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Sun, Sea, Sand and the Occasional Crash!

May 4, 2018
3 min

Sun, Sea, Sand and the Occasional Crash!

So why, when I get up for work at half seven, was my alarm ringing at 4:30 on Saturday morning? Why do I get up at these times when I could be having a lie in? I’m sure I have a screw loose. Racing and scenery like this! What’s not to love! [Mark Noble] This weekend, however, answered these questions for me. It was an amazing two days at Anglesey perched on the rescue unit, flirting with the coast of the Irish Sea in the sunshine and watching what was, at times, some excellen

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Boring, Slow and Nothing to do…. Yeah right!

May 3, 2018
3 min

Boring, Slow and Nothing to do…. Yeah right!

Cars circulating as though they were on rails and little drama occurring made the first hour and a half of marshalling on Saturday very dull and dreary. As soon as the first Fun Cup race of the weekend started that summary of the day completely changed. It was on lap three of the race when this turned as three cars went nose to tail and crashed out the race. A sunny and peaceful day, until the racing started. A slow-moving car on the exit of Banking hairpin mixed with the bun

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A Farewell to a Fantastic 2017

Nov 23, 2017
3 min

A Farewell to a Fantastic 2017

Whilst thinking about what to talk about in this blog, one of the most terrifying and gut-churning thoughts crossed my mind, and wiped the smile clean off my face. Without making it too dramatic, the reason that my mood had change was because I’d realised that November was drawing to a close meaning I had no more races left to marshal in 2017. The Last Race It shouldn’t really have come as a surprise to me that the end of the season was imminent with the Winter Meeting at Ang

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Can You Do It on a Cold, Wet Weekend in Anglesey?

Sep 28, 2017
3 min

Can You Do It on a Cold, Wet Weekend in Anglesey?

As I sit here listening to the sound of the rain hit my window, it got me thinking about two things. The first is the old saying in football; “Can they do it on a cold, wet, Tuesday night in Stoke,” and how that can actually be applied to marshalling. The picture does the conditions no justice, but when the rain comes down you know about it. You’re probably thinking, what the hell has this got to do with marshalling and why is it important? Well, this is one of the driving fa

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Under Starters Orders

May 3, 2017
3 min

Under Starters Orders

May Bank Holiday over the past few years has become a regular event for me, and that’s the Ty Croes Sprint. Once again organised by friends, I was asked to be part of a three man team to help with the running of startline. You’re probably wondering what the difference is between a Sprint and a regular racing weekend? A Sprint is not so much about racing against other drivers, they’re against the clock and most importantly themselves. There are no other cars to knock them off

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Back Into the Swing of Things

Apr 26, 2017
3 min

Back Into the Swing of Things

Easter weekend may have been my first weekend back in orange, but it was last weekend that I felt like I was finally back into the swing of things at the circuit. I wasn’t originally down to marshal last weekend, as rugby normally dictates my schedule until the rugby season has finished at the end of April. Mix that with the added pressure of two wins from the final two games to be crowned champions of the league, and with the fact I’m missing the last game of the season, I s

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Marshalling Moment #2 – A Race to Remember

Jan 11, 2017
3 min

Marshalling Moment #2 – A Race to Remember

First of all, Happy New Year! The countdown to the 2017 season is firmly under way and it will be upon us in no time, so I guess it’s time to get writing again after a few weeks off. So whilst we wait for the season, here is another countdown. It’s number two on my marshalling moments of 2016 and this comes from a great weekend on the shore line circuit of Anglesey. Now there are many events that leave you with a lasting memory, a marshal could probably rattle off their first

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#3 – Twice Around the Clock

Dec 14, 2016
3 min

#3 – Twice Around the Clock

In last week’s blog, “An observation into the Unknown”, I mentioned how some challenges are a leap into the deep end, something that you can’t really prepare for, all you can do is practice to try and make yourself perfect at the task at hand. This week’s blog is about something equally as difficult, as there are a few things in Motorsport that you can’t really prepare for, without doing the same thing over and over again. I am of course, as the title eludes to, a 24 hour rac

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#4 – An Observation into the Unknown

Dec 7, 2016
3 min

#4 – An Observation into the Unknown

As the legendary ‘Don Hall’ once said “They’re observers, not Post Chiefs, as they are looking what else is happening, including what is going on, on the track”. Whilst this is very much up for debate by lots of people in marshalling, but with the quote and the clue from last weeks blog, you can guess that this week’s blog is about; my mid-season trip as a Post Chief, it was what I describe as unexpected. My Shorthand scribbling and picture to help me on post. Now the reason

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#5 – Startline and the Three Amigos

Nov 30, 2016
3 min

#5 – Startline and the Three Amigos

There have been numerous times this year were i’ve been proud to pull on the orange overalls! Whilst the marshalling season is over for me, it’s always good to reflect on the year you’ve had and pick out the best moments from that year. For me there are five moments that stand out in particular. I’ve only selected my best moments from the times I’ve been in orange so sadly there will be no talk of F1. This will hopefully show you that there are other events out there that you

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BRSCC – Winter Meeting a Season Finale

Nov 23, 2016
3 min

BRSCC – Winter Meeting a Season Finale

It’s said that every good story, every good film and every good act must come to an end. So as the sun set over Anglesey Circuit, I can safely say that the same can be said about a year of marshalling. The BRSCC Winter Meeting brought an end to my time on the bank for 2016 and capped off probably the best year I’ve had as a Motorsport Marshal. The Sun setting over Rocket and the 2016 season. The last meeting at Anglesey always stands out in the year, especially seeing as most

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And Another Thing – Changing Weather and Multi-disciplines

Sep 7, 2016
4 min

And Another Thing – Changing Weather and Multi-disciplines

The British Automobile Race Club rolled into Anglesey at the weekend, along with the changeable weather conditions. Heavy downpours throughout Saturday meant the drivers needed to get used to the wet conditions! Some drivers found it easier than others, the Caterham’s in particular were getting restless that they couldn’t go and play in the rain! The Super Karts however weren’t as eager; the standing water would have caused them more problems and it would have been unsafe for

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Episode 2CV – Revenge of the ‘Sith’Roen

Aug 24, 2016
3 min

Episode 2CV – Revenge of the ‘Sith’Roen

Endurance races have a lot of grandeur, glamour and are hugely impressive; you have the 24 heures du Mans, the 24 hours of Spa-Francochamps, the 12 of hours of Sebring and of course the mighty 24 hours of Citroen 2CVs at Anglesey. I can hear that you have already started laughing, but let me talk you through what an endurance race really is. For a driver it is a battle against fitness, fatigue and mental strength. For a spectator it is a great show to watch as the unknown can

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