NORDA - New Orleans Racing Drivers Association

NORDA NEWS April 10, 2002

(sorry again for some reprints from last week - taxes are due Monday !!!! aaaagggg!!!!)

Come to lunch tomorrow for the scoop on the races.

NORDA TAKES POSITION AGAINST "SPEEDWAY" IN NEW ORLEANS EAST

Last week, NORDA wrote a Letter to the Editor from our Associate Director, Chris Wilken. The letter was
also directed to the entire State Senate. Whether the NORDA position contributed is unknown, but the "slush fund" used by local politicians for pet projects was effectively wiped out according to reports in the Times-Picayune. For the time being,racers can concentrate on making our existing NPRP facility a success instead of worrying about the fallout from a potential speedway failure which might tarnish the sport which is just starting to be appreciated in our area.
See the article linked below about the WERA races.

FIRST 2002 WERA NATIONAL SUPERBIKE RACE COMES TO NPRP NEXT WEEKEND - APRIL 5-7

"By MATT SAMUELS, Special to The Advocate

BELLE ROSE -- One year ago, it would have been easier to link sugar cane to Belle Rose than
motor sports.
After this weekend's Western Eastern Racing Association motorcycle racing, the community may have found
itself another money crop. Hotels around the area were booked as more than 2,000 spectators came out to the No Problem Raceway Park to watch more than 100 of the nation's motorcycle riders compete in the first national racing event held in Belle Rose.
Organizers called the three-day event a success and said both participants and fans enjoyed themselves
throughout. The series concluded Sunday evening with 12 10-lap races, ranging from 125ccs to Formula 1 experts."
For more of the story and Class Results covered in great depth on the Baton Rouge Advocate website, and the article
appeared on the front page of the Advocate's Sports Section - to see it, just touch the link:
http://www.theadvocate.com/sports/story.asp?storyID=19024

BLASTIN' THE BAYOU THIS WEEKEND WILL BE THE FIRST NATIONAL ROAD RACE FOR CARS AT THE GRAND BAYOU CIRCUIT AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY - APRIL 12-14, PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA COMBINED WITH THE PCA DRIVER EDUCATION, A VERY LARGE FIELD IS
EXPECTED
With the head of Porsche Club of America Club Racing from Louisiana, make your plans to attend this event and see what road racing looks like with 35-40 cars on the track racing! John Crosby is looking forward to some great
racing and growing this event to next year!

The Kelly Moss Team is already at the track with four GT2 and GT3 cars, 3 are 993's, 2 raced at Daytona and 1 at Le
Mans! Practice and qualifying are on Friday and Saturday and the races are on Sunday. For more info:
Porsche Club Racing Home page and Mardi Gras Region club racing page

FIRST ANNUAL CRAWFISH FESTIVAL - April 19-21

NORDA supports the Track in every way it can. If possible, let's try to get out on April 19 - 21st. No Problem Raceway is the site of the First Annual Belle Rose Crawfish Festival with 10 bands, every type of conceivable
crawfish dish, rides for the kiddies and special stuff you see at festivals including crawfish races, crawfish eating contests and more. Check the track website for times and dates. If anyone is interested in going out, let Monte know at mshalett@attglobal.net. We may make a party out of it.

UPCOMING EVENTS - for more complete information, check the NORDA website above.

SCCA Delta General Meeting - April 16 http://delta-scca.org/
AMRA Harley Drags - April 27-28 - see NPR site
Red Stick Karting Club Races, Sprint Race #2 - April 28 RSKC Website
HSR Walter Mitty Challenge - Road Atlanta - http://www.hsrrace.com/events_atlanta1.htm
SCCA Delta Solo I at NPR - May 4 - see link above

For more information on these and other activities, check out the New Orleans Racing Drivers Association (NORDA) site http://nordalist.tripod.com - it has other local Links, information and news, rules for the new road racing
series, and you can sign up for this weekly email. I hope many of you fellow enthusiasts will join and make
the NORDA and the new track a great success. Cost is only your participation and letting me know you would like to get on the List.

Hope to see you at lunch tomorrow,

Monte Shalett, Director
504-831-7779

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NORDA NEWS March 27, 2002

Come to lunch tomorrow for the scoop on the races.

Apologies to anyone trying to sign up for the NORDA email letter and the NORDA LIST on the NORDA Website. I discovered that there is a glitch in the system. If you have not been able to sign up, i.e. if you filled out the website form and never heard from me, please just send me an email to mshalett@attglobal.net. I have not had time to develop a fix, but I will asap.

