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July is the busiest month of the year for British motorsport. A month when all eyes are on the UK and our headline events. In this issue we celebrate these events and take a moment to

reflect on the health of British motorsport at a time of unprecented change. The last 18 months have seen a lot of changes here at Motorsport UK, with our name change symbolising a change of focus to put members like you at the heart of everything that we do.

In an interview with Dan Prosser, Chairman David Richards CBE warns against complacency and outlines the work we’re doing to ensure the motorsport sector remains as vibrant as its ever been.

Together we continue to administer and protect the fundamental pillars of our sport; providing comprehensive training across 14,500 volunteers, safeguarding the integrity of the sport for all, maintaining high levels of safety across hundreds of motorsport venues and strike the right balance with appropriate and sensible regulation and governance.

In this issue we also shine a light on the volunteers behind the British Grand Prix and Goodwood

Festival of Speed. I want to personally thank all marshals and officials for their ongoing dedication and commitment to our sport. Without them the sport simply could not operate. Our volunteers are renowned globally for the highly skilled manner in which they execute their duties, week in and week out – often despite our great British weather!

This month’s competitor column is written by Charlie Lower, a 19-year-old Autotest competitor who is a champion of accessible motorsport. He began competing at 14 and now works in the sport thanks to the connections he has made through Autotesting. As an organisation we have placed much more focus on the grassroots of the sport but accept we need to do a better job of making the sport easier to get into and more compelling to stay. Some of that is about reducing cost, and some reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

I hope you enjoy this issue, but as always, we’d love to hear your feedback. Email [email protected] with your comments and story ideas.

Best wishes,

Hugh Chambers CEO, Motorsport UK

THE REVOLUTION “The last 18 months have seen a lot of changes here at Motorsport UK, with our name change symbolising a change of focus to put members like you at the heart of everything that we do.”

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SILVERSTONE SECURES FIVE YEAR EXTENSION TO FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIXSilverstone Circuit, the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) and Formula 1 announce that the British Grand Prix will remain at the venue until 2024. This deal secures the future of the British Grand Prix and ensures that Silverstone remains its home for at least a further five years.

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Stuart Pringle, Managing Director of Silverstone said, “The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is rightly recognised as one of the highlights of both the F1 championship and the annual British sporting calendar. This is thanks to our track being one of the greatest drivers’ circuits in the world, but also the enormous passion for motor racing that exists in the loyal and knowledgeable fans that we have in this country. The prospect of not hosting a grand prix at Silverstone would have been devastating for everyone in the sport and I am delighted that we are here today, on the eve of what is sure to be a fantastic event, making this positive announcement about the future.”

F1 CEO Chase Carey explained, “We are really pleased to confirm that the British Grand Prix will stay on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar for at least the next five years, with the event remaining at its long-standing home, Silverstone Circuit. We have always said that, if it is to have a long-term future, our sport must preserve its historic venues and Silverstone and Great Britain represent the cradle of this sport, its starting point back in 1950. Today, Formula 1 is a global sport, held on five continents, watched by an audience of over 500 million fans around the world and our aim is to grow this number by bringing the sport we love to new countries, while also maintaining its roots: Silverstone and the British Grand Prix are an integral part of that vision.”

David Richards, Chairman of Motorsport UK, commented, “I am delighted at this news. Not just for Silverstone and the BRDC, but for motorsport in the UK and, most importantly, fans of the sport. Silverstone is synonymous with Formula 1 and part of the championship’s DNA. Since the drivers’ championship was first awarded in 1950, the UK has delivered ten Formula 1 champions in 17 different years. The UK is home to the engineering excellence that delivers these champions and eight of ten teams have a presence in the UK. It made no sense not to have a championship round in the UK, when the UK is so central to the fabric of the championship. It is tremendous that the legion of fans will be able to continue to enjoy first-hand the spectacle that is the pinnacle of our sport.”

“I am delighted at this news. Not just for Silverstone and the BRDC, but for motorsport in the UK and, most importantly, fans of the sport”

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HAMILTON RECEIVES HAWTHORN TROPHYLewis Hamilton has received the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy for an eighth time, after ranking as the top Commonwealth driver in F1 last year.

Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK Chief Executive, presented the trophy at Silverstone, where Hamilton won a record-breaking sixth British Grand Prix. While Hamilton is Britain’s latest F1 champion, Mike Hawthorn was the first, winning the title in 1958. Hawthorn tragically died a year later and the Memorial Trophy has been presented every year since to the highest place British or Commonwealth Grand Prix driver.

Hamilton’s 2018 season yielded 11 race

victories en route to his fifth Formula 1 World Championship – sealed with two races to spare.

His efforts also helped the UK-based Mercedes AMG Petronas Team to secure its fifth consecutive manufacturers’ title and extend its dominance of the V6 turbo hybrid era.

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MOTORSPORT UK AND THE DANIEL RICCIARDO SERIES TO COLLABORATE FOR 2020Seven-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo visited round four of his kart race series at Whilton Mill last weekend and took the opportunity to announce with Motorsport UK CEO, Hugh Chambers, that for 2020 the series will partner with the sport’s governing body.

Daniel Ricciardo Series Director Andy Cox, commented on the news, “There have been some big changes at Motorsport UK through this year with a renewed focus on karting in particular. I feel that we have a lot in common with the desire to try to get more youngsters into karting and, working together with our ethos of fair play and the lower costs of the Daniel Ricciardo Series, I’m very confident that we will attract new youngsters into karting and simplify the process and experience for families.”

Hugh Chambers explained, “We are delighted to work with the Daniel Ricciardo Series to establish a bridge from entry-level indoor karting to Motorsport UK kart racing. We continually look at the grassroots of the sport, searching for new pathways into the sport which are affordable and accessible. Daniel’s series, with its focus on reduced costs and a level playing field, has an important role to play in completing that jigsaw puzzle.”

The Daniel Ricciardo Series will continue as a national series in 2020 with its competitors enjoying all the benefits of Motorsport UK membership. The new collaboration will also be extended with Daniel Ricciardo Series competitors racing at some Motorsport UK kart clubs.

In the tender document, the governing body is seeking interested parities to run and promote the series for a minimum of 3 years from the 1 January 2020.

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Please click here to view the full British Superkart tender document

Submissions should be marked for the attention of Sheila Barter, Facilities Manager, Motorsport UK House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG no later than 12:00 noon on 16th August 2019.

MOTORSPORT UK LAUNCHES TENDER PROCESS FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPsMotorsport UK has launched a tender process for the organisation and promotion of the Motorsport UK British Rallycross and Motorsport UK British Superkart Championships from 2020.

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The curtain has come down on another record-breaking Silverstone Classic that wowed the crowds from Friday morning through to Sunday evening.

This 2019 edition of the popular event attracted record grids, record car club attendees, record spectator numbers giving a total attendance of 109,000 over the weekend – a significant increase on previous years.

