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Happy New Year

3rd January 2022

I hope you have all been able to enjoy a Happy Christmas with family and friends and are well rested and renewed for the year ahead. I spent Christmas at home with family and Ian and I enjoyed a few days away in a cosy cottage in the village of Eyam for New Year. A historic […]

FORMULA JUNIOR HISTORIC RACING ASSOCIATION CHARITY AUCTION RAISES £1000 FOR BRITISH MOTORSPORTS MARSHALS’ CLUB

26th December 2021

The 2021 annual Formula Junior Historic Racing Association (FJHRA) charity auction has raised £2000 to be shared between the British Motorsports Marshals’ Club (BMMC) and Air Ambulance UK this year. It is the second such kind donation BMMC has received in as many weeks in the run up to the festive period and has helped […]

SIM RACERS RAISE £570 FOR BMMC

21st December 2021

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 […]

Clapham North new sponsorship deal boosts BMMC members’ overalls subsidy

17th December 2021

The British Motorsports Marshals’ Club (BMMC) is delighted to announce it has secured a new sponsorship deal with Clapham North MOT that will further boost the BMMC members’ subsidy for PROBAN overalls. The new deal comes into effect for the 2022 season and will ensure BMMC members ordering ready-made overalls will continue to receive a […]

Seasons Greetings from the Chair

9th December 2021

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 […]

How did we get to November already?

1st November 2021

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 […]

Another busy month completed….

1st October 2021

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 […]

TVR award the Scott Moncrieff Trophy to the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC)

26th September 2021

For 2021 the TVR Car Club Committee unanimously decided that the Trophy should be awarded to the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC) This is not only in recognition of their contribution to motorsport this year but to recognise the past and ongoing contribution they make to not only TVR motorsport but all formats of motorsport. […]

Karting Legends recognise marshals’ contribution with generous donation

16th September 2021

At a recent meeting at Oulton Park, the Karting Legends recognised the contribution of marshals to their sport with a generous donation to the British Motorsport Marshals Club. Invited by the Historic Sports Car Club, Karting Legends attended the Oulton Park Gold Cup meeting held over the August bank holiday and displayed 19 historic karts […]

A delayed start to September……..sorry about that it was my birthday!

8th September 2021

It is good to see so many of you are upgrading. Motorsport UK are a little behind with processing due to holidays and being reduced in numbers. Hopefully we will have a new marshals liaison confirmed soon to help with this process – so be patient! Don’t forget to make sure you have all the necessary signatures […]

John Edwards new National Secretary elect

23rd August 2021

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 […]

John Nicol winner 2020 – Tyler Sweetman

15th August 2021

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 […]