Mats
1. Description
The DLRA are required to not damage the surface of the lake, as much as possible. To do this we lay mats at the entrance to the lake which is where the salt is the thinest and the traffic the heaviest.
To volunteer for this job use the Volunteer Register.
2. Responsibility
To lay the mats in such a way as to avoid damage to the lake surface
3. Tasks
3.1 Set Up
- At the beginning of Speed Week collect all mats from the storage containers at the DLRA camp, transport to the lakes edge and then lay them out.
- The number laid or the distance covered will depend upon the condition of the surface.
- Mats need to be positioned early on Thursday to minimize traffic damage.
- Track mats weigh 33 Kg each, so 2 persons needed to handle mats.
- Care needs to be taken as to how many mats are loaded according to what they are loaded onto.
- Do not overload.
- Mats should be secured with ratchet tie downs, (preferred) or ropes.
- 4 or 6 persons with a ute and trailer would complete this task quicker.
3.2 During the event
- Depending upon the condition of the salt surface and the amount of traffic on the mats, it may become necessary to move the mats to a new alignment.
3.3 Pack Up
- At the conclusion of Speed Week all mats are to be collected, salt brushed off and packed away in the storage containers at the DLRA camp.
- There are 2 crews to pick up the mats and return them to the DLRA camp and a third crew to wash the mats and store them into the containers
4. Equipment
- There is a trailer specifically designed for transporting the mats which can be towed by a car or 4WD.
- If available there is the small DLRA tray truck that can be used as well.
5. Escalation
- For clarification of details during speed week, refer to Event Coordinator.