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2009 CSCC Officers<br />

Bill Boesen<br />

President<br />

630-261-9021<br />

billboesen@hotmail.com<br />

Michael Schindlbeck<br />

Vice President<br />

630-308-4456<br />

mk6c@aol.com<br />

Rich Cwik<br />

Secretary<br />

630-483-8799<br />

lotusrich@sbcglobal.net<br />

Larry Best<br />

Treasurer & Newsletter<br />

847-683-1028<br />

ljbest@foxvalley.net<br />

Alden Wells<br />

Chief Steward<br />

847-245-8756<br />

alden_racing74@yahoo.com<br />

Paul Schindlbeck<br />

BoD Member<br />

630-554-2546<br />

pschindlbeck@comcast.net<br />

Gary Weis<br />

BoD Member and Steward<br />

847-303-9204<br />

g.weis@comcast.net<br />

CSCC <strong>Club</strong> Access/Info<br />

www.cscc-racing.com<br />

847-683-9283<br />

cscc@foxvalley.net<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Off icial Publication of <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

Volume: 8 Issue: 9 October - November 2009<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race<br />

<strong>The</strong> Legacy Continues<br />

Susan Kahler made the trip from Richmond Kentucky with the “Screamin’ Green” ‘67<br />

Spitfire to run <strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race, in the Vintage/Historic race group. Susan<br />

exits Blackhawk Farms’ Turn 4 ahead of Tom Strange in a ‘72 Triumph Spitfire.<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> dialed in the October weather with a great result for the<br />

39th running of Chciagoland’s Loooong Race at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on October<br />

24th and 25th. With 6 race groups over two days, 168 cars participated in the final<br />

Wheel to Wheel event in the Midwestern Council Championship Series. Fifty lap races<br />

were the standard for all groups, with the V/H group running in 2 25 lap races with<br />

cumlative scoring.<br />

On behalf of <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, we thank all of the Race Staff members,<br />

Stewards, Safety & Rescue, Chief’s of Specialty, and volunteers that helped to make<br />

the event a success. <strong>The</strong> Staff of Blackhawk Farms Raceway and the Paramedic team<br />

provided a safe environment throughout the weekend. We also thank the competitors<br />

in both the Wheel to Wheel and Big Wheel events. All of the competitors put their best<br />

effort into gaining the final points of the 2009 season. Thanks to ALL!


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Tentative 09/10 Event Schedule<br />

Date Event Sponsor Venue<br />

November 18 <strong>Club</strong> Meeting CSCC Aurielio’s<br />

December 16 <strong>Club</strong> Meeting CSCC Aurielio’s<br />

January 16 MC Banquet MC/NSSCC Cliff Breakers<br />

February 6 CSCC Banquet CSCC TBD<br />

February 27-28 Kart Expo Franklin DuPage Expo<br />

March 6-7 Perf. Parts Expo MC/NSSCC Pheasant Run<br />

March 20 Indoor School NSSCC ACC<br />

April 17-18 DS/W2W TBD BHF<br />

May 29-31 AX/W2W TBD BHF<br />

June 19-20 Vintage Event VSCDA BHF<br />

June 26-27 W2W TBD RA*<br />

July 17-18 DS/W2W TBD BHF<br />

July 24-25 TBD/W2W TBD Grattan*<br />

August 14-15 AX/W2W TBD BHF<br />

August 28-29 AX/W2W TBD ACC-N<br />

Sept 4-6 AX/W2W TBD MM*<br />

October 2-3 AX/W2W TBD ACC-S<br />

October 23-24 W2W TBD BHF<br />

* Dates for RA, Grattan, and Milwaukee are subject to change<br />

ACC-N/S: Autobahn Country <strong>Club</strong> (North/South)<br />

AP: Aurielio’s Pizza Addison, IL<br />

BHF: Blackhawk Farms Raceway www.blackhawkfarms.com<br />

Cliff Breakers: Rockford www.cliffbreakers.com<br />

Grattan: grattanraceway.com<br />

MIR: Meadowdale International Raceway<br />

MM: Milwaukee Mile, West Allis, WI.<br />

RA: Road America www.roadamerica.com<br />

Bold: MCSCC Championship Series Competition Event<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong> Information (<strong>The</strong> fine print)<br />

“<strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong>” is the official news publication of <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. <strong>The</strong> monthly publication<br />

is provided to <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> members as<br />

part of the annual membership deliverable and commitment<br />

from the <strong>Club</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong> is also available to<br />

interested parties for $1.50 per issue (postage included).<br />

Material published herein may be reprinted provided that<br />

the usage is credited to the author, and the <strong>Chicagoland</strong><br />

<strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the<br />

authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the<br />

Board of Directors of <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, the<br />

