Race Marshalls

[ShaunS3]

Seen as this is a car enthusiasts forum and most of us being petrol heads for want of a better term, I was just wondering if anyone on ASN is a qualified race marshall within motorsport?

It's something I am considering doing in my spare time and wouldn't mind having a chat with someone who already does it or if anyone has any good information/advice.

Thanks in advance, Shaun.

 

[voorhees]

I worked with one who was based at Silverstone,it is completely on a volunteer basis and you pay for most of your own gear.

 

[Paradox1]

Speak with some of them. I was talking to a marshal at mallory park and he was saying he's been doing it for years after he stopped racing.

 

[kwistof]

Was this bought about due to DC on the BBC1 explaining that they are looking for marshalls?

Have a look here mate as here's some very useful information and details on how to get into it-

Get Volunteering | Go Motorsport

 

[ShaunS3]

I worked with one who was based at Silverstone,it is completely on a volunteer basis and you pay for most of your own gear.

Yeah I thought it would be on a voluntary basis but i wouldn't mind getting involved with something like this and donating some of my spare time to help out.

 

[ShaunS3]

Was this bought about due to DC on the BBC1 explaining that they are looking for marshalls?

Have a look here mate as here's some very useful information and details on how to get into it-

Get Volunteering | Go Motorsport

Thanks mate.

No it wasn't from a BBC campaign, the idea just popped into my head after watching the last round of BTCC and thought it may be something i would like to do in my spare time.

 

[kwistof]

Thanks mate.

No it wasn't from a BBC campaign, the idea just popped into my head after watching the last round of BTCC and thought it may be something i would like to do in my spare time.

No worries.

I think they said there was a courses happening in the next week actually - should be some more information on that link. Let us know how you get on though mate- this will be something I'll be looking into next year as I have a couple of circuits near me and wouldn't mind getting up close and personal to the track and lend a hand.

 

[superkarl]

i did it for a moto-x series my mate raced in. its good fun

 

[voorhees]

Yeah I thought it would be on a voluntary basis but i wouldn't mind getting involved with something like this and donating some of my spare time to help out.

Big John enjoyed doing it and I think he still does it now even though he is retired,he had a pic of him helping Schumacher after he came off,our gaffer noticed he was wearing works gloves at the time