September 2002

2002 MCO Executive

Ron Woltman H: (613) 831-8682 C: (613)75 863-5360 ronald.woltman@hrdc-drhc.gc.ca xracer01ca@yahoo.com Bennett Leckie W: (613) 822-1765 x124 leckierb@hovey.ca
Directors Vice-President President and Ontario Race Organizing Rep.

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September 2002 Editorial Exhaust

Note to self... Start working on The Link before the night before the day that it's due at the printers... Second note to self... Don't move in the week before The Link is due at the printer. Third note to self... Ask for articles, and they will come. I'm very impressed this month with the number of submissions I recieved. I got so many in fact, that I had to put some off to next month. Thanks to all of you who made submissions - you're the ones who make The Link the great publication that it is. Any errors that you see herein are probably my fault. This is my first full fledged job of editing The Link, so I hope you all enjoy it. - Mark

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Cover Photo: Rob Microys Qualifying his Race Prepared Jetta at Mosport, Jim Stark and Darryl Malone at Galway Cavendish Forest Rally by James Mewett, PMSC Treasurer

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September 2002

Local Student Making a Name For Himself on the Racing Circuit

by Maureen Renaud
Jeff Renaud, a member of the Motorsport Club of Ottawa is starting to make a name for himself on the Go-Kart circuit. Jeff has been racing GoKarts since he was 6 years old. He won his first championship with the National Capital Kart Club when he was 8 years old. He has worked hard developing his skills, and now, at the age of 13 is making his mark on the Quebec circuit. Jeff is currently in 3rd place in the Coupe de Montreal series. He won podium finishes in the last 3 races, placing 3rd, 2nd and 1st in the last race at Ste. Hilaire, beating out the current junior champion and the leader of the series. Jeff races in the junior Honda Class against drivers ranging in age from 12-15 years of age. His experience and hard work during a race has made him a formidable competitor with nerves of steel. Peter, his dad and mechanic, says that Jeff makes his size and determination work for him. "He's a very strategic driver, with a cool head. Waiting for the right moment to pass, waiting for another driver to make a mistake and capitalizing on the opportunity. Once he's moved up through the pack to the lead position, it's hard for anyone to beat him". Jeff raced for the first time last week in the Coupe de Quebec. He came 1st in qualifying, 1st in the pre-final race and 2nd in the final. He's hoping that if he maintains his winning performance, that he'll find a sponsor next year. "It's important to find a sponsor", Jeff says. "I want to progress in this sport, hopefully to race professionally in the future". "We're working hard to keep competitive," says Peter. The Canadian Nationals are approaching at the end of July in Shannonville, ON; Jeff has his sights set on a podium finish. He finished 5 in his class of over 30 karts last year. If you or your business are interested/involved in racing and would like to sponsor Jeff for the 2003 season, contact Peter at 692-2697.

Karting Results
by Debbie Michaud
Chris Swinwood - #56:
- is in 6th out of 24 karts in Honda Sr.6.5 lights in Coupe de Montreal. - is in 7th out of 20 karts in Honda Sr. 6.5 lights in Coupe de Quebec.

Kelly-Mark Michaud - #73(ICC) #l3(Honda):

- is in 4th out of l3 karts in Sr. ICC(shifter) in Coupe de Montreal. - is in 9th out of l6 karts in Sr.ICC(shifter) in Coupe de Quebec. - Kelly has gone on the podium twice. Once for a third place finish in Sr.ICC(shifter) in Coupe de Montreal. Second for a first place finish in Honda Sr.Med. in Coupe de Montreal. - Kelly is not in points really for Honda Sr.Med. this year. He is concentrating mostly on his Sr. ICC(shifter) class this year. Only doing the odd Honda Sr. 6.5 race.

Derek Michaud - #9:

- is in 4th place out of l9 karts in Cadet in Coupe de Montreal. - is in 4th place out of 20 karts in Cadet in Coupe de Quebec. - Derek has gone on the podium 4 times. Twice for a third place finish in Cadet in Coupe de Montreal. Twice for a third place finish in Cadet in Coupe de Quebec.

Jeffrey Renaud - #22:

- is in 8th place out of 2l karts in Honda Jr. in Coupe de Montreal. - Missed l event. - Jeffrey has gone on the podium once, for a third place finish in Honda Jr. in Coupe de Montreal.

Kurtis Cayer - #l2:

- is in 4th place out of 2l karts in Honda Jr. in Coupe de Montreal.

Trevor Murray - #93 (rookie):

- is in l5th place out of 2l karts in Honda Jr. in Coupe de Montreal.

Cynthia Bortot - #24 (rookie):

- is in 22nd place out of 24 karts in Honda Sr.6.5 lights in Coupe de Montreal.

CASC-OR Annual General Meeting and Banquet November 9, 2002 Sheraton Toronto North Markham, Ont. Hwy 7 & Leslie St

September 2002

All Good Things Come In Threes

By Rob Microys
It is one of those old euphemisms, and there must be some truth to it. Starting the 2002 racing season turned out to be a bit of a disappointment for the Microys' racing team. The first event should have been on the schedule for an Ice Race, not a Summer Road Race, and the event was cancelled half way through. At the Second event, I had a big off during the one-hour race, which ended up damaging the car quite significantly. Having spent the past two months working feverishly to repair all the damage from my crash, it was time to go to the track. Almost the entire running gear of the car has been replaced. Starting from the new front fender, driver's door and rear bumper, to the new paint - the car certainly looks fresh on the driver's side. Other new items include a new rear axle, left front suspension, new front shock inserts, motor mounts, a plethora of nuts & bolts, axles; you name it, it likely was replaced! For starters, the weekend weather was spectacular - it couldn't be beat. Solid sunshine all weekend long. It was hot, but not unbearable. I was later to find out that a Camelback hydration system can come in quite handy during a one-hour race. Success at last! The car performed admirably all weekend. With the largest issues being weeping axle boots, an errant right rear wheel-

Challenge Cup race. JR Fortin who rented a ride in the Jetta for the weekend also had excellent results, qualifying strongly for the first GT Sprint race, and finishing the first 25-minute race on Saturday second in class desperately racing to catch the leader of the class with a GTB car sandwiched in between! Sunday came with a dilemma, the tires we had may not last the whole day between my onehour race, and JR's Sprint race in the afternoon. I ended up running on the full depth tires, unfortunately this cost me a lot of grip coming out of corners and I wasn't able to hang

I had to check up in corner three and I lost control spinning backwards off in to the dirt. I escaped unscathed and soldiered on, now at the tail end of the pack! Another car fell victim, and was off on corner four; All on the same lap! Immediately following my spin, as I rounded corner five, the race went full course yellow to pickup a heavily damaged GT-3 Honda Civic of Greg Chan - driver okay, that a whole lot shorter. During the caution, I came in to the pits to have the car checked for tire damage due to the spin - and caught back up just before we went green. The remainder of the race was incident free and ended up with me slowly losing touch with the rest of the field - doing my best turning laps in around 1:47s and 1:48s. The tires easily costing me two to three seconds per lap! Alas with attrition having its way on the race entries, I managed to place third out of the eight GT-3 starters! On to the Podium! For JR's race we put the old 'slicks' back on the car for the last sprint race of the day. JR took to the grid starting second in GT-C, and was looking to repeat another great performance! On the start, JR lost a few positions and shuffled back to about sixth in class. While he worked his way back to front, the car was back to form, with JR putting in laps in the low 1m43s! An unfortunate incident in corner five involving a car re-entering the track required JR to take evasive action and take to the grass to avoid a T-bone collision! After a quick pit stop to check out the suspension, he went back out and still managed to finish in fourth! Kudos!

bearing cap and a few loose nuts (that would be JR and myself!) the team had what one could call a fairly successful weekend. Saturday's activities had us doing very well. I qualified in position 3 in GT-3 for the Ontario

with the GT-3 front runners during the start of the race. The second lap of the race was fraught with incidents. In my rear mirror, on lap 2, I saw a big mess in my rear view leaving corner 1. Very shortly there after the lack of grip with the tires became very apparent when

So, you ask what does this have to do with threes? It was the third event for the team, I got my third signature on my log card, and I got a third place finish! That's three threes. Good enough to call that a very successful weekend!

