Congratulations to Jamie Grimm for answering the first. trivia question of 2014! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BELONGED TO SCCA?

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1 Photos by Doug Patterson, PattersonPrints.com February October HOW LONG HAVE YOU BELONGED TO SCCA? Congratulations to Jamie Grimm for answering the first trivia question of 2014! DOUG PATTERSON THE HOME OFFICE! WORDS FROM CHRIS KERN The first pictures of the Remember When Awards Banquet and some of the winners More will be in the March issue KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

2 2014 KC Region Officers and Board of Directors 2014 KC Region Officers REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Chris Kern thefourkerns@me.com ASST REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Neava Ford missneava@yahoo.com SECRETARY Paula Diehl C pdiehl51@yahoo.com TREASURER Norma Williams W /C kcmomwilliams@aol.com PAST REGIONAL EXECUTIVE Joe Tasler joe.tasler@gmail.com BOARD MEMBERS Donna Cross donnarcross@gmail.com Mike Hill /H mikehill@fairpoint.net Roy Lopshire roy_lopshire@comcast.net Ken Ragan kenrragan@sbcglobal.net Brad Smith Brad.smith.kcrscca@gmail.com Dave Vincent dvincent@kc.rr.com 2014 SOLO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jeff Bartz jeffreywbartz@gmail.com James Cahill Al Hermans alhermans@sdc-corp.com Mike Hill /H mikehill@fairpoint.net Jeremy Salenius jsalenius@greatwolf.com To Contact the SCCA National Office Call or Visit the website: Other KC Region Contacts Race Group Chairman Charlie Clark Solo Group Chairman Al Hermans Rally Cross Chairman Lawrence Duty - duty@live.com Rally Chairman Rich Bireta - rbireta@us.ibm.com Webmaster Kyle Rohde kmrohde@gmail.com Checkpoint Editor Barbara E. Garrett composer@marykay.com Business Ads and News Reporter Norma Williams, / kcmomwilliams@aol.com Club Historian Sharlene Smith (h) KC Region Representatives To Kaw Valley Race Group Chris Kern, Alex Clark, Treasurer, Charlie Clark, Other KVRG Representatives Kent Prather, Asst. Chair Rick Taylor, Secretary Jesse Prather KVRG Race Officials Race Chair - Gary Kern Co Race Chair - Chris Kern Paddock Marshall - Chris Kern Chief of T & S - Sharlene Bettinger Asst Chief of T&S - Bruce Bettinger Registrar - Linda Henson Chief Instructor PDX - Jim Wheeler Chief Driver s School Instructor - Chief Scrutineer - Michael Pearson Chief Starter - Adam Miller Chief of Pits - Bob Nowlan Chief of Grid - Larry Hinton Course Marshall - Ken Ragan Hospitality - Marla Worthington KVRG Race Officials cont d Chief of F&C - Chris Keith Worker Coordinator - Char and Ken Keith kvrgracework@att.net Chief Medical - Robert Thompson Mid-Div Contacts Peter Zekert, Area 6 Director , pzekert@scca.com Richard Holden, Rep to SEB Keith Pfaust, Executive Comm. Chrmn. kapgautz@gmail.com Bill Allman, Driver Licensing (w) (h) Scott Bowman, Executive Steward bowmansc@kjww.com Commercial Ad Rates Members Non Members Business Card Quarter Page Half Page Full Page Prices are per issue, Banner Ads included YOU MUST PROVIDE ARTWORK Classified ads are free as they benefit our members. We will run an ad for three (3) months and request that you let us know if you would like it removed earlier. Contact Norma Williams , kcmomwilliams@aol.com 2 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

3 SPECIAL MENTION! Tom Bootz was inadvertently left off the list of people who placed at the 2013 Runoffs. I ve put him here with my sincerest apologies! Tom Bootz - DSR Class Qualified 2nd and finished 3rd after masterswitch got knocked off by bodywork and corner worker had to come and turn it back on. Words from Chris, our RE: First I would like to thank Norma and Sharlene for another great awards banquet and congratulate all the award winners! Upcoming events: Mid div convention Jan. 31 Feb. 1, 2 National convention March 7-9 C F R school at heartland park March 15. 8am to 4:30pm. This event would be a good one for anyone in the club that might want to help with the pro race at Kansas speedway. We are looking at different ways to get more of our members involved in our events and to this end, I would like to hear from the members with any ideas ( inside or outside the box) on how to get more involvement at all of our events ( general meetings, solo, rally cross, race group, racing, etc.). Chris Kern Stay Tuned to our Checkpoint Channel. The new 2014 Race schedule for all groups is coming your way! KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 3

