Furrin Group 2025 events
It appears that conditions may have been good for ice racing this year. We had an update that the ice at Turk Lake was thickening nicely. However, once our ice committee talked to the owner of Turk Lake bar, we were told that the local lake owners did not like us using the lake. Since the only vehicle access on the lake is on the bar’s property, we will have to cancel any ice racing this year. Last time we were in that area, there was discussion with Clifford Lake bar (a short distance north of Turk Lake). The vehicle access to Clifford Lake is on the end of the lake, not close to the bar. Plus, since this is a public access (unlike Turk Lake), there may be other permits we may require. Hopefully we can figure out what is needed for next year.
This won’t spoil our events in 2025!! We are discussing our spring dust-off meeting and we will be having a summer picnic. Our autocross committee has also been working on the speed season. We have confirmed May 17&18 at Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City and we are waiting on confirmation for our West Shore Community College autocross tentatively scheduled for August 9&10. Don’t wait until the last minute if you need to find a place to stay during those two weekends. You have the best selection this early in the year. We are still planning to be at GVSU, but have not reserved a date. Hopefully by the time you get the March Journal, we will have that date confirmed. We also are planning on being back in Muskegon in September, and US 131 in the fall. We are also planning on assisting with the WMR SCCA autocrosses at Grattan. We may be increasing entry fees due to insurance changes in 2024 that we did not anticipate. We will continue to have one of the lowest cost entry fees in the autocross market. Also, interested in free autocross? We always need people to step help and help us run a particular part of each event. The following main positions are available at most (all?) events: Grid Chairperson, Worker Chairperson, Waiver Chairperson, Event Chair, Tech Chairperson, Trailer delivery/pick-up (includes mileage reimbursement). Information on these positions will be in one of the next HDJs.
We also have some rallies planned this year, including revisiting the Alley Rally from the 70th Anniversary party. Back in the day, Jay Hoult created the first of many Alley Rallys in Grand Rapids. These rallies took you through many roads and back alleys of Grand Rapids that few people ever see. It’s a fun way to see the downtown area. Curt Rosenstengel recreated the Alley Rally in 2006 from Jay Hoult’s notes. Nic and Jeff Boris are working on the latest rendition. This is a fun gimmick rally to find special signs and alleys in the area. We are also planning on a fall color tour and maybe others. Stay tuned!
Don’t forget that we have our Monthly meeting at Mill Creek Tavern on the third Tuesdays of every month. We start the Zoom session between 6:30-7:00pm. Come to the Tavern around 6pm if you want to order dinner before the meeting. We are usually done by 8pm. There will be some months that we will meet at other locations. Continue to read the newsletter and watch our Facebook group for updates.
Stay tuned on our Facebook page for new events and meetings. See you at an event!