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CEO’s MESSAGE

THE REVOLUTION “The last 18 months have seen a lot of changes here at Motorsport UK, with our name change symbolising a change of focus to put members like you at the heart of everything that we do.”

uly is the busiest month of the year for British Festival of Speed. I want to personally thank all motorsport. A month when all eyes are on the marshals and officials for their ongoing dedication UK and our headline events. In this issue we and commitment to our sport. Without them the celebrate these events and take a moment to sport simply could not operate. Our volunteers are reflectJ on the health of British motorsport at a time renowned globally for the highly skilled manner in of unprecented change. which they execute their duties, week in and week out – often despite our great British weather! The last 18 months have seen a lot of changes here at Motorsport UK, with our name change This month’s competitor column is written by symbolising a change of focus to put members Charlie Lower, a 19-year-old Autotest competitor like you at the heart of everything that we do. who is a champion of accessible motorsport. He began competing at 14 and now works in the sport In an interview with Dan Prosser, Chairman thanks to the connections he has made through David Richards CBE warns against complacency Autotesting. As an organisation we have placed and outlines the work we’re doing to ensure the much more focus on the grassroots of the sport motorsport sector remains as vibrant as its but accept we need to do a better job of making ever been. the sport easier to get into and more compelling to stay. Some of that is about reducing cost, and some Together we continue to administer and protect reducing bureaucracy and red tape. the fundamental pillars of our sport; providing comprehensive training across 14,500 volunteers, I hope you enjoy this issue, but as always, safeguarding the integrity of the sport for all, we’d love to hear your feedback. maintaining high levels of safety across hundreds Email [email protected] with your of motorsport venues and strike the right balance comments and story ideas. with appropriate and sensible regulation and governance. Best wishes,

In this issue we also shine a light on the volunteers Hugh Chambers behind the and Goodwood CEO, Motorsport UK

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UP TO SPEED LATEST NEWS

British Grand Prix Special SILVERSTONE SECURES FIVE YEAR EXTENSION TO FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Silverstone Circuit, the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) and Formula 1 announce that the British Grand Prix will remain at the venue until 2024. This deal secures the future of the British Grand Prix and ensures that Silverstone remains its home for at least a further five years.

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Stuart Pringle, Managing Director of Silverstone said, “The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is rightly recognised as one of the highlights of both the F1 championship and the annual British sporting calendar. This is thanks to our track being one of the greatest drivers’ circuits in the world, but also the enormous passion for motor racing that exists in the loyal and knowledgeable fans that we have in this country. The prospect of not hosting a grand prix at Silverstone would have been devastating for everyone in the sport and I am delighted that we are here today, on the eve of what is sure to be a fantastic event, making this positive announcement about the future.” David Richards, Chairman of Motorsport “I am delighted F1 CEO Chase Carey explained, “We UK, commented, “I am delighted at are really pleased to confirm that the this news. Not just for Silverstone at this news. Not British Grand Prix will stay on the and the BRDC, but for motorsport in just for Silverstone FIA Formula 1 World Championship the UK and, most importantly, fans of calendar for at least the next five the sport. Silverstone is synonymous and the BRDC, but years, with the event remaining at with Formula 1 and part of the for motorsport in its long-standing home, Silverstone championship’s DNA. Since the drivers’ Circuit. We have always said that, if it championship was first awarded in the UK and, most is to have a long-term future, our sport 1950, the UK has delivered ten Formula importantly, fans of must preserve its historic venues and 1 champions in 17 different years. Silverstone and Great Britain represent The UK is home to the engineering the sport” the cradle of this sport, its starting excellence that delivers these point back in 1950. Today, Formula 1 is champions and eight of ten teams have a global sport, held on five continents, a presence in the UK. It made no sense watched by an audience of over 500 not to have a championship round in million fans around the world and our the UK, when the UK is so central to aim is to grow this number by bringing the fabric of the championship. It is the sport we love to new countries, tremendous that the legion of fans will while also maintaining its roots: be able to continue to enjoy first-hand Silverstone and the British Grand Prix the spectacle that is the pinnacle of are an integral part of that vision.” our sport.”

The Formula 1 is held on 500m Fans watch Big continents5 Numbers F1 globally

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British Grand Prix Special

HAMILTON RECEIVES HAWTHORN TROPHY has received the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy for an eighth time, after ranking as the top Commonwealth driver in F1 last year. Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK Chief Executive, victories en route to his fifth Formula 1 World presented the trophy at Silverstone, where Championship – sealed with two races to spare. Hamilton won a record-breaking sixth British His efforts also helped the UK-based Mercedes Grand Prix. While Hamilton is Britain’s latest F1 AMG Petronas Team to secure its fifth champion, was the first, winning consecutive manufacturers’ title and extend its the title in 1958. Hawthorn tragically died a dominance of the V6 turbo hybrid era. year later and the Memorial Trophy has been presented every year since to the highest place British or Commonwealth Grand Prix driver. Hamilton’s 2018 season yielded 11 race

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MOTORSPORT UK AND THE SERIES TO COLLABORATE FOR 2020 Seven-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Hugh Chambers explained, “We are delighted to Ricciardo visited round four of his kart race work with the Daniel Ricciardo Series to establish series at Whilton Mill last weekend and a bridge from entry-level indoor karting to took the opportunity to announce with Motorsport UK kart racing. We continually look Motorsport UK CEO, Hugh Chambers, that at the grassroots of the sport, searching for new for 2020 the series will partner with the pathways into the sport which are affordable and sport’s governing body. accessible. Daniel’s series, with its focus on reduced Daniel Ricciardo Series Director Andy Cox, costs and a level playing field, has an important commented on the news, “There have been some role to play in completing that jigsaw puzzle.” big changes at Motorsport UK through this year The Daniel Ricciardo Series will continue as with a renewed focus on karting in particular. I a national series in 2020 with its competitors feel that we have a lot in common with the desire enjoying all the benefits of Motorsport UK to try to get more youngsters into karting and, membership. The new collaboration will also be working together with our ethos of fair play and the extended with Daniel Ricciardo Series competitors lower costs of the Daniel Ricciardo Series, I’m very racing at some Motorsport UK kart clubs. confident that we will attract new youngsters into karting and simplify the process and experience for families.”

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MOTORSPORT UK LAUNCHES TENDER PROCESS FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPs Motorsport UK has launched a tender process for the organisation and promotion of the Motorsport UK British and Motorsport UK British Superkart Championships from 2020.

In the tender document, the governing body is seeking interested parities to run and promote the series for a minimum of 3 years from the 1 January 2020.

Please click here to view the full British Rallycross tender document

Please click here to view the full British Superkart tender document

Submissions should be marked for the attention of Sheila Barter, Facilities Manager, Motorsport UK House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG no later than 12:00 noon on 16th August 2019.

