Jason Plato at Signon This Morning

fbjimmy · 21 Oct 2012, 20:02 (Ref:3155547)

In case anyone missed JP in Hailwoods this morning, and would like to here what he had to say, I have uploaded a video here...

http://youtu.be/2OhcA6FS3oI

Whilst it was clearly an exercise in PR, I still appreciated the sentiment of what he had to say. Plus, the cans of KX helped us through a surprisingly uneventful day on Post 20!

Barry P · 21 Oct 2012, 20:28 (Ref:3155561)

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Originally Posted by fbjimmy

In case anyone missed JP in Hailwoods this morning, and would like to here what he had to say, I have uploaded a video here...

http://youtu.be/2OhcA6FS3oI

Whilst it was clearly an exercise in PR, I still appreciated the sentiment of what he had to say. Plus, the cans of KX helped us through a surprisingly uneventful day on Post 20!

Not watched your recording as I was about 6ft from him. Yes a good PR exercise but would still have helped the Honda out of the gravel first. Good to see flash win the title. With regard the KX, the sugar free stimulant version was tasted and poured away. Honda (and others) maybe an oppertunity to bring on a new rival dring to Red Bull. At the end of the day a great day on P9.

TWRv12 · 21 Oct 2012, 20:29 (Ref:3155562)

Always great see drivers or teams doing something to help

**Tim Falce** · 21 Oct 2012, 20:37 (Ref:3155568)

Didn't anyone tell him to bring doughnuts next time

numbersix · 21 Oct 2012, 21:28 (Ref:3155591)

It may have been PR but fair play to him.

The SpeCTator · 21 Oct 2012, 21:43 (Ref:3155598)

Won a few Brownie points and well timed (for his team) after Steve Neal blunder at Silverstone.Well done JP

Wet marshal · 21 Oct 2012, 22:13 (Ref:3155613)

Yes, Thanks to J.P. for an entrtaining chat at Marshals sign on.(Title next year Jason)......................................................................................&

Thanks to The guys and Girl, on Post 17, for an action packed Saturday,but a Quiet and Damp Sunday!

mark25787 · 22 Oct 2012, 06:52 (Ref:3155729)

Always appreciated when the drivers give up some of their time for us. Had Ollie Jackson with us for some of the fire training at Oulton before the BTCC meeting.

Apple · 22 Oct 2012, 07:25 (Ref:3155736)

I'd say well done Jason and thanks for the bag of goodies.
Good to see a bit of banter between marshals and drivers

***MagnetON*** · 22 Oct 2012, 07:28 (Ref:3155737)

Jason is also a member of Tenths and has posted on a few occasions.

icorper · 22 Oct 2012, 08:32 (Ref:3155766)

Anyone got a link to the photograph taken from the grandstand

AndyT · 22 Oct 2012, 08:49 (Ref:3155773)

even if was PR, its good to see drivers appreciate.

i thought steve neal would have been there with the doughnuts

Mike Kelly 1 · 22 Oct 2012, 08:56 (Ref:3155776)

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Originally Posted by fbjimmy

Whilst it was clearly an exercise in PR, I still appreciated the sentiment of what he had to say. Plus, the cans of KX helped us through a surprisingly uneventful day on Post 20!

As expected it was a bit of a PR stunt for JP and the MG team. The fruit flavoured drink was consumed on the long drive home, and yes it was a VERY quiet day on Post 20. Thanks to all my incident team for standing in the rain all day without complaining

***MagnetON*** · 22 Oct 2012, 09:22 (Ref:3155790)

So marshals go on about how un-appreciated they are from drivers, teams, circuits, organisers, clubs, etc. etc. but when a driver does turn up at sign-on, with goodies in tow and thanks marshals there's people on here that decry it as a "PR stunt".

You can't have it both ways guys!

**Stephen Green** · 22 Oct 2012, 09:33 (Ref:3155794)

Totally agree Grant.

Guys, lets be thankful for what we are given whether it's a PR issue or not. Anyone reading this thread would think twice before offering the hand of friendship!!!

Mike Kelly 1 · 22 Oct 2012, 09:35 (Ref:3155796)

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Originally Posted by MagnetON

So marshals go on about how un-appreciated they are from drivers, teams, circuits, organisers, clubs, etc. etc. but when a driver does turn up at sign-on, with goodies in tow and thanks marshals there's people on here that decry it as a "PR stunt".

You can't have it both ways guys!

I appreciated the thanks and the goodies from jason, MG team, Tesco etc. It was well received with good humour from both Jason and the marshals who attended. Jason did make some "digs" about a certain other team within the BTCC, but that was what we expected from him. The remarks were all done "tongue in cheek" so to say.

I'm sure that if MG had made a remark about marshals on live TV then Honda may(?) have done a similar thing to MG's yesterday.

If any team, driver or sponsor wishes to give thanks or goodies to the marshals then they will be well received.

Note - Michelin gave a goodie bag to all marshals at Saturdays sign on. Bags containing a hat, soft drink, note book, pen and stickers. Thanks Michelin. Does this mean that Dunlop will do the same at the first round in 2013?

Mike Kelly 1 · 22 Oct 2012, 09:37 (Ref:3155797)

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Originally Posted by Stephen Green

Totally agree Grant.

Guys, lets be thankful for what we are given whether it's a PR issue or not. Anyone reading this thread would think twice before offering the hand of friendship!!!

Stephen, see my reply above.

fbjimmy · 22 Oct 2012, 10:50 (Ref:3155816)

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Originally Posted by Stephen Green

Anyone reading this thread would think twice before offering the hand of friendship!!!

My comment, and as far as I can tell all of the other comments on this thread, are positive and appreciative. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Bryan Degerlund · 22 Oct 2012, 11:01 (Ref:3155819)

As Steve Neal walked past me on the Startline gantry, I made a point of patting my rather rotund waistline, at which he gave a big laugh and thumbs up.

Richard Duvall · 22 Oct 2012, 11:51 (Ref:3155832)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

Note - Michelin gave a goodie bag to all marshals at Saturdays sign on. Bags containing a hat, soft drink, note book, pen and stickers. Thanks Michelin.

I heard there was only enough for the first 60!

Mike Kelly 1 · 22 Oct 2012, 12:06 (Ref:3155838)

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Originally Posted by Richard Duvall

I heard there was only enough for the first 60!

I got to sign on around 7.15 and there were plenty left then. Sign on started at 7.

skeee · 22 Oct 2012, 12:14 (Ref:3155843)

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Originally Posted by numbersix

It may have been PR but fair play to him.

+1

Bodysnatcher · 22 Oct 2012, 12:19 (Ref:3155846)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

I got to sign on around 7.15 and there were plenty left then. Sign on started at 7.

I never saw them (the Michelin stuff), and I met you walking the other way as I arrived to sign on at about 0730.
PS loving the MG Haribo sweeties from that nice man Plato.

As far as I can see, only one marshal, who appears to be a Honda fanboy has made negative remarks about MG/Tesco goodie bag. Sadly BTCC does attract some like that.

skeee · 22 Oct 2012, 12:36 (Ref:3155855)

The 'MG' chewwy sweets were very welcome thank you very much.

Perhaps MG should've utilised the 'gooey sweet' technology on Jason's tyres Sunday to improve his performance in the wet!

Mike Kelly 1 · 22 Oct 2012, 13:19 (Ref:3155875)

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Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

As Steve Neal walked past me on the Startline gantry, I made a point of patting my rather rotund waistline, at which he gave a big laugh and thumbs up.

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