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Update 2-26-2008  E-Mail from our humble President Claude,

Update 2-16-2008 -  Ice racing is cancelled for Sunday, February 17th. 

 AMEC ICE RACING IS CANCELLED FOR THE SUNDAY, Feb 3   GOT ICE????? (NO)

 We are once again in the crisis of searching for SAFE ice to hold an event
on. AMEC officials have been busy all week long.we spent most of the day
Monday sorting out issues from the 2008 season opening event. John Subik,
AMEC VP was back at the racing surface in Wells on Monday and the snowbanks
were "sinking" and there was lots of water coming up through cracks in the
ice. As all of you drivers remember,we had to modify the racetrack about
midway through the program as water was coming up through in the corners.
The temperatures have not been cold enough to freeze it back to the point of
being "SAFE" enough to hold another event this coming weekend.The main
portion of Algonquin Lake is still below our minimum requirement of 12
inches. The weather forecast for the next few days is not cold enough to be
of any help here either,possibly even do more damage as Sleet and freezing
rain is forecast for the north country for all day Friday and into Saturday
morning. WELLS IS A NO-GO at this time.   

  John Subik went to Caroga Lake this afternoon to check out the conditions
there...."It's close, but no cigar" It's amazing that there are area's of
ice on Caroga that are 16 inches of ice and other area's that are as thin as
9 inches. There is plenty of 11-12 inch ice in places, so that may be ready
next week if the weatherman cooperates.

 On top of all this checking and trying to find a place to race,John has
also been trying to get us in on Mayfield lake. The ice is good enough
there, but just cannot get the folks around the lake to allow us to enter.
John will keep working on that situation.

   Round lake only has 6-7 inches of Ice this last week of January.

   Lake George is just starting to "Skim"over around some of the bays and
edges.

   I have a contact at Cossayuna Lake,Former ice racer,Skip Gifford. I got a
call into Skip yesterday and he reports that there is only 8-10 inches of
Ice on that lake...another one in the waiting.

  As you can see,we are once again up against poor,unsafe ice conditions.The
days are getting longer as we approach spring,that means more SUNSHINE hours
on the lake surfaces. AMEC's requirement is to have a minimum of 12 inches
of nice hard ice.When considering an event ,we also need to make sure that
our entrance/exit to the lake is good, and always have an alternative exit
in mind just in case!

   I don't mean to paint a dismal picture here,but if the Ice is not
safe,we're not going on it!! This will give you one more week to get the
"EDGE" on your competitors.We have gotten the first event "Woes" behind us
now...Round 2 when we get there should be a great event. I will keep a close
watch on the weather forecast's over the next week or so,and if it looks
like we will have a shortened season,be ready for a possible 2 day event.

 Claude Hutchings AMEC PRES

Update 3-5-07 - A.M.E.C. will be holding our 2007 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships Banquet at the Rainbow Restaurant in Johnstown, NY on Saturday evening April 7, 2007. We will have a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy the evening which will be highlighted by the awarding of trophies to all race divisions. Please call or e-mail Dave Burnham at 518-875-6956 or racing48 "at" nycap.rr.com to let us know of a head count by April 1st.

Update 3-2-07 - A.M.E.C. has made an arrangement with the Central New York Ice Racing Association to hold a non-point event on Otisco Lake in Marrietta NY on Sunday March 4. Otisco Lake is a little southwest of Syracuse, NY and is the eastern most body of ice in the famous Finger Lake's. There will be no A.M.E.C. class points awarded at this event but CNYIRA will be awarding there regular points for there club and it will give everyone who would like to, one more chance to run this year. To obtain directions you can Google or Yahoo the following restaurant where we will be accessing the lake, registration will be right across the street from there at Ryfuns Store and will open at 8:00am and close at 10:00am.

Ryfun’s on the Lake Restaurant (315) 636-8882
1525 Otisco Valley Rd. Marietta, NY 13110

Update 3-2-07 - With a big storm dropping rain over the capital district area all day Friday the lakes are now just big slush puddles which will cause A.M.E.C. to have to cancel this weekends planned event on Round Lake, NY. With the month of March already here we knew it would be a uphill battle with mother nature to hold one more event this year. With this latest storm it looks like mom nature has gotten in the last punch. A.M.E.C. will now turn it's attention to the planning of the annual awards banquet with details on that coming very soon. A.M.E.C. would like to thank all of the competitors that hung in there during a very weird year that only saw us able to race on two weekends. Hopefully next winter will come back strong as usual and we can make 2008 the biggest year in the history of Ice Racing.

Update 2-24-07 - After reviewing the ice it has been determined we can hold a second event this Sunday. It will be the same format as Saturday, 3/8 mile, Menard and Historic class cars only.

Update 2-21-07 - Racing will be held this Saturday Feb. 24 at Lake George, NY as planned. There is a huge format change in that because of the lack of ice thickness coupled with 18 inches of compacted snow (thank you snowmobiles) doing any plowing of the lake is impossible. We will be utilizing an existing 3/8 mile oval track that is left over from ATV/Motorcycle racing. The track is still in good shape as is the surfaces around it. Unfortunately the pit are that is there is only big enough for our planned Historic Race cars and our Menard tire A thru E Class cars. This means that we are not going to be running the Street Legal classes this weekend. We will have registration at the Prospect Mountain Diner right on the main drag of Rt 9 beginning at 8:30am and closing at 10:00am. We will then have a day of racing on the oval and provided that everything goes as planned we will then decide if the conditions will allow us to come back again on Sunday to hold the same series of races. A.M.E.C. apologizes to anyone that these changes affects negatively but we are doing what we can with the conditions that Mother Nature has thrown at us as best as we can. With any luck the weather will work in our favor so that we can still get a normal event in on March 4.

Update 2-17-07 5:12PM Sunday's races at Round Lake have been canceled. After hours of plowing and hard work, the crew went to lunch and returned to the lake to find the snow banks sinking and water coming up onto the cleared areas. Despite our hopes, the snow proved to be far too much and the ice began to give way after the a pit area was cleared and a beautiful track was plowed.

Don't despair... this week will bring more freezing temperatures.
 

Update 2-17-07 - After 6 hours of plowing by a crew of 6 plows Round Lake, NY is ready to host our 2nd. round of the 2007 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. Registration will be held staring at 8:30am at the entrance to the lake in an enclosed trailer. Registration will close promptly at 10:00am so be sure to get there early. Be prepared for some serious snow bank style of racing as keeping your car out of those banks will be the only chance of finishing the races.

Update 2-16-07 - The A.M.E.C. race crew will be attempting to create a race track on Round Lake this Saturday morning Feb. 17. Because of the heavy snow fall amounts (over 3 feet) on our northern and western lakes we believe that Round Lake with only 16 plus inches of fresh snow will be our best opportunity to get this event in. Our main concern will be the presence of slush which may form on the track as a result of the weight of the snow banks. The A.M.E.C. track crew is amongst the best in the world at creating a super fast and smooth race course out of nothing and will be tested this week by mother nature. Please check back here Sat. afternoon or evening for an update on how we made out and if the event will be held.

Update 2-12-07 - Round 1 of the 2007 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships was finally put into the books this past Sunday as 75 drivers competed on a super fast mile and one half track on Lake Algonquin in Wells N.Y. Full results will be posted on the Results page shortly for your viewing pleasure. With continued cold weather forecast for the area we are hopeful that we will be able to run a string of events off over the next several weeks, however as this year has already shown, mother nature could still impact those plans. Everyone should check back here regularly during this week to get updates as to where we will be running this coming Sunday Feb. 18. The schedule calls for a return to Lake Algonquin but that could change as we like to use other venues that are available to us. A huge round of applause goes out to all the track workers, registration and scoring personnel and the A.M.E.C. officers that put in a ton of work to get this first event done during a very challenging winter season.

Update 2-9-07 - Racing will be held this Sunday Feb. 11 on Lake Algonquin in Well's NY. Registration will open at 8:30am and close at 10:00am. Please get there a little early as this is the first race of the season and Registration and Tech. Inspection usually takes a little longer.

Update 2-7-07 - Wow, what a weird winter!!!! Our fearless leader Claude took a ride up to Lake Algonquin this morning to see what progress had been made this week. We still have 12 to 14 in the bay area but a check of the main body find's very little progress. Claude found a couple of spots that showed 12 inches but found even more that came up 11 or even 10 still. With all this cold the lake just seems to be reluctant to make any additional ice. There is still only about 2 inches of crusty dry snow on top which we would normally think would not offer much insulation from the cold but the thin ice seems to be a normal thing this year not only around here but around our fellow ice racing clubs in Michigan and Minnesota where they have not yet raced either. The only club that has gotten any racing in has been a group in Minden, Ontario, Canada which for us would be one heck of a tow. The plan for right now is to go back to Well's on Sat. morning and pray that we have just enough ice to put on a safe race event. We will be having some people check out a couple of other lakes around the area this week also, but the reports that we are  hearing seems to say that Well's is going to be our only real hope.  Hang in there everyone and check back here for updates as we get them.

Update 2-2-07 - A check of Lake Algonquin this morning finds that we do not have enough ice to be able to hold an event there this weekend. In checking it appeared that we may have actually lost a little thickness over the past 48 hours. With forecast temps this weekend and well into next week of 0 or below zero for the Adirondack area we are once again hopeful that next week will be our start to the season. The plan will be to check mid week and access what conditions we have, if we find that we are still in trouble then the club may look into finding somewhere to run even further north. Finding a place to run is a complicated process as we need to have access, registration, and permission from land owners in order to hold an event. As always check back here for up to the moment news as to the prospects of going racing.