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TOCA TO OPERATE THE BTCC UNTIL END OF 2026

Motorsport UK and BARC (TOCA) Limited announce contract extension; TOCA to continue to operate and promote the British “The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) until the end of 2026. Motorsport UK previously with packed grids, high profile Touring Car reappointed TOCA as the manufacturer support, live organiser and promoter of the television coverage and crowds Championship is BTCC for five years from 2017, with of up to 40,000 attending every the option to extend for a further event. one of the five years from 2022. “TOCA has done an exceptional Given the continued success job in organising and promoting best-loved and and profile of the series TOCA the Championship, which has extended the agreement continues to deliver exceptional, most successful early in order to provide for the action-packed racing at circuits organisation to enter into major throughout the UK. Motorsport Championships obligations beyond 2021. UK is delighted to be extending its agreement with them until at least in the world” Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, 2026.” said: “It’s important for the long- term stability of the BTCC for us to be able to confirm that we will continue to operate this great championship until at least the end of 2026. “This enables us to now embark on firm planning and making those extended commitments – including the introduction of hybrid energy – that are vital to ensure the continued growth of this fantastic championship.” David Richards CBE, Chairman of Motorsport UK, added: “The British Touring Car Championship is one of the best-loved and most successful championships in the world, let alone the UK,

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NEW MOTORSPORT MUSEUM OPEN

New Jim Clark Motorsport Museum opens to the public following the completion of a £1.6million partnership project, with two of Clark’s cars at the heart of the modern exhibition space in Duns, Berwickshire. The iconic Lotus 25/R6, which Clark drove to Doug Niven, a trustee of The Jim Clark Trust victory in four Grands Prix, including the British and Jim’s cousin, said: “The new museum brings Grand Prix in 1964, is joined by his 1964 British together the story of Jim’s life both in and out of Saloon Car Championship-winning . racing cars. They have been loaned to the new museum “Jim was a very humble person and would be by Tinguely Museum, Switzerland, and Dario astonished to see this museum honouring him. Franchitti respectively, with Franchitti personally But, I think he would be extremely proud that it delivering his car to the museum. sits here in Duns – his home town from a young Operated by charity Live Borders, the museum age and at the heart of the community that includes new image galleries, film footage, embraced him and still feels such a connection to interactive displays and a simulator. There is him to this day.” also expanded exhibition space showcasing Ben Smith, Secretary of The Jim Clark Trust, added: memorabilia and the trophy collection. “A new museum to honour Jim has been a goal for The Jim Clark Trust, of which Franchitti is a Patron, so many people for a significant period of time has helped fund the museum development and it is deeply satisfying to see that hard work through donations from around the world and has and commitment come to fruition.” been instrumental in securing the loan of the two

cars for the museum.

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“In addition to the new museum, the Trust has been working on a variety of other complimentary projects. These will bring more visitors to Duns and will ensure that Jim’s legacy lives on and continues to inspire future generations”

“The support from across Scotland and internationally for this project has been overwhelming and reflects the high esteem in which Jim is held, both amongst fellow racers, including the Trust’s Patrons, but also those who were lucky enough to see Jim race in his day. “There has also been significant support from many who have learnt about Jim’s story and achievements and wanted to see it told to an even wider audience. “In addition to the new museum, the Trust has been working on a variety of other complimentary projects, including a Jim Clark Tourist Trail and a range of future events. Together with the museum these will bring more visitors to Duns, and the wider Scottish Borders, and will ensure that Jim’s legacy lives on and continues to inspire future generations.” Clark tragically died at Hockenheim in Germany at the age of just 32. He was much admired for his The Scottish Borders’ latest visitor attraction has modesty and humility alongside his remarkable been delivered by Scottish Borders Council in natural ability in all forms of motor racing. He is partnership with charity Live Borders, The Jim still considered one of the greatest ever racing Clark Trust and the Jim Clark Memorial Room Trust. drivers and remains to this day one of Scotland’s Funding for the project has come from the most admired sporting heroes. Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland and The Jim Clark Trust, the latter also including a grant from the Further Information Fallago Environment Fund. Adult admission to the museum costs just £5, with visitors Jim Clark won the championship able to return as often as they like for free for the following in 1963, becoming the then youngest ever 12 months. There is a small additional cost for the simulator. World Champion. He followed it up with victory Follow the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum on social media again in 1965 and in the same year also won #JimClarkMotorsportMuseum @liveborders @JimClarkTrust the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in America. He @scotborders www.jcmm.org.uk remains the only driver to have won both the Formula One and Indy 500 titles in the same year.

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WALES RALLY GB TO CELEBRATE MOMENTOUS 75TH MILESTONE

This year’s Wales Rally GB (3-6 The celebratory display will include entered and the £25 prize for October) will be the 75th running many icons from previous eras having recorded the lowest number of the globally renowned event – including significant Ford Escorts, of penalty points was awarded to a significant milestone that will be Group B machines and victorious cars Colonel A. H. Loughborough driving a celebrated in style when the FIA rallied by British heroes Colin McRae Lanchester 15/18. (WRC) and Richard Burns. arrives in the UK this autumn. Motor Sport magazine reported: Illustrating the rally’s remarkable “People with the knowledge and A special showcase featuring many history, the collection will provide experience of the of the stand-out cars from past visitors with an engaging insight may, perhaps, have regarded the generations will be one of the into the sport’s evolution over time, R.A.C event as a meek and mediocre highlights at Thursday evening’s whetting appetites for the of counterpart of the former, but as spectacular opening competitive the latest generation of WRC stars and a preliminary effort there can be stage at the popular cars – the fastest and most impressive no denying the fact that it was a circuit near Chester. machines ever to set wheels in the great success. It showed that British forests. motorists are really keen to indulge in motoring fixtures when the Back in 1932, the inaugural Royal opportunity occurs provided they are Automobile Club Rally took its lead organised by a competent body.” from the Monte Carlo Rally with crews driving standard road cars setting off Though there was a break in the from nine different towns and cities action following the outbreak of the all bound for Torquay on the English Second World War and again in 1957 Riviera via a variety of 1000-mile for the Suez Crisis, the RAC Rally routes, each one with four control followed a similar format, albeit with points. No fewer than 342 competitors the introduction of more competitive

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tests, until the start of the sixties when Scandinavian style off-road forest stages were first introduced – a move which cemented the rally’s reputation as one of the most challenging and respected on the calendar. In 1973, the event’s international reputation earned it a founding position in the newly created World Rally Championship and, together with Finland, remains one of only two rounds that have featured on every year’s WRC roster ever since. The switch to gravel tracks in the forests and a wintry, end-of-season partners such as Lombard, Network slot on the schedule resulted in Q and Dayinsure. The UK’s round of 30 years of Nordic success only the WRC has been titled Wales Rally interrupted by Roger Clark’s two home GB for the past 17 years since the wins in 1972 and 1976. Welsh Government became principal funding partner in 2003. In more recent times, though, the victories have been shared more “Only the Monte Carlo Rally can boast widely with further home-grown a longer or richer pedigree than winners Colin McRae (1994, 1995 and Wales Rally GB and only Finland has for both competitors and visitors, we 1997), Richard Burns (1998, 1999 and also retained a place on every World are proud of the rally’s unique place 2000) and most recently Elfyn Evans Rally Championship calendar – it’s in the sport’s history and will be in 2017. Coming 25 years ago, the first this incredible esteem and heritage celebrating that with this special 75th of McRae’s victories was in the 50th which make Rally GB, in all its guises, anniversary showcase at Oulton Park running of the event. so special,” remarked Hugh Chambers, in October.” CEO of Motorsport UK, organiser of The UK’s premier rally has also Wales Rally GB. “While continuing to seen several title changes over innovate and keeping the event fresh its long history with the advent of title sponsorship from commercial

Tickets Adult tickets to the opening Oulton Park Special Stage on Thursday are priced at just £25 and must be purchased in advance – grandstand seats are also available as well as a hospitality upgrade for those seeking the ultimate entertainment experience. Children aged 15 and under enjoy free admittance. Full details of these – as well as a wide choice of tickets for the 21 Special Stages that follow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – can be found on the walesrallygb.com website.

