Lawnmower 12hr 2006

[Richard Sneader]

Happy New Year to all,
If you fancy having a very hands on go at a busy meeting I am looking for all grades of marshals for this years 12hr. the dates are 29th to the 30th July. (for those who volunteerd last year forms will be in the post to you soon)
The usual format is arrive Friday some time and we have a social during the evening. Sat morn we all go to the transport cafe for brekkie and then Sainsburys for any last minute shop. Then back to the circuit only 5 mins away. Set up the posts bottles etc and a couple help with the scruiteneering admin and ques( popular duty this.) Practice does not start untill 13:00 hrs after scrutineering. 2, 1 hour quals in the afternoon then brifing at 18:00hrs and the race starts at 20:00hrs. Shifts are very flexable and we have meal vouchers, a hot meal cooked during the nightas well, goodie bags a raffle for marshals only, something from our excellent sponsers at AWS Racewear who in the past have provided overalls, hats and gloves.
Hopefully this has wetted your appetite and do a meeting with a difference.
contact me by pm or e- mail:richard_sneader@hotmail.com
See you all around and stay safe,
Richard Sneader
Chief Marshal BLMRA 12hr.

[mazda59]

Sounds interesting Richard. Could you tell me where this takes place ...thanx

[M Greenslade]

Somewhere grassy no doubt - Balders

[Gridlock]

For those out there that look for something different and complain about small grids with little to do than just watch cars go by this is for you. From past experience this has been a very socialable and extremly busy and weekend. Well worth a try.

[Richard Sneader]

Hi Mazda 59,
The meeting takes place at Brinsbury Agriculture Collage( now called the Chichester Campus) On the A29 between Pulborough and Billinghurst in Sussex.
Grid sizes are 35 - 40 mowers covering 3 classes on a 1 mile circuit.
thank you Lez for your kind message.
Hope this helps,
Rich S.

[Upside Down Bug]

Blast you've done it again! This is an event I really want to go and see (and marshal), but every year it clashes with something. This time it's MSA Rallycross at Knockhill. Doh! Good luck with the event though.

[The Fat Clerk]

I'm in the same boat, the 750MC are a lydden which is one of my favourite meetings.

[stuart05]

Hi Richard - long time no see!

Matt (little bro') has already bagged his drive in the race, and I'm in two minds as to whether or not to resurrect The MG Boys to clear up some "unfinished business" in Group 3.

If I don't enter, I'd definately be up for joining you all for the event.

For anyone who's never seen the race, these things really do clear 50mph and yes it hurts like hell to drive them and yes it is totally worth being there in any capacity.

[Shelagh]

Bill and I (sound like the queen, don't I) haven't yet sorted out our volunteering for the year but this sounds GOOD and we are always on the lookout for something a bit different, especially when it implies FUN. To put it in PC terms, "we like to diversify".

When we finally do our "selection" for the year I will definitely throw this one into the pot. However, does this event "fill up" early so it is maxed out with volunteers very quickly?

[PenelopePitstop]

I'm in two minds as to whether or not to resurrect The MG Boys to clear up some "unfinished business" in Group 3.

Do the MG Boys still own the original Mower we tried to race?

[stuart05]

We certainly do Pen (haven't forgotten you still have an interest in the Bug.)

I'm seriously thinking about commissioning Matt to do a full rebuild for me well ahead of the event this year. I'm convinced that we can get a top 10 finish just by running a sensible pace - no heroics.

Are you up for another attempt at the race?

[PenelopePitstop]

[/QUOTE]Are you up for another attempt at the race[QUOTE]

That depends if its as number2 driver, tea boy or team manager?

[Tracey]

Penelope Pitstop back at Lawnmowers! Aaaaarrrrrrrggggghhhhh!!!

If I can shift a bit of weight before the big weekend, I'll try to rejoin the merry throng for 48 hours of mow and madness!

[theracegypsy]

Certainly sounds fun, am thinking about trying to fit it in.

[Richard Sneader]

Hi All, sorry for the late response, work issues, Stuart No probs mate and its good to hear from you, Happy New year to all the MG Boys. We would much appreciate if you are not racing them get dressed up in ornage. Shelaghwe are never over subscribed with man/woman power so you would be most welcome and the same for Sky Red and Theracegypsy.
If anyone is thinking about volunteering for this meeting there is an availability form on Julians excellent website. I have secured this years marshals gift from our sponsers and an extra as well. Please come and have ago it is different but fun.
PS Thank you to all who came and said hello to all of us on the BMMC stand at the NEC.
Rich S.

[Gridlock]

Hi Richard
Looks like some great support this year Richard. Does this mean you and Andrew can take an official nap??
I hope you continue to get the support as it is " More the Merrier" so long as the Greasy Spoon can cope with that number of Breakfasts?
After last year I wont see you at Brands Training day this year going to the one at Bicester instead.
Take Care both and look forward to seeing you later in the year?

[Cynic]

Hmm, I seem to remember Andrew having a couple of unofficial naps last year! Hopefully I will be fit to return after having to wimp out halfway through last time around. Still, it sounds like you could have a record turnout marshal wise.

[Gridlock]

Cynic
Have have photographic evidence?

[PenelopePitstop]

I have decided that I have got to the stage in life where the pain and stress of racing the mower is just not worth it, so have volenteered online at the forementioned website, see you there

[Richard Sneader]

Hi Penelope,
Great to have you on board, when I get your info through I will post you the relevant paperwork. Or you can e- mail me your address and I'll post it out today. As you know the event as a driver its all marshal info. Included will be a size chart for your overalls.
Will I fall asleep this year, who knozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!.
Availabilities and info sent out today. Still would like some more volunteers please 29th and 30th July Brinsbury Collage Chichester, Sussex. In the next BMMC SE region newsletter there is forms and info in it to help wet your appetite.
Hope you all enjoyed the fire training at Snett, we had a good time.
Rich.

[archaic gold]

Yes, all BMMC(SE) Marshals - you should have your FEB Newsletters by Friday/Saturday - Just awaiting a couple of very important announcements!!!