Marshals From The Past

[M Greenslade]

Just like to start a thread kinda saying thank you to all the past marshals I used to know who may still be working, may not, may not even be still with us but have have been a very important part of my marshalling life. So I would just like to hello (as I know he is still about and writes letters to Motorsport) to Fergie Whatling, hope to see you at Goodwood my friend. Also a hello to Barry Jaggard who in the mid seventies was Chief Marshal at Snetts and also to Tom Hurn X-Obs who intially got me involved.

Also I better sat hello to Martin Shalders whom I still marshal with, who has been marshlling for nearly 40 years going back to Crystal Palace and is a complete 'mincer' god bless you.

Would like to hear from fellow ten-tenthers about those who have been very important to you. -- Balders

[theracegypsy]

Bob Sell, my old racing partner, who first got me out the drivers seat and on to the bank. Always remebered, though no longer with us.

[blackx]

The late Richard Twist....
Inspiration to many and missed by many more...

[bwatt]

Originally posted by blackx
The late Richard Twist....
Inspiration to many and missed by many more...

Amen to that. One of the best.

[Woolley]

That's a vote for Richard from me too. Also Eric Figgit (RIP) who was one of the most entertaining people you could spend a day with, and with whom I spent my first day as a marshal: "You can't see methanol burning, but you'll know if it is because your wellies will melt!"

[NotLordPercy]

I recall Bill Rucke -Keen of AMOC fame and Peter Cunnell...both observers of "the old school" ie gents, calm, collected and able to delegate efficiently.
Mick Cooke for whom I was assistant observer for the first time at Post 6 at Brands back in the 60s ( much running down hill).
Alan Privett....Jim Keenen ( you are alive, i have spoken to you this year!), Terry Jolly (of Teasmaid fame) and the fabled Fergus von Whatling.
As Balders so rightly says, friendships tested in the fire of battle last longest. And 8 to 6 on a windswept bank can seem a very long day in the wrong company!
Thats not 'mincing', thats deportment...........

[Andrew Kitson]

Not a marshal myself but have met plenty of you.
Anyone remember the scrute Fred Matthews and Bert Lampkin at the BRSCC?
How about Rob Adaway?
Dave Dickersen from Snett?

[NotLordPercy]

Fred Matthews, yes....always looked miserable , but then most scrutes do! And who was the BRSCC chief flags for a long while at Brands? Always perky.
Peter Balls ( and his manager/wife) from start line at Silverstone ; and 'Silverstone Sid Herbert'...where are they now? Characters both!

[Andrew Kitson]

In the 60s, BRSCC chief flags was Monty Terrell.

[stroller]

Peter Balls ( and his manager/wife)

Peter (PJ) Balls sadly passed away a couple of years back - However his wife, Judy, still has ties with the BRSCC Midland Centre.

[NotLordPercy]

Pete Balls...thats sad! Great chap; asked me once if I had a licence to use " that broom" on the start line!!

Monty Terrall..thats the chap! Always cheery & knew everyones name & if they were any good at flagging!

[rbs]

I remember good days with Richard Twist at Prescott,
but what about his chum Ray Wass, he was another good sort who dissapeared.

From racing do not forget Bill Wotton one of the best
observers I ever workewith.

[rbs]

I remember good days with Richard Twist at Prescott,
but what about his chum Ray Wass, he was another good sort who dissapeared.

From racing do not forget Bill Wotton one of the best
observers I ever worked with.

[sydney herbert]

Iam still alive and intend to stay so
have all you marshals forgoten the best of the best
PHIL MOROM [I cant spell]
See you all on the black stuff. SYD.

[stevebrown]

Originally posted by NotLordPercy
Terry Jolly (of Teasmaid fame)

Terry's been my observer at Snet since I started in 1987. He doesn't do so much now as he tends to do paid jobs at the circuit. I know the story of the flying FFord but whats with the teasmaid? Do tell as it'll take ages for him to spill the beans.


Steve B

[Andrew Kitson]

Silverstone Syd - nice to see you here. Welcome to 10/10ths!
I recall some meetings were the 'Phil Morom' memorial meeting, were they BMRMC meetings?

[rbs]

Syd is right Phil was one of the best and is remembered through the memorial race.

Lew Wooster was "good sort" from my early days.

[sydney herbert]

I remember lew having to flag at cope in with a sprained wrist that he got playing ball in the
break . but nobody would help him as it was his fault in any case.

[bhscribe]

Bert Lamkin died early 1980s, after which 'Big John' Winter paid for a special award to be presented to the BRSCC member doing the most publicly to promote the name and interests of the Club. I'm proud to say I was awarded it in 1987.

[petestenning]

I am going to test your memory now, Alan Inman
Silverstone Observer and Thruxton Observer Chris Seaman an ex policeman i believe. And of course one Peter Brown post 22 at Brands Hatch.

[NotLordPercy]

Alan Inman I recall! Great character. Made us " row" 4 straw bales on the edge of the track for a Stewards Inspection at Dingle Dell once! We capsized but no injuries..........