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6th Annual Stock Motor Challenge (SMC)
1/4 Mile Drag Racing Class Open To All Aircooled VW's Powered by Stock Displacement Motors (please read rules on SMC site)
August 26th 2011 @ 430pm Until Dark
Mission Raceway Park
http://www.missionraceway.com/contact_us.php
Sponsored by AVR Import Specialties http://www.avrparts.com/
And
The Zündfolge Car Club
Lots of Prizes and Lots of Fun!!!
Held In Conjunction With The 12th Annual DVKK Strip Show And The 20th Annual Great Canadian VW Show Weekend!!!
http://www.gcvws.com/
Please Visit The SMC Site For Rules, Pics & History and Stay Tuned for More Info!!!
http://www.freewebs.com/stockmotorchallenge/
last year was alot of fun and a huge success. we had 8 cars and 7 drivers...two brothers going toe to toe...carlos participated in his 5th consecutive SMC...lucas was our youngest driver ever...we had one driver stuff himself into his wife's jeans just so he could race...and bruce set the bar by logging the lowest et and highest kmh ever in SMC history!!!
so let's make this year even bigger and better!!! will carlos be back for a 6th consecutive run? will bruce show up to defend his title? maybe some SGVWA members want to try it out? anyone else want to make some call outs or get some friendly grudge matches going? ;)
remember...it's all about having as much fun as possible with our acvw friends and getting as many cars on the track as possible!! bugs, buses, type III's, ghias, things, rails, buggies, trikes, coachbuilts...daily drivers, weekend warriors, trailer queens, full show, full custom (except for motor), full stock...bring them out and have some fun with some friends on the 1/4...you wont regret it!!! :cool:
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come on out & give it a try...it'll be fun!!!
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http://www.freewebs.com/stockmotorchallenge/
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IMPORTANT SMC UPDATE!!!
I just wanted to mention a few things to make sure everyone knows what to do and just how easy and fun it is to enter the SMC!!
-SMC entry fee = $0
-Mission Raceway Park Street Legal Drag Racing entry fee = $35
So what does that mean and what should you do...?
-1- Show up at Mission Raceway at 4pm on Friday August 26th, gates open at 430pm, tell them you'll
be racing in the Sport Compact Class for the Street Legals and pay your $35 entry fee.
-2- Prepare your car for tech, go to and pass tech, and return to the pit area.
-3- Find the SMC/Zündfolge Car Club pit area. There will be a large, grey enclosed car trailer with a green
& gold Suburban parked in front of it, and a big blue event tent beside the trailer with a Zündfolge
Car Club banner hanging on the side of it. This is where you register for the SMC. Find me (Silas = tall,
skinny, white dude...ask around...i wont be hard to find) and sign up!!!
-4- Racing starts around 530pm and goes until 11pm-ish. Make as many runs down the 1/4 as you like, keep
your time slips and show them to me after each run or at the end of the night.
-5- Have fun!!! It's always a great night with good friends and nice cars!! Come on out and be a part of it!!! :cool: :cool:
Cheers,
Silas
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THIS JUST IN...
The fine folks at TAG Whistler (The Adventure Group Whistler) have just sweetened the prize pool by donating a Gift Certificate for 2 for any one of their Daytime Adventures!!
Check them out at http://www.tagwhistler.com/
We here at SMC Headquarters have decided that this prize will be given away as "The Spirit of the SMC" award.
This means every participant is eligible to win!!! All you have to do is show up & race!!
So come on out and join in the fun!!!
http://www.freewebs.com/stockmotorchallenge/
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maybe I better pull my motor.... seems like a better deal to run the SMC
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Has anyone noticed this subtle little change aimed only at me?
"4 - No turbos, nitrous, superchargers, chipped stock efi, or forced induction systems"
I guess I spanked your guys asses too hard last year....
Why include this in the power-adders rule? The chip doesn't add any hp, all it does is take out the restrictions the stock FI has that nobody else has, namely a fixed ignition advance curve, and a rev limiter.
If I'm restricted to run a rev limiter, maybe everyone should too.
Is Silas gonna shoot a timing light on everyone's engine to make sure they all run stock timing?
If I'm restricted to stock timing, that should mean no 009s allowed.
