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Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:05 pm
by Kurt Rahn
I need course setup help for the CASOC event at El Toro this April 14-15. We don't know yet for sure how early on Friday we'll get to start, but if possible, I'd like to get going before 2 p.m. Worst case, it'll probably 5 p.m. I'll post as soon as I hear definitively.
I have three exemptions for Friday setup and three for changeover on Saturday. In addition, George has said he'll spring for dinner at Knowlwoods for everyone who helps on Friday, regardless of whether they get one of the exemptions. Priority will go to those that can help on both days. The exemption means that if you help with course set up on Friday, you won't have to work on Saturday. If you help with course changeover on Saturday, you will be exempted from work on Sunday.
Friday
Bill Schenker
Davin Swanson
QV Dang
Saturday
Mako Koiwai
Bill Schenker
Davin Swanson
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:10 pm
by Bill Schenker
I should be able to do both days.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:26 pm
by Davin Swanson
I'm available both days.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:12 am
by John Fendel
I can help setup on Friday. I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday anyway.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:26 am
by Mako Koiwai
Change over on Saturday for me please
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:01 am
by Kurt Rahn
Wow! That was a lot easier than I though it'd be! All full (at least as far as exemptions go). John, it'll be good to see you back. Mako, I think you got Palero'd. If Bill has a last-minute job and can't make it, I'll hit you up. Unless you just want to stick around and help for the heck of it.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:30 am
by Mako Koiwai
If Palero wants that GoPro gear, HE better Reconsider!
... oh, just an expression.
... did I mention we're considering giving you another run in the Z06? ;)
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:51 am
by Kurt Rahn
Mako Koiwai wrote:... did I mention we're considering giving you another run in the Z06? ;)
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:40 pm
by Steve Lepper
Kurt,
Since this is a test day before a PRO SOLO, can we please get a Pro-style start included with this course? If not the full-length run like our traditional Pro courses, can we at least remain straight until we make the shift to 2nd? These turns and kinks right off the start gear prevent us from doing any tuning or practice on our starting line technique.
Thank you!
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:53 pm
by KJ Christopher
Steve Lepper wrote:Kurt,
Since this is a test day before a PRO SOLO, can we please get a Pro-style start included with this course? If not the full-length run like our traditional Pro courses, can we at least remain straight until we make the shift to 2nd? These turns and kinks right off the start gear prevent us from doing any tuning or practice on our starting line technique.
Thank you!
These turns and kinks right off the start are required to prevent a launch advantage.
IIRC, sometime in the past few years, we put a long start chute, just for this purpose, and then put the lights after the kink at the end of the chute. This allowed you to practice a launch, or not, without it impacting your course time. That was most likely a practice, although I honestly don't recall.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:56 pm
by Mako Koiwai
For Sundays race one must have a kinky start, but Sat we can do what we like. I like KJ's suggestion
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:17 pm
by Kurt Rahn
I'll keep it in mind for the practice. It'll depend on how much of and what parts of the facility we end up being able to use.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:55 pm
by Rick Brown
Kurt Rahn wrote:I'll keep it in mind for the practice. It'll depend on how much of and what parts of the facility we end up being able to use.
The new timers are so easy to set up, it would be possible to have 60ft times. One timer from stage to 60ft with display at the end, second one could start a little after that, maybe around a turn. Just trying to keep the CASOC tradition of doing things different. ;)
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:03 pm
by Kurt Rahn
It looks like a spot has opened up for switchover on Sun. Mako, are you still interested? No word yet on how early we'll be able to begin setting up, but as soon as I hear something I'll post.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:22 pm
by Michael Sullivan
If Mako passes, I'll take it.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:09 pm
by Kurt Rahn
Mako's in. If Bill has last-minute work, I'll hit you up, Mike. Thanks!
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:49 am
by Michael Sullivan
Regardless of whether I get in the practice or not, I will be there Saturday. Just let me know.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:05 am
by Kurt Rahn
Michael Sullivan wrote:Regardless of whether I get in the practice or not, I will be there Saturday. Just let me know.
Sounds good!
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:45 pm
by Kurt Rahn
I just had a spot open up on Friday, if anyone's interested. No word yet on what time we get to start, but I should know in the next day.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:42 pm
by Rick Brown
I was planning on stopping by to set up the lights, but looks like rain on Friday now.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:04 pm
by Mako Koiwai
I might b able to make it also. Spending the night down there anyway. Let us know when you're going to start
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:58 pm
by Stanley Kowalski
krut this is stanley kowalski do you still need more help on friday to set up the track if so let me know i can come from riverside at about 3 if you need more people call me and let me know 951-377-6230
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:10 pm
by Davin Swanson
Kurt, any word on starting time for setup? FYI, I will be able to bring my pickup so we'll have an easy way to cart cones around the course.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:32 pm
by Kurt Rahn
Davin Swanson wrote:Kurt, any word on starting time for setup? FYI, I will be able to bring my pickup so we'll have an easy way to cart cones around the course.
I just got an email from Mike saying about 3 p.m. is when they'll let us start setting up. The predicted rain has sort of screwed things up and AMCI might have to do the testing they planned to do tomorrow on Fri.
Re: Course Setup for 4/14-15 Event
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:33 pm
by Kurt Rahn
Stanley Kowalski wrote:krut this is stanley kowalski do you still need more help on friday to set up the track if so let me know i can come from riverside at about 3 if you need more people call me and let me know 951-377-6230
I've got my three exemptions lined up, but if you're going to be out and about, we'd love your help anyway. I believe George has agreed to buy dinner afterwards for those who set up, even if they didn't get an exemption.