December 2006 REality Check - · PDF fileNEBRASKA REGION - EXHAUST NOTES PAGE 1 2006 NRSCCA Schedule: December 2006 Candy Gerber Regional Executive schedule w/legend on pg. 3 REality

NEBRASKA REGION - EXHAUST NOTES PAGE 1

December 20062006 NRSCCA Schedule:

Candy GerberRegional Executive

REREREREREality Checkschedule w/legend on pg. 3

In This Issue:

MiDiv Calendar, Contacts, SCCA News, etc. pg. 10SCCA Application & Region Chiefs. etc. pg. 11Upcoming Events pg. 12

REality Check pg. 1BoG, Officers, Contacts pg. 2Year End Trophies pg. 2

Nat’l.RunOffspg. 8

- ATTENTION NRSCCA MEMBERS -

New NRSCCA MembershipDirectory for 2007

If you would like your e-mail address included in the2007 directory, you need to contact Mark Ross [email protected] or 402-571-6220 byDecember 1, 2006.

Thanks, Mark Ross, NRSCCA Membership Chairman

New Member Tony Hiestand Omaha, NE

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Nebraska Region members, as I wroteabout in the September issue of the

Exhaust Notes, it is time again for nominations for year-end awards. I hope that you have thought about someoneyou think qualifies for the Nebraska Region’s Worker’s Cup,Woody Dunn Memorial award and the R.J. Wilson Sponsor’sCup. The Worker’s cup is for a Nebraska Region memberwho you consider did an outstanding job during the year ata regional event(s), above and beyond the responsibilitiesof their elected position. The Woody Dunn is presented toa member who you consider has made an outstandingcontribution to the Nebraska Region, again, above andbeyond the duties of their elected position. The R.J. WilsonSponsor’s Cup is for a business that has supportedNebraska Region in some way. You can see the formerwinners of these trophies on the Nebraska Region’s Historywebsite at www.nrsccahistory.com. If you have an idea forany of these trophies, please submit your entries to a Boardof Governor in writing (email [email protected]) withan explanation of why you think your nominee qualifies forthe award. We need these nominations by the November30th BoG meeting.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate thoseNebraska Region members who attended the SCCA’sRunOffs at Heartland Park Topeka. Our club had 5 driverswho competed and 16 members who worked in somecapacity. Marina Kraft, the 2006 Runoffs Race Chair sentme a note of thanks for our “outstanding support in theMidwest Division” and she goes on to say that “we shouldall be proud of the special unity and bond that the MidwestDivision displays for the rest of the country”. I thank you allfor supporting one of the largest motor sports racing eventsin the Country.

The weekend prior to Halloween, Nebraska Region hostedthe National RallyCross Challenge at Motorsports ParkHastings. Once again, George Anderson outdid himselfwith his wonderful party planning and generosity. Thank

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Jerry Doctor.....................(402) 592-7918Chuck Garcia ...................(402) 672-3370Candy Gerber...................(402) 339-7276West Pierce......................(402) 871-4183Jon Simmons....................(402) 250-8916Dave Zitzlsperger.............(402) 614-7222

Regional Executive:Candy Gerber...................(402) 339-7276Assistant Regional ExecutiveDave Zitzlsperger ............(402) 614-7222Secre tary :John Hunter .....................(402) 598-2119Treasurer :Tim White .........................(402) 896-8646Activities Director& Membership Chairman:Mark Ross .........................(402) 571-6220Editor & Regional Historian:Patt Buell ..........................(402) 391-0120Solo II Committee Chairman& Publicity Chairman:Chuck Garcia .....................(402) 672-3370RallyCross Chairman:Jon Simmons ....................(402) 250-8916Solo II Novice Advisor:Jan Gerber.........................(402) 339-7276Competition Chairman:Mark Beacom......................(402) 571-7414Race Worker Coordinator:Monica Shaw .....................(515) 277-4047Pointskeeper:West Pierce ......................(402) 871-4183Webmaster :Ellen Zitzlsperger...............(402) 614-7222Social Chairman:April Doctor.......................(402) 592-7918

The Exhaust Notes is publishedmonthly by the Nebraska RegionSCCA, Inc. Permission to reprintfrom the Exhaust Notes is given to

all SCCA publications, provided that credit is givento the author, the Exhaust Notes, and the NRSCCA.Opinions expressed are those of the author and arenot necessarily those of the SCCA or the NRSCCAand it’s members. Letters to the editor must besigned, please.

