Newsletter 3 - Chicagoland Sports Car Club

CSCC Officers
Bill Boesen
President
630-261-9021
billboesen@hotmail.com
Michael Schindlbeck
Vice President
630-897-6246
mk6c@aol.com
Rich Cwik
Secretary
630-483-8799
lotusrich@sbcglobal.net
Larry Best
Treasurer & Downshift
847-683-1028
ljbest@foxvalley.net
Alden Wells
Chief Steward
847-245-8756
alden_racing74@yahoo.com
Frank Hartl
847-382-4388
scorpion39HP@yahoo.com
Paul Schindlbeck
630-554-2546
pschindlbeck@comcast.net
CSCC Club Access/Info
www.cscc-racing.com
847-683-9283
cscc@foxvalley.net
The Downshift
The Off icial Publication of Chicagoland Sports Car Club
Volume: 8 Issue: 1 January 2009
Chicagoland’s Loooong Race
A Rainy afternoon at the Autobahn in June is Better than the 2 feet of snow in the front
yard in January. Art Jahn (70) is ahead of Bruce Weatherston (51), with Scott Durbin
(41) in the spray. Bruce eventually came 1st overall and 1st in FC, with Scott taking 2nd
overall, and 1st in CFF and Art came 4th overall, and 1st in FA on June 8th, 2008.
The Road Ahead - 2009 has Arrived
The new IMTS calendar is up, and we should be used to writing 2009 on the checks.
The road ahead is full of pot holes, particularly if you favor Westbound I-90. There is
a full compliment of Midwestern Council and CSCC events on the calendar and the
Midwestern Council Awards Banquet is already in the books. The Rolex 24 starts on
Saturday (1/24/09), with that event lighting the fuse on the North American Road Racing
Calendar for 2009.
The MC Competition season will begin on April 18th with a Driver School on Saturday,
followed by a W2W race on Sunday, April 19th. Prior to that, you will have an opportunity
to practice talking about racing at the Kart Expo on February 21st and 22nd,
followed by the North Suburban SCC Indoor Driver School at the Autobahn on March
21st, and there will be an Annual Tech session at Advanced Autosports on April 4th.
The whole schedule is listed on Page 2, so check it out and update your own calendar.
It’s going to be an action packed year, and it’s time to get it started!

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Upcoming Event Schedule
Date Event Sponsor Venue
February 7 CSCC Banquet CSCC Mill Rose
Feb 14-15 Perf Parts Expo Perf Parts Pheasant Run
Feb 21-22 Kart Expo CSCC DuPage Expo
March 21 Indoor School NSSCC ACC
March 28 Tire Wall Day MC BHF
April 4 Annual Tech MC Adv Autosport
April 18-19 DS/W2W SCCR BHF
May 23-25 AX/W2W MSCC BHF
June 6-7 AX/W2W NSSCC ACC
June 20-21 Blackhawk Classic VSCDA BHF
July 18-19 DS/W2W LSCC BHF
August 15-16 AX/W2W GLSCC BHF
Sept 4-6 AX/W2W Multi MM
Sept 19-20 AX/W2W SCSCC BHF
Oct 3-4 AX/W2W FTRC ACC
Oct 24-25 W2W CSCC BHF
BHF: Blackhawk Farms Raceway
ACC-N/S:Autobahn Country Club (North/South)
AP: Aurielio’s Pizza Addison, IL
MIR: Meadowdale International Raceway
MM: Milwaukee Mile, West Allis, WI.
Bold: MCSCC Championship Series Competition Event
The Downshift Information (The fine print)
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Chicagoland Sports Car Club. The monthly publication
is provided to Chicagoland Sports Car Club members as
part of the annual membership deliverable and commitment
from the Club. The Downshift is also available to
interested parties for $1.50 per issue (postage included).
Material published herein may be reprinted provided that
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Sports Car Club.
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Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs, or it’s BoD.
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1996 - 2009, The Downshift Newsletter. Questions
and comments should be directed to the Editor, CSCC
‘The Downshift’, P.O. Box 102, Hampshire, Illinois 60140.
All inquiries will receive a prompt response.
December 2008 CSCC Club Meeting
Minutes of the Chicagoland Sports Car Club General Membership
and BOD Meeting December 17th, 2008.