4 Greetings from the National Office While we wait for the snow to melt and the temperatures to become warmer, the 2014 racing season has started in other parts of the country. Three Majors events are already in the books, with the Mid-States Conference season set to start during the second weekend of this month at NOLA Motorsports Park. Solo racers should be working to get everything tuned up and ready to go as the three Tire Rack National series are set to start in the next two months. The SCCA Tire Rack Championship Tour, in Cecil, Ga., and ProSolo Series, in Blytheville, Ark., start the ball rolling in March. The newest National solo program, The Tire Rack Match Tour, starts in April, in Wilmington, Ohio. While cars have already hit the track for the 2014 season, the SCCA National Convention and North American MotorSports Expo (MSX) are just around the corner, taking place March 7-9, in Charlotte, N.C. Aside from putting a bow on the 2013 race season with the typical Convention activities, MSX gives competitors to the chance to see some of the latest products and services available for sports car racing. The National Convention allows each SCCA member the chance to mingle with fellow racers and other enthusiasts from around the country. It doesn t matter if you are a grid worker or timing and scoring guru, each Club member is invited to join us as we celebrate the 70 th year of SCCA. Additionally, we will celebrate the latest inductions to the SCCA Hall of Fame. The 2014 class includes Kathy Barnes, Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, Dr. Bob Hubbard, Jim Downing and Pete Hylton. Register online for the SCCA National Convention by going to SCCA.com. Registration for the convention includes admission to the SCCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in addition to a pass for the MSX show. Details on the Convention and MSX can be found online, as well. Stay safe, and we ll see you at the track. Chris Berg 4 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

5 Motorsports Photography: Don t forget the fans! Article and Photographs by Doug Patterson, Patterson Prints When we go to races, either as spectators, competitors, or workers, we tend to focus a lot on the racing machines. It s natural that we do! Racing machines are among the coolest examples of engineering imaginable, next to rocket ships of course. Last time, I wrote about imaging the people that make those machines go, the engineers, mechanics, and drivers. This time, let us focus on why it is even possible for motor racing to be a profession, the fans! Myth: Race photography is all about the stars and their cars. Techniques: Including images of the fans as part of your race event photo collection helps to bring a better feel for the event s atmosphere and excitement, and it brings a much needed human element. As we mentioned last week, imaging the crew and drivers can help with this, but even they take on a somewhat detached and superhuman status. Seeing the drivers interact with fans can help to humanize them. And let s face it, some fans are just plain weird and that weirdness NEEDS to be recorded or others just won t believe you! KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 5

6 So when you re out there at an event, be it one of our club races, rallycrosses, or solo events, or at a professional event such as NASCAR or TUSCC race at Kansas Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 or the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, don t forget the fans. Remember, without us fans, there would be no professional motor racing in the first place! See you at the track. Datsun PL-510, 1971, Fully Race Prepared for Vintage/Historic Road Racing. SCCA & VSCDA Log Books, VSCDA Era Correct;; L-18 w/ SSS Head, 45mm Dellortos, Stahl Header; Roadster Middle-Close 50spd; 4:38 R-180; Nissan Comp Calipers w 10 vented rotors, Z- Car rear drums; Fiberglass Fenders, Flares, Hood & Trunk; 13x7 Libres; Way too much to list, Top Quality useable Spares. $25, Full Details and Photos on Request. Canopy. All tubes; corner fittings in nice flip-open storage box and tarp. Good overall condition. $ Contact me by m1farley@hotmail.com or home phone (913) We understand the van and trailer have been sold. 6 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

7 2013 Longevity Pins Congratulations on your Achievement 5 years Ann Conant David P Dyer Timothy Friest Aaron Hargis Dan Haugh Todd Hesskamp Barry Heuer Gus Jacob Justin Kaeberle Mark Killen Kevin Kopecky Jared Langenfeld Jeff Sumpter Dick Van Benschoten Ethan Watts Stephen Wiles 10 years Charles (Parker) Allen Christina M. Allen Henry J. Allen James P. Allen James (Cooper) Allen Janice E. Allen Jordan E. Allen Nicholas J. Allen Michael J. Asselta 10 years cont d Jim Cote, Sr. Pam Cote Karen Eickhoff Rodney Giebel Aaron Holstrom Braden Johnson Stacey Ritter Linda Stone Mirl Swan Craig Wilcox Marsha Wolf 15 years Glenn Beckerdite Melissa Bennett Robert Glen Charlesworth Michael Litscher Ronda Moore Hans Peter Chelsea Snyder Mark Killen 20 years John Fredrick Brittney Ann Williams William Wolf Ethan Watts 25 years Barry Johnson Ronald Mallak Marty Walter 30 years Harvey Kinnard Keith Williams 35 years Donna di Natale Michael H Farley Jim Johnston Karin Roberts Bert Swift 40 years Dick Berger Charlie Clark Pat di Natale Tony Giordano Charles Smith 45 years Sue Woloscsuk 50 years Glen Shepard 5 year longevity pins - Timothy Friest, Jared Langenfeld and Todd Hesskamp 50 year longevity pin! - Glen Shepard KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 7