NORDA RECOMMENDS TAKING PUBLIC POSITION AGAINST "SPEEDWAY" IN NEW ORLEANS EAST

Monte Shalett, Director of NORDA, is suggesting that NORDA write letters to the Times-Picayune and Baton Rouge
Advocate newspapers citing NORDA's position on the "proposed speedway project" (underline "project") that $80
million dollars is too much, far too much, for a any speedway built in the marsh on soft ground when no race dates will be available and public funds will be squandered. New Orleans already has a racetrack at Belle Rose, Louisiana, the No Problem Raceway Park, less than one hour and fifteen minutes away (which in racing parlance is still "in" New Orleans).

NPRP was built for less than 5% of the proposed speedway with private financing and is successfully operating in its first year. Comments are welcomed tomorrow at the meeting or by email.

FIRST GRAND BAYOU ROAD RACE AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY PARK BIG SUCCESS!

Around 40 cars entered the First Ever Grand Bayou Roadrace, the first of the six race 2002 GBR Series. A wide variety
of cars, from small Formula Vee's to big tube-frame V-8 SCCA GT-1 monsters greeted the fans on a beautiful Saturday, March 23.

Racing action was better than the organizers had hoped with the Bracket Classes putting on a great show with nose-to-tail racing and multiple passes.

A few incidents on the first day reminded everyone that there is a little ways to go before the "no bent metal" rule from Chief of Course, Brad Bradford will hold, but only egos, a little fiberglass and some tin were actually hurt. The Race Committee was formed in both cases of contact, ruling in each case that the overtaking drivers had caused the incidents and handed out the first part of the 13/13 Rule, a 13-month probation period, during which the drivers will have to remain incident-free.

Brad Bradford also handled double duty by announcing the races from the new Timing and Scoring Tower, which was
used by many of the racers during the qualifying sessions (the AMB transponder system was not available, nor did many
racers have the transponders available). At times, Brad showed his true talent as an entertainer.

Chris Wilken in the tower kept control of the times and, surprisingly, no bracket racer broke out of his bracket.

By the end of the day, everyone had enjoyed themselves fully including the Corner Krewe headed by Tom Miller, who
reported that the first race had been, by his judgment, a fine success and that the CK was developing into a reliable and steady group of workers who volunteer their time so that the racers can actually race. Special thanks to the Corner Krewe, Tom, Brad, Chris, John and Kristy Kennedy, whose lovely directions were adhered to religiously by all when time came to report to the grid <g>. The first race also offered the Corner Krewe an opportunity to develop systems before the National Porsche Club Races to be held next month. For some race results, go to the No Problem Raceway site.

Pat Joffrion may not know it yet, but he has a monster growing out in the cane: Road Racing Louisiana Style, read that HOT! Bracket Road Racing is here to stay.

If you are planning to enjoy the next GBRS race, it is in May. Remember that drivers needing track time may drive two days during the D.E. to be held in conjunction with the PCA Club Races. See Links on the NORDA site for more
information.

FIRST 2002 WERA NATIONAL SUPERBIKE RACE COMES TO NPRP NEXT WEEKEND - APRIL 5-7

WERA, the national superbike sanctioning body, in conjunction with RPM Race Club, hosts the first National Superbike race held in the US for 2002 at No Problem Raceway! Practice is on Friday, endurance racing is on Saturday and sprint races are on Sunday. The existing 1:15.8 second superbike track record is expected to fall with the larger, more talented field expected to show for the first WERA National. For more information, check www.rpmraceclub.com.

FIRST NATIONAL ROAD RACE FOR CARS - APRIL 12-14, PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA COMBINED WITH THE PCA DRIVER EDUCATION, A VERY LARGE FIELD IS EXPECTED

The head of Porsche Club of America Club Racing is from Louisiana! Long-time autocrosser and road racer, John
Crosby hails from the North Shore. John has brought the full show to NPRP on April 12 - 14st. Make your plans to attend this event and see what road racing looks like with 35-40 cars on the track racing!

Drivers are expected to begin showing up as early as Thursday to test at the new (to them) track before the race weekend. Part of the package for the PCA event was the installation of various safety modifications, the new Timing and Scoring Tower, and installation of a timing strip in the track near the Start/Finish line for the AMB transponder system which the PCA uses at all of its events. Eventually, all cars will run the AMB system. The superbikes also use this system.

