Hyperfest registration is open

[white_2kgt]

I think there has only been once ( possibly twice) where all 5 spots were used.

Well, I know there has been at least 2 times, at least thats what I was told, and I doubt laura would lie about it.

[Feersty]

dumb rule, but I guess rules are rules.

[Dragon]

dumb rule, but I guess rules are rules.

You still have to make money, can't do that if you allow open season on reservations w/credits. I believe the 5 is a little low based on how many workers they have, but there does have to be a limit.

[Chris]

wow thanks for the notice on this event! Hyperfest is my goal to have the car finished, so I've gotta be there!

[Andy]

wow thanks for the notice on this event! Hyperfest is my goal to have the car finished, so I've gotta be there!

+1

[Dave]

Hey guys don't forget, the Hyperfest registrations usually fill up really fast, s it might be smart to go ahead and register now.

[Andy]

The CobettosÔÇÖ have been swamped the last couple of days but they just got back to me and I am set for Hyperfest. See you there :!:

[Dave]

Linds got the last worker spot. My VISA will be burning if I think the SE-R suspension parts will ever show up.

[white_2kgt]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

[Chris]

registered!

[Jeff]

Sylvia and I are flagging! BLING!

[bimmerboodle]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

I think 2 Chad. But they need to pay the gate fee then line up at the appropriate time to get a refund. Just like last year.

[white_2kgt]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

I think 2 Chad. But they need to pay the gate fee then line up at the appropriate time to get a refund. Just like last year.

Didn't go last year, but thanks.

[PDenbigh]

I'm in!

[bimmerboodle]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

I think 2 Chad. But they need to pay the gate fee then line up at the appropriate time to get a refund. Just like last year.

Didn't go last year, but thanks.

Sorry, I was trying to answer too quickly. The Track charges the gate fee to *EVERYONE*. then they get a list of registered entrants and the crew and those folks go to the designated area(last year it was the tech shed) to get the entry fee refunded. There is a window of time for refunds and you must get it then or forfeit the gate fee. It is sort of a PITA, but the process is evolving..........All this info will be included in great detail in the instructions on the web when they are finally posted. Entrants will also get a confirmation email from me about 10 days prior.

[white_2kgt]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

I think 2 Chad. But they need to pay the gate fee then line up at the appropriate time to get a refund. Just like last year.

Didn't go last year, but thanks.

Sorry, I was trying to answer too quickly. The Track charges the gate fee to *EVERYONE*. then they get a list of registered entrants and the crew and those folks go to the designated area(last year it was the tech shed) to get the entry fee refunded. There is a window of time for refunds and you must get it then or forfeit the gate fee. It is sort of a PITA, but the process is evolving..........All this info will be included in great detail in the instructions on the web when they are finally posted. Entrants will also get a confirmation email from me about 10 days prior.

Yea, you should work on that process. I can sort of understand having crew pay upfront, but for someone who has dropped $300 on entry shouldn't be shelling out any money at the gate. I'm sure you are trying to save the $.39 or whatever a stamp cost these days plus the cost of construction but how about making up some tickets and mailing them to us prior to the event with our name on them and crew number. If you found dups you could go after the person. Using that method you could just email them and we could print them out. (you can make PDF's dynamically insert entrants names, I'm sure the NASA uber webmaster can figure that one out )

Oh and I'll signup later this week when my transponder gets here, I found one 2nd hand.

[bimmerboodle]

How many crew passes do we get w/ a Paid Race entry?

I think 2 Chad. But they need to pay the gate fee then line up at the appropriate time to get a refund. Just like last year.

Didn't go last year, but thanks.

Sorry, I was trying to answer too quickly. The Track charges the gate fee to *EVERYONE*. then they get a list of registered entrants and the crew and those folks go to the designated area(last year it was the tech shed) to get the entry fee refunded. There is a window of time for refunds and you must get it then or forfeit the gate fee. It is sort of a PITA, but the process is evolving..........All this info will be included in great detail in the instructions on the web when they are finally posted. Entrants will also get a confirmation email from me about 10 days prior.

Yea, you should work on that process. I can sort of understand having crew pay upfront, but for someone who has dropped $300 on entry shouldn't be shelling out any money at the gate. I'm sure you are trying to save the $.39 or whatever a stamp cost these days plus the cost of construction but how about making up some tickets and mailing them to us prior to the event with our name on them and crew number. If you found dups you could go after the person. Using that method you could just email them and we could print them out. (you can make PDF's dynamically insert entrants names, I'm sure the NASA uber webmaster can figure that one out )

Oh and I'll signup later this week when my transponder gets here, I found one 2nd hand.

I will talk with Laura about how to make it easier for the entrants. This event has a butt load of extra details to work out.
I think Laura tried tickets the first year and it was a disaster. The entrants "forgot" them, etc....

[Dragon]

I will talk with Laura about how to make it easier for the entrants. This event has a butt load of extra details to work out.
I think Laura tried tickets the first year and it was a disaster. The entrants "forgot" them, etc....

I was helping out with this the first year when we mailed them out and heard all kinds of excuses as to why they didn't have their passes and therefore had to pay at the gate. I even know first hand of a situation where they didn't forget them, they just gave them to friends so they could get in for free and the participant complained to us till Laura gave him the refund. Other than that:
Entrants "forgot" them.
Flat out said they lost them.
Gave us the wrong address to mail them to.
Got pulled off the wait list at the last minute and therefore couldn't get them in the mail in time.
Etc
Etc
Etc

This current process is a pain in the ass, but it's the only surefire method of guaranteeing that those who shouldn't be paying to get in aren't. You start emailing out passes, or mailing them, and people will start duplicating them to give them to friends. This way NASA has complete control over the situation. Participants know this going in, and they know the procedure for being refunded, if they or someone on their crew can't find the time to go up there and get the money owed to them during the time they're allowed to that's their own fault.

[JustinG]

so whats the deal with sleeping arrangments? are you guys camping or getting a hotel?

[Jewels]

Workers get hotel rooms. Rex and I stay at my parents, and I know Allison and Pete usually stay with her mom. So there is usually a decent amount of room available in the hotel rooms.