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7 Jun 2011, 09:07 (Ref:2892667)
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Hethel 21st June (Tuesday)
Hi Folks,
The details are a bit sketchy at the moment but Lotus Cars are revamping their test track at Hethel and have a big 'do' on Tuesday 21st June at which there will be loads of F1 cars past and present on the track. I am looking for volunteers who are able to help marshal the day but as yet I am a little unsure of how many Lotus will require. My guess is between 10 and 20 if possible. I am trying to negotiate a free lunch and some travel expenses but that is not confirmed as yet. As soon as I have more details I will post them here. Hethel (for those who don't already know) is very close to Snetterton. If you are able to offer help can you e-mail me at nat.pro@marshals.co.uk Cheers and thanks in advance for your help... |
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9 Jun 2011, 09:02 (Ref:2894115)
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Anyone down for this?
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According to Julius Caesar, the most civilised people in Britain lived in Kent. - QI Elves.
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9 Jun 2011, 09:19 (Ref:2894136)
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I now have 5, possibly 6 volunteers and could do with 5 more.
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9 Jun 2011, 09:25 (Ref:2894141)
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Was tempted to help, but 2.5 hours each way in weekday rush hour traffic is just a bit too unattractive (despite the lovely cars promised!)
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9 Jun 2011, 09:27 (Ref:2894142)
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It looks like being an 8am start and finished by 3pm. I am trying to negotiate a packed lunch and some form of travel expense although that's not yet confirmed.
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20 Jun 2011, 09:07 (Ref:2902256)
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Hope you got enough Stephen - have a great day with all that historic machinery
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David (plus Chrissy, if she's not working)
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20 Jun 2011, 11:19 (Ref:2902335)
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Are you still looking for volunteers ?
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20 Jun 2011, 14:07 (Ref:2902397)
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At the moment yes thanks
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21 Jun 2011, 18:00 (Ref:2903002)
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Some good coverage on local BBC news this evening - saw a flash or two of orange in the background
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21 Jun 2011, 18:57 (Ref:2903036)
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That would explain the noises of a V12 Lamborghini engine I heard earlier. I work a couple of miles of Hethel
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21 Jun 2011, 19:28 (Ref:2903057)
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Great day at Lotus thanks to all for looking after us, some long downtime (like being at the f1) but when the cars were on track it was fantastic...
sorry to say no Lamborghini lotus may be it was the Renault R29 you heard.. |
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21 Jun 2011, 19:30 (Ref:2903060)
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I'm glad it went well and my sincere thanks for your help.
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21 Jun 2011, 19:36 (Ref:2903066)
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Assumed it was Classic Team Lotus firing up something, not Renault!
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21 Jun 2011, 19:50 (Ref:2903074)
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A quiet & chilled day. The only incident I had to deal with all day was returning a phone a spectator had dropped over the fence.
Respect to our Nige for the parking display in the Type 81. After detailed radio instructions relayed between Lotus staff to turn the car around & push it back into the static display, Nigel drove past the other cars, booted it through 180 degrees & parked perfectly in the gap. Job done. |
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21 Jun 2011, 20:24 (Ref:2903102)
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It was a great day and some good weather for once here in Norfolk. One of the organisers seemed to be getting a little tense with the F1 boys firing the cars up after curfew
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21 Jun 2011, 21:27 (Ref:2903143)
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was an enjoyable day. was good to see the old f1`s on track with the new, and nice to see the evoras being driven "very enthusiasticly"
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23 Jun 2011, 01:03 (Ref:2904539)
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all i did was wave a yellow at them as 2 spun at north hairpin.
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23 Jun 2011, 10:18 (Ref:2904662)
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I spent the day with Charlotte in the pitlane. Waving the red flag to bring the "hooligans" in, chatting to Our Nige' and Jean Alesi, wondering why the older F1 cars required two mechanics and an air-bottle to start them whilst the "current" Lotus Renaults required two Renault and three Lotus mechanics, two computer screens and a five minute start-stop-start procedure.
Apparently experienced marshals and Fire crew were required to run more than one F1 car at speed. Bruno Senna and Petrov certainly did not hang about when given an open track. Thanks Stephen for arranging an unusual but enjoyable day. 
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