Midwestern Council of <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s, or it’s BoD.<br />

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be returned if that is desired. Submissions should be received<br />

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Contents including text, artwork and photographs Copyright<br />

1996 - 2009, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong> Newsletter. Questions<br />

and comments should be directed to the Editor, CSCC<br />

‘<strong>The</strong> <strong>Downshift</strong>’, P.O. Box 102, Hampshire, Illinois 60140.<br />

All inquiries will receive a prompt response.<br />

September 2009 CSCC Meeting Minutes<br />

Minutes of the September 23rd, 2009 <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong><br />

<strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> General Membership and BOD Meeting<br />

Attendees: Paul Schindlbeck, Rich Cwik, Dale Kofoed,<br />

Frank Riemann, Mike Schindlbeck, Alden Wells, Lois<br />

Berg-Wells, Larry Best, Jay Busse, Bill Boesen, Gary<br />

Weis, Frank Hartl, Neil Janota.<br />

Food and drink was ordered at 7:01 pm.<br />

President Bill called the meeting to order at 8:06 pm.<br />

Move to accept the (edited) meeting minutes (MS) and<br />

2nd (BB) -pass.<br />

Treasurer’s Report: (LB)- <strong>The</strong> CLR39 expenses are<br />

coming due beginning this month, including the insurance<br />

bill, printing and postage, stickers and posters, etc.<br />

<strong>The</strong> fax line setup for CLR39 is $26.95, plus $25-30.00 to<br />

My Auto Events.com for registration fee with them. Last<br />

month’s expenses included brochure printing, the State<br />

of Illinois filing fee, (for our tax exempt non-profit annual<br />

report), and some Meadowdale expenses.<br />

We have a new member, Scott Krause. Welcome to<br />

CSCC.<br />

Move to accept the Treasurer’s report (RC) & 2nd (MS)<br />

-pass.<br />

Old Business: <strong>The</strong> Auto Show at Meadowdale-Frank<br />

Hartl and Gary Weis showed their cars in the CSCC exhibit,<br />

along with about 200 other cars. <strong>The</strong>re were approximately<br />

3-4000 spectators. <strong>The</strong>re was a not-so-brief<br />

discussion about Honey Wagons and Port-A-John maneuvering-<br />

LB and FH were both on the Port-A-John Allotment<br />

Committee.<br />

MC Contest Board: (GW)- <strong>The</strong> 2009 MC Banquet will<br />

be on the 3rd weekend in January at the Cliff Breakers in<br />

Rockford. Price and other details will soon be available.<br />

Nominations for year end awards are now open online at<br />

the MC website.<br />

MC officer nominations are also open. Nancy Harlan said<br />

she would run again as Treasurer, and Sue Boldt as Secretary.<br />

Gary Weis has expressed interest in the position<br />

of Competition Director. Votes are in Dec.<br />

MC’s new tri-fold brochure is available online as a downloadable<br />

pdf file.<br />

MC is talking about starting another fund (!) to purchase<br />

a truck to tow the MC equipment trailer.<strong>The</strong> next Auto-X<br />

meeting is (was) Sept. 19th.<br />

<strong>The</strong> race at <strong>The</strong> Milwaukee Mile was OK, and we’ll probably<br />

go back next year. Salt Creek did a great job staffing<br />

the track. Rockford won the Ferris wheel competition.<br />

We have a VERY tentative schedule from BFR for the<br />

races in 2010.<br />

CSCC should nominate someone to win the Lou<br />

Schauppner Award. Our club did donate it to Council .<br />

(MS) nominates Frank Hartl for the 2009 Lou Schauppner<br />

Award – 2nd (JB) -pass. Deadline for nominations is November<br />

10th. Continued on Page 3


September CSCC Meeting Minutes Continued<br />

Other MC awards seeking nominees:<br />

- W2W Rookie of the Year<br />

- Auto-X Rookie of the Year<br />

- W2W Driver of the Year<br />

- Auto-X Driver of the Year<br />

- <strong>Sports</strong>man of the Year<br />

- Member of the Year<br />

- Worker of the Year (Lou Schauppner Award)<br />

- Bill Poole Award (Long Term Outstanding Service To MC)<br />

- Rookie Worker of the Year<br />

CLR39: (LB)- Larry passed out a staffing needs sheet, a jobs<br />

available, just sign on the dotted line deal .<br />

We discussed Pace <strong>Car</strong>s, and RC volunteered Dave/Meade<br />

Korwin’s PPG Indy Pace <strong>Car</strong> Turbo Esprit.<br />

We also discussed the rent-a-scout program, subsequently<br />

axed due to scheduling conflict.<br />

Entry forms are in the mail (about 1100) for CLR39 and also<br />

available on our (and MC’s) website.<br />

Press releases will go out the week of 9/27.<br />

We’re trying a radical old schedule this year-we’ll see if it<br />

works again<br />

More Old Business- <strong>The</strong> revised copy of the by-laws will be<br />