Update 1-31-07 -Both Caroga Lake and Lake Algonquin were checked today for possible racing this weekend. The good news is that John Subik reports that Lake Algonquin has 12 to 14 inches of ice in the back bay area that we use for our pit area, the bad news is that as you move out to the main body of the lake where we run most of the race course it only has 10 inches all the way up to the north end. Tom Baird reports that Caroga Lake is now up to 7 to 9 inches over the entire lake. Both lakes have about 3 inches of snow cover. What does all this mean? Well, A.M.E.C. will now monitor Lake Algonquin over the next 3 days to see if more ice forms on the main body. We will make a final decision on Saturday morning as to if an event can be held this weekend. Everyone is encouraged to check back on this web site around noon Saturday to get that final call. In the mean time think cold and maybe open up your freezer door and let the cold air flow out.

Update 1/30/07 - The 2007 race schedule has been changed to reflect the current ice conditions at the previously scheduled lakes. Round Lake is no where near ready for this coming weekend so we will once again be trying to run at Lake Algonquin in Well's, NY. Next weeks races are now scheduled to be run on Caroga Lake if conditions will allow. We will be checking on Lake Algonquin on Wednesday of this week to see how it is coming along. We are very hopeful that the conditions will allow us to finally get our season underway but as always A.M.E.C.'s first priority is the safety of our members and competitors and as such we will always be diligent in checking all aspects of the lake to ensure safe racing and viewing conditions. Check back later in the week as we will update everyone on the ice conditions and prospects of going racing this week.

Update 10/6/06 - The 2007 Competition Rules have now been posted on our rules page. This year we will not be mailing out copies as most everyone can now print them out from the web page. If  you are unable to print them out and require a copy to be sent to you please contact our Secretary, Becky Glock by e-mail at Becky@icerace.com or by calling her at 518-496-5647.

Update 2/17/06 - Ice conditions on Lake Algonquin in Well's as of 3:30 Friday afternoon show's that there is sufficient ice thickness but a layer of water anywhere from 1 inch to 4 inches deep is spread out over the surface. Caroga Lake looks to be about the same. The forecast is calling for near 0 temps tonight and below -0 Sat. night. We are hoping that the 2 cold nights will refreeze the moisture and we will be all set to go on Lake Algonquin come Sunday. The plan right now is to recheck the lake on Sat. afternoon to see what progress is being made and then make a final decision from that info. Check back here late Sat. afternoon or early evening and we will have a final word on racing for this Sunday.

Update 2/14/06 - At last nights 2/13 A.M.E.C. monthly meeting a revised schedule was formulated due to the ice conditions that we are facing this year. We will be planning to run on Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY this coming Sunday Feb. 19. At this time we are still committed to running on Lake George on the weekend of Feb. 25 & 26 but do realize that the temps. are not really cooperating with us. Therefore we have devised a backup plan that would have us use Caroga Lake that weekend if Lake George does not have enough ice. We should have a good idea of which venue we will use around the 20th. Then to close out our season we will try to attempt an event on Mar. 5 on Canadarago Lake which was originally scheduled for this weekend. Obviously we have only been able to use Wells and Caroga this year so far and are very grateful to those communities for allowing us the opportunity to stage events there this year. Check back frequently for updates as they happen and lets all get ready to run a couple more weeks of the greatest Ice Racing to be found in North America!

Update 1/30/06 - Our very mild winter continued again this past Sunday Jan. 29 making for less than perfect racing conditions but that didn't deter a full field of rabid ice racers from showing up at Caroga Lake, NY to contest Round 2 of the A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships Presented by Bridgestone. Full results have been posted over on the Results page for your viewing enjoyment. We now turn our attention to next Sunday and Round 3 which will in all likely hood be run at Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY once again. With a week long forecast of mid 30s for the capital district area we are fortunate that the Adirondack Mountains offer us a sheltered area that seems to be holding just enough cold air to allow our racing season to go forward. As usual please check the web site later in the week to see exactly what is going on as we continue with the preparations for yet another weekend of the best ice racing action to be had in North America..

Update 1/27/06 - The 2006 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships Point Standings has been updated following the first race of the season. Just go back to the main page and look for the link. This weeks racing action looks to be on schedule for Caroga Lake, NY. The plow crews will be working on the track Sat. morning and the final official word will be out probably by mid afternoon. With a good 6 inches of snow on top of 12 to 14 inches of ice we should be OK but we'll make a final decision after working on the track. So check back here Sat. afternoon or evening and be ready to rumble.

Update 1/21/06 - A Sat. afternoon check of Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY finds that the conditions are just fine to begin the 2006 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships this Sunday Jan. 22, 2006. 12 to 14 inches of ice along with just a rough coating of snow on the surface means pylon racing at it's best with no snow banks to run into for the rookies. Registration info is in the below posting.

Update 1/20/06 - This weekends races, Jan. 22, 2006 will be held on Lake Algonquin in Well's, NY. A check of the conditions on Friday at 2:00pm found 12 to 14 inches of perfect ice with only a little dampness in some isolated area's. We will check the conditions again on Sat. afternoon as a rainstorm is predicted for the area Fri. night and Sat. The Sat. night temps are predicted to drop down to the low teen's which we hope will make the surface just perfect for us. With the added unpredictability of the Sat. rain we ask everyone to please check back here on the web site late Sat. afternoon or Sat. evening in case we need to cancel the event at the last minute. As usual we will be holding registration beginning at 8:30am in the Wells Vol. Ambulance Corps building ( which is on your right just after you come into town on Rt. 30 from the south) with racing set to begin at 11:00am sharp.

Update 1/13/06 - Sorry folks with temps in the 50's we have not been able to make the extra couple of inches of ice that we needed so this weekends races for 1/15/06 are cancelled. Keep checking back as we will hope for colder temps this week.

Update 1/6/06 - This weekends races at Lake Algonquin have been cancelled. The lake has 8 to 10 inches of ice at the present but a forecast of overnight temps. in the teens for the next few nights may be just what we need to get the start of the 2006 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships underway next weekend. Be sure to get those last few things done on your race car so you don't miss out on what is promising to be the biggest season in the history of the club.

Update 12/14/05 - Next up on the A.M.E.C. schedule is the annual election of officers banquet to be held on Sat. night Jan. 7, 2006. We will be trying out a new location this year as we have booked the party at the Foresters Club on 213 East State St. (Co. Hwy. 349) in Gloversville. For most members you will find it by taking Rt. 30a north up thru Johnstown and Gloversville till you get to a light that has a Burger King on your left and a Mc D's & WalMart on the right. If you go to the next traffic light you will turn right onto East State St. and will see the Forester Club just up on your left. Everyone is asked to please RSVP as soon as possible to our Secretary, Becky Glock by e-mailing her at becky@icerace.com or by phone at 518-496-5647. Please contact her by Jan 2nd. so we can have an accurate head count. On the menu will be Sirloin Tips, Alaskan Lasagna, Chicken Francais, Roast Pork Loin, Smashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Antipasto Salad, and Garlic Bread. All this great food will only cost $20 per person. This is always a great party to kick the season off so be sure to come on out for a fun evening.

Update 11/23/05 - Check out some new photos from the 2005 season on our new photo page.

Update 9/28/05 - The new 2006 Rule Book is now posted on the Rules page for your reading enjoyment. Please take particular note of this years changes such as Turbo Charging your A Class Super Modified, a class for AWD in Street Legal, and the Super Modifieds will be experimenting with a new tire design this year.

Update 9/27/05 - A new "Historic Class" web page has been added. A new link has been placed on the main page.

Update 9/9/05 - A new classified ad featuring a complete ready to go Ice Racer has been added to the Classified page. We've also added some info for a neat speaking engagement you can attend to see Janet Guthrie along with info on our Halloween Havoc race are on the "Other things to do" page.

Update 3/4/05 - The point standings are now updated to include both days of racing last weekend up at Lake George.

Update 3/2/05 - Round Lake, NY will be the scene of  Round 7 of the 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. With perfect ice conditions and some fresh new snow being blown off the lake by mother nature we should have ideal conditions. Registration will once again be inside one of the enclosed haulers at the entrance to the lake. There are some tight battles still going on for Class Championships so the action should be hot and heavy. Registration will be open from 8:30 to 10:30 so get there early.

Update 2/24/05 - Once again our most esteemed point calculator Dave Reulet has totaled up the finishes from last weekends racing on Round Lake and has allowed us to post the new standings on the Point Standings page.

Update 2/17/05 - The point standings have once again been updated following our third event of the season this past Sun. on Caroga Lake.

Update 2/14/05 - 3 rounds down and the next thing up is tonight's Feb. monthly meeting at Poor Johns Tavern on Rt. 50 in the town of Burnt Hills, NY. Come on out and talk about all that's been going on this season as we prepare for the final couple of weeks of the season. Meeting time is 7:30pm.

Update 2/3/05 - The updated points standings after Round 2 at Caroga Lake are now posted for your viewing pleasure over on the 2005 Points Standings page.

Update 2/2/05 - Round 3 of the A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships will take place this Sunday Feb. 6 at Canadarago Lake in Richfield Springs, NY.  Registration will be held at "SHERRYS WILDLIFE CAFE" on Lake St. starting at 8:30 am. and closes at 10:30 sharp. Please get there early as the registration personnel need to have time to get the grids ready prior to beginning the races. Getting there at 10:30 put's a lot of extra burden on the team and causes delays in getting the day off to a good start. So please get to the track a little earlier from now on so even the workers can have a little bit more enjoyable day. Directions to the registration place and access to the lake are as follows.

 To get there from the EAST:

Take US Route 20 West to Richfield Springs ,The first red light in town is where you will turn left on to "LAKE STREET", travel south on Lake St. , you will pass "BRONNER STREET" which is on your right, just past the big Mill on the right you will see "SHERRYS", It is exactly 1/4 mile south of Rt. 20 to "SHERRYS". There is plenty of parking for big trailers (something we're not used to!!!) Don't forget "BRONNER ST" because I'm going to tell you how to get to the boat launch from there!!!