September 2002

MCO Race Results Summer 2002

Road Racing
CASCAR Canada GT June 16:
Jim Harrison, Porsche 911 Qualified 2nd, Finished 2nd

MCO - Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races - June 22-23

Canada GT: Jim Harrison, Porsche 911 Qualified 3rd, Finished 8th Ontario Challenge Cup: Jay Saslove 2nd OGT2 John Winges 1st OGT3 Fearn/Palikko 3rd OGT3 Pomeroy/Smith 6th OGT3 FV1200 Race 1: Sam Mandia 5th FV1200 Race 2: Sam Mandia 4th Open Wheel Race 1: George Rau 4th FV1600 Open Wheel Race 2: Nick Shaw 2nd FV1600 George Rau 3rd FV1600 GT Sprints Race 1: Mike Kilby 1st GTB Michael Mori 5th GTC Glenn Foote 6th GTC Frank Smith 7th GTC Matthew Cornford 8th GTC Bernie Betzema DNF GTD GT Sprint Race 2: Frank Smith 3rd GTC Glenn Foote 4th GTC Michael Mori 5th GTC Matthew Cornford 6th GTC Mike Kilby 4th GTB

Open Wheel Race 2: George Rau 1st in FV1600 FF1600 Race 1: Nigel Mortimer 6th F1600A Lew MacKenzie 9th F1600A Adam Mortimer 11th F1600A FF1600 Race 2: Nigel Mortimer 6th F1600A Lew MacKenzie 9th F1600A Adam Mortimer 10th F1600A GT Sprint Race 1: Lennox Clue 1st GTC Michael Mori 5th GTC Jennifer Armstrong 2nd GTD Dan Corcoran 5th GTA Matthew Cornford DNF GTC GT Sprint Race 2: Michael Mori 3rd GTC Jennifer Armstrong 2nd GTD

BARC - Canadian Touring Trophy Races - Aug 10-11

Ontario Challenge Cup: Robert Microys 3rd OCGT3 class Michael Mori 5th OCGT class FV1200 Race 1: Sam Mandia 6th FV1200 Race 2: Sam Mandia DNF Open Wheel Race 1: Nick Shaw FV1600 11th George Rau FV1600 DNF Open Wheel Race 2: Nick Shaw FV1600 12th George Rau FV1600 15th GT Sprints Race 1: Robert Microys 2ndGTC Michael Mori 6th GTC Jennifer Armstrong 1st GTD GT Sprints Race 2: JR Fortin 4th GTC Jennifer Armstrong 3rd GTD FF1600 Race 1: Nigel Mortimer 9th Lew Mackenzie 10th FF1600 Race 2: Lew Mackenzie 4th Nigel Mortimer 8th

DAC Trillium Trophy - July 20-21

Canada GT: Jim Harrison pole, finished 9th Ontario Challenge Cup: Clue/Hamilton 3rd GT2 Armstrong/Mandeville 4th GT2 John Winges 1st GT3 Michael Mori 4th GT3 FV1200 Race 1: Sam Mandia 6th Open Wheel Race 1: George Rau 2nd FV1600

mail2web Grand Prix of Mosport Aug 17-18

Canada GT: Jim Harrison, Porsche 911 qualified 7th, DNS

September 2002 March 2001

The President's Report

by Ron Woltman
Here we are in September. Almost a year to the horrific events of last Sept. 11! You will note from your minutes the executive decided to skip the August meeting. Too hot and muggy was the consensus. Thus, too, The Link in your hands is a combined Aug-Sept edition - the first by the way, by your new Editor, Mark Atos. Way to go Mark. The Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races. What can I say that I have not already done so. The race weekend was a success. A success in virtually every sense of the word. Our Treasurer will provide the latest update on the financial status of the event, but even there, we did well. Ad-

ministratively, organizationally and artistically the race weekend was grand success, whatever the ultimate outcome of the financial bottom line. Without question, however, the Club membership and the new executive need review the organization of this summer event with sharp flinty eye. If you have ideas and thoughts, suggestions and criticisms, please voice them. We welcome them all. For those of you who want to claim your $30.00/night accommodation stipend, please do so by sending a request to me and the Treasurer before Sept. 15/02. If you decide you can dispense with that money, as some have done, thank you. Rest assured that money will be simply plowed back into the plus side of the ledger for the race. Either way, thank you, and it's your call. I would be remiss not to mention Jay Saslove and his efforts to rally local rac-

er/businesses to slam some money down on the counter. Thank you to each of you, who here forward for one year, will have a business card advertisement in the LINK. Personal letters of thanks have been sent. Also a tip of the corporate hat to John Neufeld at Transport Canada who coordinated some financial assistance to our program. And once again, thank you to all the workers. Without you, the event could not have happened. I was fortunate enough to work the SCCA Trans-Am race for the inaugural Washington, D.C. event sponsored by Cadillac. Great eventand Ryan Paul - my first born is married. Finally, thank you to all who expressed their condolences, thoughts and visits following my Mother's death.

Want To Influence Change?

It's that time of year again to think about your club. Time to think about what you like, and what you don't like. This is a democratic club, and is driven by the input and participation of the general membership. Our annual general meeting is coming up this November, and as always provides you, the members, an opportunity to influence change. There are a few ways that you can become involved and drive the direction of the club, and motorsports in Ontario. Certainly, the easiest way is to run for office, by notifying your nominating committee

(and if you're interested in being on the nominating committee, contact Ron Woltman) about your intention to run for one of the positions on the board of directors. Another way, those of you who attended last year's AGM will most certainly remember, is by proposing changes to the Club's By-Laws. Never trivial and always discussed passionately, proposed ammendments to the club by-laws should never be taken lightly. Last year we embarked on serious attempt at making it easier for your executive to run the club, and the proposed ammendments were passed. If you don't have a copy of the bylaws, they are available online at http://www.mco.org/download/bylaws/mc

obylaws2001.pdf. You should certainly take a look at them if you have never read them before and see what binds the organization together. To propose changes to the by-laws, you should submit them to the nominating committe or other board of directors member. This should include the section you are wanting to revise, a reason for proposing the change, and the changed text for the new bylaw. The proposal will be included in the announcement of the AGM which is to be mailed out no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

MCO: The First Fifty Years Only $35 for this important book!
Plannning for a delivery of 300 numbered copies. It is a hard-covered coffee table style book recounting the long history of motorsopts in Ottawa and the regions. With 150 pages, everything and everyone is included. Don't miss out on your copies! There is still space available for sponsorship as well. For $20 you can ensure your name is in the book by sponsoring a page of your choosing. Full or partial page ads are open. Contact Sherissa Microys at (613) 822-7204 or e-mail s.microys@rogers.com

September 2002

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting held Tuesday, May14, 2002 at 19:00 hrs.
Present: Laurence Polley, President S. John Bondar Vice-President, Jane Kopp, Secretary Paul Anderson, Treasurer, Perry Iannuzzi, Solo I Robert Smith, Solo II, George McCullough, Safety Committee, Bob Varey, Business Manager, Aileen Ashman, WRRC Regrets: John Magill, Past President Bob Deshane, Vintage Director, Mavis Burnham, Ice Race Director Gunter Schmidt, Race Director Guests: John Hahn (BTA) Laurence Polley called the Meeting to order at 19:00 hrs. Motion Adopted: 02-05 - To accept minutes of the April 9th BoD's Meeting as presented. Moved by: Paul Anderson Seconded By: Perry Iannuzzi Business Arising from Minutes: Mary Lobban replied that she believes that the current GCR's already cover the "Competition cars on on-road excursions", under 3.4.3. After much discussion, the Board decided that this rule only covers "at the Event". The thrust of this new rule was to cover the "to and from the event" transit. Insurance Update: - Changes have been made to the rates for solo and Rally. - Definition of "Spectator" and "NonSpectator" Events may change. Manual still in progress. Solo I and the Lapping Day Issues: - There was a roll-over at the OMSC Lapping day. - Organizers should be looking more critically into course designs. - Safety Review Committee should scrutinize all incidents, with a Solo person on the Committee. - Incident reports should be forwarded to the Committee. - Entries down 25%. Business Manager's Report: 1. Licencing TY LY +/Race 51 73 -22 Basic 110 119 -9 Officials 160 138 +22 # Actual 115 98 +17 people 2. Clubs Affiliation -CRDA & UMN not renewed. ORX7 Has Resigned from CASC

Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs Board Of Directors

3. Club Members affiliated LY 321 TY 306 Clubs who have not affiliated members to date: BEMC, BAC, CRDA, CTA, DAC, FTDA, KWRC, OMSC, PMSC, RX7, SCMC, UMN. CRDA has not paid for their member affiliations from 2001. 4. Ice Race Statistics Entries were down 11.1% - TY 825 LY - 928 = -103 entries. 1 day cancelled for poor track conditions. 5. I sent an Excel file to the club presidents via email to use for sending in their membership lists so that we could get as much information as possible and to facilitate the new mandate to communicate with all affiliated CASC members. So far the system has been working well but many clubs are still not using the files and it causes a substantial amount of time to input the information and in many cases we are not supplied with enough details. So far only 6 clubs have used the file. 6. Financial - The MCO club has decided to affiliate fully with all their members to RSO and this will have a negative effect to our operating budget by over $1,000. We have been very slow as you can see in the above figures in the first quarter of 2002 and we have adjusted our expense structure accordingly but our projected income has been revised downward for the balance of 2002 and we have revisited our 2002 expenses accordingly. As CGTCC has reduced their financial commitment in 2002 this will affect our income. 7. As outlined in the balance sheet for the end of the first quarter our Members Equity is up over the same period LY but does not take into consideration the $28,664 approximately being held for WRRC. In addition, we have a potential Solo I Bad Debt for $926 from a sponsor who is unable to pay his fee from 2001. 8. Our mailing Schedule has been reduced from 10 to 6 mailing per year and we only mail to members who do not have email / web access. In addition, as clubs send in their membership lists, we are adding them to the email or mailing list. Our 2nd mailing for 2002 is enclosed. 9. We have recently finalized a Sponsorship agreement with Inside Track and are awaiting the contract for signing. This does not involve any transfer of $$ but will give CASC and the Disciplines 8-12 full page ads over the next year. We lost a $5000 sponsor in 2002. 10. Insurance Issues. Our Office insurance policy can up for renewal and the cheapest we could get was a 70% increase. This issue is also now a major issue for all ASN Affiliated areas as outlined in the letter issued by ASN President - Roger Peart. This issue will also affect the Race Tracks and may affect other issues previously covered under the club general policy. Details are still not available. 11. I am currently doing time and motion review of all the office procedures for a twoweek period, which will be turned over to the Working Committee for their review.

Unfortunately this is the slowest time of the year and many duties normally done will not come up until later in the year. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS: President's Report (Laurence Polley): - DDF: 4 applicants to-date. One has forwarded more information. - Query was received from the KitchenerWaterloo Rally Club regarding CASC's privacy policy. They were directed to view the website definition. - Action Front Challenge is "alive and well" Vice-President's Report (John Bondar): No report Race Director's Report (Gunter Schmidt): Absent with regrets. Ice Race Director's Report (Mavis Burnham): Absent with regrets. Solo I (Perry Iannuzzi) - First set of bulletins is out. Has made revisions to the Rule Book. Lowered levy fee, and has revised the budget accordingly. Solo II (Robert Smith): - Still encountering difficulties with venues. Has nine (9) Events confirmed, and one (1) still pending. - Enquiry from Peterborough in regard to the Gymkhana Event and Vintage cars: Are they exempt from the seatbelt rules? The Board decided that they are not, but that lap belts would suffice. Training Director's McCullough): No report Report (George

Worker Recruitment and Retention Committee (Aileen Ashman): - Next meeting will be held on May 22nd, in Oshawa. - There will be a booth at the TransAm Event. - Have a Sponsor for the jackets. - Finalized the Awards and Trophies. - Altered the Event count for "give-away" prizes. Working Committee (Gunter Schmidt): See attached report. Technology Committee (Laurence Polley): - Still surfing. Other Business: Toronto Motorsport Park may not open. Next Meetings: - Tuesday, July 9th 19:00 hrs., at CASC offices. - Saturday Aug. 18th, 14:00 hrs at the Polley residence. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 21:25 hrs.

September 2002 March 2001

How do you get there from here?

by R. Bennett Leckie Vice President
With the end of summer now upon us, it is time for Competitors and Workers to think of all the things you have done since last November, as the Annual MCO Awards Banquet will take place on November 16th this year. The Trophy committee will be meeting in mid-October, so it is very important to submit your Competitor/Worker Points Forms (that can be found inserted in your September Link or on line at MCO's web site) by the October General Meeting to Ron Woltman or myself. If you have any events after you submitted your form, but before Oct 31, please list them as pending and the Committee will call you if they could be a deciding event. The Trophy Committee would like to try something different this year to help us chose the winner of the Race Awards (except Driver Champion which is done based on points). We would like people to submit nomination from fellow Racers, Crew Chiefs, Crew Members, Officials, etc. as to why a particular MCO Member should win a certain award (review the list of Awards listed elsewhere in this Link issue). Remember that all Race Awards require the MCO Member to have earned atleast 300 worker points in order to be con-

sidered; the only exception is the Paddock Engineers Award whose winner is not required to be an MCO Member. For the Race Drivers Championship Award the Committee needs to know how you finished, and how many in your class to calculate your points, but if you run more than one race group on a weekend, we will only count your best. All Worker Awards are based on Points accumulated helping at Motorsport Events weather they be speed or non-speed. On your Worker Points Form list all the Event Days (100 points/day), defined as a period of atleast 3 hours of your time spend in organizing, or helping at Events sanctioned by MCO, CASC-OR, FAQ, ASN-CANADA, SCCA, etc. Also let us know what your duties were at MCO Events, as coorganizers get an additional 100 points/event, organizers 200 points/event and major events organizers get as much as 500 points/event (at Committee discretion). All Executive Members and Active Appointments are entitled to an extra 300 points/year. All workers that achieved atleast 1000 points will receive a Certificate of Merit, to help acknowledge there unselfish help in promoting Motorsport. The Rally Driver and Navigator Awards are based on the total success of these Competitors in the MCO Rally Series and other sanctioned Rallies, and must have earned atleast 300 worker points. All the Solo Awards except the Solo Fanatic Award are based on points earned in

the summer, winter, and Solo I events. The Solo Fanatic Award is usually chosen by the Solo Director, so let Greg Kierstead know whom you think is deserving of this Award. The Ladies Cup is awarded to the top active female competitor (atleast 3 events this season) in Solo, Race or Rally. This Award like some of the other awards may not even be awarded ever year, if the Trophy Committee feels there were not enough active members competing or working to deserve awarding. The final two Achievement Awards are the most prestigious awards in our clubs history. The Annual Achievement Award goes to a MCO Member that has made notable accomplishments as a Competitor, Worker, or Official, usually at atleast the Regional level, as part of a major event or series. The Ted Powell Award is for outstanding, lifetime contributions to Motorsport, and to date has only been awarded 5 times in its 16 year history. So please Fax, Email, or hand deliver your forms and/or nominations to the Trophy Committee, so all members can be dully consider for any and all awards. R. Bennett Leckie MCO Trophy Committee Chairman Work: 613-822-1765 x 124 Fax: 613-822-1556 Email: leckierb@hovey.ca

MCO Rally Results Summer 2002

TSD Rallying MCO - Totally Silly Drive June 13, 2002

Return of the Route of all Evil June 15, 2002

Limited Class: Jim Morrow (d) Craig Hamm (n) - Second in Class

Expert Class: Jodie Shay (d) Sonya Howard (n) - First in Class, First Overall Craig Hamm (d) Alan Ritchie (n) - Second In Class, Fifth Overall Kirby Dunstan (d) Gary Oman (n) - Third in Class, Sixth Overall Novice Class: Jaak Laan (d) Nick Parent (n) First in Class, Second Overall Arek Wojciechowski (d) Tania Wojciechowski (n) - Second in Class, Third Overall Sebastien Laurien (d) Nicholas Carpentier (n) - Third in Class, Fourth Overall

Jim Morrow's Subaru Impreza at a gas stop somwhere on the Route of All Evil Of Special Note: Lanark Highlands Rally, Almonte Civitan Club, 500 Almonte Street, Almonte for October 19. Details in next issue of the Link. A fundraiser for the Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Association.

