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View Poll Results: Have you considered marshalling? | |||
Yes - I am a marshal | 38 | 58.46% | |
No - I didn't know it was an option - isn't it a paid job or something? | 0 | 0% | |
No - I have other race day obligations (driver, team member, mechanic, organiser etc.) | 9 | 13.85% | |
No - it looks too boring/cold/wet etc. | 3 | 4.62% | |
No - it looks too dangerous/difficult | 1 | 1.54% | |
No - I wouldn't have the time to make the commitment | 1 | 1.54% | |
No - I've heard too many negative things about marshalling to consider it | 0 | 0% | |
I've never really thought about it at all to be honest | 3 | 4.62% | |
Other | 10 | 15.38% | |
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll |
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29 Aug 2003, 10:19 (Ref:702491) | #1 | |
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Have you ever considered marshalling?
Lots of people here spend a lot of time hanging out at race circuits, but still marshalling numbers are dropping and we don't seem to be getting many new people joining up.
So I'm interested to know if you've considered marshalling and if not, why not! |
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29 Aug 2003, 10:40 (Ref:702506) | #2 | ||
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Good thread EP.
Although I voted "No because I have other raceday commitments". I have marshalled occaisionally. |
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29 Aug 2003, 11:16 (Ref:702539) | #3 | ||
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always marshal or rescue crew - i mean who wants to pay to go and watch racing
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29 Aug 2003, 12:28 (Ref:702589) | #4 | |
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It's something that has crossed my mind from the time I used to accompany Scrutineers during race weekends.
But, to be honest, I think I'd be more of a hinderance than a help. You're all efficient and intelligent and can use initiative so I can't help feeling the world of marshalling is safer without me "helping" on the banks. But, if there is anybody brave (or stupid) enough to look after me then I might give it a try one day. Obviously I'd need to make sure my lipstick doesn't clash with the orange overalls (not that I have any orange overalls anyway - but I do have an orange jacket for work if that's any help!). |
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29 Aug 2003, 12:53 (Ref:702621) | #5 | ||
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Suzy, you do yourself an injustice! You are welcome to join me for a days marshalling at any time, just drop me a PM and we will sort it out. You never know, you might just get the 'bug'
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29 Aug 2003, 13:20 (Ref:702648) | #6 | |
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Suzy, you can always join me in the pits, I am always on the lookout for new bodies to join us.
PM me if you want to do that, but as I always state, there are more jobs at a racetrack than being trackside, so if you enjoy yourself but think the pits or course is not for you there is always another job that needs doing. |
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29 Aug 2003, 14:31 (Ref:702713) | #7 | |
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Only if you promise to be gentle with me Stephen I don't want to be dragged across the gravel a la Priest style!
Jason: not sure about your "other job that needs doing"... sounds ominous to me. I could supply cups of tea and biscuits though - I think I could do that without too much trouble. Is that a valid job? |
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29 Aug 2003, 14:50 (Ref:702741) | #8 | ||
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Gentle...Moi? Gentle is my middle name
Go on Suzy, give it a try! |
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29 Aug 2003, 15:00 (Ref:702756) | #9 | |
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Interesting that so far, the majority of voters have been marshals.........
Not helpful statistically, but interesting! |
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29 Aug 2003, 15:01 (Ref:702759) | #10 | ||
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Yea...come on the rest of you lurkers, get voting!!!
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29 Aug 2003, 15:26 (Ref:702778) | #11 | ||
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If I have to stop racing (eg lack of funds) then I would seriously consider marshalling so as to be close or indeed in the thick of the action, however with a young family I would only consider one day meetings(pretty much as I do now for racing). As a kid, well er 16 of course....(I was tall for my age) I marshalled at a few AMOC events in the very early 80's, I was on the same post as my dad (of course), he always said to me 'if there's a biggie you make sure you stay here and wave the flags!'
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29 Aug 2003, 15:45 (Ref:702788) | #12 | ||
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The timing of this thread is funny, as I just sent off for information concerning marshalling from the SCCA here in the states just two days ago. I am waiting to get the info to see what exactly race marshalling entails.
I've considered it for awhile, but my weekends were pretty much tied up, but that will soon change. Also I don't live to close to any tracks, so I will have to consider how much time I can give to it, but personally I think it would be a blast as well as a challenge. |
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29 Aug 2003, 15:48 (Ref:702792) | #13 | |
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As the father of a young Racer, I don't have too much time but did try my hand at Marshalling back in July. I had a great time and found it interesting and enlightening. I will certainly be back, and next time with my boy, who I expect to be similarly educated into a different point of view.
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29 Aug 2003, 15:56 (Ref:702797) | #14 | ||
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GP Racer, if you live some way from the track, try asking other marshals if anyone lives close to you. That way you can share a ride and split the cost of petrol etc.
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29 Aug 2003, 16:07 (Ref:702808) | #15 | |||
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I 'm also trying to get two of my buddies interested. That will surely make things easier and alot more fun! |
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29 Aug 2003, 16:41 (Ref:702860) | #16 | ||
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Thought of it,when I was younger,but was never practical.I have never been able to drive,so even when I lived in London it was not possible to get even to Brands Hatch in time for practice.Nowdays it means at least 2 nights accomodation to go further than Cadwell Park,so I mostly stay at home.Plenty on TV these days.
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29 Aug 2003, 17:16 (Ref:702882) | #17 | ||
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I had never been to a race meeting before I became a marshal, the only time I tried spectating since left me bored because I had a big debris fence in the way and I was on the wrong side. I SAY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TRIED MARSHALLING COME ALONG AND JOIN US - BETTER VIEW FROM WHERE WE ARE.
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29 Aug 2003, 19:09 (Ref:702965) | #18 | |
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Rob, we would have a welcome for you at Cadwell any time you would like to join us. If you are free this weekend (31st) the MGCC are there and that is always good. PM me if you are interested.
As to the poll: I guess I found my true level after spectating, photography and 3 seasons in Slick50 saloons... |
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29 Aug 2003, 20:21 (Ref:703019) | #19 | ||
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I would like to know who to ask about marshalling at Mallory or Donington?
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29 Aug 2003, 20:51 (Ref:703037) | #20 | ||
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Yet another marshal voting...wouldn't stop doing what I'm doing for the world, although I wish that BARC would stop sending me officials passes when I haven't even volunteered to marshal for the events!
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30 Aug 2003, 19:31 (Ref:703519) | #21 | ||
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If marshals are frustrated drivers, then spectators must be frustrated marshals. Drivers they are just frustrating.
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30 Aug 2003, 20:18 (Ref:703557) | #22 | ||
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Another marshal voting, I've been marshalling for 20 years and I still miss it between events. The best part of marshalling is the friends that I've made over the years and the friends I will make in the coming years.
I recommend it for anyone. |
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30 Aug 2003, 22:15 (Ref:703654) | #23 | ||
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30 Aug 2003, 23:57 (Ref:703704) | #24 | ||
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I looked into marshalling and I discovered you can't be a marshall around here unless you have a car -- the training is done at Mosport which is inaccessible except by car.
Now that I have only one good eye, I can't drive -- and besides that I'd probably make a terrible marshall since I only have one good eye! |
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31 Aug 2003, 00:03 (Ref:703707) | #25 | ||
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