South East Region does it again!!
For the second year in a row a member of BMMC (SE) region has been nominated and awarded the John Nicol Trophy for 2024!
The trophy is awarded to the marshal nominated as the Best Newcomer by their regional committee.
2024 Winner of the John Nicol Trophy: Tom Pledger
Congratulations, Tom
BMMC (South East Region) – 2024 AWARD WINNERS
We are please to announce the 2024 Awards have now been made and we would like to congratulate all the winners.
Marshal of the Year 2024: Gareth Thomas-Impey
Hastings Trophy (Trainee Marshal of the Year): Becky Kennedy
John Davalou: Sean Cooper
Norrie Bergin: Alasdair Heads
Bryan Degerlund Trophy: David Still
These marshals are obviously well respected by their colleagues to have been nominated and we are happy to reward them for their outstanding contribution.
Read all about the 2024 Award Winners and information about the awards here >>>
Whilst you are marshalling this year – think about who YOU can nominate this year!
Team Brit race team visit
Near Pulborough, West Sussex, on Friday 28th March
We had a Brilliant morning at Team Brit with a group of BMMC SE Marshals this morning (Friday). Learning not only about the Team itself, but their adapted car, what goes on behind the scenes of the team at a race meeting, meeting their Technical Director and 2 of the drivers amongst other staff which gave us the opportunity to have a 2 way conversation on how best to support drivers with disabilities amongst many other things.
There was time to do the wheel change challenge, SIM time on their adapted McLaren (sadly we had to cut it short due to a time restriction this time, but have been promised a longer visit next time we are there), we also had fun on the reaction light game.
Even the neighbouring company had a couple of quick road cars outside.
Looking forward to going back later in the season. In the meantime Brands Hatch beckons for the first race weekend of our season.
Thank you Team Brit ! All the very best for the season.
Changes to post numbers
All circuits that are hosting FIA registered events now need to have the posts numbered as outlined by the FIA (Article 9.2 of the FIM Circuit Standards).
“As from 2025, all the posts must be numbered in the following way:
The posts will be numbered in the direction of the track and according to the turn numbers.
The starter rostrum will be post 0.0. After that, the first post will be 1.1 then 1.2, and so on. Halfway between turn 1 and turn 2 the numbering will change to 2.1 the same will happen throughout the entire circuit.
All the posts (flag and marshal posts) will be numbered in this way regardless of the function of the post.
For example, there can be flag post 1.1 and if the next post is a track post it will be 1.2 even if it is the first track post at this turn.”
Put simply: The posts will be numbered in the direction of the track and according to the turn numbers. The starter rostrum will be post 0.0. After that, the first post will be 1.1 then 1.2, and so on.
Download the NEW marshal post numbering for:
Download the marshal post map for Lydden Hill which currently has not moved to FIA post numbers.
Event dates are live on the Volunteering System.
I’m happy to confirm that the 2025 events are now live on the BMMC Volunteering System.
You can find any additional information about which race series are running in the description of the event you are volunteering for.
Happy Volunteering in 2025!
Now sure how to access and and sign-up to marshal at events? Read the simple guide to volunteering.
If you have any questions about anything on the volunteering system or need a bit more of a helping hand, feel free to email Tom at se.volunteering@marshals.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you at a race track soon!
South East Regional Annual General Meeting 2024
7:30 PM on Thursday 31st October 2024 at Hailwoods Restaurant, Brands Hatch Circuit. DA3 8NG
The meeting will be a hybrid event so that members can attend either in person or by Zoom. A buffet and soft refreshments will be available for those members attending in person.
Please let me know if you by email at se.secretary@marshals.co.uk if intend to join the meeting remotely. Further details of how to join the AGM meeting remotely will be circulated nearer the time.
If you wish to attend in person, please let me know by email at se.secretary@marshals.co.uk as soon as possible to assist with catering requirements.
It is anticipated that the formal business of the AGM will last no more than 90 minutes. If you would like to propose any other business, email me details as Regional Secretary, se.secretary@marshals.co.uk, by 23rd October 2024 .
