Thursday, 17 April 2014
Marshal View: Get It Sideways! As most of you probably know ‘Get It Sideways!’ is a rally organised by Cheltenham MC. Since I met few of the club members I wanted to help them run this event. Unfortunately in 2013 I have missed it due to personal holidays, this year I was about to miss it as the date chosen for rally was my birthday! Few days before, Matt (chief marshal) contacted me asking for help on the day as they were short of people. I didn’t have any plans until late evening so I thought why not! In the end what is the better way of celebrating your own birthday than doing what you really enjoy. Down Ampney is easy accessible and very close to my place of living so it took me about 20 minutes, very warm welcome on the gate, as they all really appreciate everyone’s help. Parked my car as directed and went to marshal registration where instructions and snacks bags were given away. What comes as a big surprise to me (and few people around I guess) was a birth card I received from Matt, signed by more Cheltenham MC members then I know (plus drink voucher ;))! It really makes my day So I took my way to assigned junction, being first time in DA I didn’t really knew what to expect, but that’s part of enjoyment. Once parked my car in safe place I went to have look around to see what we can expect from competitors. I have met few new fantastic people (some CCC members) and few minutes later we were ready for action. Good location allowed me to watch those rally machines nearly constantly! Some were fast, some very fast, some get sideways and some just sound awesome! It was a day full of action and placing cones back in their places kept me busy. Time run fast, weather was kind enough and day has finished quicker than I expected. With smile on my face, adrenaline in my veins and smell of burnt rubber it was time to go home. What a great day for rally fan! Are you a rally fan? Sorry but only way to see all this is being a marshal! But that gives you free entry, bag full of sweets and gets you as close to the action as possible! Your next chance to visit Down Ampney full of rally cars is Corinium Stages Rally; make sure you don’t miss it! Volunteer Now! Forgive me my English Grzegorz