Hello Fellow Autocrossers!

Our second event for 2009 was really great, and again we had beautiful weather, lots of fun and were all done really early!

Due to one of the SW Divisionals being placed on the same date as our event #4, we have re-scheduled that event from June 21 to July 5, still at Mineral Wells.

Before then, don’t forget we have event #3 coming up on April 26. Then in May, instead of a regular autocross event, we will be having a Social Event at Amazing Jakes on May 12 and we will be hosting the Evolution Schools on May 15, 16, 17.

Speaking of Evolution Schools, ER is once again proud to announce that we will be hosting the World Famous Evolution Performance Driving Schools at Mineral Wells on May 15, 16 & 17, 2009! This year we had to cut back on the number of schools offered, so now the plan is to hold a Phase 1 on Friday, a Phase 2 on Saturday, and the NEW Phase 3 on Sunday.

At this point we are very close to having the minimum number of students, but we sure could use a few more in each school.

If you have sent me an entry form, I should have emailed you back a confirmation recently. If you DID NOT get a confirmation, call or email me immediately.

For the rest of you, now is the time to sign up or at least send me an email indicating your desire to attend. Don’t forget you can take one, two or all three schools on the same weekend and you will receive $30 off of your 2nd and 3rd schools if you take more than one school on the same weekend.

Evolution schools are the premier autocross schools and are great for beginners or experienced competitors. Be sure to check out the course descriptions including the NEW Phase 3 school, available on the Evolution website, www.evoschool.com

Look for more info and an entry form elsewhere in this newsletter and/or on our website, www.autocross.com/er

Since we are talking about new and better things, here are a few words about Pre-Pay for 2009, which is still available. For 2009, club members who wish to Pre-Pay for the entire season will now get 10 events for the price of 7, while locking-in your work assignment and reserving you car class and number for the year! You read that right; the “ER Stimulus Package” now allows you to Pre-Pay and get 10 events for the price of 7 vs. 10 events for the price of 8 that we offered last year! Just like last year, the cost of membership is not included and a separate membership form needs to be filled out. This does include entry into the Rapide PAX for all 10 events. Note: There will be no refunds if you don’t or can’t show up or if you don’t run PAX. Look elsewhere in the newsletter for membership and Pre-Pay forms.

This year our trailer party was on April 11 at David Whiteners shop, north of Ft. Worth. Several club members and even a non-club member attended and all did a great job of cleaning the trailer and addressing some issues.

While speaking to our insurance company, I found out that they require any drivers of cars or trucks to be 16 years old or older and drivers must have a valid license or learners permit (and a licensed adult in the passenger seat if they only have a permit). Entrants can still participate if between the ages of 8 and 15 in the Formula Junior Kart classes without a license or permit.

I also found out recently that all four tire companies are back on board for the tire give-away programs again this year! That’s right, Falken, Kumho, Hoosier and Yokohama are all participating again. In addition, I found out that representatives from several of these companies as well as from Discount Tire (Todd Eaddy, 972-377-8242) will be at several ER and SCCA event this year. IT IS EXTREMLY IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE DISPLAY THEIR TIRE BRAND DECALS AND DISCOUNT TIRE DECALS AT EVERY EVENT SO WE CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THESE FOLKS THAT THEIR PROGRAM WORKS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO DO IT EACH YEAR.

We have plenty of Hoosier and Kumho Decals and should be getting more Yokohama and Falken decals soon.

If you didn’t get an email notification about the last several events, be sure to provide your current email address at our next event. Just ask at registration and well get your info. If you got a snail mail newsletter and would just as soon get an email COLOR newsletter, mention that at our next event and we will be sure to make a note of your current email address and to change your delivery method.

See you at the Events and Parties!

Gerry