distributed soon…..<br />

Bruce Weatherston believes we should continue to attend<br />

the Kart show. CSCC has been getting good visibility there<br />

and at some other car shows lately.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Board recognizes Neil Janota, back after a long absence!<br />

Move to adjourn at 9:37 pm (BB) &2nd (PS) -pass -meeting<br />

adjourned.<br />

Minutes taken and transcribed by Rich Cwik, CSCC Secretary<br />

December <strong>Downshift</strong> - Input Request<br />

If you have a story about yourself, your racing interests, curious<br />

pictures of historic racing, or a current picture of your car, consider<br />

sending it in for the December <strong>Downshift</strong>. In order to make<br />

the publishing schedule prior to the CSCC <strong>Club</strong> Meeting, plan<br />

on getting your input in before December 7th, 2009. We can<br />

not publish copyright material without written permission, so<br />

don’t send material copied out of the Tribune (or other paper).<br />

Get your input to Larry Best at ljbest@foxvalley.net or to the<br />

PO Box in the return address of the <strong>Downshift</strong>.<br />

Have more dynamic input? If you have Pictures and Video files<br />

that you would like to share with <strong>Club</strong> members, we can get<br />

them on the CSCC Facebok site. Contact Bill Boesen for details<br />

and get your input ready for the masses. We invite everyone to<br />

join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com<br />

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Web Links to CSCC and MC Information<br />

Bookmark these Internet Links for access to info:<br />

MC Website: http://www.mcscc.org<br />

MC Forum: http://www.mcscc.org/forum/<br />

MC GCR: http://www.mcscc.org/gcr.php<br />

CSCC Website: http://www.cscc-racing.com<br />

Race Registration: http://www.myautoevents.com


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MEETING OF MIDWESTERN COUNCIL BOARDS – October 8th, 2009<br />

Regular Executive and Competition Board meeting, Sam’s Ristorante, Rockford IL.<br />

EXECUTIVE BOARD<br />

President Cassaro called the meeting to order at 8:13. It was ascertained that a quorum was present. All officers<br />

were present and clubs were represented as follows: CSCC-Best, Weis; FT-Hoover, Brozynski; GLSCC-Kannard,<br />

Schley; LSCC-Jerominski, Karth; MSCCAnderson, Schneider; NSSCC-Serra; SCSCC-Cromas, Lewis; SCCR-<br />

P.Green, Rehberg.<br />

M(Kannard) & 2(Schley) to approve the minutes of the meeting as printed. Pass.<br />

TREASURER’S REPORT: <strong>The</strong>re is limited activity at this time of year with only sanction fees coming in. M(Kannard)<br />

& 2(P.Green) to approve the report as presented. Pass.<br />

OLD BUSINESS<br />

- Special Awards: <strong>The</strong>se must be submitted by Nov. 10.<br />

- Officer Nominations: Nominees for Comp. Director are Gary Weis and Patrick Kevin. Pres. Cassaro is willing to<br />

serve again and hopes to give over other MC jobs he does. V-P Kneubuehl will not run again. Sec. S. Boldt and N.<br />

Harlan are willing to serve as Sec. and Treas. respectively.<br />

- MC Promotional Flyers: A sample is on the MC website. <strong>Club</strong>s should use it.<br />

- Safety & Rescue Truck: Trucks from the old Milw. Mile organizers are not available. Serra will contact RA, since<br />

it was rumored that RA is getting new equipment. Martin is working on radios. He needs to know how much of an<br />

upgrade the MC is willing to finance. A committee is proposed to work on these needs. Jackson will set up one for<br />

radios and will work on having a Finance Committee meeting also to address such needs. Hoover suggested to get<br />

the word out to members who may be willing to help with donations.<br />

NEW BUSINESS<br />

- 2010 Race Schedule: Tentative dates for BFR and ACC are in the works. A date at RA is a possibility, as is one<br />

at the Milw. Mile. No club was interested in a July 4 weekend date at ACC, MSCC might be interested in a date at<br />