The Nebraska Region SCCA holds membershipmeetings as the need arises. Check with a Boardmember or the web page at nrscca.com to seewhen the next meeting has been scheduled. TheBoard of Governors and Officers of the NebraskaRegion, SCCA meet at 8pm the last Thursday ofeach month except December. The meetings areat Action Signs, 4425 South 50th Street, OmahaNE. Members are welcome.

NRSCCA Region Board of Governors

NRSCCA Regional Officers

Meetings

NRSCCA Newsletter

AVRG - Arkansas Valley Race Group: NeOkla, Okla., & Wichita RegionsKVRG - Kaw Valley Race Group: Kansas & KC RegionsMVRG - Missouri Valley Race Group: Nebr.& Des Moines Valley Regions

Arkansas: Asher Wunderl.....................................Awunderl1@comcast.netDes Moines Valley: Jennifer [email protected]: Kent Prather............................................kprather@networksplus.netKansas City: Bill Johnson [email protected]: Phil Harris...........................................pharris@lurgipsi.comMississippi: Teddy [email protected]

NeOkla: Mike Halley...............................................mehalley@realautosport.comOklahoma: Bryan Dickinson...................................bryan@generationz.netOzark Mountain: Rick [email protected]. Louis: Cesare Venegoni [email protected]: Steve Pistora...............................................pistora@sbcglobal.netSouthern Illinois: Chris [email protected]: Dave Geis.................................................davegeis@feist.com

[email protected]

MidWest Division Contacts by Region

Check the nrscca.com web page foremail addresse

Nebraska: Candy [email protected]

you, George! Jerry Doctor was the Chairman of the event and he, alongwith his many helpers, did a wonderful job. Jon Simmons and West Pierceput together two fun courses for the event. Mark Walker did a great job withTiming, keeping the event running smoothly. April Doctor, Chuck Garcia,John Hunter, Jean Smith and Tim Walter were among the Nebraska Regionmembers who helped the event run well.

Kudos goes out to all who helped put together the Midwest DivisionConvention. Without Patt Buell, Stan Cisar, Chuck Garcia, Chris Safranek,Jean Smith, Natha Waldbaum and Ellen Zitzlsperger, I know we couldn’thave pulled it off. Thank you to Don Knop, for putting together the SoloCourse Design seminar. Thank you to Mark Walker, for putting together theinformation for RallyCrosses into a seminar. And definitely thank you toBob Woodhouse for speaking at the banquet. I can’t forget to thank Jan forputting up with me in the weeks before, while I fretted over something orother. I have heard many complements about the convention from thosewho attended. So give yourselves a round of applause for a job well done!

Sunday was the final RallyCross event of the year at Jim Wood’s place inLincoln. By the looks of the construction beginning, this was probably ourlast opportunity to use his land for RallyCrossing. Thank you, Jim for yourgenerosity in allowing the club to use the land to play on.

As our season comes to an end, it is the time of year when your Board ofGovernors elect the officers who will help to run your club. There are severalpeople who are ready to step down from their current positions thus leavingthem open for someone new to take over. The NRSCCA.com website hasthe list of officers moving on to other things. If you or someone you know ofis interested in one of the openings, please come to the Board of Governors’meeting on November 30th for nominations and elections. And if you can’tmake this meeting, please let a Board member know so that you may benominated.

The Annual Awards Banquet will be January 27, 2007, at Castle Barrett.Please mark your calendar and plan on attending. I know Jan and I will bethere.

I want to thank everyone for making my first term as your Regional Executivean exciting one. I have enjoyed the year with its many ups and downs. I am

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Dale Flesher Memorial TrophyIn 1955, the Region’s second year ofoperation, NRSCCA began honoring themember who earned the most ActivityPoints each year. The original trophy wasnamed in honor of Joe Mayer, NebraskaRegion’s first Regional Executive.

