When you say the pits are closed to spectator vehicles do you mean that if I
am a spectator I will not be allowed to take a vehicle anywhere on the salt
to watch the passes? I was under the impression that I could drive up and
down the sidelines of the course to watch.
Jeff Pope
-----Original Message-----
From: glen barrett [SMTP:speedtimer@charter.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 11:35 AM
To: Scott Christensen; jkamo@rapidnet.com
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Hearing things..
Scott & list
The pits are closed to spectator vehicles. You must have a crew or
official
staff windshield pass. best bet is to bring a bicycle. Motor bikes
are not
recommended. Plan on walking a lot as it's easier in the long run to
see
everything.
As far as the heat, some of us have seen it close to 120 deg. on the
salt.
Sun screen, at least 45 and as you stated the salt refllects so
loose shorts
allow for burns close to the family jewels. Under your chin, ears
any thing
not protected can get burnt. Black shoes turn into ovens on the
feet. A cold
wet towel around the neck it a great help and cooling to the body.
Been
there, been burnt. A good straw hat that lets a little air in is a
god
thing. Coffee and other caffinated drinks dehydrate, Water is your
best
friend.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Christensen" <saltrunner31@hotmail.com>
To: <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: Hearing things..
> Joe, thanks for the info, sounds like not much has changed since
I was
> there last time. Glad to hear other people bring their kids, I was
wondering
> if it was a good idea because of the intense heat and they get
bored so
> easy. A cooler and liquids are a definite necessity, hopefully
we'll be
able
> to mooch some shade......BTW, are the pits still closed to
spectators
> vehicles? If so looks like we'll be doin lotsa walkin!!
> Lookin forward to speedweek! Scott in big sky
>
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>
> >From: Joe Amo <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
> >To: Scott Christensen <saltrunner31@hotmail.com>
> >CC: land-speed@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: Hearing things..
> >Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2001 21:37:37 -0600
> >
> >Scott, you dont need much at all as a spectator.
> >
> >The local Grocery stores (2 of them) are excellent
> >and have about everything you would need.
> >
> >The Red Flame catering service is usually set
> >up offering drinks and food on the salt.
> >
> >There is usually an eyeglass vendor as well, as
> >eye protection is as important as fluids,
> >and remembering to apply sunscreen everywhere
> >to include your armpits.
> >
> >A CB is primarily a necessity for racers (required),
> >as the am radio broadcast covers the racing happenings
> >and announces the speeds and color commentary of each
> >pass and entrant.
> >
> >I would suggest carrying a cooler in your vehicle
> >well stocked with gatorade, water, etc, as the needed
> >fluid intake would get impractical to keep running to the
> >vendor.
> >
> >Stop by the Team Amo pit, or trailer wherever it is
> >we will have iced gatorade ready anytime of day, for
> >anyone, and as a bonus your little guy can hang out
> >with my little guy who will turn 6 yrs on this trip,
> >(he came out when he was 6 days old),
> >we stay at the motel 6 if you want to come by and
> >chat, and let you guy make friends with our guy,
> >Jon (not joe) usually has a lighted sign in the window of
> >the motel room with info about Landracing.com.
> >
> >If you come by the Motel 6 hopefully we will again greet
> >you with cold drink, and not a greasy wrench, I am trying to
> >take after Jack Costella, but so far the only thing I have down
> >is taking stuff apart in the parking lot.
> >
> >there is a fine park for kids to play in town as well, and the
> >scenery/landscape behind it is breathtaking.
> >
> >Joe :)
> >
> >Scott Christensen wrote:
> >
> > > List, Iwas wonderin if I need to bring a C.B. radio to the
salt with
me?
> >Is
> > > that still the best way to hear speeds and whats goin on?
Remember, I
> > > haven't been there for a long time...also, is there
food/drinks
> >availible on
> > > the salt? I'm bringing my 5 year old son for his first time
and was
> >wonderin
> > > how much junk i have to bring. Just trying to plan in advance
for
once!
> > > thanks, Scott in big sky
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