Update 1/27/05 - The point standings following our first race of the season are now available by clicking on the 2005 Point Standings button on the main page.

Update 1/24/05 - Nobody ever said that A.M.E.C. Ice Racers are fair weather wimps!!! With a major Northeast blizzard wreaking havoc over much of the country 47 of the hardiest A.M.E.C. racers made there way in blowing snow and sub-zero temps. to compete in the opening round of the 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. After a monumental club effort to plow a 1.4 mile race course and oversize pit area in just 2 hours, the race cars took to the track to start the opening event which featured the Bridgestone Street Legal Unstudded Class that was won by none other than 76 year young Dick Vedder of Johnstown, NY. The wily veteran stalked the early leaders of Mike Kamm and Ed Tucker and as the laps wound down finally made his race winning move when the pair least expected it. The entire race day results are now posted on the 2005 Results page for your viewing pleasure. All attention now turns toward Caroga Lake, NY for the second round of competition as even more cars and drivers are expected to turn out as they play catch up in the season long point standings.

Update 1/20/05 - A check of conditions on Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY on Thursday morning finds that we have 13 to 14 inches of solid ice with the prospect of even more by race day with the forecast for sub-zero temps in the remaining nights. Everyone is reminded to be sure to get there early as the first race of the season is always a bit of work with tech. inspection. As usual we will be holding registration beginning at 8:30am in the Wells Vol. Ambulance Corps building ( which is on your right just after you come into town on Rt. 30 from the south) with racing set to begin at 11:00am sharp.

Update 1/14/05 - A check of Lake Algonquin shows the effects of this weeks warm and rainy weather as we have not lost any ice thickness but the surface is now covered with 1 to 3 inches of water and slush. With night time lows in the single digits forecast for the entire week it looks like we should be in excellent shape to kick off the racing season next Sunday Jan. 23. So one more week to do those last minute details on your race car and then be prepared to load it up and head on up north to do some serious Ice Racing in the only way there is, the A.M.E.C. way!!!!!!!!

Update 1/6/05 - An overnight check of both Lake Algonquin in Well's and Caroga Lake has found both to be just a little shy of the required thickness of ice necessary for A.M.E.C. official's to give the go ahead to start the 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. There fore Round 1 of our season has been cancelled for this Sunday Jan. 9, 2005. With Algonquin registering an nice solid 9 inches of ice and Caroga being in the 6 to 9 inch area all it will take is just a couple of cold nights to bring about perfect conditions to go racing. The extra week off will give some of the harried racers a little more time to put the finishing touches on their all new racing machines or to dust off the old reliable mount and have it ready to do battle once again. Keep your fingers crossed for a couple of cold nights this week and be sure and mark down Sunday Jan. 16 on your calendar as A.M.E.C. will once again try to kick off the greatest season yet of hardcore door to door racing action on the coolest race tracks in the sport.

Update 1/5/05 - All the info for the upcoming Studs On Ice 2005 event is now posted on the web site. Just click on the link on the main page or you can just click here, Studs-on-Ice 2005

Update 12/20/04 -  The annual January meeting and election of officers is the next item on the A.M.E.C. calendar. This year we will be returning to the Rainbow Restaurant on East Main St. in Johnstown, NY on Saturday night Jan. 8th. We will be having  cocktails and snack platters being served starting at 6:00 pm with an all-you-can eat family style dinner at 7:00 pm. Dinner will offer a choice of two entree's including roast beef and baked chicken with all the fixin's. Prices are $15 for adults and $7 for kids, followed by a regular monthly meeting and the traditional election of officers. If you plan to attend we would ask you to please give Dick Vedder a call at his residence at 518-762-8382 or you can e-mail him at rcvedder@frontiernet.net so he can give the restaurant  a head count a couple of days ahead of time.

Update 11/22/04 - The official Menard racing tire order has now been submitted to Menards and should be shipped within the next week or two. All competitors that ordered tires will be notified as soon as the shipment arrives.

Update 11/9/04 - A.M.E.C. President Claude Hutchings is now accepting orders for Menard Ice Racing tires to be delivered in time for the upcoming 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. You can contact Claude by e-mail at claude@icerace.com or by calling him at 315-839-5064 during the day or you can jostle him out of bed in the middle of the night at 315-839-6086.

Update 11/2/04 - The November monthly meeting of A.M.E.C. which will be held on Monday night Nov. 8 has a new venue. We will now be holding that meeting at a bar and grille in Schenectady called Pinhead Susan's. It is located at the corners of North Broadway and Liberty St. If your unfamiliar with the city of Schenectady then your best bet is to pretend that your coming from our old meeting place in the Rotterdam Square Mall. You would get onto I-890 going into the city and get off at the Erie Blvd. exit. At the 3rd. traffic light you should see the Amtrak station on your right and a Burger King on your left. Turn right onto Liberty St. and go under the train overpass. At the next traffic light you will see Pinhead Susan's on your left. Meeting time will be the same as usual, 7:30pm but you may want to come early and enjoy dinner with a great number of club members who like to dine before the nightly activities begin.

Update 10/27/04 - The tentative 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing schedule has now been posted up on the Schedule page. There are still a couple of dates to be determined as to where to run but at least we have an idea as to where and when we would like to hold these events. As always these dates are all subject to ice conditions and can be moved to other locations as needed. As such you should always check back here late in a racing week to be sure and get the latest update as to where we will be running that weekend.

Update 10/13/04 - It has come to the attention of the A.M.E.C. webmaster that some people that use the AOL web browser have been having difficulty seeing some of the updates that have been occurring on this web site. After an exhaustive search for an answer to this problem we have come up with a solution. A.M.E.C. would strongly advice all AOL members to change the following setting on there web browser by doing these simple steps. 1. On your AOL browser page tool bar look for the little icon that is marked "Settings" and click on it. 2. On the page that opens click on the folder tab marked "Essentials". 3. Look down the list and click on "Internet (Web) Options". 4. Look at the lower box called Web Graphics and click on the little dot in front of "Never Compress Graphics". 5. Then click on the "Save" box on the bottom. That's it!!! You will now be able to see all of the latest news and features that A.M.E.C. has on there web site with no delay.

Update 10/7/04 - The brand spanking new 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Competition Rules are now posted on the Rules page. Everyone should pay close attention to the changes this year as a couple of them do make for some work by the competitors to be able to remain competitive in their class. Just take a look 2 posts down and you will see a general overview of the changes implemented this year. If anyone has any questions regarding the rules then please contact one of the A.M.E.C. officers or the Tech Inspector. Otherwise go out to the garage and blow all the dust off that race car and get it ready for the soon to begin 2005 A.M.E.C Ice Racing Championships.

Update 9/29/04 - A.M.E.C. will once again be the officiating body for the Arthritis Assc. Mini Grand Prix to be held this Sat. Oct. 2, 2004 at the Glenville Mini Sportsplex on Freeman's Bridge Road in Scotia, NY. Entrance is just a few yards south of the railroad tracks. All A.M.E.C. members are encouraged to help out at this worthwhile cause as we need track workers, gridding help, and just all around problem solvers. So please try and come over for the day and help out in what has been one of A.M.E.C.'s greatest charitable donations over the years. Helpers are asked to try and get to the Sportplex in the 7:00 to 7:30 range on Sat. and with any luck we will wrap up the event by mid afternoon.

Update 6/15/04 -  The 2005 competition rules under went a slight change at the June monthly meeting. With a number of competitors and members in attendance the following changes were adopted; (1) There will no longer be a handicapped start in the Street Legal Class, all races will line up according to the finish of the most recent race. (2) A new Unstuded Class will be added to the Street Legal races allowing competitors to choose which type of tire they would like to run for the season. (3) A third race per event will be added to the Street Legal Class allowing them to get more track time. (4) All turbocharged or supercharged cars will be placed into B Class allowing more cars to be competitive in the C Class. (5) All C & D Class cars will now be allowed to lock up there differentials or use a limited slip or Quaiffe type diff. (6) And professionally built chassis's such as sprint cars will now be allowed to compete in the A Class provided they are built from 1 3/8 inch Chrome Moly tubing and use a triangulated design side nerf bar of the same spec. tubing. So those are the changes for the upcoming season. Put on your thinking cap and start forming your idea's on how to make your car go faster, or how to build that new racer for the 2005 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. Remember, the first race is only 7 month's away!!!!

Update 3/17/04 - The 2004 photo page has now been put up. You can see it by clicking on the Photo's link on the main page. If anyone has any pictures that they would like to add to the page, please drop Mike Glock an e-mail at mike@icerace.com

Update 3/8/04 -  The 2004 A.M.E.C. Awards Banquet will be held this year on Saturday night April 3, 2004 at Attanasio's Banquet House at the corner of Rt.5 (Mohawk Ave.) and Rt.50 (Ballston Ave.) in Scotia, NY. Doors open at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm and awards to follow. This is the same venue that A.M.E.C. used for the past few banquets. It will be a serve yourself buffet.  Every competitor or event worker who raced or worked at least 2 of this years events is eligible to attend free of charge. A head count of all persons planning on attending this event is necessary by Monday, March 29, 2004. Please contact Mike Glock at (518) 393-0093 Days, or (518) 399-5711 Evenings or E-mail him at mike@icerace.com  which can also be accessed on the main page of the A.M.E.C. web site, www.icerace.com  Due to problems encountered over the past couple of years, anyone who sign's up to attend the banquet and does not show up will be charged $26.00 for there meal as the club must pay for all meals in advance. Over 100 people attended this event last year and even bigger and better things are expected of the evenings host's Mike Kamm and Claude Hutchings. So sign up now and come on out for a great meal a few beers or wine's, and have a great time congratulating this years champions and reliving the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. And don't forget to bring along a grab bag present, everyone who brings a grab bag, will go home with one too!!!!!

