THE #WORKANDPLAY PROMOTION RALLY IS SET TO GO IN 14 DAYS! ARE YOU READY?!!

 

People! Race fans, motor buffs, holiday get-away seekers, W&P workgroups and players, are you all packed with everything that is needed for the 8^th, April 2023 Ondo Motor rally?!!!

As with Work & Play Promotions' regular race rallies, everyone, from corporate organisations to individuals; VIP or not, is bound to enjoy a day out on and off the tracks with expertly prepared activities. Outside the performance of watching a fine mix of handling powerful top-speed motors and bikes with deftness, which is guaranteed to last long in the memory of all who experience it, ‘do know, and I guarantee this,’ says the event organising CEO, Ade Ojuoko, ‘that regardless of who you are, whether you are a Motorsports novice, busy executive looking for a get-away fun, simply a speed buff or experienced racer the 6^th Ondo race rally is tailored to your fun-day, happiness, amusement, relaxation and enjoyment.’

Also guaranteed to feature, I gathered from speaking with the CEO, will include after workday racing hospitality party-like atmosphere with music, barbecue, dance and plenty of wine and different foods and socialization seasonings.

So, though the total picture of events/checklist has not arrived at my desk as of this morn, from memory, attendance and information I gathered so far, I know what standard the CEO of Work and Play promotions, expects. For all and sundry involved, therefore, we do not want to arrive at Ilara-Mokin, the venue of the 6^th festival to discover that we have overlooked any vital item that we just can’t do without!

Can that happen, yeah, sure you bet, It can happen as sure as daylight the next day and does occur all too often when we get distracted by the mad dash as part last-minute run-in, preparatory to heading out in 14 days. So, to help save your sanity, I have put up a pre-going away to Ilara-Mokin checklist to save us from the outcome that may then turn into unnecessary stress with likely consequences or bearing on the rally’s full fun.

Accordingly, in a bid to ensure that no unnecessary frustrating and, or embarrassing chapters crop up, this article is in support of the CEO, on his pre-plan of action chat group’s constant calls for updates on where are we (WAW) with all sections of the preparations. Here below are some useful checklists to help you make sure that you have packed absolutely everything that you could need for Ilara-Mokin, Ondo, come, 7/8^th of April 2023. Remember, only fourteen days from today!! Add or remove what you see as relevant or not.

WORKGROUPS PARAPHERNALIA:

Every event, no matter how simple or intricate, entails planning from the budget, and ground preparations to equipment supplies, handling and spares, inclusive of service Items from the all-important essentials like fuel, tyres and consumables, conveniences, hotel bookings, tags, generators, ushers to visiting VIPs, those to serve guests, the readiness of all performing artists, food and drinks, cameras and cameramen, groundsmen/women, traffic wardens, adverts and direction signage, MCs, Discjokeys, musical items, speakers, transportation, etc, down to all those items that can make the difference in the execution for the racing as tyre pressure gauges, alignment tools, lap timers, socket sets, screwdrivers and spanners all catered for, etc. And for the holidaymakers’ personal effects and information; accommodation, items of clothing, shoes, (if camping, chairs, barbecue stuff, wash place). We should also not forget items such as spare parts for broken-down vehicles, Spare Fluids or coolants.

Then for the electrical and electronics, having the right tool for the job from inputting data to editing and final production, and getting the right items when you need them is part of making sure that your support for the race goes as smoothly as possible. Of course, this can only happen if you remember to bring all pieces of equipment and the tools with you! the checkpoint subheads or coordinators, same as in other units and sections are to ensure all items for recording are charged as there is nothing worse than getting to the occasion day, and finding that you have batteries not up to scratch to do the work. The same applies to the technologist; what equipment are you going to Ondo with? Are they ready, computers, printers, software, etc? So, hopefully, this will be able to serve as a reminder before the expected checklist is out for all to check and tick indicating we are ready and done to go.

To the All-important centrepiece of the festival, the Drivers, are you ready!! For the rallying drivers. All your racing equipment is of the essence and an essential part of your overall race day objectives, as without a helmet or suit you are not ready. We all know as any race driver truly worthy of their profession would attest to, the obvious and common items such as the race suit, boots and gloves are usually items that they would not likely forget, preparatory, they are always packed, ready for use, and are rarely forgotten. However, some other smaller but equally essential health and safety items including earplugs, goggles, drinks bottles, etc can often be overlooked.

In rallies, ensuring an appropriate level of safety is particularly challenging for all those involved.

Work & Play Promotions, the motor rally event organizers recognise the challenging task of such rallies and so have guidelines and other information which are constantly being updated and researched for new solutions to increase the protection of the rally crews and the awareness of all crowds involved.

To the above end, given that the tracks run close to the environment that has people wanting to encroach on the racing tracks at some stage of the race and given the speed of the cars and little reaction time, I asked the race Health and Safety Director, Clement Falayi, what measure on health and safety are in place? ‘The nature of the event warrants that we have all safety measures to safely guide the people put in place and carefully monitored according to the obstacles of any of the stages concerned.’ He opined. Then, continued, ‘because there are so many spectators, it is important to have health and safety equipment such as first Aid necessities, and defibrillators as well as health personnel on hand and standing by throughout all the stages as it is crucial, as we would do, inform all spectators to remain in safe areas at all times.’

Then again, the rally checklist ought also to include essential items that are necessary for use inside the cars, such as guaranteed bright lights on the dashboard, trip meter and pace note as well as important items for use in the event of an incident including an extinguisher, warning triangle and spill kit. This means that you can be ready for any eventuality along with complying with all the relevant rally W&P health and safety regulations.

Add-ons:

There will always be some checklist of items that you will require that is unique to you or your racing routine and requirements that may not be covered by this article, all of which point to the exquisiteness of Motorsport. The diversity of needs makes it important that preparations bring all individuals with various backgrounds and professionalism to see that all angles are covered. So, as I mentioned at the beginning of the write-up, you are free to add or subtract from my list as you see fit.