MSA EXTRA THE NEWSLETTER FOR BRITISH MOTOR SPORT MARCH 2017

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JOHN SURTEES CBE, 1934-2017 “John’s passing is an enormous The MSA has paid tribute to motorsport legend loss to motorsport John Surtees CBE, who passed away last Friday in so many ways; (10 March) aged 83. the legend, the John made history as the only man to win world championships on four wheels and two, with four 500cc motorcycle triumphs in the 1950s and ’60s, followed by the 1964 F1 history, the title. In recent years he established the Henry Surtees Foundation in memory of his late heritage, the son, Henry. He also bought Buckmore Park Kart Circuit in Kent and remained a stalwart passion and the support of UK motorsport throughout his life. Rob Jones, MSA Chief Executive, said: “John’s passing is an enormous loss to motorsport commitment, not in so many ways; the legend, the history, the heritage, the passion and the commitment, to mention the not to mention the success, which will not be surpassed. success, which will “I recently spent some time with John at his home, where despite his frailty he was as enthusiastic as ever to talk about further plans for Buckmore Park, the development of not be surpassed karting generally and of course his beloved Henry Surtees Foundation.

“We send our condolences to John’s wife, Jane, and to his daughters, Leonora and Edwina.”

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Nigel Mansell CBE @nigelmansell Mar 10 Nico Rosberg @nico_rosberg Very sad to hear the news of John Surtees passing.F1 and Mar 10 Motorcycle World Champion and a great man,our thoughts Very sad, can’t believe it John. are with his family You had been so supportive of me all along! My thoughts chris harris @harrismonkey Mar 10 are with your family. REST IN Sceptical about the phrase “we’ll never see his/her like PEACE #johnsurtees again”. But in the case of John Surtees, world champ on 2 and 4 wheels, it’s true. Jason Plato @jasonplato Mar 11 John Surtees CBE. Sleep well buddy, you bloody deserve it. Martin Brundle @MBrundleF1 Mar 10 Tell you what mind, you aint gunna be forgotten any time Rest in Peace John Surtees, a great champion in every soon. X respect. Sadly he’ll never get the Knighthood he deserved. Condolences to the family Derek Bell @MrDerekBell Mar 11 Such a tragedy, it has really upset us. A man whose unique Henry Hope-Frost @henryhopefrost Mar 10 achievements will never be surpassed RIP #JohnSurtees Devastated to hear that John Surtees has died. What a massive legend, a giant of our sport. RIP Il Grande John. Damon Hill @HillF1 Mar 10 Such a lovely man. We have lost a true great motorsport McLaren @McLarenF1 Mar 10 legend. RIP John. #JohnSurtees RIP, John Surtees. A legend of two and four wheel racing. You will be sorely missed. #Legend Rachel Brookes @RachelBrookesTV Mar 10 The only man to win World Championships on two wheels Mercedes-AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 Mar 10 and four, John Surtees has died aged 83. Was always an Remembering the inspirational John Surtees, a legend on absolute pleasure to interview. four wheels and two. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP

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Daniel Ricciardo @danielricciardo Mar 10 Legend of Motorsport to say the least. Thoughts with the Surtees family

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BMSAD CHAIRMAN RECEIVED MSA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD David Butler MBE, chairman of the British Motor Sports Association for the Disabled (BMSAD), received the MSA Lifetime Achievement Award during the Motor Sports Council’s annual dinner at the Royal Automobile Club (14 March). Butler is the only disabled driver worldwide to have qualified for both an international race and international rally licence, and has competed in over 600 motorsport events. He has been Chairman of BMSAD for more than 25 years and is also a long-standing member of the MSA Medical Advisory Panel, representing all disabled drivers wishing to participate in the sport.

The accolade was presented by MSA Chairman Alan Gow. Butler said: “Having received a lifetime achievement award, I feel I should be standing with a placard saying, ‘the end is nigh’! I have to say that it has been a great privilege to be able to assist in making motor racing a fully inclusive sport. I commend the MSA and its Medical Advisory Panel on their enlightened attitude toward disability. Thank you for the award; I am truly honoured.”

This year’s after dinner speaker was Dennis Carter, an MSA Board member, who has lived what Council Chairman Tony Scott Andrews described as ‘a riotous life’ over several decades in motorsport.

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MSA SUPPORTS FIA CAMPAIGN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JCDecaux

The FIA and outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux have joined forces to launch #3500LIVES, a new campaign promoting simple and universal messages to save lives on roads. Car crashes are responsible for 3,500 fatalities every day worldwide. They are also the leading cause of fatality in the 15-29 age group. The #3500LIVES campaign promotes the FIA’s 10 Golden Rules through 13 famous ambassadors including athletes, racing drivers, artists and politicians.

