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Post by prancingdawg on Jan 25, 2007 10:50:02 GMT -5
If you came across a post somewhere else in this forum that fits, feel free to cut and paste it here. Could be an archived idea for all I know. Let's assemble them here so they'll be easier to find, and maybe the admins will sticky it for us?
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Post by prancingdawg on Jan 25, 2007 11:04:18 GMT -5
I have another few suggestions to make events go more smoothly and waste less time. They don't require lots of effort on anyone's part.
1) Show up early for the event if you can.
2) Know your car class before you get to the registrar- if you don't know your class, they keep a book on hand for you to do a lookup. Don't get in line until you know your class.
3) Volunteer to help mark cones or sweep the course. Don't wait to be asked.
4) We keep plastic garbage bags in the van. Volunteer to put some out around the spectator areas , registrar table, paddock.
5) Drivers meetings are mandatory. Show up on time for them.
6) If you absolutely must socialize with someone duriing the driver's meeting, be very quiet doing it. Others want to have a short meeting and get on with the event without having to wait for things to be repeated.
7) If you are presenting at the driver's meeting, know what you need to say before you open your mouth. Try not to repeat what others just said unless it didn't get across for some reason.
8) If you are a grid worker, keep the cars coming. We aim to launch a car every twenty seconds. This means a minimum of two ready in line at all times.
9) Drivers, be ready in grid to move when your turn comes up. Pay attention and get back to your car from the potty, spectator area, or chatting with friends. If you are not ready, wave the grid worker by to the next guy.
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Post by jbyrd on Jan 25, 2007 12:35:38 GMT -5
2) Know your car class before you get to the registrar- if you don't know your class, they keep a book on hand for you to do a lookup. Don't get in line until you know your class. In fact, look it up on line before you register. There are several sources for info including the entire Solo Rules here.If you can't figure it out after you've looked, ask for help in the Tech Forum. |
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Post by jbyrd on Jan 25, 2007 12:38:08 GMT -5
3) Volunteer to help mark cones or sweep the course. Don't wait to be asked. But WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE COURSE IS APPROVED to mark cones and line the course. At the last Knights event, the course was marked and lined before it was approved. |
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Post by roundman on Jan 25, 2007 15:09:21 GMT -5
You DA MAN J-BIRD
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Post by autoxdad on Jan 25, 2007 17:09:16 GMT -5
Very Good Ideas Bill and John  |
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Post by mattwrx on Jan 25, 2007 19:28:18 GMT -5
One thing I've experienced working Grid... When possible, please return to the same spot in the grid after your run. It helps us keep track of how far along we are in the group, among other things. |
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Post by soloracer on Jan 25, 2007 19:36:52 GMT -5
Need Help classing? P.M. me
James
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Post by jbyrd on Jan 25, 2007 22:39:16 GMT -5
I would very much like us to get the same equipment that Alabama region uses, wherby regular autocrossers have a card and barcode and your entry is handled by scanning your barcode and your car is scanned at start line and that links clock to entrant. |
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Post by trickbrick on Jan 26, 2007 1:09:52 GMT -5
I would very much like us to get the same equipment that Alabama region uses, wherby regular autocrossers have a card and barcode and your entry is handled by scanning your barcode and your car is scanned at start line and that links clock to entrant. Wow...thanks for the compliment . I believe it's actually pretty simple. If you'd like I can talk with my friends who work there to get all the info. Just let me know. |
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Post by mattwrx on Jan 26, 2007 8:10:26 GMT -5
Which barcode scanners are usually used? "Gun" or "pen" style readers? I *might* be able to source a few older model corded Symbol(LS4004) scanners...... maybe.  |
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Post by trickbrick on Jan 26, 2007 10:19:06 GMT -5
Gun style, if I remember correctly. I'm currently working on getting the info. compiled so I'll get back to you on that to confirm when I get the info.
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Post by W. Dean Furr on Jan 26, 2007 21:32:59 GMT -5
Potential improvement: Post times more often. It's hard to keep track of a baseball game without a scoreboard, and they only have two teams.