Grattan if a consortium of clubs can be formed (no other club picked up on it), and NS would partner at Gingerman<br />

(no other clubs expressed interest).<br />

- GTSC Class: <strong>The</strong>re is some interest from non-MC drivers to include this class.<br />

- Race & Performance Expo: It will be on Mar. 6-7 at Pheasant Run in St. Charles IL. MC had 2 booths last year<br />

and will try for 3. <strong>The</strong> cost for 2 is $1050 with a la carte items. M(Wheeler) & 2(Hoover) to approve the expenditure<br />

of $1500 total for 3 booths, and if one is thrown in for free, all the better. Pass. MC flyers will be used to the max<br />

there.<br />

- Driver Sanction: J. Boldt reported that at the Autobahn Oct. 4 event, official dated and timed paperwork was again<br />

removed from the Timing & Scoring bulletin board. This has happened several times this season in spite of a note<br />

on the board not to do so, warnings at driver meetings, and mentions of it in Board meeting minutes. This paperwork<br />

is dated, timed, and signed, and it needs to remain available to other drivers who may find an error or wish to<br />

dispute results. <strong>The</strong> offending driver was found and disqualified, and would not be eligible for a refund because he<br />

had time on track. He filed a grievance with Pres. Cassaro requesting 2nd place points for the event, feeling that<br />

disqualification was illegal and unjust.<br />

It was determined that the steward’s decision was not illegal, as MC rules do cover the situation. M(Wheeler) &<br />

2(Schneider) that the event steward’s action was reviewed and found justified; no reason was seen to take any<br />

contrary action; Jeff Primm will be notified in writing that the Board supports the action, listing the GCR passages<br />

that apply. Unanimous pass. Further driver sanctions were suggested by other board members, but these were not<br />

pursued.<br />

COMPETITION BOARD<br />

OLD BUSINESS<br />

- Autocross Committee: <strong>The</strong>re was a meeting at ACC on Oct. 3. Info will be at the Nov. meeting. No new meeting<br />

was scheduled.<br />

- Race Staff: <strong>The</strong> MC staff is excellent and committed and needs a steward.<br />

- Steward Committee: Next meeting is Oct. 17 at 7 PM at Backyard Bar & Grill. All club stewards are encouraged to<br />

attend. Continued on Page 5


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MEETING OF MIDWESTERN COUNCIL BOARDS – Continued<br />

Rule-a-Thon – AX<br />

• Previously passed rule to move all pressurized vehicles up one class was rescinded. Language will be added to<br />

tech sheets for competitors to affirm that performance modifications were declared.<br />

• Motion to add in section 6.3: All/any AWD/4WD std./opt – SPA –2 did not pass. Jackson noted that the classification<br />

committee should properly classify cars individually and not penalize them across the board.<br />

• Several cars were proposed for classification but need input from the AX Classification Committee.<br />

Rule-a-Thon – W/W<br />

• Driver Info <strong>Car</strong>d: Did not pass as a requirement or strong recommendation. <strong>The</strong> MC has a procedure in place.<br />

When it didn’t work, it was because non-MC rescue personnel did not utilize it.<br />

• Coolant: J.Boldt’s proposal that a 20% concentration of antifreeze in a car’s cooling system be allowed passed.<br />

<strong>The</strong> concentration can be checked in Tech. With early and late season events it could avoid engine damage while<br />

not being a great enough concentration to complicate clean-up.<br />

• GT Lite: D.Wessel’s proposal that SCCA GT Lite cars be allowed to run in GT4 with GTL specs passed. This follows<br />

SCCA changes.<br />

• Fiesta: R. Woelfle’s proposal that the 77-80 Fiesta be reclassified from GP to HP passed. This follows the SCCA<br />

change.<br />

• Motorcycle Engines in FA: J. Bartelt and Formula Committee’s proposal to add rules clarifying their use was tabled<br />

for club input.<br />

• DOT tires for SpecRenault: T. Mc<strong>Car</strong>ter’s proposal that any DOT tire meeting original Yoko (no longer available) or<br />

Goodyear sizes may be used passed. Drivers are asked to try to come up with alternatives that work.<br />

• SRen <strong>Car</strong>bs: Mc<strong>Car</strong>ter’s proposal to allow alternative commercially available 2-bbl progressive carb with the same<br />

throttle bore size as the originals (which are no longer available) passed.<br />

• GT2 Spoilers & Wings: Mc<strong>Car</strong>ter’s proposal that GT2 rules be updated to include SCCA spoiler & wing rules<br />

passed. M(Hoover) & 2(Kannard) to also adopt those rules for GT3 and GTLite. Pass.<br />