Twenty-one retro races, off-track entertainment, packed car club displays and iconic anniversary parades elevated the world’s biggest classic car motor racing event to even greater heights.

If you missed the action, ITV4 will broadcast highlights immediately after live coverage of the BTCC from Thruxton on 18 August, and will be presented by Louise Goodman and Tiff Needell, while all 21-races are available on YouTube.

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TOCA TO OPERATE THE BTCC UNTIL END OF 2026Motorsport UK and BARC (TOCA) Limited announce contract extension; TOCA to continue to operate and promote the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) until the end of 2026.

Motorsport UK previously reappointed TOCA as the organiser and promoter of the BTCC for five years from 2017, with the option to extend for a further five years from 2022.

Given the continued success and profile of the series TOCA has extended the agreement early in order to provide for the organisation to enter into major obligations beyond 2021.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “It’s important for the long-term stability of the BTCC for us to be able to confirm that we will continue to operate this great championship until at least the end of 2026.

“This enables us to now embark on firm planning and making those extended commitments – including the introduction of hybrid energy – that are vital to ensure thecontinued growth of this fantastic championship.”

David Richards CBE, Chairman of Motorsport UK, added: “The British Touring Car Championship is one of the best-loved and most successful championships in the world, let alone the UK,

with packed grids, high profile manufacturer support, live television coverage and crowds of up to 40,000 attending every event.

“TOCA has done an exceptional job in organising and promoting the Championship, which continues to deliver exceptional, action-packed racing at circuits throughout the UK. Motorsport UK is delighted to be extending its agreement with them until at least 2026.”

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New Jim Clark Motorsport Museum opens to the public following the completion of a £1.6million partnership project, with two of Clark’s cars at the heart of the modern exhibition space in Duns, Berwickshire.

The iconic Lotus 25/R6, which Clark drove to victory in four Grands Prix, including the British Grand Prix in 1964, is joined by his 1964 British Saloon Car Championship-winning Lotus Cortina. They have been loaned to the new museum by Tinguely Museum, Switzerland, and Dario Franchitti respectively, with Franchitti personally delivering his car to the museum.

Operated by charity Live Borders, the museum includes new image galleries, film footage, interactive displays and a simulator. There is also expanded exhibition space showcasing memorabilia and the trophy collection.

The Jim Clark Trust, of which Franchitti is a Patron, has helped fund the museum development through donations from around the world and has been instrumental in securing the loan of the two cars for the museum.

Doug Niven, a trustee of The Jim Clark Trust and Jim’s cousin, said: “The new museum brings together the story of Jim’s life both in and out of racing cars.

“Jim was a very humble person and would be astonished to see this museum honouring him. But, I think he would be extremely proud that it sits here in Duns – his home town from a young age and at the heart of the community that embraced him and still feels such a connection to him to this day.”

Ben Smith, Secretary of The Jim Clark Trust, added: “A new museum to honour Jim has been a goal for so many people for a significant period of time and it is deeply satisfying to see that hard work and commitment come to fruition.”

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“The support from across Scotland and internationally for this project has been overwhelming and reflects the high esteem in which Jim is held, both amongst fellow racers, including the Trust’s Patrons, but also those who were lucky enough to see Jim race in his day.

“There has also been significant support from many who have learnt about Jim’s story and achievements and wanted to see it told to an even wider audience.

“In addition to the new museum, the Trust has been working on a variety of other complimentary projects, including a Jim Clark Tourist Trail and a range of future events. Together with the museum these will bring more visitors to Duns, and the wider Scottish Borders, and will ensure that Jim’s legacy lives on and continues to inspire future generations.”

The Scottish Borders’ latest visitor attraction has been delivered by Scottish Borders Council in partnership with charity Live Borders, The Jim Clark Trust and the Jim Clark Memorial Room Trust.

Funding for the project has come from the Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland and The Jim Clark Trust, the latter also including a grant from the Fallago Environment Fund.

Jim Clark won the Formula One championship in 1963, becoming the then youngest ever World Champion. He followed it up with victory again in 1965 and in the same year also won the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in America. He remains the only driver to have won both the Formula One and Indy 500 titles in the same year.

Clark tragically died at Hockenheim in Germany at the age of just 32. He was much admired for his modesty and humility alongside his remarkable natural ability in all forms of motor racing. He is still considered one of the greatest ever racing drivers and remains to this day one of Scotland’s most admired sporting heroes.

“In addition to the new museum, the Trust has been working on a variety of other complimentary projects. These will bring more visitors to Duns and will ensure that Jim’s legacy lives on and continues to inspire future generations”

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Adult admission to the museum costs just £5, with visitors able to return as often as they like for free for the following 12 months. There is a small additional cost for the simulator.

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WALES RALLY GB TO CELEBRATEMOMENTOUS 75TH MILESTONE

This year’s Wales Rally GB (3-6 October) will be the 75th running of the globally renowned event – a significant milestone that will be celebrated in style when the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) arrives in the UK this autumn.

A special showcase featuring many of the stand-out cars from past generations will be one of the highlights at Thursday evening’s spectacular opening competitive stage at the popular Oulton Park circuit near Chester.

The celebratory display will include many icons from previous eras including significant Ford Escorts, Group B machines and victorious cars rallied by British heroes Colin McRae and Richard Burns.

Illustrating the rally’s remarkable history, the collection will provide visitors with an engaging insight into the sport’s evolution over time, whetting appetites for the arrival of the latest generation of WRC stars and cars – the fastest and most impressive machines ever to set wheels in the forests.

Back in 1932, the inaugural Royal Automobile Club Rally took its lead from the Monte Carlo Rally with crews driving standard road cars setting off from nine different towns and cities all bound for Torquay on the English Riviera via a variety of 1000-mile routes, each one with four control points. No fewer than 342 competitors

entered and the £25 prize for having recorded the lowest number of penalty points was awarded to Colonel A. H. Loughborough driving a Lanchester 15/18.

Motor Sport magazine reported: “People with the knowledge and experience of the Monte Carlo Rally may, perhaps, have regarded the R.A.C event as a meek and mediocre counterpart of the former, but as a preliminary effort there can be no denying the fact that it was a great success. It showed that British motorists are really keen to indulge in motoring fixtures when the opportunity occurs provided they are organised by a competent body.”

Though there was a break in the action following the outbreak of the Second World War and again in 1957 for the Suez Crisis, the RAC Rally followed a similar format, albeit with the introduction of more competitive

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Adult tickets to the opening Oulton Park Special Stage on Thursday are priced at just £25 and must be purchased in advance – grandstand seats are also available as well as a hospitality upgrade for those seeking the ultimate entertainment experience. Children aged 15 and under enjoy free admittance.

