Come Out and Play With Us. Membership News. WMR welcomes our new or returning members

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1 June 2017 Membership News WMR welcomes our new or returning members Steven Andriukaitis - Kalamazoo, MI Chris Felice - Ionia, MI Matt Felice - Ionia, MI Austin Floyd - Portage, MI Carl Heideman - Holland, MI Charlotte Heideman - Holland, MI Christopher Heidema- Holland, MI Hope Heideman - Holland, MI Aaron Linke - Battle Creek, MI Benjamin Mulder - Holland, MI John Valente - Brighton, MI Ryan Wilson - Portage, MI Congratulations to the following who celebrated membership anniversaries last month 49 years Chuck Shapiro 34 years Frederick Hawley 32 years Barbara Steencken 31 years James Eslaire 30 years Mary Sickles 30 years Rodney Sickles 29 years Priscilla Ohanesian 22 years Mary Gyulay 14 years Juan Marchand 9 years Charles McGee 5 years Brandon Blaga 5 years Bradley Yonkers 4 years Ralph Gilles 3 years Robyn Whalen 3 years Michael Paeplow 3 years Douglas Fetrow 2 years Matthew Caris 2 years Mikko Kataja 1 year Nathan Moody UB RACING RALLY RALLYCROSS SOLO DOWNLOADS NEWS EVENTS J CLUB OF AMERICA N S RDS ME N Come Out and Play With Us 12/10/2009 Pro Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises Series Annou TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 10, 2009) SCCA Pro Racing has announced the formation of a five-event Pro Series for SCCA s Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes. Recognizing the need to give drivers in the popular Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes an affordable venue to compete at the professional level, SCCA Pro Racing has teamed up with SCCA Enterprises to create a five-event, 10-race Pro Series schedule for Formula Enterprises racing at Runoffs In the history of SCCA Pro Racing, some of the most successful series were born out of popular SCCA Club Racing classes, SCCA Pro Racing Presi VIE

2 2017 WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION OFFICIALS Regional Executive and Backfire Editor Jim Washburn 2385 Cedar Park Dr. Apt 310 Holt, MI (517) Secretary Mary Ellen Sickles 513 Ash St. Lansing, MI (517) Director (Past RE) and Course Control Wayne Rogers Mile Grand Rapids, MI (616) wrogers280z73@netzero.net Webmaster Brad Watson 3267 Wheaton Rd. Charlotte, MI (517) yeldarb420@gmail.com Grid Rod & Mary Ellen Sickles 513 Ash St. Lansing, MI (517) rmsickles@comcast.net Course Control Wayne Rogers (see above) can also be reached at (616) Assistant RE Fred Hawley 4543 Eastwood Drive Okemos, MI (517) hawley.fj@sbcglobal.net Director at Large Lenny Basaj 6629 Burton Woods Dr Whitehall, MI (231) lbasaj@charter.net Competition Manager Dayle Frame 703 Pine Ridge Dr. DeWitt, MI (517) hdf3.wtr80@gmail.com Membership Chair(s) Pete & Debbie Hansen Th Ave Allendale, MI (616) hansens@altelco.net Paddock Thomas Smolenski 1010 South Harbor Dr. Grand Haven, MI (616) tsmolenskis@yahoo.com Flagging & Communications Karen Crider 6671 Ambassador Ave Apt 212 Grand Ledge, MI (813) karenjcrider@hotmail.com Treasurer Verne Wandell 3634 Pristine Ave. Kalamazoo, MI (269) verne@valleyedit.com Director (Past RE), Radios and Starter Bruce Beauvais Beardsley Greenville, MI (616) bruce.beauvais@gmail.com Solo Manager Brad Yonkers 7341 S Montcalm Ave Lowell, MI (616) bradyonkers@gmail.com Sound Control Rich Sheldon Walnut Dr. Reed City, MI (231) rich.sheldon.j0l5@statefarm.com Timing & Scoring Lorrie Gaunt-Wandell 3634 Pristine Ave. Kalamazoo, MI (269) timinggal@gmail.com Scrutineering TBA PAGE 2

