Kill or cure

[Apple]

Booked up two weekends at Brands
Ford fest and Trucks
Only done two single days before
So lets see if it was worth buying my overalls ?

[Justin Moran]

There are more circuits to do as well as Brands, Apple. Is it work commitments or other things that stop you from volunteering? Or given the fact that you have only managed two single days so far did you know that was all you were going to do? In which case why go the expense of buying overalls? They are not compulsory.

Not trying to put you off, its just your post begs so many questions.

[Guinness2702]

Originally Posted by C9/89

They are not compulsory.

True, but they are A Good Idea. Apple, it's entirely up to you. The question that really only you can answer is "are you going to be doing more in the future?" If the answer is "yes," then I'd suggest that you do. If the answer is "no," or "not sure," then you don't *have* to as C9/89 says.

EDIT - Bear in mind too, that the season is close to winding down, and your intentions or circumstances may change by March, when the season begins again.

[Power Bulge]

You can always ask Father Christmas to bring you a pair of probans down the chimney!!

[Darren Holmes]

Originally Posted by Apple

So lets see if it was worth buying my overalls ?

Originally Posted by Power Bulge

You can always ask Father Christmas to bring you a pair of probans down the chimney!!

I read this as Apple already has them!

Funny, I thought everyone was like me, I was 100% bitten by the Marshaling bug before i'd completed the Nadine tour of Oulton, but
definitely by the afternoon when I got to push a real life car

Some days are crap, the racings poor, the weathers appalling and your stuck at a circuit trying to get out with Car Park staff who couldn’t organise a lots of drinks in a place that sells a lot of drinks, my point is if your not exited and desperate to do your next event as soon as the wife will allow you after two events, then god help you because the bad days are going to be really bad.

[chezza]

The truck meeting at Brands should be great...Trucks (the biggest thing you'll find on a UK circuit) and the Legends (the smallest) plus DMN (lots of lovely saloons), minis and goodness knows what else!! Should be fantastic!! I'm only there on the Sunday as the Birkett is calling for the Saturday, but I can't wait!

[Apple]

Your right Darren already got the overalls
Yes work says I cant do many a year but it can only get better
And I will travel to other circuits but brands is only
40 mins away from me
The main pull for booking the truck meeting was the legends
I have seen to many trucks in my past life as
a lorry driver

[Justin Moran]

As you can see Apple, people are very willing to help new marshals find their way and keep coming to the meetings, I just hope the next couple of meetings are exciting for you and Im sure the trucks will be an eye opener! If they dont stir the blood then the Legends should never seen a dull race yet! Chin up mate, we are a mad bunch but friendly, so ask away chap and the peeps on here will help all they can!

[Power Bulge]

Originally Posted by Darren Holmes

Funny, I thought everyone was like me, I was 100% bitten by the Marshaling bug before i'd completed the Nadine tour of Oulton, but definitely by the afternoon when I got to push a real life car

I stood out a beacon at Nadine's walkabout - I had already bought a bright, glowing, shiny set of new probans when I turned up. I guess my mind was already made up!
Got nailed the next time out at Anglesey, when the Obs came back after lunch and told me he had received a complaint from the drivers. He said they asked if I could turn down the volume on my overalls, as they were too loud ...

[Apple]

Originally Posted by Power Bulge

I stood out a beacon at Nadine's walkabout - I had already bought a bright, glowing, shiny set of new probans when I turned up. I guess my mind was already made up!
Got nailed the next time out at Anglesey, when the Obs came back after lunch and told me he had received a complaint from the drivers. He said they asked if I could turn down the volume on my overalls, as they were too loud ...

I might go and roll in a muddy puddle then

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by Apple

I might go and roll in a muddy puddle then

Don't worry mate, after you've pushed all the cars out of the gravel during the next 2 meetings they'll be nice and dirty!.
See you at the Ford fest.

[bravo]

Try to rescue something from inside a tyre wall... you'll soon blend in with the rest then

[Apple]

Just wondering,
Are the two meetings I have booked popular with marshals

[Stephen Green]

Yes they are

[Power Bulge]

Originally Posted by Apple

Just wondering,
Are the two meetings I have booked popular with marshals

I should bloomin' well think so!

