Sunday, January 30, 2011

Ice racing....

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



Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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

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
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Event Registration

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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

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

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

ICE RACING!!!

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)

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

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.**

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

rally-x party

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

Friday, October 29, 2010

Free Brake Clinic

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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

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.