3 Calendar Due To Our Heavy Racing Involvement, Our Monthly General Membership Meetings Will Be On Hiatus For The Summer --- Please Join Us Again In The Fall At The County Seat Restaurant 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI May, 2017 LET THE RACING SEASON BEGIN (No Meetings until the end of the Racing Season) October 07, 2017 General Membership / Board of Directors Meeting at the County Seat Restaurant, 128 S Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI Dinner at 6:00pm, Meeting at 7:00pm Contributors JIM WASHBURN Regional Executive and Backfire Editor For the off season October thru April, we typically meet the 2nd Saturday of the month with an optional dinner at 6:00pm followed by the meeting at 7:00pm. BRAD YONKERS Solo Manager DAYLE FRAME, FRED HAWLEY, VERNE WANDELL Service Awards Program Committee Our next meeting will be October 7, PAGE 3

4 2017 GREAT LAKES DIVISION SOLO SERIES SCHEDULE 2016 GREAT LAKES DIVISION CLUB RACING SCHEDULE May SVR - Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, Oscoda, MI (2 Days, 2 Events) July 1-2 Indianapolis Region - Grissom Aeroplex, Peru, IN (2 Days, 2 Events) July 9 October 8 TBD Fort Wayne Region - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN Kentucky Region - Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY Awards - TBD For more information and to Register for a specific event go to * * * * 2017 WMR SOLO SCHEDULE May 20 September 4 TBD WMR at Michigan Adventure, 1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI WMR - Labor Day Event at Grattan TBD April 8 April May 4-7 May June 2-4 June June July 8-9 July August 4 August 5-6 August August Sept 25 - Oct 1 October 13 October GLDiv/WHRRI Driver s School (classroom) at Waterford Hills GLDiv/WHRRI Driver s School (track time) at Waterford Hills VSCDA Gingerman Spring Brake Drivers School & Races at Gingerman SBR/DET/WOR Double Regional at Gingerman OVR Race of Champions Majors Double Event at Mid- Ohio SVRA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio at Mid-Ohio WMR Unrestricted Double Regional at Grattan SBR / DET Bert Olson Majors Double Event at GingerMan OVR Double Regional at Mid- Ohio Cincinnati Region PDX at Mid-Ohio Cincinnati Region Double Regional at Mid-Ohio WMR Majors Double Event at Grattan VSCDA Vintage Grand Prix Au Grattan XXX at Grattan 2017 SCCA National Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway OVR PDX at Mid-Ohio OVR Double Sprint Classic Regional at Mid-Ohio Contact Brad Yonkers at bradyonkers@gmail.com for more information. For more information and to Register for a specific event go to PAGE 4

5 2017 WMR Service Award Program The WMR Board established a program for 2016 to recognize the efforts of our members who have assumed responsibility for and participated in the duties necessary to plan and support our regions events and activities. Points were awarded to members using a system which attempts to reflect the time and responsibilities involved. The first season s points recipients were awarded with dollar credits to be applied to their membership renewal, the purchase of SCCA merchandise or the WMR annual banquet. The program has been approved by the board to be continued for the 2017 year with some enhancement and additional incentives. Bonus points will be awarded for members who are first time workers. There will also be bonus points for an increase in earned point totals over the previous year. We have added these bonuses to recognize those who participate for the first time to support our events as well as those who increase the days worked or assume additional responsibility. We are also awarding points for those who work at VSCDA races at Gingerman and Grattan. It was an oversight to not include these events in the first year as WMR has continued to support VSCDA by considering their events as somewhat equal to ours. The current point standings for 2017 are displayed on the next page in this issue. The participation year is December 2016 through November The points allocation table is shown below. Item Points Item Points BoD Member 100 Race Chair 200 Backfire Editor 200 Co-Race Chair 200 Webmaster 200 Race Chief of Specialty 100 Program Manager 100 Race Worker (WMR) 50 ========================= ========================= Divisional Meeting Attendee 50 Solo Event Chair 200 Regional Meeting Attendee 25 Solo Co-Event Chair 200 Special Event Coordinator 100 Solo Chief of Specialty 100 Special Event Worker 50 Solo Safety Steward 100 Club Support 25 Solo Worker (non driver) 50 Backfire Article / Picture 10 - There will be further information and details about the Service Award Program in the July issue of the Backfire. It is important to also mention the SCCA Volunteer Participation Program which is based on days worked for any SCCA events (including for other regions or the national office, such as the Runoffs). You should log your worker participation in any SCCA events on scca.com by going to your account page and click on volunteer participation in the SCCA Membership area. Doing this will reduce your membership renewal cost based on the days you work. Sincerely, The WMR Service Award Program Committee - Dayle Frame, Fred Hawley, and Verne Wandell. PAGE 5

