OUTPOST The North West Region Newsletter www.marshals.co.uk/north

Congratulations to Peter Preston-Hough and Andy Holley for their extremely successful organisation of this year’s Training Weekend.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG - TIME FOR THE NADLINGS TO COME OUT!! CHAIRBEING’S SPRING SHOWERS Just a brief re-visitation of our training weekend. It was good to see so many of you. I just wish those of you who weren’t there had been. I hope that all of you who had the opportunity to do so did take part in the practical fire extinguishing exercises. Training prepares you for the “real thing”. Facing a vehicle fire FAST & FURIOUS can be a bit of a buttock-clencher but, if you are familiar with handling and operating an This is a film franchise. It is a fantasy. It is extinguisher, getting the job done is almost certainly NOT a template for driving to and from (or indeed, any circuit any- second nature. Do not miss any opportunity to where!). We are not Vin, Dwayne or Michelle. practice this fundamental marshalling skill. We are members of the BMMC making our Please remember that training gives you the way to high-profile motorsport venues. As solid foundation upon which you build your individuals, we represent all of our colleagues experience. in the eyes of local residents and other road On a lighter note, you will see in this Outpost users. one of our outstanding 2015 award winners. We all need to remember that speed limits The highlight of our training weekend is pre- are imposed for a purpose. We are driving senting awards in recognition of the dedicat- through other people’s towns and villages. ed commitment demonstrated by our They are entitled to a peaceful, safe local members. Our winners really do deserve to environment. Open road speed limits have win, and yet their achievements reflect won- probably been set because people have died in derfully on all their colleagues. accidents. We do not want any BMMC mem- bers to join that number. North West Region – the Northern Power- house. Please remember that locals, and other road users, know exactly where we are going (even Mike Cadwallader if you are not displaying your BMMC badge [or wearing your orange overalls. Doh!]). We are not anonymous strangers. We can be traced to the circuit Please, please drive to and from circuits with consideration for others. Frantic overtaking followed by slamming-on brakes to avoid a head-on by elbowing back into the queue tar- nishes the reputation of all marshals every- where. Don’t do it. Mike Cadwallader NW Chairman