Attendees: Frank Riemann, Frank Hartl, Rich Cwik, Gary
Weis, Larry Best, Alden Wells, Lois Berg-Wells, Bill Boesen
Food and drink ordered at 7:12 pm.
The local karate club and CSCC exchange rooms at 8:15
pm (a lot more of them than there were of us)
Meeting called to order at 8:18 pm by President Bill
Motion to accept meeting minutes as printed (AW) & 2nd
(FH) - pass.
Treasurer’s Report: (LB)- The honorable Treasurer
passed out a 2 month old sample budget (soon retracted in
favor of the Dec 08 Treasurer’s report). The treasury is in
good shape after this year’s Loooong Race bills were paid,
showing a net operating profit for the year of about 10%.
Move to accept the Treasurer’s report (FH) & 2nd (AW)pass.
The Banquet: (RC)- Move and 2nd to set banquet price
(after LONG discussion) at $40.00, resulting in small subsidy
by the club (AW) & 2nd (LB) - pass.
Banquet Awards-Nominations were taken for the various
year-end trophies. The Driver of the Year (The Hartman),
Rookie of the Year ( W2W/Auto-X) apply to both, MC and
Club Champions, Worker of the Year (Lou Schauppner Trophy),
and President’s Awards, were all discussed and/or
voted on. Votes were cast and winners were determined.
COME TO THE BANQUET AND PICK UP YOUR TRO-
PHY!
Old/New business (LB) - SODI Kart Expo-will take place
this year on Feb. 21&22 at The Pheasant Run Expo Center.
We had a discussion about cars in the booth, The “get
into the track free” cards that we passed out last year, and
about holding a daily drawing for giveaways, such as old
Loooong Race coolers and Craftsman tool kits, in a “winner
need be present at 2pm” kind of format, hopefully attracting
some new blood to the club. In exchange for name, address,
e-mail, & phone number info, the people get entered
into the drawing for the prizes., and we get a bigger mailing
list. We’ll put the entries into a big tumble drum (from Bill
Boesen), and draw some winners each day. Move to appropriate
$1000.00 to facilitate procurement of materials
for the Kart Expo (RC) & 2nd (AW)-pass.
Related content (LB)- Updating the Quad-fold brochures-
This was a $3-400.00 expense last year, and we need to
update them with this year’s schedule. Do we want to reprint
them? Move to reprint updated brochures (RC) & 2nd
(FH) - pass
2009 Race schedule-Get into BFR Free cards- do we want
to reprint? Move to reprint with changes (writable side with
name and e-mail block), and discussion about paying a
bounty to other clubs to get the cards back - (RC) and 2nd
(AW)-pass.
Amendments to the CSCC bylaws: A discussion regarding
membership, and revision of the bylaws was tabled until
we figure out if there are any MC membership changes that
will establish different membership levels.
The finalized 2009 MC schedule DOES NOT have an event
at Road America.

December 2008 Club Meeting continued
We then had a brief discussion about President Chuck’s desire
for the financial health of the member clubs.
On the Contest Board meeting agenda was the Council Banquet
on Jan 17th, 2009 ( CSCC will donate $250.00 for Beer).
Move to adjourn at 10:18 pm - pass.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Rich Cwik, CSCC Secretary
CSCC’s Loooong Race 38 Recognition
Co-F&C Chief John Krebbs (on right) was recognized for his
contribution to the 2008 “Chicagoland’s Looong Race” event
by Chief Steward of the event, Gary Weis (on left) following
the event in October. John was presented with a professionally
framed event poster that was created by CSCC Creative
Director, Jay Busse. The framing for the poster was provided
by “All Things Framed”, the local specialty framing shop
in Rockton, Illinois that is operated by Steve Robinson. We
want to thank John for his great work at the Looong Race.
CSCC Awards Banquet - February 7th
Banquet-meister, Rich Cwik has the plans for the Annual
Awards Banquet in place. The Club will be meeting at the Mill
Rose Restaurant and Brewery in South Barrington, Illinois.
All Club members, associates, guests, and curious are welcome
to attend. The cost is $40.00 per person, and a copy
of the invitation is available on the CSCC web site for easy
downloading and printing. Rich has prepared a menu that
won’t fit in this space, and it sounds like you better arrive
with a good appetite. The “Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate
Cake” may be at risk due to the national peanut scare, but
the rest is all approved! Contact Rich with any questions.
