Notes of Interest
LOL Swap Meet
The LOL Swap Meet will be Sunday, June 22nd, from 9am to 4pm at Canterbury. All people are welcome to participate. There is no charge for buyers. Sellers will be charged $10 for LOL member, $15 for non-members. Any seller of automotive parts is welcome (especially performance/racing related).
For more information contact Bryan LaPlante (612) 789-1988 or bryan.laplante@pragmatek.com
*WANTED*
DRIVERS’ SCHOOL IN-STRUCTORSfor the Memorial Day weekend LOL Drivers’ School.
If you’re interested in instructing, call Tony Foster (open wheel cars) @ (612) 944-5034 or Norm Nelson (closed wheel cars) @ (612) 421-6145.
An informal instructors’ meeting will be held on May 7, 1997 at 7:00 P.M.
For other details, call Chief Instructor Ted Wittcoff at (612) 935-021.
Sprint PCS Grand Prix of Minnesota
SCCA/LOL Meeting ScheduleA series of SCCA/LOL meeting have been scheduled to plan this year’s Grand Prix. The schedule is as follows:
Date Time Purpose May 12 7:00-8:30 PM Status/Chiefs Reports June 9 7:00-8:30 PM Status/Chiefs Reports June 23 7:00-8:30 PM Status/Chiefs Reports June 30 7:00-8:30 PM Open Issues The meetings will be held at the Tri City American Legion Post 513, 400 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN, and are open to anyone interested in attending.
If you have any suggestions, concerns, issues, questions or comments please come to the meetings or contact the Specialty Chiefs or Bill or Lois Medcalf. All items relating to the SCCA Worker party or perks should be directed to Sandy Hopponen.
SCCA Merchandise
SCCA Merchandise will now be available at all General Membership meetings.
Need a GCR, class specifications, driver suit patch or any of the required stickers? We have them!
We also have a supply of Solo, Rally and Vintage rules.
Merchandise will also be sold at the track in Registration during normal Registration hours.
Photo IDs can also be obtained at the meetings. Be sure to bring your current membership card and SCCA competition, crew or worker license.
CIRCUIT MARSHALS NEEDED FOR GRAND PRIX OF MINNESOTA
An opportunity to become involved with the Sprint PCS Grand Prix of Minnesota!
The Circuit Marshals are in need of more volunteer workers. The work is light and in a good location, "Track Side." The duties essentially are to police the restricted areas around the track. With this year’s event spanning three days and the need for extensive periods of coverage, it necessitates quite a number or workers. We would appreciate hearing from SCCA members who are interested in supporting this specialty.
Please write or call: Marc and Elona Varnum 363 Halsey Avenue NE Buffalo MN 55313 Phone: (612) 477-5654
NEW DRIVER LICENSING
Anyone needing a NEW competition license or a novice permit, please contact Dave Bowman at 612-683-0784(days) or 612-350-6620(pager). The sooner you begin the process, the smoother it will be.
SEW WHAT?
Come Join the Flag Making Party Fun! We will be creating new flags for several racing specialties. Think of all the colors!!!
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 1:00 PM until ? Where: Ann and Chris Hefty’s 7811 Knoll Dr. Circle Pines, MN (612) 786-1164
We will be providing the material to make the flags, thread, and dowels for staffs. There will be sewing machines and cutters there. Bring your own sewing machine and tools if you care to.
We need your willing hands to hem, sew, and assemble the flags.
Call Ann Helfty (612) 786-1164 or Cliff Lawrence (507) 285-9531 for additional information.
JERRY KNAPP MEMORIAL RACE POT LUCK SUPPER
We are again planning a Pot Luck for our post-race festivities at BIR for the Jerry Knapp Memorial weekend. The Pot Luck will be Saturday, May 24th starting at approximately 6:30 PM. Please bring a dish to pass, meat will be provided.
COMPETITION BOARD - MENTOR PROGRAM
The Competition Board’s Mentor program is starting to take shape. With the new members who signed up at the Auto Show and the new members we will be getting at the open house on March 21st, we will be needing people to HELP. We are looking for people with expertise in Solo and Rally, and Drivers who would be willing to help new members find their way through and around our club. If you are interested in having fun and meeting new people then give us a call.
Bruce Parsons (612) 546-2097
Jim Griggs Jr. (612) 824-2070
Jim Griggs (612) 935-8932
TYLER DAVID COHN
Tyler David Cohn passed away April 5, 1997 after a four-year battle against leukemia. Tyler is the son of Mark and Claudia Cohn, Cofounders of the Children’s Grand Prix of Minnesota, now Sprint PCS Grand Prix of Minnesota. The Cohns donate the net proceeds from the Grand Prix to the Cancer Kids Fund, a charity benefiting children who fight cancer. Tyler’s heart and soul were really in this event. He was so thrilled to drop the green flag for the Trans Am (along with the official green flag). He has personally touched each of us who participated in this event and will live on in memory forever.
Tyler David Cohn, age 8, of Deephaven on 4/5/97 after a four year courageous battle against leukemia. Survived by loving big sister, Ashley; and loving big brother, Jesse; devoted parents, Mark and Claudia. "We would like to thank all of the wonderful and caring health care professionals on the eighth floor at Children’s Hospital and 4A at Fairview University Hospital. Also, all of the supportive relatives, friends, and neighbors who have been generous with their love and support. A Celebration of his Life was held on Tuesday, 4/8/97, from 4:30 to 8 pm at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach. Memorials preferred to the Cancer Kids Fund or Children’s Cancer Research Fund. As Tyler said, "As long as there are other kids fighting cancer, we can’t forget."
Copyright 1997, Land O'Lakes Region.
Last revised: May 5, 1997