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SCDA Gift Certificates Now Available Online!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:02:00 -0600

SCDA Gift Certificates now available!

The SCDA is pleased to announce that we are now offering Gift Certificates. If you would like a gift that is sure to bring a smile to the face of that special driving enthusiast on your list, then look no further! Available in $100 increments, SCDA gift certificates can be purchased through our secure online store. The Gift Certificates will be redeemable at any or all 2009 SCDA events! The lucky recipient can decide which event(s) they would like to participate in and the Gift Certificate will be applied accordingly. This unique gift provides driving enthusiasts the flexibility to hand select which SCDA event(s) will work for their schedule. A reminder that we will be hosting events at the best tracks in the Northeast! Gift Certificates are printed on high quality stock, and will also include an SCDA sticker. This special envelope will be shipped to your door! SCDA Gift Certificates can be applied towards use of our Spec Miata Rental Cars as well. Do not hesitate to contact us should you require assistance planning out an exciting gift for your driving enthusiast friends, business associates, or family members!

SCDA GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Less expensive than this...

And way cooler than this...

A Great Gift : SCDA GIFT CERTIFICATES!

An update on the 2009 SCDA Schedule, A new featured Instructor, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:58:00 -0600

The SCDA is actively working on finalizing our 2009 season schedule. We will be posting our confirmed 2009 schedule in the very near future. The SCDA already has confirmed dates at Lime Rock Park, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Watkins Glen, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Both Lightning and Thunderbolt), and Monticello! 2009 will be our biggest season to date, with events at the best tracks in the Northeast! Please check back soon for some exciting announcements regarding the SCDA, 2009 dates, and perhaps even a new track or two! We will also be adding SCDA Gift Certificates, just in time for the Holiday Season. Stay tuned for more info! In the meantime, the SCDA would like to thank you for your continued support and we hope that all of our driving enthusiast customers have a safe and enjoyable off season.

The SCDA is also pleased to announce our latest featured Instructor, James Levine. James has been a loyal supporter of the SCDA for over six seasons.

SCDA's latest Featured Instructor James Levine enjoying his M3 at Lime Rock

He is upbeat, an amazing photographer, and has made solid contributions to our club. We invite all of you to take a look at his profile. On behalf of the SCDA, we congratulate James on being named our latest featured Instructor!

... and last but not least ...

Happy Thanksgiving from the SCDA!

The SCDA staff would like to extend a Happy Thanksgiving wish to you and your family!

Free Admission to the entire 2009 SCDA Season With Purchase of 1966 Cadillac Sedan deVille

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:30:00 -0600

Update : This car has to sell by December 1. The sale of this car Includes one entry to Every SCDA Event in 2009. We currently have 23 confirmed dates. The value of the entire SCDA season entry is over $7k! This is a special opportunity, and an amazing value.

1966 Cadillac Sedan deVille For Sale 429 ci ohv V8 340HP, 480 TQ 99k easy miles Car is mechanically sound and drives great. Car was restored 2 years ago, have CD with over 100 images documenting the restoration. Car is very presentable. Power windows, Power Brakes. All lights, horn, even radio works fine. A fun car, but have lost storage and as such, need to sell. $12k. Car includes Car Cover, Owners manual and all 1966 period literature and brochures. Car is located in Essex, Connecticut. Please call Ian 860 961 9944 or Email ian@scda1.com Thank you. $12k. Ian Prout

SCDA at Lime Rock Park 11/11/08 Event Recap

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:21:00 -0600

The Sports Car Driving Association, LLC would like to thank our customers for driving with us at Lime Rock Park on November 11. There were some great cars and enthusiasts that joined in on the fun at this historic track. It should be noted that this was our 19th and final event of the 2008 SCDA season. The track conditions were very fast with a dry surface, smooth as glass pavement, and not too much of a chill in the air. We would like to remind you that over 600 photos from our November 11 event are now posted on www.tracktimephotos.com

Also, we would like to remind our customers that even more on track images can be viewed on James Levine's site!

Please take a peek at some of the on track Lime Rock Park action from our November 11 Event!

Lee Lasberg in his Porsche 911

George "Corvette Junkie" DiGregorio enjoying his Corvette at Lime Rock

SCDA Instructor Garry DeLea brought out his immaculate Spec Miata for some end of season track time.

Carl Mehne's BMW 135i in hot pursuit of Ryan Sprole's Porsche 911

Randy Hale of Hale Motorsports brought out four MX5 Cup Mazdas to this event.

"Captain" Rob Nimkoff pilots his BMW 325is at Lime Rock's Uphill turn.

Land Shark : SCDA customer Dennis Koutsodimitropoulos exits pit lane at Lime Rock Park in his mighty BMW M6. Dennis made steady improvements throughout the day with the assistance of SCDA Instructor Elivan Goulart at this event.