8 February 2014 Trivia Question is a 2 part question. Send the correct answers to composer@marykay.com with Trivia in the re line. Part 1. Who won the Norma Williams award for 2013? Part 2: Who was the Solo Driver of the Year 2013? All correct responses will be entered in a drawing to be held at the December 2014 General Meeting. Winner will receive a $35 gift certificate towards an event of your choice. Jamie Grimm is our first entrant into the Trivia Drawing! We want to acknowledge the following members for attending the January 2014 General Meeting. Earl A. Jessica Dorn Brian Haupt Ken Ragan Jeff Bartz Neava Ford Al Hermans Jeremy Salenius Annie Berg Tim Friest Michael Hill Charlie Smith Chris Berg Barbara Garrett Chris Kern Sharlene Smith Charlie Clark Tony Giordano Lisa Kern Joe Tasler Donna Cross Chris Hansen Doug Patterson Dave Vincent Paula Diehl These names will be entered into a drawing that will happen at the December 2014 meeting. Every time you attend a General Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month, your name will be added into the drawing. Prize is a free 2015national membership. 8 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

9 Al Hermans, at the Podium, announcing the 2013 Solo Awards. In the foreground is the back of Michael Hill. In the background you can see Steve Roberts, Paula Diehl s guest, Barbara Garrett, Paula Diehl, Joshua Holsworth, Jim Eisinger, Charlie Williams and Charlie Smith. Jared Langenfeld, Solo Driver of the Year KCRSCCA Outstanding Members of the Year: Norma Williams, Paula Diehl, James Cahill, Barbara Garrett, Al Hermans, Doug Patterson, Chris Kern and Adam Miller. (Not pictured Gary Kern and Brad Smith) 2013 SCCA Kansas City Region Awards Banquet Photos All Awards Banquet Photos are by Dale Leuck Jared Langenfeld, Laura and Jeff Bartz looking at the awesome Silent Auction items. KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 9

10 Jeremy Salenius and Jessica Dorn Barb Correll, Al Hermans and Bill Correll - It s a Gab Fest! Sharlene Smith, winner of the Norma Williams award, Terri Hamilton, Tammy Giebel, Rodney Giebel and Lance Hamilton 2013 Outgoing Board Members - Steve Roberts, Kent Edmondson and Charlie Clark. (Not pictured - Joe Tasler and Jerry Irvine) 10 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

11 2013 SCCA Kansas City Region Awards Banquet Photos Didn t Norma Williams and Sharlene Smith do a great job transforming the American Legion Hall into a night of Remember When? Good Food, Good Company and lots and lots of awards throughout the evening. James Cahill was the lucky nut cup winner and received a $25 gift card for attending the Banquet. Barb Correll is in the foreground checking out something. In the background are Kent Edmondson, Janet and Bill Baumann in conversation. Behind them is Jim Eisinger, the back of Henry Rompage and Bill Correll just behind the post. KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 11

12 Doug Patterson, Alan Bennett, James Cahill, Melanie Cahill, Joe Tasler. James and Doug are most certainly watching the fabulous Remember When pictures presentation 2014 SCCA Kansas City Region Awards Banquet, will you be there? See a complete list of the awards given out and more pictures in the March issue of Checkpoint. Kent Edmondson and Barbara Garrett in one conversation and Jim Eisinger in another. Dick Mitchell, Dave and Elisabeth Vincent, Buzz Fisher deep in conversation. 12 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

13 2 Tyler Hermans - (s) of Albert & Sandra Adam Morris 3 Trevor Barth Kaitlyn Bonneville Paul Brown Everett L Watts II 6 Deborah Hammann Anna McCully 7 Mark Bracewell James Chris Hansen Sr 8 Michelle Fredrick 10 Gabriel Taylor - 9 yr old (gr-grs) of Bill & Dodie Rinke 11 Jesse Reynolds 8 yr old (gr-grs) of Ron & Jan 12 William Charlesworth Phil Edmondson Ian Moylan - 9 yr old (s) of Paul Alicia 13 Alex Serrano - (grs) of Brian & Bonnie Haupt FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS & 15 John Dority 16 Dan Haugh Karin Roberts Jeff Scott Warford 17 Joan Roma Cararach Mirl Swan 19 Anders Sandell 21 Michael Kennedy 22 Joseph Losito 24 Mauricio Neves 25 Wynn Cote Tony Giordano Brandon Hamel Kennedy Ann Wallen -8 yr old (gr-grd) of Bill & Dodie Rinke 26 Chris Funk 27 Derek Webb 28 Edward Ozment Hayley Peter - (d) of Hans & Susan FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 11 Ken & Joyce Pruett - 53 years 14 Matt & Irene Smith - 10 years 17 Rodney & Sandy Winters - 24 years 20 Brian & Jennifer Williams PLEASE CALL MOM WITH YOUR NEWS. YOU CAN REACH HER BY PHONE or by mail 2701 West 47th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS or by Fax or by kcmomwilliams@aol.com KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA 13

