2007 Race Of Champions - Wembley

mini1400 · 4 Jun 2007, 11:56 (Ref:1928374)

Any ideas who will be running this and who would we volunteer via?

The STIG · 5 Jun 2007, 14:19 (Ref:1929385)

Ooo, now this would be something different! I can only presume that the Marshals club will be informed about this, and thus we will get to know in due course.

Bodysnatcher · 5 Jun 2007, 16:01 (Ref:1929466)

1 - the race of champions organisation I guess (still Michelle Muuton & co)
2 - absolutely no idea, - will they actually want MSA registered race marshals?

Intriguing question though, I just assumed I'd be going as a speccy for it.

Alan Green · 5 Jun 2007, 20:51 (Ref:1929672)

I'm guessing that this will be through ISC / MSA events, and treated the same as the Milennium Stadium super specials of the Rally GB, so a rescue unit, a small handfull of marshals in stage for barrier re-aligning, a timekeeping crew, someone to show 'em in & line 'em up and someone to set 'em off & wave 'em home.

Wait and see for now, but I'm probably going to make the effort to go there, whichever side of the fence.

Al.

The STIG · 5 Jun 2007, 22:05 (Ref:1929739)

Methinks that this could well be a rather well subscribed meeting for Marshals.

mini1400 · 6 Jun 2007, 08:55 (Ref:1930020)

I was planning to go as a speccy anyway, sometimes it's good to watch from the other side of the fence & be able to get the camera out!

Justin Moran · 6 Jun 2007, 11:20 (Ref:1930133)

I too was intending to go as a speccy, just a good chance to enjoy the thrills from the other side!

Pike · 27 Jun 2007, 17:04 (Ref:1948273)

I was going to hopefully get a couple of tickets, know a nice little pub in Wemberleeeeeeeeeeee

Chris Hobson · 29 Jun 2007, 19:16 (Ref:1949959)

I have been given the contact details for the organiser and have sent him an e-mail asking what types of marshal they want, numbers and times.

As soon as I hear anything I will post it here.

Do not get your hopes up too high though - I believe it is rather a closed shop with RoC bringing many of their own officials.

However, when I know something I will pass it on.

Clive · 29 Jun 2007, 20:02 (Ref:1949992)

nice one Chris

bigted · 29 Jun 2007, 20:52 (Ref:1950023)

Well theres a good excuse to have a party and enjoy some racing

Chris Hobson · 10 Jul 2007, 21:57 (Ref:1960167)

Sorry for the delay, but I now have the relevant information.

The organisers are indeed bringing most of their personnel with them. There will only be a need for some 8 or 10 marshals on the actual stage - four at the start, four at the flag points at the crossovers and two at the end. Paddock duties will be done by the organisers French personnel (and there are only two of them!).

The marshals will be needed for all three days from 8:30am to probably 10:00pm. No payment is being considered, nor will there be any spare tickets, accomodation etc. Even parking might not be allowed and officials may have to be bussed in from a remote location.

If you still want to volunteer for the few places, then there are few more points you need to know.

Because this is a television event more than a motorsport one, presentation is all. Those organising the marshalling have been told all marshals must be "20 to 40 years old, with an appearance that will come across well on TV" (so my 59 years, fifteen stone weight and bald head rule me out!). They will also be working in front of 80,000 spectators as well as the TVcameras - so any mistakes will be very public.

If after all this you still want to volunteer, then e-mail me your motorsport CV, grade and events done this year, plus a photo. I will then liaise with the organisers.

Me? I think I might just buy a ticket and go and spectate

tbg63 · 10 Jul 2007, 23:45 (Ref:1960269)

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Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

The marshals will be needed for all three days from 8:30am to probably 10:00pm. No payment is being considered, nor will there be any spare tickets, accomodation etc. Even parking might not be allowed and officials may have to be bussed in from a remote location.

Those organising the marshalling have been told all marshals must be "20 to 40 years old, with an appearance that will come across well on TV"

Am I understanding this right? They want a few 'pretty' people to volunteer for three 13 and a half hour days for which they can expect no reward and it may in fact actually cost them a significant amount of money (parking in LONDON !!!). Ugly bugs need not apply

Oh, let me think if I'm going to jump at the opportunity - Okay, I've thought, and I've just remembered, I'm picking fluff out of my navel that day.

Mark Mitchell · 11 Jul 2007, 06:51 (Ref:1960355)

.......and I'm washing Chris' hair!

Clive · 11 Jul 2007, 08:03 (Ref:1960401)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

.......and I'm washing Chris' hair!

O no you're not! that's my job!

Surprised they haven't said they must be female with big ****!!

Paul Newns · 11 Jul 2007, 08:08 (Ref:1960406)

With the new anti-agism laws that have just come into effect are they allowed to discriminate in this way?
As for 80000 spectators, a lot of us have just come back from the GP where 80 million people watch opur every move.

mini1400 · 11 Jul 2007, 10:57 (Ref:1960555)

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Originally Posted by Paul Newns

As for 80000 spectators, a lot of us have just come back from the GP where 80 million people watch opur every move.

And then it goes on youtube as well.... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rz6LnSzJ5PE

Stack · 11 Jul 2007, 16:38 (Ref:1960807)

Sorry, can't make it that weekend. I'll be marshalling where my ability would be more important than my looks...(

to them)

chezza · 11 Jul 2007, 19:59 (Ref:1960971)

I'd volunteer...but I bet they'd say no women so i'm not going to bother as it looks like we'll be treated like crap.

Richard Sneader · 11 Jul 2007, 20:07 (Ref:1960981)

Wanted to do this event, but will not bother now. I am modelling else were that weekend. Discrimenating w*****s.
RS.

chris cake · 11 Jul 2007, 20:08 (Ref:1960982)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chezza

I'd volunteer...but I bet they'd say no women so i'm not going to bother as it looks like we'll be treated like crap.

Hi!!

You could always do our masters event the week before at London Excel

Richard Sneader · 11 Jul 2007, 20:11 (Ref:1960983)

Chris Cake,
tell more ref this event at the excell. I dont live to far from this venue.
RS

chezza · 11 Jul 2007, 20:11 (Ref:1960984)

I think my club are looking into having a stand, if we do i'll be manning (well womaning

) that!

Gonfra · 12 Jul 2007, 01:18 (Ref:1961180)

Dammit, i'm already booked to do a Dior catwalk show that weekend with Kate and Naomi so i'll have to miss it. Surely they won't have too many problems finding size zero marshals or rescue crew who look like DiCaprio!

thepits! · 12 Jul 2007, 07:44 (Ref:1961292)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

Me? I think I might just buy a ticket and go and spectate

I don't think i'd even go that far.

Keep your money, stay at home, watch it on TV in the comfort of your own home with a drink in your hand

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