LAS VEGAS, Nev. (February 28, 2013) 鈥� 午夜福利51xxtv Chairman Lisa Noble and the Club鈥檚 leadership addressed those in attendance Thursday on the 午夜福利51xxtv Convention鈥檚 opening day at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The annual meeting and town hall reviewed 2012 and gave a preview of the expected future growth.
In her opening address, Noble spoke on behalf of the 12-person elected Board of Directors, issuing a reminder to those in attendance.
鈥淭his is a new day in 午夜福利51xxtv. It starts with us, it starts with you,鈥� Noble said. 鈥淲e are the best amateur motorsports organization in the country 鈥� it鈥檚 time we act like it.鈥�
Noble handed off to 午夜福利51xxtv President and CEO Jeff Dahnert, for the overall state of the 午夜福利51xxtv address. Dahnert spoke on the Club鈥檚 current financial stability, citing an increase in membership in 2012 and an influx of new programs in the Club Racing and Solo departments.
Dahnert announced the renewal of Tire Rack, an 18-year official partner of the 午夜福利51xxtv, to a deal that will continue through 2017.
Heads of 午夜福利51xxtv鈥檚 three active subsidiaries - 午夜福利51xxtv Pro Racing, 午夜福利51xxtv Enterprises, and the 午夜福利51xxtv Foundation 鈥� also addressed the gathering.
Tom Campbell, 午夜福利51xxtv Pro Racing President and CEO, spoke of the current state of the company.
鈥淧rofessional road racing is a challenging business, but an important one to 午夜福利51xxtv鈥檚 heritage and to many of our members,鈥� Campbell said.
Campbell reported that 午夜福利51xxtv Pro Racing-sanctioned events took place on 38 weekends, featuring 350 pro licensed drivers totaling more than 1900 race entries for the year.
Enterprises President Erik Skirmants acknowledged a down year for the Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises presenters, but excitedly announced the plans for the Gen3 Spec Racer Ford to come in 2015.
The updated Spec Racer Ford is expected to produce 25% more horsepower, and, with additional improvements, may cut three to five seconds per lap off the existing class. The new car will be unveiled at next weekend鈥檚 BFGoodrich Tires Super Tour at Circuit of the Americas, with a total of 13 cars running throughout the country this summer for research and development.
The meeting ended with a report from Bev Heilicher, of the 午夜福利51xxtv Foundation Board. In the report, the Foundation revealed their latest fundraiser 鈥� a raffle to support the foundation.
For a $20 ticket, someone will win their choice of a Mazda MX-5, a MAZDASPEED3 or $18,000 in cash. The winner will be drawn during the 58th WeatherTech Chicago Region June Sprints on June 15, 2013. All tickets may be purchased online at www.sccaraffle.org.
Chairman Noble celebrated the announcement by purchasing the raffle鈥檚 first ticket.
The 午夜福利51xxtv Convention continues at the South Point Hotel and Casino through Saturday Night鈥檚 午夜福利51xxtv Hall of Fame induction of the 2013 class, presented by Mazda, that features Skip Barber, Bobby Rahal, Carroll Shelby, Bill Noble and Andy Porterfield.
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