SIM RACERS RAISE £570 FOR BMMC

 

British Sim racing group BSR has donated £570 to the British Motorsports Marshals’ Club (BMMC) after hosting a 3-hour SIM race at a virtual (?) Brands Hatch on Iracing on Monday 6th December. With over 40 cars on the grid on the night, the generous donation from BSR will be ring-fenced for marshal recruitment activity and […]

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Seasons Greetings from the Chair

 

It’s been an eventful month since my last blog…..and the liberty of a few extra days before publication! Regional AGMs, last Council meeting of the year and the National AGM on Sunday for starters – thank you to everyone who attended.  Hopefully face-to-face possibilities next year! Motorsport UK created the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee […]

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Nadine Blog Nov 2021

How did we get to November already?

 

Hugh Chambers, CEO of Motorsport UK, attended a taster day at Silverstone in October and his write up was in the latest Revolution. Well done to Chris Whitlock (SM Chair) for organising the day for him – although the weather probably could have been better – it meant that Mr Chambers had a full experience […]

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Another busy month completed….

 

Another busy month completed – including my favourite meeting of the year.  Bigger and better than previously the Goodwood Revival returned with a bumper crowd after a years’ absence.  Fabulous racing – a few expensive bumps – mostly driver error or mechanical issues – but good clean racing with decent grids.  What more could you wish for?  We get […]

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John Edwards new National Secretary elect

 

Following the recent application process for role of National Secretary we are pleased to announce that John Edwards of NW region has been successfully appointed. John currently sits on NW Committee as Membership Secretary and is currently graded Incident Officer.  He will bring to the role experience gained within the club and from his day […]

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John Nicol winner 2020 – Tyler Sweetman

 

This annual award, in memory of John Nichol, is given in recognition of a marshal who has completed less than two years at the time of nomination, but has demonstrated a positive attitude and a range of skills to show their outstanding commitment to the sport Tyler has certainly continued to prove his worth of […]

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Bernard Richard Cottrell – 30.8.1953-07.8.2021

 

It is too easy to remember Bernard as the man who fought Leukaemia for seven years and finally lost just 23 days short of his 68th birthday. But his legacy is about so much more. His achievements were many and he has been called a legend, a great man and an inspiration. Although he was all […]

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Sad start to August

 

It’s been a sad start to August – with the tragedy at Brands Hatch resulting in the death of Rob Foote and the sad passing of Bernard Cottrell a week later. I was at Silverstone the first weekend in August with awful weather to endure and the dreadful events of Brands Hatch unfolding.  Multiple messages and […]

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