Marshal’s can often go unnoticed and I feel really are the
unsung heroes of the sport. I am so excited that this is the start of a 4 part
series on my blog about marshal’s within motorsport. I just really want to tell
their stories and hope I can do it justice. I cannot thank everyone enough who
messaged me and told me their story and is happy for it to be shared.
I felt it was only right to begin from the start, how the
marshals got into it and what advice they would give to newbies or anyone on
the fence about joining. I can honestly say no one has a bad word about
marshaling and they would all recommend it.
There appears to be different ways to get into it, but to
make sure you know what you are getting into there are taster days you can do.
It will give you an idea about what is involved and whether it is right for
you. A marshal Andy told me it is a good way to start by doing a taster day at
a track and closer to him and once you are a marshal to add more tracks
gradually.
Nikki told me she found out about marshaling when she went
to Autosport one day with a work colleague and they got chatting to the guy at
the marshal stand. Before they knew it they signed up for a taster day then and
there and have been hooked ever since. If you are ever unsure or have questions
about what its like etc then a marshal stand is a good place to go. Whether
that’s at Autosport international or stands at tracks (I normally see a stand
when I go race weekends and not just for BTCC) there is always someone there to
talk to and I am sure it would be good to hear peoples stories, watch their
faces light up as they’re telling you and they can go in-depth and answered
your questions based on their experience.
Joe advised me to visit British Motorsport Marshal Club
(BMMC) website. I have checked it out myself and it looks very interesting and
I am not even thinking about being a marshal! You can put your details in for a
taster day and your main interest, either cars, rally or bikes. Then someone
will be in touch with your nearest circuit and when is available to have a go.
The website is full of information from memberships to training, more about
being a marshal. It looks like everything you would want to know would be on
that website. If you try the website and still have question’s then any BTCC
group etc would have members that I am sure would be happy to help answer.
This is all just a smidge of what I have learnt and parts of
stories I have been told. I hope you have enjoyed part 1 and are excited for
what is yet to come!
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