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1 July 2012 Cincinnati Region S.C.C.A. Chairman of the Board Bill Niemeyer, Jr Regional Executive David Santel Assistant Regional Executive EB Lunken Secretary Bryan Schafer Treasurer Christy Graham Member-at-Large/ Membership Chair/Race Chair Todd Cholmondeley Member-at-Large/PDX Chair Brian Walker Member-at-Large Joe O Gorman jogorman@cincykarting.com Members-at-Large/Solo Chairs Shari McCoy Nathan Roberts shari_nathan@yahoo.com Member-At-Large/Chief Registrar Pattison Lunken patmos74@yahoo.com Web Master David Santel dsantel@cincykarting.com CinChronizer Editors Allen and Jill Tomey jtomey@cinci.rr.com Make it Safe! Make it Fun! Next Newsletter Deadline: Tuesday, August 7th Send articles to Allen and Jill Tomey at jtomey@cinci.rr.com CinChronizer Advertising Rates Business card-$200/year 1/6 th Page -$300/Year Quarter Page -$500/Year All ads Expire 12/31 & are pro-rated by the month. Classifieds(3 Months) are free to members

2 John Witling was the fastest Cincy driver at the tri-region challenge June 17th Tom O Gorman finished at the top of PAX at the Indy Region SCCA Tri-Region Challenge June 17th Tom Patton finished at the top in GT2 at the SCCA Super Series at Mid-Ohio Jun 3rd Dave Doran took 3rd spot in S2 in the SCCA Super Series at Mid-Ohio June 3rd Car Weight Vinyl Graphic Special SCCA is now requiring many classes to post their minimum weight on the car. I'm offering a special package to neatly and easily fulfill this new requirement. 2 sets of graphics (1 for each side of the car) Weight and # or lb (if desired). Provide the overall height and width of the graphic. Available in white, black, blue, red, Contact: Jennie Morsch yellow or orange. Continental Motorsport Services Describe the desired font. continentalmotorsport@att.net Please provide the weight. Photos Courtesy of Jeff Loewe Instructors needed for the Mid Ohio PDX Friday July 27th Please contact Bill Niemeyer niemeyer65@hotmail.com or

3 Between the Cones Solo Report By: Shari McCoy and Nathan Roberts July is here and as the temperature heats up so does the competition! On June 17 we traveled to Indy Region to participate in the Tri-Region Challenge, we came in second in the challenge by a difference of only twenty points! Each year we get closer to bringing home the big trophy, so next year it is bound to come back to Cincinnati! Two of our members did bring home individual trophies from the event, congratulations to Renee Hines who was the recipient of the Fastest Woman Trophy and to Tom O'Gorman who recieved the first in Pax trophy! The event was a lot of fun, and Indy Region put on a great event. July is a very busy month for racing we have our fifth points event which will be held at Turfway Park on Sunday July 8, and on the 22 of July we will be back at Turfway Park for PE #6. Then on August 12 we will be back at Turfway Park for PE#7. There are a few updates to the schedule, the event on August 19 that was originally scheduled as a Test and Tune has been changed to Points Event Eight, and we have added a joint event with WOR to be held at Kil-Kare Raceway on August 26. Our final event of the season will be held on September 16 at the Wilmington Airport, this will also be a joint event with WOR and will also be our annual Pax Challenge. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events and we hope to see you at an event in the very near future! For Sale: 4 Enkei M1 wheels, 16 X 7, 4-100/108, 6 spoke, black w/machined lip. Fits Honda, Focus, Mini, Neon. $ Racequip Blue/white x-large dbl layer drivers suit. $50.00 Longacre Hot Lap timing system - $75.00 Sprint Booster for BMW E46, 1 series or Z4 with manual transmission. Improve throttle response. $ BMW Performance air intake - E46 - $ BMW 16" OEM wheels, BBS style with Michelin Pilot tires.$ Doug - (513) Hey Guys - Help Spread the Word The Cincy SCCA could use your help promoting our events. If you have anyone that you think might enjoy Autocrossing, Time Trial events, or Volunteering at Races please invite them to the same fun that you have. Everyone that is an SCCA member gets Sports Car Magazine. If you have issues that you don't want anymore leave them at Doctors offices or give them to friends. The Cincy SCCA prints and hands out Paper Flyers all the time. If you would like some to hand out or print on your own please contact Brian at briax7@yahoo.com A big thank you to all the good folks who donated items for the Silent Auction at last year's IT/SPECtacular. On July 27-29th at Mid-Ohio we will be holding our 2nd annual silent auction in memory of Judy Cowie for the benefit of ALS. Your donated items and support are greatly appreciated. Items can be brought to the track and left at garage #1 or contact Bob Cowie

