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Brian Berry

Feb 26
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Pre-Season Race #2 Results – Next Race Moved to March 11th!

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We had a great group racing with us on Sunday for our second pre-season event!  Thanks to everyone who made it out for a really nice day at the track, and to everyone who pitched in to help with setup, breakdown, and keeping the event running smoothly.

Fast time of the day went to Danny Ide in his EM Willys – Danny was also the class winner for the Modified group.  Blake Dewitt captured the PAX and Street class wins in his ES Miata.  Other class winners were Josh Davies in his DSP Mustang GT for Prepared, and Michael Chaney in a sweet Focus RS for Novice.

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

Our next scheduled event conflicted with the SSCC Spring Enduro, so we are moving our date back to the next available date, which is Sunday, March 11th, two weeks from now.
Feb 21
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Pre-Season Race #2 This Sunday!

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Hi racers and race fans!  We will be at the Fairgrounds racing this Sunday and would love to see you there.  If you missed our first race of the year, you didn’t get to ride around my awesome track, but good news, you have another chance to do it this weekend!

Saturday 02.24.2018

– Gates open at 4:00pm for track setup – the more hands, the quicker it goes, so please join us!
Sunday 02.25.2018
– 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.  Becoming a member is as easy as completing the membership application portion of the Tech Sheet and paying for an Individual ($30), Family ($35), or Business membership.  This gets you $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.  Regardless as to if you want to join the club or not, we hope to see you at the track. Novice racers are always welcome!
Dr. Richard Dunbar and myself are co-directing the competition this weekend and we look forward to seeing you there!
Other 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!
Feb 15
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Meeting Tuesday February 20th

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I hope everyone has been enjoying this insane early spring weather – it looks like it could hold through the end of the month, which is great for our second pre-season race coming up on the 25th.  Time to blow out the cob webs and come join us for racing!

We are meeting on Tuesday February 20th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.

Meeting Topics:

  • Update on Finances
    • Liability Insurance renewed for 2018
    • Balances update
    • Upcoming expenses
  • Pre-Season Race #2 – Sunday, Feb 25th
    • Fixes needed:  timing trailer door lock & cone trailer eye bolts
    • Supplies needed:  ?
    • Race Director & Volunteers for setup & tech
  • 2018 ‘Shasta AutoX Challenge Series”
    • Sponsor update
    • Schedule update
    • T-shirt & Post Card – design ideas?
  • General Discussion
    • Shasta Driving School event
    • 2018 Initiatives
If you would like to renew or start a new Individual, Family, or Sponsor membership, I will have  2018 membership forms at the ready.

I hope to see you there!

Jan 22
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Pre-Season Race #1 Results

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We had a nice turn out for a cold but dry day of pre-season racing on Sunday.  As promised, the track was epic, the hot dogs were hot, and the competition was ready to race.  Troy Dewell turned a few wicked laps in a STR Miata for the Top Time and Touring class win, and I was fast enough to lead PAX and Street class in the Focus SVT.  Other class winners included Jordan Enloe for Modified in his Fiesta ST, Andrew Barbitta in a WRX for Prepared, and Christopher Pacilio in a Boxter S for Novice.

Complete results are posted at http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/race-results/
Our next club meeting is Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm at Player’s Pizza in Anderson, and our next pre-season race follows on Sunday, February 25th.
I hope to see you there!
Jan 11
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Meeting on Tuesday January 16th – Come Join Us!

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Happy New Year, racers and race fans!  Our first pre-season race of 2018 is right around the corner!  We are meeting on Tuesday January 16th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.  I will have 2018 membership forms available at the meeting.

