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Pembrey
Getting There
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Take M4 from Severn Bridge, and follow it to junction 48 (Llanelli). Follow brown signs to circuit (approx 8 miles from junction). | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/01/2003 18:21
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Easier to go around Llanelli than go through it - so take the coastal road (signs for millenium coastal park or something similar) from Trostre Roundabout (Tescos, petrol station and large steel works here). Take the road nearest Tescos and keep going. particularly usefull if you have a caravan or a motorhome. | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 17:59
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If you do come around Llanelli past tesco,just note that there is a bridge with a 3 t weight limit.
Keep tesco on your left | Added by Marshal_Matters 03/02/2007 21:54
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On Arrival
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Say hi to the nice people at the main gate, they'll see you right. | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 19:22
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Signing On
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Sign on hut next to Scrutineering building in paddock. | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/01/2003 18:21
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for BARC events at least, head for the media centre. Follow the road from the paddock to the pit lane, and it's on your left. small room to the back. look for lots of people wearing orange! | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 17:50
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Circuit Usage / Configurations
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3 configurations. the "Club" circuit cuts off after the pit exit. The Rally cross circuit does the same and goes onto the loose surface just after the crossing.
A new pitlane has been installed for the 2006 season, it now leaves the circuit before Honda. That'll annoy the trucks! | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 19:33
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Posts
Click on the post name for details.
Post 1 - Hatchetts Hairpin - Usually something goes on there - either outbraking or dastardly manouever!!!! Plenty of bits to pick up during the day.
BEWARE though, Pembrey is located 6 feet below sea level and therefore at high tides (especially during the wet seasons) water seeps up through the grass from the water table below! Waders come in handy.
For truck racing, post is vacated and marshals flag from banking on outside of course. | |
Post 2 - Dibeni - Very hard for Flaggies to see post 3 as it's directly behind them! also controls paddock 2. directly opposite the end of the pit lane | |
Post 3 - The Crossing - Gets very busy! Handles parc ferme as well - the crossing itself is manned by circuit staff marshals. | |
Post 4- The Esses - on the outside of the circuit, at the right handed part of the esses (the left handed part is the crossing). if trucks are racing, go and join the spectators. | |
Post 8 - Honda - the last corner and also the fastest, Vacated when truck racing - trucks tend to use it as target practice! | |
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Post 5 - Brooklands Hairpin - - Almost a 90 Degree right hander,tricky little turn if you get the power on to early.
But a great overtaking place as long as you got the nerve.
Observers post and flagging post are about 20 feet apart,comes in handy if you want a quiet day.
This is now changed.
The flag/Obs/Marshals Post is all as one.
A new hut and fencing has been erected at the point of where the Flag point used to be.
Also the tyre wall to the left of the post has been replaced with recticel. | |
Post 6 - speedway straight - Not a lot really happens here,if you get a coming together at the hairpin, you`ll end up with the fall out of it.
This post is on the infield section
But it the last post before the pit entry,so it plays an important part if you have to red flag a race | |
post 7 - this is directly opposite the assembly area/pit lane entry,there is a small right hand kink at the end of the speedway straight prior to the post,fairly quiet here unless they try to cut the corner,but doesn`t happen that often.
In bad weather,dont forget your dingy to get there and back
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Post 9 - The Gantry - This is on the start/finish straight,at the end of the pit lane exit,
can keep you busy as you control the pit lane exit lights,also you have to keep an eye on post 8 and post 1.
You have a clear view as your about 10 -15 feet up on your own little platform. | |
Lunch / Circuit Customs
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No smoking now in F1 Bar/restraunt, Not a bad selection available (if you like chips) | Added by The STIG 17/07/2006 20:40
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Also NO ANIMALS permitted at the circuit.
No Paddock bikes/Scooters allowed.
Read the BIG Signs on the way in,it will save any problems later | Added by Marshal_Matters 19/02/2008 17:15
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Marshal's Perspective
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Very friendly circuit, well worth a visit.
Because of its location, they are always short of marshals. Therefore you may find yourself doing roles above what you are used to, especially if you have some experience from other motorsport activities. | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/01/2003 18:29
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These days they call it multi tasking.
At pembrey its the norm | Added by Marshal_Matters 19/02/2008 17:07
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Scanner Frequencies
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Usual MSA frequency used - 169.3375Mz FM. | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/01/2003 18:19
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How to Marshal Here - Contacts
Local Accommodation
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Stayed in the Stradey Park in Llanelli (about 7 miles from the track)
A 3* hotel which is fairly pricey but is probably worht it......if you've come this far to marshal, then you'll need a good place to eat/drink and rest your weary head.
Great views of Camarthen Bay from rooms.
Best bit is the chocolates, biscuits and bottled water left in your room upon arrival! :- ) | Added by observer 10/06/2003 13:22
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Good alternative is Caernewydd Farm in Kidwelly, sited less than 2 miles from the circuit. They are well used to hosting motorsport personel, and cater for early breakfasts, etc, as neccessary.
They have 5-6 rooms, so book ahead. Recommended. | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/12/2003 23:21
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Camping
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Marshals camp in the central paddock area, at the side of the Formula 1 bar building. | Added by Steve Tarrant 06/01/2003 18:18
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restaurant in f1 bar serving breakfast and evening meals | Added by swanseajack 20/03/2005 23:10
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alternative campsite if you have a caravan - Pembrey Country park - approximatly 2 miles from circuit. Caravan Club site, with good facilities. also very convinent to the park itself, with nice long beach, forest walks and dry slope skiing! | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 17:56
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Circuit Contacts
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It's a BARC-run circuit, so I guess you could speak with Karen at HQ. The Chief Marshal is Roger Clements | Added by observer 10/06/2003 13:23
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New Marshals secretary is Sara Wernham / BARC HQ on 01264 882210 | Added by Steve Tarrant 08/04/2005 15:48
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Cheif Marshal is Ernie Preece, Roger Clements is the Clerk of Course.
Contact Sara Wernham at Thruxton for information | Added by The STIG 05/02/2006 17:54
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Sara is no longer with BARC.
The new contact is Rebecca Harvey.
rharvey@barc.net | Added by Marshal_Matters 19/02/2008 17:09
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Page Contributors
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Marshal_Matters | |
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Steve Tarrant | |
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swanseajack | |
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The STIG | |
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