Chute Pull Observer
1. Description
175 mph License for cars
When entrants are driving cars and are making their 175 mph license run, they must be observed using their parachute. No parachute, no pass. Try again.
MOST IMPORTANT: The method for deployment of a chute is as follows; Just after going past the mile marker, pull the chute. Most importantly keep your foot on the accelerator until you feel the chute grab and the car start to decelerate, only then do you take your foot off the accelerator.
It is advisable to start practicing with your parachute before your 175 mph license run at say 150 mph, so that you are comfortable with the experience.
2. Responsability
It is the responsability of the Race Director to observe an entrant when they make their 175 mph licence pass.
Ideally the Race Director should also be observing all parachute passes so that they will be in a position to report back to the entrant on how they performed.The Race Director may request the entrant to report to Race Control, but iIt is the entrants responsability to provide their licence for any new endorsements prior to attempting the next level of their license.
If there is a problem with a parachute depolyment the Race Director may direct the entrant to report to the Technical Inspectors, where their vehicle may be checked or a speed restriction or condition placed upon the vehicle.
3. Tasks
As described above.
4. Equipment
No additional equipment required.
5. Escalation
There is no higher authority than the Race Director. If there is an issue that he is unable to be resolved, it needs to be referred to the Event Committee.