• Roll Cages: Mc<strong>Car</strong>ter’s proposal to bring roll cage material in line with industry specs, eliminating ERW in Appendix<br />

Z, 2.1 and similarly in App. ZZ, as of 2011 is approved under “Errors and Omissions”.<br />

• GTSC: D. Karth’s proposal to create GTSC (GT-stock car) passed.<br />

• AGS Heads: P. Meier’s proposal to add the Edelbrock head for AGS GM & Ford cars passed. This matches SCCA<br />

rules for AS. It is noted that there is a weight penalty with some heads.<br />

NEW BUSINESS<br />

- IT Rule Revision: ECU rules tabled for input.<br />

M(P.Green) & 2(several) to adjourn at 10:28 . Pass. Minutes taken and transcribed by S. Boldt.<br />

Lotus Esprit Sets Pace At <strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race<br />

Many Thanks to Dave and Meade Korwin for the use of the yellow PPG Pace <strong>Car</strong> all weekend.


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October 2009 CSCC Membership Meeting Minutes<br />

Minutes of the October 28th, 2009 <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> general Membership and BOD Meeting<br />

Attendees: Rich Cwik, Dale Kofoed, Frank Riemann, Frank Hartl, Paul Schindlbeck, Gary Weis, Jay Busse, Larry<br />

Best, Bill Boesen, Keith Kofoed, Alden Wells, Lois Berg-Wells.<br />

Drinks were ordered at 6:58 pm, and food at 7:06 pm.<br />

President Bill attempted to call the meeting to order at 8:27 pm, but actually called it to order at 8:34 pm.<br />

Motion to remove the words “00000 0000 0000000” from Sept meeting minutes. (JB) -pass<br />

A second motion to remove “00 00000000 0000000” from the <strong>Downshift</strong> was also made and passed. (Sorry,<br />

the Secretary believes in transparent government, but the BOD believes in Political correctness).<br />

Move and second to accept the minutes as revised (BB) &2nd (LB) -pass.<br />

Treasurer’s Report: (with a little Loooong Race thrown in) -(LB)- We took in some money, we spent some money,<br />

we’ve paid some bills, we still have some bills to pay. <strong>The</strong> refund request deadline (was) 10-29, so we won’t know<br />

the final accounting for the race until the refunds are processed and we get the final bill from BFR. 202 cars registered,<br />

and 168 actually hit the track on a beautiful race weekend. We’ve paid the track rental bill, but the final bill for<br />

worker meals and misc. expenses from the track hasn’t arrived yet. Somebody stiffed BFR $48.00 for race gas (6<br />

gallons @$8.00/gallon Saturday, and BFR made CSCC pay for that. If you know who didn’t remember to pay, we’ll<br />

gladly accept their $48.00 CSCC extends their thanks to Dave and Meade Korwin for the use of the PPG Pace <strong>Car</strong><br />

all weekend.<br />

Move to accept the Treasurer’s Report (PS) &2nd (FH) -pass.<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race 39: <strong>The</strong>re was a brief discussion about bad driving and red flags at CLR39. For next<br />

year, we definitely need a registrar for CLR40. It’s an easy, although time consuming job (at least in the final week<br />

before the race), but Larry will equip you with all the software and tools, and training you will need to be successful.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re will be free Geritol for Senior trainees. <strong>The</strong> total time commitment is probably 6-7 weeks of evenings, spread<br />

out through September and October. Candidates will need access to a Windows PC, familiarity with the Microsoft<br />

Office suite of software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and a relatively decent printer. Call Larry for more info, or to<br />

volunteer. It’s never to early to begin basic training!<br />

<strong>The</strong> race schedule used for CLR 39 worked well despite several red-flag moments that required brief periods of<br />

downtime. Generally, the event met the base level financial and operational objectives. A number of pre-registered<br />

no-shows were attributed to pre-event weather conditions. A lighter than expected number of on-site registrations<br />

helped to close the gap on car counts, keeping the event in the black. Competitors from 10 US States and 2 other<br />

Countries reinforced the diversity of entrants to this annual event. Participation in the Jerry Smith Big Wheel Race<br />

was on par with 2008. A special “Thank You” was made to Bill Dentinger for his generous donation to the Big Wheel<br />

event. Bill has supported this aspect of the Loooong Race for many years.<br />

We had a discussion about the club purchasing some FRS radios to facilitate communication between Registration,<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Volunteers, and CSCC Race officials. (Not to be confused with official Race Control communication equipment<br />

that is managed, used and supported by others.)<br />

<strong>The</strong>re was a discussion about the Race Staff Rides on Saturday afternoon, following competition activities. (<strong>The</strong>re<br />

was some stink raised during the Worker Rides that I wasn’t privy to at CLR39).<br />

