We had a great experience with everyone as well. The starting line guys making sure equipment was right and the finish line guys that were so positive and friendly were awesome.
Thank you very much. I was the guy checking everyones safety gear at the start line. As a first timer, I was worried about the amount of intrusion that people would want as they mentally prepared for their run. Keith Turk gave me the best training I could get. "It is your job to make sure that these people survive. I have had more than a few starters be the last person to see a racer alive, and it is your job to be certain that they are 100% safe before they run. For their sake, and for yours."
I would like to thank everyone at the event. All of the racers were professional and friendly. I only had to ask two people to correct deficiencies and there were no complaints.
SOOOOO, Here are the stats I kept over the weekend on safety (for those that are certain that they are completely ready):
Chin straps undone Sat. - 13 (One car crew insisted that the chin was ready and I could see it hanging from outside the car.)
Chin straps undone Sun. - 1
Chin straps loose Sat - 30-35
Chin straps loose Sun - 4
I think Saturday everyone got the message that I like chin straps TIGHT
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Kill switch unhooked -2
Boots undone - 2
Jackets unzipped - 8-10
Fire Extinguisher pins in - 2
Chute pins in - 0
Pair of shoes on the passenger seat(in a race car) - 1
No gloves - 2
All in all, with the hype and the adrenaline, I was very pleased with the level of safety preparedness. I look forward to blistering my feet again next year
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