6 2017 WMR Service Award Program Point Standings Last edited on 5//31/2017 Member Name Total Points with Bonus(es) Total Points 2016 Earned Points 2017 Participation Increase Bonus "First Timer" Bonus BoD Member Program Manager Specialty Chief GMan) Worker GMan) Race Chair Grattan) Specialty Chief Grattan) Worker Grattan) Race Chair Grattan) Specialty Chief Grattan) Worker Grattan) # 1 Wandell, Verne Frame, Dayle Yonkers, Brad Washburn, Jim Beauvais, Bruce Basaj, Lenny Sickles, Mary Ellen Hansen, Pete Hawley, Fred Gaunt-Wandell, Lorrie Gyulay, Jason Sickles, Rod Crider, Karen Orr, Bobbe Beauvais, Sue Boris, Jeff Frame, Melinda Hansen, Debbie Rogers, Wayne Smolenski, Tom Anderson, Eric Ensing, Gordy Hansen, Lydia Lublow, Ed Otte, Matt Ferris, Dave Barnes, Ray Cull, Phil Henry, Marc Martinez, Sally Secor, Jeff Dalziel, Irene Maklenburg, Ed Steencken, Barb Woods, Thomas Specialty Chief Grattan) Worker Grattan) Solo Event Chair (5/20) Solo Event Specialty Chief (5/20) Solo Event Chair (9/4) Solo Event Specialty Chief (9/4) Solo Event Chair (10/1) Solo Event Specialty Chief (10/1) Solo Event Chair (10/15 T) Solo Event Specialty Chief (10/15 T) WMR Meeting Attendee (12/10) WMR Meeting Attendee (01/14) WMR Meeting Attendee (02/11) WMR Meeting Attendee (03/18) WMR Meeting Attendee (04/08) WMR Meeting Attendee (10/11) WMR Meeting Attendee (11/12) GLDiv Meeting Attendee (03/12) GLDiv Meeting Attendee (11/05) Spring Trailer Day (4/1) Backfire Editor Backfire Article / Picture PAGE 6

7 2017 WMR Solo Event at Michigan s Great Adventure in Muskegon May 20th WMR hosted the season opener solo event at a new to us lot at Michigan s Adventure, this massive 750,000 sq ft parking lot lends itself perfectly to solo events with ample room for trucks, trailers, competitors and spectators as well as a large course with room for National solo style elements. The threat of inclement weather kept entries a bit low but the 71 folks who did show up were treated to five mostly dry runs on a 0.75 mile long course. The event ran very smoothly and the large open parking lot allowed for multiple cars on course at a time. Rain set in around 2pm while the last drivers were finishing their runs and by 3pm the awards had been given and folks were on their way home We are looking forward to running at this venue again and would love to have more people The parking lot will easily support a mile long course but we need more attendants in order to adequately cover the run/work requirements for such a large course. The WMR Solo Manager would like to thank the Furrin Group for allowing the SCCA to borrow their timing equipment for this weekend. In addition, we d like to thank all the Furrin Group members who assisted in running this event so smoothly. WMR s next Solo event will be the perineal favorite at Grattan Raceway on Labor Day September 4th. Save the date and watch for updates on registration on Facebook This year will have a unique new course design which should allow for easier ingress/egress onto the track for spectators as well as increasing run/work efficiency. The goal? More seat time for our drivers PAGE 7

