2008 Aussie F1GP - Who's where??

PVDA · 26 Feb 2008, 01:53 (Ref:2138057)

Marshal Newsletter #4 has arrived with our post allocations for the 2008 Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

So where are we all working this year??

I'm working at 13L on the Flag team.

bludvl_x19 · 26 Feb 2008, 08:48 (Ref:2138184)

I was about to fire off a PM to you PVDA, to ask you if you had got the newsletter yet. But, yet again, you have beaten me to the punch. When I go home tomorrow I will check, and post the result. I do know that I am a track Marshall however, not high enough grade to be a GPflaggie.

Mick

PVDA · 27 Feb 2008, 05:28 (Ref:2138950)

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Originally Posted by bludvl_x19

not high enough grade to be a GPflaggie.

Mate it took me 11 GP's to move from the Track to Flag team (also involved the GP moving to Albert Park from Adelaide.

I'm one of the many minus ones, that is those who've done all but one F1 GP (I missed the first one in 1985).

bludvl_x19 · 27 Feb 2008, 21:40 (Ref:2139631)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

Mate it took me 11 GP's to move from the Track to Flag team (also involved the GP moving to Albert Park from Adelaide.

I'm one of the many minus ones, that is those who've done all but one F1 GP (I missed the first one in 1985).

Oh well, at least it gives me something to aim for, and who knows, there may be an agreement between Bernie and the AGPC that extends Melbournes hosting rights for another 11 years. Until the 2011 season starts, with or without Albert Park, we won't know.

Back on track now, I'm in team 27 (Track Marshals) at a position in Sector 9, sector chief is Andrew Brand.

Mick

PVDA · 28 Feb 2008, 01:53 (Ref:2139798)

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Originally Posted by bludvl_x19

I'm in team 27 (Track Marshals) at a position in Sector 9

You're going to be a busy boy Mick, that's one of the busier corners for cars falling off or crashing at Albert Park.

bludvl_x19 · 28 Feb 2008, 06:03 (Ref:2139874)

I was just looking at the track on f1.com and I saw where I'm gonna be playing, looks like a bit of fun, and a good 1st F1 experience. No rest for the wicked I guess.

Just a quick question, are we provided with hearing protection, or is it byo?

Mick

PVDA · 28 Feb 2008, 07:40 (Ref:2139908)

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Originally Posted by bludvl_x19

are we provided with hearing protection, or is it byo?

The AGPC provides those foam ear plugs each day but if you prefer the ear muff type BYO.

Also, although some gloves are usually in the equipment wheelie bin, you might want to invest in a pair of Riggers gloves, mechanics style gloves don't give enough protection from hot exhausts.

As a Trackie you are the arms and legs for that part of the track so anything which needs to be sorted we try to do in house as much as possible.

bludvl_x19 · 28 Feb 2008, 21:52 (Ref:2140397)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

The AGPC provides those foam ear plugs each day but if you prefer the ear muff type BYO.

Also, although some gloves are usually in the equipment wheelie bin, you might want to invest in a pair of Riggers gloves, mechanics style gloves don't give enough protection from hot exhausts.

As a Trackie you are the arms and legs for that part of the track so anything which needs to be sorted we try to do in house as much as possible.

I do have riggers gloves already, one of the pros of working at Winton, you have to be prepared to do anything when you rock up for the day.

Only 2 weeks to go!!!!

Mick

deadsquirrel · 28 Feb 2008, 22:42 (Ref:2140447)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

The AGPC provides those foam ear plugs each day but if you prefer the ear muff type BYO.

At Silverstone, it was one pair for the whole event - nice

bludvl_x19 · 28 Feb 2008, 23:41 (Ref:2140486)

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Originally Posted by deadsquirrel

At Silverstone, it was one pair for the whole event - nice

That could be that here in Aus, we have a governing body that looks after us

Mick

bludvl_x19 · 2 Mar 2008, 23:27 (Ref:2142804)

Hey Knakkers, are we the only two on this forum going to the GP?

