F1 Marshall - An insider's look

anachronix · 21st September 2010, 18:58

@ Mclaren_Rulez, awesome pal! Must be quite a feeling to have the all access card with you

KRf1 · 21st September 2010, 19:55

Mclaren_Rulez ! Best of luck for this life changing experience ! That pass makes me so jealous! Have a great time ! and Hope you can meet some of the drivers and the geniuses behind the cars! Looking forward to detailed write up of your experience after the race.

hellstar · 21st September 2010, 20:47

All the best man , its once in a lifetime chance !

McLaren Rulez · 22nd September 2010, 17:18

If you've ever wondered what the inside of Race Control looks like, here it is. Pic courtesy a fellow marshal from my sector.

r_nairtvm · 22nd September 2010, 18:03

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

If you've ever wondered what the inside of Race Control looks like, here it is. Pic courtesy a fellow marshal from my sector.

McLaren,

Good picture.

You should be reporting in tomorrow, right? So what is the set up there in Singapore? Are they providing you guys with accommodation in the Circuit itself or are you free to go back home and report back each day?

All the best

Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe

Ram

sachinj12 · 27th September 2010, 18:04

Awesome man, way to go. Up close and personal with F1 cars!! Heaven it is!! Hope to catch you on TV

McLaren Rulez · 29th September 2010, 19:56

Well, its over! And I now have all of one Grand Prix under my belt

This has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Turn 5 turned out to be an exciting spot for crashes during practice and qualifying, though we were rather surprised at the lack of incidents there during the race. Its difficult to explain the supreme happiness you get going home knowing you did your job and were a part of F1! Four days, almost completely spent on the track, and I just couldn't get enough of it. For anyone out there volunteering for the Indian GP in GTO's thread, I hope you make it. It will be absolutely amazing, so please give it your best shot.

It was hard work and we were properly drained out, physically and mentally, by the fourth day, but you hardly notice it thanks to the sheer excitement of the moment. And apart from the best seats in the house, I ended up with loads of merchandise, driver autographs and photos and some really cool walks in the pitlane. It is really a fantastically rewarding experience. And I'm pretty sure I see motor racing in a very different way now. Being a marshal gives you a really invaluable insight into how everything works. The only major complaint I have is that the Monday that follows comes with the worst Monday blues of them all.

So if you're even remotely interested in motorsport and you can spare a few days from your work/school, there isn't anything I would recommend more. As for me, I've already started counting down to the 2011 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Gentlemen, start your engines!

SilentEngine · 29th September 2010, 22:43

^Wow man, you are making the rest of us envy you

Joy · 30th September 2010, 21:00

Congrats McLaren_Rulez (though late than never).

Would like to know in details about the race through the eyes of an insider? Please post a detailed perspective of the race.

Thanks in advance.

Jaguar · 6th October 2010, 16:14

Ok guys, here is a pic of our very own Marshall. I know this is not a very good pic but I didn't want to disturb him and shot this with zoom.

F1 Marshall - An insider's look-mclarenrulez_1024.jpg

McLaren Rulez · 6th October 2010, 20:03

Oh dear! What's my tongue doing??

It was nice meeting you, Jaguar, though our chat was rather brief. How was the race for you?

hellstar · 6th October 2010, 21:18

hey i had one of my school day seniors in the Recovery team , and suposedly he was part of th team which won the prize for the best Marshal team or something like that , guys name is Mayank .. he was into operating the Manitou i guess..

r_nairtvm · 20th October 2010, 13:35

Not to hijack McLaren Rulez's thread, but I feel the thread title makes this appropriate here.

As in 2009, TBHPians will be doing duty at Abu Dhabi F1 as Flag Marshalls, Intervention Marshalls and Recovery Marshalls.

As can be seen from McLaren Rulez's thread, the Marshalls really can not put any views on the open forums, as per the code of conduct, so please don't expect any "inside looks"

Will let you know who all will be on duty in a week or two

Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe

Ram

r_nairtvm · 11th November 2010, 12:54

Hello Guys

At least 3 TBHPians are on Duty for Abu Dhabi F1 (I have a feeling there more and we don't know each other)

TJ6, Joz, and yours truly!

TJ6 and I are on Recovery (Tractors/JCB/Merlow)

Joz - Intervention Marshall.

Hope to witness a grand finale - with out any real job for us.

Best Regards & Drive Ride

Ram

r_nairtvm · 15th November 2010, 13:09

McLaren,

Can we use this thread to post about being part of F1 Marshall.

Believe me this breed is going to increase in TBHP with the Indian one with an year.

