How do I get into marshalling?
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I'm moving to Northampton and want to get into motorsport as more than just a TV spectator. I'd thought marshalling at Silverstone was a good idea, but I can't find details about how to get involved or who to contact.
Can anyone help and is there anything else I should consider as well/instead?
Can anyone help and is there anything else I should consider as well/instead?
a few questions:
1) do marshals get there expenses paid (e.g. petrol money/lunch/etc.)?
2) what time do they have to turn up in the morning?
3) is some kind of personal injury / life insurance included for free? and what are the limits on it?
4) what personal costs are involved (e.g. overalls/etc)?
5) how early on does one have to book them selves onto a event (i.e. do you need to sign up like a month before, or can you say do it on the day/day before)?
6) are breaks allowed, i.e. in between races can the marshals wander off to the paddock/etc?
7) is the training free?
1) do marshals get there expenses paid (e.g. petrol money/lunch/etc.)?
2) what time do they have to turn up in the morning?
3) is some kind of personal injury / life insurance included for free? and what are the limits on it?
4) what personal costs are involved (e.g. overalls/etc)?
5) how early on does one have to book them selves onto a event (i.e. do you need to sign up like a month before, or can you say do it on the day/day before)?
6) are breaks allowed, i.e. in between races can the marshals wander off to the paddock/etc?
7) is the training free?
ben789, a few answers.
1) do marshals get there expenses paid (e.g. petrol money/lunch/etc.)?
In general no.
2) what time do they have to turn up in the morning?
Signon for an event is usually about 8am
3) is some kind of personal injury / life insurance included for free? and what are the limits on it?
There is insurance, you are covered from when you signon, however, some clubs also cover you from leaving home to returning again, depends on the club.
4) what personal costs are involved (e.g. overalls/etc)?
A pair of probans can cost £40, but would also advice strong work boots and decent waterproofs, it can be as cheap or as expensive as you want.
5) how early on does one have to book them selves onto a event (i.e. do you need to sign up like a month before, or can you say do it on the day/day before)?
To get the correct passes in time, it is best to be as early as possible, but if you arrive on the day and want to join in, I can't see anyone turning you down.
6) are breaks allowed, i.e. in between races can the marshals wander off to the paddock/etc?
It does depend on where you are posted, but, on the whole breaks tend to be taken close to the post.
7) is the training free?
Yes, as far as I know all training is free.
There are numerous clubs that organise the meetings, a question you need to ask is do you want to do one circuit or follow a series?
Now, my turn
What are your racing interests? GT's BTCC, what type of job do you want to do Pit/Startline, Course. Would advise that there is a minimum age for being trackside (16 I believe)
Are you at Brands this weekend for the GT races?
>> Edited by mutley on Wednesday 24th September 19:21
1) do marshals get there expenses paid (e.g. petrol money/lunch/etc.)?
In general no.
2) what time do they have to turn up in the morning?
Signon for an event is usually about 8am
3) is some kind of personal injury / life insurance included for free? and what are the limits on it?
There is insurance, you are covered from when you signon, however, some clubs also cover you from leaving home to returning again, depends on the club.
4) what personal costs are involved (e.g. overalls/etc)?
A pair of probans can cost £40, but would also advice strong work boots and decent waterproofs, it can be as cheap or as expensive as you want.
5) how early on does one have to book them selves onto a event (i.e. do you need to sign up like a month before, or can you say do it on the day/day before)?
To get the correct passes in time, it is best to be as early as possible, but if you arrive on the day and want to join in, I can't see anyone turning you down.
6) are breaks allowed, i.e. in between races can the marshals wander off to the paddock/etc?
It does depend on where you are posted, but, on the whole breaks tend to be taken close to the post.
7) is the training free?
Yes, as far as I know all training is free.
There are numerous clubs that organise the meetings, a question you need to ask is do you want to do one circuit or follow a series?
Now, my turn
What are your racing interests? GT's BTCC, what type of job do you want to do Pit/Startline, Course. Would advise that there is a minimum age for being trackside (16 I believe) Are you at Brands this weekend for the GT races?
>> Edited by mutley on Wednesday 24th September 19:21
If your wanting to go marshalling the way to go about is this:
1. You will need to join just one club - rates can be around £10-15/year.
2. Basically everything else you will be required to supply - there should be someone in the club who can supply clothing etc. at knock-down rates but not everything : IE winter gear etc.
3. expenses! kidding arntcha! I wish! One or two race meeting clubs will provide lunch or perhaps a fiver a day - but dont hold your breath.
