Silverstone WEC

[Douglas334]

I am marshalling the WEC for the first time this year. I was just wondering if we marshal for the full race or have a break. The reason I ask is because I will bring my camera if we get a break or leave it at home if we don't. cheers.

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Douglas334

I am marshalling the WEC for the first time this year. I was just wondering if we marshal for the full race or have a break. The reason I ask is because I will bring my camera if we get a break or leave it at home if we don't. cheers.

Normal thing is to marshal the whole race, but I'm sure if numbers are high enough, your poste chief could let you have some down time.

[Douglas334]

Thanks. Is there a chance for marshals to walk the pit lane?

[tcb]

Are you doing the three days douglas334.?

[Douglas334]

Yep all 3.

[White flag man]

Normal thing is a "stand down on post" rotation, so that if something major does happen, everybody is there to deal with it. It's a great meeting and you'll ind time passes pretty quickly. See you there.

[katrina.kershaw.7]

Normal for the whole race, stand down on post eat on post

[bauble]

Douglas,
I know there is nothing like taking your own pictures, but you can find mine on the same site as the Marshals Album.

www.picasaweb.google.co.uk/rbmapics

. all free to download if wanted.

Hope to catch you there!

bauble.

[Stack]

Its stand down on post so no cameras.

You wont be able to go walkabout in case the do do hits the fan and you're needed

[Wet marshal]

At last year W.E.C.,(IN THE RAIN),there was me as P.C. & one Flag marshal.

No downtime for us!

[gachjoel]

and for the fun of it.
there are 5 KERS cars

[kipper]

Originally Posted by gachjoel

and for the fun of it.
there are 5 KERS cars

I think there will be six at Silverstone (two Audis, two Porsches and two Toyotas). Audi have a third car entered in the championship; however, Jarvis, Albuquerque and Bonanomi will only do Spa and Le Mans.

[thepits!]

Originally Posted by kipper

I think there will be six at Silverstone (two Audis, two Porsches and two Toyotas). Audi have a third car entered in the championship; however, Jarvis, Albuquerque and Bonanomi will only do Spa and Le Mans.

- so that'll mean 2 at the top of the pit-lane, 2 at the bottom, and 2 in the middle ... next to the office

p.s. we're normally so short of bodies in the pit-lane we don't get any stand-down time either

[SouthportFC Fan]

Originally Posted by thepits!

- so that'll mean 2 at the top of the pit-lane, 2 at the bottom, and 2 in the middle ... next to the office

p.s. we're normally so short of bodies in the pit-lane we don't get any stand-down time either

But at least you'll have quick and easy access to 'basic comfort needs'......

[TerryD]

Originally Posted by thepits!

- so that'll mean 2 at the top of the pit-lane, 2 at the bottom, and 2 in the middle ... next to the office

p.s. we're normally so short of bodies in the pit-lane we don't get any stand-down time either

There should be a few more of us in the pit lane this year! There still won't be enough to have one marshal per garage! (35 garages I think!).

[katrina.kershaw.7]

1per garage! That'd be some going with both paddocks in use!

[thepits!]

Originally Posted by TerryD

There should be a few more of us in the pit lane this year! There still won't be enough to have one marshal per garage! (35 garages I think!).

I 'assume' that means you'll be joining us this year, so at least +1

I can't remember the last time there was a marshal per car - even when it was stipulated in the ALMS regulations.

When I did the Spa 24hr we had 3 or 4 cars each - more fun as we always lost some.

[mattt]

Originally Posted by TerryD

There should be a few more of us in the pit lane this year! There still won't be enough to have one marshal per garage! (35 garages I think!).

I'll be there aswell for the whole weekend this year

[icorper]

This will be my first event at silverstone (thought i'd better pay a visit after 3 years of marshalling) but i'd be happy to help out in the pit lane if needed (although i'm normally track it would be good to try something different)

[thepits!]

Originally Posted by icorper

This will be my first event at silverstone (thought i'd better pay a visit after 3 years of marshalling) but i'd be happy to help out in the pit lane if needed (although i'm normally track it would be good to try something different)

And I'm sure you'd be more than welcome. .

Just remember there is no barrier between them and us in here so you need to keep your wits about you!

[pauln]

Indeed - all one team.

[The Fat Clerk]

I'll try and remember that when i'm in my 'Observers Box' all on my own with 'my team' on the opposite sie of the track (Maggots etc)

[SouthportFC Fan]

Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

I'll try and remember that when i'm in my 'Observers Box' all on my own with 'my team' on the opposite sie of the track (Maggots etc)

Be very concerned if your 'team' turns up at your briefing in red shirts and keeps referring to you as 'Mr Moyes'.

[icorper]

Originally Posted by thepits!

And I'm sure you'd be more than welcome. .

Just remember there is no barrier between them and us in here so you need to keep your wits about you!

On this note, who would be in charge of role allocations to let them know [officially] that I would be happy to do either role.

[pauln]

Trackside allocation will end up with Penny (penny.norris@silverstone.ac.uk) so best to let her know.