SCDA Variety: Scott McIver's beatiful Nissan GTR gives chase to Joe Ferrucci's Porsche C2S

Mark Sun enters turn one at Lime Rock in his Porsche Boxster S

SCDA Spec Miata rental customer Matt Ferris catches air at the Uphill. This kid was "flying" all day, logging an astounding 176 miles or 115.03 laps at the 1.53 mile Lime Rock circuit in our #23 Spec Miata.

Mark Russo is a product of the SCDA ladder : starting out with no experience in the Novice Run Group; and now he is one of the fastest cars in the Advanced Run Group.

SCDA Customer Jason Enos in his awesome 98 Corvette heading out on track.

The #24 SCDA Spec Miata was piloted by rental customer Andrew Arkway.

2009 Audi R8

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:32:00 -0600

2009 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro MT6

2009 Audi R8 Coupe Quattro MT6 finished in Ice Silver Metallic with Black leather interior. The Audi R8 is without a doubt one of the BEST, most reliable and exciting exotic supercars on the planet. It is subtle yet incredibly attractive. This 700 mile example was just delivered and comes beautifully equipped with a six speed transmission, Premium Pack including: Audi Parking System with rear camera, Audi Hill Hold, Auto Dimming and folding exterior mirrors, storage package,Leather package, Audi Navigation System Plus, Oxygen Silver Sideblades, 19 inch Polished Aluminum Wheels, 4.2 Litre 420HP 8 Cyl with FSI direct injection, dry sump lubrication, Audi Quattro permanent all wheel drive system, Audi magnetic ride adapative damping system, ESP, ABS, Bi-xenon headlamps and LED taillamps and running lamps, heated 10 way power seats, Multi function sport steering wheel, six disc CD changer, Sirius Sat radio, Bluetooth Hands Free telephone and on and on. It is priced to sell at $149,900.00. All serious realistic offers or inquiries should be directed to Mark Starr @ 914 217-4817.

2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:58:00 -0600

2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC finished in Sonic Blue with Dark Charcoal leather interior. This two-owner Supercharged Saleen has been driven just 15k miles since new! Saleen takes a stock Mustang GT and transforms it into a purpose-built sports car, with fit and finish equal to factory specs. Performance modifications include a 4.6-liter V8 engine with twin-screw Supercharger producing 400hp and 425lb-ft of torque, stainless steel variable flow performance exhaust, performance air filter, traction control, quick-ratio 5-speed manual transmission, 12.4 inch dual piston vented front disc brakes/11.8 rear discs, and seven-spoke Chome-finish alloy wheels. Saleen transforms the exterior with a custom hood, front fascia, side skirts, rear fascia, front grill, and rear spoiler. The interior is equally racy with a twin gauge pod showing boost and air temp, sport seats with louvered head rests, 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat, 200mph speedometer with black-faced gauges, performance driving pedals, door sill plates, floor mats, Shaker 500 audio system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, dual front airbag restraints, remote keyless entry and more! This Saleen will exhilarate you, no matter what you are used to driving! It is an AMAZING value, considering the quality of the craftsmanship and supercar performance. This incredible car is priced to sell at $38,900.00. All serious inquiries or offers should be directed to Mark Starr @ 914 217-4817

Please Note that the 11/11 SCDA Event at Lime Rock is now Sold Out. Event info can be found here.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:12:00 -0600

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCDA TRACK EVENT AT LIME ROCK ON 11/11 IS SOLD OUT.

SCDA announces brand new date at Lime Rock Park : NOVEMBER 11.

- 3 Hours Track Time
- Weather Forecast : Looking Great.
- This Event is Unmuffled.
- The Schedule for the November 11 event can be viewed here.
- Experienced Drivers Only.
- Maximum value : more track time for your enjoyment.
- Private Coaching Available with Adam Burrows
- Cars on track from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. 2 Run Groups ONLY. 3 Hours Track Time!
- A unique season ending event that offers a ton of track time, with minimum traffic, at a great track!

Newsflash : The SCDA is pleased to announce a new date at Lime Rock Park on Tuesday, November 11. We have just secured this date. This event will offer 3 hours track time for each driver. This event is Unmuffled, so closed wheel and sports racing cars are welcome to attend the event. This event is for experienced track drivers only; drivers that do NOT require in car instruction. There are some incredible cars registered for this event, including a BMW M6, 2008 Porsche GT3 Cup Car, and a beautiful 1966 Shelby GT350 Mustang! We look forward to having you drive with us at Lime Rock Park, and bring a lot of fuel and brake pads...with 3 hours track time for each driver, you will need them!

Please visit the Lime Rock Park page of our site for all event specific information and the days schedule!

Thank you for your continued support and see you at the track!