Update 3/5/04 - Here's the latest message from our most esteemed president Dave Burnham;

Update 3/2/04 - Wow what a weekend!!! With absolutely picture perfect weather and a huge turnout of race cars, the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships at the Lake George Winter Carnival couldn't have been ant better. Thousands of spectators flooded the pit area all weekend along, and with a film crew documenting every aspect of what ice racing is all about, this had to be one of the most successful racing weekends ever. All the results have been put up on the Results page and we should have the latest point tallies in just a day or two. Our focus now turns to our last scheduled event of the season to be held on Canadarago Lake in Richfield Springs, NY. Check back here at the end of the week as it will probably be a last minute decision to run the event or not. As of Monday afternoon the ice looked to be in perfect condition with just a inch or two of snow cover. But with forecast temps. in the 40's all week we will need just a touch of luck to be able to put on another great show this Sunday. And just a little reminder, be sure to circle Saturday evening April 3, 2004 on your calendar as A.M.E.C. will present the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships Awards Banquet to be held once again at  Attanasio's Banquet House at the corner of Rt.5 (Mohawk Ave.) and Rt.50 (Ballston Ave.) in Scotia, NY. This is the same venue that A.M.E.C. used for last years banquet. So cross your fingers and get that race car ready for one last run as we try to close out the season with Round 8 of the A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships.

Update 2/25/04 - As final preparations are made for this weekends big doubleheader show up at Lake George, we would like everyone to know that we will be using the Prospect Mountain Diner on Rt. 9 for our after race spot also. We will be running down the finishing order for the day and handing out trophies in all classes immediately after each days races. You can also get your dinner while sitting around and shooting the s#@t.

Update 2/24/04 - Well it's that time again, time to load up the race car and kids and head off to the north for the annual Lake George Winter Carnival. Two days of exciting wheel to wheel racing action, it don't get any better than this!!! This year we will be doing our registration at the Prospect Mountain Diner on Rt. 9 which is right by the bowling alley as you come into the village of Lake George. Registration will as always open at 8:30am and close at 10:00am so as to allow us ample time to get our scoring team situated on the ice for the days activities. So pack up everything and get up to Lake George early for the biggest event of the year, the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships at the Lake George Winter Carnival.

Update 2/17/04 - Everyone will get a one week vacation as A.M.E.C. has decided that after 5 grueling weeks of racing everyone should get their cars and equipment freshened up for the big annual Lake George Winter Carnival on Feb. 28th and 29th. Each day will provide a complete day of racing in all classes with trophies being handed out after each days activity. Be sure to use the off weekend to go over your car real good or to help out a fellow racer that may need a hand to get their car ready for Round 6 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships at Lake George, NY.

Update 2/10/04 - With a check of both Caroga Lake and Lake Algonquin in Wells, we have determined that we will be running at Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY this coming Sunday Feb. 15. A completely new track will be plowed on Saturday with the possibility of having a tribute to Daytona, a big triangle of a track. Stay tuned for more news as it happens.

Update 2/9/04 - Racing for this coming Sunday Feb. 15 will not be held at Warners Lake as the rumor mill has been saying. A recent meeting of the lake association there has ruled out our return to that venue this season. Plans are to check both Caroga Lake and Lake Algonquin as to there ability to host Round 5 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. Be sure to attend tonight's monthly meeting for an update or check back here later in the week for final plans for the weekend.

Update 2/7/04 - A.M.E.C. plow crews were out in force again this morning plowing a brand new race track and pit area on Round Lake. Although the snow was very heavy from rain the night before it was no match for the might of the A.M.E.C. attack. A 1 mile track has been made and now it's just up to you to bring your race car and enjoy Round 4 of the A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. See the below post for info on were to register, and remember that it's open at 8:30am till 10:00am. so get there early and get there often.

Update 2/4/04 - And now a message from our most esteemed leader, Dave Burnham;

Update 2/2/04 - Full results from this past weekends big double header of racing has now been posted on there respective pages. A huge thank you goes out to all the A.M.E.C. members who did a Herculean effort to build a immense race track facility and pit area, then score, time, and officiate 2 days of racing. A.M.E.C. can be very proud of the fact that we attracted nearly 100 drivers this past weekend to compete. It is because of the dedicated members that A.M.E.C. continues to grow in it's capacity as a world class leader in Ice Racing.

Update 1/30/04 - A.M.E.C. track crews were out in force this morning at Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY to plow a 1.6 mile track for this weekends big racing double header of Studs on Ice this Saturday and then Round 3 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships on Sunday. Registration will open tomorrow morning at 8:00am for the Studs on Ice event and then at 8:30 on Sunday morning for our regular racing.

Update 1/27/04 - Dave Reulet has just sent us the latest points totals following Round 2 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. You  can find where you stand in the standings by going to the link on the home page and clicking on 2004 Point Standings.

Update 1/25/04 - The racing today at Caroga lake was so hot that the ice was melting (yeah right, not when it's -15 degrees out). But the competition was burning up the track as once again 53 drivers took to Caroga Lake for Round 2 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. Taking convincing wins in there respective classes were, A Class-Matt DeLorenzo, B Class D-Darryl Carl, C Class-Dana Hutchings, D Class-Bill Lawyer and Mike DeLorenzo, Open Class-Andy Stewart, Street Legal Menard-Gerard Michney, Street Legal-Phil LePore, Modified Finale-Dave Burnham, Stock Finale-Mike DeLorenzo. Congratulations to all of the days winners. The full results are now posted on the Results page. The next event on the A.M.E.C. calendar will be the 3rd Annual Studs on Ice time trial event to be held on Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY this coming Saturday Jan. 31. If you would like to run in this event then be sure to follow the links on the main page to register online and reserve your spot for this great once a year spectacle. The following day Sunday Feb. 1 will see Round 3 of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships take to the ice of Lake Algonquin. As always please check back here on Friday night to check that there have been no last minute changes before you head out to the lake.

Update 1/24/04 - Track crews were at Caroga Lake this morning to clean-up the abundant drifted snow which covered last weeks race track. After a few hours of work the entire track and pit area are now ready to host the 2nd. round of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. A reminder to all participants that registration will open at 8:30 and close at 10:00. Make sure and get there early to be registered and unloaded in time for practice and racing.

Update 1/19/04 - A.M.E.C. kicked off it's 2004 and 50th Ice Racing season in grand style this past Sunday Jan. 18, 2004 as 53 drivers converged on Caroga Lake, NY. Taking the top prize in both A Class heats as well as the Modified Finale was Matt DeLorenzo, taking the B Class heats honors was Darryl Carl, C Class heat wins and Stock Finale went to Dana Hutchings, D Class heats were won by Mike DeLorenzo, Open Class heats were split by Andy Stewart and Mike Kamm, Street Legal wins went to Phil LePore, and the new Street Legal Menard Class was dominated by Gerard Michney. A.M.E.C. will be hosting Round 2 of the 2004 Ice Racing Championships this coming Sunday Jan. 25 once again at Caroga Lake, NY as many more cars and drivers are expected since many were not yet ready for this past weeks opener. As always check back here late in the week for any updates or changes to the schedule.

Update 1/17/04 - A.M.E.C. track crews were at Caroga Lake this morning to plow a 1.5 mile track. A large pit area was also created as we would like to see the large enclosed trailers now park about 30 feet apart to maximize safety on the ice. So load up that race car and head out to Caroga Lake for Sunday and the start of the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships.

Update 1/14/04 - The words that everyone has been waiting for will be spoken this Sunday Jan. 18, 2004 as A.M.E.C. members will hear, "Gentlemen start your engines" for the first time this year. All systems are go and everything is in place to kick off the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships at Caroga Lake, NY.  A.M.E.C. plow crew's will be up at the lake on Sat. morning to make a track as there is a foot or better of snow on the lake. This will also give us a chance to be sure that everything looks good for the opener on Sunday. Just in case though make sure and check back here on Sat. evening to double check that nothing has changed before heading out on Sunday morning. Assuming that everything is ok  registration will take place at Vroomans Rest. at 8:30am with practice and racing to start at 10:30am. So get those last minute final preparations done as the green flag is ready to fall on another fantastic season of the best Ice Racing in the world, A.M.E.C. Ice Racing!!!!

Update 1/8/04 - Racing for this Sunday January 11, 2004 has been cancelled due to ice conditions. A.M.E.C. officials checked Caroga Lake and Lake Algonquin today but found only 10 to 11 inches of ice. With forecasted lows of sub-zero for the next few nights A.M.E.C. officials feel quite confident that next weekend will be the charm to get the 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships underway.

Update 12/31/03 - Due to just a little less ice then A.M.E.C. officials would like to see, this Sunday's Jan. 4, 2004 races have been cancelled. With 10 inches of ice already, we should be in good shape for the next weekend. Since were not racing this weekend you could now join us at the Jan. monthly meeting which will be held on Sat. night Jan. 3 at 6:00pm in our usual meeting place  Brooklyn's American Grill  in the Rotterdam Square Mall. We will be electing officers for the next season and going over final plans for the 2004 ice race season. Come on out and do some bench racing and get all geared up for some fun on the ice.