Meeting Topics:

  • Update on Finances
    • Charitable Giving for 2017
    • Balances update
    • Upcoming expenses
  •  First Race – Sunday, Jan 21st
    • Timing Trailer Clean-up & Cone Culling Day – Saturday Jan 20th @ 2pm
    • Racing Sunday Jan 21st
    • Need Race Director & Volunteers
    • Every entry needs Tech Inspection
  • 2018 ‘Shasta AutoX Challenge Series”
    • Sponsors
    • Schedule discussion
    • Other stuff … T-shirt design, etc.
  • General Discussion
I will also have the Class Winner awards, so if you weren’t able to make it to the awards dinner, you can come to the meeting and pick yours up.
I hope to see you there!
Dec 22
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Updates for 2018

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Thank-you to everyone who was able to join us for our meeting on December 19th.

Charitable Giving:  We will be moving ahead with a donation this year to a local charity based on club member feedback.  Thanks to everyone who helped make 2017 a successful year for the club!

Fees for 2018:  No changes.  Club membership is $30 for individuals or $35 for couples.  Race Day entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.  Sponsorship levels are $200, $400, and $600 (details here).  You can bring your membership dues or Sponsorship to the next meeting, to the race in January, or mail it to the P.O. Box if you really want to lick a stamp.

Pre-season Race Dates:  Confirmed with the Fairgrounds and updated on the website.  Next race is Sunday, January 21st, just 4 weeks from now!

Trailer Clean-Up & Cone Culling – January 20th @ 2pm:  We plan to meet for setup at 2pm on Saturday, January 20th to do some clean up of the timing trailer, cone sorting, and prep for the new cones.  We’ll try to confirm who’s able to help out when we meet January 16th.

2018 “Shasta AutoX Challenge Series” Schedule:  Lots of good discussion around this that we will continue at the next meeting on January 16th.  The facility is not available June 11th – 25th due to the Fair.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year, and I’ll see you soon!

 

Dec 14
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TTC Meeting Tuesday December 19th

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I hope everyone is doing well and is thinking about the next time we can race!  We are meeting on Tuesday the 19th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.  We have some important topics to cover and would love to have your input – everyone is welcome!

Meeting Topics:

  • Update on Finances
    • Charitable Giving for 2017
  • Membership for 2018
  • Sponsorship for 2018
  • Race Entry Fee for 2018
  • Pre-Season Schedule
    • Timing Trailer Clean-up & Cone Culling Day
  • 2018 ‘Shasta AutoX Challenge Series” Schedule
  • Initiatives for Discussion
    • Review document for issues to address next season
  • General Discussion
I will have the Class Winner awards, so if you weren’t able to make it to the awards dinner, you can come to the meeting and pick yours up.
I hope to see you there!
Nov 21
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2017 Champions!

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Congratulations to our 2017 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series champions!
 
Fast Driver: Dave Winterburn
PAX Champion: Troy Dewell
Class Winners:
Andrew Barbitta A Street Prepared
Brian Berry H Street
Glen Cash D Modified
Troy Dewell C Street Prepared
Blake DeWit Street Touring R
Jordan Enloe Street Touring X
Bob Fischer F Prepared
Ted Haley F Street
Mike Hall A Street
Danny Ide E Modified
Gary Kerch Super Street Prepared
Jayme Lancaster Street Touring FWD
Brian Nunes Super Street Modified
Cat Rice E Street
Keith Smith CAM-T
Mark Talkington Street Touring S
David Winterburn B Modified
The Club had a fantastic awards dinner on Saturday the 18th, and voting for next year’s club officers is just about wrapped (if you are a Club member and got an email from me asking for your vote, please reply ASAP!). We had a nice evening with great company, some fun door prizes, a slide show of ~1500 photos from this year’s events, music, a White Elephant gift exchange, and some great food – if you missed it this year, please join us in 2018, become a member, and plan to be there next year! A few photos are up on our Facebook page.
Election results will be posted soon, and our next club meeting is December 19th at 6pm at Player’s Pizza in Anderson. Our tentative 2018 pre-season schedule is posted on http://www.trinitytouringclub.com/
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and I’ll see you soon.
Oct 18
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Racing this Weekend – Shasta AutoX Challenge Series 8 & 9 + Chili Cook-off!