2004 Subaru WRX STi

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:36:00 -0600

2004 SUBARU WRX STi

$20k 33000miles

Highly modified HPDE / Street Car

Engine / Powertrain Mods

1. Cobb Accessport ECU / Turbo Xcess Turbo back exhaust

~360HP / 390Ft/Lb Tq

2. NGK LFR7AIX plugs (1 step colder than stock)

3. Cusco Engine and Tranny mounts

4. HKS Turbotimer

5. All Differentials etc are Full Synthetic fluids

6. Optima Red Battery

Suspension Mods

1. Racecomp Front Camber Plates

2. Cusco Rear Camber Plates

3. Professional Alignment Camber -2.5 / -1.8

4. Whiteline ALK Caster -4.5

5. a. Whiteline Heavy duty front and Rear Swaybars 29mm /27mm

b. Whiteline solid endlinks

6. Cusco Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces

7. Prodrive Steering Rack Bushings

8. ARP Front and Rear Racing studs

9. Muteki lugs

10.**KW Tarmac 2 (Special Racecomp Engineering specs) Front and rear struts. Spring rates full race (500 / 400)

Fully adjustable compression and rebound

Brakes

1. dba5000 Front rotors (new rotors avail)

2. Pagid Yellow RS29 Front pads (endurance pads-the best!)

3. Rear Porterfeld R4 pads

4. Goodridge SS Lines

5. Speed Bleeders

6. Perrin Master Cylinder Brace

7. Super Blue Brake Fluid (bled before each track day)

8. Front Hubs and rear Bearings have been replaced

Tires and Wheels

1. Stock silver Wheels have Hoosier Grand AM cup slicks 225/45R17

2. Rota SDR’s (Bronze) New Sumitomo HTRZIII”s for street and Rain

Safety

1. Autopower 4 point roll cage

2. Driver and Passenger Schroth Harnesses

!NEVER ACCIDENTS OR EXCURSIONS!

CONTACT JOHN GAGNE FOR FURTHER INFO : ddsski@optimum.net

Adam Burrows available for Private Coaching at Lime Rock Park on NOVEMBER 11

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:02:00 -0600

The SCDA is pleased to announce that 2007 Koni Grand Am Cup ST Champion Adam Burrows will be at Lime Rock Park for our November 11 event. Adam is one of the most talented drivers in the country, and we are pleased to inform our customers that Burrows will be available for private coaching. After a lengthy club racing career, with multiple National Wins, poles and track records; Adam made the jump to professional sports car racing in 2007. Burrows drove for Turner Motorsport in the highly competitive Koni Grand Am Cup series in 07. Driving a BMW 330i, Burrows and teammate Trevor Hopwood clinched the Championship in their Rookie Season. Burrows extensive knowledge of Lime Rock Park was evident when he put his Turner Motorsport BMW on Pole Position for the 2007 Koni Grand Am Cup race.

Adam Burrows : 2007 Koni Grand Am Cup ST Champion

For 2008, Burrows was recruited by Compass 360 Racing. Burrows drove a front drive Acura TSX in the 08 season. With 2 wins in 08, as well as ending second in the season championship; Burrows has proven his speed in either front or rear wheel drive sedans.

Front Drive, Or Rear Drive, Burrows will help you find more speed!

Adam has extensive Private Coaching experience. If you are ready to take your high performance driving to the next level, please contact Adam today to arrange private coaching. He can be reached by cell 860 689 2660 OR via email adam.burrows@yahoo.com

Smart Car Lap Record Holder at Lime Rock Park!

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:10:00 -0600

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S finished in Arctic Silver with Black leather interior. FLAWLESS, FLAWLESS, FLAWLESS!! This one owner 3K mile spectacular example comes fully equipped with factory GPS navigation system, self dimming mirrors, heated front seats, Chrono package plus, wheel caps with colored crests, Bose high end uprated stereo, remote six disc CD changer, factory floor mats, power seat package, Porsche crests in headrests, thicker steering wheel, aluminum foot rests, rear wiper, three spoke multi function sport steering wheel, larger S alloy wheels, Armor Fend clear bra protection, front laser diffuser, i Pod connection and on and on... The classic color with the perfect options in showroom new condition! Priced to sell quickly at $81,900.00. All serious realistic offers should be directed to Mark Starr @ 914 217-4817. or via email to markstarr@huntingridgemotors.com

1987 Ferrari Testarossa For Sale

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:27:00 -0600

1987 Ferrari Testarossa for Sale.

Metallic silver with black leather
interior. 31,000 miles. Original stock 12 cylinder motor; 390 HP. Car is in
perfect condition - all original, no restorations.

All service records including major 30K service. Brand new clutch and tires. This is a one-owner car recently purchased from original owner in California and shipped here.
Asking $63,000.00 - Great price for this car!