Billboards, posters and visuals promoting #3500LIVES and featuring the MSA logo are being displayed on JCDecaux advertising space in Greater and Greater Manchester. There is also a series of YouTube films featuring the campaign ambassadors.

Jean Todt, FIA President, said: “We are proud to have worked together with JCDecaux on this campaign, and also with 13 fantastic Ambassadors, each of which is a role model, especially for young people, the group worst affected by road crashes.”

Members of the public are also invited to sign a ten point manifesto calling on all governments to make road safety a priority and introduce effective legislation on key risk factors on the road.

Visit www.fia.com/3500lives. “We are proud to have worked together with JCDecaux on this campaign, and also with 13 fantastic Ambassadors, each of which is a role model, especially for young people” Jean Todt, FIA President www.msauk.org 5 News

MG CLUB GEARS UP FOR NEW SEASON The MG Car Club has extended half-price entry fees to young drivers aged up to 25, to help them follow in the footsteps of the likes of BTCC racer Jack Goff, a former MG Trophy star.

The club’s 2017 race season gets under way John Hutchison, Race Competitions levels of experience, and with a multitude on 9 April at and ends at Secretary, said: “The 2017 race season is of cars to choose from, it offers something Snetterton on 30 September to 1 October. almost upon us, and we’re working hard we feel is very unique in Club motorsport.” In between are visits to , to build on the success we achieved last For more information, visit Silverstone for MGLive! and . year. The club prides itself on being a www.mgcc.co.uk/motorsport. competitive package for racers of varying

NEW ASWMC WEBSITE The Association of South Western Motor Clubs is pleased to announce that its new website is now live at www.aswmc.org.uk.

The new site is another step in the process of revising the Association’s media channels and publications. A small sub-committee of the Association has been working over the past year to completely re-design the website as well as making it compatible with a variety of mobile devices.

The site has many new features, including topic links, online championship registration, downloadable calendars, a searchable list of member clubs, and the re-organisation of the extensive ASWMC results archive.

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Paul Woodford @PaulWoodford84 Mar 11 Get closer to the motorsport action, by getting MOTORSPORT MEDICS involved as a marshal - more details at @BMMC_UK @MSAUK @gomotorsport STAR IN LATEST Motorsport Marshal @Marshal0444 Mar 11 Excellent pieces in Spring edition of @msauk magazine on volunteer medics MSA MAGAZINE #Thanksmarshal The latest issue of MSA magazine is Rallycross Champion Dan Rooke, and @MSAUK landing on doormats across the UK, takes a look at the four junior race featuring a cover story on motorsport championships on offer in 2017. medics and their invaluable Jack Philips headed to Loughborough contribution to the sport. College to shed light on the MSA Hal Ridge headed to Silverstone to Academy’s AASE programme, which meet a paramedic and two doctors helps aspiring young drivers focus on covering the Pomeroy Trophy. He their motorsport while remaining in Issued by the Motor Sports Association also caught up with Dr Ian Roberts, education. Motor Sports House, Riverside Park F1 Medical Rescue Coordinator MSA magazine is sent quarterly to all Colnbrook, SL3 0HG Tel: +44 (0)1753 765000 and Chairman of the MSA Medical MSA Competition Licence holders, Advisory Panel. Email: [email protected] Licensed Officials, Registered www.msauk.org Jack Benyon has written a pair of Marshals and Registered Clubs. An twitter.com/msauk features for this edition. He profiles online version is available HERE. facebook.com/msauk instagram.com/msa_motorsport record-breaking MSA British www.msauk.org 7 News

“This is the DORSET CLUB HOSTS INTER- biggest turn- CLUB RTV COMPETITION out for this The Dorset Land Rover Club organised and hosted a successful event that inter-club trials competition for Road Taxed Vehicles at Mannington. we’ve ever had, and I’d like to Thirty-two drivers signed on to compete in the annual RTV trial, making it the biggest in the event’s four-year history, with vehicles and drivers representing the Hants & Berks Rover Owners thank everyone Club and the Somerset & Wilts LRC, as well as the Dorset Land Rover Club. who helped to Hants & Berks LROC’s Alan Braclik won the standard class aboard an immaculately prepared 90. organise and Alex Moore, of Somerset & Wilts LROC, won the modified class for the second year in a row. run such a Rog Pardy, Chairman of The Dorset Land Rover Club and Clerk of the Course, said: “This is the biggest turn-out for this event that we’ve ever had, and I’d like to thank everyone who helped to successful day” organise and run such a successful day.”

