Wednesday 23rd April 2003

Marshal Shortage

Race may have to be cancelled - not enough men in orange

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[agent006]

Well if they leave it this late to ask for help, and then make no mention on their website about how to marshal for them, i'm hardly surprised they're having problems.

I'll be marshalling at Prescott that weekend anyhow, and most others will be doing the CART race at Brands.

[agent006]

Guy Humpage said: It was good to see that at Snetterton on Sunday for the F3/GT meeting Avon Tyres had a prize draw for the Marshals, 1st Prize was money off Avon Tyres, (2nd Prize, Free Avon Tyres )

I believe all marchalls get a certain amount off avon tyres anyway. Not had a chance to test the theory yet.

[agent006]

scuffham said: Not entirly what happend.

Octagon in thier usual efficent way only informed JCC of the change (to the international cct) last Thursday, having known about it for at least 3 months, and told all the other organising clubs at that time.

I belive only another ~12 marshals are needed? seems a real shame to can a meeting for 12 people...

I would imagine a quick call to the BARC would get them a list of all the people who have applied for brands that weekend but were turned down.

It does surprise me how much better the marshalling could be run in this country. It's getting better, but it's still very difficult to find out how to do what and when.

[agent006]

pablo said: intresting given at castle combe on easter monday there appeared to be marshals out in force, upto eight on a post.

Castle Combe is about the only track in the country that is over subscribed for marshals.