FIRST ANNUAL CRAWFISH FESTIVAL - April 19-21

NORDA supports the Track in every way it can. If possible, let's try to get out on April 19 - 21st. No Problem Raceway is the site of the First Annual Belle Rose Crawfish Festival with 10 bands, every type of conceivable crawfish dish, rides for the kiddies and special stuff you see at festivals including crawfish races, crawfish eating contests and more. Check the track website for times and dates. If anyone is interested in going out, let Monte know at mshalett@attglobal.net. We may make a party out of it.

UPCOMING EVENTS - for more complete information, check the NORDA website above.

Red Stick Karting Club Races, Sprint Race #2 - April 28
For more information on these and other activities, check out the New Orleans Racing Drivers Association
(NORDA) site http://nordalist.tripod.com - it has other local Links, information and news, rules for the new road racing series, and you can sign up for this weekly email. I hope many of you fellow enthusiasts will join and make the NORDA and the new track a great success. Cost is only your participation and letting me know you would like to get on the List.

***************************************************** NORDA NEWS March 20, 2002

THIS IS IT! FIRST GRAND BAYOU RACE SERIES OPENS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 23!

Anyone entering the first race of the season should send in your entry tomorrow so that registration will be easier for all concerned. You can fax a copy of your late entry to Winston at the Track at 985-369-1157. Forms for Pre-race Tech and Entry Forms can be obtained on the No Problem Raceway site. Other forms are included below. Just print the pages and fill them out, send in your check for $75.

Entries received to date are up to around forty including 6 in the Formula Class. Lots of racers are still building their cars at this point, so the turnout is about right where organizers expected it for a first race with five hundred miles to the next closest road course! With wide open access to drivers and cars, it should be exciting for racers and fans who have never seen a road race before.

SPECTATORS FOR THE GRAND BAYOU RACE SERIES OPENER ARE WELCOME !!!!!

Spectators for the new Series are cordially invited. Entry costs only $10, but this weekend, persons wanting to assist in organizing or working will be free. Contact Winston Landymore ASAP at 985-369-3692.

March 23 Grand Bayou Race Schedule (REVISED 3/20/02)

Warm-up

9:30 9:40 10 Minute Warm-up: Super Production, Vintage V8, Camaro/Mustang Challenge
9:45 9:55 10 Minute Warm-up: Formula Cars
10:00 10:10 10 Minute Warm-up: Bracket Classes
Practice/Qualify Session
10:15 10:30 15 Minute Practice/Qualify Super Production, Vintage V8, Camaro/Mustang Challenge
10:40 10:55 15 Minute P/Q Formula Class
11:05 11:20 15 Minute P/Q Bracket Classes Heat Races (15 Min.)
11:30 11:45 Super Production
11:55 12:10 Vintage V8
12:20 12:35 Formula
Lunch 12:35 - 1:05
1:15 1:30 Camaro Mustang Challenge
1:40 1:55 Bracket Group 1 (2 Classes)
2:05 - 2:20 Bracket Group 2 (2 Classes) Feature Races (20 Min.)
2:25 2:45 Vintage V8
2:55 3:15 Formula
3:25 3:45 Camaro Mustang Challenge
3:55 4:15 Bracket Group 1
4:25 4:45 Bracket Group 2
4:55 5:15 Super Production

A "HOT LAP" OF THE GRAND BAYOU CIRCUIT AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY by Ted Haas [from an email February 13, the car is a SCCA Spec Ford, which will run with the Formula group on Saturday]

