British GP Invites

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 11:27 (Ref:2116952)

After 4 yrs of rejection, I have finally been invited to Marshal this year. Accepted as a Flaggie!

Paul Newns · 30 Jan 2008, 12:39 (Ref:2116981)

Congratulations. Do the MSA really know what they've done,giving you flags to play with!

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 13:37 (Ref:2117015)

I don't think they do........I volunteered as an Observer!

roys1 · 30 Jan 2008, 13:48 (Ref:2117027)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

I volunteered as an Observer!

Trust you to get it wrong Mark... Definitely Flags...
Enjoy

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 13:52 (Ref:2117033)

I'm glad I'm flagging though........can't Observe very well either!

mattt · 30 Jan 2008, 15:45 (Ref:2117113)

volunteered as startline
but do to a lack of experience
im been invited as a paddock marshal(at least i know the chief paddock)

so 1st grand prix in 2nd year of marshalling at 17 cant wait now
just got to get the friday of school now

garybirch · 30 Jan 2008, 15:50 (Ref:2117114)

This will be my 4th BGP in 9yrs of marshalling.
Looking forward to another fun weekend with the lads.

BTW, anyone not using their guest passes again please?

Jayne Poston · 30 Jan 2008, 15:57 (Ref:2117118)

Congrats on been invited - I'm still a Trainee so can't apply yet worse luck I was lucky enough to be given a guest pass last year and wow it was fantastic ............ If anyone has a guess pass they don't want I can pay in doughnuts and coffee x

Motorsportgirli · 30 Jan 2008, 16:23 (Ref:2117132)

I'm fire/icident again for the 2nd year! Cant wait! Bring on the BBQs!

Piglet · 30 Jan 2008, 16:28 (Ref:2117138)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattt

volunteered as startline
but do to a lack of experience
im been invited as a paddock marshal(at least i know the chief paddock)

so 1st grand prix in 2nd year of marshalling at 17 cant wait now
just got to get the friday of school now

Matt don't forget you will need to sign on on Thursday afternoon or early evening (whatever time your slot is). I don't know what time Paddock sign-on usually is but don't plan on getting there on Friday morning.

Check with Chief Paddock if you have any timing issues.

mattt · 30 Jan 2008, 16:31 (Ref:2117140)

ill be getting there on thursday evening anyway, as we've got to get the caravan set up.

Dean Watson · 30 Jan 2008, 16:34 (Ref:2117143)

observing this year my second gp
heres hoping the in the week before that the weather is much better than last year and the campsite not so boggy

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 16:41 (Ref:2117147)

The "Experts" have predicted the wettest year on record for 2008.
But, we're Brits.....we can cope!

Piglet · 30 Jan 2008, 17:23 (Ref:2117174)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

The "Experts" have predicted the wettest year on record for 2008.
But, we're Brits.....we can cope!

Trouble is I think they predicted the hottest and driest last year, so I don't think I'l lose much sleep over that.....

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 17:27 (Ref:2117177)

That's a good point!
Looking forward to camping again at Silverstone. Never been on the "New" campsite so it will be a new experience.
Just holding out for a good post now and eveything will be rosy!

BSA Susie · 30 Jan 2008, 17:59 (Ref:2117193)

Just going into my 16 year of marshalling, first time I've volunteered for it and been accepted to flag!

I just hope I don't get plastered; ankle at Goodwood Festival, thumb at Wembley RofC, ..............things happen in 3s?

I may even volunteer for the Thursday afternoon too, I have to talk to ''him-who-thinks-he-is-in-charge'' first.

BeeJ · 30 Jan 2008, 18:12 (Ref:2117206)

First time of applying and I have been accepted for course/incident. Over the moon. What are the high speed trials and anybody else flagging them ?

roys1 · 30 Jan 2008, 18:25 (Ref:2117212)

The High speed trials are The FIA safety car and medical car having an hours track time so the FIA can check all their systems and radios etc.. Yellow flag coverage is needed in case of any problems etc..

Regards Roy

CombeMarshal · 30 Jan 2008, 18:36 (Ref:2117224)

As I used to say to my ex, 'I'm in'!!!!!!

mattt · 30 Jan 2008, 18:37 (Ref:2117226)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

Matt don't forget you will need to sign on on Thursday afternoon or early evening (whatever time your slot is). I don't know what time Paddock sign-on usually is but don't plan on getting there on Friday morning.

Check with Chief Paddock if you have any timing issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattt

ill be getting there on thursday evening anyway, as we've got to get the caravan set up.

Piglet
Thanks for the advice

JIMGOD · 30 Jan 2008, 18:56 (Ref:2117233)

well done all that have been accepted, as a trainee i was not able to volunteer. but will be there again as usual as a spectator.
any spare guest tickets please p.m. me.

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2008, 19:01 (Ref:2117238)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSA Susie

I may even volunteer for the Thursday afternoon too, I have to talk to ''him-who-thinks-he-is-in-charge'' first.

Sod what Bernie thinks.......just send your form in!

mini1400 · 30 Jan 2008, 19:11 (Ref:2117243)

Accepted as Course for my second BGP

Also in same post - my upgrade to Flaggie

Now all I've got to do is decide who I want to camp next to!

chezza · 30 Jan 2008, 19:34 (Ref:2117261)

I've had my invite too, but mine will be unreturned as I have had the better offer of the Legends at Anglesey, but enjoy everyone who is going.

kitcar1 · 30 Jan 2008, 19:47 (Ref:2117268)

Hey you lucky lucky people. As a trainee can not apply. But any passes going please please PM. thanks

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