10-02-2018, 09:38 AM
Roll call, a bit late since it's this weekend but here nonetheless!
Looks like we have a good crew headed to VIR this weekend for one of the final NASA weekends of the season. I think it'll be pretty simple with no grilling or whatnot, but open invite for trailer beers on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Driving
For those new to working NASA:
Welcome! It's some fun shit. I started doing this 10 years ago (damn) as a corner worker. NASA Mid-Atlantic and MM have a pretty tight relationship and we have, historically, helped them staff events. A lot of us who started out as part-time student help have become chiefs or consistent staff otherwise. Laura and Chris put on a pretty good event but they are relying on your help. Please be ready to work when it's your time - looks like there's a lot of one-day-only sort of help - and remember that even if the task seems kinda menial, you are doing it for a real reason.
When you're not working, you can get rides in cars! Take advantage of this. Look at the schedule (available at registration) - any HPDE 3 or HPDE 4 session will allow passengers in cars. Grab a helmet from Zach at registration (I also have one spare that can be shared) and head to grid about 10 minutes before the listed time on the schedule. All you have to do is ask the driver for a ride, some may say no but most are open to the idea. Make sure they have a passenger seat before asking
Lunch for all staff will be provided in the classroom building, upstairs. It's Subway, for better or worse. If you're not working or don't want Subway, the pagoda grill is open all day and has decent food available.
Friday Evening:
For those who get in at a decent hour (by 7ish?) we'll probably head up to the Tavern for dinner, which is on the VIR property. All are welcome, but try to let me or Brandon know ahead of time so we can get enough seats at the table. We'll head back to my trailer for beers afterward.
Saturday Evening:
Join us for the OG Racing and Convenience Car Care Center awards party! </announcer> There's a party for everyone working, racing, driving, spectating, etc around 6 PM at the pagoda, which is right in the paddock. You'll see where everyone is heading. If you are working, you will get in early, so keep an eye out for when we start migrating that way. There will be heavy appetizers and cold beer/tea/lemonade. Should be enough food to be considered dinner, but feel free to head back to the Tavern or into town if you are still hungry (Brandi). More trailer fun will ensue after that.
Welcome to the MMadness!
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Looks like we have a good crew headed to VIR this weekend for one of the final NASA weekends of the season. I think it'll be pretty simple with no grilling or whatnot, but open invite for trailer beers on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Driving
- Jake (GTS2)
- Maeng (HPDE 4)
- Kaan (HDPE 3)
- Ryan (Time Trial, if he decides to sign up)
- Tom (Time Trial, honorary MMer)
- DJ
- Jake
- Dave A
- Brandon
- Stephen
- Ben B
- Kyle
- Max
- Andrew
- Plaugs
- Amanda
- Chris R
- Taylor
- Zach
For those new to working NASA:
Welcome! It's some fun shit. I started doing this 10 years ago (damn) as a corner worker. NASA Mid-Atlantic and MM have a pretty tight relationship and we have, historically, helped them staff events. A lot of us who started out as part-time student help have become chiefs or consistent staff otherwise. Laura and Chris put on a pretty good event but they are relying on your help. Please be ready to work when it's your time - looks like there's a lot of one-day-only sort of help - and remember that even if the task seems kinda menial, you are doing it for a real reason.
When you're not working, you can get rides in cars! Take advantage of this. Look at the schedule (available at registration) - any HPDE 3 or HPDE 4 session will allow passengers in cars. Grab a helmet from Zach at registration (I also have one spare that can be shared) and head to grid about 10 minutes before the listed time on the schedule. All you have to do is ask the driver for a ride, some may say no but most are open to the idea. Make sure they have a passenger seat before asking
Lunch for all staff will be provided in the classroom building, upstairs. It's Subway, for better or worse. If you're not working or don't want Subway, the pagoda grill is open all day and has decent food available.
Friday Evening:
For those who get in at a decent hour (by 7ish?) we'll probably head up to the Tavern for dinner, which is on the VIR property. All are welcome, but try to let me or Brandon know ahead of time so we can get enough seats at the table. We'll head back to my trailer for beers afterward.
Saturday Evening:
Join us for the OG Racing and Convenience Car Care Center awards party! </announcer> There's a party for everyone working, racing, driving, spectating, etc around 6 PM at the pagoda, which is right in the paddock. You'll see where everyone is heading. If you are working, you will get in early, so keep an eye out for when we start migrating that way. There will be heavy appetizers and cold beer/tea/lemonade. Should be enough food to be considered dinner, but feel free to head back to the Tavern or into town if you are still hungry (Brandi). More trailer fun will ensue after that.
Welcome to the MMadness!
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
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