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I can see that course returning for a Test-n-Tune early next year.
I will have replacement timing equipment tomorrow. We’re on for TDS!
Thanks for starting this thread Jack.
First, it could have been any one of us who spun out at the finish. During the course walk I saw where the t-link was placed, off the concrete to the outside of the last corner. A few of us were there and thought it was risky because we thought cars would likely go wide and possibly spin to the left. I made the decision to move it to the inside of that corner and after talking with Matt and Dave today, we all agreed it seemed like the right thing to do.
I was coaching Tim on that lap, doing what I do… encouraging people to be aggressive and charge the course. I had people in my right seat doing that for me too. Spins happen… if you’re not spinning out, you’re not trying hard enough. I learned a bit from that experience… Tim handled the spin and no one got hurt.
[b]T-Link[/b]
Matt and I brought the t-link to Race America this afternoon and they are going to evaluate it. They said it was likely we’d have it sorted out by the end of this week – so no concerns about TDS on the 3rd.Our very supportive treasurer, Tamara Hull, has asked me to look into purchasing a spare so we are covered for this situation in the future.
We now know how to use the equipment in manual mode. 🙂 Some longer cables will be made to have on hand as a backup to the backup.
[b]RG3 – Points[/b]
My team and I talked about the situation and all agree that we should treat this as other clubs do… like a washout from a storm. RG3 participants get their 1 participation point, but we cannot count the times because everyone didn’t get the same number of runs. So 0 additional points. We drop the lowest point event this season, this will be that event for AAA and B.I am open to your thoughts, so if you have any, please chime in.
[b]RG3 – Credit[/b]
Since everyone in RG3 worked first and hung out all day to run and didn’t get their full runs, I am going to issue you a credit in MSR to be used for a future event.I have an open door policy, so if there are concerns or comments, please post them here. You are a classy group of folks, well most of you, so keep it classy. If you can’t, you have my e-mail address. 🙂
Thanks for your understanding!
All I did was post the PDF… course master Dave did the design.
Sorry for delay in getting the confirmation out… enjoying some live music in SF tonight.
[quote=”BrianA” post=768]Thanks always to the organizers. Jen and I had great fun.
It was nice to (finally) get back and see the gang again.
Some things never change … we are as slow as we’ve always been.[/quote]
It was good to see you both back Brian & Jen! Please join us again!
[quote=”MattV” post=767]I bet Joe’s missing practice lap was given to me. I have an extra time that is not mine. The first time for me (61.135s) was not one of my laps. IIRC, Joe was a couple of cars ahead of me so I bet that is his missing time.[/quote]
Good catch. I’ll fix and repost.
Tristan’s fame continues to grow…
He was also mentioned on the National BMW CCA Facebook page. Will we see an article in Roundel or Bombe?
Thanks Mike!
[quote=”bimmer276″ post=730]I just put a post on the local E30 forum for more signups.[/quote]
Any course maps to share with us? How long was the “course?” I read about this event at baautox over the weekend.
I guess we handled it as we should have then. Paul stopped at the trailer and brought it to my attention and I went out to get the course worker on it.
[quote]Ps it’d be good to remind all workers near start/finish to run around not thru lights[/quote]
I do that during the pre-session talk too.
Thanks to all for the pics and videos. I have some good ones to put in future MSR event write-ups. Who wants to be featured in October?
Coach feedback on the coachees was also very positive Andrew. I really feel Saturday was a huge success in that department. I try my best to talk to everyone who’s new before, during and after their runs and often I don’t even need to ask at the after conversation. The big grins tell the whole story.
I spoke with Marianne while she was in her car patiently waiting for her first run and I saw a bit of apprehension in her eyes. She went from 83.xxx to a tire squealing 64.2… everyone working the trailer was cheering her on.
It’s a lot to take in for a first time and you all did really well! I know you drove a long distance, as many of our regulars do, and hope you come back for more.