2 Training Bulletin Those of us that attended the Oulton Park Training Days will remember our reaction to a short video of an incident during the 1977 South African Grand Prix. Motor sport in the 1970’s was a dangerous game. F1 cars were supremely powerful, but lacked the safety features we take for grant- ed in the modern era. As marshals we want to keep the race In a most horrible and bizarre accident, Tom running, but before going out on track, ask Pryce was cresting a rise at Kyalami and was yourself: unable to dodge a teenage marshal running across the track to attend a small fire on Renzo Zorzi’s Shadow. Jansen van Vuuren, the 19 year old marshal was killed instantly after being hit at 170mph. A car hitting plastic debris might result in a The fire extinguisher he was carrying puncture. A car hitting a marshal would have smashed into Tom’s head, injuring him fatally. a different outcome, with unthinkable conse- Everyone who saw the video clip clearly un- quences for both marshal and driver. derstood the message that crossing a live The key lesson is that crossing a live track at track should only be done in very exceptional a race meeting, speed event or kart circuit circumstances. should only be done in very rare circumstanc- Roll forward 39 years to Round 1 of the BTTC es, where there may be a risk to life. A safety at , Car 14 ran wide exiting car or race stop is usually available within Graham Hill bend making heavy contact with minutes to neutralise the track to deal with the Arco barrier on Cooper Straight and slid the incident. along the grass towards Surtees. While mar- This training bulletin is not to criticise our shals were dealingwith the car, the safety car colleague at Brands Hatch, but to make sure was deployed but didn’t pick up the pack im- we have thought and planned what we are mediately. going to do in the rare event we should need Some plastic debris was lying on the track and to cross a live track. the following pictures show what happened There is nothing we do on circuit that is next, to quote the commentator “Oooh that worth getting injured for. was brave”. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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3 BMMC NORTH REGION AWARDS 2016 They both appear to be true motorsport fans Part 1 as Heather’s treat for her birthday in 2008 During our recent Training Weekend at Oul- was a weekend at Croft to watch the BTCC. ton Park, a selection of North Region mar- During that meeting the couple visited the shals were recognised for their outstanding BMMC recruiting tent and Andy realised that service – both last season and, in some cases, becoming a marshal would be the next best over many years. In the next editions of thing to racing. Outpost we will be telling their stories. Heather was unsure whether her husband was BELLINI TROPHY: MARSHAL OF THE looking to have a hobby of his own as she YEAR – HEATHER ROBERTS: dedicates a great deal of time to the Girl Guide movement but when she asked if he would mind her joining him on the banks, Andy thought it was a great idea. As well as sharing their love of cars, it allows the couple to spend more time together. Taking up the life in orange is a decision Heather never regretted. There are many aspects to the hobby she enjoys, especially having a laugh with the large circle of new friends she has met. There is also the oppor- tunity to see the racing at close quarters and help drivers when they get into trouble. “I'm really enjoying developing my skills as a train- ee IO at the moment,” says Heather, “I’m building the confidence now to stand back and let the marshals on post deal with situations, whilst also having the confidence to lead them when needed.” Over the years Heather has undertaken a Many of the qualities listed in the citation wide variety of roles - incident, flagging, IO, were evident in the effervescent answers Post Chief, even a stint in Race Control cover- Heather gave when interviewed for this ing the radio for Track Limit infringements a piece. Her love and enthusiasm for marshal- couple of years ago (that was a challenge due ling really came across. to the antics of the Mazda MX5 drivers who A life-long car person – she used to help her were competing!). None of the roles fulfilled Dad perform maintenance on the family’s stand out as a favourite because she has fun Austin Allegro Estate as a primary school- whatever she does at the circuit. She has aged child – she grew up to marry another become a regular at Oulton Park and Anglesey petrol head called Andy who always wanted to but has also ventured to Donington Park and take up motor racing but the couple joked Silverstone on occasion. that they would be bankrupt within a month if A highlight of Heather’s marshalling career he did so! (Possibly this is not so far from the to date was when she and Andy were asked to truth given the high costs of motorsport!) cover for Margaret Simpson as Chief Marshal 4 at one of the Anglesey meetings last year. with a great bunch of marshals, singing to Roberts recalls, “Although it brought added keep our very wet and wind-blown spirits up… pressure, the support I received from Tom Doing Post 3 for the Fun Cup last year and Dooley and the rest of the clerks/marshals, having to push-start a car that was facing the especially on the day, was great.” At times wrong direction in the dark with help from she has also been called upon to handle the Rob Lee. This is when my now infamous cry of signing-on of marshals. This is something she "Make it work" was born!... being PC on Post 15 relishes as it provides the opportunity to see for the 2CV 24hr was a great challenge too, all her marshalling friends. The task of fit- but I'm probably best known there now for ting everyone in around the circuit is like getting confused in the thick fog of the Ty completing a giant puzzle. Croes sprints last year where I was so disori- When asked about the best post to work on, entated