Oh well, I'm off to the credentials office to collect my uniform and things

Mick

PVDA · 3 Mar 2008, 01:59 (Ref:2142902)

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Originally Posted by bludvl_x19

Hey Knakkers, are we the only two on this forum going to the GP?

There are a couple of others on here who are going but they don't tend to say where they will be publicly for fear of being outed

gpracing27 · 6 Mar 2008, 06:47 (Ref:2145405)

Hi folks,

I am at 9.1L on the fire team, we should meet up for a beer to put faces to names. Can't wait.

Steve

bludvl_x19 · 6 Mar 2008, 22:41 (Ref:2145999)

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Originally Posted by gpracing27

Hi folks,

I am at 9.1L on the fire team, we should meet up for a beer to put faces to names. Can't wait.

Steve

9.1? Thats not too far from me. Look out for me, I'm the one in the white overalls

. I rekon we can manage a drink or two.

Mick

Michael Daniel · 7 Mar 2008, 03:43 (Ref:2146124)

I'm also on 9L with Andrew Brand, 11th year at the Melbourne GP, most of the time with Andrew.

MPA · 7 Mar 2008, 03:47 (Ref:2146125)

10 again....

Back in my cage.

MPA · 7 Mar 2008, 03:50 (Ref:2146127)

Although I hear the point has been pushed back up towards 9 so we're not as close to race line.

Passing the point, top end of 4th gear....

aussiefveeracer · 7 Mar 2008, 07:49 (Ref:2146181)

Medical Team - FIV

bludvl_x19 · 7 Mar 2008, 10:59 (Ref:2146250)

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Originally Posted by Michael Daniel

I'm also on 9L with Andrew Brand, 11th year at the Melbourne GP, most of the time with Andrew.

Great, I'll see you there then.

Just a quick question, about what time do the trains/trams going to albert park start running? I have looked in the info given to us, but they just show the route, no times.

Mick

Michael Daniel · 7 Mar 2008, 22:18 (Ref:2146582)

Do you mean from the City? From memory it's about 6am, there was one year when I was parking in the city (I have a carparking space at work), and tramming it back to the track and I was getting there with heaps of time.

you probably want the number 16 tram if you're getting it at flinders street:
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/line/view/2037

bludvl_x19 · 8 Mar 2008, 09:18 (Ref:2146759)

Yeah, thats the one I want. I live right next to the Glenferrie station, so I'm thinking catch a train into the city, then tram out to the track, just wanted to be sure they started in time for sign on.

Mick

bludvl_x19 · 9 Mar 2008, 10:41 (Ref:2147407)

I got moved today, and promoted. Can't remember where I am, but I'm now a flaggie

Going by my reckoning Knakkers, that means I beat you to the F1 flags by 11 years

MPA: Is that the regulation hat you are wearing?

Mick

BrendanM · 14 Mar 2008, 16:38 (Ref:2151793)

All

just a line to say be careful and I remember fondly the great hospitality and help while I was with you for the 2007 GP.

Any one who knows Gary Mc please pass on my best to him and the guys (ex-Post 1 from 2007)

Ill be at a cold, rainy Snetterton this weekend !

Maybe next year when the piggy bank is a bit fatter again

Brendan

275 GTB-4 · 15 Mar 2008, 10:16 (Ref:2152303)

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Originally Posted by BrendanM

All

just a line to say be careful and I remember fondly the great hospitality and help while I was with you for the 2007 GP.

Any one who knows Gary Mc please pass on my best to him and the guys (ex-Post 1 from 2007)

Ill be at a cold, rainy Snetterton this weekend !

Maybe next year when the piggy bank is a bit fatter again

Brendan

Brendan...did you mean McA or McL???

275 GTB-4 · 15 Mar 2008, 10:34 (Ref:2152309)

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Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

Brendan...did you mean McA or McL???

Brendan Gary Mac wishes to pass back to you his appreciation for your best wishes.

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