Abu-Dhabi Trip???

Brian Mac · 8 Jul 2009, 12:46 (Ref:2497752)

Hello BARC,
Has there been any decision made yet on who is going?
Thanks TIGGER....!!!!!!!!

Brian Mac · 8 Jul 2009, 12:55 (Ref:2497756)

As far as i know, there is only about 5 or so marshalls that applied from this wee island across the shuck.
So come on BARC send a little bit of "NORTHERN IRELAND" Craic Please.

White flag man · 8 Jul 2009, 22:37 (Ref:2498026)

Why don't you try e-mailing BARC??!!

Motorsportgirli · 9 Jul 2009, 07:29 (Ref:2498136)

wohooo i got my acceptance letter this morning see you guys there!!!!

Guinness2702 · 9 Jul 2009, 08:18 (Ref:2498168)

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Originally Posted by Motorsportgirli

wohooo i got my acceptance letter this morning see you guys there!!!!

Damnit, now I'm going to be sat here for the next 2 hours, until the postie comes, thinking of nothing else.......(probably only to get a rejection)

PS. Can anybody confirm if/when they get a rejection letter, just so that we know if lack of a letter today means rejection or just delayed post.

HULK56 · 9 Jul 2009, 12:42 (Ref:2498308)

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Originally Posted by Motorsportgirli

wohooo i got my acceptance letter this morning see you guys there!!!!

Yay Hay! I got my letter, off to Abu Dhabi!
Have any of the guys that were in pit lane at 2009 british gp got in yet?

see you there!

Bodysnatcher · 9 Jul 2009, 08:08 (Ref:2498159)

Congratulations on being the first 10ths member selected

now the wait begins for the rest..

Motorsportgirli · 9 Jul 2009, 08:12 (Ref:2498163)

My old man got selected too, still dont know about my mum yet

Though I think he wants a week away from her

gachjoel · 9 Jul 2009, 08:47 (Ref:2498181)

me & wifey have been selected aswell

Broom pusher · 9 Jul 2009, 12:51 (Ref:2498316)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

me & wifey have been selected aswell

Got my invertation to .Look out Gary & Fran

Motorsportgirli · 9 Jul 2009, 13:01 (Ref:2498326)

Just was reading the embassy guidelines for Abu Dhabi and came across this

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Some prescribed and over the counter medicines that are available in the UK are considered to be controlled substances in the UAE. Any such medication is not allowed into the UAE without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health. If a passenger arrives in the UAE without prior approval and the required documentation, the medication will not be allowed into the UAE and the person may be subject to prosecution under the laws of the UAE.

The Embassy therefore recommends that you contact the Ministry of Health Drug Control Department (DCD) to check whether your medication is on the controlled list and as such requires prior permission for importation. The Customer Service Centre of the DCD can be contacted by e-mailing drugcl.csc@moh.gov.ae, by telephone on (00) 971 2 611 7240 or by fax (00) 971 2 632 7644.

Link to Embassy guidelines

Glad i checked as one of my prescriptions is on the controlled substance list.

mini1400 · 9 Jul 2009, 13:13 (Ref:2498335)

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Originally Posted by Motorsportgirli

Just was reading the embassy guidelines for Abu Dhabi and came across this

Link to Embassy guidelines

Glad i checked as one of my prescriptions is on the controlled substance list.

Also the importing of Pork Products is forbidden - the hunt is on for a Pork Pie substitute!

zakeriath · 9 Jul 2009, 13:19 (Ref:2498337)

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Originally Posted by mini1400

Also the importing of Pork Products is forbidden - the hunt is on for a Pork Pie substitute!

You can buy pork pies and other pork products out there, at the "western" section of Spinneys supermarkets and posibly others.

**Stephen Green** · 9 Jul 2009, 09:00 (Ref:2498186)

The BARC always said they would let you know early July so it's bang on time. You have to appreciate the enormous amount of work that is involved in organising trips like this!

Motorsportgirli · 9 Jul 2009, 10:33 (Ref:2498239)

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Originally Posted by Stephen Green

The BARC always said they would let you know early July so it's bang on time. You have to appreciate the enormous amount of work that is involved in organising trips like this!

I cant thank them enough, since i started marshaling one of my aims was to marshal abroad and theyve made it happen. Thanks to all those involved behind the scenes i bet it is a mammoth task!!!

Nexus · 9 Jul 2009, 09:46 (Ref:2498211)

Darn it, Post will be sat at home now until I finish at 5pm. The suspense will kill me..

Guinness2702 · 9 Jul 2009, 10:11 (Ref:2498226)

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Originally Posted by Nexus

Darn it, Post will be sat at home now until I finish at 5pm. The suspense will kill me..

It could be worse. You could get home and find nothing. Postie has been to the office today, and there's nothing for me at all, acceptance or rejection....

Guess I wait....

deadsquirrel · 9 Jul 2009, 10:32 (Ref:2498237)

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Originally Posted by Guinness2702

It could be worse. You could get home and find nothing. Postie has been to the office today, and there's nothing for me at all, acceptance or rejection....

Guess I wait....

Letters sent out yesterday and today, so not TOOO long to wait

Guinness2702 · 9 Jul 2009, 10:39 (Ref:2498243)

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Originally Posted by deadsquirrel

Letters sent out yesterday and today, so not TOOO long to wait

Thanks for the info

Now I have to pray that the postie arrives before 12 tomorrow (although he usually does), as I'm off to the Brawn factory, then Cadwell in the afternoon.

haystacks · 9 Jul 2009, 10:30 (Ref:2498233)

I,m In,

mini1400 · 9 Jul 2009, 10:35 (Ref:2498241)

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Originally Posted by haystacks

I,m In,

So there's a chance for me yet!

Well done Dave!

Jordygirl · 9 Jul 2009, 11:23 (Ref:2498258)

I've been accepted, WOW , can hardly believe it.

BAP · 9 Jul 2009, 13:05 (Ref:2498329)

I'm going, see you there

MaxxUK · 19 Oct 2009, 22:32 (Ref:2565069)

Hi,

Just read a large part of this thread, interesting insight into what you guys are up to and some of the organisation required, certainly happy to know you'll be there and helping to train the locals. I do travel worldwide in my job and British Marshals (you guys) are regarded as the best in the world.

I'm not a marshal but a racer myself and primarilly a driver coach. I'll be in Abu-Dhabi with 2 drivers that I am coaching in the Chevrolet V8 Supercars Championship. Primarilly Raed Raffii in the Orange Meezer Class A car and Husam Al-Saleh in the Hala Class B car.

If I see you guys there I'll be sure to say hello. Any of you that work at Donington/Snetterton/Cadwell/Rockingam etc. may recognise me as I am often at these circuits. I am senior instructor with Lotus-on-Track and The Racing School (who operate at Donni & Rock) [Little fella, greying beard]

Anway, just thought i'd say Hi and advise of a bit of British Interest in the V8 races.

Malcolm

White flag man · 20 Oct 2009, 00:36 (Ref:2565119)

Thanks Malcolm,
it would be nice to see you, but not your drivers, if you know what I mean.
Good luck to all the guys/girls going out this week. Have fun and see you all next Tuesday.
Don't forget Passport and money, everything else is optional. Make sure you keep both those things safe while your out there. I'm not in any way casting doubts on our hosts, but you know what happened at this years British GP.

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