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Brian Berry

Jun 11
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Shasta AutoX Challenge Series – June Results

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We were blessed with some amazing early June weather and had a fairly full grid for all 4 run groups for our 4th race of the points season on Sunday.  Josh Davies gave us a track that was very fast, very fun, and produced some exciting laps.  A big thank-you to everyone who made it out to the race, and especially to those who helped with setup, breakdown, and all the stuff that has to happen in between to make these events run smoothly.
Danny Ide continues his dominance at the top of the speed charts this season, racking up his 4th win in his Willys.  Top PAX went to Kenneth Mitchell in his amazing 427 powered CAM-S Corvette.   Complete event results are at https://trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/
We also had a visit from Action News Now, but if you blinked, you may have missed the report Sunday night.  I’ll see if I can get a copy of it up loaded and will share on Facebook if I can.  I’ll also be posting pictures from the event on Facebook a little later this week.
Our next race is Sunday, July 22nd, and I hope you can make it out to race with us!
Jun 05
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2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series Race 4 – This Sunday June 10th!

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Our next event for the “2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series” is this weekend!  We would love to have you join us for a great day of autocross racing with the Trinity Touring Club!  Novice racers are always welcome!

Saturday 06.09.2018
– Gates open at 6pm for track setup – the more hands, the quicker it goes, so please join us and help out!  Josh Davies is our Race Director and will bring us maps for setup.
Sunday 06.10.2018
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover, followed by run groups 1 & 2
– Lunch break – Hot Dog cart available – Please bring some extra cash and support our vendor!
– Driver’s Meeting at the conclusion of lunch break, followed by run groups 3 & 4
– Event concludes with track clean up around 4pm
2018 Updates:

1.  T-Shirts:  Paid members can pick up their 2018 shirts at the event.  Additional shirts are available for $15 each – pick up an extra and help support the Club!

2.  Novice Racers:  For the regular season, you can race as a Novice twice, then you must race in your car class.  Pre-season races don’t count against this limit.

3.  “Most Improved” Season Award:  This year, we are adding a new award to recognize the racer who shows the most improvement based on their PAX progression throughout the season.  We will keep track of your PAX finishes for all 9 races and see who was able to move up the most.  This award is targeted at racers who compete in every points race in the same PAX class – miss events, and your year-end PAX score will take a hit.  Let’s see who is able to improve the most this year!

4.  Helmets:  Helmets are available to rent for just $1 (and we will hang onto your driver’s license until it is returned).  If you bring your own, it must be SA/MA 2005 or better.

5.  2018 SCCA Classes and Rules:   We have the latest SCCA rule book for your review, and will be confirming your car class at registration.  You can also download the 2018 rules and Street class categories here.

6.  NEW!  Go Kart:  The Club has a go kart available for children age 8 and above – see a Club member for details on how your child can race the kart!
I will see you at the track!
May 22
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Shasta AutoX Challenge Series – May Results

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The May two-day event was a bunch of fun – we had over 40 drivers each day and some close competition.  Saturday’s BBQ brought us all together for some social time to enjoy some great food and a wonderful, cool late spring evening.  Thank-you to everyone who made it out to race with us, and especially to those who worked on the BBQ (Randy, Barbra, Sharon, Lynette, Jerry, Jeremy, et al) and helped with setup / break down.

It was a sweep both days for Top Time and PAX with Top Time going to Danny Ide and PAX to Blake DeWit.  Track was a little faster on Sunday due to the widening of a chicane, and some rain overnight Saturday washed away some dirt (and our chalk), so I think the surface was a little stickier.

Complete results are posted at http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/ – I added another report to the Time Results column for ‘Overall’ time, and YTD Points and PAX results are updated.

Our next race is coming up on Sunday, June 10th – more details soon!
May 16
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2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series Race 2 & 3 + BBQ – This Weekend May 19th & 20th!

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I hope everyone is ready for an awesome weekend of autocross racing with the Trinity Touring Club!  This is our 2nd and 3rd points race of the “2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series” and Saturday night is our club BBQ potluck.  All are welcome!

If you have not autocrossed with us yet this year, this is a great weekend to try us out!  Please arrive early enough to complete your registration, safety inspection, and to walk the track.  Novice racers are always welcome!  Campers are also welcome this weekend so bring your rig and stay a while.

Friday 05.18.2018
– Gates open at 6pm for track setup – the more hands, the quicker it goes, so please join us and help out!  Shawn McNeely is our Race Director and will bring us maps for setup.

