A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year. From Your Rod Knock Staff. December NSSCC Sponsors. Under the Hood: Thanks for supporting NSSCC

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1 2008 December 2008 NSSCC Sponsors Thanks for supporting NSSCC Madd Matt s Auto Darien, IL (630) maddmattsauto.com Bond Corp Chicago, IL (800) bondcorp.com Raceway Rockton, IL (815) blackhawkfarms.com Autobahn Country Club Joliet, IL (815) autobahncountryclub. com Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies New Berlin, WI (800) pegasusautoracing.com Advanced Autosports Beloit, WI (608) advanced-autosports. com Lily Did It Mix And Build vcards lilydidit.com Under the Hood: Misc. Ramb- 2-8 Help Wanted 8 Checkered Past 9 BOD Minutes 9-10 Cam Life 11 Classifieds 11 A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year From Your Rod Knock Staff

2 2008 Officers Chairman of the Board President Lynn Serra Vice President Matt Lagessie Treasurer Scott Durbin Secretary John Churchill Membership Chairperson Lynn Waldman Program Chairperson Dave Bralich Race Chairperson ACCN Robert Dudek & Lynn Serra Race Chairperson ACCS Robert Dudek & Lynn Serra Web Master Jeremie Toma Rod Knock Editor David LeGare Assistant Editor Ray Kollock Competition Director/Club Steward John Saccameno W2W Competition Director John Saccameno HSAX Competition Director Robert Dudek V/H Competition Director Kelvin Palmer W2W Members-at-Large Ron Olson Rich Olson Rudy Mazzeo Rick Canalupo HSAX Members-at-Large Bill Marquardt Dave Lopina Bill Minor V/H Members-at-Large Dave Wilbert John Wheeler Miscellaneous Ramblings - Joe Podsybochem BOD/Membership Meeting the three main topics discussed at the November BOD/Membership meeting were: 1- Election of officer for 2009, which will be held at the December Membership meeting on the 18 th. The nominees are for President Lynn Serra, Vice President Matt Lagessie, Secretary John Churchill and Treasure Scott Durbin. Come to the meeting and, in good Chicagoland fashion, vote early and vote often, 2- Race date selection for 2009 Council has nine race dates for 2009 and it is generally felt that the Chicagoland and Great Lakes clubs should have first right of refusal for the Loooong Race and the Milwaukee Mile Race respectively since Chicagoland has done a great job with the Loooong Race these past years and Great Lakes is taking the lead on getting the Milwaukee date. That leaves seven race dates for the clubs to select from, five Blackhawk dates and two Autobahn dates. It was generally decided to select one of the Autobahn dates if it was available and a second date that can hopefully be shared with another club. The race date selection is on December 11 th at the monthly Council BOD meeting. The results will be announced at our December meeting. 3- NSSCC Awards banquet if you did not attend the banquet you missed a very good time. The food was great, the facilities were great but best of all was the company. I believe that you can say that a good time was had by all. Awards were given to the clubs 2008 Champions: HSAX Champions: AR Spencer Clark, BR Graeme Gee, CR Tim Bellamy, SS William Hansen, SM Matt Werner, SR Bill Minor, YP John McMillan, XM Matthew Helm, XS Robert Dudek, BS Eric Barnes, CS John Qualich, DS Ed Litwitz and ES Scott Lampe W2W Champions: DP George Olsen, EP Dick Plank, GT1 Pete Anderson, ITGT Dave Farnsworth, SP Scott Heineman, GP Dave Bralich, GT4 David Fichter, ITS Chuck Peterson, SM Mike Backus, ITA Mike Backus, SSB James Fogerty, SSC Steve Burns, CFF Scott Durbin, FA Rudy Mazzeo, FC Kurt Williams, CSR Len Welch, S2000 Bob Wismer, SREN Neil Rodgers and TR Mike Piecko. Special Awards: Member of the Year Lynn Serra, Driver of the Year George Olsen and the Presidents Award Raymond Kollock. A special Mover and Shaker award was giver to out club President Lynn Serra for the extraordinary effort and work that she did in order for our two Autobahn races to be the success that they were. A special thank you goes to: Theresa & Chuck Larsen and Neil Rodgers for their work in putting the Banquet on. The Banquets sponsors and door prize donors: MADD MATTS AUTO, Blackhawk Farms Raceway and Lily Did it, and Jim & (Continued on page 3) 2

