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View Poll Results: Have you considered marshalling?
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Yes - I am a marshal
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No - I didn't know it was an option - isn't it a paid job or something?
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No - I have other race day obligations (driver, team member, mechanic, organiser etc.)
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No - it looks too boring/cold/wet etc.
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No - it looks too dangerous/difficult
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No - I wouldn't have the time to make the commitment
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No - I've heard too many negative things about marshalling to consider it
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I've never really thought about it at all to be honest
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29 Aug 2003, 10:19
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CCNA  Royalridge Computing A LARGE Teapot Veteran
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Have you ever considered marshalling?
Lots of people here spend a lot of time hanging out at race circuits, but still marshalling numbers are dropping and we don't seem to be getting many new people joining up.
So I'm interested to know if you've considered marshalling and if not, why not! 
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29 Aug 2003, 10:40
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The Honourable Mallett
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Good thread EP.
Although I voted "No because I have other raceday commitments". I have marshalled occaisionally.
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29 Aug 2003, 11:16
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always marshal or rescue crew - i mean who wants to pay to go and watch racing 
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29 Aug 2003, 12:28
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It's something that has crossed my mind from the time I used to accompany Scrutineers during race weekends.
But, to be honest, I think I'd be more of a hinderance than a help. You're all efficient and intelligent and can use initiative so I can't help feeling the world of marshalling is safer without me "helping" on the banks  .
But, if there is anybody brave (or stupid) enough to look after me then I might give it a try one day. Obviously I'd need to make sure my lipstick doesn't clash with the orange overalls (not that I have any orange overalls anyway - but I do have an orange jacket for work if that's any help!).
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29 Aug 2003, 12:53
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Suzy, you do yourself an injustice! You are welcome to join me for a days marshalling at any time, just drop me a PM and we will sort it out. You never know, you might just get the 'bug'
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29 Aug 2003, 13:20
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Suzy, you can always join me in the pits, I am always on the lookout for new bodies to join us.
PM me if you want to do that, but as I always state, there are more jobs at a racetrack than being trackside, so if you enjoy yourself but think the pits or course is not for you there is always another job that needs doing.
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29 Aug 2003, 14:31
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Only if you promise to be gentle with me Stephen I don't want to be dragged across the gravel a la Priest style!
Jason: not sure about your "other job that needs doing"... sounds ominous to me. I could supply cups of tea and biscuits though - I think I could do that without too much trouble. Is that a valid job?
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29 Aug 2003, 14:50
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Gentle...Moi? Gentle is my middle name
Go on Suzy, give it a try!
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29 Aug 2003, 15:00
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CCNA Royalridge Computing A LARGE Teapot Veteran
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Interesting that so far, the majority of voters have been marshals.........
Not helpful statistically, but interesting! 
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29 Aug 2003, 15:01
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Yea...come on the rest of you lurkers, get voting!!!
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29 Aug 2003, 15:26
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If I have to stop racing (eg lack of funds) then I would seriously consider marshalling so as to be close or indeed in the thick of the action, however with a young family I would only consider one day meetings(pretty much as I do now for racing). As a kid, well er 16 of course....(I was tall for my age) I marshalled at a few AMOC events in the very early 80's, I was on the same post as my dad (of course), he always said to me 'if there's a biggie you make sure you stay here and wave the flags!'
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29 Aug 2003, 15:45
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The timing of this thread is funny, as I just sent off for information concerning marshalling from the SCCA here in the states just two days ago. I am waiting to get the info to see what exactly race marshalling entails.
I've considered it for awhile, but my weekends were pretty much tied up, but that will soon change. Also I don't live to close to any tracks, so I will have to consider how much time I can give to it, but personally I think it would be a blast as well as a challenge.
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29 Aug 2003, 15:48
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As the father of a young Racer, I don't have too much time but did try my hand at Marshalling back in July. I had a great time and found it interesting and enlightening. I will certainly be back, and next time with my boy, who I expect to be similarly educated into a different point of view.
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29 Aug 2003, 15:56
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GP Racer, if you live some way from the track, try asking other marshals if anyone lives close to you. That way you can share a ride and split the cost of petrol etc.
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29 Aug 2003, 16:07
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Quote:
Originally posted by Stephen Green
GP Racer, if you live some way from the track, try asking other marshals if anyone lives close to you. That way you can share a ride and split the cost of petrol etc.
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Thats a great idea, and one that I'll consider when the time comes.
I 'm also trying to get two of my buddies interested. That will surely make things easier and alot more fun! 
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