Saturday 05.19.2018
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection – you can register for both days and reserve your run groups, first come, first served
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover, followed by run groups 1 & 2
– Lunch break – Hot Dog cart available – Please bring some extra cash and support our vendor!
– Driver’s Meeting at the conclusion of lunch break, followed by run groups 3 & 4


BBQ Potluck Saturday 6pm – Track Side
– Bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert and a chair!  The club will be providing the BBQ and non-alcoholic beverages.  This is not one to miss!  Always great food and great company.  Make a little extra so we have plenty to eat for Sunday’s lunch!
Sunday 05.20.2018
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover, followed by run groups 1 & 2
– Lunch break – BBQ lunch hosted by the club
– Driver’s Meeting at the conclusion of lunch break, followed by run groups 3 & 4

2018 Updates:

1.  T-Shirts:  Paid members can pick up their 2018 shirts at the event.  Additional shirts are available for $15 each – pick up an extra and help support the Club!

2.  Novice Racers:  For the regular season, you can race as a Novice twice, then you must race in your car class.  Pre-season races don’t count against this limit.

3.  “Most Improved” Season Award:  This year, we are adding a new award to recognize the racer who shows the most improvement based on their PAX progression throughout the season.  We will keep track of your PAX finishes for all 9 races and see who was able to move up the most.  This award is targeted at racers who compete in every points race in the same PAX class – miss events, and your year-end PAX score will take a hit.  Let’s see who is able to improve the most this year!

4.  Helmets:  Helmets are available to rent for just $1 (and we will hang onto your driver’s license until it is returned).  If you bring your own, it must be SA/MA 2005 or better.

5.  2018 SCCA Classes and Rules:   We have the latest SCCA rule book for your review, and will be confirming your car class at registration.  You can also download the 2018 rules and Street class categories here.

6.  NEW!  Go Kart:  The Club has a go kart available for children age 8 and above – see a Club member for details on how your child can race the kart!
I will see you at the track!
May 10
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Meeting Tuesday, May 15th

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We are meeting on Tuesday May 15th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.  We will be finalizing plans for our May 19th – 20th weekend event, and setting up our next race which follows on June 10th.  Please join us!
 
Meeting Topics:
  • Update on Finances
    • Balances update
    • Upcoming expenses
  • Season Race #2 & #3 – Saturday & Sunday, May 19th – 20th
    • Race Director – Shawn McNeely
    • Setup – Friday May 18th @ 5pm
    • BBQ & Potluck Saturday @ 6pm – Randy Phelps is our BBQ chef
    • Timing Computer Workshop & Cheat Sheet – Troy Dewell
  • Season Race #4 – Sunday, June 10th
    • Race Director & Setup Plan
    • Timing Computer workstation plan
  •  Go-Kart Discussion
    • Review proposed rules & modify as needed
    • Review open items & resolve if possible
    • Motion to adopt rules if consensus reached & open items resolved
  • Other New Business / General Discussion
I hope you can make it!
Apr 16
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Shasta AutoX Challenge Series – April Results

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We had a great turn out and a very challenging course for the season opener of the Shasta AutoX Challenge Series.  Run groups 1 & 2 had dry conditions – the rain came in the middle of group 3, and group 4 was pretty sploshy.  Jeremy McNeely did a great job as Race Steward.  A huge thanks to everyone who pitched in to keep things running smoothly, to David and the Custom Imprints crew for designing some awesome T-shirts and getting all of our banners and flyers printed for the season, and to the hot dog crew for keeping everyone fed.
Complete results are posted at http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/ – please check them over and let me know of any issues that need attention.
We have our April club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday April 17th, at Player’s Pizza in Anderson, social hour starting at 6pm and meeting at 7pm.  Please join us!
Our next race is a two-day event on May 19th and 20th – updates to follow soon!
cheers,
– Brian
Apr 11
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2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series starts this Sunday April 15th

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Please join us for the first points race of the 2018 “Shasta AutoX Challenge Series” on Sunday, April 15th (rain or shine).  Our season is 9 races, with our member’s best 8 counting towards Class championship points.  Members who compete in a minimum of 4 events are eligible for a Class championship.  We are introducing a new “Most Improved” award for this season as well – see details below.

You don’t have to be a member of the club to race – all are welcome, and anyone can compete for the Fast Time, PAX, and Fast in Class awards presented at each event.  Fees are unchanged from last year – entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Please visit http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/more-info/ for all the race day details and links to our schedule.

Saturday 04.14.2018
– Gates open at 5:00pm for track setup – the more hands, the quicker it goes, so please join us and help out!  Jeremy McNeely is our Race Director and will bring us maps for setup.

