Lessons from other regions/sponsors?

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If so, why doesn't that information get back to me?  Should we try something at this week’s event to see who doesn't come?

Yes, we should try something to be sure everyone attends.

You know the track is cold, or rather your tires are cold.  Everyone should be able to get around the track and manage their speed.  And when someone comes up behind a guy that's being extra careful they can get around rather than being stuck for a lap with no passing under a yellow flag.

I agree - no need for a yellow flag. Let the "idiot" pass after the blend line and be sure to give him/her enough room ahead of you.......

While that's only 5 bucks per person I don't know how many people would want to stay overnight at Pocono

I don't think it is as much about camping but access to the track. Trailer drop off - esp late trailer drop off. Last minute stuff, etc

assigning the garages went a long way in addressing some of the confusion in setting up at the Glen?

A wise move!

The maps are a great idea.  And the video is an even better one.  We should bring this up to Tom/Jack and see if they can incorporate this into 2007.  Does this already exist for the tracks that we use?

I have been thinking about large track maps for a while and I thought we could get kinkos to make just what we need. I do not know if any other region does this...it was just a quirky idea I had. Different regions refer to different corners by different names or nomenclature and I thought an RTR specific reference would eliminate any confusion about a certain turn number or passing zone...

I have seen other clubs use A/V eqt for classroom. It is very nice. Power point and video.

It wouldn't cost any more than usual but having an extra student group would more than offset the cost of the free instructor portion.  The instructors would need to buy into this as it would certainly work them harder than a normal event. 

I think two seperate events/days makes a little more sense. My original thought was to "reward" solo and instructors with a day or two without students. This would allow ample track time to achieve the "Zen-like" state that Larry Herman always refers to. This would also allow white and black non-instructors to get additional on and off track instruction - (if they are smart enough to take it..) If people need to pay full price for an advanced day at the track, I don't think most would bitch.

The extra student run group DE day/event could be used as an incentive to the instructors. If you participate in the event with extra student groups (the future of the program) you can participate (at a reduced rate/free or guaranteed spot) at the advanced day. Many Zone 1 groups run advanced days and they continually sell out.

I/we appreciate all of your kind comments, a number of people work very hard putting these events together.

Mike,

I think everyone that participates in our DE events sincerely enjoys them. That is a credit to you and everyone in the exec that works so hard for our club. As stated above by Brian, Chris and others, RTR events are exceptional. The planning and organization that you guys do behind the scenes is quite evident. Once my student graduates from college....again...., I can begin to volunteer more of my time in other positions with the club. I have tried since my days as a newbie DE driver to make sure that every event I personally thanked my instructor, the chief instructor and the DE chair for a great event. A big THANK YOU is in order from the Scalies family.