Off-road Ambassadors idea

[Stone Crawler]

We are knee deep in our final Logistics plans for KOH this year. Double checking every detail. over the weekend we identified a potential way to improve the spectator areas of KOH that I think could be a universal tool for all forms of off-road racing.

Below is the details. Discuss, Improve , Execute.

Thanks
Jeff Knoll


Off-road racing Ambassadors.

Are you a more than dedicated Off-road racing fan? Are you a racer that does not get to race every time but rarely misses a race? In light of the Ca 200 more volunteers than ever are needed to make sure racing continues on public lands. KOH this year has a staff of over 100 volunteers and an addition contracted staff of about 50 for LEO, security and EMS. Looking over our logistical plan last night we have identified an additional need. Off-road Ambassadors.

We believe it would be very helpful to all forms of Off-road racing if we had a program where spectators with experience could help educate as a Peer rather than as a security officer. The guys that have the radio, the frequency, the knowledge of what’s going on, but don’t want to work at a check point or road crossing all day. People who don’t mind walking up to a group and explaining that they need to move back, or tell them that they are putting a child at risk. The kind of people are required that can operate a race radio, and don’t mind calling the race officials if security, LEO, or EMS is needed if a situation starts to arise.

Race promoters can’t be everywhere at all times. We all know how many people it will take to continue racing, what we don’t currently know is how many people it will take to keep spectators off the race course. It may not be the answer to future problems but it is a start. If you plan on attending the Griffin King of the Hammers race and have a race radio. You are a candidate, Peer pressure is the biggest advantage we have at making sure The BLM lets us continue racing with spectators. I personally would hate to see the desert completely closed to recreation during a race in Johnson Valley like BITD races.

Are you willing to help? All we need is your name and a commitment to promote responsible use of our desert. The ability to report to our race operations the general spectator conditions of a given area. For KOH we have identified 3 major spectator areas. 3 limited spectator areas, and a couple additional trails and areas that are off limits to spectators. Would you like to watch the race in an area that is off limits?
Big Brother? Maybe, but it’s an idea that will help us shape the future of how we manage off-road racing events and worth a shot. Will you participate in the proactive attempt to continue racing on public lands, or react to the closure?

Please contact our Volunteer logistic coordinator Shaun Bootsma if you would like to be an Ambassador to our sport. [email protected] Please include Off-road Ambassador in the subject line of your email.

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[Kartman]

I like the idea.

[Rory]

X2, this is a GREAT idea.......needed at ALL off road races. Myself and a few others tried it at the RATR race and most people (when asked nicely) moved back. Kudos.

[EMS702]

Great idea. Safety always good. Positive peer pressure.

[Tom_Willis]

I have found that when encountering spectators that need to lurn the rules the best thing to do is photograph them, their trash, their proximity to the course and their license plate

[dan200]

Myself and a few others tried it at the RATR race and most people (when asked nicely) moved back. Kudos.

I was one of them. We did recovery and when we werent yanking a stuck/stranded vehicle we were policing the infield and moving people back. Since the CA 200 I have worked as a PIT Captain for SNORE and found it to be a pleasant experience mostly.

I have found that when encountering spectators that need to lurn the rules the best thing to do is photograph them, their trash, their proximity to the course and their license plate

I wish we had taken some photos of the outside of turn 2 at RATR just so we could shame the idiots who stood there till we got them to move.

[Stone Crawler]

Based on the very sad news about MORE that was recently posted I fear this may all be too little too late.

We are still going to try our best with what we have to work with. I can not tell you how many flaming hoops we have been jumping through. I imagine MORE has been jumping in the same manner.

[Double Down]

If I am not participating I would be glad to be an Ambassador. This is a very good idea!!!

[DustinWebster]

If I am not participating I would be glad to be an Ambassador. This is a very good idea!!!

Kudos to you! But I hope you're racing...that car has come too far not to!

And Jeff, count me in regardless of my duties out there. This is a critical juncture in the sport and we CAN make a difference!

[Stone Crawler]

If I am not participating I would be glad to be an Ambassador. This is a very good idea!!!

Thanks Roger, It would be great to have role models and heros of the sport out educating and spreading positive peer pressure. Nothing says "listen here" like a Trophy truck driver. LOL.

Dustin I have plenty for you to do, your saddled with being my Personal go to guy like a firefighter all week. Price you pay for that Wildcard spot and 10 years of freindship. LOL. Those Marines that got this years wild card did not read the fine print either. LOL