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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| Standing in escape routes is bad, and I'm surprised they weren't asked to move; increased personal risk is one thing, but being in a place where they could interfere with the handling of an incident ... |
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General Discussion
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14-07-2015, 09:21 AM |
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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| I think it comes down to the cost of insuring the event. Restricted areas are "moderately dangerous", and not open to the public, as the added risk would significantly increase the premiums; race of... |
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Electric_Monk |
General Discussion
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13-07-2015, 02:29 PM |
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Thread: What would you do to support Malcom - please list it?
Post: RE: What would you do to support Malcom - please l...
| I'd be happy to pay a registration fee and help moderate. I could also offer technical site support if necessay, although Malcolm seems to have this all in hand! Would be a real shame to lose this f... |
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Electric_Monk |
TT Related Posts (Only)
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18-06-2015, 04:39 PM |
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Thread: Red flags
Post: RE: Red flags
| It works well, and the CoC is quick to make the call. The riders do slow down under waved yellows, so it's generally safe. The biggest frustration is that when there's an incident spectators often run... |
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Electric_Monk |
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14-06-2015, 01:08 PM |
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Thread: Red flags
Post: RE: Red flags
| I've marshalled since 2010, and the difference when Gary Thompson became CoC is incredible. He has enormous respect for the marshals, makes quick decisions, and trusts us to make recommendations. I do... |
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Electric_Monk |
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13-06-2015, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: Red flags
Post: RE: Red flags
| Marshals at the scene request a red flag if they think it's warranted, and describe the scene to race control. Race control or CoC make the decision based on the information given to them by the marsh... |
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Electric_Monk |
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13-06-2015, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows
| Based on our sector, I'd estimate there are around 270 marshalling points, and all have yellow, green and LoA flags. Red flags are only at locations where machines can safely pull in. Rain flags are a... |
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Electric_Monk |
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11-06-2015, 09:30 AM |
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Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows
| It is interesting to hear from a racer's perspective that slightly wet roads can be worse than standing water. And that you can see standing water and avoid it at 180mph...very impressive! Our logic i... |
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Electric_Monk |
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11-06-2015, 07:55 AM |
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Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows
| (11-06-2015, 06:59 AM)eman1948 Wrote: I think this post has moved away from what Dave the original poster was getting at.
:icon_biggrin: Well, the OP was answered in the first reply.....at least th... |
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Electric_Monk |
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11-06-2015, 07:26 AM |
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Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows
| (10-06-2015, 06:01 PM)Alfie Noakes Wrote: The LED start line info board today had Lack of Adhesion due to damp patches Mountain Mile - that's a simple way of passing on simple information but it doe... |
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Electric_Monk |
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10-06-2015, 06:53 PM |
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Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows
| There is a rain flag (white with a red cross) to be shown when there is standing water on the track. Lack of adhesion should not be used for water, but for any other issues, such as oil, melting tarma... |
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Electric_Monk |
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10-06-2015, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: Marshals on this Forum?
Post: RE: Marshals on this Forum?
| Have to post again....have joined the exodus from iomtt forum, and got an extra star for one post.....wonder if I'll get another one for the next post! |
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Electric_Monk |
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28-11-2014, 01:59 AM |
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Thread: Marshals on this Forum?
Post: RE: Marshals on this Forum?
| Sector 5, usually around Cronk-Y-Voddy. Been coming for 5 years, can't miss the TT now. |
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Electric_Monk |
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28-11-2014, 01:56 AM |
