AMCC Round 3, 5 December, Hampton Downs

**Kickaha** · 29th November 2010, 17:36

Originally Posted by angelindisguise

, im still short of mnz regulations (31 marshals or no racing)

Where do you use 31 marshals and what MNZ regs set out how many you need?

**angelindisguise** · 29th November 2010, 18:30

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

**prettybillie** · 29th November 2010, 18:39

Hi all

Please be aware that the pit area at Hampton is still a construction site. After being there on the weekend, I recommend that all competitors pit on the concrete skid pad. It gives easy entry to the dummy grid and gives a big clear space to set up.

**Kickaha** · 29th November 2010, 19:05

Originally Posted by angelindisguise

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

I have raced there so I am well aware of the track, it has less corners than Ruapuna though and even with two on each marshal point Ruapuna doesn't need that many

I take it these aren't just for the flag points? grid marshals etc?

**gixerracer** · 29th November 2010, 19:10

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I have raced there so I am well aware of the track, it has less corners than Ruapuna though and even with two on each marshal point Ruapuna doesn't need that many

I take it these aren't just for the flag points? grid marshals etc?

Dont you meen you have had a ride there, I would hardly call what you do racing

**Kickaha** · 29th November 2010, 19:28

Originally Posted by gixerracer

Dont you meen you have had a ride there, I would hardly call what you do racing

So if it's so easy you'd be up for a couple of laps with Dave then?

Promise he'll be gentle with you

**prettybillie** · 30th November 2010, 08:47

Originally Posted by angelindisguise

you'd be surprised! because hampton downs is such a technical track with so many corners, we have to have that many unfortunately.

And also don't forget that at Hampton the fabulous marshals do all the recovery too and a lot of the time it will take AT LEAST two people to pick up some of the bikes and then AT LEAST one person to tend to the rider. We all hope this doesn't need to happen - but if it does there needs to be the man/woman power to make sure it can happen quickly and safely!

There needs to be an annual appreciate your marshals day I think!

**Gremlin** · 30th November 2010, 09:13

Originally Posted by prettybillie

And also don't forget that at Hampton the fabulous marshals do all the recovery too and a lot of the time it will take AT LEAST two people to pick up some of the bikes and then AT LEAST one person to tend to the rider. We all hope this doesn't need to happen - but if it does there needs to be the man/woman power to make sure it can happen quickly and safely!

And thats pretty much assuming only one goes down... get more and it starts to get a little busy...

**Cr1MiNaL** · 30th November 2010, 09:22

Sorry bit late, but will have entry in tomorrow for Clubmans. Cheers Raj.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 30th November 2010, 12:52

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Where do you use 31 marshals and what MNZ regs set out how many you need?

Its simple,

To run an event under MNZ regs you have to meet all MNZ's requirements 'before' they issue a permit for the event. If they are not met prior to the event happenening or even during the event taking place the permit will not be issued or can be withdrawn by the MNZ rep at the event and the day cancelled there and then!

The regs are set following a track inspection or alteration or more recently an incident. Then those resposible set the requirements required to run an MNZ supported event.

All AMCC events be that club rounds, nationals or ART are run within the MNZ brief giving maximum protection for organisers and participants.

To issue Hampton Downs with a permit requires amongst many other things that 31 marshals are at the designated posts, this number was come about based on visability, proxiimity and number of hazards to name but a few.

As you can imagine gathering 31 inderviduals to do this extreamily valuable job is bloody hard work, they are often invisble to many but without their dedication and passion for the job they do, simply put, non of us we go racing. They are as crucial as the gas in your tank, so if MNZ say 31 marshals is what they want to see 31 is what we need to find.

I bring a young 'keen as' lad out to every event to work with Angela and her crew and he loves it.
Many of us have waved flags in the past and it makes sense if we want to keep racing to encourage others to do it too. Just think if 20% of us did the same thing how reasuring it would be to event organisers knowing they had the man/woman power available and not have to come cap in hand.

I for one really appreciate the tasks the marshals do and would happily support any initiative to formally recognise there efforts.

**Cr1MiNaL** · 1st December 2010, 18:20

Originally Posted by prettybillie

Hi all

Please be aware that the pit area at Hampton is still a construction site. After being there on the weekend, I recommend that all competitors pit on the concrete skid pad. It gives easy entry to the dummy grid and gives a big clear space to set up.

I'll pit on the skid pad if there is power available as I don't have a gene. Or else I'll be in pit lane in my usual spot.