Update 12/18/03 - Well it's that time of year again folks, time to get ready to go racing and time to do a little house cleaning here at A.M.E.C. The annual January monthly meeting is held on the first Saturday in January and serve's to allow us to elect the officer's of the club who so diligently lead us on our quest to be the biggest and baddest ice race club on the planet. So don't forget to get your behind over to Brooklyn's American Grill (our normal meeting place) in the Rotterdam Square Mall on Saturday night January 3rd. at 6:00pm. You can order anything that you like off there great menu and then sit back and vote or be voted on for one of our most revered leadership positions. All we ask is that you give Dave Burnham a call sometime before December 31st. at 518-875-6956 to let him know how many of you will be there so that we don't overwhelm the restaurant wait staff.  As of right now we have nominations in the following positions; President - Claude Hutchings, Mike Kamm, Eric Roscoe and John Subik. For Vice-President - Eric Roscoe, Mike Kamm and John Subik. For Secretary - Jamie Burnham. And for Treasurer - Mike Glock. Of course anyone who would still like to nominate or be nominated for any of these offices can still do so at the meeting that night. So come on out and have a great meal, a great time and get involved with your favorite ice racing club, A.M.E.C.

Update 11/20/03 - The 2004 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing calendar is quickly filling in as we plan for another spectacular season on ice. The 2004 Studs On Ice time trial event has been scheduled for Saturday January 31 at Warners Lake in Berne, NY. This hugely popular event has drawn competitors from all over the New England area and should once again be a highlight on the A.M.E.C. race schedule. Please be sure to visit the 2004 Schedule and check out what is planned for the upcoming season.

Update 11/10/03 - A fine field of nearly 50 cars turned out for what would have been an ideal day for Ice Racing but instead got to have fun turning laps around the Fulton-Montgomery Comm. College International Raceway. Ok it's not international but it's as close as we have. The full results will be posted in just a day or two so everyone can see just how they did. A.M.E.C. would like to thank all the competitors who turned out for both of our Autocrosses this year as this was the first time in many years that we have put on such events. The learning curve for the club has been steep but we are eagerly looking forward to next summer to put on even better events with a emphasis on making the track design the most challenging possible for all the competitors. We also want to invite all our Autocross competitors to come on out this winter and watch or even better, compete with us on the ice. And don't forget to check back often as the annual Studs on Ice time trial event will be run sometime during our season which allows you to try your hand at getting around a one and a half to two mile road course on ice.

Update 11/6/03 - With sunny weather predicted and nearly 60 entries ready to heat up the asphalt, A.M.E.C. is expecting a fantastic race day this Sunday Nov. 9, 2003 as we play host to the second round of our 2003 Autocross series at the Fulton-Montgomery Community College. If you have not already registered and plan to attend than be sure to go to the Autocross Registration page and get your entry in. And as usual all A.M.E.C. members are encouraged to come out and give the club a hand in running this event as well as bringing there Ice Racer to run on the asphalt (sorry no studs allowed).

Update 10/17/03 - The online registration form to enter the Nov. 9 Autocross is now up and running. You can access it by clicking on the Autocross 2003 hyperlink on the main page and then following the instructions. Everyone should use this handy device as it will make life for the officials much easier come race day.

Update 10/14/03 - The 2nd. A.M.E.C. Autocross of the 2003 season is now all set to be run at the Fulton-Montgomery Comm. College on Sunday Nov. 9. The info has been added to the Autocross 2003 page and a brand new online registration form will be added in just a couple of days. Everyone, including the A.M.E.C. members who come to help run the event are encouraged to participate to ensure that a healthy field of competitors are trackside. A.M.E.C. will be using the NASA rules this time around to help streamline the event as we learn how to run a Autocross event with the same professionalism as we are known for in our Ice Racing programs. So come on out for what will probably be the last competitive event of 2003 for all the Autocrossers in the Northeast as we all blow some leaves off the track and turn up the thermometer for a fun day of racing.

Update 9/22/03 - The new rules for the 2004 race season are now posted on the rules page. Everyone should take a few minutes and read thru the entire document as a number of things have changed. The most note worthy changes are the creation of the new Street Legal Menards Class, allowing up to 360ci. motors in both the A & B Classes, the absorption of E Class into D, allowing more modifications for the B Class, and letting the Street Legal Class have some minor performance enhancements.

Update 8/2/03 -  The July 27 AMEC Autocross results have been re-tabulated and all the class bumping has been reevaluated. If you didn't receive a trophy and think you should get one please contact Dave Burnham at racing48@aol.com or call (518) 875 6956.  If you got one and you really weren't supposed to get one, put it on your mantle and tell some lies (enjoy it). A.M.E.C. would like to thank Fulton Montgomery Community College for allowing us to use their student parking lots. We very much appreciate the participation we got from all the drivers and workers that made this Autocross a success. 67 drivers took times from as far away as Lake Placid, Brooklyn, & Utica, NY drivers also came from Massachusetts & Connecticut. AMEC is considering doing another Autocross at FMCC in September or October we hope you all come back and see how much we will have improved in making the next one better.  If you would like to be added to our Autocross e mail list send me an e mail racing48@aol.com  Thanks, Dave Burnham A.M.E.C. PRES.
PS If you like Autocrossing you should really try ice racing sometime, its just about the same price and you get 1.5 to 2 hours of track time not 1 to 3 minutes!

Update 7/28/03 - And now a message from our President, Dave Burnham; Hi Everyone, thanks for participating and helping at our first Autocross in over 20 years at FMCC on Sunday, July 27. Please feel free to write your comments on what could be done better, what you liked, what you didn't like. I personally don't like using SCCA classes, there are to many of them and the bumping schedule is a pain in the butt. What do you think? Go to the AMEC Message board and let us know. A full report on the autocross with updated results will be out this week and posted on the icerace.com web page. If you attended and want to be put on an AMEC summer event e-mail list please e-mail daveb@icerace.com  Hope you all had a good time, please thank our great workers it was a long day and they did a great job!

Update 7/25/03 - As of Friday afternoon we now have 56 cars entered for Sunday's Autocross with more calls coming in every hour. We will have a small food and drinks vendor on site for the event which is now drawing cars from all over the Northeastern US including Vermont, Mass., New Jersey, Penn., and of course New York. Make you don't miss this one as it has become on of the biggest happenings of the summer!!!

Update 7/17/03 - Dave Burnham reports that all systems are go for the 1st Annual Autocross next Sunday July 27th. at the Fulton-Montgomery Community College. A brand new state of the art timing system has been purchased by A.M.E.C. in anticipation of running these autocrosses every summer and using the new equipment for our annual Studs on Ice event. Dave reports that 35 entries have already pre-registered with Saab's (go figure), BMW's, Nissan's, Honda's, and even a Maserati all ready to take on the challenging course that A.M.E.C. has planned for the college parking lot. If you have not yet pre-registered for this event then be sure and give Dave Burnham a call right now and reserve your spot. And if your wondering just where the Fulton-Montgomery Community College is located, try going to Amsterdam ( Exit 27 NYS Thruway) and then heading west out of the city on Rt. 5 about 1 mile till you see a traffic light and the intersection with Rt. 67 west. Take Rt. 67 west towards Johnstown and you will wind your way up the hill about 3 or 4 miles when the college will appear on your right hand side. We will have some small sign's posted to direct you thru the campus to the Student Parking Lot. Get there early to register and have time to get your car thru Technical Inspection and then strap on that helmet that you brought ( oopp's almost forgot that huh ???) and get ready to have some serious Autocross Racing Fun!!!!!

Update 6/13/03 - Here are the results of the voting from Monday nights meeting on the 2004 AMEC ice race rules. Thanks to everyone that voted by e mail, fax, and phone. Special thanks to the 20 or so people that came in person to vote. This was a good representation of what the club members want. There was one vote which did not make it into the newsletter which will be voted on at next months meeting. That is as follows.
All fog lights on Menard type race cars must be wired to the ignition switch. This is thought to help eliminate the need to stop cars on the pace laps at the beginning of a race to tell the driver to turn on their light, saving time and keeping every one safe on the starts. This will be voted on at the July meeting

Here are the vote results.

A CLASS
1. Allow up to 360ci engines.      PASSED
B CLASS
2. Change rules to include all of the following:      PASSED
a. Any engine up to 360ci in any position in the car.
b. No restrictions on suspension.
c. Car must be based on a full-bodied car that fits within the general guidelines of weight and wheelbase.
d. Body must retain the original silhouette.
e. No tube chassis cars with a stock body added.
f. Car must retain some of the original floor pan and rocker panels.
g. Firewalls can be modified as needed.
B/C CLASSES
3. Move all turbo and supercharged cars to B Class.   NOT PASSED
E CLASS
4. Eliminate it. Any cars eligible for E Class would be moved into D Class    PASSED

PROPOSED NEW CLASS: STREET-LEGAL MENARD CLASS    PASSED
1. Includes the following:
a. Cars based on SL rules (i.e., no engine modifications, complete interior, etc.)
b. Use Menard or screw tires as outlined in current ice race rules.
c. Require a four-point roll cage, rear fog lamp, and five point racing seat belt.
d. Recommend side bar protection.
e. Disconnecting air bags is optional.
f. Must be able to pass NYS safety inspection.
g. Race with Open class and pay the same entry fee.

STREET LEGAL CLASS
1. Add the following:       PASSED
a. Must be able to pass NYS safety inspection.
b. All body parts must be intact including bumpers.
c. Must present a neat and clean appearance with no graffiti.
d. The following items often found on sport compact cars will be permitted: header, cold air intake, camber plates, adjustable cam gears, ground effects kits, trunk spoiler, suspension-lowering kits.
e. Disconnecting air bags is optional.

2. Eliminate handicapping car lineups for the first SL race of the day.       NOT PASSED

FUEL SYSTEMS        PASSED
1. Electric fuel pumps inside passenger compartment must be completely enclosed with a half-inch drain hole leading outside the car.
2. Fuel tank filler necks and tanks must be completely enclosed and behind a firmly mounted metal partition away from the driver.
NEW SECTION IN RULE BOOK: PASSENGERS         PASSED
1. Passengers are only allowed during practice sessions and must have permission from the Chief Steward. Only individuals 16 years-old and over may be in the passenger seat. They and their parent/guardian must also have signed the release form at registration.
WORKERS      PASSED
1. Add:
The Chief Steward will determine the number of workers needed and the positions they will fill. Workers can be reassigned or relieved as needed. Non-driver workers are volunteers. No compensation is provided. However, this does not preclude the club or any of its members giving gifts of gratitude to the workers.

