BGP 2012

[TwoSheds]

Originally Posted by alexhall

Farm for me - is there an up-to-date map of the posts since we've got the new circuit?

Here's a link to Bodysnatcher's Google Maps version of Silverstone. Google Maps hasn't yet caught up with the track changes so the "new" Arena part of the circuit is hand drwan!

[pauln]

There's a pretty good set of maps in the officials booklet linked above - one showing flag points (page 3) and the other incident posts/coverage (page 8).

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

iam at chapel inside, i can wave at greem!!

And I, my friend, shall be waving at you from Copse Exit in the full and certain knowledge that you will not see the numbers of fingers used in the procedure.

[TwoSheds]

Originally Posted by mini1400

Becketts Out, flagging, any good?

Fantastic view of the cars coming through the Becketts complex. You're up on a tower so can get a bit breezy!

[Keith Kehoe]

FIA lights for me this year, so don't yet know whereabouts I will be on circuit yet, which is a bit of a bummer.

[lucky scarf]

Originally Posted by Barry P

Well my first GP and I have Woodcote inside, seems to be not many of us on the post so assume little action expected. Any tips?

Also at Woodcote Inside for my first GP. Really looking forward to it and see you in a few weeks

[HOLDEN RT]

Originally Posted by Matt_Ring

Abbey pit exit plus for me.

Any one been here before? Know where it is?

it,s the right hander just before the loop

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by numbersix

And I, my friend, shall be waving at you from Copse Exit in the full and certain knowledge that you will not see the numbers of fingers used in the procedure.

Assuming that's where your user name comes from, it will be the usual 6?

[Motorsportgirli]

becketts out for me and copse exit for the old man!

[Gerryc]

Luffield Out, shame that all the startline crazyness has moved to the other side of the circuiit!

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by Woolley

Assuming that's where your user name comes from, it will be the usual 6?

You've been watching me in the showers again, you naughty boy.


More to the point, shall I bring my customary Dog Pie to sunny Silverystone?

[FRENCHIE44T]

Originally Posted by pauln

They're listed in rough order on the Marshals' Guide

If no-one else does I'll be tidying up a bit over the next couple of weeks, but work just got a bit hectic. Aim is to move the images to the right circuit description and add flag posts and "how to get to post".

That list is just what the doctor ordered. I know I go to silverstone a lot during the season, but for a new trainee or someone who does not go very often it is a good guide. Maybe something to have at sign on.

Just a suggestion.

[FRENCHIE44T]

Originally Posted by HOLDEN RT

it,s the right hander just before the loop

They used to call it Farm Curve when it was finished.

[Guinness2702]

Originally Posted by numbersix

You've been watching me in the showers again, you naughty boy.

Are we to believe that you wear mittens at all times, except when in the shower?

[Mark Mitchell]

Hoping to have enough experience to be accepted for next year! Will be watching my Oulton & Silverstone mates on the telly. I hope everyone has a great time and that we finally get some "Summer!"

[Terrible-Tones]

Originally Posted by Matt_Ring

Abbey pit exit plus for me.

Any one been here before? Know where it is?

Yes to the first bit - and as a rough guide it is the post about 100m up track direction of new pits exit - on the drivers right side of circuit.

[PabloTeK]

Post 7 (The Loop) flagging, there are worse places to be!

[Richyy]

For those who are seasoned veterans of the GP marshaling,

Roughly how big are the camping plots ? just deciding on weather its worth taking a gazebo etc and our current tent is quite big 6 man about 7 meters long

Also whats it like marshaling at Village..? it looks good and i hear its the first true braking point

Cheers guys, Richard

[Piglet]

Campsite pitches are usually about 8 x 8 or similar - I doubt you'll get your tent and the gazebo on one pitch unless your neighbours aren't using their spot.

If you're taking a gazebo bear in mind that the camping field is very exposed and is often very windy - flying gazebos are quite common and if your gazebo damages someone else's tent/car/caravan/camper etc you will be VERY unpopular. You need to make sure that you can bolt it down so that it doesn't move if you're not there all day.

[gachjoel]

Originally Posted by Richyy

Roughly how big are the camping plots ? just deciding on weather its worth taking a gazebo etc and our current tent is quite big 6 man about 7 meters long


Cheers guys, Richard

just to touch up what piglet has said.
we had a gazebo last year, even tho we had it secured down on all 4 corners, it bent one of the extension bars on the inside.
all depends on how much you paid for it and is it worth the risk,
you might be lucky and have no wind, but i doubt it

[Steven Humphrey]

Originally Posted by Richyy

Also whats it like marshaling at Village..? it looks good and i hear its the first true braking point

It is the first breaking point (when the newer start line is used) so is a great post. Also, you get the cars driving all the way around the post as they tackle the Loop so very noisy & potentially very busy!

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by Guinness2702

Are we to believe that you wear mittens at all times, except when in the shower?

5th Amendment, plead, do I.

[jez9114]

Originally Posted by PabloTeK

Post 7 (The Loop) flagging, there are worse places to be!

I'm Flagging on Post 7 (The Loop) as well - See you there........

[numbersix]

It would seem that emails have gone out from IMS to the marshals doing the Thursday systems checks.

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by Richyy

For those who are seasoned veterans of the GP marshaling,


Also whats it like marshaling at Village..?
Cheers guys, Richard

There will be lots of "People" there.
As Steve says, very good, very busy. Start doing your Owl impressions, so you can't look behind you!