Marshalling

Want to be a Marshal?

Getting started in motor racing at Castle Combe Circuit does not have to be in a competition car, neither does it have to be expensive, in fact it’s cheaper than spectating!

You can get started by being a MARSHAL, a terrifically challenging, exciting, demanding and rewarding activity.

If you cannot yet afford to compete, marshalling can be just the place to give you the perfect insight into how to race once you are out there; the correct racing line, the positioning of the flag points, understanding of the regulations and much more.

On the other hand, you may have no aspirations to compete, but you simply want to get more involved in Castle Combe Circuit. So you can do it!

So what do you have to be, to become a marshal?

You should be aged 16 or over, you can be male or female and you need to be physically fit, so if you fit this criteria then you have the potential to be a Marshal.

What’s involved in being a Marshal?

The governing body of Motor Sport is Motorsport UK. They have put in place an outstanding structure for entry-level marshals, along with a development ladder upon which you may wish to grow. This process will take you through much training and development.

But to get started, the best place is to attend the introductory novice Marshals Training Day, usually held in March each year. Having attended this day, you will have a clear perspective of what it’s like to be a marshal and if you like what you see and hear, and are committed enough to want to get involved, then your marshalling career starts right there. But remember, a marshal acts as an official of the event and as such you need to turn up early, typically 07:30, and you could still be on duty as late as 18:30, so marshalling is a long but fulfilling day.

Marshalling will cost you nothing as it is a voluntary hobby, the only equipment you need is good waterproof clothing and stout footwear. There are many duties to introduce you to the art of marshalling, many start in the busy Assembly/Paddock area, where you can get to know the drivers and better understand the cars. The Startline area is another good starting off point, as here you get involved with Pit Lane and Grid duties. However, if you don’t fancy being out in the elements all day, then there are a variety of Administration duties to be undertaken.