September 2002

MCO Rally Group Report for September 2002

by Craig Hamm
The summer has unofficially ended and the rally world is just heating up for another autumn packed full of competition. Time for the road racers and karters to try their hand at some fun road rallying as the busy track season winds down! Early-summer wrap up. Jean MacGillivray has written an article for this month's Link about the Map Run on June 29. Jeez, even I got lost, and I was course opening, but was also navigating as well! Jodie Shay and Sonya Howard finished with an incredibly low score of 7.2 (which combined both time and off-course distance). For theor victory Jim Morrow donated a copy of "Rally Navigation" by Martin Holmes to the team. Jim Morrow (busy guy,eh?) gave the Rally Organising course on July 20, at JR's Restaurant in Almonte. I couldn't make it, but Jim is more than able to pass the good word on how to put a safe and challenging rally together. These summer dates are killing our attendance at these courses, but we're trying! I think Jim had two only two students! On July 13, Totally Silly Drive, Ryan Huber's first-effort as a rally organiser was a roaring success as he ! This was a rally I began last year as a means to develop organisers with a shorter event (130km), but run at night. The roads were not considered technical for rallying, but it is amazing how the night time adds a whole new dimension to the driving experience when you are on the clock. While only nine teams entered, 4 in Expert, many teams were first timers, and they really had fun! In fact, we all had fun (except for a case of navigator illness, and those moments when some of us who Ryan tricked into getting lost with the most diabolical of Expert instructions . . . . . your writer included!). Nyeah, it was fun! Experts were given the tricky "navigational" instructions, while Novices were given simple route instructions. Jodie Shay and Sonya Howard won this event decisively in Expert Class (including 3 consecutive zeros, stock odo navigation!). It is a particularly sweet victory for the team as only a year ago it was their first ever rally! Finally, Jaak Laan and Nick Parent (an under 16, first timer!) wrapped up the Novice Class victory with an impressive 8 minute margin of victory! Ryan really

tend this rally, but Darryl Malone (codriver is TBA) and his P4 Eagle Talon are making an appearance. I hear the road is absolutely incredible. Good luck to them! Details are posted at Some stats: In four rallies, we are www3.sympatico.ca/pwatt/GCFR/GC averaging 14 teams per rally com- FR.html prised of 86 different people! Assuming 25 teams compete on October 19 Targa Newfoundland (Lanark Highlands, our fall classic), (www.targanewfoundland.com) is we need 10 teams minimum to give us coming! Craig Seko and Jim Morrow a 15 team average on the year. Don't are contesting North America's bigdissapoint me (or else, umm, .) gest, boldest, fastest, tarmac rally of the year starting September 13. The Peter Starowicz, a Rally Organising RV, the Porsche 944S2, a Subaru, and school attendee, is the Rallymaster for a Corolla are all making their way to Lanark Highlands! Peter is very keen compete and support this team. Some to learn as much about rallying as he of the stages goes through several old can. Organising his first road rally is neighborhoods of mine! I can't wait! a great way to start! Jodie Shay, one of our top road rallyists, is again or- I am planning to organise a tarmac ganising the Golden Pine Rally out of vintage car rally next year, as a fundGolden Lake, north of Eganville for raiser. Already Jim Morrow and I October 5. I can't wait for this event have recce'd some great roads for the of 340 km (with a rest stop, too). Last innaugural event, starting and ending year, in the post Sept. 11 melee our at- in Perth. The recce (rally-speak for tendance was quite poor at this rally. I reconnaisance) was done in Jim's new hope many of you take up the chal- Mini. Man, was this ever fun! Anylenge, for our most lengthy event of way, it is also time to pass the torch the year on amazing roads. Alan for a year (at least). Please let me Ritchie, has also stepped up to the know if you want to be Rally Director plate, and is organising his first rally for 2003. You can spring it on us at as well, which is the 2003 installment the AGM, but I'd prefer you let me of the Mississippi Valley Rally, out of know, because there is work we can Almonte, on Nov. 9, a night time rally help you with before the switchover. nearing 200km in length. Many There are at least 4 previous rally dithanks to these individuals for taking rectors than can assist you in various on the enormous, and rewarding task ways. Don't be shy. of putting on a rally. Please support the organisers efforts as either teams, Every Monday night we may meet at or volunteers. iPlay (www.iPlay.ca) in Stittsville and check out the rally video games, so Coming up on the weekend of August keep watching the MCO and iPlay 24, Peterborough Motor Sports Club websites. So far, that Jodie Shay guy (PMSC) are organising the Galway- is smokin' us! If we can pull people Cavendish Forest Rally. PMSC invit- off the wheels for a few hours, we will ed Jim Morrow and I to drive/co-drive move the monthly rally group meeting in course open cars (Car 00 - slow to iPlay. Don't forget, if you can't find open, and Car 0 - fast open). I also it in the Link, all rally information is get to operate my new HAM radio, as updated regularly on the MCO webI recently got my Basic Certificate of site. Proficiency. I was told by many, get a radio license, and you get the coolest jobs at a performance rally. By God, they weren't lying! Ryan Huber is also working radio (with his new license as well - so also working a cool job, no doubt!), Warren and Nancy Haywood are volunteering, and Corey Groves and Nancy Bleses will be either volunteering or competing in the rally VW. Greg and Steve can not at-

raised the bar for quality by a first time organiser. Well done, and many thanks. Results are posted in this issue, along with Series Standings.

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perback problem in such a large volume of a not too durable spine. The text is in British English, so some readers may need interpretations for by John Powell such terms as wings, bonnet, boot and dampers. They may also wonder at 1. Seeing is believing? such spellings as tyre and carburettor. of Have a glance at this photo and see if Those cars us who once had British sports will, of course, be accusyou notice anything that appears to be

Miscellaneous Rumblings II

made up by marketeers. It was based on the deplorable front wheel drive GM platform of the period, and styled by Pininfarina in not one of their better efforts. Not included, on the other hand, were landmark cars such as the Cadillac-Allard, Austin-Healey Sprite, and Volvo 140 series. The Cad-Allard was the first popular and successful example of dependable American V8 power in a nimble British chassis, and the Sprite re-introduced the concept of an inexpensive, spritely (sorry about that one) performing sports car to a new generation. The Volvo 140 of the late '60sand early '70s pioneered in the North American market the concept of a well performing but safe, affordable, comfortable and reliable sedan, with such innovations in it's price-range as four wheel disc brakes, a true dual braking system, and a heated driver's seat, to name a few.

unusual. (Answer at the end of this column.) 2. The MCO Consumer Reports ... This time our report is a book review, but first let us recap our rating system: Chequered Flag: A first place finisher. Green Flag: You may proceed with your purchase. Yellow Flag: Proceed with caution. Waved Yellow Flag: Proceed with extreme caution - consider not making a purchase. Red Flag: Cease considering a purchase - proceed with caution to the exit of the store. The book is "The Illustrated Directory of CLASSIC CARS" by Graham Robson, ISBN 1-55267-117-8 (although Chapters' web site shows 076031-049-1), published by Prospero Books. I purchased it on sale for about $10.00 a few months ago at Coles' Books, but the regular price is shown on the web site as $21.00. It contains 480 pages in paperback, and gives a brief description, history and illustrations of 188 antique and classic cars from 1885 to 2000. I have just finished reading it, using it as my tea time motoring pick-me-up along with my Oreos, and these are my impressions. The quality of the paper and illustrations, including the few photographs in black and white, is very good, but the binding suffers from the usual pa

So, there are some disappointments, but all-in-all, a very good book, which I would recommend, especially if you tomed to such usage. There are some can get it on sale. I give it a green annoying typographical errors, mis- flag. spellings and instances of dropped text. I'm not going take the time to go back through over 440 pages to find 3. Is there an Any-Step Program for them, as this ain't a paying job, but .....? trust me - they're there! The technical information and illustrations are suffi- I have often been accused, and rightly cient to get a good impression of what so, of being a trivia addict - but I'm the cars were like, and their place in not the only one. My friend Dave automotive history. Not being an ex- Jameson, who in his working life was pert on classic cars, however, I can't a Customer Service Engineer for offer an opinion on the author's accu- Greey Mixing Equipment, helped me racy. prepare the RX7 for the Club's racing drivers' school last spring. One of the There are two areas, however, in jobs was to chase the threads on some which I can and will have my say. f*cktric seat belt fasteners and The various models of cars are first mounts, and none of the taps or dies in listed in alphabetical order by manu- my metric set matched their thread facturer - no argument there. The cars pitch. Back home, Dave researched are then listed in alphabetical order by the problem, and sent me an e-mail model name, or in numeric order by with the following gem (edited). model number or engine displacement. This gives no sense of the his- "After our trek into the land of metric torical or technical progression of fasteners on Saturday I did some models within a manufacturer's offer- thinking!! (Rare I know) and decided ings over time without shuffling back- to do a little research on the subject. wards and forwards over several pages, which is annoying. I realise that My first source of information was this is a directory and not a history "Machinery's Handbook - 25th edition book, but I would have preferred that (1996)". This esteemed tome has models from the same company be some 519 pages devoted to the melisted in chronological order. This chanical fastener. It barely scratches would not have diminished it's useful- the surface of this most absorbing topness as a reference volume. ic. The most valuable piece of information gleaned from these 519 pages I also question some of the selections. is that there are enough anagrams to For example, and to my surprise, the start a new language! The most freCadillac Allante of 1986 to 1993 was quently referred to are ANSI, ASTM, included. This was, in my opinion, an SAE, IEEE, ISO, CSA, BSI, ASME, eminently forgettable car with a name NIST, plus the ubiquitous AN/UN C

