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8 Oct 2006, 20:35 (Ref:1732242) | #1 | ||
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Publicity for marshals Well done.
I am not sure who is responsible but congratulations.
Driving to Silverstone on Sunday I was listerning to Touch Radio. The news item advertising the BTCC at Silverstone next week mentioned the general shortage of marshals and the possibility of having to cancel meetings if we could not recruit more. They also mentioned that a Garage would be set aside during the meeting to help with the drive for more marshals. When I arrived at Silverstone I asked if anyone new more. No one could help! I hope its not a secret? Who is responsible and whoever they are best wishes and congratulations in making this very positive move. If I decide to camp I will certainly spread the word. Does anyone know more? |
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It's actually a joint thing with Volunteers in Motorsport and the BMMC. This is part of a year long campaign to attract new marshals to motorsport and is being helped by Martyn Bell who offered his garage to help with recruitment. I believe that at Silverstone there is a seperate garage available.
Well done to all concerned and I believe there are yet more radio slots lined up. |
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Thanks Stephen. Hope I get the chance to drop by.
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Interesting......the shortage of marshals being mentioned in publicity for a meeting for which marshals have been told their services will not be required.
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From what various people have said it is only in the last few weeks marshals have been turned away by BARC.
Unfortunately with the meeting only on the National Circuit there are only so many marshals you can fit on a post!! It is a very rare occurance for this to happen these days, but for BTCC everyone seems to want to do the meetings at the moment. I know there have been several meetings at Brands where they have had to stop taking marshals. If you volunteer at the start of the season you will normally get in to meetings, however it you leave it to the last minute there is a possiblity this will happen. This has only happened at a maximum of 10 meetings at different circuits this year, and when you think of the amount of meetings run it is a very small percentage. No-one likes to turn marshals away and it is only done on the grounds of safety. |
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And in these cases it is usually those who are only able to do one day that are declined.
The reason for recruiting at BTCC meetings should be obvious to most, there are large numbers of spectators and hence a better success ratio than at a clubbie. |
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You'll be pleased to note that Motors TV have been plugging away for marshals as well during their coverage of the Touring Cars today - even suggesting that if people are interested in motorsport then why not contact their "local club".
Now - how do we persuade them to do a similar plug at the START of next season????? |
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I e-mailed MotorsTV during the recent Bathhurst asking them to plug marshals. Maybe they have seen my message! I will go back to say thanks.
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And ask them to plug early in the year rather than in October when everything is closing down for the winter??????
Should this be a new motto: Get 'em young but get 'em in April ???????? |
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Stephen, perhaps a good chat with David Leslie, maybe at the Autosport Show would help, him being an honorary member and all. He can at least speak to the other commentators at Motors TV to keep up the good work.
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Eric,
Considering David Leslie's accent, you might want to rephrase your comments!!!!!!! (and this girl lives with a Scot..........) |
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David Leslie is always very good at plugging marshals and is very sympathetic to the cause, as are I believe Tim Harvey and Ben Edwards. Martin Haven has been posting today so perhaps he'll read this and give us some tips for making sure we get some mentions next year
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Er,!
Motors TV have been plugging the Marshals all season! |
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So why not concentrate on early season? Get 'em in early in the year and they might still be there come October, which means they might be back following April.
Hence my comment about Motors TV (bless them) talking about marshals now, in October! |
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Remember the Top Gear/VBH piece from Oulton some time ago?
Motors TV would/could do this better - to an audience who actually watch motorsport! |
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As a new member, would I be out of place if I mentioned that I have included a piece on my web site,it's about those distinctive orange overalls and the fantastic job you all do? Without your expertise, dedication skill and care we would all be armchair racing fans, we are in debt to you all for the tireless work you undertake,
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You most certainly would not be out of place Chris. A very warm welcome to ten-tenths.
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Thank you Stephen,
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