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Billy Monger becomes youngest recipient of

This week (31 July) the Royal to digest how amazing this award is. and team drivers Automobile Club awarded the But I stayed at Pall Mall last night and Loïc Duval for their contribution prestigious Segrave Trophy to and it’s starting to sink in just how to Allan McNish’s dramatic victories double amputee racing driver incredible it is. I’m super proud.’ at Le Mans 24 Hours and the FIA . Acknowledging the World Endurance Championship. The Club also awarded Trevor young man’s remarkable return to Carlin of the racing after an horrific accident, the Upon receiving the Segrave Segrave Medal in recognition of citation for the award reads; ‘for Medal, and commenting on Billy’s the fundamental role that he has demonstrating exceptional courage remarkable achievement, Trevor played on Billy’s journey back to and determination after great Carlin said ‘I’m delighted to be motorsport. The Segrave Medal, adversity and returning to high included on such a staggering list presented at the Club’s discretion, levels of motorsport.’ of legends. In a hundred years’ time is only awarded in conjunction with when people look back and hear Upon receiving the Trophy, Billy said: the trophy when the Committee Billy’s story, they will say how on ‘My life has become so busy with feels it’s justified. It was last earth did he ever manage that – I’m my Formula 1 commentary and my awarded in 2014 to Dr Wolfgang overjoyed to be a part of that story.’ own racing I haven’t had a chance Ullrich, Audi’s Head of Motorsport

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Revolution - July 2019 22 COVER STORY BEST OF BRITISH THE ULTIMATE MONTH OF MOTORSPORT

With the British Grand Prix, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Silverstone Classic all falling within July, Motorsport UK chairman David Richards CBE chooses this month to reflect on the health of British motorsport

Words: Dan Prosser

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o other month of the year As the Festival of Speed reached its illustrates the scale and variety of conclusion, the Motorsport Industry “With seven British motorsport quite like July. Association’s annual National Motorsport N Week got underway. of the ten For David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK and founder of , July should be Run every year since 2006 with the backing the month in which the of Motorsport UK and its affiliated motor current asserts its position within the global clubs, the initiative aims to promote motorsport industry. And it is during its motorsport in Great Britain to new audiences F1 teams 31 days that British motorsport should with a view to expanding the number of demonstrate its sizeable contribution to the spectators and competitors, reaching out to based here, automotive sector and society as a whole. new marshals and officials and even creating jobs. It does this through various programmes the UK This year the curtain was raised on Britain’s and activities across the country, from novice month of motorsport at the Goodwood taster events run by local clubs to open Festival of Speed, where more than 200,000 continues to days at a number of the UK’s best-known visitors descended on the Duke of Richmond’s motorsport organisations. West Sussex estate over four days. be a global National Motorsport Week runs concurrently A more comprehensive snapshot of the with the British Formula One Grand Prix, hub for history, the here-and-now and the future of the jewel in the crown of this country’s motorsport in all its forms you will not find motorsport calendar. For three days the eyes motorsport” anywhere else.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Goodwood Festival of Speed

of the motor racing world are trained on concern myself with the long-term health of Silverstone for one of the longest-running motorsport if we don’t make it more relevant. and most celebrated Grands Prix of them all. “We’re seeing radical changes in the Later in the month the Northamptonshire technologies car companies are using circuit will also host the Silverstone Classic, and a new focus on environmental issues, one of the biggest and best-established autonomous vehicles and a whole range of historic motor racing events in the world. other topics that quite frankly, motorsport To outsiders looking in, the month of July today does not address. reinforces this country’s lofty standing within “Motorsport has historically led the way the international motorsport community. And - many automotive innovations were not without justification, because with seven pioneered within racing - and we have to get of the ten current F1 teams based here - and back to that position. Our sport cannot afford along with them a substantial tranche of the to simply follow.” world’s motorsport engineering expertise - the UK continues to be a global hub for Richards doesn’t agree that this inactivity motorsport. necessarily means disaster, but he does believe it “wouldn’t have been very good But as technologies evolve rapidly within if we had just carried on as usual without the wider automotive sector, Richards warns addressing these issues”. against complacency. Within Motorsport UK there is now a team “Everywhere you go in the world you’ll of people that understands the challenges see the influence of the British motorsport faced by the motorsport sector, he says, and industry,” he says. “That is still true. But I do proactive work is being done.

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For Richards, the key point is relevancy: “The activities,” notes Richards. “That’s how far the changing face of automotive technology pendulum has swung.” doesn’t need to make motorsport less This point about relevancy applies to far relevant than it is today. In fact, I’m convinced more than just electric powertrains and that motorsport can be made even more autonomous cars, however. “It isn’t as simple relevant. What we’ve seen in recent times is as that,” says Richards. “Motorsport has got companies like my own and a number of F1 to be more relevant across the spectrum and teams diversify into other areas away from that isn’t limited to relevance in technical motorsport with real success.” terms. It also means relevance in terms of The likes of Richards’ Prodrive, as well as society in general. McLaren Applied Technologies and Williams “Take education as an example. One of Advanced Engineering, are now operating our initiatives at Motorsport UK is the in the automotive, aerospace, medical, appointment of an education officer, defence and marine industries, among others, responsible for integrating motorsport into applying the very same expertise and pace the schools’ curriculum and making sure of development that made them successful university motorsport engineering courses within motor racing and numerous other deliver appropriate skill sets for the industry.” fields. Or, to phrase it another way, ensuring their own relevancy. “It is true that motorsport has encouraged lots of young people into STEM subjects, but “I recently spoke to somebody at board level that’s happened in a reactive way; almost within an F1 team who was questioning the as a consequence. Looking to the future, value of their F1 operation versus their other

Upwards of 40,000 people are employed by the UK motorsport sector, mostly in value-adding engineering roles

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Silverstone Classic

Motorsport UK is committed to a proactive “We’ve got to find approach, in order to become much more effective in this respect. “Schools today are quite rightly focused on ways of encouraging curriculum subjects and we must ensure that, where relevant, motorsport is integrated participation among within that curriculum.” ‘‘ If there is a form of relevancy that matters more to Richards than any other, it is inner city youngsters, relevance to the country’s wider population. Motorsport, he believes, must not be among those with blinkered any longer. “It needs to be more engaging,” he says. disabilities and the “We can’t just talk to a small section of the community who are privileged and affluent enough to be able to afford to go motor 50% of our population racing. We’ve got to find ways of encouraging participation among inner city youngsters, among those with disabilities and the 50% of who are female” our population who are female. I complement and applaud everything that’s been done to date in these areas, but it’s time for Motorsport UK to be more proactive.

