No problems finding Castle Combe at all. The circuit is very well signposted from the M4 from both directions. Junction 18 on the eastbound M4. Junction 17 on the Wesbound

For a Google map of the circuit, go to:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=103683080286127722203.00044ef0415f1f42d9fed&t=h&z=15

Easy follow the rivers of marshals to say good morning to Nicky & Adrian before piling into the Cafe for the ritual breakfast.

Signing on takes place at the portacabin behind Camp Corner.

now in room in new college building

There is only one standard layout used, but it lends itself to most forms of racing.The pit and paddock areas have recently been surfaced aloowing larger teams more comfort.

Quarry - Possibly the best corner in the UK

Combe has to keep to it's 18.00 curfew very strictly. For this reason, the race programme tends to be pushed along at a frenetic pace. Do not be surprised if the meeting ends AHEAD of time (halleluyah!). There is even a name for this unusual phenomenon, the regular Marshals call it Combe Time. The minute after the one minute board can often be *ahem* a very short minute if you catch my drift. Time in between races is best used wisely!

That said, lunchtimes are rarely lost and it's nice to finish when you expect to.

Howard Strawford the circuit owner has put many years of work into taking the circuit from a parlous state to the superbly landscaped and massively popular venue it is now. A lot of this has involved investing much time, effort and money in measures to reduce noise and disruption to people who live near the circuit. It is assumed that you should take much care when driving through the local villages, or visiting local pubs etc.

This is a great circuit to marshal at. Fast and exiting. One thing that can catch IO's from bigger circuits out is the high average speed and short lap length compared to say Donington or Silverstone for example. If you have to go trackside while the race is live, the cars will be round again at a hell of a rate. The trick is to use the good visability to the rest of the circuit to guage your safe time. Local marshals are very friendly. The best bit is that the layout and speed of the circuit combined with the unerringly superb mix of regular circuit championships and visiting formulas makes this well worth the trip.

From the start of the 2006 season, there will be a designated "Training Post", designed specifically to accomodate the needs of new marshals. If you feel you could make use of this, probably best to mention it when you sign on.

I believe it is Post G, but not sure.

Scanners are now used at the Circuit.

I think the official (CCRC) attitude to marshals using scanners is "It is permitted but not encouraged. If you must have one, please do not react to it, instead react to the normal flag rules and instructions from your Observer"

http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/marshalling.htm

This URL has the contact details for Marshalling @ Combe and also a copy of the availablility form.

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Not usually a problem, best to ask advice from the Chief Marshal (Adrain Fawdington) about where to pitch before turning up. Depending on the size of the event the camping arrangements can vary.

Chief Marshal Nikki Fawdington Home Tel 01666 823754 email afawdington@hotmail.com