/25/11

2011-06-08T12:09:00.000-05:00

One of our fellow Rally Cross competitors, Josh Jutting has made land available for our June event. The event will be held on SATURDAY JUNE 25th in Pine City, MN!

The venue is conveniently located just a couple short miles west of Pine City off Highway 35.
13792 White Oak Road
Pine City

13792 White Oak RoadSCCA Members: $35.00
SCCA non-Members: $35.00 + Weekend Membership = $50.00

There will be a special incentive for any/all competitors that compete at this event AND help support Nemadji Trail Rally in Duquette, MN on July 30th. I will supply the details at this event."

Dave Goodman

Team Short Bus takes on BIR w/ Chump car....again....

2011-06-08T00:05:00.002-05:00

Our other blog has been somewhat updated w/ results from the weekend prior!
http://team-short-bus.blogspot.com/

SCCA-LOL does BIR....AGAIN!

2011-06-07T23:35:00.002-05:00

Registration is OPEN for Jack Pine Sprints!
Drivers and Volunteers Register now
You can register for the Double Regional Jack Pine Sprints on July 9-10 at Brainerd International Raceway.
It's easy. It's fun. It's a GREAT competition course!

Drivers and Volunteers register on the same page:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/472F2793-A140-D3F1-85587ECB07F9E389

Cendiv and LOL Champ points for this event.

Hotel options and special rates also listed on this link.

Or Go to http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/calendar
and scroll down to July 9-10. You'll see the SCCA Land O'Lakes Region at Brainerd event.

Time Trials registration will be available in a day or two at https://www.motorsportreg.com/
This is perfect for newer drivers who want to practice their skills.
We'll see you at the track!

OPEN HOUSE! Thursday, June 9th @ 6:00pm

Doug Rippie MotorSports
1117 Hwy 25 N. – Suite 2
Buffalo, MN 55313
763-477-9272
http://dougrippie.com/

2011 Harvey West Memorial Day Classic - Regional / Ratiional

2011-05-29T23:40:00.002-05:00

Facebook photo gallery...
Car still looks great, no dents, dings, scratches, or wrinkles to take care of...only rubber marks from "flying tire turds" from drafting other cars! A new personal best lap time of 1.56!

More pics from BIR during NASA weekend

2011-05-29T23:21:00.001-05:00

http://paulkrumrei.com/?page_id=800

random pics from NASA @ BIR

2011-05-25T09:32:00.002-05:00

Photos from: Paul Krumrei Photography

News from SCCA-LOL

2011-05-24T10:16:00.002-05:00

Last Chance!

Registration is still OPEN!
Drivers and Volunteers Register now
You can register for the Harvey West Memorial Classic Rational on May 28-29 at Brainerd International Raceway.

Drivers and Volunteers register on the same page:

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/54E3A886-9F59-CF16-DCBCC8090E04377B

Cendive and LOL Champ points.

Would you like to work but aren't a member? Just go to registration Friday at (5:30-9pm) and we'll get you started. Worker meeting is at 7am at the Bandshell.

Hotel options and special rates also listed on this link.

Or Go to http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/calendar and scroll down to May 28-29. You'll see the SCCA Land O'Lakes Region at Brainerd event.

Mark your calendar
Open House at Doug Rippie MotorSports in Buffalo
Thursday, June 9th at 6:00 PM

More racing at Brainerd International Raceway!

July 9-10, 2011 The Jack Pine Sprints Double Regional
To register go to https://www.motorsportreg.com/ (registraion open June 3rd)

Championship points available for both Cendiv and LOL

TransAm and Pro Race at Brainerd International Raceway!
September 3-4 (Labor Day weekend)

back from BIR w/ NASA

2011-05-23T15:53:00.002-05:00

A VERY WET weekend. Practice, qualifying, and the first race were in the rain. I was using Kuhmo MX tires (an aggressive summer performance tire, designed for auto-cross). Not the best choice for rain racing...about 1/2 through the 35 minute race the tires just didn't seem to grip much any more. The only other car in my class, a Miata that isn't legal for Spec Miata, passed me w/ about 5 laps to go. Fortunately he slid off the coarse and I got my position back, I was able to hold him off to take the checker. I take 1st place.

