BGP 2013

[Cornerworker]

Originally Posted by Stephen Green

10 years ago this year!

Does that mean there will be a reunion organised

[Apple]

I can guess the answer but is there any point me taking my scanner to the GP

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by Cornerworker

Does that mean there will be a reunion organised

Called a Synod, isn't it?

[Paul Newns]

Last year only the PC'shad digital radios so you could still use your scannerfor the I.O.s. I don't know about his year. Is Sillystone going to use digital radios for all frequencies?

[Greem]

Originally Posted by Paul Newns

Last year only the PC'shad digital radios so you could still use your scannerfor the I.O.s. I don't know about his year. Is Sillystone going to use digital radios for all frequencies?

Flag radios were all analogue last year too. They *really* suffered from the rain - both the yellow and blue flag radio channels were "open circuit" for large parts of Friday and Saturday.

Fingers crossed for dry weather this year!

[chezza]

I understand the plan was to go digital...but who knows.

The first meeting at Silverstone is tomorrow so we'll find out or update as the season goes on, a lot can happen between now and the end of June!

[gravel_monkey]

depends on how you look at it but iam goin!!
not marshalling due to certain things and my own fault of getting ill and having to miss the saturday last year due to severe sun burn and blisters, work that one out with the weather!!
thanks to a marshalling friend i am going to be there causing my usual trouble through the weekend, on a helpfull i know at odd times everyone does get stuck and needs things/runs out of stuff, could always get a mobile number for all who are marshalling so if they do run out of something or need something from local shops i can do the lacky runs while your all out on post!! see, always a freindly monkey

[snoz wanger]

Originally Posted by gravel_monkey

depends on how you look at it but iam goin!!
not marshalling due to certain things and my own fault of getting ill and having to miss the saturday last year due to severe sun burn and blisters, work that one out with the weather!!
thanks to a marshalling friend i am going to be there causing my usual trouble through the weekend, on a helpfull i know at odd times everyone does get stuck and needs things/runs out of stuff, could always get a mobile number for all who are marshalling so if they do run out of something or need something from local shops i can do the lacky runs while your all out on post!! see, always a freindly monkey

Andy.........your a star!....as always.........could you get me, 8 cans of Stella and a packet of quavers..........ill be the bloke with the knackered tent and and a really cheap gazebo in the corner............?

[gravel_monkey]

maybe, cash on delivery, iam the guy dressed as a monkey, or a tiger, or a......... i dont know what, with not marshalling i will prob be passed out somewere after been at the fair till two in the mornin like the other year

[numbersix]

Glad you're going to be there, Andy. It wouldn't be the same without you.

[gravel_monkey]

Originally Posted by numbersix

Glad you're going to be there, Andy. It wouldn't be the same without you.

i agree, most wouldnt lol

[chrisjt1985]

Hey guys. Just thought I would share something sent to me by a friend. I can't do this, but some of you might be able to.

For those not actually marshalling the Grand Prix, Silverstone are still requesting people to steward. They obviously watched the Olympics and had a sudden brainwave as to what to call them:

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/race-makers/

Most original name ever

[gravel_monkey]

naff that, work all weekend dealing with crowds for no pay! is that a cheeky way to save on staffing costs mirroring olympics and have these replaced the spectator marshals

[haystacks]

Hi Grav,it's not them doing it on the cheap, as the speccy marshals get the same as us.
Sorry you have not got it this year, just don't sit there with a pint near me!!! Lol

[haystacks]

Speccy marshals only get the same as us, it's just a name change.
Sorry to hear you've missed out this year,hope to see you on the BOG sorry meant to say campsite.

[gravel_monkey]

no no staying with you guys. didnt put the forms in on purpose, my own fault i couldnt do all three days last year which as i have heard in the past is a bit of a black mark, first time in a few years iam givin my place up rather than get a knock back and see it from other side

[Dave Brand]

Originally Posted by chrisjt1985

For those not actually marshalling the Grand Prix, Silverstone are still requesting people to steward.

Aren't the stewards appointed by the FIA?

[pauln]

I'm told these aren't spectator marshals who will be organised as usual.

I think it's more along the olympics idea of having volunteers to do a lot of the crowd direction, staff the enquiry points and do general ticket checking, so that the G4S security can be less in your face with the public.

[chrisjt1985]

Originally Posted by Dave Brand

Aren't the stewards appointed by the FIA?

Lol, maybe I should have been clearer (or the Silverstone website should have been quoted directly).

We are looking for volunteers to fulfil various roles such as assisting with stewarding and providing information to customers. Volunteers will be working directly with members of Silverstone Circuits. Responsibilities may include welcoming members of the public to the venue, checking tickets, giving directions, dealing with customer queries and assisting with disability transportation around the site.

So Stewarding the speccy's, not the cars.

[LandieLad]

Originally Posted by Dave Brand

Aren't the stewards appointed by the FIA?

The rightful place for any Steward is waiting on the marshals and Race Makers with food and beverages.

[Paul Newns]

Originally Posted by pauln

I think it's more along the olympics idea of having volunteers to do a lot of the crowd direction, staff the enquiry points and do general ticket checking, so that the G4S security can be less in your face with the public.

Or maybe G4S can't manage to train enough staff to man something bigger than a village fete!

[Benj]

Well, at first I was unsuccessful in my application, but then yesterday there was a letter on the doormat when I got home to tell me that I have now been invited to come along as a flag marshal...

So, as this is my first time at the Grand Prix as a marshal, what am I to expect, and how will it compareto a 'normal' event?

[The Fat Clerk]

It will be wet and there will be lots and lots of hanging around and then a very loud noise and some very fast cars will go go whizzing past you and you'll realise why you volunteered.

[deley]

Originally Posted by Benj

...

So, as this is my first time at the Grand Prix as a marshal, what am I to expect, and how will it compareto a 'normal' event?

if you use the search capability on tenths you'll find several threads for previous GPs with lost of info in them

Just a thought

Dave

[thepits!]

Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

It will be wet and there will be lots and lots of hanging around and then a very loud noise and some very fast cars will go go whizzing past you and you'll realise why you volunteered.