pit crew
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The Community Garage will select, train, and equip a small pit crew to support endurance racing teams. The pit crew will train and work on-site at road-racing circuits to prepare for endurance races during the regular racing season (April through October).
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Endurance races last from 3.5 hrs. to 12 hrs., typically on Fridays or over one full weekend day. Training will occur over two to four sessions, each typically held on a Sunday.
Sign Up Deadline: June 20, 2023
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
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Participants must be registered members of The Community Garage
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You can register here with the General Membership Form:
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General membership is free
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NOTE: Minors must have their parents review and sign the form
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Age: 14+ (16+ for select pit crew positions)
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Parental consent required under 18
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Participants are encouraged to attend training sessions but are not required to do so
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Participants are encouraged to attend of the races that The Community Garage will support but are not required to do so
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IMPORTANT: Pit crew members who volunteer to support a race must make every effort to attend the event and be confident that they can follow through with their commitment
PIT CREW ROLES
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Pit crew members may take on one or (probably) more roles defined below. Roles will be assigned based on training, prior qualifications, and availability.
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Runner: crew are responsible for helping set up pit stall before a race running general errands during the race, and generally assist Crew Chief
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Fire bottle: mandatory safety position, crew holds fire extinguisher during fueling
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Fueling: crew are responsible for hot-pit refueling duties (must be capable of handling & holding 35lb jug at chest height for 60 seconds)
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Driver swap assistant: assist drivers with belts, radio hook-up, drink bottle swap
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Mechanic: crew support general maintenance of car during the event
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Data support: analyst position, crew retrieves data, monitors lap times, car position, and pit strategy of competitors, evaluates car/driver performance metrics
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Spotters: analyst position, monitor on-track activity, radio in relevant information to crew chief and/or driver in real time
TRAINING AREAS OF FOCUS
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Safety: general & racing specific
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Data analysis
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Basic mechanics (car-specific)
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Pit stop rules & procedures
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Tire temp probing & analysis
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SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
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Members of the Pit Crew can expect opportunities to attend events and support teams according to the following days:
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Fridays: summer months only (June through August)
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Saturdays or Sundays: open all season
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Specific Dates: TBD (selected from schedule of events below)
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SCHEDULE
2023 Track Schedule*
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March 23-26 (National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park – Bowling Green, KY)
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April 21-23 (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Lexington, OH)
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May 26-28 (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Lexington, OH)
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June 23-25 (Gingerman Raceway – South Haven, MI)
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July 21-23 (Pitt Race – Wampum, PA)
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August 25-27 (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Lexington, OH)
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September 29-1 (Autobahn Country Club – Joliet, IL)
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* Please inquire into attending any of these track events if you want to see how we party! Spectators are always welcome!