4 S.C.C.A. CINCINNATI REGION CINCHRONIZER c/o The Tomeys 3823 Springoak Drive Cincinnati, Ohio Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 8:00 pm at Mill Race Banquet Center in Winton Woods. We re on the Web! Coming A-TRACK-tions July 8 - Points Event #5 Turfway Park 17 - Monthly Meeting at Mill Race 22 - Points Event #6 Turfway Park Mid-Ohio August 12 - Points Event #7 Turfway Park 19 - Points Event #8 Turfway Park 21 - Monthly Meeting at Mill Race 26 - Joint Event w/wor Kil-Kare September 16 - Pax Challenge w/ WOR Wilmington 18 - Monthly Meeting at Mill Race The Sports Car Store provides dealer quality service at about half the price. We receive our parts direct from the distributors and pass the savings on to you. Owner, Steve Mains has personally been working on import cars for over forty years. If you own a Mercedes - Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Jaguar, Ferrari, Saab, Rolls - Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Saab, Volvo, MG, Triumph, Volkswagen (air or water cooled), we want to be your service and repair specialists Turfway Rd. Florence, KY

5 Jeff Loewe Imaging Pattison Lunken, Registrar 7202 Longfield Dr. Apt. #2 Cincinnati, OH

6 WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENTER THE EVENT ONLINE THROUGH MOTORSPORTSREG.COM I.T.SPEC*tacular Restricted Dbl. Regional Entry Form MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE LEXINGTON, OHIO July , 2012 Regional Entry fee Both Days $ One Day Regional Entry fee Sat. Sun $ Extra class (ex. SM & ITA) 1 day $ day $ drivers, 1 car, Both Days $ Over Crew ( 1 st three are free)----$10 per person Make check/money order payable to: Cincinnati SCCA Pattison Lunken, Registrar 7202 Longfield Dr. Apt #2, Cincinnati, OH Registrar's phone: (513) before 9 pm EDT Registrar's Patmos74@yahoo.com SRF, FE Compliance Fee ($10 per Sanction) Sanction Nos. 12-R-1941-S, 12-R-1942-S Garages Single Door $80 Two Door $120 Held under the SCCA 2012 General Competition Rules Worker Donation Regional Executive: David Santel Late Entry Fee (Postmarked after July 20 th, 2012) $50.00 Race TOTAL: $ Race Chairman: Todd Cholmondeley tefkatt@aol.com Make: Model: Color: Class: Number Desired 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Driver s Name: Phone: Address: City, State, Zip: DOB: Minor? Yes No ( See Supps for Requirements) Comp. License No: Grade: Region of Record: Transponder # I.D.: Member Number: Entrant s Name : Entrant s Member No: Official Use Only Race No. Car No. Class Crew # 1 (Free) Crew #4 ( Pay) Postmark Crew #2 ( Free) Crew # 3 (Free) Crew # 5 (Pay) Crew # 6 ( Pay) Fee Rec'd In the case of emergency, notify: Phone: Check No. Address: At Track? Yes No I agree to enter this event under the current General Competition Rules of the Sports Car Club of America and the Supplemental Regulations pertaining to this event. I further confirm that the car which I have entered complies with all requirements as specified in the GCR for the Class, Category, and Race in which it is entered above. Signatures Driver: Entrant/Owner: Date: Cash MANDATORY TIMING AND SCORING INFORMATION - DRIVER MUST COMPLETE Class: Make: Model: Color: Transponder #ID: Member No.: Region of Rec.: Driver's Name: Hometown: State: Sponsors: Race No. Car No. Class

7 GARAGE RENTAL INFORMATION Please Print Or Type Legibly Online registration at Drivers Name: Phone: Address: City/State/Zip Garage # Preference Choice 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Garages are available for rent. 2-door garages are numbered 9 through 20 1-door garages are numbered 2 through 6 & 21 through 28 Restroom Restroom Jeff Loewe Photo s A

