F1 Awards 11/1/2003

Steve Tarrant · 12 Jan 2003, 20:52 (Ref:472423)

Hi All

I recall there was a message thread on this forum where someone suggested putting forward the marshals for one of the categories of the "Bernies", the F1 equivalent to the Oscars.

Well, marshals & officals were indeed in a category for "Outstanding Contributions", against Herbie Blash and Charlie Whiting.

Well, guess what - it went to one of Bernie's men (amid some boo-ing it has to be said, in support of the marshals)! Charlie even seemed to get all embarrassed and actually said something along the lines of the fact that its the marshals that deserved it.

Or shouldn't I have been surprised .....................!

Steve

EvilPumpkin · 13 Jan 2003, 18:08 (Ref:473272)

Well in fairness Steve, at least the nomination was put in as promised.

If that was the reaction it received, then who knows - maybe we'll get it next year!

Piglet · 13 Jan 2003, 19:07 (Ref:473334)

I think the fact that Marshals were nominated and the nomination read out is a huge step forward. Well done to EP I think?

From little acorns...

Stuart Hill · 13 Jan 2003, 23:30 (Ref:473452)

excuse me guys but.......... do I take it that Marshals were mentioned in the same sentence as F1 ??? How did this come about???

Please excuse me if I missed something but it's not as if this happens very often except for......

"What, .........Marshals?????????????"

EvilPumpkin · 14 Jan 2003, 15:08 (Ref:473959)

Hi Stu - there was a thread about this but I can't find it anywhere now

Basically, CDN Girl said that it would be a good idea to get the marshals nominated for "the most outstanding contribution to Formula 1" in the Bernie awards this year. I thought it was such a good idea I wrote to Mr. Ecclestone about it. He very nicely wrote back and said that he'd put the nomination in.

I have a letter from Bernie where the last sentance states that F1 could not run without marshals - and it's signed!

Incidentally, can anyone tell me what happened to the original thread? I can't find it anywhere. If it's been removed can someone tell me why?

theracegypsy · 14 Jan 2003, 21:37 (Ref:474439)

Well CDN Girl certainly made a good contribution at USGP,

and was one of the guys who made my job so easy, I would have voted for the marshals.
Thanks all, and have a beer instead

cdn girl · 15 Jan 2003, 19:57 (Ref:475480)

I think all of EP's hard work paid off.We may not have won but we were noticed.Which is a good thing.Harder for them to forget about us that way.

I had a great time last year too, racegypsy..but know I'm looking for a cheap hotel for this year
anybody got any ideas????

P.S.
I won't tell anyone about your moped driving skills!!!

Stuart Hill · 15 Jan 2003, 20:22 (Ref:475511)

cdn girl, I presume that you are looking for cheap in Indianapolis. We used this chain for our stay in Houston and it was superb.

http://www.intownsuites.com/locations/state.asp[/URL]

theracegypsy · 17 Jan 2003, 19:48 (Ref:477601)

Quote:

Originally posted by cdn girl

I had a great time last year too, racegypsy..but know I'm looking for a cheap hotel for this year
anybody got any ideas????

P.S.
I won't tell anyone about your moped driving skills!!!

Blueflagger booked the cheapie hotel for us out by the airport, good basic and cheap, with an easy ride in and out from the circuit. But that was 2 couples sharing. .

As she works as my travel agent for my US trips she will probably still have the details.

You won't havre to worry about the moped skills this year,

as US visa restrictions will not let me back in after the summer trip .

**Stephen Green** · 20 Jan 2003, 15:22 (Ref:480031)

Ok, I have to hold my hand up. In an effort to do some 'housework' within the forum I deleted the original thread a few weeks ago. My reasoning was to make some extra space available on the server. Craig has informed me it makes no difference whatsoever and so I apologise for my actions. Unfortunately the thread cannot be recovered once it has been deleted

EvilPumpkin · 20 Jan 2003, 16:50 (Ref:480123)

that's ok *sob* I understand that I'm expendable.....

Teletubby · 20 Jan 2003, 21:11 (Ref:480454)

should that have been 'expandable'?

Steve Tarrant · 20 Jan 2003, 22:47 (Ref:480586)

You obviously know how to flatter the women ................

Teletubby · 21 Jan 2003, 08:54 (Ref:480830)

You know me.......charm personified!

EvilPumpkin · 21 Jan 2003, 09:02 (Ref:480840)

Gee what's that cracking noise? Could it be the thin ice you're treading on.......?

Steve Tarrant · 21 Jan 2003, 13:31 (Ref:481043)

He'll be applying rescue training procedures on himself if he doesn't watch out!!!!!!

No wonder he sits all race day in a Medic car on his own .........!

Oops - training day in 3 weeks time, he'll have time to serve retribution! H-E-L-P, I don't have a leg to stand on!!!!!!!! :-))

Gonfra · 21 Jan 2003, 16:36 (Ref:481219)

Quote:

Originally posted by Teletubby
should that have been 'expandable'?

Dont worry EP some of us still Wuv u !!

blueflagger · 23 Jan 2003, 02:08 (Ref:483090)

Gypsy, I can't earn enough money as your travel agent if you don't travel here more often.

CDN Girl, last year we stayed at the Airport Dollar Inn. Phone 317-486-1100. It's more run down than the "official hotel" but was cheaper and the people were kinder. The manager even knocked the price down when he found out we were race volunteers ($50 US per night instead of $60). The catch? I had to pay the full fee in advance to reserve the rooms. I was leery of that but they sent a letter of receipt.

It wasn't glamorous by a long shot but we were only there to sleep and shower.

CDN, do you have pictures of Gypsy on the moped? Or rather, off the moped?

I only heard about it.

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