Full details of these – as well as a wide choice of tickets for the 21 Special Stages that follow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – can be found on the walesrallygb.com website.

tests, until the start of the sixties when Scandinavian style off-road forest stages were first introduced – a move which cemented the rally’s reputation as one of the most challenging and respected on the calendar.

In 1973, the event’s international reputation earned it a founding position in the newly created World Rally Championship and, together with Finland, remains one of only two rounds that have featured on every year’s WRC roster ever since.

The switch to gravel tracks in the forests and a wintry, end-of-season slot on the schedule resulted in 30 years of Nordic success only interrupted by Roger Clark’s two home wins in 1972 and 1976.

In more recent times, though, the victories have been shared more widely with further home-grown winners Colin McRae (1994, 1995 and 1997), Richard Burns (1998, 1999 and 2000) and most recently Elfyn Evans in 2017. Coming 25 years ago, the first of McRae’s victories was in the 50th running of the event.

The UK’s premier rally has also seen several title changes over its long history with the advent of title sponsorship from commercial

partners such as Lombard, Network Q and Dayinsure. The UK’s round of the WRC has been titled Wales Rally GB for the past 17 years since the Welsh Government became principal funding partner in 2003.

“Only the Monte Carlo Rally can boast a longer or richer pedigree than Wales Rally GB and only Finland has also retained a place on every World Rally Championship calendar – it’s this incredible esteem and heritage which make Rally GB, in all its guises, so special,” remarked Hugh Chambers, CEO of Motorsport UK, organiser of Wales Rally GB. “While continuing to innovate and keeping the event fresh

for both competitors and visitors, we are proud of the rally’s unique place in the sport’s history and will be celebrating that with this special 75th anniversary showcase at Oulton Park in October.”

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This week (31 July) the Royal Automobile Club awarded the prestigious Segrave Trophy to double amputee racing driver Billy Monger. Acknowledging the young man’s remarkable return to racing after an horrific accident, the citation for the award reads; ‘for demonstrating exceptional courage and determination after great adversity and returning to high levels of motorsport.’

Upon receiving the Trophy, Billy said: ‘My life has become so busy with my Formula 1 commentary and my own racing I haven’t had a chance

to digest how amazing this award is. But I stayed at Pall Mall last night and it’s starting to sink in just how incredible it is. I’m super proud.’

The Club also awarded Trevor Carlin of Carlin Motorsport the Segrave Medal in recognition of the fundamental role that he has played on Billy’s journey back to motorsport. The Segrave Medal, presented at the Club’s discretion, is only awarded in conjunction with the trophy when the Committee feels it’s justified. It was last awarded in 2014 to Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, Audi’s Head of Motorsport

and team drivers Tom Kristensen and Loïc Duval for their contribution to Allan McNish’s dramatic victories at Le Mans 24 Hours and the FIA World Endurance Championship. Upon receiving the Segrave Medal, and commenting on Billy’s remarkable achievement, Trevor Carlin said ‘I’m delighted to be included on such a staggering list of legends. In a hundred years’ time when people look back and hear Billy’s story, they will say how on earth did he ever manage that – I’m overjoyed to be a part of that story.’

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It is, however, not widely appreciated that covering all aspects of the cost of the habit can be financed in some way or other - but we have been doing it for years with competitive structured payment plans. From junior karts to LMP cars, racing services equipment to motorhomes, transporters and single vehicle trailers to show stands and support vehicles. We can even finance software for use in team and race car management. In basic terms, if an item has value you can borrow against it, reducing the need for capital expenditure and freeing up cash flow.

So how does this work? The purchase of a race car, for example, can be an easy and straight forward process with repayment plans for up to seven years in some cases. The loan to value ratio varies according to the asset involved but is generally 80%. However, we will often consider higher amounts if the asset has a clearly identifiable market value. The main historic issue has been that a race car is generally not insured for use on track, which has been part of the terms and conditions of loan agreements in the past. We will look at each case carefully and work with you to establish whether on track insurance is actually needed; there is clearly a difference between an MX5 for example and an original Shelby AC Cobra. And of course, there is also much more availability in terms of track and race day insurance, albeit at a cost. With the insurance issue covered, the term and loan structure agreed, there is only the underwriting of the application to be concluded.

What does this involve? The credit assessment side of the process is again quite simple and the part we work closely with you on. The majority of modern race cars are funded through a business entity of some kind (which helps with the VAT recovery), but can be bought personally too. In either case the same three elements of underwriting apply. Is the applicant clearly identifiable? Proof of being able to service the debt? And is the asset being loaned against worth the money being borrowed against it? With all the suitable information provided, this can be cleared within 2-3 working days, with a drawdown time line of 3-5 days maximum.

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Classic all falling within July, Motorsport UK chairman

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o other month of the year illustrates the scale and variety of British motorsport quite like July.

For David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK and founder of Prodrive, July should be the month in which the United Kingdom asserts its position within the global motorsport industry. And it is during its 31 days that British motorsport should demonstrate its sizeable contribution to the automotive sector and society as a whole.

This year the curtain was raised on Britain’s month of motorsport at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where more than 200,000 visitors descended on the Duke of Richmond’s West Sussex estate over four days.

A more comprehensive snapshot of the history, the here-and-now and the future of motorsport in all its forms you will not find anywhere else.

As the Festival of Speed reached its conclusion, the Motorsport Industry Association’s annual National Motorsport Week got underway.

Run every year since 2006 with the backing of Motorsport UK and its affiliated motor clubs, the initiative aims to promote motorsport in Great Britain to new audiences with a view to expanding the number of spectators and competitors, reaching out to new marshals and officials and even creating jobs. It does this through various programmes and activities across the country, from novice taster events run by local clubs to open days at a number of the UK’s best-known motorsport organisations.

National Motorsport Week runs concurrently with the British Formula One Grand Prix, the jewel in the crown of this country’s motorsport calendar. For three days the eyes

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of the motor racing world are trained on Silverstone for one of the longest-running and most celebrated Grands Prix of them all. Later in the month the Northamptonshire circuit will also host the Silverstone Classic, one of the biggest and best-established historic motor racing events in the world.

To outsiders looking in, the month of July reinforces this country’s lofty standing within the international motorsport community. And not without justification, because with seven of the ten current F1 teams based here - and along with them a substantial tranche of the world’s motorsport engineering expertise - the UK continues to be a global hub for motorsport.

But as technologies evolve rapidly within the wider automotive sector, Richards warns against complacency.

“Everywhere you go in the world you’ll see the influence of the British motorsport industry,” he says. “That is still true. But I do

concern myself with the long-term health of motorsport if we don’t make it more relevant.

“We’re seeing radical changes in the technologies car companies are using and a new focus on environmental issues, autonomous vehicles and a whole range of other topics that quite frankly, motorsport today does not address.

“Motorsport has historically led the way - many automotive innovations were pioneered within racing - and we have to get back to that position. Our sport cannot afford to simply follow.”

