The beginning of the month was a difficult weekend in our Motorsport world with the sad loss of Anthoine Hubert and significant injuries to Juan Manuel Correa at F2 in Spa plus news that a rally marshal died in France. A sad day and a reminder that ‘Motorsport is dangerous’ and life is fragile. It’s important […]
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‘I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to carry out my duties and that I will inform the organisers immediately should any change in my condition occur which I have reason or ought to have reason to believe would affect my ability to carry out my duties.’ Did you know this sentence forms […]
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It is almost six months since the Brand and communications team was officially formed and felt now was a good time for a brief update on our progress, while sharing details of two ways below where you can help and have an input to the direction of travel. It has been a busy period with […]
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How many of you have questions about the grading scheme? What does it mean? What’s the process? What is in it for me? Who do I ask for help. The grading scheme was originally created by the BMRMC (as we used to be called) and Dave Scott (now MSVR Race Operations Director) helped Motorsport UK adopt it as a […]
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A registered Rally marshal and motorsports commentator Duncan Douglas is the latest addition to the growing band of BMMC Club Ambassadors, continuing a long family tradition of association with the club. Duncan is the Grandson of Keith Douglas, one of the BMMC’s founding members and the Douglas family have been involved in motor racing since […]
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‘On 19th March 2019, the constitution of Motorsport UK was changed by a unanimous vote of our Council. This is now documented in our new Memorandum and Articles of Association. As a result, the composition and roles of our Board, Council and Committees are in the process of significant change. Motorsport UK is seeking applications […]
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The three R’s Don’t worry I am not expecting you to all go back to school – but hopefully you can already read, write and count! My three R’s are Recruitment, Retention and Recognition – what can we do? Recruitment – we have a number of events we already target for recruitment – BTCC, F1 […]
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As I’m sure you are no doubt aware this weekend is the third FIA Volunteers Weekend when the FIA highlight the work of motor sport volunteers around the world, ensuring that the important message of thanks reaches the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time to make motor sport possible. It is also a catalyst for encouraging […]
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An experienced multiple champion, Calum Lockie is the latest in our line-up of BMMC Club Ambassadors to be unveiled, bringing a wealth of experience to the role as a former British GT and British Endurance Champion. Calum Lockie has never taken the conventional motorsport route. Starting as the “monkey” in bike and sidecar racing with […]
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A weekend off from being at a motorsport event for a change – but there was quite a bit on the TV. Formula 1, Formula E, BTCC were all live. And a few races to watch on catch up!I am no good as a spectator and certainly a fair bit of armchair marshalling to participate […]
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The Monoposto Racing Club recently has made a donation to the the British Motorsports Marshals’ Club (BMMC) of £1500 in recognition of its 60thAnniversary to support funding for marshals training equipment. BMMC Midlands Regional Chair Jayne Poston who received the cheque on behalf of the club said: “It was an honour to be asked to […]
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Four well known media commentators and journalists have accepted invitations to become BMMC Brand Ambassadors in recognition for their support for our hard working 2,400+ volunteers. Former British Touring Car Championship driver turned ITV4 commentator, Paul O’Neill, now part of a dynamic presentation trio alongside Steve Rider and Tim Harvey is the first of the fab […]
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