"Here's a lap
> Reach 5th gear about 150 -200 feet before first cone going in to one (chicane)
> Tap brake down shift to 4th going into one, complete braking before turn in, hard on gas thru chicane down to two
> Tap brake before turn in to two (I can make up time here)
> Turn right in to two, moderate on gas, tap brake right after apex at two to set up for turn in to left hand three,
> hard on gas all the way to four
> hard brake and down to 3rd for very tight four, slow in medium out, ( I can make up time here)
> wide set up for late entry to hidden apex at five, medium brake to maintain speed going in to back straight,
> hard on gas thru right hand five, hard on gas thru left hand six,
> catch 4th just before right hand sweep seven,
> all the way to right/left eight/nine
> tap medium brake going in to eight
> stay in 4th, straightforward apex at eight,
> hit the white X apex exiting nine and you wont hit the concrete wall,
> hard brake down to 3rd then late turn into left hand ten
> hug left side of track, hard brake late turn in for hidden apex at right
> hand eleven, hard on gas thru eleven to build speed for left hand sweeper twelve,
> tap brake medium to prepare for huge right hand sweep thirteen all the way
> to front straight (I consider it one big decreasing radius turn to apex which then widens out),
> maintain speed, all the way to left side of track, outside two pylons
> marking track exit to set up for late hidden apex, close to second left hand pylon marking track exit, hard turn to right to hit apex marked by pylon,
> hard on gas at least two car lengths before get to that pylon, get close
> enough to pylon and you wont hit the stack of tires guarding left side tight entry leading back on to the main straight
> (I can make up time here),
> close to tire stack and all the way to left side wall, 3rd, 4th, 5th,
> lets do it again
> Got it on video tape, camera mounted on roll bar
> I did about three sessions only three or four clear fast laps in last session which is where I did the 25.5
> Course is real tight and passing will be difficult for a pack of Spec boats
> One will be the scene of much carnage as aggressive driving will be necessary to get to the front
> Cant wait for a real SCCA race
> Track is beautiful and smooth and only 1.5 hrs from home, shaves at least 5.5 hrs off trip to Memphis, 7.5 hrs off Road Atlanta, and 10 hrs off Daytona/Sebring
> Gotta love it
> I'll be a regular as long as the money lasts
> Ted"

RACERS NOTES FOR FIRST GBRS RACE

Racers, as this first race will be semi-experimental in some respects. We are all going to be learning how to "bracket road race", so here's some info and thoughts.

As you know, transponders are not yet required, but we still have to time the cars. If requested, racers may have to help time qualifying and races for a Run Group other than the one they are running in. For example, if you are running a SuperProd Car, you may have to time the Qualifying and Race(s) for one of the other groups in which you do not participate.

Stopwatches will be furnished at the Timing and Scoring Tower, which has now been completed. We also may need crews with Suburbans or other large vehicle to transport timers to the new T&S Tower.

Second, races will be started between Turn 9 and Turn 10 to avoid the possibility of a high-speed accordion at Turn 1 if races started on the front straight. This may also allow faster qualifiers in lower powered cars to establish some breathing room prior to the front straight, allowing them to retain their starting position.

Third, blue flags will be used as deemed necessary. Repeated and unheeded blue flags will result in a black flag.

Fourth, after the completion of Qualifying for the Bracket Class(es), all cars who have recorded a qualifying time will be shown on a Qualifying Timing Sheet posted on the wall of the Ferrari Garage showing the Car Number and the corresponding Qualifying Time. This Timing Sheet will also show Run Groups (and Classes within Run Groups, if necessary) as determined by the Race Committee following completion of Qualifying. Drivers are required to review the Qualifying Time allocated to their Car Number after posting and prior to removal by the Race Committee, which shall be not less than 20 minutes prior to the first Heat Race. It is the responsibility of the Driver to notify the Race Committee and/or Chief Steward of any discrepancy regarding any Qualifying Time so posted not later than 20 minutes prior to the first Heat Race. During the period
between the posting of Qualifying Times and the removal of the posted times, any Driver wishing to change his/her assigned Run Group may do so by indicating the change on the Qualifying Time Sheet and initialing the change. All changes so made will be final after removal of the Qualifying Time Sheet by the Race Committee.
Fifth, as you can see, the Schedule has been revised but still may be changed. Even if we have to alter the times or Run Groups or something else that, let's all get out there and try to make this a GREAT TIME with the most fun we can pack into a sixteen hour day.

And, racers need to try to contact as many friends and relatives who may be interested in watching them so that
Winston and Pat will have something to shout about when the $$$ are totaled up. Remember, if the Track doesn't do well, neither will we. So, come early, come often and come with friends and buy some beer, a hat and license plate, or whatever and show your support. This has been a long time coming for all of us!

CORNER WORKERS & THE FIRST GBRS RACE, MARCH 23, THIS SATURDAY - Flagging and Communication Education

The Flagging and Corner Working (F & C) class held Tuesday night hosted by Tom Miller and Chris Wilken was well attended and very informative. John Crosby of the PCA was on hand to give his input regarding the drivers perspective. Over 14 people attended and we are going to do it again the first week in April. We will post more info as it becomes available. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Corner Krewe (corner workers group), contact Chris at 504-616-3064, or grandprixmotorsports@earthlink.net or The Corner Krewe, Tommy Miller. Tom plans to formally train all new workers using SCCA instructors as soon as possible, so please call him right away: MILLER TOM 888-534-9361, 225-751-3819, 225-229-3819, or tlmclm@aol.com

