01-05-2006, 12:57 AM
Firesprink and I were at the track for a little while tonight, and Bernie put a few new rules in effect, which really seemed to make a BIG difference.
1. NO FUEL allowed in the track area (During practice times) -- This prevents the drivers from having a "Pit guy" to keep refueling them tank after tank. In addition to telling everyone this Rule, Everyone is also told that after they run a tank, they are to marshall.
I was surprised at how well this rule helped out. Tonight, we saw guys who I've NEVER seen marshall before taking their turns out on the track, doing their share.
2. Frequency clips are also going to be easier to cycle under the previous Rule. If people are only allowed to run one tank at a time, They can't Hog the clips. They also plan on trying to keep a better eye out for clips in the pit area.
3. NO SMOKING in the track area. Smoking is limited to the smoking pit room, or outside. Even as a smoker, I agree with this rule as well.
The added rules made for a much more enjoyable time at the track. Instead of only running a tank or two in 3-4 hours, We were actually open to run more often. There were a couple "Slow" times with the marshalls (only 1 or 2 on the track), but for the most part, there were usually a minimum of 4-5 people marshalling.
GREAT addition to the rules Bernie. Practice ran much smoother. :joy: :joy:
1. NO FUEL allowed in the track area (During practice times) -- This prevents the drivers from having a "Pit guy" to keep refueling them tank after tank. In addition to telling everyone this Rule, Everyone is also told that after they run a tank, they are to marshall.
I was surprised at how well this rule helped out. Tonight, we saw guys who I've NEVER seen marshall before taking their turns out on the track, doing their share.
2. Frequency clips are also going to be easier to cycle under the previous Rule. If people are only allowed to run one tank at a time, They can't Hog the clips. They also plan on trying to keep a better eye out for clips in the pit area.
3. NO SMOKING in the track area. Smoking is limited to the smoking pit room, or outside. Even as a smoker, I agree with this rule as well.
The added rules made for a much more enjoyable time at the track. Instead of only running a tank or two in 3-4 hours, We were actually open to run more often. There were a couple "Slow" times with the marshalls (only 1 or 2 on the track), but for the most part, there were usually a minimum of 4-5 people marshalling.
GREAT addition to the rules Bernie. Practice ran much smoother. :joy: :joy: