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  June 2008  

MotoGP is coming SOON!



Red Bull US Grand Prix

July 18 - 20, 2008

Is less than 48 days away!!!!


A Membership application and the MotoGP Application are in this issue!!!

The USARM MotoGP Chairman, Ted Kuwada, has been hard at work, and the earlier you are able to get your applications in him him, the better it is for everyone.

The first race of the 2008 MotoGP season is in the books, and it looks like a WONDERFUL season! Let's continue working together to make another successful and enjoyable event!


 
Ken Berri
Hello Members,
We are getting right there and now is the time for all those MotoGP applications to get sent in. With racing season in full swing, I have enjoyed seeing some of you at the events, and looking forward to seeing a lot of you during the rest of the year. Let's get those application in for MotoGP to Ted please!

See you there!

Happy Marshaling!!!
Ken Berri

 
The California Speedway POC event on May 16-18 was a bit warm for some but not for Gabe Head who was chosen by his peers for the USARM Worker of the Weekend. Gabe wears many hats at the POC events from worker trans, equipment manager, 'water boy' and numerous others. Gabe is always there, smiling and ready to pitch in wherever he is needed.

CONGRATS Gabe; well earned!
Gabe Head
 
The next POC event will be the Tribute to La Mans at WSIR, June 6-8. This is the annual 4 hour enduro and promises to be an exciting event.

Course marshals signed up for this upcoming event are:
Kati James, Joe Wagonleitner, Jackie Zeigler, Evette Lewis, Larry Zeigler, Lyle Grooms, Matt Madrid, Sam Weiss, Jim Madrid, Mike Burch, Gabe Head, Toby Peer, Ken Berri, Kathy Kies, Bob King, Dale Boender and Bud Tanner-Training.

If you would like to be placed on a wait list for the upcoming POC events, please contact Kati James at kati@razzolink.com

There are only 2 spots left on the Sept NCRC list in Reno-Fernley. If you want to come play, please let me know. kati@razzolink.com


REMEMBER---Let's support USARM events & come play with us, it's FUN!

 
PRE-HISTORICS LAGUNA SECA AUGUST 9-10 2008

This year Ferrari N.A. is going to hold one of their race weekends with the Pre-Historics. They are racing the Ferrari Challenge, FXX and I think Corsa Clienti is getting some track time. Needless to say I need an experienced crew as there is going to be REAL Racing and I hear they still get a little wild in the Ferrari Challenge. The only other time we did the Ferrari Challenge in 94 or 95, it was crazy. Trading paint with Prancing Horses' is just not right. I kind of have a regular crew, but I need to add to this to cover the Ferrari activities. If you are interested in working this event, you can sign up through the link on the website schedule, e-mail me direct or call/leave a message

CORONADO SEPTEMBER 26, 27, 28 2008

Coronado this year is the same weekend as AMA at Laguna. I need experienced workers, who can flag and communicate. You also need to be fairly mobile as we are working on a runway with very limited protection and would need to move out of the way quickly if something happens. If you decide to sign up to work this event, I need your full commitment, as it is near impossible to find last minute replacements for an event in San Diego. If you are interested in working this event, you can sign up through the link on the website schedule, e-mail me direct or call/leave a message. If you have any questions about this event, shoot me an e-mail

Ted Kuwada


 
Due to Technical Issues (the conference call company was down), the Board of Directors Conference call was delayed one week and this prevented the Secretary from being able to provide the minutes prior to the publishing deadline.

All minutes will be provided in the next issue of the Grid, July 2008.


 
(2 Equipment Fees for POC & WSIR)
United States Auto Race Marshalls
Treasurers Report - April 2008
Date
3/31/2008 $29,772.68 Beginning Balance
4/30/2008 $28,309.27  
5/12/2008 $30,149.27 Ending Balance
Deposits
4/30/2008 $2.00 (Monthly Check Return/Image Statement Fee Rev)
5/5/2008 $240.00
5/9/2008 $1325.00 (Memberships and Russell Equipment Fee)
5/12/2008 $275.00 (Memberships)
Total Deposits $1,842.00
Expenses
4/3/2008 $412.95 (Grid - printing, stapling, and labels)
4/4/2008 $728.90 (Check # 5131 Signtech Number Board Payment)
4/7/2008 $18.71 (Ink and Colored Paper for Treasurer)(USARM Credit Card)
4/7/2008 $37.41 (Sheet Protectors,Binders,Tabs for Treasurer)(USARM Credit Card)
4/13/2008 $197.45 ((Willow Ranch Restaurant Buttonwillow Dinner with prospective client)
4/15/2008 $40 (Check # 5132 Kati James for POC WSIR Equip/Worker Trans)
4/15/2008 $125.71 (Check # 5133 Carl Sloan for Binder Rings for Number Boards)
4/15/2008 $689.42 (Check # 5134 Jan Weaver for Business Cards and MotoGP 2006)
4/25/2008 $952.60 (Check #5135 Signtech Final Payment for Number Boards)
4/28/2008 $40.26 (Check Card Purchase at Walmart in Marina)
4/30/2008 $2.00 (Monthly Check Return/Image Stmt Fee)
Total Expenses $3,245.41

 
Lyle Grooms - POC USARM Worker of the weekend Lyle Grooms was awarded the POC-USARM Worker of the Week end at this past POC event at WSIR. The Drivers Clinic Drivers selected Lyle for his excellent flags & his visibility at Turn 5.

Great job Lyle!! Congrats

 

Green Flag Event at Laguna Seca 21 and 22 April 2008

Green Flag event at Laguna Seca - April 2008 Green Flag event at Laguna Seca - April 2008
Green Flag event at Laguna Seca - April 2008 Green Flag event at Laguna Seca - April 2008

NCRC Workers Carl Sloan - Starter
The elusive Carl Sloan, standing tall, in the starter stand at the recent NCRC event at Buttonwillow. (yes, it is STILL flat & dusty)
Barber School Mystery
OK, this was just too good to pass up. I'm sure there is a story behind this
. . ummm . . . errrrrrr . . . ummmm
Candid photo taken at the last Skip Barber race in April . . . . . Inquiring minds and all.

 
Contact information for the 2007 USARM BoD:

Ken Berri - USARM President USARM Director - Greg Cupp USARM Director - Jim Hileman USARM Vice President - Kati James
Ken Berri Greg Cupp Jim Hileman Kati James
President Director Director Vice President
 
       
Jim Short - USARM Vice President USARM Secretary - Jan Weaver USARM Treasurer - Steve Ynzunza  
Jim Short Jan Weaver Steve Ynzunza  
Director Secretary Treasurer  
       
 

If you know someone who is a USARM Member & not getting The Grid,
please let one of the BoD members know & they will be added to the roster.


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