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Daz the marshal · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject: FAQ's

Ok here are a few frequently asked questions about marshalling:

What is a Marshal?
Someone who is interested in Motorsport and who wants to be involved in the sport without necessarily competing

What does a Marshal do?
Almost anything linked with the organisation and running of motorsport events - from club meetings to Grand Prix.

Who can become a Marshal?
Almost anyone. As long as you are of average health all you need is enthusiasm.

Are Marshals paid?
No. All Marshals are volunteers who enjoy being part of motorsport.

Is it dangerous?
All forms of motorsport involve some danger, but as long as you use common sense and are aware of what dangers to watch out for you will be ok.

What duties do Marshals cover?
According to experience, the jobs offered include: Observer, flag marshal, course marshal, incident marshal, incident officer, spectator marshal, race administration, paddock marshal, pit marshal, startline marshal, telephonist, rescue unit crew, rally stage marshal, rally timekeeper, passage control marshal, sector marshal etc. etc. The list is almost endless. In fact Marshals can and do perform every official job function at all levels of the sport.

What are the good parts of being a Marshal?
– getting into events free
– having the best view possible
– having a great day out
– being involved
– learning new skills
– meeting new people
– making new friends
– helping others and getting recognition
– being appreciated by the drivers and teams (well most of the time)
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billylui2308 · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:43 am Post subject:

Well Done mate, keep supporting the world of motorsport, and keep up the good articles u write. Laughing

THE_DUDE · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:47 am Post subject:

nice work Daz.
i have another question: how to become a marshal?
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Mark Talbot · Moderator Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 1141 Location: London

Great timing Dude .... take a look at Daz's second article which I have just posted.

Thanks Daz, I enjoyed reading about thefirst steps. It is noce that we are getting some inside information on different aspects of the sport. Wink

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SuperAguriF1 · Super Member Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 541

Shouldn't marshals get some kind of training? Remember in Indianapolis how a marshal dropped his flag right onto the main straight, causing trouble. Laughing

Daz the marshal · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: