Richard Broadhead
Flag & Com
NO, this is not a question of 'is the race on'.
Ken,
I was looking at the ORP web site and a quote....
"jersey barriers have been placed around the base of each elevated turn station' and there's a photo of one.
Question:
Are ALL of the turn stations elevated? Assuming a standard riser height of 12" on the ladder, it looks like the stations are 8 to 9 feet off the ground utilizing ladders to reach the platform. Hmmm... none but the fittest will ever get up there. And, cautious 'response' to cars will be needed to avoid broken legs and ankles.
Is the 'plan' to put in stairways or leave the ladders?
It also means the flags will be about 11 to 12 feet above the drivers heads and some lateral distance from the racing surface. Will they be in the drivers line of sight? Yes, I know we have 2 elevated stations at Seattle but they are really close to the track edge and the approaches are long/straight.
Track is looking really great. Hope we can make the Oct. race!
P.S.
I don't fear the height. But I'd be inclined to want to be on the ground and able to RUN!
Ken,
I was looking at the ORP web site and a quote....
"jersey barriers have been placed around the base of each elevated turn station' and there's a photo of one.
Question:
Are ALL of the turn stations elevated? Assuming a standard riser height of 12" on the ladder, it looks like the stations are 8 to 9 feet off the ground utilizing ladders to reach the platform. Hmmm... none but the fittest will ever get up there. And, cautious 'response' to cars will be needed to avoid broken legs and ankles.
Is the 'plan' to put in stairways or leave the ladders?
It also means the flags will be about 11 to 12 feet above the drivers heads and some lateral distance from the racing surface. Will they be in the drivers line of sight? Yes, I know we have 2 elevated stations at Seattle but they are really close to the track edge and the approaches are long/straight.
Track is looking really great. Hope we can make the Oct. race!
P.S.
I don't fear the height. But I'd be inclined to want to be on the ground and able to RUN!
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