Fintray Hillclimb
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Grampian Automobile Club are holding a 2 day hillclimb event on 25th & 26th of May at Fintray and are looking for volunteers to act as marshalls. Experienced or novices are very welcome. New marshalls will be paired with an experienced person. Good way to see the action on track as you get closer. £10 per day and lunch provided. Also good way of catching some photos.
luggit said:
Grampian Automobile Club are holding a 2 day hillclimb event on 25th & 26th of May at Fintray and are looking for volunteers to act as marshalls. Experienced or novices are very welcome. New marshalls will be paired with an experienced person. Good way to see the action on track as you get closer. £10 per day and lunch provided. Also good way of catching some photos.
Seem to mind catching some "flack" when catching some photies when I was marshalling. There was a fair old thread as I mind, between those who didn't mind a marshall taking photos, and those who believed it impacted upon his readiness to react to a situation. I'd think Kiltie's probably the person to give a realistic opinion on this.PS, You goin' to Kames this weekend? If no, we'll see you on the hill.
niccis dad said:
You goin' to Kames this weekend? If no, we'll see you on the hill.
Not heading down I'm afraid Barry. Have fun and I'll catch up with you next weekend min.niccis dad said:
... "flack" ... photies ... marshalling ... old thread ...
Aye, rings a bell; I'll have a look. There's been a lot of water under the bridge since though. It'll be interesting if my opinion has changed.Cheers,
Eric
In my opinion if marshalls are in pairs and one wants to take a few photos, so long as his/her parner is fully focused then I see no harm in it provided the one with the camera drops the camera and assists if there is an incident.
Not going to Kames this weekend so see you at Fintray.
Not going to Kames this weekend so see you at Fintray.
Kiltie said:
Aye, rings a bell; I'll have a look. There's been a lot of water under the bridge since though. It'll be interesting if my opinion has changed.
Here it is. 
And I stand by what I said back then.
Cheers,
Eric
A fiver Eric, a fiver. That's what we got then for marshalling. Now it's a TENNER! Maybe they all work for RBS through the week. Nae wonder the country's goin' to the dogs.
Damn. No I really don't mean that seriously,and I'm sure our marshalls next weekend will execute their duties with the usual enthusiasm and humour.
Damn. No I really don't mean that seriously,and I'm sure our marshalls next weekend will execute their duties with the usual enthusiasm and humour.
Edited by niccis dad on Wednesday 15th May 21:14
Edited by niccis dad on Wednesday 15th May 21:19
I was surprised to find back then that you actually got paid for it. Had always thought that it was a purely voluntary/enthusiasm thing and was really quite embarrassed to be handed money the first time I marshaled. The free lunch thing is fine, quite acceptable . I understand the problems of trying to attract enough people to marshal but I must say that I've always been a wee bit uncomfortable with the cash bit.
ttling offshore daily niccis dad said:
Eric, I hope your'e no saying that's my Fintray time foot down!!
No, I'm making the point that the last time I drove Fintray (on that fateful day) - I weighed approximately 68kg - a 34% increase. 
Oh well, maybe the car will be a bit more settled around the hairpin.
Target time is current weight divided by 3.25
luggit said:
Losing weight Eric? Have you tried on the new suit yet??
I found it this morning! ... so I'll try it on in a bit.It would appear, from looking in the bag, that I bought a balaclava and a pair of gloves at the same time - happy days!
Cheers,
Eric
ross-co said:
Is there muchle PH'ers running if so who are you... i am hoping to get up on the sunday, first time i have been onshore for fintray in a while, be good to say hello to a few fellow ph'ers
Cheers
Ross
Come and say hi to the twa old gits with the black Fisher Fury. It'll stop bro and me arguing aboot tyre pressures or other inane handling tweaks!Cheers
Ross
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