Written by Laurie Sheppard
Every race weekend begins at Registration. It’s where you get your wristband – that ticket to the good stuff – your credential! Whether you are a volunteer, a driver, a crew member, or just a friend who wants to see what this is all about, everyone passes through Registration at some point in the weekend. It’s a place where you can expect to be greeted with a smile and an offer to help. It’s where your questions may be answered, or you can find out where the answer might be found. The friendly volunteers in Registration will do their best to get you quickly on your way to a fun weekend.
Linda Capullo recently shared some of her insights on the registration process and offered an invitation to anyone who might want to join the fun as a volunteer. According to Linda, “Anyone, man or woman, who likes greeting people and making them feel welcome should consider volunteering for registration.” Registration opens the event, often before the published time in the Supplemental Regulations. She says, “We are open the night before a race until 9pm, and the morning of the races from 7am until mid-morning.” Volunteers can set their own hours within that schedule, according to their own availability. How swiftly the lines move depends on how many volunteers are able to join them, and they will always make room for another willing volunteer.
The role of the Registrars at the track, Linda explained, “involves checking in drivers on the computer, and collecting any money due, as well as checking in crew members, verifying memberships and giving proper armbands. There is also a position that checks in workers. This position is basically the same but does not collect any money.” Linda reminded me Registrars can also help with new memberships or renewing existing memberships on the spot. Annual Waivers, though, must be requested through my.scca.com. Online registration has streamlined the process at the track by having all information pre-entered in the computer, so Registration generally operates smoothly and speedily. However, she cautions, “There are changes and questions that come up but just ask, there is always someone in Registration that is happy to help you with those issues and/or train you in more of what we do.”
If you’ve been to Registration (and I’d be shocked if you haven’t) you know that it’s a welcoming place. Linda extended the following invitation when we spoke: “If this is something you would like to try, we would be happy to have you join us at whatever time you have available. If it’s only one evening, or one morning, or whenever we are open, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people, old friends, or make new friends and have everyone feel welcome. Just bring your smile and let us know if you would like to give Registration a try.”
