Medical dates

#1

At the Sat morning driver’s meeting we have to check comp licenses before handing out wristbands because we have to confirm everyone’s Medical is up to date. It was pointed out to me that if I kept track of Medical dates, then people wouldn’t have to bring their comp license to the Sat morning driver’s meeting. I’m good with that. So if you PM me (or post) your Medical date from your comp license, I’ll write it down. Show me your comp license at your first event and I’ll confirm my notes got it right.

I already have some dates
Sandro
Steve Lako
Scott McKay
Ryan Whitinger

I had some great jokes that followed here re. out-of-region types that might want to participate in this thread, but that subject is such a raw nerve right now I couldn’t figure out a way to make the jokes such that I could be absolutely sure I wouldn’t piss anyone off. So I had to let it go.

#2

I have to do my medical this off season. Hopefully I’m not old enough to need a prostate exam!!

#3

Since the first event is a combined Mid South and Southeast here is my info:

Christopher Tuttell
License #143069
Mediacl Expires: 6/17/2016

#4

Richard E Bratton Jr
444 S Sam Houston Blvd
Houston, Mo 65483

License #146440
Medical Expire 1/24/2016

#5

Ranger, I have never needed my actual license in hand at any NASA event I’ve ever been at (east and west coast) that I can recall, I’m pretty sure their registration computer system checks all that. What makes it different in SE? (might be at Road Atl in March, so I’m curious about this)

#6

I’m not sure that the event sign up process nor track-side registration checks Medical dates. I could have a 2014 comp license with a Medical that expires in mid-Jan. Our normal practice in the SE is to check Medical dates on comp licenses when handing out race-session wrist bands.

#7

We were told, a few years ago, that this specific situation occurred. A racer participated with a valid license, but expired medical, and it wasn’t noticed until after the fact.

Unless something has changed, the registration computer system checks only license status, but does not check medical dates. Unless someone visually checks a medical date, there is no assured compliance.

What Ranger is trying to do is compile a list of frequent racers with their respective medical dates, so that it doesn’t have to be re-checked at every event. For those that are posting your medical here, not to be a cynic, but you might want to skip this step and just let Robert or Scott see your actual license at the first event you attend. You might have mis-read the expiration date (certainly NOT on purpose!) I know I don’t believe everything I read on Internet Forums!

#8

I think Laura has a list that she was compiling at the dyno day with the medical dates of most who were present. Getting that list from her may save you some time.

#9

On site physicals performed in group three stacker for a small fee. Note: McKay is my 1st assist. See you all at barber. Can’t wait to see some of the new cars.

#10

This is new to me as well. Never been asked about presenting a license or asked to check others. I have gotten an email from our registrar after signing up for an event and my medical was going to expire before the event. My license is typically in the tool box. My medical expires mid this season again.

#11

It is certainly customary for group leaders to need to see licenses in exchange for race group wristbands, although perhaps it’s not done everywhere, and it may not be 100% necessary if the reg system has already reported that everyone is good to go. That’s because the reg system used by every NASA region definitely has an option to manually run a “license report” on a list of drivers registered for a particular event. This is what tells us who has no license for their group, an expired one, or an expired medical. Regional staff then sends emails or makes phonecalls accordingly, so renewals can be handled online (“print and bring your renewal receipt email as proof” is the usual request) or new medicals can be done and filed with the national office beforehand. For at-track registrations the license should always be manually checked for current year status and medical expiration date.

Regardless, all members should be aware of their medical/license status - for instance, I know mine expires in October of this year so I’ll schedule a physical late this summer, there’s already a reminder in my phone calendar - and bring their licenses to all events as proof that they are good to go (because remember the ability to double-check that stuff is often only as good as a track’s internet access or cell signal; having the license in hand is “old school” and more reliable.) So maybe all this trackside checking is mostly to make sure everyone actually has their license and is aware of their medical expiration date, meaning less work in the future for the region? :wink:

Jon