Richards doesn’t agree that this inactivity necessarily means disaster, but he does believe it “wouldn’t have been very good if we had just carried on as usual without addressing these issues”.

Within Motorsport UK there is now a team of people that understands the challenges faced by the motorsport sector, he says, and proactive work is being done.

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For Richards, the key point is relevancy: “The changing face of automotive technology doesn’t need to make motorsport less relevant than it is today. In fact, I’m convinced that motorsport can be made even more relevant. What we’ve seen in recent times is companies like my own and a number of F1 teams diversify into other areas away from motorsport with real success.”

The likes of Richards’ Prodrive, as well as McLaren Applied Technologies and Williams Advanced Engineering, are now operating in the automotive, aerospace, medical, defence and marine industries, among others, applying the very same expertise and pace of development that made them successful within motor racing and numerous other fields. Or, to phrase it another way, ensuring their own relevancy.

“I recently spoke to somebody at board level within an F1 team who was questioning the value of their F1 operation versus their other

activities,” notes Richards. “That’s how far the pendulum has swung.”

This point about relevancy applies to far more than just electric powertrains and autonomous cars, however. “It isn’t as simple as that,” says Richards. “Motorsport has got to be more relevant across the spectrum and that isn’t limited to relevance in technical terms. It also means relevance in terms of society in general.

“Take education as an example. One of our initiatives at Motorsport UK is the appointment of an education officer, responsible for integrating motorsport into the schools’ curriculum and making sure university motorsport engineering courses deliver appropriate skill sets for the industry.”

“It is true that motorsport has encouraged lots of young people into STEM subjects, but that’s happened in a reactive way; almost as a consequence. Looking to the future,

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Motorsport UK is committed to a proactive approach, in order to become much more effective in this respect.

“Schools today are quite rightly focused on curriculum subjects and we must ensure that, where relevant, motorsport is integrated within that curriculum.”

If there is a form of relevancy that matters more to Richards than any other, it is relevance to the country’s wider population. Motorsport, he believes, must not be blinkered any longer.

“It needs to be more engaging,” he says. “We can’t just talk to a small section of the community who are privileged and affluent enough to be able to afford to go motor racing. We’ve got to find ways of encouraging participation among inner city youngsters, among those with disabilities and the 50% of our population who are female. I complement and applaud everything that’s been done to date in these areas, but it’s time for Motorsport UK to be more proactive.

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inner city youngsters, among those with disabilities and the

50% of our population who are female

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“By way of example, we’re ensuring that Motorsport UK’s committees, the Council and the Board itself are a far more diverse body of people. Whilst experience is important it’s no longer acceptable to rely on grey-haired, middle-aged gentlemen like myself to determine the future of motorsport. We must have a succession plan that embraces youth and diversity.”

It has often been claimed that the motorsport industry in this country contributes a great deal to UK plc. Figures issued annually by the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) suggest this is as true today as it’s ever been, the sector’s sales in 2018 totalling £10bn. Upwards of 40,000 people are employed by the UK motorsport sector, mostly in value-adding engineering roles.

What’s more, the motorsport sector ploughs a substantial proportion of its turnover back into research and development. The MIA’s figures put this at 25-30 per cent, far outstripping the amount that is reinvested even by innovation-heavy sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry (15 per cent) and engineering as a whole (four per cent).

There can be no denying the sector’s contribution to the UK economy, but is this fact recognised within the corridors

of power? David Richards believes it is, to an extent. “There are certain members of Parliament and the House of Lords who are very aware of this,” he comments, “but ultimately we are a minority interest group. We need to be mindful of that.

“If we’re going to exert any influence we have to become a broader-based body. We can’t just be perceived to be a small group of people who are very privileged. We’ve got to make sure we are far more inclusive, and a fundamental part of this is making motorsport more affordable.”

This ties in with Motorsport UK’s new focus on grass-roots competition, as outlined by Chief Executive Hugh Chambers in last month’s issue of Revolution. Richards says it’s time for the governing body to rethink its approach: “There are two theories here. The first says get the top of the sport right. Create great ambassadors, like Lewis Hamilton, and you will create a new generation of competitors joining the sport at the bottom end. And that’s how the sport evolves.

“That’s all very well, and it’s the methodology that has been followed for some time, but it’s not the only way.

“The second theory, the one I prefer, says that British Grand Prix

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you must broaden the base of the sport and make it more accessible to a wider, more diverse group of people, otherwise the route to the top gets narrower and narrower until it falls away.

“Lewis Hamilton said to me recently that he didn’t believe we’d ever see the day again where a youngster and his father from Stevenage get to the top of F1. Unless those of us with the power to do so make changes, I fear he’s absolutely right.”

By winning once again at Silverstone this month, Hamilton became the British GP’s most successful ever driver. And he did so just days after F1 rights holder Liberty Media and Silverstone’s owner, the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), jointly announced a contract extension for the next five years.

The future of Britain’s round of the series had been thrown into some doubt when the BRDC triggered a contract break clause in 2017. This year’s event was the last of the existing contract, but the new arrangement means F1 will return to the Northamptonshire circuit until 2024 at least, stabilising the British Grand Prix for the foreseeable future.

“My personal view is that it’s essential to the health of British motorsport that we host a Formula 1 Grand Prix every year,” comments Richards. “I’m delighted an agreement has been reached. The Grand Prix is a halo event

that gives UK motorsport the international recognition it deserves.

“In fact, I believe Britain should be an exemplar of everything that is so great about motorsport at an international level. We should host the big international series, whether it’s F1, the World Rally Championship, the World Rallycross Championship or the World Endurance Championship. That’s the case today and ensuring it remains the case in the future is

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one of our specific targets.

“Perhaps more importantly, we’ve also got to look at all aspects of motorsport at grassroots level. Something we should never forget is that 95 per cent of motorsport in this country is at a club level. It is simply for fun. In my view we’ve burdened these competitors with unnecessary bureaucracy and complex rules and regulations, when all they really want to do is go out and have a bit of fun in their motor cars.

“When I talk about this to participants and clubs, they get it immediately. They understand why we have to embrace change

and make our sport more inclusive and affordable, in order to avoid it becoming the domain of the privileged few.”

As the automotive sector and the role of the car in society evolves, motorsport in this country faces as many challenges as it does opportunities. But every month of the year, the work that’s being done within Motorsport UK continues to ensure Britain retains its status as a global leader; but, just as importantly, the sport continues to thrive at Club level. Never more so than in July.

“My personal view is that it’s essential to the health of British motorsport that we host a Formula 1 Grand Prix every year”

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed and British Grand Prix are highlights of the year for marshals, just as they are for fans. To find out what life is like ‘on the bank’, we met three of the most experienced marshals on the scene.