POINTS (a.k.a. "THE BILLY LAWYER RULE")       PASSED
1. Add:
One car and driver may not get points in more than one class during one race.

Some other AMEC NEWS.

AMEC will be holding an Auto cross on July 27 the day after the summer picnic at Dana and Donna Hutchings house. It will be at Fulton Montgomery Community College. If there are any people that want to be involved in setting this up please contact me right away. There are various things to be done before the event and one or two planning meetings will be held in the next few weeks. This is our first Autocross since the late 70's so let do it right.
 

Update 3/14/03 - The 2003 A.M.E.C. Awards Banquet will be held this year on Saturday night April 5 at Attanasio's Banquet House at the corner of Rt.5 (Mohawk Ave.) and Rt.50 (Ballston Ave.) in Scotia, NY. This is the same venue that A.M.E.C. used for last years banquet. It will be a serve yourself buffet of Baked Lasagna, Stuffed Breast of Chicken, and Roast Beef in Gravy. It will also include Tossed Salad, Italian Dinner Rolls, Roasted Red Potatoes, Soda, Beer, Wine, and Marble Cake for Dessert. Every competitor or event worker who raced or worked at least 2 of this years events is eligible to attend free of charge. This year you will also be able to bring one guest of each racer or worker at a one time low price of just $10.00. Any additional guest will be charged $26.00 each. A head count of all persons planning on attending this event is necessary by Monday, March 31, 2003. Please contact Mike Glock at (518) 393-0093 Days, or (518) 399-5711 Evenings or E-mail him at mike@icerace.com  which can also be accessed on the main page of the A.M.E.C. web site, www.icerace.com  Over 100 people attended this event last year and even bigger and better things are expected of the evenings host's Mike Kamm and Claude Hutchings. So sign up now and come on out for a great meal a few beers or wine's, and have a great time congratulating this years champions and reliving the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. And don't forget to bring along a grab bag present, everyone who brings a grab bag in will go home with one too!!!!!

Update 3/12/03 - The results for this past Sunday's races at Warners Lake and Round 8 of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships has been posted to the Results page. We have also just posted the Final 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships Point Standings. Congratulations go out to all the Class Champion's as well as the overall Modified and Stock Champs.

Update 3/7/03 - Racing this Sunday March 9, 2003 will be held on Warners Lake in East Berne, NY. As usual registration will open at 8:30am. with the racing set to begin at 11:00am. This will probably be our last racing event of the winter so be sure and come on out for the last dance.

Update 3/6/03 - The 2003 Point Standings have been updated to include this past weekends races at Round Lake. Stay tuned for info regarding this weekend and were we will be racing.

Update 3/3/03 - The full results of this past Sunday's races at Round Lake have been posted in the Results page. Sorry I don't have a new picture to put up on the main page, but I forgot the camera this morning and will have to wait till tomorrow to get it.

Update 2/27/03 - A.M.E.C. officials have checked out many of the local lakes this week and have decided that Round 7 of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships will be held on Round Lake this Sunday March 2, 2003. Rough ice conditions or the presence of water and false ice still plaque many lakes while Round Lake is in perfect shape. So registration will take place once again at the entrance to the lake at 8:30am. with racing set to begin with warm-ups at 10:30am.

Update 2/26/03 - The Points Standings have been updated with the Saturday results from Lake George. Stay tuned for the updated points that will include the Sunday results shortly.

Update 2/26/03 - The full results from Sunday's races at Lake George have now been added to the results page.

Update 2/24/03 - The full results of Saturdays race at Lake George is now posted in the Results area of the web site. Sundays results will be coming along in just a moment.

Update 2/21/03 - At 3:30 Friday afternoon Dave Burnham has reported that the race track is all complete and the ice conditions are perfect up at Lake George. The warm air that has engulfed the area has not seem to affected the ice on the lake. The forecast for Lake George is leaning more on sleet and snow with a high temp. of only 32° forecast for Sat. and Sundays forecast about the same. So it looks like ideal conditions for the Lake George Winter Carnival and for Round 5 & 6 of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships.

Update 2/20/03 - The 2003 point standings have been updated after round 4 at Round Lake this past Sunday. Be sure and check out the tight battles in almost every class as we head into the big double header weekend up to Lake George this weekend!!!!!

Update 2/17/03 - Round 4 of the A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships were held this past Sunday Feb. 16, 2003 and the key word on everyone's lip's was, Brrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!! With wind chills staying in the -10° to -20° range the entire day, it was all the competitors and A.M.E.C. officials could do to get in another great day of racing. All the results are now posted on the Results page of the web site and a rousing mitten covered applause goes out to all the winners. A.M.E.C. now turns it attention towards our biggest event of the year, the Lake George Winter Carnival held in Lake George, NY. We will be having a complete regular show of racing on both Saturday and Sunday. We will be having a get together Saturday immediately after the races at the Shepard's Cove Restaurant to hand out trophies. The restaurant is located by the pier at Shepard's Park, on Lower Montcalm St., along the main street of Rt. 9. Everyone is encouraged to hang around afterwards and enjoy some bench racing and perhaps get dinner. Registration will once again be held at the Shepard's Cove Restaurant in the village with access to the lake at the Million Dollar Beach. Registration as always is open 8:30am to 10:30am both Sat. and Sun. with racing each day kicking off at 11:00am. There will be trophies awarded to the top 3 finishers in every race, both days. If you haven't made your arrangements yet you had better get going as this is a don't miss show with huge crowds expected each day.

Update 2/14/03 - Everything is all set for Round 4 of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships to be held this Sunday Feb. 16, 2003 on Round Lake in Round Lake, N.Y. Registration will take place just as you enter onto the ice, in the trailer of Claude Hutchings #84. Access is gained right about in the middle of the lake along Rt. 9.  Registration will open at 8:30am sharp and close at 10:30am. Racing will begin at 11:00am and will continue until the checkered falls on the Finale. As this is our one venue that does not afford us bathrooms or food you are encouraged to bring your own. Some folks may get together after the races for dinner but there is no planned A.M.E.C. get together scheduled. All racers who earn a sticker for there finishes can pick them up at registration at the Lake George Winter Carnival races set for Feb. 22 & 23, 2003.

Update 2/12/03 - A.M.E.C. is looking for some volunteers to help out this Saturday Feb. 15 at Round Lake. We need people for just a short while to break up the ice snow bank that is blocking access to the lake. If everyone would show up at 9:30am sharp and bring a pointed shovel or pick, we can make quick work of cleaning up the entrance area onto the lake so we can have fun on Sunday. Round Lake is on Rt. 9 just south of Malta, NY and is within easy driving for many of our racers so we expect a small army of people Saturday morning so the racers can do there thing Sunday. On a second note, registration will be held on the lake Sunday, whether we will do it out of Dave's trailer or if Jamie can do it from her car has not been decided yet. If you want to really help that process, please bring exact change and be on time.

Update 2/10/03 - Thanks to the hard work of Becky Glock there is a new hyperlink on the main page that will take you to a complete listing of the race results of each A.M.E.C. event. She just got this past Sunday's program of racing from Cossayuna Lake posted. She will work on the first 2 weeks of racing results and we will post them on that page as soon as they are ready.

Update 2/10/03 - Another Sunday and another great day of racing for the car's and star's of A.M.E.C. After some last minute work by Nate Wright we were able to secure Cossayuna Lake in Argyle, NY for the days racing, and what a day it was!!! Taking wins in their respective classes were; Matt DeLorenzo taking both A Class victories, Claude Hutchings doing the same in B Class, Dana Hutchings and Dick Stewart splitting the C Class, Mike DeLorenzo completing the DeLorenzo juggernaut as he dominated D Class, John Subik sweeping up in E Class, Andy Stewart waving bye, bye in the Open Class races, Gerard Michney and Mike Kamm sharing the hard fought Street Legal races, Matt DeLorenzo coming back for the Modified win in the Finale as Dick Stewart was not to be denied in the Stock portion. Next up is Round 4 which we will be trying to run at Round Lake, NY. Stay tuned for any changes as they occur.

Update 2/7/03 - Racing this Sunday will be held at Cossayuna Lake. Cossayuna Lake is the red star in the middle of the map below. Look on the map for Greenwich north east of Saratoga..........From the corners of route 29 and 40 (Carmody Ford is on the corner) go north on 40 for 5.9 miles to South Argyle. Take a right on Rt. 338 ( according to map below) or it might have signs that say County Route 49. Go 3 miles take a left on County Route 48 (also known as Lake Road, There is a Restaurant on the corner called Quackups) Go about 2 miles on Lake Road to the Cossayuna Fire house on the left. That's where we will register. Do not block the fire house doors.

We get onto the lake by taking a left out of the fire house go north on Lake Road until you get to east Lake Road on your right. Take that around the lake to White Lane Take a right on White Lane and then take a right onto the Boat launch road.

A note about Cossayuna....... there is nothing there so bring food we may be able to get some hot dogs from the fire house guys but don't count on it its to late of notice. If we can set up a place to meet for after the races we will let you know. There is a Dunkin Doughnuts and Hannaford food store near the Carmody Ford dealer.

This lower map shows you the way once you get on Rt. 40 heading north out of Greewich, NY. Be sure to turn right on Rt. 338 or it might have signs that say Rt.49, and then a left on County Hwy. 48 as you approach the lake.

