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8 May 2009, 10:16 (Ref:2457829)
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im sooooo new
hi im rob im 20 and i heard of this place of focuszetech i would love to have a go at marshaling but i really dont know wer to start ... i dont evan know wer my neerest track is i live in west yorkshire maybe u could help me out i heer ur all nice people atm im just thinkin of marshaling cars but i may go on to otherthings so if some of u could help a newby thet would be grate
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8 May 2009, 10:26 (Ref:2457838)
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don't know about nearest track, but www.marshals.co.uk is the best place to start. Have a look around, on there you will find out where to apply, what we all do and how you can join us.
See you on the bank soon. |
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8 May 2009, 10:49 (Ref:2457851)
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Welcome....
Your nearest tracks coming from Hemsworth are Croft up near Darlington or Cadwell down in sunny Lincolnshire. Cadwell is 1 hr 30 mins away having done a similar journey a couple of weeks ago and Croft is about the same. If you volunteer on www.marshals.org.uk for any event @ Cadwell or pm David Owen on here you will be made more than welcome at Cadwell. Any more info just ask! 
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8 May 2009, 10:57 (Ref:2457855)
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Possibly the best bet is to just turn up and have a go. For e.g. there is a meeting on at Cadwell Park this weekend. If you were to simply turn up at marshals sign-on (tomorrow morning, between 7.45 and 8.15), I'm sure you'd be made welcome, and appreciated. There is a separate thread for this meeting here http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115386 Post a message in there, and I'm sure David Owen, the chief marshal will help you out. All you really need is to be able to get into the circuit, which he can arrange, and some basic gear. Take a selection of clotihng, suitable for being outdoors (i.e. include wet weather gear if you have it), and ensure that your clothing covers you completely (i.e. no shorts or t-shirts), and is not made of articifical fabric which might melt in a fire. Good work boots are also recommended if you have them, esp. with re-enforced toe-caps. Avoid colours which will clash with the flags, especially don't wear anything yellow or red, but if you can, avoid blue, green, and white too. Also bring some basic sustainence sandwhiches/snacks/drinks. See you tomorrow 
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8 May 2009, 11:20 (Ref:2457873)
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Probably the best way to start marshalling is to do the Walkabout at Oulton Park. See:
http://www.marshals.co.uk/regions/north/index.htm |
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8 May 2009, 12:45 (Ref:2457939)
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welcome to the orange brethern, dont be afraid to ask any questions as we all have been there, still a trainee myself but I enjoy it. yes the days are long, the rain wet but the team spirit on the bank makes it all worthwhile, good bit of banter but when the
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8 May 2009, 14:50 (Ref:2458008)
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Hi Rob,
We do have the fantastic 750MC meeting at Cadwell this Saturday and Sunday. We have a "taster day" organised for first time marshals on the Saturday but could easily arrange something for the Sunday too if necessary. You are most welcome to join us, if not then at any of our other meetings. Hope to see you soon.
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8 May 2009, 18:35 (Ref:2458133)
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Hi rob, good to see you on here hope you manage to get out there soon, as everyone else has said any questions, just ask, plus you know you can ask me anything as well (not that i know that much!!)
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8 May 2009, 19:24 (Ref:2458175)
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Hi Rob,
My son Andrew who is about your age wanted to try marshalling last year got me to go along as well. Now have found i enjoy it and everyone makes us really welcome. Our local circuit is Donington but have done Silverstone and Rockingham as well. Bob |
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8 May 2009, 19:45 (Ref:2458194)
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Wish I'd started when I was much younger. However, I'd probably still be single with no kids!!
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9 May 2009, 09:47 (Ref:2458449)
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9 May 2009, 09:51 (Ref:2458451)
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Welcome to the world of orange Rob
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9 May 2009, 19:48 (Ref:2458752)
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9 May 2009, 22:19 (Ref:2458815)
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Howday Rob, The forum is a great place to be if you can ignore the top layer of grumbling, you will find it very useful. Best way to know if you will like it is to have a go. Try a couple of days and get as stuck in as you want to. Good luck and let us know how you get on Robin. |
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10 May 2009, 11:42 (Ref:2459080)
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10 May 2009, 18:59 (Ref:2459454)
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Dont restrict your searches for marshalling venues to circuits
in Yorkshire are Harewood and Olivers Mount for Hillclimbs and Elvington and Teeside for Sprints there are also a whole load of Rally clubs that use both single venues and forest stages in yorkshire it would be worth searching out the Gomotorsport.net website for a list of clubs local to you the MSA website is a source of forthcoming events as is racedates |
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11 May 2009, 17:57 (Ref:2460311)
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Hiya Rob,
Welcome to the Orange Army, as everyone has already said the best way to see if you will like Marshalling is to have a taster, (That`s what me and the other half did last year,) and I`ll tell you what.... I`m sure you will come back for more . Hope to see you on the bank someday
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