My RA Report

[spyderchick]

To add to the weather discussion, the traditional date for planting in the Milwaukee area is AFTER May 1st, as that's the average date of the last frost. I'm sure it's at least that for RA. I think the race should be scheduled for a date the would be after the last frost for that area.

To the # of races/time alloted debate: I agree with Dave. Lose the Twin Sprints format. Adding to that, move F-USA qualifying to Friday, Have 2 of their races on Saturday, and the remaining 2 on Sunday. If a weather event occurs, you would have some wiggle room as far as time goes.  

[Super Dave]

Frost?  Yeah, I'm in Waukesha away from the lake and I had frost this AM taking the kids to school.

A later date would be good...

But the AMA has a date in early June.  So, IF any spectators were going to come for the event, they might decide to do the bigger warmer event.

The August FUSA date was better.

As for splitting up FUSA races...I think the idea is to have all the "premier" national championship races at one time packaged for spectator appeal.  This cannot be a FUSA stand alone event.  So, the best alternative is how it is now, in regards to FUSA.

I'd like to see the schedule more like the Daytona set up though.

[spyderchick]

As for splitting up FUSA races...I think the idea is to have all the "premier" national championship races at one time packaged for spectator appeal.  This cannot be a FUSA stand alone event.  So, the best alternative is how it is now, in regards to FUSA.

Well, If someone could come up with solid "spectator" numbers, I might agree with that. Clearchannel promotes several events in this area(metro Milwaukee), including Arenacross, which gets radio AND tv advertising. I didn't see any TV advertising, and Roger listens to the radio during the week, and he didn't hear any radio ads. Clearchannel also owns billboards here, and I can't recall seeing even one billboard ad. Someone pipe up if I'm wrong.

Also, there is racing going on almost from mid morning with CCSs involvment. The average "spectator" would be thrilled to see that much racing, and I don't really know how many people outside of our little roadracing fishbowl are fans, a la NASCAR.

In order to run a smooth event, and also from the safety stand point, split days would be the way to go. If not, some CCS races might need to be moved to Friday, which would suit the team challenge guys from the stand point of having to be at the track, but would put them at a disadvantage as far as running sprints and long endurance races on the same day.

F-usa guys are "the pros", whatever that might mean, but in truth, if they are chasing points and money, they need to be out there all three days anyhow, unlike many of the CCS racers, who might have a less intense program in place.

There are so many logistics to juggle here. Getting things so everyone is happy would be impossible. That said, getting it so that the event ran smoothly, safely, and in an efficient manor shouldn't require extraordinary measures. Just a little fore thought, some feed back from the racing community, and perhaps trying to change the date (I know. easier said than done), to a more weather freindly time of year.  

[lil_thorny]

You're safe!!!!!   ;)


Me too!

Great photo Jack!

Dang... I sure make this look good. ;D
that was the only time I got my knee down ;)
all is good tho...ready for BHF
Benj.

[Nate R]

Mark S:, if you still want the sliders we talked about: www.motosliders.com

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

My bike fell over in the trailer on the way up. ;D


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Have Teffy hook you up with some of his Pit Stop wheel chocks, and that will never happen again.  Worth every penny.  I bought two!  www.condor-lift.com

[tigerblade]

Sure would have been nice to know after race 3 (or was that race 1?  :P ) that I could have started my 10 hour drive to my parents' place (then 3 1/2 hour drive to my own house) instead of waiting until 6 PM to find that the race before mine was going to be the last race of the day.

Oh well, can't control Mother Nature.  And she sure is a mother sometimes...   :-/ ;)

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Have Teffy hook you up with some of his Pit Stop wheel chocks, and that will never happen again.  Worth every penny.  I bought two!  www.condor-lift.com

Chris, I hit a large ramp type bump at 55mph on 151 near teh new 26 interchange near BEaver Dam. Truck got light and the trailer got air. Apparently the suspension of the bike compressed enough on landing to let enough slack in teh straps so teh hooks let go. Only on strap on teh front held. Bike still ended up on my suitcase.:D:D No damage other than some scratches.:D