Biography
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Walter Clark (#33)
Volkswagen Golf GTI 1986
Class S3
Hillclimb Experiences: NEHA since 2004
Other racing experiences: Rally America and NASA RallySport
Occupation: Retired
Other interests and hobbies: Windsurfing
Things of interest about you: I am a bit obsessive about my cars. I built
the GTI as a rally car and after a couple seasons "discovered"
hillclimbs with NEHA. Escalating costs drove out competing in rally but
hillclimbs are still very affordable and just as fun.
John Marsha
(#5)
Mazda RX7
Class P3
Hillclimb experiences: NEHA
Other racing experiences: COM, SCCA Ral NH
Occupation: Retired
Family members: wife, Marianne
Nelson Shepard (#17)
Volkswagen Golf & Corrado
Class U (depending on car)
Hillclimb experiences: Hillclimbs with NEHA off and on since 1976
Other racing experiences: Pro Rally, numerous club track events
Occupation: Vermont SportsCar
Family members: Daughters, Sonia and Beth; grandchildren, Caleb, Hilary,
Abby, Rachel
Other Interests and hobbies: Boating
Things of Interest about you: Women
Jerry Driscoll (#90)
The Patriot II (home-built)
Class P1
Hillclimb experiences: A lot
Other racing experiences: circle (dirt and asphalt)
Occupation: Retired
David Dennis (#91)
Mopar Dodge Maxed Out 1969
Class P1
Hillclimb experiences: NEHA, Mt. Washington
Other racing experiences: Auto crossing, Karting
Occupation: Cabinet maker
Family members: wife Claudette, sons David and Daniel
Other interests and hobbies: Camping, NASCAR
Arlo Cota (#45)
2005 Subaru STI
Class S1
Hillclimb experiences: PA hillclimb series; New England Hillclimb series
Other racing experiences: Fire hawk and Escort Endurance Series
Occupation: Business owner, Used car sales
Family members: wife Joan, son Nick, daughter Rhawna
Other interests and hobbies: Cars, cars and more cars
Brian Patterson (#4)
2006 Subaru Impreza STI
Class S1
Hillclimb experiences: Ascutney, Okemo I
Occupation: Sales Rep
Other interests and hobbies: Rock climbing
Things of interest about you: Owned 20 cars in 19 years
William Vaillancourt (#131)
2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8 RS
Class S1
Hillclimb experiences: Ascutney, Okemo so far
Other racing experiences: Auto cross, TDR
Occupation: UHP Tires and wheels
Other interests and hobbies: Rally, drift, time attach
Things of interest about you: Been in the automotive biz for 15 years
now. Finally actually racing.
Thomas Greer (#53)
Volkswagen GTI 1991
Hillclimb experiences: Philo 2007
Other racing experiences: Targa, Newfoundland 2006 and 2007, Rally NY
Occupation: Engineer
Steven Levesque #759)
Hillclimb experiences: Ascutney, Philo
Other racing experiences: 2007 Targa Newfoundland; 1st place in class
Occupation: Sales Engineer
Family members: Wife, Carol 3 dogs, Irish Setters
Other interests and hobbies: making money to pay for car repairs and tires
Things of interest about you: Love guns, money and dogs
John Hiltz (#14)
Mini Cooper S 2004
Class U3
Hillclimb experiences: 27 years NEHA
Other racing experiences: Autocross
Occupation: Retired
Family members: Wife, Mary
John Hart (#174)
Fabio Vlacci (#911)
Toyota MR2 Turbo
Hillclimb experiences: Since 2001, competed in: Pagoda, Weatherly, Duryea,
Rose Valley, Giants
Other racing experiences: Autocross, Drag racing
Occupation: Affiliate marketing at Efabio.com
Other interests and hobbies: Skiing at Okemo, Killington
Don Taylor (#88)
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
Class P2
Hillclimb experiences: Most all hills since 1990
Other racing experiences: Pro Rally, Road Racing, Drag Racing, Ice Racing,
Rallycross
Occupation: Mechanic
Family members: Joan Coleman
Adam Hilliker (#47)
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Sharon Roof
Come to all the events with Earl Hayes (#41); Started working at my first
hillclimb in 1999 (Okemo)
Other racing experiences: Have attended NASCAR races at Dover, DE and
Pocono International
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Family members: Son Gregory; daughter-in-law Jennifer; grandchildren Connor,
Emily and Kevin; Earl Hayes (like family)
Other Interests and hobbies: many; sewing; reading, gardening, enhancing
my skills on the computer by taking self-help courses, playing with my
grandchildren.