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HSCC UNVEILS OULTON PARK GOLD CUP EPYNT CLUB DONATES LINE-UP The Historic Sports Car TO GOOD CAUSES Club (HSCC) has unveiled Epynt Motor Club raised £1750 for local causes last year through its line-up of races for the its two major local rallies, the Old Forge Garage Mewla Rally in Oulton Park Gold Cup (26- August and the D.G Jones Agri Powys Lanes Rally. 28 August), capped by the return of Historic Formula 2. The Powys Lanes event generated £1,500, which was split between the Bracken Trust – supporting local people and their families suffering with cancer – and Wales Air Other headline races include the Ambulance. It was the club’s sixth donation to the air ambulance charity, bringing the Super Touring Trophy, the Jaguar total pledged since 2011 to £2800. Classic Challenge and the Historic Touring Car Challenge for touring Wales Air Ambulance’s Peter and Joanna Tonks said: “Wales Air Ambulance relies on cars from 1966 to 1990. A full line-up these donations to help improve and expand the service it provides. The possibility of of HSCC championships for single- limited night flying and neonatal incubators fitted to the helicopters will provide a service seaters, sports cars and touring cars that will help many more people in Wales.” will pack out the weekend and the Meanwhile the Mewla Rally donated £250 to Sennybridge Junior Football Team. Epynt two F2 races will carry the coveted Motor Club also raised £25 for Children in Need at one of its Autotests. Gold Cup title.

For further information, visit www.hscc.org.uk.

news in brief MARSHAL’S CLUB GIVES IT THE BEANS FOR CHARITY Team JJ Marshal’s Club has announced a joint charity weekend in Secretary of Tynemouth DMC, on [email protected]. association with Tynemouth and District Motor Club to raise funds A JustGiving page has been set up at for the Great North Air Ambulance. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/999charityweekend.

From 9am on Saturday 9 September (999) Team JJ members will In other news, Simmons and Chief Marshal Dan Orme received begin 24 hours of sitting in a bath of baked beans. In the evening the 2017 North West Stages ‘spirit of the rally’ award for their work there will be a charity video race night – tickets cost £5 and are recruiting marshals, while ensuring compliance with the MSA available from Neville Simmons, Chairman of Team JJ and accreditation and buddying scheme. www.msauk.org 9 News

MORE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLISTS GEAR UP FOR SILVERSTONE CLASSIC RACE CHALLENGE A trio of gold medal-winning Olympic rowers are the latest additions to the ‘star-studded’ grid set to contest the world’s biggest celebrity motor race at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (28-30 July).

Brothers Greg and Jonny Searle won gold putting the learning to the test in July. The medals competing together in the Coxed Pair concentration side of things is similar to at the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992, rowing but the adrenalin side is worlds apart while Mark Hunter’s golden moment came 16 – driving wins hands down!” “I’m thrilled years later in the Lightweight Double Sculls The three rowers will join a glittering line- in Beijing. Now all three are hoping to make to have up which already includes two more of a splash at the home of the British Grand Britain’s gold medallists – Jason Kenny CBE passed the Prix. and Amy Williams MBE – as well as former test and now Having passed their ARDS tests last weekend England test cricket captain Mike Gatting at Silverstone, the trio are all set to join an OBE, Dragon’s Den TV star Theo Paphitis and all I want to illustrious 50-car grid all racing Austin A30 a host of other famous faces from sport, film do is drive and A35 saloons – harking back to the late and television. fifties. as much as I Early Bird tickets for the 2017 Silverstone “I’m thrilled to have passed the test and now Classic are on sale until the end of March can, and as all I want to do is drive as much as I can, with adult admission prices starting from £35 fast as I can” and as fast as I can,” said Greg Searle. “I was and the cost of the three-day weekend ticket very nervous when I first got in the car but, priced at £99. Details of all 2017 ticket prices, once the adrenalin and buzz of competition as well as hospitality and camping options kicked-in, the excitement took over.” are available on the silverstoneclassic.com website. “It was awesome, I loved it,” agreed Hunter. “I’m now really looking forward to

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BRITISH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP REVS UP FOR EXCITING NEW SEASON The UK’s premier rally championship gets under way this weekend on the Border Counties Rally, kicking off a raft of changes this season. With new title partner Prestone, the new-look, seven-round MSA The whistle-stop tour continues with the mixed-surface Nicky Grist British Rally Championship takes in events across Britain as well as Stages, followed by the demanding John Mulholland Motors an overseas round in Belgium – the first in BRC history. Jedburgh Rally before the season finale on the picturesque Isle of Man. Abbey will provide the dramatic backdrop for the opening round, the Border Counties Rally.

Another new addition for 2017 will be the Kenotek in northern Belgium in June. The fast and flowing Belgian roads will represent a new challenge for most of the competitors and will offer the opportunity for the BRC crews to go head-to-head with some of the best drivers in Europe.

CIK-FIA NOMINEES ANNOUNCED The MSA is pleased to announce that karters Joseph Taylor and Meanwhile 13-year-old Simmonds put in an impressive performance Alex Simmonds will represent the UK in the CIK-FIA Karting in last year’s British Cadet Championship and earlier this year won Academy Trophy. at PFI amongst a field of over 60 Junior X30 drivers.

