Geoff Mohler makes a good point, accurately visible vehicle IDs are
important to a smooth running operation from "grid-to-grid", so to speak.
A further observation is that incomplete or inadequately visible
number/class IDs, not only cause confusion and delays but can benefit the
deficient one, at the expense of his/her class competitors.
Like it or not,in addition to the problem of penalties being assigned to the
wrong competitor, some penalties (only a few, I hope) don't get properly
recorded at all, for a whole bunch of reasons. But being able to see/read,
and then report, that "112 SS" hit a cone or DNFed, rather than "that blue
car" or "the next car to finish" is a lot more efficiently reported by a
worker, and RECEIVED by the timing crew.
I don't think we need to be reminded but, course workers vary in Knowledge,
experience, efficiency. dedication and attention span. Consistantly accurate
and visible number/class IDs, for each COMPETITOR, (multiple entrants/car
please take special note) will improve the level of ALL workers' performance
by making it easier for each of us, who work course, to accurately report
penalties.
Don
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>From: Geoff Mohler <gemohler@speedracer.speedtoys.com>
>To: Patrick Jones <axng4me@yahoo.com>
>Cc: "Talley, Brooks" <brooks@frnk.com>, ba-autox@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: numbers
>Date: Sat, Feb 3, 2001, 6:21 PM
>
>Considering the region has recently enacted a few things to encourage a
>more "proper" atmosphere concering membership & registration in order to
>help trim attendance count..
>
>I dont think its unfair to say that if you're not numbered..yer not
>running.
>
>Of course..anyone available can do all they can to help..should
>time/materials offer..but I dont think its asking too much to be properly
>labeled for the course officials to be able to do thier jobs quickly
>instead of falling 1-2 cars behind wondering what #s are on a car waiting
>for it to hit the finish line.
>
>I think it's worth the few $ any registered member would have to spend to
>have numbers for thier cars.
>
>On Sat, 3 Feb 2001, Patrick Jones wrote:
>
>> If distributing numbers is easy, then it would be a nice service for
>> the region to provide. Since all the competitors are members, however,
>> everyone knows they need numbers and should come prepared. This is
>> just one of those things that are/is too easy to do at home before the
>> race.
>>
>> patrick
>
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