Sunday 04.15.2018
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection (pre-season racers do not need to tech again)
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover, followed by run groups 1 & 2
– Lunch break – Hot Dog cart available – Please bring some extra cash and support our vendor!
– Driver’s Meeting at the conclusion of lunch break, followed by run groups 3 & 4

2018 Updates

1.  T-Shirts:  Paid members can pick up their 2018 shirts at the event.  Additional shirts are available for $15 each

2.  Novice Racers:  For the regular season, you can race as a Novice twice, then you must race in your car class.  Pre-season races don’t count against this limit.

3.  “Most Improved” Season Award:  This year, we are adding a new award to recognize the racer who shows the most improvement based on their PAX progression throughout the season.  We will keep track of your PAX finishes for all 9 races and see who was able to move up the most.  This award is targeted at racers who compete in every points race in the same PAX class – miss events, and your year-end PAX score will take a hit.  Let’s see who is able to improve the most this year!

4.  Helmets:  Helmets are available to rent for just $1 (and we will hang onto your driver’s license until it is returned).  If you bring your own, it must be SA/MA 2005 or better.


5.  2018 SCCA Classes and Rules:   We have the latest SCCA rule book for your review, and will be confirming your car class at registration.  You can also download the 2018 rules and Street class categories here.
See you at the track!

Mar 20
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Meeting Tuesday March 20th

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We are meeting on Tuesday March 20th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.  We need to gear up for the 2018 season!  Please join us and help get the season off to a great start!

Meeting Topics:

  • Update on Finances
    • Balances update
    • Upcoming expenses
  • 2018 ‘Shasta AutoX Challenge Series”
    • Sponsors update
    • Input on T-shirt design
    • Postcards
  • Season Race #1 – Sunday, April 15th
    • Race Director & Volunteers for setup & tech
  •  Go-Kart Discussion
    • Review our plans for the donated kart
    • Determine follow-ups needed
  • Other New Business / General Discussion
I hope to see you there!
Mar 13
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Pre-Season Race #3 Results

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Our final ‘test and tune’ event was blessed with a beautiful, sunny day and a great group of racers who had two laps around a track with “the most pointer cones I’ve ever seen” (said numerous people).  The course consisted of 10 gates, 9 corners, and not much else in between.  Some were able to take full advantage of the ‘create your own line’ aspect and posted some amazing times, and everyone did a great job with helping to keep the event smooth and safe for everyone.

Scott Murchison, in his newly ‘XP’ classed Subuaru WRX STI, put down the fastest lap of the day with an impressive 63.572.  Top PAX and Street class win went to Blake Dewitt in his ES Miata with a raw time of 65.830.  Fastest by PAX group were Chris Bird in his STR Honda S2000 for Touring, Jason Fielding in his Audi RS3 for Prepared, Danny Ide in his ’48 Willys for Modified, and Eric Haney was the fastest Novice in a Chrysler Crossfire.

Complete results are posted at http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/

We are meeting next week on Tuesday, March 20th at Player’s Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6 – 7pm, meeting starts @ 7pm – I hope you can join us!

The first event of the 2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series is up next on Sunday, April 15th.

cheers,

Brian

Mar 07
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Final Pre-Season Race This Sunday!

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This is your last chance to blow the cobwebs and mud dauber nests out of your hot rod before our season starts next month.  We will be at the Fairgrounds racing this Sunday on fast two-lap course – you don’t want to miss it!

Saturday 03.10.2018
– Gates open at 4:00pm for track setup – the more hands, the quicker it goes, so please join us!

Sunday 03.11.2018
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover, followed by run groups 1 & 2
– Lunch break – Hot Dog cart available – Please bring some extra cash and support our vendor!
– Driver’s Meeting for late registrants, followed by run groups 3 & 4

Entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-members – cash or check.  Join the club and get $5 off the entry fee for all races this year, a rad t-shirt at the beginning of our regular season in April, the chance for season trophies, and get the opportunity to help run our events.  Novice racers are always welcome!  And there are quite a few autox veterans we’ve yet to see this year, so I hope you can make it out – weather outlook as of today is mostly sunny and a high near 70 on Sunday!  No excuses!

I look forward to seeing you at the track!

Prior Updates:

1.  Helmets:  Helmets are available to rent for just $1 (and we will hang onto your driver’s license until it is returned).  If you bring your own, it must be SA/MA 2005 or better.

2.  2018 SCCA Classes and Rules:  Changes are in the works – checkout the 2018 draft at https://www.scca.com/downloads/39464-2018-solo-rules-book-1-draft-a/download  We will have a hard copy of this once it is finalized – for now, it is only available online as a download.

3.  2018 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series:  We have a verbal agreement on race dates for this year – please check out http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/race-schedule/ for the latest updates!

See you at the track!