CCR-SCCA Central Carolina Region Sports Car Club of America

The SouthWest Chapter of Central Carolinas Region met February 7th at Ryan’s Steakhouse on Laurens Road in Greenville, SC. We had a little smaller crowd than usual with 31 in attendance. We were very pleased to have both George Bowland and John Finger with us (both are past Chimney Rock Hillclimb Kings of the Hill). We had a full report on upcoming motorsport events in autocross and road racing. We have a standing request for help from members on autocross sites and meeting venues.

One of the items brought up in Swap Shop time has already sold! This sell or trade time is  turning out to be a good way to make some space, cash  or purchase some needed parts! We had door prizes and John Finger shared his first hand view on the improvements at Carolina Motorsports Parkway in Kershaw, SC.

Our speakers for this meeting were Herb O’Toole and Scott Franklin. Steve Eckerich recognized Herb for his award recently presented to him by SCCA for his years and quality of service in Tech and Scrutineering. Scott lead off the presentation with information on helmets, harnesses, seats, gloves, shoes and suits. A lot of good information was passed on as well as places to buy economically. Herb presented a lot of information as well on tech areas on belts, helmets and seat bracing (what will pass tech and what will protect you… there IS a difference.)  Scott and Herb both shared their feelings about HANS devices and many safety regulations. Some of the stories they shared from actual events really drove home many of their  recommendations. Both Herb and Scott did a great job and we sincerely appreciate their meeting with us. Thanks guys!

We will look forward to March 13th meeting… speaker and location will be announced shortly and … this will be a meeting you will not want to miss! Thanks again for your support of SWCCCR!