Britcar 24 Hr 2008

[Startline Ed]

Originally Posted by gachjoel

Stig or Ed,would it be possible to sort out a list of peeps for the said post and speak to the person who could sort it.
Me & wifey will be there.
going soon,so will chat sunday when back from pembrey

Sure thing Gary. I shall compile a list of those willing to form a Welsh centred/themed Woodcote Gap and then contact Alan Tyson.

Could those wishing to form part of this team please PM me with your name and available duties.

Flag for you Kevin seeing as you are allergic to rescue units?

[The STIG]

Of course Ed.

[Miss Pebbles]

Originally Posted by The STIG

The country park is no where near the track, so it doesn't meet it at all. However, if you can find your way onto the national cycle path which goes near the gate of the park and then through the forestry areas, and are prepared for a 2 mile odd walk.

ahhhhhhhh - bloody men! still, it was nice in there! even though I was wearing flip flops and got filthy/stung feet!

6weeks til the 24 hours!!!!

[mmm_five]

Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

probly send Pieman, who is the Chief Marshal, a pm. he was going through the list for the 24hr last week.

Looks like I'm getting 2 pies this year, as I've already volunteered TWICE

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by mmm_five

Looks like I'm getting 2 pies this year, as I've already volunteered TWICE

That's if the ''PIE-LADY'' can find her way around the circuit.

[Wedgie]

Thought this might be of interest to those doing the night shift:

Aldi Headlamp Offer Sunday 10th

[Shelagh]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

That's if the ''PIE-LADY'' can find her way around the circuit.

Ha Ha Ha Ha!

I did manage to get the toilets at Copse confused with those at Becketts as we were driving around to post at the Classic!

6 weeks intensive map studying to follow!!!

[blueoval2]

Originally Posted by Wedgie

Thought this might be of interest to those doing the night shift:

Aldi Headlamp Offer Sunday 10th

Got one yesterday good little lamp for £4

[vw_nut]

i also went to welsh for my degree butt! lol my father was half welsh. and both my oparnets had there ashes spread in wales.so that qualifies me lol. i not bothered where i go being there is another. (miss pebbles it was the highlight of the weekend taking the micky out of you don't spoil the party lol speaking of parties what happening thursday evening?

[Shelagh]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

Got one yesterday good little lamp for £4

Will it work as I'm driving around in the fog, though?

Or will it be good as I try to find my way from car to post in the pitch black?

Can't speak for PieMan, but I do really need all the help I get - "I'm old and past it, you know"

[Jo Hill]

Apologies if this is a really "blonde question" but, I am doing this event for the first time and have never flagged a 24hr event before. How exactly do you flag in the pitch black?

[roys1]

Originally Posted by Jo Hill

Apologies if this is a really "blonde question" but, I am doing this event for the first time and have never flagged a 24hr event before. How exactly do you flag in the pitch black?

Hi Jo..

Not really a daft question..
as soon as the clerk declares it dark.. you then use the light poles that will be supplied to your post.. also you would then be required to wear the supplied Hi-Vis tabard/waistcoat..

Regards Roy

[Wedgie]

When it starts to get dark race control will announce over the radio that it is "officially" night time.

At this point all flag posts switch to "incident only" signals. Each post is supplied with an orange lamp and switch on a pole and a car battery. For any incident where you would normally put out a yellow flag you use the orange light. Use the switch for flashing(waved) or stationary.

Just need to find somewhere to stick the pole, close to your seat, where the drivers can see it. You will be provided with a radio so should be able to hear what is going on on the rest of the circuit.

HTH.

[Jo Hill]

Originally Posted by roys1

Hi Jo..

Not really a daft question..

Regards Roy

Many thanks for the info Roy, appreciate it. Now I have a better idea as to what to expect.

BTW are you the Roy that used to go to Shelsley??

[Jo Hill]

Originally Posted by Wedgie

When it starts to get dark race control will announce over the radio that it is "officially" night time.

