In Memoriam
Dan Hodge 1953-2026
The Ohio Valley Region mourns the loss of Dan Hodge, a long-time member who passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, September 12th. Dan was a dedicated member of the OVR SCCA for 31 years. During his time with the club, he contributed his skills in various roles, including crewing for several race teams and later joining LEC (Lake Erie Communications). His favorite role, however, was working as a starter, a position he held with passion and pride. Over the years, Dan discovered his true love for road racing and the world of SCCA race operations, where he worked tirelessly to ensure that competitions remained safe, fair, and fun for all participants. Throughout his tenure, Dan also served as the chief steward for 13 years at club races and other events within the Great Lakes Division, in addition to holding the position of Executive Steward for several years.
Dan was an asset to our club, serving on the Board of Directors and various committees for OVR over the years, as well as holding several officer positions. In recognition of his dedicated service, Dan was honored by the region and Great Lakes Division with multiple awards. Among his most recent roles, he served on OVR’s Race Committee and the Long-Term Planning Committee. Since 2023, Dan and his wife, Tari, have been co-chairs for OVR’s Annual Awards Banquet. To his wife, Tari, and his family, we extend our deepest condolences. Dan will be deeply missed by the SCCA road racing community and all of us at OVR.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2026
09 October
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Track Night 2026 Special Edition: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Morrow County, Ohio, just outside the village of Lexington. It hosts a number of racing series such as IndyCar, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, along with other club events. There is grandstand seating for 12,000 spectators and three observation mounds alongside the track raise the capacity to over 75,000. Mid-Ohio is classified as an FIA Grade Two circuit.________________________________________________________________
PRICING
Advanced, Intermediate and Novice groups
SCCA Member Price: $185
*Additional $25 Weekend Membership required for non-members*
All attendees will be required to sign the Mid-Ohio digital waiver prior to entering the facility. Sign before you arrive and save some time at the gate! Click Here to complete the Mid-Ohio gate waiver.The concession stand in the lower paddock will be open 10AM till 2PM.
EVENT SCHEDULE
**Note the schedule below. This doubleheader will have a morning event and an afternoon event. You may run AM, PM, or both!**
* Times are an approximation (Weather and on-track issues can play havoc with a schedule, and sometimes officials might have to improvise to make sure everyone gets the most out of the event.)
Ohio Valley Region 2026 Autumn Classic XLV
14 October
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ohio Valley Region Board Meeting
You are invited to this month’s OVR Board meeting; you are included as the usual attendees and then some (Board members, committee chairs and co-chairs and assistants) of a 2026 OVR Board meeting. We will hold this meeting:
Taranto’s Pizzeria
1282 E. Powell Rd. (in the Oak Creek Center)
Lewis Center, OH 43035
November 2026
11 November
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ohio Valley Region Board Meeting
You are invited to this month’s OVR Board meeting; you are included as the usual attendees and then some (Board members, committee chairs and co-chairs and assistants) of a 2026 OVR Board meeting. We will hold this meeting:
Taranto’s Pizzeria
1282 E. Powell Rd. (in the Oak Creek Center)
Lewis Center, OH 43035
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