Need some help w/ SCCA paperwork!

[carnut169]

Hoping that some of you guys might have the connections to help with this...

I'm registered to go to Sebring and race my F1000 Jan 4-7th.

Problem is no homologation! I've written a dozen letters to the technical staff (and some replies like "we are working on it" but other letters get no response). I've sent in the homologation forms with a money order and pictures (printed out the FS forms as they did not have F1000 forms. Attached the rules from Fast-Track and said the car complies). I've called, and apparently no one on the technical staff is there.

We are supposed to roll out in 6 business days!

SCCA can't even tell me what letters are supposed to be on the rear wing (although I've ordered "F1").

The fact that I've got what must be 100's of hours invested in having a car ready for a National and the time invested in making F1000 a reality seems to be falling of deaf ears.

Help!

[Jim Garry]

Sean,

Go to the top. While Steve Johnson was still at SCCA I once called him directly and he responded and helped me out with a problem. The trouble now is Christmas is nearly upon us.

Try Jim Julow. If he's not in, his executive assistant is Aimee Thoennes. 1-800-770-2055. From there if they are both out, work your way down from the top of the staff chart.

Good luck,

Jim

[M.L.Sauce]

If you have all applicable homologation paperwork then send it to John Bauer or Jeremy Thoennes at SCCA in Topeka.If you do not get the homologation papers in time for the event,you can talk to the Chief Steward and he will let you run.You will not have any paperwork to prove your car is homologated but the only time this would come up is if someone protests you.Definately have a copy of the paperwork you submitted when you talk to the Chief steward.You might even call him ahead of time to let him know what you want to do.Good Luck

[jonbaytos]

Carnut I would not turn-up at Sebring in the hope that they will let you run without anything.I would be shocked if that happened with those freindly folks.We have always in a pinch just gotten a 2 race waiver.This can be faxed from Topeka.Where are the original papers?

[Dave Welsh]

Fred Schmuker is the Chief Steward for Sebring. Here is his contact info.


Executive Steward
Fred Schmucker
2819 Vann Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32312
850-385-0585 eve
850-580-7653 day
850-297-2209 fax
fredschmucker@hotmail.com

[RussMcB]

Fred Schmuker is the Chief Steward for Sebring

Oh, that is just too funny for words.

Sean, DON'T read Dave's response yet! I want to be there when you read it to see your expression.

[Stan Clayton]

Sean, if you have submitted your paperwork, John Bauer can overnight the certificate to your hotel, fax a copy to the Chief Steward, etc...even confirm by phone, just as is done with licenses. Not to worry. Go make history as the first F1000 competitor. You've earned it!

[carnut169]

I thought Fred was retiring?!? How far does that guy travel?

Guys thanks for the help. I got the two event letter...

Sebring or bust!

[GT1Vette]

Sean, your favorite Uncle has retired as Executive Steward for SEDIV (the Exec heads up the Steward program in each division), but he will still be attending many of our events as a Race Steward.

Good luck and be careful in sunny Florida - those events have a history of carnage in ALL groups.

[Matt Conrad]

Sean,

Good luck....let us know how it all goes.

Matt Conrad
Phoenix Race Cars, Inc.

[Keith Roberts]

Just when I thought it was safe to return to racing in the S.E. Division, I hear Fred is not retired after all.....

[RussMcB]

This is what I have pictured in my mind:

Sean doing his best Jerry Seinfield impression, saying, "Newman", except with "Schmucker" instead. :-).

[Tom Sprecher]

I just saw this thread! It's surreal yet funny (except for you) at the same time.

All I can say is bring some knee pads.