Piston Patter 2002

2002 Issues

 

    • The November 2002 Issue (approx. 1.6MB)
      The November issue features: REmarks, by Terry Ozment; A plea for help with Piston Patter; A reprint of a wonderful 1962 article on the Michigan Miglia, by Ron Nelson; Solo II–A Family Affair, photos by David Gordon and Kathy Vaccaro; Nationals Memories, by Tom Maycock; plus BOD minutes and more.Also, if you haven’t already received your invitation, see this issue for details on the Chicago Region Dinner Dance, as well as the Solo II Awards Party.

 

    • The October 2002 Issue (approx. 1.3MB)
      The October issue features: REmarks, by Terry Ozment; News on National Champions and trophy winners at the Runoffs and Solo II Nationals; another edition of Chicago Region Highlites, by Al Sutton; Jim Slowik writing about the new go-kart track at Road America, and reporting on his trip to the Denver Grand Prix; Plus congratulations to multiple BF Goodrich worker of the year winners; lots of great photos from CART at Road America and from the Kettle Double Regional, BOD meeting minutes, and other news and announcements. Enjoy!

 

    • The September 2002 Issue (approx. 1.5MB)
      The September Piston Patter brings you “REMarks” by Terry Ozment; Al Sutton’s highly entertaining looks at the Chicago Region high points of 1962 and 1972; a feature on Bobby Rahal by Jim Slowik; coverage of the Peru Pro Solo by Bradley Lamont and Tom Maycock; “Back to Botham”, by Tom Maycock; Lots of great photos of ALMS by Dan Mrzlak, Kathy Vaccaro, and Bill Vehe; pics from BRIC by Dan Mrzlak; and more.

 

    • The August 2002 Issue (approx. 1.9MB)
      This issue is almost all about the June Sprints! Coverage by Pete Allen, Tom Maycock, Mike Turner, Kathy Vaccaro, and Bill Vehe, plus full results. Also, “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; an entry form for the Great Grape Tour III; the July Board of Directors Meeting Minutes; and more.

 

    • The July 2002 Issue (approx. 1.3MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; Introduction of the new Chicago Region Logo; awesome photos from the Quad Regional and AMA events, by Bill Vehe, Dan Mrzlak, and Mark Hirt; a look at the highlights of 1952, by Al Sutton; an entry form for the Great Grape Tour III; the June Board of Directors Meeting Minutes; plus News and Announcements, and more.

 

    • The June 2002 Issue (approx. 1.4MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; “A New Recruit”, by Curt Hanson (one of those new “WRX people” writing about his experience as at Learning Curve 2002), with photos by Kathy Vaccaro; An Amusing Autocrosser’s Invocation, by Shawn Folkes; Jim Slowik with an update on the Krispy Kreme Racers, and reporting on Elderfield & Hall’s sponsorship efforts in support of the June Sprints; Coverage of the April General Membership Meeting, by Tom Maycock; The Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for May; plus News and Announcements, and more.

 

    • The May 2002 Issue (approx. 0.8MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; Highlights from the New Member Seminar, by Mark Hirt, Kathy Vaccaro, and Tom Maycock; Comments on the Exploding Popularity of Solo II in Chicago, by Tom Maycock; Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for April; Member to Member, by Ken Patterson; plus News and Announcements, and more.

 

    • The April 2002 Issue (approx. 1.5MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; More on Auto Show 2002 from Kathy Vaccaro and Peg Ball; a feature on Roger Penske by Jim Slowik; Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for Feb. and March; Starting Line Tour and Solo II Season Pre-Reg entry forms; News and Announcements; and more.

 

    • The March 2002 Issue (approx. 1.9MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, guest-written by Peter Olivola this month; News and Announcements; “A Fireman Carries the Flame”, by Tom Maycock; “The Year in Racing–A Look Ahead to 2002”, by Kevin Coulter; Photos from the Auto Show by Mark Hirt and Bill Whalen, III; “Soloing Away From Home”, by Tom Maycock; plus event schedules, and the usual contact info and directory.

 

    • The February 2002 Issue (approx. 1.3MB)
      This issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; News and Announcements; a “Thank You” from Founders Award winner Al Sutton; A Look Back at the 2001 Season, by Kevin Coulter; Coverage of the January General Membership Meeting by Tom Maycock; Photos from the Solo II Awards Banquet, by Kathy Vaccaro; Garage Sale Classifieds; Minutes from the December 2001 and January 2002 Chicago Region BoD meetings; Area/National Solo II Schedule, the Revised CENDIV Road Racing Schedule, and more.

 

    • The January 2002 Issue (approx. 1.5MB)
      Happy New Year! The January issue features: “REmarks”, by Terry Ozment; News and Announcements, including information on the Solo II Awards Party; a Letter to the Editor from Norm Koglin; Christopher Bovis looks back at the history of Production class racing in “Rumble Strips”; Coverage of the Holiday Fling by Tom Maycock and Kathy Vaccaro; Ken Patterson’s latest Member to Member report; Photos from Blackhawk by Mike Grove; CART at Laguna Seca, by Jim Slowik; Solo II trophy winners and final Continental Championship standings; Minutes from the October and November Chicago Region BoD meetings; and more.

 

  • The 2002 Calendar (approx. 1.4MB)
    The 2002 Calendar is available separately. It includes lots of great photos, plus dates for Chicago Region races, events, and meetings, other CENDIV road racing and Solo events, Solo II National Tour and Pro Solo dates, and more.

 

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