The pair have big shoes to fill with last year’s representative Callum The MSA also nominated 13-year-old Alicia Barrett to be considered Bradshaw winning the championship. for the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission Academy Trophy entry.

Twelve-year-old Taylor was 2015 Formula Kart Stars Cadet The world renowned three-round championship kicks off in Genk, Champion and finished second in last year’s MSA British Cadet Kart Belgium on the 14 May, before rounds in Le Mans (France) and Championship. Alahärmä (Finland). www.msauk.org 11 News

(l-r) Prince Edward, Gary Nicholls, Suze Endean, Jonathan Day VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE TORCH TROPHY ACCOLADES Two motorsport volunteers were recognised at the Torch Trophy Trust awards – the first time that the MSA has successfully nominated winners of these prestigious accolades. Held at the British Olympic Association (BOA) in London, the silverware was presented by HRH The Earl of Wessex.

Gary Nicholls was recognised in his 40th selfless volunteer work to support their year in the sport, having started as a sport and are fully deserving of their “Both Robert competitor. He is Chairman of Association individual recognition. Every year the Trust and Gary of Eastern Motor Clubs, sits on Chelmsford sets out to acknowledge the terrific army of MC’s committee, and is part of the MSA volunteers who offer priceless support to have provided Timekeeping Advisory Panel. their chosen sport and local community and outstanding they are clearly incredible ambassadors and Robert Harte was nominated primarily for exceptional contributors. and selfless his work on the ’s marshal videos; he devised the concept, “The Trust has been recognising worthy volunteer work scripted and presented the films. He also sports-focused volunteers since 1962 and to support their created marshals’ cards with useful phrases I’m delighted Robert and Gary are now on them, including in foreign languages, recognised as part of a distinguished group sport and are and he volunteers on a number of events in that dates back more than half a century.” fully deserving of a variety of roles. Jonathan Day, MSA Development Director, their individual Torch Trophy Trust Chairman Paul Dimond and Suze Endean, MSA Development said: “There is no doubt that both Robert Manager, attended on behalf of the MSA. recognition” and Gary have provided outstanding and 12 MSA Extra / March 2017 Who: and Where: Rally Guanajuato México What: Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle claim their first win in the new Citroen C3 WRC When: 10-12 March

www.msauk.org 13 Technical Updates, clarifications and advice

FIA SAFETY WEBSITE There is a very useful area on the FIA website relating to safety, this is where you will find – amongst other things – useful bulletins detailing any amendments or changes to FIA safety equipment homologations. There is also lots of interesting and useful information on event and venue safety. It is worth regularly checking this site for updates. FIA HISTORIC DATABASE WEBSITE The website can be found at Competitors are advised that the FIA’s new Historic Database website is constantly www.fia.com/safety. increasing the amount of data available. Although development continues and it is by no means complete, there is already a great deal of useful information readily available. The website has a searchable database of vehicle homologations, where the FIA homologation papers and other useful information about the individual vehicles can be viewed. The database also contains a number of period regulations for various formulae, events and championships, along with period copies of FIA Appendix J. It is being added to all the time with new homologations and regulations being uploaded, so it will continue to grow into a very useful resource. The website can be found at: http://historicdb.fia.com/.

FRONT BUMPER REMINDER As we are now into March, competitors are reminded that the new regulations concerning dismountable front fairing fitment in Junior and Senior non-gearbox kart classes are now in force. There is a useful information sheet concerning the changes, which is available at www.msauk.org/KartTech, and can also be directly downloaded HERE.

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14 MSA Extra / March 2017 Results Latest results across the different types of motor sport goverened by the MSA LindsayPhotoSport

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Five-time Scottish champion led from start to finish to take victory on the opening round, the Arnold Clark Jury’s Inn Snowman Rally. Results 1 David Bogie/Kevin Rae (Skoda Fabia R5) 37m51s 2 Shaun Sinclair/Jamie Edwards ( Impreza WRC S14) 38m49s 3 /Paul Beaton () 39m11s Duncan Stephens Paul Lawrence

MINTEX MSA BRITISH HISTORIC RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Nick Elliott and Dave Price opened their bid for the 2017 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally MSA BRITISH CAR TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Championship. Results Barrie Parker drove faultlessly Results 1 Nick Elliott/Dave Price (Ford Escort) 45m20s in atrocious conditions of 1 Barrie Parker (Westfield) 36.9% 2 Jason Pritchard/Phil Clarke (Ford Escort the Golden Springs Car Trial, 2 Shawn Franklin (Citroen Saxo VTS) 97.4% RS1800) 45m55s the opening round of the 3 Wayne Grimshaw (Vauxhall Nova) 100% 3 Rudi Lancaster/Guy Weaver (Ford Escort RS championship. 1800) 46m38s Calvin Talbot Fern Motorsport Mark Breen

