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http://emra.ca/racers/meeting-minutes/meeting-minutes-2017-agm
^For those who read through and wondering what changes were/weren’t made.
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^For those who read through and wondering what changes were/weren’t made.
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denied, because #hondapower.Jump start protocol?
If someone jump starts, and there's a restart for any number of reasons (false start/red flag before 50% etc), with current rules they get a free pass to try again at the restart. I think the jump start penalty should stand for the restarted race.
Proposal
Change the order of practice sessions so that the fastest racers (lowest lap times) go first, and the slowest racers go last.
Justification
The fastest racers have the most experience, and know how/when to get ready for their sessions in the morning. Novice racers, especially first time racers, could use a little extra time in the morning to get ready before their first session. This also allows time for exec members to add additional instructions for novice racers after riders' meeting if the novices don't have to rush off right away to get ready for the first practice session.
A side benefit is that if the last rotation of the day has to be cut short because of a crash, then at least the fast racers got their last chance to set a fast qualifying time before the day was cut short.
This is just an idea I've had the last couple years, and if there is a good reason I'm not aware of why the Novice racers go first on practice days, then I have no problem leaving it the way it is.
the benefit of going last at the beginning of the day is warmer pavement temperatures and a scrubbed track, which the experts will benefit from. not so much the novices. One could also argue the faster riders require more prep than the novices (there are novices that dont even run warmers)
I was unaware of the running order restart rule still applying the penalty, that was exactly what i was looking for.A race restart is a race restart - anything from the 1st race is wiped clean. You are adding a penalty to a race from a race that doesn't count.
Currently If the race is a running order restart then the jumpstart is applied and that person has to start 3 riders back in the running order.
Not that I do not like the idea, as a novice last year it was a bit of a panic to get out there for first session so I usually skipped it. Likely the case for whoever runs first. A consideration though, if novices practice last, there wouldn't be much of a break for them between morning practice and race on race day. Could have separate practice schedule for race day, but that could also be confusing.the benefit of going last at the beginning of the day is warmer pavement temperatures and a scrubbed track, which the experts will benefit from. not so much the novices. One could also argue the faster riders require more prep than the novices (there are novices that dont even run warmers)
I typically skip the first and last session.Not that I do not like the idea, as a novice last year it was a bit of a panic to get out there for first session so I usually skipped it. Likely the case for whoever runs first. A consideration though, if novices practice last, there wouldn't be much of a break for them between morning practice and race on race day. Could have separate practice schedule for race day, but that could also be confusing.
Not that I do not like the idea, as a novice last year it was a bit of a panic to get out there for first session so I usually skipped it. Likely the case for whoever runs first. A consideration though, if novices practice last, there wouldn't be much of a break for them between morning practice and race on race day. Could have separate practice schedule for race day, but that could also be confusing.
I typically skip the first and last session.
first session because its too cold and im helping with reg and transponders.
last session because I'm out of shape and will die. but seriously, i will typically lay down my best lap about 3 sessions in before i stop seeing any appreciation in times. i have to evaluate how much energy i want to expend for a marginal room of improvement (if any) otherwise I am too tired for race day. I cant speak for others, but running 6 practice sessions ends up making me too tired for 4-5 races on race day.
Not really a rule or change; but just floating an idea out there. Has anyone attempted a mentor-ship for novices? Basically putting together a list of racers willing to be mentors, with a list of novices seeking a mentor? Just a thought.Hello everyone. We are just over a month away from the agm. So post JP your proposed rule changes etc here. Have discussion but keep it constructive please.
that is better saved for a forum post if people are seeking mentors. not really something we would discuss at the AGM. having said that, most racers are open to helping, you just have to ask.Not really a rule or change; but just floating an idea out there. Has anyone attempted a mentor-ship for novices? Basically putting together a list of racers willing to be mentors, with a list of novices seeking a mentor? Just a thought.
It already is.I've been wanting to propose this for a long time so it's not directed at any particular exec member this year (I even brought it up last year):
I'd like to propose that if an exec member misses more than 2 (or 3... however many) meetings during the season (or in a calendar year) that their position on the exec come into review to determine if the person is fit for exec. Vote on it or something like that by the existing executive.
Each time someone has surpassed the threshold limit, the reasons for missing the meetings will be reviewed and voted on. This does not constitute an automatic dismissal from the exec and allows the exec to use judgement/reason before making the decision (is the reason legitimate or not?).
Again, I'm not pointing fingers. I'll use myself as an example: I missed more than half the meetings last year when I was on exec due to personal reasons. I offered the exec to replace me but there was no precedent for that. Determining a replacement may be a different topic altogether.