MC Contest Board: (GW)- This month they’ll pick the picking order for the race dates for 2010.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y’ve added another class, called GTSC, for stock cars previously running as Stock <strong>Car</strong>s in GT1 or UNR. Specific<br />

rules for steel bodied cars and trucks will be included in the 2010 GCR.<br />

MC will have a booth again at the Race Performance Expo at Pheasant Run on March 6 & 7, 2010.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re was a discussion about the guy that’s been removing the posted results from the pavilion all season and his<br />

disqualification for it at Autobahn (he finally got caught!).<br />

<strong>The</strong> Auto-X rules changes will be posted online. You can run antifreeze in your race car in 2010 (in reduced concentrations,<br />

and if you PROMISE not to spill it onto the track).<br />

<strong>The</strong> MC Banquet will be the third Saturday in January at the Cliff Breakers in Rockford , and the MIRPA banquet will<br />

be the 4th Saturday in January.<br />

Move to adjourn at 9:53 pm, by President Bill -pass<br />

Minutes taken and transcribed by Rich Cwik, CSCC Secretary


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<strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race 39 - Formula <strong>Car</strong>s<br />

CSCC Members Bruce Weatherston (51) and Paul Schindlbeck (11) exit T4 at BHF in the opening laps of the 50 lap<br />

race that would have Bruce finish 3rd in FF, with Paul and co-driver Mike Schindlbeck finishing 2nd in CFF<br />

John Luxon waiting patiently as Co-Driver Brian Tomasi and dad, Tony Tomasi<br />

re-fuel the Piper. John and Brian made up time on track, finishing 2nd in FF.<br />

Frank Riemen had the winning combination and brought his Swift FF in 1st.<br />

Chief of Impound, Frank Hartl<br />

<strong>The</strong> Shadow Guy, Phil Paradiso


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<strong>Chicagoland</strong>’s Loooong Race 39<br />

Tom Tiede, driving an ‘87 BMW 325is exits T4 with his mirrors full of Miatas in ITA trim.<br />

Bill Dentinger’s 1959 Tornado Thunderbolt was a classic in the Vintage Historic Race Group. Bill is also a long time<br />

supporter of the Big Wheel Race, and CSCC Thanks Bill for his support of future champions.


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Some of the best competition at the Loooong Race takes place in the Sunday Feature Event - <strong>The</strong> Big Wheel Race!<br />

Many thanks to Nate Isaacson and many others that came prepared to provide the Saturday “Race Staff Rides”.<br />

Lisa Knaack (left) pre-registered for<br />

CLR 39 and attended the Driver’s<br />

Meeting on Sunday morning. Those<br />

two actions put Lisa in contention to<br />

win the Registration Lottery - and<br />

she did! Lisa raced for FREE.<br />

Greg Blaser was fortunate to have<br />

been the winner in the Saturday<br />

morning Registration Raffle drawing.<br />

Greg raced on Saturday in the<br />

Spec Miata group for FREE.<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> extends<br />

a “Thank You” to all of the staff<br />

and competitors that made the 39th<br />

Loooong Race a success and safe<br />

conclusion to the 2009 season.


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For Sale and Trade<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Member ads are free and may be submitted via US<br />