MSA BRITISH SPORTING LINK UP LTD MSA MSA ANICC MCGRADY TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP BRITISH AUTOTEST INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Duncan Stephens won the Peter Derek McGarrity, with co-driver Nigel Magee, Blankstone ahead of Andy Wilks. Richard Pinkney won the opening took a superb twenty-four second victory. round at Curborough Sprint Course. Results Results 1 Duncan Stephens / Tristan Veale Results 1 Derek McGarrity/ Nigel Magee (Ford Fiesta WRC) (Crossle) 31 points lost 1 Richard Pinkney (Caterham 1600) 36m17.0s 2 Andy Wilks / Mark Smith (Crossle) 31 854.4 secs 2 Derek McGeehan/Laurie Smyth ( WRC) points lost 2 Malcolm Livingston (Lindsay +0:24.0s 3 Ian Veale / Sandy Veale (Sherpa) 33 Special) 861.5 3 Stuart Biggerstaff/Stephen Jess (Subaru points lost 3 Chris Chapman (Striker 1800) 868.1 Impreza WRC) +0:27.8s

www.msauk.org 15 RallyFuture Helping to ensure a bright future for stage in the UK

MSA CLARIFIES ‘BUDDYING’ PROVISION FOR RALLY MARSHALS The MSA has clarified the ‘buddying’ principles for stage rally marshalling, as part of the RallyFuture project to help ensure the sport’s future by further enhancing safety. There are now three types of stage rally either an accredited or a registered marshal The online rally marshals training modules marshal: registered, accredited and at a maximum ratio of four-to-one. This were designed to ensure – and allow the currently non-accredited. Registered means that for every group of five marshals, MSA to demonstrate – that all stage rally marshals are those who have completed at least one must be either registered or marshals have a common understanding of the MSA’s online rally marshals’ training accredited. their roles and responsibilities, spectator modules and gone on to register with the engagement and how to handle an incident. Rob Jones, MSA Chief Executive, said: “The MSA. Accredited marshals are those who Over 6000 people have engaged with the registration and accreditation process has have completed the online training but modules since they were launched in been a well-received and important step not registered. Currently non-accredited January 2016. among those who have completed the marshals are those who have done neither. online modules, but it is essential that we Further information on the online training Those marshals who are currently non- continue to welcome those who have yet to scheme can be found at accredited continue to play an important undertake the process and this provision www.msauk.org/rallymarshalstraining. role in the safe and effective running of ensures their vital inclusion.” events but they must be ‘buddied’ with

This article first appeared in MSA Extra, December 2016. 16 MSA Extra / March 2017 RallyFuture

RallyFuture news in brief

GRANT-AID AVAILABLE TO CLUBS Event organising clubs are reminded that the British Motor Sports Training Trust (BMSTT) has offered grant-aid towards the purchase of red and white safety tape and additional Spectator Warning Notices required under the MSA Stage Rally Safety Requirements. Eligible clubs can claim up to 75 per cent of additional expenditure up to a total of £900 in 2017. To apply, click HERE. www.msauk.org 17 Academy Equipping the UK’s most promising young drivers

CO-DRIVERS TO CHESTERFIELD National rally star Steve Perez gave five of the UK’s most promising young co-drivers a money-can’t-buy experience aboard a WRC car in Chesterfield earlier this month (4-5 March).

MSA Academy navigators Max Freeman, Aaron Johnston, Siobhan Pugh, Charley Sayer-Payne, Caron Tomlinson, Keaton Williams and Tom Woodburn joined programme leaders Nicky Grist and Paul Spooner for a classroom session on the complex role of a professional co-driver. They then had exclusive use of Perez’s private stage, to test their newfound knowledge and skills. First they made pace notes from the comfort of a road car, before climbing aboard the former BTRDA Gold Star Champion’s Ford Focus WRC and tackling the stage at competition speed. The co-drivers also underwent a sports psychology session and the MSA’s anti-doping presentation by Academy Manager and qualified UKAD advisor Greg Symes.

18 MSA Extra / March 2017 MSA Academy MSA ACADEMY CLASS OF 2016 TEAM UK AASE Jack Aitken Jordan King Peter Bennett Jack Tritton Ben Barnicoat Seb Morris Troy Beswick Tomas Williams Jake Dennis Lando Norris Adam Brown Zach Anderton Jake Hughes Osian Pryce Angus Fender Lewis Brown Chris Ingram Seb Perez Amy Duke Paige Holden Nathan Edwards CO-DRIVERS Alex Kite Charlie Fagg Hannah Lang Ben Green Max Freeman Caron Tomlinson Jack Leese Zak Hughes Phil Hall Ross Whittock Max Marzorati Samuel Johnston Aaron Johnston Keaton Williams Tommi Meadows Bryony King Siobhan Pugh Tom Woodburn Katie Milner Carlito Miracco Charley Sayer-Payne Leanna Page Jake Robinson Finlay Retson Kieran Shanks Matthew Round-Garrido Alexander Tait Daniel Seager Jake Taylor William Tregurtha Ben Tuck

