July club news

Regalia
Announcing Our Limited Edition BMMC Enamel Pin Badge 
The BMMC is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new limited edition BMMC enamel metal pin badge, created especially for our members to proudly show our passion for motorsport marshalling. 
This exclusive badge proudly features the BMMC Green Car draped with both a Union and Checked Flags design, meticulously crafted in high-quality enamel with polished metal detailing. With a limited run of just 200 pieces—making it a true collector’s item.
🟠 Price: £2.50 (excluding UK postage)

🟠 Order via: BMMC National Regala or from your Regional Regala

Whether you wear it with pride on your jacket, keep it as a memento, or add it to your motorsport memorabilia, this pin celebrates you—the heartbeat of British motorsport safety.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so don’t miss your chance to own this piece of BMMC history!
For questions or assistance with your order, please contact:
Adrian Liddiment, National Regalia Coordinator, nat.regalia@marshals.co.uk

Training 
Marshals’ Pathway – Update from Motorsport UK
The Marshals Pathway, which replaced the previous Marshals’ Grading Scheme was launched by Motorsport UK coming up to three years ago in July 2022.
 
Earlier this year, Motorsport UK spoke to Marshals (of all disciplines and grades) at several Marshal Training Events across the country. Feedback on the Pathway was requested, notably its structure and requirements and whether it was suitable for each of the disciplines it was applied to.
 
Following on from this feedback, in consultation and with approval from the Volunteer Officials Committee (committee members include Marshals who are graded in all the disciplines), Motorsport UK has made amendments to some of the individual Discipline grading requirements which become effective immediately.
 
For those wishing to upgrade to Race: Grade 2 (Flag) and Race: Grade 2 (Incident) at the same time, Motorsport UK has made it clear that the requirement is a minimum of 15 days Flag and a minimum of 15 days Incident. The two practical assessments for Flag and Incident must be completed on separate days.
 
For those wishing to upgrade to Rally: Grade 1, there is no longer a need to undertake an assessment. Motorsport UK shall still require a letter of nomination from an Organising Club and for all attendance/ training requirements to have been met.
 
For those wishing to upgrade to Speed: Grade 1, Motorsport UK has changed the requirement to just one practical Assessment in either an Off-Track Role or an On Track Role and one Knowledge Check in whichever role the practical assessment was not carried out for. 
The practical assessment and knowledge check may be undertaken on the same day. Motorsport UK has also clarified which roles count towards Off-Track signatures at Speed events.
 
For those wishing to upgrade to Speed: Grade 2, Motorsport UK has changed the requirement to just one practical Assessment in either an Off-Track Role or an On Track Role, and one Knowledge Check in whichever role the practical assessment was not carried out for. The practical assessment and knowledge check may be undertaken on the same day.
It is worth double checking out the new Pathway document to ensure everyone is aware of the revised requirements and that your training material reflects these changes:  Go to
https://motorsportuk.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Interactive-Pathway-2025-19th-June-2025.pdf
To see full details, if anyone has any questions, please contact National Training Coordinator, Alan Paige on nat.training@marshals.co.uk or Tel: 07974 368724. 

Regional News
SE Region 
Building on the success of previous Formula E test days supported by BMMC SE marshals, Mahindra Racing UK – Formula E once again called on our support for a new test session held on 11th June. We provided four marshals for the day, all of whom were made to feel very welcome and well looked after. Mahindra expressed their sincere thanks for our continued support. 
Looking ahead, we’re busy organising exciting visits to Prodrive on the 16^th July 2025 and planning a return trip to Team BRIT in the coming months. We continue to have a good conversion rate from our taster day sessions to membership at Brands Hatch.
At Snetterton, there have been several noteworthy changes and improvements. The new flag posts and upgraded light panels have significantly enhanced marshal safety. Although marshal numbers have occasionally been a challenge, active recruitment through taster day events has been very successful. And finally—perhaps the most celebrated upgrade—a toilet on the post side of the track at Brundle/Nelson. Happy days!
And finally, Lydden Hill may be an intimate circuit, but it’s steadily evolving, with ongoing improvements focused on marshal convenience and safety. Recent investment in the circuit and its facilities is starting to pay off. Taster day events are also beginning to yield positive results, boosting interest and engagement. It’s definitely worth a visit—and highly recommended for anyone who hasn’t been yet.
 
 SM Region 
Delighted to share that BMMC has just purchased another inflatable gazebo for recruitment ahead of the British Grand Prix, whare it shall be located at Woodcote. The gazebo shall be stored in the SM region, but is available for use by any other. the size is 4×4.

Ian and Glynn unpacked and inflated (with a hand pump) the gazebo in 15 minutes.

Thanks also to MSUK for providing a large contribution of 25% towards to the purchase.  Great corroboration between BMMC and MSUK.

 
Rally
During the resent Volunteers Week, the important work undertaken by our rally marshals was recogonised by a very generous donation of £1,300.00 from Déjà Vu Motorsport from the proceeds from their Monte Carlo event in May. 
The Déjà Vu Monte Carlo provides an opportunity for like-minded rally enthusiasts to drive the iconic Monte Carlo Rallye route in a non-competitive event and each event is run in aid of charities by former rally competitors. 
In a statement Dr Beatty Crawford, Event organiser, “I have competed in rallies and other motorsport events for over 50 years. From treasure hunt type club events in the late 1950s to co-driving for five world rally champions such as Walter Rohrl and Bjorn Waldegard.” He added, “Without marshals this simply would not have been possible. Without them there would be no motorsport. Thank you marshals for making my long motorsport life so fulfilling.”

Membership 
The membership currently stands at 2896 (as per 18/06/2025).

New Members 
A very warm welcome to the following new marshals. I hope you have a long and enjoyable marshalling experience and remember everyone is willing to help you along the way.

Marshal Upgrades
Congratulations and well done to the following marshals who have successfully upgraded:

A request from the National Grading Coordinator for all members to please check their Grade(s) and if you have a current Grade on your Motorsport UK card please ensure it is correct on the Motorsport UK Membership Database.

Upcoming events

Kart 

Rally

Volunteer Marshals wanted
The following events are currently looking for additional marshals to attend 
Rally

1. The Malton Motor Club is holding a Rally Radio Training on Sunday 27^th July a the Malton Rugby Club with doors opening at 09.00 for a cuppa and chat before training commences at 10.00. It is open to anyone from any Club on a 1^st come basis. To sign up go to www.maltonmc.co.uk/marshal-training
2. The Cliff Mainwaring Memorial Targa Rally is in need of your support for the 3^rd August. Marshals shall be well looked after with a “goodie bag” and a marshals’ prize draw. Please contact either Carl Hamer on 07779043565, email Carlhamer@aol.com or Stacey Thomas on 07731617313 email Staceythomas632@gmail.com
3. The Sixty &Worcestershire Motor Club are still needing marshals and radio crews for their Woodpecker Rally on Saturday 30^th August. If you are available and would like to assist register on Rally Stage Team https://www.rallystageteam.co.uk or my email to Chief or Deputy Chief Marshal on jasonbull@googlemail.com or hancockjeremy@hotmail.co.uk