Clifton veterans race - 10am Sunday 29th June

[PhilBixby]

I've kicked off a separate thread so this doesn't get muddled with Nigel's call for help on the same day (and there's a copy of this thread on the Racing & Training board - I'll check/update both regularly.

In addition to Nigel's requirements for helpers at the afternoon BC race, I'll be needing some support for the morning LVRC (vets) race too. Race starts at 10:00, should be finished by very shortly after 12:00.

We will need:-

4 drivers (with cars) - don't need to be BC (or LVRC) members
I have Cam, Melly, Andy Tannahill and Muzzy, so we're okay!

6 marshals - for the Traffic Management junctions plus a couple of other potentially exciting spots
Currently have Craig, Andy M, Graham and Dave I; not sure if any of Nigel's other volunteers are up for the morning too, so need two more names please!

Cath M has once again stepped up to run the catering operation - she'd really, really appreciate some help with this though. Proceeds go to charity (usually the air ambulance) so you're helping not just one, but two good causes! My daughter is fleeing the country so I'll need a bit of general help with signing-on and at the finish line too.

I'd be really grateful if all the Clifton riders doing the afternoon BC race could help out with the morning one - (and I'm sure Nigel would appreciate the reverse arrangement). Beyond that - come on folks, turn up and enjoy. Helping at these events is usually fun, and with vets racing you have the added thrill of seeing seventy-somethings hammering around at ridiculous speeds with a number on their back. It is, frankly, good for the soul. Form an orderly queue, please - post on here or email me if you can take on a job.

[PhilBixby]

Okay folks - two weeks to go and my deep joy at missing a succession of races due to a stinking and neverending cold is topped up by still being one driver and one marshal short and having the vague possibility of having to cancel the whole shebang hanging over me. So I'm bumping this back to the top and have highlighted in my original post the relevant bit. A couple of hours or so peaceful driving in front of the race, with expenses paid. Or working with the TM blokes and a nice bossy "Road Closed" sign. Please.

[PhilBixby]

Hurrah! Hurrah for Andy Tannahill who is now driver number four. I've got a couple of offers of help marshalling bubbling away too, so it looks like we're up to the full team for the day now. Many, many thanks to everyone who's going to be there.

[PhilBixby]

One of my volunteer marshals has had an emergency crop up - two vacancies then for someone to pair up with a Traffic Management person and control traffic with a nice bossy sign. C'mon, I've booked sunshine so you can work on your tan at the same time...

[PhilBixby]

Just a quickie re arrangements:- Please can I have drivers and marshals at Sheriff Hutton village hall for around 9:15 on Sunday? This will give time for drivers' briefing / getting roof signage fitted / pairing marshals up with the right TM fellas. Many thanks to you all - without you the race wouldn't be happening.

I could still do with (i) one more marshal to help keep things safe on the approach to Stillington, and (ii) people at the finish to help record numbers. So if you've not signed up yet, there's still time to avoid missing out!