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Web Links to CSCC and MC Information
Bookmark these Internet Links for access to info:
MC Website: http://www.mcscc.org
MC Forum: http://www.mcscc.org/forum/
MC GCR: http://www.mcscc.org/gcr.php
CSCC Website: http://www.cscc-racing.com
Race Registration: http://www.myautoevents.com

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MEETING OF MIDWESTERN COUNCIL BOARDS – December 11, 2008
Board of Directors
Regular Executive and Contest Boards meeting, Sam’s Ristorante, Rockford IL. President Cassaro called the meeting to order
at 8:13 PM. It was ascertained that a quorum was present. All officers were present and clubs represented as follows: CSCC
– Best, Wells; FTR – Brozynski, S.Green; GLSCC – Kannard, Schley; LSCC – Karth, Martin; MSCC – McNicol, Wood; NSSCC -
Saccameno; SCSCC – Cromas, Lewis; SCCR – Bautz, P.Green. M(Hoover) & 2(Schley) to approve the minutes of the November
meeting as printed. Pass.
Treasurer’s Report: No large expenditures or income. Harlan will be working on a new format for financial reports. M(Martin) &
2(Hoover) to approve Nov. report as printed. Pass.
Guest Speaker: Shawn Young from Autobahn will be the track liaison with the MC. He reported that Autobahn is looking toward
better relations with the clubs and is planning a Roundtable for ’09.
OLD BUSINESS
- Championship and Staff banquet: Attendees MUST get reservations in. Forms are on the website and KLAXON. There will
be a raffle table instead of a door prize table. M(Martin) & 2(several) that the proceeds go to the equipment fund, particularly
to replenish funds used for the previously-purchased AX T & S system. Pass. Beverage donations: SCCR-$250, MSCC-$250,
CSCC-$250, GL-$250, LSCC-$250. Chiefs of Specialty need to submit their award nominees to Cassaro.
- Ballots were cast for special awards where there were multiple nominees. M(Hoover) & 2(J.Boldt) to grant awards to unopposed
nominees in some categories. Pass.
- Officer Elections: M(several) & 2(several) to re-elect the current board by acclamation. Pass.
- Omnibus motion will be presented at the Jan. meeting.
- Race Dates:
Apr. 18/19(School/W-W) – BFR – SCCR
May 23-25(AX/W-W) – BFR – MSCC
June 6/7(AX/W-W) – ACC – NS
July 18/19(School/W-W) – BFR – LSCC
Aug. 15/16(AX/W-W) – BFR – GL
Sept. 4-6 – MM – LS/FT/M/GL/R
Sept. 19/20(AX/W-W) – BFR – SC
Oct. 3/4(AX/W-W) – ACC – FT
Oct. 24-25(W-W) – BFR – CSCC
Milwaukee Mile is offering a very good financial package for the MC event there.
- A new Chief of Safety & Rescue is still badly needed.
NEW BUSINESS
- Finance Committee: Met tonight before 8 PM. Various topics were discussed including race staff shortages and promotion.
Cassaro is asking club treasurers to allow him to evaluate their treasuries for financial health.
- Martin distributed participation statistics, including point standings, for each ’08 event. It was noted that several drivers didn’t
qualify for championships according to the’08 rules.
COMPETITION
OLD BUSINESS
- Autocross Committee Report: None.
- Race Staff Committee Report: None.
- Steward Committee Report: The committee met, but Jackson was absent so there was no report.
- GCR Update: Cassaro sent the ’09 proof to the Steward Committee for review.
- Formula Indy will be a new class for ’09. Such cars have been running in FC. The rules they use have been revamped to comply
with MC safety and general requirements. The original plan was to exclude motorcycle-engine cars, but drivers of those cars
want to be included. This will be evaluated.
- The rain tire proposal for CFF presented in Nov. passed.
- Minor Participation: Details of the procedures and waivers were discussed. M(J.Boldt) & 2(several) to add “living” to “Parents/
legal Guardians”. Pass. The rest of the document was approved.
NEW BUSINESS
M(P.Green) & 2(McNicol) to adjourn at 10:08. Minutes taken and transcribed by S.Boldt.

