Slipstream - June 2013

Day weekend. I absolutely love
this event. I’ve worked in tech
inspection for many events in a
row and just love the experience.
It is fun to be an observer.
Plus it is at Eagles Canyon. David
and Linda Cook are the track
owners and just a delight to be
around. We are so lucky to have
them here. If ya ever get the chance
to have a libation with them and
discuss all things automotive,
you will be highly entertained,
as they are an amazing couple.
I already envision how things
will unfold for the race. Friday in
tech we will weigh a huge number
of cars, and the PCA Scrutineer
will be there to check logbooks as
well as help new (first-time racers)
get their logbooks in order. This
will go into the evening till maybe
7:00pm. First-time race cars will
be looked over very carefully. Are
the belts properly wrapped and
pinned? Is the battery tied down
correctly? Is the cage correct and
safe, as well as legal? Does the shutoff
system work correctly? Many,
many things to consider. For me I
want the driver to be safe. I leave
it to the scrutineer to decide if it
is correct for the class entered in.
It is so fun to just meet the drivers,
to see their cool cars, and to just
send them on their way ready for
friendly (most of the time) combat.
Workers for grid, hotpits, and flag
stations will meet each morning
around 7:00am, then be on station
around 7:50am, and checking in
on radios to Control just before
8:00am. “Cars on course” at 8:00
sharp. Much of this will be orchestrated
by volunteers from our club.
I marvel at their ability to tie everything
together. Multiple people
always stand out in my “Club Race
World.” I’ll name some here quickly
and know I’m leaving many out
(please forgive me). Bob Benson;
always seems to be in hot pits and
on top of everything. His wealth of
experience is amazing in this realm.
Jan Mayo will be working grid. She
seems to dance among the cars lining
them up with perfect precision
and that always-present smile. Lisa
Steele will appear to be in about
20 places at one time. If you need
something she can make it happen.
Christy Payne can find anyone you
need to talk to and always knows
who is assigned to what task.
Well guys, it is the women that
make this gig go. I know; I sit and
marvel at their prowess at this event
every year. How funny is that?
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