In 1972 a new trophy was created as amemorial to Dale Flesher (so don’t letthe fact that Dale Flesher won this awardin 1966 and 1968 confuse you).

What are the NRSCCA Year End Trophies

National Competition DriverThis trophy is dedicated to theoutstanding nationally licensedcompetition driver in the opinion ofthe licensed competition drivers inthe Region.

Originally referred to as the “TonyAndersen Trophy” this award wasfirst given to Gene Smiley, whodrove an Osca.

The trophy has seen severalmultiple time winners and isawarded annually based on thevotes of the NRSCCA selectioncommittee. The selection committee consists of thelast three winners of the national trophy, last threewinners of the regional trophy, and a race workerappointed by the RE.

George Gunther MemorialThe Outstanding RegionalCompetition Driver Trophy wasoriginally created in 1975.

In 1994 it became the GeorgeGunther Memorial Trophy. Georgehad been a member of SCCA sinceApril 1956.

This trophy is awarded to theoutstanding regionally licensedcompetition driver in the Region.

It is awarded annually based on the votes of the selectioncommittee. The selection committee consists of thelast three winners of the national trophy, last threewinners of the regional trophy, and a race workerappointed by the RE.

R. J. Wilson Memorial Sponsor’sCup

Established in 1995, this trophy is tothank a person (not necessarily amember of the SCCA) or a companythat has been a regular supporter ofthe Nebraska Region.

R.J. Wilson was not a member of SCCA,The Worker’s Cup The Worker’s Cup began in 1981to recognize the outstanding worker at regional events

The Worker’s Cup is not necessarilypresented each year. (Nominationscome from the general membership)

Dr. Robert Byers Memorial TrophyThe Byers Trophy is awarded inrecognition of the best event of the year.This is determined by the contestant’svotes at the events.

Outstanding Gymkhana DriverThis trophy is presented to the Region’stop Solo driver. This person is decidedby the accumulation of points from thedesignated Solo points eventsthroughout the year in addition to pointsawarded for finishing position at theDivisional and National SoloChampionship events.

Woody Dunn Memorial TrophyAlthough the Woody Dunn is not theoldest trophy in Nebraska Region, it isthe most prestigious and is, therefore,listed first among the annual awards.

The Woody Dunn Memorial Trophy ispresented to a member who has madean outstanding contribution to theNebraska Region. This recognition isgiven by a vote of the Region’s Boardof Governors and is not necessarilypresented each year. (Nominationscome from the general membership)

during the past year. The recipientis decided by a vote of the Board ofGovernors.

glad that I have been able to work with such a great bunch ofpeople.

See you at the Banquet! Candy GeRbEr


T P N b r Dr iver Vehic le T o t a l ( D i f f )

Class=RSFNumber of Entrants=8, Number of Trophies=3 Class Winning Time=701.956T 1 6 3 Jan T Gerber, Ralston, NE 1995 Dodge Neon 701.956T 3 1 7 Zach LaGrone, Omaha,NE 1990 Acura Integra 753.303 (41.075)

7 4 5 Brandon Dean Engel, Omaha 1992 Honda Civic VX 836.389 (45.173)Class=RSRNumber of Entrants=2, Number of Trophies=1 Class Winning Time=767.389T 1 99 James Wood, Lincoln, NE 1987 BMW 325i 767.389

2 1 9 9 Jerry Gregis, Lincoln, NE 1987 BMW 325i 836.842 (69.453)Class=RSANumber of Entrants=3, Number of Trophies=1 Class Winning Time=709.158

2 5 0 Christy L Carlson, Lincoln, NE 2006 Subaru WRX Sti 714.133 (4.975)3 1 3 Charles R Schadwinkel, Alliance, NE 2005 Subaru Leg. Outb 780.683 (66.550)

Class=RPF No NRSCCA entriesClass=RPRNumber of Entrants=4, Number of Trophies=2 Class Winning Time=740.697T 1 5 7 Gary Graybill, Council Bluiffs, IA Datsun 510 740.697T 2 4 0 Tony Koester, Lincoln, BE Datsun 510 740.830 (0.133)Class=RPANumber of Entrants=6, Number of Trophies=2 Class Winning Time=684.164T 1 1 3 4 Jon D Simmons, Gretna, NE 2006 Mitsubishi EVO 684.164