RacingWire.Info - Club Racing News Website Is Set to Launch
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RacingWire.info is set to Launch January 24, 2009 at 3:30 pm. If you are
thinking that sounds like the same time the green flag will fall on the start
of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, you are absolutely correct. The Rolex 24 is the
unofficial start of the racing season. So what better time to launch a new
website?
What will you find when you visit RacingWire.info? There will be coverage of all levels of motorsports from Karts to Formula 1.
RacingWire.info will evolve into the internet’s #1 source for up to the minute news, in depth interviews, and feature stories. More
than just on track action, we will cover technology, innovation, lifestyle, and the business side of racing.
What makes us different from the dozens of websites out there that offer similar information? We think there are several things
which set us apart.
* First and foremost RacingWire.info is not an afterthought. We’re not an offshoot of someone’s magazine or television network.
Our sole focus is providing content for web users.
* RacingWire.info is going to devote plenty of coverage of grassroots motorsports. We are looking for reporters to provide
coverage of even the most regional and local events. This is one of our marketing tools. People will find us to check out the
coverage of their local events and see our comprehensive coverage of all motorsports.
* RacingWire.info content will always be free.
* We have several innovative ideas regarding race coverage which we can’t share at this time. Our coverage plans are unlike
anything that has ever been done before.
We are starting small. It will take months or even years for us to be the site we want to be, but that will not deter us from achieving
our goal. We would love for you to join us on our journey. Join us as a reporter or photographer, or join us as a loyal visitor. Either
way, we hope you will enjoy what you find here and don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail and let me know what you think.
RacingWire.info will provide more club racing coverage than any media anywhere but we can’t do it without your help. We need
to spread the word to the regions and the timing and scoring folks about our need for timely submission of event results and points
standings. We will post results for any SCCA, NASA, Midwest Council, event Other clubs wishing to be covered should contact
us at desk.racingwire@gmail.com. We’ll also post race reports and photos. Our only stipulation is that these must be competition
events. Solo, rally, road racing are good... PDXs and track days are not.
Lastly, I want to assure people that this is not going to become a NASCAR all the time site. We will cover NASCAR and we will
cover it extensively... but we will work hard to provide substantial coverage of all series. A site like this can’t, and shouldn’t, ignore
NASCAR while trying to make the claim of being a source of comprehensive racing news.
I hope you will all support RacingWire.info by visiting it often. Also, don’t forget to sign up for breaking news and update e-mails.
Click to our advertisers through the links on the site.
Visit the site to see the preliminary layout at http://www.racingwire.info.
Brian Bielanski
Founder and Editor - RacingWire.info
brian.racingwire@gmail.com
Bridgestone Announces e-Reporter Competition for Euro Journalism Students
Bridgestone has announced on
January 13 that the 2009 Bridgestone
e-reporter competition for young
aspiring journalists is open for entries.
As the contest enters its sixth year,
the e-reporter initiative continues to
provide students from across Europe
with journalistic experience, also
helping finalists to establish longterm
careers in the media. In 2009,
Bridgestone will give 11 finalists,
chosen by an international panel of
judges, the opportunity to attend a
MotoGP or GP2 Series race weekend.
Whilst on-event, the finalists will
be able to interview top riders and
drivers and write articles that will
be published on the Bridgestone
website.
Bridgestone e-reporter Tabatha Valls
Halling in Valencia (right).

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Chicagoland SCC Will Host Exhibit At ‘09 Sodi Kart Expo - Feb 21 & 22
Chicagoland Sports Car will host a booth at 2009 Kart Expo which will take place over the weekend of February 21st
and 22nd at the DuPage Expo Center, part of the Pheasant Run complex in St Charles, Illinois. We will be working on
plans for this year’s event for the next several weeks and will be counting on the members of the Club to assist with
staffing and preparation. The focus of CSCC’s presence at this event will be to provide awareness to the Midwestern
Council road racing opportunities available to Karters and guests of the Kart Expo. This will be the second year Chicagoland
Sports Car Club is attending the Kart Expo. Our experience at the 2008 event was very positive, talking to
many about the cars and tracks that we visit. We also re-connected with a number of former MC members that are
active in Karting with their sons and daughters - and brought them up to speed on what they have been missing. If
you would like to get involved in this event, please contact Larry Best or Bill Boesen. Save the Date and join us.

