January 2013 Fastrack

[pfrichardson]

are posted: http://www.scca.com/clubracing/content.cfm?cid=44472

[Bill Miller]

So, the CRB is reviewing the entire ITB class. Any target date on when that review might be complete?

[JeffYoung]

ITAC is doing that. I estimate it will take six months to a year to sort through all of the issues, before anything goes to the CRB.

[Chip42]

what JEff said. the point is to stop doing piecemeal adjustments that have ripple effetcs of annoyance and anger and figure it all out to process (or come as close as we can) and drop a big ol change all at once, with months between its release and going into effect so everyone can prepare.

we recognize that it sucks for the guys who didn't get in before the review started or whos competitors didn't. it might even look unfair. but we feel it became necessary to do this.

[shwah]

ITAC is doing that. I estimate it will take six months to a year to sort through all of the issues, before anything goes to the CRB.

Ironic. Just got down to writing a letter this evening (nice to be done with school again!). Would it be helpful, or just noise, given this development?

[Andy Bettencourt]

STAC: So if the 13B is allowed at 2589, is the resultant weight in a rwd car 2654?

[Greg Amy]

Should be 2680, weight plus 3.5%.

Also note that we added a specific inclusion of the ITA and ITS cars at their IT prep. That way if this happens again we don't eff up the IT cars accidentally.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Should be 2680, weight plus 3.5%.

Also note that we added a specific inclusion of the ITA and ITS cars at their IT prep. That way if this happens again we don't eff up the IT cars accidentally.

OK thanks. I used 2.5% instead.

[Greg Amy]

OK thanks. I used 2.5% instead.

Just to make sure we're on the same page, you know RWD is 3.5% now? Nov Fastrack, I think. - GA

[Andy Bettencourt]

Just to make sure we're on the same page, you know RWD is 3.5% now? Nov Fastrack, I think. - GA

Ya, I was just using old numbers by mistake and I should have connected the '2680 ITS RX-7 / 13B in anything' dots.

I was contemplating a 13B in my 'Otter but 350lbs of lead is just so much.

[JeffYoung]

Any data or additional information for ITB would be helpful -- so please write in. It's just likely you will get a response that we are considering your letter as part of the overall review of ITB.

Like Chip said, we really felt like we were hurting the class with multiple piecemeal changes, so we are going to try to address a bunch of stuff in one fell swoop.

WRite in though, it always helps guys like me who know nothing about some of these cars get up to speed.

Thanks.

Jeff

[ShelbyRacer]

Any data or additional information for ITB would be helpful -- so please write in. It's just likely you will get a response that we are considering your letter as part of the overall review of ITB.

Like Chip said, we really felt like we were hurting the class with multiple piecemeal changes, so we are going to try to address a bunch of stuff in one fell swoop.

WRite in though, it always helps guys like me who know nothing about some of these cars get up to speed.

Thanks.

Jeff

Particularly if you can supply us not just with info, but with sources of info where we can find and verify things. If we have to make a case one way or another for a specific situation, it helps to have independent sources to back things up.

And if anyone has real good factual info about things like Alfas, Fiats, MGs, and Opels, it would help to fill in some info. There is some knowledge about some of the lesser known cars, but it's difficult to get verification on things.

[Greg Amy]

Final is up. There's some very nifty tibits in the BoD minutes...


http://www.scca.com/assets/13-fastrack-jan.pdf

[kcolbey]

Greg,
The link seems to not work on my browser, and I couldn't seem to navigate around the SCCA site to find the link there. Any help?

[Andy Bettencourt]

Greg,
The link seems to not work on my browser, and I couldn't seem to navigate around the SCCA site to find the link there. Any help?

SCCA - Club Racing - Cars and rules - Tech Bulletins Jan

[mossaidis]

"PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Jeff Dahnert gave a brief overview of the staff’s current and upcoming projects. The Insurance Committee for 2012 was chaired by Dan Helman, (Houston Region) and included members: Ed Locke (Chicago Region) , Michael Smith (San Francisco Region) and John Zuccarelli (Florida Region), as well as staff member, Richard Ehret, VP Finance, and Michael Lewis, Treasurer, providing oversight and guidance. This combined effort proved to be a successful model and will be used on future projects specifically an IT Committee."

"FINANCE REPORT
Ehret gave an update on year to date financial reports and forecast for 2012 which is on target per the budget. On behalf of the Insurance Committee, Ehret presented the rates for 2013 with an approximate 20-25% reduction across the board. The rates are decreasing but the participation pool has also decreased. The new rate sheet will be distributed to Regions by December 14.

Discussion followed regarding insurance allocations across programs and across subsidiaries. The carrier’s analysis of loss ratios has resulted in the savings. Lewis commended Ehret for his efforts in pursuing the reduction in insurance rates.
MOTION: To approve the Insurance rate plan as presented. Butler/Lybarger. PASSED unanimously.
BOARD STATEMENT: The Board of Directors extends its appreciation for the excellent work on the insurance program and thanks the committee members for their time, energy and efforts in securing a comprehensive plan with significant savings.

Lewis presented the proposed 2013 budget. The 2013 budget shows the full implementation of the Majors program and staff resource requirements to support the program. Aside from the Majors component, the budget is very similar to the 2012 operating budget. The 2013 budget delivers the insurance program savings with reduced rates to the Regions; however, there are some slight increases in sanction fees. Sanction fees for Club Racing have not increased since 2006. The current sanction fee increase is in response to the declining number of events and of inflation.

McCarthy raised discussion about the budgeting process. The Board understands that this is a difficult process as we are very dependent on entries and sponsorship.
MOTION: to approve the budget for 2013 as presented. Lewis/Walsh. PASSED 12-1. Opposed: McCarthy.

Langlotz expressed a desire to track the financial impact of the Majors program on the National Office."

[kcolbey]

Thanks Andy! I was able to take a look at it finally. I also found the addition of lowering of barriers to entry pretty interesting. I wonder how it will work in practice, but that is for the pilot regions/events to give it a try.

Mickey, I saw that mention of the IT Committee, theory is restructuring of ITB/ITC?

[Chip42]

Pretty sure the IT referenced in the BoD notes above is "information technology". We are working on itb overall, but not at a BoD mixed oversight level...