Posted by JimmyC Link: Here's the rest.
on November 28, 2008, 10:14 pm
Stubborn Dude
It was interesting to note that there were specific instructions on the handout regarding team member comportment during the pre-race ceremonies. Under Driver Introductions, it said, "Assemble at Stage on Pit Road, Start/Finish line. Walk across stage and ride in vehicle." For the invocation and national anthem, the notes read, "Line up crew on front line - Stationary - Facing the flag in a patriotic manner." That list part was underlined.
Mr. Hoots then reviewed some of the hard data on the form, including the pit road speed (45 mph), the caution car speed (50 mph), and where pit road begins (250 feet before the first pit box) and ends (105 feet past the last pit box). The handout listed a "minimum speed," which was actually a lap time of 31.87 seconds. Hoots also discussed that the top three drivers in the race were required to appear in the media center for interviews after its conclusion.
At the bottom of the form were a few notes regarding dates and times for the following week's race at Homestead, including hauler parking on Thursday evening, the garage opening on Friday morning, and the first practice session on Friday as well.
The drivers themselves were (surprisingly?) attentive during the meeting. There was no cutting up or goofing off. NASCAR has clearly established a tone for these meetings which does not abide any misbehavior by the race participants.
Much more in the link.
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