If there is a 50/50 use of 25 and 50ft spaces,
how many are available,total no.?
Sid
Phillip Osborne wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I sent a notice to the SCCA website regarding paddock procedures, however, I
> have not seen it posted yet. Just so there are no surprises:
>
> No more land rush, land grabbing, and saving multiple spaces for our friends
> this year. Yeah, I was guilty, as were a couple from Cen Div, and many
> others. However, with the anticipated 1250 entries, space is at a premium.
> You may have heard that paddock is being marked off into two sizes of spaces,
> 50 x 12 for those pulling enclosed trailers, or open trailers that are
> considered part of the racing effort, ie; tire rack, tool box, etc.
>
> The other size is 25 x 12 for those driving to the event in their competition
> car, and perhaps pulling a small tire trailer. Those with trailered cars, and
> the trailer not considered part of the racing effort, will be asked to take
> the trailer to the trailer parking area, and requested to use the smaller
> space.
>
> Combinations of the above are ok, as long as we have the same number of cars
> in a compound relative to the large/small spaces. And compounds are
> permitted. Or "circleing the wagons" as we used to call it in Cen Div.
>
> Question?
> How do I save space for my friends?
> Answer: Drive into paddock, select a space suitable to you with adjacent
> spaces next to it, find the Paddock Marshall, (probably the only guy in
> Paddock wearing a vest) and advise him your paddock number. At the same time,
> advise him/her that you would like to save an aditional 5 spaces for friends.
> List the names of those 5 along with the space number. That gives you a
> compound of 6 spaces.
>
> Question?
> I need more than 6 spaces, what is my alternative?
> Answer: If adjoining space is remaining, and someone whose name is in one of
> those spaces you reserved chooses, they can request an additional 5 spaces.
> Again, the names must be inserted into a numbered space. Now, your group has
> 11 spaces. You can continue this, but I would suggest that saving more than
> 16 spaces could be considered "hogging the turf," so please try and limit to
> that many spaces, and certainly not more than 20/21.
>
> Note: If you arrive Monday or later, just go to the info office and record
> your space, and make the request to save your additional 5. These lists will
> be used by Paddock Marhshalls and Information booth to direct your friends to
> these areas. It will also allow us to find you in case of emergency. And it
> helps us to see which spaces are remaining and direct late arrivals to those
> spaces.
>
> Question?
> Let's say I have 6 spaces reserved, all with names, and we really feel we can
> crowd in a couple more. Is that ok?
> Answer: Yep, more in a particular space is good, just try not to encroach on
> your neighbors space to do so. That would be bad. Again, the caveat being
> that the names of any extra folks be given to us to enable finding them in
> case of emergency.
>
> Question?
> I am part of a rather large group, such as CP, SM, etc, and we would like to
> park together, and will cetainly need more than 6 to 16 or 20 spaces. What do
> I do now?
> Answer: The back tow rows, those most southerly rows in paddock, are
> unrestricted. Stake your claim, but keep in mind that there are others who
> want to do the same thing, and please don't take more than you need. And folks
> occupying those areas need to advise Information office of that location. No
> numberd spaces will be in that area, and of course won't be required.
>
> You will also notice that the center north/south lane has been removed to
> allow more parking. Your row entrance will be at either extreme east or
> extreme west of paddock
>
> Ok folks, if you have read this far, you are a serious Nationals attendee.
> Please keep in mind that those of us working Paddock realize the importance of
> camaraderie to this sport, and camaraderie in the paddock area has been a hugh
> part of the success of Nationals. No one wants to take that away, but your
> cooperation is sorely needed to pull this off without problems. We want to
> part as the friends we were when we got here, and make this experience just as
> enjoyable as it has been in the past. Who knows, you may end up pitted next
> to someone you didn't know, and end up with a new friend.(s)
>
> ...another Notice...
> The knuckledragger and his henchmen will NOT be dressed in camouflage, or
> carrying their NRA memorabilia, guns, slapsticks, billy clubs, handcuffs, and
> stinking badges!
> Instead, they will be wearing a sissie little vest, and a sissie little name
> badge....Please be gentle...8-)
>
> I am purposly cross posting in the interest of time/effort. Please don't whup
> up on me for it...
>
> Phil Osborne
> Paddock Marshall Chief
>
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