If you agree I will put in few Marshalling photos etc from Abu Dhabi. Others might want to add on as well

Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe

Ram

21st September 2010, 18:58	#46
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	@ Mclaren_Rulez, awesome pal! Must be quite a feeling to have the all access card with you
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21st September 2010, 19:55	#47
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Mclaren_Rulez ! Best of luck for this life changing experience ! That pass makes me so jealous! Have a great time ! and Hope you can meet some of the drivers and the geniuses behind the cars! Looking forward to detailed write up of your experience after the race.
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21st September 2010, 20:47	#48
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	All the best man , its once in a lifetime chance !
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22nd September 2010, 17:18	#49
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	If you've ever wondered what the inside of Race Control looks like, here it is. Pic courtesy a fellow marshal from my sector. Attached Thumbnails
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27th September 2010, 18:04	#51
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	Awesome man, way to go. Up close and personal with F1 cars!! Heaven it is!! Hope to catch you on TV
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29th September 2010, 19:56	#52
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Well, its over! And I now have all of one Grand Prix under my belt This has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Turn 5 turned out to be an exciting spot for crashes during practice and qualifying, though we were rather surprised at the lack of incidents there during the race. Its difficult to explain the supreme happiness you get going home knowing you did your job and were a part of F1! Four days, almost completely spent on the track, and I just couldn't get enough of it. For anyone out there volunteering for the Indian GP in GTO's thread, I hope you make it. It will be absolutely amazing, so please give it your best shot. It was hard work and we were properly drained out, physically and mentally, by the fourth day, but you hardly notice it thanks to the sheer excitement of the moment. And apart from the best seats in the house, I ended up with loads of merchandise, driver autographs and photos and some really cool walks in the pitlane. It is really a fantastically rewarding experience. And I'm pretty sure I see motor racing in a very different way now. Being a marshal gives you a really invaluable insight into how everything works. The only major complaint I have is that the Monday that follows comes with the worst Monday blues of them all. So if you're even remotely interested in motorsport and you can spare a few days from your work/school, there isn't anything I would recommend more. As for me, I've already started counting down to the 2011 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. Gentlemen, start your engines!
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29th September 2010, 22:43	#53
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	^Wow man, you are making the rest of us envy you
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30th September 2010, 21:00	#54
Joy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305 Thanked: 25 Times	Congrats McLaren_Rulez (though late than never). Would like to know in details about the race through the eyes of an insider? Please post a detailed perspective of the race. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Joy : 30th September 2010 at 21:02. Reason: typos
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6th October 2010, 16:14	#55
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,208 Thanked: 2,541 Times	Ok guys, here is a pic of our very own Marshall. I know this is not a very good pic but I didn't want to disturb him and shot this with zoom.
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6th October 2010, 20:03	#56
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Oh dear! What's my tongue doing?? It was nice meeting you, Jaguar, though our chat was rather brief. How was the race for you?
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6th October 2010, 21:18	#57
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	hey i had one of my school day seniors in the Recovery team , and suposedly he was part of th team which won the prize for the best Marshal team or something like that , guys name is Mayank .. he was into operating the Manitou i guess..
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20th October 2010, 13:35	#58
r_nairtvm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dubai/TRV/BLR Posts: 2,091 Thanked: 2,547 Times View My Garage	Abu Dhabi F1 Not to hijack McLaren Rulez's thread, but I feel the thread title makes this appropriate here. As in 2009, TBHPians will be doing duty at Abu Dhabi F1 as Flag Marshalls, Intervention Marshalls and Recovery Marshalls. As can be seen from McLaren Rulez's thread, the Marshalls really can not put any views on the open forums, as per the code of conduct, so please don't expect any "inside looks" Will let you know who all will be on duty in a week or two Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe Ram
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11th November 2010, 12:54	#59
r_nairtvm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dubai/TRV/BLR Posts: 2,091 Thanked: 2,547 Times View My Garage	TBHP Marshalls at Abu Dahabi F1 Hello Guys At least 3 TBHPians are on Duty for Abu Dhabi F1 (I have a feeling there more and we don't know each other) TJ6, Joz, and yours truly! TJ6 and I are on Recovery (Tractors/JCB/Merlow) Joz - Intervention Marshall. Hope to witness a grand finale - with out any real job for us. Best Regards & Drive Ride Ram Last edited by r_nairtvm : 11th November 2010 at 13:05.
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15th November 2010, 13:09	#60
r_nairtvm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dubai/TRV/BLR Posts: 2,091 Thanked: 2,547 Times View My Garage	McLaren, Can we use this thread to post about being part of F1 Marshall. Believe me this breed is going to increase in TBHP with the Indian one with an year. If you agree I will put in few Marshalling photos etc from Abu Dhabi. Others might want to add on as well Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe Ram
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