COUPE  CLATTER

         September 2010

The 2010 racing season is almost over, with the final race scheduled for 25 Sept at Colorado National Speedway. But, there is no time for a vacation.  Annual Meeting, Board Elections, Car Rules Meeting and the Awards Banquet are just around the corner. Put these dates on your calendars.

        23 Sept    Board Meeting   6:30p

        25 Sept    Championship Race  at CNS

        3 Oct        CNS Champion/ROTY Photo Session at CNS 9:00a

        6 Oct        Annual Meeting (Elections) 7:00p

        13 Oct      Joint Old/New Board Meeting  6:30p

        20 Oct      Car Rules Meeting  7:00p

        30 Oct      Awards Banquet at Red & Jerry’s  TBA

        10 Nov     Board Meeting 6:30p

        17 Nov     General Meeting  7:00p

        20 Nov     CNS Awards Banquet  TBA

        1 Dec       Board Meeting  6:30p

        8 Dec       General  Meeting  7:00p  

All meetings are held at Gomez on Park Ave (I-25 & Park Ave). Board meetings are for executive board members only except by invitation.

The Annual Meeting is a multi-purpose meeting. Nominations for new board members are presented. Election of new board members is held. You must be present to be nominated and elected.  To serve on the board you must have been an  active member since 1 Jan 2009. (Note: There is a provision for exceptions to this requirement, if necessary).  To vote in the election, you must have been an active member prior to I June 2010 and be present at the election. No proxy votes !

Nominations for certain awards to be presented at the Awards Banquet will be taken and some votes completed.

     HARD LUCK AWARD - Voted by the general membership

     SPORTSMAN of the YEAR - Nominated by general membership

                                                  Voted by Board of Directors

     MECHANIC of the YEAR - Nominated by general membership

                                               Voted by Board of Directors

     MOST IMPROVED DRIVER - Nominated by general membership

                                                 Voted by Board of Directors

     ROOKIE of the YEAR - Voted by the Board of Directors

NOTE: You must be a member to be eligible for above awards.

If you feel there is an individual who is deserving of special recognition for their contributions to the CARC, talk to a board member and let your feelings be known. It is always a pleasure to acknowledge and honor those who go ABOVE & BEYOND!!

     BEST APPEARING CAR - Voted by general membership

     BEST APPEARING PIT CREW - Voted by general membership

-  Nominations and voting for Modern Era (1970s & later) CARC

   Hall of Fame inductees will also be held. A maximum of three

   inductees will be selected.

- Three CARC Hall of Fame inductees from the Golden Era (1950s

   & 1960s) have been selected and will be notified soon. The

   identity of all inductees will be formally announced at the

   Awards Banquet.

CAR RULES MEETING   for 2011 is 20 Oct. Only “qualified” car owners may vote on rules changes. To be  a “qualified” car owner, your car must have been at the racetrack for 25% of our 2010 races (3 races minimum). Our car rules are locked-in until the end of 2014 season. Remember, a 100% vote is required to change any car rule (except tires & safety). Only “qualified” car owners may submit changes and vote on car rules. All members are welcome to attend the rules  meeting as spectators.

The Annual Awards Banquet is 30 October at Red & Jerry’s (Oxford& Santa Fe) in Englewood. The theme for this year is “HOLLYWOOD HEROES and VILLIANS”. There are lots of similarities between movie characters and race drivers.  Some have egos as big as Pikes Peak, some are cool &relaxed , some so intense you can’t hold them down.  Pick your favorite and be creative !! Costumes are encouraged but optional.   Cost is $40/adults and $10/kids 6-10. Under 6 are free. This is a family banquet, kids are welcome but must be controlled ( that goes for some drivers, too!) Door prizes and silent auction items are needed.  Contact Glenda Bredeson , 303-975-6394, for information.  Tickets will be available at the annual meeting. Tickets must be reserved prior to the banquet. More info will be forthcoming.

