Post Feb Event SPC 2/12

[Solar]

Yes we did run short on subs, but I think only a couple people were affected; I was one of them and i think John Evans was another, but Dave O'Neil was nice enough to split his with me . Yes we shouldn't run short, and we need to "fix" the problem in the future, but I don't think anyone was upset about it. Just my 2¢

Steve, I'll drop off the reg papers Monday afternoon.

[garage west]

Yes we did run short on subs, but I think only a couple people were affected; I was one of them and i think John Evans was another, but Dave O'Neil was nice enough to split his with me . Yes we shouldn't run short, and we need to "fix" the problem in the future, but I don't think anyone was upset about it. Just my 2¢

Steve, I'll drop off the reg papers Monday afternoon.

I snoozed and lost on lunch, but found a pretty decent pulled pork sandwich and baked beans down the street, so I'm cool. I think Dave Balogh, Aaron Parke and guest had to do without lunch.

[Jamie]

We had food for 90 people. That was an expected maximum of 70 drivers (which we exceeded by one), and 20 guests (which we did not exceed according to your numbers). My guess is that we had more than the "official" number of 18 guests.

I know a few people came up to the trailer and also paid for lunch, so we certainly had more than 18.

Help us out, people! Pre-register both yourself AND your guests so that we get an accurate lunch count.

It also makes figuring out the run groups and work assignments easier, so events run smooth...that translates to more runs, for those of you who like 'em.

Something to consider -- we're getting pretty few no-shows...only five this time, and two of those we knew about shortly after preregistration closes. We could increase the pre-registration total and dispense with the walk-ons. I know they're popular, though.

[jreid1000]

Thanks to everyone for a great event!!!!!

[Native]

Anyway, for those of you who were entitled to lunch today and didn't get it, please put a note on your registration for the next event so that we can make a list, and we'll reimburse you in CASH at registration. I think that's the easiest way to handle it...

Just to clarify this a bit, what will be reimbursed is double the usual cost of a guest lunch, so you'll get $10, and the offer is limited until our next event. Not too many people were affected, but we do want to offer our "mea culpas."

[Native]

Steve, I'll drop off the reg papers Monday afternoon.

Ok. Thanks!

[treekiller]

Great to be back out and shaking the cobwebs out of the old girl.. she needs some love.. but I knew that, I was happy to finish all my runs without it breaking.. Ironically My finish is exactly the same as my first ever auto-cross 6th from DFL.

Jeff (it's not a rallycross idiot) Lloyd

[Loren]

Something to consider -- we're getting pretty few no-shows...only five this time, and two of those we knew about shortly after preregistration closes. We could increase the pre-registration total and dispense with the walk-ons. I know they're popular, though.

I think the primary reason we've always allowed walk-up registration at SPC is to allow first-timers who just show up to get in. I wonder, though, just how often that actually happens. I think that if a person has gone far enough to learn where and when the event is, they usually go ahead and pre-register.

Part of me could get behind going pre-reg only, but since SPC allows us to offer the convenience of some on-site registration...

Maybe we just need to tighten it up so that it's less of a variable? Leave pre-reg at 65, and allow five and only five additional walk-ups for a total of 70 (or the number pre-registered plus 5, NEVER MORE THAN THAT).

What do the guys doing registration think? If we limit it to 5 walk-ups, they're the ones that will have to keep that walk-up list and ultimately have to tell someone "no", which we've never done before at SPC.

[Jeremy]

I say leave it the way it is and adjust the food count as needed. I don't think Subway would care if you asked them to throw in another 10 sandwiches once you saw the high number of walk on's.

I can't see creating a barrier to entry just to make it easier to order food. Is this an autocross club or a cafeteria?

[Native]

A fair number of walkups are actually noobs who get dragged in at the last minute by a buddy who preregistered. I would guess half of them...usually.

We've run out of food 2 times counting this one in the last 3 or 4 years.

[shakedown067]

How about some more videos...

One XXL Vette!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY6UCMd4tFg

One Sweet Vette!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R34AGt0ZsoU

One truck thats always aspired to be a vette...and needs a rear roll bar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdTbAHGGfV0

[muddy]

I had a great time, had a few poorly executed drifts, and a donut. I apologize to the course workers for making them clean up after me.

[yamaha731]

Invest a few bucks for a rubber stamp when you check in if you preregisterd you get stamped if not no stamp and no lunch.

[Loren]

Invest a few bucks for a rubber stamp when you check in if you preregisterd you get stamped if not no stamp and no lunch.

No.

Not gonna invent a "lunch police" position. Too much of a hassle. Too "unfriendly".

For all we know, they shorted us on sandwiches. I know we didn't count them.

[Loren]

Here are some more photos taken by Greg:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eunos89/se" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... 042546184/

Check out the one of Jeff with cones flying. 8)

[shakedown067]

Here are some more photos taken by Greg:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eunos89/se" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... 042546184/

Check out the one of Jeff with cones flying. 8)

Those were great. Some good sideways action in there...

[Native]

Invest a few bucks for a rubber stamp when you check in if you preregisterd you get stamped if not no stamp and no lunch.

No.

Not gonna invent a "lunch police" position. Too much of a hassle. Too "unfriendly".

For all we know, they shorted us on sandwiches. I know we didn't count them.

I'll have to agree. And the food issue is so rare...

[Dave-ROR]

Anyway, for those of you who were entitled to lunch today and didn't get it, please put a note on your registration for the next event so that we can make a list, and we'll reimburse you in CASH at registration. I think that's the easiest way to handle it...

Just to clarify this a bit, what will be reimbursed is double the usual cost of a guest lunch, so you'll get $10, and the offer is limited until our next event. Not too many people were affected, but we do want to offer our "mea culpas."

Eh, going to Wendy's wasn't any effort. No interest in getting the $10, save it for the club. Appreciate the offer though :thumbup:

[PaboShon]

I got my video done. Hope you dig it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMBEwA9nUTs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[blacksheep-1]

I'm trying to get hold of the Orange Cobra Mustang owner (I think the name is Goodwin" in an attempt to get some pics from them. If anyone sees him/them please pass this on, Thanks -Rob