Chris Jackson
Driver
PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS.
Two words. Judging & Communication.
I know you were judging the solo groups and I did not see the judging over there nor the runs so I can't elaborate on that aspect; but someone from the solo runs did come to the judging booth and ask who placed where, as if he hadn't been informed on the results. I understand that is in part due the severe downpour. However on the tandem side the judging was terrible especially towards the end where I witnessed two of the judges say and agree "Fuck it, let's just get the event over with." Which was another direct result of the rain.
Also, the 5/6 minute (don't recall the time limit they issued) time-out had expired for one of the driver's in an earlier battle. The driver who was waiting at the line requested to take the win and then was not sent to complete his bye-run (due in part to his vehicle actually shutting off and not turning back on). The line worker never informed the judges that his vehicle wouldn't turn back on and the judges made the call to give him the win. The other drivers then protested the call and one judge in particular tried to justify the mistake instead of rectifying it at which time I stepped in and told them to talk it amongst themselves and complete there runs together (a diplomatic solution). Both drivers agreed and completed their runs. The rain played a role in the issue but there were some mistakes that were made that could have been prevented.
Someone recommended that judge selection should be like break dancing. The judges should have a running car ready for competition and have competed/placed in competitions as part of the qualifications. That way drivers could call out the judges if they don't agree with a certain call and they would have to battle it out on the track and depending on the outcome the call would be withheld or overturned. I think that would be an awesome way to handle things, but the problem is most drivers who would having a running car would be competing in the event.
Im taking all this in guys please keep them coming I want to make this as smooth and easy for everyone. With out your input we can not make this any better dont be afraid to hurt my feelings. The judging on the solo side was good from what i heard and erik stepped up and did a great job. There was the incident with andrew mensha I went over and took care of that situation as best as i could.
The "break dance style judging" is the DUMBEST thing I have ever heard.
The "break dance style judging" is the DUMBEST thing I have ever heard.
Dude stop trying to talk out of your ass; what you are saying I presume to be very intrusive, your post that I quoted is all shit that you have no business being in, the judges did what they thought is best; do us a favor, don't take this too seriously to where you ruin the fun for the rest of us.
I posted an opinion that I thought needed no explanation. I am sorry that you are too immature to see through my post and see the great products my sponsors offer.
P.s. lets say I judge and "get called out." Do you know the operations cost on my competition car? The travel cost of bringing my competition car and all the things nessacary to running it? It's not show up with some sick shoes and sweat pants and roll around on the ground. Use some actual thought before you post stuff. I get that you're trying to help save drifting, but just put some actual thought into it.
I think that would be an awesome way to handle things, but the problem is most drivers who would having a running car would be competing in the event.
I know you were judging the solo groups and I did not see the judging over there nor the runs so I can't elaborate on that aspect; but someone from the solo runs did come to the judging booth and ask who placed where, as if he hadn't been informed on the results. I understand that is in part due the severe downpour. However on the tandem side the judging was terrible especially towards the end where I witnessed two of the judges say and agree "Fuck it, let's just get the event over with." Which was another direct result of the rain.
The winners were going to be announced during the award ceremony. Its meant to be a secret until then. Never did we say "Fuck it", I remember explicitly looking at you and telling you at 10:30ish pm (mind you we were suppose to finish around 9:00pm) after you kept yelling for another OMT for Bill and Nick, "No, we have to finish already."
Also, the 5/6 minute (don't recall the time limit they issued) time-out had expired for one of the driver's in an earlier battle. The driver who was waiting at the line requested to take the win and then was not sent to complete his bye-run (due in part to his vehicle actually shutting off and not turning back on). The line worker never informed the judges that his vehicle wouldn't turn back on and the judges made the call to give him the win. The other drivers then protested the call and one judge in particular tried to justify the mistake instead of rectifying it at which time I stepped in and told them to talk it amongst themselves and complete there runs together (a diplomatic solution). Both drivers agreed and completed their runs. The rain played a role in the issue but there were some mistakes that were made that could have been prevented.
That's not exactly how it went. Fuzera called for 5 minutes, Mensah was waiting in line the whole time. Then Steve tells us Fuzera did in fact pass the 5 minutes. Shortly after as Fuzera got to the line Mensah's car didn't start up again AFTER we had already made the call that he advances. The issue that came was that Fuzera didn't pass the 5 min. But there was no definite proof or anything they could do to prove it and reverse the call. I appreciate you helping, but you are not a judge nor an official at the event. Please do not attempt to over rule a call we had already made and announced again.
Someone recommended that judge selection should be like break dancing. The judges should have a running car ready for competition and have competed/placed in competitions as part of the qualifications. That way drivers could call out the judges if they don't agree with a certain call and they would have to battle it out on the track and depending on the outcome the call would be withheld or overturned. I think that would be an awesome way to handle things, but the problem is most drivers who would having a running car would be competing in the event.