PREZ SAYS

Behind the Scenes

First and foremost, FTR would like to thank Lacey and JC for filling in for Tim and Lisa as they were unable to make the April 3-4 weekend event. From driving both rigs and trailers to Bartow and then setting up, along with some of our faithful members (Dan A.); the weekend went off without a hitch. I think several of us found out what all it takes to set up the signup/scoring trailer and everything that has to be done to be ready for Saturday morning sign up.

Along with our regular Saturday adult activities, we also have the Peewee event along with scoring that has to be manned. A big shout to Brandon St. John for handling that and getting the scores posted in a timely manner. While most of us don’t think too much about the effort it requires organizing and running the Peewee event, I can tell you that if we didn’t have dedicated volunteers like Derek and Kyle, things wouldn’t happen.

I know that we need more members to get involved, help out or even come in and manage these events. These events are a lot of work that everyone takes for granted as it’s real easy to expect these things just to happen and be perfect.

Another area that is expected to be set up and ready all hours of the day is our tech crew. These guys and gals go way past the call of duty by providing a service that helps us all with the correct backgrounds and numbers. As the spark arrestor is alsochecked, it is a big part of us being responsible motorcyclists and gives us some security with our image with the outside world.

Along with our famous guy that yells out “Ten Seconds” at the starting line both days, we have a lot to be thankful for.All of these individuals do this because they want the best for FTR, it’s in their blood and they have always wanted to help. The fact that they all give up a big portion of their weekend because they want to is amazing and just incredible. For all you clubs out there, how many of you could step up and provide the manpower, expertise and knowledge to handle the Peewee track from practice to the end of the race, about 4 hours? Then have tech going on most of Saturday morning which takes about 4 people to run all of the Saturday riders through? Let’s also not forget about handling practice by checking armbands and tech stickers before entering the course, then come back to start all the classes at all three time frames and be on time for each class.

Then we have themedical/ safety crew that is on duty the entire weekend for all sorts of things. We are very fortunate to have such devoted individuals and as we move forward into the next season, we need to ask that if some of you would consider coming along and learning the ropes, bringing new ideas and give some of your time for the betterment of your organization. I take phone calls, texts and emails. I would be glad to hear from you.

Thanks for reading,

Randy Faul

FTR President

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