Get Involved In Motorsport

[RubyRS4]

LET'S USE THIS THREAD TO PROMOTE INVOLVEMENT IN MOTORSPORT

Okay is there anyone here who would like to work at the 2009 Phillip Island MotoGP? I know its not exactly car related, but neither is football or golf. Plus it might be a good opportunity for a loooooong cruise.

I work each year as a race official at the track and we're getting low on numbers for volunteer marshalls. Excellent opportunity to meet some of the racers like Stoner, Vermulen etc, and celebrities like Eric Bana and Mark Webber. I had breakfast with Troy Bayliss last time. You get a free campsite, free entry (including for a guest), free lunches/drinks, and there is free beer at the end of the day. Mind you, you're on your feet all day from 6.30am to about 5.00pm, but to be so close to the action is awesome (Vermulen almost ran over my foot last year)

Please PM me if you are interested and I will forward you a copy of the forms required for lodging.

If anyone else has a similar request ... volunteers for Mallala track days/drift days ... feel free to hijack this thread.

Edited June 23, 2009 by RubyRS4

[RubyRS4]

Hey ruby, i have a mate who would be VERY keen on this. can you PM me the forms? Thanks

I will scan the forms to pdf format tonight. PM me your email addy and I will email them to you.

[kralster]

I concur it is very good fun.

I've marshaled at the MotoGP twice.

First time I was in the pit area, and rossi came out of his trailer so i waved and he waved back, was certainly good fun.

[RubyRS4]

I concur it is very good fun.

I've marshaled at the MotoGP twice.

First time I was in the pit area, and rossi came out of his trailer so i waved and he waved back, was certainly good fun.

This is my 8th year MotoGP and I've done 2 years Supers. Always be best fun. You gotta work hard, but just being sooooo close to the action and racers is awesome. I've almost done my second jacket done with signatures ... and about 5 caps.

I've worked paddock, pits, trackside, recovery, etc. I also just love pissing off the security. Its fun, race officials of course outrank security, even police when you're in-track. The "rookie" security guys all think they're top shit ... but have no idea what they are doing.

[Krishy]

certainly keen ruby