4 9 9 Mark Jorgensen, Omaha, NE 2005 Subaru WRX Sti 710.790 (13.304)6 3 4 Anthony John Wells, Omaha, NE 2006 Mitsubishi EVO 717.400 (3.466)

Class=RM2Number of Entrants=8, Number of Trophies=3 Class Winning Time=689.558T 2 1 7 8 Westley M Pierce, Omaha, NE 2005 Dodge Neon 689.598 (0.040)

5 7 8 James Phillips 2005 Dodge Neon 714.725 (14.504)Class=RMA No NRSCCA entries

Nebraska Region SCCASCCA National Rallycross

Challenge Round #5

but instead was an avid supporter and sponsor ofNebraska Region.

This trophy was donated to the Nebraska Region by R.J.’sdaughter, Ellen, and is generally presented each year by

Rookie of the Year AwardsAre given for Solo, RallyCross and Club Racer driver intheir first year of competition.

For more information on past years, winners, etc. seewww.nrsccahistory.com

Trophies continued from page 3

National Rallycross Photos

R.J.’s granddaughter, April Doctor.

Winnersphoto by Jerry Doctor

George Anderson,Owner of

Motorspor tsPark at

Hast ingsHaving Fun!

Photo by Jean Smith


T P # Driver Vehicle Run1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 TotalRun 6 Run 7 Run 8 Run 9 Run 10

Class=RSFT 1 63 Jan Gerber Neon 47.425 4 5 . 8 6 / 1 42.452 4 4 . 2 2 / 1 41.471 446.356

46.105 44.920 44.496 45.221 44.1842 17 Zach LaGrone Acura Intg. 47.303 44.253 43.935 42.115 42.819 458.124

48.781 46.915 47.787 47.539 46.677Class=RSRT 1 1 5 Jim Wood BMW 325i 47.012 4 7 . 0 8 / 1 4 7 . 7 4 / 1 4 6 . 5 5 / 1 45.239 489.216

52.662 51.225 51.298 48.941 51 .453 /1Class=RSAT 1 1 9 Mark Walker Silverado 5 7 . 2 3 / 1 45.044 4 7 . 2 1 / 1 43.342 42.423 476.489

4 8 . 9 1 / 1 5 0 . 5 7 / 1 47.327 46.591 47.8282 5 7 Gary Graybill Ford F150 5 0 . 0 4 / 2 5 5 . 2 7 / 1 47.57/1 45.11/1 43.683 504.997

48.424 4 9 . 1 2 / 1 46.574 4 9 . 1 9 / 1 DNFClass=RPRT 1 4 0 Tony Koester Datsun510 46.550 43.917 45.533 42.968 44.428 463.162

48.574 4 9 . 5 2 / 1 47.371 47.131 47.1622 140 John Hunter Datsun510 4 8 . 7 0 / 1 5 0 . 5 6 / 3 44.422 4 5 . 7 0 / 1 42.798 476.406

48.342 4 9 . 9 4 / 1 47.943 49 .54 /1 48 .432 /1Class=RPAT 1 134 Jon Simmons Mitsub EVO 38.716 5 7 . 7 3 / 5 38.692 3 9 . 5 3 / 1 39.132 444.025

44.753 42.767 53.069 42.896 46 .740 /22 34 Tony Wells Mitsub EVO 4 8 . 2 5 / 2 4 5 . 8 7 / 2 41.289 4 1 . 7 7 / 1 41.613 448.910

46.768 45.653 4 7 . 3 1 / 1 4 5 . 9 0 / 1 44 .469 /13 50 Christy Carlson Subaru 44.174 44.116 4 6 . 9 7 / 2 41.767 43.166 463.396

48.685 48.375 5 1 . 2 2 / 2 45.898 49 .021 /1Class=RM2T 1 178 West Pierce Neon 4 4 . 1 2 / 1 42.425 4 4 . 7 5 / 1 6 3 . 1 0 / 6 42.446 480.532