8 Cincinnati I.T.SPEC*tacular Double Restricted Regional MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE LEXINGTON, OHIO JULY 27-29, 2012 Race Supplementary Regulations Sanction Numbers 12-R-1941-S, 12-R-1942-S Restricted Regional is conducted under the 2012 SCCA General Competition Rules and these Supplementary Regulations. RACE ENTRIES: Restricted Regional Entry fees are $299 (both days ), $245 (one day); To enter additional Class along with full entry, (ex. ITA & SM) $60 for one day, $125 for both days. $330 ( two drivers, one car both days) Please note..in case of over-subscription discounted entries ( $60, $125) will be bumped to a waiting list in the order they were received. A full refund of the discounted ( $60, $125) entry will be given if the entry cannot start due to over subscription. Other provisional entries will be accepted. The Club Course configuration will be used throughout the weekend. A maximum of 60 cars will be allowed on course at any time. For SRF, FE- add $10.00 compliance fee each race. Late Entry: Add $50.00 to the total amount if postmarked after July 20th, The Restricted Regional Races are open to drivers with the following competition licenses: SCCA, BMW CCA Club Racing( Full Competition), FIA ( issued by any sanctioning body), ICSCC ( Area Conference), IMSA, Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs MCSCC (Full), Porsche Club of America ( Full Competition), SCCA Pro Racing, Waterford Hills Road Racing Club (Full), West Canada Motorsport Assoc. (Amateur)., SVRA, Historic Sports car Racing (HSR), Vintage Motorsports Council (VMS), National Auto Sports Association ( Competition), All drivers must be SCCA members. Proof of membership and Competition license must be presented at Registration. Confirmation from the Divisional Licensing Chairman or the Club Racing Licensing Department will be required for any driver whose license is pending. Confirmation is the responsibility of the DRIVER. Cincinnati Region SCCA reserves the right to refuse any entry. 2. Crew: Entry fee includes one (1) driver and three (3) crew members. Additional crew passes may be purchased for $10.00 each. Only the entrant, driver, or designee (authorized in writing) may change the crew list. 3. This race is part of the Great Lakes Championship Series and will earn full points in the restricted classes being run. 4. Trophies: Trophies will be awarded according to GCR at a minimum and as amended below. Individual medals will be awarded for the top three finishing cars in each class for the following weekend event: Saturday Afternoon race. Overall trophies for each represented class will be awarded by points system at the completion of Sunday afternoon races up to 3 rd place. A. Saturday: Trophies will be given out at the evening award party to be held at the Honda Pavilion all are welcome. For those that choose not to attend Saturday evening s award party, trophies will be available at the Goodyear Garage behind the paddock concession stand when vehicles clear impound and the results are final. B. Sunday: The Overall Weekend Championship trophies will be available at the Goodyear garage behind the paddock concession stand when vehicles clear impound and the results are final. 5. Points: Points shall be awarded for 3 races over the weekend. A. Points in the Overall Weekend Championship shall be awarded to all finishers through 9 th place in each participating class as follows. 1 st (10 points), 2 nd (9 points), 3 rd (8 points), 4 th (7 points), 5 th (6 points), 6 th (5 points), 7 th (4 points), 8 th ( 3 points), 9 th (2 points) B. All other positions shall be awarded 1 point, including DNF s. A DNS shall result in 0 points. C. All Ties shall be resolved per GCR E D. All Dead Heats will be resolved per GCR C 6. Determination of Grid positions for each race during the weekend. Saturday afternoon races: Grid positions shall be determined by best lap time posted by each participant in the 15 minute qualifying sessions on Saturday morning. Sunday morning qualifying races: grid positions shall be determined by best lap time posted by each participant in the Saturday afternoon races. Sunday afternoon races: grid positions shall be determined by the finishing position of the participants in the Sunday morning qualifying races. All participants: not recording a lap time in their qualifying session or a finish in their qualifying race shall be placed at the back of the grid in car number order. 