Ice run Fans,

The season for ice runs is over, but there are pictures from our 3/3 event.
Please click on the link and download any of the pictures you'd like to keep as they will eventually be deleted.

Ice Runs Pictures

We will see you again for Ice Runs next year or for autocross throughout the summer!

The 2019 March Checkpoint is now available at the link below.

March2019.pdf

Track Night in America. Most of us in the club have heard of it. Some of us have even gone to them. Others may have wanted to go but may feel intimidated. Others may be thinking I want to go but I won’t know anyone there. The last hurdle may be the timing. In the past when they went to Grattan the time was even more difficult with a noon start time. The move to Gingerman has changed the start time to 3 pm. This means that if you go to lunch and accidently forget to return, you can make the track with time to spare.
At this time you might be starting to wonder where are I am going with this? Fear not, or fear I do have a point, maybe even a plan. The first Track Night in America at Gingerman is Thursday May 16th. That is early in our season before it starts hitting on all cylinders. I propose an SVR Track Night in America group outing. Do I have anyone’s attention yet?
TNIA is a very cost effective way to get on to the track to see what it is all about. If your car can pass our tech it will pass the TNIA tech. Actually tech is self tech as you fill out a form for your tech and hand it in during the registration.
The action on the track is divided up into 3 groups if I remember correct. Passing is designated in passing zones and also done by a point by. Each group will get 3 sessions and each session will be 15-20 minutes. There will be an orientation both class room like and on the track with follow the leader. Sure beats walking the course. My suggestion is during the first session start out slow and get familiar and comfortable with the track. Then work your way up to your comfortable speed. There are no trophies or points just fun with cars.
The next step is to find out who is interested. As luck would have it the interweb master has put information online at both the website and Facebook page for people to weigh in on interest to play at the track.

Now the question is what car to take?

The January and February 2019 Checkpoint is now available at the link below.

Jan-Feb2019.pdf


And a few other historical Checkpoints that were previously missed.
July2016.pdf
Checkpoint-Oct-Nov-2014.pdf
October 2004.pdf
June 2007.pdf
March 2008.pdf

While these events have not been confirmed yet based on the ice conditions, we are hopeful for the February 9th (nighttime) and February 10th (daytime) events.

Mark your calendars for these dates and keep those fingers crossed for the ice to be thick enough!

If neither of those dates work with your schedule, stay tuned for more information about the February 24th event as well!

A reminder that the 2018 Awards Banquet is tomorrow!

Date: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019
Place: Apple Mountain Resort - 4519 N. River Rd., Freeland, MI 48623
Board Meeting: 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Regent's Room (enter via Kathleen's restaurant, to right of hostess stand)
Social hour: 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Board Room - (enter via east end, Conference Center)
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Awards : Immediately following dinner

The event dates are listed below.  We will be checking the ice toward the beginning of the week prior to each event, so be sure to keep an eye on your email Thursday, Friday and especially Saturday where we'll confirm the first event's status and provide further instructions regarding registration.

1. All events at Ross Lake in Beaverton, MI

2. Sunday, January 13 (daytime event)

a. Day after SVR Awards Banquet)

3. Sunday, January 20 (daytime event, Alternate)

4. Saturday, February 9 (nighttime event)

a. Details TBD

5. Sunday, February 10 (daytime event)

6. Sunday, 2/24 (daytime event)


The events will soon be on MyAutoEvents.com and we will open registration as outlined below.
As always, we encourage everyone to read through the items in the section below which are intended to try and maximize all participants' enjoyment and use of time; there are some slight changes from last year:

1.Registration and Payment

a.Registrations (and online payment) will take place on MAE, and we will open online registration for the events on the preceding Sunday at 8PM EST;

b.Online pre-payment will be required through MAE (due to a handful of registrants not pre-paying and then not showing up without prior notification).  The events always sell out, so we're doing this to give as much opportunity as possible to those that absolutely want to participate.

c.Refunds for cancelled reservations will be issued up until the event registration closes at 11:00PM on the Friday preceding the event (e.g. 11:00PM EST on Friday 1/11 for the 1/13 event, 11:00PM EST on Thursday 1/18 for the 1/20 event).  Given the limited number of spots available, no-shows without 24-hour advanced notification will not be issued refunds; this is solely to promote mindfulness of others trying to secure one of the limited number of available spots.  If someone chooses to cancel, we implore them to do so as soon as they know, as spots may be slim and the wait list long. 


i.Contact me if you have some extraordinary circumstance causing a last-minute cancellation after the aforementioned deadlines.

d.50 registrants/entrants limit for the daytime events, 40 for nightime events. If you cannot get a spot on MAE, please contact Judy Hudak at tjhudak@tir.com; she'll be keeping the entry and wait lists updated. 

e.Walk-ups at the event will be first come, first served, but no spots are reserved for walk-ups.