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and F. The next thing I discovered is that while these anagrams do not have standards of their own they create "new" standards by selecting parts of ISO and UN. An example of this is the ANSI (American National Standards Institute). These guardians of our collective engineering integrity use all of the SAE, ASTM and UN C/F standards, but only parts of the ISO (F-tric) standards. This relates directly to our dilemma with the seat belt anchors. ANSI does not recognise the fine thread specs for a 12mm cap screw. This means that while Mazda is free to use #12x1.25 or even 1.0 thread hardware, ANSI does not list them for use. This is why there is no tap or die for this thread in your Mastercraft set (the reason for the 1/4"-27 npt die being included still remains to be determined). By the way, the #12x1.5 is for use "on wheel studs and nuts only". The other thing I discovered is that the flange head cap screw is an invention of the ISO division equal to the domestic SAE. It supposedly makes washers redundant saving Mazda and others .5 cents on material and 1.3 cents on labour (Japanese 1983 labour rates) on each seat belt. I hope that this will give you comfort while grinding it off so the screw will fit behind your roll bar. ..." 1983 Japanese labour rates? Now aren't you glad to know all this? I know I am. Of course, I still had to clean out the threads as best I could with a small wire brush, and grind the flange off that damn cap screw and replace it with a separate washer. And if you know the meaning of all of those anagrams, then you're a trivia addict too! (There are 11 anagrams - I know 8 of them.) 4. Solo I so far ... ... and not so good. This report covers up until the end of July, and was intended for the August issue, which was cancelled along with the Club meeting. Unlike the Shannonville Regatta on June 15th and 16th, the Solo I events on July 6th and 7th at the Mosport school track were sunny and dry. I wasn't there. We did have the small problem of a leaking radiator with the RX7, but that was easily remedied with a trip to the local rad shop. The problem, or, more accurately, problems were with the pick-up. First, a power steering hose blew. I searched for but couldn't get a replacement, and after a week of trying to sort that out, wound up having to fabricate one. Then, the day before we had to leave for Mosport, with that job just completed, a couple of brake problems reared their ugly heads. I noticed brake fluid around the master cylinder, and the truck suddenly developed an intermittent but ugly pull to the left under braking. Now the last thing you want when towing a trailer with The Most Important Car in the Household aboard, is braking problems - especially if they're trying to pull you into the path of on-coming traffic! So there was no choice but to withdraw from the Solo I events and try to fix the truck. Problems with tow vehicles was an aspect of my previous racing life that I had hoped would not re-occur, but I guess history does repeat itself. In early 1969 an inebriated woman driver missed a stop sign and stove in the side of my '60 Chevy tow car. She actually claimed that there was no sign at the intersection while standing beside it! Then in early 1970 my '63 Chrysler, with an extra leaf in the rear suspension just for towing, decided that it didn't want it's transmission fluid anymore, and promptly deposited it all over the road. In both of those cases I didn't miss any races or open practices as one of my crew members had a car which was more than adequate for the job - a new '69 Dodge Dart Swinger with a 340 ci engine, a 4 bbl.carb. and a posi-trac. rear end. me, as the exhaust noise of the RX7 is emitted at a much higher frequency than most cars, and will therefore seem louder to the ears. Much like a piccolo trumpet at, say, 100dBa, compared to a tuba at the same level. However, if you had told me 30-odd years ago that one day we would have to worry about mufflers and such on racing cars, I wouldn't have believed you. Then there's the whole matter of the science of measuring sound levels versus some club volunteer standing there and randomly pointing a sound meter, but that's a topic for another time. I haven't had time to write up our exploits at the August 9th. Test Day at Mosport nor the Shannonville Solo I events of the 10th. And 11th., but things went reasonably well - except for the ZO6 Corvettes! More on that next month. 5. Parting Shot I I really wonder about all these cars with air conditioners these days. This isn't Florida, so they're only useful for three months of the year, maybe four if you live in Windsor, and then not all of the time. They rob power from the engine, and they burn almost as much fuel as those gas-burning heaters in the old VW Beetle. Then there's the insane repair costs when they go wrong, which they most certainly will! And they're really not necessary if your car has a decent set of fresh air vents, especially in the foot wells for the front seats. A heater, on the other hand, is necessary for six months of the year, and to de-fog the windshield during those humid summer rainstorms. I really think that air conditioners are just another marketing ploy to get the consumer to part with more hard earned dollars. Of course the real reason that these things burn me is that little pool of liquid you see under your car as you return to it in a parking lot. "Was that there when I pulled in?" "Is it mine?" "What could be leaking there?" Of course, at that point you just have to get down on your hands and knees and check it out, especially if it's an older vehicle (like mine). And in your clean clothes, too. Every car with an air conditioner should be forced to have an on-board system to collect and store the condensation, which could only be disposed of at an RV waste water pumping station. Then we'd see how necessary they were!

Oh, and one more thing. There are those who ridicule trivia buffs as being Anal Retentive. I once had a cow with a prolapsed anus (it's not common, but it happens). It wasn't pretty, and it complicates certain bodily functions. It can be sown back in, but that doesn't always work and then they have to go to McDonald's. So in defence of cows and trivia addicts every- Oh yes, there was one niggling queswhere, I say it's far better to be Anal tion about the RX7. I received a Retentive than Anal Rejective. "friendly reminder" from an official in one of the Solo I clubs, that there had been "some complaints" at ShannonBTW Dave is still with the Canadian ville about the noise level of my car, Motorsports Hall of Fame, and is still and with a pointed reminder that they looking for "any Stuff that people would be measuring noise levels at have" for use in their archives. His e- Mosport. This didn't totally surprise mail is davejamson@rogers.com.

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lights are timed to come on so that a driver must either make almost a panic stop, or risk being caught in the in6. Parting Shot II tersection when the light changes to Yes, you get two this month, this be- red. Unless, of course he or she is at ing a super-duper double issue and all. least a quarter of a mile distant, and with the proliferation of traffic signals I was coming home from Orleans in these days, that's just about at the prethe pick-up recently, when I got vious set of lights! caught out be a short yellow at a stop light that has almost caught me before. As a boy in the U.K., I seem to reNow with all my griping recently member that the yellow light came on about red-light runners, I have been a few seconds before the green went paying some attention to yellow out, thus giving drivers a fair warning. lights. Not that I had ignored them Over here, the only warning available before, mind, but ... you know ... set- is to watch the "walk" signals where ting a good example, and all that. So, they are installed. When they change not wanting to be in the intersection to "don't walk" for pedestrians prowhen the light went red, I right smart- ceeding in the same direction as the ly applied the old binders. It wasn't an driver, a yellow light is not far behind. all-locked-up panic stop, as I came up Problem is, though, that like the yelthree or four feet over the white line low lights, the duration of the "don't (also illegal, by the way), but it was walk" signs seem to vary a great deal, almost there. making them somewhat unreliable precursors of a yellow. To the sound of various and sundry items of grocery striking the front of As I have indicated, I'm all in favour the pick-up's box, I began to ponder of nailing those who run red lights, whether or not there was any rhyme or but drivers should at least be given a reason to the determination of the du- sporting chance of stopping safely ration of yellow lights at the various without having sundry perishable obintersections. I have noticed that, at jects, including, of course, small chilnormal driving speeds, the yellow dren, continuing their forward motion ...continued from page 10 until they fetch up suddenly against some durable object within the vehicle. (And before someone starts hopping up and down, I know children should be in proper restraints - that's just literary licence.) 7. Photo Answer This photo, from an ad, really made me do a double-take when I first saw it. It may look unusual, but there's actually nothing wrong. I know most readers won't be all that familiar with farming, but at first glance it looks as if the hay mowers behind the tractor are picking up the cut hay in the swaths and sticking it back in the ground. This would be the case if the tractor was moving forward, as it appears to be, but it isn't. If you look carefully at the cab, you may notice that the operator is facing to the rear. The tractor has a 180 degree rotating work station, and the hay mowers are designed to cut from what would normally be the rear, and discharge from what is normally the front. So the image is true, and it's our preconceptions that are leading us astray, as they do in so many other facets of life.