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“Lifelong friendships – even marriages – have been formed among the marshals”

Standing out in all weathers, running across knee-deep gravel traps in heavy work boots to push stranded cars, dealing with competitors when the red mist has descended and they’ve just crashed their pride and joy – all this, and a constant risk to life and limb, are part and parcel of the motorsport marshal’s life.

And yet these brave volunteers keep coming back, dedicating huge chunks of their spare time to keep motorsport alive and everyone involved safe and secure.

What makes them do it? And how can we, as competitors, help them in their many and varied jobs? I thought I’d talk to a few to find out.

From a driver’s perspective I’ve benefitted hugely from the help of marshals; whether it’s something as simple as being in the right place at the right time on the grid, or after it’s all gone a bit wrong and I’ve needed a helping hand to get back on track.

I’ve also had a brief taste of life behind the barriers when I was after signatures for a

race licence upgrade; an interaction with the folks in orange too few drivers explore, and one that will come as a real eye-opener for any competitor.

Two consistent themes come through talking to the marshals.

One is the huge sense of pride in the job they do, and the rigour of the training that equips them with the skills required to do this physically demanding and – potentially – dangerous job.

The second is the sense of camaraderie and community, and the social side of an activity that unites folk from all walks of life with a common sense of purpose. Lifelong friendships – even marriages – have been formed among the marshals.

Silverstone regular Pam McCloud tied the knot with her long-time partner at Towcester registry office the Thursday before this year’s British Grand Prix, before swapping her wedding dress for orange overalls; her new husband by her side at her post. Not your conventional honeymoon perhaps, but a sign

Words: Dan Trent. Photographs: Drew Gibson, Max Earey and Jakob Ebrey.

Motorsport UK Chairman, David Richards CBE, meets the newly married Mr and Mrs McCloud.

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of how committed these volunteers are to the sport – and people – they love.

“I’ve been marshalling 34 years now – far longer than any other job I’ve had!”, laughs Peter Greenhalgh, fresh from his role as deputy Chief Incident Officer at the British Grand Prix. A local to Silverstone, his dad prepared race cars in his spare time and, from an early age, he was spending his time at the circuit and immersed in the sport.

“I remember one touring car race. I must have been 18 or so, and there was this big pile-up,” he says. “The commentator on the tannoy

was talking about the marshals running to the cars and saying these people are all volunteers and I thought ‘that sounds like fun’, and that was it.”

He now marshals throughout the year in a variety of roles, mostly at Silverstone, but further afield when opportunity arise. Fitting in training days through the off-season, all the while holding down a job as an IT manager.

Newly-married Pam, meanwhile, got into marshalling with her now-husband. “Thruxton is our local circuit and we’d always gone along to events. One day we saw a stand asking for volunteers and we thought ‘shall we give it a go?’” she recalls.

That was eight years ago, and in the time since the couple have built an entire network through motorsport. “You meet different

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people everywhere, we have a great circle of friends - you’ll always turn up at a circuit and meet someone,” she says.

London-based Dot Utowa got into marshalling off her own bat, having grown up a petrolhead and deciding the next best thing to competing was to help run races herself. She’s progressed to the point where she’s now a specialist Pit Lane marshal and clerk, often to be found at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Members’ Meeting and Revival, but also further afield, marshalling across a variety of motorsport disciplines.

“No two days are the same,” she says, “it’s all about the atmoshpere. Being a people-person, I get to meet all sorts of different folk.”

Even from my brief time ‘on the bank’ I got a sense of what attracts people to this often unsung and frequently misunderstood component of the motorsport machine.

Marshalling involves long days, often in exposed positions with no shelter from wind, rain or sun. There are extended periods where not a lot happens, interspersed with moments of frantic activity, even potential peril.

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Maintaining spirits through all this comes down to those friendships, the banter, sharing stories and snacks and – literally – watching each other’s backs. They all love the sport and are passionate about motor racing, but for all that, nominate the friendships and community as the main reason they keep coming back.

And if you dared to think it was all about getting the best seat in the house, be prepared for a rude awakening. “You are closer to the action,” admits Peter, “but the key message is once you become a marshal you stop being a spectator.

I was at Castle Combe earlier in the year and standing 10 feet away from cars going over 100mph – you are trained to do things properly and learn the risks. So, if you want to continue as a spectator, don’t become a marshal!”

That’s not to say the guys in orange aren’t enjoying the spectacle. “Marshals are the best armchair commentators,” laughs Pam,

admitting they sometimes know a car is going off before the driver has realised themselves. But there’s a serious side to this too – indeed their very lives can depend on it.

“When you get to your post the senior marshal will check everyone knows what they are doing and we all discuss escape routes and so on. I was at an event recently with a trainee and two Clios crashed just metres away from us, but I’d been listening to the commentary and knew they were battling hard along the Pit Straight and something might happen. So, when it did, we were ready for it and we knew which way to run.”

Preparation, training and shared expertise underpin all aspects of marshalling too, whether that be knowing where to stand, what kit to bring on the day or even what to drink.

“Avoid Coca-Cola,” advises Peter in one piece of sage advice. “It doesn’t sit well on the stomach when you’re running across a gravel trap! You can’t expect to have a lunch break, so bring food and snacks. And you always need to be prepared for all seasons in one day.”

And what of comfort breaks? “You have to be conscious that once a race starts you’re not going to be able to leave your post,” he says. “So, you need to think about that versus your liquid intake!”

In the heat of the moment there are jobs to do and training to fall back on. But in the aftermath of an incident there are other factors to consider, like what to do with two drivers who may be fired up and ready to knock seven bells out of each other. Keeping them apart and talking them down is a skill in itself, but all part of the job.

If Pam, Peter and Dot agree on one thing too, it’s the importance of drivers and competitors spending more time with marshals - something I can attest to after my experience at Snetterton.

I learned a lot about the commitment and seriousness with which these guys take their job. And the verbal to-and-fro was fun. But

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hearing a driver’s perspective informally in these settings, or at training sessions, offers marshals valuable insight into how they can work more effectively – and therefore improve everybody’s safety.

“When I give my drivers’ briefing I use the word respect a lot,” says Dot. “I tell them I don’t expect them to arrive at every corner blurting out R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but whether it’s fellow competitors, marshals, officials or media, we all deserve to be treated properly.”

“The opportunity to have drivers with us is the best thing,” agrees Peter. “I don’t care if you’re at the back or the front, I want to see you guys racing. You’ve spent time and money to be out there and I don’t want to see you stuck. If you have a problem we want to get you racing again.”

Little things like drivers waving to marshals on cool-down laps might seem like nothing, but they mean the world to the folks with the flags. “We love it when we know we’re appreciated,” says Pam. “We have long days, sometimes the weather is foul, but we choose to do it and the best thing is the marshals feel recognised.”