Serious inquires only please to Mark at (508) 826-3084 or e-mail to
cmflan@comcast.net

99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 For Sale

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:11:00 -0600

99 Camaro Z-28 For Sale: 65K miles, 6 Speed short throw, new LS1 crate engine with 7K miles, 350 Horse power, Borla exhaust, 1-LE package with Double adjustable Koni Shocks all around, High rate springs, thickest antiroll bars available front and back, body stiffeners, strut bar, aluminum drive shaft, gas tank with inner baffles, aftermarket front upper and lower arms, Corvette C-5 Front brake calipers and rotors, 2 sets of 17Inch Corvette wheels, front race seats, 4 Point Roll bar, SFI harnesses, fully track prepared and used by Senior instructor for HPDE events; street legal, registered and inspected, all original parts included (Radio, speakers, air, all interior trim, etc. many extras. $9 500.00 or best offer, more photos available; contact Enrique at facsmmm@gmail.com

SCDA at Lime Rock Park 10/31 Event Recap!

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:27:00 -0500

On behalf of the SCDA, we would like to thank our customers for joining us at Lime Rock Park on October 31, 2008! The weather was gorgeous, and we had a great mix of sports cars at Lime Rock Park on Halloween day. There were some very fast cars that joined us on the 1.53 mile Lime Rock Park track, including Corvettes, Porsches, and Lotus. Other cars of note included a handful of agile Mini Cooper S and Spec Miatas, a brand new CLK 63 AMG Black Series, and two very quick VW R32's. We would like to thank our customers for joining us at Lime Rock Park. A reminder that photos from the October 31 SCDA event can be viewed on the Track Time Photos web site.

Matt Robson in his track prepped VW Rabbit.

Two Mini Cooper S cars give chase to a 2002 Mazda Miata and 1975 Jaguar XJ12C entering Lime Rock Park's "Lefthander".

Dean Wysocki in his mighty Porsche 911 Twin Turbo negotiates turn 1 at Lime Rock.

Kim Baker in his Corvette at Lime Rock Park.

SCDA customer Matt Bannerman in his ITB prepped BMW 2002 entering the left hander.

William Clayton enjoying his Porsche at Lime Rock Park on Halloween.

Trick or Treat? SCDA Finale at Lime Rock Park 10/31/08 Event Reminder

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:18:00 -0500

Information for the Final SCDA Event of 2008 : Lime Rock Park Friday, October 31 - Experienced Drivers Only :

LIME ROCK PARK : 10/31

* Please note that we will be utilizing the "Classic 1.53 mile" Lime Rock Configuration on October 31 ! *

Weather Update for this Friday : Looking Great!

October 31 -- Open to Lime Rock Park driving enthusiasts who DO NOT require instruction. Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced Drivers are able to enroll in this event. We will be on track from 1 PM until 5 PM on October 31.

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced Level Drivers (any driver that does Not require an Instructor) for the last SCDA Event of 2008!

For complete information on this exciting event, please check the Lime Rock Park page of our site!

We look forward to seeing you at some or all of these events!

Watkins Glen SCDA Event Recap

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:55:00 -0500

On Track Action at our 10/27 & 10/28 Watkins Glen event :

SCDA Customer John Carlson enjoying his E46 BMW M3 at The Glen

SCDA Customer Franklin Lussier in his beautiful "Halloween Organge" 2007 Parnelli Jones Ford Mustang.

One of the SCDA Spec Miata's heads out on track.

Time Warp : A beautiful Ford Mustang from the 60's in the foreground and a 2007 version of this American automotive icon can be seen in the background!

WRX STi : This STi probably logged the most laps at Watkins Glen as brother and sister Nate and Allie, drove the car in the Intermediate and Novice Run Groups; and their father Steve drove this awesome machine in the Advanced Run Group, as well!

2006 Honda S2000 : A nice shot of Ellen "too fast" Emerson and her S2000 blasting around "The Glen".

SCDA variety : First time SCDA customer Ken Haas brought out his beautiful 1975 Jaguar XJ12C sedan to Watkins Glen.

SCDA Customer Colin Faber in his Lotus Exige S pulls into the Pits after an Advanced Run Group Session.

The SCDA, LLC would like to thank our customers and instructors for joining us at the historic 3.4 mile Watkins Glen International facility on October 27 & 28. As usual, we had some incredible cars participating at this event. A reminder to our drivers that we had two motorsports photographers at "The Glen". We would like to thank Newlin Keen of Track Time Photos and James Levine for taking some great photos at our Watkins Glen event. We had a nice balance of new faces and SCDA "regulars" driving with us at this amazing track. The SCDA is already looking forward to our two day event at Watkins Glen in the spring of 2009. Please check back soon for finalized 2009 SCDA dates at Watkins Glen!