Cheshire Motorsport Companies
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sam93

Original Poster:

51 posts

186 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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HI there,

I'm currently working in Motorsport in Cheshire, but maybe looking to go up on the ladder and gain more experience. I'm an apprentice and just looking for teams which aint really posted on the internet to be able to find easily.

I know of Paul Sheard, Chevron and Speedworks up here. If anyone knows others up here would be greatly appreciated.

Any form really, from club to top level etc. (Time Attack/Nippon/Formula/GT's etc)

EDLT

15,421 posts

235 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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You should probably finish your apprenticeship before trying to 'move up'.

sam93

Original Poster:

51 posts

186 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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Well its also looking for more experience on my weekends off etc as this is what has been asked by my Lecturer at college

EDLT

15,421 posts

235 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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Then your lecturer is an idiot.

You will gain plenty of experience by finishing your apprenticeship, I don't know how long you've been at the place you are currently working but the fact that you are still and apprentice tells me you haven't seen it all. If you start at a new company you will be treated as the new boy again and given nothing difficult to do for a long time, stay where you are and ask for something more challenging if you are that bored.

sam93

Original Poster:

51 posts

186 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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Oh I aint bored. Was just thinking of maybe more experience on the weekends when I'm off work thats all. Plus could be a little bit more money in my pocket as £400 a month apprenticeship wage isn't always the best lol

Fonz

361 posts

213 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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IMO your lecturer knows what he is talking about. Good advice, best of luck.

sam93

Original Poster:

51 posts

186 months

Sunday 24th June 2012
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I would also like to think he does aswell tbh smile

Chris Weller should certainly know his stuff smile Technical advisor for Renault Sport etc...

Bug106

148 posts

206 months

Monday 25th June 2012
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Medina Sport Formula Ford. Sounds perfect for you. They will probably be looking for someone aswell I assume.

snorkel sucker

2,717 posts

232 months

Monday 25th June 2012
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EDLT said:
Then your lecturer is an idiot.

You will gain plenty of experience by finishing your apprenticeship, I don't know how long you've been at the place you are currently working but the fact that you are still and apprentice tells me you haven't seen it all. If you start at a new company you will be treated as the new boy again and given nothing difficult to do for a long time, stay where you are and ask for something more challenging if you are that bored.
OP, ignore this.

Getting as much experience as possible is what your lecturer means, and is how I read your post, so stick with that and ignore those who tell you to stay still.

I'm sure you already have, but maybe a few trips to Oulton Park to some race meetings would be a good idea. The paddock is a friendly enough place and ideal for doing some networking.