8 GHT Registration ends in 3 days on August 5, :59 PM EDT Unlike past years, both drivers and workers can register for this event here. BACKFIRE ABOUT THE SCCA CLUB RACING RALLY SPONSORS RALLYCROSS FORUMS SOLO SITEMAP CONTACT US DOWNLOADS NEWS SEARCH EVENTS S CAR CLUB OF AMERICA Grattan JUNE, 2017 Raceway Location Belding, MI Track Map Download a map Sticker Video WS SCCA OUR REGION VOLVED ER BENEFITS TO JOIN? MAILBAG WS LINKS L MEDIA HANDISE NATIONAL NTION XPO ACK NEWS HIC STANDARDS WARDS HALL OF FAME OUNDATION T SURVIVAL RS AT SCCA CY AND TIONS VENUE JOIN NOW Watch a vide (YouTube) Come out for our 12/10/ WMR Pro Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises Series Announced Original Unrestricted TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 10, 2009) SCCA Pro Racing has announced the formation of a five-event Pro Series for SCCA s Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes. Club Racing Event Double Regional ===================================== Add this event to your ca held byat the MIS" Spec event Recognizing the needwmr to give"majors drivers in the popular to be held at Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes an Grattan Raceway affordable venue to compete at the professional level, in SCCA Pro Racing has teamed up with SCCA Enterprises to create a five-event, 10-race Pro Series schedule for Formula Enterprises racing VIEW FULL SIZE at Runoffs Western Michigan Region June 24th & 25th, 2017 Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan In the history of SCCA Pro Racing, some of the most successful series were born out of popular SCCA Club Racing classes, SCCA Pro Racing President and CEO Robert Wildberger said. The Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises Pro Series are ideal support A challenging and fun 2 mile, 12 turn road course series for the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series and World Challenge Championships. We re happy we of elevation Approximately can provide these racers with50 anfeet opportunity to tastechange competition at the professional level. Garages and paved paddock spaces available Four of the five on-site race Speccamping Racer Ford forpro/formula volunteer Enterprises workers Pro weekends were announced at the Free Performance Racing Industry Show, in Orlando, Fla., each of them double-race weekends. The season Race timing forracer crewevent and at Road Atlanta. From there, both series begins April 10 Monitor 11 for the live 25thevent Anniversary Spec spectators head to New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, N.J., May 8 9. A month later, June 5 6, the two series travel to Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Theon season will conclude at VIRginia WMR s famous Que-It-Up trackutah. dinner International Raceway in Alton, Va., where the two classes World Challenge and Trans-Am, Sept 11 Saturday evening for workers, drivers, andjoin crew 12. We ve been looking forward to a renewed partnership with SCCA Pro Racing for some time, SCCA Enterprises President Erik Skirmants said. The original Pro Spec Racer Ford series produced some incredible racing and we ll be expecting nothing less in Formula Enterprises is equally capable of putting on a fantastic show and we see the new Pro Series as the final step in the maturation of this class. We certainly are excited to provide our Club Racers top level competition and expect to welcome many new faces into the classes and see them learn, succeed and move on with strong skills developed running our spec racing products. PAGE 8 The Spec Racer Ford is an enclosed-wheel, open cockpit, purpose built race car powered by a 1.9-liter Ford engine. Next year marks the 25th Anniversary of the original Spec Racer Ford. The Spec Racer Ford previously ran in a professional series from 1994 to The Formula Enterprises car is a single-design,

9 Get Involved A Call for Volunteer Workers for the Upcoming Racing Season How can I help? Don't worry, there are lots of ways Motorsports is more than just driving, and there are a million-and-one ways to get involved. Running an event requires the talents of a wide variety of dedicated individuals. Our members enjoy serving in all types of exciting positions. If you ever thought you might like to give racing a try... working races can give you valuable insights into driving, preparation, and the race tracks themselves. Getting involved as a race worker or an official is as easy as going to a local event and volunteering to help. There are lots of jobs to do... One of these might be just for you. Those wanting to lend a hand are welcomed with open arms, and are rewarded with adventure, camaraderie, and friendship. Volunteers can register at any event even if they have no prior experience. We will provide the basic training and pair you up with an experienced worker. Over time you will grow into the position you like. Of course, if your first choice doesn't meet your expectations there are many more to choose from. Workers are issued a license just like the competition drivers, and can work their way up through the four levels of licenses by participating at different events and gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a National License. In addition to local events, SCCA licensed workers help staff most of the professional motor-sport events held in the United States including SCCA Pro Racing, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, and Formula One. If you are still unsure about which type of volunteer work you would like to do, just contact one of our Specialty Chiefs. The brief summary below is aimed at shaping your impression of what may fit your style and desire. Registration The Registrar is the intake person for our Club Racing events. The Registrar is responsible for checking in drivers, crew and workers for the event. The registration team work just outside the track entrance at a registration station or desk where race credentials are verified, insurance waivers are signed, entry fees are collected, and information and schedules for the race weekend are distributed. Be the first official face they see, point them to where they need to be and make sure everyone gets started on the right track. If you have good organizational skills this could be the place for you. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Marilyn Russell, Chief of Registration, at ( rotaryracer@comcast.net ) or call her at PAGE 9

