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July Members Meeting with the Victorian Flagmarshalling Team

5 Jul 2018 9:02 PM | Anonymous
July Members Meeting with the VFT 
3 July 2018

The BMWDCM July meeting was held on Tuesday night and was well attended. 

Eric Rigg, David Thornbury and William Gaff from the Victorian flag Marshalling Team (VFT) were nice enough to come and give a presentation and answer questions. 

It was quite interesting to hear why most people join as flag marshals (to get up close and be part of the action). 

Far from just marshalling at a track or an event, there is quite a large scope both nationally and internationally to get involved as much or as little as you might like. 

The team not only has a warm, friendly and supportive network but also has a well-developed training and certification process to induct new members.

They described that at the track, the role a flag marshal performs can be a lot more varied and interesting than one might think.  Including possible assistance with incident fire, rescue and recovery, etc. as well as plenty of opportunities to mingle with drivers, see their cars up close and just be part of the action on track. 

The VFT is part of a wider international network, Eric, David and William were very happy to point out that effectively they can attend any organised race meeting anywhere around the world and expect to see someone they know or at least someone who knows the VFT. 

Marshalling is a key component to an organised race meeting and there is no racing without them.  So, if you’re interested in motor racing and getting a different view of a racing or just want to share a passion for cars with similar minded people, why not find out more?

You can contact:

Eric Rigg
Secretary
Victorian Flag Marshalling Team Inc
secretary@vicflag.org.au
0457 245 171

David Ebeling   Member #24
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne  



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