Update 2/5/03 - Be sure and check out the 2003 photo page that you can access thru the Ice Racing Photo's link on the main page. We have posted all the photo's thus far submitted for the season and will add more as they become available. With everyone now having digital camera's we have a lot more pictures to be able to show off our great sport!!!!

Update 2/5/03 - Full results of the 2003 Studs on Ice time trials have now been posted on the Studs on Ice link on our main page.

Update 2/4/03 - Dave Reulet has sent along the updated points following Round 2 at Warners Lake on Feb. 2, 2003. Just go to the Points link on the main page.

Update 2/3/03 - Whew, what a weekend!!! With racers hauling in from all over the northeastern U.S. this past weekend, A.M.E.C. was able to host racing for over 100 race cars and 119 drivers. On Saturday the 2nd annual Studs on Ice event ran under ideal conditions with 64 entrants running on a high speed, challenging track layout. A full set of results will be posted shortly for that event. Then on Sunday the 2nd round of the 2003 Ice Racing Championships was held with Dave Burnham and Darryl Carl splitting the A Class heat runs, it was also Darryl's first A Class victory of his storied career. In the other classes domination was the story as Claude Hutchings took both victories in the B Class, Dick Stewart reigned in C Class, Jeff Lehner did it to 'em in D Class, Andy Stewart ran and hid in Open Class, and Mike Kamm slid by everyone in Street Legal. John Subik and Mike Deweese were able to each take a victory in the E Class with Dave Burnham coming out on top in the Modified portion of the Finale, and Dana Hutchings prevailing in the Stock portion. A.M.E.C. will now turn it's attention to Round 3 of the 2003 Ice Racing Championships with Caroga Lake as our next target. Officials will be checking the lake at mid week and we will have a report as to the final decision on where we will be running this coming Sunday Feb. 9, 2003.

Update 1/30/03 - Everything is all set for a big racing weekend double header this Saturday and Sunday at Warners Lake in East Berne, NY. Saturday Feb. 1 will be the 2nd running of the "Studs on Ice" time trial event where anyone who has pre-registered for the show will get to make a 2 lap timed run around our usual track layout. If everything runs smoothly all competitors should get in at least 3 runs and perhaps more as time permits. Then on Sunday Feb. 2 the A.M.E.C. Ice Racers will be staging Round 2 of the 2003 Ice Racing Championships. After missing the opening round last weekend, many stars and cars that were not in attendance have indicated that they are now ready to take on the best that A.M.E.C. has to offer. Racing will begin at 10:00am Saturday with registration and Tech opening at 8:00am. Then on Sunday it's the usual 8:30am registration with a 10:30 drivers meeting and 11:00am race time.

Update 1/27/03 - Well the racing god's gave A.M.E.C. and all it's competitors a perfect day Saturday to open the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships with a healthy car count of  43 shiny new race cars and 59 different drivers. And as expected there were still quite a few cars that were not yet ready for competition which should swell the car count past the 60 mark for next weekend. Under ideal conditions the heat race winners were; Matt DeLorenzo in both A Class races, no winners in B Class as they were all  DNF's, Dana Hutchings took both C Class wins, Jeff Lehner took the glory in both D Class races, John Subik took the first E Class race with Mike Deweese taking the honors in the second race, Dave Clark dominated the AWD Class with two wins, Josh Wortzel did likewise in the Open Class, Gerard Michney and Mike Kamm shared the Street Legal runs, and then Matt DeLorenzo took home the big Finale win in the Modified Class with Dana Hutchings doing likewise in the Stock division. Next weekends schedule shapes up to be a two day run for A.M.E.C. with the annual Studs on Ice time trial event to be run on Saturday with a regular show of A.M.E.C. racing to be held on Sunday. Both days of racing will be run on Warners Lake in East Berne, NY. All regular A.M.E.C. competitors are reminded that there is a class for them on Saturday in the Studs on Ice competition.

Update 1/24/03 -   Are you all ready for racing Saturday on Warners Lake? Hope you are. Thanks go out to this week's plowing crew: Darryl Carl, Bill Lawyer, Tom DeLorenzo, and J.J. Cramer. The track is about 1.2 miles long and 8 cars wide, we have a very large pit area ready and waiting for race cars.

Registration opens at 8:30 AM and closes by 10:30 sharp.

Please be on your best behavior there may be some local town and state officials watching this weekend.

Directions to Warners Lake are as follows:

From the East:
Mass pike to exit B1; follow I-90 west to exit 4 route 85 Voorheesville/Slingerlands; follow to second light; take right, now Rt. 85 and New Scotland Road, follow straight through two lights on Rt. 85/New Scotland Road (pass Hess on left and Price Chopper on right by next light) 2 miles past second light; New Salem SAAB on right (landmark). Follow straight four miles to base of mountain in New Salem. Head up mountain (route 85) to top and bear right on Thatcher State Park Road (route 157). Follow road through park (watch out for police)! Warner's Lake Road on right approximately 8 miles from route 85 split. If you hit STOP SIGN AT END OF ROAD YOU MISSED WARNERS LAKE ROAD BY 1/4 mile GO BACK.

From the West:
From NYS thruway:   Exit 24, through tolls straight ahead on 90 east.  Take exit 4; route 85 Slingerlands, follow to second light; take right, now Rt. 85 and New Scotland Road, follow straight through two lights on Rt. 85/New Scotland Road (pass Hess on left and Price Chopper on right by next light)  2 miles past second light; New Salem SAAB on right (landmark).  Follow straight four miles to base of mountain in New Salem.  Head up mountain (route 85) to top and bear right on Thatcher State Park Road (route 157).  Follow road through park (watch out for police)! Warner's Lake Road on right approximately 8 miles from route 85 split. If you hit STOP SIGN AT END OF ROAD YOU MISSED WARNERS LAKE ROAD BY 1/4 mile GO BACK.
 

Update 1/20/03 - A.M.E.C. officials were out in force on Sunday in search of proper ice conditions somewhere in upstate New York. Although Caroga, Algonquin, Round, and Canadarago Lakes all are suffering from the effects of some false ice conditions A.M.E.C. officials did find near perfect ice on Warners Lake in East Berne, NY. Next weekend's schedule for Warners Lake finds the AMA Motorcycles racing there on Sunday so A.M.E.C. officials have decided to run on Saturday Jan. 25, 2003 instead. The Saturday date is a little unusual for A.M.E.C. but since Warners was the only lake to have favorable conditions right now the decision was the most sensible one since trying to run on the same day as the bikes would create some technical and financial problems. So everyone should get there cars loaded on the trailer and hooked up to the truck and call anyone that they know and spread the word that our 2003 Ice Racing Championships season is about to begin this Saturday with registration taking place in the back, downstairs of the Scholz Rest. starting at 8:30am. with the first green flag set to wave at 11:00am. sharp.

    Update 1/16/03 - This just in from the most venerable President Dave Burnham;

      Here's the latest on this weekend's scheduled ice races. On Friday, some of us are going to try to plow a track on Caroga Lake. It is not good enough to race on at this time as there is some slush on the lake, but since Friday is predicted to be the coldest night of the week, we are hoping everything will freeze and be good for Sunday. Thanks go out to John Subik for checking Caroga (for about the 4th time this season).  Anyone who would like to volunteer to plow on Friday morning should call or e mail me. I only have one other plow committed so far.  A final decision on racing will be made on Saturday at the latest, and possibly Friday late in the day. Some other ice reports:
Summit Lake, I walked out and walked back after drilling 2 holes... I was scared.
Round Lake, Bruce Carlton checked it today and says it could be ready in a week or so.
Lake Algonquin we have to pass on this week since it still has too little ice.

Here is a copy of the forecast for Caroga Lake, NY;

Thursday: Sunshine along with a few clouds. High 17F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday night: Cloudy skies with a few snow showers after midnight. Low 8F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Friday: Snow flurries ending with a few breaks in the clouds by afternoon. High 12F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday night: A few clouds. Low -7F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday (24 hours): Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid teens and lows 2 to -2F.
Sunday (24 hours): Light snow. Highs in the low 20s and lows 1 to -3F.
 

Update 1/10/03 - A.M.E.C. official's were up to Lake Algonquin on Thursday night to inspect the lake in hopes of having races there this weekend. Unfortunately the unfrozen slush that formed on top of the ice has not hardened up yet and as such will mean the postponement of the opening round of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships for yet another week. Officials checked both ends of the lake but found similar conditions in both places, 10 to 12 inches of ice covered with 2 to 3 inches of slush and water with an additional 6 to 8 inches of snow on top of everything. The forecast for the area calls for sub-zero temperatures the next 4 or 5 nights so A.M.E.C. officials are hopeful that next weekend will find much improved conditions at both Lake Algonquin and over to Caroga Lake as well. As of right now Caroga Lake has about 8 inches of ice with a healthy covering of snow as well. As always, check back here often for updates as we will be trying to get Round 1 of the season in next Sunday Jan. 19, 2003.

Update 1/7/03 - A.M.E.C. officials will be heading up to Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY this coming Thursday night to check on the conditions of the ice. With forecasted temps of only 20° during the day and near or below 0° at night, officials are very hopeful of getting Round No.1 of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships in this Sunday Jan. 12, 2003. Check back frequently for updates as we think them up and pray for cold weather.

Update 1/2/03 - A check of Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY the site of this weekends scheduled opening round of the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships finds that we have reached the magical 12 inches of ice in many areas of the lake, however there is a good 2 inches of slush on top of it with 2 to 4 inches of snow on top of that. What that all means is that the racing for this weekend 1/5/03 is cancelled, but if we get a few cold nights between now and next Saturday the chances of racing look very good. On the positive side, this will free up anyone that was not going to attend the season opening pre-ice racing banquet/monthly meeting/election of officers dinner on Saturday to come! If you want to go, call Dick Vedder now! His # is 518-762-8382.

