Emily Skoglund of St. Louis Region is one of this year’s three recipients of the Wendi Allen Scholarship.
Author: Rocky Entriken
Nebraska Region sets Evolution School with MiDiv Solo Series finale
Nebraska Region has scheduled an Evolution Performance Driving School in connection with the August 5-6 finale of the MiDiv Solo Series.
The Evolution Phase 1 school will be on the Lincoln Airpark site Friday, August 4.
Registration is open now at MotorsportsReg.com.
Evolution Solo Schools, April 14-16 in Salina, Registration is open
Salina Region’s annual Evolution Performance Driving Schools are scheduled for April 14-16. Registration is open on motorsportsreg.com.
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/evolution-weekend-with-salina-scca-berkley-family-recreation-area-evo-155796
Friday, April 14, is the Phase 1 school (Basic)
Saturday. April 15, is the Phase 2 school (Advanced)
Sunday, April 16, is the Challenge School
For more information, go to the Evolution School website: http://www.evoschool.com/
Jim Wheeler, Charlie Peter, Pax Rolfe win honors at MiDiv Convention
Several of the Midwest Divisions top honors were presented at the Divisional Convention banquet Feb. 18 in Independence, MO.
Jim Wheeler of Kansas City Region received the division’s highest honor, the England-Stipe Award. Wheeler, a longtime American Sedan racer, is currently the division’s driver licensing administrator land has served on the Club Racing Board as its chairman.
Charlie Peter of Kansas City Region, Touring 2 champion in the 2022 MidAm Championship, received the John Saucier Driver of the Year award.
Pax Rolfe of Northeast Oklahoma Region, E Street champion in the MiDiv Solo Series, received the MiDiv Solo Driver of the Year award.
Stuttgart Solo Series event cancelled
Because of scheduling conflicts at the Stuttgart airport that could not be resolved, Arkansas Region has had to abandon its plan to conduct the 9th and 10th rounds of the 2023 MiDiv Solo Series.
The region intends to try again for a 2024 event.
2023 MiDiv Track Event/Track Night in America Schedules
Track Night in America – MiDiv Tracks
Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka KS
April 27
May 18
June 15
July 6
August 17
September 19
October 19
Track Night in America – Near MiDiv
Brainerd Int’l Raceway, Brainerd, MN
July 7
Pikes Peak Int’l Raceway, Fountain CO
May 25
July 27
High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail CO
June 22
August 24
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount MN
May 5
June 9
June 30
July 27
August 18
September 15
Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur TX
March 21
May 16
September 12
MotorSport Ranch, Cresson TX
April 25
June 6
October 10
Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL
May 10
June 7
July 12
August 9
September 13
Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon TN
May 3
July 25
August 23
October 18
Harris Hill Raceway, San Marcos, TX
March 15
April 12
May 10
June 7
September 13
October 4
November 1
MiDiv receives Divisional RoadRally Achievement Award
Divisional RoadRally Achievement Award
Initiated in 1992, this award is presented in recognition of a Division’s activities in RoadRally for a new or on-going program. This may include events, promotions, attendance, innovation in public relations, etc. Nominations clearly indicating the qualifying details may be made by any rally participant, with the recipient being selected by the RRB.
The Divisional RoadRally Achievement Award for 2022 is presented to Midwest Division, Rich Bireta (Divisional RoadRally Steward).
The 2023 Road Rally Divisional Achievement Award is presented to the Midwest Division for delivering the highest percentage increase in the number of events offered and total number of entrants. The efforts of the St Louis and Ozark Mountain Regions were key to this recognition.
St. Louis Region wins Tom Burke Award (Large Regions)
The St. Louis Region SCCA was awarded the Tom Burke Award for Large regions (membership of 401-800) at the SCCA National Convention Saturday, Jan. 21
The Tom Burke Awards are presented to Regions for exemplary efforts to activate and grow the SCCA. Formerly named the Chairman’s Award prior to 1987, one award is given to the RE of a Region in each of the four Size categories from the preceding year. The awards are given in honor of SCCA member Tom Burke, whose love of SCCA and passion for what we do not only ignited in others a desire to become SCCA members, but also served as a call to engage in SCCA activities. Mr. Burke’s ambassadorial approach to prospective and current members served as a model for the spirit of the SCCA.
Said Mike Kenney, St. Louis’ Regional Executive during 2022, “The award is based on a number of factors relating to membership factors and effectiveness in providing motorsports options for their members.
“While my name as RE is noted on the award it is obviously an award to all of those in leadership positions on the BoD, program chairs and committees and our many volunteers. Glad to see our Region recognized for our efforts. Thanks to all who contributed to this award.”
Rocky Entriken receives Woolf Barnato Award, SCCA’s highest honor; Entriken, Kent & Kathy Prather inducted into SCCA Hall of Fame
https://www.scca.com/articles/2016923-scca-s-highest-honors-presented-at-the-2023-national-convention
At the 2023 SCCA National Convention, Jan. 20, 2023.
Entriken’s unique synchronicity; no one has ever won both honors in the same year before.
Jesse Prather wins President’s Cup, highest road racing award; Kent and Jesse are the only father/son recipients
https://www.scca.com/articles/2016922-scca-road-racing-awards-celebrate-2022s-top-performances
At the opening night of the 2023 SCCA National Convention, Jan. 19, 2023
MiDiv Convention registration is open. Click this line.
MiDiv Convention registration is open. It’s our first “live” convention since 2020!
The convention is Feb. 17-19, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Independence MO
♦ Check-in and welcome reception Friday evening.
♦ Seminars and meetings Saturday morning and afternoon.
♦ MiDiv awards banquet Saturday evening.
♦ Wrap-up sessions Sunday morning
Cost is $60 per person if attending both the sessions and the evening banquet. Or $30 if attending either one but not the other.
• To register via MotorsportsReg.com and paying online with credit card:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2023-midiv-convention-hilton-garden-inn-scca-midwest-division-560291
• To register using VROOM Points, or if you plan on paying in some way other than online, contact James Cahill directly: auto*****@**torsportreg.com. You may redeem VROOM points at $5 per point (12 points total or 6 points for either sessions or banquet).
Follow this link to book your room at the Hilton Garden Inn. This room rate is only available prior to Feb 2nd. After that date, you will be required to pay full price.
2023 Calendar is updated
The one-page 2023 MiDiv Calendar is posted on the “Calendar” page.
It is, as always, a work in progress. Most dates are now known. Additional dates may be posted as schedules are announced.
Dates known so far (as of Dec. 29):
• National Convention
• MiDiv Convention
CHAMPIONSHIPS:
• Runoffs
• Solo Nationals / ProSolo Finale
• Time Trials Nationals
MIDIV SERIES:
• MidAm Championship
• Time Trrials Championship
• SPS/R&S Racing MiDiv Solo Series
OTHERS:
• CAM/XS Challenge at St. Charles, MO
• Summer Nationals ProSolo/National Tour at Lincoln
• ProSolo at Frederick, OK
• Time Trials National Tour at Ozarks
• Solo National Tour at Frederick, OK