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“By way of example, we’re ensuring that of power? David Richards believes it is, to Motorsport UK’s committees, the Council and an extent. “There are certain members of the Board itself are a far more diverse body Parliament and the House of Lords who of people. Whilst experience is important are very aware of this,” he comments, “but it’s no longer acceptable to rely on grey- ultimately we are a minority interest group. haired, middle-aged gentlemen like myself to We need to be mindful of that. determine the future of motorsport. We must “If we’re going to exert any influence we have a succession plan that embraces youth have to become a broader-based body. We and diversity.” can’t just be perceived to be a small group It has often been claimed that the motorsport of people who are very privileged. We’ve industry in this country contributes a great got to make sure we are far more inclusive, deal to UK plc. Figures issued annually by and a fundamental part of this is making the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) motorsport more affordable.” suggest this is as true today as it’s ever been, This ties in with Motorsport UK’s new focus the sector’s sales in 2018 totalling £10bn. on grass-roots competition, as outlined Upwards of 40,000 people are employed by by Chief Executive Hugh Chambers in last the UK motorsport sector, mostly in value- month’s issue of Revolution. Richards says adding engineering roles. it’s time for the governing body to rethink its What’s more, the motorsport sector ploughs approach: “There are two theories here. The a substantial proportion of its turnover first says get the top of the sport right. Create back into research and development. The great ambassadors, like Lewis Hamilton, MIA’s figures put this at 25-30 per cent, far and you will create a new generation of outstripping the amount that is reinvested competitors joining the sport at the bottom even by innovation-heavy sectors such as the end. And that’s how the sport evolves. pharmaceutical industry (15 per cent) and engineering as a whole (four per cent). “That’s all very well, and it’s the methodology There can be no denying the sector’s that has been followed for some time, but it’s contribution to the UK economy, but is not the only way. this fact recognised within the corridors “The second theory, the one I prefer, says that British Grand Prix

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you must broaden the base of the sport and that gives UK motorsport the international make it more accessible to a wider, more recognition it deserves. “The changing diverse group of people, otherwise the route “In fact, I believe Britain should be an to the top gets narrower and narrower until it face of exemplar of everything that is so great falls away. automotive about motorsport at an international “Lewis Hamilton said to me recently that he level. We should host the big international technology didn’t believe we’d ever see the day again series, whether it’s F1, the World Rally where a youngster and his father from Championship, the World Rallycross doesn’t need Stevenage get to the top of F1. Unless those Championship or the World Endurance to make of us with the power to do so make changes, I Championship. That’s the case today and motorsport fear he’s absolutely right.” ensuring it remains the case in the future is By winning once again at Silverstone this Lewis Hamilton less relevant month, Hamilton became the British GP’s wins a record sixth most successful ever driver. And he did so just British Grand Prix than it is days after F1 rights holder Liberty Media and Silverstone’s owner, the British Racing Drivers’ today. In fact, Club (BRDC), jointly announced a contract I’m convinced extension for the next five years. that The future of Britain’s round of the series had been thrown into some doubt when the BRDC motorsport triggered a contract break clause in 2017. This year’s event was the last of the existing can be made contract, but the new arrangement means F1 even more will return to the Northamptonshire circuit until 2024 at least, stabilising the British relevant” Grand Prix for the foreseeable future. “My personal view is that it’s essential to the health of British motorsport that we host a Formula 1 Grand Prix every year,” comments Richards. “I’m delighted an agreement has been reached. The Grand Prix is a halo event

Revolution - July 2019 29 COVERSTORY “My personal view is that it’s essential to the health of British motorsport that we host a Formula 1 Grand Prix every year”

British Grand Prix

one of our specific targets. and make our sport more inclusive and affordable, in order to avoid it becoming the “Perhaps more importantly, we’ve also domain of the privileged few.” got to look at all aspects of motorsport at grassroots level. Something we should never As the automotive sector and the role of forget is that 95 per cent of motorsport in the car in society evolves, motorsport in this country is at a club level. It is simply this country faces as many challenges as for fun. In my view we’ve burdened these it does opportunities. But every month of competitors with unnecessary bureaucracy the year, the work that’s being done within and complex rules and regulations, when all Motorsport UK continues to ensure Britain they really want to do is go out and have a retains its status as a global leader; but, just bit of fun in their motor cars. as importantly, the sport continues to thrive at Club level. Never more so than in July. “When I talk about this to participants and clubs, they get it immediately. They understand why we have to embrace change

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FEATURE SOME HEROES WEAR OVERALLS

The Goodwood Festival of Speed and British Grand Prix are highlights of the year for marshals, just as they are for fans. To find out what life is like ‘on the bank’, we met three of the most experienced marshals on the scene.

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Words: Dan Trent. Photographs: Drew Gibson, Max Earey and Jakob Ebrey.

Motorsport UK Chairman, David Richards CBE, meets the newly married Mr and Mrs McCloud.

Standing out in all weathers, running race licence upgrade; an interaction with the across knee-deep gravel traps in heavy folks in orange too few drivers explore, and “Lifelong work boots to push stranded cars, dealing one that will come as a real eye-opener for with competitors when the red mist has any competitor. friendships descended and they’ve just crashed their Two consistent themes come through talking pride and joy – all this, and a constant risk to the marshals. – even to life and limb, are part and parcel of the motorsport marshal’s life. One is the huge sense of pride in the job they do, and the rigour of the training that marriages – And yet these brave volunteers keep coming equips them with the skills required to do back, dedicating huge chunks of their spare this physically demanding and – potentially – have been time to keep motorsport alive and everyone dangerous job. involved safe and secure. formed The second is the sense of camaraderie What makes them do it? And how can we, and community, and the social side of an as competitors, help them in their many and among the activity that unites folk from all walks of life varied jobs? I thought I’d talk to a few to find with a common sense of purpose. Lifelong out. friendships – even marriages – have been marshals” From a driver’s perspective I’ve benefitted formed among the marshals. hugely from the help of marshals; whether Silverstone regular Pam McCloud tied the it’s something as simple as being in the right knot with her long-time partner at Towcester place at the right time on the grid, or after registry office the Thursday before this year’s it’s all gone a bit wrong and I’ve needed a British Grand Prix, before swapping her helping hand to get back on track. wedding dress for orange overalls; her new I’ve also had a brief taste of life behind the husband by her side at her post. Not your barriers when I was after signatures for a conventional honeymoon perhaps, but a sign

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of how committed these volunteers are to the was talking about the marshals running to sport – and people – they love. the cars and saying these people are all volunteers and I thought ‘that sounds like “I’ve been marshalling 34 years now – far fun’, and that was it.” longer than any other job I’ve had!”, laughs Peter Greenhalgh, fresh from his role as He now marshals throughout the year in a deputy Chief Incident Officer at the British variety of roles, mostly at Silverstone, but Grand Prix. A local to Silverstone, his dad further afield when opportunity arise. Fitting prepared race cars in his spare time and, from in training days through the off-season, an early age, he was spending his time at the all the while holding down a job as an IT circuit and immersed in the sport. manager. “I remember one touring car race. I must have Newly-married Pam, meanwhile, got into been 18 or so, and there was this big pile-up,” marshalling with her now-husband. “Thruxton

he says. “The commentator on the tannoy is our local circuit and we’d always gone along to events. One day we saw a stand

asking for volunteers and we thought ‘shall I’VE BEEN MARSHALLING 34 we give it a go?’” she recalls. ‘‘ ‘‘ That was eight years ago, and in the time YEARS NOW – FAR LONGER since the couple have built an entire network THAN ANY OTHER JOB I’VE HAD! through motorsport. “You meet different

