The fall 2001 meeting of the Montana Cross Country T Association was called to order by President Sam Nickol at 11:15 a.m. Old members present were: Sam Nickol, Tony and Janet Cerovski, Rob Flesner, Mark Hutchinson, Nan and Mike Robison, Rick and Tom Carnegie. New member, Konrad Nickol.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected to note that Josh Billmayer and Jerome Gunderson were guests. Treasurer’s report was that we have a balance of $2856.10. Timers and trouble truck drivers are to be reimbursed.
Call for the election of new officers. Tony Cerovski, Simon Nickol, and Stan Howe’s terms expired. Doug Langel, Tom Carnegie and George Nickol’s terms expire in 2002. Janet Cerovski, Rick Carnegie and Sam Nickol’s terms expire in 2003.
Three new officers were nominated. Tony was re-elected with all voting in favor except Tony. Mark Hutchinson and Rob Flesner were elected by unanimous ballot. Their terms will expire in 2004.
Moved and seconded to stop sending newsletters to delinquent members after one year. The following people were nominated and voted to be lifetime members: Ray Habel, Chuck Worthington, Rich Armstrong, John Foos, Tillman Oblander, Frank Iverson, Lewis Rector, Dick Schuler, Gene Hansard, H. H. Wilson, Joe Wilkinson and Marian Cook.
Noted: we need more hats. Motion was made and passed to register www.montana500.com as our official web domain. Tom will set this up.
A route was voted on, 3 votes for Havre, 4 votes for Helena. The 2002 Montana 500 will be held out of Helena.
A motion was made and passed to have Tom contact a lawyer about some legal aspects on the run. There was some discussion about pulling the restrictor plates in lagging cars. It was decided that in the future, if someone had their plate pulled by the directors, that they could not place ahead of a restrictor plated car.
Also, there would be a note on the official results showing that they had finished without a restrictor plate. The use of 14MM spark plugs with adapters was discussed. The general consensus was that they are not stock therefore are not legal. Since they are not stock, no new rule is needed.
The use of truck parts on cars was discussed. The general consensus was that it was O.K. to use truck parts as long as the use didn’t break any other rules. For instance, a c-cab would be O.K, but a rear end would not, as truck rear ends don’t have 40 tooth ring gears, and 11 tooth pinions.
There was some discussion on drafting, which Sam will address at next year’s driver’s meeting. A motion was made to amend rule six to add that drivers must abide by the laws of the State of Montana. After some discussion, it was noted that this provision was already in the driver’s waiver so it was unnecessary. The motion was withdrawn.
A motion was made to change rule 57 to: Adjustable flat tappet lifters (push rods) of stock dimensions, stem oversize to 1/32” allowed. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made to change rule 51 to read: Any cam that doesn’t require modification of the block may be used. Bearing bores must be standard size, no relieving of the bearing bores. 3 votes for, 2 against, 1 abstain. Motion passed.
Motion was made and passed to have club pay for lunch. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Rick Carnegie for Carla Carnegie