PANIC SLIP

pre-Top Gun July 2002

THANK YOU TIME, IN SPADES

Many years ago, Tom Masterson thought it might be a good idea (and a good money-maker for the club) to invest in the Double Nationals in Washington (or Oregon) each year as a co-sponsor and co-investor.  Damned if he wasn’t right.  This year, his foresight and tenaciousness netted the club $2200 from the event.  Without Tom and his stalwart travelin’ buddies Mort Kirby and Jim Keller, we would have no such cash windfall with which to fund our fun.

The club has never added up all the years of Double Nationals returns, but I’ll bet the total would buy one very fancy new pickup truck.  A huge, huge thanks to Tom for his vision, and for the dedication of the “three amigos”.  We owe them all plenty.  Please tell these guys thanks when you get the chance.  Repeatedly.

DEMO DERBY

Still needs help.  Bodies wanted.  Call Darrell Schamp at 761-1264 to volunteer.  Remember, this is another event that some members work, but from which all members benefit.  More workers and fewer no-shows would be neat.  Be there if you are able, please.  August 3, at ExpoPark, tech at 1:00, event at 5:30.  It’s just like automotive WWF, with a beered-up crowd.  Damned sophisticated fun for all.  Crunch!

TOP GUN – BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

The Champion Auto (Bumper-to-Bumper), Ike and Susan’s Lounge and Casino, Pizza Hut Top Gun Autocross, two days of back-to-back autocross pandemonium, will be here at ExpoPark on July 13 and 14.  Two different courses, two chances to go fast, one great event site, and hundreds of chances to have a great time.  In no particular order:

• There is no sponsoring motel this year, so lodging is on your own.  Last year’s deal was simply not available through new management at the previous sponsor’s site.
• National Solo 2 rules for classification will be in effect again, just like last year.
• $35 for members; $50 for non-members.
• The local Corvette club manned the event last year, but this year we will be our own workers, so expect to be assigned to run groups and to work groups.  Everyone will have to work in some way; you know how it goes.
• There will be an early tech inspection at ExpoPark at 7:00 PM on Friday the 12^th to help avoid long lines and waits on Saturday.
• Early is the word.  We will make early set-up a priority, and early tech inspection will help, too.  Be there on site at 8:00 AM for tech; runs ought to begin by 9:30 if humanly possible.
• Pit parking will be at a premium.  Only competition vehicles will be allowed in the pit area; trucks, tow vehicles, and trailers will need to be parked elsewhere each day.  And the usual 5MPH pit speed will be very carefully enforces.  No pets or very small children would be helpful, too.  Safety counts.  Watch those little ones.
• Double points here locally, anyway.
• Huge prestige.  Many former winners have reportedly gone on to bigger and better fame from here, although there is no hard evidence of that.  Seriously, the competition is fairly fierce and intense, so come with your race face on, and prepared to run hard.
• Food Sunday from Pizza Hut.  Pizzas for lunch, of course.  You’ll be hungry by that afternoon.  No beer, just pizza.  Last year it was wonderful!
• No pre-registration forms this year, but please call Ed Austin (452-1135) or Jerry Rukavina (761-4357) if you are from out-of-town so we can be ready for the numbers that show up.
• T-shirts.  Yup, we got ‘em, wet or dry, for $10.  You give us $10, you get a shirt.  Wattadeal.
• One word:  SUNSCREEN!

JUNE 23 BAY DRIVE RESULTS

Nice day, nearly three dozen drivers, a challenging course, and an occasional train.  Bay Drive saw plenty of smiles, a few furrowed brows, and another good event.  Results:

A/Pro  Paul Salois  Merc  No time

B/Pro  Pat Murphy  RX-7  2:19.634

           Steve West  Datsun  2:30.783

C/Pro  John Weinzettel  Honda  2:11.o29

           Tim Helms  Fiero  2:21.502

           Sam Nazelrod  Honda  2:26.962

           Alan Beaumont  Mazda  2:30.186

           James Mayes  Dodge Neon  2:31.548

           Chad Marlow  Honda  2:32.992

           Rancom Matsko  BMW  2:39.752

B/Sedan  Zack Gilmor  Ford  2:38.665

               Scott Phelps  Dodge  2:38.964

C/Sedan  Tom Masterson  Honda  2:38.670

                Rachael Fekete  Honda  2:49.597

Prepared1  James Rainges  Ford  2:29.509

                  Orrin Mullenay  Ford  2:31.528

                  Kyle Reynolds  Plymouth  2:45.504

                  Keith Reynolds  Plymouth  3:18.972

Prepared2  Kyle Houge  Mazda  2:19.889

                  Jack Haling  Dodge  2:33.187

Prepared3  John Woodcock  Honda  2:32.678

GT-1  Steve Nutter  Ford Maverick  2:20.081

           Dennis Figarelle  Camaro  2:34.485

           Kent Yoder  Camaro  2:35.885

           Ray Yoder  Camaro  2:43.074

           Bob Stevenson  Mustang  No time

GT-2  Gary Wolf  2:12.515

           Rick Cummings  Capri  2:30.517

           Colter Cummings  Capri  2:57.515

GT-3  Larry Akers  BMW  2:21.535

           Bob Morin  Toyota  2:26.892

           Jim Messick  Scirocco  2:44.162

REMEMBER:

TOP GUN SPONSORS DO CARE ABOUT YOU AND MOTORSPORTS, SO MAKE IT A POINT TO PATRONIZE THEM AND TO TELL THEM “THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT” WHENEVER YOU ARE IN THEIR STORES.

A VERY LARGE SCCA THANKS TO:

IKE AND SUSAN’S LOUNGE AND CASINO

CHAMPION AUTO PARTS (BUMPER-TO-BUMPER)

PIZZA HUT

There you have it – food, spirits, and car parts.  All among friends, too.  Now go spend your money there!

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