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people everywhere, we have a great circle of friends - you’ll always turn up at a circuit and meet someone,” she says. London-based Dot Utowa got into marshalling off her own bat, having grown up a petrolhead and deciding the next best thing to competing was to help run races herself. She’s progressed to the point where she’s now a specialist Pit Lane marshal and clerk, often to be found at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Members’ Meeting and Revival, but also further afield, marshalling across a variety of motorsport disciplines. “No two days are the same,” she says, “it’s all about the atmoshpere. Being a people- person, I get to meet all sorts of different folk.” Even from my brief time ‘on the bank’ I got a sense of what attracts people to this often unsung and frequently misunderstood component of the motorsport machine. Marshalling involves long days, often in exposed positions with no shelter from wind, rain or sun. There are extended periods where not a lot happens, interspersed with moments of frantic activity, even potential peril.

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admitting they sometimes know a car is going off before the driver has realised themselves. But there’s a serious side to this too – indeed their very lives can depend on it. “When you get to your post the senior marshal will check everyone knows what they are doing and we all discuss escape routes and so on. I was at an event recently with a trainee and two Clios crashed just metres away from us, but I’d been listening to the commentary and knew they were battling hard along the Pit Straight and something might happen. So, when it did, we were ready for it and we knew which way to run.” Preparation, training and shared expertise underpin all aspects of marshalling too, whether that be knowing where to stand, what kit to bring on the day or even what to drink. “Avoid Coca-Cola,” advises Peter in one piece of sage advice. “It doesn’t sit well on the stomach when you’re running across a gravel trap! You can’t expect to have a lunch break, so bring food and snacks. And you always Maintaining spirits through all this comes need to be prepared for all seasons in one They down to those friendships, the banter, sharing day.” stories and snacks and – literally – watching And what of comfort breaks? “You have to be sometimes each other’s backs. They all love the sport conscious that once a race starts you’re not and are passionate about motor racing, but going to be able to leave your post,” he says. know a car for all that, nominate the friendships and “So, you need to think about that versus your community as the main reason they keep liquid intake!” coming back. is going off In the heat of the moment there are jobs to And if you dared to think it was all about do and training to fall back on. But in the before the getting the best seat in the house, be aftermath of an incident there are other prepared for a rude awakening. “You are factors to consider, like what to do with two driver has closer to the action,” admits Peter, “but the key drivers who may be fired up and ready to message is once you become a marshal you knock seven bells out of each other. Keeping realised stop being a spectator. them apart and talking them down is a skill themselves I was at Castle Combe earlier in the year in itself, but all part of the job. and standing 10 feet away from cars going If Pam, Peter and Dot agree on one thing too, over 100mph – you are trained to do things it’s the importance of drivers and competitors properly and learn the risks. So, if you want spending more time with marshals - to continue as a spectator, don’t become a something I can attest to after my experience marshal!” at Snetterton. That’s not to say the guys in orange aren’t I learned a lot about the commitment and enjoying the spectacle. “Marshals are the seriousness with which these guys take their best armchair commentators,” laughs Pam, job. And the verbal to-and-fro was fun. But

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hearing a driver’s perspective informally in Little things like drivers waving to marshals these settings, or at training sessions, offers on cool-down laps might seem like nothing, marshals valuable insight into how they but they mean the world to the folks with can work more effectively – and therefore the flags. “We love it when we know we’re improve everybody’s safety. appreciated,” says Pam. “We have long days, sometimes the weather is foul, but we choose “When I give my drivers’ briefing I use the to do it and the best thing is the marshals word respect a lot,” says Dot. “I tell them I feel recognised.” don’t expect them to arrive at every corner blurting out R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but whether it’s The message here is clear – drivers and fellow competitors, marshals, officials or marshals alike can all benefit from having media, we all deserve to be treated properly.” a closer relationship. And if competitors, at all levels, are willing to share a little time “The opportunity to have drivers with us is and expertise with those giving their time to the best thing,” agrees Peter. “I don’t care make events run safely and smoothly, it’s to if you’re at the back or the front, I want to the good of everyone. see you guys racing. You’ve spent time and money to be out there and I don’t want to see And if you can’t do that? Always, always, you stuck. If you have a problem we want to always give them a wave. get you racing again.”

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“No two days are the same. It’s all about the atmosphere and, being a people-person, I get to meet all sorts of different folk”

Further Information

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Cornwall Motorsport Month - metre stretch of the coastal road, an extension of 130 metres over the previous year, and spectator September 2019 areas have been reconfigured to offer onlookers a This month’s Club Corner isn’t about an individual better view of the action. motor club, but a 14-strong cooperative of Cornish Throughout the month and across the county clubs. They’re working together to stage Cornwall there’ll be off-roading events, kart races, drifting Motorsport Month this September, the first time displays, drag racing and competition on two such an initiative has been held across a county. It wheels, as well as a drive-in cinema at Watergate incorporates 31 events in total, some pre-existing Bay on the 13th that’ll show the and but a number of them new to the calendar this year. Niki Lauda biopic, Rush. Cornwall Motorsport CLUB “The initial idea came from a meeting with David Month gets underway with the two-day Motorfest Richards,” says organiser Kevin Moore. “It started off (it starts on the 31st of August) in Crantock, also modestly but the idea gathered momentum, more near to Newquay. Numerous car clubs will be in people got involved and it’s grown into something attendance displaying classic and modern sports quite ambitious. The various clubs have been car, along with automotive and motor racing working together really well, which has been great traders. Camel Vale Motor Club will be holding an to see.” autotest during Motorfest; run on a taster permit, it’ll allow members of the public to try their hand at The flagship event will be the Watergate Bay autotesting, in the club’s own cars, without the need Hillclimb, which runs on the 14th and 15th of for a competition licence. the month on the north coast, close to Newquay. With panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean the “The main reason for staging Cornwall Motorsport hillclimb, held for the first time last year, is already Month is to raise awareness of the various one of the most spectacular events of its type motorsport activities that run across the county,” anywhere in the country. “It ran beautifully last says Kevin. “By September the holiday season is year but I know improvements have been made starting to draw to a close, so as much as anything for 2019,” says Kevin. “Entries were sold out within this is a big PR exercise to help extend it for a little hours.” The course will run this year along an 850 while longer. The local communities have been enormously supportive of it, as has the local press. “This year’s event will be the first, but it won’t be the last. We really want this initiative to take off a grow. We already have plans for next year’s Cornwall Motorsport Month, which will be even bigger and better.” To find out more visit www.cornwallmotorsportmonth.com.

