NASCAR & SCCA @ BIR Memorial Day Weekend....

I'll get something more written up eventually!  :)

Mark K. (Maaco Mineapolis), & Dave S.(Race Suit Rental) in Spec Racer Fords 

Aaron Stehly, APR VW GTI

Tom F.

NASCAR K&N series in the pre-grid.

Taken from the pits...I was on fire bottle duty.

Racing against my old car.....now owned by Brent C.

A fun weekend indeed.  I personally didn't do so well....plagued w/ back pain and drama in my personal life, caused me to spin and hit the wall going into Turn 12 during a practice session, and a spin & continue during race 1 at Turn 2....(100mph +, a real 'come to Jesus moment'), other than that just being slow. 

Lots of rain; I need to invest into real rain tires and not just summer street tires.  Thanks to John H. "Fossco Fabrication", Mark K. (Maaco Mpls.), and Mayhem Racing for their support.

another photo album...

The Performance Driving Experience (PDX) registration is OPEN!

Hosted by SCCA-LOL at the Dakota County Technical School track on Saturday, June 9th, this all day event is for everyone who would like to drive their street car on a track, and it’s a GREAT opportunity for crew members to experience the thrill of performance driving.


SCCA-LOL will provide certified instructors who will help participants master the various driving lines.

Space is limited...Register NOW!
http://tinyurl.com/scca-lol-pdx6-12

An SCCA Track Day, also known as a “Performance Driving Experience”, offers you a chance to drive your car on a real race track under the watchful eye and guidance of a highly experienced driver riding with you in your car. It is an opportunity for you to explore the capabilities of your car at greater-than-highway speeds. You’ll get practice in car control and handling, as well.

Our PDX days are non-competitive and untimed so there is no pressure to perform beyond your comfort level.

Participants are separated by experience and expertise into three groups from Novice to Advanced with safety being the paramount goal. Of course, FUN is the real reason for participating and we do all we can to make your PDX one that will keep you smiling for a long time.

You don’t need a sports or performance car to participate; just a car (no trucks) with a hardtop (no convertibles,) and a valid driver’s license.

It's only $100 plus $15 (Weekend membership) for non-SCCA members!

Register now!
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/93C93886-933F-0C8E-943B97BD325C5C66

http://tinyurl.com/scca-lol-pdx6-12

Questions? Contact Dave Schaal at david@racesuitrental.com .

SCCA & NASCAR @ Brainderd Memorial Day Weekend

Register NOW for the Harvey West Memorial Day Classic Rational (Regional & National) Featuring NASCAR K&N Series

If you are either a licensed driver with SCCA or other racing organization, this is your chance to drive with the best!

Now Chump Car & 24 Hours of Lemons cars are welcome!

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

To register as a driver or a spectator:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/E862FD49-BA3D-8A41-DE67B9AA1CB9835C

Winona/LaCrosse auto-x events

Rally-X May 12 @ Cannon Falls

Are you ready to fling mud & dirt around? We're heading back to Cannon Falls on May 12th!!!


Venue Address
3830 325th St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

PROPERTY NOTICE:
Please come in from 30th St. Do not follow your gps. If we want to continue using this site we need to keep the neighbors happy.

No unloading/loading/parking (even temporary) on the main road. ONLY in the landowners driveway.

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

To register and Pay

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/925F3922-FC83-1059-77A4A67AEC0279AB

Fees:
SCCA Members: $45.00
Non-SCCA Members*:$60.00
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 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)

Dave 612-408-1704

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

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/M2000 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

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

BIR Work Day

Saturday, April 21st

BIR Work Day
We help BIR prepare for a busy racing season.
Join us for a day of small chores (painting, etc.) to keep BIR looking great!

We start at 10 am; lunch is provided.
To register please send an email to kathy@gillengroup.com
or call 763-241-8010 for more information

Rally-X April 15th @ Canon Falls

Registration Link...

Season Schedule:
April – 15th Tim Anderson Event Master- Venue Cannon Falls
May 12th- Tony Mills Event Master- Venue TBD
June- No Event
July 29th- Brian Chabot & Josh Jutting Event Masters- Venue TBD
August 11th- Josh Storlie Event Master- Venue Cannon Falls
Sept- 16th- Kathryn Freund Event Master- Venue Cannon Falls
October 14th- Jesse Lang Event Master- Venue Cannon Falls
November 10th-- Tony Mills Event Master- Venue (Venue TBD)

SF - Stock Front Wheel Drive

SR - Stock Rear Wheel Drive
SA - Stock All Wheel Drive

PF - Prepared Front Wheel Drive
PR - Prepared Rear Wheel Drive
PA - Prepared All Wheel Drive
MF - Modified Front Wheel Drive
MR - Modified Rear Wheel Drive
MA - Modified All Wheel Drive

Performance Driving Expirence; 06/09/12

SCCA-LOL's  PDX is Saturday, June 9th at Dakota County Technical College. Registration will be on Motorsports.Reg open sometime around May 1st.


If you'd like to help us organize this event contact Dave Schaal at david@racesuitrental.com .

One way you can help us make this event a success is to talk about it in any of the forums you visit. It's an affordable way to drive a street car on a track!

SCCA Tech Day and Open House This Weekend!!!

SCCA Tech Day and Open House This Weekend!!!

Sunday, April 15
10am-2pm at Westside VW

Beat the rush and get your sticker, then join us for refreshments and conversation.
Race car pre-season technical inspections.  Plenty of cars to look at and people to talk to.

Questions?

Contact Kathy Gillen
763-241-8010      kathy@gillengroup.com

Teenager Driving Clinic

Minneapolis Racing Tech Session - April 7th

Come join us as we also talk about ChumpCar and give away some ChumpGear! Start your day checking out the cars at AutoMotorplexon April 7th then drive over to Orr Autosport for a tech session on racing!


2012 Spring Orr Tech Seminar:
Orr Autosport welcomes racers and potential racers to a Tech Session on Saturday April 7th, starting at noon. This event will run about two hours.

Beverages and snacks will be provided.
The New Snell Helmet Requirements and more...

You know your old Snell 2000 Helmet ain't gonna cut this year, right? This new season will require Snell 2005 or later for all BMW CCA driving schools.

For many of us that means time to buy a new Snell 2010 helmet - and Mark Link is here to help. Mark will be talking about helmet selection as well as harnesses and Hans device features. Also, he'll touch on the new line of Big Brake kits from Performance Friction and some new gas-slotted brake rotors.

Race Cars! Orr Autosport is currently preparing Dan Huberty's full race spec E46 M3. Also on hand are three E36 M3 race cars and a few Chump cars.

Chris will talk about the successful progression of local drivers into Chumpcar and NASA sanctioned German Touring Car racing. Of course, this will be an audience-engaged conversation, open to questions and a range of related topics. Whether you are just thinking about taking your first driving school or you are a totally strung-out track junkie, there will be useful information for everyone.

The Tech Session starts at 12:00 Noon on April 7th and will go to around 2:00. Orr Autosport is located at 15180 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie.

Call Chris @ 952 922 1797 if you have any questions.

Winona/LaCrosse events....

2012 AutoCross Schedule

not 100% finalized....

BIR Performance Driving School