The 2nd race was in the dry, so on went the Hoosiers. This time the other guy in my class, was no where in site after the 1st lap. I spent the entire time playing with a spec miata. We swapped positions roughly 5 times! I had more power than he did so i was faster from turn 10, 11, 12, 1, and two. He could out brake me in turn 3 and handle better through the rest of the track. I also had issues w/ my right rear tire locking up under hard braking so going into turn 3 it was necessary to brake earlier than normal. I took 1st place again in PTE, w/ a lap record of 1 minute 57 seconds.

We choose not to race on Sunday due to more ran, and the Neon's rear main seal was leaking pretty bad.

Thanks to James D., Michelle M., and Mark K. for their help this weekend.
Pictured below was our ride for the weekend. Defiantly a step up from my Dodge 1/2 truck!

Thanks to Maaco East Minneapolis and The Alignment Guy for getting the car done in time!

sitting on the grid...

Rally Fest at Morries Subaru - May 18th

2011-05-18T09:09:00.000-05:00

Sube.net and Rally Minnesota are hosting Rally Fest at Morries Subaru on May 18th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Bonus - Lauchlin O'Sullivan and Ramana Lageman's SP Class Subaru Rally cars are planning to be on display.
Come out and see the Rally Cars and meet other Rally Drivers and Co-Drivers.
We are planning on hosting several 10 - 15 minute seminars on topics such as:

- How to get in to rally

- How to prep a Rally Car

- How to Spectate

- The best way to see a Rally

Morrie's Minnetonka Subaru
12520 Wayzata Boulevard

neon looks pretty again!!!

2011-05-15T23:31:00.004-05:00

Spring Fever RallyCross Sunday, May 15

2011-05-13T13:39:00.000-05:00

www.scca-lol.org

For the donation lunch:

We will be serving some lemon rosemary brined chicken breasts and cheese burgers, along with chips, drinks, and possibly a side. We'll be asking for a minimum $5 donation to help all the little critters at the Humane Society, so be sure to remember to bring a little cash! Big, big thanks to Scotty (StanmoXT) for hooking us up with some delicious food and even coming to check out the rallyx action while running the grills!

NOS Energy drink & Maaco Minnepolis are sponsoring the event and have prizes available.

Spring Fever Rally Cross- MAY 15th- Cannon Falls MN

The first two events were incredible! Conditions were great, the weather was good...now it's time to get slideways again!!!

THIS IS THE LAST EVENT AT CANNON FALLS UNTIL OCTOBER SO DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR BIGGEST AND BEST VENUE!!!!!!

Our next event is SUNDAY 05/15 at Cannon Falls.

SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address
3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, May 13th.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)
PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on May 13th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php

All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!
SCHEDULE:
9AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

NASA does BIR May 21/22nd

2011-05-08T18:42:00.000-05:00

SCCA does BIR May 28/29th

2011-05-08T18:23:00.000-05:00

Club racing! Plus PDX (Performance Driving eXpirence) which is open lapping, Club Trials which is competing for the fastest lap time in a class. Plus a special car for Chump Cars!
SCC-LOL April news letter

Club racing registration

Club Trails Registration

PDX Registration

Volunteers are also more than welcome, please register on the Club racing link.

SCCA: 2011 RoadSkills Teen Car Control Clinic.

2011-05-08T18:09:00.000-05:00

This intensive clinic is a terrific way to teach young drivers the fundamentals of car control. It is designed to equip students with necessary skills to handle emergency situations and avoid accidents!

Sunday, May 22, 2011
Dakota County Technical College
8am - 5pm
Cost: $20 (Includes lunch & t-shirt)

Click Here to Register Now!

Important Note: All participants must have a valid driver's license, as of May 22, 2011.

How the clinic works:
In your own car, trained instructors will provide hands-on, in-car training that consists of 4 hours of classroom, 4 hours of on-course driving exercises, and a reference manual for home study.