14 Yakety Yak Dear Mom: Charlie & Sharlene Smith did some traveling over the holidays. For Thanksgiving they went to Cleveland, Ohio and stayed several days with their son, Matt, Irene and their three Australian Cattle dogs. Two of the dogs, Saffron & Sophie are in obstacle course competitions. Skylar is still in puppy training. They next drove to Leo, Ohio to see the 700 year old Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial and Walking Trail. Near the city of Peebles, Ohio they walked the trail of Serpent Mound - an ancient Native American Ceremonial structure. The largest serpent effigy in the world. It is on the edge of a Meteor Crater that is 1,000 years old. They spent the night in Evansville, IN, then went to visit Tom & Jan Bootz. They gave Tom his 1 st place DSR Champion chair and his Workers Choice chair from MAM. Charlie & Sharlene had a wonderful visit with them in their beautiful home on the lake. Then off to Texas for Christmas at Sharlene s cousin Diana and her family in Allen. Grandsons, Hayden & Hunter Smith came from Hughes Springs, TX and stayed a few days. Returning to Nevada, MO to take Allene, Sharlene s mother home, they enjoyed another Christmas with Sharlene s niece, Melody and family in Nevada. New Years Day was not as far to travel, as they went to Stilwell, KS for a New Years dinner with Charlie & Norma Williams. Mom talked to Jennifer Grimm in December She was looking for permanent numbers to give her husband, Jamie for Christmas. She told me that they have a 12 year old daughter, Sydney and twins, a boy and a girl. Griffin Grimm (son) was born October 1, 2012 and weighed 5 lbs, 9 oz and London Grimm (daughter) was born on October 1, 2012 and weighed 4 lbs, 6 oz. Whoopie, the rumors are all correct. Charlie & Norma (Mom) Williams have officially retired as of December 31, We have sold the 2701 West 47 th Street property and will turn it over to the new owners on March 12, The shop is now closed but we will be here several more weeks packing & moving. Most of the machines etc will be moved to the new garage in Stilwell, KS so Charlie can restore his Triumph TR4. The Westwood property will become Lulu s Asian Bistro. You might say it is going from grease to grease. Our condolence to Val Marker and her family on the death of her husband, Doug Marker. Doug passed away on December 23, 2013 in Fort Myers, FL. Doug and Valerie (Anderson) met at a party at the home of Bill & Dottie Johnson several years ago. Doug was a former Kansas City Region member. Our condolence to the Doug and Sonja Hitchcock family. On January 1, 2014 Doug s sister, Sarah Susan Hitchcock Knowles passed away. Sarah was 43 years old and is survived by a daughter, her parents, brother Doug, a sister Megan, nieces Amber & Jana and nephews Jordan & Sam. Our condolence to Chris & Mark Funk and their families on the death of their mother, Martha L. Funk. Martha was 90 years old and lived in Independence, MO. She leaves a daughter, 3 sons, 5 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. don t look back 14 KANSAS CITY REGION SCCA

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16 See Trivia question inside and make sure you respond! UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE KC REGION CALENDAR Jan 31, Feb 1 & 2 Mid Div Convention, Springfield, MO Feb 4 6 pm Solo Advisory Committee Meeting, ALP Auxiliary Room Feb 4 7:30 pm General Meeting, ALP Feb 18 7:30 pm Race Group Meeting, ALP Auxiliary Room Feb 25 7 pm KC Board of Directors Meeting, ALP Auxiliary Room Mar 7-9 National Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina Mar 4 6 pm Solo Advisory Committee Meeting, ALP Auxiliary Room Mar 4 7:30 pm General Meeting, ALP Kansas City Region s on-line resource for information, Online event registrations, updates, results and other fun stuff! CHECKPOINT IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Kansas City Region Sports Car Club of America. Any opinion expressed is that of the authors and is not necessarily the opinion of the members of the Region, its officers or the CHECKPOINT staff. By publishing advertising in CHECKPOINT the Kansas City Region does not endorse the products of service advertised. Permission to reprint all artwork, photographs and articles published in CHECKPOINT is given to all SCCA regional publications and to SCCA s Sports Car Magazine, provided full credit is given to the author, CHECKPOINT and the Kansas City Region SCCA. Deadline for submission to CHECKPOINT is the selected General Meeting date.