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Jen Armstrong Tears it Up in GT-D

by Cindy Armstrong
Shannonville - July 20/21, 2002 Jen Armstrong burst onto the racing scene driving the Armstrong Motorsports #33 Nissan NX2000 at the DAC event at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Jen is the latest addition to join the race driver ranks through the auspices of the Armstrong Motorsports team. Under the excellent coaching of Pierre Mandeville (out of Montreal) Jen spent the test day learning the lines and limits of her car; reducing her lap times significantly over the course of the day. Many thanks to Pierre for providing his time and expertise!! Jen handled the heat and traffic during the race weekend to pilot her car to a 2nd place finish in both of her races. A very successful and impressive first outing! Fast forward to Mosport - August 10/11, 2002 Having waited most of her life to go racing, Jen decided that once was NOT enough. She set her sights

on Mosport as her next conquest and once again negotiated a drive in the #33 Nissan NX2000. On the test day - with another top-notch driver coach, Bob Armstrong (out of Ottawa) - she got her first view of Mosport from the driver's seat! They spent the day exploring the lines and limits of the car and again her lap times dropped significantly. The end of the day saw Jen eager to tackle the competition during the race weekend. AND WHAT A WEEKEND IT WAS!! The 15 minute practice on Saturday morning was a combined GT and AFSS session - with a total of 56 cars. Imagine having 55 other cars to contend with for your first novice session at Mosport - YEEHAW!!! Qualifying was somewhat tamer with only a 42-car total to contend with - although 19 of those were GTA - but Jen showed her stuff by lapping consistently, while respecting the

others on the track. Timing problems saw Jen moved to the back of the grid - as a breakout - for her first race. During the race a full course yellow came out and Jen was about seventh in line behind the pace car for the restart - with the other 34 cars ready to charge up from behind on the restart, which they did! Although Jen had a quick off-track excursion during the second lap after the restart, she reacted correctly and charged back to finish 1st in her class and 24th overall! What more can you ask for your first day of racing at Mosport!! Day 2 saw Jen finish 3rd in class - her second podium in her only two races! Jen now has her sights set on Mont-Tremblant! Stay tuned for further news of this talented young driver.

August 6, 2002 Dear Mr. Woltman: Subject: 10th Annual Staff Golf Tournament On behalf of everyone at Fraser Milner Casgrain, I would like to thank you very much for your generous donation to our annual golf tournament. We had almost 100% attendance this year. The weather was perfect and a great time was had by all. Again, thank you for your generosity. Yours very truly, Judy Clouthier Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

"If you smunch me, you're off course!" Jim Morrow points out the wrong way to ensure that Solo II competitors don't hit cones in the Stop Box.

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How We Ran the Map Run

by Jean MacGillivray
The MCO Rally Group chose June 29 for its inaugural Map Run Rally. Rallymaster Jim Morrow started the four teams off at JR's Restaurant in Almonte and the rally ended about two hours later beside a hydro pole in a Perth parking lot (and don't think that didn't confuse more than one team!). Afterwards, we enjoyed the scenery of nearby Stewart Park and the Tay River, and shared tall tales over a congenial lunch at Fiddleheads Bar & Grill. There were no checkpoints, but Jim checked all odometers at the start and again at the finish. He provided do-ityourself instructions to get the teams out of Almonte and into Perth at the end, and a detailed map showed the route. I have it on good authority that more than one team slowed down on our road, expecting a checkpoint at the end of our driveway!
Doing double-duty as Routemaster, Jim created a pleasant run through the Lanark Highlands; Craig Hamm did Course Opening and Scoring; James Corrigan was Safety Marshall; and I was the Green Crew. The competitors were Jodie Shay (driver) and Sonya Howard (navigator); Casey MacKinnon (d) and Cheryl Gazzard (n); Mark Atos

(d) and Julie-Anne Ravary (n); and Alan Ritchie (d) and Stephanie Nicholds (n).

As with any rally, there were points awarded and prizes given . . . but this was a rally with a difference. Of course there was the traditional first-place team with the lowest score, but this time we also recognized teams for "the best tale of getting lost" and "the most lateness points." Jodie and Sonya came in with the lowest score, and Rally Director Craig Hamm awarded them Rally Navigation by Martin Holmes. No doubt this will make a good rally team even better. Mark Atos came up with "the best tale of getting lost." (ed. note: nine times) Democracy ruled in this rally, with everyone voting his story the best. Mark and Julie-Anne also won a book, but the subjectmatter was quite unusual and I'm sure the prize will be long remembered. Let's just say I've heard rumours that Mark has become something of an expert on installing

wood panelling, and that his advice is to be had for the asking. Alan and Stephanie were awarded "the most lateness points" for acting on their belief that every rally route can be improved upon. Craig presented them with a Sunoco gas coupon to help defray the cost of driving a Ford truck an extra 35 km. The participants said they had fun, and the shorter run time, combined with the social aspect, brought out more couples than we usually see. I hope the photos taken by Jim and I bring back pleasant memories of an afternoon well spent.

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MINUTES OF MEETING M.C.O. Executive Committee

July 16th 2002 Louis's Steak House, Ottawa, Ont. PRESENT Executive: Ron Woltman, President; Bennett Leckie, Vice-President; Bob Benson, Treasurer; Rob Microys, Website Editor; Rick Miskiman, Open Wheel; Craig Hamm, Rally; Jeff Graves, Solo I; Greg Kierstead, Solo II; Richard Muise, Outgoing Link Editor; Mark Atos, Incoming Link Editor; John Powell, Secretary. Members/Guests: Craig Seko - Talon Tire Gift Certificate Program 2002 ABSENT WITH EXCUSES Executive: Steve Greiner, Closed Wheel; Paul Swinwood, Karting; Pat Weightman, Membership; Warren Haywood, Club Merchandise Co-ordinator. NOTE The position of Public Relations Director is still vacant.(?) This meeting was chaired by the VicePresident, Mr Bennett Leckie, who opened the meeting for business at 6:30 p.m.. New Link Editor Bennett began the meeting by introducing Mark Atos, who will be taking over as editor of The Link from Richard Muise. All members present expressed their thanks to Mark for his commitment to The Honourable Club. Memorial for the late Mrs. Woltman The Executive agreed that, instead of cards, etc., an appropriate memorial to the President's late mother would be the

planting of a tree at the Woltmans' residence. Ron expressed his appreciation, particularly as the tree was already in the ground. Club Properties - Information is still needed on Solo II equipment. - The Club's gavel should be included in the inventory, as well as the Corporate Seal, which is in the possession of our lawyer. - When all the information is in, Bennett Leckie will maintain a list of properties. - There was a brief discussion as to whether and where the list should be published, or if it should be kept in the Club's accounts, as Bob Benson already has a list of assets. It was suggested that it be included in the MCO Handbook, which is a form of standard operating procedures for various events, developed by Rob Microys several years ago. General Meetings There followed a discussion on meetings and related topics, as follows: - Bennett Leckie posed the question of cancelling the August General Meeting, as was done in the past, due to it's proximity to the long weekend and the holiday season. After some members voiced their opinions, Rick Miskiman moved that the meeting be cancelled. Motion carried with one abstention. - There then ensued a discussion on how to notify members of the above, and it's effects on publication of The Link. Regarding the latter it was decided to have a double issue in September, with a contribution deadline of August 18th. On the notification of the meeting cancellation, because of the cost of mailing it was first decided to use e-mail. When it was pointed out that some members don't have email, or haven't provided an address, it was then decided to mail a flyer in those cases.

