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AlanGalbraith

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Unwritten rules
« on: June 01, 2005, 11:12:00 PM »
Can anyone think of any?
 
 how about how you go about working on your bike/car once in impound? Is that written down anywhere?

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Re: Unwritten rules
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2005, 12:45:00 AM »
Be sure and get your time slip time noted and signed off as you enter impound... if a bike be sure to go to the bike trailer--if a car get His Honnor the Mayor notified when you want the time to start---you will have four hours to work on it ---if not after FIA

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Re: Unwritten rules
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2005, 10:15:00 AM »
Alan,
 
 Works the same way as a USFRA event. I seem to recall you not having any problems with them.
 
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2005, 11:01:00 AM »
Along these lines, yesterday I printed out a copy of the m/c inspection form, read it closely, and sent a query to the inspector-general asking for clarification of this, opinions on that.  Some things didn't read right to me.  Some things are those that are "Hey, I've always wondered why it says this but you don't catch me on 'em", and there are a few that flat don't make sense the way they're written.
 
 It's one hell of a lot easier to ask a question now and receive an answer that will require changes -- than it is to wait a few hours in tech lines, then be told that something-or-other isn't right, go back to the pits, and do the wait in line all over again.  If there's something that you know, deep in your heart, isn't quite right but maybe you'll sneak it through -- ah, heck, get it out in the open and fix it.  Makes waiting in line much less stressful.
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Re: Unwritten rules
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2005, 03:09:00 PM »
The unwritten rule that varies by official and applicant is the worst.
 There will always be levels of experiencs that have to come togrther and work.
 The object is to make it work without giving an advantage to anyone by virtue of selective application of the rules.
 There will always be an entrant that needs exrta help and others that take extra advantage.
 The rules have to balance in the middle of that.
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Re: Unwritten rules
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2005, 04:44:00 PM »
per Jon W. ..."If there's something that you know, deep in your heart, isn't quite right"
 
 per Jack D. ..."rule that varies by official and applicant is the worst."
 
 and "object is to make it work without giving an advantage to anyone by virtue of selective application of the rules"
 
 AMEN
 
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2005, 07:05:31 PM »
Whats the rule on 'camping'?  
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2005, 09:34:36 PM »
:lol: Rick;

BLM rules state no camping on the salt flats. However the infamous "Bend in the Road" is about 1 mile from the salts edge. Dr Flamo and his "roads end" gang always keep things "interesting". Hey its free,and all the kids on mini bikes,mosquitos,and fireworks you can handle! Plus all the racers headed for the 6AM impound opening whizzing by your tent at daybreak!

Ya' gotta do the "Bend in the Road" at least once.
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« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2005, 08:32:36 AM »
So I'm still a bit confused.  If i  have a 48 ft. trailer with my car in back, and living quarters in frt,  do I have to pack up and go to the bend, or do you mean if i want to pop a tent, go to the bend?
  I would'nt think you would have to pack up and totally leave each night, but I've screwed up before, so just wanted to be sure on all the "UNwritten rules.
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« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2005, 08:51:43 AM »
NO one one the salt at night.........
 most have a pit set up on salt, and leave car and
racing stuff secured in the pit on a tarp or in
trailer......

camping at the bend in the road only..

PLENTY of room for you,  I think you  will find it
pretty much perfect...........


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« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2005, 08:51:56 AM »
There is no camping on the salt overnight. If you are living in your hauler you just leave the racer in your pit overnight and move you living quarters to the bend. You can stake a spot at the bend for your tent so you can leave your hauler on the salt overnight.

Everything at the bend seems to be secure so I would guess you could feel safe leaving your stuff there during the day.

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« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2005, 01:29:35 PM »
New here, just a spectator, but you can go down the road to the west of the turn off and turn down a side road for a little more quiet and actually get some sleep