Comments: What a diverse group of people in the Killington Sports Car
Club and every one a real pleasure to know.
Ruth A. Chapman
Hillclimb Experiences: member since 1984
Occupation: Landscape/Christmas Tree Laborer
Family members: 2 brothers, 1 sister
Other Interests and Hobbies: fishing, biking, auto racing
Rob Smolinski, Jr (#115)
Class P4
Hillclimb experiences: Ascutney, Burke, Philo, Okemo, Bolton Valley. 7
years in the Golf, but I've been attending for 30 years +
Other racing experiences: Hot laps in dad's car @ NHIS on the South Oval
Road Course set up.
Occupation: Self employed finish carpenter
Family members: Bob Smolinski (Smokey)
Other interests and hobbies: I have a 2005 GSXR 750 that I love to ride.
I also play in numerous Rock Bands around the area.
Comments: Hillclimbing is a great sport and I love the people as well
as the event.
Rick Young (#31)
1998 Shelby East Dodge Neon
Class S3
Hillclimb Experiences: Most since 1994 Ascutney, Philo, Burke, Okemo,
Bolton Valley
Other racing experiences: NHIS with COMM, Road Atlanta with GRMS, Tech
Inspector for SCCA and Rally America
Occupation: Chief Information officer
Family members: 3 children: Jurdin, Melissa, Chris
Other interests and hobbies: Texas Hold 'em
Richard C. Vedder (#122)
Ford ZX2/SR 2000
Class SP2
Hillclimb Experiences: Okemo 1970's, Ellenville, NY 1970's
Other racing experiences: Former SCCA License, Go Karts, ice racing, auto
cross
Occupation: retired master mechanic
Family members: 0
Other interests and hobbies: watch pro-racing, all kinds
Things of interest about you: Have been a member of Adirondack Motor Enthusiasts
Club for 50+ years. Still very active. Have held all offices.
Mike Sureau (#250)
Subaru STI "Robot Racing"
Hillclimb experiences: All of them since 2005
Other racing experiences: Redline Time attack at V.I.R., Autocross at
Devens
Occupation: Owner of Robot Racing
Family members: 4
Other interests and hobbies: Cars, snowboarding, the drums, fly fishing,
world travel, robots
Things of interest about you: I like tattoos, roller derby chicks, robots,
music, racing, Las Vegas, PS fun.
Karen Pringle (#8)
Car #8 driver until the untimely demise of my car
Hillclimb experiences: Every hill, multiple times, worker and driver
Other racing experiences: Worker/Pitcrew @ RAL and Mt. Washington
Occupation: Electronic Engineering tech
Family members: Kelly and Kevin Gale
Other interests and hobbies: First Robotics Competition
Comments: Great environment—I love this group of people!!
Joey Kale (#111)
1995 Subaru Impreza
Class S1
Hillclimb Experiences: Okemo 1, 2008, Ascutney 2008
Other racing experiences: High School
Occupation: Welder, autobody, mechanical repair
Other interests and hobbies: Working and driving
Earl Hayes (#41)
1973 Porsche 914
Class P4
Hillclimb experiences: New England and PA 25 years + or –
Other racing experiences: Bridgehampton and Pocono International
Occupation: Professor Emeritus Business and Economics
Family members: Daughter, Lisa; Sharon Roof (like family)
Other interests and hobbies: Trail hiking, block shoots, motor boating
Things of interest about you: All around great guy
Bob Lyle (#50)
1988 Shelby East 1988 Dodge Shelby CSX
Class U2
Hillclimb experiences: Many years hillclimbing beginning in 1977 with
a VW Scirocco/ Ran Mt. Washington in 1999
Other racing experiences: NEPRO Rally championship in 1986 & 87. Pro
Rally driver for a number of years. One Lap of America in 1986-87-88
Occupation: Advertising Director for Daily newspaper
Family Members: Wife, Karen; Children, Becca, Meghan, Corey, Seth
Other Interests and hobbies: 1969 Mini Cooper S, Rallying of all types,
generally read 2 novels each week.
Things of interest about you: There's nothing interesting about me. 23
year member of Keene Lions Club, Stage manager of Lions musicals for 14
years, have acted in four musicals. Am owned by a Scottish terrier named
Molly!