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The weather looks great to cap off our 2017 Shasta AutoX Challenge Series this weekend at the Shasta Speedway in Anderson.  Jayme Lancaster and Cat Rice are the Race Directors, and the club is hosting a potluck Chili Cook-off Saturday evening – everyone is invited!

 
Friday 10.20
– Gates open at 3pm – campers are welcome this weekend!
– Track Setup is at 4:30pm
Saturday 10.21
– 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
– Driver’s Meeting for late registrants, followed by run groups 3 & 4
– Chili Cook-off Potluck @ the infield green from 5pm – 9pm ish
Sunday 10.22
– Gates open at 7:30am for registration and tech inspection
– Driver’s Meeting at 9am under the cover
– Lunch break – Chili Cook-off Potluck Leftover Goodness
– Driver’s Meeting for late registrants, followed by run groups 3 & 4
Entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-members each day.  You may pre-pay and register on Saturday for Sunday’s event if you are racing with us both days.  Please arrive early enough to complete your registration, safety inspection, and to walk the track..  Novice racers are always welcome!
Chili Cook-off!  Trophies will be awarded for the Best, the Hottest, and the most Unique chili, based on your votes.  There will be tables setup with power for your crock pot, and the club is providing soft drinks, bowls, and utensils.  Bring your best chili effort or a side dish, a chair, and your favorite adult beverage, and join us in the infield for a great time after the race on Saturday.
Other Updates:
1.  Helmets:  Helmets are available to rent for just $1 (and we will hang onto your driver’s license until it is returned).  We are enforcing a 2005 or better helmet rule going forward.
2.  T-Shirts:  2017 TTC club t-shirts are available for $5 each.  Pick up an extra and help raise money for the club!  We are out of Mediums but have all other sizes.
3..  Recycling:  Look for the dedicated bins!  We’ll call it out in the driver’s meeting as well.
4.  2018 Officer Nominations Due:  We will be voting in November for President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and 4 Board Members.  Get your nominations in by replying to this email or talk to me this weekend!
 
5.  Minimum Events for Class Championship:  You must have completed 4 races by the time we drop the final checkered flag on 10.22 to be eligible for a Class Championship.
6.  Save the Date – Year End Awards Dinner:  We well be getting together at 6pm Saturday, November 18th at 2655 Bechelli Lane in Redding for our year end dinner.  Fat Daddy’s BBQ will be catering, we will present season awards for 2017, vote for 2018 officers, and have a White Elephant gift exchange for those who wish to participate ($20 limit).  The dinner is $10 per person and the evening is BYOB.  Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more info soon!
See you at the track!
Oct 15
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Meeting Tuesday 10.17 – ‘Octoberfast’ Weekend 10.21 – 10.22!

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Hello TTC members & friends!  We are meeting on Tuesday the 17th at Players Pizza in Anderson.  Social hour 6pm – 7pm, meeting starts at 7pm.  Our final race weekend of the 2017 ‘Shasta AutoX Challenge Series’ is almost here, which will be followed by our awards dinner a couple of weeks later, and finally voting for 2018 officers in our November club meeting.

Lots to do, and we need your help!  Please join us at this month’s meeting!

Meeting topics:
  • Update on Finances
  • ‘Octoberfast’ Weekend Event 10.21 – 10.22
    • Race Director(s)
      • Jayme Lancaster & Cat Rice
    • Setup Time on Friday afternoon
    • Who is camping @ the track?
    • Chili Cook-off & Potluck Coordinators
      • Need volunteers!
  • 2018 Officer Nominations are Due
    • President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
    • Board Members (4)
    • Voting November 21st
  • Year End Awards Dinner
    • Tentative Date Saturday 11.04 or 11.11
      • Need volunteers to help with setup!
  • 2018 Schedule
    • Pre-Season Dates Requested (01.21, 02.25, 03.25)
  • General Discussion