SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes

Called to order at  6:15 pm by Mike Smith 

Present - Mike Smith, Morris Hamm, Ed Railton,  Dave Allen and Sherry Grantz. Absent – Bryan Nemy, Peter Nosler, Blake Tatum.  Also present Jon Brandstad to discuss FF protest.

·        Secretary’s Report – Bryan Nemy 

The minutes of the March meeting were reviewed and some changes noted.  Motion by Dave Allen, seconded by Ed Railton to approve the changes to the report.

·        Treasurer’s Report – Ed Railton/Sherry Grantz

The Treasurer’s report through March was reviewed. The two events to date were close to budget. Motion by Dave Allen, seconded by Ed Railton to approve the report as presented. Sherry investigating alternative depositories to get a better rate on idle funds.

Updates

·        Vintage at Laguna – Mike Smith

One hundred five vintage, 25-30 vintage NASCAR, 25-30 BMW’s and about 37 SMT’s for the challenge. Three 13/13 letters will be sent out for driving infractions at the event.

·        Laguna May 3-4 SRF Festival – Mike Smith

Mike circulated the proposed list of awards for the May 3-4 SRF festival with most being donated by SCCA Enterprises and Erik Skirmants. Dave Allen announced that the Racing Drivers Club has agreed to donate 5 IO Port certificates at $75 each for the feature

·        Pace Car – Mike Smith

We have located a 2007 Mustang, V-6 with less than 20,000 miles. Mike is working on the light system for the pace car. The graphics have not been applied yet. The car will not be unveiled until the lights and graphics have been installed. Sherry will work on the graphics design.

·        Accepting NASA Licenses

R. J. Gordy said that the national board would consider the issue at its next meeting.  

·        New Items

·        Final Outcome of FF Engine Protest

Jon Brandstad was present to discuss the FF engine protest and related matters.

·        Split Qualify Group 2 at Laguna Double National

The schedule has been tweaked for the Double Regional at Laguna at the end of June to allow for split qualifying for Group 2 to separate the faster cars. If successful and car counts continue high for Group 2 then the process will be continued at other events.

·        SMT Future Champions Payouts

Mike circulated the proposed payout of the SMT Future Champions race using SFR bucks. The May 3,4 event will be the last 40 from qualifying. After that it will be the last 75% of qualifiers.

·        Board Liaisons – All

Dave Allen – Membership did the Festival of Speed at HP Pavilion on April 6. Five cars were exhibited. Some interest generated. Membership is looking at going to the Racer’s Expo to be held in Reno. Presently scheduled for the same day as our banquet. Possibly Reno Region  would do event and we might coop to have a presence. Membership would like to have a presence at the Grand Am event at Laguna. Mike is to contact Gill Campbell to discuss having space, table and chairs.

·        Correspondence

None

Next Board Meeting Date – May 29, 2008 6:00 pm at Mike Smith’s office.  

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm

Secretary