Want to be a Track Marshall at the Indian F1 GP? EDIT: Now closed.

GTO · 23rd September 2010, 18:21

To some of us, being by the track with Formula 1 cars racing @ 18,000 rpm is reward enough. Here's your chance to be on track and, at the same time, support the Indian Formula 1 initiative.

India's maiden F1 race is scheduled for 30th October, 2011. If you are interested, simply fill out the attached form and email it to f1@team-bhp.com. EDIT on 20th December, 2010 : Application deadline has closed, and this email address is no longer functional

NOTE:

Training of 3 - 10 days will be provided by the race organisers
The F1 weekend entails 4 days on track (Thursday practice to Sunday race)
Preferred : Volunteer Marshalls from the North India region. Of course, even if you are from other cities, you are most welcome. However, you will have to make your own travel & accommodation arrangements

This is entirely a voluntary role, yet one that will give you a phenomenal insight into Formula 1. Read up Mclaren Rulez' First-Hand Report of his experience as a Marshall at the Singapore GP.

anonymous · 23rd September 2010, 19:29

Any idea about the training venue GTO?

speedmiester · 23rd September 2010, 19:37

I have emailed the questionnaire.
Few questions though, would be helpful for all the members.

1. Venue of the training programme.
2. Approximate dates for the programme.

autofreak · 23rd September 2010, 20:25

Thats awesome

I would love to wave the checkered for Jenson

Give me the training dates, I will inform boss that I will abscond on those days.

hemanth.anand · 23rd September 2010, 20:50

I've just sent the form to the mail address. Please inform the next steps that'll happen after this. Would just love to be beside the track during the inaugural IGP.

extreme_torque · 23rd September 2010, 21:17

SENT! Waiting for the reply and the next step.

SilentEngine · 23rd September 2010, 21:19

I have a question. Will the training be in one stretch of 10 days or in different phases?

phamilyman · 23rd September 2010, 21:38

Just one question - why is the request over one year in advance. Most of us would not have the remotest clue about our career/personal constraints.

Even anyone who does so, can always back out later, right? This is neither monetarily not legally binding, it?

I would love to volunteer, but I have honestly zero clarity today. What do you advise?

Thanks for the lovely offer though - its a great day to be a BHPian!

Manoj2268 · 23rd September 2010, 21:39

I've also sent the form. Hoping to be a volunteer

roy_libran · 23rd September 2010, 22:06

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

This is neither monetarily not legally binding, it?

Excellent Point. Any details / clarifications on this question please?

manubhai · 24th September 2010, 01:51

Ive no questions, none clarifications required.
I'm all there to be taken.

gotzuk · 24th September 2010, 03:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Even anyone who does so, can always back out later, right? This is neither monetarily not legally binding, it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_libran

Excellent Point. Any details / clarifications on this question please?

AFAIK, there are no monetary or legal bindings.

dhrishikesh · 24th September 2010, 08:47

Just now, sent the form on the mentioned e-mail ID.
Few questions:
1. What will be the venue for training ??
2. How much days, there will be a training session ??
3. What will be the approximate dates of this training ???

GTO · 24th September 2010, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymous

Any idea about the training venue GTO?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentEngine

Will the training be in one stretch of 10 days or in different phases?

I suppose it would be on and around the track itself. Even though a max period of 10 days has been mentioned, they should easily be able to fit all the training in 3 days. At one stretch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmiester

2. Approximate dates for the programme.

Will check on this with the organisers and revert.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanth.anand

Please inform the next steps that'll happen after this.

Wait to hear from the organisers

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

why is the request over one year in advance.

Even though we are sending our applications right now, the ball should start rolling only by the 1st quarter of 2011. The motorsport authorities also have to plan out the logistics, including a decision on whether they need to call in marshalls from other countries.

Quote:

Even anyone who does so, can always back out later, right? This is neither monetarily not legally binding, it?

It's not binding. However, I would highly recommend your submitting the form ONLY if you are positive about participating (except for extreme or unavoidable circumstances, of course). A no-show will definitely wipe out your chances of marshalling at the subsequent Indian Grand Prix'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manubhai

Ive no questions, none clarifications required.
I'm all there to be taken.

That's the spirit man!

Sheel · 24th September 2010, 09:54

I know its too premature, but I really want to be a track-marshal once Moto GP or WSBK rounds start.

pit talk--There are talks on going with both the classes and we should see some two wheel action in 2012.

How can I keep myself updated about the two-wheeled thing? Would the news for Moto GP/WSBK be out here?(like this news)

I am desperate, hope you understand

and equally happy for my F1 following fellow Bhpians.

23rd September 2010, 19:29	#2
anonymous BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NCR Posts: 565 Thanked: 25 Times	Any idea about the training venue GTO?
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23rd September 2010, 19:37	#3
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,629 Times	I have emailed the questionnaire. Few questions though, would be helpful for all the members. 1. Venue of the training programme. 2. Approximate dates for the programme.
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23rd September 2010, 20:25	#4
autofreak BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 33 Times	Thats awesome I would love to wave the checkered for Jenson Give me the training dates, I will inform boss that I will abscond on those days.
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23rd September 2010, 20:50	#5
hemanth.anand Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 14,700 Times View My Garage	I've just sent the form to the mail address. Please inform the next steps that'll happen after this. Would just love to be beside the track during the inaugural IGP.
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23rd September 2010, 21:17	#6
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	SENT! Waiting for the reply and the next step.
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23rd September 2010, 21:19	#7
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	I have a question. Will the training be in one stretch of 10 days or in different phases?
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23rd September 2010, 21:38	#8
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,641 Times	Just one question - why is the request over one year in advance. Most of us would not have the remotest clue about our career/personal constraints. Even anyone who does so, can always back out later, right? This is neither monetarily not legally binding, it? I would love to volunteer, but I have honestly zero clarity today. What do you advise? Thanks for the lovely offer though - its a great day to be a BHPian!
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23rd September 2010, 21:39	#9
Manoj2268 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 301 Thanked: 435 Times	I've also sent the form. Hoping to be a volunteer
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24th September 2010, 01:51	#11
manubhai BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Ive no questions, none clarifications required. I'm all there to be taken. Last edited by manubhai : 24th September 2010 at 02:06.
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24th September 2010, 08:47	#13
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Just now, sent the form on the mentioned e-mail ID. Few questions: 1. What will be the venue for training ?? 2. How much days, there will be a training session ?? 3. What will be the approximate dates of this training ???
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24th September 2010, 09:54	#15
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,580 Thanked: 14,396 Times View My Garage	Two-wheels I know its too premature, but I really want to be a track-marshal once Moto GP or WSBK rounds start. pit talk--There are talks on going with both the classes and we should see some two wheel action in 2012. How can I keep myself updated about the two-wheeled thing? Would the news for Moto GP/WSBK be out here?(like this news) I am desperate, hope you understand and equally happy for my F1 following fellow Bhpians.
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