(08-06-2015, 06:49 PM)Dogsbody Wrote:

(08-06-2015, 05:12 PM)excollier Wrote: Can someone remind me why the early morning practices were stopped please? It used to be all done and dusted by 7 a.m. and roads opened. I know, as a marshal in the late eighties, it was a bit tough getting up at 4 a.m. but the roads were quiet and the marshals and the very hardy were the only traffic, fewer accidents.

Early morning practices are not viable now as there would not be enough marshals in place. The current requirements are far higher than what was considered sufficient  some years ago.
 With regard to the number of RTCs, perhaps a 30mph blanket limit on race days would be the answer?
 Dogsbody

Ah, yes, the perennial problem of marshals,  they clearly need ME again, crocked right leg, arthritis, trapped nerve and all;  still, with all that, if I could afford to get there, I'd do it
Dave