- The next item was a proposal from Craig Hamm to advance the starting time of general meetings to 7:00 p.m.. This entailed some discussion, summarized below: - historically, the effective start time has been 8:15 p.m.; - Rick Miskiman thought that 7:00 p.m. was too early, and 7:30 would be a good compromise; - Ron Woltman noted that this would be a significant change to members' schedules; - Rick then suggested the question should be taken to the membership, with a notice in The Link; - methods of notification were discussed, such as the above notice and a vote at the Annual General Meeting, or raising the topic at the September meeting and asking for the expression of opinions by members; and, - Bob Benson reminded those present that the Executive was elected to make decisions, which could then be ratified by the membership at the A.G.M..At this point, Bennett Leckie moved that the starting time of the September meeting be moved forward to 7:00 p.m. on a trial basis. Carried. Rob Microys volunteered to prepare the notice. - Richard Muise noted that, as the July Link had not yet been sent out, a flyer concerning the August meeting cancellation and the September starting time could be included in the mailing. Annual General Meeting The A.G.M. will be held on November 5th. Regarding a review of the By-laws, John Powell suggested that procedures be published in The Link for those wishing to propose amendments. We will need to select someone to chair the Elections Committee, and Ron Woltman said he would find a chairperson. Rob Microys volunteered to chair the A.G.M. again this year.

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Awards Banquet - Bennett Leckie advised that November 9th and 16th are available at Louis's, but the latter conflicts with the Mississippi Rally on the 16th, and there is also the Tall Pines Rally on the 23rd. Ron Woltman also mentioned the CASC banquet, and he will find out the date from Bob Varey. Craig Hamm mentioned that it could be possible to move the Mississippi Rally to another date. - Regarding costs, Bob Benson stated that it would probably be less expensive to have a buffet supper instead of a sit down meal. There might also be a better selection of food, something which is dear to your Secretary's heart. - A tentative date for the banquet of November 16th was approved by the Executive. A notice will be published in The Link, which will also include a call for the return of annual trophies, information on the annual awards, and submitting forms for worker points. Membership - The issue of social memberships raised by Craig Hamm was deferred pending the Secretary's review of the By-laws of the regional sanctioning bodies. The club's copy of the CASC by-laws have been provided, and Craig Hamm will provide a copy of those of RSO. - Regarding a question from Craig on the RSO/CASC split of affiliation dues, Bob Benson stated that all Club members are fully affiliated with both, but some have yet to be switched over as their memberships are in mid-year. - Ron Woltman stated that our numbers must be accurate as they will reflect on our votes at the RSO meeting in September, and also that we will need to find a delegate for that meeting. Website Down-loadable Forms Craig Hamm raised the topic of down-loadable forms, especially the design of the Worker Reimbursement Form, and discussion was as follows: - Rob Microys noted that there should be PDF files available on the web site. - Bob Benson stated that he is satisfied with the design of the Worker Reimbursement Form. - Rob then noted that he will put the worker form on the web site as well as the Worker Points Form. These will also be published in The Link. Club Merchandise In a brief discussion on this topic, Bennett Leckie noted that Warren Haywood, the Club Merchandise Coordinator, should be advised to determine what Club members would like, such as special decals, hats, etc.. Talon Tire Gift Certificate Program 2002 Craig Seko briefed the meeting on the background and details of this program (att.#1), as follows: -Tires of any manufacturer carried by Talon will qualify. - The program covers more than just summer Solo II. - There will be a class for Novices. - For this year only, tires not purchased from Talon will qualify for 2 of any applicable award, but the Talon decal must be displayed. Next year, only tires purchased from Talon will qualify. - Loomis Courier Service has experience handling tire and wheel shipments to and from Talon. - Ron Woltman asked how this program will benefit the Club. Craig replied that arrangements can be made for merchandise to be given as door prizes, etc.. Richard Muise noted that Talon is the largest paid advertiser in The Link, at $400.00 per year. In response to a question, Craig replied that there will also be an article on the program in The Link. Solo II - Greg Kierstead advised that he needs an organiser for the Solo II Ground School on August 18th, to which Richard Muise noted that it was a big job. The school is already 2 full from entrants on the reserve list from the last one. Capital Invasion Regarding the Capital Invasion and contacts with the Ottawa Police Service, Jeff Graves will contact Sam Mandia. - Bennett Leckie suggested that we offer one free school space to the police and the media. - Ron Woltman then asked Bennett, Jeff and Greg to follow up with Sam. Winter Driving Schools The topic of planning for the 2003 schools was tabled for the next Executive meeting due to lack of time. Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races Bob Benson tabled a preliminary financial statement, and gave an outline, as follows: - The loss now stands at $191.10, but there are some outstanding accounts such as towing $931.00, worker subsidies (approx.) $3,000.00, marshals $500.00, and possibly two entry refunds. The potential loss is $5,027.00. - Ron Woltman added that on the positive side he has invoiced Transport Canada for $2,000.00 for the hybrid car display and lapping, although they may not agree to pay that much, and many workers have refused to take a subsidy. - It was also noted that the worker subsidies will be paid only on request. - There were some unexpected expenses, such as the ORRC Levy of $800.00, and $175.00 for towing the CASC trailer, for which we will investigate reimbursement from CASC.(?) - Regarding worker subsidies, a notice will be published in The Link. - Bennett Leckie moved a motion of thanks to the Race Committee - Ron Woltman, Bob Benson, Cindy Armstrong, Rob and Sherissa Microys, and Richard Muise. Carried. There was a general discussion on whether or not to organise a race next year. Bob Benson noted that we had the best human resources, but the highest costs of all the clubs with no help from CASC. It was suggested that we could organise a race without the CASC, but use their class structure and invite them to run on our terms. After a brief discussion on alternatives, Rob Microys suggested that we book the track dates, and decide what type of events to run at a later date. The Link Richard Muise added his welcome to Mark Atos as the incoming editor, and noted that we had switched printers, to Delta Digital, with significantly lower costs. There is the matter of a financial dispute with the former printer, which is being actively pursued. The meeting was adjourned approximately 9:00 p.m.. Prepared by John Powell, Secretary, MCO, July 19th 2002. Tel. 613-835-2910; e-mail - mgb296@hotmail.com.

MINUTES OF MEETING
Aug. 13th 2002 Louis's Steak House, Ottawa, Ont.

M.C.O. Executive Committee

PRESENT Executive: Ron Woltman, President; Bennett Leckie, Vice-President; Bob Benson, Treasurer; Rick Miskiman, Open Wheel; Steve Greiner, Closed Wheel; Craig Hamm, Rally; Jeff Graves, Solo I; Paul Swinwood, Karting; Mark Atos, Link Editor; Warren Haywood, Club Merchandise Co-ordinator; John Powell, Secretary. Members/Guests: Richard Muise, former Link Editor; Mike Lowe, U. K. memorabilia/book fund: Sam Mandia, Club banquet. ABSENT WITH EXCUSES Executive: Rob Microys, Website Editor; Greg Kierstead, Solo II; Pat Weightman, Membership; NOTE The position of Public Relations Director is still vacant. This meeting was opened for 6:40 p.m. by the President. ...continued on page 17 business at

