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Thank you for the kind words.
I do agree w/what you said “Maybe we are to the point that an offender ought to be DQ or suspended for that race day and the next race day, to get the point across”, if they fail to adhere to the flags.
But that is not my call to make.See Ya Sunday!
I made an assumption as to having volunteers working this weekend, My Bad.
As for as the the Jr races, If time allows we may assist them getting their karts off the track, but we have to make sure they see the flags before we go out and assist. It’s kinda hard waving a flag and trying to move karts at the same time. Wonna give it a try? Just kidding.
Rich Vito wrote:
Flag people need to be more agressive and physically strong out there and take control when need be. Get out there and move those karts and racers off the track–now! Corner workers have to realize they control the accident situation not the lackadazikle drivers. Your paid to help us drivers be safe.Sometimes we are in the unfortunate position of asking for volunteers that don’t have much experience in flagging. We could use more experienced flaggers for all the CSC to keep all things safe and consistant. As far as “Get out there and move those karts and racers off the track–now!”, The hell with that. It is the drivers responsibility to move to a safe place. It’s our job to keep the other racers from packing your a**. If time allows we may assist them getting their karts off the track. And to you shifter guys, get your a** out of the kart and push it your damn self. It’s not my job to restart you if you stall it and if you don’t know how to push start yourself, PRACTICE. Use some of the time when your at IMI, Bandi, GJ to practice push starting yourselves. I’m out.
Race Safe,
Ian[/quote]Rich,
I agree w/you. I think that anyone new to karting should have an “X” placed on the back of their helmet to identify themselves as a newbie. We should also let the new competetors be aware that they will start in the rear of the field for the 1st few races until they are up to speed. I think it should be the same at all the tracks, just for consistency.The main thing is to address these things in the drivers meeting, not just the forum.I didn’t see what happened, but was anyone adhering a blue cross flag? If that was the case, newbie or not, starting a newbie at the back of the pack may not have prevented the incident.
But, if you guys want newbies to automatically be sent to the rear of the field, vote on it. Then bring it to the track owners.Chaz,
I totally agree. The whole purpose of having a series Race Director, Tech Inspector, yada yada yada, was to have consistency in the series. I would think that it would have been put out there before the series began, to get a flagging crew together, in order to have the consistency the karters want and deserve. I am available depending on my work schedule. You know how to reach me if need be.
I am glad to hear that noone was seriously injured and let’s not have a repeat of this for the rest of the series. If we all do our part, I know this will be achieved.Race Safe,
IanI would buy from a kart shop in your area, just because of the ease of getting support.
I do have a brand new CR 80 motor done by Woljter that has no time on it w/some extras if you’re interested. Also have a used CR 80 motor I ‘d be willing to part with, or both.Ian Francis
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Get well soon! Just an FYI, I will be checking for Bonds-like performance enhancers.
How about this, to make sure your parents are just filling you w/food. I am available for dinner after 5pm 7 days a week, until my schedule changes. I’ll let you know when it does, so YOU can adjust your schedule to accomodate ME! HA HA! 😆