49.298 47.647 46.706 49 .37 /1 50 .657 /22 78 James Phillips Neon 44.435 43.799 47.56/2 53.743 54.191 513.116

70.492 51.275 49.497 48.641 49.483Class=EVMT 1 5 Chris Clark Subaru 44.650 43.823 4 4 . 9 8 / 1 43.252 41.214 455.622

46.540 5 0 . 0 3 / 1 47.180 47 .72 /1 46 .220 /1

NRSCCA “Dirty Boogie Rally Cross” November 12, 2006

Jan Gerber Zach LaGrone Mark Jorgensen

Christy Carlson Anthony Wells Tony Koesterphotos by Jerry Doctor


MiDiv Convention Photos - November 3-4, 2006

All Candids by Patt Buell photo of Bob Woodhouse by Jerry Doctor


Frank

Class Name TOTAL

NRSCCA Year End Points2006 Solo Points - Top 3Class Name TOTALSS Ed Fisher 50

AS Suraj Pradah 50AS Christy Carlson 44AS Derrick Herndon 32

BS David Fink 46BS Tim Heaton 28BS Jon Simmons 28

CS Fred Schaffert 49CS John LaRandeau 28CS Ann Commerford 15

DS Lisa Lee 37DS James Heggen 20DS Jakob Cook 18

ES Jim Wood 50ES John Pecoraro 41ES Susan Wittkop 26

FS Don Knop 40FS Timothy Gray 37FS Wayne Manion 27

GS Jerry Gregis 41GS Jay Kline 29GS Jared Hansen 28

HS Ed Bates 20HS Eric Gregory 10HS David Reynolds 10

ASP Natha Waldbaum 10ASP AJ Vacanti, Jr. 9

BSP John Rudder 46BSP John Slinkard 43BSP Mike Ashbaugh 41

CSP John Becker 48CSP Dennis Stone 29CSP Matt McCabe 28

DSP Jan Gerber 50DSP Tom Riss 41DSP Brian Shamblen 27

ESP Gilbert Sherman 38ESP Chuck Garcia 33ESP Aarion Nielsen 31

FSP Tony Koester 20FSP Matt Gelvin 10FSP Lael Cleland 9

CP Gary Graybill 50CP David Bremer 18

DP Gerry Conant 20

EP David Webb 40

FP Dallas Clemens 39FP Scott Embury 10FP Kent Hoyt 10

GP Richard Feldman 10GP Randy Allen 9

AM Brian Kent 19AM Chuck Anderson 18AM John Otto 9

DM Lael Cleland 20DM Tim Oehlerking 18DM Benjamin VanEperen 10

EM William Dick 10

STS Doug Rand 48STS Kevin Welch 32STS Kyle Loftis 27STS Eric Pykiet 21

STS2 Scott Embury 40STS2 Collin Holcomb 10STS2 Colin Narans 10

STX Chuck Rudisill 42STX Christopher Kent 41STX Shawn Dodson 36

STU Shawn Wittington 30STU David Iliff 27STU James Lewis 17

SM John Williams 49SM Chris Clark 45SM David Brown 25

SM2 Sue Eckles 49SM2 Joh Hunter 30SM2 Justin Eckles 27

FSAE Tad Asay 10FSAE Thom Asay 9

Street Tire Dianne Lind 33Street Tire Kellin Koenig 18Street Tire Steve Glaab 17Street Tire Kent Hoyt 17

Ladies Candy Gerber 50Ladies Jean Smith 44Ladies Melanie Costello 18

Driver Class TotalJan Gerber SF 96Zach LaGrone SF 86Brandon Engel SF 48

James Wood SR 100David Temple SR 50Jerry Gregis SR 36

Gary Graybill SA 78Mark Walker SA 58John Replogle SA 18

Class Name TOTAL

Rally Cross Points 2006 Top 3

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National Championship Run OffsOct. 9-15, 2006 Heartland Park Topeka

Registration and Express Tech opened Oct.5-8

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Frank Diringer & Chris Safranek - Days End !


