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Solo => SASC Events => Topic started by: Reijo on November 01, 2016, 04:18:25 PM
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You may register here:
http://msreg.com/YYC6
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i can probably come out for the saturday setup! who/how do i get in touch with closer to the day to get time etc?
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Me ... right here.
3:30 pm at the Publc Storage on Saturday ... We will pick up cones and other equipment and bring to the site. The Public Storage is located about 4.5 km. directly west on Airport Trail ... cross Harvest Hills Blvd. and then next left (south) ... end of the block and it is in front of you,
90 Country Hills Landing, Calgary.
Reijo
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Would love to come out on Sunday, but Miata is out of Racing action. If anyone would like to share I'd be happy to split expenses.
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Jo can't make it to Sunday's event, so our Mazda will not be available as a timing vehicle.
Is anyone bringing a truck or non-racing vehicle to the event that we can use for timing? If not, life is going to be "interesting" for timing -- probably my S2000 for one heat, and some other car when the S2K is racing.
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Maybe my truck ...
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Split the topic since it is on now 29 entries thus far.
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Maybe my truck ...
Needs a 12 volt accessory outlet, and I believe your truck is missing such a beast.
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However I always carry a 12V battery pack with me that has a power outlet. Have to fix the original one ... again ... :)
R
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I actually have a spare group 35 battery that I could add an outlet and/or 120v inverter to. Just pm me if you'd like me to bring it
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The timing computer can run for several hours on its own battery power, but the router for live scoring needs a bit more juice. Total draw for both is small -- about the same as a single interior light bulb.
The biggest issue is sunlight -- it's hard as hell to run timing in full sunlight, and being inside a car makes it possible to read the screen. Also, it's hard to hear radio calls if you are outside where cars are launching.
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I have a few of those battery packs ... can bring a couple along ... also a much newer and smaller one ... maybe 4"x6"x1.5" ... kind of an interesting battery ... good enough for a few boosts of a car even in a small pkg ...
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Sounds great!
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We can use my truck as the timing vehicle
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We can use my truck as the timing vehicle
Thank you!
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Is there a course map for this event ?
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No course map yet since I haven't designed the course yet! :P
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With the clock change you get an extra hour this week for course design Reijo - a reduced stress week! Thanks for doing it again, see you Sunday.
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hahaha....indeed.
Have to remember to turn the clocks back before going to sleep on Saturday night.
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3:30 pm for setup today.
For anyone new, please note that if you do not complete all your work assignments, your times will be deleted from the results. It is important for all of us to put in the effort in order to make these events to function and happen.
I think there are 58 entries now.
Thanks!
Reijo
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Reijo,
I should be able to make it to the storage area for approx 3:15pm with the truck. Unfortunately I can only stay long enough to help spread the cones out on the track.
Bill
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No prob!
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62 now incl. 3 from Edmonton, Lethbridge, a number from Canmore (even new), and all points in between. A good turn out ... I was expecting maybe 45 ... surprised me.
Make it 63 because I know of one more for sure.
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Course for tomorrow
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If anyone has their own FRS radios, it would be nice if you brought them to the event.
The radios I brought to the last event were all garbage, so I will be bringing the club's Midland radios. However, we only have 10 of them, and I am pretty sure that one of them is going bad.
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I have no idea how much radios typically cost, but Costco has good to great prices on everything else, so I should mention that I saw they had these the last time I was there:
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I'll put mine at the door.
Course is all set up ... just a bit of minor chalking to do for lining the course, maybe one cone to move a little for some added safety, and grid cones to set up.
We're ready to roll! Thanks for the help, Bill R., Bill T., Holly M., Joe G., and Jordan S. Your help today is considered your work assignment so no need to work tomorrow unless you wish to help out somewhere. I know Bill T. has offered to help with novices with ride-alongs etc.
See you in the morning!
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Remember the clocks move back tonight!
Otherwise, you can help me set up in the morning!
.... oh, wait forget that first part! ;)
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I'll be at the gate to open up the YYC/Budget site at about 7:30 am tomorrow (the course is already set up so no need, and no light before that anyway).
R
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Photos .. somewhat limited ... no time during the heat with two drivers ... so only half the field or so.
https://yyc6nov616.shutterfly.com/
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It has come to my attention (and I noticed for that matter) that some people were leaving early and not working the last heat (and even during the 1st runs/heats for that matter).
This, obviously, is not in the interests of anyone participating since we rely on volunteers to help during events to make them run properly. We could run "professional" events with paid workers but, rest assured, the pay for the workers would have to come from somewhere, namely your entry fees. I know that would work for some people but for the rest of us, it is better to put in some time ourselves to keep the cost of running down as much as possible.
However, these are not "professional" events. We all need to pitch in.
In the future I suggest that a new position for "worker check-in" should be instituted (just like the bigger events down south and especially the SCCA Tours/Pros and Nats) to ensure everyone is out working as they should be.
No work, no times is the other part of the equation and maybe other measures.
It is sad to have to impose such things but as events get bigger they are a "necessary evil" as many of us know.
Cheers,
Reijo
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That sounds completely reasonable to me.
I noticed as well, and with a course as large as the one last weekend, we definitely need all hands on deck.
Some kind of check-in that just uses car number would probably work well enough. It would also provide opportunity to ensure the entire course is covered.
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Finally signed up to say Thanks to all those that help make this happen, these events have been great, and this last one was a nice cherry to put on top of this cake, especially them being in Calgary.
My tires were NOT happy after the last event ;D but now it gives me more reason to ditch these skinny tires and get some nice chunky ones.
I hope we can do more, but even when the weather turns into actual Winter, would it be a possibility to run in the snow/slush in the same parking lot?