[Spridgets] Driver School Assist SMRS VSCDA

[Erick Zanner]

This is a really good idea! I encourage all Sprideteers to try and help the
newbies in any way, even the smallest of help is very encouraging.
See y’all at the track!
EZ

On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 10:18 AM <stanbmason at aol.com> wrote:

> Spridgetfites,
>
> We are a week away from having fun at Gingerman for our opening season.  I
> have requested assistance from our Group to help with New Spridget Drivers
> attending the Driver School Thursday and Friday and have had some that have
> asked what the responsibilities are, so I have laid out a rough draft of
> items I think are important.  Please provide your input to make this
> document even better.  We can use this for future driver schools so
> everyone understands their responsibilities in volunteering.
>
> Stan Mason
>
> *Sprite Midget Race Series (SMRS) Driver School Assist*
> Revised 27 April 2019 rough draft
>
> *Objective*: To make new drivers attending VSCDA Driver School feel
> welcomed into VSCDA and our SMRS group by assisting them through the driver
> school process with the goal of making it  an easier less overwhelming
> experience for them.
> *Some of the responsibilities would be:*
> -          Please let Stan Mason or other representative know you are
> willing to assist drivers with Driver School support.  I will assign you to
> one of the students.
> -          Introduce yourself and welcome them to VSCDA and SMRS
> -          Review their safety check off list with them prior to Tech
> Inspection and offer help in filling out sheet.
> -          After each session check oil, water, tire pressure and wheel
> nut torque (if they do not have these tools please offer to use yours).
> -          Provide any advice they may ask about.  Safety is the most
> important criteria of the day and make sure they understand the
> importance.  If you are not able to answer their question please ask others
> to assist.
> -          I am copying our “Jim Donato Most Respected Driver Award”
> criteria, which I think conveys what we want from new drivers, after all
> these are the drivers that you will be going wheel to wheel with in the
> future and making sure they understand the importance of safety is all in
> our best interest.
> o   Predictable / Trusted (uses mirrors, points faster cars by, passes
> safely and allows others room to pass and is always a defensive driver over
> competition, stays on racing line except when car failures would leave
> fluids on track)
> o   Objective (listens to others and approaches concerned drivers with
> openness.  Can sit down with any driver and feel comfortable that he did
> the right thing when on the track)
> o   Observant (looks forward to observe incidents and flag stations,
> inspects car between sessions for safety to avoid causing accidents to
> others on track.)
> o   Respectful (Avoids Red Mist, which is identified as an emotional win
> at all costs attitude and maintains Vintage Spirit Philosophy)
> -          Most of the time these School Driver’s will have friends
> assisting them.  Be courteous to them and explain you are there to assist
> them in any way that you can and ask if they have any questions.
> -          There are normally mechanical issues that are required, please
> offer your advice.  We usually will have others SMRS racers that have parts
> available to successfully get them through the next session.
> -          At the end of the Student Race join them for graduation and
> make them proud of their accomplishment.
> -          Invite them to come to future VSCDA events and be part of SMRS
> group.
> -          Make them feel welcome to be part of our group explaining
> Lunches, Support (mechanical and emotional), fun on and off the track.
> Thanks for assisting and expanding the support of SMRS
>
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