My first intimate exposure to SCCA Club Racing came inthe mid 1960s from a farmer from Mabel, Minnesotaand a telephone company lineman from Viroqua,Wisconsin. Richard Ryan was an exceptional mechanicin almost any form of motor sport and Donald McIntosha very savvy EP driver. They had many successes in the1960s with the Porsche Speedster. Beyond racingRichard was a very accomplish musician. Never heardof an instrument he could not master. He had a love ofcircus music and joined a group faithful to the music’spreservation. For many years he journeyed to thegroup’s annual gathering where along with many of thevery experienced directors and band members theyplayed most of the day and well into the evening hours.But then the group became overrun with PhDs who triedto make the music something it was never intended ormeant to be. Richard explained that circus music wasnever written or accomplished to be an end unto itself.

I was purely supportive. People came to the circus tosee the acts and the animals in the ring. Music set themood or the tone. It was the elephants, lions, giraffes,clowns, and the flying trapeze artists that brought forththe excitement and the cherished memories. And asthe PhDs more and more made the circus music an endunto itself, the older generation of those true to thecircus were saddened and began to drift away.

For SCCA Runoffs races, just as with the circus, thosethings supporting the main event are equally important.But it is only when the first car takes the green andheads toward turn one that the performers have finallycourageously entered the ring and the show has begun.For me, with that magic stirring the air, my mind beingthat of a spectator, turns away from those things thatare simply supportive and like a horse with blinders thefocus is narrowed to the excitement in the “ring”. Whatwas observed this October at Topeka was again, thevery thing repeatedly seen, sensed, and experienced somany joyful times at MidOhio. What one racer said “Ifthe Runoffs were held on a Wal-Mart parking lot I wouldbe there”. And I am sure from a racer’s perspectivethat from the moment the cars left the grid until thecheckered flag fell the thoughts were on the challengesof the moment.

They were not about those things that were simplysupportive and the minor irritation they might havecaused. The reality is that what occurs in the “ring” atthe Runoffs is very unique. And those who haveexperienced that joy and challenge would not trade itoff easily.

And next year, wherever the Runoffs are held, likegladiators they will be there to once again aspire toreach the pinnacle of our sport. I think that those whohave won simply see the supportive issues and irritationsas noise. A noise they don’t ever let distract them from

The Run Offs . . . by Frank Groverthe monumental task at hand. Dwell on the noise andthe chance to win will fade fast and be forever lost.

Above photos by Roger Newman

2006 Run Offs - Topeka

Dan Downs ran TransAM & GT1

Frank &ChrisSafranek

“Workersin

Tech”

photos byPatt Buell

“Rest after

alongworkday”

Mark Ross, Barry & Beth Bean


THE MID-AM CHAMPIONSHIPOfficial Points Standings - FINAL

Driver of the YearT 1 Chris Albin ITB 8 4

2 James Stevens IT7 8 4

3 Randy Wagner FP 8 1

4 Andy Wolverton ITE 7 2

Formula Ford

T 1 Don Nelson Crosslé 60 6 9

Spec Miata1 1 Jim Stoddard Mazda Miata 1 3

Improved Touring ET 1 Andy Wolverton Porsche 944T 7 2T 2 Buddy Cisar Mustang Cobra 5 7

4 John Waldbaum Porsche 944 Turbo 3 65 Jeff Demetri Mustang 3 4

Mid-Am Report —Rocky Entriken

11-1-06 . . .The final checkered flag of the MiDiv racingseason fluttered last Sunday over the Gateway track asJames Stevens got the outright victory he needed tobecome the last driver this year to win a new driver’ssuit from SafeRacer. Earlier in the day Patrick Findleyjoined the list, making just seven drivers who met theminimum requirements of four outright victories (firston the track in a class of at least two cars) to qualifyfor Driver of the Year.

Chris Albin (SIll) of course, won that honor for a record10th time — a mark that may never be beaten other than byAlbin himself extending it. Albin didn’t even race as much asin years past (at least not in ITB as he also had a GP nationalprogram going), but still won 11 times, eight of them outright.

Stevens joined Albin as the only two drivers to score themaximum possible 84 points, but he needed that fourthoutright victory after finishing third in the Saturday portion ofthe Spooktacular double Regional, and got it third overall behindtwo Spec Miatas in the last race of the day.

