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Frederick "Bud" Kruger 1933 - 2008

EMRA Patriarch; Bud Kruger has passed.

Bud died on August 28th from complications due to diabetes and heart disease. He was a graduate of Cornell University and a Army veteran.

He loved motorsports. Early on he raced a variety of English sports cars; was a past Chairman of EMRA and past president of the Scuderia-X Car Club. Bud was also a fifty(50) year member of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society.

A chance sitting with him over dinner or at station would be entertained with countless stories of the races, racers and race cars he touched throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife, Cally Kruger, daughter Jennifer Travers and sister Lynn Steffan. Per his request, he was cremated, and a private memorial service is being planned by the family.  In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate that donations in his memory be made to the St. Labre Indian School, PO Box 216, Ashland Montana (MT), 59003. (For more information visit them on the web at www.stlabre.org.)

EMRA heads to Pocono with heavy hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cally and the entire Kruger Family.

A thread has been created on EMRA's forum for all to share thoughts, anecdotes and their sympathys in remembrance of Bud. (Bud's Thread)

NJMP - Thunderbolt Races Added to Schedule... The VSCCA has invited EMRA share the track for two(2) days of racing (Oct. 24th, 25th) on the Thunderbolt Circuit at the New Jersey Motorsports Park.

We'll have practice, qualifying and sprint races on Friday (Oct 24th). Do it all over again on Saturday (Oct 25th) with the addition of an One(1) Hour enduro to end the day.

Added: 9/8/08: EMRA will holding a Competition Race School on the Friday schedule. Cost for the school is $110. Includes, classroom and on-track instruction and a novice race. If you wish to enter the school, contact Peter McCarthy at 973-383-8859 for further information.

The Thunderbolt Circuit is slightly longer than the Lightning Circuit. A few more twists and tight turns; and still plenty of speed.

Registration and further event information will be posted shortly.

Click on the Buck for details !!!!

Upcoming Event Calendar




Time Trials
Saturday, Oct. 25th





Sprints
Friday, Oct. 24th

Sprints, Enduro
Saturday, Oct. 25th





Sprints, 4hr Enduro
Saturday, Nov. 15th

Sprints, Time Trials
Sunday, Nov. 16th



will open for these events shortly


Tire Contigency
Program

Drive MOSPORT in September with COM... Attention Time Trialers! Looking for something to fill your September track schedule? Come out and play with the COM Sports Car Club for a two day, School and Time Trial event at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmansville, ON . . . one of the most challenging and rewarding tracks in the world. The two day event takes place on September 8th and 9th.

HPDE on the first day with in car and classroom instruction. Time Trial on the second day with AM practice, afternoon TT and open track to finish the day if the schedule allows. COM will wave the annual membership fee for EMRA members attending this event.

Lots of track time - Mosport is a 2 1/2 mile track. Between 50-70 participants are expected which means the event will offer many hours of track time. Rich History - Mosport has hosted Formula One, Can-Am, Indy Cars, ALMS, IMSA, Touring Cars, and dozens of other sanctioning bodies. Mosport has challenged many of the best drivers in racing history. Only a 6hr drive from Albany: (view directions from Albany).

Visit www.comscc.com for registration and event information.

EMRA and the COM Sports Car Club are collaborating; co-marketing key events in 2008 to ensure the that clubs thrive in these trying economic times. The clubs are already seeking to develop joint events in the 2009 and beyond.

EMRA and NJMP make History
On Saturday July 12th, EMRA brought back competitive road racing to the State of New Jersey when the green flag was waved to the field of Open Wheel and S2000 cars. The 15 lap event featured exciting action and great speed. It was truly the first test of the Lighting of Circuit under such conditions. The local media, (who have been great supportors of NJMP) were out in numbers covering the inaugural event. Reporters, photographers and videographers flocked the paddock interviewing many of our own for their reactions of the track, facility and experience.

Posted press stories, pictures and videos can be found at:
The Daily Journal: First official races get underway at new motorsports park in Millville.
Press of Atlantic City: Fast times in Millville at Lightning Raceway

Additional seaches on at each of the newspapers sites will display more links for more stories and info.

Leave the Shoe Polish home... Did you know you can
reserve your favorite car number for the season?? Stop putting racer's tape or shoe polish on the door or windows. Reserve your 2008 Car Number today.

Think you're ready to roll off the grid?? Your car probably is; but fresh tires and an oil change won't get you out of the paddock. Here are a few items you should check before loading up the rig.... EMRA License and Medical renewals (download) Helmet and Seat Belt certifications (view details)

The Forum is Back .. improved and freshly formatted. Topical threads, user friendly. Lots of ways to share your thoughts on EMRA and motorsports. Find the Forum at http://xsorbit28.com/users5/emra/index.php

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