In-car exercises include:
• Emergency braking techniques
• Slalom course to demonstrate weight transfer of the vehicle
• Car handling during wet road conditions using a skid pad
• Sudden lane changes simulating accident avoidance
• A final road course that combines elements from each previous exercise

Click Here for the Event Flyer

Race Neon gets some body work....

2011-05-08T17:31:00.002-05:00

New-used fender, front bumper, and hood were from a car I parted out this winter, the door came from another Neon Challenge car that I had in inventory.

The car is being worked on at Maaco Minneapolis.

"Sins of a previous racer"...., I am sure there was some good stories burried under all that bondo. Mark and I spent a very long time getting the body more straight.

The holes in the roof from the lights (from it's days as the pace car for the Celebrity Challenge Car, are being welded up.

SCCA Open House at Maaco on Wednesday

2011-05-04T00:07:00.000-05:00

May 4th-6pm

Hosted by Maaco and owner/driver Mark Kauffman.

Maaco Paint and Collision is hosting our next Open House.

When: Wednesday, May 4th, 6:00 pm

Where: Maaco at 2005 E. Lake St
or call him at (612) 721-6448.

"Amore Victoria is catering our event!" owner Mark Kauffman said. "Stop in and have some refreshments and see some cool cars."
Join us as we discuss the upcoming race at BIR. Feel free to bring guests as well.

videos & pics from Tax Break Rally-x

2011-04-06T14:25:00.001-05:00

Frank's Turbo Audi
facebook photo album
another facebook photo album

RALLY-CROSS

2011-03-31T11:45:00.001-05:00

Time to get dirty!

Tax Brake- Mud Slinging Rally Cross to be held on Sunday April 3rd in Cannon Falls, MN.
Reminder- Please sign up and register by 5PM on Friday, April 1st.
The first event was incredible! Conditions were great, the weather was perfect...now it's time to get muddy!!!
Our next event is SUNDAY 04/03 at Cannon Falls.

You know it's going to be muddy so we're throwing together "The dirtiest car" contest. (Prize to be announced)

SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to the course conditions and weather I'm setting up a RallyX Hotline. I will start updating the message on the hotline 72 hours before the event in case of special instructions or event cancellation. (612) 564-0748

Venue Address:
3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, April 1st.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704
ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on March 4th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00

(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php

All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
9AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

Open House/Getting to the Track talk.....

2011-03-09T22:14:00.000-06:00

This is open to the public, put on by Orr Autosports for the North Star BMW club (but there are folks with other cars in the club)

Orr Autosport will host a BMW Technical Seminar at 9:00AM on Saturday, March 12th for the North Star Chapter BMW CCA. The Session will run about 90 minutes; snacks & coffee will be provided. Doors open at 9:00AM and the Tech Talk starts at 10:00 Sharp.

This year Chris Orr will be covering a range of topics of interest to BMW track drivers, race car drivers, or those who aspire. In addition to prepared subjects, Chris and staff will invite questions from all. A tech session at Orr Autosport is a great way to be informed on your vehicle and using it at a driving event. As always, a fine selection of BMW street, track and full race cars will be available for viewing. Spring is almost here, so let's fire it up, gather in groups and discuss the upcoming driving season!

This BMW Event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC so bring a friend!

Please call Orr Autosport @ 952.922.1797 if you have any questions.

Orr Autosport is located at 15180 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie.

NASA's Driver Spotlight

2011-03-08T12:53:00.000-06:00

2011 Auto-x Schedule

2011-03-07T22:31:00.000-06:00

Pics from last Ice Race

2011-02-28T09:44:00.002-06:00

Garrison 2011
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1294466177357&set=a.1261265267355.29759.1701417894&theater#!/album.php?aid=2105454&id=1564295363&closeTheater=1

Last Ice Race of year....