Twenty-three new champions will be receiving the handsomeclocks given annually to the best of the Mid-Am.

• FM ~ Another door left unopened as Gary Phillips (KC)gave the final weekend a pass but saw his slim lead hold upwhen his closest challenger did the same.

• FF ~ Don Nelson (Neb) won once in April, twice in August,and the Bonus. Tim Koch (KC) was within range but Nelsonbecame champ when neither took on the Spooktacular.

• ITE ~ The turning point was probably the DNF by BuddyCisar (Neb) at Heartland Park in July. Andy Wolverton (Neb)already had six wins by then, and later added two more, buthis season ended with a DNF at the Bonus Race. Cisar’s DNFmeant he didn’t qualify for bonus points and had to settle forthe regular score when he won it, then he won both ends ofthe Spooktacular. By that time Wolverton, fourth in the DotYrankings, was out of reach.

SCCA News . . . . .Please see the latest issue of the Solo Safety Belt at:SCCA.com/Membership Log In and click on “Newsletters”. Hereyou will find links to the latest web formatted issue and adownloadable .pdf of the same great newsletter. Happyreading!

Best Regards, Michael E. Dickerson

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We invite you to see the new collection of: Apparel, Gifts,Headwear, Outer Wear, Patches & Decals, Race Supplies &Publications, Youth Merchandise & more!

To view merchandise, go to www.sccacollection.com or toour website www.scca.com and click on the “merchandise”link. NOTE: this site and its prices are for individuals only.Region orders will still receive a reduced price when using theregion order form .”Or call toll free at 888-267-2187.

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Activity Points2006Top 30 onlyParticipant TotalJan Gerber 146Candy Gerber 143Jean Smith 143Jerry Doctor 138Chuck Garcia 135Mark Walker 133Gary Graybill 116Westley Pierce 115Jon Simmons 108James Wood 100Scott Embury 96Christy Carlson 95Tony Koester 78David Webb 76Mike Ashbaugh 76Zach LaGrone 72Patt Buell 64James Phillips 63John Hunter 59Chris Clark 57Fred Schaffert 57Mark Jorgenson 57Chris Safranek 56Lael Cleland 56Gil Sherman 55Aarion Nielsen 54Jerry Gregis 54Chris Kent 52Bill Pemberton 50Brandon Engel 50

Nathan Olson PF 20

Christy Carlson PA 92John Simmons PA 60Anthony Wells PA 56

Tony Koester PR 60Scott Embury PR 18John Hunter PR 18

Aarion Nielsen M4 40Matt Sherman M4 18

West Pierce M2 40James Phillips M2 34Scott Embury M2 20

Chris Clark EVM 20

Rally Cross Points2006 Top 3 con’t.

Driver Class Total

Scott Cannon PF 20Brad Kilgore PF 20

Chuck Garcia photo by Jean Smith


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NRSCCA Solo, Rallycross & RaceChiefs of Specialty:

SCCA Membership Application

RallyCross: Jon Simmons (402) 861-6539Solo Registrar: Jean Smith (402) 553-5263Solo Novice Driver: Jan Gerber (402) 339-7276Solo Tech: Gary Graybill (712) 366-9262Solo Starter: Jerry Gregis (402) 430-7920Solo & Race Timing: Candy Gerber (402) 339-7276

& West Pierce (402) 398-1830Race Sound Control: Mike Ashbaugh (712) 323-3234Race Tech: Chris Safranek (402) 553-3081Race Paddock Marshall: Eric Salem (402) 391-7239

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Exhaust Notes1115 So. 92nd CircleOmaha Nebraska 68124

Call the Nebraska Region hotline at (402) 827-4418 or check the Nebraska Regionweb site at http://www.nrscca.com for the latest event updates and schedules.

NRSCCA 2006 Awards Banquet

Mark Your Calendars Now!Mark Your Calendars Now!

Congratulations New Board MembersCongratulations New Board MembersCandy Gerber (re-elected) Chuck Garcia (re-elected)

John Hunter (new)

The Annual Awards Banquet will beJanuary 27, 2007, at Castle Barrett.

Please, plan on attending.

NOTE: Please Let the Membership Chairman know when you have achange of address, phone number or email address.

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