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Re: Hearing things..

To: "Pope, Jeff" <Jeff.Pope@HSV.Boeing.com>,
Subject: Re: Hearing things..
From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 11:56:07 -0400
Jeff
The key word was the pits are closed to spectators vehicles.
Other areas are open as posted. This includes the starting
line.
Glen

On Mon, 9 Jul 2001 07:28:16 -0500 
 "Pope, Jeff" <Jeff.Pope@HSV.Boeing.com> wrote:
> 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
>       >
> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>       >
>       > >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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