10 Scrutineer / Tech If you have interest in inspecting race cars and poking around under the hood, this might be an ideal place for you. There are two primary functions of tech. The first entails a complete pre-race visual inspection of all the safety equipment including driver suits, helmets, seat belts, shoulder belts, the roll cage, the fire system, and the general integrity and race worthiness of the car. The second function is to impound cars at the end of a race to determine their legality with respect to the General Competition Rules and the specifications for their class (often times, the car s minimum weight). The Scrutineer is also responsible for post-race inspections possibly including mechanical teardown s due to a competitor protest For more information on this Specialty please contact: Ed Maklenburg, Chief Scrutineer, at ( emaklenburg@frontier.com ) or call him at Start All eyes are on the Starter holding the flag at the beginning and the end of the race, but waving the green and the checker flags is just a small part of what Starters do. The Starter communicates the Chief Steward's instructions to the drivers through a series of colored flags, beginning with the green flag to start the race. In addition, the Starters maintain the lap count, the elapsed time for the session, and must follow the race order by charting the race as it unfolds. Throughout the race, the Starter also uses other flags, including: blue, black, red, yellow, white, and of course, the flag every leading driver eagerly awaits, the checkered flag For more information on this Specialty please contact: Bruce Beauvais, Chief of Start, at ( bruce.beauvais@gmail.com ) or call him at Timing and Scoring If you want to have the best viewing seat on the course, stay out of the weather and have first hand knowledge of whose who and whose winning, then, Timing and Scoring is for you. The function of Timing and Scoring (T&S) is to report the race by recording each competitor s speed, scoring him/her according to the number of laps completed and the order in which the car crossed the start/finish line; and to produce accurate results of the race. In earlier days stopwatches were used to track driver s lap times. Each timer was assigned one or more cars to record lap times on time cards. Things have changed a lot since then and now this is tracked electronically with computers and in-car transponders. Join us and be a part of a great team that documents and generates the official results for the race. You will find working in Timing and Scoring is both fun and rewarding. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Lorrie SCORING Wandell, Chief of Timing and Scoring, at ( timinggal@gmail.com ) or call her at PAGE 10

11 Flagging and Communications Workers in F&C are the eyes, ears and hands of those in charge. One of the most visible specialties, these are the corner workers whom you see dressed in white at every race track in the United States. This specialty is actually made up of three subspecialties. Flagging, Communications, and Safety. The F&C worker takes a position along the course and uses flags and hand signals to communicate track conditions to each driver. They use an array of colored flags to communicate to the drivers about the condition of the track, and radio s or land lines to communicate with Race Control about incidents on the portion of track for which they are responsible. The third part of this specialty is Safety and as such they are the first responders to most incidents on the track. They are the first ones to arrive at an incident and help the unfortunate driver get out of harm s way. They also lend a hand and assist in cleaning up the mess left behind. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Karen Crider, Chief of Flagging and Communications, at ( karenjcrider@hotmail.com ) Grid Worker s and Pit Marshal s Grid worker s line up cars at the beginning of each session and are responsible for insuring that the race cars are placed in the proper order for the beginning of the race. They also check the driver s safety gear, and make sure they have their belts fastened, their helmet strapped, their gloves on, their window net is up, their arm restraints are on, and that they re ready to go Lastly, they are responsible for traffic control as cars are released to the track. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Mary is lined up in the proper order before they Ellen Sickles, Chief of Grid, at( rmsickles@comcast.net )or call The Pit Marshal s control action in the Pit lane... they serve as traffic cops and fire control personnel during practice, qualifying, and the race. They ensure that conditions in the Pits are safe at all times and make sure all personnel in the Pits follow the rules and procedures outlined in the General Competition Rules book. During the racing event, the Pit Marshal s are there to ensure the competitor s entry to and exit from the Pit area is done in a safe manner and to oversee the safety of car crews servicing the car. For more information on this Specialty please contact: Duane Belisle, Chief of Pit, at ( mazdaman86@msn.com )or call PAGE 11