RED STICK HOLDS FIRST SPRINT RACE ON LAST SUNDAY, MARCH 17

The RSKC kicked off its first season of kart racing on March 17, their first race of 10 races. The first race was won by Arnold Bodenheimer of New Orleans in his CRG Heron Plus 125cc shifter against a good field of 125 and one 250cc shifters. Troy Talamantez expects larger fields as news of the series is publicized. The next race is scheduled for April 28th on the 8 Oaks Circuit using Turns 1 - 8 and turning right at the entry to Turn 9 going backwards on the dragstrip return road to get back to Turn 1. The last two races include the November 15-17 road race on the full 1.8 mile circuit (current 125cc record 1'15.5" or 84.8 mph) and endurance races on December 15, 2002. Contact Winston Landymore at the track or Troy Talamantez for copies of the rules. Troy's number is 225-252-0552.

WERA NATIONAL SUPERBIKE RACES COME APRIL 6 & 7

WERA, the national sanctioning body, in conjunction with RPM Race Club, hosts the first National Superbike race held in the US for 2002 at No Problem Raceway! Endurance races are on Saturday and Sprint Races are on Sunday. For more
information, check www.rpmraceclub.com.

FIRST BELLE ROSE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL

April 19 - 21st No Problem Raceway is the site of the First Annual Belle Rose Crawfish Festival with 10 bands, every type of conceivable crawfish dish, rides for the kiddies and special stuff you see at festivals including crawfish races, crawfish eating contests and more.

SOME OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS - for more complete information, check the NORDA website above.

Porsche Club Races (National) - April 12-14
Porsche Club Driver Education Event (DE) in conjunction with Porsche Club Races - April 12 - 14 link: http://vista.pca.org/mg/DEEvents/DE%20Events.htm
Red Stick Karting Club Races, Sprint Race #2 - April 28
For more information on these and other activities, check out the New Orleans Racing Drivers Association
(NORDA) site http://nordalist.tripod.com - it has other local Links, information and news, rules for the new road
racing series, and you can sign up for this weekly email. I hope many of you fellow enthusiasts will join and make
the NORDA and the new track a great success. Cost is only your participation and letting me know you would like
to get on the List.

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NORDA NEWS - March 14, 2002

Reminder - Lunch is tomorrow at Ragusa's on Severn Ave. in Metairie, 11:30 to 1:00. We will have Winston Landymore to discuss the new Race Series. Ya'll come!

there are 541 members on the email list today

Corner workers needed for this weekend! Porsche Club Driver Ed - on the job training provided.
Chris Wilken has asked for workers. Contact Chris at 616-3064, or granprixmotorsports@earthlink.net.

The Corner Krewe (corner workers group) gets more interest.

Tommy Miller worked the crowds at the racing car and boat show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo on Saturday and reported
getting twelve new people who showed interest in becoming corner and grid workers. Please, if you have some interest
(or any interest at all), contact Tommy Miller. Tom plans to train new workers with SCCA instructors soon, so call him right away: MILLER TOM 888-534-9361, 225-751-3819, 225-229-3819, or tlmclm@aol.com

March 23 Grand Bayou Race Series Opener Looms Large

Winston Landymore, Marketing Director of the No Problem Raceway Park, plans to attend the NORDA Luncheon tomorrow to review the GBRS 2002 rules, field questions, and fine-tune remaining rough areas. If you plan on running the Series, make yours plans to attend the lunch tomorrow. Ragusa's is off 17th St., one block towards the lake on Severn.

Forms for Pre-race Tech and Entry Forms can be obtained on the No Problem Raceway site. Just print the pages and fill
them out, send in your check for $75 or give them to Winston tomorrow.

Results of NORDA Members at Porsche Club Racing at Sebring

I inadvertantly forgot to publish this item last week. According to Chris Wilken, with 205 racers plus 62 Driver Ed participants, local members did quite well in the Orange State:

GT3 Byron Burkhart 1st Rothman's 944
E John Crosby 1st 944T
Ken Laborde 4th 944T
F John Scheuric 4th
I Chris Wilken Qual 1st in class
Fin. 9th after blowup on lap 8

And in the DE, both Gary Small & Scott Foremaster in the DE broke 3 minute barrier on the last run on Sunday .... or did he say they HIT THE BARRIER??!!cxsff

Open Wheel Group (Formula racing cars) formed.

