OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

Hines · Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Posts: 304 Location: Red Deer

Iam sure everyone noticed the no smoking signs in the pits,but only the last day?????. I saw the cromie crew roping off their area so being the noise bastered i am i said whats up,they were not to happy so i just carried on.Sounded like their might have been some issues from other pits. Maybe someone could tell me why the inforcement the last day.I only attended the whitecourt part of the race . Just confused why it was a issue the last day. Thanks latter

Xerophobic · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject:

UIM rules do not allow smoking or drinking in the pits but due to the nature of the area's and proximity to camping and spectators there was an issue raised by the UIM rep. It was only really an issue in Whitecourt and thats about all I know. Teams were encouraged to block of their pit area to control access if they felt they could not keep fans/smokers/drinkers away from their boats etc

Cheers

allblowdup · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 135 Location: Grande Prairie

Sorry what do you mean. There was/is no smoking allowed at any of the races in the pits. Maybe they started to have problems with some people figuring that ment for everyone else. Do you think that anyone would try and smoke around a race boat that has fuel tank vents? Sorry dumb question Wink

Xerophobic · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

All I know is there is no smoking/drinking in the pit area's and thats what they were encouraging the racers to enforce, putting up barriers if needed.

One racer was penalized for smoking in the boat, and the navigator having his helmet off while the boat was in motion/on step.

There are sometimes strict rules in place which may seem harsh but to maintain insurance from sanctioning bodies they are very necessary and exceptions cannot be made

Cheers

Rapidchaser · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton

Hines;
The no smoking or drinking rule in the pit areas was in effect from day one at all three locations.
I'm sure I don't need to tell "you" that it was almost impossible to police.
Cheers, and say hello to Gary R for me He is one super guy!
Emery

Rapidchaser · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton

Allblowdup;
"YES"!

Hines · Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Posts: 304 Location: Red Deer

we run a alcie funny car same pit rules on smoking & drinking , i was just wondering about the signs being posted the last day . allblowdup about somebody smoking in the pits & u have a racer smoking in the boat dumb question indeed. anyway thankyou all 4 your info. Emery i talked to gary rabbis he says hello , you made it home & got rested up a little i now you needed arest talk with u latter.

allblowdup · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 135 Location: Grande Prairie

Just to let you know, I was being sarcastic Laughing

Rapidchaser · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton

Yeah, I knew that.
But would you believe that some were smoking while leaning on a fuel drum. Go figure eh!
Some were smoking with what could be described as a "head" in the bilge!
Cheers,
Emery

allblowdup · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 135 Location: Grande Prairie

At work I do not allow smoking in the building so they smoke out side the door. They flick there finished smokes over top of a fuel tank through a chainlink fence. When I tell them how dangerous that is they just look at me like I am stupid or something. Rolling Eyes

Hines · Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Posts: 304 Location: Red Deer

allblowdup thats cool because so was i . LOLs .Emrey you take it easy in this heat . have a great day men. Later

Alumaman · Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 306 Location: Whitecourt

Emery, you'd probably agree, I was guilty of doing a little smoking in the pit area (read: brain stress) just before race day. ha ha

Anyhow, good on ya, and thanks for putting up with it.