John and Evan Connell - Behind the Balaclava
By Bill Boesen
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Getting to know the members of Chicagoland Sports Car Club at a race event can be difficult. We’ve
selected fifteen “getting to know you” questions for John and Evan Connell, drivers of the Datsun 510
and Lotus 7. You’ll get to know some things about John and Evan that you might not have known.
Most memorable racing moment?
John: Watching Evan go through the drivers school in April of 2007. Evan: Getting my novice license
in the April 2007 drivers school.
Most forgettable?
John: Watching Evan go through the drivers school in April of 2007. Evan: Trying to explain to my dad why the engine blew
up in the April 2007 drivers school.
What was the first race you attended or your earliest racing memory?
John: Midwestern Council at Blackhawk Farms in May of 1969. Evan: A Midwestern Council Drivers School sometime in
1988.
Why did you get in to racing?
John: I helped out with various cars throughout the years and I figured it was time to drive. Evan: The main reason is because
my dad was and still is into it but also because my Uncle Ed (Ed Tillotson) wanted me to get into it.
What do you enjoy most about racing?
John: The feel of the car when it’s hooked up. Evan: Finishing without blowing anything up and being able to get a short word
in here and there when talking about racing with Joe Sacco.
What is your favorite track? Why?
John: Road America, because of the history. Evan: Road America,
because it feels like home.
Track or circuit you would most like to race on but haven’t?
John: Watkins Glen Evan: Imola
Favorite driver?
John: Tommy Fennell, Ed Tillotson and Joe Sacco Evan: Tommy
Fennell, Joe Sacco and Ed Tillotson.
Favorite racing movie? Why?
John: Grand Prix. I like that era of Formula 1. Evan: Le Mans. It is mostly racing and not a whole lot of dialogue.
One thing most people should know about you but don’t?
John: I spill frequently. Evan: I hold the GT-4 lap record at Autobahn South in a Datsun 510 (shown above).
Race you would most like to win?
John: Any of them. Evan: Any race at Road America.
Car you would most like to drive?
John: I would like to drive a Formula car. Evan: Volvo S40 European Touring Championship Car
Favorite part of racing in MC?
John: The people Evan: The people
If you could change or improve anything in MC (or CSCC) what would it be?
John: More tracks and more cars. Evan: More tracks.
Who is faster, John or Evan?
John: I am faster in the Datsun and Evan is faster in the Lotus, but not by much. Evan: Me without a doubt.
Who breaks more parts? Who does the most repairs?
John: Evan, he has the ability to keep Randy Cross very busy. Evan: Well, dad only gives me the car before he feels it needs
to be upgraded.
What do you enjoy most about racing with your father/son?
John: Spending time with Evan. Evan: Spending time with my dad. Other than Keith and Dale who else can say that have
raced with their dad?

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Race and Performance Expo - 2nd Annual For Pheasant Run on Feb 14-15
The Midwest’s Largest Race and Performance Expo is coming February 14th and 15th, 2009 at Pheasant Run Resort in St.
Charles, IL. Now you can find out what’s New, Exciting and Hot in the High Performance Racing Industry! The Race and Performance
Expo has something for everyone! Designed for the serious hard-core racer as well as the street and performance enthusiast!
Last year’s Inaugural RP Expo was a huge success. In its first year it became the Midwest’s Largest Trade Show of its type.
300 Booths with over 250 Exhibitors were on Display including Semi Trailers from major manufacturers: Edelbrock, Holly, Mr. Gasket,
American Racing, Flowmaster and Comp Cams. Almost 9,000 people were in attendance for the historic the 2 Day event.
There is nowhere else that you would be able to rub elbows and “Bench Race” with the very manufacturers that make the parts
you use or need for your car or shop. This show appeals to both, the retail jobber who gets to visit with the manufacturers and
build their relationship with them. And also the high performance enthusiast who not only get to see firsthand the new products
that are available, but buy them as well! You can talk directly with the manufacturers on the application that you are using, finding
solutions to your problems from the experts! There will be 2 full days of FREE seminars! Last year’s seminars included teaching
on everything from ignition and wiring to fuel injection, plumbing, Nitrous and more. Taught by the industry’s movers and shakers
that invent, modify and make the products used by the professional racing teams. These educating seminars are included in the
admission price! Check our website for up-to-date topics and speakers.