There are now around ten members who have open wheel cars or would like to race in a formula car. WE REALLY
NEED MORE! With a five car minimum for a race group, the Formula car guys need to all show up. Current open wheel
members are:

BEAN TOBY Lotus 22 Formula Junior
BYRNES TOM Vintage Formula Vee
DERBES CHARLES Brabham BT29 Formula B
EVANS ELLIOTT Lotus Super Seven (w/ fenders removed,
it's an open wheel!)
GLORE MIKE Lotus Super Seven
HAAS TED & TRACY SCCA Spec Ford (small enough to run with us!)
ANGRISANO PAUL Writer for National Karting News and FV fan
McDONOUGH DARREN Mysterion Formula Vee, active SCCA racer
MINTZ STEVE 1969 Alexis Formula Ford
OLIN LOYD ex-Michael Andretti Ralt RT5 Formula Super Vee
ROLAND DAVID 1969 Alexis Formula B
SHALETT MERIT Lotus 32 Tasman Formula 1.5 liter Twin Cam
SHALETT MONTE will run whatever I can get my mitts on!
SUNKEL STEVE 1972 Royale RP16 Formula Ford
WADE JACK Cooper T83 Formula 2 1 liter - races vintage
WILKEN CHRIS Interested in Formula Vee racing
WHITE BEN Zink Formula Vee, active vintage racer

Do you have an interest in joining us on the Open Wheel List, let me know.

For more information on these and other activities, check out the New Orleans Racing Drivers Association (NORDA)
site http://nordalist.tripod.com - it has other local Links, information and news, rules for the new road racing series, and you can sign up for this weekly email. I hope many of you fellow Vette owners will join and make the NORDA and the new track a great success. Cost is only your participation and letting me know you would like to get on the List.

NPR on WLAE TV
Monday, February 25 2002 @ 10:47 PM CST

Contributed by: poissant

A couple of weeks ago when we were racing at NPR there was a film crew taking shots of the race. We found out that they were with WLAE TV which is a local PBS station. They were filming a seqment on No Problem Raceway for their long running show , "Louisiana, The State we are in". Some of our kids who were racing Jr's managed to get interviewed on camera. I don't really know if they will make the show or not but any exposure for dragracing and our great new track @ NPR is worth the look. I called the station and after doing some checking they told me the show should air on Friday March 1st at 8pm. So check your local listings for the channel that broadcasts WLAE in your area and check it out. Hopefully we may get to recognize a few faces...

Thanks

Karting this past weekend.

Troy Talamantez hosted around 20 karters and several dozen spectators on Sunday past. High air densities and long wide open throttle straights for the karts equalled stuck pistons on several, but a good outing was had by all. My 125cc CRG Heron worked OK until the front tire wore through the cord. In truth, I was trashed by that time anyhow. The next event will be April 17 for the first Red Stick Karting Club race at NPRP facility. Contact Troy Talamantez through www.geauxkarts.com or kartmart@hotmail.com.

SCCA-Delta Regions hosts Solo Trials this past weekend.

Also, on the other end of the track, the Club Circuit hosted around 28 cars. Check the Links section of the NORDA Website for more information or go to http://delta-scca.org

Upcoming events.
Porsche Club Driver Ed (DE) - this Saturday, March 2
Red Stick Karting Club Races - March 17
Porsche Club Races (National) - April 12-14
Red Stick Karting Club Races - April 28

I'd like to see that IMAX thing but I'm out of town next Tuesday nite.  Ya'll
                           want to do it Wednesday?  Maybe meet for a little social activity and then take in the movie.
                           
                           Let me know.  Joe Lagarde
                           
                           We talked about this last luncheon - how many could get together for the races, maybe meet at Kerry's Irish Pub or some other
                           convenient location near the Aquarium and then go to the show?  Not this Wednesday, but May 19th, so we can talk about
                           it at Thursday lunch!  Are there any conflicts?  Let Monte know or just come to the
                           meeting tomorrow.    
                           Read below!

MAY 16 - Belle Chasse Naval Air Station
                              
                              http://www.delta-scca.org/TLAC%2004/tlac04.htm  PDF Flyer
                           
                           SOME INTERESTING FORUMS AUTOX FORUMS
                              http://www.autoxforum.com/
                           http://www.sportsnimports.com/
                           http://www.nolarides.com/
                           

Thanks to Glenn and Kerry Coughlin for the great pictures they took
                           at TLAC II.
                           
                           Pics can be found at
                           http://www.delta-scca.org/TLAC%2004/tlac04_results.htm
                           
                           Gail

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