The message here is clear – drivers and marshals alike can all benefit from having a closer relationship. And if competitors, at all levels, are willing to share a little time and expertise with those giving their time to make events run safely and smoothly, it’s to the good of everyone.

And if you can’t do that? Always, always, always give them a wave.

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“No two days are the same. It’s all about the atmosphere and, being a people-person, I get to meet all sorts of different folk”

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Further Information

Cornwall Motorsport Month - September 2019This month’s Club Corner isn’t about an individual motor club, but a 14-strong cooperative of Cornish clubs. They’re working together to stage Cornwall Motorsport Month this September, the first time such an initiative has been held across a county. It incorporates 31 events in total, some pre-existing but a number of them new to the calendar this year.

“The initial idea came from a meeting with David Richards,” says organiser Kevin Moore. “It started off modestly but the idea gathered momentum, more people got involved and it’s grown into something quite ambitious. The various clubs have been working together really well, which has been great to see.”

The flagship event will be the Watergate Bay Hillclimb, which runs on the 14th and 15th of the month on the north coast, close to Newquay. With panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean the hillclimb, held for the first time last year, is already one of the most spectacular events of its type anywhere in the country. “It ran beautifully last year but I know improvements have been made for 2019,” says Kevin. “Entries were sold out within hours.” The course will run this year along an 850

metre stretch of the coastal road, an extension of 130 metres over the previous year, and spectator areas have been reconfigured to offer onlookers a better view of the action.

Throughout the month and across the county there’ll be off-roading events, kart races, drifting displays, drag racing and competition on two wheels, as well as a drive-in cinema at Watergate Bay on the 13th that’ll show the James Hunt and Niki Lauda biopic, Rush. Cornwall Motorsport Month gets underway with the two-day Motorfest (it starts on the 31st of August) in Crantock, also near to Newquay. Numerous car clubs will be in attendance displaying classic and modern sports car, along with automotive and motor racing traders. Camel Vale Motor Club will be holding an autotest during Motorfest; run on a taster permit, it’ll allow members of the public to try their hand at autotesting, in the club’s own cars, without the need for a competition licence.

“The main reason for staging Cornwall Motorsport Month is to raise awareness of the various motorsport activities that run across the county,” says Kevin. “By September the holiday season is starting to draw to a close, so as much as anything this is a big PR exercise to help extend it for a little while longer. The local communities have been enormously supportive of it, as has the local press.

“This year’s event will be the first, but it won’t be the last. We really want this initiative to take off a grow. We already have plans for next year’s Cornwall Motorsport Month, which will be even bigger and better.” To find out more visit www.cornwallmotorsportmonth.com.

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PHOTO DIARYFormula 1 British Grand Prix

My first Grand PrixWe gave 2018 Motorsport UK Young Photographer of the Year, Michael Holden, the chance to be a pool photographer at the British Grand Prix. Check out his photos and diary from the event.

So first day of track action for the F1 cars today. This was going to be a whole new experience for me, so I went in with an open mind. For FP1 I positioned myself around the Becketts complex, as I’ve noticed in the past they produce some amazing sparks here – an absolute must for the portfolio! I also got some great insight from fellow photographer Jakob Ebrey. Apparently FP1 is the best time to get the ‘spark shots’ as they are carrying a lot more fuel than normal. Plus, the sparks show up best when it is cloudy rather than when the sun is out. For once I was wanting dull clouds for a change!

Onto FP2 and this time I moved to the Luffield area. Already the grandstands are brimming (it’s only Friday afternoon!), meaning plenty of colour to experiment with and the chance to do some creative panning shots around the area. I did try another location but that didn’t work out, so I made an early retreat to the paddock. Then yet again, a flurry of F1 stars were all in arm’s length. This is one part of the event I am enjoying the most – being able to get a wide selection of candid shots of drivers past and present, it all adds to the story.

Qualifying is on tomorrow’s agenda. Having got a feel for how the F1 sessions unfold, I am keen to develop my learning and soak up another brilliant day at the British Grand Prix.

So here we are then – my first ever Formula 1 event. I’m a little bit nervous, but incredibly excited to capture such a prestigious event. I think this is going to be a bit different to the clubbie meeting I covered last Saturday at my local track…

My first taste of Formula 1 began in amazing style, with Jenson Button taking the Brawn GP001 (the car that won him the 2009 title) round the track for a few hot laps. Absolute fever! I wish I saw the V8 cars when they were around, so this was a bonus to the day.

Then it was time to wander round the paddock and find some drivers. It was surreal at first, as everywhere I looked there were F1 legends all over the place – Johnny Herbert, Mika Häkkinen, I could go on… then out of the blue Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton pop out of nowhere! Shortly after it was time to dash to the press conference, not everyday you’re in the same room with five Formula 1 drivers.

To finish the day, I checked out what was happening with the Sky F1 show. It was at this point I realised how amazing the British Grand Prix crowd is. The buzz they generate is remarkable, I’ve still got goose bumps just thinking about it! But once Hamilton shows it is off the scale. I can’t begin to imagine what the atmosphere will be like in the coming days.

And before I know it, the day has finished. Today has gone super quick but it has been an unforgettable introduction to Formula 1. I’m looking forward to seeing the cars on track tomorrow!

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“On the TV you don’t experience the crowd’s reactions when the Brits pass by, nor do you feel the tension of the battles on-track.”

An early start today! I couldn’t resist getting a few snaps of the Masters Historic F1 series this morning. The lighting was lovely and the sound of the DFVs was even better – I’m awake now!

Onto the track action and for FP3 I headed to the exit of Stowe corner. Annoyingly it was dull, grey cloud (ironic as I wanted this yesterday for the spark shots) with spots of rain thrown in. This meant very little running for the first part of the session, so I decided to move to Vale and try out some more colourful panning shots. In the past I have noticed this area to be hugely popular (no different today) and it meant a sea of wonderful colours showing in my pictures. This was difficult to achieve at first, as the speed of the cars coming out of Stowe was hard to keep up with. So in order to nail a sharp pan, I was listening out for how loud they hit the kerb on the exit so I could time my panning better.

Qualifying next, and for this session I headed to the exit of Copse corner. I’ve enjoyed shooting at this corner in the past and I knew I could try some creative angles with the red tyre barrier. Yet again I am blown away by the speed these cars carry; Silverstone does have a great selection of corners that allow F1 cars to strut their stuff. With a bit of time left I dashed to the exit of Luffield as there was a mammoth crowd here yesterday. The cheers Norris and Hamilton got in Q3 was fantastic, with every fan encouraging them to go for it.

Sadly, not the result us fans wanted, but certainly all to play for tomorrow. The sell-out crowd should be in for a treat tomorrow…

Right then, it’s the big day! Although the race doesn’t get underway until 2.10pm, there was plenty of activity to cover. The celebrities arriving, air displays, the driver parade – it was all building up the show nicely.

