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Joe Cerino (right) was one of the founding fathers of Finger Lakes Region. He is pictured here with Gene Dinkel. Read Gene's tribute to Joe as taken from the August 1997 issue of TOP END. |
September 18-19, 1999
Watkins Glen International Road Course, Watkins Glen, New York
Saturday's races will be run on the "Short Course" (2.45 miles in length),
including the Enduro; Sunday's races will be run on the "Long Course"
(3.4 miles in length).
Event Classification: This Event is an SCCA Double Regional Race counting towards the NYSRRC Championship. In order to receive NYSRRC Points you must display the NYSRRC logo on both sides of your car. NYSRRC stickers will be available at registration at no cost.
Driver Eligibility: Races are open to all current SCCA Competition license holders, EXCEPT THOSE UNDER AGE 18. No 18W licenses will be honored!
Car Eligibility: Race cars must conform to the 1999 GCR and its amendments.
| RACE CHAIRMAN | ASSISTANT | REGISTRAR |
Russell Jaslow
| Wilma Giesy
| Judy Dennis |
Schedule of the Meet **
| Friday, September 17, 1999 |
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Registration for Entrants, Officials & Workers at Bronson Hill Rd. and Montour Townsend Rd. (Rt. 16) |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Registration for Late Entries. |
| 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Garage Open. |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Tech Inspection in Garage. |
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| Saturday, September 18, 1999 - SHORT COURSE |
| 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration for Entrants, Officials & |
| 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Garage Open. |
| 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Tech Inspection in Garage. |
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Gas Pumps Open (Cash or Credit Card). |
8:00 AM - END**
(Note early start time) | Practice and Qualifying by Race Group:
15 Minutes per Group, followed by
12 Lap Races by Group
(Volvo Series - 10 Lap Race), followed by
1 Hour Enduro on the Short Course. |
| Noon-1:00PM | Approximate time of lunch break.
DRIVERS MEETING - Location TBA. |
| After the END | Party: Ford Park |
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| Sunday, September 19, 1999 - LONG COURSE |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration for Entrants, Officials & |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Tech Inspection for Sunday Only Drivers. |
| 8:30 AM ** | Practice and Qualifying by Race Group:
20 Minutes per Group, followed by
10 Lap Races by Group
(Volvo Series - 8 Lap Race) |
| Noon - 1:00 PM | Approximate time of Lunch Break. |
| ** The Stewards of the Meet reserve the right to alter the schedule. Times may vary; changes will be announced. |
Officials of the Meet
| Chief Steward | Bob Burns |
| Assistant Chief Stewards | Dean Croucher, Meridith Croucher,
Gene Dinkel |
| Assistant Chief Stewards - Safety | Whitey Bennett |
| Assistant Chief Steward - Black Flag | Roland Heacox |
| Assistant Chief Steward - Tech | Denise Simmons |
| Chairman of the Stewards | Chuck Dobbs |
| Stewards of the Meet | Harold Cameron, Morrow Decker,
Roger Holman, TBA |
| NYSRRC Chief Steward | Tim Meddaugh |
| Chief Starter | Bish Hines |
| Chief Flagging and Communications | Ron Kunst |
| Chief Timing and Scoring | Carl Dresie |
| Chief Scrutineer | Ray Oliver |
| Chief Sound Control | Jim Forrest |
| Chief Grid Marshal | Rosemary Goodnight |
| Chief Pit Marshal | Mike Brunner |
| Chief Paddock Marshals | Jim Hopkins, Bob Livingstone |
| Chief Emergency Services | Tony Montella |
| Announcers | Bill Bell, Bill Green |
| Pace Car Drivers | Gary Morgan |
| Trophies | Barbara Lissow |
| Hospitality Chairperson | Elizabeth Thiel |
| Competition Board Chairman | John Walsh |
Race Groups
| Group 1: | SSA, SSB, SSC, ITC, T1, T2 |
| Group 2: | ITS, ITA, ITB |
| Group 3: | EP, FP, GP, HP, DSR, GT4, GT5, LEGENDS, SPEC RACER FORD |
| Group 4: | GT1, GT2, GT3, AS, ITE * |
| Group 5: | Formula A, Formula C, Formula Ford, CSR, S-2000, |
| Group 6: | Formula Vee and Formula 500 |
| Group 7: | Volvo Historic Series |
| Saturday Enduro: | ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, SSA, SSB, SSC |
| *Regional level competition for cars that conform to the rules of various street stock or endurance series, must meet all safety specifications. |
Special Award: "Champion du Circuit de Glen"
To those special few drivers who win both their class races on Saturday and Sunday (Short & Long courses), and who's class consists of a minimum of five (5) starters each day, Finger Lakes Region SCCA will bestow the crown of "Champion du Circuit du Glen" on Sunday. "Champion du Circuit du Glen" is a lifetime award, and will not be re-awarded to previous winners.