INFORMATION September 2019 Events: 31 Starts: 31st August cornwallmotorsportmonth.com

Revolution - July 2019 39 Revolution - July 2019 40 PHOTO DIARY Formula 1 British Grand Prix My first Grand Prix We gave 2018 Motorsport UK Young Photographer of the Year, Michael Holden, the chance to be a pool photographer at the British Grand Prix. Check out his photos and diary from the event. Day one Day two

So here we are then – my first ever Formula 1 event. I’m a So first day of track action for the F1 cars today. This was little bit nervous, but incredibly excited to capture such a going to be a whole new experience for me, so I went in prestigious event. I think this is going to be a bit different to with an open mind. the clubbie meeting I covered last Saturday at my local track… For FP1 I positioned myself around the Becketts complex, as I’ve noticed in the past they produce some amazing My first taste of Formula 1 began in amazing style, with sparks here – an absolute must for the portfolio! I also got taking the Brawn GP001 (the car that won him some great insight from fellow photographer Jakob Ebrey. the 2009 title) round the track for a few hot laps. Absolute Apparently FP1 is the best time to get the ‘spark shots’ as they fever! I wish I saw the V8 cars when they were around, so this are carrying a lot more fuel than normal. Plus, the sparks show was a bonus to the day. up best when it is cloudy rather than when the sun is out. For Then it was time to wander round the paddock and find some once I was wanting dull clouds for a change! drivers. It was surreal at first, as everywhere I looked there Onto FP2 and this time I moved to the Luffield area. Already were F1 legends all over the place – Johnny Herbert, Mika the grandstands are brimming (it’s only Friday afternoon!), Häkkinen, I could go on… then out of the blue meaning plenty of colour to experiment with and the chance and Lewis Hamilton pop out of nowhere! Shortly after it was to do some creative panning shots around the area. I did try time to dash to the press conference, not everyday you’re in another location but that didn’t work out, so I made an early the same room with five Formula 1 drivers. retreat to the paddock. Then yet again, a flurry of F1 stars were To finish the day, I checked out what was happening with all in arm’s length. This is one part of the event I am enjoying the Sky F1 show. It was at this point I realised how amazing the most – being able to get a wide selection of candid shots the British Grand Prix crowd is. The buzz they generate is of drivers past and present, it all adds to remarkable, I’ve still got goose bumps just thinking about it! the story. But once Hamilton shows it is off the scale. I can’t begin to Qualifying is on tomorrow’s agenda. Having got a feel for how imagine what the atmosphere will be like in the coming days. the F1 sessions unfold, I am keen to develop my learning and And before I know it, the day has finished. Today has gone soak up another brilliant day at the British Grand Prix. super quick but it has been an unforgettable introduction to Formula 1. I’m looking forward to seeing the cars on track tomorrow!

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“On the TV you don’t experience the crowd’s reactions when the Brits pass by, nor do you feel the tension of the battles on-track.”

Day three Day four

An early start today! I couldn’t resist getting a few snaps Right then, it’s the big day! Although the race doesn’t get of the Masters Historic F1 series this morning. The lighting underway until 2.10pm, there was plenty of activity to cover. was lovely and the sound of the DFVs was even better – The celebrities arriving, air displays, the driver parade – it was I’m awake now! all building up the show nicely. Onto the track action and for FP3 I headed to the exit of For the race start I stood at Farm as the packed grandstands Stowe corner. Annoyingly it was dull, grey cloud (ironic as I made for colourful backgrounds. After about 10 laps I then wanted this yesterday for the spark shots) with spots of rain headed to Club corner (I was purposely keeping close to thrown in. This meant very little running for the first part of the podium). It turned out to be a good place to stand, with the session, so I decided to move to Vale and try out some Giovinazzi having an off and that collision between Vettel more colourful panning shots. In the past I have noticed this and Verstappen. area to be hugely popular (no different today) and it meant Then came the dash for the podium shots… this was a lot a sea of wonderful colours showing in my pictures. This was busier than I originally thought and I didn’t get the best difficult to achieve at first, as the speed of the cars coming out viewpoint. Bugger! But as Hamilton ran round to celebrate his of Stowe was hard to keep up with. So in order to nail a sharp victory, he then just happens to run past RIGHT NEXT TO ME. I pan, I was listening out for how loud they hit the kerb on the fire a few frames, hoping they come out sharp. Thankfully the exit so I could time my panning better. odd one did, a memorable moment to get up-close with the Qualifying next, and for this session I headed to the exit of race winner. Copse corner. I’ve enjoyed shooting at this corner in the past I must say the race flew by, it only felt like five minutes ago I and I knew I could try some creative angles with the red was shooting the start! But what a race, and what a crowd! On tyre barrier. Yet again I am blown away by the speed these the TV you don’t experience the crowd’s reactions when the cars carry; Silverstone does have a great selection of corners Brits pass by, nor do you not feel the tension of the battles on- that allow F1 cars to strut their stuff. With a bit of time left I track. Having now experienced Silverstone at an F1 capacity I dashed to the exit of Luffield as there was a mammoth crowd am glad the Grand Prix is here longer – it just feels right. here yesterday. The cheers Norris and Hamilton got in Q3 was fantastic, with every fan encouraging them to go for it. And lastly, a huge thank you to Motorsport UK for this opportunity. It’s safe to say my first Formula 1 event has been Sadly, not the result us fans wanted, but certainly all to a shoot to remember. play for tomorrow. The sell-out crowd should be in for a treat tomorrow…

Revolution - July 2019 42 OPINION: VOLUNTEER We’re only a small part of a much bigger team of volunteers

Alan Clancy – Chief Scrutineer at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

“My link with Goodwood started back in the during Wednesday and Thursday. With such a nineties looking after the rally stage, moving on variety of vehicles from 1900s up to the latest to the hill climb and after a few years to Chief Formula 1 cars and this year the VW Pikes Peak Scrutineer. electric car it is easy to get overwhelmed by the complexity of some cars. “Being Chief can be daunting if you try to tackle the job as a whole. The secret is to break it “I tell my team just to remember the basic down into chunks. The event starts for me at principles when looking at the car. Ask questions the beginning of the year by drawing up a plan, of the entrant about anything you don’t establishing the number of scrutineers required understand, while inspecting the car’s body work, and selecting my team. Followed by a few engine bay, steering, braking system, driver’s weeks of preparation, gathering information on seat, fuel system, induction, wheels, tyres and any special requirements, notable cars, changes mandatory safety devices. While there may be a to the event, drawing up briefing notes, a risk variation on the theme they all have these items assessment, designing and printing labels, in common. If satisfied - approve the car to run. keeping the team informed, gathering equipment “Drivers’ safety equipment is checked separately, we might need, drawing up check sheets etc. and this is where your people skills come into “The event really is a celebration of motorsport their own. Explaining to a driver that his or her where enthusiasts can come and see iconic kit cannot be used if it is out of date or not cars and bikes from history actually running up to the right standard can get quite difficult, the hill. Owners have the opportunity to show especially if they have come from abroad or ABOUT ALAN their pride and joy not only to the spectators at not competed for many years. Even the Duke Goodwood but also the world via TV broadcasts. of Richmond and Gordon presents his Safety Alan has been Due to media coverage any failures in the system equipment for approval. involved with are visible to all. A smaller group of cars are the Festival of “I will be honest and say I have lost the odd run against the clock still maintaining the ethos Speed since nights sleep thinking about what could go wrong of a hill climb and have to be taken seriously, 1994 – he has and how it can be prevented. Scrutineering is complying with the Speed and Hill climb also scrutineered one of the barriers in preventing incidents from Motorsport UK regulations. every Goodwood having serious consequences. Revival! “As the leader of the scrutineering team I have “We are only a small part of a much bigger to strike a balance between what the Goodwood team of volunteers. My gratitude goes out to organisation would like, while ensuring all the the marshals, officials, radio controller, ACU cars and drivers meet the requirements of the scrutineers, Southern Car Club scrutineers and Motorsport UK permit whether attempting timed rescue teams, all of whom so a great job in or demo runs. In all cases safety of the driver, making this event such a success." marshals and the public is the priority. “In practice the team is organised into small groups and inspect the cars in their shelters