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CASC Club Executive List Form - Rick Miskiman asked if anyone knew what Ron Woltman requested that Executive mem- primarily rally clubs do about the fees. Craig bers present complete the CASC form for club will try to find out. officials and return it to the Secretary for Solo II transmission to CASC. There has been a noise complaint regarding U.K. Memorabilia/50th Anniversary Book Fund the most recent event held at JetForm park. Mike Lowe informed those present that while Richard Muise recapped the report already in the U.K. he had acquired items of memora- sent by e-mail to the executive (att.), and the bilia to be used for the benefit of the Club. It following points were raised: was suggested that the Book Fund should pay - Ron Woltman stated that we need to supply for the items and then they could be sold by the city's By Law section with a list of Solo II the Club. Proceeds from such sale would be dates. He also said that we should have posted returned to the Book Fund. In the discussion at each event a copy of the contract with Jetthat followed it was decided that the sale Form, the insurance certificate, and all other would be announced in the Link and at the appropriate paperwork. September General Meeting, as well as being - Jeff Graves(?) will talk to Greg Kierstead reshown then, with the sale to take place at the garding this matter. October General Meeting. Mike also an- - Craig Hamm asked if the Solo II organisers nounced that the Club's 50th anniversary com- are completing and submitting the event report memorative book should be published by form. year's end. Club Web Site CASC/RSO Affiliation Dues The Club website was hacked recently. There Apportionment was no apparent damage, and Rob Microys There was a lengthy discussion on this topic, has changed the administrative preferences for the main points of which were: the site to prevent this from happening again. -Ron Woltman explained that his intent regarding the splitting of fees was to reflect the Annual Awards Banquet Club's character, but never to steer us away Sam Mandia will lead the organising of the banquet. During a discussion, Bennett Leckie from CASC. - When we agreed to go 50/50, it was not his noted that the tentative date is November 16th, understanding that we split each member's fee, and there are no known conflicts. He also but to pay 50% of the total dues to CASC ef- stated that we should have some rules regarding the invitation of guests, such as sponsors. fective March 1st 2002. - Bob Benson stated that Bob Varey has been kept fully informed regarding this matter, and The Link we have been totally above board about the New editor Mark Atos uttered the traditional splitting of dues with RSO. He also stated that forlorn plea of his predecessors for articles for we previously split affiliation fees when a the upcoming issue. Several of those present member checked off "Rally" on the member- provided succour by promising tomes of great ship form interest and literary merit. Emboldened, Mark -o Bennett Leckie noted that the division of went on to say that he had not yet received the fees was done in accordance with the agree- information promised at the last Executive meeting regarding the banquet and return of ment between CASC and RSO. - Crag Hamm stated that he has copies of the trophies, nor had he received an article on the RSO minutes relating to the topic, and the sit- Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races. In clos uation is not clear to them either as Laurence ing, he then sternly admonished those present that the deadline for the next issue is August Polley seems to have "flip-flopped" on the 18th, upon pain of having their submissions agreement. excluded. Treasurer Bob Benson gave a brief report as follows: - There is currently $39,314.30 in the bank, less $5,005 held in reserve for the 50th anniversary book, leaving $34,309.30 available for expenditures. - The Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races currently stand at (-) $1,262.00 plus $400.00 outstanding for marshalling. The unknown factor is the amount payable for accommodations. The budget allowed for $3,000, but only about $250 has been reimbursed so far. The gross amount could be approximately $2,000. Ted Powell Summer Trophy Races There have been two requests for a return of entry fees. After some discussion regarding the circumstances, it was noted that refunds are governed by the provisions of the GCRs, and we must abide by them. Rally Craig Hamm noted that no decision has been made yet on organising a Yokohama series rally. He went on to say that perhaps the Club was not ready yet, and we are considering organising a Vintage rally instead. The three upcoming rallies are under control. Incorporation Documents Steve Greiner reported that our documents are continuing to generate an error report because of missing information regarding a previous member of the executive. That person is Pierre Lacroix, and as we don't know his whereabouts, we can't provide the information. Club Merchandise Warren Haywood thanked Craig Hamm for filling in during his absence. He then suggested that we publish a list and prices of articles for sale in the Link and on the website. Preparations for Next Year Bennett Leckie gave a brief rundown on preparations for next year. Paul Swinwood volunteered to be chief organiser for the winter driving schools, and Steve Greiner suggested that we also look for alternate sites in case a change is necessary. Karting Paul Swinwood gave a brief report on the recent Shannonville Nationals, and an up-date on the insurance issues regarding the track at Quiyon. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.. Prepared by John Powell, Secretary, MCO, Aug. 15th 2002. Tel. 613-835-2910; e-mail - mgb296@hotmail.com.

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Merchandise Report
As some of you may already know, through attendance at MCO events and meetings, or through use of the message boards located on our Web Site at http://www.mco.org, we have club merchandise available for purchase. Warren Haywood has volunteered to take the role of Club Merchandise co-ordinator, and he asked that the following information be printed in The Link: (ed. note: we're taking some literary liberties here, but Warren basically provided the list of mech. for us, and that was about it.) The Club currently has a small selection of merchandise available for purchase at very affordable prices. What better way to identify yourself as a member of MCO, thus proving to the officer that you can handle travelling at 220 kph on the 401, than by sporting a one size fits all, black with red bill baseball cap embroidered with the club logo? Imagine that, getting out of a ticket for the mere cost of $12.00. Are you a jogger? Are you afraid of being run over by out of control race car drivers? Does the thought of a 3000 lb Camaro careening over the kerb to take you out because the driver once dated a jogger who dumped him for Billy Blanks scare you? If so, you might be able to get the driver to think twice about hitting you if you're wearing one of our sporty Track Suits, yours for only $40.00 (limited quantities remaining) Hey, if he sees you're a member of the MCO, then you must be good people, right? Okay, your editor is now out of ideas for amusing paragraphs, so the following will be basically Warren's words: We also have MCO crests available at the low low price of $4.00 each, and Rally 3/4 length marshall all weather jackets in bright yellow with scotchlite bands, MCO screen on front left breast and MARSHALL on back. This item is pre-order only, price depends on qty's. More MCO race and rally items will soon be available on the website with pictures and an on line order form. stay tuned. I am always looking for new merchandise ideas so if you've got them bring em on. I can be contacted dubrally@cyberus.ca or executive@mco.org. Thanks, Warren

Racing Souvenir Auction in Support of the MCO 50th Anniversary Book

Mike Lowe has spent many countless hours digging through bins of motorsports memorabilia in Great Britain looking for the best of the best, the cream of the crop for we, the members of the MCO, to add to our collections. Of course, if you ask me, I think he's doing it because he just has too much stuff, but who am I to say so? The point of it all is, that at the October General Meeting, Mike will be hosting an auction for the following items from his personal collection. Proceeds from this auction will be applied directly to the MCO 50th anniversary book, which, as we all know, is an excellent cause. Without further ado, here is the list of goodies that Mr. Lowe is providing us. Bid high, it's for the best cause - Our Club! 2 "Jimmy Clark 1965 Indy" Lotus Tshirts (Black, size Medium) Starting bid: $12.00 (each)

Starting bid: $7.00 1 Brands Hatch chequered flag/Union Jack decal Starting bid: $2.50

Jacques Villeneuve 'name and helmet' pins Starting bid: $5.00 (each) 1 Jacques Villeneuve 'Minichamps' "Rothman's" miniature helmet Starting bid: $7.00

9 Gilles Villeneuve 'Minichamps' miniature helmet Starting bid: $5.00 (each) 2 Scott Goodyear 'Onyx' "1992 Mckenzie Finance Lola" Starting bid: $12.00 (each) 1 Ferrari "Vodaphone" 9x10 fold-up cardboard display cube Starting bid: $2.50

1 "Eddie Irvine Collection" Baseball hat with Jaguar head logo. Starting bid: $12.00 1 Ferrari in Racing 1950-2001" 'Shell petroleum' promotional book This book was not published to the general public. Starting bid: $7.00 5 8x12 lined notebooks. Glossy black cover with Ferrari F50 photo Starting bid: $1.25 (each)

PINS - Starting bid $2.50 (each) 1 Nigel Mansell helmet 1 David Coulthard helmet 1 Subaru World Rally Championship car 1 Williams "Winfield" square logo 2 Williams "Winfield" car 1 Benetton Formula 1 oval logo 1 Benetton "FedEx" car 1 Jordan "Benson&Hedges car 2 Stewart Grand Prix logo 3 Stewart grand Prix car KEYRINGS - Starting bid: $5.00 (each) All keyrings have metal crest, ring and belt clasp attached 1 Benetton F-1 oval logo 1 Benetton "FedEx" car 1 Jordan "Benson&Hedges" logo 1 David Coulthard helmet 1 Subaru World Rally Championship car 1 Stewart Grand Prix car

2 8x12 lined notebooks. Glossy red cover with prancing horse symbol Starting bid: $1.25 (each) 2 6x8 lined notebooks. Glossy red cover with prancing horse symbol Starting bid: $1.25 (each) 1 4x6 "Ayrton Senna 1960 1994" memorial Brazilian flag decals Starting bid: $5.00

1 Ayrton Senna helmet decal Starting bid: $2.50 1 Ayrton Senna 'Onyx' miniature helmet

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Table of Contents
Local Student Making a Name . . . . . . . . page 2 Karting Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 All Good Things Come in Threes. . . . . . . page 3 Race Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 The President's Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Want to Influence Change? . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 CASC BOD Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 How Do You Get There from Here?. . . . . page 7 Rally Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 Miscellaneous Rumblings II. . . . . . . . . . . page 9 Jen Armstrong Tears It Up in GT-D . . . . page 13 How We Ran the Map Run . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 Minutes of Executive Meetings . . . . . . . page 15 Merhandise Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 18 Racing Souvenir Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . page 18

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