Saturday Afternoon Enduro
- This race is open to all SCCA Showroom Stock and Improved Touring cars listed in the 1999 GCR. ITE cars are not eligible.
- This race is limited to a maximum of 45 entries. Entries will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis.
- A minimum of 30 entries is required, or the race will be canceled. The additional entry fee for this race is non-refundable after the entry cancelation deadline for this Double Regional race, unless the race is canceled or the Entrant's entire weekend entry is withdrawn by the cancelation deadline. Driver/Car must be entered in the Regional and compete in Saturday's race to be eligible for enduro.
- Race duration is scheduled for 1 hour, but may be shortened by the Chief Steward.
- The official grid will be established by qualifying times from Saturday's short course sprint race qualifying sessions.
- The winner in each class (ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, SSA, SSB, SSC) will be the driver who first completes the greatest number of laps within the stated race time. The Checkered Flag will fall based on the clock, not on the leader's position on the track. The first car to take the Checkered Flag is not necessarily the winner.
- No driver changes are permitted during the race.
- No pit stops are expected. No refueling will be permitted.
- No trophies will be awarded. Prize money will only be paid in classes with four (4) or more entries: 1st -- $75, 2nd -- $50, 3rd -- $25.
See the Supplemental Regulations for full details and rules.
Entry Forms / Information
These documents were originally typeset on legal-sized paper; if your printer does not allow for printing this size paper, please call the Registrar, Judy Dennis, at (585) 872-1503 (evenings) and request that a copy be sent to you in the mail.
Entry forms are available from this Web site in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You MUST have Adobe's Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to utilize these forms.
Forms available:
- Note: Forms removed post-event
All entry forms must be complete, and may be returned immediately. They must be postmarked by September 8, 1999 to avoid late entry fees. Late entries will be accepted through the close of Registration on Sunday, Sept 19, 1999. The race chairperson reserves the right to reject any entry. Late Entry Fee may be waived by the Race Chairperson only. A separate entry form must be completed for each race/driver. Fed-Ex, UPS and Express Mail entries will only be accepted if no signature is required for delivery.
Entries received by September 4, 1999 will be acknowledged by mail.
CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT: The organizers reserve the right to cancel this event due to circumstances beyond their control. If possible, entrants will be notified.
CANCELLATION OF ENTRY: Cancellation requests must be received by noon Friday, September 17, 1999.
PAYMENT: Make check or money order payable to FINGER LAKES REGION, SCCA with Driver's name and membership number noted on the check, or fill out appropriate credit card information. Mail payment and completed entry form(s) to: Judy Dennis, 33 Huntsman Way, Webster, New York 14580-5655.
Accomodations
Camping is permitted at the track. Entrant camping will be in the Paddock area. RV slots with electrical hookups are available at gate.
| For accommodations, contact Reservations, Chamber of Commerce, Watkins Glen, New York, 14891. Phone 607-535-4300. |
| Budget Inn | (607) 535-4800 |
| Captains Quarter | (607) 535-2816 |
| Chieftain Motel | (607) 535-4759 |
| Falls Motel | (607) 535-7262 |
| Glen Motor Inn | (607) 535-2706 |
| Glen Way Motel | (607) 535-4258 |
| Longhouse Lodge | (607) 535-2565 |
| Queen Catherine | (607) 535-2441 |
| Seneca Lodge | (607) 535-2014 |
| Villager Motel | (607) 535-7159 |
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