2011-02-23T23:22:00.000-06:00

Location

Garrison, MN Lake Mille Lacs
Registration at the Blue Goose on the west side of the lake by the McDonalds, SA and Garrison Inn and Suites
Watch for the signs to the IIRA track. There will be multiple ice racing events all running at the same time.
http://www.iira-icerace.org/

Time

SATURDAY
Registration 8 - Noon at the Blue Goose
Worker Meeting 9 a.m.
Driver Meeting 9:15 a.m. or as soon as we can get everyone down to the lake
Short Warmup
ET and Heat Races
Lunch Break
Solo Qualifying
Sprint Races
Rubber to Ice if we have a group
Solo Race

SUNDAY
Registration 8 - Noon at the Blue Goose
Worker Meeting 9 a.m.
Driver Meeting 9:15 a.m. or as soon as we can get everyone down to the lake
Short Warmup
Endurance Qualifying
Sprint Races
Lunch Break
Endurance Race

2011 SCCA Road Racing Schedule

2011-02-20T22:15:00.001-06:00

http://www.cendiv-scca.org/03racing/01schedule/CenDiv%202011%20Race%20Dates%20v2.pdf

2011: Chump Car & 24 Hours of Lemons Schedule

2011-02-20T21:45:00.002-06:00

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/events.aspx
http://www.chumpcar.com/events.php

For sure my team will be at both Brainerd events...the rest haven't been decided on yet.

SCCA Land O’ Lakes Region 2011 Rally Cross Schedule

2011-02-20T21:27:00.003-06:00

SCCA Land O’ Lakes Region 2011 Rally Cross Schedule

Date Venue Event Master(s) Event Name

March 5th Cannon Falls Dan Drury Treadin’ Thin Ice

April 3rd Raceway Park Tim Anderson Tax Brake

May 15th Cannon Falls** Brian Chabot Spring Fever

June 26th Running Aces** Dave Goodman June Bug

July 23rd Venue Open** Josh Storlie Blazin Sun

August 14th Venue Open** Brent Carlson/Jim Cox Dog Daze

September 25th Venue Open** Will Cammack Harvest Moon

October 30th Cannon Falls Alexis Lundgren Oktoberfest

November 12th Cannon Falls Dave Goodman Dirty Jack-O-Lantern

http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/index.php

Daytona 500 Party & Murray Motorsports Open House

2011-02-18T18:35:00.003-06:00

Yes it is roundy-round, but it sign of the start of the racing season, and it is a chance to hang out w/ fellow motor heads.

TV Coverage of IIRA round #3

2011-02-01T09:05:00.001-06:00

Mankato's Keyc-TV's (http://www.keyc.tv/) spot of the Jan. 29/30th Ice Race. I am in the white subaru w/ orange stripes in the video.

Ice racing....

2011-01-30T19:32:00.002-06:00

pics from Madison lake...round three
Facebook pics!

Winter Driver Clinic at Doug Rippie Motorsports, presented by NASA Midwest

2011-01-26T10:14:00.003-06:00

The third in our series of Midwest region open house events at Doug Rippie Motorsports in Buffalo, Minnesota on March 19. Tickets are free, but limited to the first 100 registrants. Sign up today!
Winter Driver Clinic at Doug Rippie Motorsports, presented by NASA Midwest
dougrippiemotorsportsopenhouse.eventbrite.com
Doug Rippie Motorsports and NASA Midwest are pleased to host an Open House at Doug Rippie's Buffalo, MN facility, 50 miles NW of the Twin Cities. The event runs from Noon to 3 pm on March 19th. The open house will include seminars on how to get on track with NASA, Track Day Car Preparation, vendor
.
Event Registration

2011-01-25T10:20:00.002-06:00

This weekend's Ice Race has been moved to Madison Lake (outside of mankato). Volunteers are always welcome. Free rides, lunch, track touring, and maybe a drink for volunteers. http://iira-icerace.org/

What happened to Lindstrom? you might ask?

Some political crap w/ the city or sum such nonesense....aparently Lindstrom doesn't want the extra boost to their economy.

NASA 2011 Schedule

2011-01-25T10:18:00.001-06:00

Looks like I am shooting for: Autobahn, Brainderd, Autobahn, Autobahn, Road America.

ICE RACING!!!

