Solo Drivers Meeting Safety Checklist
General Items
1) Everyone must sign the waiver and wear a wristband on the front of their body. If you see somebody who isn't wearing a wristband, direct them to the waiver-signing location.
2) If you notice an unsafe condition, report it to one of the Solo Safety Stewards immediately - you'll be rewarded with candy.
3) Speeds in the paddock, grid, and elsewhere on the event site are 5 mph. Don't go over this as this is what causes us to loose our event sites!
4) Site-specific dos and don'ts.
5) Be aware of weather situations. Drink plenty of water if it's hot, wear sunscreen, tie down your EZUps on windy days. The event will be suspended if there's lightning in the area.
6) If you spin out, put both pedals (brake and clutch) to the floor and get your car gathered back up before you continue. If you boil your tires and try to power out of a spin, you have no idea where your car is going to go when it finally hooks up. Your heroics might also cost us the use of this site.
7) Smoking is not allowed in the active grid. Smoking is bad for you anyway.
8) If you have to jack up your car and get under it, use jack stands or some other sturdy means of support.
9) Children under 12 and pets are not allowed in grid, start-finish, or course areas with the exception of Junior Kart drivers when they're running. Pets must be on a leash at all times, especially fish.
10) Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited before and during the event.
11) Passengers must be of age and have safety gear. No hand-held cameras and arms/hands must be inside the vehicle at all times.
12) No burn-outs or tire-warming allowed anywhere on or off-site.
13) Designate spectator locations, keeping them at least 75 feet from the course.
14) Photographers are not allowed on course without SSS approval and adult spotter. Photography is not allowed by corner workers.
15) Once you cross the finish line, your run is over. Get your speed shut down. Remember, downed cones after the finish count as penalties!
16) When Junior Karts are running, there is no car movement in grid or on course.
17) If you see a red flag waving while you're on-course, STOP. Wait until a course worker tells you to proceed, then do so without deviating from course at 75% of normal run speed.
18) The use of skateboards and rollerblades is not allowed at the event site during competition.
Worker Items
1) Never turn your back on a car -- DON'T GET HIT! - Not fun.
2) Don't start running to re-set a cone until the car has safely passed and you know exactly where the next car is.
3) When you do go out to re-set a cone, RUN -- don't walk -- while still keeping track of where every car is on the course.
4) Watch out for the other workers at your station (and others around you all day).
5) Radio operator at each corner station should also hold an unfurled red flag, holding the tip to keep it from flapping in the breeze.
6) Cameras, cell phones, pagers, and other such distractions are prohibited at worker stations.
7) No sitting or kneeling at worker stations while cars are on the course.
8) Fire extinguishers must be at all corner stations and workers must know how to use extinguishers. If you have to carry it some distance, cradle it in your arms like a baby - don't carry it by the handle.
9) Watch for "intruders" entering the course area and be sure that spectators near your worker station are at least 75 feet away from the active course.
10) If there is an "incident," hold your position. Stop all other cars that are on course. Only respond to the "incident" if you have a specific skill that might be needed, such as medical. Other assistance will be called for as needed.