12 Course Control The Course Marshal s main responsibility is the clearing the track of disabled and stopped vehicles. Some of these cars may have a mechanical problem or they may simply have run out of gas and they need to be towed back to their paddock area. Course Marshal s may also assist in clean-up of the track during and after events in the event of fluid spills or other situations that may leave debris on the track surface. In addition, the Course Marshal s may assist in the distribution of corner equipment and the maintenance of corner equipment, including fire extinguishing equipment between events. For more information on this Specialty contact: Wayne Rogers, Chief of Course Control, at ( wrogers280z73@netzero.net ) or call him at Sound Control Want to get close to the action, but don t want to be in the action? If so, Sound Control could be for you. Those who staff Sound Control get to be out near the track and the action, but since their duty is to read the sound meter, they don t go out on the track like the F&C workers do. Racing noise may be music to a fans ears, but to the nearby landowner it may not be so pleasant. On a race track with noise regulations, SCCA Sound Control officials monitor the sound level of passing race vehicles during all practice, qualifying and race sessions. The sound output of the cars is recorded during practice, qualifying and the race to ensure compliance with a set level, usually 103 decibels. These readings are logged by car number and class every lap when the car is clear of traffic that could interfere with the reading. Cars that exceed the maximum allowable level are reported to the operating Steward so that appropriate action can be taken to correct the problem and allow the car to return to the track. Regular sound level meter calibrations as well as various weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, and barometric pressure, are checked and recorded. As weather conditions change, they are again recorded and adjustments are made as necessary. For more information on this Specialty contact: Matt Otte, Chief of Sound Control, at ( mootte@mtu.edu ). First time volunteers can sign up at the Registration desk at the race event. Even though you will not be turned away at the track... we are asking returning volunteers to sign up in the (workers) section at ( wmr-scca.motorsportreg.com ) before coming to the event. This gives us a better idea of staffing levels for each of the specialties and allows us to better plan for the provided lunches, worker gifts, and the Saturday dinner party. PAGE 12

13 I Need Someone to Help Me in Drivers Information at our June 24 th - 25 th Event at Grattan Do you wish to stand out in the hot sun all day or weather that torrential downpour that seems to come up out of nowhere? If so, working in Drivers Information is not for you. If on the other hand, you wish to be close to all the activities in the upper paddock, yet, out of the elements, in a sheltered area with a nice cool breeze blowing through, and a comfortable chair to sit on Drivers Information might be just the spot for you. It is our job to post the Grid Sheets and Race Results and make copies of them available to the drivers. After the results are final, we hand out the trophies. We also try to answer any questions that the drivers might have, or, at least, to direct them to the right person for an answer. If you can help me, please contact me at jwashburn.us@gmail.com or give me a call at Jim Washburn Regional Executive Western Michigan Region PAGE 13

14 B of AMERICA ership 805 WMR Backfire Editor Jim Washburn Cedar Chestnut Park Street Dr. Apt 310 Holt, MI Inside: Membership Recognition, WMR Calendar, 2017 GLDiv Racing Schedule, 2017 WMR Service Award Program, MI Adventure Solo Event, Call for Volunteers Dr. Trenz A Pruca III 4321 First Street Apt.21 Anytown, State ZIP First Class Mail facebook.wmr-scca.org twitter.wmr-scca.org ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED "#$%&'() #*+,-./ ,8619:;:;,:5<2419:=:<1:53>./9.?03(:? :@*251<$05$-+,24#;:5./0A "#"$%"&'())*' BCDC@:0<23 '319.<.<<+:V =>(E44./.0-< ()F12,:G(0;,-.3?< J:11:5452;19:)7.125 '3$2;.3?E44./:5".2?50*9.:< #-:11:5452;19:2+1?2.3?@2-2>030?:5 "03O+:1'3P Q'3425;01.23 *B *H6*I *I6*K *L6*M *N *R >:;,:5#33.P:5<05.:< U:3:50->:;,:5<9.*>::1.3?>.3+1:< S:T1;::1.3?.3425;01.23 T REGION UB of AMERICA BACKFIRE AUGUST, 2012 WHATEVER YOUR MARQUE... *DC *DC *DC *DD *DB Dr. Trenz A Pruca III 4321 First Street Apt.21 Anytown, State ZIP Backfire is publication is a publication of the of Western the Michigan Region of the Sports Car Club Western of America. Michigan Region of the Sports Car Club of America. The editor welcomes letters, articles and The opinions editor welcomes of our members letters, articles to be included and opinions this of publication our members provided to be that included 1. The in this items publication are edited provided for grammar that: 1) The and items improper are edited expletives. for 2. grammar The content and improper is not libelous expletives nor and unsupportable. 2) The content is The not items libelous must nor be received no later than the 15th of the unsupportable. The items must be month to be included in the next issue received when no and later where than the space 15th is of the available. month to be included in the next issue when and where space is Submit available. articles to: Jim Washburn, 2385 Cedar Park Dr. Apt 310, Holt, MI Submit articles Microsoft to: Jim Word Washburn, documents 1972 Chestnut and St., pictures Holt, MI can be ed to Jwashburn.us@gmail.com Microsoft Word documents, PDF files and pictures can be ed to Jwashburn.us@gmail.com