Keith - looks like you got some good suggestions so far - only other suggestion
I might make is to be sure your overhead shade is a netting type shade or has
halfmoons cut in at regular intervals to release the wind - otherwise you could
easily come in from making a run and find your camp site in a shambles. We get
heavy duty wind gusts from time to time which will just kill a shade tarp
unless it releases the wind as it comes in.
Most people take down their shade tarps every night - even the netting types -
because the wind can get crazy at night on the flats and there is absolutely no
one out there at night to take care of your stuff.
But I think you got all the best suggestions already - the sun is your worst
enemy - you really do need salt (worn on the salt only) shoes - cover every
inch of your skin - don't be suprised if you burn from the bottom up (reflected
sunlight from the salt) like on the underside of your nose -
take lots of water and keep a close eye on anyone with a history of heat
sickness -
Bev
Keith Turk wrote:
> I have a number of questions about the Pit area at Bonneville... if a
> couple of you would be kind enough to share I would appreciate it....
>
> First how are Pits assigned? and if you wanted to set up a group of Racers
> like the ECTA or the List could that be done.... I know many of you have
> long established relationships out there and I respect that.. but if Us new
> guys wanted to pit together would that be possible?
>
> Personally I want to Pit with John Beckett and Lionel Williams.... (
> experienced players both... and Lionel is a Master tuner)
>
> Second and maybe this needs it's own subject line.... but How do I secure
> my Tarps to the salt... and how wide is a Pit stall? How bout the Canopy
> ... what is the best way to keep it around in the winds.... Is there
> anything you wouldn't show up without besides Shade?... by the way cleaning
> out one of my new buildings the other day I ran across 5 old Beach
> umbrella's... would they come in handy? they are kinda heavy but they sure
> are huge....
>
> Thanks in advance....
> Keith Turk
> Austin Healey 100 / Bugeye / Box Sprite / Bonneville Land Speed Racer
> Camaro ( D Gas Altered )
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