2010-12-29T17:38:00.002-06:00

http://iira-icerace.org/
Season Schedule

January 8 – 9th, 2011 Garrison, Minnesota, Lake Mille Lacs

January 15 – 16th, 2011 Mankato, Minnesota, Correction – Madison Lake

January 29th – 30th, 2011 Lindstrom, Minnesota, lake is TBD

February 12 – 13th, 2011 Mankato, Minnesota, Correction – Madison Lake

February 19th – 20th, 2011 saved for Thunderbay, Ontario, Lake Superior

February 26th – 27th, 2011 Garrison, Minnesota, Lake Mille Lacs

March 19th, Banquet, TBD

Arrowhead SCC, Winter Rally Series (Jan 15-16)

2010-12-29T17:22:00.003-06:00

Arrowhead Winter Rally Website

Jan. 15-16, 2011 - Minnesota Winter Rallye.
Jan 15 - Duluth to Grand Marais. The Ice Machine.
Jan 16 - Grand Marais to Duluth. Winter Is Not Kind Endurance Rallye
RM Tim Winker, Duluth, MN.
MWR Page on Facebook.
We have reserved a block of ten rooms at The Shoreline Inn. 1-800-247-6020.
Room rates (not including taxes):
Lake view, $79.00
Village view, $59.00
Lake view family room (4 beds) $119.00.
We chose the Shoreline because it is right downtown, close to restaurants and stumbling distance from the bars. The Grand Marais Hotel Company manages several other properties in town, including the Super 8 and Aspen Inn. Visit their web site for a list of all motels at gmhotel.net

Feb. 19, 2011 - Lucas Flamethrower.
RM Ed Solstad. Goodhue County, MN.

Mar. 5, 2011 - Keweenaw Winter Rally.
RM Scott Carlborn. Houghton, MI.

Glacier Lakes Audi Ice Driving

2010-12-29T17:21:00.003-06:00

Glacier Lakes Audi Ice Driving
The Glacier Lakes Chapter is hosting our annual*series of Ice Driving Events on Lake Cynthia near Prior Lake, MN.**Drivers do a variety of car control exercises on the ice and get to put their skills to the test on a curvy road course.* These events*are a great opportunity to sharpen winter driving skills and have a lot of fun at the same time.** Special instruction will be offered*for*teen drivers age 19 and under.* Spaces are limited so be sure to preregister.
Weather permitting we will be holding the events on the following*dates:**
- Sunday, January 16
- Sunday, January 30
- Sunday, February 13
- Sunday, February 27

If weather conditions do not cooperate updates will be posted on the website.
Event Fees:***
GLQC / ACNA Members: $50 per driver
Non-Members: $60 per driver
Helmets are available for rent free of charge.* Event fees*are payable on-site the morning of the event and must be made in cash or check only.
Please note, due to the nature of the driving exercises and the snow banks created during plowing, we do NOT allow SUVs, Minivans, or Trucks to participate at these events. *If you are uncertain (e.g. crossover vehicles), please send an email to events@glacierlakesqclub.org.
Preregistration for each event is strongly encouraged as these events fill up quickly.**

video of the crash at Autobahn Country Club

2010-11-13T01:01:00.000-06:00

I finally got around to editing the video from this summer.

rally-x party

2010-11-04T09:48:00.000-05:00

Morries Minnetonka Subaru is proud to sponsor our last event of the season “Dirty Jack-O-Lantern” and we’re throwing on party to celebrate!
The party will be held on November 11th, 2010 at Morries Minnetonka Subaru starting at 6:30PM

We will be highlighting our first “Spirit of Rally Cross” awards! Three competitors will be awarded with “Morries Bucks certificates” that will be given away in the amount of $100, $75, and $25.

How does it work? We would like to honor three competitors from the 2010 season that have gone above and beyond by showing enthusiasm towards the sport.

Date: 11/11/10
Time: Starts at 6:30PM
Location: Morries Minnetonka Subaru
12550 Wayzata Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN55305

Schedule:
6:30-7:30PM Social hour
7:15PM- Grilled food provided by Morries Minnetonka Subaru!
8:00PM One of the “Spirit of Rally Cross“awards will be given out. The other two will be presented during the awards after the Rally Cross on November 14th

Discounts? Morries Minnetonka Subaru is offering up to 25% discount on genuine oem parts purchased during event hours!

