[mrmummert]

Hi again....

Many people commented on the pit arrangement at Dorton. While its a
somewhat smaller venue...the pit arrangement made it less crowded compared
to what i've seen at VCU. I wish VCU would change that. At VCU it tends to get
very crowded between the end of the pits and the Queing area
(behind the curtain) There is room for them to do the same at VCU. Also at Dorton you
don't have the long ramp like VCU has to deal with. Many people
that i know that have been to VCU also commented that it was more relaxed and easier
going than at VCU. I did'nt go to the team social so i can't comment on the food,
but while it was nice to have the team social at the science museum
(for VCU) the food was awful. Dorton also has the advantage of free parking
(as long as you stay out of the flea market area) compared to the paid parking at VCU.
There were some teams which had to move cars at Dorton though.
I recall team 122's bus almost getting towed, but one of the team members
quickly went out and moved it. (122 uses a small bus)