Thin Orange Line - Page 6

Ian Lewis · 12 Sep 2003, 07:40 (Ref:715954)

What does a Yellow flag show...Whoops !!!

Ian

Scallywag · 17 Sep 2003, 07:31 (Ref:721526)

I have looked through the list of volenteers for this w/e BTCC meeting. It seems this was 'patched' from last years listing with not all the marshals on that list attending.

I hope we still have a good turn out.

What has the attendance been for marshals around the country for BTCC meetings ?

Mark Mitchell · 17 Sep 2003, 07:51 (Ref:721544)

You want a THIN orange line?
The meeting I am attending this weekend has only around 22 marshals of all (Trackside) disciplines!!

Scallywag · 17 Sep 2003, 07:56 (Ref:721551)

Sorry Observer,

How can you run an event with 22 marshals ?

Who dictates the event will run ?

I hope you find more marshals

It is always the case, larger meetings draw the marshals to travel, with the clubbie meets surviving with just the local marshals.

Mr.Orange · 18 Sep 2003, 21:16 (Ref:723509)

Quote:

Originally posted by Scallywag
What has the attendance been for marshals around the country for BTCC meetings ?

Do you mean the same marshals attending each BTCC meeting?

Do you mean the local Marshals for each track?

Or the raceday Marshals?

Ian Lewis · 19 Sep 2003, 08:48 (Ref:723881)

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Orange
Do you mean the same marshals attending each BTCC meeting?

Do you mean the local Marshals for each track?

Or the raceday Marshals?

Just wanted to know if the BTCC had a better turn out of Marshals than a club meeting ?

Ian

Mark Mitchell · 19 Sep 2003, 09:14 (Ref:723907)

Quote:

Originally posted by Scallywag
Sorry Observer,

How can you run an event with 22 marshals ?

Who dictates the event will run ?

I hope you find more marshals

Scally....

Not up to me I'm afraid.....I've already voiced my concern!

It looks like they may have to rely on the drivers to offer a little assistance if required.

I think a couple more marshals have volunteered since......thanks Jim W

Mark

manicmarshal · 19 Sep 2003, 09:21 (Ref:723916)

BTCC has had a good turn out of marshals at all except the Rockingham meeting. There are a group of regulars that follow the championship around. (I know some of you may think that is sad but that's our choice)Each circuit generally seems to have it's own trusty regulars too and some of us, I note go where our clubs hold meetings. As it is the championship final at Oulton Park this weekend I should think there will be a good number of us. I've also been given a box of freebie calendars (2003)for all the marshal's (well I have 90) as a thank you from the producer.
See you there people.

Ian Lewis · 19 Sep 2003, 09:34 (Ref:723931)

Thanks manic,

That answers my question.

How and where you marshal is up to you, just keep on doing what you are doing.

Ian

woody148uk · 22 Sep 2003, 07:01 (Ref:726037)

Freebie calendars
why would anyone freebie calendars near the end of september its a total joke
good job fire training was cancelled or they might of burned well

manicmarshal · 22 Sep 2003, 07:32 (Ref:726066)

Well Woody,

I think it was a nice gesture to remember the marshals. The pictures are good and some people may indeed have youngsters that would collect them. I know plenty of people who were pleased to recieve them. If I knew who you were then I'd make sure not to bother with you again. Andrew has put a lot of time and effort into providing the merchandise and has donated many items for marshals before. that sort of rude comment is the sort of thing to make him think it's not worth bothering if people are going to throw his kind gestures in his face.

Ian Lewis · 22 Sep 2003, 12:16 (Ref:726319)

Thanks for your efforts Manic.
You can't please everyone.
Marshal Girl collected 20+ T Shirts, caps etc from teams for the marshals raffle. Even Yvan Mullers (signed) hat when he won the championship.
I hope no one turns their nose up at these.
It is not easy to get people to part with free gifts for marshals or anyone else.
Well done to you all
Ian

PaulPerkins · 22 Sep 2003, 12:21 (Ref:726322)

Ian,

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian Lewis
Marshal Girl collected 20+ T Shirts, caps etc from teams for the marshals raffle.

Uhhh?! What marshals' raffle?! :confused:

Or would it be the sort of raffle that means your car did wheelies on the way home

Mr. Perkins.

Ian Lewis · 22 Sep 2003, 12:29 (Ref:726336)

Hi Paul,

We have an end of season raffle at the Marshals Dinner Dace

held at a hotel in Holmes Chapel (can't remember the name)
Ian

PaulPerkins · 22 Sep 2003, 12:37 (Ref:726344)

Oh I see. But why not give out the goodies throughout the year? I would estimate that 90% of us won't be able to make to to the end-of-year bash. This would also result in the desired effect - people feeling happy and appreciated on the day!

