2/12 track worker school at infineon - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Kevin M · 2005-01-25, 01:12 AM

Is anybody else hoping to attend this? Those of you that went last year, what was the cost? Who do I see about getting signed up?

sperry · 2005-01-25, 09:36 AM

IIRC the cost is either free to SCCA members, or Reno Region paid for some of us to go last year.

I'm not sure who's organizing the event for Reno this year, but I'll bet Dean or Debbie know about it... or maybe even Matt since he went to the last RenoSCCA meeting.

The event is cool, but can also be boring. The classroom part of it is pretty dry... I remember Matt falling asleep and knocking over his glass iced tea bottle and scaring himself awake.

The actual "training" is pretty fun, but long. We broke into groups around their mock track and delt with several incidents, like a car off course that needs a tow, or a racing wreck response, and the final scenario was putting out a car fire.

The wierd thing about the event is that it's not really structured for beginners to learn. It's more of a refresher deal for those people who are going to be working events in the coming season. In fact, there really is no way for beginners to learn Flagging and Communications... essentially, you show up at the event to help, and they stick you with someone that's experienced and you learn by doing. This "training" is essentially that, minus the actual race, you just hop in a group and learn by trying it. Just keep in mind that you will only get out of it what you put into it... so if you go, make sure to take the flags at a corner, or take the radio at a corner, and give it a whirl. You'll probably screw something up, but that's how you learn.

MattR · 2005-01-25, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

... I remember Matt falling asleep and knocking over his glass iced tea bottle and scaring himself awake.

Damn, I thought nobody saw that. That sucked. hahaha. I am going to have to skip the event this year, I have plans that day. I think it would be good if some people went though...kind of gives you an idea of what goes on for corner working, etc...

sperry · 2005-01-25, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

... I remember Matt falling asleep and knocking over his glass iced tea bottle and scaring himself awake.

Damn, I thought nobody saw that. That sucked. hahaha. I am going to have to skip the event this year, I have plans that day. I think it would be good if some people went though...kind of gives you an idea of what goes on for corner working, etc...

Matt, I think that bottle woke up like 10 other sleeping people.

I'm probably not going either... but I'm no good at planning my weekends that far in advance, so I might change my mind if nothing better is going on.

Dean · 2005-01-25, 02:06 PM

I'm thinking about going, but will probably try out timing and scoring instead of Flagging & Communication.

Kevin M · 2005-02-07, 05:53 PM

Bump... this weekend. Anybody else willing to go? Nick I talked to you about it recently.. still interested?

Nick Koan · 2005-02-07, 05:55 PM

"Still interested" seems to be a liberal intrepretation of my desire to go.

Kevin M · 2005-02-07, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

"Still interested" seems to be a liberal intrepretation of my desire to go.

My interpretation was baed on your lack of something better to do.

MattR · 2005-02-07, 10:21 PM

I'm gonna sit it out this year. Have fun.

dknv · 2005-02-07, 11:20 PM

I thought it was interesting. After i did this school day last year, I worked with F&C at turn 11 at t-hill during the Double National race - and must say it's the BEST seat in the house.

BOO · 2005-02-07, 11:51 PM

Just dont forget your sunblock/lip balm with spf 30

Kevin M · 2005-02-08, 12:06 AM

Meh, since interest is so staggeringly high, and apparently the "training" isn't really that helpful, I'm gonna skip it. I might go to Sac for the meet anyway, if somebody wants to tag along.

2005-01-25, 01:12 AM	#1
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	2/12 track worker school at infineon Is anybody else hoping to attend this? Those of you that went last year, what was the cost? Who do I see about getting signed up? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-01-25, 09:36 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	IIRC the cost is either free to SCCA members, or Reno Region paid for some of us to go last year. I'm not sure who's organizing the event for Reno this year, but I'll bet Dean or Debbie know about it... or maybe even Matt since he went to the last RenoSCCA meeting. The event is cool, but can also be boring. The classroom part of it is pretty dry... I remember Matt falling asleep and knocking over his glass iced tea bottle and scaring himself awake. The actual "training" is pretty fun, but long. We broke into groups around their mock track and delt with several incidents, like a car off course that needs a tow, or a racing wreck response, and the final scenario was putting out a car fire. The wierd thing about the event is that it's not really structured for beginners to learn. It's more of a refresher deal for those people who are going to be working events in the coming season. In fact, there really is no way for beginners to learn Flagging and Communications... essentially, you show up at the event to help, and they stick you with someone that's experienced and you learn by doing. This "training" is essentially that, minus the actual race, you just hop in a group and learn by trying it. Just keep in mind that you will only get out of it what you put into it... so if you go, make sure to take the flags at a corner, or take the radio at a corner, and give it a whirl. You'll probably screw something up, but that's how you learn. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-01-25, 02:06 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'm thinking about going, but will probably try out timing and scoring instead of Flagging & Communication. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-02-07, 05:53 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Bump... this weekend. Anybody else willing to go? Nick I talked to you about it recently.. still interested? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-02-07, 05:55 PM	#7
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	"Still interested" seems to be a liberal intrepretation of my desire to go. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-02-07, 10:21 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm gonna sit it out this year. Have fun. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-02-07, 11:20 PM	#10
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I thought it was interesting. After i did this school day last year, I worked with F&C at turn 11 at t-hill during the Double National race - and must say it's the BEST seat in the house.

2005-02-07, 11:51 PM	#11
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Just dont forget your sunblock/lip balm with spf 30 __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-02-08, 12:06 AM	#12
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Meh, since interest is so staggeringly high, and apparently the "training" isn't really that helpful, I'm gonna skip it. I might go to Sac for the meet anyway, if somebody wants to tag along. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
R&T - Best All-Around Sports Car Comparo - MUST READ	ArthurS	Off Topic Chat	9	2005-04-06 08:31 PM
Audi Driving School at Thunderhill... 1/8-9/05	Dean	Motorsports Chat	6	2004-12-15 05:58 PM
SECCS Reno-Fernley Track Day, Sunday August 29!	sperry	Motorsports Chat	274	2004-09-07 09:32 AM
SCCA All Club Training Day(Fire School) Sat. @ Infineon	Dean	Motorsports Chat	34	2004-02-23 02:02 PM