F1 British Grand Prix 2007

DeadMeatGF · 07-08-2007, 03:01 PM

Where do I start?

Oh yeah - I was there!

My second year as a spectator marshall, this year we kept the snatch gates (track access) closed down the Hangar Straight on Friday, and were on Mobile on Saturday.
Mobile means that you sit in the middle waiting for another team to need help, and then get sent over there. Even worse, you can't see any of the track

Then we had a call - there was some broken fencing that could turn into a problem on race day - especially if there was an incident (i.e. crash) at turn one - so we went over there to check it out.
Finally we finished the day off, stood in a tunnel guiding the paying (p*ssed) public to the right, to prevent them smashing into each other! Again, no view of the track.
Not the most exciting of days, but still good.

Today we went back to Copse (the first corner) and had to man the damaged fence to prevent anyone jumping over to get to a stranded driver/car.
As no-one crashed, that meant we had the whole day stood with one eye on the crowd, trackside of the fences, with a fantastic view of the end of the start/finish/pit straight and the first few corners.

You can't even buy that view!

No pictures allowed when you're on post, so I'll see if I can get some caps off the TV footage to illustrate where I was tomorrow.

I'm off to bed now - see y'all soon

DeadMeatGF · 07-11-2007, 05:12 PM

Quick composite I knocked UP using Google Maps to show you my rather decent view of the start!

Manticore · 07-11-2007, 05:24 PM

Silverstone is one of my favourites, a classic Euro speed circuits. I'm, glad Ecclestone hasn't managed to remove it from the calendar.

It was a good race this year too.

**Mickey Blue** · 07-12-2007, 10:38 AM

WOW - Awesome man, this year has gone over so quick!!

You manage to get any screen caps?

Derdak2rot · 07-12-2007, 12:09 PM

pffuih Hamilton

was a nice one , darn , those renault are still longer behind the maclaren

DeadMeatGF · 07-12-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey Blue

WOW - Awesome man, this year has gone over so quick!!

You manage to get any screen caps?

As you command, Oh Northen One ...

The first one - MyView - literally was. I was stood about two feet above and immediately behind that camera

DeadMeatGF · 07-12-2007, 04:36 PM

Couple of shots of where the other half of the team were ...

We were on top of this bridge (call "Bridge", strangely!) for the race last year.
Couldn't see anything unless you were on a break, but you glimpse the cars through the bridge as they blast by about 8' under your feet!

The noise is incredible!

Manticore · 07-12-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derdak2rot

pffuih Hamilton

was a nice one , darn , those renault are still longer behind the maclaren

Renault have really lost their way this year which is a shame. The more competition at the front of the field the better, in my opinion.

DeadMeatGF · 07-12-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manticore

Renault have really lost their way this year which is a shame. The more competition at the front of the field the better, in my opinion.

You're not wrong there.
Would have been nice to see Lewis really fighting with Kimi for the whole race, but when you combine a botched pitstop with a bad wing adjustment he blew his whole race in one go. He took responsibility himself, though, which a lot of drivers don't (*cough* Ralf *cough*) and hopefully has learned from it.

Posted a new picture, it's of me so I stuck it in the Post your picture thread.

Manticore · 07-12-2007, 06:07 PM

Yep, and it looks like after Kimi going two for two, Ferrari are back on song.

phalanx · 07-13-2007, 07:43 PM

the problem Renault have are they using the exact same car as last year

07-08-2007, 03:01 PM	#1
DeadMeatGF Cynical [+] Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aligned to Grid Posts: 3,055 Downloads: 77 My Files: 1	F1 British Grand Prix 2007 (contains very wide image ...) Where do I start? Oh yeah - I was there! My second year as a spectator marshall, this year we kept the snatch gates (track access) closed down the Hangar Straight on Friday, and were on Mobile on Saturday. Mobile means that you sit in the middle waiting for another team to need help, and then get sent over there. Even worse, you can't see any of the track Then we had a call - there was some broken fencing that could turn into a problem on race day - especially if there was an incident (i.e. crash) at turn one - so we went over there to check it out. Finally we finished the day off, stood in a tunnel guiding the paying (pssed) public to the right, to prevent them smashing into each other! Again, no view of the track. Not the most exciting of days, but still good. Today we went back to Copse (the first corner) and had to man the damaged fence to prevent anyone jumping over to get to a stranded driver/car. As no-one crashed, that meant we had the whole day stood with one eye on the crowd, trackside of the fences, with a fantastic view of the end of the start/finish/pit straight and the first few corners. You can't even buy that view! No pictures allowed when you're on post, so I'll see if I can get some caps off the TV footage to illustrate where I was tomorrow. I'm off to bed now - see y'all soon __________________ ... still here, prowling around ... Stop/Eject & Wasteland The next projects ... I'm working on these ones, too! Last edited by DeadMeatGF; 07-11-2007 at 05:05 PM.*

07-11-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
DeadMeatGF Cynical [+] Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aligned to Grid Posts: 3,055 Downloads: 77 My Files: 1	Quick composite I knocked UP using Google Maps to show you my rather decent view of the start! __________________ ... still here, prowling around ... Stop/Eject & Wasteland The next projects ... I'm working on these ones, too!

07-12-2007, 10:38 AM	#4
Mickey Blue Invincible Wheeeeel! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Croozing Posts: 1,540 Downloads: 7	WOW - Awesome man, this year has gone over so quick!! You manage to get any screen caps? __________________ Click to keep the playground alive!

07-12-2007, 12:09 PM	#5
Derdak2rot Mr. Coffee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: France Posts: 1,588 Downloads: 20 My Files: 24	pffuih Hamilton was a nice one , darn , those renault are still longer behind the maclaren __________________ ----------------------------------- --=Excalibur Holland Monster Hunt Community=-- -----------------------------------

07-12-2007, 04:36 PM	#7
DeadMeatGF Cynical [+] Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aligned to Grid Posts: 3,055 Downloads: 77 My Files: 1	Couple of shots of where the other half of the team were ... We were on top of this bridge (call "Bridge", strangely!) for the race last year. Couldn't see anything unless you were on a break, but you glimpse the cars through the bridge as they blast by about 8' under your feet! The noise is incredible! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ... still here, prowling around ... Stop/Eject & Wasteland The next projects ... I'm working on these ones, too!

07-13-2007, 07:43 PM	#11
phalanx Deadly Nightshade user Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manchester uk Posts: 2,386 Downloads: 3	the problem Renault have are they using the exact same car as last year

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