and still have the clerk's last call Heather lists just about all of them! “I have ringing in my ears as I put in the urgent call fond memories from many posts,” she enthus- from "Target Out" instead of Rocket Out! (I es,“ Druids was where I met my now exceed- now have a mug bearing that name!) ingly good friends Linda & Mason Wheeler “Generally, I've yet to find a bad post at any who it turned out live only a 5 minute walk circuit I've marshalled at. I think part the from me and are now like surrogate parents!... fun of each post is the marshals you spend Deer Leap was where I first Post Chiefed at time with; we're with each other for a long Oulton… Cascades always provides good chal- time in a day so I normally make sure we're lenges and is where I passed my upgrade from there to have a good giggle as well as doing trainee to track… Knickerbrook is where I got the serious stuff, though good racing does to use (in the days of only one yellow flag) 5 help!” of the 6 flags available alongside Ian Buckley Heather’s experiences give a good indication in just one session. This provided great of what being a marshal is all about. It also amusement for most as I found the barrier a brings to mind the old adage about excelling bit of a challenge with my lack of height! at the things we enjoy. “Despite the apparent consensus that the When she received the Bellini Trophy it was switch to the long circuit was a mistake, a big shock to Roberts. She felt very hon- Island Bend was great too when the BTCC oured and privileged. “There are some pretty used Oulton Park’s the International Circuit. prestigious names on that trophy,” Heather “As for Anglesey; I love that place! I've been reflects,“ I feel very humbled to have been going to North Wales every year of my life; it awarded it and my name added to such an used to be for a holiday, now I try to get to illustrious roll call.” marshal there whenever I can! Again, there's Looking to the future, Heather is in no rush no single post that sticks out as my favourite to go flying through the grades. She says, “I there, but I have again had some great expe- think gaining the necessary experience so riences in various locations. From doing Pit you're confident in a role before upgrading to Exit for the practice/qualifying for last it is really important. But I do like trying out year’s Race of Remembrance where I got up a new things/roles and many exciting possibili- great rap-pour with the drivers, to being on ties were placed on my radar following some Rocket In for the race in the most horren- very interesting/encouraging conversations dous weather but having the time of my life last season and at Training Day this year.” 5 While taking things one step at a time, Rob- A Letter from Heather Roberts erts would like to “have a go” on the Rescue I would like to thank you very much for Unit at some point and spend more time in awarding me with the Bellini Trophy at the Race Control. She always takes great pleasure recent N.W. Training weekend at Oulton Park. when she has people taking part in one of the I was exceedingly shocked on the day and I Marshalling Taster Days assigned to her post. am truly humbled to receive such a prestig- Heather continues, “There are a few events ious award. Some of the previous names on it I'd love to do. I was lucky enough to marshal are ones I have long admired and I now feel during the 74th Members Meeting at Good- privileged to have my name share sucha tro- wood last month which was brilliant, and I'd phy with them. love to do the Revival there too where Andy's I am however, a strong believer that marshal- Uncle often races. The Le Man 24hr has to be ling is all about teamwork and therefore with- on my list, as do the Nurburgring and Spa...for out my fellow wonderful marshals by my side, any sort of racing! It’d be great to join the I’d not get very far! team of UK Marshals that go to the Canadian Grand Prix and of course I'd like to visit some I have met some fantastic people since I took more of the British circuits too. up marshalling with my husband Andrew, some is one that's now on my list to do (hopefully eight years ago, many of whom I now consider this year), but I'll go wherever they'll have to be lifelong friends. me...time and work permitting of course!” I must also thank all those who have taken No doubt where ever Heather finds herself time to train me over the years and continue marshalling, her energy and enthusiasm will be to do so, passing on their knowledge so I can greatly appreciated. We hope to share many improve and share mine with others and espe- more days with her here in the North Region cially to those who have believed in me and my at Oulton Park and Anglesey. capabilities, giving me some very varied and wonderful marshalling experiences. More award winners will be featured in the next edition of Outpost. I shall look after the Bellini Trophy with Dave Williams great pride and care over this coming season. I hope I shall continue to do you all proud as ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I continue to enjoy developing as a motor sport marshal, a hobby that have my hubby to URGENT CALL FOR MARSHALS thank for getting me into, but a hobby that I love and really enjoy encouraging others to Sprint meeting at Anglesey June 18th / 19th try too. co-promoted with Chester MC and Midland Automobile Club and 2 rounds of the 2016 I am now looking forward to another fun- British Sprint Championship. filled, action packed marshalling season with you all. Usual incentives, some expenses plus raffle. Yours sincerely Contact: Richard Jones Secretary, Chester Motor Club Ltd. Heather Roberts Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07775 580182 6 FORTHCOMING EVENTS REGALIA PRICE LIST May 07 BRSCC - Fun Cup Oulton May 07 BRSCC - Caterham Anglesey Description Price May 08 BRSCC Anglesey BMMC CLOTH BADGES, LAPEL BADGES & STICKERS £2.00 May 21 VSCC Oulton UNION FLAG CLOTH BADGE c/w WEBSITE £2.00