Mark Mitchell · 22 Sep 2003, 12:39 (Ref:726348)

It's the part of Holmes Chapel called SANDBACH!!
It's on 1st November at the Saxon Cross Hotel

Tickets £18

Contact Audrey Watt - Details at Sign-on

Dave Brand · 22 Sep 2003, 12:40 (Ref:726350)

Quote:

Originally posted by PaulPerkins
I would estimate that 90% of us won't be able to make to to the end-of-year bash.

All the more plunder for the 10% of us who will be able to make it!

Mark Mitchell · 22 Sep 2003, 12:41 (Ref:726353)

Quote:

Originally posted by PaulPerkins
Oh I see. But why not give out the goodies throughout the year? I would estimate that 90% of us won't be able to make to to the end-of-year bash. This would also result in the desired effect - people feeling happy and appreciated on the day!

I agree Paul!
You end up with some doddery old observer winning a VX Motorsport T-shirt which would be better going to a less than doddery old observer on Saturdays!!

Ian Lewis · 22 Sep 2003, 12:43 (Ref:726362)

Quote:

Originally posted by observer
It's the part of Holmes Chapel called SANDBACH!!
It's on 1st November at the Saxon Cross Hotel

Tickets £18

Contact Audrey Watt - Details at Sign-on

Thought that would wake someone up!!

Whoops !

Ian

Ian Lewis · 22 Sep 2003, 12:48 (Ref:726370)

Paul,

It is a traditional thing.

everyone at the bash is guaranteed a prize.

Plus it takes all year to save up all the prizes.

At the w/e ther was a marshals raffle with cash prizes and gifts donated by teams on the day.

Ian

Mark Mitchell · 22 Sep 2003, 12:55 (Ref:726376)

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian Lewis
Paul,

It is a traditional thing.

everyone at the bash is guaranteed a prize.

On the positive side - you're only allowed to buy one ticket each, thus, as the song goes "Every 1's a winner (Babe)"

However, I never win anything remotely connected with motorsport.
Over the years I have won a Woodpecker baseball cap, a barometer, a bottle opener, and some cheap plonk.
This year I'm not going because I have a race day on the Sunday - and I'm getting too old to stay up late when getting up early!!

PaulPerkins · 22 Sep 2003, 12:57 (Ref:726382)

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian Lewis
Paul,

At the w/e ther was a marshals raffle with cash prizes and gifts donated by teams on the day.

Ian

Again -- was there?!

Quote:

Originally posted by Ian Lewis
It is a traditional thing.

But Spanish customs have a nasty habit of smelling a little to those that are not 'on the inside'.

However, I'll stop there, as this could end up occupying its own thread!

Don't get me wrong Ian, I'm not whingeing, it's just that such things are not very visible to the rest of us. I'm merely making suggestions.

Nadine J Lewis · 22 Sep 2003, 13:16 (Ref:726401)

Quote:

Originally posted by PaulPerkins
Again -- was there?!

Don't get me wrong Ian, I'm not whingeing, it's just that such things are not very visible to the rest of us. I'm merely making suggestions.

We are trying to make amends about the lack of visibility on a lot of aspects of marshalling in the North West in particular. Please give us time!!

Mark Mitchell · 22 Sep 2003, 13:18 (Ref:726404)

Quote:

Originally posted by MarshalGirl
We are trying to make amends about the lack of visibility on a lot of aspects of marshalling in the North West in particular. Please give us time!!

Same line I used four years ago!!

Sorry Nadine I'm not trying to poo-poo your efforts and intentions......I applaud your commitment!

I personally don't think there's that much wrong with the way marshalling is run by clubs etc.
I think the whole of society has changed with the times and there are many more way to spend your free time now than there was maybe 10 years ago.

PaulPerkins · 22 Sep 2003, 13:33 (Ref:726422)

Quote:

Originally posted by MarshalGirl
We are trying to make amends about the lack of visibility on a lot of aspects of marshalling in the North West in particular. Please give us time!!

Fair enough, Nadine. I know that of everyone in the N.W. region, you are one of the people that we all *know* is fighting for our corner.

But taking my point under discussion - the raffle/perceived lack-of-raffle debate - why not give out raffle tickets at sign-on just like every other meeting? That way we all know that one is taking place and we might end up winning something.

I'm sorry to bang on about this trivial example, but it's a useful tool to demonstrate the point: do things openly and visibly and we all feel a little less excluded/hard done to/forgotten about. (Delete as applicable. Others' words, not mine.) And best of all, it doesn't take a great deal of effort or expense!

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