FSAE West

Bob Beamesderfer · Post by **Bob Beamesderfer** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:56 pm

George Schilling wrote:
Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Who are those in opposition?
We are all concerned Bob. There's no hidden agenda. We need committed bodies to make it happen. Last year we were stretched pretty thin.

Well, to get committed "bodies" the first thing you need is committed leadership. This ...

There is debate going on right now whether we should continue this support or not. Our concern is the struggle to get volunteers to work the event.

... sounds like less than committed leadership.

Instead of trying to control the discussion here, perhaps, George, you should reword your statements.

For the record, I've been there all three years, including three days this year: Presentation Judge, Dynamic Grid Chief.

George Schilling · Post by **George Schilling** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:02 pm

Is it my imagination, or is there a little bit of overreacting going on here? Geez.

Ian Stewart · Post by **Ian Stewart** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:06 pm

You guys crack me up!!

Its obvious that many of us are so into FSAE WEST and supporting it that we wind up tripping over each other trying to promote it....

I think we really reached critical mass this year. Third times the charm as they say...and we will continue to improve.

It has definitely not been not been without challenges, but we had, as usual, really good people involved that made the difference.

our SCCA group (CSCC along with the Cal Club Road Racing Safety Crew) is seen as the one of if not the best dynamic event coordinators in all the FSAE comps (that's WORLD WIDE mind you!!)

I am still all in and it is great to hear that Renee George Bob Bill Marshal, Christine, rick, lisa, steve, gayle, john... pant pant.... and many others are too!!

does CSCC HAVE to be involved in FSAE....no, but that's like saying do we NEED to autox??

these cars can go 0-60 in under 4 seconds corner at 1.5 gs + and usually brake SPECTACULARLY trying to do so.

We have the best seats in the house, and support a great event just doing what we do already...

So if your new to FSAE, pay no attention to Exstrand rants and the like, come on out and be a part of a great event, in a bigger than yourself kinda way!!

We, the organizers, commit to making it worth your while to do so....

cheers,

Ian

Kurt Rahn · Post by **Kurt Rahn** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:13 pm

pay no attention to Exstrand rants

Hey steve, he spelled your name with an "x." Does that mean you're, like, Xtreme and hip now? ;)

Mike Simanyi · Post by **Mike Simanyi** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:42 pm

George Schilling wrote:Is it my imagination, or is there a little bit of overreacting going on here? Geez.

Sounds like it. I'll go on record in favor of us hosting the event too. That doesn't change our responsibility to check with our members before signing a contract though, as KJ mentions.

Frankly I think with a little advance planning we can make this the smoothest run, best FSAE West event yet.

Mike

Steve Ekstrand · Post by **Steve Ekstrand** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:19 am

Ian nailed it with the "we've reached critical mass" comment. In somethings it gets harder to find volunteers because of burnout or malaise. I think with this event, the word spreads how cool and exciting the event is and you HAVE to be part of it!

DON'T GET LEFT OUT!

Ian Stewart · Post by **Ian Stewart** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:19 pm

The "ex" thing was an uninteded late night typo, but funny the next day....

For anyone interested in the "details" of FSAE, the 2009 FSAE rules have been released

http://www.sae.org/images/cds/220553967 ... 0FINAL.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Reijo Silvennoinen · Post by **Reijo Silvennoinen** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:57 pm

Yeah, it's a worthwhile duty to take on. It is the future of the sport of autocross as well with many of these ex-FSAE'ers becoming members here and elsewhere. So think of this as promoting YOUR sport (being in essence a word-of-mouth sport and all).

The only reason I said I won't be there (worked the last two years), is that I no longer live there and certain logistics are getting in the way....like 1600 miles or so.

So, have at 'er.....support this event!

Reijo

Post by **Bill Schenker** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:41 pm

Not that I think there is any opposition, just due diligence on the part of the Chairman-elect that we not get in trouble financially, but just to put my two cents in...

This is is a wonderful, exhausting, worthwhile, tough, awesome, tiring, rewarding and thoroughly worthy event - the innovation, hard work and enthusiasm shown by the teams makes one feel really good about oneself as you do your little bit to help make it happen.

I hope we can make it happen another year; if for no other reason, I want to make it 3 for 3 as Fire marshall Bill!

Steve Ekstrand · Post by **Steve Ekstrand** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:40 pm

A lot of FSAE participants aspire to be Randy Noll.

}:)

Post by **Bill Schenker** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:42 pm

Steve Ekstrand wrote:A lot of FSAE participants aspire to be Randy Noll.

}:)

Ah! Randy was small potatoes! I'm talkin' leaping flames!

Bob Beamesderfer · Post by **Bob Beamesderfer** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:42 am

Bill Schenker wrote:
Steve Ekstrand wrote:A lot of FSAE participants aspire to be Randy Noll.

}:)
Ah! Randy was small potatoes! I'm talkin' leaping flames!

We should have a water can on hand also to spray the driver. ABC compound does nothing to cool anything off. Learned that from one of the firefighters who was on duty at the track.

Steve Ekstrand · Post by **Steve Ekstrand** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:42 am

Great idea on the water. Critical on burns to cool the area as fast as possible to reduce the cooking time.

John Williams · Post by **John Williams** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:16 pm

I love this event, I've been there the last three years. Year before last just four monhts after having back surgery, And I'll be there next year also, Where do I sign up?

KJ Christopher · Post by **KJ Christopher** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:37 pm

John Williams wrote:I love this event, I've been there the last three years. Year before last just four monhts after having back surgery, And I'll be there next year also, Where do I sign up?

make sure to click the poll at the top of the page. so far we've got 36 people interested.

Kurt Rahn · Post by **Kurt Rahn** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:51 pm

I'm definitely in for Sat., assuming I'm in town. Getting dates soon would help make sure it gets on people's calendars. I can hardly wait!

Christine Grice · Post by **Christine Grice** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:03 am

We hope to get the ball rolling on the collecting of volunteers soon. Just be patient, you will defiantly see information on how to sign up here on the board.

Post by **Marshall Grice** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:33 am

KJ Christopher wrote:
John Williams wrote:I love this event, I've been there the last three years. Year before last just four monhts after having back surgery, And I'll be there next year also, Where do I sign up?
make sure to click the poll at the top of the page. so far we've got 36 people interested.

I refuse to vote until we at least find out what weekend the event will be held...

Rachel Nichols · Post by **Rachel Nichols** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:48 pm

If I'm not already tied up with judging, I'll definitely be volunteering both days.

Tom Tanquary · Post by **Tom Tanquary** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:43 pm

I will definitely work this event again (with the usual caveats) It's quite fun.

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