2013 Solo Nationals - Writers needed

[pethier at comcast.net]

This was one of the best things I did when I was at Nationals.  Maybe I can get there again someday.

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rocky Entriken" <rocky at spitfire4.com>
> To: ".Wichita Region" <wichitascca at googlegroups.com>, ".Team.Net" <autox at autox.team.net>, ".Solo Chairs"
> <SCCA_Solo_Chairs at yahoogroups.com>, ".KCautox" <kcautox at yahoogroups.com>, ".Kansasautox" <kansasautox at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:34:30 PM
> Subject: 2013 Solo Nationals - Writers needed
> This is when I put out my annual call for people to help provide the
> coverage in SportsCar Magazine for the SCCA Solo Nationals. If you're
> the type
> of person who likes to weigh in on these forums, you may be just the
> one we
> need.
> 
> I need about two dozen writers to cover the event and so far I have
> about
> half of what I need. Ideally, we want people who will be there all
> four days
> -- Tuesday-Wednesday drivers cover Thursday-Friday classes and
> Thursday-Friday
> drivers cover Tuesday-Wednesday classes [See Run Days list at bottom
> of this
> message].
> 
> The perks are:
> 
> 1-This counts as your work assignment,
> 
> 2-You do most of it sitting in the stands or chatting with other
> drivers, and
> 
> 3-You do NOT have to work on the days you run (if you're there all
> four
> days).
> 
> The necessaries are:
> 
> 1-I prefer people who are there all four days (enabling #3 above), but
> I can
> use some same-day people -- it depends what heat you end up running. I
> do NOT
> assign conflicts -- your own competition comes first.
> 
> 2-You must get stories back to me within about 10 days -- most do it
> via
> e-mail.
> 
> You do NOT need polished writing ability. What we do need is people
> who are
> good observers and, yes, even good bench racers.
> 
> No one should have to write up more than two classes or cover classes
> in
> more than two heats (Open and Ladies are considered one class for
> story
> purposes). The basic job is to be there when the classes are running,
> talk to
> a couple of the key players, then write a story of about 500 words
> (likely
> after you get home). Writing talent is secondary to just being there.
> I can
> edit most anything into a reasonable narrative, but I need the details
> of the
> story -- the eyes and ears of the reporters are what is most valuable.
> 
> If you can be part of the crew this year, please send me a direct
> e-mail
> (rocky at spitfire4.com) telling me:
> 
> 1. Your name
> 
> 2. Mailing address
> 
> 3. Phone numbers (home, work, cell)
> 
> 4. e-mail address
> 
> 5. Your class, days you run [see schedule below]
> 
> 6. What day you plan to arrive/leave Lincoln
> 
> 7. Any preferences for classes you'd like to cover
> 
> 8. Second choice for event work assignment in case I can't use you as
> a
> writer.
> 
> I'll reply confirming I got your e-mail, then you'll hear from me next
> after the run/work order comes out which is when I can make the story
> assignments.
> 
> If you enter Nationals online through MotorsportReg.com (you can reach
> it
> most easily from the SCCA.com website), when you reach "Work
> Preference"
> select "Other" and on the next line down write in "SportsCar Writer."
> If you
> enter using the paper entry form, in the "Worker Information" area
> circle
> "OTHER" and write in "SportsCar Writer."
> 
> If you've already sent your entry and checked off some other worker
> preference, just let me know what you checked. I can get it changed.
> 
> Hope to hear from you soon!
> 
> 
> 
> --Rocky Entriken
> 
> Chief of Writers
> 
> 
> 
> Run Days for 2013 Solo Nationals:
> 
> ~~~TUE-WED~~~
> 
> SS AS BS ES FS GS HS
> 
> RTF RTA
> 
> STC
> 
> SSP ASP BSP CSP DSP
> 
> SSM SM SMF
> 
> XP DP FP
> 
> AM FM FSAE
> 
> 
> 
> ~~~THU-FRI~~~
> 
> CS DS
> 
> RTR
> 
> STF STS STR STX STU
> 
> ESP FSP
> 
> CP EP GP
> 
> BM CM DM EM KM JA JB
> 
> 
> 
> and, of course, corresponding Ladies classes
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