Results results!!!

[rsk68]

So when will we know how we did, I know I didnt win anything but after breaking my car I would like to know how I stacked up against the rest.

Also Liz Miles was a big help having a car full of tools for me to borrow, we found a bunch of bent pushrods and called it a day, as soon as it warms up I'm going to pull the engine and see what really happened!

[chr2002ca]

Sorry to hear that Rick. Last year my engine took a crap on me(spun rod bearing) so I know the feeling. Hopefully it's something not too serious and you'll be back up and running in no time.

[Nessumsar]

Ouch Rich. I didn't hear about your car dying, what happened? Timing chain?

[Flash68]

Bummer to hear Rick. Really enjoyed seeing your car. That thing is well done and sounds great.

Anxiously awaiting final times as well!

[Bill Howell]

Guys, I worked on Sunday's event totals all the way home on the plane yesterday and working on Saturday now. So many numbers to transfer to a spreadsheet, a lot of work. Will get them up asap.

[Vegas69]

Bill, we appreciate all your hard work man!

One thing you may want to consider implementing is a volunteer with a sticky note pad and a pen giving out results after runs. Works great for my local SCCA.

[Bill Howell]

Thanks Todd. It is hard to try and figure out how to do it. With three different events at once it is tough to come up with some type of computer recording that would save doing it twice. Maybe someone here much more computer savy than me could work on a solution. The sticky deal would work, as long as we had enough volunteers to help out. We barely had enough help to work the cones on Sunday. Without people like Greg Weld we would not have events, just that plain and simple.

[Chad-1stGen]

Rick, due to your car trouble I don't know if you stuck around for the awards ceremony or not?

I seem to recall your name being mentioned as 10th in the road course though which would be awesome! Any one else confirm? Unless there is another name that sounds like Rick Klien (sp?).

[6'9"Witha69]

Bill, I can work on an access based app that would work to track results by event. It would be a data driven model so it would work for any type of scoring, unlimited numbers of laps, etc. If you want me to do it I can do it. Thing is you would need 3 laptops to enter the data into (one for each event) otherwise it would be a waste of time, since everything would have to be rekeyed again.

[sik68]

Thanks Todd. It is hard to try and figure out how to do it. With three different events at once it is tough to come up with some type of computer recording that would save doing it twice. Maybe someone here much more computer savy than me could work on a solution. The sticky deal would work, as long as we had enough volunteers to help out. We barely had enough help to work the cones on Sunday. Without people like Greg Weld we would not have events, just that plain and simple.

Bill, PM sent. Google Docs has a cloud-based spreadsheet application that can be edited simultaneously by any number of people. You just need internet access and gmail accounts.

[Vegas69]

Perfect, guys that are alot savier than me.

My idea is really for instant gratification for the competitors. They know if they are improving and can compare times until the official results are posted. It's also a good way to back up the results if a mistake is made. You know we are keeping our best time slips. I think the competitors need to help more with the volunteering. If you have 3 crew, make one of them be a volunteer. Personally, being a volunteer is probably the best way to see the action. Let us know how many volunteers you need and we'll try to help nail down more...

[GregWeld]

"WE" will have a big electronic sign shortly. Stay tuned.

That way as you come around you can see your time on your way "out".

Just need to come up with the right one that will work in sunlight - and be RELIABLE carting it around to all these events.

[Danny Thomas]

"WE" will have a big electronic sign shortly. Stay tuned.

That way as you come around you can see your time on your way "out".

Just need to come up with the right one that will work in sunlight - and be RELIABLE carting it around to all these events.

Are you up to something after I told you what was available and what it cost...lol....I truly appreciate your commitment at the autocross both days and helping me to run the autocross in an organized manner....Danny

[Flash68]

The next event is already getting better.... I use google apps/shared docs for my business and it works great and is FREE so that's a decent idea there I'd agree.

A sign/scoreboard? Now that would take this to the next level!

[rsk68]

What do they use at the Goodguys events? it looks expensive! how about 3 data entry people that can type 100 words a minute in excell, i could find atleast one i know of.

Chad i had to finish up the photo shoot during the awards, the car was running good enough to move it around but at one time the motor made some crazy noises so i'm probably going to pull it, i will pull the top end of in the car first to see if its obvious.

if i was 10th fastest on the road course that would just be awsome!

[killer69]

Thanks Todd. It is hard to try and figure out how to do it. With three different events at once it is tough to come up with some type of computer recording that would save doing it twice. Maybe someone here much more computer savy than me could work on a solution. The sticky deal would work, as long as we had enough volunteers to help out. We barely had enough help to work the cones on Sunday. Without people like Greg Weld we would not have events, just that plain and simple.

just a thought what about a couple cheep laptops with Excell spread sheets that could be used to enter the times instead of hand writing them then you could colateand sort in a couple steps .02
Awesome event Bill!!!

[GregWeld]

Are you up to something after I told you what was available and what it cost...lol....I truly appreciate your commitment at the autocross both days and helping me to run the autocross in an organized manner....Danny

Yeah Danny --- Bill and I are up to no good as usual! We're already hot on the trail to get "something" that works for all parties as far
as portability - reliability - and that you can see in full sun etc.

Super fun event -- and you're one of the good guys! Loved working with ya!

[GregWeld]

just a thought what about a couple cheep laptops with Excell spread sheets that could be used to enter the times instead of hand writing them then you could colateand sort in a couple steps .02
Awesome event Bill!!!

Blake --- After working that table at optima - and having it all "computer" --- trust me... it's a PITA. I ended up hand writing every time so that we could then double check the computer entry. It was so easy in the heat of battle to put a time in the wrong guys slot or the sun would blank the screen out... and the battery would run low --- and that DELETE key is always just an accidental click away.

My thought was to hand write 'em and at the end of each "group" --- give the sheets to someone that could then enter into a spreadsheet so that by lunchtime you'd be all caught up and be able to give standings --- and again at the end of the day. So a laptop can be used... it's more of matter of HOW and when etc. But having those sheets for backup rather than the other way around worked one heck of a lot better than the optima set up. We spent more time messing with the dang computer (and I'm good at that stuff) than doing anything else!

Good to see ya there buddy -- and that is some NOVA!!! Driver ain't bad either if that's what you're into. LOL

[6'9"Witha69]

Kind of why an app that only allows entry of a car number and a time is a good idea. Only empty boxes, data enter, press apply, fill in the same boxes for the next guy.

This sort of thing is my livelyhood, so I know how to make technology mesh best with process. just let me know if you want to see a sample. A proof of concept is easy to do.

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^^^^ THAT IS A GOOD IDEA!!


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