Experience the Excitement of The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge as high school and college automotive teams
compete against the clock disassembling and reassembling identical 350 Chevy engines “Dressed Out” with 4BBL carbs, chrome
air cleaners and valve covers, aluminum manifolds, headers and high performance ignition components. Come and experience
the excitement of the Race and Performance Expo Saturday and Sunday February 14th and 15th, 2009 at the luxurious Pheasant
Run Resort in St. Charles, IL.
Premiere for the most powerful truck in the world - The Bigger Hammer
January 7 was a historic day for all truck enthusiasts. Volvo Trucks launched the world’s most powerful series-manufactured
truck. The Volvo FH16 with 700 hp and 3150 Nm of torque. Volvo Trucks is the first manufacturer in the world
to be able to put a 700 hp badge on its vehicles. The truck model in question is the company’s flagship, the Volvo
FH16, which to date has had a maximum power output of 660 hp.
“The Volvo FH16 is intended for the very heaviest and most demanding of transport
operations. It is also a highly prestigious truck for the customer who is looking for
something truly out of the ordinary. And with 700 hp, the Volvo FH16 sets itself apart
from everything else in the industry,” says Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo
Trucks. The Volvo D16G Euro 5 is equipped with a 16-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine with
turbocharger and intercooler. (No replacement for Displacement - ed.)
With higher power, one might well expect that fuel consumption would head in the same
direction, but that is not the case. “Our aim is to have both the best performance and the
best fuel economy in the segment. We have succeeded in keeping fuel consumption the
same as before despite the power increase. In a comparison with the competition, we
are doing very well indeed,” reveals Staffan Jufors.
The Volvo FH16 is certified for the new Euro 5 European emission requirements that come into force in autumn 2009,
which means that emissions of nitrogen oxide have been cut by more than 40 percent. In other words, the Volvo FH16
has become even more powerful but without compromising on the environment. In addition to the 700 hp version the
Volvo FH16 is also available in variants producing 540 and 600 hp respectively.
Stay Tuned: We’ve got another great project car from Bruce Weatherston coming up in “The Downshift”. While Bruce
is getting us the details, set your time machine dial to 1932.

More Than I Know
By Larry Best
Ken Rochocki captured this lineup of “DairyAir” near his home in Harvard Illinois.
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- We need your in-car video! If you have captured video at any of our favorite tracks throughout the season, we would like to use it
in an in-progress promotional Club video project. Please contact Bill Boesen with details of what you have. Bill will arrange to get
your video. If your video “moment” is on re-recordable media, Bill will get it returned to you.
- Rich Cwik, the highly censored CSCC Club Secretary would like to remind you to return your Final Election Ballot, although it may
already be too late. It’s already 2009, and we need to meet to inaugurated the inbound BoD for this year.
- The Chicagoland Sports Car Club Banquet is on February 7th at the Mill Rose. You should have received an invitation in the mail
back in December. If it was misplaced, a replacement is available off the “CSCC-Racing.Com” web site. There is a link at the bottom
of the home page, and the document is also behind the “Downloads and Forms navigation bar.
- Jobs are available at CSCC! The Club will be need a Membership Chairman for 2009. We will also be looking for several members
to assist with the Kart Expo exhibit, and we are always in recruiting mode for Club members to staff “Chicagoland’s Loooong Race”
for 2009. No formal training is required and we will provide plenty of OJT throughout the upcoming MC competition season.
- The BMW Sauber F1 Team raised the curtain on its 2009 season in Formula One in Valencia, Spain with Robert Kubica and Nick
Heidfeld unveiling the new BMW Sauber F1.09, followed by Robert Kubica doing the first laps with the new car. Development work
on the new car began as long ago as February 2008 because of the major rule changes that were agreed with a completely new
aerodynamic package, slick tires and the introduction of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System). BMW says it has worked hard
to reduce weight in the car to allow the KERS system to be added without losing the ability to have ballast.
- Panasonic Toyota Racing started its 2009 season with the presentation of its latest Formula 1 car; the TF109. Following a ‘blockbuster
movie’ theme, the team launched the TF109 exclusively on the internet on 15 January ahead of its first test on 19 January.
