Curious if there has been any further discussion that can be shared?
I'm a licensed driver. I get the concern with instruction and being in cars together. So I figure that isn't happening.
I still have concerned for a few reasons. My feelings on all this changes somewhat daily like the info & state guidelines we are presented with.
Today: If an event were to be held at Palmer I don't think I would attend. While I think the BOD and it's volunteers can create a successful/safe event that follows guidelines (or exceeds them); I just think about my typical event and interaction and struggle. When I leave my house now I am in control. I can get things in a store, clean my hands before getting in my car. When I get something delivered to my home I can bring it in, not touch anything else, and wash my hands. I can disinfect items as needed easily. I can stay away from people when out. It's not difficult to be cautious.
At an event I will struggle to avoid the additional risks and be as cautious (at least to my satisfaction):
- a friend transports alot of my items for me (tires, seat, etc.)
- we share tools and equipment during the events; floor jack, jack stands, etc.
- we have a reservation at a hotel in Sturbridge, called today no one is answering phones due to limited staff. I'm not sure at this point or by the event date if they will allow guest who are not "essential"
- Food, water, gas, etc.. the logistics of always cleaning your hands & being safe while fulfilling these needs, especially with transaction, let alone wondering if food truck, etc. would even be on site?
- The track would need to implement procedures to meet state guidelines (signing waivers, bathroom use, etc.)
- Trailer and RV parking alone, how the heck do you spread that all out.
I'm just not sure how this all gets figured out up front, the task and variables are just insane.
And due to this being such a serious heath risk to all, it isn't something we can sort of "figure out" as we go during an event like we so well with schedule changes and such on the fly.
I think about Palmer not happening and then we are on to Thompson. The Paddock at Thompson is crazy small. Maybe by then the health risks will be relaxed? I don't know. It all just seems to me like the "risk" doesn't go away without a vaccine, we can practice safety as best we can, but ultimately going to an event opens up the door of risk vs. just staying home.
PS: My wife has asthma, so if I seem a bit more hypersensitive then others, that is part of it. - Paul G.
Paul G.
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