For the race start I stood at Farm as the packed grandstands made for colourful backgrounds. After about 10 laps I then headed to Club corner (I was purposely keeping close to the podium). It turned out to be a good place to stand, with Giovinazzi having an off and that collision between Vettel and Verstappen.

Then came the dash for the podium shots… this was a lot busier than I originally thought and I didn’t get the best viewpoint. Bugger! But as Hamilton ran round to celebrate his victory, he then just happens to run past RIGHT NEXT TO ME. I fire a few frames, hoping they come out sharp. Thankfully the odd one did, a memorable moment to get up-close with the race winner.

I must say the race flew by, it only felt like five minutes ago I was shooting the start! But what a race, and what a crowd! On the TV you don’t experience the crowd’s reactions when the Brits pass by, nor do you not feel the tension of the battles on-track. Having now experienced Silverstone at an F1 capacity I am glad the Grand Prix is here longer – it just feels right.

And lastly, a huge thank you to Motorsport UK for this opportunity. It’s safe to say my first Formula 1 event has been a shoot to remember.

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“My link with Goodwood started back in the nineties looking after the rally stage, moving on to the hill climb and after a few years to Chief Scrutineer.

“Being Chief can be daunting if you try to tackle the job as a whole. The secret is to break it down into chunks. The event starts for me at the beginning of the year by drawing up a plan, establishing the number of scrutineers required and selecting my team. Followed by a few weeks of preparation, gathering information on any special requirements, notable cars, changes to the event, drawing up briefing notes, a risk assessment, designing and printing labels, keeping the team informed, gathering equipment we might need, drawing up check sheets etc.

“The event really is a celebration of motorsport where enthusiasts can come and see iconic cars and bikes from history actually running up the hill. Owners have the opportunity to show their pride and joy not only to the spectators at Goodwood but also the world via TV broadcasts. Due to media coverage any failures in the system are visible to all. A smaller group of cars are run against the clock still maintaining the ethos of a hill climb and have to be taken seriously, complying with the Speed and Hill climb Motorsport UK regulations.

“As the leader of the scrutineering team I have to strike a balance between what the Goodwood organisation would like, while ensuring all the cars and drivers meet the requirements of the Motorsport UK permit whether attempting timed or demo runs. In all cases safety of the driver, marshals and the public is the priority.

“In practice the team is organised into small groups and inspect the cars in their shelters

during Wednesday and Thursday. With such a variety of vehicles from 1900s up to the latest Formula 1 cars and this year the VW Pikes Peak electric car it is easy to get overwhelmed by the complexity of some cars.

“I tell my team just to remember the basic principles when looking at the car. Ask questions of the entrant about anything you don’t understand, while inspecting the car’s body work, engine bay, steering, braking system, driver’s seat, fuel system, induction, wheels, tyres and mandatory safety devices. While there may be a variation on the theme they all have these items in common. If satisfied - approve the car to run.

“Drivers’ safety equipment is checked separately, and this is where your people skills come into their own. Explaining to a driver that his or her kit cannot be used if it is out of date or not to the right standard can get quite difficult, especially if they have come from abroad or not competed for many years. Even the Duke of Richmond and Gordon presents his Safety equipment for approval.

“I will be honest and say I have lost the odd nights sleep thinking about what could go wrong and how it can be prevented. Scrutineering is one of the barriers in preventing incidents from having serious consequences.

“We are only a small part of a much bigger team of volunteers. My gratitude goes out to the marshals, officials, radio controller, ACU scrutineers, Southern Car Club scrutineers and rescue teams, all of whom so a great job in making this event such a success."

Interested in volunteering as an official? Visit: motorsportuk.org

ABOUT ALANAlan has been involved with the Festival of Speed since 1994 – he has also scrutineered every Goodwood Revival!

We’re only a small part of a much bigger team of volunteers

Alan Clancy – Chief Scrutineer at the Goodwood Festival of Speed


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OPINION: COMPETITOR – CHARLIE LOWER OPINION: CHARLIE LOWER – COMPETITOR

19-year-old Charlie began competing at 14 and is currently leading his class in the British Autotest Championship in his first full year in the championship.“I’ve been brought up in a massive motorsport family. Growing up my dad competed in stage rallies and our family owned a garage, so I’ve always been around cars – Minis in particular.

“I began competing in grass autotests in a little standard Mini at the age of 14, which evolved into competing in whatever Dad had in the garage – Escorts, a Nissan Skyline. I’ll drive anything, I love cars. In my opinion I prefer to compete in front wheel drive but love to drive rear wheel drive because it’s great fun. I’ve never competed in a four-wheel-drive car but would love to try. It is a different style of driving in each one.“

“I began competing in grass autotests in a little standard Mini at the age of 14, which evolved into competing in whatever Dad had in the garage – Escorts, a Nissan Skyline... I’ll drive anything. I love cars. I prefer competing in front-wheel drive but love driving rear-wheel drive machines as well because it’s great fun. I’ve never competed in a four-wheeldrive car, but would love to try. It is a different style of driving in each one.

“I like the precision of Autotesting - it’s very tricky! Tiny movements can save tenths of a second and ultimately win you an event. It’s also one of the only types of motorsport that includes reversing and I love the idea of being good at something other people hate!

“Last year I competed in a lightly modified Mazda M-X5, but this year I’m competing in a Mini I bought off Paul Swift, former British Champion. I paid for the car in work and am part of his stunt team, attending live shows and one-off stunts. I’ve been involved in a stunt where we raced a hovercraft and a truck at Goodwood. I got to drive the truck and complete passenger rides. I got all the contacts of the people I now work with through Autotesting.

“Every aspect of motorsport I love. Everything I have achieved is through motorsport – do what you want to do and something might come out of it. You’ve got nothing to lose.

“I first drove a car aged six, it was just a Mini Moke around the yard but I couldn’t wait to start competing at 14.

“Autotesting has allowed me to have full control over my car on the road. I was out on the road with my dad at midnight on my 17th birthday. I then passed my driving test 12 days later after just one lesson.

“Motorsport - and Autotesting in particular - has given me another skillset. Many people drive daily and crash because they don’t understand

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their cars. When I first got my car I didn’t want to drive fast on roads because I got my fix from motorsport at weekends. Although sometimes I forget to check my speed when driving as it’s not important when competing. It’s hard to keep your eye on the road and the speedometer!

“People don’t realise you can start competing so young and have no idea how accessible it is. You don’t need a special car, you can literally compete in your mum’s shopping car and win a grass autotest event outright. Grass autotests are easy on the car and don’t damage tyres, so your only real cost is fuel. It is so accessible, entry fees are around £15 and I highly recomend anyone aged 14 -18 has a go.

“I have taken friends along to events and they’ve loved competing. Maidstone Motor Club run Autotest Taster Events which consist of a few tests in a field. You can go along, learn

the skills and have fun. People talk to you about the sport, show you what’s what and then you have a competition. You can drive various cars, bring friends along and have a great day out.