3 (Continued from page 2) Barbara Kane. One last item before we go to the pictures that are worth more than one thousand words, the Rod Knock will probably be taking the month of January off, the next issue will be the January/February 2009 combined issue. Remember that the Council awards banquet is on January 17 th and that you can go to the Council web site in order to make your reservations. And now our award winners: 3

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8 Help Wanted: Club positions available: HSAX Director an extraordinary opportunity to represent NSSCC on the Council HSAX committee and have a direct impact on the rules and car classifications for the HSAX events. Here is your chance to help lead and shape the HSAX events for the future. Please contact Lynn Serra at president@nsscc.com for more information. Rod Knock Reporter, four positions open here is your chance to have the last word on events such as races, schools, membership meetings, BOD meetings, Saturday night gatherings, etc. Neatness and accuracy are desired but not always necessary since we have a free press. Here is your chance to get into all events and wear a Press badge on your hat. Contact the Rod Knock editor at rodknock@nsscc.com for more information. 8

9 Checkered Past Frank Skweres stepped down from the Treasurer s position on the board after probably 20 years of service. If he This Year in Review had moved to some Caribbean island I would have wor- President Lynn Serra ried and would have to do an audit of the books, but he This year is just flying by; partially because the club was only made it as far as Wisconsin, so I think we re alright. LOL so busy and partially because I ve been out of town for We lost the Road America date, but sponsored 2 finanthe last 7 weeks working. I hate it when work cuts into cially successful events at Autobahn Country Club. my time to do club stuff! I thought I d take this time to reflect on all the cool stuff We lost 3 members to other clubs and gained 3 members from other clubs. the club has done in (Frankly, it s Thanksgiving There were 125 students at our Indoor Driving School night, the cooking and dish washing is done, I ve eaten this year. We picked up both competitors and race staff myself into oblivion, and I don t have the energy to do from that event. much else!) And now, in no particular order (DWTS), is a synopsis of North Sub members earned 11 HSAX Class Championships and 11 W2W Class Championships in Council this North Suburban activities. year! Congratulations! And we honored our own chamwe participated in 4 shows: pions at our Annual Awards Banquet last weekend. The Karting Show John Saccameno created the Focus & Change Committee and developed the strategy that will make it success The Race & Performance Show ful. Kelvin Palmer stepped up in to the Director of V/H posi The British Car Show tion. Meadowdale 50th Anniversary Car Show North Sub held all board meetings and membership meetings at a new location in Rolling Meadows. Dave Bralich Although these shows are a lot of work they re also a lot coordinated the membership meetings and found some of fun and help promote our club and out passion. And great speakers/topics for us this year including Ann and thanks to Scott Durbin, Ray Kollock, Rudy Mazzeo and Jake Snyder speaking about the very first race run in ChiJohn Saccameno for polishing up their racecars and drag- cago. ging them to the shows. (Did you know that Ray has an After long suffering on the sidelines, Luis Cancio is now argyle sweater vest that matches the stripe on his car?) competing after purchasing Rick Canalupo s SR. North Sub also had a booth at the Midwestern Council Thank you for all the support you give to the club! 50th Anniversary bash. Thanks to all who helped walk BTW Next year is North Sub s 50th Anniversary! attendees down memory lane. I am so proud to be part of NSSCC. Gotta go I hear the John Churchill became the Lead HSAX Instructor for leftover mashed potatoes calling me. NSSCC Midwestern Council. NSSCC Board Meeting Minutes November 20, 2008 Ritzy s Cafe Rolling Meadows, IL Board Members In Attendance: Dave Bralich, John Churchill, Robert Dudek, Scott Durbin, Ray Kollock, Matt Lagessie, David Legare, Bill Marquardt, Rudy Mazzeo, Bill Minor, Kelvin Palmer, John Saccameno, Dave Wilbert Members In Attendance: Phil Daus, James Mikucki, Jack Murphy, Joe Porcelli, Tom & Becky Rail, Neil Rodgers, Tom Tarr 7:00pm - Called to Order Matt Lagessie There was a Motion & 2nd to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2008 meeting. Passed. Treasurer s Report Scott Durbin Scott submitted a highly-detailed line item by line item report on the results of the NSSCC-sponsored AX / W2W October 4 / 5 weekend at ACC South. Thanks to good budget plan- ning, and no surprise expenses we realized a very nice profit from this event. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event! Scott also submitted a detailed comparison report showing our Revenues, Expenses, & Membership over the last 5 years. Scott has been notified by longtime NSSCC Sponsor Bond Chemical (Crystal Tack Cloth) that they will be unable to offer sponsorship in 2009 due to the current state of their business. We certainly extend a hearty Thank You for their years of generous support! There was a Motion & 2nd to approve Treasurer s report. Passed. Steward s Report John Saccameno (Following is highlights from the November 13, (Continued on page 10) 9

