Furnace Creek 508 Support Crews

	Our "Bulletin Board" has been replaced with a blog where would-be crew members can post their availability to crew, and where 508ers looking for crew can connect with would-be crew. Check it out! (Soon we'll add other topics to the blog about which you can comment and discuss.)
	In an ongoing effort to minimize the environmental footprint of our events, as well as make them safer and less obtrusive on the highways, we initiated a "Green Team" program at Furnace Creek 508 in 2007.
	Support Vehicle Width and Selection, including rental rar company info and dimensions
	NEW! SIMPLE FLASHING AMBER LIGHTS By Dennis Barton (Member of 2x Team Brontosaurus in 2008): I used this setup as a support driver in 2002. For 2008, I will be using two such sets. Although the amber lights appear “small”, they are quite bright. I use fair size magnets to attach the lights to the roof of the van. Be sure to have adequate length of wiring from the power plug to the first light. Total cost, excluding wire & connectors = $15. Also needed: 1 roll of dual speaker wire and connectors; colored tape; and strongish magnets to attach to roof. Most items are available in generic auto supply stores. Download the Pdf form!
	Support Vehicle Set-Up Slideshow from the 2004 race: Signage, Amber Lights, Racks, Speakers, and Such. (Read the captions!)
	SET-UP OF VEHICLE LIGHTS AND INTERIOR: Bill Osborn of Team Onager fame has a really great website with a few diagrams and descriptions for creating amber lights, setting up sound systems, and general vehicle information.Everybody should check that out now! (But don't be intimidated if your support vehicle is not that fancy!)
	UPDATED! 2004 and 2008 comments about where to get amber lights and such for the support vehicle
	The Scoop on How To Do It by Steve Beaver Born, 1994 solo champ and 1999 runner-up
	The Insider's Guide to the 508 by Mike Whale Wilson, two time solo and one time team finisher
	Hints on Supporting a Cyclist by John Hawk Marino, race founder
	Equipment List by Beth Dingo Dawson, two time solo finisher