Hello autocrossers,
Most event chairs and drivers show up for their event and everything runs as
smooth as silk. The weather is perfect and all the chiefs and their crews
perform in flawless fashion. All systems in effect are tried and proven and the
day flows like beer at a Super Bowl game. Ever one drives their best and no one
drives with the sun in their face, In fact, everyone drives with the sun out!
The course is perfect and not a handful of gravel can be found anywhere. Well,
this year's first event did not quite go that way. It had a few bumps and I
don't think we could have had a more experienced, calm, and level headed event
chair team as Chris Cox and Pilar Miranda. We should be thankful.
We owe them, our computer guru Robin Yang, and all the other volunteers and
ourselves a boat load of thanks for all the patience and understanding that
became the standard of the day, and night for that matter. Anything that could
throw out a challenge did so and I have to admit that I always thought nightime
autocrossing was a solution to extreme temps in desert regions. People may have
become impatient, but maintained in the spirit of what this sport is all about.
I'm sure a number of changes will occur in the future, resulting from the
challenges that reared their heads today. Also, a number of procedures, like
registration, will improve naturally as all the necessary information is
gathered. Inevitably, the events will run smoother than ever before and
everyone will be happy that they participate in our club and that we do things
in the way that we do.
The next event will be on Febuary 19th and will be chaired by Jeremy Rine and
Craig Wright. I suspect that one or two bumps may still exist, however, it
should be a smoother ride. Please respond to their call for setup workers.
Warm weather and clear skies are predicted.
Thanks,
Tim
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