'The Crash' Britcar 24Hr 2011

MaxxUK

MaxxUK

MaxxUK

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I'd held off posting this publicaly as a marshal was seriously injured in this incident. Since it has occured I have kept updated on his condition and i'm happy to say he is now receovering well (he had a double leg fracture).

I have also sought advice from the marshaling community in general as to whether this video should be posted at all as I did not want to cause any distress to the injured marshal, his team or the marshalling community in general. The consensus was that after a period of time it should be posted.

All correct procedures were followed and it was just a freak incident. It does show the danger that these guys put themselves in though in order for us to race.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxxJtBrdADc

I know there are probably not a lot of racers on here but if you wish to show your appreciation for the work the marshals do please click [Like].

Thanks

Maxx
 
wow! lucky man to still be alive. wish him a speedy recovery! freak accident like you said! looked like another marshal pulled a guy away while there was a conversation between u and the pits (assume its u?) then he came back out again. why was that?
 
The crash is at about 1:50 for anyone looking.

Very lucky man in one respect.

I can't believe that they don't get paid though. Especially in those formulas where there is plenty of money.
 
Stinky said:
wow! lucky man to still be alive. wish him a speedy recovery! freak accident like you said! looked like another marshal pulled a guy away while there was a conversation between u and the pits (assume its u?) then he came back out again. why was that?
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I think the spotter was just nervous, it's a very quick area of the track. Obviously in hindsight he was right to be nervous. I guess I was lucky also, had they had decided not to recover me I may well have just been getting out of the car at that stage.
 
NathanE said:
That gravel trap is like a war zone!

Is that how marshalling works, one guy does the work whilst the other keeps an eye out for trouble?
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Yes, as instructors we get medical and emergency techniques and we are always told to never attend an 'off' without a 'spotter' in place.
 
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