New car questions? Please contact Scott Putnam, Fleet Sales Manager @ Morries Minnetonka Subaru by dialing 952-797-1319. www.subaru.net

Inquiries? Please contact Event Coordinator Scott Putnam, Fleet Sales Manager @ Morries Minnetonka Subaru 952-797-1319 OR Dave Goodman, SCCA Land O’ Lakes Rally Cross Coordinator 612-408-1704

more free clincs at 1st Gear Garage Nov 6 & 7th

2010-11-03T22:53:00.001-05:00

http://firstgeargarage.com/index.php?action=clinics

Free Brake Clinic

2010-10-29T16:34:00.000-05:00

Okay so this isn't a motorsports event....but it is related, cuz well brakes are important and this place does stuff for the motorsports community.

When: Sunday October 31th
Cost: Free
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (2 hours)
Where: First Gear Garage in Eden Prairie
http://firstgeargarage.com/index.php?action=clinics

Dirty Jack-O-Lantern RallyCross; Sunday, November 14

2010-10-27T21:48:00.000-05:00

Dirty Jack-O-Lantern RallyCross
Sunday, November 14th- Cannon Falls
Event Master: Denny McGinn

If you missed all of the fun in October, or you want another try at the soybean field, come to Cannon Falls! This is the last event in the 2010 season, don't miss out on the fun.

3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, November 12.
If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704
ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on November 12

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).

If you are not yet a member and want to qualify for the 2010 Rallycross Championship you must be a regular SCCA member before the start of this event.
All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php
All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.

Not sure you?re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

SCHEDULE:
9AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

Awards:
There will be cheesy trophies and some other special awards. Stick around and congratulate/harass your fellow competitors.

Directions from HWY 52:
Take the Cannon Falls exit and head WEST on HWY 19 for 3.5 miles.
Turn LEFT on 30th AVE and go .5 miles. Turn LEFT on 325th St. and go approximately .6 miles. The driveway to the event is on the left-hand side. Please park on the left of the driveway. Regardless of what other internet directions might say, DO NOT TAKE 40th AVE TO GET TO THE EVENT. The landowner would like to keep traffic off of that street.

24 Hours of Lemons @ Autobahn Country Club: Joliet Il.

2010-10-26T23:42:00.000-05:00

Team Short Bus takes on 24 Hours of Lemons again. Check our review:

http://team-short-bus.blogspot.com/

Lake Superior Pro Rally pics...

2010-10-17T22:42:00.002-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=531535&id=804010429&l=b8d4d5f47d#!/album.php?aid=531535&id=804010429&l=b8d4d5f47d

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2061629&id=1372954960

Pics from MOWOG #9

2010-10-17T22:38:00.000-05:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowbar811/sets/72157625186379646/

short video

SCCA--Member Meeting 10/21 at GT Cars/World Ferrari

2010-10-12T12:35:00.000-05:00

Join us and bring a guest to our Member Meeting for Volunteers, Workers, and Drivers as well as anyone you know who might be interested in becoming a driver or worker.

Hosted by GT Cars/World Ferrari

Join us for an evening gathering to talk about our upcoming 2011 events!

When: Thursday, October 21st, 7:00 pm
Where: GT Cars/World Ferrari
4444 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park, MN 55384
952-471-0072

Pics from last auto-x 10/9 & 10/10

2010-10-12T12:22:00.001-05:00

http://shane86.com/gallery/v/Shane86/photography/2010/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38147219@N07/sets/72157625148046846/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmarks/sets/72157625018502869/

Oktoberfest RallyCross 10/24

2010-10-06T12:23:00.000-05:00

Oktoberfest RallyCross

Sunday, October 24th- Cannon Falls
Event Master: Sheen Hua
Harvest is done and we are finally able to head back to Cannon Falls!
3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday, October 22.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (This is above your competitor entrance fee)

PM or call Dave Goodman if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on October 22

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
Registration and/or Paying at the event, add $10.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).