Going into the final race:

Top 10 in Points                      Gallo Trophy(Most main event wins)

Frank Denning III - 985            Frank Denning III - 4

Gary Land - 972                       Bryan Gossel - 3

Carl Vair - 867                         Cris Muhler - 2

Joe St. Peter - 865                  Joe St. Peter - 1

Bryan Gossel - 725 (rookie)    Scott Rhoades - 1

Scott Rhoades - 720               Joe James Jr. - 1

Chet Graham - 693

Matt Devich - 529 (rookie)

Jaime Bubak - 443                             

Rich Bubak - 397

                                  THANK YOU  FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

      COUPE  CLATTER

         MID - SEASON  2010

      COLORADO AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB

   The 2010 CARC is at the halfway point with Frank Denning III in the lead for the points championship. The season has been marked by rain, short car counts, first-time winners and a season several race teams would like to “do-over”.

   The season opened with 2 of 3 hot-lap sessions at Colorado National Speedway (CNS) cancelled due to rain. Rain continued as the first TWO races at CNS were cancelled. So, the season opened at I-25 Speedway in Pueblo on May 15^th. 10 cars were on hand for this “double points” race (the #71 of Jim Bredeson broke a motor in Wednesday practice and could not compete). Gary Land set fast time at 12.59, followed by Frank Denning III and J.D. Gresham( who was suffering from pneumonia) Heats went to Joe St. Peter and Gary Land. Cory Gordon won the Trophy Dash. Joe St. Peter started on the front row of the main and after a hard fought battle with Scott Rhoades came home victorious. The rains came cancelling post-race tech. Frank Denning III and Gary Land are tied for the points lead. J.D. Gresham is the rookie leader.  Chet Graham won the Lucky Dog Award.

   22 May is our opening night at CNS. 14 coupes are in attendance including Joe James Jr. making his return to CARC racing. The opening heat was marked by a grinding crash that ended J.D. Gresham’s season. His jet black #75 owned by Theron/Glenda Bredeson made hard contact with the turn 4 wall ripping both front wheels from the car. J.D. was uninjured but asked to be relieved of his driving duties for personal reasons. The car is sidelined until July when it returns with Matt “The Pebble” at the wheel. Frank Denning III and Gary Land won heats while CARC Rookie Cris Muhler wins his first Mod Coupe main event. Cris is a CARC rookie but a veteran of Late models, Pro Trucks, and Super Mods. J.D. Gresham continued his rookie lead and ironically the Lucky Dog Award. Frank “3D” Denning III grabbed a slim one point lead in the championship race.

   Memorial Day  saw the CARC travel north to Cheyenne for a rare Sunday race. Scott Rhoades was fastest of the 11 coupes at a 12.701. Joe St.Peter won the trophy dash. Cory Gordon and Gary Land the heats. Scott Rhoades won the main event and dedicated it to his”Gramps” Warren Rhoades who celebrated his “final banquet”  earlier in May. Scott was awarded the traveling “Sam Gallo Memorial Trophy” by three members of the Gallo family. Carl Vair was the Lucky Dog and Gary Land took the points lead. Bryan Gossel took the rookie lead. Bryan drives for Lakeside veteran Russ Cummings. His car is powered by a GM “crate” motor, the only one in CARC competition.

   June 5 and we’re back at CNS with 10 coupes participating. Rich Bubak and 3D win the heats. Jaime Bubak’s car was on-hand but Jaime was playing in a softball tournament and never got to the track. When all was said and done Joe James Jr. in the beautiful #54 returned to the CARC winner’s circle after many years in late models. Chet Graham was the lucky Dog. Gary Land and Bryan Gossel continue their respective leads.

   The 2010 CARC Banquet is 30 October at Red & Jerry’s in Englewood. A $5,000 series point fund will be awarded along with $750 in COMP Cams gift certificates plus Holley Carburetors and many other contingency prizes.. New members will be inducted into the CARC Hall of Fame. Stay tuned for details.

   The Lucky Dog Award sponsored by 44^th Auto Service (Jim Weese) is a randomly drawn award for weekly participants.  Thanks Jim!!