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Post by jbyrd on Jan 26, 2007 22:18:24 GMT -5
Potential improvement: Post times more often. It's hard to keep track of a baseball game without a scoreboard, and they only have two teams. Good point.....and I really miss the FM broadcasts. Even with the new sound system, it seems the FM broadcasts were a more efficient communications system, and as long as someone in the van was reading times, it helped us keep us with what was going on. |
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Post by damnyankee on Jan 26, 2007 22:20:55 GMT -5
Potential improvement: Post times more often. It's hard to keep track of a baseball game without a scoreboard, and they only have two teams. Good point. One of the goals that I have for the scoring area this year is to post times more often. I will try to get them posted after each run group. |
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Post by Warp3 on Jan 27, 2007 9:48:54 GMT -5
Good point.....and I really miss the FM broadcasts. Even with the new sound system, it seems the FM broadcasts were a more efficient communications system, and as long as someone in the van was reading times, it helped us keep us with what was going on. Agreed. One of the best things about the HSCC autocrosses is being able to sit in your car in grid and hear the announcer over the radio. |
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Post by C4Shane on Jan 29, 2007 23:04:21 GMT -5
ummm...some uv us don't have cars wid radios....the announcer works great for them of us who have no where to pud a raydeeOh...
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Post by damnyankee on Jan 29, 2007 23:05:52 GMT -5
Does anybody have any idea why we no longer use the FM broadcasts?
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Post by mattwrx on Jan 30, 2007 8:32:02 GMT -5
Doesn't it require someone with at least a amateur radio operator license? Or something?
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Post by damnyankee on Jan 30, 2007 10:54:08 GMT -5
Doesn't it require someone with at least a amateur radio operator license? Or something? Not sure on that issue, since it is a very low wattage broadcast. |
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Post by lagunamiata on Jan 30, 2007 12:08:57 GMT -5
The system only has enough power to broadcast over a couple hundred yards...
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Post by pistonwheels on Jan 30, 2007 17:42:48 GMT -5
The system only has enough power to broadcast over a couple hundred yards... That is the reason why it does not require an FCC license or a HAM/amateur Radio licence. We checked into this and the power of the systems we use is OK. Inetrestingly, the FCC is not issuing any new FM licenses currently either. As to why it isn't being used - I would guess that it just takes someone to set it up at the event.... |
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Post by damnyankee on Jan 30, 2007 22:10:57 GMT -5
It seems like there is a lot of interest in it. Should we make it part of the set up plan?
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Post by autoxdad on Jan 30, 2007 22:25:01 GMT -5
It seems like there is a lot of interest in it. Should we make it part of the set up plan? I will check it out at the autocross |
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Post by mattwrx on Jan 31, 2007 18:02:38 GMT -5
Thought of one to help the timing/registration process...
Establish a standard way to name Indexed classes! (If it hasn't already been done. ;D )
I noticed several cars listed in the computer at one event were listed as "PAS" or "DST" or "TDS" or whatever. Have it specified that the Indexed classes (and all of them for that matter) are always the same from event to event. It makes it easier to queue up the cars on the starting line if we know D Stock Tire will always be "TDS."
And a handy cheat sheet of all the classes located at the computer in the van to help out us people wanting to get more comfortable with timing/scoring.
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Post by crash477 on Jan 31, 2007 21:12:31 GMT -5
I believe it is already set by the SCCA. the indexed class is supposed to go before the class. That REALLY REALLY helps us timing folks. Cause we have to enter it as PDS, or TDS..
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Post by Warp3 on Feb 1, 2007 11:07:54 GMT -5
Yeah, generally the only identifier that goes AFTER the class is the L for ladies and that's because at Nationals the Ladies classes are full classes not index classes.
So using DS for an example:
NDS
TDS
PDS
DSL
That said, I noticed when running timing at the last event that CCR's software is set to have L in front now so...whatever {shrug}
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Post by nitroc5 on Feb 2, 2007 20:38:58 GMT -5
The (2) things I would really like to see would be
#1) the announcer saying if you had a FTD or FT of class after your run
#2) Everyone using some standard size of numbering/lettering...that is LEGIBLE on their car (I don't know how many times this has held up the launch and calling in hit cones)
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Post by C4Shane on Feb 2, 2007 21:01:46 GMT -5
#2 would be handled by following the solo rule book which specifies the correct size of numbers and letters. #1 would first require an announcer! I have a very hard time getting folks to agree to be announcers - we may need to add it to the volunteer thread, but then you don't know what group they will run in.
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Post by crash477 on Feb 2, 2007 21:05:48 GMT -5
I too agree on the number and lettering size, which is clearly laid out by the SCCA rule book. I cant tell you how many times I have had to ask someone what class and number someones car is when I run timming.. There are these 2 guys in Corvettes that use round magnetics, i believe they are SS 78 and.... I cant remember, but it looks like their letters are about 2" tall. lol
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