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thanks for bringing this up bruce. the rules for the SMC have always been posted online and i always post links to the rules page and direct people to the site for all kinds of info regarding the SMC...so it's no secret!
also...i am always more than happy and open to discuss the SMC and it's rules and regs with anyone...including past, present and possibly future participants...aswell as anyone else who has any ideas, opinions and input!!
so lets get a little pow-wow going on here... :cool:
Has anyone noticed this subtle little change aimed only at me?
"4 - No turbos, nitrous, superchargers, chipped stock efi, or forced induction systems"
please dont take this as a personal attack on you & your car. you just happen to be the only person in 5 years (almost 6) that has raced with an efi motor.
I guess I spanked your guys asses too hard last year....
you did indeed do very well last year, and i was one of the first folks to commend you on your achievements...and plaster them all over every acvw site online! you topped the competition last year by nearly 1 full second and 5+kmh. and that's awesome!!! i want you to come out and join the SMC again this year and do just as good, if not better...i just think it will be more of a competition sans chip!! plus...now that you have the chipped #'s...let's see what that bad boy can do in it's stock configuration!
If I'm restricted to run a rev limiter, maybe everyone should too.
Is Silas gonna shoot a timing light on everyone's engine to make sure they all run stock timing?
If I'm restricted to stock timing, that should mean no 009s allowed.
one of the things about the SMC...is that it's all about having fun on the 1/4!!! it's also about honesty. i dont have the time to go through every participants car, with or without a timing light, to see that it measures up. if a person tells me it's stock...i believe them. you could show up chipped, tell me your not, and i would believe you!! that's just the way it is!!
The chip doesn't add any hp, all it does is take out the restrictions the stock FI has that nobody else has, namely a fixed ignition advance curve, and a rev limiter.
so...for curiosities sake...and because i dont know any better...what is the stock efi fixed ignition advance curve & rev limiter set at?
again...i'm always open for discussion. let's keep the SMC class going strong and continue to get as many acvws out on the 1/4 as possible!!! it's all for FUN!!! :cool: :cool:
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Contemplating ;) The old 1500 is feeling a little tired but I will bring some long pants just in case. :-\
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Contemplating ;) The old 1500 is feeling a little tired but I will bring some long pants just in case. :-\
i'm confident that the 1500 would hold up well...and it would be super cool if you came out and joined in the fun steve!!! we need some USA representation in the SMC!! :cool:
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after seeing this years trophies i have to admit i would enter just to get a chance ongetting my hands on one .
everytime i head tomission there are at least a min dozen plus cars with stock drivlines that could entre and run .
please do its all in good fun and rolling off the line and going through your gears will not cause any damage to your car .
so get out there and take part this year , even if its for a run or two
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Dave's SMC Prep list:
- Buy Car
- Adjust Valves, replace black tar with used synthetic oil from my 1776
- Discover garage has an overpowering smell of fuel after taking a lunch break.
- Replace fuel lines, back car out of garage so as to not find any other problems.
- Insure Car
- Adjust Points, timing, clean the air filter and tune the carb? (meh, that seems like work...forget it)
- Smack talk with Rob via BBM
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Dave's SMC Prep list:
- Buy Car
- Adjust Valves, replace black tar with used synthetic oil from my 1776
- Discover garage has an overpowering smell of fuel after taking a lunch break.
- Replace fuel lines, back car out of garage so as to not find any other problems.
- Insure Car
- Adjust Points, timing, clean the air filter and tune the carb? (meh, that seems like work...forget it)
- Smack talk with Rob via BBM
Rob's SMC list:
- Dig car out from under cover
- charge 6 volt battery.
- install seat belt for driver. Not factory option in 1958.
- inspect oil leak. Oh yeah it's an old VW.
- demount 25 year old front tires and replace with 6 year old tires.
- buy permit and say a long prayer and hope to pass tech
- extra cash for Silas
- watch for Dave in review mirror
- Place money on who won't finish the event with bookie "Vinny the Arm" in Las Vegas
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- watch for Dave in review mirror
Oh its on like Donkey Kong!!
-Dave
p.s. Silas, Connor is entering the SMC in my bug.
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after seeing this years trophies i have to admit i would enter just to get a chance ongetting my hands on one .
everytime i head tomission there are at least a min dozen plus cars with stock drivlines that could entre and run .
please do its all in good fun and rolling off the line and going through your gears will not cause any damage to your car .
so get out there and take part this year , even if its for a run or two
i concur...the awards this year are bitchin!! thanks again for your help jim!!
plus, with great prizes from our sponsors http://avrparts.com/ and http://www.tagwhistler.com/ there is a load of good loot to be had!!!
also...loving the banter between dave & rob!! You_Rock_Emoticon
p.s. Silas, Connor is entering the SMC in my bug.
saweeeet!!! so...what will you be driving?