Mail, eMail, or by telephone. Non-member and Commercial<br />

ads are $5.00 for 3 months. Contact Larry Best via<br />

phone (847-683-9283) or at LJBEST@Foxvalley.Net.<br />

For Sale: Quick-trip Header for a BMW-2002 (66 to 76),<br />

$75. Rear muffler for a Triumph GT-6 (71 to 73) $125.<br />

Ansa Sport muffler for a 911 Porsche <strong>Car</strong>rera (78 to 87)<br />

$400. One pair of Brass control nuts for Maxon above<br />

ground lift $250. All NOS. Phone Ron at 630-377-3033<br />

For Sale: Simpson Helmet. Spitfire parts - many engine<br />

parts including block, crank, new and used spark plugs,<br />

etc. Make offer for any or all. Call for specifics on available<br />

Spitfire parts. Contact: Dan Haley 815-672-3091<br />

For Sale: 1970 Quasar D-<strong>Sports</strong> Racer. Ocelot-built<br />

750cc Suzuki powered. Era-correct vintage racing car,<br />

right hand drive, aluminum monocoque tub with front &<br />

rear tubular sub-frames; fiberglass front and rear body<br />

sections. Fully adjustable independent front and rear<br />

suspension, with coil-over dampers. Four wheel Airheart<br />

disc brakes, dual master cylinders with balance<br />

bar. Treaded Bluestreaks on Chassis Engineering<br />

aluminum wheels with one each spare front and rear<br />

wheel, plus rain tires mounted on light alloy wheels.<br />

Contact Mike Boyajian at mboyajian@sbcglobal.net or<br />

at 708-798-5415<br />

For Sale: Civil War Farm House with Race Garage, Big<br />

trees, Classic Pond, Open fields. Boats, golf, jet ski, trail<br />

bikes and seconds away from the starting grid at GingerMan<br />

Raceway! $175,000. Over 3 acres. A Perfect<br />

Paradise. Contact: Dan at 269-207-0913<br />

For Sale: 1968 Corvette Vintage Race <strong>Car</strong> complete rebuilt/full<br />

cage/450 hp 350 ci bow tie power; beautiful body<br />

work/dark red paint; 4 hrs use since rebuilt $48,000. Contact:<br />

Dan at 269-207-0913<br />

For Sale: 1998 FF VanDiemen. Race Ready with trailer<br />

and parts! $17,500 . Contact: Dan 269-207-0913<br />

Free: Evening practice at GingerMan Raceway with purchase<br />

of either of two cars listed above. Contact: Dan<br />

269-207-0913<br />

For Sale: ANSA performance muffler for a Porsche 911<br />

<strong>Car</strong>rera (78 to 87). It is NOS---$350. and it has a new<br />

home. Contact Ron @ 630-377 3033.<br />

For Sale: Drum-to-drum rear axle from MG Magnette<br />

(57?). This is a 4.55 gear and the axle shafts and brake<br />

components reportedly fit MGA . $150 complete, will not<br />

separate. Contact Jim Evans at 630-858-8192<br />

Repair Service: Check with Prix Parts for NOS parts<br />

used on 60’s and 70’s imported cars. Electrical restoration<br />

services for Distributors, Starters, Generators, Fans,<br />

Heater, and Windscreen motors. Prix Parts, PO Box 39,<br />

Wasco, IL. 60183 Phone Ron at 630-377-3033 or on the<br />

web: www.prixparts.homstead.com.<br />

For Sale: 1983 Audi GT Coupe. Five cyl. five speed manual<br />

transmission. Would make a quick race car or parts<br />

donor for another project. Replaced it about eight years<br />

ago, parked since. $500. OBO. Ron @ 630-377 3033<br />

For Sale: 1977 Porsche 911S (Purchased as a 16,xxx<br />

original mile roller in 2004) (Now built to SCCA and MC<br />

GT-3 specs). 2006 MC GT-3 Championship car. Full cage.<br />

2.2L engine (Fresh beginning 2008. Dyno time and 2<br />

events since). Dual MSD 6-AL’s and coils. 5-speed gear<br />

box. 1960 lbs. Porsche 930 Turbo brakes, with bias adjustment.<br />

Corbeau seats (2). Racing Electronics radios for<br />

driver and crew chief. Intercomp lap timer system. Driver<br />

side Impact belts dated 6/2008. <strong>Car</strong>bon fiber doors, rear<br />

quarters, nose, and hood. 2 Spare noses. Extra windshield.<br />

1 Set extra headers with megaphones. Sprint<br />

and Enduro fuel cells. Extra alternator. Extra gear drive<br />

starter. Extra MSD boxes. All set-up notes. Call for details<br />

about the enclosed Trailer. I need to get at least $25,000<br />

for everything. Contact: Rob Fike: 316-244-1166 (h) 317-<br />

727-9333 (c).


