NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge

Pii-stop perfection

THE cliche that most often accompanies motor racing is “it’s won or Jost in the pits.” Here, the Quaker State pit crew go through a practice session, further honing their skill and efficiency in getting their driver in and out of pit row as

quick as possible.

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‘THERE can be no denying it ~— racing is expensive, time con- suming and potentially dangerous. _ _” But if you really love the -éxcitement yet don’t actually «. feel the need to race, there is * analternative: become a turn worker. : The Motorsport ‘Emergency —_ Turnworkers Association (META) has over 90 menibers in the. Lower Mainland area. META. pro- vides everything from timing

“:, and ‘scoring to emergency

response personnel.

_. Founded. over 20. years ago, META is recognized throughout. Canada and the

United States for its high

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degree of professionalism. Members work at various amateur and professional races, including many of the IndyCar and Formula 1 events.

Newcomers are always wel- come. Training -sessions for novices and seasoned veterans alike are held throughout the year,

“There are so many types

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own jevel of mental or physi- cal ability that there is nearly always a job to match a per- son’s individual interests,”

says META president Anne Peters.

With the closing of the Westwood Race Track in 1990, local track workers had to travel to Seattle and Portland to satiate their appetite for speed.

However, with the open- ing of the road course at Mission Raceway Park in 1994, local track workers were given the opportunity to prac- tice their skills closer to home.

“We are always looking for new people and the facility ar Mission makes it much easier for new members to get involved and get the training they require.” Peters adds.

If you would like more information about META, call 581-7189.

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Vasser and Zanardi tied for most poles in seas

The driver championship (page 11) isn’t the only undecided points’ race of the 1996 IndyCar season,

The following standings reflect the tight, competitive nature of this year’s season to date.

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