ck1racerx
PR Addict
The changes to the track I think worked very well. Created more passing areas. The turnout was great. A few less then past couple years but anytime we can get over 600 for one event in Ohio, it has to be considered a HUGE success. Got a little dry on Sunday but with 90 degrees and that many bikes, it is almost unpreventable. Hope the Chilitown group don't get upset with me for devaluing some insider info but I got to help out on Saturday by flagging the couch racing. It is unbelievable how well prepared that group is behind the scenes. Everyone is in constant contact with each other over the radios and when something comes up it is nearly instantly taken care of. They had a schedule prepared long before the event and were upset that they were 12 min behind. Before the end of racing they were back on schedule. Very cool to see this group work together.
Now the... well... my review.
I think I am officially off the transponder bandwagon. While to do believe it is the way it should be or will be in the future, im just not sure the e-score group is to the level of the Chili group. I was befuddled that a technology company (e-score) is still reliant on a lady keying in the transponder number into her computer and then your info. Why not a barcode reader on the units and a simple card reader that automatically populates the same info that is already on your AMA card? For me, I was in line for almost 15 minuets and only had 3 people in line in front of me. NO way it should take that long. The instant scoring results are great but I did notice someone forgot to set-up the unit for the 6 laps on the A class. Lap times are nice but when you are only running 4 laps, is it really that useful? Not to mention the first lap does not count so you are really only getting 3 laps of data per moto. If it were an rfid system where you are only paying a couple bucks for a sticker then fine, but for 20 bucks I do want more info. Just my opinion.
The ambulance crew is not good. SLOW or no response to downed riders. I will leave that where it is.
We STILL don't need the AMA.
Too many classes, cut D, 30+C, 2-joke , all the "open" classes and just make college and 25+ one class.
oh, and more laps.
Overall, another great event for Ohio.
Cant wait for the October race so I can win another chili trophy.
Now the... well... my review.
I think I am officially off the transponder bandwagon. While to do believe it is the way it should be or will be in the future, im just not sure the e-score group is to the level of the Chili group. I was befuddled that a technology company (e-score) is still reliant on a lady keying in the transponder number into her computer and then your info. Why not a barcode reader on the units and a simple card reader that automatically populates the same info that is already on your AMA card? For me, I was in line for almost 15 minuets and only had 3 people in line in front of me. NO way it should take that long. The instant scoring results are great but I did notice someone forgot to set-up the unit for the 6 laps on the A class. Lap times are nice but when you are only running 4 laps, is it really that useful? Not to mention the first lap does not count so you are really only getting 3 laps of data per moto. If it were an rfid system where you are only paying a couple bucks for a sticker then fine, but for 20 bucks I do want more info. Just my opinion.
The ambulance crew is not good. SLOW or no response to downed riders. I will leave that where it is.
We STILL don't need the AMA.
Too many classes, cut D, 30+C, 2-joke , all the "open" classes and just make college and 25+ one class.
oh, and more laps.
Overall, another great event for Ohio.
Cant wait for the October race so I can win another chili trophy.