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Any one have a battery hold down they could bring to the races in case my home job I fab up tommorow doesn"t cut it. That's about all I need to do before wreeking havoc Fri. ;D
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...I figure once I spank Rob in the stock bug on run #1, I'll run my '69 ;-)
-Dave
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...I figure once I spank Rob in the stock bug on run #1, I'll run my '69 ;-)
-Dave
so...you're going make a pass in your stock bug and then hand the reigns over to connor, so he can race your stock bug?
and then you're going to run your 69 with the big motor...?
perfect!! :cool:
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Sounds like were going to have a great turn out! The DVKK is also offering up a cash prize for the stock Motor challenge, Not for the fastest but maybe something else.... ;D
Let's say $200
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Sounds like were going to have a great turn out! The DVKK is also offering up a cash prize for the stock Motor challenge, Not for the fastest but maybe something else.... ;D
Let's say $200
How about for who scatters the most parts on the track lol_hitting
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That would make Dave a shoe in :D
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Wow. Feeling the love, feeling the love.
At this point I feel I should mention I have never actually been DOWN a drag strip...except for that time I used a Cube Truck, vs. another rental cube truck.
-Dave
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Wow. Feeling the love, feeling the love.
At this point I feel I should mention I have never actually been DOWN a drag strip...except for that time I used a Cube Truck, vs. another rental cube truck.
-Dave
You've got one up on me. Closest I've been to a drag strip is taking pics next to the starting line. ;)
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Wow. Feeling the love, feeling the love.
At this point I feel I should mention I have never actually been DOWN a drag strip...except for that time I used a Cube Truck, vs. another rental cube truck.
-Dave
If it's any help my brothers are all trashing my ghia too. Even Vic is thinking of putting a pass down on the Notch to show how a much power a 1500S has. No love among brothers either.
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Sprung an oil leak today. Going to pick up some new valve cover gaskets in the morning. Hopefully that's the only issue. :angry:
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Anyone know what the tech is like for oil leaks? I mean, c'mon its an aircooled VW :P
I don't drip on the driveway, but the engine is wet underneath.
-Dave
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Sounds like were going to have a great turn out! The DVKK is also offering up a cash prize for the stock Motor challenge, Not for the fastest but maybe something else.... ;D
Let's say $200
are you f'n serious? that is unbelieveable! many hearty thanks to the DVKK for lending a hand!!! You_Rock_Emoticon
Sprung an oil leak today. Going to pick up some new valve cover gaskets in the morning. Hopefully that's the only issue. :angry:
hope you get 'er fixed up steve!! i'm sure you'll be fine!
Anyone know what the tech is like for oil leaks? I mean, c'mon its an aircooled VW :P
I don't drip on the driveway, but the engine is wet underneath.
-Dave
as long as you're not oiling down the lanes or track, i think you should be ok. safety for all racers!!! i doubt the tech guys will even look underneath, just clean it up as best as possible.
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as long as you're not oiling down the lanes or track, i think you should be ok. safety for all racers!!! i doubt the tech guys will even look underneath, just clean it up as best as possible.
BrakeKleen on the highway exit? Got it.
;-)
-Dave
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Sprung an oil leak today. Going to pick up some new valve cover gaskets in the morning. Hopefully that's the only issue. :angry:
hope you get 'er fixed up steve!! i'm sure you'll be fine!
as long as you're not oiling down the lanes or track, i think you should be ok. safety for all racers!!! i doubt the tech guys will even look underneath, just clean it up as best as possible.
I left an 8" x 12" puddle just idling in the garage for about 3 minutes. I recently adjusted my valves and the only thing the auto parts stores carried were those cheap rubber valve cover gaskets. I'm picking up some cork ones in the morning. Should take care of it. I'll be spraying down the underside of the engine with some carb cleaner or brake cleaner after I'm done. :o
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Sounds like were going to have a great turn out! The DVKK is also offering up a cash prize for the stock Motor challenge, Not for the fastest but maybe something else.... ;D
Let's say $200
fastest with a fukkin tent on the roof?? common common!! i sware!!
