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Offline Papi

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2013, 12:33:36 AM »
After yesterday I think some of the "veterans" need to take rookie orientation to learn the rules.

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Hey, by the way, enjoyed chatting with you. I think I was behind you after the meet on Palmdale and you made a left as we went straight to the freeway, Yes?
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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2013, 09:55:17 AM »
On that note, what is considered minimum crew? If I run 1 bike can this be a single operation or do we need at least another body?

You can crew with us if needed. But it's always best practice to have another person, a tow vehicle/trailer.
Send me a note on barf/facebook and come down to my shop so we can go over all the stuff. Happy to help you anyway I can.


Thank you for a great offer, I know you have mentioned you would assist in the past. 
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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2013, 12:53:14 PM »


What happened?  
Hey, by the way, enjoyed chatting with you. I think I was behind you after the meet on Palmdale and you made a left as we went straight to the freeway, Yes?
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Congrats on the record, I learned alot talking with you! See you in July, not going to be able to make June.

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #18 on: May 22, 2013, 01:11:18 PM »
"After yesterday I think some of the "veterans" need to take rookie orientation to learn the rules."

Driver/rider education is an ongoing process. SCTA made great headway in educating rookies when the new program was introduced and since then we have had very few problems with new drivers and riders.

At registration we give out a bright green reminder sheet containing a course map and 10 important points. That sheet is directed at the non-rookie. Let us know if you have any great ideas at reaching the masses.

Miriam

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2013, 07:35:33 PM »
"After yesterday I think some of the "veterans" need to take rookie orientation to learn the rules."

Driver/rider education is an ongoing process. SCTA made great headway in educating rookies when the new program was introduced and since then we have had very few problems with new drivers and riders.

At registration we give out a bright green reminder sheet containing a course map and 10 important points. That sheet is directed at the non-rookie. Let us know if you have any great ideas at reaching the masses.

Miriam

Oh I dont know..... maybe rookie orientation (class only) every 5 years? Theres not alot going on at 4pm the day before a race anyways. I know I've done it twice, once for me and once with my son. I learned alot, Nate does an awesome job!

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2013, 10:22:19 PM »
I like going to all meetings including rookie.
and it's nice to have everyone with me at those meetings.

different tracks, different procedures, different pull outs for okay and not OK.

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2013, 10:44:10 PM »
I worked with Nathan on rookie orientation on Friday to mainly assist with the motorcycle side however as good as he does it he and others can always use the help.  What I found as a racer was that it kept me from doing course walk and seeing the course firsthand.

  I also had to take time away from working on my bike since we brought nearly a new bike (front end, swing arm, body work, wiring, shield etc) so I am not sure I will be doing it again however I want to say thank you to Nathan, Mike and all of the volunteers for what they do!

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2013, 02:12:16 PM »
Oh I dont know..... maybe rookie orientation (class only) every 5 years? Theres not alot going on at 4pm the day before a race anyways. I know I've done it twice, once for me and once with my son. I learned alot, Nate does an awesome job!

We (as in me and whoever is in our little crew) do the RO every year regardless. If somebody new tags along, I make it mandatory they do the RO, whether they are schlepping sammiches or on the starting line with me. It really helps get the head inline with whats going on, seeing changes in realtime, and helping new crew feel comfortable with procedures.

Your basic idea of a refresher course is a good one. But also what Miriam said, education is continuos, for all of us, riders/drivers/crew alike. It's easy to get into a comfort zone and make mistakes. All in all, the SCTA does a great job keeping us all safe, including spectators/photogs/media what have you. We should continue with extreme respect for what our volunteers like Nate, Miriam, Bill, Jim and so many others do for us.

In that spirit, we are all stewards of one another. Fostering positive attitudes about safety first with each other should always be the prime goal, next to going fast of course.

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2013, 11:08:01 PM »
Well said, Papi. :cheers:

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2013, 10:34:56 AM »
I worked with Nathan on rookie orientation on Friday to mainly assist with the motorcycle side however as good as he does it he and others can always use the help.  What I found as a racer was that it kept me from doing course walk and seeing the course firsthand.

  I also had to take time away from working on my bike since we brought nearly a new bike (front end, swing arm, body work, wiring, shield etc) so I am not sure I will be doing it again however I want to say thank you to Nathan, Mike and all of the volunteers for what they do!

John, thank you for your help.  I'd certainly like to have you join in again if you can find the time in the future.   
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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2013, 09:05:56 PM »
Dan Warner must be on vacation and there is nothing posted on the July meet. Got anything Nathan?
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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2013, 09:23:25 PM »
Dan and his girlfriend were going to Italy (or was it France) for a 30th wedding anniversary trip.
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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #27 on: July 16, 2013, 10:46:34 AM »
That's not right!

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2013, 11:00:54 AM »
Got anything Nathan?

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Re: Rookie Orientation
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2013, 06:16:31 AM »
In order to ease Stan's concerns the lovely Joanie is indeed with me. Currently having lunch in France, on the Rhone River headed to Lyon with Viking River Cruises. Awesome deal! Oh, here comes the free wine with lunch guy - gotta go.

Aurevoir,

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