May 28 BARC Anglesey BMMC GRADING BADGES £1.00 May 29 BARC Anglesey ‘HEROES’ CLOTH BADGES, LAPEL BADGES & STICKERS £2.00 May 28 MSVR - GT’s Oulton May 30 MSVR - GT’s Oulton LEATHER WELDERS GLOVES £4.00

Jun 04 BARC HQ - BTCC Oulton WOOLLEN SKI HATS - BLACK or ORANGE £4.50 Jun 05 BARC HQ - BTCC Oulton BASEBALL CAPS - BLACK or ORANGE £7.00 Jun 10 Pageant of Power Cholmondeley Jun 11 Pageant of Power Cholmondeley OUTBACK SUN HATS SP50 £15.00 Poloshirts and Mugs also ‘Heroes’ T-Shirts and mugs, Jun 12 Pageant of Power Cholmondeley Sweatshirts and Fleece Jackets are available by mail Jun 25 BRSCC Oulton order. Catalogue and Order forms can be downloaded from the club website or from Eric Ridler, BMMC NRO

HILLCLIMB MEETINGS New Overalls are only available from AWS RACEWEAR - May 14 Hagley & DMC Loton Park Tel: 01233 638 498 quoting BMMC membership number

May 15 Hagley & DMC Loton Park For all other enquiries contact the Regional Regalia Officer, May 15 MGCC NW Scammonden Dam Adam Levitt at Oulton Park or Anglesey circuits. or: Jun 04 BARC Harewood The National Regalia Officer - Eric Ridler Jun 05 BARC Harewood Email: [email protected] Jun 11 Liverpool MC Barbon Jun 11 Hagley & DMC Loton Park NEWSLETTERS Jun 12 Hagley & DMC Loton Park Next Copy Date - 6th June 2016 Jul 02 Liverpool MC Barbon Publishing Date - 13th June 2016 Jul 02 BARC Harewood Jul 03 BARC Harewood WELCOME - NEW MEMBERS We would like to extend a warm welcome SPRINT MEETINGS to the new members below. We sincerely Apr 30 MGCC NW Anglesey wish you a happy and safe future. May 01 MGCC NW Anglesey May 30 Huddersfield MC Blyton Ashley Wellington-Clark-Barnoldswick Jun 18 Longton & DMC Three Sisters Stephen Larmouth - Oldham Jun 18 Chester MC & MAC Anglesey Ruth Nicholls - Penmaenmawr Jun 19 Chester MC & MAC Anglesey Jun 25 Liverpool MC Aintree Phil Ackerley - Chester John Richardson - Crewe Oct 29 Social Night - Village Hotel Rob Baxandall - Knutsford Warrington Henry Currie - Winsford Nov 17 Regional AGM at the Blue Cap David Barton - Northwich Hotel, Sandiway Nigel Hersee - Heald Green

7 Committee Members Information

Chairman Secretary Treasurer & Newsletter Editor Mike Cadwallader Gordon Knight Eric Ridler Apt.20 Tower Building 1 Brackley Road 41 Norwood Drive 22 Water Street MONTON TIMPERLEY LIVERPOOL; L3 1BH M30 9LG WA15 7LD Tel: 07855 268 635 Tel: 0161 707 4833 Tel: 0161 904 9724 Email: NW.Chair(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.secretary(at)marshls.co.uk Email: NW.News(at)marshals.co.uk Vice Chairman Grading Officer Membership Secretary Peter Preston-Hough Rob Mugurian Nadine Lewis 51 Hodge Lane 15 Nesfield Drive ‘Catalina’, 2 The Nursery HARTFORD SANDBACH Beach Road CW8 3AG CW11 4NT HARTFORD; CW8 4UH Tel: 01606 782979 Tel: 01270 211414 Tel: 01606 781840 Email: NW.Vicechair(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Grading(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Members(at)marshals.co.uk Volunteering Coordinator Media Officer Training Coordinator Dave Cleaveley Paul Sutcliffe 13 Rowley Way 7 Fourth Ave TBA KNUTSFORD LIMESIDE WA16 9AU OL8 3RU Mobile: 07731 741348 Tel: 0161 290 0371 Email: NW.Volco(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Media(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Training(at)marshals.co.uk Recruitment Officer Marshal Liaison Speed Representative Rob Wood Mark Noble Bill Gray 80 Geneva Way 7 Gantley Avenue 2 Oakford Close BIDDULPH; Staffs ORRELL, Wigan BANKS ST8 7FE WN57AF PR9 8BP Mobile: 07515 537209 Mobile: 07580 504411 Tel: 01704 220839 Email: NW.Recruiting(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Liaison(at)marshals.co.uk Email: NW.Speed(at)marshals.co.uk Committee Member Regalia Officer Rally Representative Andy Holley Adam Levitt Ian Briggs 5 Erdington Close 25 White Moss Road 12 Kilburn Close SHAWBURY SKELMERSDALE HEALD GREEN SY4 4DQ WN8 8BL SK8 3LP Mobile: 07702 381967 Mobile: 07714 020240 Tel: 0161 436 5071 Email: Email:NW.Regalia(at)marshals.co.uk Email: north(at)brmc.org.uk

National Officers Information

National Chairman National Secretary National Treasurer Chris Hobson Steve Woolfe Colin Barnes 122 Sandbanks Road 88 Scholes Lane 24 Tewkesbury Close POOLE, Dorset PRESTWICH Poynton, Cheshire BH14 8DA M25 0AU SK12 1QJ Email: Email: Email: Bmmc.Chair(at)marshals.co.uk Nat.Secretary(at)marshals.co.uk Nat.Treasurer(at)marshals.co.uk

National Membership Secretary National Grading Officer National P.R.O. Dave Reed Steve Malec Paul Sutcliffe The Berries, 26 Little London 14 Osborn Close 7 Fourth Ave SILVERSTONE Ipplepen LIMESIDE NN12 8UP TQ12 5XB OL8 3RU Email: Email: Email: Nat.Members(at)marshals.co.uk Nat.Grading(at)marshals.co.uk Nat.Pro(at)marshals.co.uk

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