MSA ACADEMY SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Twenty-four young elite drivers have been chosen for the MSA Academy’s Squad development programme. After accepting applications for the first time, the list includes names such as 2016 British Rallycross Champion Dan Rooke, CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy winner Callum Bradshaw and Lewis Brown, RSF MSA Young Driver of the Year. Callum Bradshaw (Kart) Ben Green (Race) Dan Rooke (Rallycross) Lewis Brown (Race) Johnathan Hoggard (Kart) William Tregurtha (Race) Jamie Chadwick (Race) Callum Ilott (Race/Kart) James Williams (Rally) Oliver Clarke (Kart) Ashley Marshall (Race) Tom Williams (Rally) Max Coates (Race) Oliver Mellors (Rally) Teddy Wilson (Kart) Matthew Cowley (Race) Sebastian Melrose (Race) Tom Wood (Race) Lewis Cameron Davies (Rally) Stuart Middleton (Race) Rhys Yates (Rally) Brown Meirion Evans (Rally) Katie Milner (Race) Oliver York (Race)

Dan Rooke Callum Bradshaw (r) & Oliver Clarke (l)

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PRYCE ANNOUNCES BRC COMEBACK Team UK’s rally star Osian Pryce will chase this year’s Prestone MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) title as well as glory on the world stage. Osian will drive a Ford Fiesta R5 in the BRC, starting with this weekend’s Border Counties Rally in Scotland. In addition to his seven-round British commitment, Pryce will tackle three rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in a Ford Fiesta R5 prepared by two- time world champion squad M-Sport. Pryce’s entry at Rally Poland and Rally Finland comes courtesy of winning last year’s Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy, the WRC-based one-make series for world rallying’s most promising young drivers. “This is my biggest year ever, “This is my biggest year ever,” said Pryce, 24, “it’s what it’s what I’ve been working I’ve been working towards since I started in the sport at the towards since I started in the age of 16. “The BRC is unfinished business for me. I competed against sport at the age of 16” Britain’s best for three years; I finished third in the first season and second in the next two. I’ve got the chance to close the BRC out now and that’s really important for me.” Pryce will be joined at Spencer Sport by fellow MSA Academy members James Williams and Phil Hall, who are contending the Junior BRC.

MARSHALL NAMED AS PADDON’S NEW CO- DRIVER MSA Team UK graduate Seb Marshall has been named as ’s new co-driver after announced his retirement last week. Marshall will take over for the final four rounds of the WRC season, beginning with ADAC Rallye Deutschland (17 - 20 August). The twenty-eight-year-old partnered Australian champion for several seasons before joining in 2014 in the European Championship. The pair joined in 2015 but Marshall stepped down as the Dutchman’s co-driver at the start of this season. He has been working with Paddon during testing and the pair will compete together for the first time at the non-championship Rallye twitter feed Sanremo (29 March - 1 April) in Italy in an i20 R5. Seb Marshall @sebmarshall Mar 15 @MSAUK Marshall’s new role means that there are now three MSA Academy @MSAAcademy cheers! Helped along this journey graduates co-driving in the WRC, with former Rally Elite members with much help from all you guys and Dan Barritt also in the championship.

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MARK HUCKLEBRIDGE, 1978-2017 Mark Hucklebridge was in the first cohort of MSA Academy Coaches when the AASE programme was launched in 2008, and acted as a Coach for the MotoX riders who joined the programme. Prior to coaching Mark was a very successful MotoX rider Huck even set up his own Charity “Friends of Huck” to aid himself, riding successfully in the World MX Championship people who find themselves in a place of financial hardship for a number of years and claiming numerous British through ill-heath or injury by the provision of grants of money, Championships. Despite coming from a two wheeled services, and equipment that the person in need could not background Huck was able to bring huge value to those from afford, or have access to, without the help of the charity. the four wheeled community. He always had a smile on his face To date the Charity has raised in excess of £100,000. The and a passion for developing young people. MSA Academy will remember Huck fondly and send all their Huck was diagnosed in 2010 with stage four bowel, liver and thoughts and best wishes to Huck’s wife Emma, son Charlie, lung cancer and was told his illness was terminal in February the rest of the Hucklebridge family and friends. 2014. His aim from this point onwards was to live life to its Pictured (l-r): Roy Barton, James Wozencroft, Greg Symes, fullest. It was this determination and his bright personality Robert Reid, Tom Gaymor, Mark Hucklebridge which enabled him to live his life right up to the very end. For more information on Friends of Huck, please visit: www.friendsofhuck.co.uk

