BOMBARDIER 1996 Ski-doo MX Z440 Handbook page 322

DUTIES OF THE TEAM MANAGER
1. PRE RACE PREPARATION — The team manager has an important job to do and must pull
everyone and everything together in an organized fashion. Time spent in preparation is seldom
wasted. He/she must assemble all the documentation and paperwork for the whole team and
maintain a master file. All snowmobile registration, insurance, hotel arrangements, entry
information, etc., and back up copies must be available quickly. It is a good idea to confirm your
hotel reservations one week before and ask for a fax map if you are not sure of the location. File
everything in your driver's race binder for easy access.
2. DAILY START LINE — Get up first and make sure all mechanics are up and getting ready to leave.
Let your driver sleep in as long as possible but make sure your vehicle (the second one) starts
before the mechanics leave for the impound area. Ensure all rooms are checked out of and paid
for. Phone ahead to confirm the next hotel's reservations. Get your driver up on time and get
him to the start line at least 15 minutes before his flight leaves. Make sure that you have an
overcoat for your driver to wear at the start line to keep warm until he leaves. Wait until your
driver(s) leave the start and then make your way to the finish line and work area for that night.
3. DAILY FINISH LINE — Get on the road as soon as possible leaving the mechanic(s) and the
registered support vehicle to follow along the official route and the various checkpoints. Make
sure you have your drivers warm up coat and gear bag with his post race clothing. Check in to
the next hotel and get all the room keys before going to the finish line. Get any parts or support
organized that couldn't be done by the mechanics and try to intercept your driver as soon as he
gets in . Ask him for sled feedback as soon as possible so that the work plan can be initiated even
before the mechanics arrive. Remember on multi day events the sled may be impounded at this
point and therefore may not be inspected prior to work period.
WORK PERIOD — You may not be able to get inside the work area but should position yourself
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along the fence closest to your mechanic's area. Be ready to run for parts and assist as required.
Keep track of the parts used, borrowed or given away to your driver and other teams. Make sure
the warm up stand and cover are available for overnight storage.
5. POST WORK PERIOD — Help sort out the parts and get ready for the next day's routine. Look for
a convenient place to eat and make sure everyone is on time for the crew/driver meetings. The
team manager must attend the crew meeting with the mechanics while the driver attends his
separate meeting. Make sure all keys are handed out prior to the meetings as the drivers
normally meet longer and it would be nice to get the support crew back to the hotel first. Make
sure wake up calls are in and backup alarms on. Make a list of room numbers for quick use.
RACE CIRCUIT RULES
Remember it is the driver and team's responsibility to have the sled race-ready in accordance with
the rules of the circuit you race in. All races approved for Ski Doo's Winners Circle contingency
awards are governed by the general rules laid out in the ISR annual handbook. It is common
practise for the various race associations across North America to modify the ISR rules for local
use. This does result in conflicting standards and therefore every driver must carefully check the
rules.
Section 07 COMPETITION PREPARATION
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