8:30-8:40 Novice meeting/course walk

This is a group course walk led by a seasoned participant. Despite its name, even those with years of experience participate, as it provides an opportunity to get additional insight into how to approach the course. You should feel free to ask questions during this walk.

08:40 – 8:55 Drivers’ Meeting (mandatory)

The Drivers’ Meeting is where we explain the general safety rules:

  • The parking area (a.k.a the Paddock) is always filled with cars moving in and out of parking spots, people working on their cars, personal effects, etc. For safety, cars should move no faster than a walking pace and everyone should be alert to their surroundings.
  • Everyone on site must sign our insurance waiver. Minors must have their parent or guardian complete the minor waiver.
  • Anyone who wants to take a ride with a competitor must also wear a helmet
  • All body parts must be in the car at all times.

We’ll also go over how the day will operate, marshaling procedures, and any other special considerations resulting from weather or other special conditions. Lastly, we’ll take final attendance and identify the marshal assignments for the first runs.

9:00 – 3:00 pm Timed Runs

With a 30 minute lunch break or rolling lunches.

The time at which we stop timed runs is a bit fluid as we try to maximize the number of runs while still respecting the ultimate deadline of 4PM. Once we do stop running, everyone is expected to spring to action to get packed-up. In general, things look like this:

  • Marshals On Course:
    • Start stacking cones into stacks
    • Place fire extinguishers with stacks
    • Carry radios, flags, and any garbage to the the timing area
      • Radios go on a table
      • Flags in the big canvas bag for flags
      • Garbage in a garbage bag
  • Participants in the paddock
    • Drive carefully to pick-up the stacks of cones and bring them to the trailer for loading
    • Others commence loading the trailer and taking down the tent

When everyone is doing their part, pack-up can be completed as quickly as 15 minutes!

3:00 – 4:00 Post Event Awards, Prizes and Festivities

This part of the day is not mandatory, but it’s encouraged. It’s an opportunity to chat over some refreshing food and drink, celebrate our winners, and hear about upcoming events and activities.