New regulations for 2009 have radically altered the appearance of Formula 1 cars, with wider front wings, narrower rear wings and
slick tyres amongst the changes. Panasonic Toyota Racing is preparing for its eighth season in Formula 1 and its target is to fight
for its first Grand Prix victory this year.
- The Williams-Toyota FW31, the team’s 2009 season race car, made its track debut at the Algarve Motor Park circuit in southern
Portugal on January 19th at the first official Formula One test of the year. After completing 17 laps this morning in the hands of
AT&T Williams’ test driver, Nico Hülkenberg, the team was satisfied with initial progress. Technical Director, Sam Michael, said,
“This morning has been full wet, but the weather hasn’t really affected what we wanted to do, because our goal has been to get
the car out on track, check all the systems work, be sure parts aren’t touching each other, nothing is burning, and that’s all proved
to be okay. It would be good to get some dry running, and the weather should allow this later in the week. In terms of first impressions
of the car, we of course haven’t spent any time on set-up or performance work yet, that’ll all come later, but so far the car is
running fine.”
- The first Lada vehicle manufactured by both Renault and AvtoVAZ will go on sale in 2009. Russian automotive manufacturer
AvtoVAZ, also known as Lada, is 25% owned by Renault. The AvtoVAZ plant and headquarters in Togliatti, Russia, is where the
Lada Kalina is being assembled and going through quality control.
- And sadly, we learned of the passing of Dean Johnson:
Dean Paul Johnson, age 61, of Verona, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Moundview Memorial Hospital and Clinics in Friendship,
following a heart attack. Dean was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Joliet, Ill., to Norman R. and Geraldine G. (Hannon) Johnson. He was
raised and educated in Joliet and attended Northern Illinois University. He met his wife, Linda, while working a Tire Wall Day at
Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, Ill. Amateur road racing was Dean’s passion since 1965. He belonged to Midwestern
Council of Sports Car Clubs, where he served for a number of years as chief steward and president. He also belonged to Sports
Car Club of America. Dean built and raced an Austin Healy Sprite and was involved in organizing and working racing events. Dean,
Linda and his best buddy, his dog, AJ traveled throughout the United States working races.

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For Sale and Trade
Club Member ads are free and may be submitted via
US Mail, eMail, or by telephone. Non-member and
Commercial ads are $5.00 for 3 months. Contact Larry
Best via phone (847-683-9283) or eMail at LJBEST@
Foxvalley.Net.
For Sale: 1973 Porsche 914 Prod or G.T. Roller. Many
New Parts, First $2,000 takes it home. Call Phil Paradiso
today at: 563-557-9431
For Sale: Quick-trip Header for a BMW-2002 (66 to 76),
$75. Rear muffler for a Triumph GT-6 (71 to 73) $125.
Ansa Sport muffler for a 911 Porsche Carrera (78 to 87)
$400. One pair of Brass control nuts for Maxon above
ground lift $250. All NOS. Phone Ron at 630-377-3033
For Sale: Driving Suit and Simpson Helmet. Spitfire
parts - many engine parts including block and crank.
Make offer for any or all. Call for specifics on available
Spitfire parts. Contact: Dan Haley 815-672-3091
For Sale: One Set (4) stock 1993 Mustang aluminum
wheels, with marginal tires and center covers Wheel
size is 15” x 7”. $50.00 delivered to a meeting or BFR.
One 1966 Saab Factory Repair manual in like-new
condition. Covers Model 96 and others that used the
3 Cylinder 2 stroke and the V4 4 stroke motor. $32.50.
One set (3) chrome tube bar stools, needing recovering.
$12.00 for all 3. One set (2) aircraft antenna. NOS,
yellow and ready to mount. $17.50. One Ford 1600cc
intake manifold for single barrel carb. $10.00. AT&T
Cell Telephone wired headset (round audio jack) $5.00
each, 5 available. Contact: Larry Best 847-683-9283.
Repair Service: Check with Prix Parts for NOS parts
used on 60’s and 70’s imported cars. Electrical restoration
services for Distributors, Starters, Generators,
Fans, Heater, and Windscreen motors. Prix Parts, PO
Box 39, Wasco, IL. 60183 Phone Ron at 630-377-3033
or on the web: www.prixparts.homstead.com.