 2010 CARC SERIES SPONSORS

LEARY RACING PRODUCTS

THE BLOCK SHOP

3R AUTOMOTIVE

STEVE’S TRANSMISSION

EMBROIDERY PLUS

HOLLEY CARBS

GAM RACING ENGINES

BILL’S  ENGLEWOOD DRIVESHAFT

WINGMAN OF LITTLETON

A&A TRANSMISSION CLINIC

THE SAMMY GALLO FAMILY

SEREINE CONTACT LENS PRODUCTS

A.I.S. INDUSTRIAL AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY

CROWN TROPHY of ARVADA

SNAP-ON TOOLS (Adam/Renee Waltemeyer)

PHOTOS BY JOE STARR

RACE RAMPS

INSPECO

44^TH AUTO SERVICE

HAROLD SCHAFER

JIM PAGLIOTTI

   19 June at CNS with 13 coupes present. Carl Vair broke in hot-laps and due to car count CNS cancelled heat races . Frank Denning III returned to victory circle in the main event. After being penalized for jumping a restart ,Scott Rhoades worked his way back to 3^rd place behind  Rich Bubak. Unfortunately Scott was Dqed after a confrontation with CNS officials. Jaime Bubak was the Lucky Dog. Frank Denning III took the series point lead.

   July 4^th weekend at CNS, 12 coupes were on-hand and once again CNS cancelled heat races due to car count. A hard hit into the turn 3 wall ended Cory Gordon’s night again. Cory’s luck has been terrible this year, a season he would  probably like to start over.  Cris Muhler gained his 2^nd Mod Coupe main event of the season after a hard battle with Rich Bubak. Joe James Jr. was the Lucky Dog.

CARC CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS (thru 3  July 2010)

09- Frank Denning III     444

55- Gary Land                  438

87- Joe St. Peter               396

34- Bryan Gossel ®          363

45- Carl Vair                    348

17- Scott Rhoades            348

21- Cory Gordon              341

33- Chet Graham             316

12- Jaime Bubak              201

20- Rich Bubak                185

95- Cris Muhler                183

75- J.D. Gresham®          181

54- Joe James Jr.             177

80- Matt Devich®            176

24- Chad Guilford           127

71- Jim Bredeson              61

9- Wayne Muhler              38

   The official website of the CARC is  http://www.modcoupes.com . Paul Bredenberg maintains the website and also writes detailed race reports. He also posts current and vintage photos. For very factual and entertaining reports of all our races please visit the website or get someone to download Paul’s stories for you. THEY ARE SUPERB!!

   Car count has been low this year but hope is on the horizon. The #75 of J.D. Gresham has been repaired and will return as the #36  with Matt Burton (2009 CARC Rookie of the Year) at the wheel. The #88 of Scott Bremkamp has been sold to Theron/Glenda Bredeson and will return as the #41 with Bill Kolb at the wheel (running a limited schedule).  Tom Adler has a new car #1 that will debut in July. Also, Vern Adler has purchased the #98 from the Denning’s and rumor has it that it will return with Ronnie Hults at the wheel.

Warren Rhoades past official of the CARC passed away on May 1, 2010. A special going away “final banquet” was held for him on May 6.  Grandson Scott has dedicated his season to “Gramps”.  A Warren Rhoades Memorial Race will be held at Big Country Speedway (a track Warren loved) in Cheyenne on August 14^th. The High Plains Modifieds and Colorado Vintage Oval Races are also scheduled to appear. Come on out and honor Warren “one more time”

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 10   I-25

July 24   CNS  Wingless Night, CVOR, Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Night

July 31   BCS

Aug 14   BCS   Warren Rhoades Memorial

Aug 21   CNS   CANCELLED

Sept   4   CNS

Sept  11   I-25

Sept 25    CNS    Season Championship

October    Annual Meeting/Elections

Oct   30    Awards Banquet

The   CARC  needs your support. Tell your friends about us and come out to the racetrack and visit with us.

 Questions ?? Call CARC Glenda Bredeson 303-975-6394

“THE CAT IS BACK”

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COUPE CLATTER  2010  - Spring 2010

The 2010 CARC Season is underway!! The 64th year for the club. Wonder if Charlie Mullenhour and his fellow charter members thought it would last this long? The 2010 Executive Board takes pride in guiding the club into the future. So what’s new for 2010 ?

1. A 5-year rules package that mandates radios, full-containment seats, a 56% maximum left-side weight rule and requires the driver to set over the driveshaft.

2. For the first time ever, the club will travel with it’s own set of digital car scales. Thanx to Carl Vair and Leary Racing Products.

3. A minimum $5,000 Championship point fund. Along with a growing list of corporate sponsors. 2010 Sponsors Leary Racing Products GAM Race Engines The Block Shop Comp Cams 3R Automotive (Redline Oil) Englewood Driveshaft Steve’s Transmission The Sammy Gallo Family Embroidery Plus Holley Carburetors

4. A 16 race season including 10 races at Colorado National Speedway (Dacono, CO), 3 races at I-25 Speedway (Pueblo, CO), and 3 races at Big Country Speedway (Cheyenne, WY).

5. The return of Joe James Jr. to actively race with the CARC.

CARC Awards Banquet 2009

   The annual CARC Awards Banquet was held on November 7th at Red & Jerry's in Sheridan, CO.  Over 170 owners, drivers, sponsors, family, and fans attended the 2009 banquet with a 1950's theme.  Many of the guest were dressed in leather jackets, poodle skirts, nerdy get-ups and even Elvis was in the building.

   The highlights of the evening was the induction of SIX new members into the CARC Hall of Fame.

   - First up was SAMMY GALLO represented by a large family contingent including Sammy Lee Gallo and Butch Snow.

   - The owner of the  famous #19, JOHN PACHELLO, was next.  John was unable to attend due to family illness.

   - Cindy Roberts tearfully accepted for the dad SAMMY SAUER also represented by daughter Michelle and son Scott.

   - "Professor Coupe" CHRIS ERTLER and wife PEGGY ERTLER were honored next.  Special guests included the McLaughlin Families.

  - The leaders of the Rhoades clan, WARREN & ELWANDA RHOADES were also inducted.  Son Bruce (also a Hall of Fame member led a large family group.

   - And finally AL STARR, owner of the green #7 was introduced.  He was accompanied by wife Dovie, son Chuck, longtime crewman Kent Hendershot also well as Bernie & Elaine Sawin.

GARY LAND #55 was crowned 2009 Club Champion and was also introduced as the clubs newest lifetime member.  FRANK DENNING III won the Gallo Trophy for the most main event wins.  MATT "The Pebble" BURTON was named Rockie of the Year 2009.

SPECIAL AWARDS

1st Time Main Event Winners: MICHAEL ANDERSON, JAIME BUBAK, CORY GORDON, SCOTT RHOADES and CARL VAIR

Hard Luck Award: CHET GRAHAM #33

Sportsman of the Year: MICHAEL ANDERSON #77

Dedication to the CARC: PAUL BREDENBERG

Man of the Year: JOHN WOODS  (Tech Inspector)

Best Appearing Car:  CHAD GUILFORD #24

Best Appearing Pit Crew: GARY LAND AND CREW OF THE #55

Most Improved Driver: CORY GORDON #21

Mechanic of the Year: ROD GUILFORD #55

2010 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS - Are available on-line. Note: there is a separate car # registration form this year.  Also prices have increased.  Active membership is now $60.00 and car # registraton is $35.00.  All other memberships are unchanged.  Contact Glenda Bredeson, 303-975-6394.

2010 CAR RULES - Have been announced and will be will published shortly.  Major changes included MANDATORY radio's and full-containment seats.  A maximum left-side weight rule of 56% has been implemented along with requiring the driver to sit over the the drive shaft.

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

President - Gary Land

Vice-President - Theron Bredeson

Secretary - Glenda Bredeson

Chairman of the Board - Dennis Gordon

Board Members - Chet Graham, Rod Guilford, Scott Rhoades, Joe St. Peter

Alternates - Scott Bremkamp, Steven St. Peter

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All meetings are at Gomez on Park Ave - 38th and & I-25

Dec 9 - General Meeting 7:00pm

Jan 13 - Board Meeting 6:30pm

Jan 20 - General Meeting 7:00pm