Oulton Pk - 23 March

[Matthews Dad]

Originally Posted by mark25787

Have you got a link to the entry list please?

Try this

http://www.themastersseries.com/event-information

I agree then entries look very "interesting" Just hope the forecast isnt correct!

[Stephen Green]

And you get well soon my friend

[Justin Moran]

This weather is looking decidedly poor. Not looking good for Saturday. But Im sure the SMC Stages at Weeton will still be on for Sunday. Rally dont mind snow!

[Mark Mitchell]

This morning we have roughly 2ft of snow in stoke. It is still snowing bit more horizontal at the moment

[haggispeed]

Apparently they have about 2" at Oulton and today's testing is going to be cancelled. Hope it clears by tomorrow.

[stevenage_saint]

clear in Stockport at the moment but it is snowing now,

[Mark Mitchell]

Originally Posted by haggispeed

Apparently they have about 2" at Oulton and today's testing is going to be cancelled. Hope it clears by tomorrow.

Not according to their official twitter account. Will make descision at midday

[Mark Mitchell]

Oulton Testing will commence at 11am

[haggispeed]

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Oulton Testing will commence at 11am

That's a bit of good news then, the call I got first thing this morning said not to bother coming down as it was going to be cancelled, will see if I can get along this afternoon

[Mark Mitchell]

Hopefully be ok for tomorrow

[SouthportFC Fan]

As I understand it, a large number of marshals are expected tomorrow, so perhaps we should run a shift system and standown members of the post team for some sessions to warm up.

[Mark Mitchell]

Originally Posted by SouthportFC Fan

As I understand it, a large number of marshals are expected tomorrow, so perhaps we should run a shift system and standown members of the post team for some sessions to warm up.

I've just been stood in the shower thinking exactly the same!

[numbersix]

... And always remember, Orange friends, that when your colleague starts to strip off his clothes because he wants to dance in the middle of the track with the nice fairies, this is normally an indication of late-onset hypothermia.

On the other hand, if a Post Chief does this, do not be alarmed as it's quite normal ... particularly at Oulton.

[ibuckley]

Please not Hill Top, please not Hill Top, please not Hill Top, please not Hill Top

[Woolley]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

Woolley and Mark - man up guys! Its only a bit of mild weather! and you havent got that far to drive. After the meeting I'm driving down to Poole, Dorset!

LOL. But if the weather's bad you can get home as an alternative to going to Poole, whereas for me I'll be sleeping in Race Control until it clears...!

Reminds me of the old days of the Welsh National rally, heading for Clocaenog through roads that were several feet deep on either side of the road and wondering if I would be getting home again!

[SouthportFC Fan]

Here's the BBC forecast for Little Budworth tomorrow.

Wrap up warm !!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2644361

[Bakersboy]

Look at the wind strength! Combined with the temperature, it's going to feel pretty cold out there! How many layers can I wear and still move is the biggest question.

[SouthportFC Fan]

What's the maximum number of marshals allowed to be in Race Control ?

[KayBee]

Originally Posted by Bakersboy

Look at the wind strength! Combined with the temperature, it's going to feel pretty cold out there! How many layers can I wear and still move is the biggest question.

Think there's going to be a lot of Michelin men and women tomorrow.

[SouthportFC Fan]

What concerns me is the number of new marshals who don't have the experience to bring the right food/drink/equipment. Any volunteers to be the Post Chief/Incident Officer who has to send a first time marshal home early ?

[Mark Mitchell]

I personally think that Donington/750MC have made the correct call in postponing their event scheduled for tomorrow!
It's not about "Manning Up" but being sensible.
The forecast for Stoke/Crewe is for heavy overnight snow.
Although I'm looking forward to the meeting, I'd rather be put out of my misery now than at 9am tomorrow, when we've all turned out and incurred expenditure.
The law of sod though says that if the event was canned.........tomorrow would be bright and sunny!

[Mark Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Secret squirrel

Anybody camping at oulton on friday? Who do I contact for marshalls camping.....or just turn up?

According to the MSV website - there IS a campsite available - FOC - from 18:00 tonight!

[SouthportFC Fan]

I'm with you 100% on this. Of course we could now notify the Chief Marshal that we're going to be no shows, but I can't help thinking that, with 25 years + in this this game, if anybody should be there, it should be us !!

[Rob Williams]

Originally Posted by SouthportFC Fan

What concerns me is the number of new marshals who don't have the experience to bring the right food/drink/equipment. Any volunteers to be the Post Chief/Incident Officer who has to send a first time marshal home early ?

this is when your first priority is to your fellow team, the cold will hit some one fast, get them off post but tell them to go to one place normally the medical centre so they don't get lost around the circuit, and report it to race control.
stay safe, remember when you have lots of clothes on and cold you wont be doing a sub 10sec 100mts.
see you all at the end of the year,
Robert Williams,
CSCC

[Mark Mitchell]

Originally Posted by SouthportFC Fan

I'm with you 100% on this. Of course we could now notify the Chief Marshal that we're going to be no shows, but I can't help thinking that, with 25 years + in this this game, if anybody should be there, it should be us !!

Yep