Interested in volunteering as an official? Visit: motorsportuk.org

Revolution - July 2019 43 OPINION: COMPETITOR – CHARLIE LOWER OPINION: CHARLIE LOWER – COMPETITOR Everything I have achieved is through motorsport How grassroots motorsport got Charlie Lower his dream job

19-year-old Charlie began “Last year I competed in a lightly modified Mazda M-X5, but this year I’m competing in a I competing at 14 and is currently bought off Paul Swift, former British Champion. I leading his class in the British paid for the car in work and am part of his stunt Autotest Championship team, attending live shows and one-off stunts. I’ve been involved in a stunt where we raced in his first full year in the a hovercraft and a truck at Goodwood. I got to championship. drive the truck and complete passenger rides. “I’ve been brought up in a massive motorsport I got all the contacts of the people I now work family. Growing up my dad competed in stage with through Autotesting. rallies and our family owned a garage, so I’ve “Every aspect of motorsport I love. Everything I always been around cars – in particular. have achieved is through motorsport – do what “I began competing in grass autotests in a little you want to do and something might come out standard Mini at the age of 14, which evolved of it. You’ve got nothing to lose. into competing in whatever Dad had in the “I first drove a car aged six, it was just a Mini garage – Escorts, a Skyline. I’ll drive Moke around the yard but I couldn’t wait to start anything, I love cars. In my opinion I prefer to competing at 14. compete in front wheel drive but love to drive “Autotesting has allowed me to have full control rear wheel drive because it’s great fun. I’ve never over my car on the road. I was out on the road competed in a four-wheel-drive car but would with my dad at midnight on my 17th birthday. I love to try. It is a different style of driving in each then passed my driving test 12 days later after one.“ just one lesson. “I began competing in grass autotests in a little “Motorsport - and Autotesting in particular - has standard Mini at the age of 14, which evolved given me another skillset. Many people drive into competing in whatever Dad had in the daily and crash because they don’t understand garage – Escorts, a Nissan Skyline... I’ll drive anything. I love cars. I prefer competing in front- wheel drive but love driving rear-wheel drive machines as well because it’s great fun. I’ve never competed in a four-wheeldrive car, but would love to try. It is a different style of driving in each one. “I like the precision of Autotesting - it’s very tricky! Tiny movements can save tenths of a second and ultimately win you an event. It’s also one of the only types of motorsport that includes reversing and I love the idea of being good at something other people hate!

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their cars. When I first got my car I the skills and have fun. People talk to are incurred for hitting cones, failing to didn’t want to drive fast on roads you about the sport, show you what’s stop on a line, or for taking the wrong because I got my fix from motorsport at what and then you have a competition. route. weekends. Although sometimes I forget You can drive various cars, bring friends What kind of car do I need? to check my speed when driving as it’s along and have a great day out. Most people start off in their road cars; not important when competing. It’s “Motorsport can benefit anyone and small hatchbacks have proved popular hard to keep your eye on the road and everyone in this way and I strongly and competitive in recent years as well the speedometer! recommend it.” as MX5s. “People don’t realise you can start What is an Autotest? What equipment do I need? competing so young and have no idea Autotests are all about car control. The Autotests are low-speed events so how accessible it is. You don’t need a challenge is to negotiate as quickly you don’t need safety gear such as special car, you can literally compete as possible a memorised, low-speed helmets or overalls, which makes this in your mum’s shopping car and win course without hitting any markers. one of the most readily accessible a grass autotest event outright. Grass You will rarely venture out of first motor sport disciplines. autotests are easy on the car and don’t and reverse gears but need to master damage tyres, so your only real cost . handbrake turns and J-turns. is fuel. It is so accessible, entry fees are around £15 and I highly recomend How do Autotests work? anyone aged 14 -18 has a go. Drivers compete on courses – on tarmac or grass – marked out by plastic pylons “I have taken friends along to or cones. They tackle a number of tests, events and they’ve loved competing. with two attempts at each. The driver Maidstone Motor Club run Autotest with the lowest accumulated time is Taster Events which consist of a few the winner, although penalties tests in a field. You can go along, learn

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Motor Sports Council National Court

SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019 that the Clerk’s decision was initially implement used, must itself be properly Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, unsigned and that the Competitor had and verifiably calibrated. not been given an Appeal Form when Tony Scott Andrews (Chairman) Tony Scott Andrews he had asked for one. Chairman J2019/12 – Inquiry – Mansell Raceway – Dunkeswell 28th April The Clerk also, however, received two 02nd July 2019 further Non-Compliance Reports, each Motorsport UK have referred this matter relating to carburettors where it was to the Court as a C9 Inquiry. said that the use of two no-go gauges SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019 It relates to an event organised by the showed they did not comply with the Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, Tony Scott Mansell Kart Racing Club and held at regulations. One of the Competitors Andrews (Chairman) Mansell Raceway on 2nd April. The had asked the Scrutineer to be shown J2019/14 – Inquiry – Croft Circuit Order for this Inquiry details eight the detailed measurements in the Weight Testing – 2019 F1000 separate issues which this Court is regulations, and the calibration Championship 01/02 June asked to consider. certificates for the gauges used. Neither were available as the carburettors were This matter comes before the Court as a The Court is pleased to record that five merely “box-stock” and the gauges used C9 Inquiry, referred by Motorsport UK. of those issues have been resolved by by the Scrutineer had been provided by agreement between the Clerk of the The facts are simply that at an event the supplier of the carburettors. Course Mr Peter Wadner (“the Clerk”) held by the 750 Motor Club at the Croft and Motorsport UK. This Court is satisfied that, at the Circuit on the weekend of 1st and 2nd time of this event, the gauges (which June 2019. A competitor, Daniel Levy, The three remaining items are:- are said to have been in use for was disqualified from the results of 1. Handling Non-compliance Reports some considerable time) had never Race 9 because his car was considered received from Technical Officials, been independently calibrated. In all to be 3kgs underweight. circumstances the Court finds that the 2. Adequacy of technical checks It was subsequently ascertained that Clerk’s actions in declining to penalise conducted by Technical Officials there was no Calibration Certificate for either Competitor were entirely with emphasis on the deployment the scales which had been used. This appropriate. of approved and or calibrated Court is invited to find that the Non- measuring equipment and As to the second and third matters Compliance Report was unsound and 3. Such other matters as may arise by before the Court, the Court can only that the resultant decision of the Clerk virtue of the evidence received. stress that, for any Non-Compliance of the Course to disqualify should be set Report based upon measurements to be aside. As to the first, the Clerk received a considered as acceptable evidentially, The Court accedes to that request and Non-Compliance Report relating to an the method of measurement must be orders that:- undersized clutch plate. The Competitor capable of proper scrutiny. That is to say was duly disqualified. The Competitor that the measuring device used to effect 1. The decision of the Clerk of the appealed to the Steward who upheld the measurement, or to check the actual Course to disqualify Daniel Levy be the Appeal, seemingly on the grounds set aside.

