About this event
Join the Houston Region SCCA for the return of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston Presented by The Greater Houston Honda Dealers on June 27-29, 2014 to Reliant Park.
This year's event will feature some exciting racing from various levels of motorsports including a double-header from the IZOD IndyCar Series, plus races from the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Presented by BFGoodrich Tires, the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and the Gulf Coast Vintage Racing Association.
We have expanded our planning committee to include eight specialty chiefs, and countless other volunteers. We learned from last year by listening to your comments, and we have made some changes for 2014 that we feel will be beneficial to everyone involved.
While this event will be held during the day, steps are being taken to ensure that all worker specialties will be in a reasonably comfortable environment.
- Canopies will be utilized for the F&C, Grid and Starters, and the firefighters will be able to come in to Reliant Arena during the non IndyCar & Pro Mazda sessions.
- We will have larger coolers for each station, and we will have better coordinated ice, water and Powerade runs throughout the days.
- The parking passes will be reserved through MotorsportsReg.com in advance, but we are strongly encouraging those who can carpool or walk from nearby hotels to do so.
Once again, we will be utilizing MotorsportsReg.com for registration purposes, and all volunteers are required to register in advance online. There will be no on-site registration, and all credentials will be made in advance. Registration is now open!
We are pleased to announce a number of worker benefits. In order to be eligible to receive the following benefits, you must work at least two days.
- Discounted hotel rooms will be available to reserve for around $100 per night. The promoter is currently in talks with the Holiday Inn located across the Red Lot from Reliant Stadium.
- Parties & Social Events: The Hospitality Committee has several events planned including a Kickoff Party and Gatherings Friday & Saturday night.
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each day worked
- Swag Bag: Everyone will receive a bag full of all kinds of swag including t-shirt, hat, patch and more.
- General Admission Tickets: Everyone will receive two general admission tickets (good for Friday, Saturday & Sunday) for the event to be given to friends or family members.
As you can see, the 2014 Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a fun and exciting event this summer, and we hope you will join us. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
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Sydney Davis |
James Rogerson |
Event requirements
Below is a list of the specialties we are currently staffing for the 2014 event. You will also see the requirements, job description and committee chair for each specialty. If you have questions regarding any positions, please contact the chair listed for the specialty.
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Specialty |
Requirements |
Job Description |
Committee Chair |
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Clean-Up Truck |
Course Marshal or Club Racing experience preferred. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
When dispatched, assist with incident response during races including fire suppression, clean up, and other duties as requested by IndyCar or other racing series. |
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Course Marshal |
No experience necessary, but previous experience preferred. Days utilized: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Inventory, coordinate and distribute supplies and equipment for various worker specialties before, during and after each day. |
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Firefighters |
Must be certified FF1 and provide valid credentials. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Monitor and provide support on pit lane during on-track sessions. Full gear must be worn during IndyCar-sanctioned sessions, but firefighters will have the opportunity to take breaks & get out of the elements. |
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Flagging and Communication |
Regional F&C License with experience. Must wear long sleeves, long pants, bring protective gloves and hearing protection. Standing outdoors in the elements for long periods of time is required. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Staff one of the 15 corner flagging stations on the race circuit. Duties include the proper use of signal flags per each sanctioning body’s rules, communication with race control, and response to incidents with fire extinguisher equipment. |
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Grid |
Club Racing experience preferred, Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Organize and stage the release of cars to track entrance by gridding them in the right order per grid sheets provided by timing and scoring. |
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Hospitality |
No experience necessary, Days utilized: Pre-event, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
Help coordinate social events, sponsorships, and worker giveways before and during the event. |
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Meal Crew |
No experience necessary. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Organize and distribute meals to worker specialties throughout the event. |
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Membership Tent |
No experience necessary, but must be willing to talk. Standing is required for most of each shift. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Provide information about the SCCA and membership. Collect applications and payments. Plan all aspects of the membership offering including free gifts and prizes. We are also looking for display racecars! |
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Race Control |
Divisional license or Pro Racing experience required. This position is located within the Indycar control room where quiet and professionalism is expected at all times without exception. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Operate race control radio net, administrative SCCA radio net, and properly complete race logging sheets for race log documentation. |
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Registration |
No experience necessary, but previous experience preferred. Days utilized: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Registration and check in of SCCA workers and firefighters, ensuring all attendees receive badges, swag bags and parking. |
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Starter |
Divisional license or Pro Racing experience required. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Be willing and able to serve as primary starter for SCCA sanctioned events. Serve as starter observer for pro sanctioned events. Serve as timeline checkered flagger and communicator to race control from timeline for pro sanctioned events. |
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Truck Drivers |
Club Racing or Pro Racing experience required. Days utilized: Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Shuttle workers to and from parking lot and corner stations, plus deliver meals and other needed items on-track during the event. |