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TODAY IS RACE DAY!!!
- The DVKK has generously donated $200 to the prize pool!!! This will go to a participant(s) of their choice. Maybe the fastest? Maybe the slowest? Maybe the oldest car? Maybe the one who breaks? It's all up for grabs!!!
also...
- We've got some great custom one of a kind trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!!!
- We've got incredible prizes from our sponsor http://avrparts.com/
- We've got the "Spirit of the SMC" award...a gift certificate for 2 to any daytime adventure at http://www.tagwhistler.com/
There is alot of loot to be won and alot of fun to be had...so come on out and be a part of it!!!
We'll see you at the track!!!
AND DONT FORGET...THIS IS ALL PART OF THE GREAT CANADIAN VW SHOW WEEKEND...3 DAYS OF FUN, FRIENDS, VWS AND SUNSHINE...ALL HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!!!
http://gcvws.com/
http://www.freewebs.com/stockmotorchallenge/
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So I've been practicing today with my office staff.
So far they think I'll have the best luck with
- The sun was in my eyes.
- I didn't like that lane.
- This clutch kit Rob sold me must be faulty.
- Rob/Geoff/Silas/Insert-your-name-here's piece of junk oiled down the start line right before my run.
- Dude! Did you see that girl!?!
-Dave
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So I've been practicing today with my office staff.
So far they think I'll have the best luck with
- The sun was in my eyes.
- I didn't like that lane.
- This clutch kit Rob sold me must be faulty.
- Rob/Geoff/Silas/Insert-your-name-here's piece of junk oiled down the start line right before my run.
- Dude! Did you see that girl!?!
-Dave
You forgot "there was a bee in the car" and "my helmet was falling off"
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Had an absolute blast tonight! Thanks for organizing this Silas. You_Rock_Emoticon
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WOW!!! what a great night of SMC action!!
i would like to personally thank every participant for showing up & running hard!! 12 cars & 13 drivers. amazing!! You_Rock_Emoticon
PLEASE NOTE...if i didnt get some of your numbers...keep your time slip & come find me today at cip or bp (i know i didnt get dereks last run...anyone else?).
results are being tabulated & awards & prizes will be given out during the show on sunday!!
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Silas,
Excellent job once again in putting this together. Had a great time and even made it home on it's own power.
Rob
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***PLEASE NOTE***
SMC AWARDS AND PRIZES WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE SHOW TOMORROW. PLEASE LISTEN FOR A MESSAGE OVER THE PA AND GATHER AROUND THE MAIN EVENT TENT FOR THE PRESENTATION!!!
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good to be the fastest slowest car... fricken loved it...
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THE SMC 2011 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
We had the best turnout in the history of the SMC with 13 cars and 14 drivers!! Every driver had a chance to make multiple passes and everyone had a great time!!!
After all the numbers were crunched the results were...
- 1st - Shane - BC - 1965 Bug - 1600dp
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- 2nd - Derek - BC - 1967 Bug - 1600sp
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- 3rd - Steve - WA - 1977 Bradley GT2 - 1600dp
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- Spirit of the Stock Motor Challenge Award -
Carlos - BC - 1968 Bug - 1600dp
Honourable Mention...
- Vic - BC - 1964 Notchback - 1500S
- Dave - BC - 1971 Super Beetle - 1600dp
- Les - BC - 1962 Type 34 Razor Ghia - 1500sp
- Connor - BC - 1971 Super Beetle - 1600dp
- Steve - WA - 1969 Bug - 1500sp
- Justin - BC - Herbie - 1600dp
- Art - BC - 1974 Super Beetle - 1600dp
- Jeremy - BC - 1959 Bug - 1200sp
- Rob - BC - 1958 Karmann Ghia - 36hp
- Christine - BC - 1951 Bug - 25hp
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS FOR COMING OUT AND RACING IN THE SMC!!! YOU ARE THE TRUE HEROES OF THIS CLASS AND YOU ALL REALLY MAKE IT ALOT OF FUN!!!
ALSO SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS THE ZUNDFOLGE CAR CLUB, http://avrparts.com/ AND http://www.tagwhistler.com/ AND THE DVKK!!!
FULL RESULTS, TIMES AND PICTURES FROM THE SMC 2011 WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS SO PLEASE STAY TUNED TO THE SMC SITE...
http://www.freewebs.com/stockmotorchallenge/
Thank you all,
Silas
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Great Job Silas You_Rock_Emoticon
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Fantastic job Silas.
