Looking forward to the weekend as I will be working a cross country race. I worked one last year and really enjoyed myself. I especially enjoyed helping the little guys / gals on their little PW's. We had one little guy who fell over while trying to get up a little hill, several volunteers jumped in and picked him up, put him on his bike and got him up the hill and encouraged him to continue on... He was almost in tears and scared, but we got him going again and he finished the race. I happen to see him and his family after the race and congratulated him on finishing... the smile on his face was priceless. The thank you from the parents was heartfelt as they saw us pick him up and get him going again.
In the adult classes, I helped several downed riders, and even had a guy ask if I had a spark plug as his was about to foul. Of course I did... as I about to pull the plug out of his motor, I see the issue and mention to him to turn off the choke. I put in my fresh plug, he turns off the choke and it fires up 1st kick as a 2 stroke should... he thanks me and takes off... he found me after the race to thank me, and wanted to pay for the plug... I think I can cover the $2.00 for the plug... he was so embarrassed about leaving the choke on...
It's been a little wet, but hope it dries up by Sunday. I'll be on the track following the groups looking for those that need assistance. Looking forward to a fun day