10 stickers, sew-on patches, etc Midwestern Council Board Meeting) NEW BUSINESS MC s annual Awards & Race Staff banquet is We DO have a new Membership Chairperson scheduled for January 17, 2009 at Cliff Breakers Lynn Serra will announce in the near future. in Rockford. Reservations must be made; see de tails in the Klaxon and on-line at mcscc.org. We discussed nominations for the 2009 NSSCC Clubs have submitted their nominees for the SpeOfficer Board members. As far as we know the cial Award catagories. Voting will take place at 2008 board will continue in 2009 the only exthe December meeting. The current MC board ception being the Chairman of the was re-nominated for Voting will take place Board (appointed) position. Jim Waldman has at the December meeting. Race dates for 2009 stepped down and it was agreed to leave the posiwere discussed: Mar. 28 Tirewall Day; Apr. tion Open for the time being. 4 Tech Day; Apr BFR School/Race; May BFR; June 6-7 Autobahn N; Matt Lagessie will continue to work on the Mentor June BFR VSCDA event; July program and will write an article for the next Rod BFR School/Race; Aug BFR; Sept. 4-5Knock. 6 Milw. Mile; Sept ; Oct. 3-4 Auto bahn N; Oct BFR. A second date at MM We need to start planning for the 2009 Indoor will be explored. RA is not available for the preracing School. The date is official Saturday, ferred MC dates. Race Date pick order: 1-CSCC, March 21, The event will (again) be held at 2-MSCC, 3-LSCC, 4-GLSCC, Autobahn Country Club. While the school has 5-FT, 6-SCCR, 7-SCSCC, 8-NSSCC. Clubs will been very successful we need EVERY MEMsubmit their date choices at the Dec. meeting. BER s help in marketing this all-important Club Dean Johnson, a longtime MC member passed event! away on Nov. 9 at the age of 61. A celebration of John Churchill will modify the 2008 flyer using his life will be held on Nov. 22 at the Dry Bean in 2009 dates & a rough draft to everyone Rockford from 2-5 PM. A group called GTS shortly. Challenge is looking to expand its racing opportu nities possibly with MC. Cars are prepped mostly John Saccameno reports the Focus & Change to GT levels. Committee will meet again sometime between The organization has about 300 racers throughout Thanksgiving & Christmas specifically to develop the East coast & Midwest. Dan Pobgee will be the format for our Member Survey. Becky Rail unable to head up Safety & Rescue in 2009, but has posed the question: What do we need to will be there occasionally to help out - so a new know about / from our existing Members? chief is needed. Clubs are asked to look for volun teers. The COMPLETE minutes from the MC Lots of discussion about NSSCC Race Picks for Board meeting are available on the MC website: sponsoring 2009 event(s). Because we pick #8 (last) we may not have a lot of choices. However, Rod Knock David Legare it was felt we could sponsor 2 events again at ACC David reports the current issue is in the mail and if necessary. It was mentioned that we would preas always WE NEED MORE ARTICLES. Jack fer to run the ACC South track both times. More Murphy & Rich & Ron Olsen have bee asked to to follow on this subject. write articles for the next issue. Membership Meetings Dave Bralich Robert Dudek has officially resigned as our Club The next meeting (December18) will include the Director of Autocross. (Huge round of applause election of NSSCC Officers for Dave is confor all you ve done, Robert. We sincerely apprecitinuing to search for guest speakers for future ate it and Thank You!) This position will need to meetings. th be filled for NSSCC 50 Anniversary David Legare David submitted a couple of rough sketches of a th 8:20pm: There was a Motion & 2nd to adjourn. 50 anniversary logo. The renderings included a version of the original Scat Cat logo. David & Ray Kollock will work on developing camera- Minutes taken and transcribed by John Churchill, Secretary NSSCC ready art & obtain quotes for bumper 10 (Continued from page 9)

