Jeff
The key word was the pits are closed to spectators vehicles.
Other areas are open as posted. This includes the starting
line.
Glen
On Mon, 9 Jul 2001 07:28:16 -0500
"Pope, Jeff" <Jeff.Pope@HSV.Boeing.com> wrote:
> When you say the pits are closed to spectator vehicles do
> you mean that if I
> am a spectator I will not be allowed to take a vehicle
> anywhere on the salt
> to watch the passes? I was under the impression that I
> could drive up and
> down the sidelines of the course to watch.
>
> Jeff Pope
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: glen barrett [SMTP:speedtimer@charter.net]
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 11:35 AM
> To: Scott Christensen; jkamo@rapidnet.com
> Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Hearing things..
>
> Scott & list
> The pits are closed to spectator vehicles. You must have
> a crew or
> official
> staff windshield pass. best bet is to bring a bicycle.
> Motor bikes
> are not
> recommended. Plan on walking a lot as it's easier in the
> long run to
> see
> everything.
>
> As far as the heat, some of us have seen it close to 120
> deg. on the
> salt.
> Sun screen, at least 45 and as you stated the salt
> refllects so
> loose shorts
> allow for burns close to the family jewels. Under your
> chin, ears
> any thing
> not protected can get burnt. Black shoes turn into ovens
> on the
> feet. A cold
> wet towel around the neck it a great help and cooling to
> the body.
> Been
> there, been burnt. A good straw hat that lets a little
> air in is a
> god
> thing. Coffee and other caffinated drinks dehydrate,
> Water is your
> best
> friend.
>
> Glen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Christensen" <saltrunner31@hotmail.com>
> To: <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
> Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 8:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Hearing things..
>
>
> > Joe, thanks for the info, sounds like not much has
> changed since
> I was
> > there last time. Glad to hear other people bring their
> kids, I was
> wondering
> > if it was a good idea because of the intense heat and
> they get
> bored so
> > easy. A cooler and liquids are a definite necessity,
> hopefully
> we'll be
> able
> > to mooch some shade......BTW, are the pits still
> closed to
> spectators
> > vehicles? If so looks like we'll be doin lotsa
> walkin!!
> > Lookin forward to speedweek! Scott in big sky
> >
> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > >From: Joe Amo <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
> > >To: Scott Christensen <saltrunner31@hotmail.com>
> > >CC: land-speed@autox.team.net
> > >Subject: Re: Hearing things..
> > >Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2001 21:37:37 -0600
> > >
> > >Scott, you dont need much at all as a spectator.
> > >
> > >The local Grocery stores (2 of them) are excellent
> > >and have about everything you would need.
> > >
> > >The Red Flame catering service is usually set
> > >up offering drinks and food on the salt.
> > >
> > >There is usually an eyeglass vendor as well, as
> > >eye protection is as important as fluids,
> > >and remembering to apply sunscreen everywhere
> > >to include your armpits.
> > >
> > >A CB is primarily a necessity for racers (required),
> > >as the am radio broadcast covers the racing
> happenings
> > >and announces the speeds and color commentary of each
> > >pass and entrant.
> > >
> > >I would suggest carrying a cooler in your vehicle
> > >well stocked with gatorade, water, etc, as the needed
> > >fluid intake would get impractical to keep running to
> the
> > >vendor.
> > >
> > >Stop by the Team Amo pit, or trailer wherever it is
> > >we will have iced gatorade ready anytime of day, for
> > >anyone, and as a bonus your little guy can hang out
> > >with my little guy who will turn 6 yrs on this trip,
> > >(he came out when he was 6 days old),
> > >we stay at the motel 6 if you want to come by and
> > >chat, and let you guy make friends with our guy,
> > >Jon (not joe) usually has a lighted sign in the
> window of
> > >the motel room with info about Landracing.com.
> > >
> > >If you come by the Motel 6 hopefully we will again
> greet
> > >you with cold drink, and not a greasy wrench, I am
> trying to
> > >take after Jack Costella, but so far the only thing I
> have down
> > >is taking stuff apart in the parking lot.
> > >
> > >there is a fine park for kids to play in town as
> well, and the
> > >scenery/landscape behind it is breathtaking.
> > >
> > >Joe :)
> > >
> > >Scott Christensen wrote:
> > >
> > > > List, Iwas wonderin if I need to bring a C.B.
> radio to the
> salt with
> me?
> > >Is
> > > > that still the best way to hear speeds and whats
> goin on?
> Remember, I
> > > > haven't been there for a long time...also, is
> there
> food/drinks
> > >availible on
> > > > the salt? I'm bringing my 5 year old son for his
> first time
> and was
> > >wonderin
> > > > how much junk i have to bring. Just trying to plan
> in advance
> for
> once!
> > > > thanks, Scott in big sky
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