“Motorsport can benefit anyone and everyone in this way and I strongly recommend it.”

What is an Autotest? Autotests are all about car control. The challenge is to negotiate as quickly as possible a memorised, low-speed course without hitting any markers. You will rarely venture out of first and reverse gears but need to master handbrake turns and J-turns.

How do Autotests work? Drivers compete on courses – on tarmac or grass – marked out by plastic pylons or cones. They tackle a number of tests, with two attempts at each. The driver with the lowest accumulated time is the winner, although penalties

are incurred for hitting cones, failing to stop on a line, or for taking the wrong route.

What kind of car do I need? Most people start off in their road cars; small hatchbacks have proved popular and competitive in recent years as well as MX5s.

What equipment do I need? Autotests are low-speed events so you don’t need safety gear such as helmets or overalls, which makes this one of the most readily accessible motor sport disciplines.

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SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, Tony Scott Andrews (Chairman)

J2019/12 – Inquiry – Mansell Raceway – Dunkeswell 28th April

Motorsport UK have referred this matter to the Court as a C9 Inquiry.

It relates to an event organised by the Mansell Kart Racing Club and held at Mansell Raceway on 2nd April. The Order for this Inquiry details eight separate issues which this Court is asked to consider.

The Court is pleased to record that five of those issues have been resolved by agreement between the Clerk of the Course Mr Peter Wadner (“the Clerk”) and Motorsport UK.

The three remaining items are:-

1. Handling Non-compliance Reports received from Technical Officials,

2. Adequacy of technical checks conducted by Technical Officials with emphasis on the deployment of approved and or calibrated measuring equipment and

3. Such other matters as may arise by virtue of the evidence received.

As to the first, the Clerk received a Non-Compliance Report relating to an undersized clutch plate. The Competitor was duly disqualified. The Competitor appealed to the Steward who upheld the Appeal, seemingly on the grounds

that the Clerk’s decision was initially unsigned and that the Competitor had not been given an Appeal Form when he had asked for one.

The Clerk also, however, received two further Non-Compliance Reports, each relating to carburettors where it was said that the use of two no-go gauges showed they did not comply with the regulations. One of the Competitors had asked the Scrutineer to be shown the detailed measurements in the regulations, and the calibration certificates for the gauges used. Neither were available as the carburettors were merely “box-stock” and the gauges used by the Scrutineer had been provided by the supplier of the carburettors.

This Court is satisfied that, at the time of this event, the gauges (which are said to have been in use for some considerable time) had never been independently calibrated. In all circumstances the Court finds that the Clerk’s actions in declining to penalise either Competitor were entirely appropriate.

As to the second and third matters before the Court, the Court can only stress that, for any Non-Compliance Report based upon measurements to be considered as acceptable evidentially, the method of measurement must be capable of proper scrutiny. That is to say that the measuring device used to effect the measurement, or to check the actual

implement used, must itself be properly and verifiably calibrated.

Tony Scott Andrews Chairman 02nd July 2019

SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, Tony Scott Andrews (Chairman)

J2019/14 – Inquiry – Croft Circuit Weight Testing – 2019 F1000 Championship 01/02 June

This matter comes before the Court as a C9 Inquiry, referred by Motorsport UK.

The facts are simply that at an event held by the 750 Motor Club at the Croft Circuit on the weekend of 1st and 2nd June 2019. A competitor, Daniel Levy, was disqualified from the results of Race 9 because his car was considered to be 3kgs underweight.

It was subsequently ascertained that there was no Calibration Certificate for the scales which had been used. This Court is invited to find that the Non-Compliance Report was unsound and that the resultant decision of the Clerk of the Course to disqualify should be set aside.

The Court accedes to that request and orders that:-

1. The decision of the Clerk of the Course to disqualify Daniel Levy be set aside.

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2. Daniel Levy, driver of Car No. 47 be re-instated in the results of Race 9, 365Hosts F1000 Championship with BuilditFinance.com and be credited with such Championship points as are appropriate.

3. The amended results be published.


SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, Tony Scott Andrews (Chairman

J2019/15 – Inquiry – F4 British Championship – Croft Circuit 15th June

This C9 Inquiry arises from an F4 British Championship race held at the Croft Circuit on 15th June. The Court is asked to consider, inter alia, the timing of the red flag, veracity of the results and, subject to evidence, declare the results of the race (Round 11) null and void and permit a substitute race to be held later in the year.

The evidence available to the Court shows that the race was red flagged because of “deteriorating weather conditions”. Reference to General Regulation Q5.4.1 states “Any race stopped before the leader has completed two laps will be declared a “No Contest” and available cars will restart from their original grid positions”. In this case, the red flag was shown whilst the leader and three other cars were in their third lap. The Court considers, therefore, that the facts of this case do not fit within the requirements of Q5.4.1, such that there is no reason to consider the race a “No Contest” or to consider the results “null and void”.

General Regulation Q5.4.2 states “Any race stopped after the leader has completed more than two laps but less than 75% of its duration will be considered as the first part of a two part race”. The grid for the second part will be the finishing order of the first part. Article 2.6 of the Championship Regulations requires drivers to return to the starting grid area when red flags and lights are shown. It may have been in the contemplation of all concerned that there would be a second part to the race, but Q5.4.3 entitled the Clerk of the Course to order that the race be “abandoned altogether” and it appears that such a decision was made for, after another six cars had commenced a third lap, the chequered flag was shown to the last three cars as they crossed the line. It would appear, therefore, that the race was effectively at an end. This view is reinforced by the fact that the Clerk directed that half points be awarded. This is consistent with Championship Regulation 1.6.6, which mandates that “If a race is suspended and cannot be resumed, no points will be awarded…if the leader has completed two laps or less at the time of the suspension, half points will be awarded if the leader has completed two laps but less than 75% of the original race distance”.

As already determined, this case does not fall within Q5.4.1 as the leader has not “completed less than two laps” and must, therefore, come within the scope of Q5.4.2, such that he must be deemed to have completed “more than two laps”. There is no requirement for there to be more “complete” laps than two. Here the leader was part way through his third lap when red flags were first shown.

It is determined therefore that, notwithstanding the unhelpful wording of Championship Regulation 1.6.6, it

was appropriate to award half points.

As to the request to this Court to permit the Championship to substitute the said Round 11 with and alternative race later in the year, it is the view of this Court that Round 11 happened and can be regarded as concluded. If, however, the Championship organisers wish to hold another Round, they will presumably be mindful of Championship Regulation 1.5.1.

Finally, it is understood that drivers did not in fact stop on the grid when red flags were shown but continued around the circuit on a third lap. If this is indeed correct, doubtless those involved in the running of the Championship will remind competitors of the relevant regulations.


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