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TEIFI VALLEY MOTOR CLUB Formed in 1959, Teifi Valley Motor Club (TVMC) organise three regarded as one of the events that every road rally competitor wants successful events, the Rali Bro Preseli, Dale Stages and the to win. Cilwendeg road rally. Last year the club attended four promotional shows and worked The Rali Bro Preseli is a charity event, raising somewhere in the with Wales RDO Howard Davies to attract new members at the region of £35,000 for local charities to date. Last year’s event Cardigan Show. attracted a maximum entry of 75 cars with 22 reserves and was won TVMC also do their bit for charity, organising a bike ride in October by Tim Hand and Jason Davies. from Aberaeron to Llangeitho and back. 39 riders took part, raising The club’s stage rally, the Lawrence Landfill Dale Stages was a over £400 for Cardigan Oxygen Therapy Centre and Marie Curie in round of three different championships and attracted an entry of memory of the late Ceinwen Davies. 73 cars. Won by Bob Fowden and Paul Wakley in a The active club also found time to run the Myherin stage of Wales WRC, the event was organised by former BRC co-driver and BTRDA Rally GB and organised a gymkhana event for 16 cars between Champion, Eurig “Bryngwyn” Evans. Christmas and the New Year. The final rally of the year was the Cilwendeg, the final round of the With over 300 members TVMC has a great deal of success in various Welsh Road Rally Championship. 2016’s event was oversubscribed events and championships, including the Welsh Historic Rally with a maximum 90 car entry and 16 reserves. The Cilwendeg was Championship, which was won by two members. The club shows the first event ever organised by TVMC back in 1960, and is still no signs of slowing down yet!

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Club Development

LARNE MOTOR CLUB Larne Motor Club strengthened its relationship with “We’ve had three students join the club from Belfast Met,” Jonathan Metropolitan College when club members Jonathan Millar and Millar said. “Last year’s event at the college was very well received Gillian Magee visited the venue in February with Northern Ireland and a couple of the students were reminiscing about it during Regional Development Officer (RDO), Jonathan MacDonald. February’s visit. It’s great that they still talk about it and you can be The club, which finished runner-up in the 2016 JLT MSA Club of the sure that they’ve told other people about it too.” Year, first visited the college in April 2016 when they laid on a ‘Go Motorsport’ demonstration autosolo within the college grounds. What Next? Belfast Met Lecturer Steven McKeegan, who is also a licensed MSA Larne Motor Club members are also busy planning their motorsport scrutineer, secured the use of the venue, and the demonstration season of events which kicks off with a clubman autotest in the allowed students to enjoy passenger runs in the cars. They also had middle of June, closely followed by the two-day Cairncastle Hill an opportunity to look around specialist autotest vehicles, as well Climb, a round of the Northern Ireland Championship. as watch a car extraction demonstration thanks to the Northern “We’re tagging on to a Road Safety Community Event at the start of Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. March in Larne town centre to promote the club,” Millar said. “We’ll Fast-forward to 2017 and the club is continuing its links with the have a couple of cars there, we’ll be handing out flyers and we’ll be college. On 27 February, Jonathan Millar arrived with his Citroen C2, telling members of the public all about Larne Motor Club.” a car that he uses at autotests and targa rallies, while RDO Jonathan “As well as that, we had six new members who attended our club MacDonald brought a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 2 stage rally car. meeting at the end of February,” he continued. “They arrived as After a short presentation about motorsport, which included a result of our Facebook page. I created an ‘event’ on the page, a video showing action from Larne Motor Club›s autotest, the listed the time, date and location of the club meeting and invited students had an opportunity to look around the cars and ask everyone to come along. I couldn’t believe it when I saw six new questions. faces there!” Enticing new blood into the sport isn’t easy. In fact, some might say it’s an impossible task but Larne Motor Club is proving that simply isn’t true. With a bit of dedicated effort from one or two club members, other clubs could mirror the success that Larne Motor Club is enjoying. So what are you waiting for? Go for it...and don’t be afraid to contact your local Regional Development Officer if you would like some support!

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Spotlight... Luis Gutierrez-Diaz