At this point all flag posts switch to "incident only" signals. Each post is supplied with an orange lamp and switch on a pole and a car battery. For any incident where you would normally put out a yellow flag you use the orange light. Use the switch for flashing(waved) or stationary.

Just need to find somewhere to stick the pole, close to your seat, where the drivers can see it. You will be provided with a radio so should be able to hear what is going on on the rest of the circuit.

HTH.

Also, many thanks. All info gratefully received

Jox

[roys1]

Originally Posted by Jo Hill

BTW are you the Roy that used to go to Shelsley??

but of course I am

See you at Silverstone...

[Miss Pebbles]

Originally Posted by vw_nut

(miss pebbles it was the highlight of the weekend taking the micky out of you don't spoil the party lol

??????????

Im going to get a head torch for this year so I'm not relying on my camping light (which is broken anyway!) not that I used it last year but always helpful.
Saw some on offer in Bridgend the other day, should have bought a couple, that would have continued the Welsh theme too

[Lord Summerisle]

Originally Posted by Wedgie

When it starts to get dark race control will announce over the radio that it is "officially" night time.

At this point all flag posts switch to "incident only" signals. Each post is supplied with an orange lamp and switch on a pole and a car battery. For any incident where you would normally put out a yellow flag you use the orange light. Use the switch for flashing(waved) or stationary.

HTH.

bit like at the 2CV 24hr - wereas they use battery powered 'wands' that light up...

tho you do have to stop yourself going 'wooonnng' 'wooooong' 'bzzt!' 'crakk' as you wave it about acting out your Jedi Knight fantasy...

dont they?

...just me then?

[pauwilson]

I just thought during the night flagging rules were hear screech, wake up, pull switch down for stationary or hear bang do the same but push switch up for flashy!!!! Once you hear cars racing again you know safety car is in so turn off!!!!!!!!!!!!


Sheila, light will be OK in the fog - just watch your eyes for the reflection but if you are as past it as you say then your eyes are problably poor anyway!!!


Bit of advice for the virgin flaggies, bring gaffa tape, cable ties, sunglasses & 2 of 3m x 3m tarpaulins - a must have in the kit bag. gaffa tape for safety car board (tape onto hazard board - saves sore arms) and cable ties for light pole - you can then secure them round the flag point structure rather than where it will fit. Also good for securing your gazebo to what ever you can find that is heavy.

3m x 3m tarpaulins are to make gazebo curtains, stops your kit getting wet when the dew (or fog) comes down Sun morning.

Sunglasses are for during the night - trust me some posts you end up blind with the headlights!!! Luffield in springs to mind.

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by Miss Pebbles

Saw some on offer in Bridgend the other day, should have bought a couple, that would have continued the Welsh theme too

Where in Bridgend? I could go and take a look!

[Flag Monkey]

For those not able to get the Aldi ones mentioned above, another possible source for good cheap torches is

www.dealextreme.com

Prices include delivery from Honk Kong and normally take about a week. Use paypal.

Head torches are here. I use both these and the much more expensive Petzl branded items and most of the time I don’t notice any appreciable difference. Petzl do have a slightly better harness is about all.

To get your own back on the brightness stakes (Paul’s reference above on the need to wear shades) I suggest these. I now use them for work and prefer them to proper Maglites. Brighter, batteries last longer oh and a steal at less than £1.50 each delivered. Don’t care if I drop them or someone “borrows” them.

Another possible source is www.ledshoppe.com but I have not used them for some time.

HTH

[AR-CoolC]

Great site Flag Monkey.

I just need to know how I've managed to get through life without one of these though. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4791

[richrad smith]

Should those of us that emailled James Tucker regarding overall sizes send the same informatation to David Hornsey????

[The STIG]

This should answer your question

Originally Posted by johndpeat

If you have contacted James you will not need to contact david as he has passed on your details.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....4&postcount=17

[Miss Pebbles]

Originally Posted by The STIG

Where in Bridgend? I could go and take a look!

In the outlet centre, I think the shop was called Mountain something????? At the time I was looking for a rechargable camping light but it only dawned on me later that I should have bought the torches even if I didnt want 2