Richard Broadhead
Flag & Com
A thought on 'exposing' more people to our sport and perhaps giving family members a better idea of what it's about. This is not an original thought as they do it at Road Atlanta.
How about a 'sign up' booth at the races for the public (who have already signed a release) and family members (who have already signed a release) to take a couple of laps of the track during lunch? The 'drivers' would explain some of the activities that go on around the track in terms of racing lines, brake zones, corner workers and other stuff.
Speed under the CONTROL of a pace car at 65 MPH MAX. Done in street cars with seat belts.
It would mean getting some people with cars/trucks willing to give rides. It might be a way to 'excite' some people to get involved in corner working or maybe even racing. It wouldn't take more then 15 minutes if organized properly.
I'm sure there's a reason why it's a bad idea.
How about a 'sign up' booth at the races for the public (who have already signed a release) and family members (who have already signed a release) to take a couple of laps of the track during lunch? The 'drivers' would explain some of the activities that go on around the track in terms of racing lines, brake zones, corner workers and other stuff.
Speed under the CONTROL of a pace car at 65 MPH MAX. Done in street cars with seat belts.
It would mean getting some people with cars/trucks willing to give rides. It might be a way to 'excite' some people to get involved in corner working or maybe even racing. It wouldn't take more then 15 minutes if organized properly.
I'm sure there's a reason why it's a bad idea.
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