Having a dozen 12000cc trucks hurtling around is pretty impressive, but the little Legends have everything a marshal desires - close racing, loads of overtaking and an occasional(!) clearing up operation. Never a dull moment.
The Formula Ford Festival at Brands is one of the meetings of the year for some - it is the first one they look for when the calendars come out. Same reasons, really, close racing throughout the field and occasional visits to gravel traps.

Tell the family next year is taken up with marshalling, because after those two events there will be no going back Enjoy!

[Apple]

Great no need to worry
I still need some instruction and guidance
Mick

[Guinness2702]

Originally Posted by Apple

I still need some instruction and guidance

In that regard, you'll receive everything you need, once you get out there. The only things you need to do are:-

Step 1: Volunteer for an event (mention that you're new and need 'looking after')
Step 2: Show up at the appointed time and place (You should receive instructions through the post)

[Greem]

Originally Posted by Guinness2702

The only things you need to do are:-

Step 1: Volunteer for an event (mention that you're new and need 'looking after')
Step 2: Show up at the appointed time and place (You should receive instructions through the post)

Step 3. Make sure your sense of humour is intact, and sarcastic wit sharpened.
Step 4. Pack the pork pies

[Apple]

Originally Posted by Power Bulge

I should bloomin' well think so!

Having a dozen 12000cc trucks hurtling around is pretty impressive, but the little Legends have everything a marshal desires - close racing, loads of overtaking and an occasional(!) clearing up operation. Never a dull moment.
The Formula Ford Festival at Brands is one of the meetings of the year for some - it is the first one they look for when the calendars come out. Same reasons, really, close racing throughout the field and occasional visits to gravel traps.

Tell the family next year is taken up with marshalling, because after those two events there will be no going back Enjoy!

Sounds great to me

I hope its not over subscribed and I get picked
Booked it on the BMMC southeast web site hope it works
seemed very easy
Fill in the form and just click
Just waiting for the tickets to drop on to the door mat

[chezza]

These meetings are popular but, not so busy they'll be oversubscribed, you should be find to get in for both.

Go with an open mind, relax and enjoy...they should be great meetings, although the FFF isn't for me (I'm a saloon girl and there are two many spindlies at the FFF)!

[deley]

Originally Posted by Apple

I hope its not over subscribed and I get picked
Booked it on the BMMC southeast web site hope it works
seemed very easy
Fill in the form and just click
Just waiting for the tickets to drop on to the door mat

should be no problem marshalling at these two meetings ..... if you haven't received any info say ten days before the date then pop on here and see if there is a thread for the meeting - there is usually one that gets started near the event just to see who is going and have a natter before hand (or you can start one) ...... have an ask if nothing has arrived and you will find that if others have theirs then someone will help put you in touch with the organising club to sort yours (BARC for the trucks, BRSCC for FFF)

see you at brands

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by Apple

Sounds great to me

I hope its not over subscribed and I get picked
Booked it on the BMMC southeast web site hope it works
seemed very easy
Fill in the form and just click
Just waiting for the tickets to drop on to the door mat

Apple,
now you seem to be addicted, you will have to go through three months (during winter) of cold turkey. So if you find yourself driving to circuits, in your probans, that are closed, going to cafes early on a Saturday morning to get a full breakfast or waving blue flags at cars, on the side of the motorway, don't worry, it happens.

[m1fcf]

Originally Posted by White flag man

So if you find yourself driving to circuits, in your probans, that are closed, going to cafes early on a Saturday morning to get a full breakfast or waving blue flags at cars, on the side of the motorway, don't worry, it happens.

You as well? I thought that was just me - at least that was what the Judge told me!!

[Tall Chris]

Wondering where the yellow was whenever you pass a broken down car . . . . .

[sputnik421]

There are still motorsport events in the winter. I do sporting trials to stop my cold turkey, but you can do rallies to. If you just can't wait for the roundy roundy season to start up again.