October 2016

October 27,2016

Start Time: 7:35 pm

Attending: Patt Buell, Chuck Garcia, John LaRandeau, Ann LaRandeau, April Walter, Mark Walker, Rita Walker, Candy Gerber, Dave Zitzlsperger, Ben Tusa, Anthony Jackson, Dave Pape and Shana Hogan.

Secretary Report: Shana Hogan

Shana emailed the Minutes to Board Members. No further discussion.

Treasurer: April Walter

April had no new information for discussion.

Activities Director: Steve Ducharme (not present)

Steve did email a report for October 2016. Dave Zitzlsperger read the email:

“Nebraska region held two events in October. The first two day extravaganza at Lincoln Air Park on Oct. 8-9. It began on Saturday with Solo Trials completion for 32 drivers, with Mark Walker serving as coarse designer with Dave Pape as event master. The final points Solo competition of the season, #7, was held on Sunday for 101 drivers, with Ben Tusa as course designer/eventmaster. The Corvette Club shared the site (and expenses) both days to hold their own solo. The Mustang Club led a Gymkana on Sunday.

We were fortunate to have a Focus RS to see and drive, courtesy of Ford Motor Company and their rep, Taylor. The Solo Trials drivers managed to shred the tires on Saturday,so the car sat idle on Sunday. thank you Taylor and Ford!

RallyCross #8 was held at 1-80 Speedway with course designer Marty Choyeske and 17 drivers competing.

Jim Woods has offered his land for a extra RallyCross, but at present he cannot commit to a date. I only see two viable dates, November 13 and Dec 11. Dec 11 may not draw many drivers. The K.C. region has a RallyCross near St. Joe on Sat. Dec. 2nd, and I recommend supporting that one instead. I recommend tabling this opportunity and declaring it a successful year.

Thank you Dave Pape and Mike LoveJoy for leading such a successful, and eventful, year for Solo and RallyCross. That is all, for now. I look forward to more fun and thrills in 2017.”

RallyCross Chairman: Mike Lovejoy (not present)

Mike did email a report. Dave Zitzlsperger read the email.

“October finished up our last points event for the RallyCross program. It’s still hard to believe we had 8 races for this season. Of those events, two were double-header weekends with a RallyCross school and a Twilight Rally in April and a Midwest Division Championship in September. We averaged right around 21 entries per event with the highest attended event bringing in 27 entries. While this season’s average is only slightly higher than the 2015 Season turnout there were three more races included. This reflects a more consistent attendance rate throughout the season.

This is largely due to growing number of regulars that are filling the ranks and promoting our RallyCross program. These key participants are helping drive our program forward.

I was also proud to see a strong showing of NRSCCA members representing our region at National Championships this year. From podiums to pylons, our Nebraska Region competitors competed well on The National stage. We were fortunate to have such high- caliber drivers in our program. Many of these drivers were part of the RallyCross School earlier in the season, so it’s encouraging to see them do well at Nationals.

There’s also been added exposure for our RallyCross events from social media. Thanks to Facebook events being shared through various car clubs and racing outlets, more people are discovering our RallyCross events and trying them out. Even if people weren’t racing, the spectators, photographers, and general following the program has gained this year has also helped contribute to the success of this season.

8 events over a 9 month period, 12 meals fed to 166 entries, and hundreds of cones brutally muted by a white Evo. I think it’s safe to say the 2016 season is something we can be proud of. I’d like to thank everyone who helped contribute to the strength of our RallyCross program this year and look forward to more racing in the dirt next season.”

Solo Chairman: Dave Pape

Dave reported we had a good year.

National Events: Mark Walker

Mark had nothing new to report at this time.

Membership: Julie Heaton (not present)

Julie did email that there are 287 members. With one new member in October.

New Membership: Ben Tusa

Ben has nothing new to report.

Exhaust Notes: Patt Buell

Patt said they were in the works.

Points: Sarah Herrick (not present)

The RallyCross and Solo points are on the NRSCCA website. Activity points still being figured .

Social Chair: Chuck Garcia

Chuck said nothing new to report.

Banquet Chair: Ellen Zitzlsperger

Banquet will be held January 14, 2017 at The DC Center. The invitations will be in the mail in December. Candy Gerber offered to order trophies. We still need members to help with the banquet. Please contact Ellen or Dave Zitzlsperger at ezmyth@cox.net if you can help.

Old Business

No old business.

New Business

Candy Gerber had discussed that our region possibly will have a Majors Race held in Hastings Nebraska July 21-23, 2017. Candy has stepped down next year 2017, as Nebraska Race Chairman, but will be willing to help any member who would be interested in this position.

BOG ballot counting: The ballots were counted. Anthony Jackson, Kevin McEnhill and Ben Tusa are our 3 new Board Members.

Patt Buell motioned to adjourn. Chuck Garcia seconded. All for. Meeting Adjourned: 8:28 pm

Addendum: Mark Walker stated we needed to add insurance for contents in trailer. Dave Zitzlsperger motioned to add the needed insurance. April Walter seconded. All for.

---

Return to: Main | 2020-Present | 2010-2019 | 2000-2009