4. When you sign on at a meeting you will there from on be covered by insurance which is available to view via the club your in.
5. To book onto an event - at the beginning of the year you get sent a list of availability forms - or you can just turn up at the event and go from there - your never gonna be turned down unless its a big event such as the GP - which has different requirements
6. Breaks are usually around lunchtime hour - but if the kind drivers dont demolish the circuit and cause delays - all this eats into your breaktime - rule of thumb : bring your own gear for everything - you wont be caught short that way.
7. At the beginning of the year most clubs will offer a training day - a non race day training - which involves basic fire theory and later on practicals, as well as incident theory and practicals.
If your moving to Northampton your gonna be wanting to do Silverstone I presume - just turn up on the day - most racing will start about 9.00am, so you need to be there about 1 hour before hand
hope you have fun if you need anymore info just contact me - Terry at
[url]www.marshalsmugshots.co.uk[/url]
cya
1. You will need to join just one club - rates can be around £10-15/year.
2. Basically everything else you will be required to supply - there should be someone in the club who can supply clothing etc. at knock-down rates but not everything : IE winter gear etc.
3. expenses! kidding arntcha! I wish! One or two race meeting clubs will provide lunch or perhaps a fiver a day - but dont hold your breath.
4. When you sign on at a meeting you will there from on be covered by insurance which is available to view via the club your in.
5. To book onto an event - at the beginning of the year you get sent a list of availability forms - or you can just turn up at the event and go from there - your never gonna be turned down unless its a big event such as the GP - which has different requirements
6. Breaks are usually around lunchtime hour - but if the kind drivers dont demolish the circuit and cause delays - all this eats into your breaktime - rule of thumb : bring your own gear for everything - you wont be caught short that way.
7. At the beginning of the year most clubs will offer a training day - a non race day training - which involves basic fire theory and later on practicals, as well as incident theory and practicals.
If your moving to Northampton your gonna be wanting to do Silverstone I presume - just turn up on the day - most racing will start about 9.00am, so you need to be there about 1 hour before hand
hope you have fun if you need anymore info just contact me - Terry at
[url]www.marshalsmugshots.co.uk[/url]
cya
There are numerous clubs that organise the meetings, a question you need to ask is do you want to do one circuit or follow a series?
I'd rather stay at a single circuit (don’t fancy travelling 100's of miles each way, so brands would be my first choice)
Now, my turn What are your racing interests? GT's BTCC,
anything with 4 wheels
... I usually only go and watch the club stuff as I'm not really into large crowds
what type of job do you want to do Pit/Startline, Course. Would advise that there is a minimum age for being trackside (16 I believe)
well, I would like to be track side, so something like a flag marshal I guess.
Are you at Brands this weekend for the GT races?
No, my gran has her funeral on Friday so I think I’ll have to help out my family with various matters over the weekend
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Is there a friendly atmosphere within the marshals, like do they go out for a drink after the day, or do they all depart and go there separate ways?
>> Edited by ben789 on Wednesday 24th September 19:47
I'd rather stay at a single circuit (don’t fancy travelling 100's of miles each way, so brands would be my first choice)
Now, my turn
What are your racing interests? GT's BTCC, anything with 4 wheels
... I usually only go and watch the club stuff as I'm not really into large crowds what type of job do you want to do Pit/Startline, Course. Would advise that there is a minimum age for being trackside (16 I believe)
well, I would like to be track side, so something like a flag marshal I guess.
Are you at Brands this weekend for the GT races?
No, my gran has her funeral on Friday so I think I’ll have to help out my family with various matters over the weekend
. Is there a friendly atmosphere within the marshals, like do they go out for a drink after the day, or do they all depart and go there separate ways?
>> Edited by ben789 on Wednesday 24th September 19:47
It's a very friendly world out there, give it a go, after a while you'll wonder how you ever spectated - it's so boring!
I wouldn't normally plug another web site but go to the marshals forum on www.ten-tenths.com and stick a post on there. You'll find someone willing to meet up with you for your first day and probably to lend you some equipment.
Just do it and do it quick - try to get a meeting in before the end of the season and then sign up for the training days at the beginning of next year.
Happy marshalling!
I wouldn't normally plug another web site but go to the marshals forum on www.ten-tenths.com and stick a post on there. You'll find someone willing to meet up with you for your first day and probably to lend you some equipment.
Just do it and do it quick - try to get a meeting in before the end of the season and then sign up for the training days at the beginning of next year.
Happy marshalling!
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