AGENDA
- Welcome and apologies
- Minutes of the 2023 AGM
- Chairman’s report (including a Financial Report)
- A BRMC Update from Brands Hatch & Snetterton
- Coordinators Reports with specific roles
- Election of committee members
- Any other business raised in advance
We currently have vacancies for the following committee posts.
Role details can be provided if you are interested.
- Training Co-ordinator
- Membership Co-ordinator
- Sustainability Co-ordinator
- Rally Co-ordinator
- Lydden Hill Representative
- General Committee Member
If any member of the region wishes to be nominated to join the committee, the member should, in the first instance, email their details to me as Regional Secretary by 23rd October 2024. My email address is se.secretary@marshals.co.uk.
A relevant extract from the club rules regarding committee nomination is shown below:
K.3.7 To be eligible to stand to join the Regional Committee, a candidate must be a Full Member of the Club as defined in Appendix 1 of the Articles (other classes of membership will not be eligible), and must be in good standing, and must be formally allocated to that region.
K.3.8 Candidates must submit their nomination to the Regional Secretary in the form requested under K.3.6, together with the details of two Full Members affiliated with that region who are willing to propose and second their nomination.
Nick Harber
BMMC South East – Regional Secretary
se.secretary@marshals.co.uk
BMMC South East wins National Award
John Nicol Trophy
We are pleased to announce that Anna Lambe has won a National Award.
The National directors received nominations from all the other regions for a series of national BMMC awards and this person has been selected by a director’s vote.
Anna was been previously nominated by the regional committee for the Best Newcomer Award for demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication to the sport during their early years as a marshal.
B.M.M.C. (South East Region) – 2023 AWARDS
- Marshal of the Year – The Marshal of the Year Trophy is awarded to a current BMMC member of SE Region for performance in the current season.
Awarded to: David Blyth - Trainee/Cadet M.O.T.Y (Hastings 1066 Car Club Trophy) – The Trainee or Cadet Marshal of the Year Trophy is awarded to a current BMMC member of SE Region for performance in the current season.
Awarded to: Tom Pledger - John Davallou Trophy – The John Davallou Trophy is awarded to a Brands Hatch ‘regular’ who is considered to have been a marshals’ role model over several years.
Awarded to: Tony Almond - Norrie Bergin Trophy – The Norrie Bergin Trophy is awarded to a current BMMC member of SE Region who is considered to have been a marshals’ role model over several years.
Awarded to: Keith Wright - Bryan Degerlund Trophy – The Bryan Degerlund Trophy is awarded to a current BMMC member, and Pitlane/Specialist Marshal of SE Region who is considered to have been a marshals’ role model over several years.
Awarded to: Pete Thompson
Keep Watch. Keep Safe.
The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in collaboration with the FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission (VOC) is launching a campaign aimed at raising awareness of safety issues among our group of marshals and officials.
Here are the 10 Golden rules (all sound advice!):
- Make sure you are standing up, fully alert and facing oncoming traffic while the track or special stage is live
- Be prepared for any situation even during Safety Car procedures, a formation lap or after the chequered flag.
- Always have an escape plan in place. You must protect yourself from danger. Be ready to help anyone else.
- Do not lean on any guardrail, concrete blocks, or debris fences. They are designed to move when hit by vehicles.
- Do not move in front of barriers unless instructed by the Clerk of the Course or your Senior Marshal. Only remain trackside for the minimum time necessary.
- If in doubt at any time, seek advice from your Senior Officials.
- Always check and double check the status of the circuit or special stage before leaving your post to assist a competitor.
- Protect yourself from extremes of weather, hearing damage, dust and dirt in your eyes. Wear suitable footwear and gloves for handling hot or sharp debris.
- Attend all safety and operational briefings and follow instructions from Senior Officials.
- Be careful when climbing over barriers or climbing up or down from earth banks. Check that flag signals are being shown for your protection.
Read the full story here https://www.fia.com/news/campaign-launched-safeguard-fias-volunteers-and-officials.
The Motorsport UK Yearbook 2024
Need some interesting bedtime reading? Or do you like to know the detail of the sport you support?
If so, here is some great reading material for you!
Go to MSUK Resource Centre to download the Motorsport UK 2024 Yearbook [Blue Book](68th Edition) or download it here.
These regulations become effective 1st January 2024. This publication supersedes previous editions.