After a thrilling and at times exhilarating foray into the world of motor racing, our team of marshals who competed in the Fun Cup at Oulton Park in October have summarised their experience to share with us all. Here we summarise their thoughts. Joe Smith First of all I would have to say a massive […]
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The BMMC is a completely volunteer organisation – run by volunteers for volunteers. Without the volunteers who sit on Committees and Boards for the club we would not function and be able to provide the services that we offer to our members. It is therefore vitally important that our critical roles are covered to ensure […]
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The 66th Annual General Meeting of the British Motorsports Marshals Club will take place this year on Sunday 3rd December 2023 commencing at 14.30 at Motorsport UK, Bicester Heritage Museum OX27 8FY, and, also as a virtual event. Anyone wishing to attend should email nat.secretary@marshals.co.uk, no later than Friday 24th November 2023, advising in person or virtual in […]
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In accordance with Club Rule J.2. Election of Officers, Steve Woolfe – National Treasurer – will stand down at the 2024 AGM as a result of completing a 3 year term of office. Should any member wish to stand for election to the role of National Treasurer please submit the following information by email to nat.secretary@marshals.co.uk by 20th October 2023 […]
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We started the month with an EGM on 5 September to agree the changes to the rules and governance of the club. Huge thanks to John Edwards (Nat Sec) and all the Governance review team for taking the time to piece together these importance documents. This means that we are now in full compliance with Companies House […]
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At the BMMC EGM held by TEAMS on 5th September 2023 the revised suite of Governance documents were presented to attending members for approval. Votes were collected via: – A show of hands at EGM – Online Evote pre-meeting – Paper voting slips returned to National Secretary Summary of the voting below FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN […]
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Throughout August there has been a noticeable drop off in marshalling numbers – due to holiday season. However, from the recent surveys conducted by ourselves and Motorsport UK it is clear that we are being more choosy about the events we attend. Travelling costs are having an impact and people are definitely picking events further away from […]
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Anglesey at the beginning of July saw CSCC hold their 24 hour event – some apprehension from the club but they needn’t have worried. The marshals who came from near and far (!) did sterling work to make the event a success. A few tired people by the time we finished on Sunday lunchtime but many hope […]
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We are halfway through another busy year and much has happened with much to do! Race Committee was held in Bicester in mid June. This is a specific discipline committee discussing all matters related to Race events and I have this seat as BMMC Chair. Discussions centred around the re-write of the National Championship Regulations (NCRs) […]
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Cath Holmstrom has been appointed as the new BMMC National Training Officer (NTO) and will assume her post as an Executive Officer of the National Council with immediate effect. Responsible for providing members with appropriate training in line with Motorsport UK and BMMC requirements, in a timely manner, the NTO is the single point of contact […]
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This season seems to be racing ahead quite literally and I can’t believe we are into June already! The beginning of May saw our clubs’ 25th Anniversary Sprint at Curborough. The weather wasn’t too kind on the Saturday but the rain was not as heavy as elsewhere! We also celebrated the King’s coronation with a veritable feast […]
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The BMMC Barrie Williams national trophy for 2022 was awarded to David Dray at the recent 750mc meeting at Brands Hatch at post 6 where he was post chief. For those that know David’s story, to see him back marshalling is a testament to what epitomises us as marshals. This award recognises from the national […]
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