“More Stuff” (style of Chuck Barris)<br />

For Sale: Formula BMW FB2. BMW chassis (2004 #100)<br />

with 2006 updates. <strong>The</strong> engine has 32 hours (#KRS12416<br />

Extensive spares kit that includes:<br />

1 Rear Crash Box<br />

1 Master Switch<br />

4 Air Filters<br />

14 Gear Sets<br />

11 Spring Sets<br />

4 Brake Rotors<br />

2 Brake Pad set<br />

Wing and mounting components. Not raced since Formula<br />

BMW World Finals in Bahrain in 2005. Complete car<br />

and spare parts: $25,000.00 USD.<br />

Extra and Available:<br />

Front and rear jack<br />

Set up tools<br />

1 Set of wheels<br />

Aluminum Platform with digital scales<br />

Contact: Udo Peper at TEAMUDO 815-744-6242, Cell at<br />

815-531-9950 or email: udopeper42@aol.com<br />

TEAMUDO Racing<br />

1926 Donmaur Drive<br />

Crest Hill, IL 60403<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

1 – 010 Years of Service<br />

010 Membership Application & Renewal<br />

Membership Application Data (CSCC & Midwestern Council) Fee: $ .00<br />

Name: _________________________________________<br />

Address: _______________________________________<br />

City: ___________________________________________<br />

State: _____ Country _________________ Zip: ____________-______<br />

Telephone: _______ - _______ - ________________ (Home)<br />

Telephone: _______ - _______ - ________________ (Work)<br />

Telephone: _______ - _______ - ________________ (Cell)<br />

Email ID: _____________________________________<br />

Make Checks Payable to: <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

Mail to: <strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Membership<br />

P.O. Box 102<br />

Hampshire, IL 60140<br />

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For Sale: Kawaski 500cc motorcycle engine with G.E.M.<br />

reed valve conversion and upgraded Mikuni carbs. $50<br />

3 padded chrome bar stools, suitable for use in the workshop<br />

(when you are not working). Padding is ugly, but repairable<br />

with standard duct tape application. $10 for one<br />

or all 3.<br />

One Set of 15” Factory Aluminum Mustang wheels with<br />

center caps. Nice, with minimal scratches. Includes attached<br />

set of worn out tires. $40<br />

Collection of softcover books on the subject of handgun<br />

modifications for enhanced sport shooting. Includes Gloc,<br />

1911, etc. Also, VHS tape collection featuring sport sword<br />

fighting (not mine).<br />

RC Radio kit with servos and instructions for interfacing<br />

to RC cars and model aircraft. Adjustable frequency. $40<br />

Saab Model 95 and 96 Shop manual for the 1966-1968<br />

family of cars. Includes the V4 and 3 cylinder 2 stroke<br />

models, including the Monte <strong>Car</strong>lo 850. Clean and in nearmint<br />

condition. Published in Trollhatton by trolls. $40<br />

RC Radio kit with servos and instructions for interfacing<br />

to RC cars and model aircraft. Adjustable frequency. $40<br />

Make an offer! Contact: Larry Best at 847-683-1028<br />

For Sale: 1963-1977 Harley Davidson Golf <strong>Car</strong>t. Gasoline<br />

powered engine with manual. Make Offer. Contact:<br />

International Classics @ 847-674-6980


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October - November 2009<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

P.O. Box 102<br />

Hampshire, IL 60140<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is a<br />

member of the Midwestern Council<br />

of <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s that was founded<br />

in 1958.<br />

<strong>Chicagoland</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Club</strong>: Next Meeting on November 1 th, at Aurelio’s<br />

<strong>The</strong> next BOD/General Membership meeting<br />

will be held Wednesday, October 18th,<br />

2009 at Aurelio’s Pizza in Addison, Il. <strong>The</strong><br />

BOD Meeting start time is officially 7:30<br />

PM.<br />

<strong>The</strong> BOD will meet to review the <strong>Club</strong> Business<br />

agenda, with the General Membership<br />

meeting following immediately afterward at<br />

8:00 PM. Plan to come early and enjoy a<br />

snack with some of your <strong>Club</strong> members.<br />

Aurelio’s Pizza is located at 1455 W. Lake<br />

Street in Addison, IL, just East if I-355, and<br />

West of John’s Pizza, the old CSCC meeting<br />

location. An easy route is to exit I-90 at<br />

Rt. 83 (Southbound), proceeding South toward<br />

the Lake Street Exit (Route 20). Proceed<br />

Westbound on Lake Street -or- Exit<br />

East from I 355 and proceed East on Lake<br />

Street (Route. 20) to Aurelio’s.<br />

We will review the results from 2009 and<br />

the upcoming CSCC events including the<br />

2010 Awards Banquet, <strong>Car</strong> Shows, Kart<br />

Expo and other popular topics!<br />

First Class Mail<br />

Loooong Race Steward Keith Von Kampen awards Driver Steven<br />

Lemke a Checkered Flag at the conclusion of the 50 Lap event held<br />

at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on October 24-25. Steven’s Hendrick<br />

Chevrolet pickup will be classified with other Stock <strong>Car</strong>s in a new MC<br />

Racing class called GTSC in 2010. <strong>The</strong> class will be included in the<br />

Large Production Race Group with GT1-3, ITGT, SP and EP.

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