Race of champions

[vw_nut]

Ok all I thought someone should start this thread, so may as well be me. I really want to marshal this event, any clues or hints as whose organising it?

[Woolley]

Where is it this year?

[vw_nut]

Originally Posted by Woolley

Where is it this year?

It's that the Olympic stadium London

[Brother Grim]

looks like it 20/21 Nov
did the last 2 at Wembley, great fun if not a bit chilly

[Chigley]

Chris Hobson is not involved this year, I've already asked.

[Mike Kelly 1]

I marshalled the first one held in Wembley Stadium. The marshals were organised by someone to do with rallying. Sorry I can't remember who though.

[Greem]

I seem to recall hearing that there was an upper age limit, and a lower limit on how photogenic the people volunteering could be.

Both of them rule me out!

[thepits!]

Originally Posted by Greem

I seem to recall hearing that there was an upper age limit, and a lower limit on how photogenic the people volunteering could be.

Both of them rule me out!

And me

Isn't that ageism so not allowed in this PC world of ours

[HairyDJ]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

I marshalled the first one held in Wembley Stadium. The marshals were organised by someone to do with rallying. Sorry I can't remember who though.

Would that have been Ian Stevens from Goodwood?

[Sticker Rub]

Originally Posted by HairyDJ

Would that have been Ian Stevens from Goodwood?

Ian Stevens was there but the chief marshal was Barry Guess.

Originally Posted by Greem

I seem to recall hearing that there was an upper age limit, and a lower limit on how photogenic the people volunteering could be.

Both of them rule me out!

I got selected so they weren't that picky! I believe they dropped the age / photogenic criteria owing to the outcry. With a few exceptions, we were a bunch of mingers.

[Chris Hobson]

I have just spoken to the Chief marshal for the RoC. He will be looking for around 15 marshals for the event. His contact details are below, HOWEVER, before you volunteer please take the following into account:

1. This is a “For Television” event.
2. It is in the Olympic stadium, so parking, transport, accommodation, is going to be difficult (and may be costly)
3. Unless you are dealing with an incident you will be stood back from the track – out of sight of the cameras
4. They will be long days with some gaps between activities
5. Allocations will take into account whether you are able to help with the pre-event set-up and shake-down events.

If you want to be considered please send an e-mail too Barry Guess – barrygcharlie@aol.com headed RoC marshalling.

Barry is also looking for a couple of people to act as start line marshals – as in other RoC events they have to be “Televisual” – i.e. young, and of an appearance that works well on TV. (I have already been ruled out for this job!). If you have startline experience and want to be considered please indicate on your e-mail.

Please do not start a chain of sexist, ageist or any other prejudice remarks. If you are lucky enough to be selected say “Thank You”, if not, then I am afraid you will have to either spectate or watch it from what will probably be the best seat in the house – your lounge and TV set!.

[thepits!]

thank you Chris.

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

Please do not start a chain of sexist, ageist or any other prejudice remarks.

As if!

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

If you are lucky enough to be selected say “Thank You”,

I'm a Start-line Exam. Spec. but not photogenic so shan't bother to apply

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

if not, then I am afraid you will have to either spectate or watch it from what will probably be the best seat in the house – your lounge and TV set!.

TV it is then