7. RACE CAR NUMBERS: Will be honored upon receipt of a properly submitted entry, and fee. Confirmation will be sent only if you don t get your first choice of number. Correct number must be on car prior to tech. A. All holders of Novice Permits must prominently display a clearly visible X the same size as their car number on each side of their race car next to their number. B. Novice permits will be available from the Chief Steward after race results are final 8. RACE CAR ELIGIBILITY: These events are open to vehicles conforming to the current specifications for the following classes: ITA, ITB, ITC, ITS, ITR, SRF, STU,STL,SM, EP, FP, HP, GTL, FA, FB, FM, FE, S2000, ASR, CSR, DSR *(IT7,ITE). All classes must conform to the current GCR and Category Specifications for those classes. * Additional Class rules and definitions for IT7 & ITE can be found at : 9. Tech Inspection: Express Tech on Friday evening only: there will be a window at registration for Tech. After you have registered, if your log book shows no outstanding items (accident damage), and a current annual tech, you are eligible for Express Tech. Bring your vehicle logbook and your completed tech sheet to the Tech window to obtain your sticker. Bring your helmet if you do not have a current Club Racing sticker. A. Official scales will be available during Tech Inspection hours and other times by appointment. B. All patches and logos for competing organizations must be covered or removed from both vehicles and driving suits. C. Fuel may be tested: fuel sample valve/ports must be per GCR B.

9 REGISTRATION: Online Registration is available at Mail in registrations may also be sent to: Cincinnati Race Registration Pattison Lunken 7202 Longfield Dr. Apt. #2 Cincinnati, OH Mail in registrations that are incomplete, illegible or that do not include appropriate fees will not be accepted until the date they are completed. A late fee of $50.00 will be charged to all entries not postmarked by July 20, 2012 or completed and paid online by the close of registration on July 24, All checks are to be made payable to the Cincinnati Region SCCA. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be assessed if entry is not cancelled prior to the close of registration at midnight, July 24, No refund will be issued for entries that do not show up at the track. 1. If you have any registration questions contact Pattison at Patmos74@yahoo.com or at (please call before 9:00 PM EDT). 2. Minor Waivers: Single event waivers may be signed by one parent/legal guardian. Signatures must be witnessed by a notary (only on form MS2A), a licensed SCCA Registrar, or a Steward. Persons other than a parent/legal guardian may NOT sign Minor Waivers. Annual Minor Waivers (purple Photo ID) must be signed by two parents/legal guardians and will cost $ and 17 year old drivers are required to contact Bobbie Hannan (Mid-Ohio) at bhannan@midohio.com or for copies of Mid- Ohio's Minor Waiver (this is in addition to the SCCA Minor Waiver). These must be obtained well in advance & require a Notary Public's signature. The completed waivers and information must be ed to the address above. 15 Year old drivers NOT allowed by MID-OHIO. 4. Checks returned for any reason will incur a $25.00 service fee. 5. Registrar is not responsible for any entry sent by a delivery service that requires a daytime signature or special pickup. 6. Drivers must present at registration the ID required by the GCR. 7. Due to the sanctioning requirements at this event the number of entries is limited. The event organizers reserve the right to refuse entry into this event without giving any reason for the refusal. Refund Policy: If a participant must cancel prior to the event, a refund will be provided if the participant properly submits a Refund Request Form to the Chief Register. Any participant submitting a refund request prior to the close of registration on July 24, 2012, will receive a full refund. Refund requests received after the close of registration will be assessed a $50.00 processing fee (plus 3% if paid by credit card). No refunds will be