Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009

Bodysnatcher · 24 May 2009, 07:13 (Ref:2467996)

Congratulations BARC!

The selection process begins, good luck to all who apply. Could be a nice warm end to the season for about 300 people by the sound of it.

Dan Friel · 24 May 2009, 08:29 (Ref:2468031)

I reckon the only place where 300 marshals will be able to stay is in the brand new hotels within the circuit itself. Should be a great trip for anyone he manages to get selected..

HairyDJ · 24 May 2009, 08:56 (Ref:2468049)

Hmmm looks awfully tempting!

No under 18's and away for a week - does that mean loads of us retired folk will find it easier to escape than those needing to beat their bosses up to get some holiday?

I'm very tempted, but await some input from those of you who have done similar before - there have to be some downsides to balance the apparent high spots ....
7 hour flight
what sort of temperatures?
are news stories about no alcohol / headache tablets etc real?

can those of you who put up with me on post for a day cope with me for a whole week

Mark Mitchell · 24 May 2009, 09:06 (Ref:2468056)

Have had an invitation to apply for selection like (I guess) many of us.
Never been sucessful with the BARC yet for foreign events (Except Anglesey!) but will be hoping for third-time lucky.

Good luck to everyone else who may be applying!

zakeriath · 24 May 2009, 09:30 (Ref:2468074)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Friel

I reckon the only place where 300 marshals will be able to stay is in the brand new hotels within the circuit itself. Should be a great trip for anyone he manages to get selected..

Dont forget the 30,000 workers accomodation facilities on site that can be freed up. The contract only calls for 2000 rooms to be ready by the grand prix, the rest to come later.

Mind you the canteen is OK and cheap.

max lees · 24 May 2009, 10:43 (Ref:2468130)

[QUOTE=HairyDJ;2468049]Hmmm looks awfully tempting!

No under 18's

is this just for you or do you have to be over 18 to marshall there

Miss Pebbles · 24 May 2009, 11:38 (Ref:2468165)

Im definitely applying, it'd be a fantastic experience, so I've got to try!

I have thought about the temperatures already, quick bit of research on Wikipedia says average temperature in Oct/November is about 30! Phew!

Hard work no doubt but surely well worth it?

Anyone know how long we're likely to be kept in suspense after the closing date?

Dan Friel · 24 May 2009, 16:21 (Ref:2468320)

Average max temps will be about 30 in November, although temps will drop a lot lower through the evening. I think that the peak max would be 35+. It could rain...

Alcohol is readily available at hotels (and my house, but not for 300)..

Not seen or heard about any painkiller issues.. but you can't have any israeli passport stamps and need to be careful about what you bring in generally. British citizens don't need a visa prior to travelling. There's plenty of advice on the web.

SRPhoto · 24 May 2009, 17:38 (Ref:2468348)

Form filled in and ready to send........ Waiting with fingers crossed!

andyrjt1 · 24 May 2009, 17:39 (Ref:2468349)

Having lived and worked in Abu Dhabi for 3 years and still having friends over there can confirm......

Yes you can drink, its not a dry country, but the bars are only in the hotels and alcohol isnt cheap!!

Dont get caught drunk in the street or get into a taxi drunk, taxi drivers will just take you straight to the police station and hand you in.

Temprature wise at this time of the year it averages about 80-95 degrees but its the humidity which does for you!! you really do need to drink 20 litres of water a day minimum.

That aside its very westernized and a modern city on a small island, me is going to apply to go and if I dont get chosen may well just make my own way over there!!!

The STIG · 24 May 2009, 18:55 (Ref:2468369)

I've already posted my form... haven't got a chance of course, but worth a go.

Bodysnatcher · 24 May 2009, 19:20 (Ref:2468381)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyrjt1

Temprature wise at this time of the year it averages about 80-95 degrees but its the humidity which does for you!! you really do need to drink 20 litres of water a day minimum.

20!, perhaps if you take into account a pint of black coffee in the morning and a few social beers in the evening I could get close to 10 litres

At the track 5 litres maybe closer to the mark (10 to 12*500ml bottles sounds about right). I did the GP meeting in April 08 when the temperature was around the 30 centigrade mark too,(but not for too long, the early mornings were quite chilly).
It's not too bad if you remember to move a little bit more slowly, use the shade provided, drink more,(lots of water supplied on post), and breath through your nose. Honest, being a mouthbreather

, talking too much & smoking dries you out quicker.

It's the lack of time to acclimatise that can be hard on some.

ChrisA · 24 May 2009, 19:53 (Ref:2468398)

Decisions..decisions..Walter Hayes at Silverstone or Abu Dhabi? The form is in the post!!! Here's hoping.

speedy jon · 24 May 2009, 21:10 (Ref:2468455)

iv posted my form.
i really do doubt id be in any sort of chance to going. i didnt even get accepted for the british gp so no hope for the Abu Dhabi gp. but still worth a go.

Alan Green · 24 May 2009, 21:18 (Ref:2468460)

Form returned with fingers crossed.

And well done BARC on getting asked to provide the marshals, shows we do still do some good stuff in the UK

Jordygirl · 25 May 2009, 09:04 (Ref:2468633)

Tape measure at the ready for my vital statistics.... oh heck, this could be scary. I really hope I get selected, fingers crossed, it's got to be worth a try.

Jacko · 25 May 2009, 11:49 (Ref:2468716)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordygirl

Tape measure at the ready for my vital statistics.... oh heck, this could be scary. I really hope I get selected, fingers crossed, it's got to be worth a try.

It could be worth it just for the overalls.

Look a bit flash at the next UK meeting that you do.

Circuit boy · 25 May 2009, 13:03 (Ref:2468746)

Is it only BARC members who will be invited, or others as well?

Andy Johns · 25 May 2009, 14:29 (Ref:2468782)

Sorry Jacko, you won't get to keep the overalls, they'll go into store for next year. BARC have sent forms out to 1400 marshals known to them, so it's not just BARC members.

Sticker Rub · 25 May 2009, 14:41 (Ref:2468786)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordygirl

Tape measure at the ready for my vital statistics.... oh heck, this could be scary. I really hope I get selected, fingers crossed, it's got to be worth a try.

I hope you're not planning on playing truant?

Ianwales · 25 May 2009, 15:58 (Ref:2468828)

Anyone know why they are going to issue overalls, most of us have our own?

Ian

**Stephen Green** · 25 May 2009, 17:07 (Ref:2468868)

I expect it will be a sponsorship thing and also to make the marshalling force look their best.

Mark Mitchell · 25 May 2009, 17:12 (Ref:2468871)

Lol Stephen, it may take more than a shiny new pair of overalls to make some of us look our best!!!

Jordygirl · 25 May 2009, 18:40 (Ref:2468949)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sticker Rub

I hope you're not planning on playing truant?

It's half term, will just have to get the Monday off... no probs

chezza · 25 May 2009, 18:57 (Ref:2468963)

I'd also imagine they're going to be white...but who knows. My form will be winging its way back soon!

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