2.Event Day Process

a.Registration/sign-in will open as soon as we’re able to set up, and we will be closing on-site registration/sign-in promptly at 10AM for the day events.  Absolutely no exceptions without an absolutely unavoidable issue; this does not include one too many presses of the snooze button.  If someone is in the registration line by 9:30AM, then they’ll be guaranteed the opportunity to register/sign in (assuming there’s space).  If you encounter calamity on your way to the event, feel free to call me; I'll be on site around 7:30AM.


b.We will be limiting practice runs to 1-per-driver, and drivers must be in the registration line by 9:00AM or the practice run is forfeited.  Additional practices runs will be solely at the event coordinators’/starter's discretion.  Our goal is to make sure everyone is finished with practice runs before 10:15AM so that the Drivers Meeting can occur at 10:30AM.

c.Tech inspections start at 8:00AM, earlier if possible. Please try to be on site as early as possible to start registration/sign-in and tech.

d.Night run info TBD

3.Qualified Tires & Vehicles

a.Winter or snow/studded tires are preferred and are encouraged (and faster).  Good-condition all season tires with at least 4/32 inch tread are acceptable, but “good" is at the discretion of the tech inspector.  Any tires with less than 4/32 inch tires are not acceptable. Summer tires are not acceptable.  If you need guidance, please do not hesitate to contact me beforehand.  Please note what type of tire you're using in the comments to the registrar when signing up for the event.


b.Vehicles with a soft top are not allowed (i.e. convertibles).  Also, vehicles with high centers of gravity relative to their width (e.g. Smart Car, Fiat 500, etc.) are not allowed for safety reasons.  We're using the Solo calculations as a guide in this restriction, but it's at the discretion of the event organizers and Safety Stewards on questionable vehicles.  Please contact me if you have any concerns or need confirmation of eligibility.

4.Cause for Performance-Based Disqualification:

a.If someone is unable to leave the starting line without assistance, they will not be allowed to complete their runs.

b.If someone loses control and requires assistance to resume their run (I.e. gets stuck) more than once, they will not be allowed to complete their runs.

c.If someone skips their work assignment, they will not be allowed to complete their runs and will be barred from any remaining events of the season.


d.Essentially, we’re trying to further reduce significant delays due to hooliganism, poor vehicle conditions and preparedness, and overall disregard for the enjoyment of the rest of the participants.

Please understand that any of the rules and guidelines that we set forth are to encourage a safe and enjoyable event for all participants.  We welcome any feedback in this regard.

 
Also, if anyone is interested in assisting with course setup or any of the other assignments to help get the event started, please let me know; we can always use additional help first thing in the morning!

 
Thanks, and we hope to see everyone out on the ice!

Ashley
SVR Ice Run Chair

Registration for the 2018 SVR Awards Banquet is now available online at MyAutoEvents.com.

Payments can be made through Paypal like they would be for any autocross event throughout the year.

More information and registration are at the link below.

http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmE...event_id=16728

You are all cordially invited to the 2018 SVR SCCA Awards Banquet to be held on

Date: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019
Place: Apple Mountain Resort - 4519 N. River Rd., Freeland, MI 48623
Board Meeting: 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Regent's Room (enter via Kathleen's restaurant, to right of hostess stand)
Social hour: 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Board Room - (enter via east end, Conference Center)
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Awards - immediately following dinner

Cost:
$20 per adult
$5 per child, ages 4-12
Children 3 and under free

Menu:
Beef Tenderloin
Chicken Marsala
Honey Garlic Salmon
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Wild Rice Pilaf
California Blend Vegetables
House Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Pasta Salad
Dinner Roll
Assortment of Pies

Beverages: coffee, tea, water included
Alcoholic drinks are available, at your cost.

Please either register and pay on My Auto Events by midnight Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 or RSVP to Sheri Wolford on or by Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. If you wish to pay by check, please make your checks payable to SVR SCCA. All checks must be received no later than Monday, Jan. 7th, 2019.

MAE registration will be available / open in the near future

Contact Information:
Sheri Wolford -
Home: 989 832-3711
Email: sheriwolford@aol.com

Please send checks to:
Sheri Wolford
2520 E. Wheeler St.
Midland, MI 48642

We hope to see you there!

First, we'd like to remind you to please RSVP October 27th wine tasting and dinner. (This can be done by phone at 989-695-6141 or by email at tjhudak@tir.com)
The dinner starts at 4:00 PM and the wine tasting starts at 5:30.
There will also be a board meeting at the same restaurant starting at 3:00. Anyone is welcome to join.

Event Flyer

Second reminder is a "Save the Date" for our annual Awards Banquet. This will be held at Apple Mountain on Saturday January 12th, 2019.

We hope to see you at both events.