considered for entrants that do not show, or do not request a refund by 9:00 AM the day of the event. No Refund Request Form will be considered if received after August 4, CONDUCT OF THE EVENT: 1. Race start procedures: All race starts as well as restarts, finishes, important information such as black flag, sound board etc. will be shown at the main start stand located on the pit straight in front of the five story tower. Groups three and seven will use a split start for all races. The pace car(s) will gather the field on the pit straight and proceed to pace the pack around to pit in. At this point the pace car will enter pit lane leaving the pole sitter to pace the field to the pit straight start stand. 2. The first 3 race finishers in class will report to impound at the Tech Building immediately. 3. A working AMB TranX260 transponder required. Transponder test equipment may be available in the Tech Inspection area and will be staffed the same hours as the scales. 4. Transponders can be purchased from AMB directly, and will not be available at the track. 5. Two cars, even though running in different race groups, may not share the same transponder. 6. False Grid: Will be closed at the one-minute signal and race cars not in their assigned positions will start at the back of the field. At the oneminute signal all crew must leave the False Grid. 7. Sound control will be enforced for this event: The sound meter is located at either the inside of turn 1A on drivers left or on drivers left exiting the keyhole ( a.k.a. turn 3) The sound limit is 103 db.. 8. There will be no waived Tech at this event. If you have an Annual Tech and a current (2012 SCCA helmet sticker (black), you need only present your logbook & Tech Sheet at Tech. 9. No radios will be permitted which interfere with track communications, , , and Race Groups 1 Club Trial Group. The track length is 2.4 miles; per GCR B, maximum of 60 cars per group. 11. The Black Flag reporting area is in the area of the base of the start/finish stand on pit lane. 12. ANY RACE DRIVER: completing less than 5 laps of qualifying combined must see the Chief Steward for permission to compete in the race. 13. Paddock speed limit is 10 MPH. Anyone operating ANY motorized vehicle on the track property must have a valid driver s license (any state) and present it to any official upon request. Bicycles, skates, Razors, scooters, & skateboards (with or w/o motor) are banned. Unlicensed motor scooters, motorcycles, ATV's, etc. cannot leave the Paddock except to go to the Grid or Showers. Golf carts do not need a license. SPECIAL: 1. Fuel spillage on any paved area of the facility is forbidden and may result in a black flag and liability for repairs if instructions from any officials are not obeyed promptly. Jack stand bases must be supported so as to avoid pavement indentations 2. No unmuffled engines may be operated between 7 PM and 7 AM unless traveling to or from Tech. 3. Minimum age in the pits is 18 years. Sleeved shirts,long pants, and closed shoes are required in the pits.credentials must be clearly visible at all times. 4. Camping will be permitted on Thursday through Saturday nights only. The camping area is limited to the paddock.. Motor home, 5-wheels and camper trailers and other self contained units will be assessed a $30 weekend camping fee by Mid Ohio. This does not include volunteer workers. All other forms of camping are free. 5. The infield will be OPEN to spectators. No trash is permitted; everything you carry in must be carried out. (GRANDSTANDS CLOSED) 6. No pets are permitted on track property per Mid Ohio. No exceptions. 7. Sale of any products on Mid-Ohio property is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Mid-Ohio Contact Mary Please use the provided receptacles for trash, oil, and other fluids. Do not leave any tires at the track, except with tire vendors. 9. You will be required to vacate the premises by 6:30 PM Sunday. If later, you will be billed for the cost of Security. 10. Track phone number: Fax: The EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER at Mid-Ohio: Registration: Drivers Information: Consumption of alcoholic beverages on track property is prohibited until after the last checkered flag of the day.