11 CAM LIFE Vice President Matt Lagessie MAN! DID I HAVE AN EYE OPENER THE OTHER DAY! WHILE BUILDING AN ENGINE I RECEIVED A FLIER FROM A CAM COMPANY ABOUT ENGINE OIL AND HOW IT IS RUINING CAM LOBES ON FLAT TAPPET CAMS. SEEMS THAT THE EPA HAS FORCED OIL COMPANIES TO REMOVE ZINC AND MANGANESE FROM ENGINE OILS, WHICH IS CRITICAL TO FLAT TAPPET CAM SURVIVAL. NOW YOU HAVE TO BUY THE PRODUCTS SEPERATELY AND ADD THEM YOU YOUR OIL. I GUESS THIS HAPPEN'D 2 YEARS AGO AND THEY NEVER MENTIONED IT TO THE CONSUMERS. "THANKS EPA" I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SHELL ROTELLA T OIL IS THE BEST ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW TO KEEP YOUR CAM ALIVE! THIS IS DIESEL OIL BUT WILL WORK IN GASOLINE ENGINES. THANK GOD I RUN ROLLER CAMS IN THE RACECAR ENGINE OR I COULD HAVE BEEN A VICTIM ENOUGH FOR NOW, YOUR VICE, MADDMATT NSSCC OF THIS ALSO! Classifieds For Sale Quasar D-Sports Racing/Vintage Era-correct vintage racing car. Red #14, monocoque tub, aluminum doors, front and rear tubular sub-frames, fiberglass front and rear body sections. Fully adjustable independent front and rear suspension. Four wheel Airheart disc brakes, dual master cylinders with balance bar. Treaded Bluestreaks (Formula Ford size tires and wheels) on Chassis Engineering aluminum wheels with one each spare front and rear wheel, plus rains mounted on mag wheels. Ocelot-built 750cc Suzuki 2-stroke turns 9500 rpm easily, triple expansion chambers, three 28mm Mikuni carbs, spare alternate jets and needles, 3-coil Pertronix ignition, closeratio 5-speed sequential transmission with wet clutch, Jones tach with tell-tale. Spares include two stock engines, suspension bits, chain, alternate-ratio drive sprockets, 2 fiberglass doors, etc. Price includes the car, trailer w/spare tire, car cover, and many race spares noted. Car ran 1st and finished 2nd at '76 SCCA Runoffs, was 1982 D/SR Council champ. Races in Council and VSCDA vintage races.. Lap times with a 250 lb driver are Road America, 3:00-3:10;, 1:25-1:35; and Gingerman, around 2:00. The current gearing (sprockets) set for Blackhawk. Asking $19,500 for all listed, but I will listen to all offers, so don't be shy. There's still time to run the car this year! Car is in the Chicago area. your request for photos and details to Mike Boyajian at mboyajian@sbcglobal.net or call for more details. For Sale 1993 Ford Mustang Coupe 4 cylinder, manual five speed trans, 100K mileage, Power steering, power brakes, a/c. Very little rust (a Denver car), a good winter driver for work. $ Call (630) or raymondrk@comcast.net 11

12 First Class Mail 1008 Juniper lane Darien IL, Phone: (630) The Rod Knock is the monthly newsletter of North Suburban Sports Car Club, an affiliate club of The Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs. Visit us at Classified ads are free to NSSCC members. Commercial ad rates: Quoted Upon Request 2008/2009 Race and Event Schedule Date December 18 December 25 January 1 January 15 January 17 February 19 March 19 March 21 March 28 April 4 April 18 April 19 May 23/24/25 June 6/7 July 18 July 19 August 15/16 September 4/5/6 September 19/20 October 3/4 October 24/25 Location Ritzy s Café & Backerei Home Home Ritzy s Café & Backerei Cliff Breakers, Rockford Ritzy s Café & Backerei Ritzy s Café & Backerei Autobahn Country Club Advanced Autosports Autobahn Country Club Milwaukee Mile Autobahn Country Club Underline Denotes NSSCC Event Event Members Meeting Election of Officers for 2009 Christmas Holidays Happy New Year Members Meeting First Meeting of the New Year Midwestern Council Awards Banquet General Membership and Board of Directors Meeting General Membership and Board of Directors Meeting NSSCC 49th Annual Indoor Racing School Annual Tire Wall Day Annual Tech Inspection Day First 2009 On Track Drivers School First 2009 W2W race HSAX / W2W Race (HPDE?) HSAX / W2W Race On Track Drivers School W2W Race HSAX / W2W Race HSAX / W2W Race (HPDE?) HSAX / W2W Race HSAX / W2W Race W2W The Loooong Race