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27 Aug 2012, 20:58 (Ref:3126019) | #1 | ||
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BTCC marshal help wanted!
Hi guys,
We're looking for some assistance from the boys and girls in orange and this is probably the best place for us to ask. Before the end of the current season, we're keen to run a feature in the BTCC eMagazine Inside BTCC about marshals and the work they do on a race weekend. We've been around more than long enough to appreciate the role you all do and know that if you didn't give up your time, there wouldn't be any racing to go to. Now, we want to try and give the public an insight into things from your side of the fence. What we're looking for is someone who will be marshaling at one of the remaining three BTCC events who would be prepared to keep a weekend diary that could then be used a feature in the eMag to help promote marshaling. Is this something that anyone in here would be interested in helping us with? Last edited by Inside BTCC; 27 Aug 2012 at 20:59. Reason: Spelling - damn iPad keyboard! |
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28 Aug 2012, 07:31 (Ref:3126191) | #2 | ||
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i just posted a weekend diary of my antics at knockhill on btcc.net if any use
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28 Aug 2012, 07:35 (Ref:3126194) | #3 | ||
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Sounds like an interesting idea, but the issue is that normally people do one job for the weekend, not going to make interesting reading on it's own.
Also not all posts are guaranteed an incident, stood by the track and watch cars go round, again not interesting reading. I don't think any diary article is going to give the reading audience any feel of the team work, comradery, humour (the you had to be there moments). Good luck with the article, but please don't make a half-assed job of it. |
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28 Aug 2012, 10:06 (Ref:3126258) | #5 | ||
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If there are a group of you who would be happy to contribute to give more of a rounded view of the weekend then even better - we just want to provide the marshals with the opportunity to give an insight into what happens on a race weekend from their point of view.
By the same score, we're happy to run the article past those who contribute to make sure all are happy with it before we run it. We'd want it to be something that you guys are happy with. @aland - thanks for the offer but we're looking at the upcoming rounds simply so we can sort things like images out with our photographers. If you could message a link the post over we'd be interested in having a read though! |
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28 Aug 2012, 10:22 (Ref:3126261) | #6 | ||
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I'm at Rockingham for the next round and would be happy to recall some of the 'moments' from the weekend as a marshal.
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28 Aug 2012, 10:41 (Ref:3126270) | #7 | ||
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I once wrote a diary and account of my day at a Marshals F1 Factory visit which was used as part of a larger article in our region's Outpost newsletter.
A few people jotting down their day at one meeting would make a great article and also give the lay-person a great insight into what makes it such an enjoyable hobby and important part of Motorsport in general. The best of luck with it and I shall look forward to reading it too. Elliot. |
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You need to remember to cover all of the disciplines too, not just trackside, but assembley, startline and paddock too.
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28 Aug 2012, 12:01 (Ref:3126312) | #9 | ||
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Pardon our ignorance, but are there are a regular bunch of you who marshal at BTCC events all season or is it very much dependent on circuit location etc?
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28 Aug 2012, 12:31 (Ref:3126326) | #10 | ||
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You're not being ignorant at all. We like questions. It's nice to pass on anything about Marshalling.
There are some Marshals who follow the BTCC around the country as well as doing meetings at their own respective local circuits. Also, (some of) the local Marshals see the Touring Cars as being a highlight on the Marshalling calendar so turn out in numbers at their local track. Elliot. |
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28 Aug 2012, 12:32 (Ref:3126327) | #11 | |
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There are marshals who follow the touring cars and although i would like to be one of them, its not possible to travel all the circuits usually due to lack of funds, i did manage Snetterton and i am also doing Silverstone and of course Brands Hatch x2
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28 Aug 2012, 13:06 (Ref:3126341) | #13 | ||
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You're forgetting January & December
There's the Plum Pudding @ Mallory Park every Boxing Day & most Kart circuits have a meeting in January. For example: My 2011 season ended on 26th December @ Mallory & my 2012 started on 8th January at Kimbolton. |
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28 Aug 2012, 14:15 (Ref:3126359) | #16 | ||
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Don't worry - we don't plan to forgot those marshals who keep club level racing going, just that with the eMag being BTCC based it makes sense to focus on thise events.
Some of your suggestions have got me thinking whether a series of features would be better - showing a different aspect if marshaling each time. So someone on post one time, someone in the pits next time etc |
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28 Aug 2012, 15:38 (Ref:3126385) | #18 | ||
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Being on an event would be hard due to work commitments but a training day is a great idea we'll look into!
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Might I suggest you speak to Team Wilson who have a Marshals Recruiting stand at every BTCC round and who would be more than willing to give you as many details as you want?
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Maybe this article could address the subject as a contribution to getting BTTC drivers to adher to the rules? |
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29 Aug 2012, 05:54 (Ref:3126705) | #23 | ||
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Guys, we are drifting away from the subject which is a diary of the event. Please don't let this thread become a BTCC bashing thread!
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29 Aug 2012, 08:52 (Ref:3126764) | #24 | ||
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How about training JP & MN up as marshals next Jan, and getting them to do a couple of days out on the bank
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Guys, please keep this on topic or I will start to delete posts!
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