Volunteer marshals can have as much fun and challenge as those who drive and there is very little cost; as transport costs to events can often be shared. Marshalling is open to all, though sometimes for reasons of safety certain jobs and areas may be restricted by age or ability.
Marshals are very important and valued volunteers who enjoy motorsport and who are willing to help organise and manage motorsport events.
There are many areas where marshalling assistance is required both on and off the sporting circuit and there is a formal training scheme for those wishing to become more experienced.
MARSHALLING OPPORTUNITIES
CLUB EVENTS (qualify for the Marshals Championship)
February 5 & 6 - North West Stages Rally
March 6 - Tour of Cheshire
April 19, Sunday Derbyshire Sporting Trial
May1&2 Ty Croes Weekend Sprint
8 July, Thursday Competition and Special Car Show
Assistance in stewarding and set up of car show 5.30pm - 9.30pm at Nags Head near Altrincham. Full details Paul Masters 0161 432 5669. Admission free for all, exhibitors and visitors.
July 17/18 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power,
Volunteers for the club display stand: Friday Set up and/or Saturday and/or Sunday manning the stand. Shifts on rota system to allow marshals to visit the show. Free paddock tickets to early volunteers as stocks last. Contact S Nield 0161 980 8509
September 4 & 5, Ty Croes Weekend Sprint
A great weekend at the challenging circuit on Anglesey. Marshals needed for one or two days, on or off track. Good camping facilities and local B&Bs. Cash contribution per day towards expenses, plus gift and free cash draw. Contact Martin Nield on 0161 980 8509 or Chief Marshal, see website www.ty-croes.com
September 26, Chairman's Challenge Autotest,
Near Wrexham. This makes an interesting Sunday out watching close up as cars manoeuvre their tests against the clock. Martin Nield 0161-980-8509
OTHER EVENTS
(not within the Championship)
March 28, Sunday, Legend Fires Stages, nr Preston
April 23/24, Fri/Sat, Pirelli Int Rally
May 28-30, W/end, Jim Clark Rally
Sept 24 - 25 Fri/Sat, Trackrod Rally Yorkshire
Eight stages run twice; hosted at Scarborough. Marshals needs in Scarborough and in Forests. Radio, Stage Marshals plus Team to assist Scrutineering are required. For full details www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk Chief Marshal Mark Dickenson: 07900564239
Would you like to learn organisational skills?
Dave Hensley is happy to share his organisational skills in the running of the Autotest. This is one of the easier events on which to learn the variety of jobs done to put on an event. Whether you are currently involved in motor sport, a complete novice or not yet a member it can be great fun so do contact him on 0161 962 0836.
If you'd like to know more about organising a Speed Event, then Martin and Sarah Nield have the info and would welcome a hand at the same time. Running a Sprint can be bags of fun and you get to meet lots of people. By just trying it out you need not commit yourself unless you want to. Ring 0161 980 8509
Some other marshalling opportunities are listed on our events page and there are many others.
If you want to join in, just ask us