January 2009

Message to the Members

            2008 was another successful year for Monoposto Racing. We celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Formula 5000, had another strong gathering of Formula B’s and Atlantic’s at Mid-Ohio and opened our schedule to events specific to Formula Vee. 

            For 2009 we will add some new venues and additional events to our schedule.  There will be 15 full race weekends.  New racetracks on our race schedule include Moroso near Palm Beach, Florida and Hutchinson Island in Savannah, Georgia.  Summit Point is back on the schedule and the Classic group cars will be included at the Lime Rock Vintage Festival in Connecticut.  We will once again have our Formula B and Formula Atlantic gathering at Mid-Ohio.  Again all Formula Vee races in the VSCDA Formula Vee Race Series schedule will be counted for points.  On top of this the Formula Fords will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary at Road America the weekend after the July KIC event.  Our 2009 schedule will give members more opportunity to score championship points and with new events in the Southern United States our members in that region will not have to travel as far to stay active with Monoposto.

           Don’t forget to renew your registration.  Use the menus above or go directly to the Registration page through this link.  You must renew your membership every year to stay current on the Monoposto rolls and be eligible for Monoposto Championship points.  Keeping your registration current helps us to keep in touch with you by having a current email address. Again this year membership is free!

            As Monoposto is a volunteer organization, we would once again like to encourage members to volunteer to hold a party at their favorite event.  Your support helps make Monoposto successful.  If you would like to host a gathering, please contact me and I can put you on the schedule.  All that is necessary is a place to meet and a few cold beverages.  Also we would like to get your participation in reporting your experiences from race weekends.  We are always looking for a good race report.  As it’s hard to see the whole race from inside the cockpit, the report can be a summary of your weekend experience.  Anecdotes and bench racing tall tales are welcome!

            There has recently been an important announcement from SVRA.  As of August 1st, 2009, a HANS device or equivalent Head and Neck Restraint will be MANDATORY.  This may involve some relocation of seat belts in some chassis. Personally, I am changing the mounting points in my Surtees F5000.  It takes no time at all to become comfortable with the HANS.  And there is a new mounting system available that allows more rotation of your head while strapped in.  There is no reason not to wear this kind of safety equipment.  It is no more expensive than most sets of tires.

            I think 2009 promises to be another great year for Monoposto Racers.  There is still plenty of time to get your racecar ready for the season opener in Florida.  I am working away to have the Brabham and Surtees race ready for the start of the season.  See you this year for more camaraderie and competition!

                                       Sincerely,

                                           Mark Harmer