Track locations

73_Gstock · 2 Dec 2003, 17:52 (Ref:801694)

Looks like I'll be coming over to England for a month or three in the new year. So, I have a few questions.

First, when does the season start?
Are there any tracks close to Manchester?
Which tracks are close to Manchester?
Do I have to wear orange? Can I take my whites instead?
Any special requirements for an American marshal? (ie join RAC or whatever it is called)

Thanks guys and gals, hope to meet some of you in the new year!

Dave Brand · 2 Dec 2003, 18:04 (Ref:801705)

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Originally posted by 73_Gstock
First, when does the season start?

Around mid-March

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Are there any tracks close to Manchester?

The nearest is Oulton Park, about 40 miles away. Several of us on ten-tenths are Oulton regulars - we'll be only too pleased to help!

Lots of circuits are within a couple of hours' drive from Manchester - Anglesey, Mallory Park, Donington, Silverstone, etc.

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Do I have to wear orange? Can I take my whites instead?

The only stipulation I'm aware of is that it is recommended that you don't wear clothes which clash with a flag; we do use a white flag......

You should be able to beg, borrow or steal something orange at most circuits. Bring your waterproofs!

73_Gstock · 2 Dec 2003, 18:16 (Ref:801718)

Looks like I'll be there starting early Feb through mid-March, but could possibly be longer.

I'll be working (and probably living) over in Selby while I'm there.

Thanks for the reply.

graeme · 2 Dec 2003, 18:30 (Ref:801728)

Mid-March should just about be the start of the UK racing year. Selby - Yorkshire? Nearest circuits would be Donington (Derby), Croft (Darlington) and Mallory Park (Leicester - normally the first race of the year).

dogsbody · 2 Dec 2003, 19:10 (Ref:801775)

Selby, the closest will most probably be Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire (near Louth). We haven't any dates yet but there might be something that early...

Alan Green · 2 Dec 2003, 19:20 (Ref:801786)

Selby will give you easy access to Croft (about 1hour), and the motorway network for Oulton, Donington, and Cadwell. I live about 15-20mins from Selby so feel free to get in touch if you need any more info or help.

Alan

MikeM · 3 Dec 2003, 09:21 (Ref:802366)

If you're looking at early Feb you may catch the marshal training days. Oulton's are 7/8th Feb. Other circuits will have them around the same time, could be a good chance to meet people and learn how we "do it"

Mark Mitchell · 3 Dec 2003, 13:11 (Ref:802567)

In recent years, Mallory has kick-started a new season at the beginning of March with the 750 Motor Club. You'll get a great reception and great racing as well!

Fay · 3 Dec 2003, 13:15 (Ref:802570)

Provisional date for 750MC at Mallory is 14th March, possibly followed by Donington the following week.

I hope you enjoy your time in the UK.

73_Gstock · 3 Dec 2003, 16:43 (Ref:802793)

Pardon the total ignorance here, but where the heck is Mallory?

Are the web sites or things I can look up for Croft? Alan, let me know, heck we can always get together for a few brews.

As far as enjoying the time in the UK, absolutly! The only problem is that it will only be about 3 months (as of now). I may be able to extend to three years if possible. (Where's the fingers crossed smiley?)

stroller · 3 Dec 2003, 17:01 (Ref:802809)

Try this link

http://www.mallorypark.co.uk/frames.asp

**Asp** · 3 Dec 2003, 20:16 (Ref:802990)

For Croft you can read comments from a marshalling perspective (and with a link to their home page) on marshalspost.com - there's also details on other circuits you may be interested in as well.

prestonsau · 5 Dec 2003, 01:46 (Ref:804305)

My wife and I visited UK in August and worked at Oulton Park. Heartily recommend it. We were made extremely welcome and enjoyed a truely memorable weekend. We did not have to wear orange.(Thanks guys and best seasonal wishes!)

JimW · 6 Dec 2003, 12:01 (Ref:805460)

Useful sources of information:

Dates and how to volunteer:

Marshals.org.uk

Circuits and how to get there and what you will find there:

Marshal's Post

Both these sites also have links to other interesting resources.

Regards

Jim

graeme · 6 Dec 2003, 15:33 (Ref:805567)

Try www.bmrc.co.uk for circuit locations and links to their websites

73_Gstock · 6 Dec 2003, 18:40 (Ref:805660)

Thanks for all the advice. Hope to meet some of you next season at a meeting or two.

It is making work go by faster trying to track all those tracks down.

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