10 Cincinnati I.T.SPEC*tacular Double Restricted Regional & Club Trial Sanction # 12-R-1941-S Schedule Sanction # 12-R-1942-S FRIDAY, July 27th, 2011 SATURDAY, July 28th, 2011 SUNDAY, July 29th, :00 PM 9:00 PM Registration 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Express Tech 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Tech / Scales 7:00 AM-1:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM- 11:00 AM Tech / Scales No Schedule- Schedule! listen to P.A. announcements to assure timely arrival. 8:00 AM- qualifying for Groups 1 through 7 Club race groups 3 through 7 qualifying will be 15 minutes in length. Club Trial session 1 will immediately follow the completion of group 7 qualifying. Group 1 race will immediately follow the compleition of Club Trial session 1. One hour lunch will immediately follow completion of Group 1 race. Afternoon races for group 2 through 7 will immediately follow lunch. Club races 3 though 7 will be 18 laps or 30 minutes whichever comes first. Club Trial sessions 2 & 3 will immediately follow the completion of group 7 race. SATURDAY PARTY AT HONDA PAVILLION Approximately 6:15 PM. Everybody welcome. Hot food & drink provided. Sponsored by Cincinnati Region 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM Registration 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tech / Scales No Schedule-Schedule! Listen to the P.A. announcements to assure timely arrival on grid. Please note that there will be no group 8 today. 8:00 AM- Qualifying for groups 1 and 2. Qualifying races for groups 3 through 7 will immediately follow completion of group 2 qualifying. All morning qualifying races are 8 lap or 15 minutes whichever comes first. Group 1 race will immediately follow the completion of group 7 qualifying race. One hour Lunch will immediately follow Group 1 race. Afternoon races for group 2 through 7 will immediately follow lunch. Club races 3 through 7 will be 18 laps or 30 minutes whichever comes first. NOTES: 1. All times are EDT. 2. EXPRESS TECH Friday evening only at Registration Building. Must have Tech Form from Registration packet, log book, & helmet (if sticker is needed). 3. Trophies availability: at Goodyear garage behind the paddock concession stand. (listen for page), not earlier than 30 minutes after Provisional results are posted. 4. A portion of your entry fee is applied to the cost of worker lunches. Any additional contributions you would like to offer will be welcomed and publicly recognized. Volunteer workers make our races possible! 5. Info/Entry Form? log onto: or GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6 GROUP 7 GROUP 8 F2000 F1600 ITA, IT7, ITC SRF, EP, FP, HP, GTL SM, STU, STL FA, FB, FE, FM, S2000, ASR, CSR, DSR ITE, ITR. ITS, ITB Club Trial ( Sat. July 28 th Only) I.T.SPEC*tacular RACE OFFICIALS CHIEF STEWARD: Pat McCammon (260) Chief Of Timing & Scoring: Mick Walker A.C.S. OPERATING: Dan Hodge, John Peterson, Andy Welden Chief of Information: Tony Horning A.C.S. SAFETY: Duane Harrington, Fred McAninch Chief of Results: Dave Killian CHAIRMAN S.O.M.: Doug Mildon Chief of Sound Control: Jason Briggs S.O.M.: Dave Bueno, James Green, Mike Wright ACS BLACK FLAG: Rich Lankford Chief of Tech: Gordon Benson (513) RACE CHAIR: Todd Cholmondeley (513) Pace Car Drivers: Stu Mullan Vaughn Scott E.B. Lunken Cincinnati Registrar: Pattison Lunken (513) Chief Starter: Don Randles Registrar at Track: Dorothy Harrington Chief of Paddock & Pits: Brian Flint Chief of Course : Larry Hall Chief of E.S. : Mid Ohio Safety Chief of F & C: LEC Garage Rental : Pattison Lunken ( 513) Chief of Grid : Chipp Swindler MID-OHIO PHONE NUMBERS: Information Registration , 4511 Emergency

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