Pits are not assigned, they are on a first come first first serve basis.
Use as much space as you need, but be considerate of others. If you have
a group, the first one there just cones off the needed space. It is
required that tarps are under the race cars to keep fluids from leaking
onto the salt. I generally just set heavy stuff around the edges to keep
the tarp in place, you could use large nails, but you will find that
they are hard to get into the salt and just about as hard to get out.
The last thing you want at Bonneville is a sunburn. I have found that
shade is a must at the salt, as is lots of water or juices, sun screen,
a light long sleeve shirt to don when your arms have had too much sun, a
hat, and something to shade the back of your neck. A First Aid Kit, some
waterless hand cleaner, and shoes for the salt to change into before
setting foot on the salt, and remove before going into the hotels. We
also duct-tape plastic to the floor of the truck to protect the carpets
and make for easier cleanup at home. Of course, it is nice to have
adequate chairs for bench racing if you have the time. A CB and Fire
Extinguisher is required in each push-truck.
I have made a checklist to help, but taking everything needed to the
Salt is impossible. Just don't forget the important stuff like,
firesuit, helmet and race car. Most everything else can be acquired from
friendly competitors! Looking forward to B-day, about five weeks and
counting.
Tom
Keith Turk wrote:
>
> I have a number of questions about the Pit area at Bonneville... if a
> couple of you would be kind enough to share I would appreciate it....
>
> First how are Pits assigned? and if you wanted to set up a group of Racers
> like the ECTA or the List could that be done.... I know many of you have
> long established relationships out there and I respect that.. but if Us new
> guys wanted to pit together would that be possible?
>
> Personally I want to Pit with John Beckett and Lionel Williams.... (
> experienced players both... and Lionel is a Master tuner)
>
> Second and maybe this needs it's own subject line.... but How do I secure
> my Tarps to the salt... and how wide is a Pit stall? How bout the Canopy
> ... what is the best way to keep it around in the winds.... Is there
> anything you wouldn't show up without besides Shade?... by the way cleaning
> out one of my new buildings the other day I ran across 5 old Beach
> umbrella's... would they come in handy? they are kinda heavy but they sure
> are huge....
>
> Thanks in advance....
> Keith Turk
> Austin Healey 100 / Bugeye / Box Sprite / Bonneville Land Speed Racer
> Camaro ( D Gas Altered )
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