All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.
All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php
All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.
All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.
All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.
Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.
Not sure you're ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!
SCHEDULE:
9AM – REGISTRATION AND TECH OPEN
10AM- REGISTRATION CLOSES
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

Pics from BIR Perfomance Day

2010-10-04T09:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.momentumphoto.net/events/pds/10sep27/index.html

50th ann. Auto-x

2010-09-22T16:11:00.000-05:00

This particular auto-x has been running for the past 50yrs!

students from Autobahn Country Club w/ NASA

2010-09-15T10:33:00.001-05:00

MKII 16v w/ TT header, cat back & Shine suspention on Nitto's, and hand controls.

Charles and his Aerial Atom, came to the track w/ only 120miles on it!

Harvest Moon Rally Cross- September 19th!!!!!

2010-09-14T15:03:00.000-05:00

September 19th- Isanti County Fairgrounds

We're going back!!!
Isanti County Fairgrounds*
3101 Minnesota 95
Cambridge, MN 55008-7896
Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday September 17th.

If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (above your competitor entrance fee)

Special note- We are capping the number of competitors to 50. So please pre-pay and pre-register. *Check back closer to the event date for detailed instructions for arrival & Tech inspection area at the Fairgrounds. PM or call me if you need to mail a check for payment. Dave 612-408-1704

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT
http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/schedule.php
Online preregistration is requested and strongly encouraged by 5PM on May 14th.

Fees:
SCCA Members: $40.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$55.00
* Non-members are required to purchase an SCCA Weekend Membership for $15.00
(The weekend membership can be used as a $15 discount on a full SCCA membership).

All competitors and spectators must sign the official SCCA Waiver of Liability.

All minors present must have a minor waiver filled out. Form can be downloaded, printed in color and filled here: http://www.scca-lol.org/rally/rallyx/rxinfo.php

Please download the registration and identification forms, and have them filled out prior to the event if you don’t register online.

All competitors MUST work the course as a condition of event entry.

All competitors must have an FRS Radio, radios cannot be shared between competitors.

All competitors must have a Snell/M 1995 or newer helmet. Loaner helmets are available but the quantity is limited.

Passengers will be allowed if waivered and wearing an approved helmet.

Not sure you’re ready to RallyCross?? Come watch!!

The venue is new and the course will be full of tight turns, sweepers, and slaloms!!!

SCHEDULE:
9AM - TECH
10:30- DRIVERS MEETING
11:00- RUNS START

9/19 Auto-x in Eau Claire

2010-09-14T15:00:00.002-05:00

http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmClubDetail.Show?psclub_id=336

Opps...Neon goes crash...

2010-09-14T12:51:00.000-05:00

On the way to Autobahn Country Club w/ NASA

Damage to car...

The spindle/steering kuncle busted where the tie rod mounts..

So race #1, about 5 laps in, the car is oversteering a bit more than usual. Coming into turn 3, I typically put my driver side tire about 2" over the curb/apex run off. For whatever reason this time I was all the way over it. This particular curb is rather high, say 3~4"....this forced the driver side of the car up in the air and the car spun sideways, I corrected and got the car pointed in the right direction, unfortunatly my trajectory still sent sliding sideways into the tire wall.

Car has a krinkled front fender, broken side view mirror, snapped spindle/steering knuckle, busted tail light, bent rear laterial arm, and pushed the rear quarter pannel in enough to where the trunk doesn't close.

Video from earlier this summer...

2010-09-10T01:12:00.001-05:00

July 28th, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet Il. w/ NASA
This is the last race of the weekend, a 40 minute sprint.

The video is about 30 minutes into the race, there is a yellow flag thrown for two whole laps, allowing the entire field to regroup. There is some drama w/ some of the Spec Porsche 944's.

1st Gear Garage Open House/FundRaiser

2010-09-08T16:57:00.000-05:00

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Trans-Am, Vintage, & Pro Spec Racer Ford Race this weekend at BIR

2010-08-31T16:30:00.001-05:00

Trans Am Sept 3-5 at BIR

Land O’ Lakes Region is excited to be the host region for 2010 Coca-Cola Trans Am race at Brainerd International Raceway over Labor Day Weekend. In addition to the Trans Am race group, we will also have Vintage, Pro-Formula Enterprise and Pro-Formula Spec Ford. SCCA has also added STO as an eligible class for the Trans Am race group.
Volunteers are still needed in all specialties.