             You will be happy to also know that the Menard tires have arrived. They are at Mike Glock's shop at 172 Freeman's Bridge Road in Scotia. Call him to set up a time to get your tires. The shop # is 518-393-0093, his home # is 518-399-5711, you can also e mail him at racing1a@aol.com . The prices are $143.50 each for 13" and $157.50 each for 15". Bring a check made out to A.M.E.C. or cash to pick up the tires. Mike may be able to deliver a small number of the tires to the dinner on Saturday.

              This is your last reminder to renew your membership.... before you have to pay the additional $10.00 for dues received after the due date! You can renew your membership at the January 4th banquet, or mail them in by that date. Thank you to the 50 members who have renewed so far!
 

Update 12/23/02 - A.M.E.C. officials were up to check the ice at Caroga Lake and then over to Lake Algonquin in Wells, NY on Sunday. Caroga Lake has about 2 inches of snow covering 6 to 8 inches of ice. Up a Algonquin we found 10 inches of ice right at the bottom of the ramp to access the lake with 8 inches the average in the bay area. Once we got out to the main body of the lake 10 inches was found everywhere. With 2 weeks left to firm up that ice and make just a couple inches more, the 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships look to be right on schedule for a Sunday Jan. 5 start. As usual be sure to check back here often to be kept up to date on conditions and scheduling as it develops. 

Update 12/10/02 - The annual January meeting and election of officers is the next item on the A.M.E.C. calendar. This year we will be returning to the Rainbow Restaurant on East Main St. in Johnstown, NY on Saturday night Jan. 4, 2003. We will be having a family style meal (all you can eat) followed by a regular monthly meeting and the traditional election of officers. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm. If you plan to attend we would ask you to please give Dick Vedder a call at his residence at 518-762-8382 so he can give the restaurant  a head count a couple of days ahead of time.

Update 12/3/02 - The 2003 "Studs on Ice" Ice Trials event has now been added to our 2003 race schedule. This years event will be held at Warner's Lake in East Berne, NY. With the close proximity to the Albany and tri-state area, this years event should easily be a full field. With registration being open to the first 60 entrants anyone wanting to take part in this should get their entry in as soon as possible. All the info can be had by going to the main web page and then clicking on the 'Studs on Ice 2003" link. With ice already covering most of the upstate lakes as of Dec.1, this could mean a early start to the 2003 Ice Racing season. That means about 4 1/2 weeks to race time!!!! Some guys might be ordering a refill of midnight oil.

Update 11/14/02 - Be sure and check the main page for a new link to a article written by Mike Kamm about preparing Street Legal Tires for competition. It is a real treat for the beginners to be able to read a technical article like this before they have to go out and learn it the hard way. Thanks go out to Mike for his contribution to the A.M.E.C. web site.

Update 10/30/02 - The 2003 A.M.E.C. Competition Rules have now been posted. You can scroll down this page to the 6/11/02 posting to see the changes that were voted in this year. Please be aware that we will be using weight scales this year to enforce the rules. Look over the rules carefully so that there will be no conflicts at the Tech. Inspection line.

Update 10/29/02 - Well it's that time of year again that we all start getting serious about the upcoming 2003 A.M.E.C. Ice Racing Championships. You will now see that on the Schedule page that the dates for the Lake George Winter Carnival have been set along with the first two weekends in January. Check back as the schedule fills in with the additional sites. The Membership page has also been updated as you will see at the bottom that membership dues are now being taken before the annual officer election meeting held on the first Saturday in January. That is to say that you must now renew your membership before January 4, 2003 or you will have to pay an additional $10.00 late fee. This move has been made to try an alleviate some of the paperwork load on the scorers the first couple of racing events. Check back soon as the new copy of the rules will be up next.

Update 9/11/02 - Hi all, Matt Galusha has just informed us that the AMEC ice racers have been invited to race at Albany Saratoga Speedway on October 26. As part of the Halloween Havoc race. It is open to all fully prepared ice race cars, no street legal cars. We would get a practice, one heat race and a feature race of probably 20 laps. If you are interested please notify me by e mail or phone within one week. We need to get at least 10 cars or we will not do it. We need to let the track know in about a week if we are going to do it. This is your opportunity to test out your race cars before the season starts.
        All ice race rules would apply except the tires, we will allow only a street type DOT tire. We have done this many times before and its been fun. Please let us know if you want to come. There will be a few other divisions of cars running also for your viewing pleasure, I think there's 200 lap enduro that day. The AMEC cars only run with the other AMEC cars. The rain date is the 27th. Thanks, Dave Burnham A.M.E.C. PRES. 518 875 6956

Update 9/4/02 -      Next Monday, September 9th, is the next AMEC meeting. This is a very important meeting. If you are planning on helping out at the Arthritis Foundation Mini Grand Prix this year, please try to attend this meeting. We will be going over the details of the event and the rules we will be enforcing at the race. We will need a head count of who will be attending the Mini Grand Prix so that we can plan the job assignments for the event. So, please attend this meeting if you can. If you can't, please come join us for the Mini Grand Prix anyway...  just let us know if you can be there and we'll be sure to get you any information you need.    
            *****Some people give money to charity and some give in other ways. If you would like to do something for a worthy cause, this is a way to give something that is at times more rewarding, and makes you feel that you did something good for your fellow man.*****
         {The Mini Grand Prix is Saturday, September 28, with a rain date of Sunday the 29th. It will be held at the same place as the last 3 years... Taft Furniture on Central Ave.}
   
Some other items we will be going over at the next AMEC meeting include:
       Picking another date to go back to the Glad Rag Speedway for a day of racing. The most likely date is September 22 or October 6.  We had a great time there a couple of weeks ago. Mike Kamm will be showing some video of our race there for our after-meeting entertainment.
       Another possible date to use your race car or street car is September 29 (assuming we don't have to use it as a make up day for the Mini Grand Prix). The Corvette Club is running their fall time trial at the Edinburg go-kart track. Many of us have attended that over the years. It's lots of fun.
       See you next Monday, Sept. 9th at the Knotty Pine Restaurant in Rotterdam Junction!!!
Thanks,
Dave Burnham
AMEC PRES

Update 8/19/02 - Hey! Is your ice race car feeling neglected this summer? How about bringing it out next Sunday August 25th with us to the Glad Rag Speedway near Corinth, NY???
      Here are the details: All B,C,D,E, and AWD cars are eligible. The track is a small paved oval (did I say small, its really small, but fun). Run any tires you want. All classes run together... power doesn't mean that much there. There is somewhere around a $20 entry fee but almost everyone gets their money back if they race. The winners get more! It's a really relaxed, fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
      We can pick the number of laps we want to race.... 20, 50, 100..... whatever we decide.
      Call Bryan Burnham for directions or info (518-882- 1547). It starts about 11 AM. Don't spend a lot of time preparing.... just come and have fun! Sorry, no A cars or Street Legal cars. Watching the other regular classes run is very entertaining too! Quite a few of the AMEC guys are coming. If we have fun, we can do it again in September.  When the AMEC cars come, we are the top class and considered all modifieds. AMEC cars run with only AMEC cars... we do not intermingle with the regular classes that run there every week.

Update 8/13/02 - The A.M.E.C. racers were all covered in sweat,  as visions of snowflakes danced in their heads.                As 95 degree weather swirled all about, everyone knew what they were thinking about.  It was time to start planning for the season to come, as the 2002 season had long ago been done. "It's time to call the engine builder" one was heard to say, and "lets drag out the race car before it gets buried in hay".  So after they all got done with the lawn and the yards, they picked up the phone and called up Menards. So jump out of that pool and get under that hood, so this season you'll be the one who's running out front. And all the young racers started working away, hoping this would be the season  they'd be the one to say, Dammed Saab, Volvo and Sprint Car, "Get out of my way"                                                                                             

Update 7/11/02 - Because of some scheduling conflicts the next monthly meeting of A.M.E.C. will be held 1 week earlier than usual. We will be meeting on Monday night Aug. 5, 2002 at the Knotty Pine Tavern on Rt.5s in Rotterdam Jct. at 7:30. Be sure and spread the word about this schedule change as we would hate to have anybody miss out as we continue making plans for the fast approaching 2003 Ice Racing Championships. Also be sure to check back on the main page and click on a new page entitled "Getting started in Ice Racing" which was penned by "Mr. SL" Mike Kamm. It should be very helpful in explaining to the uninformed just how easy it is to come out and have fun with us all on the ice. And if anyone is doing anything fun this summer and can send along a photo or two, we will be glad to include you in our " What I did on my summer vacation " series on our main page. Send to Racing1a@aol.com

Update 7/9/02 -   Once again this year, Randy Koehler is throwing his annual pizza and picnic party on Sunday July 28th at his home in Castleton N.Y. Over the years this has turned into a great event for car enthusiasts and this year should be no exception. In addition to the Citroens related to Dave Burnham that are on the scene, there should be a couple of Minis from Massachusetts, (possibly a new one), as well as other interesting "iron" that may show up for the day. The picnic officially starts at 1pm., but there is a 40 mile gimmick road rally that starts from his house at 11am. Come a little early for coffee and donuts as well as pre rally instructions. Bring a dish to share for the picnic if you like. Pizza and beverage is provided. Directions to Randy's from the west:
       I 90  East to exit 11east, Routes 9 and 20 east -  Right at Red Light onto Route 150.- Left at "STOP" sign to stay on 150 -  Right on Western Rd. - Go 1 mile, 911 is on your right
Randy's phone number is (518) 732-2436 or you can reach him at Morrisawhat66@aol.com

Update 6/11/02 - The rules were counted at the latest meeting of A.M.E.C. and the results have been tabulated. Below is a list of what rule's passed and which ones didn't.