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Randy Van de Loo
Hello. My name is Randy Van de Loo (last name is 3 words with no "R" in it and it is NOT my fault). I have only been an SCCA member for the last 5 years. However, I have spent my life racing, in one form or fashion, since I was 15. I am now 47. I have several occupations, some of them even help pay the bills. I am employed full time as a consultant to the Information Technology Industry as a Systems Architect and Analyst, where I design large scale computer software and hardware solutions for corporate America - yes, it’s true, I am a Geek. In addition to my work as a Systems person, I have also successfully functioned as a manager and coordinator of multi-million dollar projects for some of the largest corporations in the area. Now for the real meat and potatoes - I am also a racecar chassis fabricator, pit-boss (CrewChief) and driver. Lately I have been working with the Grand Sport Racing World Challenge Corvette team, as well as some of the local racers here in LOL. During 1998 and 1999 I campaigned the White #7 American Sedan Camaro, which I named "Trix" but was affectionately known to the corner workers as "Shiny White". If you know this car, you know that I like to pay attention to the details. I am currently campaigning the #7 ITC Honda, which I named "Gotcha", while I build my own World Challenge Corvette. So, what do I bring to the table as a candidate for the BOD? I have worked with many different sanctioning bodies over the years to help establish rules and operational guidelines, which, I believe, brought them to a higher level. I will tell you right now, I am not a politician. Like our sometimes boisterous Governor, I will not break my tail trying to be politically correct. Instead, I will break my tail to make sure that what we do as an organization makes sense. I have written literally dozens of letters to the SCCA in an attempt to help make the American Sedan class safer, more fair and less expensive. Some of those letters actually worked. Some didn’t. Nonetheless, I tried and kept trying. Which is what I will do for LOL if I am elected to the board.
Past and present affiliations with: NHRA, NASCAR, DirtSouth, IMCA, Wissota, Stars, HavaTampa, NCCC and SCCA
With Regards, I am... Randy Van de Loo
Member #FR238404-01
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PREPARATION:
THE KEY TO THE
VALVOLINE RUNOFFS®October is quickly approaching, which means the Valvoline Runoffs® will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, October 2-8, for the 7th consecutive year. Nearly 600 drivers will battle for 24 SCCA Club Racing National Championships. Preparation, determination and skill will be key to claiming the coveted National Championship titles.
To help Valvoline Runoffs® competitors prepare for the year’s biggest race, The Mid-Ohio School at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is offering a three-day Valvoline Runoffs® Coaching Program, Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1. The Mid-Ohio School has proven successful - graduates of the Valvoline Runoffs® Coaching Program, Competition Courses and other coaching courses scored a total of 23 podium finishes at last year’s Valvoline Runoffs.
Competitors will study driving lines and course dynamics specific to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with people who know the track better than anyone. The Mid-Ohio School instructors have extensive professional racing experience, including starts in the Indianapolis 500, CART and Formula One, in addition to their own SCCA Club Racing experience.
During the in-depth instructional period, drivers receive help on race strategy, problem solving for tough areas of the track, analysis of practice sessions and hints on car setup. The three-day seminar is an intense learning experience geared toward all Valvoline Runoffs® competitors, regardless of their familiarity level with Mid-Ohio. At only $1200, the program is affordable and worth the investment. This price includes a track walk the evening of Thursday, September 28, an instructional video, and lunches for all three days.
For more information regarding the Valvoline Runoffs® Coaching Program, or to sign up, call the Mid-Ohio School at (614) 793-4615. Spots are going fast!
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Copyright 2000, Land O'Lakes Region Last revised: March 13, 2003