Please register at http://scca-lol.org/registration/ or use motorsportsreg.com.

The schedule has been published on the SCCA-Pro website:
http://www.trans-amracing.com/files/schedules/10-TA-8BIR-Final%20Schedule%20V6.pdf
As a special treat, Kathy Maleck has arranged for the SCCA Pro Staff to cook dinner on Saturday for the Volunteers. Thanks Kathy!

Any other questions can be directed to Tom Fuehrer at racer_tom_95@yahoo.com

Team Short Bus wins 24 Hours of Lemons race @ MAM!!!!!

2010-08-31T16:29:00.000-05:00

The little Golf that could, took us to victory this past weekend at Midwest Auto Motorplex (Pacific Junction, Iowa) for the Lemons race. The race was on the "short track", 13 turn, 1.4miles long. The endurance race on saturday was almost 10 hours long and 5 hours long on sunday.

Read more about it on the Team Short Bus Blog

auto-x: MOWOG 6 pictures @ DCTC

2010-08-24T13:41:00.000-05:00

http://motorchan.smugmug.com/Motor-Racing/MOWOG-6-2010/13458926_A4R6U#979854018_3roEd

Ojibwe Rally pics!

2010-08-23T17:00:00.001-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2046668&id=1372954960

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2050948&id=121201257

http://www.flickr.com/photos/trwr39/sets/72157624647270445/

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2967099&id=13930966

Morries Minnetonka 2010 Rally Fest

2010-08-18T10:02:00.003-05:00

Morries Minnetonka Subaru is proud to sponsor Ojibwe Forests Rally “Rally Fest” on August 18th at 6:30PM

Ojibwe Forests Rally is one of the favored Stage Rally events in North America. Stop by and check out some of the competitor rally cars that will be on display before they challenge the famous roads winding through Paul Buynan’s Forest and Headwaters Forest near Bemidji, MN on August 20th & 21st.

Drive your Subaru Impreza to the event and enter our “Best Impreza” contest!

Meet and greet with some of the top teams.

While at the event you can purchase cool Rally apparel from the Rally America Store.

Date: 08/18/10
Time: Starts at 6:30PM
Location: Morries Minnetonka Subaru
12550 Wayzata Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN55305

Schedule:
6:30-7:30PM Social hour
7:15PM- Snacks provided by Morries Minnetonka Subaru!
7:15-8:00PM “Best Impreza” contest
8:00-8:30PM Contest winners announced and a brief informational session on Ojibwe Forest Rally

Discounts? Morries Minnetonka Subaru is offering up to 25% discount on genuine oem parts purchased during event hours!

New car questions? Please contact Scott Putnam, Fleet Sales Manager @ Morries Minnetonka Subaru by dialing 952-797-1319. http://www.subie.net/

Inquiries? Please contact Event Coordinator Dave Goodman, co-driver of Ziptie Rally Team 612-408-1704www.ziptierally.com

1st Gear Garage, SCCA, & Trans-AM

2010-08-16T13:11:00.001-05:00

Land O' Lakes Region will be holding a general membership meeting on August 19th (Thursday) at 7PM.
The meeting will be at:

First Gear Garage
9057 Flying Clould Drive
Eden Prairie MN 55347
This will be the Pre-Trans Am Kick-Off meeting but updates from all aspects of our club will be dicussed.
FGG has a nice lounge area with a Flat Screen - bring your race videos to share!
http://www.brainerdraceway.com/road-racing/scca.html
http://www.firstgeargarage.com/

http://scca-lol.org/forum/index.php?topic=715.0
The Trans-Am race is Sept. 4th & 5th.

auto-x in winona 8/21&22

2010-08-11T17:52:00.002-05:00

http://www.scclac.org/wp-content/uploads/2010-08-flyer.pdf

Ojibwe Pro Forest Rally August 20-21, 2010

2010-08-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

http://www.ojibweforestrally.com/
This is as close to the WRC as we get folks....go volunteer...go spectate.