I think its about time I tell everyone what I was thinking about, as you and I were discussing the "spirit of the SMC" award. At the time we had two or three great candidates, and Carlos certainly deserved the win this year. But, I can't help but feel like we needed two awards for 2011. I think everyone would agree with me that you certainly deserve "The Spirit of the SMC" award for the way you pull the rest of us into your event. Four years ago when I started up in the Vancouver VW scene there were just three of you doing the SMC. Your enthusiasm has pulled another ten of us into the mix, which is pretty impressive. Now, I know you would never award yourself...so I'm just going to do it for you :D
For 2011 The Adventure Group (www.tagwhistler.com (http://www.tagwhistler.com)) is donating a second Spirit of the SMC Award, which is being awarded to you Silas. You and Lori are welcome to be our guest on any of our tours. I'll make sure to get you the gift certificates as soon as possible.
Thanks again for a fun evening, and your hard work!
-Dave
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Fantastic job Silas.
I think its about time I tell everyone what I was thinking about, as you and I were discussing the "spirit of the SMC" award. At the time we had two or three great candidates, and Carlos certainly deserved the win this year. But, I can't help but feel like we needed two awards for 2011. I think everyone would agree with me that you certainly deserve "The Spirit of the SMC" award for the way you pull the rest of us into your event. Four years ago when I started up in the Vancouver VW scene there were just three of you doing the SMC. Your enthusiasm has pulled another ten of us into the mix, which is pretty impressive. Now, I know you would never award yourself...so I'm just going to do it for you :D
For 2011 The Adventure Group (www.tagwhistler.com (http://www.tagwhistler.com)) is donating a second Spirit of the SMC Award, which is being awarded to you Silas. You and Lori are welcome to be our guest on any of our tours. I'll make sure to get you the gift certificates as soon as possible.
Thanks again for a fun evening, and your hard work!
-Dave
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Fantastic job Silas.
I think its about time I tell everyone what I was thinking about, as you and I were discussing the "spirit of the SMC" award. At the time we had two or three great candidates, and Carlos certainly deserved the win this year. But, I can't help but feel like we needed two awards for 2011. I think everyone would agree with me that you certainly deserve "The Spirit of the SMC" award for the way you pull the rest of us into your event. Four years ago when I started up in the Vancouver VW scene there were just three of you doing the SMC. Your enthusiasm has pulled another ten of us into the mix, which is pretty impressive. Now, I know you would never award yourself...so I'm just going to do it for you :D
For 2011 The Adventure Group (www.tagwhistler.com (http://www.tagwhistler.com)) is donating a second Spirit of the SMC Award, which is being awarded to you Silas. You and Lori are welcome to be our guest on any of our tours. I'll make sure to get you the gift certificates as soon as possible.
Thanks again for a fun evening, and your hard work!
-Dave
Very cool of you Dave! PDT_Armataz_01_37
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Same goes from all of us in the DVKK... The passion/extra effort Silas put's in every year helps to make the Great Canadian what it is... Thx buds!
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wow!!! where to start...
thank you all very much for the kind words!! everyones support and encouragement are very much appreciated and i really mean it!! without the folks running their cars in the SMC and the folks cheering us all on...this wouldnt be much of a class. i'm so happy with the response that we got this year...i really hope it continues. i know i'm not going anywhere...so the SMC will continue as long as their are people that want to get their cars on the track and have some fun!!! :cool:
dave...your kindness and generosity is amazing. thank you so much for donating a g/c for lori & i. i never have any expectations of getting anything back from the SMC except to see a bunch of people out having fun on the 1/4. that is the best feeling ever!! but your gift is appreciated, and i know we'll have fun on a TAG whistler adventure...so thank you!!
also...the SMC couldnt happen without the beautifull people willing to get their stockers on the track!! thank you!! big thanks to the Zündfolge Car Club for all the help (especially jim & ashley for making those killer trophies)...http://avrparts.com/ for being a solid sponsor for 4+ years...http://www.tagwhistler.com/ for being a solid supporter for 2 years...and the DVKK for stepping up and generously donating a cash prize for this year!! BIG HUGS AND HIGH FIVES TO YOU ALL!!!
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also...stay tuned for a full SMC 2011 recap...coming soon!!