Piston Patter 2003

2003 Issues

  • November / December JUMBO Issue (approx. 3.1Mb)
    The combined JUMBO November / December Issue includes coverage of the TRO Manufacturing Fall Sprints from Blackhawk Farms Raceway, A First Taste of Sports 2000 by Chris Bovis, Ice Racing with the Michigan IceRacing Association by David Hillman, coverage of the season’s last Solo II event from Route 66 Speedway by David Tobin, Plus Garage Sale Classifieds and other news and information.
  • October 2003 Issue (approx. 3.1MB)
    The October Issue includes REmarks, by Peter Olivola, 2003 Valvoline Runoffs® coverage from Chris Bovis, 2003 Tire Rack® Solo II National coverage by Tom Maycock, American Le Mans Series coverage from Road America including Trans Am, Strana Super Trucks and Speed Touring Car with photos by Daniel Mrzlak and David Tobin, Piston Patter contributor profile: Kathy Vaccaro, Plus Garage Sale Classifieds, event schedules, and other news and information.
  • September 2003 Issue. (approx. 2.6MB)
    This month’s highlights include: REmarks by Peter Olivola, Time Travelling – BRIC 2003 Article & Photos, Area 5 Director Candidate Mike Engelke responds to questions, Area 5 Member to Member Report, News from Area 4, CART at Road America article & photos Plus Garage Sale Classifieds, event schedules, and other news and information.
    • August 2003 Issue. (approx. 2.5MB)
      This month’s highlights include: Jim Slowik on 40 Years of Formula Vee; June Sprints Pictures and Results; Area 5 Director Candidate Ken Patterson Answers Questions; A fascinating look at that strange creature, the Lesser Spotted Marshall; Plus Garage Sale Classifieds, event schedules, and other news and information.
    • July 2003 Issue. (approx. 2.1MB)
      This month’s highlights include: REmarks, by Peter Olivola, on a new apprecation of the June Sprints; A very entertaining Club Rally story, by Rob Dupree; Solo II Shots: Photos from recent Solo II events by Kathy Vacarro, Ed Locke, and Mike Vacek; David Gordon on his experiences at the recent Chicago Region High Performance Car Control Clinic; Details on the new Chicago Region Website design, by Tom Maycock; Minutes from the May and June Board meetings; A Preview in Pictures of the June Sprints, by David Tobin; Info and Sign-Up Form for the 2003 ‘Great Grape Tour’ to Botham Vineyards; Plus Garage Sale Classifieds, event schedules, and other news and information.
    • The June 2003 Issue (approx. 2.3MB)
      The June 2003 highlights include: REmarks, by Peter Olivola; A Report from the April General Membership meeting by Tom Maycock; Reports on the “Shootout at Blackhawk Farms” and The “Carl Mueller National Race” by David Tobin; Info and Sign-Up Form for the 2003 ‘Great Grape Tour’ to Botham Vineyards; and “Member to Member” report from Area 5 Director Ken Patterson.
    • The May 2003 Issue (approx. 1.4MB)
      The May issue includes REmarks, by Peter Olivola; A report from the Blackhawk Farms Driver’s School, Quad Regional, and the “Starting Line Tour” by David Tobin; Info and Sign-Up Form for the 2003 ‘Great Grape Tour’ to Botham Vineyards, Info about the High Performance Car Control Clinic later this month and other important information not to be missed!

 

    • The April 2003 Issue (approx. 1.6MB)
      The April issue includes REmarks, by Peter Olivola; A report from the New Member Seminar by David Tobin; Details from Piston Patter’s visit to the historic racing circuit -Brooklands- in Weybridge, UK; Extensive 2003 Chicago Auto Show coverage By Kathy Vaccaro; Details about a new Solo II class for 2003 By Kirsten Gordon; 2003 Racing Schedules for Solo II and Road Racing; and other important information not to be missed!.

 

    • The March 2003 Issue (approx. 1.3MB)
      The March issue includes REmarks, by Peter Olivola; A reminder about the Formula Vee Birthday Party; 2003 Chicago Auto Show coverage; Solo II Banquet photos from Kathy Vaccaro; Timetable for the Beginning Racer by Joby Graham; Another Member to Member report from Area Director Ken Patterson; Information on the new Solo II Online Registration system by Tom Maycock; The 2003 Starting Line Tour Sign-Up Form; The 6th Annual Worker Training Sign-Up Form; Plus the full 2003 schedule, Solo II season pre-reg form, and lots more.

 

    • The February 2003 Issue (approx. 1.4MB)
      The February issue marks the debut of new Art Director David Tobin, and a fantastic new design. Features this month include REmarks, by Peter Olivola; An Introduction to Piston Patter’s Newest Volunteer, by David Tobin; Coverage of the January General Membership Meeting by Tom Maycock and David Tobin; Another Member to Member report from Area Director Ken Patterson; Winter Driving Tips, from David Gordon; and Jim Marinangel on The Most Fun You Can Have with Your Clothes On. Plus the full 2003 schedule, Solo II season pre-reg form, and lots more.

 

  • The January 2003 Issue (approx. 1.3MB)
    The January issue features: REmarks, by Peter Olivola; News and Announcements; Thank You to Rob Lee; Piston Patter Comings and Goings, by Tom Maycock; We’re in at Auto Show 2003; Terry Ozment on the “State of the Region”, Lon Hake on a “Bad Day at Blackhawk”, Michael Wold-Steele on “The Racing Circle of Life”, Photos from the Holiday Fling by Glen Johnson and Ed Ozment; Region Award Winner Photos and Citaitons; The 2002 Solo II Award Winners: November and January Board of Directors meeting minutes; and more!

 

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