For Sale: Civil War Farm House with Race Garage, Big
trees, Classic Pond, Open fields. Boats, golf, jet ski, trail
bikes and seconds away from the starting grid at Ginger-
Man Raceway!! $195,000. Over 3 acres. A Perfect
Paradise. Dan 269-207-0913
For Sale: 1993 RX7 Race ready, rebuilt engine ready to
roll $19,000 Dan 269-207-0913
For Sale: 1968 Corvette Vintage race Car all new and
fully sorted, every nut and bolt rebuilt by professionals.
$44, 000 Dan 269-207-0913
Free: Evening practice on Tuesday & Thursdays 5:30
– 8:30 pm at GingerMan Raceway with purchase of cars
listed above. Dan 269-207-0913
Wanted: Info. I am still looking for information about the
1969-71 Beattie FF. Bruce Weatherston 708-957-8322.
For Rent: Car Storage Space in Lockport, IL. Easy access
off of I-355. A few heated spaces remain for this winter
season. $110/month for the winter or $85/month for
year-round storage. Contact Marty at 630-244-4415.
Chicagoland MG Car Club Swap Meet
Date: February 22, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: DuPage County Fairgrounds - Wheaton, IL
Web Info: www.britishcarswap.info
Event Information:
The 13th meet promises to be the best yet! It has become
a regional event!
The site is an indoor heated facility that is centrally located
in the Chicago area. Last year over 800 buyers attended,
and the vendor spaces were almost sold out. This event
has had strong support from all of the British car clubs in
the Chicago area, and this year looks to be bigger than
ever before. Additionally, another major (but non-competitive)
event of interest to automotive hobbyists is being held
simultaneously in the same complex.
The British Car Swap Meet & Autojumble is advertised in all
major enthusiast publications as well as many daily newspapers
of all major cities surrounding Chicago in a multistate
campaign; many out of state buyers and vendors
attend this event each year.
Fees and Ticket Prices:
Gate Admission tickets will be $5. Kids 12 and under (accompanied
by an adult) are still free. As always, parking is
free. Nearby lodging is available for out of town visitors. If
you need additional information you may contact:
Jim Evans (630) 858-8192 or e-mail: swapmeet@chicagolandmgclub.com
Vendor spaces will be $25 per space (10x10 feet), tables
are $5 each, chairs are $1 each (sorry, no tail gate selling
allowed). Vendor spaces may be filled by early to mid February,
so early registration is highly recommended. Download
a Vendor Registration Form in printable PDF format.
Doors will be open for vendor setup at 6:00am Sunday. If
you need additional information see contacts above.

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Make Checks Payable to: Chicagoland Sports Car Club
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Chicagoland’s Loooong Race - Big Wheel Competition
Those 50 Lap wheel to Wheel races are a big deal at Chicagoland’s Loooong Race, but “Jerry Smith’s Big Wheel
Race” is the featured event that runs at noon on Sunday. Named in memory of one of Chicagoland’s most active
members, Jerry worked hard to promote the event every year. Today, Patt Martin coordinates all of the details to
make sure the Big Wheel event maintains traditional values and excitement for these future MC W2W competitors.

The Downshift
January 2009
Chicagoland Sports Car Club
P.O. Box 102
Hampshire, IL 60140
Chicagoland Sports Car Club is a
member of the Midwestern Council
of Sports Car Clubs that was founded
in 1958.
Chicagoland Sports Car Club: Next Meeting on January th, at Aurelio’s
The next BOD/General Membership
meeting will be held Wednesday, January
28th, 2009 at Aurelio’s Pizza in Addison,
Il. The BOD Meeting start time is officially
7:30 PM.
The BOD will meet to review the Club
Business agenda, with the General Membership
meeting following immediately afterward
at 8:00 PM. Plan to come early
and enjoy a snack with some of your Club
members.
Aurelio’s Pizza is located at 1455 W. Lake
Street in Addison, IL, just East if I-355,
and West of John’s Pizza, the old CSCC
meeting location. An easy route is to exit
I-90 at Rt. 83 (Southbound), proceeding
South toward the Lake Street Exit (Route
20). Proceed Westbound on Lake Street
-or- Exit East from I 355 and proceed East
on Lake Street (Route. 20) to Aurelio’s.
We will review the plans for 2009 and the
upcoming CSCC events including the Annual
Awards Banquet and Kart Expo.
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