Behind the Starting Line Episode 3: The Divide 200 by Sinister Sports

Sinister Sports: Endurance Racing at its Best

 

Keywords

racing, weather challenges, air quality, wildfires, smoke, race safety, mountain pass, event management

Summary

The conversation discusses the challenges faced in racing events due to weather conditions, particularly focusing on snow and smoke from wildfires. Kirsti explains the measures taken to ensure safety, including air quality monitoring and the potential need to reroute courses. The importance of real-time data and proactive measures is emphasized to maintain race integrity and safety.

Takeaways

If it snows, we may need to reroute the course. We are lucky with our mountain pass location. Smoke can come in quickly but can also clear overnight. We can't make calls on race day due to weather. We monitor air quality the day before and day of the race. So far, we haven't had to cancel races due to smoke. Air quality is a significant concern for racing events. Real-time data is crucial for race management. Proactive measures help ensure safety during events. Fingers crossed we won't have to cancel any races.

Sound bites

"if it snows up there" "we're checking the air quality" "it's a concern for sure"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Divide 200 00:54 Sinister Sports and Future Events