What’s your day job? Woodbridge. I really enjoyed that and I started volunteering in Primary school teacher. other club events, a lot of events since CMC is a very active club, including Endurance, Targas, Historic and Stage Rallies as well as Which motor club do you belong to? autosolos by other clubs in East Anglia. Chelmsford Motor Club/Anglia Motor Sport Club. Someone in the club spotted my passion and commitment and What role(s) do you volunteer in? invited me to join organising teams. 2014 was the first time I was When not competing, and family permitting, I try to help in any Chief Marshal on a Targa and since then I’ve been CM in two stage event the club or other local clubs organise. I’ve marshalled in 12 rallies at Brands Hatch and The Preston Navigational rally. cars, Targas, Autosolos, Stage Rallies, Historic… For the last two What’s the best thing about being a motor sport years I’ve been Chief Marshal in the 2 major events CMC organise volunteer? (i.e. The Preston and the Brands Hatch Stages). It’s about putting something back into the sport that I love. Even How long have you been volunteering for? the smallest club level event requires a great commitment and I first marshalled in 2010, I had recently joined the club and I time effort by the organising team. Seeing competitors smiling volunteered to marshal on a Gymkhana. I got hooked… at the end of an event after having had a good day/night out is what’s all about. What or who inspired you to get into motor sport? What piece of advice would you give to a new I grew up in Asturias (Northern Spain) where closed road rallying volunteer? was, and still is, a big thing. Since I was very little I remember Get involved and don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if you going with my dad and older brother to spectate on stages and think it may be a silly question… we all started somewhere. In hillclimbs. I was a teenager during the golden era of WRC and, of this era of the Internet, you can ask these questions from home course, was the hero back in Spain. but make an effort to attend your local club meets. Usually held at a pub, it’s a great place to meet likeminded people, share Brief volunteering history to present? experiences, get advice and, of course, great banter and support. I had a classic Mini and I was a member of the local Mini club. Competitors are very appreciative and without new blood in I soon grew bored of the static car shows and decided to get in volunteering the sport cannot survive. touch via the internet with my most local motor club. I felt very welcome and was invited to marshal on a club gymkhana at

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Bringing newcomers to the sport

EAST MIDLANDS RDO TANIA BROWN The first question to ask is why your club wishes to attract Knowing your club and what you have to offer allows you to tailor newcomers to motorsport. It may seem like an obvious question but the benefits to your members. Many Land Rover clubs in my area there can be several reasons. We need ‘new’ blood to continue the have excellent Facebook pages that are full of useful information sport, but at club level there are several variations on this theme. as well as upcoming events. To any newcomer on the scene, being Do you need volunteers, spectators or competitors? Why do you able to find information easily from the outside makes it much need to attract them? Some clubs may have a constant membership easier to come along and join in. The advice may seem trite but level and wish to increase numbers, and some may lack people who simply having someone to welcome newcomers to a club night so are prepared to get their hands dirty. they do not feel left out can make a huge amount of difference. This is a starting point, only once you know why you want to Having a website, Facebook or Twitter page where people can find attract newcomers, and in which area, can you tackle how to do information makes it easier for them to take the plunge and get it. Clubs may need people in all areas, certainly nearly every club I involved. have worked with since becoming a Regional Development Officer, The rally world has seen the introduction of the online marshals’ is thinking about retaining and recruiting volunteers. It is well training and accreditation scheme. It is important to remember that known that motorsport cannot happen without volunteers, but it not being accredited does not mean that you cannot come along as is also true that it cannot happen without new competitors as well. a newbie, it just means you have to be buddied up. Much as many Spectators are part of the equation too. Spectators often turn into of us were in our early days, this is just a more formal setting for it. marshals and competitors. If it is competitors you want to attract, or to turn your non- Competitors usually join a club so they can compete, but there is competing members into potential competitors, don’t forget that a not the same need for spectators, what can you offer them as a MSA registered club can run one taster event per discipline, each club? Many may be happy with club nights and publications. But year, more information can be found at how do you know what your members want? Many successful clubs https://www.msauk.org/Clubs/Taster-events. have popular club nights or social media pages. Both can offer a two way conversation that benefits a club, however not everyone wants to attend a club night and not everyone wants to or can use social media. www.msauk.org 25 GoMo Events

Hibernation has ended in opportunity for the pupils to get under the competing against similarly-built kits. Scotland, and with the slightly bonnets of cars and help out in the service They were amazed at the diverse range warmer weather, covers have area. of cars competing against each other, Despite the brutal weather - which saw the some of which were nearly as old as their been removed from cars and grandparents,” Alison said. “As a result buggies. group having to walk backwards across the paddock to avoid the biting hailstones of the visit, the pupils will be applying for The first round of the Scottish Tarmac Rally and wind - the pupils’ enthusiasm was their Cadet Marshal or Trainee Marshal Championship took place at Knockhill in clear. Being able to access the pit lane, licences and will be supporting Glenrothes February and Scotland RDO Alison Clark control room, scrutineering area, media MSC’s band of marshals at Crail in June.” took along pupils from nearby Woodmill room and marshals’ area created much High School. excitement. Competitors spoke with pupils and took time to explain the mechanics and The school has a popular motorsports club, modifications of their cars, time cards and with success in both the Greenpower and F1 stage maps. Marshals also explained their in Schools projects. Alison had previously safety and timekeeping roles. visited the school with a view to forming a bond with Glenrothes Motor Sports Club. “The motorsport club pupils already had With Knockhill being so close, Alison saw good technical knowledge from their the Grant Construction Stages as the perfect car-build projects, but they’re used to contact your RDO

Contact your local Regional Development Officer. Regional Development Officers support all MSA motor clubs.

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