| News and Notes |
In attendance: Dave Lehr (IN), Walt Dick (MI), Phil LaQuatra (PA), Tom Shepherd (IN), Dwayne Norris (IN), Chris
Rondinella (OH), Tom Gray (NE), Rick DeRosa (IL), Rick Carter (NJ), Brian Mofield (MI)
Walt Dick asked for and was granted permission for Brian Mofield to attend and observe. Dave Lehr, HOPRA National
Director, chaired the meeting and created the following agenda from discussion items previously submitted by the state
representatives. Dave also presented a brief financial overview.
1. Legalize wide-gap arms for Super Stock. Much of the discussion centered on the limited availability of the arms and that a
rule change would effectively allow soldered tabs. A vote was called for and taken by a show of hands. The result was
unanimous to keep the armature rule as written per the current 2011 rule book.
2. Adding “Jet” class rules. After much discussion it was determined that the National Director would send the “Bob Jet”
rules to all state representatives for further review and consideration.
3. Explore the possibility of adding brass car/gravity car races. After some discussion, it was determined that this “retro” style
of car and racing, much like the “Jet” class, needs to prove itself on the local and regional level before further consideration.
4. Compile a list of classes run in HOPRA series around the country and use that as a focus for races at the Nats. This topic
did not generate much discussion as the national championship classes are set and it is left to the hosting group of each year’s
National Championships to choose (with the executive committee’s approval) the various support races.
5. Changing/adding racer categories. After lengthy discussion, it was determined that rather than consider adding another
racer category at this time, it would be better to more clearly define the amateur class eligibility. Rick DeRosa observed that
many amateur eligibility requirements had been taken out over the years and volunteered to review amateur eligibility as
defined in past HOPRA rulebooks and present those to all state representatives.
6. $100 State Contribution to help fund the National Championships. Voted in at the 2010 Executive Committee with the first
year (2011) being on a volunteer basis, this is now mandatory by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Rondinella (OH), Tom Gray (NE), Rick DeRosa (IL), Rick Carter (NJ), Brian Mofield (MI)
Walt Dick asked for and was granted permission for Brian Mofield to attend and observe. Dave Lehr, HOPRA National
Director, chaired the meeting and created the following agenda from discussion items previously submitted by the state
representatives. Dave also presented a brief financial overview.
1. Legalize wide-gap arms for Super Stock. Much of the discussion centered on the limited availability of the arms and that a
rule change would effectively allow soldered tabs. A vote was called for and taken by a show of hands. The result was
unanimous to keep the armature rule as written per the current 2011 rule book.
2. Adding “Jet” class rules. After much discussion it was determined that the National Director would send the “Bob Jet”
rules to all state representatives for further review and consideration.
3. Explore the possibility of adding brass car/gravity car races. After some discussion, it was determined that this “retro” style
of car and racing, much like the “Jet” class, needs to prove itself on the local and regional level before further consideration.
4. Compile a list of classes run in HOPRA series around the country and use that as a focus for races at the Nats. This topic
did not generate much discussion as the national championship classes are set and it is left to the hosting group of each year’s
National Championships to choose (with the executive committee’s approval) the various support races.
5. Changing/adding racer categories. After lengthy discussion, it was determined that rather than consider adding another
racer category at this time, it would be better to more clearly define the amateur class eligibility. Rick DeRosa observed that
many amateur eligibility requirements had been taken out over the years and volunteered to review amateur eligibility as
defined in past HOPRA rulebooks and present those to all state representatives.
6. $100 State Contribution to help fund the National Championships. Voted in at the 2010 Executive Committee with the first
year (2011) being on a volunteer basis, this is now mandatory by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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