BGP 2013

[pauln]

No specialist list published as yet Kaybee

[turbo-ww]

Originally Posted by hayesy P

Looking forward to my first Grand Prix marshalling on Luffield in. Spectated a number of times but really can't wait for this one

As your Post Chief for the weekend I look forward to welcoming you to the team.

If you have any questions before then feel free to ask.

Martyn.

[The Fat Clerk]

Originally Posted by Pitsmarion

Hello, can you please explain what you mean by "early"? What time do you aim to get there to avoid the traffic build-up? I also live close-ish (normal journey time 40 minutes from M1 direction) and did NOT enjoy my first camping experience in years last year, so would seriously consider driving in each day as long as it wasn't silly-o'clock. What about driving home at night - do you have to hang around for ages to avoid the traffic at that end of the day?

Last year we drove straight out on Friday & Saturday nights, Sunday took around half an hour to get out of the car park, and we then used the back roads to head north to the A5.

In the mornings we aim to arrive around 5-30am meaning leaving home @ 04-30

[Pitsmarion]

Thanks for that, that's not too bad, I think I will drive in every day as well. It would be a 4:30 start for me too, but infinitely better than little or no sleep under canvas. Ok, I know I'm not a real marshal if I don't rough it, but I want to enjoy the occasion as well, and quite frankly, I didn't enjoy last year at all, and that wasn't fair for my first F1.

[Greem]

Originally Posted by Woolley

We need one of those things that they use for NASCAR to show you which car is which with an arrow that follows it around.

Every time someone from 10ths appears on screen a box pops up with an arrow and the 10ths name on it.

When I read that last night I almost woke the kids up laughing. Genius idea!

I can see the box & info now:

Woolley - Yellow Flag
0mph, 2 Pork Pie stops

[hayesy P]

Originally Posted by turbo-ww

As your Post Chief for the weekend I look forward to welcoming you to the team.

If you have any questions before then feel free to ask.

Martyn.

Thanks for that Martyn, really appreciate it, look forward to meeting you and the team

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by Greem

I can see the box & info now:

Woolley - Yellow Flag
0mph, 2 Pork Pie stops

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Greem

When I read that last night I almost woke the kids up laughing. Genius idea!

I can see the box & info now:

Woolley - Yellow Flag
0mph, 2 Pork Pie stops

Excellent, hadn't even thought of adding the race data. Brilliant.

[gachjoel]

Originally Posted by Greem

When I read that last night I almost woke the kids up laughing. Genius idea!

I can see the box & info now:

Woolley - Yellow Flag
0mph, 2 Pork Pie stops

and if a Marshal trips over,
don't confuse..
0mph with 00000000mph

[ChrisA]

Was at Force India this morning. Everyone there looking forward to GP. Popped into circuit too, starting to look good. Won't be there this year, so all you lucky people enjoy the weekend.

[snoz wanger]

Woodcote with Numbersix.......

[Matt Gusher]

Woodcote inside for me.
Anyone else on here joining me there?

[motorsportmarshal61]

Luffield cnt. For me

[SF04]

Originally Posted by Matt Gusher

Woodcote inside for me.
Anyone else on here joining me there?

I'm Woodcote Inside too.

Sue

[Matt Gusher]

Originally Posted by SF04

I'm Woodcote Inside too.

Sue

Hi!
Looks like there are only 5 of us there. I was expecting more marshals on a GP post tbh. Or is it a usually quiet post?

[pauln]

It's the bunker at the entry to the old pitlane - not room for many more

[lucky scarf]

Had the pleasure of Woodcote Inside last year for GP. Great post as one of the closest places to the track. The post chief was across the circuit at the main post on the outside so you work as a small team supported from across the track.

Main tasks last year were cars slowing down entering the support pit lane and giving them a little push down the pit lane. Also last year we had the pleasure of a big screen in the small area of woodcote inside which reduced area to work in but did give some shelter....

[hellblade]

im on hangar 2 outside, anyone know what this post is like, never been on there before? ta.

[SF04]

Originally Posted by pauln

It's the bunker at the entry to the old pitlane - not room for many more

Thanks Paul, I thought it was there. For some reason I couldn't post last night to say so?!? I've been there for Walter Hayes a few years back.

Anyway, it should be a brilliant spot.

[Maranello Man]

Hi Hellblade,
I'm at Hangar 2 Outside as your I/O not a quiet post by any stretch, looking forward to meeting you and the rest of our team at the GP.

[hellblade]

Originally Posted by Maranello Man

Hi Hellblade,
I'm at Hangar 2 Outside as your I/O not a quiet post by any stretch, looking forward to meeting you and the rest of our team at the GP.

hi

thanks, should be an epic weekend then see you then.

Luke

[FRENCHIE44T]

Originally Posted by Matt Gusher

Hi!
Looks like there are only 5 of us there. I was expecting more marshals on a GP post tbh. Or is it a usually quiet post?

I was there one year for the GP, its awsome. Just be careful though coz some of the time you'll have cars on circuit and cars coming down the pit lane. ENJOY.

[blueoval2]

I've got Stowe-club outside post 31, i take it that's opposite vale?

[mikenunn-78]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

I've got Stowe-club outside post 31, i take it that's opposite vale?

Was there in last year. Its opposite the pit entry and a great place to see the cars trying to outbreak each other into the chicane.

[aland]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

I've got Stowe-club outside post 31, i take it that's opposite vale?

thats where I am mate, been told it is almost opposite the pit land entry and a good post. some of the knockie crew are well ****ed off at me landing that