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[MWenning]

I'm working T&S. What time do I need to report on Sat and where?
Thanks,
Gramps

[tonycook]

I am Jim's friend and have sent Craig an email.
Thanks,
Tony

[farrout]

Craig,
I'm going to crew fro a friend who has a relatively new Howe TA car. He has an SCCA License, but needs a logbook. Any chance of getting an inspection during the Friday afternoon move in time? Can he get a logbook and reace the same weekend?
Thanks,
Jim

Simple answer is yes. Tech starts around 5pm on Friday unless we can get in the track earlier.

It would be better to have the car inspected before the weekend in case there are some issues. Where does your friend live? It takes a National Scrutineer to issue a logbook and we have one in Huntsville, Atlanta and SC.

Did the car ever have a SCCA logbook - if so then it is just a reissue which a Divisional Scrutineer can do. We have more of those floating around.

email me at farrout@knology.net as I do not check this website too often.

[jfarris]

Craig,
I'm going to crew fro a friend who has a relatively new Howe TA car. He has an SCCA License, but needs a logbook. Any chance of getting an inspection during the Friday afternoon move in time? Can he get a logbook and reace the same weekend?
Thanks,
Jim

[EvoLady]

Signed up to work.

[rodhx]

For folks who need to rent transponders for the event, I just called Trackside Tim and they no longer reserve rentals over the phone. You must email them at tim@tracksidetim.com

[rodhx]

Be at the base of the tower about 715 am (unless you find out different, but it never hurts to be early). Look for all the other folks wearing white. Mingle.

They will take you out to your station about 745 or so. Workers gotta be out and ready to go so cars can hit the track at 8am.

[cdambrose]

Thanks Rod and Chuck! All good stuff here. I'll be prepared.

Turns out I've got just about everything already.

Now just to show up. Are we going to get an email with where we need to be and when, closer to the race?

[chuck schultz]

What Rod says is a good start. Here's a page with lots of info if you want to dive in a bit deeper - http://www.yopics.net/Flaggin/

You will not be forced to stay on the corner during lunch break for a Club Race. Do bring gloves and wear ear plugs. Always assume that all car or motorcycle parts found on the track surface are hot. Also, I have personally had a measurable hearing loss from a one-time exposure to a particular SCCA-legal race car.

[rodhx]

Plan on wearing a white shirt and preferably white or khaki pants. Comfortable shoes. You will not be wearing gloves, but you might want some with you just in case. Might want ear plugs..up to you. Bring a small cooler for water, etc and bring snacks. I suggest a small pad and a pencil to keep track of incident details, leaders, etc. Any gear needed for the weather, but I would not bring an umbrella.

I usually take a backpack with all my supplies, a cooler for 6 or so drinks, a fan/blower, and maybe a folding chair. Remember you will be on station all day except for lunch (maybe...I have worked events where lunch was brought out to the workers, but that is not the norm) so plan to carry everything you need, and plan to not leave it out overnight.

[cdambrose]

Hah! Thanks Joseph!

I've found the ATL and Cal Club's guides, more info is better!

Are orange gloves necessary? Or what's advisable?

[ZX3Focus]

This would have been helpful before the first time I did F&C. Red and yellow vertical stripes don't mean "Go Gryffindor".

http://scca-chicago.com/track-flags/

[nicktcr]

Registered as a Worker 'I want to work but don't know where I'm needed'.

I want to work, but I'm as green as they come right now

Edit: Looking back historically the trend is F&C needs warm bodies. Let me know if I need to do some homework on that role.

F&C is most likely where most help will be needed. If you've never flagged an event, it isn't too difficult. Think autocross, but with a bit more to watch, and less cone chasing. We'll be sure to stick you out there with someone who doesn't mind showing you the ropes.

Thanks for volunteering!

[cdambrose]

Registered as a Worker 'I want to work but don't know where I'm needed'.

I want to work, but I'm as green as they come right now

Edit: Looking back historically the trend is F&C needs warm bodies. Let me know if I need to do some homework on that role.

[farrout]

Call me 2564260672