Lessons from other regions/sponsors?

[smankow]

Hank, good commentary.  If nothing else, we can all agree to disagree.  I think the whole purpose of this thread was to examine what other groups do differently than RTR.  Different doesn't mean good or bad, better or worse.  Just different.  As Mike has stated throughout that they continually look to improve the program.  And this thread is proof of that, despite some of the banter.

I've met and spoken with Hank at several events this season.  He's a good guy who is only voicing how other groups do things and asked about how RTR does things.  I'd welcome him to any of our events in whatever car he drives.  As a side note, he showed up very early for our last AX event and helped us clear the course of fallen debris.  Thanks again, Hank!

I've said earlier that RTR runs a great program, which is evident with their looking to improve beliefs.  While I may not agree with all of the ideas presented, no one is saying that any or all items will be implemented (this is NOT directed at anyone).

In the past, I've talked with Mike about how other regions register at the event.  We discussed the pros and cons of both.  You quickly learn that there is reasoning for how we do things that aren't necessarily apparent and they are there for all of our safety.

As for Schattenbaum, I ran with them last year in their blue/yellow group (blue ran uninstructed) and it was quite scary.  Yes, there was a vast difference in speed and abilities, but several of the "solos" forgot to use mirrors for several laps.  And, we all know that Shenandoah/SP flaggers don't use the Blue flag too often.  But, as previously stated, seat time is still seat time.

And by my clock, it's about 22 1/2 hours until the track goes hot 

 

Steve