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April 2018 REmarks

Hello everyone, hopefully you have accomplished what you needed to prepare for the 2018 race season or at least you are very close. Now is the time when your work will pay off. Now is the time to have fun with cars. Now is the time to enjoy!

Once Upon A Wire Wheel

The second in a series of articles recalling highlights from the Region’s beginnings through the first 50 years. This was written by Bernie & Norm Koglin with input from Fred Wacker, Bud Seaverns, and Burdie Martin to name a few. Look for more articles though out the year.

March 2018 REmarks

Hello everyone, spring is just around the corner. Now is the time we are finalizing our schedules, our budgets and our plan for a successful 2018. The old saying “Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance” is very appropriate for this time of year.

2018 “GOATS” Back Roads Tour – April 7th

The route covers approximately 150 miles with intermediate stops at a cheese factory and a winery. The tour will end at The Firehouse Pub in Roscoe, Ill., where you can have a drink, share some stories, and spend time with friends over a pleasant mid-afternoon lunch from the restaurant’s varied menu.

2018 Race and Performance Expo

On February 24th and 25th, 2018, the Chicago Region staffed a booth at the Race & Performance Expo to promote our sport and club activities. Our booth was staffed with volunteers who spent some of their time talking with people about the SCCA, Chicago Region, and the opportunities we offer to get involved with motorsports.

2018 Checkered Flag Party and Awards

On February 17, the Region kicked off our 2018 season with another great party at Lake Forest Sportscars. We celebrated achievements of Region Members in 2017 and acknowleged the beginning of our MILESTONE 70TH YEAR as a Region.

Once Upon A Wire Wheel

The first in a series of articles recalling highlights from the Region’s beginnings through the first 50 years. This was written by Bernie & Norm Koglin with input from Fred Wacker, Bud Seaverns, and Burdie Martin to name a few. Look for more articles though out the year.

February 2016 REmarks

February 2016 REmarks

Posted February 3, 2016 It’s nearly February and racing has begun! The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona is underway, a far more reliable indicator than any groundhog that spring is not far off. You...

February 2018 REmarks

I hope everyone is doing well or at least getting better. The FLU has been terrible this season and I for one can’t wait for spring to arrive. I was just at the SCCA...