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2. Daniel Levy, driver of Car No. 47 be General Regulation Q5.4.2 states “Any was appropriate to award half points. re-instated in the results of Race race stopped after the leader has As to the request to this Court to permit 9, 365Hosts F1000 Championship completed more than two laps but the Championship to substitute the said with BuilditFinance.com and be less than 75% of its duration will be Round 11 with and alternative race later credited with such Championship considered as the first part of a two in the year, it is the view of this Court points as are appropriate. part race”. The grid for the second part that Round 11 happened and can be will be the finishing order of the first 3. The amended results be published. regarded as concluded. If, however, the part. Article 2.6 of the Championship Championship organisers wish to hold Tony Scott Andrews Regulations requires drivers to return another Round, they will presumably be Chairman to the starting grid area when red flags mindful of Championship Regulation 02nd July 2019 and lights are shown. It may have been 1.5.1. in the contemplation of all concerned that there would be a second part to Finally, it is understood that drivers did not in fact stop on the grid when red SITTING TUESDAY 02 JULY 2019 the race, but Q5.4.3 entitled the Clerk of the Course to order that the race be flags were shown but continued around Bob Kettleboro, Chris Mount, “abandoned altogether” and it appears the circuit on a third lap. If this is Tony Scott Andrews (Chairman that such a decision was made for, after indeed correct, doubtless those involved J2019/15 – Inquiry – F4 British another six cars had commenced a third in the running of the Championship Championship – Croft Circuit lap, the chequered flag was shown to will remind competitors of the relevant 15th June the last three cars as they crossed the regulations. line. This C9 Inquiry arises from an F4 British Tony Scott Andrews It would appear, therefore, that the race Championship race held at the Croft Chairman was effectively at an end. This view is Circuit on 15th June. The Court is asked 02nd July 2019 reinforced by the fact that the Clerk to consider, inter alia, the timing of the directed that half points be awarded. red flag, veracity of the results and, This is consistent with Championship subject to evidence, declare the results Regulation 1.6.6, which mandates that of the race (Round 11) null and void and “If a race is suspended and cannot be permit a substitute race to be held later resumed, no points will be awarded… in the year. if the leader has completed two laps or The evidence available to the Court less at the time of the suspension, half shows that the race was red flagged points will be awarded if the leader has because of “deteriorating weather completed two laps but less than 75% conditions”. Reference to General of the original race distance”. Regulation Q5.4.1 states “Any race As already determined, this case does stopped before the leader has not fall within Q5.4.1 as the leader has completed two laps will be declared not “completed less than two laps” and a “No Contest” and available cars must, therefore, come within the scope will restart from their original grid of Q5.4.2, such that he must be deemed positions”. In this case, the red flag to have completed “more than two laps”. was shown whilst the leader and three There is no requirement for there to be other cars were in their third lap. The more “complete” laps than two. Here the Court considers, therefore, that the leader was part way through his third facts of this case do not fit within the lap when red flags were first shown. requirements of Q5.4.1, such that there is no reason to consider the race a “No It is determined therefore that, Contest” or to consider the results “null notwithstanding the unhelpful wording and void”. of Championship Regulation 1.6.6, it

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Julian Godfrey (Ford Fiesta) and Derek Tohill (Ford At the STP Summer Nationals, Marck Harteveld Fiesta) claimed a win apiece in the third and fourth consolidated his points lead by winning the event, rounds of the Toyo Tires Motorsport UK British Rallycross and also was number one qualifier in the field of eight Championship at in South Wales. cars. His 1970 Plymouth Superbird ran flawlessly and recorded a new personal best speed. Provisional championship standings Provisional championship standings 1 Julian Godfrey – 112 points 1 Marck Harteveld – 213 = Derek Tohill – 112 2 Kevin Slyfield 190 3 Steve Hill – 80 3 Bobby Wallace 142

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Rick Mann and Rebecca Clarkson Carryduff Forklift Down Rally, 20 Mark Hoppe won the Wye Valley in won the latest round of the Britpart July. Reigning World Rally Esports his Dutton Melos, after leading the British Cross Country Championship Champion, Jon Armstrong and rear-wheel-drive class convincingly which was held at Sweet Lamb co-driver Niall O’Sullivan, secured all day over Barrie Parker and in Wales. victory at the Carryduff Forklift dropping less than half his penalty Down Rally, round four of the points over thirty two dry hills. Results championship. 1 Rick Mann/ Rebecca Clarkson (RM Results Dirtstar 4x4) 01h36m48s Results 1 Mark Hoppe (Dutton Melos) 54.2% 2 Mark Jacques/Adam Nicholson 1 Jon Armstrong/Noel O’Sullivan 2 Henry Kitching (Vauxhall Corsa) (Lofthouse LS3) 01h40m09s (Mini WRC) 45m46.6s 77.2% 3 Phill Bayliss/Lance Murfin (Land 2 Stephen Wright/Liam Moynihan 3 Graham Price (VW Beetle) 84.7% Rover Special) 01h41m02s (Fiesta R5) +20.3s 3 Daniel Harper/Chris Campbell (Mini WRC) +27.1s

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2018 British Rally Champion Matt Edwards and co-driver Team BMW star Colin Turkington has notched up a Patrick Walsh in their Pirelli-backed took fantastic half century of British Touring Car a dramatic win on the classic Renties . Championship victories after producing a dynamic

double at Oulton Park. Provisional championship standings 1 Tom Cave – 68 points Provisional championship standings = Matt Edwards – 68 1 Colin TURKINGTON (Team BMW) – 195 points 3 David Bogie – 41 2 Andrew JORDAN (BMW Pirtek Racing) – 162 3 Josh COOK (BTC Racing) – 148

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Zane Maloney produced a perfect Spa Francorchamps, 20-21 July TF Sport duo Graham Davidson and display to win all three races at Carlin’s claimed Jonny Adam signalled their British Oulton Park. his second win of the year in race GT title intentions by converting one at Spa Francorchamps, after an pole position into victory at Provisional championship standings intense battle with Chris Dittmann . 1 Zane Maloney – 257 points Racing’s . 2 Louis Foster – 202 Provisional championship standings 3 Sebastian Alvarez – 180 Provisional championship standings 1 Adam Balon – 104 points 1 Clement Novalak – 349 points = Phil Keen – 104 2 – 294 3 Ayrton 3 Sam De Haan – 95.5 Simmons – 277

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